Ideas People Trust We are BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We will 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 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 will help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You will be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior executives, directors, and BDO's partners to help our clients achieve their objectives. You will be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Overview This role is within the Prudential & Authorisations Team ("P&A Team") where you will focus on prudential risk management (e.g. capital, liquidity, recovery planning, and solvent wind-down planning) for financial institutions in particular banks and building societies. Key areas of focus are ICAAP/ILAAP, Recovery Planning, Basel 3.1, ESG, strong and simple regime, resolution planning and capital optimisation. Nevertheless, there will also be an opportunity to also work across other types of firms such as investment and payment service firms. Our portfolio is growing and the role provides great potential for longer-term career progression for the right candidate in this rapidly developing advisor area of BDO's service offering. We are looking for someone with: In-depth prudential regulatory experience gained in the industry, consulting or as a regulator (or combination thereof); Strong technical knowledge of UK prudential regulation; ideally both capital, liquidity and recovery planning; Strong project management skills with track-record of delivering complex projects; Strong communication and report writing skills; the candidate will also be a confident speaker to deliver effective training sessions and webinars both to client/colleagues; An excellent understanding of the EU and UK financial services legislation, including the UK CRR, CRD, and familiarity with the Prudential Regulation Authority's Rulebook and the Financial Conduct Authority's Handbook; Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. We value diversity and you will be able to be yourself; we recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We are committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, the team, and the specific task at hand. At BDO, we will 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 are in it together! We are 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 are 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 have a clear purpose, and we are confident in our future, because adapt and evolve 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.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We are BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We will 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 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 will help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You will be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior executives, directors, and BDO's partners to help our clients achieve their objectives. You will be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Overview This role is within the Prudential & Authorisations Team ("P&A Team") where you will focus on prudential risk management (e.g. capital, liquidity, recovery planning, and solvent wind-down planning) for financial institutions in particular banks and building societies. Key areas of focus are ICAAP/ILAAP, Recovery Planning, Basel 3.1, ESG, strong and simple regime, resolution planning and capital optimisation. Nevertheless, there will also be an opportunity to also work across other types of firms such as investment and payment service firms. Our portfolio is growing and the role provides great potential for longer-term career progression for the right candidate in this rapidly developing advisor area of BDO's service offering. We are looking for someone with: In-depth prudential regulatory experience gained in the industry, consulting or as a regulator (or combination thereof); Strong technical knowledge of UK prudential regulation; ideally both capital, liquidity and recovery planning; Strong project management skills with track-record of delivering complex projects; Strong communication and report writing skills; the candidate will also be a confident speaker to deliver effective training sessions and webinars both to client/colleagues; An excellent understanding of the EU and UK financial services legislation, including the UK CRR, CRD, and familiarity with the Prudential Regulation Authority's Rulebook and the Financial Conduct Authority's Handbook; Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. We value diversity and you will be able to be yourself; we recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We are committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, the team, and the specific task at hand. At BDO, we will 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 are in it together! We are 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 are 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 have a clear purpose, and we are confident in our future, because adapt and evolve 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.
International Mission to Jewish People (IMJP) is a faith-driven organisation with a nearly 200-year history of sharing the Good News of Jesus with Jewish people across the UK, USA, and beyond. In this next chapter of growth and digital development, IMJP are strengthening their fundraising team to support a bold vision for international impact. We're partnering with IMJP to recruit a proactive and strategic Head of Fundraising to lead the organisation s income generation across individual giving, digital acquisition, trusts, legacies, and appeals. This is a hands-on leadership role, offering the opportunity to build and deliver a refreshed fundraising strategy that will underpin IMJP s future. As a key member of the Head Office team, you will work closely with the CEO, lead a small internal communications team, and coordinate the work of external consultants and international fundraising partners. With systems now in place to scale digital fundraising in both the UK and US, the focus is on ensuring operational delivery and deepening supporter engagement through insight, creativity, and clear strategic direction. We are looking for someone who can: Lead the development and delivery of multichannel fundraising campaigns Oversee digital acquisition strategies and ensure CRM systems are fully integrated and optimised Manage donor journeys and stewardship, with a particular focus on mid-level givers Inspire and develop a small team while collaborating with global partners and external agencies Contribute to IMJP s broader vision and communications strategy as part of the senior leadership If you would like an informal conversation, please contact Adam Stacey, Managing Director at Charisma Charity Recruitment. Applications should be submitted via the Charisma website, including a CV and supporting statement. Please see the candidate pack for full details. All applicants must be wholeheartedly committed to the aims, ethos, and values of IMJP. This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian, under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. Location: Eynsham, Oxfordshire (Hybrid ideally 2 days a week in the office) Closing date: 8 January 2026 First stage interviews with IMJP (online): 15/16 January 2026 Second stage interviews (in-person): w/c 19 January 2026
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
International Mission to Jewish People (IMJP) is a faith-driven organisation with a nearly 200-year history of sharing the Good News of Jesus with Jewish people across the UK, USA, and beyond. In this next chapter of growth and digital development, IMJP are strengthening their fundraising team to support a bold vision for international impact. We're partnering with IMJP to recruit a proactive and strategic Head of Fundraising to lead the organisation s income generation across individual giving, digital acquisition, trusts, legacies, and appeals. This is a hands-on leadership role, offering the opportunity to build and deliver a refreshed fundraising strategy that will underpin IMJP s future. As a key member of the Head Office team, you will work closely with the CEO, lead a small internal communications team, and coordinate the work of external consultants and international fundraising partners. With systems now in place to scale digital fundraising in both the UK and US, the focus is on ensuring operational delivery and deepening supporter engagement through insight, creativity, and clear strategic direction. We are looking for someone who can: Lead the development and delivery of multichannel fundraising campaigns Oversee digital acquisition strategies and ensure CRM systems are fully integrated and optimised Manage donor journeys and stewardship, with a particular focus on mid-level givers Inspire and develop a small team while collaborating with global partners and external agencies Contribute to IMJP s broader vision and communications strategy as part of the senior leadership If you would like an informal conversation, please contact Adam Stacey, Managing Director at Charisma Charity Recruitment. Applications should be submitted via the Charisma website, including a CV and supporting statement. Please see the candidate pack for full details. All applicants must be wholeheartedly committed to the aims, ethos, and values of IMJP. This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian, under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. Location: Eynsham, Oxfordshire (Hybrid ideally 2 days a week in the office) Closing date: 8 January 2026 First stage interviews with IMJP (online): 15/16 January 2026 Second stage interviews (in-person): w/c 19 January 2026
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 pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with ACA/ACCA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Significant experience of delivering audit and other assurance services to major companies, including listed (full list and AIM) companies and companies with international interests. Excellent working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Managing and developing staff (not only audit teams), i.e. coordinating staff projects, mentoring, counselling, appraising, recruiting etc. Business development experience- able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work. Proven experience in managing a wide portfolio of concurrent projects and project teams in a project management framework. 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. Your Responsibility Act as audit lead on fully listed and AIM listed audited entities. The expectation is that on large assignments this role will be supported by one (or more) Managers. Overall responsibility for each assignment will be retained by the Partner. Responsible for leading and directing all aspects of audit services delivered. People management responsibilities covering resource planning and allocation, performance management, training and recommendations for promotion. Act as a mentor to team members and provide coaching with a view to assisting them to achieve their personal career goals. Act as a role model for Manager level. Responsible for maximising profitability from a portfolio of audited entities. Liaison with central departments on risk management, technical and other matters. Take part in wider practice management at local level. Support Partners in group sales and marketing activity, including playing a leading role in audited entities pitch teams, attendance at group networking, and other marketing events as appropriate. Contribute to development of new business relationships and business proposals through high level sales and marketing activity. This will include winning work by targeting new audited entities. Support Partners with the implementation and communication of any new business strategy for existing audited entities, target audited entities and the internal business. Participate in Key Account Management. Develop specialist knowledge of a sector and/or technical area, and/or commercial area. Engage with audited entities more directly on technical and audit judgement decisions. 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.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
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 pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with ACA/ACCA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Significant experience of delivering audit and other assurance services to major companies, including listed (full list and AIM) companies and companies with international interests. Excellent working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Managing and developing staff (not only audit teams), i.e. coordinating staff projects, mentoring, counselling, appraising, recruiting etc. Business development experience- able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work. Proven experience in managing a wide portfolio of concurrent projects and project teams in a project management framework. 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. Your Responsibility Act as audit lead on fully listed and AIM listed audited entities. The expectation is that on large assignments this role will be supported by one (or more) Managers. Overall responsibility for each assignment will be retained by the Partner. Responsible for leading and directing all aspects of audit services delivered. People management responsibilities covering resource planning and allocation, performance management, training and recommendations for promotion. Act as a mentor to team members and provide coaching with a view to assisting them to achieve their personal career goals. Act as a role model for Manager level. Responsible for maximising profitability from a portfolio of audited entities. Liaison with central departments on risk management, technical and other matters. Take part in wider practice management at local level. Support Partners in group sales and marketing activity, including playing a leading role in audited entities pitch teams, attendance at group networking, and other marketing events as appropriate. Contribute to development of new business relationships and business proposals through high level sales and marketing activity. This will include winning work by targeting new audited entities. Support Partners with the implementation and communication of any new business strategy for existing audited entities, target audited entities and the internal business. Participate in Key Account Management. Develop specialist knowledge of a sector and/or technical area, and/or commercial area. Engage with audited entities more directly on technical and audit judgement decisions. 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.
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: 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.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
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: 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 entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Marketing team is the driving force behind the creativity and growth at BDO. Marketing has a broad remit here. Their main goal is to equip the business to win and there are teams covering most touchpoints of the customer journey. Highlights include a national advertising campaign, the launch of a new firm-wide sales planning process and the implementation of new digital marketing tools. Because we know that great ideas can come from anywhere, you can be sure you'll be heard and have the chance to make a real impact. You'll be supported to build your career, but also to be yourself in the office. Help the firm succeed by staying ahead of the latest market trends, confidently implementing your ideas and collaborating with a range of shareholders. You'll be rewarded with a great work-life balance and a career with real purpose. We'll help you succeed We are seeking a commercially driven Senior Business Development Manager to accelerate the growth of our London Tax practice. This role sits within our Markets Sales & Clients function and reports directly to the Head of Markets - Tax. The key measure of success in this role will be your ability to build high-quality, enduring relationships with our target market - CFOs, Heads of Tax, senior finance leaders, and private equity investors at privately owned and PE-backed businesses with revenues between £50m and £650m. Through these trusted relationships, you will originate opportunities and position our firm as the adviser of choice across the Technology, Media, and Financial Services sectors. You will work closely with partners, directors, and tax specialists to develop and convert opportunities, contributing to the continued growth and market presence of our London Tax Group. Relationship Building Develop and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with CFOs, Heads of Tax, and senior finance leaders. Lead insightful, strategic conversations that position the firm as a valued partner for growth. Build and leverage relationships with intermediaries, advisers, and investors to generate introductions and enhance influence. Represent the firm at targeted industry events and networking forums. Share knowledge, mentor colleagues, and contribute to fostering a culture of commercial excellence across the London office. Origination & Pipeline Management Originate, qualify, and support conversion of opportunities within the target accounts into engagements. Collaborate with partners and tax specialists to identify client issues and align services appropriately Maintain disciplined pipeline management to ensure consistent progress toward growth objectives. Collaboration & Team Enablement Collaborate with colleagues across service lines to ensure an integrated approach to client engagement. Share knowledge, mentor junior colleagues, and foster a culture of commercial excellence. Promote best practice in relationship-led business development. You'll be someone with: Demonstrable success in relationship-led business development within B2B environment operating at c-suit level. Strong experience engaging with private and PE-backed businesses, particularly with CFOs, Heads of Tax, and senior finance leaders. Desirable: Existing or emerging network in Tech, Media, and Financial Services sectors. Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with credibility at senior levels. Commercially astute, resilient, and entrepreneurial, with a long-term approach to value creation. Ability to work effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong stakeholder management skills, capable of building trust and alignment across senior internal and external stakeholders. Collaborative and team-oriented, with coaching and mentoring capabilities. 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.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Marketing team is the driving force behind the creativity and growth at BDO. Marketing has a broad remit here. Their main goal is to equip the business to win and there are teams covering most touchpoints of the customer journey. Highlights include a national advertising campaign, the launch of a new firm-wide sales planning process and the implementation of new digital marketing tools. Because we know that great ideas can come from anywhere, you can be sure you'll be heard and have the chance to make a real impact. You'll be supported to build your career, but also to be yourself in the office. Help the firm succeed by staying ahead of the latest market trends, confidently implementing your ideas and collaborating with a range of shareholders. You'll be rewarded with a great work-life balance and a career with real purpose. We'll help you succeed We are seeking a commercially driven Senior Business Development Manager to accelerate the growth of our London Tax practice. This role sits within our Markets Sales & Clients function and reports directly to the Head of Markets - Tax. The key measure of success in this role will be your ability to build high-quality, enduring relationships with our target market - CFOs, Heads of Tax, senior finance leaders, and private equity investors at privately owned and PE-backed businesses with revenues between £50m and £650m. Through these trusted relationships, you will originate opportunities and position our firm as the adviser of choice across the Technology, Media, and Financial Services sectors. You will work closely with partners, directors, and tax specialists to develop and convert opportunities, contributing to the continued growth and market presence of our London Tax Group. Relationship Building Develop and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with CFOs, Heads of Tax, and senior finance leaders. Lead insightful, strategic conversations that position the firm as a valued partner for growth. Build and leverage relationships with intermediaries, advisers, and investors to generate introductions and enhance influence. Represent the firm at targeted industry events and networking forums. Share knowledge, mentor colleagues, and contribute to fostering a culture of commercial excellence across the London office. Origination & Pipeline Management Originate, qualify, and support conversion of opportunities within the target accounts into engagements. Collaborate with partners and tax specialists to identify client issues and align services appropriately Maintain disciplined pipeline management to ensure consistent progress toward growth objectives. Collaboration & Team Enablement Collaborate with colleagues across service lines to ensure an integrated approach to client engagement. Share knowledge, mentor junior colleagues, and foster a culture of commercial excellence. Promote best practice in relationship-led business development. You'll be someone with: Demonstrable success in relationship-led business development within B2B environment operating at c-suit level. Strong experience engaging with private and PE-backed businesses, particularly with CFOs, Heads of Tax, and senior finance leaders. Desirable: Existing or emerging network in Tech, Media, and Financial Services sectors. Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with credibility at senior levels. Commercially astute, resilient, and entrepreneurial, with a long-term approach to value creation. Ability to work effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong stakeholder management skills, capable of building trust and alignment across senior internal and external stakeholders. Collaborative and team-oriented, with coaching and mentoring capabilities. 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.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Data Office is responsible for developing and implementing an enterprise-wide data strategy for BDO. Within the Data Office, the Data and Analytics team builds value-focussed data products strategically on the Enterprise Data and Analytics Platform (EDAP), internally for the firm. The Data Analytics Lead sits within this growing team to build, develop, and support the growing catalogue of data products offered by the Data Office and will play a vital part in the execution of the data strategy. Reporting to the Data Analytics Manager, the Data Analytics Lead will be a key role in the translation of data into meaningful and actionable insights. It is also their responsibility to provide value from the wealth of data available by understanding, not only the business, but also the technical aspects of the data. They will be curious and grow their knowledge of the business and systems to get to the bottom of what stakeholders are really asking for, providing the best product to suit their needs. The Data Analytics Lead will drive continuous improvement with developing value-adding products as well as by highlighting any data risks found through thorough testing and analysis. They will utilise their analytical expertise to support the technical development of the team and the data literacy of the business. You will; Strive for excellence in data analytics by driving, designing, building, and managing data analytics products. Deliver products with the right tool, considering security, sensitivity, and a strategic versus tactical approach. Work closely with the Data Engineering counterparts to develop the building blocks to analytics by understanding and contributing to the ETL processes with knowledge of project required analytical outputs. Possess foresight in builds of curated datasets to allow for further use cases than the original ask to support Data Engineering with information on what would be required to enhance curated datasets. Provide expert guidance and recommendations to the business on analytics, inclusive of advanced analysis, modelling and performance measurement. Understand BDO's analytical issues across streams and utilises this knowledge to maximise value from BDO's internal data as well in conjunction with external data sources. Collaborate with both business and technical subject matter experts to provide products which focus on a holistic approach. Ensure that data quality and governance are at the forefront of thought and works to inform and enable the Data Governance team in the advancement of BDO's data maturity. You'll be someone with; Experience of working in the fields of data analysis, data science, or business intelligence. Extensive experience in data analytics and data visualisation, inclusive of elements such as impact analysis and beyond descriptive and diagnostic analytics. Experience with designing and building ETL, data warehousing, data preparation and SQL. A track record in making data solutions accessible for end-users. Experience of working with stakeholders to deliver a data-driven approach to decision making. A demonstrable track record of driving the transition away from manual and heavily Excel based analysis towards automated or semi-automated solutions. Experience in translating business requirements whilst also enhancing their ask by providing and explaining useful additional analysis. Expert knowledge of star schema modelling including dimensional data modelling, the identification of dimensions, facts, measures and hierarchies. Advanced experience developing analytics using Microsoft Power BI and/or other data visualisation tools. Proficiency in SQL and, preferably, Python. Experience in team and resource management. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Data Office is responsible for developing and implementing an enterprise-wide data strategy for BDO. Within the Data Office, the Data and Analytics team builds value-focussed data products strategically on the Enterprise Data and Analytics Platform (EDAP), internally for the firm. The Data Analytics Lead sits within this growing team to build, develop, and support the growing catalogue of data products offered by the Data Office and will play a vital part in the execution of the data strategy. Reporting to the Data Analytics Manager, the Data Analytics Lead will be a key role in the translation of data into meaningful and actionable insights. It is also their responsibility to provide value from the wealth of data available by understanding, not only the business, but also the technical aspects of the data. They will be curious and grow their knowledge of the business and systems to get to the bottom of what stakeholders are really asking for, providing the best product to suit their needs. The Data Analytics Lead will drive continuous improvement with developing value-adding products as well as by highlighting any data risks found through thorough testing and analysis. They will utilise their analytical expertise to support the technical development of the team and the data literacy of the business. You will; Strive for excellence in data analytics by driving, designing, building, and managing data analytics products. Deliver products with the right tool, considering security, sensitivity, and a strategic versus tactical approach. Work closely with the Data Engineering counterparts to develop the building blocks to analytics by understanding and contributing to the ETL processes with knowledge of project required analytical outputs. Possess foresight in builds of curated datasets to allow for further use cases than the original ask to support Data Engineering with information on what would be required to enhance curated datasets. Provide expert guidance and recommendations to the business on analytics, inclusive of advanced analysis, modelling and performance measurement. Understand BDO's analytical issues across streams and utilises this knowledge to maximise value from BDO's internal data as well in conjunction with external data sources. Collaborate with both business and technical subject matter experts to provide products which focus on a holistic approach. Ensure that data quality and governance are at the forefront of thought and works to inform and enable the Data Governance team in the advancement of BDO's data maturity. You'll be someone with; Experience of working in the fields of data analysis, data science, or business intelligence. Extensive experience in data analytics and data visualisation, inclusive of elements such as impact analysis and beyond descriptive and diagnostic analytics. Experience with designing and building ETL, data warehousing, data preparation and SQL. A track record in making data solutions accessible for end-users. Experience of working with stakeholders to deliver a data-driven approach to decision making. A demonstrable track record of driving the transition away from manual and heavily Excel based analysis towards automated or semi-automated solutions. Experience in translating business requirements whilst also enhancing their ask by providing and explaining useful additional analysis. Expert knowledge of star schema modelling including dimensional data modelling, the identification of dimensions, facts, measures and hierarchies. Advanced experience developing analytics using Microsoft Power BI and/or other data visualisation tools. Proficiency in SQL and, preferably, Python. Experience in team and resource management. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Markets, Sales & Clients (MSC) function is the driving force behind the creativity and growth at BDO. Our goal is to equip the business to win and there are teams covering most touchpoints of the customer journey. Because we know that great ideas can come from anywhere, you can be sure you'll be heard and have the chance to make a real impact. You'll be supported to build your career, but also to be yourself in the office. Help the firm succeed by staying ahead of the latest market trends, confidently implementing your ideas and collaborating with a range of stakeholders. You'll be rewarded with a career with real purpose. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. The role You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with BDO's partners and your direct team. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our sales performance and be considered as a subject matter expert on winning work in a professional services environment. The Director of Sales and Business Development is a new, senior role responsible for developing people, processes and technology for a community of sales professionals working across the sales cycle to drive revenue for the firm through various practice areas, internal channels and the go-to-market programme. The role requires a client-centric, commercial mindset to build relationships with senior partners and understand their markets and growth strategies. Leading the sales community, the successful applicant will ensure their team is equipped to deliver the skills and services required to support their growth plans nationally across service lines, sectors and regional markets. It's a fast paced, hands-on role requiring an ability to blend strategy with execution. The Director of Sales and Business Development will collaborate with other Directors in the MSC leadership team, to align on the overall MSC strategy and deliver a consistent people experience ensuring the function processes are appropriately applied. They will also oversee the skills development programme of their part of the function, working internally and externally to establish excellence in their area of expertise. In this role you will also: Strategy & Vision Define and implement a comprehensive strategy for the sales and business development community, supporting MSC's overall strategy, to develop professional sales skills focused on a comprehensive understanding of the sales cycle . Design and execute a skills development programme to provide the BDO business with capabilities that can be deployed in the right place, with the right skills, at the right time . Create a culture of client centricity, speed to market and commercialism whilst fostering an environment which is collaborative, high energy and high impact . Identify future sales requirements in the function, and across the wider practice to both meet the needs of expectations of our customers and retain a competitive advantage in the market . Firmwide Business Development Capabilities Own the firm's sales methodology, to ensure it is updated to reflect the latest selling trends and skills that showcase 'best practice'. Also ensure people in the capability are experts at understanding the methodology, that they are using it, and able to coach others . Engage with the business to identify and address skills gaps in the business and ensure there is a consistency of implementation of the sales processes - and the right behaviours adopted to apply them . Assess key behaviours across key business development activities associated with finding work, winning work and growing relationships to build tools and guides which drive more consistency and improve mindset, skillset and toolset of practice staff across the sales cycle . Data Analysis & Sales Performance Collaborate with other parts of MSC and the wider business to understand pipeline metrics and trends to identify sales/business development opportunities for the business and the MSC function. Establish key performance indicators and metrics to measure performance of teams and individuals across the sales cycle. Where appropriate, establish principles through which resources can be deployed into various practice areas and programmes across BDO . Report to senior stakeholders on KPIs to demonstrate value and impact across the sales cycle of the people working in MSC . Team Leadership & Development Leading from the front, building, leading, and developing a high-performing sales team by providing coaching (skills development), filling gaps where needed and nurturing talent . Ensure that policies, procedures, and processes are clearly defined, documented, and adhered to, promoting operational efficiency and data accuracy across the capability. Work with the HR function and MSC leadership to ensure performance management issues are appropriately addressed across MSC in a consistent and timely manner . As a member of the MSC leadership team, collaborate with colleagues and/or lead on a wide range of MSC-specific and firmwide activities Engage with colleagues in the global BDO network in similar roles to drive consistency and collaboration across the wider business. Technology Management Utilise the MSC technology stack supporting sales and business development, ensuring it is maintained, optimised, and customised as necessary . Ensure that the firm's CRM system is used appropriately across the capability . Identify opportunities to simplify and improve systems and processes, avoiding unnecessary complexity and customisation . Working with the Operations Director, horizon scan opportunities for new potential technology platforms for future consideration by the function and/or the wider firm . Collaboration Work closely with the other capability Directors to align MSC activities across the firm's Gold Programmes and to ensure a seamless transition between sales and marketing activities . Collaborate with other Central Operations teams and workstreams to connect processes for winning work to provide a frictionless experience for the business . Risk, People & Compliance Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards, proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks . You'll be someone with: Proven experience in director sales, and /or sales enablement roles, with demonstrable experience in a senior management role leading large teams covering the end-to-end sales cycle within the professional services sector . Experience in evaluating, enhancing and delivering sales methodologies and training within a professional services environment . A strategic sales background, with a proven track record of leading and transforming sales/BD teams across Account Management, Lead Generation, Bids & Proposals . Strong analytical, organisational and project management skills with attention to detail . A fo c us on client-centricity, commercial decision making and a 'can-do' attitude . Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership . Experience of using CRM platforms, including Microsoft Dynamics and other technology sales enablement tools to drive data-driven sales decisions Ability to build senior internal relationships and manage external partners and vendors . Strong leadership skills, with the energy, motivation and leadership to build and transform a 'best-in- class' sales function which contributes directly to the top line revenue . 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 core BDO 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. . click apply for full job details
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Markets, Sales & Clients (MSC) function is the driving force behind the creativity and growth at BDO. Our goal is to equip the business to win and there are teams covering most touchpoints of the customer journey. Because we know that great ideas can come from anywhere, you can be sure you'll be heard and have the chance to make a real impact. You'll be supported to build your career, but also to be yourself in the office. Help the firm succeed by staying ahead of the latest market trends, confidently implementing your ideas and collaborating with a range of stakeholders. You'll be rewarded with a career with real purpose. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. The role You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with BDO's partners and your direct team. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our sales performance and be considered as a subject matter expert on winning work in a professional services environment. The Director of Sales and Business Development is a new, senior role responsible for developing people, processes and technology for a community of sales professionals working across the sales cycle to drive revenue for the firm through various practice areas, internal channels and the go-to-market programme. The role requires a client-centric, commercial mindset to build relationships with senior partners and understand their markets and growth strategies. Leading the sales community, the successful applicant will ensure their team is equipped to deliver the skills and services required to support their growth plans nationally across service lines, sectors and regional markets. It's a fast paced, hands-on role requiring an ability to blend strategy with execution. The Director of Sales and Business Development will collaborate with other Directors in the MSC leadership team, to align on the overall MSC strategy and deliver a consistent people experience ensuring the function processes are appropriately applied. They will also oversee the skills development programme of their part of the function, working internally and externally to establish excellence in their area of expertise. In this role you will also: Strategy & Vision Define and implement a comprehensive strategy for the sales and business development community, supporting MSC's overall strategy, to develop professional sales skills focused on a comprehensive understanding of the sales cycle . Design and execute a skills development programme to provide the BDO business with capabilities that can be deployed in the right place, with the right skills, at the right time . Create a culture of client centricity, speed to market and commercialism whilst fostering an environment which is collaborative, high energy and high impact . Identify future sales requirements in the function, and across the wider practice to both meet the needs of expectations of our customers and retain a competitive advantage in the market . Firmwide Business Development Capabilities Own the firm's sales methodology, to ensure it is updated to reflect the latest selling trends and skills that showcase 'best practice'. Also ensure people in the capability are experts at understanding the methodology, that they are using it, and able to coach others . Engage with the business to identify and address skills gaps in the business and ensure there is a consistency of implementation of the sales processes - and the right behaviours adopted to apply them . Assess key behaviours across key business development activities associated with finding work, winning work and growing relationships to build tools and guides which drive more consistency and improve mindset, skillset and toolset of practice staff across the sales cycle . Data Analysis & Sales Performance Collaborate with other parts of MSC and the wider business to understand pipeline metrics and trends to identify sales/business development opportunities for the business and the MSC function. Establish key performance indicators and metrics to measure performance of teams and individuals across the sales cycle. Where appropriate, establish principles through which resources can be deployed into various practice areas and programmes across BDO . Report to senior stakeholders on KPIs to demonstrate value and impact across the sales cycle of the people working in MSC . Team Leadership & Development Leading from the front, building, leading, and developing a high-performing sales team by providing coaching (skills development), filling gaps where needed and nurturing talent . Ensure that policies, procedures, and processes are clearly defined, documented, and adhered to, promoting operational efficiency and data accuracy across the capability. Work with the HR function and MSC leadership to ensure performance management issues are appropriately addressed across MSC in a consistent and timely manner . As a member of the MSC leadership team, collaborate with colleagues and/or lead on a wide range of MSC-specific and firmwide activities Engage with colleagues in the global BDO network in similar roles to drive consistency and collaboration across the wider business. Technology Management Utilise the MSC technology stack supporting sales and business development, ensuring it is maintained, optimised, and customised as necessary . Ensure that the firm's CRM system is used appropriately across the capability . Identify opportunities to simplify and improve systems and processes, avoiding unnecessary complexity and customisation . Working with the Operations Director, horizon scan opportunities for new potential technology platforms for future consideration by the function and/or the wider firm . Collaboration Work closely with the other capability Directors to align MSC activities across the firm's Gold Programmes and to ensure a seamless transition between sales and marketing activities . Collaborate with other Central Operations teams and workstreams to connect processes for winning work to provide a frictionless experience for the business . Risk, People & Compliance Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards, proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks . You'll be someone with: Proven experience in director sales, and /or sales enablement roles, with demonstrable experience in a senior management role leading large teams covering the end-to-end sales cycle within the professional services sector . Experience in evaluating, enhancing and delivering sales methodologies and training within a professional services environment . A strategic sales background, with a proven track record of leading and transforming sales/BD teams across Account Management, Lead Generation, Bids & Proposals . Strong analytical, organisational and project management skills with attention to detail . A fo c us on client-centricity, commercial decision making and a 'can-do' attitude . Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership . Experience of using CRM platforms, including Microsoft Dynamics and other technology sales enablement tools to drive data-driven sales decisions Ability to build senior internal relationships and manage external partners and vendors . Strong leadership skills, with the energy, motivation and leadership to build and transform a 'best-in- class' sales function which contributes directly to the top line revenue . 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 core BDO 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. . click apply for full job details
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Reporting into the I T Architecture team , the purpose of this role is to lead in designing, planning , and delivering solutions in collaboration with our Innovation & Digi tal Office and the business streams . Some of these solutions will be derived from innovation ideas that are being generated with in the business. You'll w ork closely with other A rchitects , and Innovation Managers to ensure new solutions address a business problem whil st adhering to our architectural design and enterprise strategy . In order to accelerate time to market, you will utilise approaches such as buy before build and a rapid agile delivery . Using both minimum viable product and iterative principals the role is responsible in delivering solutions at speed into the business, utilising a 'cloud first' strategy. You must be both technically proficient and solution focussed, motivated by finding coherent and strategic solutions to complex business. You will have a track record of innovation and be able to demonstrate examples of using creativity and technical knowledge to achieve successful business outcomes through an engaging and consultative approach. In this role you'll : Be responsible for leading the design, and technical delivery of prototypes and digital products within an agile squad . Participate in the discovery of new opportunities, turning problems statements into business outcome dri ven technical proposals. Solve problems using creative approaches and emerging technologies. Be comfortable learning, and becoming a subject matter expert within, an assigned business domain. Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Integration Architects and Cloud Architects to build coherent systems within our IT environments. Work alongside Business Analysts and UX Designers supporting the gathering and validating of requirements, user journeys and user experience . Contribute to the growth of the IT Architecture function and its practices , ensuring that Architecture is, and is recognised as, a valuable asset to BDO. Contribute and adhere to technical , delivery , and service governance standards whilst designing solutions. Adhere to change processes and produce high quality technical documentation . You'll be someone with: Exceptional verbal and written communication, including presentation skills. Able to communicate to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and 3rd parties . Experience working with the following technologies: JavaScript, React, C# . NET , Python, SQL, APIs , Azure, Power Platform, SaaS , PaaS , IaC . Exposure to and understanding of emerging technologies e.g. AI, LLMs, Machine Learning, NLP , MCP etc . Experience in architecture and software development methodologies , and design techniques e.g. Agile, C4, UML , TOGAF , Microsoft Well-Architected Framework , design patterns . Experience using modern tools in support of delivery: e.g. Azure DevOps, LeanIX , Lucidchart , Figma, Balsamiq, M365. Excellent understanding of public cloud hosted infrastructure and application integrations. Experience in building Minimal Viable Products (MVP) and working with product teams. Experience evaluating and working with SaaS products. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Reporting into the I T Architecture team , the purpose of this role is to lead in designing, planning , and delivering solutions in collaboration with our Innovation & Digi tal Office and the business streams . Some of these solutions will be derived from innovation ideas that are being generated with in the business. You'll w ork closely with other A rchitects , and Innovation Managers to ensure new solutions address a business problem whil st adhering to our architectural design and enterprise strategy . In order to accelerate time to market, you will utilise approaches such as buy before build and a rapid agile delivery . Using both minimum viable product and iterative principals the role is responsible in delivering solutions at speed into the business, utilising a 'cloud first' strategy. You must be both technically proficient and solution focussed, motivated by finding coherent and strategic solutions to complex business. You will have a track record of innovation and be able to demonstrate examples of using creativity and technical knowledge to achieve successful business outcomes through an engaging and consultative approach. In this role you'll : Be responsible for leading the design, and technical delivery of prototypes and digital products within an agile squad . Participate in the discovery of new opportunities, turning problems statements into business outcome dri ven technical proposals. Solve problems using creative approaches and emerging technologies. Be comfortable learning, and becoming a subject matter expert within, an assigned business domain. Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Integration Architects and Cloud Architects to build coherent systems within our IT environments. Work alongside Business Analysts and UX Designers supporting the gathering and validating of requirements, user journeys and user experience . Contribute to the growth of the IT Architecture function and its practices , ensuring that Architecture is, and is recognised as, a valuable asset to BDO. Contribute and adhere to technical , delivery , and service governance standards whilst designing solutions. Adhere to change processes and produce high quality technical documentation . You'll be someone with: Exceptional verbal and written communication, including presentation skills. Able to communicate to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and 3rd parties . Experience working with the following technologies: JavaScript, React, C# . NET , Python, SQL, APIs , Azure, Power Platform, SaaS , PaaS , IaC . Exposure to and understanding of emerging technologies e.g. AI, LLMs, Machine Learning, NLP , MCP etc . Experience in architecture and software development methodologies , and design techniques e.g. Agile, C4, UML , TOGAF , Microsoft Well-Architected Framework , design patterns . Experience using modern tools in support of delivery: e.g. Azure DevOps, LeanIX , Lucidchart , Figma, Balsamiq, M365. Excellent understanding of public cloud hosted infrastructure and application integrations. Experience in building Minimal Viable Products (MVP) and working with product teams. Experience evaluating and working with SaaS products. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. BDO has ideas at the heart of what it does - "Ideas, People, Trust" is our tagline. This position will help transform those ideas into tangible and demonstrable innovation and change within the company and with our clients, often through digital services and products. You will be helping build the BDO of the Future. Basically, turning ideas into reality. In this busy and rewarding role you'll also: Help drive innovation - both mindset and practical delivery - throughout BDO's 8,000 employees and at all levels. Help the business areas create and define new opportunities, innovations and assess whether digital products can help deliver benefits for these areas. Help the business define the benefits of the change, short and long term, tangible and intangible and assess priority. Help to administer the internal innovation platform for all users, including helping people set innovation challenges and managing the ideas generated. Assist the Product Owner where required in our Agile/SCRUM development process, and interface into our internal and external development teams. Ensure the product is complete - i.e. the business strategy, the product specification, the business case and the technical requirements match the delivered solution, both commercially and technically. Liaise with the Business Relationship Managers to help manage the pipeline of incoming products, PoCs/prototypes and technology requests. Support them with captivating content to extend the reach of innovation within business units. Help manage the firm's innovation community to communicate our product roadmap, and help develop new ideas and possible products. Help arrange and deliver learning and training across a range of skills and levels, in order to increase uptake of delivered innovation, and to improve our Digital Mindset and client experience. You'll be someone with: A passion for innovation and product development, from concept to delivery to ownership, with a demonstrable track record of successful products or projects. Confidence building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at both a junior and senior level. The ability to champion ideas, innovation, digital, mobile and AI in a professional services environment. The ability to contribute to all aspects of digital product development, incl. business planning, costs/revenue projections, marketing/comms, operational planning, product requirements (including writing epics/features/stories and managing the product backlog), liaising with development teams and solution architects, change control, project timescales and costs, UX/UI and digital design, customer feedback and co-creation. Excellent knowledge of digital and mobile product creation, with attention to detail and the desire for products to look fantastic and delight customers. The ability to work with both internal delivery teams and external suppliers (including scouting, selection, managing commercial terms as well as actual delivery). The ability to manage challenging ideas full lifecycle, i.e. from idea to product. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. BDO has ideas at the heart of what it does - "Ideas, People, Trust" is our tagline. This position will help transform those ideas into tangible and demonstrable innovation and change within the company and with our clients, often through digital services and products. You will be helping build the BDO of the Future. Basically, turning ideas into reality. In this busy and rewarding role you'll also: Help drive innovation - both mindset and practical delivery - throughout BDO's 8,000 employees and at all levels. Help the business areas create and define new opportunities, innovations and assess whether digital products can help deliver benefits for these areas. Help the business define the benefits of the change, short and long term, tangible and intangible and assess priority. Help to administer the internal innovation platform for all users, including helping people set innovation challenges and managing the ideas generated. Assist the Product Owner where required in our Agile/SCRUM development process, and interface into our internal and external development teams. Ensure the product is complete - i.e. the business strategy, the product specification, the business case and the technical requirements match the delivered solution, both commercially and technically. Liaise with the Business Relationship Managers to help manage the pipeline of incoming products, PoCs/prototypes and technology requests. Support them with captivating content to extend the reach of innovation within business units. Help manage the firm's innovation community to communicate our product roadmap, and help develop new ideas and possible products. Help arrange and deliver learning and training across a range of skills and levels, in order to increase uptake of delivered innovation, and to improve our Digital Mindset and client experience. You'll be someone with: A passion for innovation and product development, from concept to delivery to ownership, with a demonstrable track record of successful products or projects. Confidence building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at both a junior and senior level. The ability to champion ideas, innovation, digital, mobile and AI in a professional services environment. The ability to contribute to all aspects of digital product development, incl. business planning, costs/revenue projections, marketing/comms, operational planning, product requirements (including writing epics/features/stories and managing the product backlog), liaising with development teams and solution architects, change control, project timescales and costs, UX/UI and digital design, customer feedback and co-creation. Excellent knowledge of digital and mobile product creation, with attention to detail and the desire for products to look fantastic and delight customers. The ability to work with both internal delivery teams and external suppliers (including scouting, selection, managing commercial terms as well as actual delivery). The ability to manage challenging ideas full lifecycle, i.e. from idea to product. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
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 pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with: ACA/ACCA/ICAS qualification or overseas equivalent Significant experience of delivering audit and other assurance services to major firms, including listed (full list and AIM) audited entities and those with international interests. Excellent working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Managing and developing staff (not only audit teams), i.e. coordinating staff projects, mentoring, counselling, appraising, recruiting etc. Business development experience- able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work. Proven experience in managing a wide portfolio of concurrent projects and project teams in a project management framework. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. 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.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
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 pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with: ACA/ACCA/ICAS qualification or overseas equivalent Significant experience of delivering audit and other assurance services to major firms, including listed (full list and AIM) audited entities and those with international interests. Excellent working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Managing and developing staff (not only audit teams), i.e. coordinating staff projects, mentoring, counselling, appraising, recruiting etc. Business development experience- able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work. Proven experience in managing a wide portfolio of concurrent projects and project teams in a project management framework. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. 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.
Job Description Sysco are currently recruiting for a Services Engineer to join the Newhouse Technology team reporting to the Services Engineer Manager. As the Services Engineer it is your responsibility to provide both onsite and remote 2nd line technical support of end user technology throughout Sysco GB. Promoting excellent customer service, dealing with colleagues in a professional, friendly and helpful manner. This role is working on site in our Newhouse, Scotland depot, and is covering Inverness and Dundee, so you must be based in Scotland, and a good degree of flexibility is required for travel to these depots when needed. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Provide both onsite and remote 2nd line support for end-users Ability to prioritise workload to ensure service levels are maintained. Management and closure of incidents and service requests via the helpdesk ticketing system, owning through to resolution. Proactive replacement of end of life assets, including the asset disposal or recycling of the old device. Provide IT Induction for new starters, ensuring they have the hardware and software required to perform in their role. Administration of mobile devices via an MDM platform and SIM card connections Maintain accurate asset inventory of IT hardware, including but not limited to Laptops, Desktops, Printers, Networking hardware including switches, routers and access points, mobile phones, tablet devices, UPS and Comms Room Air Conditioning Ensure that changes are made in accordance to change management guidelines and policies. Providing support to projects as required to support the deployment of new technologies. About you: The successful candidate will have a good working knowledge of maintaining IT security, infrastructure, and service standards as well as a technical knowledge of Microsoft product base including client Operating Systems (Windows 10 and 11) Teams, Office 365 and Azure. You will have experience of administering MDM platforms such as Endpoint Manager (Intune) an understanding of networking (Wireless, LAN and WAN). You must have excellent interpersonal skills and be customer service focused with a keen attention to detail which is essential in maintaining accurate inventory data and documentation. You should have experience of supporting networked printers and proven troubleshooting skills for hardware and application support as well as active Directory / Azure AD understanding and administration experience. It is highly advantageous that the successful candidate has an ITIL V3/ V4 foundation certificate and experience of service delivery frameworks. What we offer: A competitive salary Pension scheme Generous holiday allowance of 25 days, with option to purchase additional holidays + bank holidays. Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo. Recognition awards and Incentives Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world's leading foodservice business, opens a world of possibility.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Job Description Sysco are currently recruiting for a Services Engineer to join the Newhouse Technology team reporting to the Services Engineer Manager. As the Services Engineer it is your responsibility to provide both onsite and remote 2nd line technical support of end user technology throughout Sysco GB. Promoting excellent customer service, dealing with colleagues in a professional, friendly and helpful manner. This role is working on site in our Newhouse, Scotland depot, and is covering Inverness and Dundee, so you must be based in Scotland, and a good degree of flexibility is required for travel to these depots when needed. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Provide both onsite and remote 2nd line support for end-users Ability to prioritise workload to ensure service levels are maintained. Management and closure of incidents and service requests via the helpdesk ticketing system, owning through to resolution. Proactive replacement of end of life assets, including the asset disposal or recycling of the old device. Provide IT Induction for new starters, ensuring they have the hardware and software required to perform in their role. Administration of mobile devices via an MDM platform and SIM card connections Maintain accurate asset inventory of IT hardware, including but not limited to Laptops, Desktops, Printers, Networking hardware including switches, routers and access points, mobile phones, tablet devices, UPS and Comms Room Air Conditioning Ensure that changes are made in accordance to change management guidelines and policies. Providing support to projects as required to support the deployment of new technologies. About you: The successful candidate will have a good working knowledge of maintaining IT security, infrastructure, and service standards as well as a technical knowledge of Microsoft product base including client Operating Systems (Windows 10 and 11) Teams, Office 365 and Azure. You will have experience of administering MDM platforms such as Endpoint Manager (Intune) an understanding of networking (Wireless, LAN and WAN). You must have excellent interpersonal skills and be customer service focused with a keen attention to detail which is essential in maintaining accurate inventory data and documentation. You should have experience of supporting networked printers and proven troubleshooting skills for hardware and application support as well as active Directory / Azure AD understanding and administration experience. It is highly advantageous that the successful candidate has an ITIL V3/ V4 foundation certificate and experience of service delivery frameworks. What we offer: A competitive salary Pension scheme Generous holiday allowance of 25 days, with option to purchase additional holidays + bank holidays. Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo. Recognition awards and Incentives Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world's leading foodservice business, opens a world of possibility.
Client Lead - National Security Location: Farnborough, England, United Kingdom Role Type: Permanent - Full Time Package: Competitive Salaries + Benefits Role ID: SF18372 Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we're not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting edge defence technology to ground breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Client Manager, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds. We have a new, exciting opportunity for a Senior Client Manager - National Security. This role will be based from our Farnborough site with some travel, and we also offer hybrid working. Role Purpose Provide central focus and orchestration for all QinetiQ engagement with National Security Client to ensure coherence of Go to market strategy and all engagements with this client. Build strong relationships and network across customer community, lead on development of coherent engagement plan and oversee its implementation across this community. Build in depth understanding of National Security Clients' strategic aims, budgets and funded programme lines. Build, coach and mentor Client Management team who report directly into this role and who are aligned with key client accounts that sit within this market segment. Day to day leadership and mentoring of this Client Management team. Implement and support ongoing development of operational tempo and heartbeat to drive coherent engagement across all relevant QQ stakeholders engaging with National Security Working with Sector MDs and BD Director develop and implement GTM strategy for National Security Ensure coherency of our GTM strategy across Defence and wider Government as appropriate Ensure ongoing alignment with IDTs to ensure effective and efficient development and execution of farmed opportunities Development and execution of larger strategic opportunities and propositions - working with the BDD and Head of Capture and Bidding Business planning to support ISBP development, and in year forecasting Ensure alignment wider QinetiQ through peer level stakeholder engagement - Capture Managers, CTO office, Campaign BD leads Key Accountabilities Leadership: provide direct and "hands on" leadership and coordination of all QinetiQ engagements into this client. Nurture and develop Client Management team aligned with the client and ensure that the team is appropriately trained in Company Best practice and that it follows this routinely in the execution of all Business Winning activities in this area. Stakeholder management: build thorough understanding of Client stakeholders, organisational construct and ways of working. Coordinate all QinetiQ engagements into this community to ensure alignment of messaging across our business. Similarly, in conjunction with the Client Management team reporting in to this role, develop strong relationships across all QinetiQ stakeholders engaging with this Client. Got to market Strategy: working across internal and external stakeholders develop a coherent Go To market Strategy for this client. This GTM strategy should leverage thorough and in depth understanding of the clients own strategy, budget and forecasted spend on future procurements. Support Development of QinetiQ strategy: engage with UKI Strategy Director and TOE functions to ensure that QinetiQ's own strategic growth plans are aligned with those of National Security Clients and that we are building skills and capacity necessary to execute on that strategy. Order Intake Number for National Security secure in year orders in line with Targets for this area whilst building credible pipeline and platform for future growth and delivery of longer term ISBP order intake commitments Capture/Bid Management: engage with UK Intelligence Head of Capture and Bid Management to ensure that approved Capture plans are in place and are being executed for all major opportunities being executed within the Defence and Training Market. Ensure that best practice is applied at all times in the execution of these captures through "hands on" leadership of all major Captures. Forward planning resourcing: Proactively engage with the Intelligence Sector BDD and Operations Lead to ensure that there is a clear forward view of the pipeline and resourcing requirements. Ensure opportunities can be resourced correctly from a Capture/Bid Management perspective and that requirements for technical resource from the business are known and understood. Wider engagement: Proactively engage with the Global Campaigns and UK Defence Sectors to ensure areas of cross collaboration are known and understood. Maintain visibility of cross collaboration execution plan to ensure that this is known and understood within the Intelligence Sector and that it is being followed correctly. Best Practice: Proactively engage with Group Business Winning Excellence to ensure that activities within the Sector follow accepted best practice and that the team is trained in accordance with Company requirements/schedules. Demonstrate leadership in the usage of SAP C4C CRM. Feedback to Group Business Winning Excellence any areas of potential improvements/refinements in best practice or training based upon experience within the Sector of Capture execution. Compliance: Ensure all business winning activities are conducted in full compliance to Group business winning policies and procedures. Ensure that Group policies relating to Ethical Trading Policy, Exports and the appointment and use of third party Commercial Intermediaries are fully complied with. Leadership: Ability to lead teams of senior professionals that span business and functional boundaries. Ability to operate in a complex matrix structure using influential leadership to bring best of capabilities to bear to enable development of strategic GTM plan, secure pipeline and win complex, competed tenders Business Development: Proven track record in leading teams to build credible pipeline at scale with high conversion rate. Ability to repeatedly deliver challenging OI targets. Execution of Win Strategy: Track record of win strategy development and implementation for complex, competed deals at scale (over c£30m), Domain Relevance: Relevant experience of winning business with customers and industrial partners across Defence with particular focus on Stratcom (Defence Digital/Defence Intelligence), DSTL and Front Line Commands. Deep customer domain knowledge and relationships: ability to provide thought leadership to customers in complex domains (spanning the above) and develop compelling QinetiQ propositions to meet deliver on this thought leadership. Wider industry relationships: established relationships at executive level and ability to engage at this level in order to build partnering strategies and detailed understanding of the competitive terrain. Experience & Qualifications Proven track record in hands on development and execution of scale pipeline (c£200m) with high conversion rate (delivering c£100m) of orders in year. Proven track record in cradle to grave execution of win strategies with demonstrated ability to win competitive tenders (over c£30m). Proven track record in the leadership/mentorship of business development teams, in order to enable development and implementation of compelling strategy and winning tender responses. Proven track record of ability to influence across matrixed internal organisational structure in order to harness wider capabilities in the development and implementation of compelling strategy and winning tender responses. Technical background with sufficient knowledge of Data Intelligence, Communications, Cyber Security and Sensor technologies to link technology with client business problems and engage confidently with client/internal technical communities. Track record in navigation of complex and multi-disciplinary stakeholder communities within customer organisations. Ability to influence and shape decision making at executive levels within the customer community. Over 10 years' experience working in Defence and Secure Government environment with particular focus on Defence Digital, Defence Intelligence, DSTL and front line commands Established network within this community with strong reputation built upon consistent delivery. Established network within other commercial organisations that operate within this market with strong reputation built upon trust and mutual respect. Security clearances to allow access to core clients and access to operational requirements and procurement strategies within the above customer communities. Why Join QinetiQ? As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there's never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. As a QinetiQ employee, you'll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you'll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic . click apply for full job details
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Client Lead - National Security Location: Farnborough, England, United Kingdom Role Type: Permanent - Full Time Package: Competitive Salaries + Benefits Role ID: SF18372 Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we're not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting edge defence technology to ground breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Client Manager, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds. We have a new, exciting opportunity for a Senior Client Manager - National Security. This role will be based from our Farnborough site with some travel, and we also offer hybrid working. Role Purpose Provide central focus and orchestration for all QinetiQ engagement with National Security Client to ensure coherence of Go to market strategy and all engagements with this client. Build strong relationships and network across customer community, lead on development of coherent engagement plan and oversee its implementation across this community. Build in depth understanding of National Security Clients' strategic aims, budgets and funded programme lines. Build, coach and mentor Client Management team who report directly into this role and who are aligned with key client accounts that sit within this market segment. Day to day leadership and mentoring of this Client Management team. Implement and support ongoing development of operational tempo and heartbeat to drive coherent engagement across all relevant QQ stakeholders engaging with National Security Working with Sector MDs and BD Director develop and implement GTM strategy for National Security Ensure coherency of our GTM strategy across Defence and wider Government as appropriate Ensure ongoing alignment with IDTs to ensure effective and efficient development and execution of farmed opportunities Development and execution of larger strategic opportunities and propositions - working with the BDD and Head of Capture and Bidding Business planning to support ISBP development, and in year forecasting Ensure alignment wider QinetiQ through peer level stakeholder engagement - Capture Managers, CTO office, Campaign BD leads Key Accountabilities Leadership: provide direct and "hands on" leadership and coordination of all QinetiQ engagements into this client. Nurture and develop Client Management team aligned with the client and ensure that the team is appropriately trained in Company Best practice and that it follows this routinely in the execution of all Business Winning activities in this area. Stakeholder management: build thorough understanding of Client stakeholders, organisational construct and ways of working. Coordinate all QinetiQ engagements into this community to ensure alignment of messaging across our business. Similarly, in conjunction with the Client Management team reporting in to this role, develop strong relationships across all QinetiQ stakeholders engaging with this Client. Got to market Strategy: working across internal and external stakeholders develop a coherent Go To market Strategy for this client. This GTM strategy should leverage thorough and in depth understanding of the clients own strategy, budget and forecasted spend on future procurements. Support Development of QinetiQ strategy: engage with UKI Strategy Director and TOE functions to ensure that QinetiQ's own strategic growth plans are aligned with those of National Security Clients and that we are building skills and capacity necessary to execute on that strategy. Order Intake Number for National Security secure in year orders in line with Targets for this area whilst building credible pipeline and platform for future growth and delivery of longer term ISBP order intake commitments Capture/Bid Management: engage with UK Intelligence Head of Capture and Bid Management to ensure that approved Capture plans are in place and are being executed for all major opportunities being executed within the Defence and Training Market. Ensure that best practice is applied at all times in the execution of these captures through "hands on" leadership of all major Captures. Forward planning resourcing: Proactively engage with the Intelligence Sector BDD and Operations Lead to ensure that there is a clear forward view of the pipeline and resourcing requirements. Ensure opportunities can be resourced correctly from a Capture/Bid Management perspective and that requirements for technical resource from the business are known and understood. Wider engagement: Proactively engage with the Global Campaigns and UK Defence Sectors to ensure areas of cross collaboration are known and understood. Maintain visibility of cross collaboration execution plan to ensure that this is known and understood within the Intelligence Sector and that it is being followed correctly. Best Practice: Proactively engage with Group Business Winning Excellence to ensure that activities within the Sector follow accepted best practice and that the team is trained in accordance with Company requirements/schedules. Demonstrate leadership in the usage of SAP C4C CRM. Feedback to Group Business Winning Excellence any areas of potential improvements/refinements in best practice or training based upon experience within the Sector of Capture execution. Compliance: Ensure all business winning activities are conducted in full compliance to Group business winning policies and procedures. Ensure that Group policies relating to Ethical Trading Policy, Exports and the appointment and use of third party Commercial Intermediaries are fully complied with. Leadership: Ability to lead teams of senior professionals that span business and functional boundaries. Ability to operate in a complex matrix structure using influential leadership to bring best of capabilities to bear to enable development of strategic GTM plan, secure pipeline and win complex, competed tenders Business Development: Proven track record in leading teams to build credible pipeline at scale with high conversion rate. Ability to repeatedly deliver challenging OI targets. Execution of Win Strategy: Track record of win strategy development and implementation for complex, competed deals at scale (over c£30m), Domain Relevance: Relevant experience of winning business with customers and industrial partners across Defence with particular focus on Stratcom (Defence Digital/Defence Intelligence), DSTL and Front Line Commands. Deep customer domain knowledge and relationships: ability to provide thought leadership to customers in complex domains (spanning the above) and develop compelling QinetiQ propositions to meet deliver on this thought leadership. Wider industry relationships: established relationships at executive level and ability to engage at this level in order to build partnering strategies and detailed understanding of the competitive terrain. Experience & Qualifications Proven track record in hands on development and execution of scale pipeline (c£200m) with high conversion rate (delivering c£100m) of orders in year. Proven track record in cradle to grave execution of win strategies with demonstrated ability to win competitive tenders (over c£30m). Proven track record in the leadership/mentorship of business development teams, in order to enable development and implementation of compelling strategy and winning tender responses. Proven track record of ability to influence across matrixed internal organisational structure in order to harness wider capabilities in the development and implementation of compelling strategy and winning tender responses. Technical background with sufficient knowledge of Data Intelligence, Communications, Cyber Security and Sensor technologies to link technology with client business problems and engage confidently with client/internal technical communities. Track record in navigation of complex and multi-disciplinary stakeholder communities within customer organisations. Ability to influence and shape decision making at executive levels within the customer community. Over 10 years' experience working in Defence and Secure Government environment with particular focus on Defence Digital, Defence Intelligence, DSTL and front line commands Established network within this community with strong reputation built upon consistent delivery. Established network within other commercial organisations that operate within this market with strong reputation built upon trust and mutual respect. Security clearances to allow access to core clients and access to operational requirements and procurement strategies within the above customer communities. Why Join QinetiQ? As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there's never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. As a QinetiQ employee, you'll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you'll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic . click apply for full job details
Position: Principal Geologist Location: Leeds Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 (depending on experience) Are you a Chartered Geotechnical Engineer looking for the chance to step up to Principal Engineer level? This is your opportunity to join a fantastic, ambitious award winning multi-disciplinary consultancy to work on multi-million pound rail and infrastructure projects, whilst furthering your career. As a principal geologist, you will become part of an award winning geotechnical team in a company who will you support you on your journey to become director level. If you are a Leeds based principal geologist with extensive UK geotechnical / geo-environmental experience, with the drive to take your career to the next step, have the right to work in the UK permanently, have a relevant UK degree and a full UK driving licence, we would love to hear from you! This principal geologist position offers: Award winning team Excellent salary ( 55,000 - 65,000) Hybrid working policy 7% company pension contribution Private Healthcare Employee wellness program Life assurance and long-term illness protection Technically challenging projects Choice of offices Birmingham / Nottingham / Leeds / Manchester If you are a Chartered principal geologist, who is looking for a new challenge, with the ambition to work on some of the most exciting infrastructure projects in the geotechnical industry and you meet the criteria, please get in touch now! Interested in this or other geotechnical/geo-environmental roles? Please do not hesitate to contact Joel Bullen at Penguin Recruitment We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Position: Principal Geologist Location: Leeds Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 (depending on experience) Are you a Chartered Geotechnical Engineer looking for the chance to step up to Principal Engineer level? This is your opportunity to join a fantastic, ambitious award winning multi-disciplinary consultancy to work on multi-million pound rail and infrastructure projects, whilst furthering your career. As a principal geologist, you will become part of an award winning geotechnical team in a company who will you support you on your journey to become director level. If you are a Leeds based principal geologist with extensive UK geotechnical / geo-environmental experience, with the drive to take your career to the next step, have the right to work in the UK permanently, have a relevant UK degree and a full UK driving licence, we would love to hear from you! This principal geologist position offers: Award winning team Excellent salary ( 55,000 - 65,000) Hybrid working policy 7% company pension contribution Private Healthcare Employee wellness program Life assurance and long-term illness protection Technically challenging projects Choice of offices Birmingham / Nottingham / Leeds / Manchester If you are a Chartered principal geologist, who is looking for a new challenge, with the ambition to work on some of the most exciting infrastructure projects in the geotechnical industry and you meet the criteria, please get in touch now! Interested in this or other geotechnical/geo-environmental roles? Please do not hesitate to contact Joel Bullen at Penguin Recruitment We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
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 pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone : With the ability to identify risk matters and raises with a manager and/or partner, while exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Who can identify and understand needs of the Audited Entity, suggest potential solutions on technical matters and communicate and agree the needs and potential solutions with Managers or Partner. Who can build and maintain strong relationships with new and established Audited Entities, identifying opportunities and be a point of contact throughout the year. With experience of conducting rigorous project and financial management on all projects, completing projects within agreed timescales and raising issues in a timely manner. Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS or overseas equivalent. Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends. Experience supervising and coaching junior members of the team. Experience of managing projects. 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.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
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 pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone : With the ability to identify risk matters and raises with a manager and/or partner, while exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Who can identify and understand needs of the Audited Entity, suggest potential solutions on technical matters and communicate and agree the needs and potential solutions with Managers or Partner. Who can build and maintain strong relationships with new and established Audited Entities, identifying opportunities and be a point of contact throughout the year. With experience of conducting rigorous project and financial management on all projects, completing projects within agreed timescales and raising issues in a timely manner. Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS or overseas equivalent. Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends. Experience supervising and coaching junior members of the team. Experience of managing projects. 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.
Events Executive £33,000 - £37,000 Base Salary + Excellent Benefits Hybrid Working Surrey Leading independent media events business seeks highly talented Events Operations Executive to lead across their flagship Aviation portfolio of b2b conferences. The Events Operations Executive will take frontline responsibility managing a number of international b2b events, these are typically in the form of mid to large conferences. Our client hosts globally renowned b2b conferences, these take place across Europe, Asia, US and the Middle East. Key Responsibilities: Events Operations Executive This is a dynamic role where you'll own every aspect of event execution, including: • Strategic Event Planning & Flawless Logistics: Orchestrating seamless experiences from concept to completion. • Financial Acumen & Partner Management: Skilfully managing budgets and nurturing key relationships with venues suppliers. • Event Platform & Systems Management: Building and managing abstract submission and registration platforms. • Onsite Excellence & Attendee Experience: Ensuring smooth event delivery and providing exceptional support to all attendees. • Event Delivery & Onsite Management: Oversee and manage client events, including onsite coordination and supplier/staff briefings in an operation event delivery role • Event Planning & Logistics: Create and maintain event timelines, manage registration and abstract sites, and handle attendee communications. • Stakeholder Communication: Participate in client/supplier meetings, manage event inboxes, and serve as a point of contact for sponsors/exhibitors. • Post-Event Activities: Collect attendee feedback and manage budget reconciliation. Profile of Candidate Required: Circa 1-2 years event operations experience, ideally b2b conferences Ideally some experience working on international events Outstanding organisational skills Excellent attention to detail Excellent communication skills Strong multi-tasking skills An interest in events Ideally degree educated Lipton Media is a dynamic, proactive and progressive media recruitment agency solely dedicated to the media industry. We are leaders across media sales and creative opportunities. We cover: media, digital media, print, exhibition, event, conference, outdoor and radio sales, in addition to marketing, conference production and editorial jobs. Our clients range from small start-up companies to FTSE 100 and 250 businesses. We work with people at every stage of their career from undergraduates looking for their first entry point into sales to senior managers and directors looking for their next move.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Events Executive £33,000 - £37,000 Base Salary + Excellent Benefits Hybrid Working Surrey Leading independent media events business seeks highly talented Events Operations Executive to lead across their flagship Aviation portfolio of b2b conferences. The Events Operations Executive will take frontline responsibility managing a number of international b2b events, these are typically in the form of mid to large conferences. Our client hosts globally renowned b2b conferences, these take place across Europe, Asia, US and the Middle East. Key Responsibilities: Events Operations Executive This is a dynamic role where you'll own every aspect of event execution, including: • Strategic Event Planning & Flawless Logistics: Orchestrating seamless experiences from concept to completion. • Financial Acumen & Partner Management: Skilfully managing budgets and nurturing key relationships with venues suppliers. • Event Platform & Systems Management: Building and managing abstract submission and registration platforms. • Onsite Excellence & Attendee Experience: Ensuring smooth event delivery and providing exceptional support to all attendees. • Event Delivery & Onsite Management: Oversee and manage client events, including onsite coordination and supplier/staff briefings in an operation event delivery role • Event Planning & Logistics: Create and maintain event timelines, manage registration and abstract sites, and handle attendee communications. • Stakeholder Communication: Participate in client/supplier meetings, manage event inboxes, and serve as a point of contact for sponsors/exhibitors. • Post-Event Activities: Collect attendee feedback and manage budget reconciliation. Profile of Candidate Required: Circa 1-2 years event operations experience, ideally b2b conferences Ideally some experience working on international events Outstanding organisational skills Excellent attention to detail Excellent communication skills Strong multi-tasking skills An interest in events Ideally degree educated Lipton Media is a dynamic, proactive and progressive media recruitment agency solely dedicated to the media industry. We are leaders across media sales and creative opportunities. We cover: media, digital media, print, exhibition, event, conference, outdoor and radio sales, in addition to marketing, conference production and editorial jobs. Our clients range from small start-up companies to FTSE 100 and 250 businesses. We work with people at every stage of their career from undergraduates looking for their first entry point into sales to senior managers and directors looking for their next move.
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: 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.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
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: 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 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: 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.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
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: 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 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 Audit quality is central to our strategy as an Audit Stream, the key ingredient to our success. Consistent high audit quality enables us to attract, develop and retain talented people and be proud of our work. Audit quality allows us to compete in the market and demonstrate that we can play a key role in market reform. Consistently high audit quality does not happen by chance. It requires a mindset and culture of challenge and professional scepticism, appropriate resources both people and intellectual, investment in central support for engagement teams and technology solutions. Within the last year we have increased our headcount significantly, invested in new partners, and commenced a significant investment programme in our central quality support team. 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 pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with other 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. Reporting to the Pensions Centre of Excellence Director, your role will include: Supporting audit teams on large and complex audits by coaching them, challenging them and assisting in the planning and execution of a high-quality audit of defined benefit pension scheme balances included in the financial statements of a sponsoring or participating employer. Conducting file reviews on live audits to enhance audit quality, while coaching and training engagement teams throughout the process. Contributing to the development of pensions audit methodology and developing workpaper templates and guidance to drive standardisation and best practice. Supporting the delivery and review of pensions audit procedures performed by more junior members of the central Pensions Centre of Excellence team. Developing training materials and presenting/facilitating audit team training sessions. Collaborating with a diverse group of people and acting as an audit of pensions point of contact for other teams/functions across BDO. The individual will need to have audit of pensions experience to senior manager level and ideally previous experience in either an audit quality or Pensions Centre of Excellence role. The individual will have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing. This will include being able to converse with individuals of all levels within the Firm. You'll be someone with: The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team and to use their own initiative to identify and propose potential solutions. Strong communications skills (oral and written reports) and confidence engaging with a variety of senior stakeholders. Good project management and organisational skills. ACA or similar professional accountancy qualification. Strong knowledge of substantive and controls-based audit strategies in the audit of pensions assets, liabilities and related areas. Knowledge of the regulatory challenges and expectations in relation to the audit of defined benefit pension scheme assets and liabilities. Ability to be objective and sceptical and to have confidence to challenge more senior members of an audit team. High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work. 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.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
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 Audit quality is central to our strategy as an Audit Stream, the key ingredient to our success. Consistent high audit quality enables us to attract, develop and retain talented people and be proud of our work. Audit quality allows us to compete in the market and demonstrate that we can play a key role in market reform. Consistently high audit quality does not happen by chance. It requires a mindset and culture of challenge and professional scepticism, appropriate resources both people and intellectual, investment in central support for engagement teams and technology solutions. Within the last year we have increased our headcount significantly, invested in new partners, and commenced a significant investment programme in our central quality support team. 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 pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with other 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. Reporting to the Pensions Centre of Excellence Director, your role will include: Supporting audit teams on large and complex audits by coaching them, challenging them and assisting in the planning and execution of a high-quality audit of defined benefit pension scheme balances included in the financial statements of a sponsoring or participating employer. Conducting file reviews on live audits to enhance audit quality, while coaching and training engagement teams throughout the process. Contributing to the development of pensions audit methodology and developing workpaper templates and guidance to drive standardisation and best practice. Supporting the delivery and review of pensions audit procedures performed by more junior members of the central Pensions Centre of Excellence team. Developing training materials and presenting/facilitating audit team training sessions. Collaborating with a diverse group of people and acting as an audit of pensions point of contact for other teams/functions across BDO. The individual will need to have audit of pensions experience to senior manager level and ideally previous experience in either an audit quality or Pensions Centre of Excellence role. The individual will have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing. This will include being able to converse with individuals of all levels within the Firm. You'll be someone with: The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team and to use their own initiative to identify and propose potential solutions. Strong communications skills (oral and written reports) and confidence engaging with a variety of senior stakeholders. Good project management and organisational skills. ACA or similar professional accountancy qualification. Strong knowledge of substantive and controls-based audit strategies in the audit of pensions assets, liabilities and related areas. Knowledge of the regulatory challenges and expectations in relation to the audit of defined benefit pension scheme assets and liabilities. Ability to be objective and sceptical and to have confidence to challenge more senior members of an audit team. High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work. 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.
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 pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone : With the ability to identify risk matters and raises with a manager and/or partner, while exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Who can identify and understand needs of the Audited Entity, suggest potential solutions on technical matters and communicate and agree the needs and potential solutions with Managers or Partner. Who can build and maintain strong relationships with new and established Audited Entities, identifying opportunities and be a point of contact throughout the year. With experience of conducting rigorous project and financial management on all projects, completing projects within agreed timescales and raising issues in a timely manner. Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS or overseas equivalent. Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends. Experience supervising and coaching junior members of the team. Experience of managing projects. 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.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
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 pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone : With the ability to identify risk matters and raises with a manager and/or partner, while exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Who can identify and understand needs of the Audited Entity, suggest potential solutions on technical matters and communicate and agree the needs and potential solutions with Managers or Partner. Who can build and maintain strong relationships with new and established Audited Entities, identifying opportunities and be a point of contact throughout the year. With experience of conducting rigorous project and financial management on all projects, completing projects within agreed timescales and raising issues in a timely manner. Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS or overseas equivalent. Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends. Experience supervising and coaching junior members of the team. Experience of managing projects. 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.
Our client, a global creative innovation team working across digital, entertainment and brand, is seeking an exceptional Senior Art Director to lead the development of pioneering campaigns for major international brands. This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of creativity, technology and storytelling. The role provides the opportunity to partner with designers, copywriters, strategists and producers to deliver high-impact campaigns across digital, social, video, and emerging media formats. The ideal candidate will bring strong conceptual thinking, refined craft to produce world-class creative work. Key responsibilities will include: • Leading concept development, art direction and design for innovative brand campaigns. • Collaborating with cross-functional creative, strategic and production teams to deliver customer-focused solutions. • Supervising projects from initial brief through to execution, and delivery. • Presenting ideas confidently to clients and agency partners using excellent visual communication. • Ideating assets across video, digital, social, out-of-home, experiential and interactive touchpoints • Managing multiple creative projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery on time and to the highest standard. • Contributing ideas and new product opportunities that elevate the customer experience. • Using data insights to oversee campaign strategy and concepts. Requirements: • Extensive experience delivering high-quality creative work within a senior art direction or digital design role is essential. • A portfolio demonstrating award-winning, insight-driven campaigns across multiple media formats. • Strong conceptual and digital design ability, with an understanding of UX and customer-focussed thinking. • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with design tools such as Figma • Excellent presentation, communication and storytelling skills • Experienced in managing creative production partners and internal stakeholders • Highly organised, attention to detail, and confident working in a fast-paced environment Please note that due to the volume of submissions, only successful candidates who meet the exact requirements will be contacted. If you have not heard back within 10 days of submission, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. The Music Market/Arts and Media are an equal opportunities employer who supports diversity in the workplace.
Dec 06, 2025
Seasonal
Our client, a global creative innovation team working across digital, entertainment and brand, is seeking an exceptional Senior Art Director to lead the development of pioneering campaigns for major international brands. This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of creativity, technology and storytelling. The role provides the opportunity to partner with designers, copywriters, strategists and producers to deliver high-impact campaigns across digital, social, video, and emerging media formats. The ideal candidate will bring strong conceptual thinking, refined craft to produce world-class creative work. Key responsibilities will include: • Leading concept development, art direction and design for innovative brand campaigns. • Collaborating with cross-functional creative, strategic and production teams to deliver customer-focused solutions. • Supervising projects from initial brief through to execution, and delivery. • Presenting ideas confidently to clients and agency partners using excellent visual communication. • Ideating assets across video, digital, social, out-of-home, experiential and interactive touchpoints • Managing multiple creative projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery on time and to the highest standard. • Contributing ideas and new product opportunities that elevate the customer experience. • Using data insights to oversee campaign strategy and concepts. Requirements: • Extensive experience delivering high-quality creative work within a senior art direction or digital design role is essential. • A portfolio demonstrating award-winning, insight-driven campaigns across multiple media formats. • Strong conceptual and digital design ability, with an understanding of UX and customer-focussed thinking. • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with design tools such as Figma • Excellent presentation, communication and storytelling skills • Experienced in managing creative production partners and internal stakeholders • Highly organised, attention to detail, and confident working in a fast-paced environment Please note that due to the volume of submissions, only successful candidates who meet the exact requirements will be contacted. If you have not heard back within 10 days of submission, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. The Music Market/Arts and Media are an equal opportunities employer who supports diversity in the workplace.
