Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fast moving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not for profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements, gaining exposure to different industries, business models and operating environments. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As an Assistant Manager within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play a pivotal role in delivering high quality internal audit and advisory services to our clients. You will work proactively, taking ownership of your responsibilities, while collaborating effectively with colleagues and maintaining regular, confident communication with BDO Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be responsible for managing a limited portfolio of engagements, leading audits and specialist assignments, and supporting the development of junior team members. In doing so, you will build strong, trusted client relationships and make a meaningful contribution to the overall success of the team and service line. The role combines engagement and portfolio management with hands on delivery. Typically, you will spend around 50% of your time on management activities - such as engagement planning, portfolio oversight and project management - and 50% leading audits and undertaking specialist assignments, with this balance flexing in line with your experience and development. You'll be someone with: Relevant professional experience, with a strong focus on internal audit or equivalent risk and assurance work. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. CIA with QIAL, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent). Experience of planning and delivering audits, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and challenge constructively. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Office and flow charting tools; experience with internal audit systems and data analytics tools is advantageous, with training provided where required. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fast moving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not for profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements, gaining exposure to different industries, business models and operating environments. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As an Assistant Manager within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play a pivotal role in delivering high quality internal audit and advisory services to our clients. You will work proactively, taking ownership of your responsibilities, while collaborating effectively with colleagues and maintaining regular, confident communication with BDO Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be responsible for managing a limited portfolio of engagements, leading audits and specialist assignments, and supporting the development of junior team members. In doing so, you will build strong, trusted client relationships and make a meaningful contribution to the overall success of the team and service line. The role combines engagement and portfolio management with hands on delivery. Typically, you will spend around 50% of your time on management activities - such as engagement planning, portfolio oversight and project management - and 50% leading audits and undertaking specialist assignments, with this balance flexing in line with your experience and development. You'll be someone with: Relevant professional experience, with a strong focus on internal audit or equivalent risk and assurance work. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. CIA with QIAL, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent). Experience of planning and delivering audits, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and challenge constructively. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Office and flow charting tools; experience with internal audit systems and data analytics tools is advantageous, with training provided where required. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fast moving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not for profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements, gaining exposure to different industries, business models and operating environments. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As an Assistant Manager within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play a pivotal role in delivering high quality internal audit and advisory services to our clients. You will work proactively, taking ownership of your responsibilities, while collaborating effectively with colleagues and maintaining regular, confident communication with BDO Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be responsible for managing a limited portfolio of engagements, leading audits and specialist assignments, and supporting the development of junior team members. In doing so, you will build strong, trusted client relationships and make a meaningful contribution to the overall success of the team and service line. The role combines engagement and portfolio management with hands on delivery. Typically, you will spend around 50% of your time on management activities - such as engagement planning, portfolio oversight and project management - and 50% leading audits and undertaking specialist assignments, with this balance flexing in line with your experience and development. You'll be someone with: Relevant professional experience, with a strong focus on internal audit or equivalent risk and assurance work. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. CIA with QIAL, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent). Experience of planning and delivering audits, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and challenge constructively. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Office and flow charting tools; experience with internal audit systems and data analytics tools is advantageous, with training provided where required. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fast moving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not for profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements, gaining exposure to different industries, business models and operating environments. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As an Assistant Manager within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play a pivotal role in delivering high quality internal audit and advisory services to our clients. You will work proactively, taking ownership of your responsibilities, while collaborating effectively with colleagues and maintaining regular, confident communication with BDO Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be responsible for managing a limited portfolio of engagements, leading audits and specialist assignments, and supporting the development of junior team members. In doing so, you will build strong, trusted client relationships and make a meaningful contribution to the overall success of the team and service line. The role combines engagement and portfolio management with hands on delivery. Typically, you will spend around 50% of your time on management activities - such as engagement planning, portfolio oversight and project management - and 50% leading audits and undertaking specialist assignments, with this balance flexing in line with your experience and development. You'll be someone with: Relevant professional experience, with a strong focus on internal audit or equivalent risk and assurance work. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. CIA with QIAL, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent). Experience of planning and delivering audits, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and challenge constructively. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Office and flow charting tools; experience with internal audit systems and data analytics tools is advantageous, with training provided where required. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
FINANCE MANAGER About Short Street Short Street Productions Ltd and Short Street Finance Ltd provide theatrical production, general management and production accounting services to a wide variety of theatre productions. Our current projects include Tina - the Tina Turner Musical (UK and Ireland Tour), High Noon (Harold Pinter Theatre), The Last Ship - The Musical by Sting (International Tour); Sinatra (Aldwych Theatre from June 2026) and a number of large-scale projects at various stages of development both regionally in the UK and in the West End. About The Role The Finance Manager is a new role within the organisation, responsible for financial and IT infrastructure and ensuring that the day-to-day management of the finances for the Short Street corporate entities runs smoothly. Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Finance Infrastructure (supporting internal and external operations) Responsible for the maintenance of the financial control environment, including the accounting and payroll systems, ensuring financial controls are operating effectively and identifying opportunities for improvement. Work closely with the Production Accounting team (who are responsible for the administration of client production entities) in order to ensure that the accounting systems and processes are fit for purpose. Identify opportunities with non-production related suppliers to generate cost savings or other efficiencies. Short Street Internal Finance Operations Responsible for maintaining accounting records for the Short Street corporate entities. This includes invoicing, accounts payable, banking and treasury management, as well as administering payroll for the Short Street entities. Ensure timely completion of the related regulatory reporting for these entities IT Infrastructure Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Short Street IT infrastructure, both hardware and software, acting as the key contact with our external IT support provider. Identify and manage upgrades and systems improvements required. About the Candidate The following experience and skills would be desirable: Experience of working in a finance department, with responsibility for maintaining and improving financial control processes. Previous related industry experience/knowledge is desirable but not essential. An accounting qualification would be beneficial but not essential if you have other relevant experience. Enjoy working as part of a small, collaborative team and be willing to cover other roles as necessary Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise and multi-task whilst maintaining attention to detail. Excellent written, numeric and verbal communication skills and confidence dealing with people at all levels of seniority. Confident user of Excel and accounting software packages. The business currently uses Sage 50 accounts software and QTAC payroll software. An interest in theatre. Terms and Conditions SALARY: £50,000 to £55,000 CONTRACT: Full time permanent contract following initial three-month probation period PLACE OF WORK: This role will be based in the office (near Waterloo Station, London) WORKING HOURS: Core hours are 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday HOLIDAY: 30 days per year (including bank holidays) Recruitment Process To apply, please email your CV and a short covering letter (no more than one page) outlining your suitability for the role to by 6pm on 16 February 2026. Please provide the names and contact details of two people who can comment on your work professionally. Please indicate how long and in what capacity your referees have known you. Referees will not be contacted without your permission. When submitting your application, please complete an Equal Opportunities Form. This form will be kept separate from your application and will not form any part of the assessment of your application. Please tell us of any access requirements you might have, and if you need any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process.
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
FINANCE MANAGER About Short Street Short Street Productions Ltd and Short Street Finance Ltd provide theatrical production, general management and production accounting services to a wide variety of theatre productions. Our current projects include Tina - the Tina Turner Musical (UK and Ireland Tour), High Noon (Harold Pinter Theatre), The Last Ship - The Musical by Sting (International Tour); Sinatra (Aldwych Theatre from June 2026) and a number of large-scale projects at various stages of development both regionally in the UK and in the West End. About The Role The Finance Manager is a new role within the organisation, responsible for financial and IT infrastructure and ensuring that the day-to-day management of the finances for the Short Street corporate entities runs smoothly. Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Finance Infrastructure (supporting internal and external operations) Responsible for the maintenance of the financial control environment, including the accounting and payroll systems, ensuring financial controls are operating effectively and identifying opportunities for improvement. Work closely with the Production Accounting team (who are responsible for the administration of client production entities) in order to ensure that the accounting systems and processes are fit for purpose. Identify opportunities with non-production related suppliers to generate cost savings or other efficiencies. Short Street Internal Finance Operations Responsible for maintaining accounting records for the Short Street corporate entities. This includes invoicing, accounts payable, banking and treasury management, as well as administering payroll for the Short Street entities. Ensure timely completion of the related regulatory reporting for these entities IT Infrastructure Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Short Street IT infrastructure, both hardware and software, acting as the key contact with our external IT support provider. Identify and manage upgrades and systems improvements required. About the Candidate The following experience and skills would be desirable: Experience of working in a finance department, with responsibility for maintaining and improving financial control processes. Previous related industry experience/knowledge is desirable but not essential. An accounting qualification would be beneficial but not essential if you have other relevant experience. Enjoy working as part of a small, collaborative team and be willing to cover other roles as necessary Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise and multi-task whilst maintaining attention to detail. Excellent written, numeric and verbal communication skills and confidence dealing with people at all levels of seniority. Confident user of Excel and accounting software packages. The business currently uses Sage 50 accounts software and QTAC payroll software. An interest in theatre. Terms and Conditions SALARY: £50,000 to £55,000 CONTRACT: Full time permanent contract following initial three-month probation period PLACE OF WORK: This role will be based in the office (near Waterloo Station, London) WORKING HOURS: Core hours are 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday HOLIDAY: 30 days per year (including bank holidays) Recruitment Process To apply, please email your CV and a short covering letter (no more than one page) outlining your suitability for the role to by 6pm on 16 February 2026. Please provide the names and contact details of two people who can comment on your work professionally. Please indicate how long and in what capacity your referees have known you. Referees will not be contacted without your permission. When submitting your application, please complete an Equal Opportunities Form. This form will be kept separate from your application and will not form any part of the assessment of your application. Please tell us of any access requirements you might have, and if you need any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process.
Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are seeking an immediate Finance professional for our client, a large, well established body that delivers vital services across Northern Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to step into a key leadership role, overseeing finance operations and governance while supporting an organisation going through a period of modernisation and structural change. As Finance Manager, you will lead the organisation's Finance function, ensuring strong financial management, effective governance practices, and compliance with all relevant financial policies and public sector frameworks. You will work closely with senior leadership, internal stakeholders, external auditors, and government partners to deliver accurate financial reporting and support organisational planning. Your new role Managing day to day finance operations, ensuring effective systems, controls, policies and reporting processes are in place to support organisational needs. Preparing statutory annual accounts and management accounts in line with public sector accounting frameworks and delivering accurate financial reporting to senior leadership and governance committees. Leading budget planning, monitoring and forecasting for budgets exceeding £500k, ensuring expenditure remains within approved limits and aligned with organisational priorities. Overseeing governance activities, including risk management, fraud response procedures, procurement compliance, and assurance processes for funded projects. Managing audit engagement (internal and external), coordinating evidence, preparing responses, and ensuring recommendations are implemented within agreed timescales. Providing high quality financial and governance advice to senior leaders, contributing to organisational planning, strategic decision making and continuous improvement. Leading and developing the Finance and Governance teams, fostering a collaborative, high performing environment that supports change, innovation, and effective service delivery. Ensuring timely month end processes, report preparation, and secretariat support for governance committees. Supporting business cases, procurement activity and funding claims in accordance with organisational guidelines and relevant legislation. Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, government partners and external auditors. What you'll need to succeed Full membership of a recognised professional accountancy body (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAEW, Chartered Accountants Ireland, or equivalent). At least 2 years' experience across: Corporate governance Preparing statutory financial statements Delivering management accounts to tight deadlines Budget management for budgets >£500k Managing internal/external audit relationships Leading and motivating staff A full current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (reasonable adjustments considered). What you'll get in return Flexible working options available 25 plus 12 bank holidays Public Sector Benefits 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. 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
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are seeking an immediate Finance professional for our client, a large, well established body that delivers vital services across Northern Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to step into a key leadership role, overseeing finance operations and governance while supporting an organisation going through a period of modernisation and structural change. As Finance Manager, you will lead the organisation's Finance function, ensuring strong financial management, effective governance practices, and compliance with all relevant financial policies and public sector frameworks. You will work closely with senior leadership, internal stakeholders, external auditors, and government partners to deliver accurate financial reporting and support organisational planning. Your new role Managing day to day finance operations, ensuring effective systems, controls, policies and reporting processes are in place to support organisational needs. Preparing statutory annual accounts and management accounts in line with public sector accounting frameworks and delivering accurate financial reporting to senior leadership and governance committees. Leading budget planning, monitoring and forecasting for budgets exceeding £500k, ensuring expenditure remains within approved limits and aligned with organisational priorities. Overseeing governance activities, including risk management, fraud response procedures, procurement compliance, and assurance processes for funded projects. Managing audit engagement (internal and external), coordinating evidence, preparing responses, and ensuring recommendations are implemented within agreed timescales. Providing high quality financial and governance advice to senior leaders, contributing to organisational planning, strategic decision making and continuous improvement. Leading and developing the Finance and Governance teams, fostering a collaborative, high performing environment that supports change, innovation, and effective service delivery. Ensuring timely month end processes, report preparation, and secretariat support for governance committees. Supporting business cases, procurement activity and funding claims in accordance with organisational guidelines and relevant legislation. Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, government partners and external auditors. What you'll need to succeed Full membership of a recognised professional accountancy body (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAEW, Chartered Accountants Ireland, or equivalent). At least 2 years' experience across: Corporate governance Preparing statutory financial statements Delivering management accounts to tight deadlines Budget management for budgets >£500k Managing internal/external audit relationships Leading and motivating staff A full current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (reasonable adjustments considered). What you'll get in return Flexible working options available 25 plus 12 bank holidays Public Sector Benefits 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. 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
Job TitleDirector of People Operations DepartmentHuman Resources-BG-UK Overview of DepartmentThe People team develops the capabilities, culture and experiences that create a human and commercial edge for Baillie Gifford. We exist to make the firm the world's most distinctive place to grow a career, investing in our people with the same long-term conviction as our portfolios and continually reimagining how work is done to outpace the industry. The team supports the full people lifecycle, including people operations, people partnering, leadership, learning and capability development, attraction and resourcing, organisational culture, reward, wellbeing and the end-to-end people experience. Through this work, we ensure that people and performance are deeply connected and that our colleagues are equipped to deliver long-term value for clients. Purpose of RoleThis role leads People Operations across Baillie Gifford, delivering clear, human-centred and technology-enabled services across our people lifecycle. The role protects organisational health, compliance, and trust, while enabling the wider People Team to focus on long-term value. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you are a senior member of the People Leadership Team and the operational voice of the People function across cross-firm initiatives and regulatory engagement. This is a newly created role, reflecting the firm's ambition to strengthen its People Operations capability as part of the wider People strategy. The focus is on building modern, human-centred and technology-enabled services that support colleagues and leaders today, while creating strong foundations for the future. We welcome applications from leaders beyond traditional people function backgrounds, including those who have led people-adjacent operations in fintech, technology or platform-led organisations. We are interested in judgement, operating mindset and leadership impact - not job titles. Responsibilities Lead all People Operations activity, creating an integrated team that delivers high-quality, efficient, and human-centred services. Oversee employment law and complex people relations matters, ensuring fair outcomes, compliance, and policy clarity. Own people risk reporting, governance, and operational resilience for the People function. Lead change enablement, automation, and readiness for AI across people processes and ways of working. Own self-service platforms and the People technology roadmap, improving adoption, reliability, and colleague experience. Simplify policies and processes so it is easy for colleagues and people managers to do the right thing. Build and lead a service-oriented team that works in close partnership with the wider People Team and the business. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, transparency, and accountability within People Operations. Contribute as a member of the People Leadership Team to the overall People strategy. Represent the operational perspective of the People function in cross-firm projects and external discussions. What success looks like 1. Clear, human people experiencesPeople Operations delivers simple, supportive services across the people lifecycle, from onboarding to exit.Success looks like: Clear and consistent processes that respect colleagues' time High trust and satisfaction from colleagues and people managers A service culture grounded in empathy, clarity, and follow-through2. Strong organisational health, risk, and compliancePeople risk is well understood, well managed, and proportionate to the firm's long-term ambitions.Success looks like: Confident and proactive management of people risk with robust systems and controls across people processes Fair and timely resolution of complex people matters Fewer and clearer policies that are easy to apply in practice3. Modern and effective people operationsPeople Operations uses technology well to remove friction and free capacity for higher-value work.Success looks like: Intuitive self-service and reliable core systems Automation that reduces manual effort and error Strong foundations for insight, knowledge sharing, and future AI use4. Trusted people data and insightPeople data is accurate, timely, and used to support sound decisions.Success looks like: Clear and practical dashboards that leaders use High confidence in data quality and integrity Insight that informs workforce and organisational planning5. An engaged, service-oriented people operations teamThe team is confident, capable, and focused on continuous improvement.Success looks like: Clear roles, ownership, and development pathways Strong partnerships across People Partnering, Reward, and Learning and Talent High engagement with a culture of service excellence and learning6. Leadership across the People TeamYou provide clear operational leadership that strengthens the whole People Team.Success looks like: Visible leadership within the People Leadership Team Effective collaboration across functions and geographies Trusted relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders Your knowledge and experience: Senior leadership experience running or transforming People Operations, Shared Services or people-adjacent operations in a complex, high-performing organisation Experience leading operational services inregulated or risk-aware environments, with exposure to people risk and governance considerations The judgement to engage credibly with employment law and complex people issues, knowing when to deepen your own understanding and when to draw on specialist expertise to reach fair, proportionate outcomes A track record of building service-oriented teams with clear accountability, strong partnerships and a focus on continuous improvement Experience using HR technology, automation and digital tools to reduce friction, improve reliability and unlock capacity Confidence working with people data and insight to support sound decisions and organisational planning Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and representing an operational perspective in cross-functional or external forums The type of candidate that we're looking for: We're looking for an exceptional operational leader who may not come from a traditional People background, but who has deep experience owning and improving services that matter at scale. You bring a systems mindset, strong judgement, and a genuine focus on building trust through delivery.You are comfortable operating in complex, regulated environments, making proportionate decisions that balance protection, pace and progress. You're digitally fluent and curious, excited by the challenge of redesigning work across modern technology stacks and exploring how automation and AI can improve both experience and effectiveness.Above all, you are a service-oriented leader who builds high-trust cultures in changing contexts. You lead with empathy and clarity, create strong partnerships, and see continuous improvement as essential to long-term organisational health. Critical skills: Systems thinking Digital effectiveness (including AI) Data Literacy Enabling others Improvement mindset Additional information: Instead of a cover letter, candidates are asked to submit a CV and short written responses (maximum 300 words each) to the following questions: Question 1 - Tell us about a time when you were accountable for an end-to-end operational service at scale. Question 2 -Describe a technology-enabled change you led that improved a core people or business process. Question 3 - Share an example of how you built or sustained a high-trust service culture during a period of change.We expect candidates may use AI tools thoughtfully as part of their application. We are interested in your judgement, prioritisation and trade-offs - not perfection.
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
Job TitleDirector of People Operations DepartmentHuman Resources-BG-UK Overview of DepartmentThe People team develops the capabilities, culture and experiences that create a human and commercial edge for Baillie Gifford. We exist to make the firm the world's most distinctive place to grow a career, investing in our people with the same long-term conviction as our portfolios and continually reimagining how work is done to outpace the industry. The team supports the full people lifecycle, including people operations, people partnering, leadership, learning and capability development, attraction and resourcing, organisational culture, reward, wellbeing and the end-to-end people experience. Through this work, we ensure that people and performance are deeply connected and that our colleagues are equipped to deliver long-term value for clients. Purpose of RoleThis role leads People Operations across Baillie Gifford, delivering clear, human-centred and technology-enabled services across our people lifecycle. The role protects organisational health, compliance, and trust, while enabling the wider People Team to focus on long-term value. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you are a senior member of the People Leadership Team and the operational voice of the People function across cross-firm initiatives and regulatory engagement. This is a newly created role, reflecting the firm's ambition to strengthen its People Operations capability as part of the wider People strategy. The focus is on building modern, human-centred and technology-enabled services that support colleagues and leaders today, while creating strong foundations for the future. We welcome applications from leaders beyond traditional people function backgrounds, including those who have led people-adjacent operations in fintech, technology or platform-led organisations. We are interested in judgement, operating mindset and leadership impact - not job titles. Responsibilities Lead all People Operations activity, creating an integrated team that delivers high-quality, efficient, and human-centred services. Oversee employment law and complex people relations matters, ensuring fair outcomes, compliance, and policy clarity. Own people risk reporting, governance, and operational resilience for the People function. Lead change enablement, automation, and readiness for AI across people processes and ways of working. Own self-service platforms and the People technology roadmap, improving adoption, reliability, and colleague experience. Simplify policies and processes so it is easy for colleagues and people managers to do the right thing. Build and lead a service-oriented team that works in close partnership with the wider People Team and the business. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, transparency, and accountability within People Operations. Contribute as a member of the People Leadership Team to the overall People strategy. Represent the operational perspective of the People function in cross-firm projects and external discussions. What success looks like 1. Clear, human people experiencesPeople Operations delivers simple, supportive services across the people lifecycle, from onboarding to exit.Success looks like: Clear and consistent processes that respect colleagues' time High trust and satisfaction from colleagues and people managers A service culture grounded in empathy, clarity, and follow-through2. Strong organisational health, risk, and compliancePeople risk is well understood, well managed, and proportionate to the firm's long-term ambitions.Success looks like: Confident and proactive management of people risk with robust systems and controls across people processes Fair and timely resolution of complex people matters Fewer and clearer policies that are easy to apply in practice3. Modern and effective people operationsPeople Operations uses technology well to remove friction and free capacity for higher-value work.Success looks like: Intuitive self-service and reliable core systems Automation that reduces manual effort and error Strong foundations for insight, knowledge sharing, and future AI use4. Trusted people data and insightPeople data is accurate, timely, and used to support sound decisions.Success looks like: Clear and practical dashboards that leaders use High confidence in data quality and integrity Insight that informs workforce and organisational planning5. An engaged, service-oriented people operations teamThe team is confident, capable, and focused on continuous improvement.Success looks like: Clear roles, ownership, and development pathways Strong partnerships across People Partnering, Reward, and Learning and Talent High engagement with a culture of service excellence and learning6. Leadership across the People TeamYou provide clear operational leadership that strengthens the whole People Team.Success looks like: Visible leadership within the People Leadership Team Effective collaboration across functions and geographies Trusted relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders Your knowledge and experience: Senior leadership experience running or transforming People Operations, Shared Services or people-adjacent operations in a complex, high-performing organisation Experience leading operational services inregulated or risk-aware environments, with exposure to people risk and governance considerations The judgement to engage credibly with employment law and complex people issues, knowing when to deepen your own understanding and when to draw on specialist expertise to reach fair, proportionate outcomes A track record of building service-oriented teams with clear accountability, strong partnerships and a focus on continuous improvement Experience using HR technology, automation and digital tools to reduce friction, improve reliability and unlock capacity Confidence working with people data and insight to support sound decisions and organisational planning Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and representing an operational perspective in cross-functional or external forums The type of candidate that we're looking for: We're looking for an exceptional operational leader who may not come from a traditional People background, but who has deep experience owning and improving services that matter at scale. You bring a systems mindset, strong judgement, and a genuine focus on building trust through delivery.You are comfortable operating in complex, regulated environments, making proportionate decisions that balance protection, pace and progress. You're digitally fluent and curious, excited by the challenge of redesigning work across modern technology stacks and exploring how automation and AI can improve both experience and effectiveness.Above all, you are a service-oriented leader who builds high-trust cultures in changing contexts. You lead with empathy and clarity, create strong partnerships, and see continuous improvement as essential to long-term organisational health. Critical skills: Systems thinking Digital effectiveness (including AI) Data Literacy Enabling others Improvement mindset Additional information: Instead of a cover letter, candidates are asked to submit a CV and short written responses (maximum 300 words each) to the following questions: Question 1 - Tell us about a time when you were accountable for an end-to-end operational service at scale. Question 2 -Describe a technology-enabled change you led that improved a core people or business process. Question 3 - Share an example of how you built or sustained a high-trust service culture during a period of change.We expect candidates may use AI tools thoughtfully as part of their application. We are interested in your judgement, prioritisation and trade-offs - not perfection.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fast moving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not for profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements, gaining exposure to different industries, business models and operating environments. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As an Assistant Manager within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play a pivotal role in delivering high quality internal audit and advisory services to our clients. You will work proactively, taking ownership of your responsibilities, while collaborating effectively with colleagues and maintaining regular, confident communication with BDO Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be responsible for managing a limited portfolio of engagements, leading audits and specialist assignments, and supporting the development of junior team members. In doing so, you will build strong, trusted client relationships and make a meaningful contribution to the overall success of the team and service line. The role combines engagement and portfolio management with hands on delivery. Typically, you will spend around 50% of your time on management activities - such as engagement planning, portfolio oversight and project management - and 50% leading audits and undertaking specialist assignments, with this balance flexing in line with your experience and development. You'll be someone with: Relevant professional experience, with a strong focus on internal audit or equivalent risk and assurance work. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. CIA with QIAL, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent). Experience of planning and delivering audits, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and challenge constructively. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Office and flow charting tools; experience with internal audit systems and data analytics tools is advantageous, with training provided where required. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fast moving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not for profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements, gaining exposure to different industries, business models and operating environments. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As an Assistant Manager within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play a pivotal role in delivering high quality internal audit and advisory services to our clients. You will work proactively, taking ownership of your responsibilities, while collaborating effectively with colleagues and maintaining regular, confident communication with BDO Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be responsible for managing a limited portfolio of engagements, leading audits and specialist assignments, and supporting the development of junior team members. In doing so, you will build strong, trusted client relationships and make a meaningful contribution to the overall success of the team and service line. The role combines engagement and portfolio management with hands on delivery. Typically, you will spend around 50% of your time on management activities - such as engagement planning, portfolio oversight and project management - and 50% leading audits and undertaking specialist assignments, with this balance flexing in line with your experience and development. You'll be someone with: Relevant professional experience, with a strong focus on internal audit or equivalent risk and assurance work. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. CIA with QIAL, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent). Experience of planning and delivering audits, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and challenge constructively. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Office and flow charting tools; experience with internal audit systems and data analytics tools is advantageous, with training provided where required. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fast moving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not for profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements, gaining exposure to different industries, business models and operating environments. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As an Assistant Manager within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play a pivotal role in delivering high quality internal audit and advisory services to our clients. You will work proactively, taking ownership of your responsibilities, while collaborating effectively with colleagues and maintaining regular, confident communication with BDO Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be responsible for managing a limited portfolio of engagements, leading audits and specialist assignments, and supporting the development of junior team members. In doing so, you will build strong, trusted client relationships and make a meaningful contribution to the overall success of the team and service line. The role combines engagement and portfolio management with hands on delivery. Typically, you will spend around 50% of your time on management activities - such as engagement planning, portfolio oversight and project management - and 50% leading audits and undertaking specialist assignments, with this balance flexing in line with your experience and development. You'll be someone with: Relevant professional experience, with a strong focus on internal audit or equivalent risk and assurance work. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. CIA with QIAL, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent). Experience of planning and delivering audits, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and challenge constructively. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Office and flow charting tools; experience with internal audit systems and data analytics tools is advantageous, with training provided where required. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fast moving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not for profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements, gaining exposure to different industries, business models and operating environments. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As an Assistant Manager within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play a pivotal role in delivering high quality internal audit and advisory services to our clients. You will work proactively, taking ownership of your responsibilities, while collaborating effectively with colleagues and maintaining regular, confident communication with BDO Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be responsible for managing a limited portfolio of engagements, leading audits and specialist assignments, and supporting the development of junior team members. In doing so, you will build strong, trusted client relationships and make a meaningful contribution to the overall success of the team and service line. The role combines engagement and portfolio management with hands on delivery. Typically, you will spend around 50% of your time on management activities - such as engagement planning, portfolio oversight and project management - and 50% leading audits and undertaking specialist assignments, with this balance flexing in line with your experience and development. You'll be someone with: Relevant professional experience, with a strong focus on internal audit or equivalent risk and assurance work. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. CIA with QIAL, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent). Experience of planning and delivering audits, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and challenge constructively. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Office and flow charting tools; experience with internal audit systems and data analytics tools is advantageous, with training provided where required. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Vetting & Security Administrator; based in Stevenage; 12 month contract; 37 hours a week; £15.74 Per Hour PAYE / £21.06 Per Hour Umbrella An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Vetting & Security Administrator to work for a global aerospace company based in Stevenage. The jobholder will aid in the delivery of both standard and business critical security and vetting administrative activities to ensure the site s compliance with the legislative Personnel Security obligations and contractual standards issued by HMG and other Contracting Authorities specifically through the Ministry of Defence (MOD), UK Security Vetting (UKSV) and Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI), and other security authorities associated with the Defence and Space sectors Your responsibilities will involve; Personnel Security, Vetting & Visitor Management Professional and efficient administration of all site-level activities associated with UK Security Vetting (UKSV) including security clearances, visit requests, BPSS vetting requests and changes incorporated in the Starters, Movers and Leavers processes change in circumstances, after-care reporting and renewals, to ensure the business's compliance with government legislative and contractual obligations such as those for List-X Contractors, Known Consignor and Export Control. This includes: - Processing of vetting applications, supporting documents, records and databases - Staff pass and badge production - Vehicle pass management - Document management - Record checks and amendments to the Automated Access Control System (AACS) Maintaining an accurate record of all new starters and obtaining/validating the necessary signatures concerning but not limited to, the Official Secrets Acts, Non-Disclosure, Site Pass and Site Parking agreements. Acting as a focal point in supporting vetting process related enquiries from business partners including Information Management (IM), Facilities Management (FM) and Human Resources (HR). Guiding project leads through the submission of business cases regarding out-of-process vetting applications. Maintaining accuracy and GDPR compliance of all vetting records and initiatives for the site, whilst developing the vetting team s digitalisation and paperless working. Administration of and support to the company s vetting tool, ensuring that its use is aligned to policy and meets the needs of the vetting process and team. Where appropriate, engaging with other projects to develop a replacement tool, to seek the most efficient ways of working in compliance with policies and HMG Security standards through digitalisation. Performing as an ambassador for the site s Security team and occasionally representing the HoSS or SSS at site and project meetings when required. Supporting the site s Security & Vetting Coordinator in fulfilling team objectives by performing tasks allocated by them and deputising in their absence. Security Education & Training Delivering the national Site Security Induction presentation to all new arrivals (permanent and sub-contracted), inclusive of the security and vetting keys messages which have been developed in close cooperation with our business partners to include HR, FM, IM, Information Security and Health & Safety. Delivering wider security updates and briefings to the business as and when required. Any failure to attend training from a business area, or receive a complete induction presentation, in support of the site s Induction process shall be reported to the Security Operations Manager (through HoSS and SSS) and recorded in the Weekly Management Reporting. Management Reporting/HR Reporting - Producing weekly, monthly and annual Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting for the site s Security team, as required by the HoSS and the UK Industrial Security Governance Team. Producing data reports for HR under the direction of the HoSS, whilst applying the necessary information security controls and measures required for the safeguarding of personal information. Skill Set required; Essential - Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive vetting records and applications. - Ability to obtain appropriate Security Clearances for this role UKSV Security Check (SC). - Confident and articulate IT, verbal and inter-personnel skills for effective communication with customers, government authorities, project members and business leaders. - Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent. - Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team, in a multinational environment. Fluency in English, (Spoken, reading, writing and comprehension). - Willing to attend government security training courses, some of which will be off-site residential courses spanning over consecutive working days. Desirable: - Considerable previous experience in a security and / or vetting job role and from a HMG or corporate related security environment. - An understanding of governmental security policy such as the HMG Security Policy Framework s supporting leaflets and GovS-007 CPNI and Corporate Security policies. Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. Administration; filing; e-filing; GDPR; secretarial; data entry; data input; Excel; Word; Outlook; Access; MS Office; booking system; business support; database management; diary management; minute taking; document control; security administrator; vetting administrator; UKSV; MOD; vetting applications
Feb 10, 2026
Contractor
Vetting & Security Administrator; based in Stevenage; 12 month contract; 37 hours a week; £15.74 Per Hour PAYE / £21.06 Per Hour Umbrella An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Vetting & Security Administrator to work for a global aerospace company based in Stevenage. The jobholder will aid in the delivery of both standard and business critical security and vetting administrative activities to ensure the site s compliance with the legislative Personnel Security obligations and contractual standards issued by HMG and other Contracting Authorities specifically through the Ministry of Defence (MOD), UK Security Vetting (UKSV) and Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI), and other security authorities associated with the Defence and Space sectors Your responsibilities will involve; Personnel Security, Vetting & Visitor Management Professional and efficient administration of all site-level activities associated with UK Security Vetting (UKSV) including security clearances, visit requests, BPSS vetting requests and changes incorporated in the Starters, Movers and Leavers processes change in circumstances, after-care reporting and renewals, to ensure the business's compliance with government legislative and contractual obligations such as those for List-X Contractors, Known Consignor and Export Control. This includes: - Processing of vetting applications, supporting documents, records and databases - Staff pass and badge production - Vehicle pass management - Document management - Record checks and amendments to the Automated Access Control System (AACS) Maintaining an accurate record of all new starters and obtaining/validating the necessary signatures concerning but not limited to, the Official Secrets Acts, Non-Disclosure, Site Pass and Site Parking agreements. Acting as a focal point in supporting vetting process related enquiries from business partners including Information Management (IM), Facilities Management (FM) and Human Resources (HR). Guiding project leads through the submission of business cases regarding out-of-process vetting applications. Maintaining accuracy and GDPR compliance of all vetting records and initiatives for the site, whilst developing the vetting team s digitalisation and paperless working. Administration of and support to the company s vetting tool, ensuring that its use is aligned to policy and meets the needs of the vetting process and team. Where appropriate, engaging with other projects to develop a replacement tool, to seek the most efficient ways of working in compliance with policies and HMG Security standards through digitalisation. Performing as an ambassador for the site s Security team and occasionally representing the HoSS or SSS at site and project meetings when required. Supporting the site s Security & Vetting Coordinator in fulfilling team objectives by performing tasks allocated by them and deputising in their absence. Security Education & Training Delivering the national Site Security Induction presentation to all new arrivals (permanent and sub-contracted), inclusive of the security and vetting keys messages which have been developed in close cooperation with our business partners to include HR, FM, IM, Information Security and Health & Safety. Delivering wider security updates and briefings to the business as and when required. Any failure to attend training from a business area, or receive a complete induction presentation, in support of the site s Induction process shall be reported to the Security Operations Manager (through HoSS and SSS) and recorded in the Weekly Management Reporting. Management Reporting/HR Reporting - Producing weekly, monthly and annual Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting for the site s Security team, as required by the HoSS and the UK Industrial Security Governance Team. Producing data reports for HR under the direction of the HoSS, whilst applying the necessary information security controls and measures required for the safeguarding of personal information. Skill Set required; Essential - Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive vetting records and applications. - Ability to obtain appropriate Security Clearances for this role UKSV Security Check (SC). - Confident and articulate IT, verbal and inter-personnel skills for effective communication with customers, government authorities, project members and business leaders. - Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent. - Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team, in a multinational environment. Fluency in English, (Spoken, reading, writing and comprehension). - Willing to attend government security training courses, some of which will be off-site residential courses spanning over consecutive working days. Desirable: - Considerable previous experience in a security and / or vetting job role and from a HMG or corporate related security environment. - An understanding of governmental security policy such as the HMG Security Policy Framework s supporting leaflets and GovS-007 CPNI and Corporate Security policies. Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. Administration; filing; e-filing; GDPR; secretarial; data entry; data input; Excel; Word; Outlook; Access; MS Office; booking system; business support; database management; diary management; minute taking; document control; security administrator; vetting administrator; UKSV; MOD; vetting applications
Role: Finance Systems Senior Manager Location: London Full time, 3 days a week in the office Salary: £110 - 140k We are working with a leading London law firm to source an experienced Finance Systems Senior Manager to lead the support, optimisation, and ongoing development of the organisation's practice management system. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring data integrity, enhancing system capabilities, overseeing system accountants and support teams, and driving continuous improvement across a wide portfolio of finance technologies. You will act as the primary liaison between Finance and IT for all production finance systems, playing a pivotal role in system strategy, incident management, and the delivery of best practice solutions. This position also provides the opportunity to shape future roadmaps, contribute to transformation projects, and lead a high performing team. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage Finance Systems Support and Systems Accountant teams, ensuring high quality service delivery and continuous improvement. Oversee the integrity, performance and configuration of core finance systems. Act as the key point of contact between Finance and IT, managing escalations, major incidents and system related communications. Drive functional enhancements, system upgrades, and the introduction of new technologies or replacement solutions. Provide strategic leadership, coaching and development for team members, fostering innovation and best practice. Own and manage additional finance related systems (e.g. expenses, time recording, workflow tools, eBilling). Manage vendor relationships and represent the finance function in cross department initiatives. Deliver ongoing training and guidance to stakeholders and end users, ensuring adoption and effective use of systems. Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels to gather feedback and shape system roadmaps. Contribute to finance and IT controls audits, ensuring compliance and robust governance. About You Degree educated (or equivalent). Accounting training or qualification is advantageous. Strong background working with senior stakeholders within complex, international environments. Excellent technical and business acumen with the ability to influence strategic direction. Significant experience working with finance systems; knowledge of legal finance platforms such as 3E is highly desirable. Demonstrable experience managing high performing teams. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to work effectively across all levels. Proven track record in delivering measurable process improvements and supporting continuous change.
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
Role: Finance Systems Senior Manager Location: London Full time, 3 days a week in the office Salary: £110 - 140k We are working with a leading London law firm to source an experienced Finance Systems Senior Manager to lead the support, optimisation, and ongoing development of the organisation's practice management system. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring data integrity, enhancing system capabilities, overseeing system accountants and support teams, and driving continuous improvement across a wide portfolio of finance technologies. You will act as the primary liaison between Finance and IT for all production finance systems, playing a pivotal role in system strategy, incident management, and the delivery of best practice solutions. This position also provides the opportunity to shape future roadmaps, contribute to transformation projects, and lead a high performing team. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage Finance Systems Support and Systems Accountant teams, ensuring high quality service delivery and continuous improvement. Oversee the integrity, performance and configuration of core finance systems. Act as the key point of contact between Finance and IT, managing escalations, major incidents and system related communications. Drive functional enhancements, system upgrades, and the introduction of new technologies or replacement solutions. Provide strategic leadership, coaching and development for team members, fostering innovation and best practice. Own and manage additional finance related systems (e.g. expenses, time recording, workflow tools, eBilling). Manage vendor relationships and represent the finance function in cross department initiatives. Deliver ongoing training and guidance to stakeholders and end users, ensuring adoption and effective use of systems. Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels to gather feedback and shape system roadmaps. Contribute to finance and IT controls audits, ensuring compliance and robust governance. About You Degree educated (or equivalent). Accounting training or qualification is advantageous. Strong background working with senior stakeholders within complex, international environments. Excellent technical and business acumen with the ability to influence strategic direction. Significant experience working with finance systems; knowledge of legal finance platforms such as 3E is highly desirable. Demonstrable experience managing high performing teams. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to work effectively across all levels. Proven track record in delivering measurable process improvements and supporting continuous change.
Join us as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager at Barclays, to optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend category and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing across a wide range of marketing categories. To be successful as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager you should have experience with: Stakeholder Management. Strong Organisation Skills and Time Management. Commercial Knowledge. Contract Negotiations. Procurement best in class practices. Some other highly valued skills may include: Resilience. Self-starter. Marketing Knowledge. You may be assessed on 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 out of Glasgow, Northampton or Knutsford. Purpose of the role To optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. Accountabilities Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities. Planning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk. Monitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc . Development, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation. Identification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.). Identification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools. 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.
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
Join us as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager at Barclays, to optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend category and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing across a wide range of marketing categories. To be successful as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager you should have experience with: Stakeholder Management. Strong Organisation Skills and Time Management. Commercial Knowledge. Contract Negotiations. Procurement best in class practices. Some other highly valued skills may include: Resilience. Self-starter. Marketing Knowledge. You may be assessed on 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 out of Glasgow, Northampton or Knutsford. Purpose of the role To optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. Accountabilities Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities. Planning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk. Monitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc . Development, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation. Identification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.). Identification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools. 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.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) Location: Mostly at the Saïd Foundation office in central London, with some scope for remote working. Occasional international travel to the Levant region where deemed safe. Responsible to: The Chairman and Board of Trustees. Line management: Scholarships Programme Manager, Financial Controller, Finance and Programme Administrator. Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 pro rata. Job type: Part-time (three days a week), permanent. ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for an experienced organisational manager, who will mentor our small and highly motivated team and bring proven expertise around financial and people management and governance as well as of building relationships with different stakeholders and providing strong accountability to charity trustees. You will have an understanding of the Levant region of the Middle East, a commitment to bridge building and respect across cultures and a conviction that education can change lives for the better, create enlightened and effective leadership and benefit wider society. Our outgoing CEO originally came to the UK as a Saïd Foundation Scholar to study at Oxford University and has worked for the Foundation for over six years. He is leaving to return to Syria. We are looking for an experienced manager to carry on his work in leading our team, maintaining close relationships with our Trustees, partners and students and ensuring that the Foundation s programmes are run to the highest standards. ABOUT THE SAÏD FOUNDATION The Saïd Foundation was established as a non-sectarian and non-political charity in 1982 by Wafic and Rosemary Saïd to bring positive and lasting change to the lives of children, young people and the wider community with a focus on the Levant region of the Middle East and on the UK, and on education as a powerful tool to make change. It is governed by a Board of Trustees and the Board s Student, Projects, Audit and Investments Committees. Khaled Saïd has just become Chair of the Board. Since 1984, our longest-standing programme, the Scholarships Programme, has offered opportunities to outstanding individuals with leadership potential to be drivers of positive change within our target countries of Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine. It brings these change agents to the UK to study for Master s degrees at exceptional universities and maintains close contact with them during their studies and beyond. Our amazing community of over 700 alumni have gone on to become outstanding leaders in many fields and to build bridges and respect across cultures. The Foundation s founder, Wafic Saïd, is also the founder of Oxford University s Saïd Business School, now one of the world s leading business schools. The Saïd Business School Foundation (SBSF), also an English charity, was established in 1998 to support the development of the School in its pursuit of excellence. Its Strategic Development Fund provides grants in support of initiatives that will have strategic value to the development of the School. SBSF is funded and administered by the Saïd Foundation. The Foundation s humanitarian work has responded to the shifting needs of the region over immensely challenging times. Since 2011, it has focused on supporting Syrian refugee communities in Lebanon and Jordan through grants to major international non-governmental organisations. Most recently, it has provided support for Gazan children orphaned by the destruction of their homeland. Before the conflict in Syria began, the Foundation ran a capacity-building programme across the country for those working to support Syria s disabled children. It helped to set up a sister organisation in Syria, the Saïd Foundation for Development, which will take forward future work in Syria and is now considering how to support the needs of a post-Assad Syria. In recent years, the Foundation has also worked to promote better health outcomes for people everywhere by making grants to innovative and impactful projects at world-leading medical research institutions based in the UK and known to the Saïd family. JOB DESCRIPTION Job purpose: To lead a small, motivated team in the best-practice implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Foundation s programmes and grants and to build strong relationships with the Foundation s Trustees, partners and scholars. Responsibilities: 1. Programme and grant management a) To oversee the management of the scholarships programme, ensuring the selection of outstanding students from the Levant region and the Foundation s duty of care to them while they are in the UK. b) To oversee the Foundation s grant-making programmes, ensuring that grants agreed by the Trustees are informed by rigorous due diligence and are monitored effectively. c) To provide guidance as necessary to the Board and staff of the Saïd Foundation for Development in Syria on governance and project management matters. d) To oversee the evaluation of the scholarships programme periodically, and grant-funded projects as necessary, to ensure they achieve their intended objectives and apply learning to their improvement. 2. Organisation and staff management a) To devise and implement annual plans for implementation of the Foundation s work, define the level and timing of human and other resources required to deliver the plans and develop key performance indicators to report progress against plans to the Board. b) To foster a supportive work culture, managing staff in line with best human resource practice and ensuring high levels of motivation and strong performance. c) To recruit staff, when necessary. d) To oversee the effective operation of all office systems, including IT and the scholarships platform and database, and introduce improvements (for example, in the use of AI). e) To ensure that health and safety aspects are taken into account appropriately when the Foundation s staff, students and Trustees are travelling in connection with the Foundation s activities. 3. Governance and Trustees a) To meet regularly with the Chairman to ensure he is fully informed of developments and to support planning for Board and Committee deliberations. b) To engage Trustees actively, drawing on their expertise to enhance the work of the Foundation, and report to them regularly on the Foundation s work. c) With the help of other staff, to make recommendations to the Foundation s Committees on their focus areas and ensure high quality papers for Board and Committee meetings and timely follow up of action points. d) To remain up to date with developments in charity governance and regulation to ensure that the Foundation follows best practice and is compliant with regulations. e) To identify key risks to the Foundation s funding, operation and reputation, ensuring that controls are in place for their mitigation and their inclusion in the risk register. 4. Financial, accounting and investment matters (with the Financial Controller) a) To ensure that accurate annual budgets for the Foundation s programmes, staff, administration and property management costs are approved by the Trustees and that cash flow projections support decision-making on the timely funding of the Foundation. b) To ensure that monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts provide all necessary information for accountability and management purposes. c) To oversee rigorous internal controls for the Foundation s payments and receipts. d) To support the Investment Committee in ensuring the effective management and secure custody of the Foundation s financial and property assets and monitoring of the performance of these investments. 5. Saïd Business School Foundation (SBSF) a) To ensure that all Strategic Development Fund (and other) grants meet the objectives agreed with the School and monitor the impact of the grants through the School s reporting. b) To oversee high-quality reporting to SBSF s Board of Directors and its Committees including on the overall development and performance of the School. c) To monitor the continuing fulfilment of undertakings made to SBSF by Oxford University so that any departure from these undertakings can be assessed by the Board. d) To ensure that all SBSF s accounting and other regulatory requirements are met. 6. Representing the Foundation a) To represent the Foundation externally at events and meetings and ensure that its own events provide a warm, welcoming and inspiring experience for invitees. b) To build enduring relationships of trust with existing and new partners. c) To ensure that the Foundation s engagement with its students and alumni creates a strong sense of belonging to the Saïd Foundation family . PERSON SPECIFICATION Knowledge, skills and experience Essential a) Strong relationship building skills with a wide range of people (such as Trustees, partners and students). b) Experience of managing, motivating and mentoring a team to achieve their potential. c) Excellent and engaging communications and presentation skills, in person and in writing. d) Strong experience of the UK charity sector and charity regulation and governance. e) Proven experience in budget setting, financial planning, and financial management. . click apply for full job details
Feb 09, 2026
Full time
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) Location: Mostly at the Saïd Foundation office in central London, with some scope for remote working. Occasional international travel to the Levant region where deemed safe. Responsible to: The Chairman and Board of Trustees. Line management: Scholarships Programme Manager, Financial Controller, Finance and Programme Administrator. Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 pro rata. Job type: Part-time (three days a week), permanent. ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for an experienced organisational manager, who will mentor our small and highly motivated team and bring proven expertise around financial and people management and governance as well as of building relationships with different stakeholders and providing strong accountability to charity trustees. You will have an understanding of the Levant region of the Middle East, a commitment to bridge building and respect across cultures and a conviction that education can change lives for the better, create enlightened and effective leadership and benefit wider society. Our outgoing CEO originally came to the UK as a Saïd Foundation Scholar to study at Oxford University and has worked for the Foundation for over six years. He is leaving to return to Syria. We are looking for an experienced manager to carry on his work in leading our team, maintaining close relationships with our Trustees, partners and students and ensuring that the Foundation s programmes are run to the highest standards. ABOUT THE SAÏD FOUNDATION The Saïd Foundation was established as a non-sectarian and non-political charity in 1982 by Wafic and Rosemary Saïd to bring positive and lasting change to the lives of children, young people and the wider community with a focus on the Levant region of the Middle East and on the UK, and on education as a powerful tool to make change. It is governed by a Board of Trustees and the Board s Student, Projects, Audit and Investments Committees. Khaled Saïd has just become Chair of the Board. Since 1984, our longest-standing programme, the Scholarships Programme, has offered opportunities to outstanding individuals with leadership potential to be drivers of positive change within our target countries of Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine. It brings these change agents to the UK to study for Master s degrees at exceptional universities and maintains close contact with them during their studies and beyond. Our amazing community of over 700 alumni have gone on to become outstanding leaders in many fields and to build bridges and respect across cultures. The Foundation s founder, Wafic Saïd, is also the founder of Oxford University s Saïd Business School, now one of the world s leading business schools. The Saïd Business School Foundation (SBSF), also an English charity, was established in 1998 to support the development of the School in its pursuit of excellence. Its Strategic Development Fund provides grants in support of initiatives that will have strategic value to the development of the School. SBSF is funded and administered by the Saïd Foundation. The Foundation s humanitarian work has responded to the shifting needs of the region over immensely challenging times. Since 2011, it has focused on supporting Syrian refugee communities in Lebanon and Jordan through grants to major international non-governmental organisations. Most recently, it has provided support for Gazan children orphaned by the destruction of their homeland. Before the conflict in Syria began, the Foundation ran a capacity-building programme across the country for those working to support Syria s disabled children. It helped to set up a sister organisation in Syria, the Saïd Foundation for Development, which will take forward future work in Syria and is now considering how to support the needs of a post-Assad Syria. In recent years, the Foundation has also worked to promote better health outcomes for people everywhere by making grants to innovative and impactful projects at world-leading medical research institutions based in the UK and known to the Saïd family. JOB DESCRIPTION Job purpose: To lead a small, motivated team in the best-practice implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Foundation s programmes and grants and to build strong relationships with the Foundation s Trustees, partners and scholars. Responsibilities: 1. Programme and grant management a) To oversee the management of the scholarships programme, ensuring the selection of outstanding students from the Levant region and the Foundation s duty of care to them while they are in the UK. b) To oversee the Foundation s grant-making programmes, ensuring that grants agreed by the Trustees are informed by rigorous due diligence and are monitored effectively. c) To provide guidance as necessary to the Board and staff of the Saïd Foundation for Development in Syria on governance and project management matters. d) To oversee the evaluation of the scholarships programme periodically, and grant-funded projects as necessary, to ensure they achieve their intended objectives and apply learning to their improvement. 2. Organisation and staff management a) To devise and implement annual plans for implementation of the Foundation s work, define the level and timing of human and other resources required to deliver the plans and develop key performance indicators to report progress against plans to the Board. b) To foster a supportive work culture, managing staff in line with best human resource practice and ensuring high levels of motivation and strong performance. c) To recruit staff, when necessary. d) To oversee the effective operation of all office systems, including IT and the scholarships platform and database, and introduce improvements (for example, in the use of AI). e) To ensure that health and safety aspects are taken into account appropriately when the Foundation s staff, students and Trustees are travelling in connection with the Foundation s activities. 3. Governance and Trustees a) To meet regularly with the Chairman to ensure he is fully informed of developments and to support planning for Board and Committee deliberations. b) To engage Trustees actively, drawing on their expertise to enhance the work of the Foundation, and report to them regularly on the Foundation s work. c) With the help of other staff, to make recommendations to the Foundation s Committees on their focus areas and ensure high quality papers for Board and Committee meetings and timely follow up of action points. d) To remain up to date with developments in charity governance and regulation to ensure that the Foundation follows best practice and is compliant with regulations. e) To identify key risks to the Foundation s funding, operation and reputation, ensuring that controls are in place for their mitigation and their inclusion in the risk register. 4. Financial, accounting and investment matters (with the Financial Controller) a) To ensure that accurate annual budgets for the Foundation s programmes, staff, administration and property management costs are approved by the Trustees and that cash flow projections support decision-making on the timely funding of the Foundation. b) To ensure that monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts provide all necessary information for accountability and management purposes. c) To oversee rigorous internal controls for the Foundation s payments and receipts. d) To support the Investment Committee in ensuring the effective management and secure custody of the Foundation s financial and property assets and monitoring of the performance of these investments. 5. Saïd Business School Foundation (SBSF) a) To ensure that all Strategic Development Fund (and other) grants meet the objectives agreed with the School and monitor the impact of the grants through the School s reporting. b) To oversee high-quality reporting to SBSF s Board of Directors and its Committees including on the overall development and performance of the School. c) To monitor the continuing fulfilment of undertakings made to SBSF by Oxford University so that any departure from these undertakings can be assessed by the Board. d) To ensure that all SBSF s accounting and other regulatory requirements are met. 6. Representing the Foundation a) To represent the Foundation externally at events and meetings and ensure that its own events provide a warm, welcoming and inspiring experience for invitees. b) To build enduring relationships of trust with existing and new partners. c) To ensure that the Foundation s engagement with its students and alumni creates a strong sense of belonging to the Saïd Foundation family . PERSON SPECIFICATION Knowledge, skills and experience Essential a) Strong relationship building skills with a wide range of people (such as Trustees, partners and students). b) Experience of managing, motivating and mentoring a team to achieve their potential. c) Excellent and engaging communications and presentation skills, in person and in writing. d) Strong experience of the UK charity sector and charity regulation and governance. e) Proven experience in budget setting, financial planning, and financial management. . click apply for full job details
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially- spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the i ndustry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview As an Assistant Manager within the Economic Crime Advisory team, you will support the delivery of financial crime compliance engagements across our portfolio of clients across all sectors, including financial services, betting and gaming, real estate, crypto and legal. You will cover disciplines such as anti-money laundering, fraud prevention, counter-terrorist financing, sanctions, market abuse, anti-bribery and corruption, and/or tax evasion. In addition, you will play a key role in assisting the team with developing our financial crime offering and working methods. Our engagements typically include independently assessing clients' financial crime frameworks, supporting the creation, enhancement and remediation of financial crime systems and controls, and optimising financial crime frameworks to be more efficient and effective using technology and/or sustainable target operating models across the three lines of defence. You'll be someone with: Experience in financial crime, fraud (or similar) regulatory compliance Passionate about supporting clients with their financial crime frameworks to support the mitigation of financial crime risk Interest in learning, upskilling, and expanding knowledge and skillset into broader sectors through undertaking diverse projects and receiving on-the-job coaching. Experience of being able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines, prioritising work where needed, and independently managing own workload successfully (Desirable but not essential) Ability to investigate and resolve problems with some support and guidance as required involving senior members of the team You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive , people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side . Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and w e'll encourage you to build your network , work alongside others , and share your skills and experiences . With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources , you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 09, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially- spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the i ndustry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview As an Assistant Manager within the Economic Crime Advisory team, you will support the delivery of financial crime compliance engagements across our portfolio of clients across all sectors, including financial services, betting and gaming, real estate, crypto and legal. You will cover disciplines such as anti-money laundering, fraud prevention, counter-terrorist financing, sanctions, market abuse, anti-bribery and corruption, and/or tax evasion. In addition, you will play a key role in assisting the team with developing our financial crime offering and working methods. Our engagements typically include independently assessing clients' financial crime frameworks, supporting the creation, enhancement and remediation of financial crime systems and controls, and optimising financial crime frameworks to be more efficient and effective using technology and/or sustainable target operating models across the three lines of defence. You'll be someone with: Experience in financial crime, fraud (or similar) regulatory compliance Passionate about supporting clients with their financial crime frameworks to support the mitigation of financial crime risk Interest in learning, upskilling, and expanding knowledge and skillset into broader sectors through undertaking diverse projects and receiving on-the-job coaching. Experience of being able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines, prioritising work where needed, and independently managing own workload successfully (Desirable but not essential) Ability to investigate and resolve problems with some support and guidance as required involving senior members of the team You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive , people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side . Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and w e'll encourage you to build your network , work alongside others , and share your skills and experiences . With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources , you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially- spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the i ndustry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview As an Assistant Manager within the Economic Crime Advisory team, you will support the delivery of financial crime compliance engagements across our portfolio of clients across all sectors, including financial services, betting and gaming, real estate, crypto and legal. You will cover disciplines such as anti-money laundering, fraud prevention, counter-terrorist financing, sanctions, market abuse, anti-bribery and corruption, and/or tax evasion. In addition, you will play a key role in assisting the team with developing our financial crime offering and working methods. Our engagements typically include independently assessing clients' financial crime frameworks, supporting the creation, enhancement and remediation of financial crime systems and controls, and optimising financial crime frameworks to be more efficient and effective using technology and/or sustainable target operating models across the three lines of defence. You'll be someone with: Experience in financial crime, fraud (or similar) regulatory compliance Passionate about supporting clients with their financial crime frameworks to support the mitigation of financial crime risk Interest in learning, upskilling, and expanding knowledge and skillset into broader sectors through undertaking diverse projects and receiving on-the-job coaching. Experience of being able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines, prioritising work where needed, and independently managing own workload successfully (Desirable but not essential) Ability to investigate and resolve problems with some support and guidance as required involving senior members of the team You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive , people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side . Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and w e'll encourage you to build your network , work alongside others , and share your skills and experiences . With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources , you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 09, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially- spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the i ndustry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview As an Assistant Manager within the Economic Crime Advisory team, you will support the delivery of financial crime compliance engagements across our portfolio of clients across all sectors, including financial services, betting and gaming, real estate, crypto and legal. You will cover disciplines such as anti-money laundering, fraud prevention, counter-terrorist financing, sanctions, market abuse, anti-bribery and corruption, and/or tax evasion. In addition, you will play a key role in assisting the team with developing our financial crime offering and working methods. Our engagements typically include independently assessing clients' financial crime frameworks, supporting the creation, enhancement and remediation of financial crime systems and controls, and optimising financial crime frameworks to be more efficient and effective using technology and/or sustainable target operating models across the three lines of defence. You'll be someone with: Experience in financial crime, fraud (or similar) regulatory compliance Passionate about supporting clients with their financial crime frameworks to support the mitigation of financial crime risk Interest in learning, upskilling, and expanding knowledge and skillset into broader sectors through undertaking diverse projects and receiving on-the-job coaching. Experience of being able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines, prioritising work where needed, and independently managing own workload successfully (Desirable but not essential) Ability to investigate and resolve problems with some support and guidance as required involving senior members of the team You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive , people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side . Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and w e'll encourage you to build your network , work alongside others , and share your skills and experiences . With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources , you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially- spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the i ndustry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview As an Assistant Manager within the Economic Crime Advisory team, you will support the delivery of financial crime compliance engagements across our portfolio of clients across all sectors, including financial services, betting and gaming, real estate, crypto and legal. You will cover disciplines such as anti-money laundering, fraud prevention, counter-terrorist financing, sanctions, market abuse, anti-bribery and corruption, and/or tax evasion. In addition, you will play a key role in assisting the team with developing our financial crime offering and working methods. Our engagements typically include independently assessing clients' financial crime frameworks, supporting the creation, enhancement and remediation of financial crime systems and controls, and optimising financial crime frameworks to be more efficient and effective using technology and/or sustainable target operating models across the three lines of defence. You'll be someone with: Experience in financial crime, fraud (or similar) regulatory compliance Passionate about supporting clients with their financial crime frameworks to support the mitigation of financial crime risk Interest in learning, upskilling, and expanding knowledge and skillset into broader sectors through undertaking diverse projects and receiving on-the-job coaching. Experience of being able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines, prioritising work where needed, and independently managing own workload successfully (Desirable but not essential) Ability to investigate and resolve problems with some support and guidance as required involving senior members of the team You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive , people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side . Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and w e'll encourage you to build your network , work alongside others , and share your skills and experiences . With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources , you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 09, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially- spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the i ndustry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview As an Assistant Manager within the Economic Crime Advisory team, you will support the delivery of financial crime compliance engagements across our portfolio of clients across all sectors, including financial services, betting and gaming, real estate, crypto and legal. You will cover disciplines such as anti-money laundering, fraud prevention, counter-terrorist financing, sanctions, market abuse, anti-bribery and corruption, and/or tax evasion. In addition, you will play a key role in assisting the team with developing our financial crime offering and working methods. Our engagements typically include independently assessing clients' financial crime frameworks, supporting the creation, enhancement and remediation of financial crime systems and controls, and optimising financial crime frameworks to be more efficient and effective using technology and/or sustainable target operating models across the three lines of defence. You'll be someone with: Experience in financial crime, fraud (or similar) regulatory compliance Passionate about supporting clients with their financial crime frameworks to support the mitigation of financial crime risk Interest in learning, upskilling, and expanding knowledge and skillset into broader sectors through undertaking diverse projects and receiving on-the-job coaching. Experience of being able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines, prioritising work where needed, and independently managing own workload successfully (Desirable but not essential) Ability to investigate and resolve problems with some support and guidance as required involving senior members of the team You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive , people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side . Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and w e'll encourage you to build your network , work alongside others , and share your skills and experiences . With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources , you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Barclays Bank Plc
Great Houghton, Northamptonshire
Join us as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager at Barclays, to optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend category and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing across a wide range of marketing categories. To be successful as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager you should have experience with: Stakeholder Management. Strong Organisation Skills and Time Management. Commercial Knowledge. Contract Negotiations. Procurement best in class practices. Some other highly valued skills may include: Resilience. Self-starter. Marketing Knowledge. You may be assessed on 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 out of Glasgow, Northampton or Knutsford. Purpose of the role To optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. Accountabilities Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities. Planning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk. Monitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc . Development, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation. Identification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.). Identification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools. 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.
Feb 09, 2026
Full time
Join us as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager at Barclays, to optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend category and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing across a wide range of marketing categories. To be successful as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager you should have experience with: Stakeholder Management. Strong Organisation Skills and Time Management. Commercial Knowledge. Contract Negotiations. Procurement best in class practices. Some other highly valued skills may include: Resilience. Self-starter. Marketing Knowledge. You may be assessed on 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 out of Glasgow, Northampton or Knutsford. Purpose of the role To optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. Accountabilities Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities. Planning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk. Monitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc . Development, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation. Identification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.). Identification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools. 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.
Overview This Senior Civil Design Engineer will report to the Design Lead and will work within Capital Programme & Procurement based in our Crawley / Maidstone office. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of £80,574 and a Business Car and a bonus of 3% Close Date: 18/02/20269 We also provide the following additional benefits Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products Discounted gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Job Purpose Produce civil designs from a defined scope provided by Project Managers, Customers or Design Leads, including project costings, meeting the requirements for time, quality and budget. Projects could be contestable or non-contestable from internally motivated work (APP) or customer connections. The Senior Civil designer will communicate with the Project Manager, Electrical designer and Principle Design Co-ordinator, ensuring design compliance, adherence to the Construction Design & Management Regulations (CDM) 2015 and standards providing regulated network solutions for all customers. You shall be able to satisfy the following general requirements: General requirements Produce Civil and Structural Designs that can be constructed in compliance with standards and CDM 2015 requirements Produce designs, which conform to all relevant Codes of Practice and company and industry standards together with Electrical engineering works Oversee and contribute to the production of technical, commercial and contractual documents for procurement of engineering products Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and company procedures. Compliance with design assurance and audit processes Support and mentor Trainee and Graduate Engineers to enhance their experience. Comply with the requirements of the designer as determined by the CDM 2015 Regulations Fulfil the role of Principal Designer as determined by the CDM 2015 Regulations for allocated schemes. Principal Accountabilities Provide an excellent service to the customer. Work as a Team Player in a dedicated team of designers, estimators and planners. Communicate with the operational teams to provide a smooth process from initial enquiry through to final connection and business closure. Comply with the requirements of the designer as determined by the CDM 2015 Regulations Ensure design eliminates or reduces any hazards which may give rise to risks; and reduce risks from any remaining hazards together with the CDM 2015 Regulations Ensure that the design provides information about aspects of the design of the structure or its construction or maintenance requirements that will adequately assist clients, the CDM team, other designers and contractors. Collaborate with UKPN designers or multiple disciplines. Qualifications Civil Engineering degree with relevant Substation, Overhead Line and Cable experience. Chartered Engineer or working towards achieving Chartership. Civil / structural engineering background in civil engineering and building works within the Utilities sector. Competence in resolving civil engineering issues and ability to provide a sound understanding of company policies and their application to this role. Awareness of current and technological developments in civil / structural engineering. Work with external engineering organisations and customers/partners representing UKPN to best effect. A good safety culture and sound understanding of Construction Design and Management 2015 (CDM) Regulations and their application in this role including IOSH training. Work unsupervised, set and comply with own targets, identify cost-saving solutions. Good team working skills. A good level of business, environmental, safety, financial, and regulatory awareness; A general appreciation of financial reporting systems; Knowledge of the ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001 procedures relevant to the team's activities; Knowledge of Microsoft desktop applications, in particular: Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint; Manage and communicate with the CAD team to produce design drawings suitable for construction. This would not include line management. Experience of planning permissions. Experience of site surveying and setting out. Knowledge of AutoCAD (also Bentley software would be beneficial). Experience of building services. Broad knowledge of power engineering plant and equipment i.e. Transformers, Switchgear, cables, and protection schemes. Experience of: Roadworks, external works including drainage, building reinforced concrete foundations, superstructure including structural steel works, brick block cavity walls, different types of roofing, reinforced concrete structures. Input into construction ideas and techniques, which feed into UK Power Networks Green Action Plan. Should you not have the full range of essential skills, qualifications and competencies listed above, there may be an opportunity for further development to equip you. If you do not have all relevant competencies for the core grade, it will be appropriate to appoint at a lower grade until you have developed the required competencies. Nature and Scope Largely desk-based, the post also requires to visit operational sites, construction sites, site meetings, manufactures meetings (at their premisses) and internal review meetings. UK Power Networks is committed to a policy of equality in its employment practices and values a workforce that is representative of the customers we serve and the communities in which we work. We consider our people to be crucial to achieving success. We believe that it is important for our employees to strike a sensible balance between work and life outside work and will consider requests for working arrangements under the Work-Life Solutions process. UK Power Networks is committed to securing the highest standards of health and safety at work and of care for the environment. You will have an appropriate level of understanding of the arrangements for health, safety and the environment that apply to this business and are required for this opening. Health & Safety Responsibilities Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
Feb 09, 2026
Full time
Overview This Senior Civil Design Engineer will report to the Design Lead and will work within Capital Programme & Procurement based in our Crawley / Maidstone office. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of £80,574 and a Business Car and a bonus of 3% Close Date: 18/02/20269 We also provide the following additional benefits Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products Discounted gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Job Purpose Produce civil designs from a defined scope provided by Project Managers, Customers or Design Leads, including project costings, meeting the requirements for time, quality and budget. Projects could be contestable or non-contestable from internally motivated work (APP) or customer connections. The Senior Civil designer will communicate with the Project Manager, Electrical designer and Principle Design Co-ordinator, ensuring design compliance, adherence to the Construction Design & Management Regulations (CDM) 2015 and standards providing regulated network solutions for all customers. You shall be able to satisfy the following general requirements: General requirements Produce Civil and Structural Designs that can be constructed in compliance with standards and CDM 2015 requirements Produce designs, which conform to all relevant Codes of Practice and company and industry standards together with Electrical engineering works Oversee and contribute to the production of technical, commercial and contractual documents for procurement of engineering products Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and company procedures. Compliance with design assurance and audit processes Support and mentor Trainee and Graduate Engineers to enhance their experience. Comply with the requirements of the designer as determined by the CDM 2015 Regulations Fulfil the role of Principal Designer as determined by the CDM 2015 Regulations for allocated schemes. Principal Accountabilities Provide an excellent service to the customer. Work as a Team Player in a dedicated team of designers, estimators and planners. Communicate with the operational teams to provide a smooth process from initial enquiry through to final connection and business closure. Comply with the requirements of the designer as determined by the CDM 2015 Regulations Ensure design eliminates or reduces any hazards which may give rise to risks; and reduce risks from any remaining hazards together with the CDM 2015 Regulations Ensure that the design provides information about aspects of the design of the structure or its construction or maintenance requirements that will adequately assist clients, the CDM team, other designers and contractors. Collaborate with UKPN designers or multiple disciplines. Qualifications Civil Engineering degree with relevant Substation, Overhead Line and Cable experience. Chartered Engineer or working towards achieving Chartership. Civil / structural engineering background in civil engineering and building works within the Utilities sector. Competence in resolving civil engineering issues and ability to provide a sound understanding of company policies and their application to this role. Awareness of current and technological developments in civil / structural engineering. Work with external engineering organisations and customers/partners representing UKPN to best effect. A good safety culture and sound understanding of Construction Design and Management 2015 (CDM) Regulations and their application in this role including IOSH training. Work unsupervised, set and comply with own targets, identify cost-saving solutions. Good team working skills. A good level of business, environmental, safety, financial, and regulatory awareness; A general appreciation of financial reporting systems; Knowledge of the ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001 procedures relevant to the team's activities; Knowledge of Microsoft desktop applications, in particular: Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint; Manage and communicate with the CAD team to produce design drawings suitable for construction. This would not include line management. Experience of planning permissions. Experience of site surveying and setting out. Knowledge of AutoCAD (also Bentley software would be beneficial). Experience of building services. Broad knowledge of power engineering plant and equipment i.e. Transformers, Switchgear, cables, and protection schemes. Experience of: Roadworks, external works including drainage, building reinforced concrete foundations, superstructure including structural steel works, brick block cavity walls, different types of roofing, reinforced concrete structures. Input into construction ideas and techniques, which feed into UK Power Networks Green Action Plan. Should you not have the full range of essential skills, qualifications and competencies listed above, there may be an opportunity for further development to equip you. If you do not have all relevant competencies for the core grade, it will be appropriate to appoint at a lower grade until you have developed the required competencies. Nature and Scope Largely desk-based, the post also requires to visit operational sites, construction sites, site meetings, manufactures meetings (at their premisses) and internal review meetings. UK Power Networks is committed to a policy of equality in its employment practices and values a workforce that is representative of the customers we serve and the communities in which we work. We consider our people to be crucial to achieving success. We believe that it is important for our employees to strike a sensible balance between work and life outside work and will consider requests for working arrangements under the Work-Life Solutions process. UK Power Networks is committed to securing the highest standards of health and safety at work and of care for the environment. You will have an appropriate level of understanding of the arrangements for health, safety and the environment that apply to this business and are required for this opening. Health & Safety Responsibilities Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
Post: Head of Finance Salary & Band: £43,000 to £52,500 Department: Finance Team Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week Line Manager: Chief Operating Officer Reports From: Finance Team Location: Coventry Applications close: 3 March 2026, Interviews: w/c 16 March PURPOSE OF ROLE: The Head of Finance will report to the COO, and work closely with the Senior Leadership team, supporting the Theatre's strategic objectives and decision-making. The postholder will provide strategic and operational leadership to a small and dedicated finance team and will be responsible for the financial management of the Theatre and its subsidiaries, in alignment with organisational strategic plans and budgets, and in compliance with Charity and Company accounting standards and practices. This role is hands on and works closely with each department. Key Objectives Working with the COO to provide Strategic Management: Budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning. Oversee day to day financial operations, leading and managing the Finance team Support the COO to ensure regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met, especially in relation to charity accounting regulations Managing statutory accounts, external audits, and specialist areas like VAT and Theatre Tax Relief. Implement efficient and effective Finance reporting to meet the evolving needs of the business, supporting deep dive analysis for the Executive team where required Working with the COO, and SLT on risk management This job description outlines the principal responsibilities and duties of the post holder. It isn't meant to be, nor is it, an exhaustive list of specific responsibilities and duties. The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties which could reasonably be expected as being within the remit of the post and which arise out of changes of legislation, regulations, orders, rules and working practices, methods and procedures and reviews, as directed from time to time Responsibilities Financial Leadership and Strategy Lead and deliver the financial strategy for Belgrade Theatre to ensure long term financial sustainability. Support the COO in shaping financial planning and risk management. Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow plans aligned with strategic priorities. Provide financial analysis and insight to support organisational decision making and business planning. Deputise for the COO when required. Financial Operations and Systems Optimisation Oversee and continuously improve financial processes and systems Work with external contractors and internal teams to support integration projects between EPOS, CRM, and accounting systems, reducing manual processing and improving data accuracy. Proactively identify opportunities for further automation, system improvements, and app integrations that enhance control, reduce costs, or increase capacity. Ensure efficient month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations, accruals, and reporting. Maintain oversight of ledgers, payroll, VAT and banking arrangements. Ensure compliance and accuracy in grant and restricted fund accounting. Reporting and Analysis Produce monthly management accounts for the COO and work with the COO to produce quarterly reports for the Finance Committee and Trustee Board meetings. Report on performance against budget, forecast, and prior year, including cash flow and balance sheet commentary. Provide clear and concise analysis and recommendations to support decision making. Oversee preparation of detailed project and grant reports for funders and assist the development team with the financial aspects of fundraising bids. Governance, Compliance, and Risk Manage the audit process, ensuring delivery of compliant and timely statutory accounts in line with Charity SORP and Companies Act requirements. Act as key point of contact for external auditors, HMRC, and other regulatory bodies. Work with senior colleagues to ensure appropriate financial controls, risk management, and business continuity plans are in place. Maintain awareness of developments in charity finance legislation and best practice. Leadership and Team Development Line manage and develop the finance team. Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development, building a collaborative and accountable team culture. Work closely with colleagues across departments to improve financial literacy and promote robust financial management across the organization General Work at all times within the Theatre's policies, including but not limited to our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Dignity at Work, Environmental, Health and Safety and Code of Conduct for Staff Develop a strong understanding of the Belgrade Theatre brand, act as an ambassador for the Theatre in general Act as the central point of contact for all staff, partners, local authorities and suppliers in connection with Finance related activities Work in line with the Belgrade's core values of inclusion, collaboration, evolution and authenticity Undertake any other duties which are consistent with the function and seniority of the role including: supporting the Executive in delivery of the strategic aims of the business. attending staff meetings and training courses supporting Guest Nights and Fundraising events What We Are Looking For EXPERIENCE Essential: Significant, proven experience in a senior finance role, including both strategic and hands-on delivery (qualified accountant ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Experience working with modern cloud-based accounting systems. Proven ability to design and embed effective financial controls and processes. Experience producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports. Experience liaising with auditors and preparing consolidated statutory accounts under Charity SORP. Strong financial and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Ability to work strategically while remaining hands-on in delivery. Proactive problem-solver with a track record of delivering system and process improvements. Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to explain finance clearly to non-financial colleagues. Collaborative, supportive management style with the ability to motivate and develop staff. Experience of leading a small team. High level of integrity, professionalism, and resilience, with the ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities. Commitment to the mission and values of Belgrade Theatre. Desirable: Experience in theatre accounting, Theatre Tax Relief (TTR), and the TTR claims process. Experience preparing consolidated management and statutory accounts. Experience with Access, or similar modern finance tools. Familiarity with CRM and EPOS systems and integration projects. Experience in VAT for charities, including cultural exemption. Experience of working with Funders, e.g. Arts Council England. Experience managing through organisational change Other Information The Belgrade operates a House Agreement based on the UK Theatre (formerly TMA)/BECTU (Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union) Agreement and its Staff Handbook outlines the terms on sick pay, maternity leave and pay, paternity leave and pay, grievance and discipline and other relevant staff matters Employees' health and safety is of paramount importance, and Management insists that an employee obtains written express permission to take on any paid work or other employment during periods of TOIL (Time Off In Lieu) or holiday. No permission will be given for the first 28 days of holiday as this is a statutory requirement On appointment the successful candidate must be able to provide the correct documents as proof of their right to work in the UK. The candidate's contract of employment with the Belgrade Theatre does not come into force until the first day of work Staff are entitled to tickets for shows at the Belgrade Theatre, subject to particular conditions and 10% discount at the Theatre's Café and Bars Start date: ASAP Probationary period: Three months Notice period: Four weeks during probation, three months following Working Hours: Your normal hours of work will be 39 hours per week over Monday to Friday. You are expected to offer reasonable flexibility in your working arrangements where it is considered necessary to undertake the duties you have been employed to perform and in the interests of the Theatre. There is no provision for payment of overtime Overtime: Is not payable but 6th day working and excessive additional hours will attract TOIL (time off in lieu) if agreed in advance with the Line Manager Pension: Auto-enrolment, with Belgrade currently making 3% employer contributions which will rise in line with legal requirements. The Theatre's appointed pension provider is NEST . click apply for full job details
Feb 09, 2026
Full time
Post: Head of Finance Salary & Band: £43,000 to £52,500 Department: Finance Team Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week Line Manager: Chief Operating Officer Reports From: Finance Team Location: Coventry Applications close: 3 March 2026, Interviews: w/c 16 March PURPOSE OF ROLE: The Head of Finance will report to the COO, and work closely with the Senior Leadership team, supporting the Theatre's strategic objectives and decision-making. The postholder will provide strategic and operational leadership to a small and dedicated finance team and will be responsible for the financial management of the Theatre and its subsidiaries, in alignment with organisational strategic plans and budgets, and in compliance with Charity and Company accounting standards and practices. This role is hands on and works closely with each department. Key Objectives Working with the COO to provide Strategic Management: Budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning. Oversee day to day financial operations, leading and managing the Finance team Support the COO to ensure regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met, especially in relation to charity accounting regulations Managing statutory accounts, external audits, and specialist areas like VAT and Theatre Tax Relief. Implement efficient and effective Finance reporting to meet the evolving needs of the business, supporting deep dive analysis for the Executive team where required Working with the COO, and SLT on risk management This job description outlines the principal responsibilities and duties of the post holder. It isn't meant to be, nor is it, an exhaustive list of specific responsibilities and duties. The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties which could reasonably be expected as being within the remit of the post and which arise out of changes of legislation, regulations, orders, rules and working practices, methods and procedures and reviews, as directed from time to time Responsibilities Financial Leadership and Strategy Lead and deliver the financial strategy for Belgrade Theatre to ensure long term financial sustainability. Support the COO in shaping financial planning and risk management. Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow plans aligned with strategic priorities. Provide financial analysis and insight to support organisational decision making and business planning. Deputise for the COO when required. Financial Operations and Systems Optimisation Oversee and continuously improve financial processes and systems Work with external contractors and internal teams to support integration projects between EPOS, CRM, and accounting systems, reducing manual processing and improving data accuracy. Proactively identify opportunities for further automation, system improvements, and app integrations that enhance control, reduce costs, or increase capacity. Ensure efficient month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations, accruals, and reporting. Maintain oversight of ledgers, payroll, VAT and banking arrangements. Ensure compliance and accuracy in grant and restricted fund accounting. Reporting and Analysis Produce monthly management accounts for the COO and work with the COO to produce quarterly reports for the Finance Committee and Trustee Board meetings. Report on performance against budget, forecast, and prior year, including cash flow and balance sheet commentary. Provide clear and concise analysis and recommendations to support decision making. Oversee preparation of detailed project and grant reports for funders and assist the development team with the financial aspects of fundraising bids. Governance, Compliance, and Risk Manage the audit process, ensuring delivery of compliant and timely statutory accounts in line with Charity SORP and Companies Act requirements. Act as key point of contact for external auditors, HMRC, and other regulatory bodies. Work with senior colleagues to ensure appropriate financial controls, risk management, and business continuity plans are in place. Maintain awareness of developments in charity finance legislation and best practice. Leadership and Team Development Line manage and develop the finance team. Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development, building a collaborative and accountable team culture. Work closely with colleagues across departments to improve financial literacy and promote robust financial management across the organization General Work at all times within the Theatre's policies, including but not limited to our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Dignity at Work, Environmental, Health and Safety and Code of Conduct for Staff Develop a strong understanding of the Belgrade Theatre brand, act as an ambassador for the Theatre in general Act as the central point of contact for all staff, partners, local authorities and suppliers in connection with Finance related activities Work in line with the Belgrade's core values of inclusion, collaboration, evolution and authenticity Undertake any other duties which are consistent with the function and seniority of the role including: supporting the Executive in delivery of the strategic aims of the business. attending staff meetings and training courses supporting Guest Nights and Fundraising events What We Are Looking For EXPERIENCE Essential: Significant, proven experience in a senior finance role, including both strategic and hands-on delivery (qualified accountant ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Experience working with modern cloud-based accounting systems. Proven ability to design and embed effective financial controls and processes. Experience producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports. Experience liaising with auditors and preparing consolidated statutory accounts under Charity SORP. Strong financial and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Ability to work strategically while remaining hands-on in delivery. Proactive problem-solver with a track record of delivering system and process improvements. Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to explain finance clearly to non-financial colleagues. Collaborative, supportive management style with the ability to motivate and develop staff. Experience of leading a small team. High level of integrity, professionalism, and resilience, with the ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities. Commitment to the mission and values of Belgrade Theatre. Desirable: Experience in theatre accounting, Theatre Tax Relief (TTR), and the TTR claims process. Experience preparing consolidated management and statutory accounts. Experience with Access, or similar modern finance tools. Familiarity with CRM and EPOS systems and integration projects. Experience in VAT for charities, including cultural exemption. Experience of working with Funders, e.g. Arts Council England. Experience managing through organisational change Other Information The Belgrade operates a House Agreement based on the UK Theatre (formerly TMA)/BECTU (Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union) Agreement and its Staff Handbook outlines the terms on sick pay, maternity leave and pay, paternity leave and pay, grievance and discipline and other relevant staff matters Employees' health and safety is of paramount importance, and Management insists that an employee obtains written express permission to take on any paid work or other employment during periods of TOIL (Time Off In Lieu) or holiday. No permission will be given for the first 28 days of holiday as this is a statutory requirement On appointment the successful candidate must be able to provide the correct documents as proof of their right to work in the UK. The candidate's contract of employment with the Belgrade Theatre does not come into force until the first day of work Staff are entitled to tickets for shows at the Belgrade Theatre, subject to particular conditions and 10% discount at the Theatre's Café and Bars Start date: ASAP Probationary period: Three months Notice period: Four weeks during probation, three months following Working Hours: Your normal hours of work will be 39 hours per week over Monday to Friday. You are expected to offer reasonable flexibility in your working arrangements where it is considered necessary to undertake the duties you have been employed to perform and in the interests of the Theatre. There is no provision for payment of overtime Overtime: Is not payable but 6th day working and excessive additional hours will attract TOIL (time off in lieu) if agreed in advance with the Line Manager Pension: Auto-enrolment, with Belgrade currently making 3% employer contributions which will rise in line with legal requirements. The Theatre's appointed pension provider is NEST . click apply for full job details
About The Shewsy (Shrewsbury House Youth & Community Centre) The Shewsy has been at the heart of the Everton community since 1903. Based in one of the most deprived wards in the UK, our mission is simple: to create a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment where children and young people can grow in confidence, discover their potential, and find a positive direction for their lives. Our work is rooted in relationships, informal education, and the belief that People Matter More Than Things . We run a full programme of youth and community activities year round, supported by a dedicated team and strong partnerships across Merseyside. As we continue to strengthen and grow, we are seeking a Finance Manager who will play a central role in ensuring our charity remains financially resilient, well governed, and able to deliver life changing opportunities for young people. Purpose of the Role The Finance Manager leads the day to day financial operations of The Shewsy, ensuring our resources are managed effectively, transparently, and in line with our charitable objectives. You will maintain reliable financial systems, develop clear reporting and analysis, and provide insight to senior leadership. This hands on role is essential to safeguarding the charity s financial health, supporting funding bids, and enabling the continued delivery of our youth and community programmes. Key Responsibilities (Shortened) Manage day to day finance operations , including bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, payroll journals, and supplier payments. Produce accurate month end accounts , financial summaries, and cashflow forecasts for the leadership team. Oversee income processes , including raising invoices, monitoring payments, and allocating restricted/unrestricted funds. Support funding bids and grants by preparing project budgets, tracking spend, and completing financial reporting for funders. Maintain strong financial controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and smooth audit/independent examination processes. Improve finance systems and processes , ensuring they remain efficient, reliable, and fit for a busy youth charity. Work collaboratively with staff , offering financial guidance and supporting non finance colleagues where needed. Knowledge, Experience & Attributes Essential Experience in a finance role, including bookkeeping and month end preparation. Understanding of charity finance, including restricted vs unrestricted funds. Strong QuickBooks or similar accounting software experience. Ability to produce clear reports and communicate financial information. Highly organised, detail focused, and able to work independently. A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills. Desirable Experience supporting grant reporting or charity audits. AAT Level 3/4 or equivalent (or working towards). Experience improving or developing financial systems. What Does Success Look Like? Success in this role means The Shewsy operates with strong, reliable, and timely financial information that supports good decision making and ensures every pound is used to its full potential. You will ensure: Month end processes and reporting are accurate and delivered on time Cashflow and budgets are well managed Grant expenditure is tracked and compliant Potential risks are identified early Systems and processes continually improve to support service delivery Leadership has clear financial insight to plan confidently for the future Your work will directly support the sustainability and impact of one of Liverpool s longest standing youth charities, and help us continue changing young lives for years to come.
Feb 09, 2026
Full time
About The Shewsy (Shrewsbury House Youth & Community Centre) The Shewsy has been at the heart of the Everton community since 1903. Based in one of the most deprived wards in the UK, our mission is simple: to create a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment where children and young people can grow in confidence, discover their potential, and find a positive direction for their lives. Our work is rooted in relationships, informal education, and the belief that People Matter More Than Things . We run a full programme of youth and community activities year round, supported by a dedicated team and strong partnerships across Merseyside. As we continue to strengthen and grow, we are seeking a Finance Manager who will play a central role in ensuring our charity remains financially resilient, well governed, and able to deliver life changing opportunities for young people. Purpose of the Role The Finance Manager leads the day to day financial operations of The Shewsy, ensuring our resources are managed effectively, transparently, and in line with our charitable objectives. You will maintain reliable financial systems, develop clear reporting and analysis, and provide insight to senior leadership. This hands on role is essential to safeguarding the charity s financial health, supporting funding bids, and enabling the continued delivery of our youth and community programmes. Key Responsibilities (Shortened) Manage day to day finance operations , including bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, payroll journals, and supplier payments. Produce accurate month end accounts , financial summaries, and cashflow forecasts for the leadership team. Oversee income processes , including raising invoices, monitoring payments, and allocating restricted/unrestricted funds. Support funding bids and grants by preparing project budgets, tracking spend, and completing financial reporting for funders. Maintain strong financial controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and smooth audit/independent examination processes. Improve finance systems and processes , ensuring they remain efficient, reliable, and fit for a busy youth charity. Work collaboratively with staff , offering financial guidance and supporting non finance colleagues where needed. Knowledge, Experience & Attributes Essential Experience in a finance role, including bookkeeping and month end preparation. Understanding of charity finance, including restricted vs unrestricted funds. Strong QuickBooks or similar accounting software experience. Ability to produce clear reports and communicate financial information. Highly organised, detail focused, and able to work independently. A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills. Desirable Experience supporting grant reporting or charity audits. AAT Level 3/4 or equivalent (or working towards). Experience improving or developing financial systems. What Does Success Look Like? Success in this role means The Shewsy operates with strong, reliable, and timely financial information that supports good decision making and ensures every pound is used to its full potential. You will ensure: Month end processes and reporting are accurate and delivered on time Cashflow and budgets are well managed Grant expenditure is tracked and compliant Potential risks are identified early Systems and processes continually improve to support service delivery Leadership has clear financial insight to plan confidently for the future Your work will directly support the sustainability and impact of one of Liverpool s longest standing youth charities, and help us continue changing young lives for years to come.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - 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. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills, and the ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing and will require you to actively manage client portfolios, manage project delivery, coordinating junior resource and BDO tax specialists, to deliver exceptional client service. Owning client relationships with the senior team is key, and you'll be heavily involved in business development and innovation activities to support our business growth. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and at the senior manager level, we require candidates with a depth of tax experience, specifically with TA&RM experience, with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. 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 both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with the team at all levels 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, acting as a key part of BDO's relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone: To act as a key point of contact within the firm for our clients, together with the senior team. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax strategy, SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, developing the tax control framework and tax operating model, advising on tax risk management e.g. tax risk registers.) With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level, and with strong tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery, who can lead projects with complexity to deliver quality advice. Who has a keen interest in helping clients develop tax governance and developing bespoke scopes of work to meet our clients' needs. With personal responsibility for own decisions and the actions of others. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. 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 our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. 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 - 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. LI-
Feb 09, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - 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. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills, and the ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing and will require you to actively manage client portfolios, manage project delivery, coordinating junior resource and BDO tax specialists, to deliver exceptional client service. Owning client relationships with the senior team is key, and you'll be heavily involved in business development and innovation activities to support our business growth. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and at the senior manager level, we require candidates with a depth of tax experience, specifically with TA&RM experience, with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. 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 both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with the team at all levels 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, acting as a key part of BDO's relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone: To act as a key point of contact within the firm for our clients, together with the senior team. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax strategy, SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, developing the tax control framework and tax operating model, advising on tax risk management e.g. tax risk registers.) With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level, and with strong tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery, who can lead projects with complexity to deliver quality advice. Who has a keen interest in helping clients develop tax governance and developing bespoke scopes of work to meet our clients' needs. With personal responsibility for own decisions and the actions of others. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. 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 our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. 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 - 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. LI-
Cyber Security Analyst Reference: JAN Location: Flexible in England - With Travel Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £51,549.00 - £55,035.00 Per Annum Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 34 days' Annual Leave This organisation is seeking a pragmatic, hands-on Cyber Security Analyst to help mature their security function. This role will work closely with an outsourced SOC provider and internal teams to triage and investigate security events, support supplier security assurance, provide risk-based advice across the organisation, and drive automation of security processes and tooling. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys problem-solving, working across teams, and improving how security is delivered in a complex, mission-driven organisation. Key Areas of Responsibility: Security Monitoring & Incident Support Act as the internal focal point with the outsourced SOC provider - ensuring effective communication, follow-up, and escalation of alerts. Triage, investigate, and support resolution of security events and incidents. Contribute to lessons learned and improvements following incidents. Lead the instantiation of the Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) and associated processes and playbooks Supplier & Third-Party Security Assess cyber security risk for key suppliers and partners. Review supplier security documentation, raise concerns, and help negotiate security requirements. Risk & Advice Provide pragmatic, risk-based security guidance to internal teams and respond to ad-hoc queries. Help develop and maintain security standards and processes that reflect organisational risk tolerances. Advise system owners and project managers on pen testing approach and scope Run simulated phishing campaigns and produce security awareness communications Automation & Process Improvement Identify and implement opportunities to automate security detection, response, reporting, and remediation workflows. Work with the SOC and internal technical teams to refine alert logic, improve data quality, and reduce manual effort. Help optimise security tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, ticketing, dashboards). General Develop and produce regular Security reports for senior management. Monitor and respond to queries in group mailbox Essential skills, knowledge, & experience: 5 years' experience in a cyber security, IT security, or technology risk role Practical, demonstrable experience of working with a SOC (internal or outsourced) and investigating cyber security incidents using best practice methodologies and tools Good understanding of cyber risk concepts, controls, and technical security tools. Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and experience producing communications materials and reports Relevant security certifications/qualifications (e.g. CISSP, SSCP, GCIA, CEH, CompTIA) Knowledge of UK best practice frameworks (e.g., NCSC guidance, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials). Scripting or practical automation experience. Experience assessing third-party/supplier security risk. Demonstrated passion for and experience in improving security processes and utilising automation to achieve this Experience with threat hunting and horizon scanning Strong technical security knowledge of networking technologies, IDAM, EDR/XDR Experience supporting security and compliance audit activities Personal Attributes Pragmatic and solutions-focused, with an ability to balance risk and usability Curious and motivated to improve and automate how security operates Comfortable working in a developing security function where processes are evolving Collaborative and supportive, with a strong sense of ownership Aligned with the values and mission of the organisation What Success Looks Like Efficient, risk-focused handling of alerts & incidents alongside the SOC partner. Clear, up-to-date internal security standards and processes. Reduced manual effort through practical automation improvements. Strong supplier security assurance controls supporting risk-based decision-making. Additional Information This role will be home-based with occasional travel to the employers head office or other UK locations (generally one/two days per month). This is a permanent, full-time role for 37.5 hours per week. Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 22nd February 2026 The employer is looking to conduct first interviews for this position on Thursday, February the 26th and Monday, March the 2nd. N.B. If you are interested in applying for this role we recommend doing so asap as the employer reserves the right to close this advert early should the demand be especially high. Interested? Please click the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions (you may need to scroll down). The employer is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve their vision of creating a world richer in nature, they need more people, and more diverse people, on nature's side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, they are particularly interested in receiving your application. The organisation is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. No agencies please.
Feb 09, 2026
Full time
Cyber Security Analyst Reference: JAN Location: Flexible in England - With Travel Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £51,549.00 - £55,035.00 Per Annum Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 34 days' Annual Leave This organisation is seeking a pragmatic, hands-on Cyber Security Analyst to help mature their security function. This role will work closely with an outsourced SOC provider and internal teams to triage and investigate security events, support supplier security assurance, provide risk-based advice across the organisation, and drive automation of security processes and tooling. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys problem-solving, working across teams, and improving how security is delivered in a complex, mission-driven organisation. Key Areas of Responsibility: Security Monitoring & Incident Support Act as the internal focal point with the outsourced SOC provider - ensuring effective communication, follow-up, and escalation of alerts. Triage, investigate, and support resolution of security events and incidents. Contribute to lessons learned and improvements following incidents. Lead the instantiation of the Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) and associated processes and playbooks Supplier & Third-Party Security Assess cyber security risk for key suppliers and partners. Review supplier security documentation, raise concerns, and help negotiate security requirements. Risk & Advice Provide pragmatic, risk-based security guidance to internal teams and respond to ad-hoc queries. Help develop and maintain security standards and processes that reflect organisational risk tolerances. Advise system owners and project managers on pen testing approach and scope Run simulated phishing campaigns and produce security awareness communications Automation & Process Improvement Identify and implement opportunities to automate security detection, response, reporting, and remediation workflows. Work with the SOC and internal technical teams to refine alert logic, improve data quality, and reduce manual effort. Help optimise security tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, ticketing, dashboards). General Develop and produce regular Security reports for senior management. Monitor and respond to queries in group mailbox Essential skills, knowledge, & experience: 5 years' experience in a cyber security, IT security, or technology risk role Practical, demonstrable experience of working with a SOC (internal or outsourced) and investigating cyber security incidents using best practice methodologies and tools Good understanding of cyber risk concepts, controls, and technical security tools. Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and experience producing communications materials and reports Relevant security certifications/qualifications (e.g. CISSP, SSCP, GCIA, CEH, CompTIA) Knowledge of UK best practice frameworks (e.g., NCSC guidance, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials). Scripting or practical automation experience. Experience assessing third-party/supplier security risk. Demonstrated passion for and experience in improving security processes and utilising automation to achieve this Experience with threat hunting and horizon scanning Strong technical security knowledge of networking technologies, IDAM, EDR/XDR Experience supporting security and compliance audit activities Personal Attributes Pragmatic and solutions-focused, with an ability to balance risk and usability Curious and motivated to improve and automate how security operates Comfortable working in a developing security function where processes are evolving Collaborative and supportive, with a strong sense of ownership Aligned with the values and mission of the organisation What Success Looks Like Efficient, risk-focused handling of alerts & incidents alongside the SOC partner. Clear, up-to-date internal security standards and processes. Reduced manual effort through practical automation improvements. Strong supplier security assurance controls supporting risk-based decision-making. Additional Information This role will be home-based with occasional travel to the employers head office or other UK locations (generally one/two days per month). This is a permanent, full-time role for 37.5 hours per week. Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 22nd February 2026 The employer is looking to conduct first interviews for this position on Thursday, February the 26th and Monday, March the 2nd. N.B. If you are interested in applying for this role we recommend doing so asap as the employer reserves the right to close this advert early should the demand be especially high. Interested? Please click the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions (you may need to scroll down). The employer is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve their vision of creating a world richer in nature, they need more people, and more diverse people, on nature's side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, they are particularly interested in receiving your application. The organisation is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. No agencies please.
