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Are you experienced in a fast-paced and complex financial environment? Are you seeking a challenging, busy, and rewarding role within a large and diverse organisation? Hays Senior Finance is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a respected further/higher education institution for a Finance Business Partner / Management Accountant to join their Finance Team on a permanent basis click apply for full job details

Job Description Chief of Digital Operations Derby (Hybrid - min 3 days on site) Full Time Why join Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Central ET&S (Engineering, Technology and Safety) Digital Manufacturing team for a Chief of Digital Operations. This is a Senior Leadership Role reporting to the Head of Manufacturing Processes and Systems. The ET&S Digital team is a delivery-focused group responsible for supporting, developing, and leading the deployment of digital solutions across the organisation. Working closely with Information Technology, Design and Operations, the Chief of Digital Operations will be accountable for creating a comprehensive suite of digital capability that transforms the way that our domestic manufacturing footprint operates. Key Accountabilities: As the Chief of Digital Operations, you will lead the team and have technical accountability for the creation and deployment of our digital capabilities within our domestic manufacturing ecosystem. In this role, you will lead and develop a team of Digital Manufacturing Engineers operating across multiple manufacturing and assembly facilities, supporting major programmes both internally and within the external supply chain. You will also play a key role in the execution of the Group Digital & IT Strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering measurable outcomes. We are seeking candidates with strong experience in Digital Manufacturing, proven capability in programme leadership, and a successful track record of driving strategy and delivering results. What you will be doing: Leading and developing a team of Digital Manufacturing Engineers across multiple manufacturing and assembly sites, supporting both internal operations and external supply chains. Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Group IT, Operations, PMO, and Finance to ensure alignment and effective delivery of digital initiatives. Championing the value and benefits of Digital Manufacturing across wider business functions to drive engagement and adoption. Supporting the development of critical Digital Manufacturing skills and digital awareness throughout the organisation at all levels. Managing relationships and communications with stakeholders at all levels of the business. Partnering with Digital Manufacturing Specialists to define, develop, and implement digital strategies and roadmaps. Accountable for ensuring that all technologies developed and deployed within the business are in full compliance to Health, Safety & Environmental Standards and meet the expectations of the Zero Harm programme. Accountable for ensuring that digital systems risks are understood and mitigated, and for promoting a product safety culture in the organisation. Create a culture of zero defects within the organisation. Ensure that digital systems within the business are developed and deployed to support Right First Time manufacture. Operate as an active member of the global Digital Manufacturing leadership team, supporting cross-business and sector collaboration, knowledge sharing, skills and process development to best utilise the available resources to deliver business needs and priorities. Preferred requirements: Strong knowledge of Digital Manufacturing implementation processes and best practices. Demonstrated ability to influence working practices and drive cultural and operational change. Proven experience managing multiple workstreams and balancing priorities across complex stakeholder groups. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills across all organisational levels. Experience in leading change initiatives, ideally within operational or manufacturing environments. Demonstrated experience in training, mentoring, and coaching others to develop capability and embed new ways of working. Project Planning and control techniques Broad knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering Processes Understanding for driving Operational Performance What we offer: We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. Closing date: 11th January 2026 As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided. Job Category Manufacturing Engineering Posting Date 23 Dec 2025; 00:12 Posting End Date 11 Jan 2026PandoLogic.

Finance Manager North West- Hybrid Permanent - Full time Competitive salary - car allowance and strong benefits package NG Bailey are currently seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our team within our engineering division. This is a high-profile role pivotal in driving financial performance across diverse contract types, including fixed-price, cost-plus, and target-price agreements. You will provide robust financial leadership, ensuring accurate reporting and insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making. With the government's commitment to infrastructure spending on defence, nuclear, rail and healthcare and its decarbonisation targets, we are confident that the markets in which we operate are resilient and we are in a strong position to benefit. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and review monthly P&L statements for multiple projects and business units. Deliver variance analysis and commentary on key drivers of performance Responsible for the preparation and reporting of divisional quarterly forecasts, the annual budget and three-year strategic plan Partner with project managers and commercial teams to challenge assumptions and improve financial outcomes Responsible for regional project balance sheet and working capital reporting ensuring its integrity by understanding and analysing the key working capital balances and how / when these will convert into cash flows driving financial discipline, bringing clarity and simplicity of reporting for key themes, risks and opportunities improving accuracy and speed / efficiency of reporting proactively engaging with stakeholders to drive the resolution of actions Develop and execute audit plans tailored to cost-plus contracts, ensuring all reimbursable costs align with contractual terms and client expectations Succinctly and clearly presenting analyses and themes for these key reporting processes to stakeholders at various review meetings Own the business units short-term cash flow (3 month) and long-term cash flow (12 months) forecasting models ensuring they are fit for purpose as the business and its systems / processes evolve Take a lead role in the planned system and process improvements for CVR reporting (Cost Value Reconciliation) which aims to streamline and automate the contract reporting process with greater insight into contract operational and financial performance metrics Being the key point of contact for the external auditors on the division Be able to work closely with the wider Engineering and Group finance team whilst building strong relationships with the operational and commercial senior leadership teams of the business units (mainly Commercial and Operational Directors) The role will also initially provide support into our Central Engineering Finance Team for traditional accounting tasks such as balance sheet reconciliations, overheads and tracking cashflow. Requirements: ACA or CIMA qualified with relevant post qualification experience within a related sector Experience in a contracting environment including long-term contract accounting and balance sheet rigor Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the confidence to challenge stakeholders Experience of designing and implementing new reporting / management information in an efficient manner Previous experience working within a finance roles as part of an alliance or joint venture. Experience in summarising key messages in a simple manner from large volumes of data Experience in working capital and cash modelling Excellent at data manipulation (excel skills) Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

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 greatest asset is our people, so our HR team focus on ensuring we are all reaching our potential. They use their specialist expertise to help us attract great talent, enable our employees to succeed and inspire a unified culture of development across our firm. By playing a role in the recruitment and management of our people, they help change lives and influence the future of BDO. Join a driven and passionate team where you can be yourself, while also helping your colleagues to achieve their ambitions. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Client Director will lead the business development activities of their area of the BDO RS organisation and drives the new sales business for the company playing key role in BDO RS's £bottom line. The incumbent will develop & implement a robust Business and Sales Strategy to enhance the growth of the core business and facilitate corporate growth by ensuring further market share and divergence into other business areas. Key Competencies Will develop a deep and established database of contacts in targeted industries coupled with a strong understanding of compliance, risk, regulatory and governance within the finance industry A track record of handling complex negotiations including but not limited to complex service agreements. Proven success in formulating a robust business development vision and future strategy Ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritise tasks Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, with excellent influencing and listening skills Strong communication skills in all forms including written, oral, email, telephone, and presentation You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our greatest asset is our people, so our HR team focus on ensuring we are all reaching our potential. They use their specialist expertise to help us attract great talent, enable our employees to succeed and inspire a unified culture of development across our firm. By playing a role in the recruitment and management of our people, they help change lives and influence the future of BDO. Join a driven and passionate team where you can be yourself, while also helping your colleagues to achieve their ambitions. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Client Director will lead the business development activities of their area of the BDO RS organisation and drives the new sales business for the company playing key role in BDO RS's £bottom line. The incumbent will develop & implement a robust Business and Sales Strategy to enhance the growth of the core business and facilitate corporate growth by ensuring further market share and divergence into other business areas. Key Competencies Will develop a deep and established database of contacts in targeted industries coupled with a strong understanding of compliance, risk, regulatory and governance within the finance industry A track record of handling complex negotiations including but not limited to complex service agreements. Proven success in formulating a robust business development vision and future strategy Ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritise tasks Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, with excellent influencing and listening skills Strong communication skills in all forms including written, oral, email, telephone, and presentation 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.

Operations Director Job Description Application deadline: 2nd January 2026 Purpose of the Role The Operations Director provides senior operational leadership and strategic oversight across a defined portfolio, ensuring consistent high-quality delivery, strong regulatory compliance, and excellent outcomes for children and families. This role strengthens Kids Planet's national operational capability as the organisation continues to scale, ensuring clear governance, aligned practice, and sustained improvement across all nurseries. The role works closely with Childcare Directors, Area Managers, Risk & Compliance Team, Training and Integrations Director, EYAs, and Internal Training to provide cohesive, operationally driven leadership. Key Responsibilities 1. Operational Leadership & Performance Lead operational excellence across the group through strong line management of Childcare Directors. Drive performance improvements linked to occupancy, staffing stability, family experience, and commercial KPIs. Ensure settings consistently deliver the Kids Planet operational model and values. Provide the right level of support and challenge to settings, ensuring concerns are escalated and addressed quickly. Monitor KPIs (occupancy, staffing, compliance, financials, parent satisfaction) and drive action where risks emerge. 2. Quality, Practice & Continuous Improvement Ensure consistent implementation of the Framework for Excellence, pedagogy, curriculum, and leadership expectations. Work collaboratively with the Early Years and Specialist teams to embed practice and strengthen weaker or newly acquired settings. Support QIV cycles, internal audits, and action planning, ensuring improvements are sustained. Promote a culture of reflective practice, high expectations, and continuous improvement. 3. Safeguarding, Risk & Compliance Ensure effective oversight and governance of safeguarding practices, DSL development, and compliance frameworks across all nurseries. Provide senior operational leadership on safeguarding expectations, culture, and organisational standards. Monitor, audit, and review safeguarding and compliance systems to ensure ongoing inspection readiness and regulatory compliance. Provide high-level advice, escalation support, and operational decision-making in safeguarding matters. Liaise with external agencies (Ofsted, LADO, Local Authorities, etc.) where required, ensuring clear communication and accountability. Oversee risk management processes, ensuring that mitigation plans are effective, embedded, and followed through. Ensure learning from incidents, audits, and QIVs is translated into practice improvements across settings. Coordinate and maintain the Operational Safeguarding Risk Register (To be introduced), escalating risks appropriately to SLT and ensuring site-level actions are implemented. 4. Safeguarding Project Ownership Lead the implementation and rollout of Safeguarding Systems across the organisation, ensuring clear project governance, timelines, training, and adoption. Oversee data standards, user access, and integration into safeguarding and compliance reporting systems. 5. People Leadership & Workforce Stability Provide strong, values-led leadership to Childcare Directors, ensuring clarity, accountability, and professional development. Oversee workforce planning, including staffing pipelines, leadership succession, and stability strategies. Support the People Team to embed safer recruitment, consistent induction, and best-practice employee compliance. Ensure managers receive high-quality coaching and support to lead effective teams. 6. Acquisitions, Integrations & Growth Work with the Training and Integrations Teams to ensure new nurseries experience a structured and high-quality onboarding. Lead the operational oversight of the integration plan in partnership with Integrations Manager, ensuring compliance resets, system adoption, and cultural alignment. Support due diligence with operational insight into risks, people structures, quality, and readiness. 7. Compliance, Audit & Regulatory Readiness Ensure settings maintain regulatory compliance and always remain inspection-ready. Oversee follow-up actions from internal audits, QIVs, safeguarding reviews, and H&S assessments. Ensure consistent policy implementation and adapt practice in response to sector or regulatory changes (e.g., Ofsted framework updates). Lead operational responses to regulatory enforcement, ensuring robust action planning and sustained improvement. 8. Family Experience & Reputation Champion excellence in parent partnership, communication, and overall family experience. Oversee show-round conversion, complaints handling, and reputation management. Work with Marketing on local activation, occupancy growth, and site-level brand visibility. Skills & Competencies Strong leadership and people management Deep operational understanding of early years delivery Strong safeguarding knowledge and governance capability Ability to analyse risk and make informed, timely decisions High emotional intelligence and ability to lead through complexity Strong project management (especially for CPOMS rollout) Ability to interpret data, spot patterns, and act decisively Collaboration across multiple central and operational teams Resilient, solution-focused, and highly organised Reporting Lines Reports to: Chief Operating Officer Line manages: Childcare Directors, and may have project responsibility for cross-functional teams Works closely with: Training & Integrations Director, EY Teams, Internal Training, Risk & Compliance, People, Marketing, Estates, Finance, Tech & Data teams KPIs / Success Measures Strong and improving safeguarding culture across all settings Consistent operational performance and inspection outcomes Reduced safeguarding/compliance themes due to early operational intervention Clear governance and management of risk High staff retention and leadership capability Occupancy and family experience improvements across portfolio Why become an Operations Director with Kids Planet? A supportive, friendly team. Great Benefits Package Fast paced growing business with lots of scope for progression Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second-year running 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply. What's in it for you? Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks including fresh fruit. Accredited training with the KP Academy. Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Fertility and Adoption leave. Regular staff rewards. Team appreciation events. Long service awards. Dedicated wellbeing package. Highly discounted childcare. A day off for your birthday. Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan. Applications close on 2nd January 2026. Early applications are encouraged.

Who We Are BCG Expand is a specialist firm providing unique data-driven business intelligence as a trusted advisor to senior executives across the world's leading financial services firms to help them to operate more effectively. Expand's activities are focused on data benchmarking in technology, operations, FinTech and market data, with expertise around strategic cost and human resourcing benchmarking in wholesale finance. Founded in 2001 as an independent research boutique, Expand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group, headquartered in London and with offices in Singapore and New York. At Expand we're proud of our friendly, inclusive and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and maintain our professional, supportive and entrepreneurial working culture that we all enjoy. What You'll Do We're looking for a highly skilled Principal Engineer with a passion for data, cloud technologies, and building robust, scalable solutions - who also brings strategic product thinking and cross-functional leadership . In this role, you'll not only lead the design and implementation of the data infrastructure that powers advanced analytics and data science across our platforms, but also contribute to the strategic direction, roadmap, and execution of data products in collaboration with senior stakeholders. Architect & Build Scalable Data Solutions Collaborate closely with senior product stakeholders to understand data needs and architect end-to-end ingestion pipelines Design and build robust ETL/ELT processes and data architectures using modern tools and techniques Lead database design, data modelling, and integration strategies to support analytics at scale Drive Data Integration & Management Design and implement secure, scalable, and efficient data ingestion frameworks across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data Partner with product owners and engineers to develop data exchange protocols, ensuring best practices in data governance and security Create and manage hybrid cloud data environments and support data pipelines for big data platforms Product Strategy & Execution Contribute to the strategy and vision for our data products, helping to define and evolve product roadmaps from launch through scale Oversee day-to-day execution of product initiatives across cross-functional teams Lead by example to help foster a high-performing, collaborative, and agile culture Proactively identify and mitigate business, operational, and governance risks Provide clear, data-driven updates on product performance and technical milestones to stakeholders Collaborate Across Disciplines Work together with data scientists to understand analytical needs and curate high-quality data sets Map data fields to business hypotheses, wrangle data, and ensure datasets are model-ready Contribute to a cross-functional engineering culture with a focus on quality, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure Secure & Compliant Practices Apply strong knowledge of information security principles to ensure compliant handling of sensitive client data Build and deploy solutions with security, maintainability, and scalability top of mind What You'll Bring An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in a hands-on technical role delivering impact through data engineering, software development, or analytics Demonstrated success in launching and scaling technical products or platforms Strong programming skills in at least two of the following: Python, SQL, Java Commercial experience in client-facing projects is a plus, especially within multi-disciplinary teams Deep knowledge of database technologies: Distributed systems (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, EMR) RDBMS (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Neo4j) Solid understanding of software engineering best practices - code reviews, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and code maintainability Experience deploying applications into production environments, including packaging, monitoring, and release management Ability to extract insights from complex and disparate data sets and communicate clearly with stakeholders Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Familiarity with traditional ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Pentaho, DataStage) and data warehousing concepts Strong understanding of data security, compliance , and governance best practices Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a product or platform environment Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Additional info At Expand we're proud of our inclusive, diverse and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and create a welcoming culture for us all to enjoy. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. If you're a quick learner, conscientious and friendly, you might be just the person we're looking for. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.

Are you a commercially minded finance professional who thrives on partnering with the business and shaping high-impact decisions? This Senior Finance Business Partner role offers the chance to work at the heart of a fast-paced organisation, providing insightful analysis and driving performance across key divisions.Working closely with senior leaders, budget holders, and the FP&A team, you'll play click apply for full job details

UK Research & Innovation Salary: £58,589 per annum Band: UKRI Band F Contract Type: Open ended Hours: Full-time (flexible working available) Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire Min 1 day per week in the office click apply for full job details

Salary: £53,500 Closing date: Sunday 11 January 2026 Contract type: Permanent Interview dates: W/C Monday 26 January 2026 The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health. We are looking for two Funding Managers (senior level) to join our Directed Activities team in permanent roles. Where in Wellcome will I be working? Research Funding is responsible for the operational management, governance, and support of all Wellcome's grant funding activities. This role sits within the Directed Funding & Planning section within Research Funding, reporting to the Senior Manager of Directed Activities. The Directed Funding & Planning section provides dedicated support to Wellcome's Strategic Programmes in Infectious Diseases, Mental Health and Climate & Health, as well as other teams across the business. The section is responsible for the coordinated central planning and implementation of Directed Funding at Wellcome, working collaboratively with the Legal and Finance teams to operationalise the Programmes' Directed Funding objectives. The Directed Funding & Planning section manages and delivers the end-to-end grant application, review and award processes. Applications may be for strategic, one off Discretionary Awards or those submitted to themed funding calls. What will I be doing? As a senior level Funding Manager, you will provide effective business partner support to Wellcome's Strategic Programmes, using your key expertise in Directed Funding process and knowledge of Wellcome's funding policies to pro-actively advise the Programmes on the delivery and implementation of their strategic activities, playing an integral part at Wellcome to ensure that world-class research happens. You will contribute to the coordinated central planning of Directed Funding activities and proficiently implement the resulting Discretionary Award applications and Funding call rounds, as well as any associated Advisory Committees. Using your excellent communication and influencing skills, you will work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to ensure operational excellence and consistency of practice towards helping Wellcome achieve its strategic funding objectives. As a Funding Manager (senior level), you will: Provide proactive business partner support to Wellcome's Strategic Programme teams. You will work collaboratively across Wellcome, particularly with Legal and Finance teams, to help execute the objectives of the Strategic Programme teams by guiding, advising and leading Directed Funding processes, such as the implementation of Discretionary Awards and funding calls. Build excellent stakeholder relations, clearly communicating with and positively influencing a range of people across the organisation and at various levels of seniority. Lead the implementation of new schemes and funding calls, or changes to established schemes, setting timelines and deciding workflow as required. You will manage any committee meetings associated with the scheme or funding call, coordinating all aspects of the meeting. Ensure good governance and provision of high-quality advice around grant management. Manage your own portfolio of Directed Funding grants throughout the life cycle, including due diligence and expert review of applications, provision of written feedback, making awards and managing queries on awarded grants. Deliver operational projects for Research Funding as needed, including planning, contributing to research and analysis, delivery of outcomes or implementation of recommendations. Is this job for me? The ideal candidate should have excellent knowledge of grant funding processes and policies, and be educated to at least degree/equivalent level in a relevant science or public health subject. You will have excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with an ability to adapt your approach to internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority. You will use initiative and good judgement to know when processes need to be flexibly adapted, recognising when discussions need to be escalated and clearly communicated to Research Funding leadership. You will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and explore key considerations to produce well-rationalised recommendations for a senior audience. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to summarise complex information and tailor it for specific audiences. To apply for this role please submit an update CV and answer 2 application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Minimum Criteria: Educated to at least degree/equivalent level in a relevant science or public health subject. Previous experience as a Funding Manager or equivalent role and experience of the academic research environment. Evidence of robust stakeholder management skills - ability to quickly build and pro-actively maintain the trust of internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority. Evidence of strong verbal and written communication and collaboration skills across a range of internal and external audiences. Evidence of excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage large workloads and work to deadlines. You can view the full job description on our website You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees on our website Our Hybrid Way of Working We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best. At Wellcome we have a hybrid way of working which is 3 days in our Euston Road offices (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office. Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome . We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. Please visit our website for more information on adjustments and accessibility, or contact us at . Our offices will be closed from Tuesday 23 December until Monday 5 January 2026 . We will not be able to respond to emails sent during this time and will reply to any queries on or after Monday 5 January 2026.

Build operational excellence that powers health and research impact Are you an exceptional operational leader who can turn strategic ambition into lasting impact? We're looking for a Chief Operating Officer to build the operational foundation that will enable us to deliver transformative work in health and research at a pivotal moment for medical sciences. Why this role matters The Academy of Medical Sciences is the UK's independent voice for biomedical and health research. We're at a turning point: we're putting prevention front and centre, accelerating innovation in the NHS, and shaping global standards for AI in healthcare. This newly created role sits at the heart of making it all happen-ensuring we have the operational excellence, systems and culture to deliver on our ambitions at scale. What you'll do Lead our new Operations Directorate, developing and delivering a clear organisational strategy that meets the ambitions of our Council and Fellowship. Drive operational excellence across finance, fundraising, people and culture, governance, information management and property-bringing them together seamlessly. Own our income strategy, securing diverse funding from government, trusts, corporate partnerships and philanthropy to support our strategic priorities. Champion the use of technology and AI to optimise how we work, from data management to business support systems. Lead on governance, ensuring our Council, committees and processes run smoothly and support delivery. Create a culture where colleagues thrive, making the Academy a brilliant place to work as part of our senior leadership team. Oversee organisation-wide risk, compliance and business continuity, protecting our reputation and financial stability. What you'll bring to the role A strategic leader with proven experience overseeing integrated operations across multiple functions, you'll be someone who combines commercial acumen with a passion for mission-driven work, and who can balance financial sustainability with impact. You'll have deep knowledge of governance and risk management, a track record of successful fundraising across diverse sources, and the ability to build inclusive, high-performing cultures. Above all, you'll be someone who thrives on making organisations work better and who can engage with people at all levels. Benefits We provide our staff with a comprehensive benefits package outlined as follows: Generous pension scheme with flexible contributions - we contribute between 8% and 13% of your gross salary (with employee contributions of 3%-8%) Life assurance at 3 times your annual salary Hybrid and agile working 26 days' annual leave, plus Christmas closure days and bank holidays Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to a qualifying period) and coaching support for parents returning to work Wellbeing and development Support through tailored learning and development Additional benefits A range of enhanced benefits become available once you've completed your probation period. Please apply online with your CV and a supporting statement (no more than 1,200 words) detailing your motivation for applying, how you meet the person specification, and how your values align with ours. Closing date: Midday on Monday, 19 January 2026. First interviews: w/c 26 January 2026. Second interviews: 2 February 2026. We're committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the society we serve and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.

Chief Operating Officer Required: Easter 2026 (flexible, subject to notice periods) Reporting to: Headmaster Hours: Full-Time, Full-Year Member of: Senior Leadership Team (SLT) Closing date: Tuesday 6th January, 12:00 noon Interview date: Thursday 22nd January The Role The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a core member of the Senior Leadership Team and holds executive responsibility for operational leadership, whilst also overseeing the School's financial operations and ensuring that the financial strategy aligns with the School's long-term aims. Working in close partnership with the Headmaster, Finance Director, SLT and Governing Body, the COO will ensure that the School's strategy and operations are efficient, future-focused, financially sustainable, and aligned to the School's purpose and ethos. The role combines strategic leadership with high professional standards in financial oversight, facilities, IT capability, commercial development, contracts, and risk assurance. The School The King's School is one of the dozen oldest schools in the country and has a proud heritage dating back to at least 1087, with a re-foundation in 1541. King's is the Cathedral School in the city of Gloucester, whilst the surrounding county is home to many excellent grammar and state schools, as well as other independent schools. King's is held in high regard amidst this competitive area; our academic, co-curricular and pastoral attainment is second to none. As a result, the last three ISI reports for King's have all been classified as 'excellent' in every area. Local media brand SoGlos has awarded King's the title of 'Independent School of the Year' or 'Highly Commended' in every one of the last five years - a feat unmatched by any other local independent school - most recently winning the title in May 2025. Despite the multiple national-scale challenges of recent years, King's has seen its pupil roll growing steadily and parental satisfaction scoring very highly indeed. With careful investment in the campus and facilities, as well as a continuous focus on improving teaching and learning and developing our outstanding pastoral care, King's is now seen as a dynamic, forward-thinking and impressive place to study and to work. Key Duties As a central figure in the School's Senior Leadership Team, the COO will undertake a range of duties relating to Strategic Leadership & Organisational Development, Finance Partnership & Oversight, Estates, Capital Projects & Sustainability, Operational Management, Risk, Compliance & Governance, Commercial & Business Development, People & Culture. For full details, please refer to the applicant information pack. Personal Profile The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following qualities and experience: Senior leadership experience in operations, commercial, or corporate roles within a complex organisation; Strong understanding of estates, operational delivery, compliance and business systems; Demonstrable ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and deliver organisational change; Ability to interpret and contribute to financial planning and reporting at senior level; Strategic thinker with the ability to execute decisions at pace; Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills; Evidence of sound judgement, discretion, integrity and resilience; Alignment with the School's values, safeguarding culture and educational mission. The following qualities are also desirable: Experience in the education sector, charity sector or independent schools; Experience delivering capital projects and organisational transformation; Knowledge of charity governance, ISI regulations and independent school compliance; Background working with Boards or Governing Bodies; Relevant professional qualification in estates, business, law, finance, project management or similar. Salary The salary offered will be competitive - reflective of the significance of this role in a leading HMC independent school - and will depend on skills and experience. Benefits: Annual holiday entitlement of 25 days plus statutory bank holidays, rising to 30 days after five years' service; Staff fee remission for children at King's; Before and After-School care for children at King's when School is in session; Contributory employer's pension scheme; Cycle to Work scheme; Lunches when School is in session; Opportunity to participate in gym membership; Employee Assistance Programme; Free parking on-site; Appointment with the School Doctor if required. Applications Candidates should apply through TES or by submitting a completed School Application Form and Covering Letter via email via the button below. A CV is not required. Closing date for applications is Tuesday 6th January at 12:00 noon, with interviews taking place on Thursday 22nd January. Candidates are advised that the School is on Christmas break from Monday 15th December to Friday 2nd January inclusive; applications received during this period may experience a slight delay in their acknowledgement. For further information, please contact Mr Harry Fuller on or via email to . The King's School, Gloucester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check (including Children's Barred List), satisfactory references from previous employers and eligibility to work in the UK. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including a prohibition from teaching check where appropriate (which may include for some non-teaching positions) and, in line with KCSIE, an online search for shortlisted candidates only - this will consist of a Google and social media search. The search is looking for anything that calls into question the candidate's suitability to work with children, or could cause harm to the reputation of The King's School, Gloucester. Any information discovered will be shared with members of the interviewing panel prior to interview. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates' suitability to work with children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013, 2020 and 2023), which would otherwise mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and would not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they were disclosed, employers could not take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

Finance Business Partner Location: Gateshead Salary: £46,000 per annum Join the organisation - Where Every Role Adds Up to a Life Well Lived They're now looking for a Finance Business Partner to join their friendly and dedicated Finance Team. If you're organised, proactive, and passionate about people, this is your chance to help shape a workforce that truly cares. Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship. At the organisation, they're more than a disability charity-they're a community of passionate professionals committed to enabling children, young people, and adults to live full, flourishing lives. Guided by their core values-Open, Enabling, Inclusive, and Courageous-they deliver personalised care and support that makes a real difference. Please note they reserve the right to close this advert before the expiry date if the right candidate is appointed. What You'll Be Doing • The Finance Business Partner works closely with the business to support the organisation by providing relevant financial information and adds value using financial analysis. • Analysis includes preparation of monthly management accounts, annual budgeting, reforecasting, and ad hoc analysis as required. This work provides support in decision-making across the business and provides reports as necessary to Senior Managers, Directors, and the Board. • You will be working on a hybrid basis and must be able to get to their Head Office in Gateshead. • Supporting budget holders to understand and improve financial performance, income reconciliations, reviewing and reconciling restricted funds. What They're Looking For They welcome applications from individuals who: • Are detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment. • Have excellent communication and organisational skills. • CCAB Qualified or equivalent. • A proven record of providing commercial support. • Good Excel skills. • Charity or Care Sector experience. Why Work With Them? They believe their people are their greatest asset. That's why they offer: • Recognition & Rewards: Be nominated for a recognition letter or a gift voucher (up to £50) for going above and beyond. • Training & Development: Access to an excellent training package to support your growth. • Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (rising to 28 days after 5 years). • Pension Scheme • Employee Assistance Programme: Supporting your wellbeing, whenever you need it. Their Commitment The organisation is the disability charity that's committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it's the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up - to the organisation. Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services they promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, they work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. They put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. The organisation is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities; therefore they welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the organisation, please click apply.

In this role, you ll be working with ambitious manufacturing businesses to help them deliver visionary projects, working with senior leaders down to shop-floor staff, across finance, cost, estimating, procurement, engineering and quality, business development, and business transformation. This role is very project-based, but your title will be Business Transformation Coach . We ll walk you through the what, how and why providing all the training, guidance and mentoring you ll need. You won t just be a corporate cog or a caviller consultant, bulldozing into a company and walking away. We work with our clients, not for them. We re business transformation experts, providing support, coaching and expertise to enable companies to thrive. This role will appeal to you if your traits are inquisitive, humble, and articulate. Our team of transformation coaches thrive on developing great people and businesses for this generation and the next. There s variety every day, and you ll be influencing and instigating progressive change. This is not a tick-box job or a boxed-off role in a specific department and/or company. You ll learn from fellow coaches and quickly broaden your knowledge and understanding of how a rich variety of business types can operate, develop, and thrive. The Key Requirements Two to four years of experience in leading and delivering projects (within any industry) Demonstrable success in driving change by working with or leading a cross-functional team Evidence of influencing the thinking of senior business leaders, building trust and credibility IT proficiency the ability to interpret and manipulate data via Microsoft Excel A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle Please note that this is a client-facing role which will require you to work away from home (in the UK) up to four nights a week You ll be working for a company that values integrity, inspiration, and purpose. This role is far from just technical talk and know-how; it s that flair for building relationships, trust, and credibility. You might have the answers, but you can t do the work yourself. This role is all about influencing without authority, earning the respect and belief of the people who ll need to enact the solutions you advise. Initially, you ll work with a mentor and liaise closely with an on-site project leader. As you grow into the role, you ll support more clients and take on overall project ownership. This is a Monday-to-Friday role, working and travelling remotely and working from home on Fridays. We help to inspire clarity of purpose, efficient working environments, and professional engagement. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with local workforces, training, coaching, and mentoring businesses to address their own specific goals and challenges. We are motivated by sharing expert knowledge and helping ambitious supply chain companies to grow, evolve, and thrive. Interested ? Click apply. Your CV will be reviewed by our retained recruitment partner. You will then be asked to provide supporting information relevant to the role. Shortlisted applicants, whose supporting information aligns with the role, will then be contacted for an informal telephone call, during which full details of the position and the benefits package will be provided before a mutual decision on whether to submit a formal application for this job opportunity.

Ready to step into a senior finance role where your impact is visible, valued, and genuinely influential? We're on an exciting growth journey and are looking for a hands-on Finance Controller to sit at the heart of our business. This is a pivotal opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in fast-paced SME environments and wants real ownership, autonomy, and the chance to help shape the future of a high-growth field events marketing agency. he Role at a Glance: Finance Controller Hybrid - London Office E16 2-3 days per week £60,000 + Quarterly Bonus Plus access to Company Vehicle, BUPA health insurance, Employee assistance program, YuLife, Company Loan scheme, potential shares options and more Your Skills: CIMA or ACA qualified. Knowledge of and experience working within SMEs. Strong attention to detail. Team player. A Little About Us: We are the market's fastest-growing Direct Marketing Agency to leading consumer and FMCG brands such as HelloFresh, and many more! We are proud of our inclusive culture whilst being selective of the clients we partner with (we only work with brands that share our values). We are equally as selective with whom we will add to our amazing team of employees, as the role we offer is rewarding not only in pay and experience but also in perks and incentives. The Finance Controller Role: We're looking for a confident, hands-on Finance Controller to take full ownership of our day-to-day finance operations. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the business, responsible for maintaining financial integrity, ensuring compliance, and delivering clear, actionable insight that supports senior leaders in making informed, data-driven decisions. Your Responsibilities: • Own the full payroll cycle (weekly & monthly) - PAYE, pensions (NEST), tax codes, statutory payments, and end-to-end HMRC compliance. • Lead month-end close - journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations delivered accurately and on time. • Produce and present high-impact financial reporting - P&L packs, commission reporting, campaign performance insights, and clear commercial commentary. • Take charge of cash flow forecasting and management - tracking inflows/outflows, overseeing receivables, and driving strong credit control. • Approve all financial outgoings - invoices, payments, consultant fees, referral bonuses, and partner/vendor settlements. • Safeguard Xero accuracy and financial controls across all entities, accounts, and reconciliations. • Lead finance meetings with senior stakeholders and act as the expert escalation point for complex financial queries. • Drive continuous improvement - automation, process optimisation, fraud/error detection, and GDPR alignment. • Partner with external accountants on VAT, annual returns, and statutory requirements. • Coach and develop the Finance Executive and Accounts & Data team, building capability and high performance. A Bit About You: As the senior finance lead, you'll balance accuracy with pace, combining strong technical expertise with commercial awareness. You'll bring a proactive mindset and a collaborative approach, and you will: • Be CIMA or ACA qualified • Have experience working within SMEs • Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail • Be a strong team player who works well across the business • Take ownership of reporting, staying on top of all deadlines and requirements If you're a CIMA or ACA-qualified Finance Controller who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, driving financial excellence, and partnering with senior leaders to support smart, data-led decisions - we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your finance career with a business that rewards ambition, values integrity, and invests in its people. Submit your application now and join our growth story. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.

Job title: Head of Fundraising and Communications Salary: £45,000 Location: Hybrid between home and our exhibition locations in London (Your attendance in the office will vary flexibly between 1-5 days per week, depending on business need. We cannot offer fixed days at home). Contract: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Reporting to: CEO Direct Reports: Fundraising Manager, Senior Campaigns Manager Indirect Reports: Communications Officer Job Description About the role The Head of Fundraising and Communications will lead the development and delivery of a systematic, data-driven, and project-managed approach to fundraising and communications - driving sustainable income growth and raising the charity's profile and influence. This role is first and foremost a fundraising leadership role. As the charity's strategic lead for fundraising, they will shape and expand our income streams, strengthen systems and processes, and build a high-performing team to help us reach more young people with our vital work. They will also lead on external communications and storytelling, ensuring our narrative is compelling, consistent, and rooted in the powerful impact of our programmes. While this role will oversee a team of three, the postholder will be hands-on and deeply involved in the systems and practices they implement, ensuring excellence in both strategy and delivery. This newly created role is a key position on the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO, and Head of Programmes to deliver The Ben Kinsella Trust's vision and strategy. As part of a small charity making a big impact, you will play a central role in ensuring Ben's legacy continues to educate, empower, and inspire thousands more young people across London and beyond. Key Responsibilities Fundraising Provide strategic leadership and direction for all fundraising activity, ensuring a systematic and dependable approach to income generation. Develop and deliver a long-term fundraising strategy that supports sustainable growth and diversification across grants & trusts, corporate donors, major donors, individual giving and community fundraising. Build and manage relationships with key funders and donors, working with the CEO and Fundraising Manager to cultivate and steward major partnerships. Maintain oversight and final sign-off of major and high-value funding applications to grants & trusts, corporate donors and major donors, ensuring they are well-structured, hold a compelling narrative, and are of the highest quality. Implement systems, processes, and KPIs to monitor performance, track pipelines, and drive continuous improvement. Provide strategic fundraising insight and reporting to the Senior Leadership Team and Board. Senior Leadership Team Play a full and active role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organisational strategy, decision-making, and culture. Introduce and refine systems, processes, and workflows to improve efficiency and collaboration across departments. Support strategic planning and financial forecasting, particularly in relation to income generation and communications activity. Communications and Marketing Develop and implement a comprehensive external communications strategy, providing strategic leadership communications and campaigns and ensuring alignment with the charity's mission and priorities. Shape and oversee the charity's external narrative, ensuring our storytelling is compelling, consistent, and rooted in impact. Oversee the charity's external communications and brand, ensuring all public-facing content is high quality, consistent and strengthens the charity's reputation. Lead the charity's digital communications, including the website, social media, online campaigns and paid advertising; to grow awareness, engagement and support. Lead the creation of high-quality marketing materials and publications to support fundraising, advocacy, and service delivery. Use data and insight to evaluate effectiveness and inform future strategy. Finance Responsible for the Fundraising and Communications budget and any related contracted services budgets, and any relevant restricted funds. Person Specification We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join us and influence and develop our working practice. We recognise the value a diverse workforce brings to a small charity, and we are especially keen for people currently underrepresented in our charity and the wider sector to apply. This role is first and foremost a fundraising leadership role, with strategic communications as a closely linked responsibility. While we've set out the skills and experience we're looking for, we know that no one will bring everything. If you have significant fundraising experience and are confident leading strategy, with experience of communications or a willingness to further develop in this area, we would really encourage you to apply. Please feel free to get in touch for a friendly conversation about the role and your application. Experience Significant experience in a senior fundraising role, with a demonstrable track record of developing and delivering successful multi-stream income generation strategies. Experience overseeing complex high-value fundraising applications and partnerships across a broad funder base, such as trusts and foundations, corporate sponsors, major donors and public-facing campaigns. Leadership and team management experience, with the ability to motivate and develop others. Experience managing budgets and working closely with finance colleagues on planning and forecasting. Experience in leading or contributing to strategic communications, engagement or PR activity within a charity, campaigning or mission-led organisation. Experience of working with a CEO, Senior Leadership Team and/or Board of Trustees to support organisational growth, strategic planning and decision-making. Experience of developing or contributing to monitoring, evaluation and reporting frameworks to assess fundraising and communications performance and impact Skills and Knowledge Written communication and editing skills, with the ability to produce clear, accessible and persuasive content for fundraising applications, donor communications, campaigns and public-facing materials. A storyteller who can translate data and impact into emotionally compelling narratives that inspire support. Strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate organisational priorities into clear, deliverable fundraising and communications plans. Organised, systematic, and process-oriented; with the ability to design, implement and manage effective systems for project management, pipeline tracking, KPIs and reporting. Project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with a calm and methodical approach. Confident in the use of digital and cloud-based systems (such as CRMs, project management tools and analytics platforms) to inform decision making and continuous improvement. Interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with donors, partners, colleagues and senior stakeholders. Familiarity with issues relating to youth violence, education, or social justice. An understanding of knife crime, youth violence, and other key current issues affecting young people. Ability to work independently, with initiative, and manage multiple priorities and projects effectively. Key Attributes and Values Passionate about making a difference - committed to preventing knife crime and improving outcomes for young people Committed to equity and inclusion - values and actively promotes diversity, inclusion, and fairness in all aspects of work Reflective and open to learning - committed to personal growth, welcomes feedback, and continuously seeks to improve practice Strategic thinker with leadership presence - able to set direction, make informed decisions, and inspire confidence across the organisation. Collaborative and influential - builds effective working relationships internally and externally, fostering teamwork and partnerships. Resilient and adaptable - able to navigate challenges, manage multiple priorities, and maintain focus under pressure. Benefits Flexible working opportunities where possible 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 30 days and 33 days after 5 and 10 years' service, respectively) Enhanced sick policy Contributory pension scheme Cycle to work scheme with the Green Commute Initiative Personal development opportunities

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 Working with every department at BDO, our Finance team helps us meet relevant legal requirements that ensure our firm operates effectively in a tightly-regulated field. They implement strategies that help us innovate - like combining new technology with traditional financial processes to make us even more digital. As part of this friendly team, you'll enjoy flexible hours and have opportunities to take responsibility for the delivery of quality work. With your colleagues behind you, you'll embrace change, new ideas and have an impact on the future of our firm. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The main purpose of this role is to support the 'Head of Group Reporting and Treasury'. The group reporting remit of the role will include leading the year-end group reporting, production of statutory accounts for the UK Group's legal entities and ensuring the integrity of reporting is maintained. The treasury remit of this individual's responsibilities will include maintaining the Group's daily cashflow position, reporting this to Senior Stakeholders, and proposing necessary cash movements. You will be a self-motivated, driven, and trusted professional who's keen to improve processes. You'll also: Be a key banking contact, support refinancing activities with sophisticated group cashflow modelling, regularly updating the master model for budgets and forecasts. Monitoring and managing the organisation's bank relationships and liquidity management. Managing foreign currency exposure. Analysing various scenarios and risks and reporting to senior management. Forecasting of medium and long- term funding and hedging requirements (if any). Daily cash management. Debt facilities management. Interest rate risk management and development of risk mitigation strategies. Foreign exchange risk management and development of foreign exchange risk mitigation strategies. Manage cashflow forecasts and ensure compliance with banking covenants. Assist with resolution of complex accounting areas & issues. Assist with external audit & ONS submissions Assist with balance sheet reconciliations process Preparing management reports. Liaising with senior management across the Finance team. Supporting the month end process where necessary. Proactively drive necessary process and reporting improvements across the Finance department which automate and add value and identify advantageous market conditions or possibilities. Identify process weaknesses or errors and highlight these to senior management together with proposed solutions. Contribute ideas to the long-term planning and strategy of the Finance department. Team management. Conduct performance management, including annual and interim appraisals. You'll be someone with the following credentials: Qualified Accountant - CIMA, ACA or ACCA - PQE or equivalent. Confident in researching and implementing complex accounting standards. Understanding and experience of treasury accounting including FX, liquidity, cashflow and various financial instruments. Sound understanding of accounting principles. Strong understanding of financial markets, financial instruments and debt instruments. Knowledge of banking relationships and covenants. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons At our core, we believe that growth comes from exposure to diverse challenges. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work across a wide range of engagements, thanks to the trust and scale of our clients. You will get hands-on experience with web application and API testing, Wireless assessments, Internal infrastructure tests, Mobile App security, Red and Purple team operations, Physical intrusion testing, hardware analysis, and more. No two projects are quite the same, and that's exactly how we like it. This variety allows our team to explore different domains, deepen existing strengths, and discover new areas of interest, all while solving real-world problems in live environments. Whether you're still shaping your focus or refining an existing specialty, you'll have space here to grow meaningfully. Manage risk for our clients to make them stronger for the future. Our Digital Services are designed to enable organisations to leverage our innovative methodologies, technology, and highly experienced professionals to manage their business risks most effectively. Working at BDO offers curious-minded people excellent exposure to all aspects of business strategy, operations and more. We're a dynamic team of internal auditors, accountants, technology, and business transformation experts with disciplines in finance, risk, projects and change, cyber and digital, amongst others. Our extensive network and depth of experience mean we work in a highly client-centric way, focused on providing a collaborative, tailor-made advisory service. Our team helps clients manage their business-critical threats, such as cyber events, and build resilient businesses capable of responding to internal and external events which may interrupt their operations. Being known for exceptional client service in our chosen markets, we put innovation and agility at the heart of everything we do. This is your chance to join a fast-paced, growing team and help shape the future of Digital at BDO. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Offensive Security penetration tester to join our dynamic team. This role involves conducting sophisticated penetration testing and red team engagements across various client systems and applications. The successful candidate will be instrumental in identifying vulnerabilities, enhancing client security postures, and leading initiatives to develop cutting-edge penetration testing methodologies and tools. Clients across industries and geographies, staying at the forefront of knowledge of the threat landscape, cyber defence best practices and regulatory expectations. Requirements: Strict Requirement: Strong certification in penetration testing such as OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), CTM (Check Team Member), CRT (CREST Registered Tester) and OSWA (Offensive Security Web Attacks) or even better if you have Advanced certifications such as OSEP(OffSec Experience Penetration Tester), CCSAM (CREST Certified Simulated Attack Manager) and CTL (Check Team Leader). Solid experience in offensive security-whether through professional penetration testing, red teaming, bug bounty work, capture-the-flag competitions, or personal research projects. Proven ability to deliver impactful client engagements, demonstrating both technical depth and a practical understanding of risk. Deep knowledge of network protocols, different services, operating systems, different applications and how to break them. Proficiency in tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite or other proxies such as Caido or Zap, Nessus, CobaltStrike or other C2 frameworks, etc. Bonus points for building your own tools, contributing to community projects, or chaining techniques creatively. Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for ethical hacking that is persistent, curious, and know how to pivot when things do not go as planned. Experience coding and scripting custom tools in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or anything else that gets the job done. Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. An active interest in the evolving security landscape, continuously staying up to date with new techniques, vulnerabilities, and research as well as contributing knowledge back to the team Be yourself It's at the core of the company's and team's vision. You'll be able to truly 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 suits them, their teams, and the tasks at hand. At BDO, we're committed to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals. We provide structured development frameworks, resources, and mentorship to support your growth-whether you're looking to deepen a specific skillset or broaden your expertise across domains. We'll align your client engagements with your learning objectives, giving you the chance to apply new skills, explore areas of interest, and gain practical experience. You won't be navigating this alone-our team culture emphasizes peer support, collaboration, and knowledge sharing on every project. We're in it together Mutual support and respect are one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value 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, fueling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Manage risk for our clients to make them stronger for the future. Our Digital Services are designed to enable organisations to leverage our innovative methodologies, technology, and highly experienced professionals to manage their business risks most effectively. Working at BDO offers curious-minded people excellent exposure to all aspects of business strategy, operations and more. We're a dynamic team of internal auditors, accountants, technology, and business transformation experts with disciplines in finance, risk, projects and change, cyber and digital, amongst others. Our extensive network and depth of experience mean we work in a highly client-centric way, focused on providing a collaborative, tailor-made advisory service. Our team helps clients manage their business-critical threats, such as cyber events, and build resilient businesses capable of responding to internal and external events which may interrupt their operations. Being known for exceptional client service in our chosen markets, we put innovation and agility at the heart of everything we do. This is your chance to join a fast-paced, growing team and help shape the future of DRAS at BDO. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced offensive security analyst to join our dynamic team. This role involves conducting sophisticated penetration testing and red team engagements across various client systems and applications. The successful candidate will be instrumental in identifying vulnerabilities, enhancing client security postures, and leading initiatives to develop cutting-edge penetration testing methodologies and tools. Clients across industries and geographies, staying at the forefront of knowledge of the threat landscape, cyber defence best practices and regulatory expectations. Requirements: Experience with pen testing and vulnerability management is an advantage Knowledge of new developing attack methods is preferable Experience with financial services is preferable but not essential Willingness to learn and keep up with latest offensive security technologies Experience in research and development on automation is preferable Experience of working towards CEH or OSCP or CREST is preferred 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.