Accounts Semi-Senior Haywards Heath, West Sussex Hybrid Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex (hybrid) Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Contract: Permanent, full time Qualification: Part-qualified AAT, ACA or ACCA (or studying) Part way through your exams and ready for more responsibility? This Haywards Heath role gives you your own clients, a real variety of work and a firm that takes your development seriously. ABOUT THE FIRM My client is a well-established local practice that's part of a large UK and Ireland accountancy and business advisory group. It's a friendly, close-knit office, but you've got the training, resources and specialist colleagues of a much bigger organisation behind you, which is a great setup when you're still building your skills. THE ROLE You'll prepare year-end accounts and tax computations for a portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, working closely with the seniors and managers. There's also some audit fieldwork, so you get a broader grounding than a pure accounts role. As you grow, you'll start helping the juniors too. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies Preparing personal and corporation tax computations Helping with corporation tax and VAT returns Supporting audit engagements, including fieldwork Dealing directly with clients by phone and email Helping and guiding junior team members WHO THIS WILL SUIT Part-qualified AAT, ACA or ACCA, or actively studying Previous experience in an accountancy practice Confident with Excel and Microsoft Office Organised, accurate and happy juggling deadlines Friendly and comfortable talking to clients WHAT'S ON OFFER Hybrid working Genuine scope for career growth as you progress through your exams Mixed accounts, tax and audit experience 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 more Office closure over Christmas Life assurance at 4x salary, pension, and enhanced family leave and sick pay GET IN TOUCH If you're a semi-senior in Mid Sussex, or an AAT or ACCA student with practice experience looking for the next step, I'd love to hear from you. Drop me a line for a confidential chat. Lydia Sinclair, ProTalent ProTalent.eu
Oct 12, 2026
Full time
Accounts Semi-Senior Haywards Heath, West Sussex Hybrid Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex (hybrid) Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Contract: Permanent, full time Qualification: Part-qualified AAT, ACA or ACCA (or studying) Part way through your exams and ready for more responsibility? This Haywards Heath role gives you your own clients, a real variety of work and a firm that takes your development seriously. ABOUT THE FIRM My client is a well-established local practice that's part of a large UK and Ireland accountancy and business advisory group. It's a friendly, close-knit office, but you've got the training, resources and specialist colleagues of a much bigger organisation behind you, which is a great setup when you're still building your skills. THE ROLE You'll prepare year-end accounts and tax computations for a portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, working closely with the seniors and managers. There's also some audit fieldwork, so you get a broader grounding than a pure accounts role. As you grow, you'll start helping the juniors too. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies Preparing personal and corporation tax computations Helping with corporation tax and VAT returns Supporting audit engagements, including fieldwork Dealing directly with clients by phone and email Helping and guiding junior team members WHO THIS WILL SUIT Part-qualified AAT, ACA or ACCA, or actively studying Previous experience in an accountancy practice Confident with Excel and Microsoft Office Organised, accurate and happy juggling deadlines Friendly and comfortable talking to clients WHAT'S ON OFFER Hybrid working Genuine scope for career growth as you progress through your exams Mixed accounts, tax and audit experience 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 more Office closure over Christmas Life assurance at 4x salary, pension, and enhanced family leave and sick pay GET IN TOUCH If you're a semi-senior in Mid Sussex, or an AAT or ACCA student with practice experience looking for the next step, I'd love to hear from you. Drop me a line for a confidential chat. Lydia Sinclair, ProTalent ProTalent.eu
Accounts Semi-Senior Folkestone, Kent Office based Location: Folkestone, Kent (office based) Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Contract: Permanent, full time Qualification: Part-qualified AAT, ACA or ACCA (or studying) Got a few years in practice behind you and know your way around bookkeeping, VAT and year-end accounts? This Folkestone role is a chance to take on your own clients and keep building towards qualification. ABOUT THE FIRM My client is a well-established local practice that's part of a large UK and Ireland accountancy and business advisory group. It's a friendly, close-knit office working with local businesses, but with the training, resources and specialist colleagues of a much bigger organisation behind it. THE ROLE You'll look after the bookkeeping, VAT and year-end accounts for a portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, working from the clients' own records. You'll also help with personal and corporation tax returns, working closely with the seniors and managers to get everything done on time. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Bookkeeping and preparing accounts for a portfolio of clients Preparing VAT returns Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies Helping with personal and corporation tax returns Working with senior colleagues to hit deadlines and budgets Helping improve how the team works WHO THIS WILL SUIT Part-qualified AAT, ACA or ACCA, or actively studying At least 2 to 3 years' experience in practice Good working knowledge of bookkeeping, VAT and accounts preparation Confident with Excel and Microsoft Office Organised, accurate and happy working with minimal supervision WHAT'S ON OFFER Your own client portfolio in a supportive local team Genuine scope for career growth as you progress through your exams 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 more Office closure over Christmas Life assurance at 4x salary, pension, and enhanced family leave and sick pay Flexible benefits, including dental and cycle to work GET IN TOUCH If you're an accounts semi-senior or experienced AAT in East Kent looking for your next step, I'd love to hear from you. Drop me a line for a confidential chat. Lydia Sinclair, ProTalent ProTalent.eu
Oct 12, 2026
Full time
Accounts Semi-Senior Folkestone, Kent Office based Location: Folkestone, Kent (office based) Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Contract: Permanent, full time Qualification: Part-qualified AAT, ACA or ACCA (or studying) Got a few years in practice behind you and know your way around bookkeeping, VAT and year-end accounts? This Folkestone role is a chance to take on your own clients and keep building towards qualification. ABOUT THE FIRM My client is a well-established local practice that's part of a large UK and Ireland accountancy and business advisory group. It's a friendly, close-knit office working with local businesses, but with the training, resources and specialist colleagues of a much bigger organisation behind it. THE ROLE You'll look after the bookkeeping, VAT and year-end accounts for a portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, working from the clients' own records. You'll also help with personal and corporation tax returns, working closely with the seniors and managers to get everything done on time. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Bookkeeping and preparing accounts for a portfolio of clients Preparing VAT returns Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies Helping with personal and corporation tax returns Working with senior colleagues to hit deadlines and budgets Helping improve how the team works WHO THIS WILL SUIT Part-qualified AAT, ACA or ACCA, or actively studying At least 2 to 3 years' experience in practice Good working knowledge of bookkeeping, VAT and accounts preparation Confident with Excel and Microsoft Office Organised, accurate and happy working with minimal supervision WHAT'S ON OFFER Your own client portfolio in a supportive local team Genuine scope for career growth as you progress through your exams 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 more Office closure over Christmas Life assurance at 4x salary, pension, and enhanced family leave and sick pay Flexible benefits, including dental and cycle to work GET IN TOUCH If you're an accounts semi-senior or experienced AAT in East Kent looking for your next step, I'd love to hear from you. Drop me a line for a confidential chat. Lydia Sinclair, ProTalent ProTalent.eu
Commercial Finance is at the heart of Sky's success. Our business partnering model is central to our role as a trusted advisor to the Exec and business. We strive to be a world-class Commercial Finance team - that means we're forward looking and restless. Our work provides the support for great decisions and financial out-performance through quick, clear actionable insight alongside building best in class analytical and cost transformation capabilities. We recognise that getting the best from our team is the key to success, providing excellent development, support and progression in a diverse, inclusive and high-performance environment Role/Team overview The Credit Risk team protects customers from taking on unsustainable debt while supporting Sky's commercial ambitions across the UK and Ireland. We work across product, commercial, finance, trading and operational teams to understand portfolio performance and improve outcomes for customers and the business. This is an exciting time to join us. You will have the opportunity to shape how the team communicates performance, supports decisions and works together. We are moving towards clearer, insight-led storytelling and simpler reporting, giving you scope to bring ideas, build effective approaches and make a visible difference. What you'll do Deliver monthly performance reporting: Report on the monthly Credit Risk performance cycle, ensuring reporting is accurate, timely, well controlled and focused on the decisions stakeholders need to make. Create the narrative: Move beyond describing the numbers. Connect trends, drivers and customer outcomes to explain what is happening, why it matters and what should happen next. Deliver actionable insight: Identify emerging risks and opportunities, commission or complete deeper analysis, and translate findings into clear recommendations. Shape senior conversations: Produce and present concise, engaging performance updates for governance forums and senior stakeholders, simplifying complex credit risk topics without losing the detail that matters. Improve reporting: Challenge duplication and manual effort, strengthen reporting standards and controls, and develop clearer self-service views where appropriate. Collaborate across teams: Build strong relationships across Credit Risk, Commercial, Trading, Finance, Product, Operations and Technology, bringing different perspectives together to land decisions. Support change: Help shape new reporting and governance approaches as the team develops, adapting quickly and bringing others with you. Develop capability: Share good practice in analysis, data visualisation and storytelling. Essential Criteria - Relevant experience: Performance reporting experience, management information or portfolio insight in a bank, lender, credit provider or similarly data-led regulated environment. Strong performance storytelling: A track record of turning complex information into a clear, balanced narrative with implications, recommendations and next steps, rather than simply reporting figures. Credit or lending knowledge: A good understanding of consumer credit performance, portfolio monitoring and the relationship between customer outcomes, commercial growth and bad debt. Tableau capability: Practical experience using Tableau to explore data, develop or improve dashboards and create effective visualisations for different audiences. Analytical judgement: The curiosity to investigate root causes, test assumptions and distinguish genuine movement from noise. Influence and collaboration: The ability to build trusted relationships, listen to different perspectives, challenge constructively and help teams reach clear decisions. You can adapt your communication for senior audiences and bring people together around a shared outcome. Delivery focus: The organisation and resilience to manage a recurring reporting cycle alongside deeper analysis and change activity. Clear communication: Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to make technical or analytical topics easy to understand Technical skills Tableau: strong working knowledge is essential. Excel and PowerPoint: strong capability for analysis, quality assurance and senior-level communication. Experience working with large datasets, reporting controls and data-quality checks. Desirable skills and experience: SQL: desirable, with the ability to query, validate and explore data independently. Knowledge of Python or other analytical tools would be useful but is not essential. How you'll work - At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. Benefits and perks Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution. Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Your office base Osterley/Dublin: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Burlington Plaza is the home of Sky Ireland, a central, well-connected base for our Dublin teams. We're just a 20-minute walk to Dublin's city centre with connections via Dublin Bus, Luas and DART. Our nearest train station is Grand Canal Dock Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.
Oct 09, 2026
Full time
Commercial Finance is at the heart of Sky's success. Our business partnering model is central to our role as a trusted advisor to the Exec and business. We strive to be a world-class Commercial Finance team - that means we're forward looking and restless. Our work provides the support for great decisions and financial out-performance through quick, clear actionable insight alongside building best in class analytical and cost transformation capabilities. We recognise that getting the best from our team is the key to success, providing excellent development, support and progression in a diverse, inclusive and high-performance environment Role/Team overview The Credit Risk team protects customers from taking on unsustainable debt while supporting Sky's commercial ambitions across the UK and Ireland. We work across product, commercial, finance, trading and operational teams to understand portfolio performance and improve outcomes for customers and the business. This is an exciting time to join us. You will have the opportunity to shape how the team communicates performance, supports decisions and works together. We are moving towards clearer, insight-led storytelling and simpler reporting, giving you scope to bring ideas, build effective approaches and make a visible difference. What you'll do Deliver monthly performance reporting: Report on the monthly Credit Risk performance cycle, ensuring reporting is accurate, timely, well controlled and focused on the decisions stakeholders need to make. Create the narrative: Move beyond describing the numbers. Connect trends, drivers and customer outcomes to explain what is happening, why it matters and what should happen next. Deliver actionable insight: Identify emerging risks and opportunities, commission or complete deeper analysis, and translate findings into clear recommendations. Shape senior conversations: Produce and present concise, engaging performance updates for governance forums and senior stakeholders, simplifying complex credit risk topics without losing the detail that matters. Improve reporting: Challenge duplication and manual effort, strengthen reporting standards and controls, and develop clearer self-service views where appropriate. Collaborate across teams: Build strong relationships across Credit Risk, Commercial, Trading, Finance, Product, Operations and Technology, bringing different perspectives together to land decisions. Support change: Help shape new reporting and governance approaches as the team develops, adapting quickly and bringing others with you. Develop capability: Share good practice in analysis, data visualisation and storytelling. Essential Criteria - Relevant experience: Performance reporting experience, management information or portfolio insight in a bank, lender, credit provider or similarly data-led regulated environment. Strong performance storytelling: A track record of turning complex information into a clear, balanced narrative with implications, recommendations and next steps, rather than simply reporting figures. Credit or lending knowledge: A good understanding of consumer credit performance, portfolio monitoring and the relationship between customer outcomes, commercial growth and bad debt. Tableau capability: Practical experience using Tableau to explore data, develop or improve dashboards and create effective visualisations for different audiences. Analytical judgement: The curiosity to investigate root causes, test assumptions and distinguish genuine movement from noise. Influence and collaboration: The ability to build trusted relationships, listen to different perspectives, challenge constructively and help teams reach clear decisions. You can adapt your communication for senior audiences and bring people together around a shared outcome. Delivery focus: The organisation and resilience to manage a recurring reporting cycle alongside deeper analysis and change activity. Clear communication: Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to make technical or analytical topics easy to understand Technical skills Tableau: strong working knowledge is essential. Excel and PowerPoint: strong capability for analysis, quality assurance and senior-level communication. Experience working with large datasets, reporting controls and data-quality checks. Desirable skills and experience: SQL: desirable, with the ability to query, validate and explore data independently. Knowledge of Python or other analytical tools would be useful but is not essential. How you'll work - At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. Benefits and perks Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution. Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Your office base Osterley/Dublin: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Burlington Plaza is the home of Sky Ireland, a central, well-connected base for our Dublin teams. We're just a 20-minute walk to Dublin's city centre with connections via Dublin Bus, Luas and DART. Our nearest train station is Grand Canal Dock Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.
At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Senior Manager - Senior Programme Manager - Technology Consulting - Belfast At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you, we are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today. Our Technology Consulting team is expanding its Energy and Utilities capability in Northern Ireland. We are seeking experienced Technical Project Managers to lead complex technology-enabled transformation programmes across the electricity sector. The role will support programmes that enable the safe, secure and reliable operation of critical electricity infrastructure, accelerate grid modernisation and renewable-energy integration, strengthen operational resilience, and improve the use of digital technology and data across the energy system. The opportunity EY's Technology Delivery team drive transformational IT change programmes for our clients, helping them to convert their strategic ambition into measurable business outcomes, while delivering integrated, quality-assured technology transformations at speed. Our teams have the depth and breadth of experience across a range of technology disciplines, utilising industry best practices, processes, resources, tools and accelerators in project and programme management, and vertically integrated governance with our world class technology delivery focussed PMO. This fundamentally underpins the delivery of cost optimised, stable, progressive IT infrastructure delivery and complex systems integrations supporting business growth. New technologies and disruptive change are creating exciting opportunities: to work differently, to work better and to find new ways of creating value for us and the clients we serve. As part of our All-In strategy, Technical Programme Managers will provide leadership and direction to support our client's technology centric project and programmes. We are looking to recruit high performing individuals with a proven track record in Technical Project Management to be part of our leading and growing Technology Consulting business. By joining the Technology Consulting team, you will be helping our clients solve a wide range of challenges - from the requirement to respond to the ever-changing demands of the market, to overseeing large and complex technical transformation projects/programmes that truly transform our clients ways of working, As part of this growing team, you will also get to help shape the innovative culture that makes EY such a great place to work. Your key responsibilities Client-facing: End to end responsibility for the mobilisation, delivery and benefits of large scale complex strategic and/or transformative programmes in accordance with selected Project Management Methodologies. Plan, direct, and co-ordinate activities to manage and implement a programme roadmap from mobilisation through to implementation by leading, directing and overseeing a large team of programme resources working across multiple workstreams and projects. Influence and negotiate programme outcomes, often across multiple functions. Prepare and present analysis, insights and recommendation to assist defined governance forums and senior client stakeholders with decision making. Maintain focus so that programmes deliver on key priorities and dependencies and are managed to realise business benefits to agreed timelines. Identify and advise on programme level decisions that influence significant programme direction and escalates decisions that cannot be resolved to the agreed governance forums. Lead complex stakeholder environments involving network operators, system operators, regulators, technology suppliers and programme delivery partners. People responsibilities: Understand our consulting service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better serve clients and be able to build meaningful external relationships with our clients and internal relationships across service lines. Drawing on your skills and experience, you'll create innovative insights for clients looking to leverage their vendor framework, improve their IT offerings, execute on Programme commitments and adapt methods and practices to fit operational teams and cultural needs, and contribute to thought leadership. Lead Technology Consulting engagements, managing team performance and commercials including conducting performance reviews and contributing to performance feedback for all levels of staff and managing engagement billings, and estimates to complete. Develop people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring all levels of staff. Understand, follow and lead staff in workplace policies and procedures. Skills and attributes for success EY has a number of career opportunities available, and we are interested in meeting candidates who are looking for a new challenge, one where you can develop your range of skills significantly. Be that a move out of industry into practice, or from within practice into advisory services. We are looking for future leaders with a genuine creative vision and confidence to make it happen. Our opportunities will allow you to apply your expertise to a variety of projects whilst offering you excellent career progression opportunities. To qualify for the role: A strong academic record including a third level degree, preferably in a business or IT related discipline, from a recognised third level institution. Additional relevant professional qualifications, such as PRINCE2 , PMP, PMBOK, or Diploma Level in Project Management or similar discipline from a recognised third level institution or accreditation body. Experience working in a client facing role for a leading consulting or professional services company in delivery of large-scale complex change/transformation programmes or systems integration programmes or experience working for a leading company, in delivery of large-scale complex change/transformation programmes or systems integration programmes. Relevant experience within UK, Ireland or another comparable regulated energy or critical-infrastructure market Experience in one or more technology areas including but not limited to Cloud Migration and/or integrations, Data & Analytics and Power systems technology e.g. SCADA / OT. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, tailoring communications to suit a mix of audiences and ability to translate strategy into measurable business benefits. Experience communicating and presenting project information to project teams, finance and other stakeholders. Experience in the establishment, training and management of teams comprised of client, contractors and client strategic partners. Have a track record of delivery within several large-scale IT transformation programmes. Have experience in seeking the alignment of business and IT, operating across organisational and technology silos to drive common approaches. Have a proven ability to be able to take a 'big picture' delivery and project management view as well as being able to work at a detailed level across a broad range of contract types and engagement approaches. The following will be an advantage; Experience in tracking, monitoring, advising and maintaining status and actions across Project Budget, Risks, Issues, Dependencies and Benefits across a multi-vendor environment. Experience with Stakeholder Management and working collaboratively across IT, Finance and parts of the business to deliver project governance that meets client needs. Experience in highly regulated environments, where operations realisation and security are critical. Experience developing investment cases, regulatory submissions, funding requests and benefits cases in support of strategic transformation programmes. Experience with a transmission system operator, distribution system operator, energy utility or comparable critical-infrastructure organisation. Familiarity with electricity transmission, distribution, system operation or the Single Electricity Market. Experience in delivering EMS/AMD, SCADA, OT, network management, operational telecommunications or control-room technologies. Knowledge of IT/OT cybersecurity, critical-infrastructure resilience and relevant industry standards. Experience delivering across a multi-vendor electricity ecosystem. Understand how regulatory commitments, price-control allowances, consumer value, investment cases and assurance requirements shape technology programme priorities and delivery decisions. A continued ambition to further develop and learn, fostering an interest in innovative technologies. A desire to identify new opportunities and help to create proposals to help solve our client's most complex problems. What we look for . click apply for full job details
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Senior Manager - Senior Programme Manager - Technology Consulting - Belfast At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you, we are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today. Our Technology Consulting team is expanding its Energy and Utilities capability in Northern Ireland. We are seeking experienced Technical Project Managers to lead complex technology-enabled transformation programmes across the electricity sector. The role will support programmes that enable the safe, secure and reliable operation of critical electricity infrastructure, accelerate grid modernisation and renewable-energy integration, strengthen operational resilience, and improve the use of digital technology and data across the energy system. The opportunity EY's Technology Delivery team drive transformational IT change programmes for our clients, helping them to convert their strategic ambition into measurable business outcomes, while delivering integrated, quality-assured technology transformations at speed. Our teams have the depth and breadth of experience across a range of technology disciplines, utilising industry best practices, processes, resources, tools and accelerators in project and programme management, and vertically integrated governance with our world class technology delivery focussed PMO. This fundamentally underpins the delivery of cost optimised, stable, progressive IT infrastructure delivery and complex systems integrations supporting business growth. New technologies and disruptive change are creating exciting opportunities: to work differently, to work better and to find new ways of creating value for us and the clients we serve. As part of our All-In strategy, Technical Programme Managers will provide leadership and direction to support our client's technology centric project and programmes. We are looking to recruit high performing individuals with a proven track record in Technical Project Management to be part of our leading and growing Technology Consulting business. By joining the Technology Consulting team, you will be helping our clients solve a wide range of challenges - from the requirement to respond to the ever-changing demands of the market, to overseeing large and complex technical transformation projects/programmes that truly transform our clients ways of working, As part of this growing team, you will also get to help shape the innovative culture that makes EY such a great place to work. Your key responsibilities Client-facing: End to end responsibility for the mobilisation, delivery and benefits of large scale complex strategic and/or transformative programmes in accordance with selected Project Management Methodologies. Plan, direct, and co-ordinate activities to manage and implement a programme roadmap from mobilisation through to implementation by leading, directing and overseeing a large team of programme resources working across multiple workstreams and projects. Influence and negotiate programme outcomes, often across multiple functions. Prepare and present analysis, insights and recommendation to assist defined governance forums and senior client stakeholders with decision making. Maintain focus so that programmes deliver on key priorities and dependencies and are managed to realise business benefits to agreed timelines. Identify and advise on programme level decisions that influence significant programme direction and escalates decisions that cannot be resolved to the agreed governance forums. Lead complex stakeholder environments involving network operators, system operators, regulators, technology suppliers and programme delivery partners. People responsibilities: Understand our consulting service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better serve clients and be able to build meaningful external relationships with our clients and internal relationships across service lines. Drawing on your skills and experience, you'll create innovative insights for clients looking to leverage their vendor framework, improve their IT offerings, execute on Programme commitments and adapt methods and practices to fit operational teams and cultural needs, and contribute to thought leadership. Lead Technology Consulting engagements, managing team performance and commercials including conducting performance reviews and contributing to performance feedback for all levels of staff and managing engagement billings, and estimates to complete. Develop people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring all levels of staff. Understand, follow and lead staff in workplace policies and procedures. Skills and attributes for success EY has a number of career opportunities available, and we are interested in meeting candidates who are looking for a new challenge, one where you can develop your range of skills significantly. Be that a move out of industry into practice, or from within practice into advisory services. We are looking for future leaders with a genuine creative vision and confidence to make it happen. Our opportunities will allow you to apply your expertise to a variety of projects whilst offering you excellent career progression opportunities. To qualify for the role: A strong academic record including a third level degree, preferably in a business or IT related discipline, from a recognised third level institution. Additional relevant professional qualifications, such as PRINCE2 , PMP, PMBOK, or Diploma Level in Project Management or similar discipline from a recognised third level institution or accreditation body. Experience working in a client facing role for a leading consulting or professional services company in delivery of large-scale complex change/transformation programmes or systems integration programmes or experience working for a leading company, in delivery of large-scale complex change/transformation programmes or systems integration programmes. Relevant experience within UK, Ireland or another comparable regulated energy or critical-infrastructure market Experience in one or more technology areas including but not limited to Cloud Migration and/or integrations, Data & Analytics and Power systems technology e.g. SCADA / OT. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, tailoring communications to suit a mix of audiences and ability to translate strategy into measurable business benefits. Experience communicating and presenting project information to project teams, finance and other stakeholders. Experience in the establishment, training and management of teams comprised of client, contractors and client strategic partners. Have a track record of delivery within several large-scale IT transformation programmes. Have experience in seeking the alignment of business and IT, operating across organisational and technology silos to drive common approaches. Have a proven ability to be able to take a 'big picture' delivery and project management view as well as being able to work at a detailed level across a broad range of contract types and engagement approaches. The following will be an advantage; Experience in tracking, monitoring, advising and maintaining status and actions across Project Budget, Risks, Issues, Dependencies and Benefits across a multi-vendor environment. Experience with Stakeholder Management and working collaboratively across IT, Finance and parts of the business to deliver project governance that meets client needs. Experience in highly regulated environments, where operations realisation and security are critical. Experience developing investment cases, regulatory submissions, funding requests and benefits cases in support of strategic transformation programmes. Experience with a transmission system operator, distribution system operator, energy utility or comparable critical-infrastructure organisation. Familiarity with electricity transmission, distribution, system operation or the Single Electricity Market. Experience in delivering EMS/AMD, SCADA, OT, network management, operational telecommunications or control-room technologies. Knowledge of IT/OT cybersecurity, critical-infrastructure resilience and relevant industry standards. Experience delivering across a multi-vendor electricity ecosystem. Understand how regulatory commitments, price-control allowances, consumer value, investment cases and assurance requirements shape technology programme priorities and delivery decisions. A continued ambition to further develop and learn, fostering an interest in innovative technologies. A desire to identify new opportunities and help to create proposals to help solve our client's most complex problems. What we look for . click apply for full job details
We are growing! This is a great opportunity for an employment lawyer as a Senior Legal Counsel within Sky's in house HR Legal team. We seek a motivated, collaborative and commercially minded lawyer who is able to support across the full breadth of employment law issues, primarily in UK & Ireland but with scope across Sky's footprint in other jurisdictions. The role will offer a wide variety of cutting-edge work and provide first-class opportunities for development and growth, both within the team and more broadly across the department and the Sky Group. Our team is part of the Sky Legal team with around 200 UK based lawyers. Sky is fast paced and challenging, but it's also a people first business with friendly, amazing colleagues and real opportunities to grow your career. You will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of work for multiple clients and stakeholders across the Sky Group. The variety of work is unique in the UK - ranging across the entire TMT sector from market leading Sports and News issues, to Sky Studios productions, to our key volume areas including our engineers, retail and contact centre populations. This is an exciting time to join the HR Legal team. Our business is increasingly focused on large and strategic projects, and HR Legal are a growing team with a key seat at the table in guiding and delivering this change. Sky has recently made significant announcements around its future, and you will play a major part in shaping that. The role will report into Stephen Hall, Head Counsel of the HR Legal team based in our West London offices. What you'll do Provide clear, commercial and practical advice to HR, business leaders and internal lawyers regarding the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment law issues - primarily in UK&I but with an international scope. Support HR and the business to deliver Sky's ambitious transformation and M&A programme, working on and driving key strategic projects and other commercial priorities. Exposure to senior leadership providing timely, concise and effective advice on key HR projects and risks - with accountability for providing creative and risk-based solutions, and driving positive outcomes. Opportunity to work both independently and as a team - building effective relationships with HR and legal colleagues and the wider Sky businesses (including Sky Group and NBC Universal). Coach and develop other team members within the HR Legal team and broader Sky Legal team - including supervising our Paralegals who conduct our employment tribunal litigation in house. Retain, instruct and manage the work of outside counsel in a manner which promotes efficiency and cost-effectiveness What you'll bring Essential criteria: Extensive experience in UK employment law issues within a highly regarded law firm or equivalent in-house Experience of managing i) large scale restructuring and M&A projects, ii) reputational management issues, and ii) trade union issues Ability to effectively supervise on tribunal claims Commerciality - Ability to cut through complexity and provide creative, practical and risk based solutions Exceptional communication skills - Ability to clearly and effectively communicate advice to and manage a complex network of senior stakeholders Independent and pro-active - Ability to give legal advice quickly and independently, escalating at the appropriate time and driving matters forward Great team player - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport and establish trust and business partnering at all levels Growth - Optimistic, open minded and willing to support others in their development. Desirable skills and experience: In house experience Exposure to Telecommunications, Media, Technology, and/or Entertainment industries Experience of working with external and overseas counsel Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. Your office base Osterley Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
We are growing! This is a great opportunity for an employment lawyer as a Senior Legal Counsel within Sky's in house HR Legal team. We seek a motivated, collaborative and commercially minded lawyer who is able to support across the full breadth of employment law issues, primarily in UK & Ireland but with scope across Sky's footprint in other jurisdictions. The role will offer a wide variety of cutting-edge work and provide first-class opportunities for development and growth, both within the team and more broadly across the department and the Sky Group. Our team is part of the Sky Legal team with around 200 UK based lawyers. Sky is fast paced and challenging, but it's also a people first business with friendly, amazing colleagues and real opportunities to grow your career. You will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of work for multiple clients and stakeholders across the Sky Group. The variety of work is unique in the UK - ranging across the entire TMT sector from market leading Sports and News issues, to Sky Studios productions, to our key volume areas including our engineers, retail and contact centre populations. This is an exciting time to join the HR Legal team. Our business is increasingly focused on large and strategic projects, and HR Legal are a growing team with a key seat at the table in guiding and delivering this change. Sky has recently made significant announcements around its future, and you will play a major part in shaping that. The role will report into Stephen Hall, Head Counsel of the HR Legal team based in our West London offices. What you'll do Provide clear, commercial and practical advice to HR, business leaders and internal lawyers regarding the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment law issues - primarily in UK&I but with an international scope. Support HR and the business to deliver Sky's ambitious transformation and M&A programme, working on and driving key strategic projects and other commercial priorities. Exposure to senior leadership providing timely, concise and effective advice on key HR projects and risks - with accountability for providing creative and risk-based solutions, and driving positive outcomes. Opportunity to work both independently and as a team - building effective relationships with HR and legal colleagues and the wider Sky businesses (including Sky Group and NBC Universal). Coach and develop other team members within the HR Legal team and broader Sky Legal team - including supervising our Paralegals who conduct our employment tribunal litigation in house. Retain, instruct and manage the work of outside counsel in a manner which promotes efficiency and cost-effectiveness What you'll bring Essential criteria: Extensive experience in UK employment law issues within a highly regarded law firm or equivalent in-house Experience of managing i) large scale restructuring and M&A projects, ii) reputational management issues, and ii) trade union issues Ability to effectively supervise on tribunal claims Commerciality - Ability to cut through complexity and provide creative, practical and risk based solutions Exceptional communication skills - Ability to clearly and effectively communicate advice to and manage a complex network of senior stakeholders Independent and pro-active - Ability to give legal advice quickly and independently, escalating at the appropriate time and driving matters forward Great team player - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport and establish trust and business partnering at all levels Growth - Optimistic, open minded and willing to support others in their development. Desirable skills and experience: In house experience Exposure to Telecommunications, Media, Technology, and/or Entertainment industries Experience of working with external and overseas counsel Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. Your office base Osterley Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.
Senior Legal Counsel - Data Protection & Privacy This is a senior legal role within Sky's Group Data Privacy function, supporting the delivery of Sky's data protection strategy and governance framework. Reporting to the Head Counsel - Data Protection & Privacy, you will play a key role in advising on complex UK and EU data protection matters, translating legal requirements into practical, operational guidance and supporting the implementation of scalable governance across the business. You will work across a broad range of data, digital and AI-related issues, partnering closely with Legal, Data Protection Operations, Cyber, Technology, Sky Data and Commercial teams to ensure that Sky's data use is compliant, responsible and enables innovation and growth. The role also supports cross-market alignment across the UK, Ireland and Italy, helping to embed consistent legal standards while recognising local regulatory requirements. What You'll Do Legal Advice & Support Provide high-quality, pragmatic legal advice on UK GDPR, EU GDPR, ePrivacy, AI-related privacy issues and related data protection laws in connection with Sky's use of customer, workforce and contributor data. Lead or support the Head Counsel on complex, high-risk and strategic matters, including product launches, commercial initiatives and regulatory issues. Advise on complex AI, data, cyber and emerging digital regulatory issues, translating legal requirements into practical business guidance. Provide practical, risk-based advice to business stakeholders on BAU data protection issues. Support the development of clear, defensible legal positions and documentation. Legal Governance & Framework Implementation Support the implementation of the Group's data protection legal framework across business areas. Advise on DPIAs, LIAs, data sharing, international transfers, retention and high-risk processing activities. Help ensure consistency and quality in legal advice and decision-making across teams. Identify recurring risk themes and support remediation and process improvement. Partnership with Data Protection Operations Work closely with the DPO and DP Operations teams and related business operational teams to align legal requirements with operational processes. Support the embedding of scalable policies, controls and governance mechanisms. Advise on data incident and breach response where required. Help define and apply legal guardrails and escalation thresholds in practice. Contribute to a "one privacy function" approach across legal and operational teams. Consent, Marketing & Digital Advise on consent frameworks, customer preferences and marketing practices. Support legal oversight of digital products, advertising technology and data-driven use cases. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory expectations on transparency, fairness and customer rights. Cross-Market Collaboration Work with local market legal and DP teams in Ireland and Italy to support consistent application of standards. Provide input on cross-border data protection issues and regulatory developments. Help promote best practice and knowledge sharing across markets. Regulatory & Risk Support Support engagement with regulators (e.g. ICO, DPC) including responses to queries and investigations. Assist with regulatory submissions and documentation. Ensure robust record-keeping and defensible decision-making. Team Contribution & Development Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing and inclusive team culture aligned with Sky's Values. Provide coaching and support to junior team members where appropriate. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Legal and the wider business. Support delivery of the Data Privacy team's objectives and broader Legal priorities. What You'll Bring Essential: UK or equivalent qualified lawyer with significant post-qualification experience advising on complex UK and EU data protection matters in-house and/or in private practice. Demonstrable experience influencing senior stakeholders and shaping strategic decisions on high-profile, business-critical privacy, data and AI initiatives. Deep expertise in UK GDPR, EU GDPR, ePrivacy and related regulatory frameworks, with the ability to apply legal principles creatively and pragmatically to complex business, technology and AI use cases. Experience advising on privacy issues relating to content services, advertising technology (AdTech), audience measurement, marketing technologies, digital products and data-driven customer experiences. Experience providing practical, risk-based legal advice to business stakeholders. Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex legal requirements into clear guidance. Ability to work collaboratively across functions in a fast-paced environment. Commercial awareness and interest in data-driven business models. A positive, collaborative approach and enjoyment of working with stakeholders across the business. Desirable: Experience in media, telecommunications, technology or digital sectors. Experience advising within a media, telecommunications or technology organisation operating across a broad range of services and products. Experience working in a large, matrixed organisation. Familiarity with cross-border data protection issues. Experience advising on AI, machine learning, advanced analytics or other complex data-driven use cases. Familiarity with emerging cyber and digital regulation. Experience advising on data protection issues in the content space (e.g. news, production, sports) Experience supporting governance frameworks or transformation programmes. Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds: time working at home, as well as time in the office. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. Your office base Osterley Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media . Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time once we have received a sufficient number of applications
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Senior Legal Counsel - Data Protection & Privacy This is a senior legal role within Sky's Group Data Privacy function, supporting the delivery of Sky's data protection strategy and governance framework. Reporting to the Head Counsel - Data Protection & Privacy, you will play a key role in advising on complex UK and EU data protection matters, translating legal requirements into practical, operational guidance and supporting the implementation of scalable governance across the business. You will work across a broad range of data, digital and AI-related issues, partnering closely with Legal, Data Protection Operations, Cyber, Technology, Sky Data and Commercial teams to ensure that Sky's data use is compliant, responsible and enables innovation and growth. The role also supports cross-market alignment across the UK, Ireland and Italy, helping to embed consistent legal standards while recognising local regulatory requirements. What You'll Do Legal Advice & Support Provide high-quality, pragmatic legal advice on UK GDPR, EU GDPR, ePrivacy, AI-related privacy issues and related data protection laws in connection with Sky's use of customer, workforce and contributor data. Lead or support the Head Counsel on complex, high-risk and strategic matters, including product launches, commercial initiatives and regulatory issues. Advise on complex AI, data, cyber and emerging digital regulatory issues, translating legal requirements into practical business guidance. Provide practical, risk-based advice to business stakeholders on BAU data protection issues. Support the development of clear, defensible legal positions and documentation. Legal Governance & Framework Implementation Support the implementation of the Group's data protection legal framework across business areas. Advise on DPIAs, LIAs, data sharing, international transfers, retention and high-risk processing activities. Help ensure consistency and quality in legal advice and decision-making across teams. Identify recurring risk themes and support remediation and process improvement. Partnership with Data Protection Operations Work closely with the DPO and DP Operations teams and related business operational teams to align legal requirements with operational processes. Support the embedding of scalable policies, controls and governance mechanisms. Advise on data incident and breach response where required. Help define and apply legal guardrails and escalation thresholds in practice. Contribute to a "one privacy function" approach across legal and operational teams. Consent, Marketing & Digital Advise on consent frameworks, customer preferences and marketing practices. Support legal oversight of digital products, advertising technology and data-driven use cases. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory expectations on transparency, fairness and customer rights. Cross-Market Collaboration Work with local market legal and DP teams in Ireland and Italy to support consistent application of standards. Provide input on cross-border data protection issues and regulatory developments. Help promote best practice and knowledge sharing across markets. Regulatory & Risk Support Support engagement with regulators (e.g. ICO, DPC) including responses to queries and investigations. Assist with regulatory submissions and documentation. Ensure robust record-keeping and defensible decision-making. Team Contribution & Development Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing and inclusive team culture aligned with Sky's Values. Provide coaching and support to junior team members where appropriate. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Legal and the wider business. Support delivery of the Data Privacy team's objectives and broader Legal priorities. What You'll Bring Essential: UK or equivalent qualified lawyer with significant post-qualification experience advising on complex UK and EU data protection matters in-house and/or in private practice. Demonstrable experience influencing senior stakeholders and shaping strategic decisions on high-profile, business-critical privacy, data and AI initiatives. Deep expertise in UK GDPR, EU GDPR, ePrivacy and related regulatory frameworks, with the ability to apply legal principles creatively and pragmatically to complex business, technology and AI use cases. Experience advising on privacy issues relating to content services, advertising technology (AdTech), audience measurement, marketing technologies, digital products and data-driven customer experiences. Experience providing practical, risk-based legal advice to business stakeholders. Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex legal requirements into clear guidance. Ability to work collaboratively across functions in a fast-paced environment. Commercial awareness and interest in data-driven business models. A positive, collaborative approach and enjoyment of working with stakeholders across the business. Desirable: Experience in media, telecommunications, technology or digital sectors. Experience advising within a media, telecommunications or technology organisation operating across a broad range of services and products. Experience working in a large, matrixed organisation. Familiarity with cross-border data protection issues. Experience advising on AI, machine learning, advanced analytics or other complex data-driven use cases. Familiarity with emerging cyber and digital regulation. Experience advising on data protection issues in the content space (e.g. news, production, sports) Experience supporting governance frameworks or transformation programmes. Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds: time working at home, as well as time in the office. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. Your office base Osterley Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media . Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time once we have received a sufficient number of applications
At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Manager - Energy Transition - Technology Consulting - Belfast The opportunity Here at EY, you'll work with a team of amazing Industry Advisors who are always growing, learning, and adapting, in and out of the office. The energy sector, and more specifically Power & Utilities, are undergoing significant and complex change driven by EU and government mandates, as well as the societal need to decarbonize, decentralize, and democratize. Our teams are at the forefront of supporting key clients through this energy transition. Driven by honest values, an amazing culture, we're out to unleash the potential of every team. We are looking for people like you who are powered by passion and eager to do the best work of their lives in a highly autonomous yet collaborative environment and support energy clients through pivotal transformations. EY UK&I's Energy Transition team services clients across the energy industry, specifically organizations and organizations across the power & utilities value chain. We are contracted by our clients to deliver digitization, modernization, and decarbonization pieces of work, and serve as transformation solution partners to key energy organizations in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland. We also support power & utility clients in delivering BAU initiatives related to grid planning, operations, and markets. Our offerings span: market and technology design, engineering, technology implementation, data & analytics, strategy, policy, and customer engagement activities in spaces such as: generation, transmission & distribution, operations, markets, retail, and regulatory reporting. Your key responsibilities We are currently growing the team. In addition to hiring for specific roles, we are looking for energy professionals with experience in any and all parts of the power & utility value chain. Specifically, we are looking for subject matter resources ready to transition their expertise to consult for key energy transition clients. If you are a candidate with expertise and experience in a subset of those listed within this posting, please consider applying for this position. Applicants will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and considered for various roles and levels of entry. Skills and attributes for success We are looking for candidates who have experience working with energy and utility companies, across the value chain in technical, strategic, or technology roles. Focus areas we are looking to hire for include: Strategy & business development; Program management; Business architecture, planning, and implementation; Investment planning and economic valuation; and Energy market design. To qualify for the role; To qualify for the role, you must have Experience working within a consulting firm, industry or government organisation within local, European & US markets Strong analytical mindset with ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights A strong academic record including a third level degree Experience operating in a fast paced, multi-vendor environment Passion for the energy sector, with a strong interest in utility transformation and emerging technologies Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence decision-making at the executive level The following will be an advantage; Experience in business development such as client relationship management and lead development of major proposals and bids, including acting as Bid Lead for high value pursuits. Experience in the delivery of large-scale business/technology programmes Experience in Waterfall and Agile methodologies Experience analysing systems and procedures, process design and modelling, and creation of relevant documentation Strong project management and stakeholder engagement abilities, with experience managing multiple priorities in dynamic environments What we look for Utility strategy, vision, and communication development Lead and support strategic consulting engagements that drive digital transformation, innovation adoption, and business strategy execution for utilities Collaborate with senior client leaders and develop their respective vision, strategic objectives, delivery plan, and operating model Monitor evolving energy system requirements and develop business cases for clients to ensure future proof and resilient business models Conduct research and analysis on utility innovation and market trends. Stay up to date with advancements and opportunities, including power sector AI applications, data-driven decision-making, and grid modernization, and their impact on existing business structures. Translate strategy into action by supporting execution roadmaps and capability-building initiatives Craft strategic roadmaps and transformation plans, delivering high-quality insights that guide utility executives through complex challenges Design and facilitate engaging client workshops and stakeholder meetings to drive alignment and decision-making. Engage and develop reporting, and communications for various stakeholders including: regulators, aggregators, customers, developers, and vendors Energy solution implementation & delivery Stand-up transformational programs defining scope, cost, schedule, and resource requirements across the areas of people, process, technology, and data Identify and implement service delivery improvements to progress quality of service provided and process efficiency Lead workstream design, planning, and delivery for energy technology and business solutions Identify and resolve issues and risks that affect scope, quality, cost, schedule, and resources Develop and deliver status reports and stakeholder communications for various audiences within the power & utilities space Lead quality assurance for service delivery maintaining standard of high quality Develop project and product delivery and servicing plans that realize utility roadmap and objectives Utility technical and business work and operations Develop and deliver energy system planning projects Architect technical solutions Analyse and prioritize technology and product portfolios Perform analyses including: Power flow, cost-benefit, and modelling Lead and deliver network modelling activities Design market programs Technical competency with: Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) Distributed Energy Resource management Systems (DERMS) Market Management Systems (MMS) Joint Transmission-Distribution operations Energy system flexibility Distribution Automation (DA) Perform grid analyses such as short circuit, hosting capacity, feeder load management, and timeseries power flow utilizing distribution management software including but not limited to: Siemens, Schneider, GE, Oracle, OSI, and Hitachi solutions Data & Advanced Analytics Identify, extract, and process grid model, metering, energy pricing, weather, and other data from various sources and perform data manipulation to facilitate required studies and analysis. Assess, prepare, cleanse, migrate and provide the data as part of systems implementation projects Design, plan, and execute data migration from and across client systems Model and forecast future energy scenarios using client specific data, industry forecasts, and other benchmark models Enhance analysis to translate to insights using advanced data processing functionality including machine learning and/or AI applications. Validate data and results to identify required data quality enhancements Design data preparation initiatives tied to transformation projects at utilities, identifying potential challenges and mitigations Report on progress of large scale data initiatives to business leadership and identify data quality metrics supporting overall utility data strategy initiatives Energy transition service line operations: Develop go to market materials and case studies for the Energy Transition service offering. Present go to market materials and case studies during client facing workshops Develop customized proposals for global Power & Utilities clients matching client objectives with the appropriate scope, schedule, cost, and resourcing to be delivered Evaluate and prioritize pursuit opportunities with financial, contractual, legal, cultural, and resourcing considerations Develop thought leadership articles and present at industry events on Energy Transition topics bringing credibility and awareness to EY's Energy Transition service offering What we offer Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. . click apply for full job details
Oct 05, 2026
Full time
At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Manager - Energy Transition - Technology Consulting - Belfast The opportunity Here at EY, you'll work with a team of amazing Industry Advisors who are always growing, learning, and adapting, in and out of the office. The energy sector, and more specifically Power & Utilities, are undergoing significant and complex change driven by EU and government mandates, as well as the societal need to decarbonize, decentralize, and democratize. Our teams are at the forefront of supporting key clients through this energy transition. Driven by honest values, an amazing culture, we're out to unleash the potential of every team. We are looking for people like you who are powered by passion and eager to do the best work of their lives in a highly autonomous yet collaborative environment and support energy clients through pivotal transformations. EY UK&I's Energy Transition team services clients across the energy industry, specifically organizations and organizations across the power & utilities value chain. We are contracted by our clients to deliver digitization, modernization, and decarbonization pieces of work, and serve as transformation solution partners to key energy organizations in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland. We also support power & utility clients in delivering BAU initiatives related to grid planning, operations, and markets. Our offerings span: market and technology design, engineering, technology implementation, data & analytics, strategy, policy, and customer engagement activities in spaces such as: generation, transmission & distribution, operations, markets, retail, and regulatory reporting. Your key responsibilities We are currently growing the team. In addition to hiring for specific roles, we are looking for energy professionals with experience in any and all parts of the power & utility value chain. Specifically, we are looking for subject matter resources ready to transition their expertise to consult for key energy transition clients. If you are a candidate with expertise and experience in a subset of those listed within this posting, please consider applying for this position. Applicants will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and considered for various roles and levels of entry. Skills and attributes for success We are looking for candidates who have experience working with energy and utility companies, across the value chain in technical, strategic, or technology roles. Focus areas we are looking to hire for include: Strategy & business development; Program management; Business architecture, planning, and implementation; Investment planning and economic valuation; and Energy market design. To qualify for the role; To qualify for the role, you must have Experience working within a consulting firm, industry or government organisation within local, European & US markets Strong analytical mindset with ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights A strong academic record including a third level degree Experience operating in a fast paced, multi-vendor environment Passion for the energy sector, with a strong interest in utility transformation and emerging technologies Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence decision-making at the executive level The following will be an advantage; Experience in business development such as client relationship management and lead development of major proposals and bids, including acting as Bid Lead for high value pursuits. Experience in the delivery of large-scale business/technology programmes Experience in Waterfall and Agile methodologies Experience analysing systems and procedures, process design and modelling, and creation of relevant documentation Strong project management and stakeholder engagement abilities, with experience managing multiple priorities in dynamic environments What we look for Utility strategy, vision, and communication development Lead and support strategic consulting engagements that drive digital transformation, innovation adoption, and business strategy execution for utilities Collaborate with senior client leaders and develop their respective vision, strategic objectives, delivery plan, and operating model Monitor evolving energy system requirements and develop business cases for clients to ensure future proof and resilient business models Conduct research and analysis on utility innovation and market trends. Stay up to date with advancements and opportunities, including power sector AI applications, data-driven decision-making, and grid modernization, and their impact on existing business structures. Translate strategy into action by supporting execution roadmaps and capability-building initiatives Craft strategic roadmaps and transformation plans, delivering high-quality insights that guide utility executives through complex challenges Design and facilitate engaging client workshops and stakeholder meetings to drive alignment and decision-making. Engage and develop reporting, and communications for various stakeholders including: regulators, aggregators, customers, developers, and vendors Energy solution implementation & delivery Stand-up transformational programs defining scope, cost, schedule, and resource requirements across the areas of people, process, technology, and data Identify and implement service delivery improvements to progress quality of service provided and process efficiency Lead workstream design, planning, and delivery for energy technology and business solutions Identify and resolve issues and risks that affect scope, quality, cost, schedule, and resources Develop and deliver status reports and stakeholder communications for various audiences within the power & utilities space Lead quality assurance for service delivery maintaining standard of high quality Develop project and product delivery and servicing plans that realize utility roadmap and objectives Utility technical and business work and operations Develop and deliver energy system planning projects Architect technical solutions Analyse and prioritize technology and product portfolios Perform analyses including: Power flow, cost-benefit, and modelling Lead and deliver network modelling activities Design market programs Technical competency with: Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) Distributed Energy Resource management Systems (DERMS) Market Management Systems (MMS) Joint Transmission-Distribution operations Energy system flexibility Distribution Automation (DA) Perform grid analyses such as short circuit, hosting capacity, feeder load management, and timeseries power flow utilizing distribution management software including but not limited to: Siemens, Schneider, GE, Oracle, OSI, and Hitachi solutions Data & Advanced Analytics Identify, extract, and process grid model, metering, energy pricing, weather, and other data from various sources and perform data manipulation to facilitate required studies and analysis. Assess, prepare, cleanse, migrate and provide the data as part of systems implementation projects Design, plan, and execute data migration from and across client systems Model and forecast future energy scenarios using client specific data, industry forecasts, and other benchmark models Enhance analysis to translate to insights using advanced data processing functionality including machine learning and/or AI applications. Validate data and results to identify required data quality enhancements Design data preparation initiatives tied to transformation projects at utilities, identifying potential challenges and mitigations Report on progress of large scale data initiatives to business leadership and identify data quality metrics supporting overall utility data strategy initiatives Energy transition service line operations: Develop go to market materials and case studies for the Energy Transition service offering. Present go to market materials and case studies during client facing workshops Develop customized proposals for global Power & Utilities clients matching client objectives with the appropriate scope, schedule, cost, and resourcing to be delivered Evaluate and prioritize pursuit opportunities with financial, contractual, legal, cultural, and resourcing considerations Develop thought leadership articles and present at industry events on Energy Transition topics bringing credibility and awareness to EY's Energy Transition service offering What we offer Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. . click apply for full job details
A direct materials leadership role where the commodity exposure is real: cocoa, sugar, oils, nuts and fruit, bought globally, with a team of eight and a seat close to the top of the function. Head of Procurement - Direct Materials North Yorkshire (flexibility across the group's other UK sites) Hybrid: 2-3 days on site 90,000- 105,000 + 15% bonus + 7,220 car allowance + benefits Permanent The Opportunity We're supporting a multi-site food manufacturing group with the appointment of a Head of Procurement for direct materials. This is the senior direct materials seat in the business. You'd lead the raw materials procurement team of eight, including two Heads of Category covering commodities and chocolate and ingredients, and turn sourcing strategy into reliable supply, commercial value and strong operational performance. The categories carry genuine market risk: cocoa, sugar, oils, nuts and fruit, sourced through global purchasing and grower/origin networks. This is not a role where the buying is a formality and the job is the process around it. It reports to the Procurement Director, deputises for them, and contributes to senior leadership activity. The business is going through significant change and growth, so it suits someone who is comfortable building while delivering rather than inheriting a settled function. Key Responsibilities You'd own direct materials sourcing and category performance across the group, with accountability for both the commercial outcome and the team that delivers it. Lead and develop the raw materials procurement team, including two Heads of Category. Set and deliver the direct materials procurement strategy alongside the Procurement Director. Own supplier and grower negotiations, strategic relationships and supply-risk mitigation. Drive PPV, savings, OTIF, contract coverage, inventory and raw material quality performance. Work closely with Operations, Technical, Supply Chain, Commercial and Finance. Deputise for the Procurement Director and contribute to senior leadership activity. What We're Looking For You'll be an established procurement leader from FMCG with real direct materials ownership behind you, including global purchasing and commodity or category management. Food, confectionery, snacking or ingredient-led manufacturing is particularly relevant, though adjacent FMCG manufacturing backgrounds are worth a conversation. People leadership is non-negotiable. You'll be managing senior category leaders, not a group of buyers, so evidence of developing and empowering a team matters as much as the commercial track record. Beyond that: strategy development and execution, strong supplier negotiation, credibility with a board-level audience, and experience of change, transformation or growth-stage businesses. A tactical buying profile without strategic ownership is unlikely to be the right fit here. Some international travel is involved, roughly three to four supplier trips a year, plus UK and Ireland supplier visits. Why Join? The categories are the draw. Cocoa, sugar, oils, nuts and fruit are among the most volatile commodity markets in food, which makes procurement performance visible at board level rather than buried in a cost line. You'd also be joining at a point where the business is changing quickly, with a portfolio of well-known own brands and licensed partnerships behind it. There's a clear brief to build a stronger, more empowered team and to put a proper direct materials strategy into delivery, with the autonomy to do it. The package is 90,000- 150,000 plus a 15% bonus, 7,220 car allowance, private medical cover, pension and 25 days plus bank holidays with a holiday purchase scheme, on a hybrid pattern of 2-3 days on site. If you're interested in learning more, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.
Sep 22, 2026
Full time
A direct materials leadership role where the commodity exposure is real: cocoa, sugar, oils, nuts and fruit, bought globally, with a team of eight and a seat close to the top of the function. Head of Procurement - Direct Materials North Yorkshire (flexibility across the group's other UK sites) Hybrid: 2-3 days on site 90,000- 105,000 + 15% bonus + 7,220 car allowance + benefits Permanent The Opportunity We're supporting a multi-site food manufacturing group with the appointment of a Head of Procurement for direct materials. This is the senior direct materials seat in the business. You'd lead the raw materials procurement team of eight, including two Heads of Category covering commodities and chocolate and ingredients, and turn sourcing strategy into reliable supply, commercial value and strong operational performance. The categories carry genuine market risk: cocoa, sugar, oils, nuts and fruit, sourced through global purchasing and grower/origin networks. This is not a role where the buying is a formality and the job is the process around it. It reports to the Procurement Director, deputises for them, and contributes to senior leadership activity. The business is going through significant change and growth, so it suits someone who is comfortable building while delivering rather than inheriting a settled function. Key Responsibilities You'd own direct materials sourcing and category performance across the group, with accountability for both the commercial outcome and the team that delivers it. Lead and develop the raw materials procurement team, including two Heads of Category. Set and deliver the direct materials procurement strategy alongside the Procurement Director. Own supplier and grower negotiations, strategic relationships and supply-risk mitigation. Drive PPV, savings, OTIF, contract coverage, inventory and raw material quality performance. Work closely with Operations, Technical, Supply Chain, Commercial and Finance. Deputise for the Procurement Director and contribute to senior leadership activity. What We're Looking For You'll be an established procurement leader from FMCG with real direct materials ownership behind you, including global purchasing and commodity or category management. Food, confectionery, snacking or ingredient-led manufacturing is particularly relevant, though adjacent FMCG manufacturing backgrounds are worth a conversation. People leadership is non-negotiable. You'll be managing senior category leaders, not a group of buyers, so evidence of developing and empowering a team matters as much as the commercial track record. Beyond that: strategy development and execution, strong supplier negotiation, credibility with a board-level audience, and experience of change, transformation or growth-stage businesses. A tactical buying profile without strategic ownership is unlikely to be the right fit here. Some international travel is involved, roughly three to four supplier trips a year, plus UK and Ireland supplier visits. Why Join? The categories are the draw. Cocoa, sugar, oils, nuts and fruit are among the most volatile commodity markets in food, which makes procurement performance visible at board level rather than buried in a cost line. You'd also be joining at a point where the business is changing quickly, with a portfolio of well-known own brands and licensed partnerships behind it. There's a clear brief to build a stronger, more empowered team and to put a proper direct materials strategy into delivery, with the autonomy to do it. The package is 90,000- 150,000 plus a 15% bonus, 7,220 car allowance, private medical cover, pension and 25 days plus bank holidays with a holiday purchase scheme, on a hybrid pattern of 2-3 days on site. If you're interested in learning more, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.
