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Amentum is a global leader in engineering, project and programme management, and solutions integration. Founded on programme, project, and engineering experience combined with deep-seated specialist capabilities Amentum has become a recognised delivery partner across major UK Government and commercial programmes. Our Defence & Security business supports the UK Ministry of Defence in the delivery of their capabilities and objectives via a host of frameworks, not least the Project Delivery Partner framework, which sees us delivering Project Management, Project Controls, and Operational Delivery support across the land, sea, air, and corporate domains. The work we do is of international importance in ensuring our national security and that of our allies something our team is proud to support. The framework enables our employees to traverse a range of innovative programmes and projects, which challenge them and ensure they develop their skills to the highest levels. The support structures we have in place ensure our employee welfare and career development are achieved to the highest standards. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you would expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and a digital GP service; family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes; plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through programmes that incorporate matched funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations. About the Opportunity: We are looking for enthusiastic Project Managers with proven delivery experience to join our expanding team. In this exciting role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting our clients to successfully deliver highly complex programmes across the built environment. The position is primarily based in Portsmouth and the surrounding area, with a requirement to be on-site at least one day per week, with the remainder of the week offering hybrid or remote working flexibility. What You ll Be Doing: Understand, and deliver in accordance with, organisational policies, processes, and procedures. Support the development and assurance of business cases as part of wider approval processes. Analyse, develop, support, and manage the timely and cost-effective delivery of client projects, meeting business and environmental objectives. Influence, support, and expedite client project delivery through effective planning, monitoring, controlling, and reporting of project performance. Identify and effectively manage project assumptions and dependencies. Support identification of slippage and risk, and implement remedial or mitigating actions, ensuring compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and management procedures. Champion the application of appropriate programme and project delivery strategies and commercial vehicles to secure successful business outcomes. Ensure appropriate services to the project are coordinated and delivered through technical, engineering, project controls, commercial, and financial support functions. Maintain project records, information, and history accurately and in line with policy. Ensure learning from experience is captured and apply continuous improvement techniques to project delivery. Here s What You ll Need: Significant track record of successfully delivering projects in line with time, cost, and quality constraints. Ability to operate autonomously, with authority, and skilled in developing and maintaining key relationships. Consultancy focus with a proven history of identifying and delivering client requirements, and the ability to scope wider business opportunities. Expertise in P3M practices, methodologies, and techniques, and their appropriate application to varied environments. Highly skilled in the provision of coaching and mentoring. Ability and willingness to attain security clearance, which includes being resident in the UK for the preceding 5 years. Desirable Skills and Qualifications: Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject. APM PFQ/PMQ qualification. Strong knowledge of the Defence industry and experience working in a high-profile Tier 1, Prime, and/or subcontractor organisation. Membership of the Association for Project Management (MAPM) is advantageous. PRINCE2 or Agile Practitioner qualification. Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Practitioner (desirable but not essential). What s in It for You: Competitive salary and benefits package, with unrivalled salary sacrifice schemes available. Free single medical cover and digital GP service. Generous pension contributions. Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly policies. Professional development support and membership reimbursement. Access to a flexible benefits programme tailored to your needs, including buying or selling up to 10 days extra holiday. Hybrid and flexible working options to support work life balance. Our Culture: We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit Promoting Equality & Diversity in Jobs and Career - VERCIDA to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. Your application experience is important to us and we re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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Description Closing date: Wednesday 13th May, 10am About Starling At Starling, we are on a mission to provide people with a fairer, smarter, and more human alternative to traditional banks. We are building a leading digital bank, driven by fast technology, fair service, and honest values. Our vision is to create a banking industry that serves everyone, which we accomplish by developing best-in-class proprietary technology, offering an exceptional customer experience, and establishing a strong, sustainable business. Our five core values - Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim for Greatness - are at the heart of everything we do, guiding our strategy and shaping our culture. We're a branchless, largely paperless bank, committed to responsible banking, sustainability, and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Hybrid working: All Starling colleagues spend a minimum of 10 days per month in the office with flexibility to work the rest from home. The Opportunity This is a 9 month fixed-term contract opportunity. The Payments Oversight Senior Operations Manager will be responsible for owning end to end Operational oversight and assurance of effective and efficient execution of all manual payment processing and control activities, ensuring adherence with the Bank's Payment Policy. This role requires a strong understanding of the Bank's payments ecosystem, operational risk management, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in the Operations payment functions. The successful candidate will act as the primary point of contact for the Bank's Payment policy owner regarding operational performance, efficiency and controls, working closely with Operations management to deliver. Key Responsibilities Policy Implementation & Oversight Operational Advocacy: Represent the Operations team's needs to the Policy Owner to ensure that policy is executed efficiently and effectively in Operations. Policy Translation: Responsible for ensuring Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) align to the Bank's Payment Policy Monitoring: Regularly reviewing manual payment workflows to ensure they align with Policy requirements and adhere to internal and scheme SLAs Oversight Management: Acting as the lead Operational contact for internal and external reviews regarding manual payment processes and controls. Oversight & Assurance Contributing to the Risk and Control self assessment process, specifically for the Operations payments lifecycle. Investigating "near misses" or actual payment errors performing root-cause analysis, and implementing fixes. Develop KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and KRIs (Key Risk Indicators) to report on the effectiveness of manual payment operations to senior management. Continuously review Operational payments procedures to optimise, driving efficiency and removing the need for manual intervention where possible Act as the primary contact between Payments Policy owners and Operations Leaders for all Payment Policy deliverables Requirements Strong operations knowledge and experience, coupled with technical payment scheme understanding. Exceptional stakeholder management skills to work with both operations & non-operations policy/product teams. Ability to translate policy and process changes into operational requirements. Good regulatory knowledge. Benefits Why Join Starling? Make an Impact: Work on projects that directly shape the future of banking and improve the financial lives of our customers. Starling is technology-led, and you'll have the freedom to accomplish your goals in innovative ways. Culture of Excellence: Be part of a collaborative, empowered, and forward-thinking team. We encourage experimentation, ownership, and a relentless focus on "doing the right thing." Growth and Development: We are committed to your professional growth, offering opportunities to learn new technologies, take on new challenges, and own interesting things from day one. A Bank That Cares: We're a Living Wage employer, committed to flexible working, and dedicated to creating a fair, open, and safe working environment with compassion and inclusion at its core. Comprehensive Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including: Company-enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme (7% employer contribution) Private Medical Insurance with Vitality including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton. 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Life Insurance at 4x your salary. 16 hours of paid volunteering time a year. Ability to buy or sell annual leave. Generous family-friendly policies. Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off Incentivised refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasingOur Commitment to Equality Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.

Impact, Evaluation & Compliance Manager Contract Type: Permanent (subject to a 6-month probationary period) Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Location: Mind in Salford, The Angel Centre M3 and hybrid working Salary: £29,355 £33,495 (dependent on experience) Reporting to: Chief Executive About Us At Mind in Salford, we re more than a local mental health charity, we re a community working to ensure no- one has to face mental ill health alone. Every day, we support people across Salford to improve their wellbeing, build resilience, and create positive change in their lives. About You and the Role We re looking for an Impact, Evaluation & Compliance Manager who s passionate about turning data into powerful insight, and insight into real-world impact. This is a unique opportunity to shape how we understand, improve, and demonstrate the difference our services make across the community. In this role, you ll be at the heart of our organisation s learning and development. Working closely with colleagues, our Senior Leadership Team, commissioners, and partners, you ll help define meaningful outcomes, strengthen data quality, and bring our impact to life through clear, compelling reporting that drives confident decision-making. We re looking for someone who combines analytical thinking with a collaborative, supportive approach, someone who can inspire confidence, bring clarity to complexity, and keep everything running smoothly. If you re motivated by making services safer, stronger, and truly evidence-led, this is your chance to make a lasting difference. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and delivery of a proportionate impact and evaluation framework (outcomes, KPIs, tools, and reporting schedule) across services and projects. Coordinate and produce accurate monthly and quarterly performance and outcomes reports for commissioners, funders, and internal leadership, ensuring deadlines and contract requirements are met. Work with project and service leads to design evaluations for new and existing initiatives, including capturing and evidencing Social Value and learning. Provide oversight and analysis of service data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; translate insight into practical recommendations and improvement plans. Act as organisational lead for information governance and data protection, promoting best practice, maintaining records, and ensuring staff understand their responsibilities. Serve as the organisation s Data Protection Officer, managing data subject access requests, breach investigations, incident management, and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs). Ensure compliance with statutory, contractual, and regulatory requirements (e.g., Health & Safety, Safeguarding, GDPR), including coordinating internal audits, risk assessments, and action tracking. Maintain organisational compliance with recognised quality standards and assessments (e.g., Mind Quality Mark, NHS Toolkit), coordinating evidence gathering and submissions. Develop, implement, and review policies, procedures, and controls to meet legal and regulatory standards, and to strengthen organisational assurance. Own data quality and system use across the organisation, including administering and improving the Salesforce CRM (or equivalent), guidance, and user support. Design and deliver training and briefings on data protection, confidentiality, reporting, and compliance for staff and volunteers as required. Support bids, tenders, and funding applications by providing robust data, impact evidence, and compliance information. Build effective relationships with external stakeholders, including commissioners, funders, auditors, and legal/ICT specialists, to support reporting and assurance. If you re passionate about using data and good governance to make services better, and you d like your work to have a visible, meaningful impact in Salford, we d really love to hear from you. Application deadline: 5pm on Wednesday 27th May 2026. Interviews will take place in person on Thursday 11th and 12th June 2026. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and the service we provide, and welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health issues. We encourage applications from everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity. We work with children and adults who may be at risk of abuse and therefore everyone is subject to a DBS check (level of check is dependent on the nature of the role) and receipt of two satisfactory references. No agencies please.

Eden Brown Synergy are working with an infrastructure, construction and railway transportation organisation who are looking for an experienced Cost Manager on a permanent basis. The role is full time, to start ASAP and paying up to 54,595 per annum (there is also a 20% uplift on the salary for salary top up, pension top up or income protection) so up to 65,514 per annum The role is based in Birmingham City Centre and they offer hybrid working of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. The role: This role is responsible for supporting the Head of Cost and Estimating at a Programme and Contract level. This includes supporting the management of budgets, actual costs, forecasts and Earned Value Management (EVM) to support the successful delivery of the project. Accountabilities: To be accountable for supporting on the analysis and verification of contract level cost performance and ensure the data accurately reflects the current programme performance for onwards reporting. To be responsible for supporting on the validation of cost performance data submitted by delivery teams to the programme team as part of communicating overall programme performance. To be responsible for assisting with the development of contract level performance reports to communicate current performance to the programme team, including Earned Value Management (EVM), forecasted costs and Estimate at Compltion (EAC) pressures. To be responsible for ensuring that the cost performance team are aligned to the current business processes and ways of working from a delivery perspective. To be accountable for supporting the Senior Cost Manager to ensure adherence with cost performance processes and procedures across the respective programme and also, for storing and maintaining data and documents accurately within the corporate systems. To be accountable for providing technical support to the Project Controls Managers on cost performance and assist in the management of contractor teams to support the successful delivery of the project. To be accountable for working closely with the supply chain to develop a series of defined work-streams to progressively enhance cost performance capabilities within the Phase. To be responsible for facilitating continuous improvement of the Cost Performance function within the Phase One programme and ensure that lessons learnt are captured and presented back to the team. To be responsible for ensuring that the contract teams are working to the current governance processes and review policies in order to ensure they are in line with strategic business objectives. Actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work Essential Skills Required: Stakeholder management - ability to manage stakeholders within a matrix environment, including the facilitation of stakeholder meetings and information flow. Able to solve problems with attention to detail. Communication skills - clear communicator with the ability to deliver clear presentations which engage and influence colleagues and external stakeholders. Data analysis - able to analyse and interpret data and produce accurate, timely and informative reports in multiple formats adapted to the needs of the audience. Able to use Microsoft applications (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Knowledge required: Knowledge of Project Controls, Commercial and Finance processes and how these operate. Knowledge and commercial awareness of multiple construction contract types (including, NEC contracts, amendments, early warning notices and the work flows of communications between contractor and client) and their respective benefits to client organisations. Knowledge of the core Project Controls disciplines, including Schedule Management, Change Management and Risk Management. Knowledge of baseline development and maintenance of baselines on a major programme. Type of experience required: Experience in cost management or project control role within a major project. Experience in the core project controls functions, including baseline maintenance, schedule management, cost performance, change management, risk management, performance reporting and document control. Experience in managing and producing performance reports that summarise cost performance, including: Budgets, Earned Value Management (EVM) and forecasts on major projects. Experienced in the management and use of core cost management systems (e.g. Prism, Ecosys, etc.). Please only apply for this role if you have all the essential skills, knowledge and experience as mentioned above. Thank you Charlotte Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. 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Job Title: Planner - DV Location: Aldermaston, Reading (100% on site) Contract Duration : 1 8 Months Daily Rate: £59.94/hr (Umbrella circa) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance : DV clearance The delivery of the complete planning capability within the business by maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Supporting the Task Manager with business rhythms, schedule integrity, network analysis, Earned Value and communications with the program and business teams. Providing Planning expertise to internal customers within the projects supported. Implementing Planning processes, policies and procedures within the projects supported. Producing Planning and EV deliverables in accordance with agreed business rhythm within the projects. Deliver of long range operational integrated Programme Planning activities. Supporting the Business Management Manager with emergent projects as directed by Business Controller. Developing and maintaining relationships with and awareness of key project stakeholders. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Key Responsibilities: Delivering Project Controls Planning and EVM expertise and analysis for projects, to produce accurate and timely schedule forecast information to enable business decision-making. Quality of EV variance analysis for schedule performance. (SPI) Supporting the development and continuous improvement of the end-to-end Planning processes and the production and maintenance of associated policies, procedures and guidelines. Supporting the delivery of Planning tools and EVMS, templates and training to internal customers. Essential: Strong P6 background Skilled planner who is proactive and can take lead to promote planning Will be running meetings to promote planning to project teams and the benefits of using a schedule Able to demonstrate examples of adding value to programmes/projects Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills will be liaising with PMs, engineers and scientists. Familiar with planning fundamentals and critical path analysis Security Clearance: DV Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)

Our client, a prestigious organisation within the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Lead Planning, Monitoring & Control Professional with a strong background in project management and controls. This role is based in Barrow for a 6-month contract initially. Key Responsibilities: Overseeing project controls including cost management, risk management, and integration Developing and maintaining comprehensive project reporting to ensure effective monitoring Managing and coordinating project planning activities to meet strategic goals Identifying and mitigating risks associated with project deliverables and timelines Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution Providing expert guidance and support in project management best practices Ensuring adherence to industry standards and compliance requirements Leading a team of project controls professionals to achieve desired outcomes Job Requirements: Experience in project management within the defence and security sector Proficiency in project controls, including cost and risk management Strong integration and reporting skills Excellent communication and leadership abilities Ability to work on-site in Barrow for 2 days a week UK Eyes Only Benefits: Competitive daily rate Opportunity to contribute to high-impact defence projects Chance to work with a leading organisation in the defence and security industry Professional growth and development opportunities Supportive and collaborative work environment If you are a highly skilled project manager with a passion for the defence and security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team in Barrow for this exciting contract opportunity.

Data Protection Manager Leeds - hybrid Fixed Term Contract (12 months) Summary We're seeking a Data Protection Manager to join our growing business. In this newly created role, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day operation, governance and continuous improvement of NG Bailey's data protection programme. This role will be ideal for a proactive and innovative individual who wants the opportunity to shape our data governance strategy from the ground up. Some of the key deliverables will include: Own and maintain the NG Bailey Data Protection strategy, framework and improvement plan Lead the design, implementation and ongoing management of data protection and its component parts Proactively monitor regulatory, legislative and technology developments relevant to data protection and assess the impact to the business Produce monthly and quarterly assurance reports for senior leadership and governance committees Co-ordinate, attend and/or chair data protection-specific forums and other risk/compliance forums Lead privacy by design governance and as a trusted business partner, give expert data protection management challenge and guidance Create, manage and maintain internal policies such as retention schedules, workplace guidelines, and employee privacy policies Create, manage and maintain external policies, consents, customer facing notices, documents and tools Develop and deliver training programmes and awareness materials and content Manage data breaches, from investigation to resolution and any required regulatory notifications Maintain incident logs for all risks, breaches, and potential issues across the business, meeting specific SLA and regulatory timeframes and ensuring timely internal reporting Act as the first point of contact for data protection matters Ensure that subject access requests and other data privacy rights are met in accordance with procedures and agreed deadlines for customers and team members Provide assurance that policies and procedures are being followed by the business and that there is a culture of continuous improvement in relation to data protection compliance Conduct second line functional assurance reviews to assess compliance with the data protection framework, associated key controls and external Service Level Agreements Ensure Privacy Triage Questionnaires and/or Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) are in place and completed for any new or changed processing activities or projects involving personal or sensitive data Provide guidance on the identification of appropriate lawful basis for processing personal data in collaboration with the Group Legal team What we're looking for: Strong and practical understanding of data protection law and practice, with proven experience running a data protection programme Previous experience working in a large organisation with varied and complex processing activities, ideally in a private organisation and/or the construction, infrastructure or facilities management sectors Recognised qualification in data protection, information governance or information security, or equivalent Skilled at managing complex rights requests, DPIAs and data mapping Able to interpret regulatory developments and explain impacts in plain language High level of IT literacy and confident working with SharePoint or willing to learn quickly Strong attention to detail Able to prioritise and work under pressure Good project management skills and a structured approach to work Able to influence and work with colleagues across the broader organisation and with external stakeholders Proven experience supporting a major change or improvement programme Experience working to assurance and regulatory standards Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

Your new company Our client is recruiting for a Finance Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, and is based in Inverclyde with hybrid flexibility (three days in the office and two working from home). The offices are easily accessible by public transport and on-site parking is also available.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-driven organisation undergoing an exciting period of transformation. You'll play a key role in strengthening financial controls, improving processes, and ensuring the delivery of accurate, audit-ready financial information across the business. Your new role As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for safeguarding the integrity of the financial reporting process across multiple entities. Working as part of a wider finance function, you'll lead a dedicated sub-team of up to five finance professionals and take ownership of the month-end close cycle.In this role, you'll ensure consistently high standards of accounting compliance and provide support across both internal and external audit processes. Alongside your technical responsibilities, you'll offer day-to-day leadership to a team responsible for fixed assets, intercompany accounting, journals, and wider accounting activities, helping to drive accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement. You will be responsible for leading month-end close activity, ensuring timely and accurate general ledger close processes, and maintaining robust reconciliations in full adherence with IFRS and local GAAP. You'll prepare audit schedules and act as a key point of contact for auditors, while also supporting and developing a multi-location team of accountants and accounts assistants. A key part of the remit will involve driving automation, standardisation, and ongoing improvement across the finance function. What you'll need to succeed Ideally, you will be a qualified accountant with strong experience in a technical accounting or accounting leadership role, although part-qualified or qualified-by-experience candidates will also be considered. You'll bring a proactive, improvement-focused mindset and be confident managing month-end close cycles, accruals, reconciliations, and financial controls. Experience working with ERP systems is essential, and you'll ideally have proven leadership capability, with the confidence to coach, develop, and motivate a team. This role will suit someone who enjoys working in evolving environments and is comfortable balancing technical detail with broader business priorities.You'll thrive in this position if you demonstrate adaptability and resilience, exceptional attention to detail, and a collaborative approach when working across functions and locations. What you'll get in return In return, you'll receive a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package and the flexibility of hybrid working. You'll have the opportunity to be closely involved in high-profile transformation projects, with real scope to streamline processes and influence best practice across the finance function. This role also offers excellent long-term career progression within a global organisation that values development and internal growth. What you need to do now If this role sounds like the right next step in your career, please click 'apply now' to submit an up-to-date CV, or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.If you're exploring new opportunities but feel this role isn't quite the right fit, I'd still be very happy to speak with you about the wider market and discuss how your experience could align with other opportunities. 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

Our client is seeking a Technical Project Manager to engage in projects that safeguard the nation. Working alongside the Head of Delivery, the Project Manager is responsible for delivering the strategic leadership of their projects, as well as implementing standard project controls and management tasks. You will bring an expertise in delivery of technical projects within National Security / Govern click apply for full job details

Your New Company Our client is recruiting for General Ledger Managers to join their team on both temporary and permenant basis. The hours of work are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. The organisation is based in Inverclyde, and they offer hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. The offices are accessible by public transport and there is also on-site parking. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-driven organisation undergoing exciting transformation, where you'll play a key role in strengthening controls, improving processes and ensuring the delivery of accurate, audit-ready financials. Your New Role As Finance Manager, you will lead the integrity of the financial reporting process across multiple entities. You'll operate as part of a wider finance function, leading a smaller finance sub-team of up to 5 team members. You'll take ownership of the month-end close, maintain high standards of accounting compliance, and support internal and external audit requirements. Alongside technical excellence, you'll provide day-to-day leadership to a team covering fixed assets, intercompany, journals and wider accounting activities. You will be responsible for: Month-End Close Managing timely and accurate GL close activities Ensuring reconciliations and full adherence to IFRS / local GAAP Preparing audit schedules and acting as a key liaison point for auditors Developing and supporting a multi-location team of accountants/accounts assistants Driving automation, standardisation, and continuous improvement across the finance function What You'll Need to Succeed Ideally, the organisation is looking for a qualified accountant with strong experience in a technical accounting or accounting leadership role. Candidates who are part qualified/qualified-by-experience may also be considered. A proactive, omphalomesentericus mindset is essential and you'll bring confidence in managing month-end close cycles, accruals, reconciliations and controls. You will have experience working with ERP systems. Ideally, you will have proven leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop a team. You'll thrive here if you demonstrate: Adaptability and resilience in evolving environments Exceptional attention to detail Collaboration across functions and locations What You'll Get in Return Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits package Hybrid working Involvement in high-profile transformation projects The chance to streamline processes and influence best practice Excellent long-term career progression within a global organisation What to Do Now If this role sounds like the right next step for you, please click 'apply now' to send an up-to-date CV, or reach out directly for a confidential discussion. If you're exploring new opportunities but this one isn't quite the right fit, I'd still be very happy to speak with you about the wider market. 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

Group Accounting Manager / Accountant Location: London (hybrid 3 days office / 2 wfh) Day Rate Contract £550 - £600 per day Are you a technically strong, hands-on finance professional looking to step into a high-impact group role within a fast-growing global business? This PE backed organisation is a leading international services provider within the renewables sector, supporting major energy and infrastructure projects worldwide. With a growing global footprint and ambitious expansion plans, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business at the forefront of the energy transition. The Opportunity This is a high-visibility Group Accounting Manager role, sitting at the heart of a dynamic Group Finance function. You will take ownership of the group accounting month-end close, working closely with senior finance leadership and leading core processes across consolidation, reporting and financial control. This is a hands-on, commercially exposed role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and enjoys improving processes. Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this role supports 50 legal entities (t/o £200m + ) Own and deliver the group month-end close process Lead group consolidation and reporting Review P&L, balance sheet and cash flow outputs Manage intercompany accounting and eliminations Investigate variances and ensure reporting accuracy Support audit, forecasting and financial governance Improve systems, controls and reporting processes Work closely with multiple international entities Candidate Profile ACA or ACCA qualified Strong experience in group accounting and consolidation Proven ownership of month-end close processes Solid understanding of IFRS and multi-entity reporting Experience with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite or similar) Confident working with multiple data sources and reporting formats Proactive, organised and comfortable managing multiple workstreams Why Apply Opportunity to be part of a business driving the global energy transition Exposure to a diverse, international group structure Involvement in complex, multi-entity reporting Collaborative and non-hierarchical finance environment Ability to shape and improve processes within a growing organisation

Senior Project Controls Manager Interim £700 per day Umbrella 8 months + London For a government organisation in central London, we are recruiting a Senior Project Controls Manager to work on a high-profile construction project. This role will take the lead on managing contractors, and delivery teams using expert technical, project controls, cost, and scheduling knowledge. Main Duties: Lead construction delivery, holding the main contractor to account on scheduling and cost Risk Management and Mitigation, identifying potential project roadblocks, i.e., permit delays or budget overspend, and implement strategies to keep the project on track Key liaison with the developer and the design team (architects and engineers). Coordinate professional services, contractors, key stakeholders Provide regular reporting on progress to senior leaders Develop and maintain integrated baseline across scope, time, cost, risk, and quality and track performance for projects and contracts Manage correlation of schedule, cost, quality, and risk to drive programme deliver and manage performance Manage the assurance of Project Controls Data and adhere to PMO and Project Controls policies Person Specification: Active SC clearance is a prerequisite for this role Proven construction, technical, and project controls experience Proven project financial management experience JCT and NEC contracts experience Experienced in the management and control of key Project Controls systems such as Primavera P6, Prism and CEMAR Significant Project Manager / Project Director experience within Built environment including surveying, planning, mitigations Strong stakeholder engagement experience Understanding of Health and Safety regulations in construction. As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

The post holder is responsible for leading all financial aspects of the rent setting and service charge setting process including accurate calculation, reconciliation and reporting of rents and service charges. Responsible for completing specific regulatory returns and providing financial analysis and reporting as required for the Finance Team. Client Details I am working with a leading Surrey based Housing Association assisting them recruit a Rent & Service Charge Accountant on a permanent basis. Description The post holder will work collaboratively as part of the Financial Control Team to deliver a quality service for Customers, Budget Holders and Service Managers. The role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements (including the Regulator of Social Housing), accounting standards (FRS 102), and internal controls, while supporting operational teams, auditors and residents with clear, accurate financial information. Rent Setting Lead on the annual review of rent setting and service charges in line with sector standards ensuring compliance with government rent policies and internal approvals Recommend annual changes to the rent and service charges made To lead on the financial calculation and production of annual rent changes Lead on the setting of rents for new developments Lead on organisation's rent convergence project Be the organisation's finance expert in the Rent Standard and Rent and Service Charge legislation Service Charges Responsible for producing the annual variable service charge estimates for rented properties Responsible for the annual reconciliation of the actuals for the variable service charges and the calculation of the year-end adjustment for tenants Lead on the year end audit of the year-end actuals Work closely with housing, estates and property teams to ensure service charge costs are accurately allocated. Lead on the setting of service charges for new developments as they are completed Ensure the services provided to each block are accurately captured across all tenures Annually review service charge estimates for the following April, liaising with service delivery teams to cost service charges Annually produce the actual service charge costs for all leaseholders and shared owners Understanding how leases work, how the organisation charges and recharges and if policy isn't followed at any point, what the implications are Liaise with Home Ownership Team ensuring major works schemes are recharged to homeowners, and appropriate notice periods are observed Financial Analysis & Modelling Assist the Business Partner (Customer Experience) with the annual rent and service charge budget setting Analysing trends and delving into the expenditure over the past year, cross referencing to allocated budgets. Monthly analysis of service charge costs and the regular setting of new service charges; to assist budget holders with recovery Systems and controls Review and improve rent and service charge accounting processes and controls. Support system upgrades, testing and data validation relating to rent and service charge modules. Stakeholder engagement Provide clear explanations of financial information to non-finance colleagues and residents when required. Assist in training operational teams on rent and service charge finance processes. Regulatory Returns Lead in the annual production of the SDR Profile A successful Rent & Service Charge Accountant should have: Qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or finalist Housing association rent regulatory regime Housing association service charge regime across different tenures Section 20 process Knowledge of leases Microsoft F&O Housing management system Knowledge of FRS 102 and the Housing SORP Able to develop and maintain good relationships with external and internal contacts Ability to make an informed decisions and/or give clear advice Ability to communicate financial and procurement data to non-financial users Aptitude for designing and implementing procedures and processes Strong questioning and listening skills Rent and service charge setting within a housing association Experience working in a finance team Production of annuals statements of account for leaseholders and shared owners External auditors in relation to service charges Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £51,500 per annum. Hybrid working - 2 days in the office each week Permanent position based in Redhill. Opportunity to work in the not-for-profit sector, contributing to meaningful community initiatives. Comprehensive benefits package to support work-life balance and professional growth. If you are an experienced Rent & Service Charge Accountant ready to take the next step in your career, apply now to join a dedicated team making a difference in the Redhill area.

Building Safety Manager - Housing - Birmingham Business Park. c£65k You will manage a programme of fire safety investment and remediation projects across a housing portfolio, with a particular focus on high-rise, high risk buildings or other key locations. Responsible for the delivery of fire risk actions (FRA) you will work collaboratively alongside two other Building Safety Managers, ensuring that we are providing safe homes that are a foundation for life and strengthening safety and compliance. Key Responsibilities: Develop and co-ordinate a programme of fire-safety and building-safety driven projects derived from FRA actions, safety case requirements, Building Safety Regulator expectations, and investment needs. Plan and ensure consistent management of multiple fire safety projects, ensuring delivery against scope, timelines, budgets and quality standards. Implement project controls, milestone tracking, risk logs, progress reporting, financial monitoring, and audit readiness. Coordinate internal technical teams, contractors and consultants to ensure effective, compliant delivery. While there is no single mandatory qualification, PAS 8673-2 expects access to individuals with relevant professional and technical expertise. Typically, this would include one or more of the following (or equivalent): Chartered status or professional membership (e.g. RICS, CIOB, IFE, IOSH, IIRSM) A degree or Level 6+ qualification in: Building / Construction Fire Engineering Building Safety Facilities / Asset Management Formal Building Safety or Fire Safety qualifications (Level 5-7) Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.

Senior Pre-Construction & Scheme Development Manager Up to £80,000 per annum Central London (office-based) Weekly site visits The Situation As the organisation moves toward nationalisation, the need for strong early-stage project development, robust governance and well-structured business cases is increasing rapidly. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping how future projects are planned, justified and delivered. The Opportunity The successful candidate will lead the early-stage development of station renewals and enhancements rail projects, turning asset needs and strategic requirements into clear, structured, and approval-ready business cases. You will sit at the centre of the organisation, coordinating between engineering, commercial, programme teams and external partners to ensure each scheme is feasible, technically sound, costed, risk-assessed, and aligned with rail infrastructure standards.This role suits someone with a strong grounding in construction management, station renewal, station enhancements, structures, or wider rail infrastructure, who understands how project-led work is conceived, shaped, validated and prepared for tender. You will be expected to ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, and bring clarity to complex, multi-million-pound programmes - particularly those involving structural assets, platforms and buildings. Key Responsibilities Develop early-stage project requirements and shape them into structured business plans. Lead scheme development from concept through to procurement readiness. Produce and coordinate business cases for governance approval. Work across multiple disciplines Engage with internal teams, external consultants and stakeholders to gather accurate project information. Support the development of tender documentation and ensure projects are ready for market engagement. Manage competing priorities across multiple schemes at varying stages of development. Identify risks, gaps and missing information - and proactively seek answers. Work closely with estimators, QS teams and project controls to validate costs and assumptions. Build strong working relationships across engineering, commercial and programme teams. Challenges in the First 12 Months Navigating tight resource constraints while maintaining quality of outputs. Extracting accurate detail from five major multi-million-pound tenders . Managing a high volume of schemes simultaneously. Establishing credibility quickly and asking the right questions to unlock information. Bringing structure and clarity to early-stage projects in a fast-moving environment. Essential Criteria Degree in Construction Management, Infrastructure management , or a related discipline. OR 20+ years of relevant experience. Strong multi-disciplinary understanding of how projects are developed. Rail industry experience is essential (limited transferability from other sectors). Experience preparing business cases, feasibility studies or pre-construction documentation. Understanding of bids, tendering processes, estimators and QS functions. Background in pre-construction, project controls or early-stage project development. Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills. Ability to work across multiple projects at different stages. Charismatic, relationship-driven approach with the confidence to challenge and probe. Location & Working Pattern Primarily office-based in Central London. London, Tilbury and Southend Route and occasional visits Hybrid working offered - flexibility is required for business needs Candidates should be commutable to London; Essex is an ideal base for accessing the route About Ford & Stanley group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruit

Our client, a leading company in their sector, is currently seeking a Group Employment Tax Manager to join their dynamic team. This is a permanent position where you will play a pivotal role in overseeing employment tax matters across the entire group. Key Responsibilities: Oversee employment tax compliance and manage employment tax risk and controls across the group Lead key compliance processes including UK & Ireland PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSA) and oversight of CIS / RCT obligations Act as a trusted advisor to HR, Reward, Payroll and Finance on the employment tax implications of business decisions, projects and policy changes Provide specialist tax support on share schemes, Global Mobility and Reward initiatives Lead the relationship with tax authorities, managing employment tax queries, enquiries and audits Monitor legislative developments and advise the business on the impact of employment tax changes Job Requirements: In-depth experience of working in employment taxes ACA or ATT qualified (preferable) Ability to work effectively across teams and with multiple stakeholders Strong influencing and communication skills Experience of managing relationships with external tax authorities Technically up to date and aware of industry and legislative changes Benefits: An inclusive environment where your potential is limited only by your imagination Flexible hybrid working model blending home working and in-person collaboration Competitive benefits package Opportunities to stretch and grow your career Commitment to diversity and inclusion If you are an experienced tax professional looking to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's forward-thinking and innovative team in the retail sector.

Building Safety Manager Annual Salary: £65,038 Location: Birmingham Job Type: Permanent Reed is excited to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a Building Safety Manager position located in Birmingham. This pivotal role involves developing and coordinating a comprehensive programme of fire-safety and building-safety projects. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals who are looking to make a significant impact in their field. Key Responsibilities: Develop and coordinate a programme of fire-safety and building-safety driven projects derived from FRA actions, safety case requirements, Building Safety Regulator expectations, and investment needs. Plan and ensure consistent management of multiple fire safety projects, ensuring delivery against scope, timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Implement project controls, milestone tracking, risk logs, progress reporting, financial monitoring, and audit readiness. Coordinate internal technical teams, contractors, and consultants to ensure effective, compliant delivery. Qualification Expectations (Technical Baseline): Qualifications in one or more of the following (or equivalent): Chartered status or professional membership (e.g., RICS, CIOB, IFE, IOSH, IIRSM) A degree or Level 6+ qualification in: Building / Construction Fire Engineering Building Safety Facilities / Asset Management Formal Building Safety or Fire Safety qualifications (Level 5-7) About the Client: Our client is committed to meeting the government's post-Grenfell requirements, as set out in PAS 8673-2. They focus on ensuring the appropriate technical competencies relating to the key duty holder, approved person, and responsible person roles. How to Apply: If you are interested in the Building Safety Manager position and meet the qualifications outlined above, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position to Reed. Mel

Property Administrator 25k- 26k based on exp Annual discretionary Bonus Excellent Training and Benefits offered 2 days working from home after training GUILDFORD BASED Our client based in Guildford has a opening to join a great team. Property experience isn't essential but can prove helpful. The job can be demanding so being able to multi task and organisational skills are helpful. Key duties: To effectively manage a portfolio of properties ensuring that the requirements of clients are delivered in accordance with agreed service level agreements. To demonstrate within your day-to-day role appropriate controls to ensure the customer is at the heart of everything you do. Maintain accurate manual and computer records for each property, in line with company procedures and client requirements. To ensure the key performance indicators are met in relation to price achieved, time to sell, percentage under offer and stock turnover Ensure all written and verbal communications with clients, suppliers and all third parties are conducted in a business like and professional manner Action, record and file all incoming post, faxes and emails. Promptly deal with incoming telephone calls in professional and business-like manner and offer assistance in the absence of the person who the call is intended for. From time to time assist the Assistant Team Manager/Team Manager with ad hoc projects. To provide assistance to the Senior Property Sales Advisor/Team Manager as well as assistance to other team members during busy and holiday periods. Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

Our client has a permanent vacancy for a National Engineering Systems Manager, responsible for the provision of engineering advisory and control services, planning and execution of engineering projects and plant overhauls. Job roles and responsibilities: To ensure all areas of the Group off-site engineering functions are operated in a smooth, efficient and cost effective manner to meet the business needs and to ensure all legal compliances. Provide engineering services to the full off-site (and on site where required) base of customers within the Group to ensure that effective servicing of these sites is maintained Assist in addressing engineering problems that are beyond the resource and abilities of local staff Draws to the attention of local management and/or the Board the state of engineering facilities' in the Group Estate and recommends action where necessary Manage the supply and implementation of systems to customers (new and existing) and provide the board with all expenditure details for capital approval Proposes major + minor technical items and capital/revenue expenditure either as replacement or to provide improvement or developments and the cost implications of these proposals Manages major + minor projects to cover all aspects of regulatory approval, site approval, cost, installation, training and final sign-off Ensures cost effective overhauls of all plant in line with agreed predetermined schedules Participate in the recruitment and selection of engineers and the planning of their careers. Contribute to the out of hours support line on a rota basis with senior department manager Manage the day-to-day activities of your reports (engineers) Ensure that all engineering projects are professionally executed - ensure tight controls on sub-contractors when used Ensure that off-site and on-site equipment is logged, files maintained for routine servicing and all breakdowns. Ensure all off-site & on-site equipment meets any and all legal standards at all times Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational training, reviewing professional publications, establishing and maintaining professional networks and participating in professional societies as required. Contribute fully to the team effort of the business Support The National Systems Manager and The Procurements Director in all areas of engineering to meet the full needs to the Group To ensure that all expenditure is undertaken in compliance with the Group Delegation of Authority Document. Adhere to relevant risk assessments, safe systems of work and guidance in accordance with policies and procedures regarding health & safety and environment. Conduct yourself in such a way as to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, that persons not in our employment who may be affected are not exposed to risks to their health & Safety. No worker may misuse or interfere with anything provided in the interest of health, safety, or welfare Any other reasonable duties as allocated by the Board of Directors Requirements: Good spoken and written communication skills Good Presentation skills Good numerical and IT Skills Good leadership and a team player Previous engineering experience in the area of compaction and roll-on roll-off equipment is an advantage Confidence, tact and a persuasive manner Good organisational and time management skills Remains calm and focused under pressure Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.