Cedar is partnering with a global consumer-led organisation to appoint a Group Reporting Manager within its central Group Finance function. This is a high impact opportunity designed for a Big 4 / Top 10 Audit or Transaction Services professional looking to transition into a broad, commercially engaged industry role with genuine exposure to senior stakeholders and complex group-level activity click apply for full job details
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Cedar is partnering with a global consumer-led organisation to appoint a Group Reporting Manager within its central Group Finance function. This is a high impact opportunity designed for a Big 4 / Top 10 Audit or Transaction Services professional looking to transition into a broad, commercially engaged industry role with genuine exposure to senior stakeholders and complex group-level activity click apply for full job details
Sumer Group Holdings Limited
Manchester, Lancashire
Indirect Tax Senior Manager Department: Corporate Tax Employment Type: Permanent Location: Manchester Description As one of the region's leading independent chartered accountants and business advisors, Cowgills has the expertise and knowledge to provide you with a full-service offering. Our independence ensures that we can tailor our approach to suit our clients' individual needs. We have over 200 talented, committed and engaged employees, totally focused on delivering financial guidance and growth strategies to our clients. As our Indirect Tax team continues to expand, we are looking for a talented and driven Senior Manager to join us. You will be a vital part of our Indirect Tax team, responsible for delivering outstanding Indirect Tax advisory and compliance services to an active and diverse portfolio of clients. You'll work closely with the Indirect Tax Partner and other senior leaders to ensure we continue to solve our while supporting the development of our people and contributing to the firm's growth. This role can be based from Manchester and/or Bolton. Key Responsibilities Provide high-quality VAT advice to a wide range of entrepreneurial businesses Solve problems, delivering advisory projects Act as a trusted advisor to clients, building strong and lasting relationships Assist our large Corporate Finance team with transactions work Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment Contribute to internal training and knowledge sharing Collaborate with partners and other service lines to identify opportunities for new business Support the development of proposals and pitches Skills, Knowledge & Expertise ACA/CTA preferred Significant experience in VAT Proven track record in delivering VAT advisory services, ideally within a practice environment Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A proactive, collaborative, and client-focused approach Passionate about developing people and contributing to a positive team culture At Sumer, we know everyone's journey is different. That's why we're committed to fairness, removing barriers and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know. We Shine Together
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Indirect Tax Senior Manager Department: Corporate Tax Employment Type: Permanent Location: Manchester Description As one of the region's leading independent chartered accountants and business advisors, Cowgills has the expertise and knowledge to provide you with a full-service offering. Our independence ensures that we can tailor our approach to suit our clients' individual needs. We have over 200 talented, committed and engaged employees, totally focused on delivering financial guidance and growth strategies to our clients. As our Indirect Tax team continues to expand, we are looking for a talented and driven Senior Manager to join us. You will be a vital part of our Indirect Tax team, responsible for delivering outstanding Indirect Tax advisory and compliance services to an active and diverse portfolio of clients. You'll work closely with the Indirect Tax Partner and other senior leaders to ensure we continue to solve our while supporting the development of our people and contributing to the firm's growth. This role can be based from Manchester and/or Bolton. Key Responsibilities Provide high-quality VAT advice to a wide range of entrepreneurial businesses Solve problems, delivering advisory projects Act as a trusted advisor to clients, building strong and lasting relationships Assist our large Corporate Finance team with transactions work Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment Contribute to internal training and knowledge sharing Collaborate with partners and other service lines to identify opportunities for new business Support the development of proposals and pitches Skills, Knowledge & Expertise ACA/CTA preferred Significant experience in VAT Proven track record in delivering VAT advisory services, ideally within a practice environment Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A proactive, collaborative, and client-focused approach Passionate about developing people and contributing to a positive team culture At Sumer, we know everyone's journey is different. That's why we're committed to fairness, removing barriers and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know. We Shine Together
Reed Finance are recruiting for a Portfolio Manager (Finance) on behalf of our globally recognised client on an initial 6 month, Fixed Term Contract Basis. This role requires an experienced candidate with exceptional credit analysis skills and a robust understanding of finance, capable of deep diving in to numbers to assess potential risks. This role is pivotal in ensuring financial sustainability and regulatory compliance in a highly complex marketplace. Day-to-day of the role: Assess and monitor a portfolio of large (multi-million turnover) companies through qualitative and quantitative analysis. Maintain oversight of compliance against frameworks, advising the credit committee on financial sustainability and risks. Conduct regular reviews, monitor market trends, and identify early actions for companies showing signs of credit deterioration. Handle complex cases, including companies in financial distress or undergoing significant structural changes. Build and maintain relationships with client CEOs, CFOs, and other senior management, which sometimes may require difficult conversations to achieve resolutions. Develop a deep understanding of the issues affecting the industry to inform strategic decision-making. Recommend improvements to policies, processes, and practices that are not meeting their objectives and implement these changes. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong experience in credit risk management and a broad finance background, able to analyse complex financial assessments and forecasts for large companies. Capable of presenting complex data to SLTs, including having challenging conversations where needed around credit, risks and assessments. A full finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) would be advantageous, however is not essential. Benefits: Flexible hybrid working (1-2 days per week in the office), very generous holiday allowance, market leading pension scheme and more. Our client are looking to shortlist immediately, so please apply now for further information.
Mar 05, 2026
Contractor
Reed Finance are recruiting for a Portfolio Manager (Finance) on behalf of our globally recognised client on an initial 6 month, Fixed Term Contract Basis. This role requires an experienced candidate with exceptional credit analysis skills and a robust understanding of finance, capable of deep diving in to numbers to assess potential risks. This role is pivotal in ensuring financial sustainability and regulatory compliance in a highly complex marketplace. Day-to-day of the role: Assess and monitor a portfolio of large (multi-million turnover) companies through qualitative and quantitative analysis. Maintain oversight of compliance against frameworks, advising the credit committee on financial sustainability and risks. Conduct regular reviews, monitor market trends, and identify early actions for companies showing signs of credit deterioration. Handle complex cases, including companies in financial distress or undergoing significant structural changes. Build and maintain relationships with client CEOs, CFOs, and other senior management, which sometimes may require difficult conversations to achieve resolutions. Develop a deep understanding of the issues affecting the industry to inform strategic decision-making. Recommend improvements to policies, processes, and practices that are not meeting their objectives and implement these changes. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong experience in credit risk management and a broad finance background, able to analyse complex financial assessments and forecasts for large companies. Capable of presenting complex data to SLTs, including having challenging conversations where needed around credit, risks and assessments. A full finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) would be advantageous, however is not essential. Benefits: Flexible hybrid working (1-2 days per week in the office), very generous holiday allowance, market leading pension scheme and more. Our client are looking to shortlist immediately, so please apply now for further information.
Finance Manager - 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract Salary: £75,000-£85,000 per annum (day rate considered) Location: London (4 days office / 1 day WFH - flexibility available) Reporting to: Finance Director Role Overview We're working with a high-growth digital media business that is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their finance function on a 6-month fixed-term contract . This role will support the Finance Director through a post-acquisition integration, helping to embed new reporting requirements, processes and ways of working, while also supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function in a fast-paced, scaling environment.The role will involve close collaboration with senior stakeholders and teams across the business, and would suit someone who can quickly get up to speed, work autonomously, and add immediate value. Key Duties & Responsibilities Supporting the project management of post-acquisition integration activities across Finance, IT, Insurance, People, Treasury and Data Protection Assisting with increased reporting requirements during the integration period, including board and operational reporting Helping to design, document and embed finance processes to meet ongoing group reporting and compliance requirements Supporting day-to-day finance operations, including: Month-end close and management accounts preparation Producing financial reports and analysis for senior stakeholders Proactive accounts receivable management Working closely with the commercial (sales) team on bookings and invoicing Cost management and financial controls Payroll and pensions administration Supporting and helping to develop members of the existing finance team Person Specification Qualified or qualified-by-experience in management accounting Strong hands-on experience using Xero Excellent Excel skills Proven experience supporting acquisitions, integrations or business change projects Experience working in a founder-led business, scale-up or SME environment Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced setting Confident working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams Additional Information Reports directly to the Finance Director 4 days per week in the office with 1 day working from home (flexibility available) 6-month fixed-term contract, with day-rate contractors also considered
Mar 05, 2026
Contractor
Finance Manager - 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract Salary: £75,000-£85,000 per annum (day rate considered) Location: London (4 days office / 1 day WFH - flexibility available) Reporting to: Finance Director Role Overview We're working with a high-growth digital media business that is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their finance function on a 6-month fixed-term contract . This role will support the Finance Director through a post-acquisition integration, helping to embed new reporting requirements, processes and ways of working, while also supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function in a fast-paced, scaling environment.The role will involve close collaboration with senior stakeholders and teams across the business, and would suit someone who can quickly get up to speed, work autonomously, and add immediate value. Key Duties & Responsibilities Supporting the project management of post-acquisition integration activities across Finance, IT, Insurance, People, Treasury and Data Protection Assisting with increased reporting requirements during the integration period, including board and operational reporting Helping to design, document and embed finance processes to meet ongoing group reporting and compliance requirements Supporting day-to-day finance operations, including: Month-end close and management accounts preparation Producing financial reports and analysis for senior stakeholders Proactive accounts receivable management Working closely with the commercial (sales) team on bookings and invoicing Cost management and financial controls Payroll and pensions administration Supporting and helping to develop members of the existing finance team Person Specification Qualified or qualified-by-experience in management accounting Strong hands-on experience using Xero Excellent Excel skills Proven experience supporting acquisitions, integrations or business change projects Experience working in a founder-led business, scale-up or SME environment Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced setting Confident working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams Additional Information Reports directly to the Finance Director 4 days per week in the office with 1 day working from home (flexibility available) 6-month fixed-term contract, with day-rate contractors also considered
Interim Finance Business Partner - London - 6 Month Contract - Hybrid Cedar Recruitment are pleased to be supporting a Public Sector client in London with the recruitment of a Finance Business Partner to work across the Adults and Public Health directorate. The role is hybrid working and is offering £325 per day Inside IR35. Key Responsibilities: Act as the lead finance contact , providing clear financial advice, high-quality monthly and quarterly monitoring reports, including accurate forecasts Support service transformation, savings delivery, and innovation through expert financial analysis, business case development, and options appraisals Work with service managers to manage budget variances and develop recovery plans, ensuring effective budgetary control and value for money Contribute to the Medium-Term Financial Strategy and assess the ongoing financial implications of service plans and forecasts Support the production of the Statement of Accounts and associated returns, liaising with external audit and ensuring timely provision of working papers. Set clear priorities and maintain performance standards. Deputise for the Head of Business Partnering as required, including attendance of meetings. Represent the Finance Service in meetings with Members, senior officers, external bodies, and government agencies, advising on financial and resource implications. Promote financial accountability and influencing budget holders Assist in identifying and securing mainstream and alternative funding opportunities. Essential Requirements: Experience of working across the social care directorate Experience of working within a local authority setting Strong business partnering across a range of budget holders (Desirable) Hold an accounting qualification ie. ACCA , AAT or CIMA Should this role sound of interest, then please apply and one of the team will be in touch to discuss with you further. Alternatively, please refer someone for a voucher if they are successfully placed and stay for the duration of the contract.
Mar 05, 2026
Contractor
Interim Finance Business Partner - London - 6 Month Contract - Hybrid Cedar Recruitment are pleased to be supporting a Public Sector client in London with the recruitment of a Finance Business Partner to work across the Adults and Public Health directorate. The role is hybrid working and is offering £325 per day Inside IR35. Key Responsibilities: Act as the lead finance contact , providing clear financial advice, high-quality monthly and quarterly monitoring reports, including accurate forecasts Support service transformation, savings delivery, and innovation through expert financial analysis, business case development, and options appraisals Work with service managers to manage budget variances and develop recovery plans, ensuring effective budgetary control and value for money Contribute to the Medium-Term Financial Strategy and assess the ongoing financial implications of service plans and forecasts Support the production of the Statement of Accounts and associated returns, liaising with external audit and ensuring timely provision of working papers. Set clear priorities and maintain performance standards. Deputise for the Head of Business Partnering as required, including attendance of meetings. Represent the Finance Service in meetings with Members, senior officers, external bodies, and government agencies, advising on financial and resource implications. Promote financial accountability and influencing budget holders Assist in identifying and securing mainstream and alternative funding opportunities. Essential Requirements: Experience of working across the social care directorate Experience of working within a local authority setting Strong business partnering across a range of budget holders (Desirable) Hold an accounting qualification ie. ACCA , AAT or CIMA Should this role sound of interest, then please apply and one of the team will be in touch to discuss with you further. Alternatively, please refer someone for a voucher if they are successfully placed and stay for the duration of the contract.
Growing Commercial Organiastion £60,000 to £65,000 plus bonus Working From Home 3 days Otto James Consulting is supporting a well established and successful International retailer who are continuously expanding are looking for their next Group Finance Manager.This position requires a talented Practice Trained, ambitious accountant with strong attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture. The successful candidate will be pivotal in driving continuous improvement of reporting systems and assisting a key transformation projects. The Role: Take ownership of key aspects of the Group's monthly and annual consolidation processes. Develop an in-depth knowledge of the Group's consolidation system. Developing productive working relationships with other Group functions within the Centre of Excellence such as Group Tax, Group Treasury and Group FPA in addition to Global Statutory & Compliance teams. Performing Group-level analytical review and providing senior management with insight into monthly changes. Statutory reporting for Group (IFRS) and subsidiary entities (FRS102) in the UK including key point of liaison for Group audit. Adhoc projects as requested by the Group Statutory Accounting Manager. Production of month end financial reporting and presentation of accounts to the company Directors. Productions and analysis on daily, weekly, and monthly flash reporting and presentation of results to the company management team. Partner the Finance Director to drive growth and profitability. Coordinate and report any costs saving initiatives and cist productivity with operations. Implement best practices that relate to financial planning and analysis, including month end close routines, processes, systems, tools, and techniques across the organisation. Maintain robust internal control environment, system access controls/segregation of duties/audit & balance sheet reconciliation and reviews. Drive working capital initiatives, monitoring cash flow to support future investments. Attributes Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) - minimum 3 years qualified. Strong analytical skills familiar with working with Excel Challenge strategies and financial plans to prioritise the businesses objectives Experience implementing new systems and processes to a scaling business Flexible approach and can adapt to changing landscape Salary & Benefits My client is looking at c£60,000 to £65,000 basic salary plus 28 days paid holiday plus bank holidays Personal and company performance bonus Quarterly cash incentive Annual company trip performance reward Training & development budget Monthly wellness budget A generous and inclusive parental leave policy
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Growing Commercial Organiastion £60,000 to £65,000 plus bonus Working From Home 3 days Otto James Consulting is supporting a well established and successful International retailer who are continuously expanding are looking for their next Group Finance Manager.This position requires a talented Practice Trained, ambitious accountant with strong attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture. The successful candidate will be pivotal in driving continuous improvement of reporting systems and assisting a key transformation projects. The Role: Take ownership of key aspects of the Group's monthly and annual consolidation processes. Develop an in-depth knowledge of the Group's consolidation system. Developing productive working relationships with other Group functions within the Centre of Excellence such as Group Tax, Group Treasury and Group FPA in addition to Global Statutory & Compliance teams. Performing Group-level analytical review and providing senior management with insight into monthly changes. Statutory reporting for Group (IFRS) and subsidiary entities (FRS102) in the UK including key point of liaison for Group audit. Adhoc projects as requested by the Group Statutory Accounting Manager. Production of month end financial reporting and presentation of accounts to the company Directors. Productions and analysis on daily, weekly, and monthly flash reporting and presentation of results to the company management team. Partner the Finance Director to drive growth and profitability. Coordinate and report any costs saving initiatives and cist productivity with operations. Implement best practices that relate to financial planning and analysis, including month end close routines, processes, systems, tools, and techniques across the organisation. Maintain robust internal control environment, system access controls/segregation of duties/audit & balance sheet reconciliation and reviews. Drive working capital initiatives, monitoring cash flow to support future investments. Attributes Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) - minimum 3 years qualified. Strong analytical skills familiar with working with Excel Challenge strategies and financial plans to prioritise the businesses objectives Experience implementing new systems and processes to a scaling business Flexible approach and can adapt to changing landscape Salary & Benefits My client is looking at c£60,000 to £65,000 basic salary plus 28 days paid holiday plus bank holidays Personal and company performance bonus Quarterly cash incentive Annual company trip performance reward Training & development budget Monthly wellness budget A generous and inclusive parental leave policy
Head of Finance We are recruiting for a Head of Finance to provide strategic leadership for the Finance team at Lawrence Batley Theatre, reporting to the CEO and working with the Senior Management Team and Board. You will lead robust financial governance, reporting and risk management frameworks that ensure probity, transparency and compliance, while enabling confident, informed decision-making. The Head of Finance will work collaboratively across the organisation to develop and monitor business planning, financial strategy and resource allocation; supporting artistic ambition, operational delivery and long-term financial sustainability, and ensuring the highest standards of delivery against agreed targets. We are looking for: At least 2 years' experience in a senior finance or financial management role. Experience of managing budgets, forecasts and financial reporting. Experience of preparing or overseeing statutory accounts and working with auditors. Understanding of financial governance, risk management and internal controls. Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Good IT skills and experience using financial systems. Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to the values of Lawrence Batley Theatre. For more information please download the recruitment pack from the Lawrence Batley Theatre website. To apply please send a completed application and equal opportunities monitoring form (downloaded from the Lawrence Batley Theatre website) to with the subject line Head of Finance by 12noon on Thu 5 March. Please contact us directly if you want to discuss submitting your application in an alternative format. Interviews will take place on Thu 26 March. Application deadline: Thu 5 March, 12noon. Interviews: Thu 26 March Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum dependant on experience. Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Hours are flexible and usually fall between 8am and 6pm, with occasional evening work (4 to 6 times annually) required to support Board and the Board's Finance sub-committee meetings. No overtime is payable but time off in lieu may be taken with agreement of line manager. Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement is 20 days per year plus bank holiday entitlement. This increases to 25 days per year after the first year's service.
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Head of Finance We are recruiting for a Head of Finance to provide strategic leadership for the Finance team at Lawrence Batley Theatre, reporting to the CEO and working with the Senior Management Team and Board. You will lead robust financial governance, reporting and risk management frameworks that ensure probity, transparency and compliance, while enabling confident, informed decision-making. The Head of Finance will work collaboratively across the organisation to develop and monitor business planning, financial strategy and resource allocation; supporting artistic ambition, operational delivery and long-term financial sustainability, and ensuring the highest standards of delivery against agreed targets. We are looking for: At least 2 years' experience in a senior finance or financial management role. Experience of managing budgets, forecasts and financial reporting. Experience of preparing or overseeing statutory accounts and working with auditors. Understanding of financial governance, risk management and internal controls. Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Good IT skills and experience using financial systems. Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to the values of Lawrence Batley Theatre. For more information please download the recruitment pack from the Lawrence Batley Theatre website. To apply please send a completed application and equal opportunities monitoring form (downloaded from the Lawrence Batley Theatre website) to with the subject line Head of Finance by 12noon on Thu 5 March. Please contact us directly if you want to discuss submitting your application in an alternative format. Interviews will take place on Thu 26 March. Application deadline: Thu 5 March, 12noon. Interviews: Thu 26 March Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum dependant on experience. Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Hours are flexible and usually fall between 8am and 6pm, with occasional evening work (4 to 6 times annually) required to support Board and the Board's Finance sub-committee meetings. No overtime is payable but time off in lieu may be taken with agreement of line manager. Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement is 20 days per year plus bank holiday entitlement. This increases to 25 days per year after the first year's service.
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 Join our exceptional team at Busy Bees in Cambridge Westwick, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 131 children. Our unique farm nursery features a Forest School and outdoor learning environment, promoting a holistic approach to education that gives children the best head start in their development. We have excellent links to the guided bus from the city, Huntington, and St Ives, making our location convenient for staff and families alike. We offer free lunch and free parking for our team, along with flexible working days to support a healthy work-life balance. This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in early childhood education within a nurturing and innovative environment. 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. 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. 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!
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
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 Join our exceptional team at Busy Bees in Cambridge Westwick, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 131 children. Our unique farm nursery features a Forest School and outdoor learning environment, promoting a holistic approach to education that gives children the best head start in their development. We have excellent links to the guided bus from the city, Huntington, and St Ives, making our location convenient for staff and families alike. We offer free lunch and free parking for our team, along with flexible working days to support a healthy work-life balance. This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in early childhood education within a nurturing and innovative environment. 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. 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. 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!
Property Services & Operations Manager (PSOM) Congleton £ 19.50 per hour (£ 38326 PA) Full-time Monday-Friday About the Opportunity ASE Recruitment are specialist recruiters in the social housing and social care sectors, providing temporary staffing to work within a variety of 24-hour supported accommodation services and floating support services for Housing Associations and Charities across the Northwest, Midlands, and Derbyshire. We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Property Services & Operations Manager (PSOM) to lead property compliance, operational delivery, and service performance across supported accommodation and housing services. This is a senior operational role with real impact - ensuring homes are safe, compliant, well-maintained, and services are delivered effectively to vulnerable individuals. The Role - What You'll Be Doing As PSOM, you'll provide operational leadership across property services and housing operations, ensuring compliance, quality, and value for money. Key responsibilities include: Lead and oversee property services, maintenance, and compliance functions Ensure all properties meet Health & Safety, statutory, and regulatory requirements Oversee voids management, turnaround times, and lettable standards Manage planned and reactive maintenance programmes Monitor compliance areas including gas, electric, fire safety, asbestos, legionella Work closely with housing, support, and finance teams to ensure service continuity Manage and support Team Leaders, Service Co-ordinators, TSOs, and operational staff Oversee budgets, expenditure, recharges, and contractor performance Ensure accurate reporting of KPIs, compliance data, income, and operational risks Investigate and resolve service failures, complaints, and escalations Support safeguarding processes and ensure risks are managed appropriately Act as the operational point of escalation for complex property or tenancy issues Ensure policies, procedures, and best practice are consistently followed About You - What We're Looking For Proven experience in property services, housing operations, or supported accommodation Strong knowledge of social housing legislation and compliance requirements Experience managing multi-site services or regional portfolios Confident leading and influencing operational teams Excellent understanding of Health & Safety and risk management Experience working with vulnerable client groups Strong financial awareness including budgets, recharges, and cost control Ability to analyse data and produce clear operational reports Comfortable working autonomously with accountability for outcomes Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel Why Join This Role? Senior leadership role with real operational influence Opportunity to shape and improve property and housing services Work within a values-led organisation supporting vulnerable people Varied role combining strategy, compliance, and hands-on leadership Competitive salary and long-term opportunity Safeguarding & Equality This role requires an Enhanced DBS check with barred list clearance (Adults). ASE Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults accessing our services. We expect all staff, volunteers, and workers to share this commitment. We value diversity and are an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Passion and dedication to making a positive difference to the services we support are what matter most to us. JBRP1_UKTJ
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Property Services & Operations Manager (PSOM) Congleton £ 19.50 per hour (£ 38326 PA) Full-time Monday-Friday About the Opportunity ASE Recruitment are specialist recruiters in the social housing and social care sectors, providing temporary staffing to work within a variety of 24-hour supported accommodation services and floating support services for Housing Associations and Charities across the Northwest, Midlands, and Derbyshire. We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Property Services & Operations Manager (PSOM) to lead property compliance, operational delivery, and service performance across supported accommodation and housing services. This is a senior operational role with real impact - ensuring homes are safe, compliant, well-maintained, and services are delivered effectively to vulnerable individuals. The Role - What You'll Be Doing As PSOM, you'll provide operational leadership across property services and housing operations, ensuring compliance, quality, and value for money. Key responsibilities include: Lead and oversee property services, maintenance, and compliance functions Ensure all properties meet Health & Safety, statutory, and regulatory requirements Oversee voids management, turnaround times, and lettable standards Manage planned and reactive maintenance programmes Monitor compliance areas including gas, electric, fire safety, asbestos, legionella Work closely with housing, support, and finance teams to ensure service continuity Manage and support Team Leaders, Service Co-ordinators, TSOs, and operational staff Oversee budgets, expenditure, recharges, and contractor performance Ensure accurate reporting of KPIs, compliance data, income, and operational risks Investigate and resolve service failures, complaints, and escalations Support safeguarding processes and ensure risks are managed appropriately Act as the operational point of escalation for complex property or tenancy issues Ensure policies, procedures, and best practice are consistently followed About You - What We're Looking For Proven experience in property services, housing operations, or supported accommodation Strong knowledge of social housing legislation and compliance requirements Experience managing multi-site services or regional portfolios Confident leading and influencing operational teams Excellent understanding of Health & Safety and risk management Experience working with vulnerable client groups Strong financial awareness including budgets, recharges, and cost control Ability to analyse data and produce clear operational reports Comfortable working autonomously with accountability for outcomes Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel Why Join This Role? Senior leadership role with real operational influence Opportunity to shape and improve property and housing services Work within a values-led organisation supporting vulnerable people Varied role combining strategy, compliance, and hands-on leadership Competitive salary and long-term opportunity Safeguarding & Equality This role requires an Enhanced DBS check with barred list clearance (Adults). ASE Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults accessing our services. We expect all staff, volunteers, and workers to share this commitment. We value diversity and are an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Passion and dedication to making a positive difference to the services we support are what matter most to us. JBRP1_UKTJ
Global Legal Contracts Manager These are exciting times for the charity, and we have an outstanding opportunity for a commercially minded and detail-oriented individual with strong influencing and organisational skills to join the Governance and Compliance Team This is a 12-month fixed term role starting as soon as possible. Position: Global Legal Contracts Manager Location: Devon/Hybrid Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday Salary: £68,273 Contract: 12-month fixed term Closing Date: Tuesday 31st March About the Role As Global Legal Contracts Manager, you will lead the strategic control and optimisation of global legal services across sanctuary, driving improved financial discipline, governance, compliance and quality assurance. Within this multifunctional and rewarding role, you will partner closely with Finance, Governance and senior stakeholders across the charity to ensure legal services are aligned with organisational risk, value, and strategic objectives. Your main duties include: Working with key stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in the quality, consistency, and commerciality of legal services delivered across the organisation Working with internal partners to support the review and redesign of the charity's legal function. Acting as the central point of control for organisational legal spend In partnership with key stakeholders track and analyse global legal casework in relation to legal risk and compliance. Working with Director Global Assurance and functional leads to support, develop and implement governance frameworks to improve oversight, approval processes and reporting of legal costs. Managing relationships with external legal providers Leading, developing and performance managing the team, setting clear objectives aligned to the Charity's strategic aims, ensuring accountability, capability building, and a clear understanding of the team's contribution to organisational success. About You You will be a qualified solicitor or legal executive in England & Wales, with substantial post qualification experience in commercial/contract law, either in-house or with a reputable law firm. You will have: Experience in an in-house legal, contracts, or legal operations role within a global operation. A strong understanding of legal spend management, governance, and financial controls within a multi-jurisdictional international organisation. Experience of working with external legal panels and managing professional service providers. Proven ability to analyse cost data and develop practical, value-driven solutions. Strong stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior leaders and cross-functional teams. Extensive experience of supporting and advising at Board and Executive level on corporate and legal affairs, both in the UK and internationally. Benefits include: Competitive pension. Life assurance (4 x annual salary). BUPA private health cover. Sickness Income Protection (50% of salary) 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 with each full year of service. Wellbeing team. Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes. Long service awards. Healthshield plan. Free parking. Subsidised restaurant and shop. About the Organisation Join one of the UK's largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued. The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post. You may also have experience in areas such as Legal, Legal Contracts, Global Legal Contract, Global Legal, Solicitor, Lawyer, Legal Executive, Commercial Lawyer, In-House Lawyer, In House Lawyer, Legal Manager, Legal Contracts Manager, Global Legal Contracts Manager, Global Legal Manager, Lead Solicitor, Lead Lawyer, In House Legal Counsel. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People. JBRP1_UKTJ
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Global Legal Contracts Manager These are exciting times for the charity, and we have an outstanding opportunity for a commercially minded and detail-oriented individual with strong influencing and organisational skills to join the Governance and Compliance Team This is a 12-month fixed term role starting as soon as possible. Position: Global Legal Contracts Manager Location: Devon/Hybrid Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday Salary: £68,273 Contract: 12-month fixed term Closing Date: Tuesday 31st March About the Role As Global Legal Contracts Manager, you will lead the strategic control and optimisation of global legal services across sanctuary, driving improved financial discipline, governance, compliance and quality assurance. Within this multifunctional and rewarding role, you will partner closely with Finance, Governance and senior stakeholders across the charity to ensure legal services are aligned with organisational risk, value, and strategic objectives. Your main duties include: Working with key stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in the quality, consistency, and commerciality of legal services delivered across the organisation Working with internal partners to support the review and redesign of the charity's legal function. Acting as the central point of control for organisational legal spend In partnership with key stakeholders track and analyse global legal casework in relation to legal risk and compliance. Working with Director Global Assurance and functional leads to support, develop and implement governance frameworks to improve oversight, approval processes and reporting of legal costs. Managing relationships with external legal providers Leading, developing and performance managing the team, setting clear objectives aligned to the Charity's strategic aims, ensuring accountability, capability building, and a clear understanding of the team's contribution to organisational success. About You You will be a qualified solicitor or legal executive in England & Wales, with substantial post qualification experience in commercial/contract law, either in-house or with a reputable law firm. You will have: Experience in an in-house legal, contracts, or legal operations role within a global operation. A strong understanding of legal spend management, governance, and financial controls within a multi-jurisdictional international organisation. Experience of working with external legal panels and managing professional service providers. Proven ability to analyse cost data and develop practical, value-driven solutions. Strong stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior leaders and cross-functional teams. Extensive experience of supporting and advising at Board and Executive level on corporate and legal affairs, both in the UK and internationally. Benefits include: Competitive pension. Life assurance (4 x annual salary). BUPA private health cover. Sickness Income Protection (50% of salary) 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 with each full year of service. Wellbeing team. Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes. Long service awards. Healthshield plan. Free parking. Subsidised restaurant and shop. About the Organisation Join one of the UK's largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued. The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post. You may also have experience in areas such as Legal, Legal Contracts, Global Legal Contract, Global Legal, Solicitor, Lawyer, Legal Executive, Commercial Lawyer, In-House Lawyer, In House Lawyer, Legal Manager, Legal Contracts Manager, Global Legal Contracts Manager, Global Legal Manager, Lead Solicitor, Lead Lawyer, In House Legal Counsel. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People. JBRP1_UKTJ
General Manager Dalston, East London 40,000 - 42,000 plus bonus An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded General Manager to lead a well-established independent bar in the heart of Dalston. This is a venue with a relaxed, easy-going atmosphere and a loyal local following. The owners are passionate about creating a welcoming environment where great service, quality drinks and a strong team culture sit at the centre of the business. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the day-to-day operation, leading the team, maintaining high service standards and ensuring the venue continues to grow its reputation within the local community. Key Responsibilities Oversee the full day-to-day running of the venue Lead, motivate and develop the bar and floor team Deliver excellent customer service and maintain a welcoming atmosphere Manage stock, ordering and supplier relationships Monitor sales, margins and labour costs to drive profitability Ensure compliance with licensing, health and safety and operational standards Plan and support events, promotions and busy trading periods Maintain strong relationships with regular customers and the local community About You Previous experience as a General Manager or senior bar manager within a busy bar or hospitality venue Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and motivate a positive team culture Commercial awareness and experience managing P&L performance A hands-on and visible management style Passion for hospitality and creating great customer experiences Well organised with the ability to manage a fast-paced environment What's On Offer Salary of 40,000 - 42,000 plus performance-related bonus The opportunity to lead a successful independent venue A supportive ownership team with real autonomy in the role A vibrant East London location with a strong local customer base This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate hospitality professional looking to take ownership of a well-loved venue and make their mark within one of East London's most lively areas. By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in: Buying & Merchandising and Ecommerce Charity & Non Profit Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Hospitality, Catering & Leisure Marketing, Digital & Technology Office & Administration Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade and Luxury Operations Senior Appointments & Executive Sales & FMCG Supply Chain & Logistics & Warehouse Manufacturing & Engineering
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
General Manager Dalston, East London 40,000 - 42,000 plus bonus An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded General Manager to lead a well-established independent bar in the heart of Dalston. This is a venue with a relaxed, easy-going atmosphere and a loyal local following. The owners are passionate about creating a welcoming environment where great service, quality drinks and a strong team culture sit at the centre of the business. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the day-to-day operation, leading the team, maintaining high service standards and ensuring the venue continues to grow its reputation within the local community. Key Responsibilities Oversee the full day-to-day running of the venue Lead, motivate and develop the bar and floor team Deliver excellent customer service and maintain a welcoming atmosphere Manage stock, ordering and supplier relationships Monitor sales, margins and labour costs to drive profitability Ensure compliance with licensing, health and safety and operational standards Plan and support events, promotions and busy trading periods Maintain strong relationships with regular customers and the local community About You Previous experience as a General Manager or senior bar manager within a busy bar or hospitality venue Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and motivate a positive team culture Commercial awareness and experience managing P&L performance A hands-on and visible management style Passion for hospitality and creating great customer experiences Well organised with the ability to manage a fast-paced environment What's On Offer Salary of 40,000 - 42,000 plus performance-related bonus The opportunity to lead a successful independent venue A supportive ownership team with real autonomy in the role A vibrant East London location with a strong local customer base This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate hospitality professional looking to take ownership of a well-loved venue and make their mark within one of East London's most lively areas. By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in: Buying & Merchandising and Ecommerce Charity & Non Profit Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Hospitality, Catering & Leisure Marketing, Digital & Technology Office & Administration Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade and Luxury Operations Senior Appointments & Executive Sales & FMCG Supply Chain & Logistics & Warehouse Manufacturing & Engineering
TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice What We'll Bring: We Are TransUnion: TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance. What You'll Bring: We're looking for a Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team. This role is specifically responsible for overseeing the month end close process and ensuring our financial reporting is accurate and compliant. The role will develop a deep understanding of our balance sheet and SOX controls and provide oversight to maintain the highest level of financial control. There will also be the opportunity to work on wider Finance initiatives. This role requires a chartered accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) and will suit someone with experience running a month end close process and a strong technical background. Day to Day You'll Be: Oversee month end close across all teams Perform analytical review procedures Manage Balance sheet reconciliation review Ensure a robust SOX control environment is in place and risks are appropriately managed Own Equity and Investments accounting Support on automation projects across the team Mentor and develop other areas of the team Own accounting systems for Controllership Support the internal and external audits Support technical accounting initiatives within the team Regular liaison with Financial Control, Finance Revenue Team, Business Partnering, FP&A, Internal Audit, International Finance and other key stakeholders Involvement in wider finance initiatives to constantly evolve and improve the Group Finance function Essential Skills & Experience: Experience of working in, or having clients in a fast paced, complex environment Experience of overseeing internal financial reporting and month end close processes, putting the necessary processes and controls in place Technical accounting experience Planning and organising multiple activities to deadlines Ability to influence and persuade challenging internal customer client base and external contacts Strong analytical and forecasting skills Clarity of vision and ability to drive change 5+ years accountancy experience Desirable Skills & Experience: Previous experience of working in a regulated environment (SOX/FCA) Big 10 accounting firms and/or can demonstrate working with listed companies US GAAP Experience Impact You'll Make: What's In It For you? At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business. As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with: 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service) Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart TransUnion - a place to grow: If there's something on the list of essential / desirable skills that you can't quite tick off, don't let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful. We know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together Flexibility at TU: We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why we've set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don't let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you're looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you. Additional support: At TransUnion, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual's talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you're not just joining a team, you're becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting (url removed) Interview & Hiring Process: Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you'll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in person interview your recruiter will inform you of this. We do not accept any unsolicited CV's from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance. Find out more about Life At TU UK: (url removed) is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week. TransUnion Job Title Advisor, Accounting
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice What We'll Bring: We Are TransUnion: TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance. What You'll Bring: We're looking for a Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team. This role is specifically responsible for overseeing the month end close process and ensuring our financial reporting is accurate and compliant. The role will develop a deep understanding of our balance sheet and SOX controls and provide oversight to maintain the highest level of financial control. There will also be the opportunity to work on wider Finance initiatives. This role requires a chartered accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) and will suit someone with experience running a month end close process and a strong technical background. Day to Day You'll Be: Oversee month end close across all teams Perform analytical review procedures Manage Balance sheet reconciliation review Ensure a robust SOX control environment is in place and risks are appropriately managed Own Equity and Investments accounting Support on automation projects across the team Mentor and develop other areas of the team Own accounting systems for Controllership Support the internal and external audits Support technical accounting initiatives within the team Regular liaison with Financial Control, Finance Revenue Team, Business Partnering, FP&A, Internal Audit, International Finance and other key stakeholders Involvement in wider finance initiatives to constantly evolve and improve the Group Finance function Essential Skills & Experience: Experience of working in, or having clients in a fast paced, complex environment Experience of overseeing internal financial reporting and month end close processes, putting the necessary processes and controls in place Technical accounting experience Planning and organising multiple activities to deadlines Ability to influence and persuade challenging internal customer client base and external contacts Strong analytical and forecasting skills Clarity of vision and ability to drive change 5+ years accountancy experience Desirable Skills & Experience: Previous experience of working in a regulated environment (SOX/FCA) Big 10 accounting firms and/or can demonstrate working with listed companies US GAAP Experience Impact You'll Make: What's In It For you? At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business. As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with: 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service) Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart TransUnion - a place to grow: If there's something on the list of essential / desirable skills that you can't quite tick off, don't let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful. We know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together Flexibility at TU: We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why we've set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don't let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you're looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you. Additional support: At TransUnion, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual's talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you're not just joining a team, you're becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting (url removed) Interview & Hiring Process: Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you'll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in person interview your recruiter will inform you of this. We do not accept any unsolicited CV's from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance. Find out more about Life At TU UK: (url removed) is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week. TransUnion Job Title Advisor, Accounting
Finance Manager Location: Bromsgrove Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to 42,500 per annum Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free On-site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies that have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our established team at our Head Office in Bromsgrove. Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for managing and mentoring the Fostering Management Accounts Team, ensuring a robust control environment and maintaining the integrity of financial accounts and management reporting. Key Responsibilities Manage and develop trainee management accountants, building capability and supporting professional development Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts for multiple entities, including consolidation of all group entities in accordance with the month-end timetable Establish effective relationships with operational partners through the provision of accurate and timely financial information Provide high-quality financial commentary to the Senior Management Team Maintain balance sheet integrity in line with the balance sheet reconciliation and substantiation policy, raising risks and issues and ensuring appropriate resolution Prepare monthly reporting of balance sheet movements Maintain a strong control environment, working collaboratively with the business to ensure policies and procedures are adhered to Support the provision of information for tax and statutory reporting to ensure compliance with applicable legislative frameworks About You A relevant professional qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent) Strong technical accounting knowledge Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills Experience maintaining a robust financial control environment Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insight Previous leadership or people development experience For an informal discussion, please contact Kate Fokes on (phone number removed). We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to close this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Finance,
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager Location: Bromsgrove Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to 42,500 per annum Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free On-site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies that have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our established team at our Head Office in Bromsgrove. Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for managing and mentoring the Fostering Management Accounts Team, ensuring a robust control environment and maintaining the integrity of financial accounts and management reporting. Key Responsibilities Manage and develop trainee management accountants, building capability and supporting professional development Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts for multiple entities, including consolidation of all group entities in accordance with the month-end timetable Establish effective relationships with operational partners through the provision of accurate and timely financial information Provide high-quality financial commentary to the Senior Management Team Maintain balance sheet integrity in line with the balance sheet reconciliation and substantiation policy, raising risks and issues and ensuring appropriate resolution Prepare monthly reporting of balance sheet movements Maintain a strong control environment, working collaboratively with the business to ensure policies and procedures are adhered to Support the provision of information for tax and statutory reporting to ensure compliance with applicable legislative frameworks About You A relevant professional qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent) Strong technical accounting knowledge Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills Experience maintaining a robust financial control environment Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insight Previous leadership or people development experience For an informal discussion, please contact Kate Fokes on (phone number removed). We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to close this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Finance,
Job Description - Senior Analyst Payroll & Compliance (EUR015RT) Job Description Senior Analyst Payroll & Compliance (EUR015RT) Work Locations Hilton - Area Office - Glasgow 191 West George Street Glasgow G2 2LD Position Summary Under the direction of the Payroll & Compliance Team Leader the Senior Analyst for Payroll & Compliance will deliver the day-to-day payroll, compliance reporting, tax analysis, and analytical processes as per our agreed timetable and Service level agreements. The analyst will be part of a dedicated customer focused team, whose goal is to offer best-in-class payroll and compliance services to our key stakeholders. We process payroll for approx. 10k UK employees throughout the UK and on behalf of 25 PAYE tax references/owners. Our role is to ensure that our processes for on-cycle payroll and off-cycle payroll are compliant with UK statutory requirements This will require meticulous attention to detail, the ability to understand and interpret statutory legislation within the Payroll Services and Employment Tax arena, and provide a high standard of accurate, detailed analytics, reconciliation, and compliance reporting. Some of the key projects for the UK Payroll & Compliance team are Import/Check payroll input in Oracle Cloud Payroll System, HMRC compliance reporting for PAYE; annual PSA analysis and reporting; P11Ds; Short Term Business Visitors annual return; Additional Holiday Pay monthly calculations; Pension auto enrolment compliance; SOX compliance and controls; Payroll Balance Sheet Reconciliations; General Ledger journals for Payroll; and dealing with HMRC & Employee queries. We are part of a fast-paced Payroll & Compliance industry - as statutory payroll and tax legislation changes regularly, and our business development opportunities, often results in our payroll team being involved in new initiatives and projects. In 2024, our Hilton Payroll Team were awarded the Global Team of the Year Award, presented by the Global Payroll Association. This demonstrates the fantastic teamwork and professionalism of our team, and our aim to deliver excellent service. Hilton UK Payroll & Compliance team is part of the wider Hilton Global Payroll Team. As such, our continued collaboration with our colleagues in Memphis, Virginia, Hyderabad, Watford, and throughout the organization, is an essential part of our continuous journey to provide the best-in-class Payroll and Compliance service to our customers. Key responsibilities You will work with the team to provide excellent customer service support to our key stakeholders and partners, such as our team members, our owners, Finance team, Tax Team, Audit, Technical systems, Pensions providers, P HR Exec Comp, Corporate HR, and Hotel Operations. You will provide accurate and efficient delivery of statutory payroll compliance analysis, reporting and reconciliations, and work closely with the Payroll and Compliance team, to ensure all tasks are delivered on time. Many of the tasks involve pre and post payroll report analysis, investigation, problem solving, interpretation and implementation of new legislation and processes impacting payroll and tax systems. What your day-to-day will be like: Ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time, in accordance with legislative requirements and deadlines. Liaise with peers across HR with reference to new starters, leavers, and other pay-impacting changes to Team Member details. Create and/or maintain management reports, including monthly results, quarterly and year-end reports (i.e., gross payroll, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.). Support specialised calculation activities, such as SSP, SMP, Company sick, company maternity pays and Additional holiday pay, and any other calculations as required. Delivery of high standard of reconciliations and presentation of data, and, have a positive and can-do attitude. Strive for continuous improvements. Enhance your skills and knowledge by attending training updates on legislation changes, webinar access to HMRC etc, and provide support to the business with change management activities. Be knowledgeable and current with UK Payroll and tax regulations, statutory requirements and pension legislation relating to Payroll, Pensions, Benefits-in-Kind, and employment related benefits always ensuring Hilton's compliance. Ensure auto enrolment pension processes are complied with for our various Owners' pension schemes, including re-enrolment and staging for new properties. Benefit in Kind analysis and reporting, such as P11D, PSA, Short Term business visitors. Liaison with HMRC, and other 3rd party partners as required. Office of National Statistics surveys and other related audit requests. Correspond in Service Now platform for any support tickets raised to us, or that should be raised by us to our I.T partners. How you will collaborate with others: Attending in-person meetings, MS Teams, Zoom calls, are an essential part of your daily collaboration with others. Work closely with key partners, such as Hilton Data Governance, Compensation& Benefits team, Pension providers and advisers, HR, Finance and Tax teams, Audit teams and Exec Comp to ensure compliance and business needs are met. Integrate with the global payroll and HR teams and provide support with business project calls, and audit calls as required. Liaise with our partners in Hyderabad, India, regarding payroll and compliance related tasks. What projects you will take ownership of: Payroll system testing of new software releases, to ensure compliance with payroll legislation and business requirements. Payroll system report development, and testing. Benefits-in-Kind analysis/review and reporting, Payroll Accounting, and Payroll Compliance activities and task deliverables. Pension auto enrolment compliance, including re-enrolment for our multiple owner schemes, and declarations are submitted timeously. Compliance analysis for business tax returns, such as PSA, Short Term Business Visitors return, HMRC monthly and annual returns, and other statutory tasks. Develop and maintain SOPs/Desktop Procedures, ensuring that key tasks are properly documented and updated in the event of change. Follow company process controls to ensure compliance with Company Policy, SOX, and audit requirements; ensure documentation is relevant and up to date. Follow the timetable of team tasks to ensure deliverables are met to ensure compliance with statutory & legislative deadlines. Daily payroll input relating to starters, leavers, HMRC instructions and information from hotels. Providing data for audit departments upon request What are we looking for? Previous experience in an Analyst or Senior Analyst role/capacity. In-depth knowledge and experience in the latest payroll and tax compliance procedures and legislation. Prior experience of UK statutory payroll calculations, e.g statutory sick pay, maternity pay calcs etc. Advanced excel skills including pivots, vlookups, advanced formatting skills are required. Knowledge and understanding of UK Pension auto-enrolment regulations. Demonstrate decision making, attention to detail, excellent analytical skills and customer care focus. Strong inter-personal skills and able to communicate and influence at all levels. Critical thinker, motivator, collaborative, problem solving abilities. Be able to use own initiative with 'can-do' approach, and able to mentor others if required. Thrive under pressure in a fast paced environment, being able to handle multiple demands and appropriately prioritise responsibilities. Ability to exercise sound judgment, critical thinking, quantitative & qualitative analytical skills and decision making skills to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and to provide recommendations for optimal solutions. Strong inter-personal skills and able to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients with well-developed written and verbal communication and comprehension skills. Good knowledge of finance modules of an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft Travel up to 10% on occasion may be required. It would be useful if you have: Knowledge of Oracle Cloud Payroll/HR system and reporting Experience with HMRC Government Gateway System Understanding of payroll accounting practices such as journal entry posting, balance sheet reconciliations, trial balance reviews. Knowledge and understanding of UK Pension auto-enrolment regulations. Experience in Power BI Sharepoint Service Now
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Job Description - Senior Analyst Payroll & Compliance (EUR015RT) Job Description Senior Analyst Payroll & Compliance (EUR015RT) Work Locations Hilton - Area Office - Glasgow 191 West George Street Glasgow G2 2LD Position Summary Under the direction of the Payroll & Compliance Team Leader the Senior Analyst for Payroll & Compliance will deliver the day-to-day payroll, compliance reporting, tax analysis, and analytical processes as per our agreed timetable and Service level agreements. The analyst will be part of a dedicated customer focused team, whose goal is to offer best-in-class payroll and compliance services to our key stakeholders. We process payroll for approx. 10k UK employees throughout the UK and on behalf of 25 PAYE tax references/owners. Our role is to ensure that our processes for on-cycle payroll and off-cycle payroll are compliant with UK statutory requirements This will require meticulous attention to detail, the ability to understand and interpret statutory legislation within the Payroll Services and Employment Tax arena, and provide a high standard of accurate, detailed analytics, reconciliation, and compliance reporting. Some of the key projects for the UK Payroll & Compliance team are Import/Check payroll input in Oracle Cloud Payroll System, HMRC compliance reporting for PAYE; annual PSA analysis and reporting; P11Ds; Short Term Business Visitors annual return; Additional Holiday Pay monthly calculations; Pension auto enrolment compliance; SOX compliance and controls; Payroll Balance Sheet Reconciliations; General Ledger journals for Payroll; and dealing with HMRC & Employee queries. We are part of a fast-paced Payroll & Compliance industry - as statutory payroll and tax legislation changes regularly, and our business development opportunities, often results in our payroll team being involved in new initiatives and projects. In 2024, our Hilton Payroll Team were awarded the Global Team of the Year Award, presented by the Global Payroll Association. This demonstrates the fantastic teamwork and professionalism of our team, and our aim to deliver excellent service. Hilton UK Payroll & Compliance team is part of the wider Hilton Global Payroll Team. As such, our continued collaboration with our colleagues in Memphis, Virginia, Hyderabad, Watford, and throughout the organization, is an essential part of our continuous journey to provide the best-in-class Payroll and Compliance service to our customers. Key responsibilities You will work with the team to provide excellent customer service support to our key stakeholders and partners, such as our team members, our owners, Finance team, Tax Team, Audit, Technical systems, Pensions providers, P HR Exec Comp, Corporate HR, and Hotel Operations. You will provide accurate and efficient delivery of statutory payroll compliance analysis, reporting and reconciliations, and work closely with the Payroll and Compliance team, to ensure all tasks are delivered on time. Many of the tasks involve pre and post payroll report analysis, investigation, problem solving, interpretation and implementation of new legislation and processes impacting payroll and tax systems. What your day-to-day will be like: Ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time, in accordance with legislative requirements and deadlines. Liaise with peers across HR with reference to new starters, leavers, and other pay-impacting changes to Team Member details. Create and/or maintain management reports, including monthly results, quarterly and year-end reports (i.e., gross payroll, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.). Support specialised calculation activities, such as SSP, SMP, Company sick, company maternity pays and Additional holiday pay, and any other calculations as required. Delivery of high standard of reconciliations and presentation of data, and, have a positive and can-do attitude. Strive for continuous improvements. Enhance your skills and knowledge by attending training updates on legislation changes, webinar access to HMRC etc, and provide support to the business with change management activities. Be knowledgeable and current with UK Payroll and tax regulations, statutory requirements and pension legislation relating to Payroll, Pensions, Benefits-in-Kind, and employment related benefits always ensuring Hilton's compliance. Ensure auto enrolment pension processes are complied with for our various Owners' pension schemes, including re-enrolment and staging for new properties. Benefit in Kind analysis and reporting, such as P11D, PSA, Short Term business visitors. Liaison with HMRC, and other 3rd party partners as required. Office of National Statistics surveys and other related audit requests. Correspond in Service Now platform for any support tickets raised to us, or that should be raised by us to our I.T partners. How you will collaborate with others: Attending in-person meetings, MS Teams, Zoom calls, are an essential part of your daily collaboration with others. Work closely with key partners, such as Hilton Data Governance, Compensation& Benefits team, Pension providers and advisers, HR, Finance and Tax teams, Audit teams and Exec Comp to ensure compliance and business needs are met. Integrate with the global payroll and HR teams and provide support with business project calls, and audit calls as required. Liaise with our partners in Hyderabad, India, regarding payroll and compliance related tasks. What projects you will take ownership of: Payroll system testing of new software releases, to ensure compliance with payroll legislation and business requirements. Payroll system report development, and testing. Benefits-in-Kind analysis/review and reporting, Payroll Accounting, and Payroll Compliance activities and task deliverables. Pension auto enrolment compliance, including re-enrolment for our multiple owner schemes, and declarations are submitted timeously. Compliance analysis for business tax returns, such as PSA, Short Term Business Visitors return, HMRC monthly and annual returns, and other statutory tasks. Develop and maintain SOPs/Desktop Procedures, ensuring that key tasks are properly documented and updated in the event of change. Follow company process controls to ensure compliance with Company Policy, SOX, and audit requirements; ensure documentation is relevant and up to date. Follow the timetable of team tasks to ensure deliverables are met to ensure compliance with statutory & legislative deadlines. Daily payroll input relating to starters, leavers, HMRC instructions and information from hotels. Providing data for audit departments upon request What are we looking for? Previous experience in an Analyst or Senior Analyst role/capacity. In-depth knowledge and experience in the latest payroll and tax compliance procedures and legislation. Prior experience of UK statutory payroll calculations, e.g statutory sick pay, maternity pay calcs etc. Advanced excel skills including pivots, vlookups, advanced formatting skills are required. Knowledge and understanding of UK Pension auto-enrolment regulations. Demonstrate decision making, attention to detail, excellent analytical skills and customer care focus. Strong inter-personal skills and able to communicate and influence at all levels. Critical thinker, motivator, collaborative, problem solving abilities. Be able to use own initiative with 'can-do' approach, and able to mentor others if required. Thrive under pressure in a fast paced environment, being able to handle multiple demands and appropriately prioritise responsibilities. Ability to exercise sound judgment, critical thinking, quantitative & qualitative analytical skills and decision making skills to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and to provide recommendations for optimal solutions. Strong inter-personal skills and able to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients with well-developed written and verbal communication and comprehension skills. Good knowledge of finance modules of an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft Travel up to 10% on occasion may be required. It would be useful if you have: Knowledge of Oracle Cloud Payroll/HR system and reporting Experience with HMRC Government Gateway System Understanding of payroll accounting practices such as journal entry posting, balance sheet reconciliations, trial balance reviews. Knowledge and understanding of UK Pension auto-enrolment regulations. Experience in Power BI Sharepoint Service Now
MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with a well-established Global Technology Leader to recruit an Accounting Manager on a permanent basis to join their growing business in Belfast but working almost fully remotely. The Company: Our client is a Global Technology company working across five continents. The business invests heavily in technology innovation, including AI, Cyber Security, Big Data and Quantum Technology. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of the finance function within a regulated environment, working closely with senior leadership and playing a key role in strategic decision-making. The Rewards: As the successful Accounting Manager, you will receive the following: £450-500 Per Day; Almost fully remote working with sporadic office days in Belfast; High level of autonomy and influence across the finance function. The Role: As the successful Accounting Manager, you will report directly to the Finance Director and will be responsible for the following duties: Lead statutory reporting and tax compliance projects for international Imperva entities, ensuring timely and accurate filings in line with local and international requirements; Manage international VAT, corporate tax, and other local tax compliance requirements; Drive compliance-related projects, including the integration and simplification of newly acquired entities and the implementation of group-wide policies and procedures; Provide ad-hoc support to the general ledger team during peak periods, such as month-end, year-end, or during system/process changes; Identify process and control weaknesses in compliance processes; propose and implement enhancements as needed; The Person: The successful Accounting Manager will meet the following criteria: Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent; Strong management accounts experience; Proficiency with NetSuite and Oracle as well as strong Excel skills; Strong IT skills. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Luke Maddison, Senior Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group on . Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs at Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with a well-established Global Technology Leader to recruit an Accounting Manager on a permanent basis to join their growing business in Belfast but working almost fully remotely. The Company: Our client is a Global Technology company working across five continents. The business invests heavily in technology innovation, including AI, Cyber Security, Big Data and Quantum Technology. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of the finance function within a regulated environment, working closely with senior leadership and playing a key role in strategic decision-making. The Rewards: As the successful Accounting Manager, you will receive the following: £450-500 Per Day; Almost fully remote working with sporadic office days in Belfast; High level of autonomy and influence across the finance function. The Role: As the successful Accounting Manager, you will report directly to the Finance Director and will be responsible for the following duties: Lead statutory reporting and tax compliance projects for international Imperva entities, ensuring timely and accurate filings in line with local and international requirements; Manage international VAT, corporate tax, and other local tax compliance requirements; Drive compliance-related projects, including the integration and simplification of newly acquired entities and the implementation of group-wide policies and procedures; Provide ad-hoc support to the general ledger team during peak periods, such as month-end, year-end, or during system/process changes; Identify process and control weaknesses in compliance processes; propose and implement enhancements as needed; The Person: The successful Accounting Manager will meet the following criteria: Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent; Strong management accounts experience; Proficiency with NetSuite and Oracle as well as strong Excel skills; Strong IT skills. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Luke Maddison, Senior Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group on . Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs at Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.
Canada Life UK has helped individuals, families and businesses secure their financial futures for over 120 years. We are evolving into a more modern, customer-centric, and engineering-led organisation. As we modernise our IT estate and shifting our focus towards cloud, SaaS/PaaS, and product-centric delivery models, we are creating engineering excellence and empowered teams. Job Purpose We are now looking for a Lead Engineer to provide hands on technical leadership within our Home Finance product engineering team - the team responsible for the systems that power our mortgage origination and servicing capabilities. Why join us? Shape the future of Home Finance - You will lead the technical evolution of our bespoke Ruby on Rails based mortgage origination and servicing platform, designing modern, resilient and scalable solutions. Our bespoke mortgage system is built using Ruby on Rails, MySQL & JavaScript. True empowerment and autonomy - You will be in a hands on role where you influence architecture, delivery, operational excellence and culture across the product. You will work closely with Product Owners, Engineering Managers and operational teams to optimise flow, deliver customer value and modernise our platforms. Modern engineering focus - You will drive adoption of agile, DevSecOps and modern engineering practices, optimising the flow of change and reducing time to value. You will help shape the technology roadmap and contribute to architectural decisions and cloud migration strategies. Key Duties/Responsibilities This is a hands on Lead Engineer role in a stream aligned product engineering team, focused on the Home Finance application stack. You will set and uphold technical standards, guide solution design and support the team in delivering high quality, compliant software that underpins our Home Finance operations and customer outcomes. In this role responsibilities include: Lead, coach and inspire engineers in a stream aligned product team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, psychological safety and high performance. Deepen our adoption of agile, DevSecOps and modern engineering practices, optimising the flow of change and reducing time to value. Collaborate cross functionally to deliver secure, stable and scalable solutions that support Home Finance operations and customer outcomes. Ensure regulatory compliance (including FCA MCOB) and operational excellence across the platform. Shape the technology roadmap, contributing to architectural decisions and cloud migration strategies. Manage operational risk, security posture, monitoring, alerting and incident response for Home Finance systems. Use data and insights to guide prioritisation, engineering improvements and product decisions. Support the Engineering Manager with talent development to build a high performing engineering capability. Remove waste to improve cost efficiency and increase value delivery for our customers. Define and track team and departmental OKRs, ensuring alignment with Canada Life's strategy. Build strong relationships with third party suppliers to maximise value and service quality. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Technical expertise Bring strong, hands on engineering skills together with the breadth to lead a modern product centric team. Strong understanding of mortgage origination/administration systems or comparable regulated financial platforms. Experience delivering and operating web based MVC applications (e.g. Ruby on Rails, React) and APIs. Skilled in designing, managing and optimising relational SQL databases. Hands on knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure or GCP) and cloud native architectures. Broad engineering experience across DevSecOps, automation, CI/CD, infrastructure, monitoring and security best practice ("shift left"). Proven track record of running critical production services with a focus on stability, performance and security. Experience with React or other modern JavaScript frameworks is highly desirable, complementing our Ruby on Rails and JavaScript mortgage platform. Comfortable designing, building, testing, deploying and supporting software using agile and DevOps practices, and improving the route to production through automated CI/CD pipelines and environment support up to and including production. Leadership and delivery Experience to helping build high performing, motivated and curious teams. Confident working with OKRs and outcome driven delivery. Able to communicate complex technical ideas simply and persuasively. Skilled at navigating ambiguity, prioritising effectively and influencing senior stakeholders. Collaborative, pragmatic and adept at building trust across product, engineering and operational teams. Demonstrate strong teamwork, communication and problem solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams, alongside excellent time and self management through effective planning and prioritisation of tasks. Proven and demonstrable engineering capability, with experience leading on technical delivery A passion for modern, inclusive engineering and the ability to inspire and develop others. Benefits of working at Canada Life We believe in recognising and rewarding our people, so we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that's regularly reviewed. As a Canada Life UK colleague, you'll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including a generous pension and bonus scheme, along with, income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance. We have a fantastic number of other benefits and support services as well as regular personal and professional development. How we work at Canada Life Our culture is unique and incredibly important to us. We care about doing the right thing for our people, customers and community and helping others to build better futures. Our blueprint behaviours shape and influence how we work, and are central to the relationships we have with others. Every day we are encouraged to be more curious, own the outcome, face into things together and find a way forward. We want colleagues to have rewarding careers with us so we invest in the development of our people, technology and workplaces. That's why we offer a range of training, flexible working and opportunities to grow and develop. Diversity and inclusion Building an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and achieve their potential regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other characteristic is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we're making in DEI, and we continue for it to be a significant focus. "At Canada Life we believe in the power of great people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives coming together to build better futures. Emerging talent is crucial to our growth and creating an environment that continues to inspire us all." Nick Harding, Chief People Officer, Canada Life UK We appreciate that everyone has different work and life responsibilities. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part time, for any of our roles should this be a requirement for you. JBRP1_UKTJ
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Canada Life UK has helped individuals, families and businesses secure their financial futures for over 120 years. We are evolving into a more modern, customer-centric, and engineering-led organisation. As we modernise our IT estate and shifting our focus towards cloud, SaaS/PaaS, and product-centric delivery models, we are creating engineering excellence and empowered teams. Job Purpose We are now looking for a Lead Engineer to provide hands on technical leadership within our Home Finance product engineering team - the team responsible for the systems that power our mortgage origination and servicing capabilities. Why join us? Shape the future of Home Finance - You will lead the technical evolution of our bespoke Ruby on Rails based mortgage origination and servicing platform, designing modern, resilient and scalable solutions. Our bespoke mortgage system is built using Ruby on Rails, MySQL & JavaScript. True empowerment and autonomy - You will be in a hands on role where you influence architecture, delivery, operational excellence and culture across the product. You will work closely with Product Owners, Engineering Managers and operational teams to optimise flow, deliver customer value and modernise our platforms. Modern engineering focus - You will drive adoption of agile, DevSecOps and modern engineering practices, optimising the flow of change and reducing time to value. You will help shape the technology roadmap and contribute to architectural decisions and cloud migration strategies. Key Duties/Responsibilities This is a hands on Lead Engineer role in a stream aligned product engineering team, focused on the Home Finance application stack. You will set and uphold technical standards, guide solution design and support the team in delivering high quality, compliant software that underpins our Home Finance operations and customer outcomes. In this role responsibilities include: Lead, coach and inspire engineers in a stream aligned product team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, psychological safety and high performance. Deepen our adoption of agile, DevSecOps and modern engineering practices, optimising the flow of change and reducing time to value. Collaborate cross functionally to deliver secure, stable and scalable solutions that support Home Finance operations and customer outcomes. Ensure regulatory compliance (including FCA MCOB) and operational excellence across the platform. Shape the technology roadmap, contributing to architectural decisions and cloud migration strategies. Manage operational risk, security posture, monitoring, alerting and incident response for Home Finance systems. Use data and insights to guide prioritisation, engineering improvements and product decisions. Support the Engineering Manager with talent development to build a high performing engineering capability. Remove waste to improve cost efficiency and increase value delivery for our customers. Define and track team and departmental OKRs, ensuring alignment with Canada Life's strategy. Build strong relationships with third party suppliers to maximise value and service quality. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Technical expertise Bring strong, hands on engineering skills together with the breadth to lead a modern product centric team. Strong understanding of mortgage origination/administration systems or comparable regulated financial platforms. Experience delivering and operating web based MVC applications (e.g. Ruby on Rails, React) and APIs. Skilled in designing, managing and optimising relational SQL databases. Hands on knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure or GCP) and cloud native architectures. Broad engineering experience across DevSecOps, automation, CI/CD, infrastructure, monitoring and security best practice ("shift left"). Proven track record of running critical production services with a focus on stability, performance and security. Experience with React or other modern JavaScript frameworks is highly desirable, complementing our Ruby on Rails and JavaScript mortgage platform. Comfortable designing, building, testing, deploying and supporting software using agile and DevOps practices, and improving the route to production through automated CI/CD pipelines and environment support up to and including production. Leadership and delivery Experience to helping build high performing, motivated and curious teams. Confident working with OKRs and outcome driven delivery. Able to communicate complex technical ideas simply and persuasively. Skilled at navigating ambiguity, prioritising effectively and influencing senior stakeholders. Collaborative, pragmatic and adept at building trust across product, engineering and operational teams. Demonstrate strong teamwork, communication and problem solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams, alongside excellent time and self management through effective planning and prioritisation of tasks. Proven and demonstrable engineering capability, with experience leading on technical delivery A passion for modern, inclusive engineering and the ability to inspire and develop others. Benefits of working at Canada Life We believe in recognising and rewarding our people, so we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that's regularly reviewed. As a Canada Life UK colleague, you'll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including a generous pension and bonus scheme, along with, income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance. We have a fantastic number of other benefits and support services as well as regular personal and professional development. How we work at Canada Life Our culture is unique and incredibly important to us. We care about doing the right thing for our people, customers and community and helping others to build better futures. Our blueprint behaviours shape and influence how we work, and are central to the relationships we have with others. Every day we are encouraged to be more curious, own the outcome, face into things together and find a way forward. We want colleagues to have rewarding careers with us so we invest in the development of our people, technology and workplaces. That's why we offer a range of training, flexible working and opportunities to grow and develop. Diversity and inclusion Building an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and achieve their potential regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other characteristic is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we're making in DEI, and we continue for it to be a significant focus. "At Canada Life we believe in the power of great people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives coming together to build better futures. Emerging talent is crucial to our growth and creating an environment that continues to inspire us all." Nick Harding, Chief People Officer, Canada Life UK We appreciate that everyone has different work and life responsibilities. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part time, for any of our roles should this be a requirement for you. JBRP1_UKTJ
The Finance Director oversees all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI analysis, ensuring accurate and timely month-end processes and financial statements in line with UK accounting standards. Working closely with operational managers and other senior stakeholders within the business. Client Details Growing SME in Liss. Description Oversee all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI analysis Manage month-end processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting Deliver timely and accurate financial statements in compliance with UK accounting standards Maintain rolling cash flow forecasts and working capital analysis Collaborate with operational managers to track costs and maximise profitability Ensure all statutory and tax obligations (Corporation Tax, VAT, PAYE, Statutory filings) are met in a timely and compliant manner. Manage relationships with external advisors/accountants Drive operational efficiencies through sound financial controls and policies Provide strategic insight and recommendations to leadership team to support decision making Implement and manage ERP systems Manage and mentor a small finance team and approve/authorise as necessary (Payroll, VAT, Management Accounts) Manage commercial insurances / other business support activities Profile Strong experience in SME finance leadership ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent) Must have inventory accounting experience / manufacturing exp. Advanced Microsoft excel skills Proven ability to manage the finance function independently Proficiency in financial systems and ERP software Commercially minded, proactive, and confident communicator Job Offer £80,000 - £90,000 (pro rata) for 2 or 3 days a week.
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
The Finance Director oversees all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI analysis, ensuring accurate and timely month-end processes and financial statements in line with UK accounting standards. Working closely with operational managers and other senior stakeholders within the business. Client Details Growing SME in Liss. Description Oversee all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI analysis Manage month-end processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting Deliver timely and accurate financial statements in compliance with UK accounting standards Maintain rolling cash flow forecasts and working capital analysis Collaborate with operational managers to track costs and maximise profitability Ensure all statutory and tax obligations (Corporation Tax, VAT, PAYE, Statutory filings) are met in a timely and compliant manner. Manage relationships with external advisors/accountants Drive operational efficiencies through sound financial controls and policies Provide strategic insight and recommendations to leadership team to support decision making Implement and manage ERP systems Manage and mentor a small finance team and approve/authorise as necessary (Payroll, VAT, Management Accounts) Manage commercial insurances / other business support activities Profile Strong experience in SME finance leadership ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent) Must have inventory accounting experience / manufacturing exp. Advanced Microsoft excel skills Proven ability to manage the finance function independently Proficiency in financial systems and ERP software Commercially minded, proactive, and confident communicator Job Offer £80,000 - £90,000 (pro rata) for 2 or 3 days a week.
Job Title: Financial Controller Location: Cheltenham Salary: Competitive + Benefits Type: Full-Time Permanent The Opportunity An established organisation based in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take full ownership of the finance function. This is a pivotal leadership role requiring strong technical expertise, commercial awareness, and, critically, demonstrable experience working within LLP structures and a clear understanding of how the financial framework of an LLP operates. This position will suit a technically strong finance professional who is comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on within a growing and dynamic business. Key Responsibilities Full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the finance function Preparation of monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis Oversight of LLP accounting requirements, including partner capital accounts, drawings, and profit allocation Cash flow forecasting and working capital management Budgeting and financial planning Liaising with external accountants and auditors Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations and reporting standards Managing payroll, VAT returns, and statutory reporting Providing strategic financial insight to senior leadership Essential Experience & Skills Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager Strong working knowledge of LLP structures, including: Partner remuneration and profit distribution Capital contributions and drawings Tax implications specific to LLPs Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software Strong analytical and commercial acumen Ability to operate autonomously and influence at senior level Desirable Background within professional services (legal, consultancy, accountancy or similar) Experience managing or mentoring a small finance team What's on Offer Competitive salary Supportive and professional working environment Opportunity to shape and develop the finance function Please send your cv in confidence to COM1
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Financial Controller Location: Cheltenham Salary: Competitive + Benefits Type: Full-Time Permanent The Opportunity An established organisation based in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take full ownership of the finance function. This is a pivotal leadership role requiring strong technical expertise, commercial awareness, and, critically, demonstrable experience working within LLP structures and a clear understanding of how the financial framework of an LLP operates. This position will suit a technically strong finance professional who is comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on within a growing and dynamic business. Key Responsibilities Full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the finance function Preparation of monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis Oversight of LLP accounting requirements, including partner capital accounts, drawings, and profit allocation Cash flow forecasting and working capital management Budgeting and financial planning Liaising with external accountants and auditors Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations and reporting standards Managing payroll, VAT returns, and statutory reporting Providing strategic financial insight to senior leadership Essential Experience & Skills Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager Strong working knowledge of LLP structures, including: Partner remuneration and profit distribution Capital contributions and drawings Tax implications specific to LLPs Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software Strong analytical and commercial acumen Ability to operate autonomously and influence at senior level Desirable Background within professional services (legal, consultancy, accountancy or similar) Experience managing or mentoring a small finance team What's on Offer Competitive salary Supportive and professional working environment Opportunity to shape and develop the finance function Please send your cv in confidence to COM1
Sellick Partnership are recruiting a Senior Finance Manager for a growth focussed organisation with exciting development plans over the next 2 years.The Senior Finance Manager will get full exposure to senior leadership teams, be able to challenge and influence the current way of working and have a real value add impact projects on systems, process and data output for commercial decision making from day 1.Senior Finance Manager Oversee financial operations and maintain financial control Prepare monthly and annual reports Partner with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams on financial strategy Deliver data-driven insights to enhance commercial decision making Monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances Lead year-end audit process Drive continuous improvement across systems Produce monthly Board Pack and P&L reporting The Senior Finance Manager will have full responsibility and ownership over the P&L & Balance Sheet and lead some business critical projects from a finance perspective, providing a high impact position and the ability to evolve your skill set leading to future opportunities in the business.This role would suit a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with experience leading teams, understands what good looks like having worked for organisations with high volumes of data and comes with a solutions led mindset. If you are currently looking for your next Senior Finance Manager / Financial Controller role and would like more information, get in touch with Sellick Partnership for details Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. We can adapt our processes to accommodate everybody, so please let us know how we can help improve your recruitment experience. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide based on the specific skills set out in the advert. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. Our Consultants assess based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion due to the CV not matching the skill set required. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website. 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.
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Sellick Partnership are recruiting a Senior Finance Manager for a growth focussed organisation with exciting development plans over the next 2 years.The Senior Finance Manager will get full exposure to senior leadership teams, be able to challenge and influence the current way of working and have a real value add impact projects on systems, process and data output for commercial decision making from day 1.Senior Finance Manager Oversee financial operations and maintain financial control Prepare monthly and annual reports Partner with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams on financial strategy Deliver data-driven insights to enhance commercial decision making Monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances Lead year-end audit process Drive continuous improvement across systems Produce monthly Board Pack and P&L reporting The Senior Finance Manager will have full responsibility and ownership over the P&L & Balance Sheet and lead some business critical projects from a finance perspective, providing a high impact position and the ability to evolve your skill set leading to future opportunities in the business.This role would suit a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with experience leading teams, understands what good looks like having worked for organisations with high volumes of data and comes with a solutions led mindset. If you are currently looking for your next Senior Finance Manager / Financial Controller role and would like more information, get in touch with Sellick Partnership for details Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. We can adapt our processes to accommodate everybody, so please let us know how we can help improve your recruitment experience. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide based on the specific skills set out in the advert. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. Our Consultants assess based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion due to the CV not matching the skill set required. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website. 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.
Location: Remote Hours : Part Time (21 hours per week) Contract : Fixed term to end of January 2028. Salary: £26,100 - £28,200 pro rata (£43,500 - £47,000 FTE) This is an important project working in partnership with Government, the NHS, partners and affected communities as part of national memorial activities to reflect on the impact of Covid-19 for people across the UK. The contract is linked to the anticipated development and delivery timeline of the Reflection Spaces project, which is the primary focus of the role. Key Relationships: Programme Leads, COO, Director of Strategic Engagement, AD Finance and Operations, Trustees, External Partners Overall Purpose The Project Manager will work with NHS member charities and key stakeholders to design, lead and manage a high-profile programme of activity alongside key partners and those with lived experience to create memorial reflection spaces for communities most impacted by COVID-19. This is referred to in this document at the 'Reflection Spaces' project. You will bring a dynamic, can do approach to support the design and delivery of the Reflection Spaces project, ensuring collaboration across a wide range of stakeholders, including their identified Charities, voluntary sector organisations, funders, evaluators and government officials to create beautiful high quality and reflective spaces supportive of those experiencing bereavement with creative elements to mark their significance. It involves working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders including their member charities, trusts, funders, evaluators, and government officials, and ensuring initiatives are delivered successfully. Overall Objectives To support the design and implementation of new sensory reflection spaces that create a living memory and legacy for communities of those lost during the pandemic. The new COVID-19 memorials will be created across the country that reflect the importance of green spaces to the nation during the pandemic for health and wellbeing, and to bring people together in remembrance and commemoration to those who have experienced loss. To convene and engage stakeholders to inform the national elements of the project including development of the creative brief, ensuring a golden thread that brings all of the locally funded projects together. You will coordinate teams, stakeholders and partners to ensure high quality delivery, excellent interpretation and relevance through codesign to represent the user needs from established steering and engagement groups to ensure quality and impact. You may also be required to oversee other initiatives successfully so they deliver on their objectives, managing stakeholders, and are delivered on time and to budget - in particular the Green Communities project, which is an existing grant programme to create and improve green spaces and help improve the nation's health. Key Responsibilities Project Design and Development Work with the Programme Leads and SRO to develop the Reflection Spaces project from design to implementation considering sustainability and legacy of local project design and implementation with charity members. Managing high profile stakeholder relationships and partners across government, horticultural partners and bereavement organisations to codesign the programme of activity and/or high level design brief to guide local project delivery. Establish evaluation requirements for the programme and projects delivered at a local level and in line with partners involved, leading processes to convene, capture and share evidence, data and insight to support knowledge of impact for users of the spaces. Commission and manage external evaluations where appropriate, ensuring quality and alignment with project aims. Plan funding aspects of the programme allocating awards to chosen Charities able to support the requirements of the spaces as per brief. Develop project plans with clear objectives, timelines, milestones and manage and monitor associated budget, ensuring that projects are financially sustainable and cover their costs. Delivery and Management Lead initiatives, in particular the Reflection Spaces project, to ensure they are delivered on time, within scope and budget. Establish and oversee robust project governance, risk management, and reporting processes, maintaining strong administration and compliance throughout Regularly review and monitor impact against the goals of the programme, ensuring the benefits and impact they seek are being achieved Provide line management of staff where required, such as the Senior Projects Officer working across their other related greening projects Manage project resources and staff effectively, fostering a collaborative team culture and supporting and ensuring team members are empowered Support or lead the process of securing appropriate partnership propositions, selecting service contracts or grant arrangements where appropriate, with regard to considerations such as control and VAT efficiency. Where multiple potential partners exist, ensure they have effective decision making to select the most appropriate partnerships in line with their strategic criteria, either through procurement or application assessments and establish appropriate tender processes for artistic commissioning. Manage contracts or grant arrangements with external partners, including evaluators and delivery organisations, delegating as required; lead or support negotiations as needed and ensure partners meet their obligations. Oversee and manage the delivery of the Greener Communities project to completion. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration Convene and engage stakeholders, including member charities, trusts and employees, funders and evaluators, to co-produce and steer projects collaboratively. Facilitating and supporting engagement to harness lived experience voice to inform the design and delivery of locally delivered projects to ensure relevance and suitability of spaces and also to support national commemoration events such as the National Day of Reflection. Manage stakeholder relationships throughout the lifecycle of each project, ensuring effective communication and engagement. Provide support and guidance to member charities through the projects they fund, enabling high quality spaces and user experience and outcomes. Represent the organisation externally, acting as a champion for the company and charities Form professional and beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders - including at a senior level, representing the department internally and externally and bringing your experience of greening for health. Work collaboratively with teams across the organisation to plan commemorative events around the National Day of Reflection and to support the design of communication plans. Creative Arts Installation Lead the creative arts commissioning aspects of the Reflection Spaces project in collaboration with partners to ensure spaces have interpretation and recognition around their purpose and also any installation artwork featuring across all sites acting as the golden thread for the programme. Identify and build effective relationships with new stakeholders and funders who are required for the artistic aspects of the Reflection Spaces project to support ambition, working collaboratively to secure income such Arts Council applications or equivalent for the devolved nations such as Creative Scotland. Establish creative steering groups that help to codesign artistic aspects that will establish interpretation of the spaces and create a 'golden thread' unifying the spaces Other duties Visibly live our client's values of Human, Collaborative and Pioneering, including their commitment to diversity and inclusion. Carrying out the duties of post in accordance with their policies and procedures on Health and Safety and take responsibility for ensuring personal health and safety. Working flexibly, prioritising workload, and working effectively as part of a team. Demonstrating an ability to work calmly and effectively when under pressure of tight deadlines, to deliver work on time and to a high standard. Work with organisational systems to capture and share stakeholder interactions in a timely manner Adhere to relevant legislation, best practice, policies, and processes including, but not limited to charity law, the fundraising regulator, GDPR and professional codes and standards. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties. The need for flexibility is required, and the post holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed. REF-
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Location: Remote Hours : Part Time (21 hours per week) Contract : Fixed term to end of January 2028. Salary: £26,100 - £28,200 pro rata (£43,500 - £47,000 FTE) This is an important project working in partnership with Government, the NHS, partners and affected communities as part of national memorial activities to reflect on the impact of Covid-19 for people across the UK. The contract is linked to the anticipated development and delivery timeline of the Reflection Spaces project, which is the primary focus of the role. Key Relationships: Programme Leads, COO, Director of Strategic Engagement, AD Finance and Operations, Trustees, External Partners Overall Purpose The Project Manager will work with NHS member charities and key stakeholders to design, lead and manage a high-profile programme of activity alongside key partners and those with lived experience to create memorial reflection spaces for communities most impacted by COVID-19. This is referred to in this document at the 'Reflection Spaces' project. You will bring a dynamic, can do approach to support the design and delivery of the Reflection Spaces project, ensuring collaboration across a wide range of stakeholders, including their identified Charities, voluntary sector organisations, funders, evaluators and government officials to create beautiful high quality and reflective spaces supportive of those experiencing bereavement with creative elements to mark their significance. It involves working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders including their member charities, trusts, funders, evaluators, and government officials, and ensuring initiatives are delivered successfully. Overall Objectives To support the design and implementation of new sensory reflection spaces that create a living memory and legacy for communities of those lost during the pandemic. The new COVID-19 memorials will be created across the country that reflect the importance of green spaces to the nation during the pandemic for health and wellbeing, and to bring people together in remembrance and commemoration to those who have experienced loss. To convene and engage stakeholders to inform the national elements of the project including development of the creative brief, ensuring a golden thread that brings all of the locally funded projects together. You will coordinate teams, stakeholders and partners to ensure high quality delivery, excellent interpretation and relevance through codesign to represent the user needs from established steering and engagement groups to ensure quality and impact. You may also be required to oversee other initiatives successfully so they deliver on their objectives, managing stakeholders, and are delivered on time and to budget - in particular the Green Communities project, which is an existing grant programme to create and improve green spaces and help improve the nation's health. Key Responsibilities Project Design and Development Work with the Programme Leads and SRO to develop the Reflection Spaces project from design to implementation considering sustainability and legacy of local project design and implementation with charity members. Managing high profile stakeholder relationships and partners across government, horticultural partners and bereavement organisations to codesign the programme of activity and/or high level design brief to guide local project delivery. Establish evaluation requirements for the programme and projects delivered at a local level and in line with partners involved, leading processes to convene, capture and share evidence, data and insight to support knowledge of impact for users of the spaces. Commission and manage external evaluations where appropriate, ensuring quality and alignment with project aims. Plan funding aspects of the programme allocating awards to chosen Charities able to support the requirements of the spaces as per brief. Develop project plans with clear objectives, timelines, milestones and manage and monitor associated budget, ensuring that projects are financially sustainable and cover their costs. Delivery and Management Lead initiatives, in particular the Reflection Spaces project, to ensure they are delivered on time, within scope and budget. Establish and oversee robust project governance, risk management, and reporting processes, maintaining strong administration and compliance throughout Regularly review and monitor impact against the goals of the programme, ensuring the benefits and impact they seek are being achieved Provide line management of staff where required, such as the Senior Projects Officer working across their other related greening projects Manage project resources and staff effectively, fostering a collaborative team culture and supporting and ensuring team members are empowered Support or lead the process of securing appropriate partnership propositions, selecting service contracts or grant arrangements where appropriate, with regard to considerations such as control and VAT efficiency. Where multiple potential partners exist, ensure they have effective decision making to select the most appropriate partnerships in line with their strategic criteria, either through procurement or application assessments and establish appropriate tender processes for artistic commissioning. Manage contracts or grant arrangements with external partners, including evaluators and delivery organisations, delegating as required; lead or support negotiations as needed and ensure partners meet their obligations. Oversee and manage the delivery of the Greener Communities project to completion. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration Convene and engage stakeholders, including member charities, trusts and employees, funders and evaluators, to co-produce and steer projects collaboratively. Facilitating and supporting engagement to harness lived experience voice to inform the design and delivery of locally delivered projects to ensure relevance and suitability of spaces and also to support national commemoration events such as the National Day of Reflection. Manage stakeholder relationships throughout the lifecycle of each project, ensuring effective communication and engagement. Provide support and guidance to member charities through the projects they fund, enabling high quality spaces and user experience and outcomes. Represent the organisation externally, acting as a champion for the company and charities Form professional and beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders - including at a senior level, representing the department internally and externally and bringing your experience of greening for health. Work collaboratively with teams across the organisation to plan commemorative events around the National Day of Reflection and to support the design of communication plans. Creative Arts Installation Lead the creative arts commissioning aspects of the Reflection Spaces project in collaboration with partners to ensure spaces have interpretation and recognition around their purpose and also any installation artwork featuring across all sites acting as the golden thread for the programme. Identify and build effective relationships with new stakeholders and funders who are required for the artistic aspects of the Reflection Spaces project to support ambition, working collaboratively to secure income such Arts Council applications or equivalent for the devolved nations such as Creative Scotland. Establish creative steering groups that help to codesign artistic aspects that will establish interpretation of the spaces and create a 'golden thread' unifying the spaces Other duties Visibly live our client's values of Human, Collaborative and Pioneering, including their commitment to diversity and inclusion. Carrying out the duties of post in accordance with their policies and procedures on Health and Safety and take responsibility for ensuring personal health and safety. Working flexibly, prioritising workload, and working effectively as part of a team. Demonstrating an ability to work calmly and effectively when under pressure of tight deadlines, to deliver work on time and to a high standard. Work with organisational systems to capture and share stakeholder interactions in a timely manner Adhere to relevant legislation, best practice, policies, and processes including, but not limited to charity law, the fundraising regulator, GDPR and professional codes and standards. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties. The need for flexibility is required, and the post holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed. REF-
