Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Head of UK HR Operations and Technology About this role We're looking for a results driven Head of HR Operations and Technology (Senior Manager level) to inspire and guide a team of approx. 10+ HR professionals and drive operational and associate experience excellence. You'll set the vision and strategy for how we deliver simple employee experiences with excellence, while constantly pushing on what's possible across people, process, and technology. The ideal candidate for this role is passionate about the connection of HR operations and technology. You'll drive efficiency across all areas of HR operations; using technology and automation to create seamless journeys and experiences. You'll also be critical to redefining team scope, operationalising new practices, designing new processes and ways of working as HR strategy evolves; and ensuring resources are leveraged most effectively. Exploring data for governance, building cases for change, understanding opportunity and risk will be key. The ability to to work with senior leader stakeholders will be paramount; ensuring they're to part of the story and journey to drive sustainable service change. You'll partner with HR strategic teams, risk management, tech teams and business partners to help achieve our goals. You'll be fungible enough to work on HR processes in one moment, and be leading teams designing new HR tech capabilities the next. What you'll do Spearhead and develop a HR operations function that provides best-in-class services to employees and people leaders. You will be responsible for operations strategy in partnership with our technology teams. Own the product roadmap and strategy, ensuring it aligns with the business and moves us towards continued growth, speed, innovation and improvement. Work with partner tech teams to implement change. Represent the needs of UK employees to inform our product roadmap, ensuring we are building and delivering measurably improved HR interactions and experiences for our employees and achieving target business outcomes. Guide and support the team responsible for delivering the day-to-day operations of core HR services, which includes specialist processing (e.g Payroll), HR Contact Centre and tech. Manage, coach and develop the HR Operations team to improve capability, encourage best practice and deliver optimal results that align with business direction. Develop, own and report on HR Operations metrics; utilising technology to interpret workforce data. Design, develop and deliver HR operations change in response to and business/enterprise-wide change initiatives and ensure the delivery of such initiatives is simple, meets the needs of the business and preserves employee engagement. Work collaboratively with HR leadership to ensure coordination of initiatives and optimal use of resources. Ensure the highest standards of continuous and operational excellence, driving out complexity in our processes and practices and establishing a culture of continuous improvement within our operations team. What we're looking for A thoughtful and proactive people leader with significant experience coaching and developing large teams. Great judgement and values, balancing the right thing for our business with the right thing for our employees. Previous experience in a large leadership role in HR or in a people focused or operations role and demonstrable results delivering on improvement projects. Resilience and excitement towards change, recognising the opportunities it brings. Problem solver and critical thinker. Able to design solutions to solve problems at pace. Intellectually Curious. You ask why, you explore, you're not afraid to pursue ideas. You'll have a hunger to learn and be a seeker of new challenges. You want to question the status quo; you want to wow our employees with seamless, positive experiences. You're comfortable with ambiguity, and are able to synthesise ideas into meaningful plans for action. Communicator & Influencer. You can communicate complex ideas clearly regardless of your audience. Our team knows their priorities and why they're doing what they're doing. You always can rally associates to work with you. Do-er. You're biased toward action. You can get around roadblocks and stay focused on your goals. You're well organised, able to multitask and able to prioritise your work. Passionate & Customer Focussed. You care about growing others and bringing them together around what's possible. Team Player. You enjoy working with diverse people and driving the team toward a common goal. You have the ability to put the team before yourself and establish long-lasting relationships. Operational mastery and AI Innovation. You'll own the integrity of our core HR Operations, including payroll, pensions, and benefits, while simultaneously architecting our HR Tech roadmap. You will lead the integration of AI-driven solutions to automate administrative burdens, ensuring our back-office functions are not just compliant, but cutting-edge and scalable. Stakeholder Influence & Storytelling . Master the art of 'The Why" - you must be a skilled storyteller capable of translating complex operational needs and technical agendas into compelling business cases for executive stakeholders. Success in this role requires the ability to navigate diverse viewpoints, build consensus, and secure high-level buy-in for transformative change. Life at Capital One UK We embrace a hybrid approach to work. You'll spend three days a week in the office (Tuesday-Thursday), with Monday and Friday being dedicated work-from-home days. Our offices are designed to inspire and support you. At our Nottingham head office, you'll find an on-site gym, restaurant and dedicated Learning Loft. Our London office boasts a rooftop running track and coffee bar. We invest in the growth of our people alongside our business. You will have extensive opportunities to learn and develop your career, including access to up to £5,000 in funding for external qualifications. In addition to career development, our comprehensive benefits package is designed to grow with you, ensuring your wellbeing is prioritised at every stage of your career: Wealth & Future: Competitive pension and performance-based bonus schemes Holidays: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure. Need more? You have the option to buy 5 additional days. Health: Access premium care through our private medical insurance. Family Support: We champion your milestones with enhanced parental leave A full list of our benefits is available here . Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
May 11, 2026
Full time
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Head of UK HR Operations and Technology About this role We're looking for a results driven Head of HR Operations and Technology (Senior Manager level) to inspire and guide a team of approx. 10+ HR professionals and drive operational and associate experience excellence. You'll set the vision and strategy for how we deliver simple employee experiences with excellence, while constantly pushing on what's possible across people, process, and technology. The ideal candidate for this role is passionate about the connection of HR operations and technology. You'll drive efficiency across all areas of HR operations; using technology and automation to create seamless journeys and experiences. You'll also be critical to redefining team scope, operationalising new practices, designing new processes and ways of working as HR strategy evolves; and ensuring resources are leveraged most effectively. Exploring data for governance, building cases for change, understanding opportunity and risk will be key. The ability to to work with senior leader stakeholders will be paramount; ensuring they're to part of the story and journey to drive sustainable service change. You'll partner with HR strategic teams, risk management, tech teams and business partners to help achieve our goals. You'll be fungible enough to work on HR processes in one moment, and be leading teams designing new HR tech capabilities the next. What you'll do Spearhead and develop a HR operations function that provides best-in-class services to employees and people leaders. You will be responsible for operations strategy in partnership with our technology teams. Own the product roadmap and strategy, ensuring it aligns with the business and moves us towards continued growth, speed, innovation and improvement. Work with partner tech teams to implement change. Represent the needs of UK employees to inform our product roadmap, ensuring we are building and delivering measurably improved HR interactions and experiences for our employees and achieving target business outcomes. Guide and support the team responsible for delivering the day-to-day operations of core HR services, which includes specialist processing (e.g Payroll), HR Contact Centre and tech. Manage, coach and develop the HR Operations team to improve capability, encourage best practice and deliver optimal results that align with business direction. Develop, own and report on HR Operations metrics; utilising technology to interpret workforce data. Design, develop and deliver HR operations change in response to and business/enterprise-wide change initiatives and ensure the delivery of such initiatives is simple, meets the needs of the business and preserves employee engagement. Work collaboratively with HR leadership to ensure coordination of initiatives and optimal use of resources. Ensure the highest standards of continuous and operational excellence, driving out complexity in our processes and practices and establishing a culture of continuous improvement within our operations team. What we're looking for A thoughtful and proactive people leader with significant experience coaching and developing large teams. Great judgement and values, balancing the right thing for our business with the right thing for our employees. Previous experience in a large leadership role in HR or in a people focused or operations role and demonstrable results delivering on improvement projects. Resilience and excitement towards change, recognising the opportunities it brings. Problem solver and critical thinker. Able to design solutions to solve problems at pace. Intellectually Curious. You ask why, you explore, you're not afraid to pursue ideas. You'll have a hunger to learn and be a seeker of new challenges. You want to question the status quo; you want to wow our employees with seamless, positive experiences. You're comfortable with ambiguity, and are able to synthesise ideas into meaningful plans for action. Communicator & Influencer. You can communicate complex ideas clearly regardless of your audience. Our team knows their priorities and why they're doing what they're doing. You always can rally associates to work with you. Do-er. You're biased toward action. You can get around roadblocks and stay focused on your goals. You're well organised, able to multitask and able to prioritise your work. Passionate & Customer Focussed. You care about growing others and bringing them together around what's possible. Team Player. You enjoy working with diverse people and driving the team toward a common goal. You have the ability to put the team before yourself and establish long-lasting relationships. Operational mastery and AI Innovation. You'll own the integrity of our core HR Operations, including payroll, pensions, and benefits, while simultaneously architecting our HR Tech roadmap. You will lead the integration of AI-driven solutions to automate administrative burdens, ensuring our back-office functions are not just compliant, but cutting-edge and scalable. Stakeholder Influence & Storytelling . Master the art of 'The Why" - you must be a skilled storyteller capable of translating complex operational needs and technical agendas into compelling business cases for executive stakeholders. Success in this role requires the ability to navigate diverse viewpoints, build consensus, and secure high-level buy-in for transformative change. Life at Capital One UK We embrace a hybrid approach to work. You'll spend three days a week in the office (Tuesday-Thursday), with Monday and Friday being dedicated work-from-home days. Our offices are designed to inspire and support you. At our Nottingham head office, you'll find an on-site gym, restaurant and dedicated Learning Loft. Our London office boasts a rooftop running track and coffee bar. We invest in the growth of our people alongside our business. You will have extensive opportunities to learn and develop your career, including access to up to £5,000 in funding for external qualifications. In addition to career development, our comprehensive benefits package is designed to grow with you, ensuring your wellbeing is prioritised at every stage of your career: Wealth & Future: Competitive pension and performance-based bonus schemes Holidays: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure. Need more? You have the option to buy 5 additional days. Health: Access premium care through our private medical insurance. Family Support: We champion your milestones with enhanced parental leave A full list of our benefits is available here . Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Head of UK HR Operations and Technology About this role We're looking for a results driven Head of HR Operations and Technology (Senior Manager level) to inspire and guide a team of approx. 10+ HR professionals and drive operational and associate experience excellence. You'll set the vision and strategy for how we deliver simple employee experiences with excellence, while constantly pushing on what's possible across people, process, and technology. The ideal candidate for this role is passionate about the connection of HR operations and technology. You'll drive efficiency across all areas of HR operations; using technology and automation to create seamless journeys and experiences. You'll also be critical to redefining team scope, operationalising new practices, designing new processes and ways of working as HR strategy evolves; and ensuring resources are leveraged most effectively. Exploring data for governance, building cases for change, understanding opportunity and risk will be key. The ability to to work with senior leader stakeholders will be paramount; ensuring they're to part of the story and journey to drive sustainable service change. You'll partner with HR strategic teams, risk management, tech teams and business partners to help achieve our goals. You'll be fungible enough to work on HR processes in one moment, and be leading teams designing new HR tech capabilities the next. What you'll do Spearhead and develop a HR operations function that provides best-in-class services to employees and people leaders. You will be responsible for operations strategy in partnership with our technology teams. Own the product roadmap and strategy, ensuring it aligns with the business and moves us towards continued growth, speed, innovation and improvement. Work with partner tech teams to implement change. Represent the needs of UK employees to inform our product roadmap, ensuring we are building and delivering measurably improved HR interactions and experiences for our employees and achieving target business outcomes. Guide and support the team responsible for delivering the day-to-day operations of core HR services, which includes specialist processing (e.g Payroll), HR Contact Centre and tech. Manage, coach and develop the HR Operations team to improve capability, encourage best practice and deliver optimal results that align with business direction. Develop, own and report on HR Operations metrics; utilising technology to interpret workforce data. Design, develop and deliver HR operations change in response to and business/enterprise-wide change initiatives and ensure the delivery of such initiatives is simple, meets the needs of the business and preserves employee engagement. Work collaboratively with HR leadership to ensure coordination of initiatives and optimal use of resources. Ensure the highest standards of continuous and operational excellence, driving out complexity in our processes and practices and establishing a culture of continuous improvement within our operations team. What we're looking for A thoughtful and proactive people leader with significant experience coaching and developing large teams. Great judgement and values, balancing the right thing for our business with the right thing for our employees. Previous experience in a large leadership role in HR or in a people focused or operations role and demonstrable results delivering on improvement projects. Resilience and excitement towards change, recognising the opportunities it brings. Problem solver and critical thinker. Able to design solutions to solve problems at pace. Intellectually Curious. You ask why, you explore, you're not afraid to pursue ideas. You'll have a hunger to learn and be a seeker of new challenges. You want to question the status quo; you want to wow our employees with seamless, positive experiences. You're comfortable with ambiguity, and are able to synthesise ideas into meaningful plans for action. Communicator & Influencer. You can communicate complex ideas clearly regardless of your audience. Our team knows their priorities and why they're doing what they're doing. You always can rally associates to work with you. Do-er. You're biased toward action. You can get around roadblocks and stay focused on your goals. You're well organised, able to multitask and able to prioritise your work. Passionate & Customer Focussed. You care about growing others and bringing them together around what's possible. Team Player. You enjoy working with diverse people and driving the team toward a common goal. You have the ability to put the team before yourself and establish long-lasting relationships. Operational mastery and AI Innovation. You'll own the integrity of our core HR Operations, including payroll, pensions, and benefits, while simultaneously architecting our HR Tech roadmap. You will lead the integration of AI-driven solutions to automate administrative burdens, ensuring our back-office functions are not just compliant, but cutting-edge and scalable. Stakeholder Influence & Storytelling . Master the art of 'The Why" - you must be a skilled storyteller capable of translating complex operational needs and technical agendas into compelling business cases for executive stakeholders. Success in this role requires the ability to navigate diverse viewpoints, build consensus, and secure high-level buy-in for transformative change. Life at Capital One UK We embrace a hybrid approach to work. You'll spend three days a week in the office (Tuesday-Thursday), with Monday and Friday being dedicated work-from-home days. Our offices are designed to inspire and support you. At our Nottingham head office, you'll find an on-site gym, restaurant and dedicated Learning Loft. Our London office boasts a rooftop running track and coffee bar. We invest in the growth of our people alongside our business. You will have extensive opportunities to learn and develop your career, including access to up to £5,000 in funding for external qualifications. In addition to career development, our comprehensive benefits package is designed to grow with you, ensuring your wellbeing is prioritised at every stage of your career: Wealth & Future: Competitive pension and performance-based bonus schemes Holidays: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure. Need more? You have the option to buy 5 additional days. Health: Access premium care through our private medical insurance. Family Support: We champion your milestones with enhanced parental leave A full list of our benefits is available here . Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
May 11, 2026
Full time
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Head of UK HR Operations and Technology About this role We're looking for a results driven Head of HR Operations and Technology (Senior Manager level) to inspire and guide a team of approx. 10+ HR professionals and drive operational and associate experience excellence. You'll set the vision and strategy for how we deliver simple employee experiences with excellence, while constantly pushing on what's possible across people, process, and technology. The ideal candidate for this role is passionate about the connection of HR operations and technology. You'll drive efficiency across all areas of HR operations; using technology and automation to create seamless journeys and experiences. You'll also be critical to redefining team scope, operationalising new practices, designing new processes and ways of working as HR strategy evolves; and ensuring resources are leveraged most effectively. Exploring data for governance, building cases for change, understanding opportunity and risk will be key. The ability to to work with senior leader stakeholders will be paramount; ensuring they're to part of the story and journey to drive sustainable service change. You'll partner with HR strategic teams, risk management, tech teams and business partners to help achieve our goals. You'll be fungible enough to work on HR processes in one moment, and be leading teams designing new HR tech capabilities the next. What you'll do Spearhead and develop a HR operations function that provides best-in-class services to employees and people leaders. You will be responsible for operations strategy in partnership with our technology teams. Own the product roadmap and strategy, ensuring it aligns with the business and moves us towards continued growth, speed, innovation and improvement. Work with partner tech teams to implement change. Represent the needs of UK employees to inform our product roadmap, ensuring we are building and delivering measurably improved HR interactions and experiences for our employees and achieving target business outcomes. Guide and support the team responsible for delivering the day-to-day operations of core HR services, which includes specialist processing (e.g Payroll), HR Contact Centre and tech. Manage, coach and develop the HR Operations team to improve capability, encourage best practice and deliver optimal results that align with business direction. Develop, own and report on HR Operations metrics; utilising technology to interpret workforce data. Design, develop and deliver HR operations change in response to and business/enterprise-wide change initiatives and ensure the delivery of such initiatives is simple, meets the needs of the business and preserves employee engagement. Work collaboratively with HR leadership to ensure coordination of initiatives and optimal use of resources. Ensure the highest standards of continuous and operational excellence, driving out complexity in our processes and practices and establishing a culture of continuous improvement within our operations team. What we're looking for A thoughtful and proactive people leader with significant experience coaching and developing large teams. Great judgement and values, balancing the right thing for our business with the right thing for our employees. Previous experience in a large leadership role in HR or in a people focused or operations role and demonstrable results delivering on improvement projects. Resilience and excitement towards change, recognising the opportunities it brings. Problem solver and critical thinker. Able to design solutions to solve problems at pace. Intellectually Curious. You ask why, you explore, you're not afraid to pursue ideas. You'll have a hunger to learn and be a seeker of new challenges. You want to question the status quo; you want to wow our employees with seamless, positive experiences. You're comfortable with ambiguity, and are able to synthesise ideas into meaningful plans for action. Communicator & Influencer. You can communicate complex ideas clearly regardless of your audience. Our team knows their priorities and why they're doing what they're doing. You always can rally associates to work with you. Do-er. You're biased toward action. You can get around roadblocks and stay focused on your goals. You're well organised, able to multitask and able to prioritise your work. Passionate & Customer Focussed. You care about growing others and bringing them together around what's possible. Team Player. You enjoy working with diverse people and driving the team toward a common goal. You have the ability to put the team before yourself and establish long-lasting relationships. Operational mastery and AI Innovation. You'll own the integrity of our core HR Operations, including payroll, pensions, and benefits, while simultaneously architecting our HR Tech roadmap. You will lead the integration of AI-driven solutions to automate administrative burdens, ensuring our back-office functions are not just compliant, but cutting-edge and scalable. Stakeholder Influence & Storytelling . Master the art of 'The Why" - you must be a skilled storyteller capable of translating complex operational needs and technical agendas into compelling business cases for executive stakeholders. Success in this role requires the ability to navigate diverse viewpoints, build consensus, and secure high-level buy-in for transformative change. Life at Capital One UK We embrace a hybrid approach to work. You'll spend three days a week in the office (Tuesday-Thursday), with Monday and Friday being dedicated work-from-home days. Our offices are designed to inspire and support you. At our Nottingham head office, you'll find an on-site gym, restaurant and dedicated Learning Loft. Our London office boasts a rooftop running track and coffee bar. We invest in the growth of our people alongside our business. You will have extensive opportunities to learn and develop your career, including access to up to £5,000 in funding for external qualifications. In addition to career development, our comprehensive benefits package is designed to grow with you, ensuring your wellbeing is prioritised at every stage of your career: Wealth & Future: Competitive pension and performance-based bonus schemes Holidays: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure. Need more? You have the option to buy 5 additional days. Health: Access premium care through our private medical insurance. Family Support: We champion your milestones with enhanced parental leave A full list of our benefits is available here . Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Head of UK HR Operations and Technology About this role We're looking for a results driven Head of HR Operations and Technology (Senior Manager level) to inspire and guide a team of approx. 10+ HR professionals and drive operational and associate experience excellence. You'll set the vision and strategy for how we deliver simple employee experiences with excellence, while constantly pushing on what's possible across people, process, and technology. The ideal candidate for this role is passionate about the connection of HR operations and technology. You'll drive efficiency across all areas of HR operations; using technology and automation to create seamless journeys and experiences. You'll also be critical to redefining team scope, operationalising new practices, designing new processes and ways of working as HR strategy evolves; and ensuring resources are leveraged most effectively. Exploring data for governance, building cases for change, understanding opportunity and risk will be key. The ability to to work with senior leader stakeholders will be paramount; ensuring they're to part of the story and journey to drive sustainable service change. You'll partner with HR strategic teams, risk management, tech teams and business partners to help achieve our goals. You'll be fungible enough to work on HR processes in one moment, and be leading teams designing new HR tech capabilities the next. What you'll do Spearhead and develop a HR operations function that provides best-in-class services to employees and people leaders. You will be responsible for operations strategy in partnership with our technology teams. Own the product roadmap and strategy, ensuring it aligns with the business and moves us towards continued growth, speed, innovation and improvement. Work with partner tech teams to implement change. Represent the needs of UK employees to inform our product roadmap, ensuring we are building and delivering measurably improved HR interactions and experiences for our employees and achieving target business outcomes. Guide and support the team responsible for delivering the day-to-day operations of core HR services, which includes specialist processing (e.g Payroll), HR Contact Centre and tech. Manage, coach and develop the HR Operations team to improve capability, encourage best practice and deliver optimal results that align with business direction. Develop, own and report on HR Operations metrics; utilising technology to interpret workforce data. Design, develop and deliver HR operations change in response to and business/enterprise-wide change initiatives and ensure the delivery of such initiatives is simple, meets the needs of the business and preserves employee engagement. Work collaboratively with HR leadership to ensure coordination of initiatives and optimal use of resources. Ensure the highest standards of continuous and operational excellence, driving out complexity in our processes and practices and establishing a culture of continuous improvement within our operations team. What we're looking for A thoughtful and proactive people leader with significant experience coaching and developing large teams. Great judgement and values, balancing the right thing for our business with the right thing for our employees. Previous experience in a large leadership role in HR or in a people focused or operations role and demonstrable results delivering on improvement projects. Resilience and excitement towards change, recognising the opportunities it brings. Problem solver and critical thinker. Able to design solutions to solve problems at pace. Intellectually Curious. You ask why, you explore, you're not afraid to pursue ideas. You'll have a hunger to learn and be a seeker of new challenges. You want to question the status quo; you want to wow our employees with seamless, positive experiences. You're comfortable with ambiguity, and are able to synthesise ideas into meaningful plans for action. Communicator & Influencer. You can communicate complex ideas clearly regardless of your audience. Our team knows their priorities and why they're doing what they're doing. You always can rally associates to work with you. Do-er. You're biased toward action. You can get around roadblocks and stay focused on your goals. You're well organised, able to multitask and able to prioritise your work. Passionate & Customer Focussed. You care about growing others and bringing them together around what's possible. Team Player. You enjoy working with diverse people and driving the team toward a common goal. You have the ability to put the team before yourself and establish long-lasting relationships. Operational mastery and AI Innovation. You'll own the integrity of our core HR Operations, including payroll, pensions, and benefits, while simultaneously architecting our HR Tech roadmap. You will lead the integration of AI-driven solutions to automate administrative burdens, ensuring our back-office functions are not just compliant, but cutting-edge and scalable. Stakeholder Influence & Storytelling . Master the art of 'The Why" - you must be a skilled storyteller capable of translating complex operational needs and technical agendas into compelling business cases for executive stakeholders. Success in this role requires the ability to navigate diverse viewpoints, build consensus, and secure high-level buy-in for transformative change. Life at Capital One UK We embrace a hybrid approach to work. You'll spend three days a week in the office (Tuesday-Thursday), with Monday and Friday being dedicated work-from-home days. Our offices are designed to inspire and support you. At our Nottingham head office, you'll find an on-site gym, restaurant and dedicated Learning Loft. Our London office boasts a rooftop running track and coffee bar. We invest in the growth of our people alongside our business. You will have extensive opportunities to learn and develop your career, including access to up to £5,000 in funding for external qualifications. In addition to career development, our comprehensive benefits package is designed to grow with you, ensuring your wellbeing is prioritised at every stage of your career: Wealth & Future: Competitive pension and performance-based bonus schemes Holidays: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure. Need more? You have the option to buy 5 additional days. Health: Access premium care through our private medical insurance. Family Support: We champion your milestones with enhanced parental leave A full list of our benefits is available here . Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
May 11, 2026
Full time
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Head of UK HR Operations and Technology About this role We're looking for a results driven Head of HR Operations and Technology (Senior Manager level) to inspire and guide a team of approx. 10+ HR professionals and drive operational and associate experience excellence. You'll set the vision and strategy for how we deliver simple employee experiences with excellence, while constantly pushing on what's possible across people, process, and technology. The ideal candidate for this role is passionate about the connection of HR operations and technology. You'll drive efficiency across all areas of HR operations; using technology and automation to create seamless journeys and experiences. You'll also be critical to redefining team scope, operationalising new practices, designing new processes and ways of working as HR strategy evolves; and ensuring resources are leveraged most effectively. Exploring data for governance, building cases for change, understanding opportunity and risk will be key. The ability to to work with senior leader stakeholders will be paramount; ensuring they're to part of the story and journey to drive sustainable service change. You'll partner with HR strategic teams, risk management, tech teams and business partners to help achieve our goals. You'll be fungible enough to work on HR processes in one moment, and be leading teams designing new HR tech capabilities the next. What you'll do Spearhead and develop a HR operations function that provides best-in-class services to employees and people leaders. You will be responsible for operations strategy in partnership with our technology teams. Own the product roadmap and strategy, ensuring it aligns with the business and moves us towards continued growth, speed, innovation and improvement. Work with partner tech teams to implement change. Represent the needs of UK employees to inform our product roadmap, ensuring we are building and delivering measurably improved HR interactions and experiences for our employees and achieving target business outcomes. Guide and support the team responsible for delivering the day-to-day operations of core HR services, which includes specialist processing (e.g Payroll), HR Contact Centre and tech. Manage, coach and develop the HR Operations team to improve capability, encourage best practice and deliver optimal results that align with business direction. Develop, own and report on HR Operations metrics; utilising technology to interpret workforce data. Design, develop and deliver HR operations change in response to and business/enterprise-wide change initiatives and ensure the delivery of such initiatives is simple, meets the needs of the business and preserves employee engagement. Work collaboratively with HR leadership to ensure coordination of initiatives and optimal use of resources. Ensure the highest standards of continuous and operational excellence, driving out complexity in our processes and practices and establishing a culture of continuous improvement within our operations team. What we're looking for A thoughtful and proactive people leader with significant experience coaching and developing large teams. Great judgement and values, balancing the right thing for our business with the right thing for our employees. Previous experience in a large leadership role in HR or in a people focused or operations role and demonstrable results delivering on improvement projects. Resilience and excitement towards change, recognising the opportunities it brings. Problem solver and critical thinker. Able to design solutions to solve problems at pace. Intellectually Curious. You ask why, you explore, you're not afraid to pursue ideas. You'll have a hunger to learn and be a seeker of new challenges. You want to question the status quo; you want to wow our employees with seamless, positive experiences. You're comfortable with ambiguity, and are able to synthesise ideas into meaningful plans for action. Communicator & Influencer. You can communicate complex ideas clearly regardless of your audience. Our team knows their priorities and why they're doing what they're doing. You always can rally associates to work with you. Do-er. You're biased toward action. You can get around roadblocks and stay focused on your goals. You're well organised, able to multitask and able to prioritise your work. Passionate & Customer Focussed. You care about growing others and bringing them together around what's possible. Team Player. You enjoy working with diverse people and driving the team toward a common goal. You have the ability to put the team before yourself and establish long-lasting relationships. Operational mastery and AI Innovation. You'll own the integrity of our core HR Operations, including payroll, pensions, and benefits, while simultaneously architecting our HR Tech roadmap. You will lead the integration of AI-driven solutions to automate administrative burdens, ensuring our back-office functions are not just compliant, but cutting-edge and scalable. Stakeholder Influence & Storytelling . Master the art of 'The Why" - you must be a skilled storyteller capable of translating complex operational needs and technical agendas into compelling business cases for executive stakeholders. Success in this role requires the ability to navigate diverse viewpoints, build consensus, and secure high-level buy-in for transformative change. Life at Capital One UK We embrace a hybrid approach to work. You'll spend three days a week in the office (Tuesday-Thursday), with Monday and Friday being dedicated work-from-home days. Our offices are designed to inspire and support you. At our Nottingham head office, you'll find an on-site gym, restaurant and dedicated Learning Loft. Our London office boasts a rooftop running track and coffee bar. We invest in the growth of our people alongside our business. You will have extensive opportunities to learn and develop your career, including access to up to £5,000 in funding for external qualifications. In addition to career development, our comprehensive benefits package is designed to grow with you, ensuring your wellbeing is prioritised at every stage of your career: Wealth & Future: Competitive pension and performance-based bonus schemes Holidays: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure. Need more? You have the option to buy 5 additional days. Health: Access premium care through our private medical insurance. Family Support: We champion your milestones with enhanced parental leave A full list of our benefits is available here . Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Head of UK HR Operations and Technology About this role We're looking for a results driven Head of HR Operations and Technology (Senior Manager level) to inspire and guide a team of approx. 10+ HR professionals and drive operational and associate experience excellence. You'll set the vision and strategy for how we deliver simple employee experiences with excellence, while constantly pushing on what's possible across people, process, and technology. The ideal candidate for this role is passionate about the connection of HR operations and technology. You'll drive efficiency across all areas of HR operations; using technology and automation to create seamless journeys and experiences. You'll also be critical to redefining team scope, operationalising new practices, designing new processes and ways of working as HR strategy evolves; and ensuring resources are leveraged most effectively. Exploring data for governance, building cases for change, understanding opportunity and risk will be key. The ability to to work with senior leader stakeholders will be paramount; ensuring they're to part of the story and journey to drive sustainable service change. You'll partner with HR strategic teams, risk management, tech teams and business partners to help achieve our goals. You'll be fungible enough to work on HR processes in one moment, and be leading teams designing new HR tech capabilities the next. What you'll do Spearhead and develop a HR operations function that provides best-in-class services to employees and people leaders. You will be responsible for operations strategy in partnership with our technology teams. Own the product roadmap and strategy, ensuring it aligns with the business and moves us towards continued growth, speed, innovation and improvement. Work with partner tech teams to implement change. Represent the needs of UK employees to inform our product roadmap, ensuring we are building and delivering measurably improved HR interactions and experiences for our employees and achieving target business outcomes. Guide and support the team responsible for delivering the day-to-day operations of core HR services, which includes specialist processing (e.g Payroll), HR Contact Centre and tech. Manage, coach and develop the HR Operations team to improve capability, encourage best practice and deliver optimal results that align with business direction. Develop, own and report on HR Operations metrics; utilising technology to interpret workforce data. Design, develop and deliver HR operations change in response to and business/enterprise-wide change initiatives and ensure the delivery of such initiatives is simple, meets the needs of the business and preserves employee engagement. Work collaboratively with HR leadership to ensure coordination of initiatives and optimal use of resources. Ensure the highest standards of continuous and operational excellence, driving out complexity in our processes and practices and establishing a culture of continuous improvement within our operations team. What we're looking for A thoughtful and proactive people leader with significant experience coaching and developing large teams. Great judgement and values, balancing the right thing for our business with the right thing for our employees. Previous experience in a large leadership role in HR or in a people focused or operations role and demonstrable results delivering on improvement projects. Resilience and excitement towards change, recognising the opportunities it brings. Problem solver and critical thinker. Able to design solutions to solve problems at pace. Intellectually Curious. You ask why, you explore, you're not afraid to pursue ideas. You'll have a hunger to learn and be a seeker of new challenges. You want to question the status quo; you want to wow our employees with seamless, positive experiences. You're comfortable with ambiguity, and are able to synthesise ideas into meaningful plans for action. Communicator & Influencer. You can communicate complex ideas clearly regardless of your audience. Our team knows their priorities and why they're doing what they're doing. You always can rally associates to work with you. Do-er. You're biased toward action. You can get around roadblocks and stay focused on your goals. You're well organised, able to multitask and able to prioritise your work. Passionate & Customer Focussed. You care about growing others and bringing them together around what's possible. Team Player. You enjoy working with diverse people and driving the team toward a common goal. You have the ability to put the team before yourself and establish long-lasting relationships. Operational mastery and AI Innovation. You'll own the integrity of our core HR Operations, including payroll, pensions, and benefits, while simultaneously architecting our HR Tech roadmap. You will lead the integration of AI-driven solutions to automate administrative burdens, ensuring our back-office functions are not just compliant, but cutting-edge and scalable. Stakeholder Influence & Storytelling . Master the art of 'The Why" - you must be a skilled storyteller capable of translating complex operational needs and technical agendas into compelling business cases for executive stakeholders. Success in this role requires the ability to navigate diverse viewpoints, build consensus, and secure high-level buy-in for transformative change. Life at Capital One UK We embrace a hybrid approach to work. You'll spend three days a week in the office (Tuesday-Thursday), with Monday and Friday being dedicated work-from-home days. Our offices are designed to inspire and support you. At our Nottingham head office, you'll find an on-site gym, restaurant and dedicated Learning Loft. Our London office boasts a rooftop running track and coffee bar. We invest in the growth of our people alongside our business. You will have extensive opportunities to learn and develop your career, including access to up to £5,000 in funding for external qualifications. In addition to career development, our comprehensive benefits package is designed to grow with you, ensuring your wellbeing is prioritised at every stage of your career: Wealth & Future: Competitive pension and performance-based bonus schemes Holidays: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure. Need more? You have the option to buy 5 additional days. Health: Access premium care through our private medical insurance. Family Support: We champion your milestones with enhanced parental leave A full list of our benefits is available here . Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
May 11, 2026
Full time
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Head of UK HR Operations and Technology About this role We're looking for a results driven Head of HR Operations and Technology (Senior Manager level) to inspire and guide a team of approx. 10+ HR professionals and drive operational and associate experience excellence. You'll set the vision and strategy for how we deliver simple employee experiences with excellence, while constantly pushing on what's possible across people, process, and technology. The ideal candidate for this role is passionate about the connection of HR operations and technology. You'll drive efficiency across all areas of HR operations; using technology and automation to create seamless journeys and experiences. You'll also be critical to redefining team scope, operationalising new practices, designing new processes and ways of working as HR strategy evolves; and ensuring resources are leveraged most effectively. Exploring data for governance, building cases for change, understanding opportunity and risk will be key. The ability to to work with senior leader stakeholders will be paramount; ensuring they're to part of the story and journey to drive sustainable service change. You'll partner with HR strategic teams, risk management, tech teams and business partners to help achieve our goals. You'll be fungible enough to work on HR processes in one moment, and be leading teams designing new HR tech capabilities the next. What you'll do Spearhead and develop a HR operations function that provides best-in-class services to employees and people leaders. You will be responsible for operations strategy in partnership with our technology teams. Own the product roadmap and strategy, ensuring it aligns with the business and moves us towards continued growth, speed, innovation and improvement. Work with partner tech teams to implement change. Represent the needs of UK employees to inform our product roadmap, ensuring we are building and delivering measurably improved HR interactions and experiences for our employees and achieving target business outcomes. Guide and support the team responsible for delivering the day-to-day operations of core HR services, which includes specialist processing (e.g Payroll), HR Contact Centre and tech. Manage, coach and develop the HR Operations team to improve capability, encourage best practice and deliver optimal results that align with business direction. Develop, own and report on HR Operations metrics; utilising technology to interpret workforce data. Design, develop and deliver HR operations change in response to and business/enterprise-wide change initiatives and ensure the delivery of such initiatives is simple, meets the needs of the business and preserves employee engagement. Work collaboratively with HR leadership to ensure coordination of initiatives and optimal use of resources. Ensure the highest standards of continuous and operational excellence, driving out complexity in our processes and practices and establishing a culture of continuous improvement within our operations team. What we're looking for A thoughtful and proactive people leader with significant experience coaching and developing large teams. Great judgement and values, balancing the right thing for our business with the right thing for our employees. Previous experience in a large leadership role in HR or in a people focused or operations role and demonstrable results delivering on improvement projects. Resilience and excitement towards change, recognising the opportunities it brings. Problem solver and critical thinker. Able to design solutions to solve problems at pace. Intellectually Curious. You ask why, you explore, you're not afraid to pursue ideas. You'll have a hunger to learn and be a seeker of new challenges. You want to question the status quo; you want to wow our employees with seamless, positive experiences. You're comfortable with ambiguity, and are able to synthesise ideas into meaningful plans for action. Communicator & Influencer. You can communicate complex ideas clearly regardless of your audience. Our team knows their priorities and why they're doing what they're doing. You always can rally associates to work with you. Do-er. You're biased toward action. You can get around roadblocks and stay focused on your goals. You're well organised, able to multitask and able to prioritise your work. Passionate & Customer Focussed. You care about growing others and bringing them together around what's possible. Team Player. You enjoy working with diverse people and driving the team toward a common goal. You have the ability to put the team before yourself and establish long-lasting relationships. Operational mastery and AI Innovation. You'll own the integrity of our core HR Operations, including payroll, pensions, and benefits, while simultaneously architecting our HR Tech roadmap. You will lead the integration of AI-driven solutions to automate administrative burdens, ensuring our back-office functions are not just compliant, but cutting-edge and scalable. Stakeholder Influence & Storytelling . Master the art of 'The Why" - you must be a skilled storyteller capable of translating complex operational needs and technical agendas into compelling business cases for executive stakeholders. Success in this role requires the ability to navigate diverse viewpoints, build consensus, and secure high-level buy-in for transformative change. Life at Capital One UK We embrace a hybrid approach to work. You'll spend three days a week in the office (Tuesday-Thursday), with Monday and Friday being dedicated work-from-home days. Our offices are designed to inspire and support you. At our Nottingham head office, you'll find an on-site gym, restaurant and dedicated Learning Loft. Our London office boasts a rooftop running track and coffee bar. We invest in the growth of our people alongside our business. You will have extensive opportunities to learn and develop your career, including access to up to £5,000 in funding for external qualifications. In addition to career development, our comprehensive benefits package is designed to grow with you, ensuring your wellbeing is prioritised at every stage of your career: Wealth & Future: Competitive pension and performance-based bonus schemes Holidays: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure. Need more? You have the option to buy 5 additional days. Health: Access premium care through our private medical insurance. Family Support: We champion your milestones with enhanced parental leave A full list of our benefits is available here . Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Head of UK HR Operations and Technology About this role We're looking for a results driven Head of HR Operations and Technology (Senior Manager level) to inspire and guide a team of approx. 10+ HR professionals and drive operational and associate experience excellence. You'll set the vision and strategy for how we deliver simple employee experiences with excellence, while constantly pushing on what's possible across people, process, and technology. The ideal candidate for this role is passionate about the connection of HR operations and technology. You'll drive efficiency across all areas of HR operations; using technology and automation to create seamless journeys and experiences. You'll also be critical to redefining team scope, operationalising new practices, designing new processes and ways of working as HR strategy evolves; and ensuring resources are leveraged most effectively. Exploring data for governance, building cases for change, understanding opportunity and risk will be key. The ability to to work with senior leader stakeholders will be paramount; ensuring they're to part of the story and journey to drive sustainable service change. You'll partner with HR strategic teams, risk management, tech teams and business partners to help achieve our goals. You'll be fungible enough to work on HR processes in one moment, and be leading teams designing new HR tech capabilities the next. What you'll do Spearhead and develop a HR operations function that provides best-in-class services to employees and people leaders. You will be responsible for operations strategy in partnership with our technology teams. Own the product roadmap and strategy, ensuring it aligns with the business and moves us towards continued growth, speed, innovation and improvement. Work with partner tech teams to implement change. Represent the needs of UK employees to inform our product roadmap, ensuring we are building and delivering measurably improved HR interactions and experiences for our employees and achieving target business outcomes. Guide and support the team responsible for delivering the day-to-day operations of core HR services, which includes specialist processing (e.g Payroll), HR Contact Centre and tech. Manage, coach and develop the HR Operations team to improve capability, encourage best practice and deliver optimal results that align with business direction. Develop, own and report on HR Operations metrics; utilising technology to interpret workforce data. Design, develop and deliver HR operations change in response to and business/enterprise-wide change initiatives and ensure the delivery of such initiatives is simple, meets the needs of the business and preserves employee engagement. Work collaboratively with HR leadership to ensure coordination of initiatives and optimal use of resources. Ensure the highest standards of continuous and operational excellence, driving out complexity in our processes and practices and establishing a culture of continuous improvement within our operations team. What we're looking for A thoughtful and proactive people leader with significant experience coaching and developing large teams. Great judgement and values, balancing the right thing for our business with the right thing for our employees. Previous experience in a large leadership role in HR or in a people focused or operations role and demonstrable results delivering on improvement projects. Resilience and excitement towards change, recognising the opportunities it brings. Problem solver and critical thinker. Able to design solutions to solve problems at pace. Intellectually Curious. You ask why, you explore, you're not afraid to pursue ideas. You'll have a hunger to learn and be a seeker of new challenges. You want to question the status quo; you want to wow our employees with seamless, positive experiences. You're comfortable with ambiguity, and are able to synthesise ideas into meaningful plans for action. Communicator & Influencer. You can communicate complex ideas clearly regardless of your audience. Our team knows their priorities and why they're doing what they're doing. You always can rally associates to work with you. Do-er. You're biased toward action. You can get around roadblocks and stay focused on your goals. You're well organised, able to multitask and able to prioritise your work. Passionate & Customer Focussed. You care about growing others and bringing them together around what's possible. Team Player. You enjoy working with diverse people and driving the team toward a common goal. You have the ability to put the team before yourself and establish long-lasting relationships. Operational mastery and AI Innovation. You'll own the integrity of our core HR Operations, including payroll, pensions, and benefits, while simultaneously architecting our HR Tech roadmap. You will lead the integration of AI-driven solutions to automate administrative burdens, ensuring our back-office functions are not just compliant, but cutting-edge and scalable. Stakeholder Influence & Storytelling . Master the art of 'The Why" - you must be a skilled storyteller capable of translating complex operational needs and technical agendas into compelling business cases for executive stakeholders. Success in this role requires the ability to navigate diverse viewpoints, build consensus, and secure high-level buy-in for transformative change. Life at Capital One UK We embrace a hybrid approach to work. You'll spend three days a week in the office (Tuesday-Thursday), with Monday and Friday being dedicated work-from-home days. Our offices are designed to inspire and support you. At our Nottingham head office, you'll find an on-site gym, restaurant and dedicated Learning Loft. Our London office boasts a rooftop running track and coffee bar. We invest in the growth of our people alongside our business. You will have extensive opportunities to learn and develop your career, including access to up to £5,000 in funding for external qualifications. In addition to career development, our comprehensive benefits package is designed to grow with you, ensuring your wellbeing is prioritised at every stage of your career: Wealth & Future: Competitive pension and performance-based bonus schemes Holidays: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure. Need more? You have the option to buy 5 additional days. Health: Access premium care through our private medical insurance. Family Support: We champion your milestones with enhanced parental leave A full list of our benefits is available here . Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
May 11, 2026
Full time
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Head of UK HR Operations and Technology About this role We're looking for a results driven Head of HR Operations and Technology (Senior Manager level) to inspire and guide a team of approx. 10+ HR professionals and drive operational and associate experience excellence. You'll set the vision and strategy for how we deliver simple employee experiences with excellence, while constantly pushing on what's possible across people, process, and technology. The ideal candidate for this role is passionate about the connection of HR operations and technology. You'll drive efficiency across all areas of HR operations; using technology and automation to create seamless journeys and experiences. You'll also be critical to redefining team scope, operationalising new practices, designing new processes and ways of working as HR strategy evolves; and ensuring resources are leveraged most effectively. Exploring data for governance, building cases for change, understanding opportunity and risk will be key. The ability to to work with senior leader stakeholders will be paramount; ensuring they're to part of the story and journey to drive sustainable service change. You'll partner with HR strategic teams, risk management, tech teams and business partners to help achieve our goals. You'll be fungible enough to work on HR processes in one moment, and be leading teams designing new HR tech capabilities the next. What you'll do Spearhead and develop a HR operations function that provides best-in-class services to employees and people leaders. You will be responsible for operations strategy in partnership with our technology teams. Own the product roadmap and strategy, ensuring it aligns with the business and moves us towards continued growth, speed, innovation and improvement. Work with partner tech teams to implement change. Represent the needs of UK employees to inform our product roadmap, ensuring we are building and delivering measurably improved HR interactions and experiences for our employees and achieving target business outcomes. Guide and support the team responsible for delivering the day-to-day operations of core HR services, which includes specialist processing (e.g Payroll), HR Contact Centre and tech. Manage, coach and develop the HR Operations team to improve capability, encourage best practice and deliver optimal results that align with business direction. Develop, own and report on HR Operations metrics; utilising technology to interpret workforce data. Design, develop and deliver HR operations change in response to and business/enterprise-wide change initiatives and ensure the delivery of such initiatives is simple, meets the needs of the business and preserves employee engagement. Work collaboratively with HR leadership to ensure coordination of initiatives and optimal use of resources. Ensure the highest standards of continuous and operational excellence, driving out complexity in our processes and practices and establishing a culture of continuous improvement within our operations team. What we're looking for A thoughtful and proactive people leader with significant experience coaching and developing large teams. Great judgement and values, balancing the right thing for our business with the right thing for our employees. Previous experience in a large leadership role in HR or in a people focused or operations role and demonstrable results delivering on improvement projects. Resilience and excitement towards change, recognising the opportunities it brings. Problem solver and critical thinker. Able to design solutions to solve problems at pace. Intellectually Curious. You ask why, you explore, you're not afraid to pursue ideas. You'll have a hunger to learn and be a seeker of new challenges. You want to question the status quo; you want to wow our employees with seamless, positive experiences. You're comfortable with ambiguity, and are able to synthesise ideas into meaningful plans for action. Communicator & Influencer. You can communicate complex ideas clearly regardless of your audience. Our team knows their priorities and why they're doing what they're doing. You always can rally associates to work with you. Do-er. You're biased toward action. You can get around roadblocks and stay focused on your goals. You're well organised, able to multitask and able to prioritise your work. Passionate & Customer Focussed. You care about growing others and bringing them together around what's possible. Team Player. You enjoy working with diverse people and driving the team toward a common goal. You have the ability to put the team before yourself and establish long-lasting relationships. Operational mastery and AI Innovation. You'll own the integrity of our core HR Operations, including payroll, pensions, and benefits, while simultaneously architecting our HR Tech roadmap. You will lead the integration of AI-driven solutions to automate administrative burdens, ensuring our back-office functions are not just compliant, but cutting-edge and scalable. Stakeholder Influence & Storytelling . Master the art of 'The Why" - you must be a skilled storyteller capable of translating complex operational needs and technical agendas into compelling business cases for executive stakeholders. Success in this role requires the ability to navigate diverse viewpoints, build consensus, and secure high-level buy-in for transformative change. Life at Capital One UK We embrace a hybrid approach to work. You'll spend three days a week in the office (Tuesday-Thursday), with Monday and Friday being dedicated work-from-home days. Our offices are designed to inspire and support you. At our Nottingham head office, you'll find an on-site gym, restaurant and dedicated Learning Loft. Our London office boasts a rooftop running track and coffee bar. We invest in the growth of our people alongside our business. You will have extensive opportunities to learn and develop your career, including access to up to £5,000 in funding for external qualifications. In addition to career development, our comprehensive benefits package is designed to grow with you, ensuring your wellbeing is prioritised at every stage of your career: Wealth & Future: Competitive pension and performance-based bonus schemes Holidays: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure. Need more? You have the option to buy 5 additional days. Health: Access premium care through our private medical insurance. Family Support: We champion your milestones with enhanced parental leave A full list of our benefits is available here . Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
This full-time, permanent position has a starting salary of £27,634 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a Kitchen Lead / Cook to join our fantastic team, leading kitchen shifts at Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD). The role will be primarily based at High Ashurst Outdoor Centre, Headley Lane, Mickleham, near Dorking, Surrey RH5 6DQ with the requirement to work at our other centres in Richmond and Guildford as needed. Our Offer to You: Playing a valuable part in the outdoor learning experience of our guests Working amongst a friendly and dynamic team Working with a range of customers and projects Working at 3 unique centres in beautiful locations 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About The Role This is an exciting role for individuals who will motivate, lead and support our kitchen team to deliver high quality, tasty homecooked food. You will lead the team to prepare, cook and serve, ensuring smooth and safe operations. Each day is different, so adaptability is key to meet the changing needs of our groups. Our guests range from school children through to families and adult groups. From time to time we deliver themed events which will allow you to bring your creative skills to life. Serving and cooking outdoors are all a part of these exciting events which add to the variety of the role. Other areas of responsibility include staff mentoring, ordering, menu planning and stock control. Shifts are set one month in advance with early shifts starting at 6am and late shifts finishing usually no later than 8pm. The centres are open all week with some weekend work and generally no Sunday evenings. Our centres are in remote locations and can be difficult to reach by public transport. This role is ideal for individuals with their own transportation. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Positive and motivational leadership and communication skills Holder of, or working towards, Food Hygiene Level 3 Excellent craft skills Experience of cooking for large groups and catering for a wide range of needs Experience of adapting to special diets and allergens Excellent planning and time management skills with ability to work using own initiative Positive and solution focussed The role holder will need to have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please tell us what motivated you to apply for the role of Kitchen Lead with Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development? Please tell us what key skills, abilities, and experience you have, whether from previous roles or other contexts, that you believe would help you succeed in this role? Please include any transferable skills. How do you describe your style of cooking? What is the average number of meals you have catered for in a sitting? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 17.05.2026 with interviews planned to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
May 01, 2026
Full time
This full-time, permanent position has a starting salary of £27,634 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a Kitchen Lead / Cook to join our fantastic team, leading kitchen shifts at Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD). The role will be primarily based at High Ashurst Outdoor Centre, Headley Lane, Mickleham, near Dorking, Surrey RH5 6DQ with the requirement to work at our other centres in Richmond and Guildford as needed. Our Offer to You: Playing a valuable part in the outdoor learning experience of our guests Working amongst a friendly and dynamic team Working with a range of customers and projects Working at 3 unique centres in beautiful locations 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About The Role This is an exciting role for individuals who will motivate, lead and support our kitchen team to deliver high quality, tasty homecooked food. You will lead the team to prepare, cook and serve, ensuring smooth and safe operations. Each day is different, so adaptability is key to meet the changing needs of our groups. Our guests range from school children through to families and adult groups. From time to time we deliver themed events which will allow you to bring your creative skills to life. Serving and cooking outdoors are all a part of these exciting events which add to the variety of the role. Other areas of responsibility include staff mentoring, ordering, menu planning and stock control. Shifts are set one month in advance with early shifts starting at 6am and late shifts finishing usually no later than 8pm. The centres are open all week with some weekend work and generally no Sunday evenings. Our centres are in remote locations and can be difficult to reach by public transport. This role is ideal for individuals with their own transportation. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Positive and motivational leadership and communication skills Holder of, or working towards, Food Hygiene Level 3 Excellent craft skills Experience of cooking for large groups and catering for a wide range of needs Experience of adapting to special diets and allergens Excellent planning and time management skills with ability to work using own initiative Positive and solution focussed The role holder will need to have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please tell us what motivated you to apply for the role of Kitchen Lead with Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development? Please tell us what key skills, abilities, and experience you have, whether from previous roles or other contexts, that you believe would help you succeed in this role? Please include any transferable skills. How do you describe your style of cooking? What is the average number of meals you have catered for in a sitting? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 17.05.2026 with interviews planned to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Tax Assistant Manager Maidenhead Permanent, Full-Time Your new role: This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing tax team, where you'll manage a varied portfolio of personal tax clients and play a key role in the smooth running of the department.This is a client-facing role, requiring excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong professional relationships through phone, email, virtual meetings and face-to-face contact.You'll be responsible for managing deadlines and delivering high-quality personal tax compliance work, including Self-Assessment and MTD for IT, as well as supporting the delivery of more complex tax returns. Duties & key responsibilities: Client Manages a portfolio of personal tax clients: Self-Assessment and MTD for IT. Supports the manager(s)/senior manager(s)/director(s) in the compliance process with the review of tax returns and preparation of complex tax returns. Takes responsibility for good relationship management of clients, predominately over the telephone, email, on online meetings and where appropriate in face to face contact. Builds good rapport with the client to gain a clear understanding of client expectations so that high levels of client service can be achieved. Provides general support to clients in the provision of tax returns and general compliance. Tax delivery Reviews and manages the personal tax compliance (Self-Assessment and MTD for IT) process for portfolio clients. For more complex clients, prepares and finalises accurate and timely tax return work ready for review. Liaises with other service streams and take responsibility for collation of information when the client is a multi-discipline service client. Uses and understands legislation and practice appropriately to aid in relevant areas of work. Spots planning opportunities (tax advisory and Wealth Management) and takes responsibility for escalating this to develop new business and cross selling opportunities. Client take-on / risk management Has an awareness of the firm's risk management procedure and adheres to this. Mitigates risks by involving senior people, ensuring appropriate advice is sought (where required). Has a solid understanding of professional standards, ethics and risk management protocols.Technical competence Ensure professional knowledge is technically up to date to undertake relevant area of work, and continues professional development.People Is an approachable and respected member of the team who takes a proactive interest in the team's performance and well-being Can coach processors in the accurate and timely completion of personal tax compliance work. Operations and results Monitors own time incurred and undertakes analysis as directed. Takes responsibility for invoicing portfolio and associated work, keeping accurate records. Complete time sheets accurately and on a timely basis. Meets own financial targets set. Skills & abilities: Strong attention to detail with a "can-do" attitude Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Confident and proactive approach Comfortable working in a paperless, technology-driven environment Knowledge & experience: Qualified ATT and/or CTA - minimum 5 years relevant tax experience No ATT Qualification - minimum 7 years relevant tax experience Personal attributes: Enthusiastic and hardworking Client-focused with the ability to build strong professional relationships Proactive and commercially aware Committed to continuous professional development 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 (url removed)
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Tax Assistant Manager Maidenhead Permanent, Full-Time Your new role: This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing tax team, where you'll manage a varied portfolio of personal tax clients and play a key role in the smooth running of the department.This is a client-facing role, requiring excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong professional relationships through phone, email, virtual meetings and face-to-face contact.You'll be responsible for managing deadlines and delivering high-quality personal tax compliance work, including Self-Assessment and MTD for IT, as well as supporting the delivery of more complex tax returns. Duties & key responsibilities: Client Manages a portfolio of personal tax clients: Self-Assessment and MTD for IT. Supports the manager(s)/senior manager(s)/director(s) in the compliance process with the review of tax returns and preparation of complex tax returns. Takes responsibility for good relationship management of clients, predominately over the telephone, email, on online meetings and where appropriate in face to face contact. Builds good rapport with the client to gain a clear understanding of client expectations so that high levels of client service can be achieved. Provides general support to clients in the provision of tax returns and general compliance. Tax delivery Reviews and manages the personal tax compliance (Self-Assessment and MTD for IT) process for portfolio clients. For more complex clients, prepares and finalises accurate and timely tax return work ready for review. Liaises with other service streams and take responsibility for collation of information when the client is a multi-discipline service client. Uses and understands legislation and practice appropriately to aid in relevant areas of work. Spots planning opportunities (tax advisory and Wealth Management) and takes responsibility for escalating this to develop new business and cross selling opportunities. Client take-on / risk management Has an awareness of the firm's risk management procedure and adheres to this. Mitigates risks by involving senior people, ensuring appropriate advice is sought (where required). Has a solid understanding of professional standards, ethics and risk management protocols.Technical competence Ensure professional knowledge is technically up to date to undertake relevant area of work, and continues professional development.People Is an approachable and respected member of the team who takes a proactive interest in the team's performance and well-being Can coach processors in the accurate and timely completion of personal tax compliance work. Operations and results Monitors own time incurred and undertakes analysis as directed. Takes responsibility for invoicing portfolio and associated work, keeping accurate records. Complete time sheets accurately and on a timely basis. Meets own financial targets set. Skills & abilities: Strong attention to detail with a "can-do" attitude Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Confident and proactive approach Comfortable working in a paperless, technology-driven environment Knowledge & experience: Qualified ATT and/or CTA - minimum 5 years relevant tax experience No ATT Qualification - minimum 7 years relevant tax experience Personal attributes: Enthusiastic and hardworking Client-focused with the ability to build strong professional relationships Proactive and commercially aware Committed to continuous professional development 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 (url removed)
This full-time, permanent position has a starting salary of 27,634 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a Kitchen Lead / Cook to join our fantastic team, leading kitchen shifts at Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD). The role will be primarily based at High Ashurst Outdoor Centre, Headley Lane, Mickleham, near Dorking, Surrey RH5 6DQ with the requirement to work at our other centres in Richmond and Guildford as needed. Our Offer to You Playing a valuable part in the outdoor learning experience of our guests Working amongst a friendly and dynamic team Working with a range of customers and projects Working at 3 unique centres in beautiful locations 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About The Role This is an exciting role for individuals who will motivate, lead and support our kitchen team to deliver high quality, tasty homecooked food. You will lead the team to prepare, cook and serve, ensuring smooth and safe operations. Each day is different, so adaptability is key to meet the changing needs of our groups. Our guests range from school children through to families and adult groups. From time to time we deliver themed events which will allow you to bring your creative skills to life. Serving and cooking outdoors are all a part of these exciting events which add to the variety of the role. Other areas of responsibility include staff mentoring, ordering, menu planning and stock control. Shifts are set one month in advance with early shifts starting at 6am and late shifts finishing usually no later than 8pm. The centres are open all week with some weekend work and generally no Sunday evenings. Our centres are in remote locations and can be difficult to reach by public transport. This role is ideal for individuals with their own transportation. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Positive and motivational leadership and communication skills Holder of, or working towards, Food Hygiene Level 3 Excellent craft skills Experience of cooking for large groups and catering for a wide range of needs Experience of adapting to special diets and allergens Excellent planning and time management skills with ability to work using own initiative Positive and solution focussed The role holder will need to have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please tell us what motivated you to apply for the role of Kitchen Lead with Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development? Please tell us what key skills, abilities, and experience you have, whether from previous roles or other contexts, that you believe would help you succeed in this role? Please include any transferable skills. How do you describe your style of cooking? What is the average number of meals you have catered for in a sitting? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 17.05.2026 with interviews planned to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
This full-time, permanent position has a starting salary of 27,634 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a Kitchen Lead / Cook to join our fantastic team, leading kitchen shifts at Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD). The role will be primarily based at High Ashurst Outdoor Centre, Headley Lane, Mickleham, near Dorking, Surrey RH5 6DQ with the requirement to work at our other centres in Richmond and Guildford as needed. Our Offer to You Playing a valuable part in the outdoor learning experience of our guests Working amongst a friendly and dynamic team Working with a range of customers and projects Working at 3 unique centres in beautiful locations 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About The Role This is an exciting role for individuals who will motivate, lead and support our kitchen team to deliver high quality, tasty homecooked food. You will lead the team to prepare, cook and serve, ensuring smooth and safe operations. Each day is different, so adaptability is key to meet the changing needs of our groups. Our guests range from school children through to families and adult groups. From time to time we deliver themed events which will allow you to bring your creative skills to life. Serving and cooking outdoors are all a part of these exciting events which add to the variety of the role. Other areas of responsibility include staff mentoring, ordering, menu planning and stock control. Shifts are set one month in advance with early shifts starting at 6am and late shifts finishing usually no later than 8pm. The centres are open all week with some weekend work and generally no Sunday evenings. Our centres are in remote locations and can be difficult to reach by public transport. This role is ideal for individuals with their own transportation. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Positive and motivational leadership and communication skills Holder of, or working towards, Food Hygiene Level 3 Excellent craft skills Experience of cooking for large groups and catering for a wide range of needs Experience of adapting to special diets and allergens Excellent planning and time management skills with ability to work using own initiative Positive and solution focussed The role holder will need to have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please tell us what motivated you to apply for the role of Kitchen Lead with Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development? Please tell us what key skills, abilities, and experience you have, whether from previous roles or other contexts, that you believe would help you succeed in this role? Please include any transferable skills. How do you describe your style of cooking? What is the average number of meals you have catered for in a sitting? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 17.05.2026 with interviews planned to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Senior Compliance Analyst role - Financial Services/Wealth Management company. Our client is a highly successful wealth management firm, who manage portfolios for both individuals and commercial enterprises. Due to expansion, they are looking for an experienced compliance specialist to join their team in Witney. You'll be working with management to manage all areas of compliance on behalf of the firms' clients, so you will need to have a good general understanding of FCA regulations in this regard, as well as relevant experience in a similar role. In return, our client offers a competitive annual salary with comprehensive benefits including; enhanced pension scheme and private medical cover. Key responsibilities: Providing support to the Head of Compliance CISL in the strategic oversight and day-to-day management of the firm s compliance framework. Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of compliance policies, procedures, and controls across all regulated activities. Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders on compliance matters, ensuring alignment with FCA requirements and promoting a strong compliance culture throughout the business. Ensure compliance with CASS rules, including oversight of client money and custody asset processes. Responsible for managing and maintaining the errors and breaches register, the internal errors and breaches reporting process, and for reporting relevant breaches. Responsible for ensuring any recommendations are implemented by the relevant areas of the business in a timely manner and for escalating any related issues to the Head of Compliance. Assist in handling client complaints in line with regulatory expectations. Skills & Experience Required: Experienced within the Financial Services Industry with knowledge and understanding of FCA regulations. Previous recent experience in a compliance role, within an FCA regulated organisation. Ideally educated to degree level with a relevant industry qualification, such as CISI Investment Operations Certificate (IOC) or equivalent. Strong regulatory awareness. Ability to work under pressure at times. Exceptional communication skills at all levels. Excellent organisational skills. If you feel that you have the skills and experience that our client is looking for, please apply today for a fast response. If you have any questions, then please contact Stuart Moore in the first instance.
Nov 01, 2025
Full time
Senior Compliance Analyst role - Financial Services/Wealth Management company. Our client is a highly successful wealth management firm, who manage portfolios for both individuals and commercial enterprises. Due to expansion, they are looking for an experienced compliance specialist to join their team in Witney. You'll be working with management to manage all areas of compliance on behalf of the firms' clients, so you will need to have a good general understanding of FCA regulations in this regard, as well as relevant experience in a similar role. In return, our client offers a competitive annual salary with comprehensive benefits including; enhanced pension scheme and private medical cover. Key responsibilities: Providing support to the Head of Compliance CISL in the strategic oversight and day-to-day management of the firm s compliance framework. Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of compliance policies, procedures, and controls across all regulated activities. Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders on compliance matters, ensuring alignment with FCA requirements and promoting a strong compliance culture throughout the business. Ensure compliance with CASS rules, including oversight of client money and custody asset processes. Responsible for managing and maintaining the errors and breaches register, the internal errors and breaches reporting process, and for reporting relevant breaches. Responsible for ensuring any recommendations are implemented by the relevant areas of the business in a timely manner and for escalating any related issues to the Head of Compliance. Assist in handling client complaints in line with regulatory expectations. Skills & Experience Required: Experienced within the Financial Services Industry with knowledge and understanding of FCA regulations. Previous recent experience in a compliance role, within an FCA regulated organisation. Ideally educated to degree level with a relevant industry qualification, such as CISI Investment Operations Certificate (IOC) or equivalent. Strong regulatory awareness. Ability to work under pressure at times. Exceptional communication skills at all levels. Excellent organisational skills. If you feel that you have the skills and experience that our client is looking for, please apply today for a fast response. If you have any questions, then please contact Stuart Moore in the first instance.