Locations: Atlanta London Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do You are joining BCG's Product Agility and Delivery Center of Excellence (CoE), an 80-person global strategic capability center and critical business partner of BCG's internal Digital Product Organization (DPO). This team is comprised of business and product delivery experts with specialization in Agile, Product Management, Product Delivery, Org Optimization and AI Innovation. This team is responsible for driving high-performance delivery of product, project and experience leveraging our expertise. This team directly partners with the Digital Product teams and shares in the delivery of their outcomes. Directly, this role and team report into 'Modern Work Experience and Enablement', a function within worldwide IT. The Digital Product Organization (DPO) is a 2000+ person, cross-functional product & platform org responsible for running and continuously driving digital product capabilities and experience for all internal BCG business services (HR, Marketing, Legal, Risk, Finance, IT, etc.) and the entire BCG workforce. The DPO has over 20 Product Portfolio Families, 130+ product squads and 10 centres of excellence. This organization operates in a fully mature Agile Enterprise operating model, since its transformation in 2021. This Agile Senior Delivery Manager role, internally referred to as Global Senior Manager - Scrum Lead, is a critical and central part of our product teams. In this role, you are responsible for partnering with product leadership, organizing and managing the team's way of working, planning and managing the team's releases, and continuously optimizing the team's performance by managing key performance indicators. Individuals that succeed in this role are experienced consultants, project leaders, or team leaders who able to manage and influence senior leaders, able to plan and organize complex teams and outcomes, able to deliver high quality results, able to build strong and collaborative teams. You are highly motivated, a self-starter, able to take charge and navigate ambiguity, an innovator, a leader of people and outcomes, and a person that wants to take on tough challenges to learn, grow and make difference. This is not just a Scrum Lead role, this is a Product Delivery Leader role working in Agile. In this role, you will: Drive End-to-End Product Delivery: Oversee the delivery of product increments from planning to release. Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of initiatives, epics, features in alignment with the product roadmap. Facilitate, govern and guide planning sessions and workshops for product discovery or initiation. Support Product Teams in Prioritization and Estimations of Product features through various techniques like RICE, KANO etc. Manage dependencies across squads to ensure smooth and timely progress on product deliverables. Facilitate Release Planning and Management: Work with Product Owners and chapter leads to plan and execute product releases. Support pre and post product release activities including L2 support alignment. Improve agility in processes and tools to reduce time to market and enable faster deployments to productions. Ensure frequent releases to gather customer feedback and iterate based on insights. Ensure Quality of the deliverable is maintained by tracking Defect metrics like leakage, defect aging etc. Facilitate Risk Management: Identify risks that may impact product delivery and mitigate them proactively. Address impediments and escalate issues to stakeholders when needed. Metrics and Reporting: Track key metrics and OKRs such as velocity, lead time, cycle time, and predictability to evaluate squad's performance. Use data-driven insights to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement. Review with Product Owners, product performance (e.g., C-sat, adoption, product KPIs). Ensure product development efforts align with desired outcomes and results. Create dashboards and reports that provide clear visibility into product development progress for stakeholders like Portfolio leadership, sponsors etc. Coach on Agile Processes: Guide teams in adopting Agile practices like Scrum, Kanban, or a hybrid approach tailored to the product development context. Coach cross-functional teams, product leaders, and stakeholders to embed Agile mindsets and practices that foster adaptability, autonomy, and innovation. Act as a catalyst for organizational change by challenging the status quo and co-creating improved ways of working. Ensure Agile ceremonies (e.g., Daily scrum, retrospectives, planning) are productive and value driven. Continuous Improvement: Encourage teams to reflect on processes and identify areas for improvement during retrospectives. Encourage culture of inspect and adapt and failing fast through Sprint Reviews. Support Team Enablement: Fostering a Collaborative Environment: Build a psychologically safe space for team members to communicate openly and take ownership of their work. Promote a culture of accountability and self-organization. Encourage opportunities of Innovation and Experimentation. Partner with Product Owners: To ensure delivery aligns with the product vision and business strategy. To define and track OKRs successful completion. In backlog prioritization to maximize business value and strategic impact. To identify stakeholders and actively manage expectations. YOU'RE GOOD AT Developing relationships, engaging, and influencing stakeholders broadly, including senior leaders, to direct business outcomes Living agile culture and values and spreading your passion for them among other teams Sharing and transmitting passion and in-depth knowledge about Agile principles and are excited to embed them across the organization Applying innovative and creative thinking to solve complex problems and get things done Bringing a data-driven approach to decision making, both in day-to-day management and in making strategic trade-offs Problem solving difficult and complex problems, typically within ambiguous and non-structured settings, and transforming obstacles into big opportunities Being strategic and proactive, bringing proven team coaching experience. Communicating with empathy and influencing others broadly within your area of responsibility Being an agile role model: you work collaboratively, you show courage, you take responsibility, you have confidence, you speak out, you are creative, and you simplify Interacting with others with excellent people management skills: listening, motivating, observing, giving and receiving feedback helps individuals and teams grow Driving decision-making and exercises independent sound judgment in determining appropriate methods to drives results across squads Delivering complex products, initiatives and outcomes using Agile and Lean methods. Managing stakeholders, ensuring alignment and providing transparency. YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO Identify and solve difficult and complex problems, typically within ambiguous and non-structured settings Ability to deliver complex outcomes and support achievement of objectives and key results. Proactively advise, facilitate, and coach your Squads Draw on best practices and develop creative solutions to address challenges facing Squad Use thorough analysis and strong business judgement to ensure resolution of problems that are not well defined Act as a key resource for squads' leadership in clarifying complex problems and developing customer and employee centric solutions Able to manage difficult situations and get to resolution and outcomes. Understand impact of problems and solutions on big picture and influences outcomes across squads Providing strategic consulting to business and technology stakeholders on how to achieve agility and improve time-to-value. Leading through influence, often without formal authority, by building credibility and trust at all levels of the organization. Able to develop presentations in PowerPoint and present to a larger audience. Able to engage and manage stakeholders effectively. What You'll Bring Minimum, computer science, technology, design or a relevant field (advanced degree and/or higher education preferred) 5-10+ years of client facing management consulting experience - big 4 consulting preferred . click apply for full job details
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Locations: Atlanta London Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do You are joining BCG's Product Agility and Delivery Center of Excellence (CoE), an 80-person global strategic capability center and critical business partner of BCG's internal Digital Product Organization (DPO). This team is comprised of business and product delivery experts with specialization in Agile, Product Management, Product Delivery, Org Optimization and AI Innovation. This team is responsible for driving high-performance delivery of product, project and experience leveraging our expertise. This team directly partners with the Digital Product teams and shares in the delivery of their outcomes. Directly, this role and team report into 'Modern Work Experience and Enablement', a function within worldwide IT. The Digital Product Organization (DPO) is a 2000+ person, cross-functional product & platform org responsible for running and continuously driving digital product capabilities and experience for all internal BCG business services (HR, Marketing, Legal, Risk, Finance, IT, etc.) and the entire BCG workforce. The DPO has over 20 Product Portfolio Families, 130+ product squads and 10 centres of excellence. This organization operates in a fully mature Agile Enterprise operating model, since its transformation in 2021. This Agile Senior Delivery Manager role, internally referred to as Global Senior Manager - Scrum Lead, is a critical and central part of our product teams. In this role, you are responsible for partnering with product leadership, organizing and managing the team's way of working, planning and managing the team's releases, and continuously optimizing the team's performance by managing key performance indicators. Individuals that succeed in this role are experienced consultants, project leaders, or team leaders who able to manage and influence senior leaders, able to plan and organize complex teams and outcomes, able to deliver high quality results, able to build strong and collaborative teams. You are highly motivated, a self-starter, able to take charge and navigate ambiguity, an innovator, a leader of people and outcomes, and a person that wants to take on tough challenges to learn, grow and make difference. This is not just a Scrum Lead role, this is a Product Delivery Leader role working in Agile. In this role, you will: Drive End-to-End Product Delivery: Oversee the delivery of product increments from planning to release. Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of initiatives, epics, features in alignment with the product roadmap. Facilitate, govern and guide planning sessions and workshops for product discovery or initiation. Support Product Teams in Prioritization and Estimations of Product features through various techniques like RICE, KANO etc. Manage dependencies across squads to ensure smooth and timely progress on product deliverables. Facilitate Release Planning and Management: Work with Product Owners and chapter leads to plan and execute product releases. Support pre and post product release activities including L2 support alignment. Improve agility in processes and tools to reduce time to market and enable faster deployments to productions. Ensure frequent releases to gather customer feedback and iterate based on insights. Ensure Quality of the deliverable is maintained by tracking Defect metrics like leakage, defect aging etc. Facilitate Risk Management: Identify risks that may impact product delivery and mitigate them proactively. Address impediments and escalate issues to stakeholders when needed. Metrics and Reporting: Track key metrics and OKRs such as velocity, lead time, cycle time, and predictability to evaluate squad's performance. Use data-driven insights to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement. Review with Product Owners, product performance (e.g., C-sat, adoption, product KPIs). Ensure product development efforts align with desired outcomes and results. Create dashboards and reports that provide clear visibility into product development progress for stakeholders like Portfolio leadership, sponsors etc. Coach on Agile Processes: Guide teams in adopting Agile practices like Scrum, Kanban, or a hybrid approach tailored to the product development context. Coach cross-functional teams, product leaders, and stakeholders to embed Agile mindsets and practices that foster adaptability, autonomy, and innovation. Act as a catalyst for organizational change by challenging the status quo and co-creating improved ways of working. Ensure Agile ceremonies (e.g., Daily scrum, retrospectives, planning) are productive and value driven. Continuous Improvement: Encourage teams to reflect on processes and identify areas for improvement during retrospectives. Encourage culture of inspect and adapt and failing fast through Sprint Reviews. Support Team Enablement: Fostering a Collaborative Environment: Build a psychologically safe space for team members to communicate openly and take ownership of their work. Promote a culture of accountability and self-organization. Encourage opportunities of Innovation and Experimentation. Partner with Product Owners: To ensure delivery aligns with the product vision and business strategy. To define and track OKRs successful completion. In backlog prioritization to maximize business value and strategic impact. To identify stakeholders and actively manage expectations. YOU'RE GOOD AT Developing relationships, engaging, and influencing stakeholders broadly, including senior leaders, to direct business outcomes Living agile culture and values and spreading your passion for them among other teams Sharing and transmitting passion and in-depth knowledge about Agile principles and are excited to embed them across the organization Applying innovative and creative thinking to solve complex problems and get things done Bringing a data-driven approach to decision making, both in day-to-day management and in making strategic trade-offs Problem solving difficult and complex problems, typically within ambiguous and non-structured settings, and transforming obstacles into big opportunities Being strategic and proactive, bringing proven team coaching experience. Communicating with empathy and influencing others broadly within your area of responsibility Being an agile role model: you work collaboratively, you show courage, you take responsibility, you have confidence, you speak out, you are creative, and you simplify Interacting with others with excellent people management skills: listening, motivating, observing, giving and receiving feedback helps individuals and teams grow Driving decision-making and exercises independent sound judgment in determining appropriate methods to drives results across squads Delivering complex products, initiatives and outcomes using Agile and Lean methods. Managing stakeholders, ensuring alignment and providing transparency. YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO Identify and solve difficult and complex problems, typically within ambiguous and non-structured settings Ability to deliver complex outcomes and support achievement of objectives and key results. Proactively advise, facilitate, and coach your Squads Draw on best practices and develop creative solutions to address challenges facing Squad Use thorough analysis and strong business judgement to ensure resolution of problems that are not well defined Act as a key resource for squads' leadership in clarifying complex problems and developing customer and employee centric solutions Able to manage difficult situations and get to resolution and outcomes. Understand impact of problems and solutions on big picture and influences outcomes across squads Providing strategic consulting to business and technology stakeholders on how to achieve agility and improve time-to-value. Leading through influence, often without formal authority, by building credibility and trust at all levels of the organization. Able to develop presentations in PowerPoint and present to a larger audience. Able to engage and manage stakeholders effectively. What You'll Bring Minimum, computer science, technology, design or a relevant field (advanced degree and/or higher education preferred) 5-10+ years of client facing management consulting experience - big 4 consulting preferred . click apply for full job details
Sewell Wallis is recruiting a permanent, full-time, experienced Senior Finance Assistant for a global company based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. They are seeking a Senior Finance Assistant to join their dedicated project finance team. Working as part of a collaborative group and reporting directly to the Project Finance Manager, this role requires a proactive and adaptable individual who can effectively support the changing needs of the business. What will you be doing? Mentoring Project Finance Assistants and Apprentices. Assisting with project set-up, budgets and sales invoices processing. Producing PowerBi daily data reports. Managing the team and delegating work appropriately. Completing audits. Producing reports. Creating and amending project budgets, preparing, and processing sales invoice requests in line with company policy. What skills are we looking for? Experience with project accounting and finance, revenue recognition and project forecasting. Computer literate with working knowledge of relevant software packages e.g. Microsoft Excel (look-ups and pivot tables) and PowerBi. Ability to manage and prioritise workload to ensure essential items are processed for deadlines. Experience with fee amendments, budget alterations and sales invoice queries. What's on offer? Modern offices located in Leeds Centre with great transport links. Long-term progression. Hybrid working. If you are interested, please contact Hashim Sajjad. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Sewell Wallis is recruiting a permanent, full-time, experienced Senior Finance Assistant for a global company based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. They are seeking a Senior Finance Assistant to join their dedicated project finance team. Working as part of a collaborative group and reporting directly to the Project Finance Manager, this role requires a proactive and adaptable individual who can effectively support the changing needs of the business. What will you be doing? Mentoring Project Finance Assistants and Apprentices. Assisting with project set-up, budgets and sales invoices processing. Producing PowerBi daily data reports. Managing the team and delegating work appropriately. Completing audits. Producing reports. Creating and amending project budgets, preparing, and processing sales invoice requests in line with company policy. What skills are we looking for? Experience with project accounting and finance, revenue recognition and project forecasting. Computer literate with working knowledge of relevant software packages e.g. Microsoft Excel (look-ups and pivot tables) and PowerBi. Ability to manage and prioritise workload to ensure essential items are processed for deadlines. Experience with fee amendments, budget alterations and sales invoice queries. What's on offer? Modern offices located in Leeds Centre with great transport links. Long-term progression. Hybrid working. If you are interested, please contact Hashim Sajjad. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
AXA XL's culture of profitable growth is the core when executing consistent underwriting standards, practices and procedures. As Head of a Product/Region you will act as the leader for your 'business stream' and will be responsible for developing and assessing the core underwriting strategic direction, achieving the financial objectives and product profitability for your function and/or region. This role is considered both a technical and customer-facing position, working hand-in-hand with internal stakeholder and meeting with key brokers and clients to support the unit's underwriting and marketing strategies. This is a regulated role under the Central Bank of Ireland's Fitness and Probity regime. What you'll be doing What will your essential responsibilities include? Working closely with the Chief Underwriting Officer, you will be responsible for developing an annual business plan that is consistent with AXA XL's overall underwriting strategies and objectives. Continually monitor objectives for financial, marketing and client satisfaction success and provide guidance immediately when trending against plan. Set and drive strategic and operational objectives that will result in early "wins" to achieve short term success but not at the cost of jeopardizing annual or long term goals. Leveraging data tools, analytic reports and underwriting's central capabilities, to allow for ongoing monitoring of product performance, budgets and forecasts. Collaborating with the business line leaders to identify and develop centers of excellence among underwriters for specific industries. Driving the new product development process in anticipation of market need. Driving Underwriting Excellence to support and ensure profitable growth by: Achieving business plan financial objectives and profitable growth as approved by senior management. Developing and implementing strategic underwriting plans for the segment or region, aligned with current and long term objectives. Working with the business line leaders to develop the underwriting appetite, segmentation strategy and portfolio management. Being an integral part of the underwriting process with focus on risk selection, structure and pricing. Collaborating with Enterprise Risk Management () and Underwriting Governance to manage emerging risks and evolving trends. Provide leadership to the team. Collaborating with the Actuarial team, to improve pricing models and analytics necessary to support profitable risk selection and growth. Preserve and enhance profitability through the development of sophisticated underwriting and analytic techniques, pricing discipline, market analysis and the development of performance metrics and controls Support product management and innovation by developing analytical rigor, capabilities and processes that will enable the team to achieve their growth and profitability targets Ensure underwriting objectives, limits, product and product enhancements are all consistent with AXA XL's overall strategy Through regular communication, discuss meeting underwriting excellence objectives through audits and loss activity consistent within AXA XL Assisting in producer relationships and maintaining visibility in the market: Working with the underwriting managers, sales and regional leaders to achieve cross selling objectives and develop marketing strategies. Developing new business opportunities via extensive broker and insured relationships. Supporting customer retention. Mentoring and coaching the underwriting team and developing a succession plan. Ensuring adequate communication and flow of information as appropriate. Partnering with actuarial, accounting, claims, and finance as required to support the underwriting strategies and service excellence. Assist in developing reinsurance strategies and managing limit accumulations to avoid earnings volatility while maximizing AXA XL's opportunities on placements. Partnering with the Chief Risk Officer and others to implement best practices and internal controls to support enterprise risk management (e.g., internal audit, FIC, Regulatory, etc.). Develop and execute a focused effort targeting key distribution partners marketing the merits of AXA XL's value proposition. Lead with the value of a robust partnership demonstrating AXA XL's ability to now be viewed as a long term player. Exhibit the front to back knowledge required to provide confidence in the ability for AXA XL to negotiate. You will report to the Chief Underwriting Officer, Specialty - UK & Lloyds. What you'll bring Experience: Substantial experience focusing on underwriting management. You will also have experience building relationships with all the larger brokers and clients. You will also be expected to have a successful track record of driving profitable growth. An undergraduate degree is required and a Master's Degree and/or professional insurance certification is preferred. Inspired Leadership: AXA XL requires a self starter who will thrive in a team oriented environment. You will be a non political player who can, by virtue of your background and experiences, be immediately credible with both internal and external constituents who include brokers and customers. You will be naturally collaborative and your words, tone and actions will set the bar for others to follow. You will have the ability to influence without authority, motivate others and be highly participative. You will have the reputation for engaging through listening and then driving for efficiency of decision making versus creating bureaucracy. Business Building: You must have a good balance of both strategic and operating skills. You will have been in an environment where you have participated in thoughtful and profitable growth. You will have a track record of executing to plan and working to achieve objectives. You will understand the importance of a robust value proposition and know how to appropriately leverage distribution relationships. Highly attentive to operational and financial details, you will be well organized, a disciplined planner with solid communication skills. You will be financially astute and sophisticated in identifying key financial trends and reworking metrics to get to answers that at first were not obvious. Finally, through your reputation in the industry, you will have the ability to attract the best talent in the industry. Technical Acumen: A sharp rigorous thinker who creates a logical connection for others between the dynamics of market realities, AXA XL's mission, vision and strategy. At your core you will be an underwriter, thus exhibiting granular knowledge of all aspects of managing a market. You will be market savvy and know what the competition is doing from a product and pricing perspective and quickly grasp challenges and opportunities. Finally, you will have the proven ability to easily articulate the technical and complicated in a manner others readily understand What we offer Inclusion AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed. Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe. Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter Learn more at AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Total Rewards AXA XL's Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do. We're committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence. Sustainability At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations. Our Pillars: Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans. Addressing climate change: . click apply for full job details
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
AXA XL's culture of profitable growth is the core when executing consistent underwriting standards, practices and procedures. As Head of a Product/Region you will act as the leader for your 'business stream' and will be responsible for developing and assessing the core underwriting strategic direction, achieving the financial objectives and product profitability for your function and/or region. This role is considered both a technical and customer-facing position, working hand-in-hand with internal stakeholder and meeting with key brokers and clients to support the unit's underwriting and marketing strategies. This is a regulated role under the Central Bank of Ireland's Fitness and Probity regime. What you'll be doing What will your essential responsibilities include? Working closely with the Chief Underwriting Officer, you will be responsible for developing an annual business plan that is consistent with AXA XL's overall underwriting strategies and objectives. Continually monitor objectives for financial, marketing and client satisfaction success and provide guidance immediately when trending against plan. Set and drive strategic and operational objectives that will result in early "wins" to achieve short term success but not at the cost of jeopardizing annual or long term goals. Leveraging data tools, analytic reports and underwriting's central capabilities, to allow for ongoing monitoring of product performance, budgets and forecasts. Collaborating with the business line leaders to identify and develop centers of excellence among underwriters for specific industries. Driving the new product development process in anticipation of market need. Driving Underwriting Excellence to support and ensure profitable growth by: Achieving business plan financial objectives and profitable growth as approved by senior management. Developing and implementing strategic underwriting plans for the segment or region, aligned with current and long term objectives. Working with the business line leaders to develop the underwriting appetite, segmentation strategy and portfolio management. Being an integral part of the underwriting process with focus on risk selection, structure and pricing. Collaborating with Enterprise Risk Management () and Underwriting Governance to manage emerging risks and evolving trends. Provide leadership to the team. Collaborating with the Actuarial team, to improve pricing models and analytics necessary to support profitable risk selection and growth. Preserve and enhance profitability through the development of sophisticated underwriting and analytic techniques, pricing discipline, market analysis and the development of performance metrics and controls Support product management and innovation by developing analytical rigor, capabilities and processes that will enable the team to achieve their growth and profitability targets Ensure underwriting objectives, limits, product and product enhancements are all consistent with AXA XL's overall strategy Through regular communication, discuss meeting underwriting excellence objectives through audits and loss activity consistent within AXA XL Assisting in producer relationships and maintaining visibility in the market: Working with the underwriting managers, sales and regional leaders to achieve cross selling objectives and develop marketing strategies. Developing new business opportunities via extensive broker and insured relationships. Supporting customer retention. Mentoring and coaching the underwriting team and developing a succession plan. Ensuring adequate communication and flow of information as appropriate. Partnering with actuarial, accounting, claims, and finance as required to support the underwriting strategies and service excellence. Assist in developing reinsurance strategies and managing limit accumulations to avoid earnings volatility while maximizing AXA XL's opportunities on placements. Partnering with the Chief Risk Officer and others to implement best practices and internal controls to support enterprise risk management (e.g., internal audit, FIC, Regulatory, etc.). Develop and execute a focused effort targeting key distribution partners marketing the merits of AXA XL's value proposition. Lead with the value of a robust partnership demonstrating AXA XL's ability to now be viewed as a long term player. Exhibit the front to back knowledge required to provide confidence in the ability for AXA XL to negotiate. You will report to the Chief Underwriting Officer, Specialty - UK & Lloyds. What you'll bring Experience: Substantial experience focusing on underwriting management. You will also have experience building relationships with all the larger brokers and clients. You will also be expected to have a successful track record of driving profitable growth. An undergraduate degree is required and a Master's Degree and/or professional insurance certification is preferred. Inspired Leadership: AXA XL requires a self starter who will thrive in a team oriented environment. You will be a non political player who can, by virtue of your background and experiences, be immediately credible with both internal and external constituents who include brokers and customers. You will be naturally collaborative and your words, tone and actions will set the bar for others to follow. You will have the ability to influence without authority, motivate others and be highly participative. You will have the reputation for engaging through listening and then driving for efficiency of decision making versus creating bureaucracy. Business Building: You must have a good balance of both strategic and operating skills. You will have been in an environment where you have participated in thoughtful and profitable growth. You will have a track record of executing to plan and working to achieve objectives. You will understand the importance of a robust value proposition and know how to appropriately leverage distribution relationships. Highly attentive to operational and financial details, you will be well organized, a disciplined planner with solid communication skills. You will be financially astute and sophisticated in identifying key financial trends and reworking metrics to get to answers that at first were not obvious. Finally, through your reputation in the industry, you will have the ability to attract the best talent in the industry. Technical Acumen: A sharp rigorous thinker who creates a logical connection for others between the dynamics of market realities, AXA XL's mission, vision and strategy. At your core you will be an underwriter, thus exhibiting granular knowledge of all aspects of managing a market. You will be market savvy and know what the competition is doing from a product and pricing perspective and quickly grasp challenges and opportunities. Finally, you will have the proven ability to easily articulate the technical and complicated in a manner others readily understand What we offer Inclusion AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed. Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe. Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter Learn more at AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Total Rewards AXA XL's Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do. We're committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence. Sustainability At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations. Our Pillars: Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans. 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Are you looking to start a career as a Business Analyst (BA) and need tailored recruitment support and the right qualifications to secure your career? A business analyst is a problem solver who for example investigates an issue or area of weakness within an organisation, analyses solutions and helps facilitate the change that is needed. If you enjoy problem solving and analysing, have good admin skills and communicate well, then a career in this rewarding sector will suit you. Demand for junior business analysts continues to soar as organisations need to evolve and stay competitive in an everchanging world. We specialise in placing candidates in the business analysis, change management and project management sectors that have qualified through our business analysis study and placement program. Please note we will be looking to place you in an entry level role so this programme is not aimed at existing Business Analysts. In addition to a new career, you gain a minimum of 4 new internationally recognised qualifications while being fully supported by a team of tutors, mentors, and your own recruitment consultant. The team works with you until you are qualified and placed. Below are salaries in this sector starting at lower-level positions: Administrator/Support: £26,000 Junior Business Analyst: £30,000 Change Analyst: £35,000 Systems Analyst: £40,000 Business Analyst: £50,000 Senior Business Analyst: £60,000 Using our experience in providing UK and internationally accredited Business Analysis training online and through our expert recruitment consultants, we provide a seamless journey and often fast-tracked route into a new career in the BA sector. How do we do this? 1. Firstly, we place you on a training program which contains the most relevant industry recognised certification courses needed in the industry like the BCS Business Analysis Foundation Course. You can also opt to study the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis to take your studies a step further. 2. Once you have passed the 4 required exams you will be handed over to our recruitment team who will provide you with a professional CV and LinkedIn review, interview support, career advice and tailored support like mock interviews. 3. Our consultants work with you to identify the best opportunities available suited to you. Their tailored support helps you to prepare for interviews and perform at your best. Typically, you will start in a junior business analyst, junior analyst or a support/admin role in this sector. Business Analysts work closely with Project Managers and Change Managers and opportunities in these areas also exist which broadens the net in these sister sectors. To accommodate candidates, the training element of this package is available on finance terms to easily spread the cost of investing in your career. This enables you to get qualified without having to fund all the training costs upfront. In addition, we are so confident in our success with placing qualified candidates that we will refund the cost of the courses to anyone we are unable to place within 12 months of passing their required exams subject to our terms. To get your journey started, enquire now and one of our experienced Course and Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step toward your new career aspirations. We understand this is an important and life changing decision and will provide you with all the information to make an informed decision. Our team looks forward to your enquiry and helping you start a new and financially rewarding career.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Are you looking to start a career as a Business Analyst (BA) and need tailored recruitment support and the right qualifications to secure your career? A business analyst is a problem solver who for example investigates an issue or area of weakness within an organisation, analyses solutions and helps facilitate the change that is needed. If you enjoy problem solving and analysing, have good admin skills and communicate well, then a career in this rewarding sector will suit you. Demand for junior business analysts continues to soar as organisations need to evolve and stay competitive in an everchanging world. We specialise in placing candidates in the business analysis, change management and project management sectors that have qualified through our business analysis study and placement program. Please note we will be looking to place you in an entry level role so this programme is not aimed at existing Business Analysts. In addition to a new career, you gain a minimum of 4 new internationally recognised qualifications while being fully supported by a team of tutors, mentors, and your own recruitment consultant. The team works with you until you are qualified and placed. Below are salaries in this sector starting at lower-level positions: Administrator/Support: £26,000 Junior Business Analyst: £30,000 Change Analyst: £35,000 Systems Analyst: £40,000 Business Analyst: £50,000 Senior Business Analyst: £60,000 Using our experience in providing UK and internationally accredited Business Analysis training online and through our expert recruitment consultants, we provide a seamless journey and often fast-tracked route into a new career in the BA sector. How do we do this? 1. Firstly, we place you on a training program which contains the most relevant industry recognised certification courses needed in the industry like the BCS Business Analysis Foundation Course. You can also opt to study the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis to take your studies a step further. 2. Once you have passed the 4 required exams you will be handed over to our recruitment team who will provide you with a professional CV and LinkedIn review, interview support, career advice and tailored support like mock interviews. 3. Our consultants work with you to identify the best opportunities available suited to you. Their tailored support helps you to prepare for interviews and perform at your best. Typically, you will start in a junior business analyst, junior analyst or a support/admin role in this sector. Business Analysts work closely with Project Managers and Change Managers and opportunities in these areas also exist which broadens the net in these sister sectors. To accommodate candidates, the training element of this package is available on finance terms to easily spread the cost of investing in your career. This enables you to get qualified without having to fund all the training costs upfront. In addition, we are so confident in our success with placing qualified candidates that we will refund the cost of the courses to anyone we are unable to place within 12 months of passing their required exams subject to our terms. To get your journey started, enquire now and one of our experienced Course and Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step toward your new career aspirations. We understand this is an important and life changing decision and will provide you with all the information to make an informed decision. Our team looks forward to your enquiry and helping you start a new and financially rewarding career.
Your new company Hays is delighted to be recruiting for a Finance Manager to join a values-driven organisation delivering high-quality adult social care services. This is a confidential opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and operations within a sector that makes a real difference to people's lives. Finance Manager Harrogate Based Fully in the office 45,000- 50,000 depending on experience Your new role As a senior leader, you will oversee all aspects of financial management - from payroll and budgeting to contracts, audits, and property management - ensuring compliance, efficiency, and sustainability. You will work closely with the leadership team to support strategic growth and maintain robust governance, while championing a person-centred approach to financial stewardship.Key Responsibilities Lead the development and implementation of financial strategy aligned with organisational goals. Oversee financial operations including payroll, ledgers, treasury, and insurance. Prepare budgets, forecasts, and management accounts; monitor performance and take corrective action. Manage contracts, procurement, and property portfolios to ensure best value. Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (HMRC, Companies House, CQC). Provide inspirational leadership to the finance team, fostering collaboration and professional growth. Build strong relationships with stakeholders including local authorities, auditors, regulators, and suppliers. What you'll need to succeed Essential: Will consider either Part Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or equivalent experience as a Finance manager. Minimum 5 years' experience in financial management, including payroll, budgeting, and reporting. Proven leadership experience within a finance function. Strong knowledge of UK financial regulations, accounting standards, and taxation. Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Desirable: Experience in adult social care or not-for-profit sector (within Finance) Familiarity with Local Authority contracting and finance. What you'll get in return Opportunity to make a tangible impact in the healthcare and social care sector. Work within a values-led organisation committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Be part of a leadership team driving innovation and continuous improvement. Desirable location, modern office with enviable on-site benefits Free Parking The opportunity to work in an organisation where people really matter, a 'family feel' is important and teamwork is expected. What you need to do now If you are a finance leader with a passion for making a difference in healthcare and social care, we would love to hear from you. To express your interest in this position, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Your new company Hays is delighted to be recruiting for a Finance Manager to join a values-driven organisation delivering high-quality adult social care services. This is a confidential opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and operations within a sector that makes a real difference to people's lives. Finance Manager Harrogate Based Fully in the office 45,000- 50,000 depending on experience Your new role As a senior leader, you will oversee all aspects of financial management - from payroll and budgeting to contracts, audits, and property management - ensuring compliance, efficiency, and sustainability. You will work closely with the leadership team to support strategic growth and maintain robust governance, while championing a person-centred approach to financial stewardship.Key Responsibilities Lead the development and implementation of financial strategy aligned with organisational goals. Oversee financial operations including payroll, ledgers, treasury, and insurance. Prepare budgets, forecasts, and management accounts; monitor performance and take corrective action. Manage contracts, procurement, and property portfolios to ensure best value. Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (HMRC, Companies House, CQC). Provide inspirational leadership to the finance team, fostering collaboration and professional growth. Build strong relationships with stakeholders including local authorities, auditors, regulators, and suppliers. What you'll need to succeed Essential: Will consider either Part Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or equivalent experience as a Finance manager. Minimum 5 years' experience in financial management, including payroll, budgeting, and reporting. Proven leadership experience within a finance function. Strong knowledge of UK financial regulations, accounting standards, and taxation. Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Desirable: Experience in adult social care or not-for-profit sector (within Finance) Familiarity with Local Authority contracting and finance. What you'll get in return Opportunity to make a tangible impact in the healthcare and social care sector. Work within a values-led organisation committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Be part of a leadership team driving innovation and continuous improvement. Desirable location, modern office with enviable on-site benefits Free Parking The opportunity to work in an organisation where people really matter, a 'family feel' is important and teamwork is expected. What you need to do now If you are a finance leader with a passion for making a difference in healthcare and social care, we would love to hear from you. To express your interest in this position, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital - a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry. At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process. Job Description: Senior Claims Specialist - Marine How does this role contribute to our collective success? This role contributes to AXIS' collective success through maintaining and promoting a market leading claims service to support clients' complex risks and challenges, and in so doing, to support the retention and acquisition of business. What will you do in this role? Manage a personal case load of Marine claims working alongside other members of the Marine claims team. You will look after claims for all Marine classes including but not limited to Liability, Cargo, War and Fine Art and Specie reporting to the Marine Claims Manager. The portfolio of claims includes claims arising in international jurisdictions and are a mix of: lead, claims agreement party and follow; primary and excess; and company and syndicate. Work closely with claims management, external legal advisors, surveyors, adjusters, TPAs, market leaders/followers and brokers to ensure that the highest standard of technical claims handling and customer service is provided. Ensure that reserves are entered as quickly and accurately as possible in accordance with AXIS' reserving philosophy. Monitor your performance against KPIs, ensure that all AXIS' processes and procedures are followed and all regulatory and corporate governance requirements are met. Report internally on your portfolio, large losses, legal developments, trends and matters of interest/cases of note. Liaise with underwriters on wording issues and the provision of claims information. Proactively drive broker engagement, supporting AXIS cultural values of excellence and stronger together, and seek out opportunities to join market committees Liaise with other internal stakeholders (actuarial, finance, reinsurance) as appropriate. Attend client meetings, mediations, arbitrations and hearings as appropriate. Support and engage with AXIS DEI efforts, building a safe work environment where all employees' perspectives are welcome and each employee's wellbeing is prioritised. You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role. About You: We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences, we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals. What you need to have: Strong Marine insurance knowledge with particular focus on Liability and Cargo with an ability to manage complex claims. Worked in a syndicate, company, broker, law firm or similar and gained sufficient experience to perform the above duties and responsibilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Capability to make decisions/recommendations when faced with ambiguity and changing priorities. The desire to work in a customer facing role and possess the ability to develop and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to self-start own tasks, prioritise and organise workload. Ability to exercise sound judgment. What we prefer you to have: Knowledge of CLASS/ECF2. Experience with Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Docosoft. Legal or professional qualification Experience handling US liability cases and a knowledge of the US legal system What we offer: You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid annual leave, and much more. We are shaping the direction of Insurance and Reinsurance during a critical and exciting time for the industry. Whether you are a student approaching graduation or a seasoned professional looking for a new environment, AXIS has the right challenges and career opportunities for you. At AXIS, we value each individual and recognize that attracting and retaining the right people is essential to the success of our company. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital - a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry. At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process. Job Description: Senior Claims Specialist - Marine How does this role contribute to our collective success? This role contributes to AXIS' collective success through maintaining and promoting a market leading claims service to support clients' complex risks and challenges, and in so doing, to support the retention and acquisition of business. What will you do in this role? Manage a personal case load of Marine claims working alongside other members of the Marine claims team. You will look after claims for all Marine classes including but not limited to Liability, Cargo, War and Fine Art and Specie reporting to the Marine Claims Manager. The portfolio of claims includes claims arising in international jurisdictions and are a mix of: lead, claims agreement party and follow; primary and excess; and company and syndicate. Work closely with claims management, external legal advisors, surveyors, adjusters, TPAs, market leaders/followers and brokers to ensure that the highest standard of technical claims handling and customer service is provided. Ensure that reserves are entered as quickly and accurately as possible in accordance with AXIS' reserving philosophy. Monitor your performance against KPIs, ensure that all AXIS' processes and procedures are followed and all regulatory and corporate governance requirements are met. Report internally on your portfolio, large losses, legal developments, trends and matters of interest/cases of note. Liaise with underwriters on wording issues and the provision of claims information. Proactively drive broker engagement, supporting AXIS cultural values of excellence and stronger together, and seek out opportunities to join market committees Liaise with other internal stakeholders (actuarial, finance, reinsurance) as appropriate. Attend client meetings, mediations, arbitrations and hearings as appropriate. Support and engage with AXIS DEI efforts, building a safe work environment where all employees' perspectives are welcome and each employee's wellbeing is prioritised. You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role. About You: We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences, we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals. What you need to have: Strong Marine insurance knowledge with particular focus on Liability and Cargo with an ability to manage complex claims. Worked in a syndicate, company, broker, law firm or similar and gained sufficient experience to perform the above duties and responsibilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Capability to make decisions/recommendations when faced with ambiguity and changing priorities. The desire to work in a customer facing role and possess the ability to develop and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to self-start own tasks, prioritise and organise workload. Ability to exercise sound judgment. What we prefer you to have: Knowledge of CLASS/ECF2. Experience with Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Docosoft. Legal or professional qualification Experience handling US liability cases and a knowledge of the US legal system What we offer: You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid annual leave, and much more. We are shaping the direction of Insurance and Reinsurance during a critical and exciting time for the industry. Whether you are a student approaching graduation or a seasoned professional looking for a new environment, AXIS has the right challenges and career opportunities for you. At AXIS, we value each individual and recognize that attracting and retaining the right people is essential to the success of our company. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.
Risk Manager, Energy page is loaded Risk Manager, Energylocations: London - Shell Centretime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: R189764, United Kingdom Job Family Group: Finance Worker Type: Regular Posting Start Date: October 27, 2025 Business unit: Finance Experience Level: Experienced Professionals Job Description: What's the role This is a Risk Manager role in the Risk Management (RM) team in Group Treasury. The entire RM Team consists of 8 Risk & Insurance Managers and provides expert risk management and insurance advice across all business activities and segments of the Group globally.The RM function in Treasury covers the identification, assessment, mitigation and financing of key hazard risks in the Group. It drives risk management and insurance solutions for the Group's capital projects, provides advice on mergers, acquisitions and divestments, allocation of risks in contracts, supports the Group's annual captive insurance programme and manages various external insurance solutions.The team works closely with the Group Insurance Companies (captives) to deliver the Group's Risk and Insurance (R&I) Strategy.This role reports to the Head of Hazard Risk Management who leads the Risk Management Team in Treasury. What you'll be doing In this role you will provide expert risk management and insurance advice and solutions to Shell businesses and Joint Ventures across all aspects of Shell's operations. As a Risk Manager and Insurance specialist, you will provide advice and support to complex projects, insurance placements and business transactions incl. M&A deals. You will also coach and mentor fellow risk managers, and act as the practice leader in key subject matter areas.Your role will include: Development and implementation of risk management and insurance strategies for Shell companies and joint ventures across all of Shell's businesses, including support in complex business transactions (e.g. mergers, acquisitions, and divestments). Design and implementing construction insurance programmes for large capital projects - including engagement/negotiation with joint venture partners and/or contractors. Understand business requirements and provide advice on the allocation of hazard risks in contracts (liability and insurance clauses) with joint venture partners, suppliers, contractors and customers. Proactive and timely engagement with senior management at joint venture shareholder level, contract boards, risk managers of other partners and contractors. Act as subject matter expert for assigned expertise area(s) and provide support and coaching to other risk managers in these areas. Work closely with the Group Insurance companies to deliver competitive insurance solutions to Shell businesses and joint ventures and optimize risk financing costs for the Group. Work closely with the team lead to maintain the wider community spirit and share best practices and learnings across the entire R&I team. What you bring We are keen to hear from candidates with the following: Extensive experience in risk management and insurance; in-depth knowledge of insurance markets, products, underwriting, and claims processes (ideally in the Energy sector) University degree and relevant qualifications in Risk Management / Insurance (e.g. ACII). Proven track record of successfully designing and implementing complex risk management strategies and insurance solution for clients. Understanding of liability concepts and strong experience in managing risks in contracts Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills Strong commercial mindset with a focus on risk and value and a good track record of delivery. Track record of identifying and driving change with a focus on continuous improvement. Collaborative/constructive team mindset What we offer You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You'll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself. Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together. Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead. Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices. Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise. Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself. Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working. Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performancerelated salary increase - our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world. Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents. Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply. Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams. Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.We are committed to attracting a broader and more diverse pool of candidates. If this position doesn't feel like the perfect fit for your qualifications right now, we'd still love to hear from you. Consider creating a profile in our Talent Community so we can keep you in mind for future opportunities that may align with your skills. Shell in The United Kingdom Shell UK remains one of the North Sea's biggest producers, supplying around 10% of the UK's total oil and gas needs. But perhaps the most recognisable face of Shell in the UK is our network of over 1,000 Shell-branded service stations.In the years ahead, as the UK looks to strengthen energy security and deliver its 2050 net-zero goal, Shell UK aims to play a crucial role. We aim to be a major investor in the UK energy system by helping our customers decarbonise with a focus on transport and industry.- DISCLAIMER: Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Shell/Shell Group companies around the world. The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand. Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.You can be a part of the future of energy. Together at Shell, we are transitioning to become a net-zero emissions business while providing the energy that people around the world need today. Working with experienced colleagues , you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills, in an environment where we value honesty, integrity and respect for one another. At Shell, you progress as we tackle the energy challenge together.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Risk Manager, Energy page is loaded Risk Manager, Energylocations: London - Shell Centretime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: R189764, United Kingdom Job Family Group: Finance Worker Type: Regular Posting Start Date: October 27, 2025 Business unit: Finance Experience Level: Experienced Professionals Job Description: What's the role This is a Risk Manager role in the Risk Management (RM) team in Group Treasury. The entire RM Team consists of 8 Risk & Insurance Managers and provides expert risk management and insurance advice across all business activities and segments of the Group globally.The RM function in Treasury covers the identification, assessment, mitigation and financing of key hazard risks in the Group. It drives risk management and insurance solutions for the Group's capital projects, provides advice on mergers, acquisitions and divestments, allocation of risks in contracts, supports the Group's annual captive insurance programme and manages various external insurance solutions.The team works closely with the Group Insurance Companies (captives) to deliver the Group's Risk and Insurance (R&I) Strategy.This role reports to the Head of Hazard Risk Management who leads the Risk Management Team in Treasury. What you'll be doing In this role you will provide expert risk management and insurance advice and solutions to Shell businesses and Joint Ventures across all aspects of Shell's operations. As a Risk Manager and Insurance specialist, you will provide advice and support to complex projects, insurance placements and business transactions incl. M&A deals. You will also coach and mentor fellow risk managers, and act as the practice leader in key subject matter areas.Your role will include: Development and implementation of risk management and insurance strategies for Shell companies and joint ventures across all of Shell's businesses, including support in complex business transactions (e.g. mergers, acquisitions, and divestments). Design and implementing construction insurance programmes for large capital projects - including engagement/negotiation with joint venture partners and/or contractors. Understand business requirements and provide advice on the allocation of hazard risks in contracts (liability and insurance clauses) with joint venture partners, suppliers, contractors and customers. Proactive and timely engagement with senior management at joint venture shareholder level, contract boards, risk managers of other partners and contractors. Act as subject matter expert for assigned expertise area(s) and provide support and coaching to other risk managers in these areas. Work closely with the Group Insurance companies to deliver competitive insurance solutions to Shell businesses and joint ventures and optimize risk financing costs for the Group. Work closely with the team lead to maintain the wider community spirit and share best practices and learnings across the entire R&I team. What you bring We are keen to hear from candidates with the following: Extensive experience in risk management and insurance; in-depth knowledge of insurance markets, products, underwriting, and claims processes (ideally in the Energy sector) University degree and relevant qualifications in Risk Management / Insurance (e.g. ACII). Proven track record of successfully designing and implementing complex risk management strategies and insurance solution for clients. Understanding of liability concepts and strong experience in managing risks in contracts Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills Strong commercial mindset with a focus on risk and value and a good track record of delivery. Track record of identifying and driving change with a focus on continuous improvement. Collaborative/constructive team mindset What we offer You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You'll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself. Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together. Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead. Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices. Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise. Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself. Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working. Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performancerelated salary increase - our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world. Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents. Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply. Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams. Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.We are committed to attracting a broader and more diverse pool of candidates. If this position doesn't feel like the perfect fit for your qualifications right now, we'd still love to hear from you. Consider creating a profile in our Talent Community so we can keep you in mind for future opportunities that may align with your skills. Shell in The United Kingdom Shell UK remains one of the North Sea's biggest producers, supplying around 10% of the UK's total oil and gas needs. But perhaps the most recognisable face of Shell in the UK is our network of over 1,000 Shell-branded service stations.In the years ahead, as the UK looks to strengthen energy security and deliver its 2050 net-zero goal, Shell UK aims to play a crucial role. We aim to be a major investor in the UK energy system by helping our customers decarbonise with a focus on transport and industry.- DISCLAIMER: Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Shell/Shell Group companies around the world. The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand. Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.You can be a part of the future of energy. Together at Shell, we are transitioning to become a net-zero emissions business while providing the energy that people around the world need today. Working with experienced colleagues , you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills, in an environment where we value honesty, integrity and respect for one another. At Shell, you progress as we tackle the energy challenge together.
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Head of UK&I Pension and Benefits Location: Birmingham, GB Company: Alstom Appointment Basis: Permanent Apply by: 01/12/2025 Excellent Salary and Benefits including bonus and car/car allowance At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in pensions and benefits in a global organisation. You will be responsible for advising on and coordinating Alstom's benefits strategy across the UK and Ireland, covering areas such as pensions, medical and social benefits, life and disability coverage, savings plans, stock options, and other non-cash perks like company cars. You will also oversee the development and maintenance of UK&I policies related to pensions and employee benefits ensuring these documents are regularly updated and easily accessible to all employees. We are looking for someone who is eager to make an impact today. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key responsibilities from the start, with a clear pathway for growth and the potential to progress into a more senior position. If you're curious to learn more about the role and the career path this role offers, feel free to reach out to Alisha Limbu at . Kindly note that we are not engaging with agencies for this role. We'll look to you for: Group Policy Ensure UK&I compliance with the Group Pension & Benefits Policy, approve changes, implementations and terminations of benefit plans. Approve changes, implementations and terminations of benefit plans. Ensure compliance with policies and guidelines taking into account local market practices, cultures, legislations and requirements. Ensure that the repository Benefit referencing model is maintained at a local level. Lead the UK&I benefits strategy and supervise all benefit programs including health, retirement for all of Alstom entities. Lead, for the UK and Ireland, on Group initiatives such as the Total Reward Statements and International Pooling. Support in conducting plan design and impact analysis to support improved decision making and proposal development. Contribute to global Wellbeing policy and action plans. Pensions Lead on behalf of the Company and report to the UK&I Senior Leadership Team and the Group Pensions Committee on all funding and investment strategy. Lead on innovative ideas for reducing Net liability and reducing Risk in the Group's Accounts. Participate in main local Trust and Committees for pensions. Act as Secretary to local Committees. Validate changes of consultant, actuary, administrator, insurance. company and investment managers. Lead with finance on the UK&I and Group accounting for pension costs Participate in internal audit process on Pensions consolidation. All about you We value passion and attitude over experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: Post graduate qualification with recognised professional body (for example Institute and Faculty of Actuaries or the Pensions Management Institute) or equivalent experience. Extensive industry knowledge in employee pensions and benefits. Exposure to an international environment. Proven ability and experience of working in fast-paced corporate shared service environment. Computer literate, excellent level of Word, PowerPoint, Excel including VBA. Knowledge of benefit programs/laws/regulations, and ability to assess financial implications of rewards programs. Experience of HR operational aspects (Talent availability, Salary & Benefit, Legal/Labour Compliance, Income Tax, Social Context) is highly desirable. Experience as a Benefits external consultant would be an asset. Experience with mergers and acquisitions and international expansion is a plus. Background in actuary would be highly beneficial. Things you'll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey - the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You'll also: Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines. The role offers car or car allowance. Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues. Contribute to innovative projects. Utilise our dynamic, inclusive, and safety-focused working environment. Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries. Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning. Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension). Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle. You don't need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you! Equal opportunity statement Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Head of UK&I Pension and Benefits Location: Birmingham, GB Company: Alstom Appointment Basis: Permanent Apply by: 01/12/2025 Excellent Salary and Benefits including bonus and car/car allowance At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in pensions and benefits in a global organisation. You will be responsible for advising on and coordinating Alstom's benefits strategy across the UK and Ireland, covering areas such as pensions, medical and social benefits, life and disability coverage, savings plans, stock options, and other non-cash perks like company cars. You will also oversee the development and maintenance of UK&I policies related to pensions and employee benefits ensuring these documents are regularly updated and easily accessible to all employees. We are looking for someone who is eager to make an impact today. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key responsibilities from the start, with a clear pathway for growth and the potential to progress into a more senior position. If you're curious to learn more about the role and the career path this role offers, feel free to reach out to Alisha Limbu at . Kindly note that we are not engaging with agencies for this role. We'll look to you for: Group Policy Ensure UK&I compliance with the Group Pension & Benefits Policy, approve changes, implementations and terminations of benefit plans. Approve changes, implementations and terminations of benefit plans. Ensure compliance with policies and guidelines taking into account local market practices, cultures, legislations and requirements. Ensure that the repository Benefit referencing model is maintained at a local level. Lead the UK&I benefits strategy and supervise all benefit programs including health, retirement for all of Alstom entities. Lead, for the UK and Ireland, on Group initiatives such as the Total Reward Statements and International Pooling. Support in conducting plan design and impact analysis to support improved decision making and proposal development. Contribute to global Wellbeing policy and action plans. Pensions Lead on behalf of the Company and report to the UK&I Senior Leadership Team and the Group Pensions Committee on all funding and investment strategy. Lead on innovative ideas for reducing Net liability and reducing Risk in the Group's Accounts. Participate in main local Trust and Committees for pensions. Act as Secretary to local Committees. Validate changes of consultant, actuary, administrator, insurance. company and investment managers. Lead with finance on the UK&I and Group accounting for pension costs Participate in internal audit process on Pensions consolidation. All about you We value passion and attitude over experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: Post graduate qualification with recognised professional body (for example Institute and Faculty of Actuaries or the Pensions Management Institute) or equivalent experience. Extensive industry knowledge in employee pensions and benefits. Exposure to an international environment. Proven ability and experience of working in fast-paced corporate shared service environment. Computer literate, excellent level of Word, PowerPoint, Excel including VBA. Knowledge of benefit programs/laws/regulations, and ability to assess financial implications of rewards programs. Experience of HR operational aspects (Talent availability, Salary & Benefit, Legal/Labour Compliance, Income Tax, Social Context) is highly desirable. Experience as a Benefits external consultant would be an asset. Experience with mergers and acquisitions and international expansion is a plus. Background in actuary would be highly beneficial. Things you'll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey - the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You'll also: Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines. The role offers car or car allowance. Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues. Contribute to innovative projects. Utilise our dynamic, inclusive, and safety-focused working environment. Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries. Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning. Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension). Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle. You don't need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you! Equal opportunity statement Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
Would you like to kick start your career in a supportive,collaborativeand innovative company? Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate,and collaborative team? The credit underwriting and risk team is a business critical, growing, and dynamic team led by the Credit risk Manager who reports into the Head of Credit & Commercial Risk (part of the finance function). The team work closely with the sales team, financial reporting, and various areas of business operations. The credit underwriting team are ultimately responsible for the management, underwriting, and control of credit exposure to the business in what is a rapidly evolving environment. Success. The Softcat Way. At Softcat we want to support you at every stage of your career. Whether that means stepping up into a more senior role, taking on more responsibilities in your current role or broadening your skills and experiences in a different department, we encourage all our employees to develop and grow with us. Help keep our credit process smooth, secure, and well organised The role will be working in the credit underwriting and risk team supporting our rapidly growing and dynamic IT solutions business. This passionate, numerate individual will work closely with our credit, finance and sales teams to maintain credit risk controls within an existing framework and provide a unique service to our customers. What you'll be doing Action credit limits within the worklist by evaluating the customer's creditworthiness based on publicly available information and/or data obtained directly from the customer up to approved DOA. Reviewing recommendations provided by Credit Underwriter 1, within Delegation of Authority and providing guidance where necessary. Write up commercial papers with a clear recommendation to go to the Senior Credit Underwriter and above (depending on DOA). Apply for insurance where credit limit is £300k plus. Liaise with key internal stakeholders, including Head of Credit, Commercial Risk and Group Financial Controller and the Senior Leadership Team. Proactively collaborating with sales teams and business operation departments within Softcat. Providing support to colleagues and account managers with queries. Providing support on order related tasks, including First Order Checks and 20k new address checks. Complete ad-hoc tasks as required within DOA level. Bank verifications of new creditors. Completing company reg, VAT and name change tasks in NetSuite. Requirement to offer support at month and quarter end. What we need from you Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to multitask and make decisions under pressure. Effective communication skills, with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with different personalities across the business. Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar underwriting role. Strength of character to stand by decisions and explain to those less familiar with credit risk. Ability to take calculated risks with favourable outcomes. Demonstrate the ability to think around a subject, considering risk implications of our current policies and procedures. Strong financial literacy and ability to interpret financial information from a credit worthiness perspective. Basic knowledge of key industry and political risks. We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Hybrid working- 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives,and embraces every background. To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefits include: Benefits Pension Share incentive plan Life Assurance Holiday Trips Vouchers Partner/family Benefits Maternity, Paternity and Adoption support
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Would you like to kick start your career in a supportive,collaborativeand innovative company? Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate,and collaborative team? The credit underwriting and risk team is a business critical, growing, and dynamic team led by the Credit risk Manager who reports into the Head of Credit & Commercial Risk (part of the finance function). The team work closely with the sales team, financial reporting, and various areas of business operations. The credit underwriting team are ultimately responsible for the management, underwriting, and control of credit exposure to the business in what is a rapidly evolving environment. Success. The Softcat Way. At Softcat we want to support you at every stage of your career. Whether that means stepping up into a more senior role, taking on more responsibilities in your current role or broadening your skills and experiences in a different department, we encourage all our employees to develop and grow with us. Help keep our credit process smooth, secure, and well organised The role will be working in the credit underwriting and risk team supporting our rapidly growing and dynamic IT solutions business. This passionate, numerate individual will work closely with our credit, finance and sales teams to maintain credit risk controls within an existing framework and provide a unique service to our customers. What you'll be doing Action credit limits within the worklist by evaluating the customer's creditworthiness based on publicly available information and/or data obtained directly from the customer up to approved DOA. Reviewing recommendations provided by Credit Underwriter 1, within Delegation of Authority and providing guidance where necessary. Write up commercial papers with a clear recommendation to go to the Senior Credit Underwriter and above (depending on DOA). Apply for insurance where credit limit is £300k plus. Liaise with key internal stakeholders, including Head of Credit, Commercial Risk and Group Financial Controller and the Senior Leadership Team. Proactively collaborating with sales teams and business operation departments within Softcat. Providing support to colleagues and account managers with queries. Providing support on order related tasks, including First Order Checks and 20k new address checks. Complete ad-hoc tasks as required within DOA level. Bank verifications of new creditors. Completing company reg, VAT and name change tasks in NetSuite. Requirement to offer support at month and quarter end. What we need from you Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to multitask and make decisions under pressure. Effective communication skills, with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with different personalities across the business. Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar underwriting role. Strength of character to stand by decisions and explain to those less familiar with credit risk. Ability to take calculated risks with favourable outcomes. Demonstrate the ability to think around a subject, considering risk implications of our current policies and procedures. Strong financial literacy and ability to interpret financial information from a credit worthiness perspective. Basic knowledge of key industry and political risks. We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Hybrid working- 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives,and embraces every background. To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefits include: Benefits Pension Share incentive plan Life Assurance Holiday Trips Vouchers Partner/family Benefits Maternity, Paternity and Adoption support
Head of Respect Centre for Excellence Job Description Location: Home-based with travel to project sites and Respect's offices as necessary: Floor 2, Voluntary Action Islington, 200A Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JP. Responsible to: Deputy CEO Responsible for: a team of research and data experts (dependent on funding). Salary: £57,095 (Point 53) - a London Allowance will be applied to employees who live in London (£3,299), plus 6% employers pension subject to an additional 2% contribution by the employee Length of contract: Fixed term for 12 months, with possibility of extension dependent on funding. Hours: 35 hours per week About Respect: Respect is a pioneering UK membership organisation in the domestic abuse sector. Founded in 2000, we have built our expertise over the last 25 years in what was then a fledgling sector, and recently have seen significant and rapid growth. Our vision We want a world where everyone is free from domestic abuse. Where it is never ok to control, harm or cause fear. Where those who perpetrate domestic abuse are stopped, held to account and given the chance to change. Our mission We work with our members, partners and allies to stop the harms done by those who perpetrate domestic abuse. With innovative practice, robust research and quality data, we build evidence of what works, promote safe, effective practice and drive high standards. We use our voice, in collaboration with others, to call for a response to domestic abuse that matches the scale of the problem. We will not stop, until domestic abuse stops. Our Focus Respect was founded to focus on perpetrators of domestic abuse and this, including our vital work with young people who cause harm, will remain our key priority. Our work with male victims will continue as an important, distinct, project. Our Values Pioneering We explore innovative ideas and develop new approaches with curiosity and rigour. Collaborative We work in partnership with our members, partners and allies to bring about individual, societal and systems change. Accountable We listen to survivors and centre their needs in our work. We hold perpetrators to account for their behaviour and hold ourselves and our members accountable for ours. Respectful We live up to our name. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. We are honest, compassionate and boldly challenge injustice. About the Centre for Excellence The Centre for Excellence is a key pillar of Respect's Strategy. Following our first 25 years of development, innovation and leadership in the perpetrator sector, there are significant opportunities ahead to harness collective learning, to collaborate beyond traditional partnerships, and to create the evidence for a radical shift in approach, to achieve an end to the perpetration of domestic abuse. To achieve this radical shift, Respect is establishing a Centre for Excellence to bring together practice and research expertise to transform our understanding and knowledge of what works to address the perpetration of domestic abuse. Consultation with over 50 key stakeholders has provided strong endorsement for the Centre for Excellence, with a clear consensus regarding the identified need for this initiative. The Centre for Excellence will contribute to two primary outcomes: improved practice in the development and delivery of safe, effective perpetrator responses; and enhanced policymaking and commissioning informed by data, evidence, research, and best practice. About the role: This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for guiding the further development and strategic direction of Respect's Centre for Excellence. Following a period of consultation and development Respect is looking for an ambitious and dynamic leader to take forward the delivery of this visionary and high-impact initiative. We have done the groundwork and secured early funding and have begun some early delivery work. A key aspect of the role will be establishing a sustainable delivery and funding model. You will bring together your strategic vision, your experience of research, data and practice in the domestic abuse perpetrator sector (or a related field), and your strong leadership skills, and be a visible leader across the organisation, connecting Respect's existing skills and learning to the Centre for Excellence. You will also work with Respect's members, the VAWG sector, the academic community and other key stakeholders, to build connections and shared agendas for research and action. We would particularly welcome applications from people from a wide range of backgrounds and across all protected characteristics1, particularly people from the following under-represented groups on our staff team: Black and minoritised people Deaf and disabled people We're happy to have an informal chat about the role. If you are interested, please email and mark the email Centre for Excellence. Main Tasks: Leadership Act as the senior lead and external representative of the Centre for Excellence, with overall responsibility for its strategic implementation, operational management, and long-term success. Provide visionary leadership across Respect, ensuring that programme delivery, outcomes, and learning actively inform and drive the Centre's development and influence. Contribute to the delivery of Respect's current Strategy and play a key role in shaping future organisational strategies and priorities. Develop and lead a five-year delivery strategy for the Centre for Excellence, building on existing groundwork and stakeholder consultation. Provide cross-organisational leadership on practice and evidence, reporting on progress, impact and finances to the Executive Leadership Team, Board of Trustees and relevant sub-groups. As funds become available, recruit and manage a high-performing team of research and data specialists, to deliver the Centre's core pillars and ensure excellence in evidence generation and knowledge mobilisation. Evidence, learning and representation Provide strategic leadership on data, research, and evidence relating to the perpetration of domestic abuse, ensuring the Centre for Excellence is grounded in robust, up-to-date knowledge. Establish and recruit an Expert Advisory Group, ensuring that the expertise of survivors, as well as practice and academic expertise, is guiding the direction of the Centre. Bridge the gap between research and practice, translating evidence into actionable insights that inform programme design, service delivery, and policy development. Engage with external stakeholders to identify, gather evidence and assess what works to stop the perpetration of abuse, including collaboration with academic institutions, frontline services, and sector experts. Work with the Director of Influence to ensure that evidence and learning from the Centre for Excellence is driving Respect's policy and influence work. Champion innovation and learning across the sector, ensuring the Centre contributes to a growing body of knowledge and supports continuous improvement in perpetrator responses. Funding oversight Collaborate with the Fundraising Manager and Deputy CEO to develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan that supports the sustainable growth and delivery of the Centre for Excellence. Serve as a key ambassador for the Centre, cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with prospective, new, and existing funders to secure long-term support. Ensure high-quality stewardship of current funders, including the timely delivery of accurate financial and narrative reports, and proactive engagement to maintain trust and transparency. Explore and assess alternative funding models, such as consultancy services, a trading arm, or other income-generating opportunities, to support long-term sustainability and impact. Project management Lead the coordinated delivery of the Centre for Excellence's strategic pillars, ensuring alignment with Respect's overall vision, timelines, and strategic aims. Manage key stakeholder relationships, including consultants, partners, and internal teams, to ensure effective collaboration, accountability, and delivery of agreed outcomes. Oversee end-to-end project management, including planning, monitoring, risk management, and reporting, to ensure timely and high-quality implementation of the Centre's programme of work. Self-development Acting in a professional manner whilst at work including when representing Respect Maximising own personal development by positively contributing to induction, supervision, training, appraisal, and team meetings (as appropriate) Undertaking training as directed by management and identifying own training needs in consultation with line management and taking steps to ensure these are met Conducting all work in a way that reflects the aims and principles of Respect, promotes anti-oppressive and anti-racist practice, and complies with all Respect policies, procedures and guidelines Carrying out any other duties as commensurate with this role . click apply for full job details
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Head of Respect Centre for Excellence Job Description Location: Home-based with travel to project sites and Respect's offices as necessary: Floor 2, Voluntary Action Islington, 200A Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JP. Responsible to: Deputy CEO Responsible for: a team of research and data experts (dependent on funding). Salary: £57,095 (Point 53) - a London Allowance will be applied to employees who live in London (£3,299), plus 6% employers pension subject to an additional 2% contribution by the employee Length of contract: Fixed term for 12 months, with possibility of extension dependent on funding. Hours: 35 hours per week About Respect: Respect is a pioneering UK membership organisation in the domestic abuse sector. Founded in 2000, we have built our expertise over the last 25 years in what was then a fledgling sector, and recently have seen significant and rapid growth. Our vision We want a world where everyone is free from domestic abuse. Where it is never ok to control, harm or cause fear. Where those who perpetrate domestic abuse are stopped, held to account and given the chance to change. Our mission We work with our members, partners and allies to stop the harms done by those who perpetrate domestic abuse. With innovative practice, robust research and quality data, we build evidence of what works, promote safe, effective practice and drive high standards. We use our voice, in collaboration with others, to call for a response to domestic abuse that matches the scale of the problem. We will not stop, until domestic abuse stops. Our Focus Respect was founded to focus on perpetrators of domestic abuse and this, including our vital work with young people who cause harm, will remain our key priority. Our work with male victims will continue as an important, distinct, project. Our Values Pioneering We explore innovative ideas and develop new approaches with curiosity and rigour. Collaborative We work in partnership with our members, partners and allies to bring about individual, societal and systems change. Accountable We listen to survivors and centre their needs in our work. We hold perpetrators to account for their behaviour and hold ourselves and our members accountable for ours. Respectful We live up to our name. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. We are honest, compassionate and boldly challenge injustice. About the Centre for Excellence The Centre for Excellence is a key pillar of Respect's Strategy. Following our first 25 years of development, innovation and leadership in the perpetrator sector, there are significant opportunities ahead to harness collective learning, to collaborate beyond traditional partnerships, and to create the evidence for a radical shift in approach, to achieve an end to the perpetration of domestic abuse. To achieve this radical shift, Respect is establishing a Centre for Excellence to bring together practice and research expertise to transform our understanding and knowledge of what works to address the perpetration of domestic abuse. Consultation with over 50 key stakeholders has provided strong endorsement for the Centre for Excellence, with a clear consensus regarding the identified need for this initiative. The Centre for Excellence will contribute to two primary outcomes: improved practice in the development and delivery of safe, effective perpetrator responses; and enhanced policymaking and commissioning informed by data, evidence, research, and best practice. About the role: This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for guiding the further development and strategic direction of Respect's Centre for Excellence. Following a period of consultation and development Respect is looking for an ambitious and dynamic leader to take forward the delivery of this visionary and high-impact initiative. We have done the groundwork and secured early funding and have begun some early delivery work. A key aspect of the role will be establishing a sustainable delivery and funding model. You will bring together your strategic vision, your experience of research, data and practice in the domestic abuse perpetrator sector (or a related field), and your strong leadership skills, and be a visible leader across the organisation, connecting Respect's existing skills and learning to the Centre for Excellence. You will also work with Respect's members, the VAWG sector, the academic community and other key stakeholders, to build connections and shared agendas for research and action. We would particularly welcome applications from people from a wide range of backgrounds and across all protected characteristics1, particularly people from the following under-represented groups on our staff team: Black and minoritised people Deaf and disabled people We're happy to have an informal chat about the role. If you are interested, please email and mark the email Centre for Excellence. Main Tasks: Leadership Act as the senior lead and external representative of the Centre for Excellence, with overall responsibility for its strategic implementation, operational management, and long-term success. Provide visionary leadership across Respect, ensuring that programme delivery, outcomes, and learning actively inform and drive the Centre's development and influence. Contribute to the delivery of Respect's current Strategy and play a key role in shaping future organisational strategies and priorities. Develop and lead a five-year delivery strategy for the Centre for Excellence, building on existing groundwork and stakeholder consultation. Provide cross-organisational leadership on practice and evidence, reporting on progress, impact and finances to the Executive Leadership Team, Board of Trustees and relevant sub-groups. As funds become available, recruit and manage a high-performing team of research and data specialists, to deliver the Centre's core pillars and ensure excellence in evidence generation and knowledge mobilisation. Evidence, learning and representation Provide strategic leadership on data, research, and evidence relating to the perpetration of domestic abuse, ensuring the Centre for Excellence is grounded in robust, up-to-date knowledge. Establish and recruit an Expert Advisory Group, ensuring that the expertise of survivors, as well as practice and academic expertise, is guiding the direction of the Centre. Bridge the gap between research and practice, translating evidence into actionable insights that inform programme design, service delivery, and policy development. Engage with external stakeholders to identify, gather evidence and assess what works to stop the perpetration of abuse, including collaboration with academic institutions, frontline services, and sector experts. Work with the Director of Influence to ensure that evidence and learning from the Centre for Excellence is driving Respect's policy and influence work. Champion innovation and learning across the sector, ensuring the Centre contributes to a growing body of knowledge and supports continuous improvement in perpetrator responses. Funding oversight Collaborate with the Fundraising Manager and Deputy CEO to develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan that supports the sustainable growth and delivery of the Centre for Excellence. Serve as a key ambassador for the Centre, cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with prospective, new, and existing funders to secure long-term support. Ensure high-quality stewardship of current funders, including the timely delivery of accurate financial and narrative reports, and proactive engagement to maintain trust and transparency. Explore and assess alternative funding models, such as consultancy services, a trading arm, or other income-generating opportunities, to support long-term sustainability and impact. Project management Lead the coordinated delivery of the Centre for Excellence's strategic pillars, ensuring alignment with Respect's overall vision, timelines, and strategic aims. Manage key stakeholder relationships, including consultants, partners, and internal teams, to ensure effective collaboration, accountability, and delivery of agreed outcomes. Oversee end-to-end project management, including planning, monitoring, risk management, and reporting, to ensure timely and high-quality implementation of the Centre's programme of work. Self-development Acting in a professional manner whilst at work including when representing Respect Maximising own personal development by positively contributing to induction, supervision, training, appraisal, and team meetings (as appropriate) Undertaking training as directed by management and identifying own training needs in consultation with line management and taking steps to ensure these are met Conducting all work in a way that reflects the aims and principles of Respect, promotes anti-oppressive and anti-racist practice, and complies with all Respect policies, procedures and guidelines Carrying out any other duties as commensurate with this role . click apply for full job details
Charity People have partnered with Coeliac UK, to help recruit their next Chief Finance and Operations Officer. Advising and supporting people for nearly 60 years, Coeliac UK are seen as the global experts in the patient experience of coeliac disease. You will be responsible for leading all our Finance and Compliance requirements as well as our Central Operations functions (HR, Facilities, IT, and Programme Office). As part of the senior leadership team, you will share responsibility for delivering the new strategy agreed with the Board and work closely with your team to drive an effective organisation. If you enjoy leading transformation, whilst ensuring quality of delivery across functions, this is the role for you. In return you will be joining as the Charity develop the way they work in order to achieve their new strategy - investing in people, technology and research to make life better for people affected by coeliac disease and ultimately find a cure. Salary: circa £82,000-£87,000 per annum Contract: 35 hours per week, Permanent Hybrid: Office based in High Wycombe and you will be required to go to the office at least twice a week Key duties and responsibilities will include: Work alongside the CEO and Senior Management Team (SMT) to develop and implement the Charity's strategy and business plans including setting and managing budgets, targets and outputs and reviewing progress against these. Develop and implement the strategy and business plans for Finance & Compliance and Central Operations (IT, HR, Facilities and Programme Office) Manage annual and 2-year strategic business planning to produce effective budgets and forecasts for approval by the Board of Trustees Lead the Programme Office that leads on standardised project tools, processes and operating practices, providing oversight of cross-functional activities and resource planning across the Charity Manage the implementation and maintenance of strong strategic and operational financial planning processes and controls to safeguard the Charity's finances Lead the Finance & Compliance and Central Operations teams to deliver against plans and work efficiently and effectively Oversee the development, recording, storage and updating of the Charity's Standard Operating Practices Develop relationships with relevant suppliers and lead on procurement, contract review and supplier cost effectiveness projects Lead the drive for cost efficiency throughout the Charity Understand the effects and implications of relevant government and Charity Commission policies, legislation and directives and develop effective strategies to integrate them within the Charity Ensure appropriate levels of insurances are in place to fully capture the needs of the Charity and reduce financial risk appropriately Provide the SMT, CEO and Trustees with regular and timely financial and operational reporting and insights that clearly identify opportunities and gaps and inform key decisions, planning processes and policies Work with Budget Holders to develop their financial understanding and ownership of individual budgets Oversee the effective management of financial resources to achieve the best possible ROI, delivering against the charity's objects Work with the Trustees to ensure the charity's investments are in line with the investment policies and ethos of the charity, and effectively deployed and properly managed Oversee the day-to-day financial and operational management of the Charity, including budgeting, monitoring, risk management and GDPR Provide strategic oversight and guidance to internal and external HR resource Line manage, and work alongside, the HR Manager to ensure that relevant HR policies are in place and adhered to Provide leadership, guidance and advice on all HR matters including employment law issues Work with the HR Manager, CEO and SMT to strategically plan the HR resource requirements for each department and oversee the appointment of new staff Prepare salary forecasts to demonstrate affordability and sustainability of staffing structures required Candidates applying for this role must have the following: Strong understanding of charity governance and Charity Commission requirements A recognised CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) Experience of working in the charity sector with a good understanding of the charities SORP Senior level financial leadership and operational management experience Experience preparing and presenting financial and management accounts and reports. Experience of operational delivery in Central Operations functions Working knowledge of best practice programme management Supportive leader able to develop staff competencies High levels of literacy and digitally savvy Motivated, co-operative team player Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to answer three detailed questions which will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your experience, skills and personality. This role will be closing on 10th December, 2025 1st Stage interview 15th or 16th December 2025 2nd Stage interview in person 6th of 7th January, 2026 Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background-e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Charity People have partnered with Coeliac UK, to help recruit their next Chief Finance and Operations Officer. Advising and supporting people for nearly 60 years, Coeliac UK are seen as the global experts in the patient experience of coeliac disease. You will be responsible for leading all our Finance and Compliance requirements as well as our Central Operations functions (HR, Facilities, IT, and Programme Office). As part of the senior leadership team, you will share responsibility for delivering the new strategy agreed with the Board and work closely with your team to drive an effective organisation. If you enjoy leading transformation, whilst ensuring quality of delivery across functions, this is the role for you. In return you will be joining as the Charity develop the way they work in order to achieve their new strategy - investing in people, technology and research to make life better for people affected by coeliac disease and ultimately find a cure. Salary: circa £82,000-£87,000 per annum Contract: 35 hours per week, Permanent Hybrid: Office based in High Wycombe and you will be required to go to the office at least twice a week Key duties and responsibilities will include: Work alongside the CEO and Senior Management Team (SMT) to develop and implement the Charity's strategy and business plans including setting and managing budgets, targets and outputs and reviewing progress against these. Develop and implement the strategy and business plans for Finance & Compliance and Central Operations (IT, HR, Facilities and Programme Office) Manage annual and 2-year strategic business planning to produce effective budgets and forecasts for approval by the Board of Trustees Lead the Programme Office that leads on standardised project tools, processes and operating practices, providing oversight of cross-functional activities and resource planning across the Charity Manage the implementation and maintenance of strong strategic and operational financial planning processes and controls to safeguard the Charity's finances Lead the Finance & Compliance and Central Operations teams to deliver against plans and work efficiently and effectively Oversee the development, recording, storage and updating of the Charity's Standard Operating Practices Develop relationships with relevant suppliers and lead on procurement, contract review and supplier cost effectiveness projects Lead the drive for cost efficiency throughout the Charity Understand the effects and implications of relevant government and Charity Commission policies, legislation and directives and develop effective strategies to integrate them within the Charity Ensure appropriate levels of insurances are in place to fully capture the needs of the Charity and reduce financial risk appropriately Provide the SMT, CEO and Trustees with regular and timely financial and operational reporting and insights that clearly identify opportunities and gaps and inform key decisions, planning processes and policies Work with Budget Holders to develop their financial understanding and ownership of individual budgets Oversee the effective management of financial resources to achieve the best possible ROI, delivering against the charity's objects Work with the Trustees to ensure the charity's investments are in line with the investment policies and ethos of the charity, and effectively deployed and properly managed Oversee the day-to-day financial and operational management of the Charity, including budgeting, monitoring, risk management and GDPR Provide strategic oversight and guidance to internal and external HR resource Line manage, and work alongside, the HR Manager to ensure that relevant HR policies are in place and adhered to Provide leadership, guidance and advice on all HR matters including employment law issues Work with the HR Manager, CEO and SMT to strategically plan the HR resource requirements for each department and oversee the appointment of new staff Prepare salary forecasts to demonstrate affordability and sustainability of staffing structures required Candidates applying for this role must have the following: Strong understanding of charity governance and Charity Commission requirements A recognised CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) Experience of working in the charity sector with a good understanding of the charities SORP Senior level financial leadership and operational management experience Experience preparing and presenting financial and management accounts and reports. Experience of operational delivery in Central Operations functions Working knowledge of best practice programme management Supportive leader able to develop staff competencies High levels of literacy and digitally savvy Motivated, co-operative team player Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to answer three detailed questions which will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your experience, skills and personality. This role will be closing on 10th December, 2025 1st Stage interview 15th or 16th December 2025 2nd Stage interview in person 6th of 7th January, 2026 Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background-e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Qualified Accountant Salary c £70,000 Location: Uxbridge Hybrid - 3 days in office 2 from home Job Purpose The Group requires a Finance Manager working across the entire business with a focus on gross profit. The primary objective of the role is to support the Finance team in ensuring that the Group's monthly financial position and performance is accurately reported in line with reporting deadlines. Aside from day to day activities a key part of this role will be delivering improvements within the R2R processes. This is a perfect opportunity for the successful candidate to gain valuable experience within the finance function and advance their career, including potential progression within the business. The role will challenge the breadth of the candidate's competencies ranging from technical skills to softer communication skills, whilst additionally knowing that you are making a real difference in people's lives. Accountabilities Lead in delivering R2R process improvements projects with an opportunity to leave your mark on the business. Work closely with senior management in developing the reporting processes, controls, and systems.Review of month end balance sheet reconciliations and control accounts across the Group.Support the preparation of relevant and timely financial information to the Executive Board and Senior Leadership Team to enable a balanced and objective assessment of the Group's strategy and objectives.Ensure that meaningful and accurate variance analysis is delivered on a monthly basis to assist stakeholders in better understanding the performance of the business.Support the wider business in all areas of operational finance to ensure that the needs of the business are met at all times.Managing day to day operational relationships within the team. Direct line manager for two accountants.Assist in maintaining and improving internal controls to ensure compliance with the Group's accounting policies.Assist with external audit queries and year-end processes. Personal Characteristics High level of energy, urgency and drive.Resilient - is not afraid of a challenge or hard work.Sound, well developed influencing skills.Team player with willingness to help others and go above and beyond their formal role. Experience and Skills Required Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar chartered accountant qualification). Demonstrate clear examples of where you have managed and delivered change.Previous line management experience and a background in developing staff.Proven experience of data manipulation and modelling using SQL, Excel and other tools.Ability to communicate with the Board and non-financial individuals alike.Self-starter with the ability to identify issues and use initiative to solve problems.Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.Hands on with a pragmatic, solutions-based approach. Desirable Big 4 ACA Qualified Accountant.Previous experience of finance improvement projects and change management.Previous experience in a similar role within the Health & Social Care sector. Key Contacts Internal Executive team and other teamsOperations External Auditors The job description is subject to change as the role evolves.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Qualified Accountant Salary c £70,000 Location: Uxbridge Hybrid - 3 days in office 2 from home Job Purpose The Group requires a Finance Manager working across the entire business with a focus on gross profit. The primary objective of the role is to support the Finance team in ensuring that the Group's monthly financial position and performance is accurately reported in line with reporting deadlines. Aside from day to day activities a key part of this role will be delivering improvements within the R2R processes. This is a perfect opportunity for the successful candidate to gain valuable experience within the finance function and advance their career, including potential progression within the business. The role will challenge the breadth of the candidate's competencies ranging from technical skills to softer communication skills, whilst additionally knowing that you are making a real difference in people's lives. Accountabilities Lead in delivering R2R process improvements projects with an opportunity to leave your mark on the business. Work closely with senior management in developing the reporting processes, controls, and systems.Review of month end balance sheet reconciliations and control accounts across the Group.Support the preparation of relevant and timely financial information to the Executive Board and Senior Leadership Team to enable a balanced and objective assessment of the Group's strategy and objectives.Ensure that meaningful and accurate variance analysis is delivered on a monthly basis to assist stakeholders in better understanding the performance of the business.Support the wider business in all areas of operational finance to ensure that the needs of the business are met at all times.Managing day to day operational relationships within the team. Direct line manager for two accountants.Assist in maintaining and improving internal controls to ensure compliance with the Group's accounting policies.Assist with external audit queries and year-end processes. Personal Characteristics High level of energy, urgency and drive.Resilient - is not afraid of a challenge or hard work.Sound, well developed influencing skills.Team player with willingness to help others and go above and beyond their formal role. Experience and Skills Required Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar chartered accountant qualification). Demonstrate clear examples of where you have managed and delivered change.Previous line management experience and a background in developing staff.Proven experience of data manipulation and modelling using SQL, Excel and other tools.Ability to communicate with the Board and non-financial individuals alike.Self-starter with the ability to identify issues and use initiative to solve problems.Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.Hands on with a pragmatic, solutions-based approach. Desirable Big 4 ACA Qualified Accountant.Previous experience of finance improvement projects and change management.Previous experience in a similar role within the Health & Social Care sector. Key Contacts Internal Executive team and other teamsOperations External Auditors The job description is subject to change as the role evolves.
Position: Senior Events Fundraiser (Third Party Events) Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), permanent Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely Salary: £33,044 per annum plus excellent benefits Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Charity you'll start at an entry point salary of £33,044 per annum, increasing to £35,109 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £37,174 after a further 6 months. About the Employer This charity makes sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything they do. And it's this commitment that unites them across the UK. Their strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told them is important to them. It gives the organisation a clear and determined focus. Their work is based on the hopes and aspirations of the MS community. Together they campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. This organisation's people are their greatest asset and the key to their success. They offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. About this job The charity is looking for a Senior Events Fundraiser to join their Community, Events, and Retail Fundraising team, leading on the delivery of their third party events activities. You'll plan, develop, and promote a well-established portfolio of third party challenge events, working to achieve set income targets, while ensuring an outstanding supporter experience for the event participants. You'll also be responsible for developing a third party events portfolio; monitoring and evaluating products, as well as innovating, to create opportunities for future growth. Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 15 December 2025 How to apply: Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role. Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage. Equal Opportunities This employer particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds. Disability Confident Employer Our client is a Disability Confident Employer and they're committed to promoting equality and diversity. You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both their recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes. If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact them to discuss. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format. More about their employee benefits: They have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): Encouraging work life balance 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and them) Flexible working options Caring for you and your family Generous sick pay entitlement More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis Enhanced leave for new parents Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year) 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 10 days paid carers' leave a year, pro-rata for part-time Cycle to work scheme Death in service scheme New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave: in the event of miscarriage or still birth to support fertility treatments for antenatal appointments for both parents Thinking about your finances Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing Enriching your life at work Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely Various opportunities to influence how this organisation internally operates (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for the charity's activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal working hours Safeguarding This employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses their services and they come into contact with. This is regardless of: Gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy, gender reassignment. They recognise their particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected. They have measures in place to protect everyone they come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds. Your right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with this organisation. You'll need to share documents showing you're eligible to work in the UK if they offer you employment. You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. They currently don't have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren't able to support you with your visa applications. No agencies please.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Position: Senior Events Fundraiser (Third Party Events) Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), permanent Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely Salary: £33,044 per annum plus excellent benefits Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Charity you'll start at an entry point salary of £33,044 per annum, increasing to £35,109 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £37,174 after a further 6 months. About the Employer This charity makes sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything they do. And it's this commitment that unites them across the UK. Their strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told them is important to them. It gives the organisation a clear and determined focus. Their work is based on the hopes and aspirations of the MS community. Together they campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. This organisation's people are their greatest asset and the key to their success. They offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. About this job The charity is looking for a Senior Events Fundraiser to join their Community, Events, and Retail Fundraising team, leading on the delivery of their third party events activities. You'll plan, develop, and promote a well-established portfolio of third party challenge events, working to achieve set income targets, while ensuring an outstanding supporter experience for the event participants. You'll also be responsible for developing a third party events portfolio; monitoring and evaluating products, as well as innovating, to create opportunities for future growth. Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 15 December 2025 How to apply: Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role. Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage. Equal Opportunities This employer particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds. Disability Confident Employer Our client is a Disability Confident Employer and they're committed to promoting equality and diversity. You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both their recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes. If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact them to discuss. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format. More about their employee benefits: They have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): Encouraging work life balance 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and them) Flexible working options Caring for you and your family Generous sick pay entitlement More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis Enhanced leave for new parents Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year) 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 10 days paid carers' leave a year, pro-rata for part-time Cycle to work scheme Death in service scheme New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave: in the event of miscarriage or still birth to support fertility treatments for antenatal appointments for both parents Thinking about your finances Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing Enriching your life at work Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely Various opportunities to influence how this organisation internally operates (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for the charity's activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal working hours Safeguarding This employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses their services and they come into contact with. This is regardless of: Gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy, gender reassignment. They recognise their particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected. They have measures in place to protect everyone they come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds. Your right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with this organisation. You'll need to share documents showing you're eligible to work in the UK if they offer you employment. You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. They currently don't have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren't able to support you with your visa applications. No agencies please.
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting an LGBT+ anti-abuse charity to recruit for a new Finance Director. This is a permanent vacancy, hybrid working from their London office and remotely. Our client is looking for someone to start ideally in January 2026. The Finance Director will form part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and report into the Chief Executive Officer. You will lead a small team to deliver high quality professional finance services to the charity. You will be responsible for the financial systems and processes and day-to-day accounting activities. You will build and maintain strong relationships with senior managers and their teams and will; improve the understanding of the charity s performance; influence decision-making; deliver analysis and insight on business opportunities and support options and scenarios planning including funding applications. The successful candidate will bring strong experience of having led a finance function previously, ideally from within the charity sector. You will be resilient and driven to develop, implement and improve financial policies. Your financial analysis and reporting skills will be exceptional, and you ll have the ability to manage people, setting clear goals and priorities for your team whilst providing support and challenge where needed. To apply please submit your CV only in the first instance. You may then be asked to provide further information as part of the recruitment process. As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting an LGBT+ anti-abuse charity to recruit for a new Finance Director. This is a permanent vacancy, hybrid working from their London office and remotely. Our client is looking for someone to start ideally in January 2026. The Finance Director will form part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and report into the Chief Executive Officer. You will lead a small team to deliver high quality professional finance services to the charity. You will be responsible for the financial systems and processes and day-to-day accounting activities. You will build and maintain strong relationships with senior managers and their teams and will; improve the understanding of the charity s performance; influence decision-making; deliver analysis and insight on business opportunities and support options and scenarios planning including funding applications. The successful candidate will bring strong experience of having led a finance function previously, ideally from within the charity sector. You will be resilient and driven to develop, implement and improve financial policies. Your financial analysis and reporting skills will be exceptional, and you ll have the ability to manage people, setting clear goals and priorities for your team whilst providing support and challenge where needed. To apply please submit your CV only in the first instance. You may then be asked to provide further information as part of the recruitment process. As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
Administrator Stowmarket/Cardiff/London/Leeds Permanent (Hybrid) - Part-time (2-3 days per week) Competitive salary, with flexible Benefits Administrator role overview Freedom is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic administrator to work as part of our Project Services team and will be based in the Leeds office. As administrator, the post holder will work with colleagues across the Civil Design team, with a particular focus on the Safety Standby men and Clerks of Work. The administrator will also work with the project services team to support on projects where required. The administrator will contribute to the smooth running of the department through liaison with internal departments (HR, Finance, Procurement, IT, Facilities) and external suppliers. Responsibilities You will: Provide business administration support to the Civil Engineering business senior management team, as required. Support Line Managers with their team new joiners - ordering IT equipment, PPE, arranging airport transfers/accommodation if required, and carry out inductions. Organise staff training and update Dayforce/Competency Cloud Monitor overdue training, liaising with Learning and Development department. Ensure staff competency records are maintained and centrally collated Deal with leavers' equipment/PPE Providing guidance on/ Booking travel and accommodation for colleagues and on Click Travel Update organisation charts for Civil Design Coordinate internal and external audits Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures Ensure the office area is keep organised and appropriately maintained by the staff, leading the team on appropriate work-place practices. Submit NPg Clerk of Works reports to the client/ timesheets for Clerk of Works Processing timesheets and expenses for Safety Standby men Supporting colleagues with any queries on the lone working device application (as required). Assisting with collating and providing monthly training stats to Senior Management team. Dealing with Ad-Hoc queries commensurate to the post. Requirements You will have: GCSE grade 5 or above or equivalent in English Language (essential) Minimum two years' experience in an administration role Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Self-motivated, with the ability to work with minimal supervision Good time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks. A 'can do' attitude with the ability to work well under pressure with a variety of tasks. 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 Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, 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
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Administrator Stowmarket/Cardiff/London/Leeds Permanent (Hybrid) - Part-time (2-3 days per week) Competitive salary, with flexible Benefits Administrator role overview Freedom is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic administrator to work as part of our Project Services team and will be based in the Leeds office. As administrator, the post holder will work with colleagues across the Civil Design team, with a particular focus on the Safety Standby men and Clerks of Work. The administrator will also work with the project services team to support on projects where required. The administrator will contribute to the smooth running of the department through liaison with internal departments (HR, Finance, Procurement, IT, Facilities) and external suppliers. Responsibilities You will: Provide business administration support to the Civil Engineering business senior management team, as required. Support Line Managers with their team new joiners - ordering IT equipment, PPE, arranging airport transfers/accommodation if required, and carry out inductions. Organise staff training and update Dayforce/Competency Cloud Monitor overdue training, liaising with Learning and Development department. Ensure staff competency records are maintained and centrally collated Deal with leavers' equipment/PPE Providing guidance on/ Booking travel and accommodation for colleagues and on Click Travel Update organisation charts for Civil Design Coordinate internal and external audits Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures Ensure the office area is keep organised and appropriately maintained by the staff, leading the team on appropriate work-place practices. Submit NPg Clerk of Works reports to the client/ timesheets for Clerk of Works Processing timesheets and expenses for Safety Standby men Supporting colleagues with any queries on the lone working device application (as required). Assisting with collating and providing monthly training stats to Senior Management team. Dealing with Ad-Hoc queries commensurate to the post. Requirements You will have: GCSE grade 5 or above or equivalent in English Language (essential) Minimum two years' experience in an administration role Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Self-motivated, with the ability to work with minimal supervision Good time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks. A 'can do' attitude with the ability to work well under pressure with a variety of tasks. 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 Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, 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
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for people who are will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our London office, so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the Role We're looking for a highly organised and proactive Talent & Mobility Lead to join our fast-paced global SaaS company. In this crucial role, you'll be the central point for managing the allocation of our talented teams across multiple global hubs. Your primary focus will be on ensuring the right people are in the right place at the right time to support our dynamic project needs. This is a hands-on operational role with oversight and stakeholder management responsibilities across HR, Legal, Finance, and Commercial leadership. Key Responsibilities: Project Staffing: Coordinate and manage the resourcing for various projects, ranging from a couple of weeks to long-term engagements. This includes identifying and assigning internal staff based on project requirements, skill sets, and availability. Secondments & Relocations: Facilitate the end-to-end process for employee secondments and relocations between our global offices. This involves coordinating logistics, preparing necessary documentation, and ensuring a smooth transition for the employee. Global Mobility & Compliance: Act as a key liaison with our Immigration and Legal teams to ensure all international travel, secondments, and relocations are managed in full compliance with local laws and company policies. You will work to ensure the safety and security of our employees while they are on company business. Stakeholder Communication: Maintain regular communication with project managers, team leads, and employees to understand staffing needs, provide updates on assignments, and address any concerns. Resource Management: Track employee availability, skills, and project assignments using our internal systems to maintain an accurate, up-to-date view of our global workforce. Vendor Management: Primary liaison with those vendors that facilitate the global mobility process including (immigration, tax and payroll advisors; PEO partners; relocation and destination service providers); manage SLAs, pricing, escalation, and quality controls Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline and improve our staffing and mobility processes to enhance efficiency and employee experience.Developing, documenting, and implementing the Global Engine Mobility strategy and policy Requirements What You'll Bring: Qualifications & Skills Proven experience in a staffing, resourcing, or HR coordination role, preferably within a fast-paced, global organization. Strong understanding of project-based resourcing and the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal teams and external partners. Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of organization. A proactive and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to anticipate needs and act independently. Desirables: Familiarity with immigration and international travel processes is a plus. Experience with resource management software is desirable. Interview Process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: First interview: 45 minutes with one of the team Second Interview: 1 hour with two of the team Final Interview: 45 minutes with two members of senior management Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for people who are will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our London office, so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the Role We're looking for a highly organised and proactive Talent & Mobility Lead to join our fast-paced global SaaS company. In this crucial role, you'll be the central point for managing the allocation of our talented teams across multiple global hubs. Your primary focus will be on ensuring the right people are in the right place at the right time to support our dynamic project needs. This is a hands-on operational role with oversight and stakeholder management responsibilities across HR, Legal, Finance, and Commercial leadership. Key Responsibilities: Project Staffing: Coordinate and manage the resourcing for various projects, ranging from a couple of weeks to long-term engagements. This includes identifying and assigning internal staff based on project requirements, skill sets, and availability. Secondments & Relocations: Facilitate the end-to-end process for employee secondments and relocations between our global offices. This involves coordinating logistics, preparing necessary documentation, and ensuring a smooth transition for the employee. Global Mobility & Compliance: Act as a key liaison with our Immigration and Legal teams to ensure all international travel, secondments, and relocations are managed in full compliance with local laws and company policies. You will work to ensure the safety and security of our employees while they are on company business. Stakeholder Communication: Maintain regular communication with project managers, team leads, and employees to understand staffing needs, provide updates on assignments, and address any concerns. Resource Management: Track employee availability, skills, and project assignments using our internal systems to maintain an accurate, up-to-date view of our global workforce. Vendor Management: Primary liaison with those vendors that facilitate the global mobility process including (immigration, tax and payroll advisors; PEO partners; relocation and destination service providers); manage SLAs, pricing, escalation, and quality controls Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline and improve our staffing and mobility processes to enhance efficiency and employee experience.Developing, documenting, and implementing the Global Engine Mobility strategy and policy Requirements What You'll Bring: Qualifications & Skills Proven experience in a staffing, resourcing, or HR coordination role, preferably within a fast-paced, global organization. Strong understanding of project-based resourcing and the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal teams and external partners. Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of organization. A proactive and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to anticipate needs and act independently. Desirables: Familiarity with immigration and international travel processes is a plus. Experience with resource management software is desirable. Interview Process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: First interview: 45 minutes with one of the team Second Interview: 1 hour with two of the team Final Interview: 45 minutes with two members of senior management Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Spital is an Ofsted-rated "Good" nursery with a capacity of 130 children, offering a beautiful setting on the banks of the picturesque Spital Dam. The nursery is surrounded by natural beauty, featuring a wild garden and a secluded main garden filled with trees and wildlife. Inside, the bright, airy rooms and dedicated staff team provide an ideal environment to give children the best start in life. Free parking is available for staff. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Senior Nursery Room Leader: Ensure that educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms. Lead the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the children. Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team. Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making necessary adaptations to support children with additional needs. Foster strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's development. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols across the centre. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for both children and team members. Take the next step in your leadership career at Busy Bees-apply today!
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Spital is an Ofsted-rated "Good" nursery with a capacity of 130 children, offering a beautiful setting on the banks of the picturesque Spital Dam. The nursery is surrounded by natural beauty, featuring a wild garden and a secluded main garden filled with trees and wildlife. Inside, the bright, airy rooms and dedicated staff team provide an ideal environment to give children the best start in life. Free parking is available for staff. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Senior Nursery Room Leader: Ensure that educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms. Lead the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the children. Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team. Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making necessary adaptations to support children with additional needs. Foster strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's development. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols across the centre. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for both children and team members. Take the next step in your leadership career at Busy Bees-apply today!
Job Title : Director of Finance and Resources Contract : Part-time, permanent Hours : 15-22.5 hours per week, to be discussed with candidates at interview Salary : Circa £60,000 pro rata, per annum Location : The role is based at the Penny Brohn UK National Centre in Pill, Bristol with the opportunity for some flexible hybrid working. About Us Penny Brohn UK is the cancer health and wellbeing charity. We help people feel better in mind, body and spirit by offering support through our team of cancer support experts (which includes doctors, nutritionists, counsellors and exercise therapists). Penny Brohn UK helps people with cancer to feel more physically and emotionally able to manage the impacts of their diagnosis and treatment, be more in control of their choices and have the best quality of life possible. By making our services freely available, our aim is for all people with cancer to be able to access the high-quality support they need. The role We are excited to be recruiting for a Director of Finance and Resources to be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the financial management and HR functions within the Charity. Working closely with the CEO as a member of the Executive team, the post holder will act as a strategic advisor to the Trustee board. Key elements of the role will include: Leading the financial planning, cashflow management, budgeting and cost control for the charity. Working closely with the Finance Manager to ensure timely financial reporting is completed including monthly management accounts and forecasts. Responsibility for the production of the annual Financial Statements and Trustee Annual Report. Acting as an advisor and coach to senior staff to support and improve financial literacy and decision making whilst leading the annual budgeting and business cycle. Providing effective leadership, direction and training to the Finance and HR teams, ensuring that Finance and HR strategies align with the overall business strategy. Oversee HR operations, developing and implementing people strategies and ensuring compliance with employment law. The candidate we are looking for will have proven experience in a senior level finance role, preferably within the voluntary sector. They will also have experience of leading an HR team with a proven ability to drive strategic HR initiatives. Candidates should have excellent planning, communication and organisation skills and be able to effectively balance a substantial workload ranging from day-to-day tasks to strategic thinking. Joining an established team, the successful candidate will bring strong leadership as they build and maintain relationships across all areas of the Charity including the Trustee Board. In return for your hard work and dedication you will enjoy a wide variety of benefits including : 30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays Beautiful workspace in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of Bristol with free onsite parking Subsidised lunch, freshly prepared onsite in the Penny Brohn kitchen Flexible and hybrid working Enhanced sick pay after six month s service Auto enrolment into the Penny Brohn UK pension scheme Free Life Assurance Family friendly policies with enhanced maternity and paternity leave after one year of service Specsavers Corporate eyecare test Cycle to work scheme Access to subsidised wellbeing at the Penny Brohn UK National Centre Thank you for considering Penny Brohn UK, we look forward to hearing from you! Timetable for appointment Closing date: Monday 8 December at 9.00am First interview: Thursday 11 December, Penny Brohn UK National Centre Second interview: Friday 19 December, Penny Brohn UK National Centre Start date to be agreed upon appointment of successful candidate Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. At Penny Brohn UK, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organisation. We are proactively taking action to support EDI and Wellbeing to support our ethos of creating a diverse culture that is reflective of both our employees and the lived experience of all communities touched by cancer. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. No agencies please.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Job Title : Director of Finance and Resources Contract : Part-time, permanent Hours : 15-22.5 hours per week, to be discussed with candidates at interview Salary : Circa £60,000 pro rata, per annum Location : The role is based at the Penny Brohn UK National Centre in Pill, Bristol with the opportunity for some flexible hybrid working. About Us Penny Brohn UK is the cancer health and wellbeing charity. We help people feel better in mind, body and spirit by offering support through our team of cancer support experts (which includes doctors, nutritionists, counsellors and exercise therapists). Penny Brohn UK helps people with cancer to feel more physically and emotionally able to manage the impacts of their diagnosis and treatment, be more in control of their choices and have the best quality of life possible. By making our services freely available, our aim is for all people with cancer to be able to access the high-quality support they need. The role We are excited to be recruiting for a Director of Finance and Resources to be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the financial management and HR functions within the Charity. Working closely with the CEO as a member of the Executive team, the post holder will act as a strategic advisor to the Trustee board. Key elements of the role will include: Leading the financial planning, cashflow management, budgeting and cost control for the charity. Working closely with the Finance Manager to ensure timely financial reporting is completed including monthly management accounts and forecasts. Responsibility for the production of the annual Financial Statements and Trustee Annual Report. Acting as an advisor and coach to senior staff to support and improve financial literacy and decision making whilst leading the annual budgeting and business cycle. Providing effective leadership, direction and training to the Finance and HR teams, ensuring that Finance and HR strategies align with the overall business strategy. Oversee HR operations, developing and implementing people strategies and ensuring compliance with employment law. The candidate we are looking for will have proven experience in a senior level finance role, preferably within the voluntary sector. They will also have experience of leading an HR team with a proven ability to drive strategic HR initiatives. Candidates should have excellent planning, communication and organisation skills and be able to effectively balance a substantial workload ranging from day-to-day tasks to strategic thinking. Joining an established team, the successful candidate will bring strong leadership as they build and maintain relationships across all areas of the Charity including the Trustee Board. In return for your hard work and dedication you will enjoy a wide variety of benefits including : 30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays Beautiful workspace in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of Bristol with free onsite parking Subsidised lunch, freshly prepared onsite in the Penny Brohn kitchen Flexible and hybrid working Enhanced sick pay after six month s service Auto enrolment into the Penny Brohn UK pension scheme Free Life Assurance Family friendly policies with enhanced maternity and paternity leave after one year of service Specsavers Corporate eyecare test Cycle to work scheme Access to subsidised wellbeing at the Penny Brohn UK National Centre Thank you for considering Penny Brohn UK, we look forward to hearing from you! Timetable for appointment Closing date: Monday 8 December at 9.00am First interview: Thursday 11 December, Penny Brohn UK National Centre Second interview: Friday 19 December, Penny Brohn UK National Centre Start date to be agreed upon appointment of successful candidate Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. At Penny Brohn UK, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organisation. We are proactively taking action to support EDI and Wellbeing to support our ethos of creating a diverse culture that is reflective of both our employees and the lived experience of all communities touched by cancer. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. No agencies please.
School Business Resource Lead (Permanent) Salary: 53,000 - 60,000 (DOE) Location: Sheffield Start: ASAP Organisation: Academy Trust We're supporting an Academy Trust in South Yorkshire that's looking for a School Business Resource Lead to oversee operational performance across a small cluster of schools. This senior role focuses on guiding three School Business Managers and ensuring strong, consistent standards across finance, HR, premises and compliance. You'll work closely with Headteachers and the central trust team, offering a mix of leadership, challenge and practical support. It's well suited to someone who's already operated at a multi-site level or stepped beyond the day-to-day running of a single school. Key responsibilities: Leading, coaching and performance-managing three School Business Managers. Reviewing operational processes across the cluster and improving consistency. Overseeing HR compliance, safer recruitment and onboarding quality. Monitoring Health & Safety practices and coordinating contractor activity. Supporting budget monitoring, forecasting and financial queries. Attending SLT meetings when needed and acting as the link to the central team. Leading trust-wide operational projects and procurement exercises. Ensuring effective use of systems such as PSF, Bromcom, SIMS and CPOMS. Providing short-term hands-on support to schools when required. What we're looking for: Experience as a School Business Manager or Cluster/Operations Lead within a MAT. Proven people-management skills across multiple sites. Strong organisational judgement and a clear grasp of compliance. Confident communication and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. A proactive, steady approach and someone who can get up to speed quickly. If you're available now or on a short notice period, feel free to get in touch and I'll talk you through the next steps. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
School Business Resource Lead (Permanent) Salary: 53,000 - 60,000 (DOE) Location: Sheffield Start: ASAP Organisation: Academy Trust We're supporting an Academy Trust in South Yorkshire that's looking for a School Business Resource Lead to oversee operational performance across a small cluster of schools. This senior role focuses on guiding three School Business Managers and ensuring strong, consistent standards across finance, HR, premises and compliance. You'll work closely with Headteachers and the central trust team, offering a mix of leadership, challenge and practical support. It's well suited to someone who's already operated at a multi-site level or stepped beyond the day-to-day running of a single school. Key responsibilities: Leading, coaching and performance-managing three School Business Managers. Reviewing operational processes across the cluster and improving consistency. Overseeing HR compliance, safer recruitment and onboarding quality. Monitoring Health & Safety practices and coordinating contractor activity. Supporting budget monitoring, forecasting and financial queries. Attending SLT meetings when needed and acting as the link to the central team. Leading trust-wide operational projects and procurement exercises. Ensuring effective use of systems such as PSF, Bromcom, SIMS and CPOMS. Providing short-term hands-on support to schools when required. What we're looking for: Experience as a School Business Manager or Cluster/Operations Lead within a MAT. Proven people-management skills across multiple sites. Strong organisational judgement and a clear grasp of compliance. Confident communication and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. A proactive, steady approach and someone who can get up to speed quickly. If you're available now or on a short notice period, feel free to get in touch and I'll talk you through the next steps. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Administrator Stowmarket/Cardiff/London/Leeds Permanent (Hybrid) - Part-time (2-3 days per week) Competitive salary, with flexible Benefits Administrator role overview Freedom is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic administrator to work as part of our Project Services team and will be based in the Leeds office. As administrator, the post holder will work with colleagues across the Civil Design team, with a particular focus on the Safety Standby men and Clerks of Work. The administrator will also work with the project services team to support on projects where required. The administrator will contribute to the smooth running of the department through liaison with internal departments (HR, Finance, Procurement, IT, Facilities) and external suppliers. Responsibilities You will: Provide business administration support to the Civil Engineering business senior management team, as required. Support Line Managers with their team new joiners - ordering IT equipment, PPE, arranging airport transfers/accommodation if required, and carry out inductions. Organise staff training and update Dayforce/Competency Cloud Monitor overdue training, liaising with Learning and Development department. Ensure staff competency records are maintained and centrally collated Deal with leavers' equipment/PPE Providing guidance on/ Booking travel and accommodation for colleagues and on Click Travel Update organisation charts for Civil Design Coordinate internal and external audits Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures Ensure the office area is keep organised and appropriately maintained by the staff, leading the team on appropriate work-place practices. Submit NPg Clerk of Works reports to the client/ timesheets for Clerk of Works Processing timesheets and expenses for Safety Standby men Supporting colleagues with any queries on the lone working device application (as required). Assisting with collating and providing monthly training stats to Senior Management team. Dealing with Ad-Hoc queries commensurate to the post. Requirements You will have: GCSE grade 5 or above or equivalent in English Language (essential) Minimum two years' experience in an administration role Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Self-motivated, with the ability to work with minimal supervision Good time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks. A 'can do' attitude with the ability to work well under pressure with a variety of tasks. 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 Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, 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
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Administrator Stowmarket/Cardiff/London/Leeds Permanent (Hybrid) - Part-time (2-3 days per week) Competitive salary, with flexible Benefits Administrator role overview Freedom is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic administrator to work as part of our Project Services team and will be based in the Leeds office. As administrator, the post holder will work with colleagues across the Civil Design team, with a particular focus on the Safety Standby men and Clerks of Work. The administrator will also work with the project services team to support on projects where required. The administrator will contribute to the smooth running of the department through liaison with internal departments (HR, Finance, Procurement, IT, Facilities) and external suppliers. Responsibilities You will: Provide business administration support to the Civil Engineering business senior management team, as required. Support Line Managers with their team new joiners - ordering IT equipment, PPE, arranging airport transfers/accommodation if required, and carry out inductions. Organise staff training and update Dayforce/Competency Cloud Monitor overdue training, liaising with Learning and Development department. Ensure staff competency records are maintained and centrally collated Deal with leavers' equipment/PPE Providing guidance on/ Booking travel and accommodation for colleagues and on Click Travel Update organisation charts for Civil Design Coordinate internal and external audits Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures Ensure the office area is keep organised and appropriately maintained by the staff, leading the team on appropriate work-place practices. Submit NPg Clerk of Works reports to the client/ timesheets for Clerk of Works Processing timesheets and expenses for Safety Standby men Supporting colleagues with any queries on the lone working device application (as required). Assisting with collating and providing monthly training stats to Senior Management team. Dealing with Ad-Hoc queries commensurate to the post. Requirements You will have: GCSE grade 5 or above or equivalent in English Language (essential) Minimum two years' experience in an administration role Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Self-motivated, with the ability to work with minimal supervision Good time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks. A 'can do' attitude with the ability to work well under pressure with a variety of tasks. 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 Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, 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
