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Head of Finance (Technical) Ipswich Borough Council Salary: £63,092 - £67,853 Hybrid working with a minimum of 1 day per week onsite I am pleased to be recruiting, on behalf of Ipswich Borough Council, for a Head of Finance (Technical), a key senior finance opportunity within a forward-thinking local authority at an important point in its journey. Ipswich Borough Council is passionate about making a real difference for its residents, communities and local economy. With a clear ambition set out in its Proud of Ipswich Corporate Strategy, the Council is focused on championing the community, revitalising the town and delivering the essential services that people rely on every day. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and technically strong finance professional to join the organisation in a senior leadership role. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Finance and working closely with the Director of Resources, the successful candidate will lead the Council's technical finance function and play a central role in maintaining strong financial governance, compliance and resilience. The Council is also preparing for Local Government Reorganisation, a once-in-a-generation change in the way local services are delivered across Suffolk. This role will be particularly important in helping the organisation maintain robust financial management throughout this period of change and ensuring it is well positioned for a sustainable future. The role As Head of Finance (Technical), you will lead the Council's technical finance function, providing strategic oversight across statutory accounting, treasury management, taxation and financial compliance. You will act as a principal financial adviser to the Council, Executive, Committees and senior managers, while taking ownership of the annual closure of accounts, production of the Statement of Accounts and liaison with External Audit. The post also includes line management responsibility for the Finance Manager, alongside strategic leadership of the Technical, Treasury, Insurance, Income and Payments team. The successful candidate will be expected to identify opportunities for innovation, strengthen compliance and controls, mitigate risk and ensure the Council remains up to date with relevant legislation and professional standards. About you I am keen to speak with qualified finance professionals holding CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent qualification, who can demonstrate a track record of delivering high-quality financial services within a complex organisation. You will bring strong leadership and people management capability, excellent communication and influencing skills, and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach. You should be highly organised, adaptable and comfortable operating in a changing environment. Previous experience within local government or a similar public sector setting will be highly desirable. Why apply? This is a rare opportunity to join a local authority with a clear sense of purpose and ambition, and to take on a highly visible technical finance leadership role at a pivotal time. In return, Ipswich Borough Council offers a competitive salary, career average pension scheme, generous annual leave and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking for work and leisure, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym membership, a cycle purchase scheme, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, an employee assistance programme, and a strong commitment to personal and professional development. For the right candidate, the role may also include designation as the Council's Deputy Section 151 Officer. Where applicable, this attracts an additional allowance of £5,000 in recognition of those statutory responsibilities.

Financial Improvement Project Manager - Interim Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority in Berkshire to appoint an Interim Financial Improvement Project Manager to support the delivery of a large-scale Finance Improvement Programme. This is a key interim role focused on overseeing multiple transformation projects, ensuring strong governance, effective delivery, and transparent reporting within a complex programme environment. What's on Offer Rate: £550 per day (negotiable) Contract length: 6 months initially Full-time Hybrid working - 2 days on site Start: ASAP / subject to notice The Role The successful candidate will support the delivery of multiple projects within a Finance Improvement Programme, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and maintaining strong programme control. Key responsibilities: Supporting the definition, planning, execution, and closure of multiple transformation projects. Maintaining programme plans, interdependencies, critical paths, and risk mitigation strategies. Overseeing risk and issue management, ensuring timely resolution and escalation. Supporting programme recovery activity, identifying and addressing underperforming areas. Providing clear and transparent reporting to senior stakeholders and programme boards Maintaining governance frameworks, audit trails, and supporting assurance processes. Supporting benefits realisation and tracking progress against programme outcomes. About You You will ideally have: Proven experience delivering projects or programmes within a complex organisation. Experience managing multiple workstreams and programme-level activity. Strong stakeholder management skills, including working with senior leadership. Experience in risk management, governance, and programme reporting. A recognised project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, APMP) or equivalent experience. Understanding of public sector or local government environments is desirable. Experience working within finance or transformation programmes is beneficial. How to Apply If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. INDSCGBR We also offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to £300. If you know someone suitable, please ask them to email their CV to , including your details. T&Cs apply.

Your new company An established and growing accountancy practice based in Swansea is looking to appoint an Audit Semi-Senior or Senior to join their expanding audit offering. With a newly refurbished office space, long-standing client relationships and a supportive team culture, this firm offers an excellent environment for progression and continued professional development.You'll be joining a close-knit team working under an experienced Audit Manager and Partner in an open-plan, modern office environment. The firm has seen steady growth over the last few years and continues to invest in its people and its services. Your new role As the Audit Semi-Senior/Senior, you'll play a key role within a small but busy audit team, working across a varied portfolio that includes large commercial groups, subsidiaries, local businesses and some charity audits.Your responsibilities will include: Supporting or leading onsite audits depending on experience Completing audit testing and working through audit files Preparing year-end accounts and assisting with management accounts Working across 13+ audit reports per year, including group structures up to £300m turnover Liaising directly with clients and supporting junior team members Using CCH, Mercia methodology and cloud-based accounting systems (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks) This role suits someone currently studying ACCA/ACA with some exposure to audit files, up to individuals comfortable running an audit end-to-end. What you'll need to succeed To be successful, you will ideally have: Experience in audit within practice (open to candidates from commercial or public sector audit backgrounds, e.g., Audit Wales or charity audit) A good understanding of audit testing and working through audit files Progression toward ACCA/ACA or recently AAT-qualified and looking to begin professional studies Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a small, collaborative team Willingness to support juniors and take ownership of assigned audit areas Experience with CCH and cloud accounting software (desirable but not essential) The firm is particularly keen to meet candidates between good junior/semi-senior level through to strong seniors who want to build experience and progress. What you'll get in return Salary between £26,000-£32,000, depending on experience Fully funded ACCA/ACA study support via Kaplan Choice of weekly study day or 7 working days block leave before each exam 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave Flexible one-off remote days when required (e.g., home appointments) Supportive audit team with clear progression pathway Exposure to large, complex audits rarely available in firms of this size What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll also: Be responsible for dealing with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of audited entities. Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales and identify opportunities for additional billings. Ensure assignments are staffed with the appropriate mix of knowledge and skills required. Ensure that the firm's risk management and quality control procedures are adhered to at all times. Work as part of management team with other Audit Managers within the business group (e.g. resource planning, merit rate meetings and efficiency gains) Support Partners with the implementation and communication of any new business strategy for existing and target audit entities as well as the internal business. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. 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. .

We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll also: Be responsible for dealing with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of audited entities. Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales and identify opportunities for additional billings. Ensure assignments are staffed with the appropriate mix of knowledge and skills required. Ensure that the firm's risk management and quality control procedures are adhered to at all times. Work as part of management team with other Audit Managers within the business group (e.g. resource planning, merit rate meetings and efficiency gains) Support Partners with the implementation and communication of any new business strategy for existing and target audit entities as well as the internal business. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. 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 entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You will be someone with: Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS Qualified or overseas equivalent. Educated up to degree level or CTS. Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on site. Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect are one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

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 fastmoving 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 a Senior Executive within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play an important role in delivering high quality internal audit, assurance and advisory services to our Public Sector clients. You will work as a senior member of engagement teams, taking responsibility for defined areas of delivery while collaborating closely with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be hands on in the execution of engagements, building strong technical capability, developing professional judgement, and supporting the effective delivery of engagements. Alongside this, you will act as a role model for junior team members, helping to build a high performing and collaborative team environment. You'll be someone with An inquisitive and proactive mindset, with the confidence to challenge constructively, think critically about risks and controls, and contribute ideas that enhance audit quality and ways of working. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with clients and colleagues and to explain issues clearly. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to evaluate evidence, interpret data and support clear, well reasoned conclusions. Awareness of compliance, legislative and wider market issues relevant to client organisations, and the ability to consider these when identifying risks and audit findings. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIA, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent), with relevant experience in risk management, internal audit and systems / controls testing. 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 fastmoving 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 in the Public Sector. 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 Public Sector 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 preferably in the Public Sector. 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 flowcharting tools; experience with internal audit systems and data analytics tools is advantageous, with training provided where required. 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 This is an associate director role within the growing Advisory team of the BDO International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA) department. The role involves managing teams of junior managers, consultants and analysts to secure and deliver assignments in the domain of evaluation and value-for-money audit. It also includes business development, supporting IIDA leadership to grow the business. IIDA carries out assignments for international donor organisations all over the world - including UN organisations, multi-lateral development banks, EU bodies, government development agencies and charitable foundations. By helping these organisations perform better, our team supports them in improving economic, social and political conditions in dozens of countries around the world. You'll be someone with: Strong written and spoken English skills, and an ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and constructive manner. A higher degree or professional qualification in public policy/finance, climate finance, international development, economics or operational research. Demonstrable experience of delivering OECD/DAC-based evaluations, value for money audits / assessments and/or organisational reviews. A genuine interest in international development and working in a multi-cultural context. Demonstrable business development success & experience of managing teams of 3-7 people, and projects lasting from 1 to 24 months. 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.

Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Job Info Job Category Internal Audit Apply Before 04/15/2026, 10:55 PM Job Identification 2116 Posting Date 04/01/2026, 02:25 PM Job Shift Day Hours Full Time Job Description Salary: £58,589 per annum Band: UKRI Band F Hours: Full-time/ Part Time (minimum 0.8 FTE) (flexible working available) Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire - Hybrid working available (Min 3 days per week in the office) Closing Date: 15th April 2026 About the role The Insurance Lead works as part of the Risk and Assurance team, with the Head of Risk & Assurance, supporting senior leaders within the directorate and across UKRI to ensure that UKRI operates best practice throughout its insurance arrangements. The Insurance Lead is responsible for comprehensive review of all UKRI Insurance arrangements ensuring the development and implementation of appropriate long-term arrangements. The postholder will join the team working within the directorate to form a joined up Risk & Assurance function, working closely with all teams within the directorate. This role will support delivery of changes and new ways of working, leading by example through changes to ways of working that will reduce siloed working and increase collaboration in how we manage risk and assurance across the organisation, with our senior forums, Executive Committee and Board. As a member of the team the role will work to support delivery of all the Directorate's responsibilities. Success Factors Increased engagement with senior leaders, councils and committees on insurance requirements. Appropriate assurance on the identification of insured and self insured risk. Proactive identification, escalation, and resolution of concerns before they become issues. Insurance arrangements that benchmark favourably against best practice and are applied in practice to meet Managing Public Money requirements. Acceptable level of assurance on insurance arrangements to external collaborators e.g., internal, and external auditors; UKRI Audit and Risk Assurance Committee. Improved efficiency and effectiveness of insurance processes and elimination of duplication. Increased use of team in an advisory capacity. Fewer surprises (using risk and assurance management to proactively identify risks at an early stage and before they become issues). Management and Leadership Role The Insurance Lead reports to the Head of Risk & Assurance. The role requires line management or supervision of support team members. This role will support the Head of Risk & Assurance to provide professional leadership and support across the Risk & Assurance Network across UKRI. The Insurance Lead is a visible member of the team and of the UKRI Chief Finance Officer Group and is required to build strong and effective relationships across a diverse group of stakeholders internally and externally as appropriate. The role will support the Head of Risk & Assurance to ensure that Risk & Assurance activity helps to influence and drive decision making in the organisation at all relevant levels in pursuit of organisational objectives. The role will also need to support and at times deputise for the Head of Risk & Assurance at a variety of fora, internally and externally, to work closely with external auditors and other external organisations, to build trust and increase the profile and reputation of UKRI. This role does not have direct financial responsibilities. Your responsibilities Assurance Management Evaluate current arrangements and advise on the optimum future arrangements taking a risk based approach. Lead on the review of all UKRI insurance ensuring value for money. Lead on the re tendering of contracts for insurance brokerage and provision, acting as an intelligence customer internally and externally Support contract management for insurance services and maintain relationships with brokers and providers Maintain the UKRI insurance policy and recommend future management arrangements. Review requests for ad hoc Insurance and advise on optimal approaches. Supervise and evaluate claims handling and record keeping, and recommend improvements. Analyse claims and advise on lessons learned Lead the insurance working group Be an active member in the team culture of continuous improvement in all areas and champion professional standards and good management practice across all the diverse areas of UKRI business. Provide balanced professional support and challenge to all business areas at a variety of levels as appropriate Administration of key documents and a good understanding of data and information management within assurance activities As a team member, lead by example, helping the overall team to develop skills and make a positive contribution to the work of the directorate Engage with all relevant risk and assurance activities as needed to deliver a professional service to the organisation and a joined up and cohesive team approach Requirement to travel sometimes to visit relevant locations or attend training or events Provide high quality written and verbal advice suitable for executive and senior level decision makers Key Skills Experienced broker or insurance professional Excellent people skills, able to influence and build and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally. Enthusiastic, motivated, adaptable, and proactive with the ability to work flexibly in a changing environment and respond to shifting priorities. Ability to innovate and challenge established thinking in self and others, and to offer insights and ideas with practical application coupled with the ability to inspire change. Insightful business awareness with the ability to understand and analyse changing business context and landscape to assess and manage risk, capitalize on emerging opportunities, make sound evidence based judgments, promote the interests of UKRI and research and innovation. Ability to instil confidence within stakeholders at the most senior levels, acting as a trusted advisor. Excellent communication skills including good experience of writing reports to a high standard Strong analytical skills Excellent attention to detail and good system based and general administration skills Additional Information Understanding of Government procurement framework for Insurance and Insurance Brokers. Experience of undertaking Insurance review for a large complex organisation. Knowledge Strong understanding of a wide range of insurance areas as well as government standards and public sector rules including but not limited to: Managing Public Money. HM Treasury and Cabinet Office standards and rules, particularly in relation to: Corporate Governance; Risk management; Spending Controls; Regularity and Propriety (conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality, ethics). FRC Corporate Governance Code and its public sector equivalent. Government Functional Standards. Personal Specification The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I). Appropriate Insurance Qualification (S). Strong insurance management experience, including supporting and implementing effective insurance management frameworks in an organization (S/I). Experience collaborating with business areas and being a trusted advisor providing expert professional advice to senior management (S/I). Ability to innovate and challenge established thinking in self and others, and to offer insights and ideas with practical application coupled with the ability to drive change (S/I). Experience of attending Committees and Boards (S/I). Proven reporting experience (S/I). Experience of working with insurance brokers and/or providers (S/I). We recognize and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning! Benefits 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent). Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities. Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice. Flexible working options. Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance! For further information on our benefits please see: UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer. Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit or contact . About Us UKRI - UK Research and Innovation . click apply for full job details

Systems & Compliance Manager , £35,000 - £40,000, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, Monday to Friday 8:30am-5pm, Permanent, 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays increasing to 25 days with service plus birthday off, Pension scheme, future EOT benefits, on-site parking The Role An opportunity has arisen for a Systems & Compliance Manager to join a growing building services and asset management contractor operating across regulated construction sectors. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role is central to ensuring business systems, compliance frameworks and operational processes support statutory compliance, audit readiness and business growth. The business delivers fire safety, security, M&E compliance and planned maintenance services across commercial property, utilities, residential and public sector environments. A key focus of this role is the practical use of AI and automation to reduce manual administration, improve data accuracy and strengthen compliance reporting. Key responsibilities are split into three areas: Business Systems and AI Improvement Owning and improving core business systems supporting project delivery, asset management, field service and compliance reporting. Leading the identification and implementation of AI tools and automation to streamline workflows, improve document control and enhance reporting accuracy. Acting as the internal lead for system use, training and best practice. Compliance and Accreditations Managing trade accreditations and compliance schemes within a regulated construction environment. Maintaining policies, procedures and audit evidence, coordinating audits and inspections, and ensuring ongoing compliance with industry standards and contractual obligations. Office and Operational Support Providing operational and administrative support to senior management. Maintaining staff, subcontractor and supplier compliance records, coordinating training documentation and supporting office management from the Burgess Hill head office, with occasional UK travel including to the London office. Requirements Experience managing business systems and compliance processes within a regulated, construction or building services environment is desirable. A genuine interest in AI, automation and technology-led process improvement is essential, with the ability to apply tools in a practical, operational setting. You will be highly organised, detail-focused and confident working independently while supporting audits, documentation and system governance. Strong written communication skills are required. This role could suit someone who has worked as a Compliance Manager, Systems Manager or Operations Support Manager . Company Information The company is a specialist building services and asset management contractor operating across compliance-led construction sectors. The business supports a broad client base and is investing in systems, people and technology to support sustainable growth within a collaborative SME environment. Package £35,000 - £40,000 Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5pm Permanent, office-based role 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 25 days with service Birthday off Pension scheme Future Employee Ownership Trust benefits On-site parking Occasional UK travel, including to a London office, with expenses paid Travail Employment Group is operating as an Employment Agency. Once you click to apply for this job your application will be immediately received by Travail Employment Group. If your application is successful a consultant will be in contact with you within the next 7 days. If you do not hear within 7 days you have unfortunately not been successful on this occasion.

M&E Coordinator / M&E Manager / Building Services Coordinator/ Building Services Manager - Leading Tier 1 Main Contractor Sector: Building / Construction (Candidates considered from main contractors, M&E subcontractors and M&E Design Consultancy backgrounds). Company: One of the UK's largest privately owned building main contractors, circa £1 billion turnover, working across a range of sectors including Education, Commercial, Leisure, MOJ and Multi Storey Residential. Projects predominantly in the Midlands. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to transfer their M&E experience into a main contractor environment or already experienced main contractor M&E Coordinator / M&E Manager. Role The Building Services Manager will provide support to the Senior Building Services Manager to manage and competently lead the delivery of the Mechanical, Electrical and public health services installations of the schemes within the company's project portfolio. You will be responsible for the managing of each stage of the project delivery process, to ensure all works are fully coordinated and delivered in accordance with the contract programme. Responsible for managing regular progress review meetings and the preparation of stage reports for regular weekly/monthly update within the business. You will need to manage your own time with regard to your day-to-day duties, where punctual project delivery is essential. Technical review of tender documents - Design audit Support in meeting consultants in tender process Attend mid tender and post tender interviews. Review of subcontract returns - technical, compliance and commercial. Support in review of design submitted from supply chain to ensure technical compliance Supporting supply chain in preparing QT&IP together with briefing operational teams in understanding document. Periodic visits / key hold points to physically check compliance on sites Support in test and commissioning stages to ensure compliance to the specification. Support project teams in client training and familiarisation as building nears PC. Ensuring project teams have satisfactory water management systems (Temp and perm) on site with periodic checks for compliance. Support project teams with "Going live" presentations and procedures to ensure safe power on procedures. Work with regional team to expand and validate supply chain for the region. Requirements Knowledge of Building Sector. Previous employment as a M&E Co-ordinator, Building Services Coordinator, M&E Manager, Building Services Manager or Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Designer, Project Engineer, M&E Supervisor, M&E Project Manager or Graduate Engineer. Previous experience / knowledge in building sector projects such as Commercial, Mixed Use, Residential, Apartment Blocks, Student Accommodation, Hotels, Extra Care Housing, MOJ, Industrial, Education or Healthcare. Previous Main Contractor employment would be ideal but not essential, Engineering Consultancy and M&E Subcontractor backgrounds also considered. Good communication skills. Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc). Remuneration Competitive Basic (Dependent on experience) Car Allowance Pension

The Finance For Sustainability Group is a group of social enterprises that manage and advise on impact investment projects across sport (including Sporting Assets), the environment (including Finance Earth), arts and heritage. Finance Earth Finance Earth is the UK's leading environmental impact investment advisor and FCA-regulated fund manager, working in partnership with a range of organisations to protect and restore the environment utilising market-based mechanisms. We design and implement bespoke financing solutions and develop high-impact investments that mobilise investment for nature, climate and communities. We are an employee-owned social enterprise and have advised on over 100 projects, operate in more than 35 countries, and have mobilised over £100 million for environmental impact. We are a recognised leader in the UK's emerging 'nature markets' , supporting the Government's aims to scale private investment into nature recovery in England to at least £500 million a year by 2027, and over £1 billion by 2030. We are also an experienced impact fund manager, having designed, raised and managed several impact funds to date, including Community Owned Renewable Energy ("CORE") , a £50 million fund raised in 2017 that invested in community solar farms, successfully exited in 2023 generating commercial-level returns alongside a projected £20 million in local community benefits. Sporting Assets Sporting Assets is the leading provider of advisory and investment management services to the sport and physical activity sector in the UK. We manage impact investment funds that provide affordable patient loans to community-based organisations delivering impact through sport and physical activity. Investors and stakeholders in our funds include Sport England, National Governing Bodies, Trusts and Foundations, and Impact Investors including the Access Foundation and Better Society Capital. Beyond our funds, we provide business advisory services to the sector, helping organisations build capacity, develop investment cases and business plans to access funding and finance to become more sustainable and impactful. We work across the public, private, and charitable sectors, delivering practical, specialist advice backed by deep expertise. As a social enterprise, improved social and health outcomes are at the heart of our work building resilient, sustainable, well invested community enterprises. The Role We are looking to recruit a full-time experienced HR Advisor to work closely with the Head of HR in providing high-quality, pragmatic people advice and support across two independent firms within the Group. This newly created role will support leaders and managers to ensure people practices are consistent, compliant and aligned with organisational values, while recognising the needs of each business within the Group. The HR Advisor will deliver day-to-day HR support, contribute to the development and implementation of policies and frameworks, and support the Head of HR on both operational and strategic people priorities, ensuring continuous improvement of the HR function. The role requires a hands-on, collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across both businesses. Occasional travel to Leeds may be required. Key Responsibilities HR Advisory & Employee Relations Provide timely, accurate and pragmatic HR advice to managers and employees on a wide range of people matters, including performance management, absence, disciplinaries, grievances, capability and conduct issues. Support managers to apply HR policies and procedures fairly, consistently and in line with employment law and organisational values. Work closely with the Head of HR to manage and support employee relations cases, ensuring risks are identified and mitigated appropriately. Talent, Performance & Development Support recruitment and onboarding across the Group, advising on role design, fair selection practices, conduct interviews and ensuring a consistent candidate experience. Advise managers on performance management processes, including objective setting, reviews, development planning and underperformance management. Contribute to learning and development initiatives, leadership capability building and succession planning across the Group. Support the effective implementation of reward, recognition and benefits frameworks. People & Culture Support the Head of HR in developing and embedding culture aligned to organisational values, while respecting the distinct identities of individual companies. Contribute to initiatives that promote employee engagement, wellbeing, inclusion and belonging across the organisations. Coach and advise managers to build confidence and capability in people management. Support leadership teams to proactively identify and address people-related risks and opportunities. Promoting diversity and inclusion within the organisations. Policies, Compliance & Best Practice Support the development, review and implementation of HR policies, frameworks and guidance, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice. Monitor changes in employment law and HR best practice, working with the Head of HR to translate these into practical, proportionate guidance for the Group. Ensure consistent and accurate HR record-keeping and data provision across the Group in line with GDPR and internal standards. Support audits, data reporting and governance requirements related to people management across the Group. Specific skills and experience You will have a minimum of 3 years' experience working in an HR Advisor or similar HR generalist role within a fast-paced and dynamic business environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Proven experience in an HR Advisor or similar generalist HR role, ideally supporting multiple teams, functions or entities. Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application across different organisational contexts. Experience supporting employee relations matters, organisational change and performance management processes Experience supporting recruitment across the employee lifecycle, including hiring manager support, offers and onboarding. Experience supporting learning and development initiatives, including performance development and capability building. Confident user of HR platforms and technology (HRIS, ATS, AI and related tools) Confidence operating in a matrix or Group structure, balancing consistency with flexibility. CIPD qualification (Level 5 preferred) or equivalent professional experience. Personal attributes Delivers objective, pragmatic HR advice with a collaborative and approachable style. Exercises sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential matters. Builds trusted relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders across the organisation, with the confidence to influence and challenge constructively. Highly organised, resilient and comfortable managing competing priorities in a changing environment. Strong commitment to fairness, inclusion and a positive employee experience within values-led culture. Detail oriented and solutions focused with a proactive mindset. Comfortable operating in a scaling, high-ambition environment with evolving processes and ambiguity. Enjoys building efficient systems and improving HR processes while supporting operational delivery. Uses data and HR metrics to inform decision making, including workforce planning and reward insights. Communicates with clarity and precision across multidisciplinary teams, both verbally and in writing, including policies, contracts and employee communications. Curious and eager to learn, with the ability to grasp technical concepts to support recruitment and people strategy. We do not expect candidates to possess all of these skills and competencies, importantly what we are looking for is someone who can show how their skills and experience could be adapted to fit this profile, if/where there are gaps. The Rewards Our people are our business; we work hard to ensure that they have fulfilling careers and a good work-life balance. We encourage training to make sure our people are equipped to do their jobs to the best of their abilities and offer flexible working and generous holidays so that staff can both meet client expectations and personal goals. Base salary of up to £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Up to 10% of salary, discretionary annual bonus and discretionary Christmas bonus (up to £1,000) Opportunity to become a shareholder after 12 months with a potential dividend allowance 25 days' holiday plus English bank holiday, 2-3 days at Christmas and up to 5 additional days length of service days (pro-rata) Hybrid and flexible working options Generous training and development budgets Private medical insurance, Group life insurance and 3% Pension contribution Monthly team socials Unfortunately, if you do not already hold a right to work in the UK or require sponsorship to continue working in the UK, we will not be able to consider your application at this time. 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OPERATIONS AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a highly respected, London-based executive search firm with a strong reputation for delivering diverse, high-impact leadership solutions across the public and private sectors. Known for its values-led approach and commitment to excellence, the business operates at the forefront of interim and executive hiring, partnering with some of the UK's most influential organisations. This is a pivotal role within the Interim division, sitting at the heart of operations, compliance, and delivery. You will act as a central figure across the business, ensuring processes run seamlessly, compliance standards are met, and stakeholders receive an exceptional level of support. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment and is looking to take ownership of a broad and impactful remit. OPERATIONS AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER ROLE: Supporting the Interim team with day-to-day operational coordination and administrative delivery Managing complex diaries, scheduling meetings, interviews, and key stakeholder interactions Overseeing contractor onboarding processes, ensuring full compliance (including IR35 and right to work) Acting as a key point of contact for internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and clients Leading supplier management, including due diligence, onboarding, and ongoing performance monitoring Managing and coordinating bid and framework opportunities, ensuring timely and high-quality submissions Supporting public sector framework applications and renewals Taking ownership of data protection processes, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and internal policies Leading audit preparation, compliance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives Producing accurate reports, trackers, and compliance documentation for senior stakeholders Identifying process improvements and driving operational efficiency across the interim function OPERATIONS AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER ESSENTIALS: Previous experience in operations, compliance, or governance within recruitment, interim management, or professional services Strong understanding of compliance processes, audit preparation, and documentation control Experience supporting bids, tenders, or framework submissions (ideally within the public sector) Confident in managing supplier relationships, due diligence processes, and compliance requirements Working knowledge of data protection principles and handling sensitive information Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively Excellent written communication skills and strong attention to detail Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage at all levels Proactive, solutions-focused, and confident, taking ownership of processes and improvements OPERATIONS AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER BENEFITS: Opportunity to join a market-leading, purpose-driven executive search firm A broad and impactful role with real ownership and visibility across the business Strong career development and progression opportunities Collaborative, values-led working environment Exposure to high-profile clients and projects across multiple sectors Central London location with flexible working options If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply today by submitting your CV to us. Please note that due to the high volume of applications that we receive, only successful applicants will be contacted. For information on how we process personal information, please refer to our website: How We Use Your Personal Information. At Australasian Recruitment Company we are committed to an Equal Opportunities policy and make employment decisions by matching business needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities) gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.