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Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Role Overview This role will provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of corporate and owner managed clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. You will also provide assistance to Director/Partners in both client work and in the management of the group and on occasions the practice. Will be involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. A key part of the role requires the individual to actively seek, and keep the Partner informed about, any new business opportunities arising on existing and new clients. Responsibilities To act as a key point of contact within the firm for the client, together with the Senior Manager/Partner. This will involve responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients There will be an expectation that you will take full responsibility for project delivery on their portfolio Manage a portfolio of clients including control of billings and cash collection within the firms criteria Review of work prepared by more junior members of staff Liaise with HMRC To ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and keep client/Partner informed of overruns and plan staff assignments in order to give an appropriate spread of experience Ensure that the firm's quality control procedures are adhered to including second partner review Identify risk and technical matters, as well as selling opportunities, to the Partner/ Senior Manager/Manager, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Requirements Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. Lead projects of limited scale or complexity You'll also be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Job Title: Administrations Support Location: Reading Salary: 25,000 pro-rata Job type: Part Time, Fixed-term contract (12 months), linked to funding. Continued funding is expected, so the role is likely to be extended beyond the initial 12 months (subject to confirmation). 25 hour working week. Start date: April 2026. Enemy of Boredom is the academy of creative excellence for young people who think differently. We operate as an alternative provision of contemporary arts education including video game design, music performance and Preparing for Adulthood life skills courses; delivered from a growing number of dedicated centres across the UK and online. The Role: We are seeking a reliable, organised and compassionate Admissions Support professional to act as the first point of contact for new enquiries and to support the smooth running of our admissions processes. This role is central to ensuring families, schools and local authorities receive a professional, efficient and supportive experience from initial enquiry through to onboarding. Safeguarding, health & safety: Follow safeguarding policies and report any concerns immediately in line with procedure. Support online safety practices where delivery includes digital platforms. Adhere to health and safety guidance, including risk assessments for practical activities. Skills and abilities that EOB look for: Confident and professional communication style (telephone, email and video) Warm, approachable and empathetic manner Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail Ability to manage multiple enquiries and prioritise workload effectively Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and respond within required timeframes Comfortable communicating with a range of parents and professionals Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proficiency in digital tools and office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace) Experience in an administrative or office support role Experience within education, alternative provision or SEND environments Understanding of EHCP processes Understanding of safeguarding principles and confidentiality Experience supporting basic financial or HR processes Commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people Duties and responsibilities: Provide day-to-day administrative support to centre staff and management Maintain accurate records, databases and reports Support communication with learners, parents and partner organisations Assist with scheduling, bookings and resource preparation Contribute to the organisation of events, workshops and training sessions Support compliance with safeguarding, health & safety and data protection policies Act as the first point of contact for all new enquiries via telephone and email Respond to enquiries from parents, schools and local authorities in a timely and professional manner Provide clear and accurate information about courses, admissions processes and next steps Log, track and follow up enquiries and referrals using internal systems Respond to Local Authority consultations within required timeframes Review referral documentation, including EHCPs, to assess suitability of placement Maintain accurate student records in line with GDPR and safeguarding standards Arrange visits and taster sessions in collaboration with the Headteacher of the relevant site Conduct video calls with parents, new schools and local authority representatives where required Support the referrals/admissions team with administrative tasks Assist in the onboarding of students to ensure smooth transitions into provision Benefits: Confidential support through an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Stress management and wellbeing resources Flexible working arrangements where the role allows Paid day off for your birthday Team and social activities Please click APPLY to send your CV for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Admin Assistant, Office Administrator, Administrator, Administration Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Receptionist, Secretary, Business Administrator, Support Administrator, Reception Administrator, Business Support, Executive Assistant, Office Assistant, Office Coordinator, Secretary, Clerk, Business Administrator, Accounts Administrator, PA, Executive Assistant, Customer Service Executive, Client Support Advisor, Office Administrator, Customer Service Advisor, Customer Relations, Client Services, Customer Support may also be considered for this role.

TEAM ASSISTANT Our client, a leading global financial corporation, is seeking a confident and highly organised Team Assistant to support a busy Managing Director and their wider team on an initial 6-month temporary basis, with the potential to become permanent. This fast-paced role requires excellent multitasking skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure. You will provide essential administrative and coordination support within a high-performing environment. Fully office based, five days per week, with a globally recognised organisation. TEAM ASSISTANT ROLE: Providing extensive diary management and administrative support for a team of 10 including one Managing Director Organising complex domestic and international travel itineraries and processing team expenses Supporting marketing trips roadshows and field trips in collaboration with sales teams Providing logistical support for team conferences while working with event management and corporate access teams Liaising professionally with senior clients and internal GS personnel Managing CRM databases and accurately logging client interactions Recording and tracking team attendance leave and vacations TEAM ASSISTANT ROLE: Working in a fast-paced environment requiring multi-tasking and prioritisation Demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and delivering execution excellence Using strong organisational, interpersonal, and time management skills Acting proactively, using initiative, remaining composed under pressure, and exercising sound judgment on when to escalate matters Liaising professionally with senior stakeholders and maintaining discretion with confidential information Utilising technical skills including intermediate to advanced PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel, with a willingness to learn new systems Applying over four years assistant experience with strong analytical skills, communication, and stakeholder management If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply today by submitting your CV to us. Please note that due to the high volume of applications that we receive, only successful applicants will be contacted. For information on how we process personal information, please refer to our website: How We Use Your Personal Information. At Australasian Recruitment Company we are committed to an Equal Opportunities policy and make employment decisions by matching business needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities) gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Teacher of Creative iMedia - Reddish Hall School, Stockport At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! Location: Reddish Hall School, Stockport, SK5 6UY Salary: £39,000.00 per annum ( not pro rata ) Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm Contract: Permanent Term Time only Start: June 2026 UK applicants only - this role does not offer sponsorship. About the Role We're seeking a creative, enthusiastic Teacher of Creative iMedia to inspire pupils aged 11-16. You'll focus on OCR Cambridge National Creative iMedia at KS4 and teach a second subject at KS3/KS4 (e.g., Maths, Science, Computing, IT, Art, or Business). This is a chance to bring digital learning to life, using project-based and practical approaches to engage pupils with SEMH/SEND needs. Over time, you may also help develop BTEC Esports or other digital courses, reflecting pupils' interests and career ambitions. You'll work closely with our Quality of Education team to create accessible, engaging lessons, maintain a calm, purposeful classroom, and follow trauma-informed, relational approaches to support all learners. What You'll Do Deliver Creative iMedia lessons at KS4 and a second subject at KS3/KS4, adapting learning for SEND pupils. Use creative, practical strategies to motivate pupils and support progress. Collaborate with colleagues, teaching assistants, and external professionals to support academic and social-emotional development. Track and report on pupil progress and contribute to EHCP processes. Take part in school life, including enrichment activities, clubs, off-site visits, and whole-school events. About You We're looking for someone who is: Qualified (PGCE/QTS or equivalent, ECTs welcome). Experienced in Creative iMedia, Computing, IT, Art, or related digital subjects. Confident using digital tools and flexible in developing new skills. Skilled in planning and adapting lessons for a range of abilities. Passionate about supporting pupils with SEND and/or SEMH needs. Collaborative, creative, and committed to inclusive education. Keen to get involved in enrichment activities, digital projects, or Esports. Application Guidance When applying, please include the following in your supporting statement: About you - Tell us a little about yourself and why you're interested in this role Suitability - Why you believe you are suitable, referring to the job description Skills & experience - Highlight relevant skills with real examples Contribution - Explain how you would contribute to the role and the school if appointed This is your chance to bring energy, creativity, and inspiration to a school that values curiosity, innovation, and the potential of every pupil. About Us Reddish Hall School is an independent specialist day school in Stockport for pupils with SEMH needs, many with additional diagnoses including ASC, ADHD, and Dyslexia. In small classes, pupils receive personalised support in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment, building confidence, engagement, and self-esteem. Our curriculum blends academic, vocational, and wellbeing-focused learning to develop independence, resilience, and social skills. Supported by a skilled team and strong family partnerships, Reddish Hall empowers every pupil to achieve their potential and prepare for life beyond school. Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running. Why Join Us? We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including: Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits Hundreds of UK and international discounts Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

Title : Library Assistant Location : London, UK Contract : 1 month Working Shift : Full-time/Part-time (1pm to 9:15pm) Role Overview We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Library Assistant to join a dynamic, frontline team delivering high-quality library services. This role is central to ensuring an excellent user experience across library resources, learning spaces, and facilities. The successful candidate will provide professional support to customers both in person and through digital channels, contribute to the smooth operation of collections and technology services, and help maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and well-managed environment. Key Responsibilities Customer Service & Enquiries Respond promptly and professionally to customer enquiries in person, online, and via live chat and enquiry management systems. Provide clear guidance on membership, borrowing services, and access to digital library resources. Refer complex or specialist enquiries to senior staff or relevant teams where appropriate. Deliver inclusive, supportive service to a diverse customer base. Collections & Resource Support Support borrowing processes across all collections, including Click & Collect services and inter-library loans. Assist in managing print collections, including processing new, withdrawn, lost, and overdue materials. Contribute to maintaining accurate records and documentation in line with established procedures. Digital & IT Support Provide first-line support for basic IT enquiries after appropriate training. Assist customers with self-service equipment, printing, scanning, copying facilities, and laptop loans. Escalate unresolved technical issues to the relevant IT support services. Library Environment & Operations Help maintain library spaces to a high standard, reporting and addressing issues promptly. Support marketing and promotion of library services, including delivering orientation tours to new members. Share customer feedback and suggestions for service improvement with management. Provide cover at other library sites when required to ensure continuity of service. Compliance & General Duties Adhere to Health & Safety regulations and undertake Fire Marshal duties following training. Support sustainability initiatives and organisational policies. Promote collaborative and professional working practices. Undertake additional duties within the scope and purpose of the role as required by the line manager. Person Specification Experience & Knowledge Experience working in a customer-facing, frontline service environment. Experience providing information and support both in person and online. Familiarity with digital systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Skills & Abilities Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of colleagues and customers. High attention to detail with the ability to complete repetitive administrative tasks accurately under pressure. Good problem-solving skills with the initiative to resolve routine issues independently. Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while taking ownership of assigned tasks. Willingness to continuously develop skills and adapt to new systems or processes. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will be organised, adaptable, and committed to delivering excellent customer service. You will be confident using digital systems, comfortable supporting users with technology, and able to maintain professionalism in a busy, service-oriented environment. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Deals team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior stakeholders to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll be an Assistant Director/ Senior Manager in our Healthcare and Life Sciences team playing an important role in Project Delivery, Business Development, Thought Leadership and Practice Development for the Strategy & CDD practice. You will be expected to be able to interact and build relationships with clients, as well as review the Life Sciences market for potential targets and subsectors of interest. Other roles will include the learning and development of the junior team and other managerial tasks. We are a fast-growing Healthcare & Life Sciences Strategy & CDD practice that has created a strong reputation and brand in the market for providing high quality work. We are looking for an individual that can become a leader in the team and help us fuel the next growth phase of our practice. We also often collaborate with our other deal advisory sector teams including M&A, TS and VCS on projects. You'll be someone with Demonstrable experience in running Commercial Due Diligence projects / streams in numerous deals, as well as growth strategy projects (preferably in a similar firm / environment) Sector experience and in particular deals and growth strategy experience within the sector. Experience in managing teams to deliver superior results, ability to find innovative solution to complex issues Ability to develop and inspire junior team, knowledge / credential development and contribute more widely to running the team and to BDO Experience in recruitment, learning and development and ability to effectively grow and mentor a team Risk and compliance: working knowledge of ethics and independence, regulation and how to work effectively within guidelines and to mitigate risk Good working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Join Barclays as a Prime Risk Senior Developer, where you will be part of the Liquid Financing Technology team. The team is currently investing in building a modern, cutting-edge Client Risk Management platform-a unified, cross-asset risk management solution that delivers real-time analytics, workflows, and reporting for front-office users. This platform will enable intraday exposure monitoring, margin and limits forecasting, and advanced stress-testing capabilities. To be successful, you should have: Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university in Financial Engineering, Math, Computer Science, or related field. 5+ years of software development experience in a front office environment with hands on across all phases of development Lifecyle. Proven experience with AWS services such as S3, EC2, EKS/ECS, Lambda, Glue, Athena, Step Functions, DynamoDB, and RDS. Proven experience with Python and Spark for distributed and real time data processing. Strong quantitative reasoning and software design skills. Deep understanding of SDLC practices. Some other highly valued skills may include: Background in Quantitative Finance with exposure to Risk & PnL Modelling, preferably in Prime Brokerage, Securities Lending, Cash & Synthetic Financing. Working knowledge on building and integrating AI/ML models into production systems is a plus. Exposure to other OO languages (Java/C#) is a plus. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant to success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology skills, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role is based in London. Purpose of the role To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. Accountabilities Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance. Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives. Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions. Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.

Job Title : HR Development Co-Ordinator Location: Salford, Manchester - Office Based Salary: 30,000 - 34,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full time About us: We are a leading infrastructure contractor specialising in the provision of services to the utilities industry. This is an exciting time to join our business. We are growing in size and success and boasts a productive culture which encourages fresh thinking and new ideas. About The Role: As a Development Co-Ordinator you will co-ordinate the Company training and accreditations process, always ensuring compliance with site requirements. A large part of the role will be to develop and maintain relationships with external training providers ensuring the best quality training provision in addition to maximising funding and grant claims. You will also assist with helping the HR team with onboarding and recruitment of new employees. Please note that this is a full time, officed based role and therefore candidates must be able to reliably commute to Salford, Manchester on a daily basis to be considered. Key Accountabilities: Build robust relationships with company managers and external training providers to facilitate delivery of training requirements maximising attendance and minimising cancellations. Update training compliance databases and produce reports on training bookings, completion and costs. Develop and maintain an accurate Company training matrix adding new starters and archiving leavers. Track and monitor training requirements and accreditation expiry dates - book training in advance of expiry to ensure site requirements are always met. Book external training, tests and authorisation interviews - booking places, sending calendar invites, paying invoices, keeping accurate records. Apply for CITB cards such as SMSTS, CSCS etc Scan and maintain copies of certificates and accreditations Maintain and produce Safety Passports providing proof of competence (Individual 'personal profiles') Update and Maintain the Training Cost Tracker and cancellation fees Apply for CITB levy and all other related funding/grant claims for training, qualifications & attendance Maintain Face Fit test paperwork records Research, select and maintain up to date records of suitable training providers and courses to satisfy training and compliance requirements - establish long-term sustainable relationships with providers Provide monthly data for the HR board report Provide training and accreditation matrix information for PQQs and new contract tenders. Obtain training agreements for employees undertaking training to enable deductions for any leavers Assist in the development of an apprentice and graduate programme Assist in the development of in-house training Working alongside the HR team and Hiring Managers to place adverts for new roles Filter CVS for interviews and send to Hiring Manager Arrange interviews, sending letters to candidates and arranging details with Hiring Manager. Budgeting job adverts and reduce recruitment costs. Update recruitment tracker to keep up to date with current information. About you: Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience: Strong attention to detail with a methodical and logical approach and the ability to maintain accurate records Good judgement and decision-making skills Basic-level knowledge of legislation of employment. Good knowledge of Human Resources practices Ability to act as a consultant to facilitate people and training solutions Ability to work collaboratively Knowledge of CITB Funding and grants process Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office package Desirable Skills, Knowledge & Experience: Associate CIPD Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development Experience of Construction/Utilities Training Understanding of recruitment legislation Benefits: Auto-enrolment pension Death in service 1x salary Occupational Health Surveillance Employee Assistance Programme Funded Qualifications and Training Additional Information: We respectfully request no agencies at this time. All applicants must reside and have the right to live and work in the UK. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Human Resources, HR Assistant, Human Resources Administrator, HR Development Administrator, Human Resources Staff Development Assistant, Talent Development Administrator, Training Coordinator, HR Training Coordinator may also be considered for this role.

A growing organisation is now recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their busy Head Office finance team in Antrim.Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting several essential transactional processes across the business, including the company purchase ledger. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic finance professional who wants to contribute to the continued growth and development of the organisation. Key Responsibilities Check, match, and code invoices Reconcile goods inwards Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies Monitor monies owed and ensure timely payments Manage supplier queries professionally and efficiently Set up new supplier accounts and maintain accurate supplier details Provide accurate financial information to senior management Maintain strong relationships with both suppliers and customers Support wider finance functions as required About YouThe successful candidate will have previous experience in a similar Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role and be comfortable working in a fast paced finance environment. You should also demonstrate: Good knowledge and practical experience of purchase ledger processes Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Excel and Word Experience with finance systems (desirable) Excellent written and verbal communication skills High attention to detail and accuracy in your work Ability to work to deadlines and manage workload effectively What's on Offer Competitive salary of £28,000 Supportive finance team with opportunities for learning and development Well established business with exciting future plans Inclusive and collaborative working environment What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it's the chance to hone your tax technical, project management and client service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help clients of all sizes succeed. The team comprises a mix of 'home-grown' (including at partner level) and externally recruited talent. This strength and diversity of knowledge and experience creates an environment where our team can bring fresh thinking and a varied perspective to every project, enabling us to deliver creative, commercial and robust solutions for our clients. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable taking responsibility for your own client portfolio as well as working as part of a team to develop colleagues and drive the wider business aims. You will be part of a local team, supported by two Senior Managers, a Director and a Partner but given the autonomy and time to develop your personal business as part of that team. You'll be someone with: Significant technical understanding of and previous experience within UK VAT. In-depth knowledge of recent key updates and areas of focus within UK VAT Responsibility to build, manage and develop your advisory portfolio, supported by the Partner and Director. Confidence to build an internal and external network in the local area to drive new business opportunities Ability to actively seek opportunities for selling new services to existing clients Experience of leading engagement with HMRC for clients Experience and credibility when dealing with client senior management An understanding of the regulatory and risk environment in which ICAEW regulated professional services firms operate CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Join Barclays as an Equity Finance Developer and become part of a strategic global transformation programme at the heart of our Equity Finance technology platform. You will contribute to a flagship, multi-year initiative that integrates vendor solutions, proprietary security technology, and Java-based systems into a cohesive, modern architecture. As part of a core grid team supporting multiple projects, you will play a key role in analysing, decoupling, and re-architecting critical components to enhance scalability, resilience, and long-term strategic value. To be successful, you should have: Java/Spring. SQL. MQ/Kafka messaging service experience (or equivalent) Experience with using version control such as GIT. Excellent communication skills. Have strong verbal and written communication skills. Communicate effectively with business analysts, project managers, testers and architects. Some other highly valued skills may include: Securities Lending/Equity Finance knowledge particularly SBL trade lifecycle - Global one an advantage. UI experience. Containerisation knowledge/Docker. Comfortable with Unix command line You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant to success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology skills, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role is based in London. Purpose of the role To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. Accountabilities Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance. Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives. Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions. Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.

Join Our Client As An eCommerce Content & Production Assistant. Are you an experienced creative professional with a strong understanding of eCommerce? Do you excel in fast-paced environments where you can balance project management with the delivery of high-quality digital content? If so, we are seeking an eCommerce Content & Production Assistant to join our client's dynamic and forward-thinking team. Job Details: Permanent position Full-time role, with the option to work a condensed 4 day week (hybrid working available once fully established in the role) Based in Benton - highly accessible via public transport and offering free onsite parking Competitive salary Enjoy working in a dog-friendly office What You'll Do: In this vital role, you'll be the driving force behind our client's eCommerce initiatives. Your responsibilities will include: Shopify Execution : Manage product launches by building campaign pages, uploading imagery, and configuring product meta fields for various regional stores (UK/IE/EU). Commercial Copywriting : Craft engaging product descriptions, SEO headlines, and micro-copy that resonate with our client's brand and tone. Design & Layouts : Create stunning web-ready assets (banners, landing pages) using Adobe suite, with a keen focus on user experience and conversion. Project Management : Own project timelines, manage creative briefs, proof drafts for the Senior Creative Lead, and ensure asset feedback is delivered promptly. Creative Asset Creation: Assisting with animation production, video, and photography. Why We Need You: By stepping in, you'll help establish a centralised project management system that unifies the creative, marketing, and technical teams. Your role will alleviate tasks, allowing the Creative Lead to focus on strategic planning and high-level oversight for the company. Candidate Requirements: We're looking for someone who embodies the following: Proficiency in Shopify Admin : Not just a user, but someone who can configure and manage the back end effectively. Impeccable Writing Skills : A portfolio that showcases your eCommerce copywriting prowess. Attention to Detail : You'll be responsible for Quality Assurance, ensuring all work is 'Lead-ready' before submission. Project Management Skills : A proactive self-starter who can manage their own task list, and organise the creative projects, using tools like (url removed) or Notion. Key Focus: End-to-End Shopify Management Commercial Copywriting Project Management & Quality Assurance What's In It For You? Work on diverse projects that challenge your creativity and enhance your skills. Be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration, paving the way for your professional development. Enjoy a full-time, permanent position that allows you to thrive in your role. A fantastic range of onsite benefits Salary Sacrifice Pension with 5% employer contribution. Financial Advice Service. 25 days holiday + national holidays (increasing up to 30 days) Cycle to Work Scheme If you're excited about combining creativity with technical expertise in a vibrant eCommerce environment, we want to hear from you! This is an amazing opportunity to join a company who have a world-wide reach and strong plan for growth - This is the best time to join and become a huge part in this companies' transformation. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Personal Assistant - Portadown Personal Assistant - Portadown Your new company This is a superb opportunity to work for a very reputable family business that have been successfully trading for 25 years and have gone from strength to strength. They are a very innovative company and over the years they have diversified into different industries and markets. Due to company expansion they are recruiting for a PA. You will act as a PA to 2 company directors. Hours of work are 9-5 however they can be flexible to accommodate. Salary for this role is £32k-£40 depending on experience. Your new role As PA duties include 1. Time Management & Prioritisation Filter, organise, and prioritise incoming requests for both DirectorsManage interruptions from staff, suppliers, and clientsEnsure only genuinely high-priority matters reach leadershipMaintain structure during fast-paced or reactive workdaysProtect strategic work time and reduce unnecessary distractions 2. Team & Operations CoordinationTrack staff presence (onsite, remote, leave, sickness)Maintain schedules, rotas, and team availability dashboardsCommunicate updates, reminders, and deadlinesPrepare daily/weekly briefings or status summariesMonitor follow-up actions, commitments, and accountability 3. Communication & Email ManagementTriage, categorise, and prioritise emails for Directors and team membersDraft responses and manage correspondence for approvalDeal with routine staff and client queries where appropriateProvide daily summaries of key messages, decisions, and action pointsMaintain clear, searchable digital filing and documentation systems 4. Administrative & Operational SupportCreate reports, letters, proposals, presentations, and documentationMaintain shared files and organised data repositoriesChase deadlines, actions, and overdue deliverablesCoordinate travel, logistics & meetings scheduleAssist with expenses, procurement requests, and minor purchases 5. Sales SupportMaintain CRM data integrity and reporting outputs (CRM compliance by the sales team)Produce weekly sales pipeline summaries and KPI dashboardsPrepare Directors for calls, meetings, and presentationsSupport client communication drafting, scheduling, and action trackingAssist in preparation of quotes, proposals, and commercial documents 6. Costing & Commercial Analysis (Primarily director 2)Assist with costing exercises, pricing, and commercial evaluationsMaintain accurate reporting on margins, costs, and sales performancePrepare analysis and summaries for monthly/quarterly reviewsIdentify anomalies or discrepancies and escalate as neededSupport costing-related communication with internal stakeholders 7. Workflow CoordinationManage task lists, priorities, and workflows for both DirectorsDrive operational efficiency by monitoring deadlines and deliverablesSchedule meetings, leadership huddles, and client engagementsEnsure documentation, communication, and actions are aligned across teams What you'll get in return will be offered an excellent starting salary negotiable up to £40k, opportunity to join a very reputable company with a great working environment. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #

One of the Norths leading firms of chartered accountants and business advisors, offering an extensive range of corporate, personal and specialist tax services and employing c.1,000 staff, is keen to recruit new Tax Seniors or Assistant Managers to provide tailored tax advisory and compliance services in one of a range of specialisms Corporate Tax, Private Client Tax, Transaction Tax, Innovation T click apply for full job details

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Global Employer Services help companies and individuals moving countries and assist with any tax implications that occur in the move. Working with a broad client base, from start-ups to multinationals who are often moving abroad for the first time, the team work with companies as a whole and with individual employees to help them with some of the biggest decisions of their lives. That means you'll need strong people skills so you can build relationships defined by trust. You'll be part of growing tight-knit team with an emphasis on assigning work that broadens your capabilities. Combined with the direct access you'll have to partners on a day-to-day basis, this is your chance to become an expert and build a career based on what you're good at and what you find interesting. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You will be a key member of the Global Employer Services group, this role will provide reward and share schemes services for a wide range of clients. You will be responsible for assisting Directors & Partners in providing Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of existing clients and assist with the development of targets in order to ensure the continued growth of the business. You will also provide assistance to senior members of staff in both client work and in the management of the group, as appropriate. We're looking for someone with: Ability to advise on the tax treatment of share options and other forms of employee share ownership An in depth knowledge of EMI, ESS and knowledge of reward tax and related areas such as employment, NIC and capital gains tax etc Expertise on split interest, freezer and nil paid arrangements Experience in the preparation of share valuations and liaison with HMRC Staff management and mentoring experience Awareness of accounting, employment law and company law implications of share incentives Experience of dealing direct with clients including agreement of fees Educated to degree level (LLB preferred), and/or CTA and/or ATT/ACA qualified or equivalent You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Assistant Aquatic Ecologist - Cardiff or Manchester Our core purpose is to enable nature and business to thrive together. Our brand mission is to be chosen by clients as their preferred specialists and regarded by people in our industry as the company to work for. We aim to be the most innovative, pragmatic and fast-growing environmental consultancy in the UK. With offices across the UK, our experts are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes to our clients across a range of environmental services and ecological contracting. Our services include but are not limited to: terrestrial ecology, freshwater ecology, hydrology, marine laboratory, arboricultural services, geographic information systems (GIS) and mapping, environmental impact assessments. We're looking for an Assistant Freshwater Aquatic Ecologist to join our small but growing Aquatic Ecology team. This is a unique opportunity for an aspiring Aquatic Ecologist to develop professional skills in survey work, data analysis, reporting and assessments. Surveys will include but won't be limited to; macroinvertebrates, fish, habitat and water quality surveys of rivers and lakes. Project surveys and deliverables will support proposed development and ongoing monitoring work for water companies. The role will also include organization and coordination of surveys; desk studies; ecological assessments; and contributing to tender preparation to help win work. Working in a small, agile team, your role will be varied, with regular opportunities for learning and development as an ecological consultant. This is a full-time, permanent role to be based out of our Cardiff or Manchester offices. The successful candidate will need to have a car, full UK driving licence and be willing to travel and stay away from home regularly. Successful candidates will have: A degree or postgraduate degree (or equivalent) in Aquatic Ecology, Hydro-Ecology or related subject. A valid driving licence and vehicle, insured for business use. The ability and willingness to travel and stay away at survey sites in various locations in the UK. Self-motivation with the ability to learn quickly. Ideally candidates will also have: Graduate membership of CIEEM. Relevant training including, for example, with the Riverfly Partnership, Field Studies Council, British Trust for Conservation Volunteers. Experience in using freshwater survey methods either through working or volunteering in a consultancy or regulator setting. Hydrology knowledge or experience, including flow gauging. Salary: from £25,063 per annum, dependent on skillset. All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. Working at Thomson At Thomson, we strive to be the very best at what we do, both in the eyes of our customers and our colleagues. We believe in One Thomson; we draw on and value every individual's unique skills and experience to come together and support each other in delivering an exceptional service. Our people are our greatest asset. We want Thomson to be a great place to work, where everyone feels supported to be the best they can be. We are proud of our friendly, supportive, 'nothing is too much trouble' culture. We live and breathe our RISE (Respect, Integrity, Support, Excellence) values. Your opinions matter to us; we are constantly evolving. We promote a healthy work-life balance to ensure we have an engaged, productive and happy team. We are flexible and committed and welcome new challenges. We recognise the importance in training and developing our team as well as offering a competitive pay and reward package. Involving ourselves in our local communities is important to us and we are proud of our continued achievements in fund raising for charity. We work hard but have fun too. We are passionate about career development so we make sure we nurture talent. Our people benefit from access to a diverse range of industry-accredited external training, as well as in-house training opportunities led by our specialists. The variety of projects we deliver across the breadth of environmental services encourages cross-team working and collaboration. We can offer you the opportunity to contribute to and lead on high-profile, once in a life-time projects. You'll enjoy all the benefits we have to offer which include: 25 days annual leave, healthcare cash plan, enhanced stakeholder pension scheme, life insurance, discounted gym membership, paid professional memberships, clothing allowance, outstanding performance rewards, long service awards, free parking and regular local and company social events. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion As an equal opportunities employer, Thomson is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

Join us as a PostgreSQL SRE at Barclays where you'll effectively monitor and maintain the bank's critical technology infrastructure and resolve more complex technical issues, whilst minimizing disruption to operations. In this role you will assume a key technical leadership role. You will shape the direction of our database administration, ensuring our technological approaches are innovative and aligned with the Bank's business goals. To be successful as a PostgreSQL SRE, you should have: Experience as a Database Administrator, with a focus on PostgreSQL and similar database technologies such as Oracle or MS-SQL. A background in implementing and leading SRE practices across large organizations or complex teams. Hands-on experience on Containers and Kubernetes Experience with DevOps automation tools such as Code versioning (git), JIRA, Ansible, database CI/CD tools and their implementation. Some other highly valued skills may include: Expertise with scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation/migration tasks Experience of working on Data migration tools and software's Expertise in system configuration management tools such as Chef, Ansible for database server configurations. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based in our Knutsford or Glasgow office. Purpose of the role To apply software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response, to ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through them. Accountabilities Availability, performance, and scalability of systems and services through proactive monitoring, maintenance, and capacity planning. Resolution, analysis and response to system outages and disruptions, and implement measures to prevent similar incidents from recurring. Development of tools and scripts to automate operational processes, reducing manual workload, increasing efficiency, and improving system resilience. Monitoring and optimisation of system performance and resource usage, identify and address bottlenecks, and implement best practices for performance tuning. Collaboration with development teams to integrate best practices for reliability, scalability, and performance into the software development lifecycle, and work closely with other teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave. Investment