Business Unit: Product & Channels Salary range: £72,800 to £91,000 - DOE Location: UK hybrid - with travel to one of our UK Virgin Money hubs when required Contract type : Permanent Our Team Our Products & Channels CIO mission is clear: combine engineering excellence, top-tier delivery practices, and outstanding service design to create superb products and services. We're on a journey to become the UK's best digital bank, focusing on digital customer journeys, engineering excellence, and empowering our people. The Product & Channels team leads client-facing apps and web services, including the migration to a single V-App. We're transforming to enhance collaboration, encourage curiosity, and streamline operations for exceptional customer experiences. With a purpose-driven approach, we're making money happier for our customers, ensuring better security, stability, and performance. We are also responsible to drive and transform our contact centre and stores (branch) application estate. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you'll be responsible for line managing a team of talented Engineers and provide direction for the capabilities being built by them. This includes recruitment activities, management of team financials and ensure delivery is done using approved tools and technologies. Build and maintain Conversational ChatBot delivery roadmap working with the business stakeholders whilst also ensuring continued focus on Platform Health and stabilisation and building secure, resilient and observant platforms. Lead and drive end-to-end software delivery ensuring business expectations on delivery and code quality are met. Drive continuous improvements and improve ways of working including collaboration with relevant areas (e.g. Devops, Release Management, QA) to enable faster release and deployment cycles. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management tasks for our relationship with Microsoft and maintaining strong relationships with Operations teams and our delivery partners Work with architecture team to design solutions that are secure, scalable and optimised for performance. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members including taking part in design and code reviews, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We need you to have Experience in a technical lead role, leading the delivery of large and complex projects and leading the team of engineers. Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Strong working knowledge of Azure Language Understanding (ALU) and Conversational Language Understanding (CLU) for building domain-specific, multi-turn dialog systems. Proficient in Copilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agents) to build low-code copilots that use Dataverse, Power Automate, and Azure Cognitive Services (e.g., LUIS, QnA Maker, Translator, Speech-to-Text). Extensive experience in Advanced Conversational AI & Copilot Integration Deep technical expertise in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade conversational bots using Microsoft Bot Framework SDK, Azure Bot Services, and Azure OpenAI (GPT-4, embeddings). Experience of working in an Agile environment and will champion ongoing improvements to ways of working. Strong Engineering skills but also a background to Solution/Architectural Design It's a bonus if you have but not essential Microsoft certification: PL-600: Power Platform Solution Architect Microsoft certification: PL-200: Power Platform Functional Consultant Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advert close date is 23 rd May 2025
May 22, 2025
Full time
Business Unit: Product & Channels Salary range: £72,800 to £91,000 - DOE Location: UK hybrid - with travel to one of our UK Virgin Money hubs when required Contract type : Permanent Our Team Our Products & Channels CIO mission is clear: combine engineering excellence, top-tier delivery practices, and outstanding service design to create superb products and services. We're on a journey to become the UK's best digital bank, focusing on digital customer journeys, engineering excellence, and empowering our people. The Product & Channels team leads client-facing apps and web services, including the migration to a single V-App. We're transforming to enhance collaboration, encourage curiosity, and streamline operations for exceptional customer experiences. With a purpose-driven approach, we're making money happier for our customers, ensuring better security, stability, and performance. We are also responsible to drive and transform our contact centre and stores (branch) application estate. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you'll be responsible for line managing a team of talented Engineers and provide direction for the capabilities being built by them. This includes recruitment activities, management of team financials and ensure delivery is done using approved tools and technologies. Build and maintain Conversational ChatBot delivery roadmap working with the business stakeholders whilst also ensuring continued focus on Platform Health and stabilisation and building secure, resilient and observant platforms. Lead and drive end-to-end software delivery ensuring business expectations on delivery and code quality are met. Drive continuous improvements and improve ways of working including collaboration with relevant areas (e.g. Devops, Release Management, QA) to enable faster release and deployment cycles. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management tasks for our relationship with Microsoft and maintaining strong relationships with Operations teams and our delivery partners Work with architecture team to design solutions that are secure, scalable and optimised for performance. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members including taking part in design and code reviews, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We need you to have Experience in a technical lead role, leading the delivery of large and complex projects and leading the team of engineers. Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Strong working knowledge of Azure Language Understanding (ALU) and Conversational Language Understanding (CLU) for building domain-specific, multi-turn dialog systems. Proficient in Copilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agents) to build low-code copilots that use Dataverse, Power Automate, and Azure Cognitive Services (e.g., LUIS, QnA Maker, Translator, Speech-to-Text). Extensive experience in Advanced Conversational AI & Copilot Integration Deep technical expertise in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade conversational bots using Microsoft Bot Framework SDK, Azure Bot Services, and Azure OpenAI (GPT-4, embeddings). Experience of working in an Agile environment and will champion ongoing improvements to ways of working. Strong Engineering skills but also a background to Solution/Architectural Design It's a bonus if you have but not essential Microsoft certification: PL-600: Power Platform Solution Architect Microsoft certification: PL-200: Power Platform Functional Consultant Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advert close date is 23 rd May 2025
Ashbys Consulting are working with a bespoke building consultant in Central Manchester who are looking for Chartered Building Surveyors with with proven experience in the commercial and residential property sectors. This company have five offices nationwide, and their Manchester region delivers a range of services for some major clients including real estate agents; local authorities; private property developers; management consultants; and national government estates. You will need a proven track record of delivering projects and professional services in similar environments; ideally with the ability to manage clients and bring in new work. You should be MRICS or FRICS, with the expertise and autonomy to be able to deliver high value work in a bespoke consultancy environment. The company offer a hugely generous and negotiable salary and benefits package, as well as plenty of flexibility around hybrid working and management of your own time.
May 22, 2025
Full time
Ashbys Consulting are working with a bespoke building consultant in Central Manchester who are looking for Chartered Building Surveyors with with proven experience in the commercial and residential property sectors. This company have five offices nationwide, and their Manchester region delivers a range of services for some major clients including real estate agents; local authorities; private property developers; management consultants; and national government estates. You will need a proven track record of delivering projects and professional services in similar environments; ideally with the ability to manage clients and bring in new work. You should be MRICS or FRICS, with the expertise and autonomy to be able to deliver high value work in a bespoke consultancy environment. The company offer a hugely generous and negotiable salary and benefits package, as well as plenty of flexibility around hybrid working and management of your own time.
Ashbys Consulting are working with a bespoke building consultant in Central London who are looking for Chartered Building Surveyors with with proven experience in the commercial and residential property sectors. This company have eight offices nationwide, and their London region delivers a range of services for some major clients including real estate agents; local authorities; private property developers; management consultants; and national government estates. With a relatively small team in London, there is the opportunity for an experienced Surveyor to work as the right hand man to the BC Director, with the potential to manage a select group of graduates. You will also be allowed (to an extent) to hand pick the sector you operate in, and the clients you work with. You will need a proven track record of delivering projects and professional services in similar environments; ideally with the ability to manage clients and bring in new work. You should be MRICS or FRICS, with the expertise and autonomy to be able to deliver high value work in a bespoke consultancy environment. The company offer a hugely generous and negotiable salary and benefits package, as well as plenty of flexibility around hybrid working and management of your own time.
May 22, 2025
Full time
Ashbys Consulting are working with a bespoke building consultant in Central London who are looking for Chartered Building Surveyors with with proven experience in the commercial and residential property sectors. This company have eight offices nationwide, and their London region delivers a range of services for some major clients including real estate agents; local authorities; private property developers; management consultants; and national government estates. With a relatively small team in London, there is the opportunity for an experienced Surveyor to work as the right hand man to the BC Director, with the potential to manage a select group of graduates. You will also be allowed (to an extent) to hand pick the sector you operate in, and the clients you work with. You will need a proven track record of delivering projects and professional services in similar environments; ideally with the ability to manage clients and bring in new work. You should be MRICS or FRICS, with the expertise and autonomy to be able to deliver high value work in a bespoke consultancy environment. The company offer a hugely generous and negotiable salary and benefits package, as well as plenty of flexibility around hybrid working and management of your own time.
Senior Property Acquisitions Manager (Kent) Summary £62,000- £90,000 per annum 35 days' holiday (pro rata) 10% in-store discount Company Car Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're assertive, adaptable, and always willing to go the extra mile. Just like you. This is an exciting opportunity for you to be responsible for the expansion and management of our portfolio in East Sussex and Kent where you will be involved in the full asset lifecycle from initial site identification, negotiation, and acquisition of land/sites, you will be responsible for leading a professional team through the planning process obtaining satisfactory consents, through to supporting the construction phase and ongoing asset management. You will be developing relationships with key third parties along the way such as landlords, tenants, local authorities, agents, and developers to name a few. This exciting role you can look forward to ownership of the full development and planning processes from concept to completion, which means exceptional communication and negotiation skills are crucial, as is the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines! We're proud to be supportive teams with big ambitions too, so there'll be plenty of ways for you to progress. With the right training, we'll help you thrive in your role and champion you to succeed in your career here. In return, we'll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl. Please note you will be expected to be in our Gravesend (Northfleet) Property Office or in your patch a minimum of 3 days per week. "To keep in line with company structure this role will be called Senior Acquisitions Consultant internally" What you'll do Identifying, negotiating and acquiring freehold and leasehold deals to build new stores - you will enjoy creating opportunities Undertake site inspections, development appraisals, manage site, legal and planning due diligence on all opportunities Manage planning applications life cycle from original submission, through to consent and discharge of conditions Ownership/leading all expansion, relocation and improvement projects to our current infrastructure Developing and maintaining strong relationships with local authorities, agents, landlords, tenants and developers Driving the full development and planning process from initial concept to final completion Real estate management of our freehold and leasehold assets What you'll need A self-starting drive to succeed, a get up and go attitude Degree-level education (2:2 minimum) ideally in a relevant discipline Exposure to retail acquisitions, land buying, commercial property or town planning is essential for this role Ideally MRICS qualified A well networked individual with refined negotiating skills Sound commercial property and legal acumen Excellent communication and organisational skills A highly analytical mind The ability to multi-task and handle conflicting deadlines Strong Microsoft Office skills A full driving licence and the flexibility to travel throughout the UK What you'll receive • 35 days holiday (pro rata) • 10% in-store discount • Sabbatical • Company Car • Pension scheme • Plus, more of the perks you deserve You're Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment. If you're ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
May 22, 2025
Full time
Senior Property Acquisitions Manager (Kent) Summary £62,000- £90,000 per annum 35 days' holiday (pro rata) 10% in-store discount Company Car Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're assertive, adaptable, and always willing to go the extra mile. Just like you. This is an exciting opportunity for you to be responsible for the expansion and management of our portfolio in East Sussex and Kent where you will be involved in the full asset lifecycle from initial site identification, negotiation, and acquisition of land/sites, you will be responsible for leading a professional team through the planning process obtaining satisfactory consents, through to supporting the construction phase and ongoing asset management. You will be developing relationships with key third parties along the way such as landlords, tenants, local authorities, agents, and developers to name a few. This exciting role you can look forward to ownership of the full development and planning processes from concept to completion, which means exceptional communication and negotiation skills are crucial, as is the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines! We're proud to be supportive teams with big ambitions too, so there'll be plenty of ways for you to progress. With the right training, we'll help you thrive in your role and champion you to succeed in your career here. In return, we'll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl. Please note you will be expected to be in our Gravesend (Northfleet) Property Office or in your patch a minimum of 3 days per week. "To keep in line with company structure this role will be called Senior Acquisitions Consultant internally" What you'll do Identifying, negotiating and acquiring freehold and leasehold deals to build new stores - you will enjoy creating opportunities Undertake site inspections, development appraisals, manage site, legal and planning due diligence on all opportunities Manage planning applications life cycle from original submission, through to consent and discharge of conditions Ownership/leading all expansion, relocation and improvement projects to our current infrastructure Developing and maintaining strong relationships with local authorities, agents, landlords, tenants and developers Driving the full development and planning process from initial concept to final completion Real estate management of our freehold and leasehold assets What you'll need A self-starting drive to succeed, a get up and go attitude Degree-level education (2:2 minimum) ideally in a relevant discipline Exposure to retail acquisitions, land buying, commercial property or town planning is essential for this role Ideally MRICS qualified A well networked individual with refined negotiating skills Sound commercial property and legal acumen Excellent communication and organisational skills A highly analytical mind The ability to multi-task and handle conflicting deadlines Strong Microsoft Office skills A full driving licence and the flexibility to travel throughout the UK What you'll receive • 35 days holiday (pro rata) • 10% in-store discount • Sabbatical • Company Car • Pension scheme • Plus, more of the perks you deserve You're Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment. If you're ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
We have an excellent new opportunity for a Real Estate and Acquisitions Manager. This can be worked on a hybrid basis, between home and office and the office base could be Warrington or Westlakes Science Park in Whitehaven, Cumbria. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES The successful Candidate will manage lease agreements, including negotiations, renewals and rent reviews. Successful Lease Negotiations - Favourable lease terms are secured, including rent reductions, break clauses, or flexible agreements Coordinate due diligence activities, including property inspections Liaise with legal teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and resolve any legal issues related to acquisitions Develop and maintain relationships with real estate agents, property owners and developers Prepare and present reports, proposals, and recommendations to senior management regarding potential acquisitions Manage the acquisition process from initial inquiry to closing, ensuring timely completion of transactions Collaborate with internal teams, such as development, finance, and operations, to align acquisition strategies with overall business goals PERSON SPEC IFICATION Proven experience in commercial property acquisition, real estate development, or related field In-depth knowledge of real estate laws, regulations, and industry practices Degree in a property/real estate related field ideally MRICS qualification desirable but not essential Strong commercial acumen and excellent negotiation skills Ability to manage multiple projects and drive acquisitions forward Ability to work with stakeholders, landlords, and external service providers effectively Willingness to travel when required
May 21, 2025
Contractor
We have an excellent new opportunity for a Real Estate and Acquisitions Manager. This can be worked on a hybrid basis, between home and office and the office base could be Warrington or Westlakes Science Park in Whitehaven, Cumbria. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES The successful Candidate will manage lease agreements, including negotiations, renewals and rent reviews. Successful Lease Negotiations - Favourable lease terms are secured, including rent reductions, break clauses, or flexible agreements Coordinate due diligence activities, including property inspections Liaise with legal teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and resolve any legal issues related to acquisitions Develop and maintain relationships with real estate agents, property owners and developers Prepare and present reports, proposals, and recommendations to senior management regarding potential acquisitions Manage the acquisition process from initial inquiry to closing, ensuring timely completion of transactions Collaborate with internal teams, such as development, finance, and operations, to align acquisition strategies with overall business goals PERSON SPEC IFICATION Proven experience in commercial property acquisition, real estate development, or related field In-depth knowledge of real estate laws, regulations, and industry practices Degree in a property/real estate related field ideally MRICS qualification desirable but not essential Strong commercial acumen and excellent negotiation skills Ability to manage multiple projects and drive acquisitions forward Ability to work with stakeholders, landlords, and external service providers effectively Willingness to travel when required
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 rapidly growing Private Client Team manage funds, businesses and trusts of individuals, families and entrepreneurs. Alongside solving a constantly evolving range of technical challenges, working in this team means building strong relationships with individuals so you can become their trusted advisor and oversee their tax affairs in line with what they want to achieve as an individual or business. We've established a strong global network that is recognised as a leader especially in looking after entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses. You'll need excellent people skills and strong technical ability as you visit clients across the world. In return, you'll have unparalleled access to partners and opportunities to develop your career in many different directions as you work across a truly diverse portfolio of global clients. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll be someone with: US Enrolled Agent (EA) and ATT qualifications required as a minimum. A broad base of US and UK private client experience working with UHNW families and their family offices Strong experience advising in the trusts and estates specialist area and working with trustees and wealth advisory teams on the taxation considerations Experiences and ability to lead projects in resolving US and foreign trust matters for settlors and beneficiaries. The passion to develop and lead a specialist trust and estate group within the US/UK Private Client practice 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. Good deal of advisory experience and will likely be found in HNW teams. Responsibilities: Signing out tax Forms 1040, 1040NR, 3520's etc Leading client relationships with a proactive advisory approach and a strong, adaptable manner to suit an eclectic and demanding client base A reputation in the marketplace and familiarity working in conjunction with lawyers, wealth advisers and other professionals that support UHNW individuals with US aspects to their lives In depth experience working with families on dual US/UK succession planning, including advising on trusts, alternate structuring, and estates Wide experiences with the use of the UK/US treaty in detail Advanced understanding of complex foreign tax credit scenarios and planning solutions. A strong understanding of pre US and pre UK residency tax planning Experience of presenting internally and externally on topics pertinent to US PCS tax matters The individual would be able to form strong collaborative relationships with other teams in projects A desire for continual learning, assisting in training and inculcating US advisory skills, and development in the junior members of the team Good people management skills and an ability to actively support and influence the continual improvement in efficiencies and the evolution of the US PCS strategic offering in line with the wider firm initiatives. A successful candidate would have a drive for finding practical solutions, an ability to collaborate and the initiative and resilience to persevere with challenging 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 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.
May 21, 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 rapidly growing Private Client Team manage funds, businesses and trusts of individuals, families and entrepreneurs. Alongside solving a constantly evolving range of technical challenges, working in this team means building strong relationships with individuals so you can become their trusted advisor and oversee their tax affairs in line with what they want to achieve as an individual or business. We've established a strong global network that is recognised as a leader especially in looking after entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses. You'll need excellent people skills and strong technical ability as you visit clients across the world. In return, you'll have unparalleled access to partners and opportunities to develop your career in many different directions as you work across a truly diverse portfolio of global clients. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll be someone with: US Enrolled Agent (EA) and ATT qualifications required as a minimum. A broad base of US and UK private client experience working with UHNW families and their family offices Strong experience advising in the trusts and estates specialist area and working with trustees and wealth advisory teams on the taxation considerations Experiences and ability to lead projects in resolving US and foreign trust matters for settlors and beneficiaries. The passion to develop and lead a specialist trust and estate group within the US/UK Private Client practice 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. Good deal of advisory experience and will likely be found in HNW teams. Responsibilities: Signing out tax Forms 1040, 1040NR, 3520's etc Leading client relationships with a proactive advisory approach and a strong, adaptable manner to suit an eclectic and demanding client base A reputation in the marketplace and familiarity working in conjunction with lawyers, wealth advisers and other professionals that support UHNW individuals with US aspects to their lives In depth experience working with families on dual US/UK succession planning, including advising on trusts, alternate structuring, and estates Wide experiences with the use of the UK/US treaty in detail Advanced understanding of complex foreign tax credit scenarios and planning solutions. A strong understanding of pre US and pre UK residency tax planning Experience of presenting internally and externally on topics pertinent to US PCS tax matters The individual would be able to form strong collaborative relationships with other teams in projects A desire for continual learning, assisting in training and inculcating US advisory skills, and development in the junior members of the team Good people management skills and an ability to actively support and influence the continual improvement in efficiencies and the evolution of the US PCS strategic offering in line with the wider firm initiatives. A successful candidate would have a drive for finding practical solutions, an ability to collaborate and the initiative and resilience to persevere with challenging 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 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.
Business Unit: Product & Channels Salary range: £72,800 to £91,000 - DOE Location: UK hybrid - with travel to one of our UK Virgin Money hubs when required Contract type : Permanent Our Team Our Products & Channels CIO mission is clear: combine engineering excellence, top-tier delivery practices, and outstanding service design to create superb products and services. We're on a journey to become the UK's best digital bank, focusing on digital customer journeys, engineering excellence, and empowering our people. The Product & Channels team leads client-facing apps and web services, including the migration to a single V-App. We're transforming to enhance collaboration, encourage curiosity, and streamline operations for exceptional customer experiences. With a purpose-driven approach, we're making money happier for our customers, ensuring better security, stability, and performance. We are also responsible to drive and transform our contact centre and stores (branch) application estate. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you'll be responsible for line managing a team of talented Engineers and provide direction for the capabilities being built by them. This includes recruitment activities, management of team financials and ensure delivery is done using approved tools and technologies. Build and maintain Conversational ChatBot delivery roadmap working with the business stakeholders whilst also ensuring continued focus on Platform Health and stabilisation and building secure, resilient and observant platforms. Lead and drive end-to-end software delivery ensuring business expectations on delivery and code quality are met. Drive continuous improvements and improve ways of working including collaboration with relevant areas (e.g. Devops, Release Management, QA) to enable faster release and deployment cycles. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management tasks for our relationship with Microsoft and maintaining strong relationships with Operations teams and our delivery partners Work with architecture team to design solutions that are secure, scalable and optimised for performance. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members including taking part in design and code reviews, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We need you to have Experience in a technical lead role, leading the delivery of large and complex projects and leading the team of engineers. Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Strong working knowledge of Azure Language Understanding (ALU) and Conversational Language Understanding (CLU) for building domain-specific, multi-turn dialog systems. Proficient in Copilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agents) to build low-code copilots that use Dataverse, Power Automate, and Azure Cognitive Services (e.g., LUIS, QnA Maker, Translator, Speech-to-Text). Extensive experience in Advanced Conversational AI & Copilot Integration Deep technical expertise in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade conversational bots using Microsoft Bot Framework SDK, Azure Bot Services, and Azure OpenAI (GPT-4, embeddings). Experience of working in an Agile environment and will champion ongoing improvements to ways of working. Strong Engineering skills but also a background to Solution/Architectural Design It's a bonus if you have but not essential Microsoft certification: PL-600: Power Platform Solution Architect Microsoft certification: PL-200: Power Platform Functional Consultant Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advert close date is 23 rd May 2025
May 21, 2025
Full time
Business Unit: Product & Channels Salary range: £72,800 to £91,000 - DOE Location: UK hybrid - with travel to one of our UK Virgin Money hubs when required Contract type : Permanent Our Team Our Products & Channels CIO mission is clear: combine engineering excellence, top-tier delivery practices, and outstanding service design to create superb products and services. We're on a journey to become the UK's best digital bank, focusing on digital customer journeys, engineering excellence, and empowering our people. The Product & Channels team leads client-facing apps and web services, including the migration to a single V-App. We're transforming to enhance collaboration, encourage curiosity, and streamline operations for exceptional customer experiences. With a purpose-driven approach, we're making money happier for our customers, ensuring better security, stability, and performance. We are also responsible to drive and transform our contact centre and stores (branch) application estate. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you'll be responsible for line managing a team of talented Engineers and provide direction for the capabilities being built by them. This includes recruitment activities, management of team financials and ensure delivery is done using approved tools and technologies. Build and maintain Conversational ChatBot delivery roadmap working with the business stakeholders whilst also ensuring continued focus on Platform Health and stabilisation and building secure, resilient and observant platforms. Lead and drive end-to-end software delivery ensuring business expectations on delivery and code quality are met. Drive continuous improvements and improve ways of working including collaboration with relevant areas (e.g. Devops, Release Management, QA) to enable faster release and deployment cycles. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management tasks for our relationship with Microsoft and maintaining strong relationships with Operations teams and our delivery partners Work with architecture team to design solutions that are secure, scalable and optimised for performance. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members including taking part in design and code reviews, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We need you to have Experience in a technical lead role, leading the delivery of large and complex projects and leading the team of engineers. Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Strong working knowledge of Azure Language Understanding (ALU) and Conversational Language Understanding (CLU) for building domain-specific, multi-turn dialog systems. Proficient in Copilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agents) to build low-code copilots that use Dataverse, Power Automate, and Azure Cognitive Services (e.g., LUIS, QnA Maker, Translator, Speech-to-Text). Extensive experience in Advanced Conversational AI & Copilot Integration Deep technical expertise in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade conversational bots using Microsoft Bot Framework SDK, Azure Bot Services, and Azure OpenAI (GPT-4, embeddings). Experience of working in an Agile environment and will champion ongoing improvements to ways of working. Strong Engineering skills but also a background to Solution/Architectural Design It's a bonus if you have but not essential Microsoft certification: PL-600: Power Platform Solution Architect Microsoft certification: PL-200: Power Platform Functional Consultant Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advert close date is 23 rd May 2025
Senior Property Accountant - International Real Estate - Our Client are a leading force in the global real estate industry, specialising in property development, investment, and asset management. With a diverse portfolio spanning key cities in the UK, Europe, and beyond, they manage iconic commercial spaces, office buildings, shopping centres, and residential properties. Established for many years, the company has grown through strategic acquisitions and ambitious development projects. As they begin a number of significant global projects ( 100 Millions) they are now seeking an experienced, qualified Senior Property Accountant to manage their diverse international property portfolio. This Senior Property Accounting role offers full ownership of financial reporting, including management accounts, budgets, and year-end statutory accounts, with exposure to multiple jurisdictions, projects and accounting standards and in return requires considerable real estate experience. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: The Senior Property Accountant will undertake the following key responsibilities: Reviewing quarterly full company management accounts (P&L, B/S and Cash flow), and reviewing monthly cash flows, including variance analysis and other corroborative and ancillary reports for the property portfolio as requested of and provided by Agents to agreed timetables Reviewing annual budgets and business plans in conjunction with asset managers. Being significantly involved in the accounting for oversees refurbishment / development projects. Quarterly board paper preparation for property portfolio with variance analysis. Assisting with board book preparation and collation. Reviewing year-end statutory accounts prepared under IFRS, and local GAAP as provided by Agents - preparing year-end statutory accounts prepared under IFRS will also be required Liaising with external auditors and managing year-end audit for portfolio to agreed timetables. Liaising with Agents, other external advisors and relationship building for tax and corporate matters. Responsible for Corporate administration for non-UK companies, coordinating with legal and secretarial professionals. Managing inter-company balances. Managing portfolio payments requiring Head Office signatory input for processing in a precise manner, including their confirmation, recommendation and record keeping in a format specified. Reviewing VAT and Tax returns prepared by agents and raising challenges/amendments where necessary. Supporting the Asset Managers including providing a financial review of prospective tenants and lease cashflow modelling as and when received. Reviewing / inputting to other business internal memorandum, typically prepared by the Asset Managers, but may also require self-preparation if of a more financial nature. Assisting in various other projects and ad hoc duties. THE PERSON and SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) with significant property/real estate sector experience. Strong financial and management accounting experience - with any exposure to development / refurbishment projects being a distinct advantage. Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in MS Excel suite Experience with working with international / non-UK entities would be advantageous. Willingness to travel overseas (rarely) if required. BENEFITS: Discretionary bonus scheme Excellent Non-contributory Pension Private healthcare/medical insurance/dental/life insurance etc. Gym contribution amongst other benefits 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Season ticket / cycle to work etc. To succeed in this role, it is essential to have strong accounting experience within the property/real estate sector. Please get in touch for a more detailed overview of the duties and expectations. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive Senior Property Accountant who is ready to take on greater responsibility and develop their career within a dynamic international environment. (url removed) Follow us on LinkedIn Please note that due to volume we cannot get back to everyone, however every application is looked at and considered and will be held on Trident International's database for review. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days you should assume your initial application has been unsuccessful, however if suitable roles arise in the future, we will make every effort to contact you. By applying for this job, you accept the Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
May 21, 2025
Full time
Senior Property Accountant - International Real Estate - Our Client are a leading force in the global real estate industry, specialising in property development, investment, and asset management. With a diverse portfolio spanning key cities in the UK, Europe, and beyond, they manage iconic commercial spaces, office buildings, shopping centres, and residential properties. Established for many years, the company has grown through strategic acquisitions and ambitious development projects. As they begin a number of significant global projects ( 100 Millions) they are now seeking an experienced, qualified Senior Property Accountant to manage their diverse international property portfolio. This Senior Property Accounting role offers full ownership of financial reporting, including management accounts, budgets, and year-end statutory accounts, with exposure to multiple jurisdictions, projects and accounting standards and in return requires considerable real estate experience. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: The Senior Property Accountant will undertake the following key responsibilities: Reviewing quarterly full company management accounts (P&L, B/S and Cash flow), and reviewing monthly cash flows, including variance analysis and other corroborative and ancillary reports for the property portfolio as requested of and provided by Agents to agreed timetables Reviewing annual budgets and business plans in conjunction with asset managers. Being significantly involved in the accounting for oversees refurbishment / development projects. Quarterly board paper preparation for property portfolio with variance analysis. Assisting with board book preparation and collation. Reviewing year-end statutory accounts prepared under IFRS, and local GAAP as provided by Agents - preparing year-end statutory accounts prepared under IFRS will also be required Liaising with external auditors and managing year-end audit for portfolio to agreed timetables. Liaising with Agents, other external advisors and relationship building for tax and corporate matters. Responsible for Corporate administration for non-UK companies, coordinating with legal and secretarial professionals. Managing inter-company balances. Managing portfolio payments requiring Head Office signatory input for processing in a precise manner, including their confirmation, recommendation and record keeping in a format specified. Reviewing VAT and Tax returns prepared by agents and raising challenges/amendments where necessary. Supporting the Asset Managers including providing a financial review of prospective tenants and lease cashflow modelling as and when received. Reviewing / inputting to other business internal memorandum, typically prepared by the Asset Managers, but may also require self-preparation if of a more financial nature. Assisting in various other projects and ad hoc duties. THE PERSON and SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) with significant property/real estate sector experience. Strong financial and management accounting experience - with any exposure to development / refurbishment projects being a distinct advantage. Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in MS Excel suite Experience with working with international / non-UK entities would be advantageous. Willingness to travel overseas (rarely) if required. BENEFITS: Discretionary bonus scheme Excellent Non-contributory Pension Private healthcare/medical insurance/dental/life insurance etc. Gym contribution amongst other benefits 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Season ticket / cycle to work etc. To succeed in this role, it is essential to have strong accounting experience within the property/real estate sector. Please get in touch for a more detailed overview of the duties and expectations. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive Senior Property Accountant who is ready to take on greater responsibility and develop their career within a dynamic international environment. (url removed) Follow us on LinkedIn Please note that due to volume we cannot get back to everyone, however every application is looked at and considered and will be held on Trident International's database for review. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days you should assume your initial application has been unsuccessful, however if suitable roles arise in the future, we will make every effort to contact you. By applying for this job, you accept the Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Senior Estate Agent OTE - £40,000 - Uncapped Commission - Career Progression At Connells, we're looking for a highly motivated Senior Estate Agent to complement our fantastic residential sales team as a Senior Sales Negotiator in branch in Leicester . A quick look at the role In this role you will be marketing properties and liaising with the local branch networks on Select listings and sales whilst maintaining the highest level of customer service. You will be building rapport with new and existing clients. What's in it for you as our Senior Negotiator? Industry leading training and development Demonstrable career ladder Compete for top achievers awards Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission Company Car or Car allowance Skills and experience required to be a successful Senior Negotiator Preferably an experienced Estate Agent / Sales Negotiator looking for that step up and progress your career Outstanding customer care / customer service experience Resilient, positive, organised, numerate and detail oriented Excellent verbal and written communication skills A Full UK driving licence holder Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Connells Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't fit perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities. EACS06981
May 21, 2025
Full time
Senior Estate Agent OTE - £40,000 - Uncapped Commission - Career Progression At Connells, we're looking for a highly motivated Senior Estate Agent to complement our fantastic residential sales team as a Senior Sales Negotiator in branch in Leicester . A quick look at the role In this role you will be marketing properties and liaising with the local branch networks on Select listings and sales whilst maintaining the highest level of customer service. You will be building rapport with new and existing clients. What's in it for you as our Senior Negotiator? Industry leading training and development Demonstrable career ladder Compete for top achievers awards Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission Company Car or Car allowance Skills and experience required to be a successful Senior Negotiator Preferably an experienced Estate Agent / Sales Negotiator looking for that step up and progress your career Outstanding customer care / customer service experience Resilient, positive, organised, numerate and detail oriented Excellent verbal and written communication skills A Full UK driving licence holder Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Connells Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't fit perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities. EACS06981
Senior Estate Agent We're looking for a highly motivated Lister Valuer / Estate Agent to complement our fantastic residential sales team in branch in Derby . What's in it for you as our Lister Valuer / Estate Agent? Industry leading training and development Demonstrable career ladder Compete for top achievers awards Pay per listing Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission, OTE £38K Company Car or Car Allowance Key responsibilities of a Lister Valuer / Estate Agent? The main purpose of the role is to win listings and gain new instructions for properties to market whilst maintaining the highest level of customer service. Skills and experience required to be a successful Lister Valuer / Estate Agent Estate Agency experience Preferably an experienced Lister, Valuer, Instructions Manager, Valuations Manager or an Estate Agent / Sales Negotiator looking for that step up and career progression Outstanding customer care / customer service experience Resilient, positive, organised, numerate and detail oriented Excellent verbal and written communication skills IT literate (MS Office, internet, email systems) A Full UK driving licence holder Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Connells Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't fit perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities. EACS06961
May 21, 2025
Full time
Senior Estate Agent We're looking for a highly motivated Lister Valuer / Estate Agent to complement our fantastic residential sales team in branch in Derby . What's in it for you as our Lister Valuer / Estate Agent? Industry leading training and development Demonstrable career ladder Compete for top achievers awards Pay per listing Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission, OTE £38K Company Car or Car Allowance Key responsibilities of a Lister Valuer / Estate Agent? The main purpose of the role is to win listings and gain new instructions for properties to market whilst maintaining the highest level of customer service. Skills and experience required to be a successful Lister Valuer / Estate Agent Estate Agency experience Preferably an experienced Lister, Valuer, Instructions Manager, Valuations Manager or an Estate Agent / Sales Negotiator looking for that step up and career progression Outstanding customer care / customer service experience Resilient, positive, organised, numerate and detail oriented Excellent verbal and written communication skills IT literate (MS Office, internet, email systems) A Full UK driving licence holder Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Connells Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't fit perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities. EACS06961
Business Unit: Product & Channels Salary range: £72,800 to £91,000 - DOE Location: UK hybrid - with travel to one of our UK Virgin Money hubs when required Contract type : Permanent Our Team Our Products & Channels CIO mission is clear: combine engineering excellence, top-tier delivery practices, and outstanding service design to create superb products and services. We're on a journey to become the UK's best digital bank, focusing on digital customer journeys, engineering excellence, and empowering our people. The Product & Channels team leads client-facing apps and web services, including the migration to a single V-App. We're transforming to enhance collaboration, encourage curiosity, and streamline operations for exceptional customer experiences. With a purpose-driven approach, we're making money happier for our customers, ensuring better security, stability, and performance. We are also responsible to drive and transform our contact centre and stores (branch) application estate. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you'll be responsible for line managing a team of talented Engineers and provide direction for the capabilities being built by them. This includes recruitment activities, management of team financials and ensure delivery is done using approved tools and technologies. Build and maintain Conversational ChatBot delivery roadmap working with the business stakeholders whilst also ensuring continued focus on Platform Health and stabilisation and building secure, resilient and observant platforms. Lead and drive end-to-end software delivery ensuring business expectations on delivery and code quality are met. Drive continuous improvements and improve ways of working including collaboration with relevant areas (e.g. Devops, Release Management, QA) to enable faster release and deployment cycles. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management tasks for our relationship with Microsoft and maintaining strong relationships with Operations teams and our delivery partners Work with architecture team to design solutions that are secure, scalable and optimised for performance. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members including taking part in design and code reviews, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We need you to have Experience in a technical lead role, leading the delivery of large and complex projects and leading the team of engineers. Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Strong working knowledge of Azure Language Understanding (ALU) and Conversational Language Understanding (CLU) for building domain-specific, multi-turn dialog systems. Proficient in Copilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agents) to build low-code copilots that use Dataverse, Power Automate, and Azure Cognitive Services (e.g., LUIS, QnA Maker, Translator, Speech-to-Text). Extensive experience in Advanced Conversational AI & Copilot Integration Deep technical expertise in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade conversational bots using Microsoft Bot Framework SDK, Azure Bot Services, and Azure OpenAI (GPT-4, embeddings). Experience of working in an Agile environment and will champion ongoing improvements to ways of working. Strong Engineering skills but also a background to Solution/Architectural Design It's a bonus if you have but not essential Microsoft certification: PL-600: Power Platform Solution Architect Microsoft certification: PL-200: Power Platform Functional Consultant Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advert close date is 23 rd May 2025
May 21, 2025
Full time
Business Unit: Product & Channels Salary range: £72,800 to £91,000 - DOE Location: UK hybrid - with travel to one of our UK Virgin Money hubs when required Contract type : Permanent Our Team Our Products & Channels CIO mission is clear: combine engineering excellence, top-tier delivery practices, and outstanding service design to create superb products and services. We're on a journey to become the UK's best digital bank, focusing on digital customer journeys, engineering excellence, and empowering our people. The Product & Channels team leads client-facing apps and web services, including the migration to a single V-App. We're transforming to enhance collaboration, encourage curiosity, and streamline operations for exceptional customer experiences. With a purpose-driven approach, we're making money happier for our customers, ensuring better security, stability, and performance. We are also responsible to drive and transform our contact centre and stores (branch) application estate. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you'll be responsible for line managing a team of talented Engineers and provide direction for the capabilities being built by them. This includes recruitment activities, management of team financials and ensure delivery is done using approved tools and technologies. Build and maintain Conversational ChatBot delivery roadmap working with the business stakeholders whilst also ensuring continued focus on Platform Health and stabilisation and building secure, resilient and observant platforms. Lead and drive end-to-end software delivery ensuring business expectations on delivery and code quality are met. Drive continuous improvements and improve ways of working including collaboration with relevant areas (e.g. Devops, Release Management, QA) to enable faster release and deployment cycles. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management tasks for our relationship with Microsoft and maintaining strong relationships with Operations teams and our delivery partners Work with architecture team to design solutions that are secure, scalable and optimised for performance. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members including taking part in design and code reviews, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We need you to have Experience in a technical lead role, leading the delivery of large and complex projects and leading the team of engineers. Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Strong working knowledge of Azure Language Understanding (ALU) and Conversational Language Understanding (CLU) for building domain-specific, multi-turn dialog systems. Proficient in Copilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agents) to build low-code copilots that use Dataverse, Power Automate, and Azure Cognitive Services (e.g., LUIS, QnA Maker, Translator, Speech-to-Text). Extensive experience in Advanced Conversational AI & Copilot Integration Deep technical expertise in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade conversational bots using Microsoft Bot Framework SDK, Azure Bot Services, and Azure OpenAI (GPT-4, embeddings). Experience of working in an Agile environment and will champion ongoing improvements to ways of working. Strong Engineering skills but also a background to Solution/Architectural Design It's a bonus if you have but not essential Microsoft certification: PL-600: Power Platform Solution Architect Microsoft certification: PL-200: Power Platform Functional Consultant Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advert close date is 23 rd May 2025
Business Unit: Product & Channels Salary range: £72,800 to £91,000 - DOE Location: UK hybrid - with travel to one of our UK Virgin Money hubs when required Contract type : Permanent Our Team Our Products & Channels CIO mission is clear: combine engineering excellence, top-tier delivery practices, and outstanding service design to create superb products and services. We're on a journey to become the UK's best digital bank, focusing on digital customer journeys, engineering excellence, and empowering our people. The Product & Channels team leads client-facing apps and web services, including the migration to a single V-App. We're transforming to enhance collaboration, encourage curiosity, and streamline operations for exceptional customer experiences. With a purpose-driven approach, we're making money happier for our customers, ensuring better security, stability, and performance. We are also responsible to drive and transform our contact centre and stores (branch) application estate. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you'll be responsible for line managing a team of talented Engineers and provide direction for the capabilities being built by them. This includes recruitment activities, management of team financials and ensure delivery is done using approved tools and technologies. Build and maintain Conversational ChatBot delivery roadmap working with the business stakeholders whilst also ensuring continued focus on Platform Health and stabilisation and building secure, resilient and observant platforms. Lead and drive end-to-end software delivery ensuring business expectations on delivery and code quality are met. Drive continuous improvements and improve ways of working including collaboration with relevant areas (e.g. Devops, Release Management, QA) to enable faster release and deployment cycles. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management tasks for our relationship with Microsoft and maintaining strong relationships with Operations teams and our delivery partners Work with architecture team to design solutions that are secure, scalable and optimised for performance. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members including taking part in design and code reviews, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We need you to have Experience in a technical lead role, leading the delivery of large and complex projects and leading the team of engineers. Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Strong working knowledge of Azure Language Understanding (ALU) and Conversational Language Understanding (CLU) for building domain-specific, multi-turn dialog systems. Proficient in Copilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agents) to build low-code copilots that use Dataverse, Power Automate, and Azure Cognitive Services (e.g., LUIS, QnA Maker, Translator, Speech-to-Text). Extensive experience in Advanced Conversational AI & Copilot Integration Deep technical expertise in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade conversational bots using Microsoft Bot Framework SDK, Azure Bot Services, and Azure OpenAI (GPT-4, embeddings). Experience of working in an Agile environment and will champion ongoing improvements to ways of working. Strong Engineering skills but also a background to Solution/Architectural Design It's a bonus if you have but not essential Microsoft certification: PL-600: Power Platform Solution Architect Microsoft certification: PL-200: Power Platform Functional Consultant Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advert close date is 23 rd May 2025
May 21, 2025
Full time
Business Unit: Product & Channels Salary range: £72,800 to £91,000 - DOE Location: UK hybrid - with travel to one of our UK Virgin Money hubs when required Contract type : Permanent Our Team Our Products & Channels CIO mission is clear: combine engineering excellence, top-tier delivery practices, and outstanding service design to create superb products and services. We're on a journey to become the UK's best digital bank, focusing on digital customer journeys, engineering excellence, and empowering our people. The Product & Channels team leads client-facing apps and web services, including the migration to a single V-App. We're transforming to enhance collaboration, encourage curiosity, and streamline operations for exceptional customer experiences. With a purpose-driven approach, we're making money happier for our customers, ensuring better security, stability, and performance. We are also responsible to drive and transform our contact centre and stores (branch) application estate. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you'll be responsible for line managing a team of talented Engineers and provide direction for the capabilities being built by them. This includes recruitment activities, management of team financials and ensure delivery is done using approved tools and technologies. Build and maintain Conversational ChatBot delivery roadmap working with the business stakeholders whilst also ensuring continued focus on Platform Health and stabilisation and building secure, resilient and observant platforms. Lead and drive end-to-end software delivery ensuring business expectations on delivery and code quality are met. Drive continuous improvements and improve ways of working including collaboration with relevant areas (e.g. Devops, Release Management, QA) to enable faster release and deployment cycles. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management tasks for our relationship with Microsoft and maintaining strong relationships with Operations teams and our delivery partners Work with architecture team to design solutions that are secure, scalable and optimised for performance. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members including taking part in design and code reviews, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We need you to have Experience in a technical lead role, leading the delivery of large and complex projects and leading the team of engineers. Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Strong working knowledge of Azure Language Understanding (ALU) and Conversational Language Understanding (CLU) for building domain-specific, multi-turn dialog systems. Proficient in Copilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agents) to build low-code copilots that use Dataverse, Power Automate, and Azure Cognitive Services (e.g., LUIS, QnA Maker, Translator, Speech-to-Text). Extensive experience in Advanced Conversational AI & Copilot Integration Deep technical expertise in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade conversational bots using Microsoft Bot Framework SDK, Azure Bot Services, and Azure OpenAI (GPT-4, embeddings). Experience of working in an Agile environment and will champion ongoing improvements to ways of working. Strong Engineering skills but also a background to Solution/Architectural Design It's a bonus if you have but not essential Microsoft certification: PL-600: Power Platform Solution Architect Microsoft certification: PL-200: Power Platform Functional Consultant Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advert close date is 23 rd May 2025
Business Unit: Product & Channels Salary range: £72,800 to £91,000 - DOE Location: UK hybrid - with travel to one of our UK Virgin Money hubs when required Contract type : Permanent Our Team Our Products & Channels CIO mission is clear: combine engineering excellence, top-tier delivery practices, and outstanding service design to create superb products and services. We're on a journey to become the UK's best digital bank, focusing on digital customer journeys, engineering excellence, and empowering our people. The Product & Channels team leads client-facing apps and web services, including the migration to a single V-App. We're transforming to enhance collaboration, encourage curiosity, and streamline operations for exceptional customer experiences. With a purpose-driven approach, we're making money happier for our customers, ensuring better security, stability, and performance. We are also responsible to drive and transform our contact centre and stores (branch) application estate. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you'll be responsible for line managing a team of talented Engineers and provide direction for the capabilities being built by them. This includes recruitment activities, management of team financials and ensure delivery is done using approved tools and technologies. Build and maintain Conversational ChatBot delivery roadmap working with the business stakeholders whilst also ensuring continued focus on Platform Health and stabilisation and building secure, resilient and observant platforms. Lead and drive end-to-end software delivery ensuring business expectations on delivery and code quality are met. Drive continuous improvements and improve ways of working including collaboration with relevant areas (e.g. Devops, Release Management, QA) to enable faster release and deployment cycles. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management tasks for our relationship with Microsoft and maintaining strong relationships with Operations teams and our delivery partners Work with architecture team to design solutions that are secure, scalable and optimised for performance. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members including taking part in design and code reviews, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We need you to have Experience in a technical lead role, leading the delivery of large and complex projects and leading the team of engineers. Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Strong working knowledge of Azure Language Understanding (ALU) and Conversational Language Understanding (CLU) for building domain-specific, multi-turn dialog systems. Proficient in Copilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agents) to build low-code copilots that use Dataverse, Power Automate, and Azure Cognitive Services (e.g., LUIS, QnA Maker, Translator, Speech-to-Text). Extensive experience in Advanced Conversational AI & Copilot Integration Deep technical expertise in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade conversational bots using Microsoft Bot Framework SDK, Azure Bot Services, and Azure OpenAI (GPT-4, embeddings). Experience of working in an Agile environment and will champion ongoing improvements to ways of working. Strong Engineering skills but also a background to Solution/Architectural Design It's a bonus if you have but not essential Microsoft certification: PL-600: Power Platform Solution Architect Microsoft certification: PL-200: Power Platform Functional Consultant Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advert close date is 23 rd May 2025
May 21, 2025
Full time
Business Unit: Product & Channels Salary range: £72,800 to £91,000 - DOE Location: UK hybrid - with travel to one of our UK Virgin Money hubs when required Contract type : Permanent Our Team Our Products & Channels CIO mission is clear: combine engineering excellence, top-tier delivery practices, and outstanding service design to create superb products and services. We're on a journey to become the UK's best digital bank, focusing on digital customer journeys, engineering excellence, and empowering our people. The Product & Channels team leads client-facing apps and web services, including the migration to a single V-App. We're transforming to enhance collaboration, encourage curiosity, and streamline operations for exceptional customer experiences. With a purpose-driven approach, we're making money happier for our customers, ensuring better security, stability, and performance. We are also responsible to drive and transform our contact centre and stores (branch) application estate. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you'll be responsible for line managing a team of talented Engineers and provide direction for the capabilities being built by them. This includes recruitment activities, management of team financials and ensure delivery is done using approved tools and technologies. Build and maintain Conversational ChatBot delivery roadmap working with the business stakeholders whilst also ensuring continued focus on Platform Health and stabilisation and building secure, resilient and observant platforms. Lead and drive end-to-end software delivery ensuring business expectations on delivery and code quality are met. Drive continuous improvements and improve ways of working including collaboration with relevant areas (e.g. Devops, Release Management, QA) to enable faster release and deployment cycles. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management tasks for our relationship with Microsoft and maintaining strong relationships with Operations teams and our delivery partners Work with architecture team to design solutions that are secure, scalable and optimised for performance. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members including taking part in design and code reviews, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We need you to have Experience in a technical lead role, leading the delivery of large and complex projects and leading the team of engineers. Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Strong working knowledge of Azure Language Understanding (ALU) and Conversational Language Understanding (CLU) for building domain-specific, multi-turn dialog systems. Proficient in Copilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agents) to build low-code copilots that use Dataverse, Power Automate, and Azure Cognitive Services (e.g., LUIS, QnA Maker, Translator, Speech-to-Text). Extensive experience in Advanced Conversational AI & Copilot Integration Deep technical expertise in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade conversational bots using Microsoft Bot Framework SDK, Azure Bot Services, and Azure OpenAI (GPT-4, embeddings). Experience of working in an Agile environment and will champion ongoing improvements to ways of working. Strong Engineering skills but also a background to Solution/Architectural Design It's a bonus if you have but not essential Microsoft certification: PL-600: Power Platform Solution Architect Microsoft certification: PL-200: Power Platform Functional Consultant Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advert close date is 23 rd May 2025
Lewis Business Recovery & Insolvency
Leeds, Yorkshire
Main job purpose To work within a team to ensure an efficient and professional delivery of corporate and personal insolvency services to clients. Our culture Lewis Business Recovery & Insolvency are a thriving firm of business recovery specialists and licensed insolvency practitioners, based in Leeds City Centre. Our ethos is to find the best solution for all parties, and promote continuity of business and employment, whilst offering an excellent service at a reasonable cost. Most of our work is referred to us by accountants, whom we hold strong relationships built upon trust and confidence. We are approaching our tenth year of trading and have grown the business organically by being good at what we do, and as a result of this we are looking for a confident, enthusiastic, outgoing individual to compliment our existing team. There is excellent career progression within the role due to our continued growth plans. For further details about our firm, please see . Key duties and responsibilities To be responsible for a mixed case load of formal insolvency appointments, in addition to assisting others within the team Administer insolvency cases, from initial advice through to case closure, with exposure to all aspects of insolvency, including Administrations, CVLs, MVLs, Compulsory Liquidations, CVAs and occasionally, Bankruptcies Address and adjudicate creditors' claims, including retention of title, secured, preferential and unsecured claims Reporting to secured creditors Assist team in continuing to trading on site where required Prepare associated documentation for statutory meetings Assisting employees with making claims and liaising with the redundancy payments service Deal with day to day correspondence, including non-standard correspondence. Preparing accurate books and records inventories, and taking responsibility for the safeguard, removal and storage of such from company premises Carrying out statutory investigations, and pursuing antecedent transactions Complete appropriate banking and cheque request forms in order to ensure that estate monies are handled and dealt with correctly Complete VAT and Corporation tax returns Adhere to statutory compliance and current legislation, including SIPS Maintain and update IPS case tasks/diaries Prepare directors disqualification reports Instruct and liaise with professional agents, solicitors and accountants Prepare supporting documents for sale contracts Update and maintain case checklists Attend and assist at meetings both in and out of the office when required Participate in internal and external marketing events as required Delegate work to, and provide ongoing training and support to junior members of staff Reporting, relationships & management Support other staff, including training and delegation to assistants Assist other case executives where required Report on progress of cases to IP Qualifications & experience AAT or CPI would be advantageous, but not mandatory Experience of dealing with corporate formal insolvency appointments within an IP firm is required Knowledge of IPS Cloud would be advantageous, but not mandatory Technical, training & skill levels Good IT skills including experience in using Excel, Word & IPS Takes pride in maintaining high professional standards of conduct and practice Self-motivated to keep up to date with changes in best practice and legislation The ability to organise and manage time efficiently and effectively whilst being flexible The ability to anticipate and communicate problems to others in the team Confident and good communication skills A professional manner including good interpersonal, telephone and letter writing skills Takes responsibility for work tasks and quality, managing own workload and deadlines Keeps IP updated on progress and highlights potential issues Shows enthusiasm and commitment to undertaking tasks as required and in particular in seeing tasks through to completion Promotes the firm in a positive manner at networking events What we can offer you Competitive salary Enjoyable working environment City Centre Parking Pension Life cover Private Medical Cover Modern IT equipment and processes Career progression opportunities Study support
May 20, 2025
Full time
Main job purpose To work within a team to ensure an efficient and professional delivery of corporate and personal insolvency services to clients. Our culture Lewis Business Recovery & Insolvency are a thriving firm of business recovery specialists and licensed insolvency practitioners, based in Leeds City Centre. Our ethos is to find the best solution for all parties, and promote continuity of business and employment, whilst offering an excellent service at a reasonable cost. Most of our work is referred to us by accountants, whom we hold strong relationships built upon trust and confidence. We are approaching our tenth year of trading and have grown the business organically by being good at what we do, and as a result of this we are looking for a confident, enthusiastic, outgoing individual to compliment our existing team. There is excellent career progression within the role due to our continued growth plans. For further details about our firm, please see . Key duties and responsibilities To be responsible for a mixed case load of formal insolvency appointments, in addition to assisting others within the team Administer insolvency cases, from initial advice through to case closure, with exposure to all aspects of insolvency, including Administrations, CVLs, MVLs, Compulsory Liquidations, CVAs and occasionally, Bankruptcies Address and adjudicate creditors' claims, including retention of title, secured, preferential and unsecured claims Reporting to secured creditors Assist team in continuing to trading on site where required Prepare associated documentation for statutory meetings Assisting employees with making claims and liaising with the redundancy payments service Deal with day to day correspondence, including non-standard correspondence. Preparing accurate books and records inventories, and taking responsibility for the safeguard, removal and storage of such from company premises Carrying out statutory investigations, and pursuing antecedent transactions Complete appropriate banking and cheque request forms in order to ensure that estate monies are handled and dealt with correctly Complete VAT and Corporation tax returns Adhere to statutory compliance and current legislation, including SIPS Maintain and update IPS case tasks/diaries Prepare directors disqualification reports Instruct and liaise with professional agents, solicitors and accountants Prepare supporting documents for sale contracts Update and maintain case checklists Attend and assist at meetings both in and out of the office when required Participate in internal and external marketing events as required Delegate work to, and provide ongoing training and support to junior members of staff Reporting, relationships & management Support other staff, including training and delegation to assistants Assist other case executives where required Report on progress of cases to IP Qualifications & experience AAT or CPI would be advantageous, but not mandatory Experience of dealing with corporate formal insolvency appointments within an IP firm is required Knowledge of IPS Cloud would be advantageous, but not mandatory Technical, training & skill levels Good IT skills including experience in using Excel, Word & IPS Takes pride in maintaining high professional standards of conduct and practice Self-motivated to keep up to date with changes in best practice and legislation The ability to organise and manage time efficiently and effectively whilst being flexible The ability to anticipate and communicate problems to others in the team Confident and good communication skills A professional manner including good interpersonal, telephone and letter writing skills Takes responsibility for work tasks and quality, managing own workload and deadlines Keeps IP updated on progress and highlights potential issues Shows enthusiasm and commitment to undertaking tasks as required and in particular in seeing tasks through to completion Promotes the firm in a positive manner at networking events What we can offer you Competitive salary Enjoyable working environment City Centre Parking Pension Life cover Private Medical Cover Modern IT equipment and processes Career progression opportunities Study support
Business Unit: Product & Channels Salary range: £72,800 to £91,000 - DOE Location: UK hybrid - with travel to one of our UK Virgin Money hubs when required Contract type : Permanent Our Team Our Products & Channels CIO mission is clear: combine engineering excellence, top-tier delivery practices, and outstanding service design to create superb products and services. We're on a journey to become the UK's best digital bank, focusing on digital customer journeys, engineering excellence, and empowering our people. The Product & Channels team leads client-facing apps and web services, including the migration to a single V-App. We're transforming to enhance collaboration, encourage curiosity, and streamline operations for exceptional customer experiences. With a purpose-driven approach, we're making money happier for our customers, ensuring better security, stability, and performance. We are also responsible to drive and transform our contact centre and stores (branch) application estate. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you'll be responsible for line managing a team of talented Engineers and provide direction for the capabilities being built by them. This includes recruitment activities, management of team financials and ensure delivery is done using approved tools and technologies. Build and maintain Conversational ChatBot delivery roadmap working with the business stakeholders whilst also ensuring continued focus on Platform Health and stabilisation and building secure, resilient and observant platforms. Lead and drive end-to-end software delivery ensuring business expectations on delivery and code quality are met. Drive continuous improvements and improve ways of working including collaboration with relevant areas (e.g. Devops, Release Management, QA) to enable faster release and deployment cycles. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management tasks for our relationship with Microsoft and maintaining strong relationships with Operations teams and our delivery partners Work with architecture team to design solutions that are secure, scalable and optimised for performance. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members including taking part in design and code reviews, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We need you to have Experience in a technical lead role, leading the delivery of large and complex projects and leading the team of engineers. Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Strong working knowledge of Azure Language Understanding (ALU) and Conversational Language Understanding (CLU) for building domain-specific, multi-turn dialog systems. Proficient in Copilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agents) to build low-code copilots that use Dataverse, Power Automate, and Azure Cognitive Services (e.g., LUIS, QnA Maker, Translator, Speech-to-Text). Extensive experience in Advanced Conversational AI & Copilot Integration Deep technical expertise in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade conversational bots using Microsoft Bot Framework SDK, Azure Bot Services, and Azure OpenAI (GPT-4, embeddings). Experience of working in an Agile environment and will champion ongoing improvements to ways of working. Strong Engineering skills but also a background to Solution/Architectural Design It's a bonus if you have but not essential Microsoft certification: PL-600: Power Platform Solution Architect Microsoft certification: PL-200: Power Platform Functional Consultant Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advert close date is 23 rd May 2025
May 20, 2025
Full time
Business Unit: Product & Channels Salary range: £72,800 to £91,000 - DOE Location: UK hybrid - with travel to one of our UK Virgin Money hubs when required Contract type : Permanent Our Team Our Products & Channels CIO mission is clear: combine engineering excellence, top-tier delivery practices, and outstanding service design to create superb products and services. We're on a journey to become the UK's best digital bank, focusing on digital customer journeys, engineering excellence, and empowering our people. The Product & Channels team leads client-facing apps and web services, including the migration to a single V-App. We're transforming to enhance collaboration, encourage curiosity, and streamline operations for exceptional customer experiences. With a purpose-driven approach, we're making money happier for our customers, ensuring better security, stability, and performance. We are also responsible to drive and transform our contact centre and stores (branch) application estate. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you'll be responsible for line managing a team of talented Engineers and provide direction for the capabilities being built by them. This includes recruitment activities, management of team financials and ensure delivery is done using approved tools and technologies. Build and maintain Conversational ChatBot delivery roadmap working with the business stakeholders whilst also ensuring continued focus on Platform Health and stabilisation and building secure, resilient and observant platforms. Lead and drive end-to-end software delivery ensuring business expectations on delivery and code quality are met. Drive continuous improvements and improve ways of working including collaboration with relevant areas (e.g. Devops, Release Management, QA) to enable faster release and deployment cycles. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management tasks for our relationship with Microsoft and maintaining strong relationships with Operations teams and our delivery partners Work with architecture team to design solutions that are secure, scalable and optimised for performance. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members including taking part in design and code reviews, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We need you to have Experience in a technical lead role, leading the delivery of large and complex projects and leading the team of engineers. Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Strong working knowledge of Azure Language Understanding (ALU) and Conversational Language Understanding (CLU) for building domain-specific, multi-turn dialog systems. Proficient in Copilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agents) to build low-code copilots that use Dataverse, Power Automate, and Azure Cognitive Services (e.g., LUIS, QnA Maker, Translator, Speech-to-Text). Extensive experience in Advanced Conversational AI & Copilot Integration Deep technical expertise in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade conversational bots using Microsoft Bot Framework SDK, Azure Bot Services, and Azure OpenAI (GPT-4, embeddings). Experience of working in an Agile environment and will champion ongoing improvements to ways of working. Strong Engineering skills but also a background to Solution/Architectural Design It's a bonus if you have but not essential Microsoft certification: PL-600: Power Platform Solution Architect Microsoft certification: PL-200: Power Platform Functional Consultant Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advert close date is 23 rd May 2025
Full-time, Permanent Position Address: Lovelady Lane, Alston CA9 3LX Accommodation can be provided with an adjested rent UK Work Authorization is required Tasks Role Overview Lead and take responsibility for the property operations, the teams within it and the guests who stay in the property. The General Manager will work across the multifaceted setting to develop and implement guest focused initiatives, enhancing their customer experience. Key Attributes of the Candidate: Outstanding leader, with the belief and drive to make our residents' lives better. Customer focussed. An ability to work and build an excellent rapport with people. Experience of leading and motivating a team. Representing the company widely within the local community. Confidentiality. Key Responsibilities First point of contact and visible presence to the guests by delivering a high quality service to them at all times. Ensuring the property teams are meeting the highest levels of service, building relationships with guests, championing their experience, taking on board their feedback and managing their expectations. Ensuring that issues are dealt with in an efficient and professional manner, whilst balancing the financial constraints of the business. To respond in a timely manner to any complaints made by guests ensuring that full details of both the complaint and the action taken are recorded. To provide support to individual guests in respect of ad hoc issues as they arise, directing individuals to other appropriate agencies as appropriate. People Management To ensure the effective recruitment, management and training of staff in accordance with Payman Club Human Resources policies. To undertake the day to day supervision of property staff to ensure the smooth running of the community. To monitor and evaluate property staff, to address performance issues as they arise, as well as encouraging the development of individuals to provide a pool of skilled and talented individuals able to deliver high quality services to the guests. To monitor attendance, managing issues of absence as they arise to ensure that service levels are maintained and budgets adhered to. To ensure that the administrative processes associated with employment are carried out in line with company policy and all statutory obligations. To ensure that all staff within the property receive Induction training in line with both local practice and Payman Club policies and procedures. To ensure that all staff within the properties receive appropriate training in order to carry out their duties and responsibilities effectively and safely. To consult and inform staff regarding relevant issues within the properties and the Company. Finance In conjunction with the Operations Manager & Finance Manager, prepare and monitor the annual budgets for the property. To deliver all contractual services to guests within the parameters of the approved budget. To ensure the timely collection of any sums due from guests. To assist is promoting the sale of other services provided by Payman Club or any of its associated companies to the guests of the property. Property To understand and comply with all the legal and other regulatory constraints involved in managing property. To plan and implement a programme of routine and preventative maintenance throughout the property. To ensure the appropriate, timely and cost effective response to individual guests requests for maintenance of their rooms and to ensure that all such requests are properly logged and tracked. To ensure that an out of hours emergency maintenance service is available to guests as needed. To engage contractors where appropriate to carry out cost effective and high quality work. To manage the relationship with contractors to ensure adherence to Payman Club policies and procedures whilst they are working on site. To act in the best interests of the company to assist in sales. Through regular inspection ensure that a high quality environment is maintained throughout the property. Health & Safety To be the designated person with overall responsibility for Health and Safety matters within the property. To ensure the provision of a safe environment for guests, staff and visitors. To comply with all legislative requirements and local and Companywide policies and procedures relating to Health and Safety at Work. To work collaboratively with any consultants appointed by Payman Club to provide advice and guidance on Health and Safety matters. To ensure the adequate recording and reporting of Health and Safety at Work in line with Company policies and Procedures and also with any statutory requirements. Site Facilities To manage any other functions (including any restaurant or other similar facility) provided by the Company for the benefit of the guests and visitors. To work collaboratively with other Payman Club staff to ensure that any development and/or redevelopment schemes are successfully implemented. This may involve attendance at Site Meetings and other similar meetings on behalf of the Management Company. General To be involved with the sales process to ensure compliance with statutory legislation. To deliver an excellent customer experience during the sales process. To be involved with the delivery of additional products and services, and to promote the "Payman Club" brand within each Village. To ensure that the Operations Manager is fully briefed on all matters relating to the running of the property on a regular basis. To prepare any reports, briefings or other documents which may from time to time be required by Senior Managers or Directors of the Company. To attend any such meetings and training courses as may be reasonably required, including where necessary overnight stays away from home. To keep the outside and public areas of the hotel clean and prepare them for the following day's events. To set up restaurant for breakfast To prepare and serve healthy breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea. To ensure all rooms are clean, tidy, and fully furnished to accommodate guests' needs. To provide basic housekeeping duties including replacing linen, changing and arranging the towels, emptying waste, restocking toilet supplies, vacuuming, dusting, and rearranging the room after guests check out. To clean rooms and public areas, including vacuuming, dusting, picking up larger objects off the floor, cleaning glass and windows, spot cleaning partition doors and walls, sweeping and mopping tile floors, and cleaning toilets. To transport dirty linen to correct areas to be cleaned and to restock areas with clean linens. Such other duties as are commensurate with the post. Accommodation To be an onsite live in staff member, able to cover any shift gaps and deliver on all service requirements, as well as respond to emergencies Requirements Attributes, Experience and Qualifications 10 years plus experience at General Manager level running and managing 4-5 hotels/within the hospitality sector in operational management capacity. Demonstrable experience and knowledge in commercial management of a site or contract. Experience of direct people management of a team. Strong role model of excellent customer service Confident leader who can empower teams to deliver to the highest standard for our residents by putting them at the heart of everything we do. Approachable and open manner - able to demonstrate empathy and a personable approach. Change agent who has experience of leading teams on a journey of continuous improvement. Have worked within a fast paced environment Able to manage ambiguity well and turn it into action to provide clarity and direction Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels to gain buy in Account management experience is essential- Good understanding of P&L and path to profit, pitfalls and opportunities Comfortable making decision and be able to think innovatively about solving problems Documents: - ID Card - DBS Check - Proof of Physical Address - 2 References
May 20, 2025
Full time
Full-time, Permanent Position Address: Lovelady Lane, Alston CA9 3LX Accommodation can be provided with an adjested rent UK Work Authorization is required Tasks Role Overview Lead and take responsibility for the property operations, the teams within it and the guests who stay in the property. The General Manager will work across the multifaceted setting to develop and implement guest focused initiatives, enhancing their customer experience. Key Attributes of the Candidate: Outstanding leader, with the belief and drive to make our residents' lives better. Customer focussed. An ability to work and build an excellent rapport with people. Experience of leading and motivating a team. Representing the company widely within the local community. Confidentiality. Key Responsibilities First point of contact and visible presence to the guests by delivering a high quality service to them at all times. Ensuring the property teams are meeting the highest levels of service, building relationships with guests, championing their experience, taking on board their feedback and managing their expectations. Ensuring that issues are dealt with in an efficient and professional manner, whilst balancing the financial constraints of the business. To respond in a timely manner to any complaints made by guests ensuring that full details of both the complaint and the action taken are recorded. To provide support to individual guests in respect of ad hoc issues as they arise, directing individuals to other appropriate agencies as appropriate. People Management To ensure the effective recruitment, management and training of staff in accordance with Payman Club Human Resources policies. To undertake the day to day supervision of property staff to ensure the smooth running of the community. To monitor and evaluate property staff, to address performance issues as they arise, as well as encouraging the development of individuals to provide a pool of skilled and talented individuals able to deliver high quality services to the guests. To monitor attendance, managing issues of absence as they arise to ensure that service levels are maintained and budgets adhered to. To ensure that the administrative processes associated with employment are carried out in line with company policy and all statutory obligations. To ensure that all staff within the property receive Induction training in line with both local practice and Payman Club policies and procedures. To ensure that all staff within the properties receive appropriate training in order to carry out their duties and responsibilities effectively and safely. To consult and inform staff regarding relevant issues within the properties and the Company. Finance In conjunction with the Operations Manager & Finance Manager, prepare and monitor the annual budgets for the property. To deliver all contractual services to guests within the parameters of the approved budget. To ensure the timely collection of any sums due from guests. To assist is promoting the sale of other services provided by Payman Club or any of its associated companies to the guests of the property. Property To understand and comply with all the legal and other regulatory constraints involved in managing property. To plan and implement a programme of routine and preventative maintenance throughout the property. To ensure the appropriate, timely and cost effective response to individual guests requests for maintenance of their rooms and to ensure that all such requests are properly logged and tracked. To ensure that an out of hours emergency maintenance service is available to guests as needed. To engage contractors where appropriate to carry out cost effective and high quality work. To manage the relationship with contractors to ensure adherence to Payman Club policies and procedures whilst they are working on site. To act in the best interests of the company to assist in sales. Through regular inspection ensure that a high quality environment is maintained throughout the property. Health & Safety To be the designated person with overall responsibility for Health and Safety matters within the property. To ensure the provision of a safe environment for guests, staff and visitors. To comply with all legislative requirements and local and Companywide policies and procedures relating to Health and Safety at Work. To work collaboratively with any consultants appointed by Payman Club to provide advice and guidance on Health and Safety matters. To ensure the adequate recording and reporting of Health and Safety at Work in line with Company policies and Procedures and also with any statutory requirements. Site Facilities To manage any other functions (including any restaurant or other similar facility) provided by the Company for the benefit of the guests and visitors. To work collaboratively with other Payman Club staff to ensure that any development and/or redevelopment schemes are successfully implemented. This may involve attendance at Site Meetings and other similar meetings on behalf of the Management Company. General To be involved with the sales process to ensure compliance with statutory legislation. To deliver an excellent customer experience during the sales process. To be involved with the delivery of additional products and services, and to promote the "Payman Club" brand within each Village. To ensure that the Operations Manager is fully briefed on all matters relating to the running of the property on a regular basis. To prepare any reports, briefings or other documents which may from time to time be required by Senior Managers or Directors of the Company. To attend any such meetings and training courses as may be reasonably required, including where necessary overnight stays away from home. To keep the outside and public areas of the hotel clean and prepare them for the following day's events. To set up restaurant for breakfast To prepare and serve healthy breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea. To ensure all rooms are clean, tidy, and fully furnished to accommodate guests' needs. To provide basic housekeeping duties including replacing linen, changing and arranging the towels, emptying waste, restocking toilet supplies, vacuuming, dusting, and rearranging the room after guests check out. To clean rooms and public areas, including vacuuming, dusting, picking up larger objects off the floor, cleaning glass and windows, spot cleaning partition doors and walls, sweeping and mopping tile floors, and cleaning toilets. To transport dirty linen to correct areas to be cleaned and to restock areas with clean linens. Such other duties as are commensurate with the post. Accommodation To be an onsite live in staff member, able to cover any shift gaps and deliver on all service requirements, as well as respond to emergencies Requirements Attributes, Experience and Qualifications 10 years plus experience at General Manager level running and managing 4-5 hotels/within the hospitality sector in operational management capacity. Demonstrable experience and knowledge in commercial management of a site or contract. Experience of direct people management of a team. Strong role model of excellent customer service Confident leader who can empower teams to deliver to the highest standard for our residents by putting them at the heart of everything we do. Approachable and open manner - able to demonstrate empathy and a personable approach. Change agent who has experience of leading teams on a journey of continuous improvement. Have worked within a fast paced environment Able to manage ambiguity well and turn it into action to provide clarity and direction Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels to gain buy in Account management experience is essential- Good understanding of P&L and path to profit, pitfalls and opportunities Comfortable making decision and be able to think innovatively about solving problems Documents: - ID Card - DBS Check - Proof of Physical Address - 2 References
Business Unit: Product & Channels Salary range: £72,800 to £91,000 - DOE Location: UK hybrid - with travel to one of our UK Virgin Money hubs when required Contract type : Permanent Our Team Our Products & Channels CIO mission is clear: combine engineering excellence, top-tier delivery practices, and outstanding service design to create superb products and services. We're on a journey to become the UK's best digital bank, focusing on digital customer journeys, engineering excellence, and empowering our people. The Product & Channels team leads client-facing apps and web services, including the migration to a single V-App. We're transforming to enhance collaboration, encourage curiosity, and streamline operations for exceptional customer experiences. With a purpose-driven approach, we're making money happier for our customers, ensuring better security, stability, and performance. We are also responsible to drive and transform our contact centre and stores (branch) application estate. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you'll be responsible for line managing a team of talented Engineers and provide direction for the capabilities being built by them. This includes recruitment activities, management of team financials and ensure delivery is done using approved tools and technologies. Build and maintain Conversational ChatBot delivery roadmap working with the business stakeholders whilst also ensuring continued focus on Platform Health and stabilisation and building secure, resilient and observant platforms. Lead and drive end-to-end software delivery ensuring business expectations on delivery and code quality are met. Drive continuous improvements and improve ways of working including collaboration with relevant areas (e.g. Devops, Release Management, QA) to enable faster release and deployment cycles. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management tasks for our relationship with Microsoft and maintaining strong relationships with Operations teams and our delivery partners Work with architecture team to design solutions that are secure, scalable and optimised for performance. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members including taking part in design and code reviews, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We need you to have Experience in a technical lead role, leading the delivery of large and complex projects and leading the team of engineers. Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Strong working knowledge of Azure Language Understanding (ALU) and Conversational Language Understanding (CLU) for building domain-specific, multi-turn dialog systems. Proficient in Copilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agents) to build low-code copilots that use Dataverse, Power Automate, and Azure Cognitive Services (e.g., LUIS, QnA Maker, Translator, Speech-to-Text). Extensive experience in Advanced Conversational AI & Copilot Integration Deep technical expertise in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade conversational bots using Microsoft Bot Framework SDK, Azure Bot Services, and Azure OpenAI (GPT-4, embeddings). Experience of working in an Agile environment and will champion ongoing improvements to ways of working. Strong Engineering skills but also a background to Solution/Architectural Design It's a bonus if you have but not essential Microsoft certification: PL-600: Power Platform Solution Architect Microsoft certification: PL-200: Power Platform Functional Consultant Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advert close date is 23 rd May 2025
May 20, 2025
Full time
Business Unit: Product & Channels Salary range: £72,800 to £91,000 - DOE Location: UK hybrid - with travel to one of our UK Virgin Money hubs when required Contract type : Permanent Our Team Our Products & Channels CIO mission is clear: combine engineering excellence, top-tier delivery practices, and outstanding service design to create superb products and services. We're on a journey to become the UK's best digital bank, focusing on digital customer journeys, engineering excellence, and empowering our people. The Product & Channels team leads client-facing apps and web services, including the migration to a single V-App. We're transforming to enhance collaboration, encourage curiosity, and streamline operations for exceptional customer experiences. With a purpose-driven approach, we're making money happier for our customers, ensuring better security, stability, and performance. We are also responsible to drive and transform our contact centre and stores (branch) application estate. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you'll be responsible for line managing a team of talented Engineers and provide direction for the capabilities being built by them. This includes recruitment activities, management of team financials and ensure delivery is done using approved tools and technologies. Build and maintain Conversational ChatBot delivery roadmap working with the business stakeholders whilst also ensuring continued focus on Platform Health and stabilisation and building secure, resilient and observant platforms. Lead and drive end-to-end software delivery ensuring business expectations on delivery and code quality are met. Drive continuous improvements and improve ways of working including collaboration with relevant areas (e.g. Devops, Release Management, QA) to enable faster release and deployment cycles. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management tasks for our relationship with Microsoft and maintaining strong relationships with Operations teams and our delivery partners Work with architecture team to design solutions that are secure, scalable and optimised for performance. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members including taking part in design and code reviews, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We need you to have Experience in a technical lead role, leading the delivery of large and complex projects and leading the team of engineers. Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Strong working knowledge of Azure Language Understanding (ALU) and Conversational Language Understanding (CLU) for building domain-specific, multi-turn dialog systems. Proficient in Copilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agents) to build low-code copilots that use Dataverse, Power Automate, and Azure Cognitive Services (e.g., LUIS, QnA Maker, Translator, Speech-to-Text). Extensive experience in Advanced Conversational AI & Copilot Integration Deep technical expertise in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade conversational bots using Microsoft Bot Framework SDK, Azure Bot Services, and Azure OpenAI (GPT-4, embeddings). Experience of working in an Agile environment and will champion ongoing improvements to ways of working. Strong Engineering skills but also a background to Solution/Architectural Design It's a bonus if you have but not essential Microsoft certification: PL-600: Power Platform Solution Architect Microsoft certification: PL-200: Power Platform Functional Consultant Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advert close date is 23 rd May 2025
About Us At Plentific, we're redefining property management in real time. Our mission, is to lead real estate through the transformative journey into "The World of Now," enabling us to empower property professionals through our innovative, cloud-based platform. We harness cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights to streamline operations for landlords, letting agents, and property managers-enabling them to optimize maintenance, manage repairs, and make informed decisions instantly. Our platform is designed to create seamless, real-time workflows that transform traditional property management into a dynamic, digital experience. Backed by a world-class group of investors-including Noa, Highland Europe, Brookfields, Mubadala, RXR Digital Ventures, and Target Global-Plentific is at the forefront of the proptech revolution. Headquartered in London with a global outlook, we're continually expanding our reach and impact. We're looking for forward-thinking, passionate professionals who are ready to contribute to our mission and drive industry innovation. If you're excited about making an immediate impact and shaping the future of property management, explore career opportunities with us at Plentific. The Role We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with a strong background in the tech industry and a proven track record in managing complex financial strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with venture capital (VC) firms, securing loans, dealing with lenders, and leading fundraising efforts through multiple funding rounds. As CFO, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the financial department, implementing effective risk management strategies, and driving the company's financial planning across global operations. You will play a key role in managing investor relations, presenting to the Board, and developing business plans that support both short-term goals and long-term growth. Responsibilities Lead the company's financial strategy, including operational financial management and long-term planning Oversee and manage the organisation's fundraising efforts, including multiple VC rounds, liaising with VCs, lenders, and investors Secure financing and manage relationships with lenders, ensuring the company has appropriate funding at each stage of growth Lead roadshows and other fundraising activities, including presenting to prospective investors and stakeholders Oversee the company's financial performance, setting and managing OKRs for the finance team and broader organisation Own and develop business plans, ensuring they align with overall strategic goals and performance targets Drive the company's M&A strategy, managing financial due diligence and negotiations Lead and manage a small high-performing finance team, ensuring operational efficiency and fostering a culture of teamwork and development Manage investor relations, ensuring clear and consistent communication and relationship-building with both existing and potential investors Create and present board packs, ensuring the Board has timely and relevant financial information to make informed decisions Develop and maintain an effective financial forecasting and budgeting process Use data analysis and storytelling techniques to effectively communicate financial insights to lenders, investors, and stakeholders Manage cash flow to ensure liquidity and operational success Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies Lead the finance IT systems setup and management Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture Skills Problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and solve complex financial issues Strong ability to create and develop business plans, and drive performance through strategic OKR management Skilled in storytelling and presenting complex financial data in a compelling and accessible way to lenders, investors, and Board members Analytical mindset, with strong attention to detail and the ability to drive data-driven decision-making Experience & Qualifications: Proven experience as CFO or in a senior finance leadership role within the tech industry Extensive experience in securing loans, dealing with lenders, and managing relationships with financial institutions Strong track record of leading multiple VC funding rounds and raising capital Hands-on experience with operational financial management and the implementation of effective financial strategies Expertise in managing investor relations and presenting to prospective investors and Board members Experience managing M&A processes, including financial due diligence and negotiations Proven ability to lead and build high-performing teams Experience preparing and presenting board packs, providing strategic financial recommendations Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) is a strong advantage BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MSc/MBA is a plus Benefits As you can see, we are quickly progressing with our ambitious plans and are eager to grow our team of doers to achieve our vision of managing over 2 million properties through our platform across various countries. You can help us shape the future of property management across the globe. Here's what we offer: A competitive compensation package 25 days annual holiday Flexible working environment including the option to work abroad Private health care for you and immediate family members with discounted gym membership, optical, dental and private GP Enhanced parental leave Life insurance (4x salary) Employee assistance program Company volunteering day and charity salary sacrifice scheme Learning management system powered by Udemy Referral bonus and charity donation if someone you introduce joins the company Season ticket loan, Cycle to work, Electric vehicle and Techscheme programs Pension scheme Work abroad scheme Company-sponsored lunches, dinners and social gatherings Fully stocked kitchen with drinks, snacks, fruit, breakfast cereal etc.
May 20, 2025
Full time
About Us At Plentific, we're redefining property management in real time. Our mission, is to lead real estate through the transformative journey into "The World of Now," enabling us to empower property professionals through our innovative, cloud-based platform. We harness cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights to streamline operations for landlords, letting agents, and property managers-enabling them to optimize maintenance, manage repairs, and make informed decisions instantly. Our platform is designed to create seamless, real-time workflows that transform traditional property management into a dynamic, digital experience. Backed by a world-class group of investors-including Noa, Highland Europe, Brookfields, Mubadala, RXR Digital Ventures, and Target Global-Plentific is at the forefront of the proptech revolution. Headquartered in London with a global outlook, we're continually expanding our reach and impact. We're looking for forward-thinking, passionate professionals who are ready to contribute to our mission and drive industry innovation. If you're excited about making an immediate impact and shaping the future of property management, explore career opportunities with us at Plentific. The Role We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with a strong background in the tech industry and a proven track record in managing complex financial strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with venture capital (VC) firms, securing loans, dealing with lenders, and leading fundraising efforts through multiple funding rounds. As CFO, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the financial department, implementing effective risk management strategies, and driving the company's financial planning across global operations. You will play a key role in managing investor relations, presenting to the Board, and developing business plans that support both short-term goals and long-term growth. Responsibilities Lead the company's financial strategy, including operational financial management and long-term planning Oversee and manage the organisation's fundraising efforts, including multiple VC rounds, liaising with VCs, lenders, and investors Secure financing and manage relationships with lenders, ensuring the company has appropriate funding at each stage of growth Lead roadshows and other fundraising activities, including presenting to prospective investors and stakeholders Oversee the company's financial performance, setting and managing OKRs for the finance team and broader organisation Own and develop business plans, ensuring they align with overall strategic goals and performance targets Drive the company's M&A strategy, managing financial due diligence and negotiations Lead and manage a small high-performing finance team, ensuring operational efficiency and fostering a culture of teamwork and development Manage investor relations, ensuring clear and consistent communication and relationship-building with both existing and potential investors Create and present board packs, ensuring the Board has timely and relevant financial information to make informed decisions Develop and maintain an effective financial forecasting and budgeting process Use data analysis and storytelling techniques to effectively communicate financial insights to lenders, investors, and stakeholders Manage cash flow to ensure liquidity and operational success Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies Lead the finance IT systems setup and management Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture Skills Problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and solve complex financial issues Strong ability to create and develop business plans, and drive performance through strategic OKR management Skilled in storytelling and presenting complex financial data in a compelling and accessible way to lenders, investors, and Board members Analytical mindset, with strong attention to detail and the ability to drive data-driven decision-making Experience & Qualifications: Proven experience as CFO or in a senior finance leadership role within the tech industry Extensive experience in securing loans, dealing with lenders, and managing relationships with financial institutions Strong track record of leading multiple VC funding rounds and raising capital Hands-on experience with operational financial management and the implementation of effective financial strategies Expertise in managing investor relations and presenting to prospective investors and Board members Experience managing M&A processes, including financial due diligence and negotiations Proven ability to lead and build high-performing teams Experience preparing and presenting board packs, providing strategic financial recommendations Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) is a strong advantage BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MSc/MBA is a plus Benefits As you can see, we are quickly progressing with our ambitious plans and are eager to grow our team of doers to achieve our vision of managing over 2 million properties through our platform across various countries. You can help us shape the future of property management across the globe. Here's what we offer: A competitive compensation package 25 days annual holiday Flexible working environment including the option to work abroad Private health care for you and immediate family members with discounted gym membership, optical, dental and private GP Enhanced parental leave Life insurance (4x salary) Employee assistance program Company volunteering day and charity salary sacrifice scheme Learning management system powered by Udemy Referral bonus and charity donation if someone you introduce joins the company Season ticket loan, Cycle to work, Electric vehicle and Techscheme programs Pension scheme Work abroad scheme Company-sponsored lunches, dinners and social gatherings Fully stocked kitchen with drinks, snacks, fruit, breakfast cereal etc.
Business Unit: Product & Channels Salary range: £72,800 to £91,000 - DOE Location: UK hybrid - with travel to one of our UK Virgin Money hubs when required Contract type : Permanent Our Team Our Products & Channels CIO mission is clear: combine engineering excellence, top-tier delivery practices, and outstanding service design to create superb products and services. We're on a journey to become the UK's best digital bank, focusing on digital customer journeys, engineering excellence, and empowering our people. The Product & Channels team leads client-facing apps and web services, including the migration to a single V-App. We're transforming to enhance collaboration, encourage curiosity, and streamline operations for exceptional customer experiences. With a purpose-driven approach, we're making money happier for our customers, ensuring better security, stability, and performance. We are also responsible to drive and transform our contact centre and stores (branch) application estate. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you'll be responsible for line managing a team of talented Engineers and provide direction for the capabilities being built by them. This includes recruitment activities, management of team financials and ensure delivery is done using approved tools and technologies. Build and maintain Conversational ChatBot delivery roadmap working with the business stakeholders whilst also ensuring continued focus on Platform Health and stabilisation and building secure, resilient and observant platforms. Lead and drive end-to-end software delivery ensuring business expectations on delivery and code quality are met. Drive continuous improvements and improve ways of working including collaboration with relevant areas (e.g. Devops, Release Management, QA) to enable faster release and deployment cycles. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management tasks for our relationship with Microsoft and maintaining strong relationships with Operations teams and our delivery partners Work with architecture team to design solutions that are secure, scalable and optimised for performance. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members including taking part in design and code reviews, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We need you to have Experience in a technical lead role, leading the delivery of large and complex projects and leading the team of engineers. Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Strong working knowledge of Azure Language Understanding (ALU) and Conversational Language Understanding (CLU) for building domain-specific, multi-turn dialog systems. Proficient in Copilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agents) to build low-code copilots that use Dataverse, Power Automate, and Azure Cognitive Services (e.g., LUIS, QnA Maker, Translator, Speech-to-Text). Extensive experience in Advanced Conversational AI & Copilot Integration Deep technical expertise in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade conversational bots using Microsoft Bot Framework SDK, Azure Bot Services, and Azure OpenAI (GPT-4, embeddings). Experience of working in an Agile environment and will champion ongoing improvements to ways of working. Strong Engineering skills but also a background to Solution/Architectural Design It's a bonus if you have but not essential Microsoft certification: PL-600: Power Platform Solution Architect Microsoft certification: PL-200: Power Platform Functional Consultant Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advert close date is 23 rd May 2025
May 20, 2025
Full time
Business Unit: Product & Channels Salary range: £72,800 to £91,000 - DOE Location: UK hybrid - with travel to one of our UK Virgin Money hubs when required Contract type : Permanent Our Team Our Products & Channels CIO mission is clear: combine engineering excellence, top-tier delivery practices, and outstanding service design to create superb products and services. We're on a journey to become the UK's best digital bank, focusing on digital customer journeys, engineering excellence, and empowering our people. The Product & Channels team leads client-facing apps and web services, including the migration to a single V-App. We're transforming to enhance collaboration, encourage curiosity, and streamline operations for exceptional customer experiences. With a purpose-driven approach, we're making money happier for our customers, ensuring better security, stability, and performance. We are also responsible to drive and transform our contact centre and stores (branch) application estate. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you'll be responsible for line managing a team of talented Engineers and provide direction for the capabilities being built by them. This includes recruitment activities, management of team financials and ensure delivery is done using approved tools and technologies. Build and maintain Conversational ChatBot delivery roadmap working with the business stakeholders whilst also ensuring continued focus on Platform Health and stabilisation and building secure, resilient and observant platforms. Lead and drive end-to-end software delivery ensuring business expectations on delivery and code quality are met. Drive continuous improvements and improve ways of working including collaboration with relevant areas (e.g. Devops, Release Management, QA) to enable faster release and deployment cycles. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management tasks for our relationship with Microsoft and maintaining strong relationships with Operations teams and our delivery partners Work with architecture team to design solutions that are secure, scalable and optimised for performance. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members including taking part in design and code reviews, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We need you to have Experience in a technical lead role, leading the delivery of large and complex projects and leading the team of engineers. Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Strong working knowledge of Azure Language Understanding (ALU) and Conversational Language Understanding (CLU) for building domain-specific, multi-turn dialog systems. Proficient in Copilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agents) to build low-code copilots that use Dataverse, Power Automate, and Azure Cognitive Services (e.g., LUIS, QnA Maker, Translator, Speech-to-Text). Extensive experience in Advanced Conversational AI & Copilot Integration Deep technical expertise in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade conversational bots using Microsoft Bot Framework SDK, Azure Bot Services, and Azure OpenAI (GPT-4, embeddings). Experience of working in an Agile environment and will champion ongoing improvements to ways of working. Strong Engineering skills but also a background to Solution/Architectural Design It's a bonus if you have but not essential Microsoft certification: PL-600: Power Platform Solution Architect Microsoft certification: PL-200: Power Platform Functional Consultant Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year . 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt. Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer obsessed and work tirelessly to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' Our customer centric culture means that we're able to do banking differently and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advert close date is 23 rd May 2025
Fantastic opportunity for a professional Shared Ownership Senior Sales Agent to work with one of the UKs leading and highly reputable housing associations covering the Lichfield area. My client, who is an award winning housing association, is looking for an experienced and professional senior sales and marketing agent to assist with the sale of shared ownership properties. Work will range from speaking with prospective clients, conducting viewings and providing expert help and aftercare to clients. Job Details Start Date: ASAP Location: Lichfield, WS13 (based from site office) Hours: 37 hours per week Duration: May - Late December Pay Rate: 19.50- 20.00 per hour Requirements: You'll be professional, courteous, hardworking and driven by targets. Knowledge of Share Ownership Scheme is essential Duties will include: Building rapport with clients Implement and improve marketing strategies Negotiating deals Showing clients around properties Reporting sales activity Marketing properties Diary management scheduling meetings Providing excellent customer service Signposting clients through the journey of purchasing a property The postholder should be able to demonstrate experience around: Shared ownership scheme Strong negotiation skills Building rapport with clients Property sales Strong administration skills If you are interested in becoming part of a highly reputable team, please call Laura at Think Property Services on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
May 19, 2025
Seasonal
Fantastic opportunity for a professional Shared Ownership Senior Sales Agent to work with one of the UKs leading and highly reputable housing associations covering the Lichfield area. My client, who is an award winning housing association, is looking for an experienced and professional senior sales and marketing agent to assist with the sale of shared ownership properties. Work will range from speaking with prospective clients, conducting viewings and providing expert help and aftercare to clients. Job Details Start Date: ASAP Location: Lichfield, WS13 (based from site office) Hours: 37 hours per week Duration: May - Late December Pay Rate: 19.50- 20.00 per hour Requirements: You'll be professional, courteous, hardworking and driven by targets. Knowledge of Share Ownership Scheme is essential Duties will include: Building rapport with clients Implement and improve marketing strategies Negotiating deals Showing clients around properties Reporting sales activity Marketing properties Diary management scheduling meetings Providing excellent customer service Signposting clients through the journey of purchasing a property The postholder should be able to demonstrate experience around: Shared ownership scheme Strong negotiation skills Building rapport with clients Property sales Strong administration skills If you are interested in becoming part of a highly reputable team, please call Laura at Think Property Services on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
