Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working hard and working together, our Tax team thrives on keeping busy. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Role BDO's Tax Accounting Group is a national group bringing together tax professionals who specialise in tax accounting and tax audit work. Headed by an equity partner, we can offer an exciting and quality career path for ambitious people. This role as Audit of Tax Senior Manager will provide tax audit support on our largest, high-profile audits across a range of groups and sectors. Just as key will be acting as a tax accounting specialist to our non-audit clients, assisting with complex provisioning engagements and the tax accounting aspects of GAAP conversions, carve out accounting and acquisition accounting. Clients and audited entities include FTSE companies, AIM listed companies, large inbounds and private equity backed businesses. You will be responsible for a number of tax audits, acting as the point of contact with the main audit team, and working closely with junior staff and tax partners to deliver this work. You will also work on a number of ad hoc, project based engagements working with other BDO teams, using your tax accounting knowledge in different contexts to deliver the best to our clients. You will act as a key contact for tax accounting queries for the wider tax and audit practices and be involved in coaching and training more junior members of the team. Requirements When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: Prior experience of tax accounting and tax auditing, with a clear desire to specialise in this area. Knowledge of tax accounting under FRS102 and IFRS; prior experience of US GAAP is useful but not obligatory. General corporate tax experience providing corporate tax advisory and compliance services to a variety of clients. Good project management skills, including meeting agreed deadlines, taking ownership and managing a team. Experience of coaching and training more junior staff. Experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders. CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working hard and working together, our Tax team thrives on keeping busy. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Role BDO's Tax Accounting Group is a national group bringing together tax professionals who specialise in tax accounting and tax audit work. Headed by an equity partner, we can offer an exciting and quality career path for ambitious people. This role as Audit of Tax Senior Manager will provide tax audit support on our largest, high-profile audits across a range of groups and sectors. Just as key will be acting as a tax accounting specialist to our non-audit clients, assisting with complex provisioning engagements and the tax accounting aspects of GAAP conversions, carve out accounting and acquisition accounting. Clients and audited entities include FTSE companies, AIM listed companies, large inbounds and private equity backed businesses. You will be responsible for a number of tax audits, acting as the point of contact with the main audit team, and working closely with junior staff and tax partners to deliver this work. You will also work on a number of ad hoc, project based engagements working with other BDO teams, using your tax accounting knowledge in different contexts to deliver the best to our clients. You will act as a key contact for tax accounting queries for the wider tax and audit practices and be involved in coaching and training more junior members of the team. Requirements When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: Prior experience of tax accounting and tax auditing, with a clear desire to specialise in this area. Knowledge of tax accounting under FRS102 and IFRS; prior experience of US GAAP is useful but not obligatory. General corporate tax experience providing corporate tax advisory and compliance services to a variety of clients. Good project management skills, including meeting agreed deadlines, taking ownership and managing a team. Experience of coaching and training more junior staff. Experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders. CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
The Senior Support Worker is the lead practitioner within their designated intensive support domestic abuse refuge, providing day-to-day operational oversight and support to staff, volunteers and bank staff. Working closely with the Refuge Manager and Deputy Refuge Manager, the postholder ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed support to women and children fleeing domestic abuse. The role acts as the main point of continuity within the refuge, supporting staff induction, maintaining standards of practice, and contributing to a safe, stable and supportive environment. Why work for us? Pathway Project is an inspiring place to be, we are a charity with big ambitions and huge energy. We have a bold new strategy and a passion for excellence in service delivery with an eye on growth. Supported by a driven and energetic board of trustees the new Chief Executive is leading Pathway Project through their ambitious plans. It's a really fantastic time to join our amazing charity as we move into the next phase of our exciting journey. We are a flexible and supportive employer, committed to the personal and professional development and wellbeing of our employees. We welcome applications from women with lived experience of domestic abuse and from minority or under-represented groups. We offer the following benefits: 25 days paid leave plus statutory holidays (pro rata) A competitive pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme delivered by Health Assured which offers incredible support to staff and their families We value our colleagues and are constantly reviewing our policies and practice, looking for ways in which we can better demonstrate this. We also recognise the potential impact of working in this field and provide clinical supervision to all of our employees, whatever their role. About Pathway Project We are a domestic and sexual abuse service based in Lichfield & Tamworth, Staffordshire. We offer a range of support services and run two refuges in confidential locations. We have been operating for over 30 years helping adults and children overcome domestic abuse, and to build a future where they live in safety and are free from fear. Since our founder, Kathy Coe MBE, created Pathway Project, we have helped over 25,000 people, with 5,814 hours of support provided in the last year. We offer a wide range of services, including adult and children outreach and community support, mental health, wellbeing and financial advice. We support the relatives of those who have experienced domestic and sexual violence and offer specialist counselling, advocacy and care to all who need us. Pathway Project believes in working as a cohesive team and are service user led. Our helpline is access to all and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Please note we may close this application early if we receive sufficient applications Job Summary Job Title: Senior Support Refuge Worker Working hours: 37.5 hours Salary: £26K Base: South Staffordshire Responsible To: Intensive Support Refuge Manager (DUAL SITE) Responsible for Volunteers and Bank Staff. Contract: Permanent This post is open to women only, under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring that our organisation is an inclusive place to work. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities and actively welcome applicants from Black, Asian, or other ethnic minority backgrounds and women with a disability . JOB SUMMARY The Senior Support Worker is the lead practitioner within their designated intensive support domestic abuse refuge, providing day-to-day operational oversight and support to staff, volunteers and bank staff. Working closely with the Refuge Manager and Deputy Refuge Manager, the postholder ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed support to women and children fleeing domestic abuse. The role acts as the main point of continuity within the refuge, supporting staff induction, maintaining standards of practice, and contributing to a safe, stable and supportive environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Refuge-Based Operational Oversight • Act as the senior on-site lead within the refuge on a day-to-day basis. • Ensure accommodation is clean, safe and well maintained, including oversight of cleaning rotas and shared spaces. • Report maintenance and Health & Safety issues promptly and support liaison with landlords and contractors. • Act as the main point of contact within the refuge in the absence of the Refuge Manager or Deputy. • Be the first point of contact for internal refuge complaints and escalate appropriately. • Chair house meetings with service users. • Support Health & Safety processes, including fire drills. Service User Support & Boundaries • Provide high-quality one-to-one emotional and practical support to women and children. • Ensure service users understand and adhere to licence agreements and house rules. • Make recommendations regarding warnings, licence breaches or evictions. • Support or deliver warnings and evictions where required, under the direction of management. • Support move-on planning and resettlement. • Represent service users at multi-agency meetings where required. Staff, Volunteer & Bank Staff Support • Act as the day-to-day anchor for refuge staff, volunteers and bank staff. • Provide advice, guidance and informal supervision to staff during shifts. • Support induction and buddying of new staff, volunteers and bank staff. • Support rota awareness and cover arrangements within the refuge. • Escalate staffing, safeguarding or performance concerns to the Deputy or Manager. Safeguarding, Quality & Recording • Maintain accurate, timely and confidential service user records using Pathway systems. • Ensure consistent use of paperwork and recording standards. • Always uphold safeguarding responsibilities and escalate concerns appropriately. • Support audits, reviews and monthly case discussions as required. Working Arrangements • Work full time on a two-week rota pattern: • Week 1: Monday to Friday • Week 2: One weekday off and work either Saturday or Sunday • Participate in the on-call rota alongside other senior staff. General Responsibilities • Promote Pathway Project's values, policies and procedures. • Represent Pathway Project professionally with external agencies. • Contribute to awareness-raising, training and service development. • Undertake any other reasonable duties in line with the role. This job description may be subject to review and amendment. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in her development of the job, and will participate fully, where possible, in all discussions about the nature of her work and the tasks involved. The post holder must have a commitment to the aims of Pathway Project and uphold all agreed policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Experience • Substantial experience of providing support to women and children affected by domestic abuse, or within a related safeguarding, housing or support setting. • Experience of working in accommodation-based or intensive support services. • Experience of supporting staff, volunteers or bank staff in a senior or lead practitioner capacity. • Experience of managing challenging situations, including conflict, licence breaches or safeguarding concerns. • Experience of multi-agency working with statutory and voluntary sector partners. • Experience of maintaining accurate, confidential records and case notes. Knowledge & Understanding • Sound understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on women and children. • Strong knowledge of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. • Understanding of trauma-informed and service-user-led practice. • Knowledge of equality, diversity and women-only services under the Equality Act 2010. • Awareness of professional boundaries, confidentiality and information sharing. Skills & Abilities • Ability to act as a calm, consistent and supportive senior presence within a refuge setting. • Strong communication skills, with the ability to give clear guidance to staff and advocate for service users. • Ability to manage difficult conversations and emotionally challenging situations. • Good organisational skills, including prioritising workload and supporting safe service delivery. • Ability to work both independently and as part of a leadership team.
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
The Senior Support Worker is the lead practitioner within their designated intensive support domestic abuse refuge, providing day-to-day operational oversight and support to staff, volunteers and bank staff. Working closely with the Refuge Manager and Deputy Refuge Manager, the postholder ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed support to women and children fleeing domestic abuse. The role acts as the main point of continuity within the refuge, supporting staff induction, maintaining standards of practice, and contributing to a safe, stable and supportive environment. Why work for us? Pathway Project is an inspiring place to be, we are a charity with big ambitions and huge energy. We have a bold new strategy and a passion for excellence in service delivery with an eye on growth. Supported by a driven and energetic board of trustees the new Chief Executive is leading Pathway Project through their ambitious plans. It's a really fantastic time to join our amazing charity as we move into the next phase of our exciting journey. We are a flexible and supportive employer, committed to the personal and professional development and wellbeing of our employees. We welcome applications from women with lived experience of domestic abuse and from minority or under-represented groups. We offer the following benefits: 25 days paid leave plus statutory holidays (pro rata) A competitive pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme delivered by Health Assured which offers incredible support to staff and their families We value our colleagues and are constantly reviewing our policies and practice, looking for ways in which we can better demonstrate this. We also recognise the potential impact of working in this field and provide clinical supervision to all of our employees, whatever their role. About Pathway Project We are a domestic and sexual abuse service based in Lichfield & Tamworth, Staffordshire. We offer a range of support services and run two refuges in confidential locations. We have been operating for over 30 years helping adults and children overcome domestic abuse, and to build a future where they live in safety and are free from fear. Since our founder, Kathy Coe MBE, created Pathway Project, we have helped over 25,000 people, with 5,814 hours of support provided in the last year. We offer a wide range of services, including adult and children outreach and community support, mental health, wellbeing and financial advice. We support the relatives of those who have experienced domestic and sexual violence and offer specialist counselling, advocacy and care to all who need us. Pathway Project believes in working as a cohesive team and are service user led. Our helpline is access to all and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Please note we may close this application early if we receive sufficient applications Job Summary Job Title: Senior Support Refuge Worker Working hours: 37.5 hours Salary: £26K Base: South Staffordshire Responsible To: Intensive Support Refuge Manager (DUAL SITE) Responsible for Volunteers and Bank Staff. Contract: Permanent This post is open to women only, under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring that our organisation is an inclusive place to work. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities and actively welcome applicants from Black, Asian, or other ethnic minority backgrounds and women with a disability . JOB SUMMARY The Senior Support Worker is the lead practitioner within their designated intensive support domestic abuse refuge, providing day-to-day operational oversight and support to staff, volunteers and bank staff. Working closely with the Refuge Manager and Deputy Refuge Manager, the postholder ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed support to women and children fleeing domestic abuse. The role acts as the main point of continuity within the refuge, supporting staff induction, maintaining standards of practice, and contributing to a safe, stable and supportive environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Refuge-Based Operational Oversight • Act as the senior on-site lead within the refuge on a day-to-day basis. • Ensure accommodation is clean, safe and well maintained, including oversight of cleaning rotas and shared spaces. • Report maintenance and Health & Safety issues promptly and support liaison with landlords and contractors. • Act as the main point of contact within the refuge in the absence of the Refuge Manager or Deputy. • Be the first point of contact for internal refuge complaints and escalate appropriately. • Chair house meetings with service users. • Support Health & Safety processes, including fire drills. Service User Support & Boundaries • Provide high-quality one-to-one emotional and practical support to women and children. • Ensure service users understand and adhere to licence agreements and house rules. • Make recommendations regarding warnings, licence breaches or evictions. • Support or deliver warnings and evictions where required, under the direction of management. • Support move-on planning and resettlement. • Represent service users at multi-agency meetings where required. Staff, Volunteer & Bank Staff Support • Act as the day-to-day anchor for refuge staff, volunteers and bank staff. • Provide advice, guidance and informal supervision to staff during shifts. • Support induction and buddying of new staff, volunteers and bank staff. • Support rota awareness and cover arrangements within the refuge. • Escalate staffing, safeguarding or performance concerns to the Deputy or Manager. Safeguarding, Quality & Recording • Maintain accurate, timely and confidential service user records using Pathway systems. • Ensure consistent use of paperwork and recording standards. • Always uphold safeguarding responsibilities and escalate concerns appropriately. • Support audits, reviews and monthly case discussions as required. Working Arrangements • Work full time on a two-week rota pattern: • Week 1: Monday to Friday • Week 2: One weekday off and work either Saturday or Sunday • Participate in the on-call rota alongside other senior staff. General Responsibilities • Promote Pathway Project's values, policies and procedures. • Represent Pathway Project professionally with external agencies. • Contribute to awareness-raising, training and service development. • Undertake any other reasonable duties in line with the role. This job description may be subject to review and amendment. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in her development of the job, and will participate fully, where possible, in all discussions about the nature of her work and the tasks involved. The post holder must have a commitment to the aims of Pathway Project and uphold all agreed policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Experience • Substantial experience of providing support to women and children affected by domestic abuse, or within a related safeguarding, housing or support setting. • Experience of working in accommodation-based or intensive support services. • Experience of supporting staff, volunteers or bank staff in a senior or lead practitioner capacity. • Experience of managing challenging situations, including conflict, licence breaches or safeguarding concerns. • Experience of multi-agency working with statutory and voluntary sector partners. • Experience of maintaining accurate, confidential records and case notes. Knowledge & Understanding • Sound understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on women and children. • Strong knowledge of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. • Understanding of trauma-informed and service-user-led practice. • Knowledge of equality, diversity and women-only services under the Equality Act 2010. • Awareness of professional boundaries, confidentiality and information sharing. Skills & Abilities • Ability to act as a calm, consistent and supportive senior presence within a refuge setting. • Strong communication skills, with the ability to give clear guidance to staff and advocate for service users. • Ability to manage difficult conversations and emotionally challenging situations. • Good organisational skills, including prioritising workload and supporting safe service delivery. • Ability to work both independently and as part of a leadership team.
Job Title: Senior Town Planner Associate Town Planner Location: Exeter Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established, award-winning multidisciplinary planning and design consultancy who are looking for a Senior Town Planner up to an Associate Town Planner. This practice is planning-led and works collaboratively across planning, architecture and landscape disciplines, delivering high-quality residential and commercial development schemes across the UK. This is a senior-level opportunity for a chartered planning professional with strong private sector experience to take a leading role within a growing consultancy environment. The Role As a Town Planner, you will manage a varied portfolio of development projects, provide strategic planning advice to clients, and contribute to the growth of the planning team. You will work closely with architects, designers and landscape specialists to deliver commercially focused and creative planning solutions. Key Responsibilities: Leading and managing complex planning applications, appeals and development strategies Providing expert planning advice to private sector clients and landowners Mentoring and supporting junior planners and graduates Developing and maintaining strong client relationships Contributing to business development and strategic growth initiatives Liaising with local authorities, consultants and stakeholders About You: Chartered Member of the RTPI (MRTPI) Proven experience in the private sector (consultancy or developer-side) Strong knowledge of UK planning policy, development management and planning strategy Commercial awareness and excellent client-facing communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced consultancy environment What's on Offer: Competitive salary and discretionary bonus Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Opportunity to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team Clear progression pathway to senior leadership and director level Exposure to a diverse range of residential, commercial and mixed-use projects This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Associate-level planner looking to take on a senior position within a respected, planning-led consultancy. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior Town Planner Associate Town Planner Location: Exeter Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established, award-winning multidisciplinary planning and design consultancy who are looking for a Senior Town Planner up to an Associate Town Planner. This practice is planning-led and works collaboratively across planning, architecture and landscape disciplines, delivering high-quality residential and commercial development schemes across the UK. This is a senior-level opportunity for a chartered planning professional with strong private sector experience to take a leading role within a growing consultancy environment. The Role As a Town Planner, you will manage a varied portfolio of development projects, provide strategic planning advice to clients, and contribute to the growth of the planning team. You will work closely with architects, designers and landscape specialists to deliver commercially focused and creative planning solutions. Key Responsibilities: Leading and managing complex planning applications, appeals and development strategies Providing expert planning advice to private sector clients and landowners Mentoring and supporting junior planners and graduates Developing and maintaining strong client relationships Contributing to business development and strategic growth initiatives Liaising with local authorities, consultants and stakeholders About You: Chartered Member of the RTPI (MRTPI) Proven experience in the private sector (consultancy or developer-side) Strong knowledge of UK planning policy, development management and planning strategy Commercial awareness and excellent client-facing communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced consultancy environment What's on Offer: Competitive salary and discretionary bonus Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Opportunity to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team Clear progression pathway to senior leadership and director level Exposure to a diverse range of residential, commercial and mixed-use projects This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Associate-level planner looking to take on a senior position within a respected, planning-led consultancy. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
The Plant Industrialization Senior Manager (PIM) will lead a team of PIM Leaders accountable for the industrialization of packaging, product, productivity, innovation/renovation, and business continuity projects at Danone manufacturing facilities. The PIM is the single point of contact between the manufacturing plant and cross functional teams (PMO, Research & Innovation (R&I), Quality, etc.) working closely with the Innovation and Engineering Team for all product and package industrialization projects. The PIM represents the plant in the industrialization process making sure the plant capabilities are taken into account in the validation process; as well as making sure the plant is ready to supply the product. In order to achieve that, the PIM owns the trial management program as well as the Industrial qualification process for their plant. They are the bridge between the corporate and plant locations to ensure project success and elevate risks / breakdowns when appropriate. Responsibilities: Provide Industrialization leadership; which includes management of PIM Team members. Lead PIM Team members in project and trial strategy coaching, project and resource prioritization, annual objectives, performance reviews, and career development direction. Implement IWS-Initiative Management procedures and training across the manufacturing sites Monitor, Track and Report out on Industrial First Time Right Trial & Launch KPIs Manage Project and Trial Prioritization by Plant as well as Workload Management / Project Support: Attends Med-High Complexity Project Meetings and loops in PIM as needed to ensure PIM Team is focused on Trial Preparation, Execution and Post Trial Documentation Provides continued Risk Vetting throughout project lifecycle Provides Proactive Management and Troubleshooting (additional on-site support for High Complexity Trials) LIM / Stage Gate Readiness Tracking and Pre-Vetting; including project pre-Charter vetting and Trial Plan Alignment/Approval Lead Standards / Ways of Working Initiatives Develop relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders, across Project Team Cross-Functional Leaders and Manufacturing Plant Leadership. such as key technical resources, plant operations managers, supervisors, maintenance personnel, and operators for input into design considerations to facilitate the seamless project implementation into operation Administer technical guidance on new projects to ensure processes, equipment, and site are capable of meeting standards for quality, food safety, and scalability The salary range for this position is $105,000 - $130,000 USD. The exact salary offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment. About you Education and Experience (Requirements): The following combination of education and experience is required for this position. Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Microbiology or closely related field 10 years of work experience with minimum a of 7 years relevant progressive experience in Consumer Package Goods (CPG) industry. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must be highly self-directed and able to work independently as well as part of a team Must be exceptionally organized and self-disciplined to accommodate the management of concurrent multiple projects and priorities. Understand the essential value of engaging and actively communicating appropriate information to all levels involved with and/or affected by the project. Flexible to consider additional information or ideas when formulating solutions. The ability to use knowledge, facts, data analysis, and professional insights to effectively solve problems and put in place best practice business-based solutions. Excellent conflict resolution and interpersonal skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Process-oriented; able to identify process improvements and implement change successfully. Adaptable to changing project scopes and priorities; and remains solution oriented through change. Solid understanding of food safety regulations - PMO, 3A and FDA Food Safety knowledge / experience required. Functional use of Microsoft Office. Travel: Less than 5% About Danone Life at Danone With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., our vibrant culture and endless growth opportunities are just a couple of the reasons our employees call themselves "Proud Danoners." Learn more about Life at Danone Our Brands When you join us, you'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world, including Activia , DanActive , Danimals , Dannon , evian , Follow Your Heart , Happy Family Organics, International Delight , Light + Fit , Nutricia , Oikos , Silk , So Delicious Dairy Free, STōK Cold Brew Coffee , Too Good & Co , and YoCrunch . Learn more about our mission. Our Purpose We're committed to making a positive impact on our world. Rooted in our mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, we're proud to be the world's largest B Corp. Our Benefits Our commitment to making the world healthier starts with our employees. Physical Wellbeing: We pay for the majority of your medical benefits - which include medical, dental and vision - with our competitive 80%/20% cost-sharing model. Mental Wellbeing: Danoners receive fitness discounts, unlimited flexible time off and hybrid work schedules. We also have a range of programs that support mental health and substance abuse. Financial Support: We offer a performance-based bonus, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs and voluntary perks. Family Care: We offer caretaker benefits, 18 weeks of parental bonding, fertility, surrogacy, adoption benefits and pet insurance. Learn more about our benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here. Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food & beverage company built on four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition.
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
The Plant Industrialization Senior Manager (PIM) will lead a team of PIM Leaders accountable for the industrialization of packaging, product, productivity, innovation/renovation, and business continuity projects at Danone manufacturing facilities. The PIM is the single point of contact between the manufacturing plant and cross functional teams (PMO, Research & Innovation (R&I), Quality, etc.) working closely with the Innovation and Engineering Team for all product and package industrialization projects. The PIM represents the plant in the industrialization process making sure the plant capabilities are taken into account in the validation process; as well as making sure the plant is ready to supply the product. In order to achieve that, the PIM owns the trial management program as well as the Industrial qualification process for their plant. They are the bridge between the corporate and plant locations to ensure project success and elevate risks / breakdowns when appropriate. Responsibilities: Provide Industrialization leadership; which includes management of PIM Team members. Lead PIM Team members in project and trial strategy coaching, project and resource prioritization, annual objectives, performance reviews, and career development direction. Implement IWS-Initiative Management procedures and training across the manufacturing sites Monitor, Track and Report out on Industrial First Time Right Trial & Launch KPIs Manage Project and Trial Prioritization by Plant as well as Workload Management / Project Support: Attends Med-High Complexity Project Meetings and loops in PIM as needed to ensure PIM Team is focused on Trial Preparation, Execution and Post Trial Documentation Provides continued Risk Vetting throughout project lifecycle Provides Proactive Management and Troubleshooting (additional on-site support for High Complexity Trials) LIM / Stage Gate Readiness Tracking and Pre-Vetting; including project pre-Charter vetting and Trial Plan Alignment/Approval Lead Standards / Ways of Working Initiatives Develop relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders, across Project Team Cross-Functional Leaders and Manufacturing Plant Leadership. such as key technical resources, plant operations managers, supervisors, maintenance personnel, and operators for input into design considerations to facilitate the seamless project implementation into operation Administer technical guidance on new projects to ensure processes, equipment, and site are capable of meeting standards for quality, food safety, and scalability The salary range for this position is $105,000 - $130,000 USD. The exact salary offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment. About you Education and Experience (Requirements): The following combination of education and experience is required for this position. Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Microbiology or closely related field 10 years of work experience with minimum a of 7 years relevant progressive experience in Consumer Package Goods (CPG) industry. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must be highly self-directed and able to work independently as well as part of a team Must be exceptionally organized and self-disciplined to accommodate the management of concurrent multiple projects and priorities. Understand the essential value of engaging and actively communicating appropriate information to all levels involved with and/or affected by the project. Flexible to consider additional information or ideas when formulating solutions. The ability to use knowledge, facts, data analysis, and professional insights to effectively solve problems and put in place best practice business-based solutions. Excellent conflict resolution and interpersonal skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Process-oriented; able to identify process improvements and implement change successfully. Adaptable to changing project scopes and priorities; and remains solution oriented through change. Solid understanding of food safety regulations - PMO, 3A and FDA Food Safety knowledge / experience required. Functional use of Microsoft Office. Travel: Less than 5% About Danone Life at Danone With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., our vibrant culture and endless growth opportunities are just a couple of the reasons our employees call themselves "Proud Danoners." Learn more about Life at Danone Our Brands When you join us, you'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world, including Activia , DanActive , Danimals , Dannon , evian , Follow Your Heart , Happy Family Organics, International Delight , Light + Fit , Nutricia , Oikos , Silk , So Delicious Dairy Free, STōK Cold Brew Coffee , Too Good & Co , and YoCrunch . Learn more about our mission. Our Purpose We're committed to making a positive impact on our world. Rooted in our mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, we're proud to be the world's largest B Corp. Our Benefits Our commitment to making the world healthier starts with our employees. Physical Wellbeing: We pay for the majority of your medical benefits - which include medical, dental and vision - with our competitive 80%/20% cost-sharing model. Mental Wellbeing: Danoners receive fitness discounts, unlimited flexible time off and hybrid work schedules. We also have a range of programs that support mental health and substance abuse. Financial Support: We offer a performance-based bonus, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs and voluntary perks. Family Care: We offer caretaker benefits, 18 weeks of parental bonding, fertility, surrogacy, adoption benefits and pet insurance. Learn more about our benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here. Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food & beverage company built on four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition.
Site Manager (Fit Out) Location: NI / ROI / UK Travel Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Van + Benefits We are hiring for a forward thinking construction company specialising in commercial retail fit out projects across NI, ROI and the UK. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, we are seeking an experienced Site Manager (Fit Out) to join our expanding team. Top 3 Things to Know About this Job: Attractive Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Van + Benefits Exciting UK Travel Opportunities across NI, ROI and Mainland UK Collaborative, Forward Thinking Company Culture focused on quality and lasting relationships The Role: Manage and oversee commercial retail fit out projects from inception to completion Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers Maintain close communication with clients and senior management throughout all stages of the project Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies The Person: 5+ years' experience as a Site Manager within commercial fit out SMSTS / First Aid certification essential NVQ Level 6 Qualification in Site Management Temporary Works Coordinator qualification preferred Strong leadership, organisation and communication skills Willingness to travel across NI, ROI and the UK The Rewards: £50,000 - £60,000 (DOE) Company van and fuel card £25 daily food allowance Medical insurance 5% Pension Next Steps To apply for this Site Manager (Fit Out) role, or to find out more, contact Adam Adair at Hunter Savage for a confidential conversation.
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
Site Manager (Fit Out) Location: NI / ROI / UK Travel Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Van + Benefits We are hiring for a forward thinking construction company specialising in commercial retail fit out projects across NI, ROI and the UK. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, we are seeking an experienced Site Manager (Fit Out) to join our expanding team. Top 3 Things to Know About this Job: Attractive Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Van + Benefits Exciting UK Travel Opportunities across NI, ROI and Mainland UK Collaborative, Forward Thinking Company Culture focused on quality and lasting relationships The Role: Manage and oversee commercial retail fit out projects from inception to completion Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers Maintain close communication with clients and senior management throughout all stages of the project Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies The Person: 5+ years' experience as a Site Manager within commercial fit out SMSTS / First Aid certification essential NVQ Level 6 Qualification in Site Management Temporary Works Coordinator qualification preferred Strong leadership, organisation and communication skills Willingness to travel across NI, ROI and the UK The Rewards: £50,000 - £60,000 (DOE) Company van and fuel card £25 daily food allowance Medical insurance 5% Pension Next Steps To apply for this Site Manager (Fit Out) role, or to find out more, contact Adam Adair at Hunter Savage for a confidential conversation.
Morson Talent are currently recruiting for a Customer Support Management Professional to work on behalf of one of our prestigious clients based in Yeovil. This is a 6-month contract role, with the possibility of extension. You will report directly to the Senior Project Manager for Transformation Projects, working out of our clients' Yeovil site click apply for full job details
Feb 13, 2026
Contractor
Morson Talent are currently recruiting for a Customer Support Management Professional to work on behalf of one of our prestigious clients based in Yeovil. This is a 6-month contract role, with the possibility of extension. You will report directly to the Senior Project Manager for Transformation Projects, working out of our clients' Yeovil site click apply for full job details
Interim Market Director responsible for Student Recruitment required for this prestigious Further Education college in London. Responsible for the college marketing team including Head of Student Recruitment, a Senior Marketing Manager, Group Communications Co-ordinator and the Group Marketing Co-ordinator: Digital & Creative. You will be immediately available, ideally with previous marketing experience within the Further or Higher Education sector, specifically Student Recruitment. Purpose of Job To be responsible for and accountable for the highest possible standard of marketing, promotional and customer services activity and teams across all College campuses. Proactively seek and maximise promotional opportunities for the College Group which maximise student recruitment and positive reputation. To plan, implement and evaluate campaigns which support student recruitment and commercial income strategies to meet the changing needs of the College Group. To be responsible for significant corporate, promotional, and enrolment events. To effectively lead and motivate teams and activity related to marketing and student recruitment, including the college Contact Centre. To deputise for the Group Executive Director: Marketing, Communications and Student Support. Main Tasks and Responsibilities In common with all other staff, to support the College's mission, vision, values and strategic objectives and to implement the College's Equality and Diversity policies and to work actively to overcome discrimination on grounds of all protected characteristic groups in the College's services. To take responsibility for one's own professional development and participate in relevant internal and external activities and to implement the College's safeguarding policies and practices. Management of staff - responsible for the line management, support, supervision and professional development review of designated staff, setting and monitoring performance and financial targets as appropriate. To support and develop effective cross campus working ensuring the sharing of good practice and consistent approaches to curriculum delivery. Management of budgets and resources - manage, control and be accountable for approved budgets within your area of responsibility. Produce, implement and evaluate an annual marketing strategy. Develop budgeted overall and local plans for priority areas of the college's work and initiatives. Present plans and evaluative reports to the senior team and governors. Lead on development of systems and processes relating to the work of your teams to make sure that they continue to meet the requirements of staff, students and other users. Monitor and analyse the effectiveness of marketing and recruitment initiatives, enquiry data and student enrolment conversion rates, and utilise measurable information to refine plans accordingly. Produce an annual service area review and improvement plan to inform continuous quality improvement of your work and the work of your teams. Lead and implement marketing, promotional and public relations activity which meets the overall requirements of the college and, within this, support departments, commercial activity, projects and initiatives. Develop and monitor the College brand family within an overall corporate identity and reputation management strategy. Lead your team to proactively seek and secure opportunities for positive social/media coverage which promotes the college. Responsible for the development and content of the College website and other websites, microsites and sub-sites within the College Group. Lead a schedule of effective recruitment and promotional events for the College group to include open and recruitment events, stakeholder events, awards and recognition events. Manage the college's brand and reputation at external events, making sure of consistent branding, quality and highest standards across every event opportunity. Expertise required Maintain a knowledge of local, regional and national developments relating to Further Education, and ensure that these developments inform marketing and student recruitment strategy. Proactively use primary and secondary market research to inform activity and strategies, and identify new market audiences and opportunities. Discuss with college managers their marketing, promotional, communications and student recruitment needs, giving advice and support to make sure of buy-in and that their needs are met within the wider College marketing and student recruitment strategy. Support internal communication across the Group, in particular the development of messaging channels, internal branding (including management of printed and digital material around campuses) and the dissemination of high-quality information to students and staff. Person Specification A minimum of five years in a multi-disciplined marketing management role, producing, implementing and evaluating strategic and tactical marketing and communication activity, including event management. Experience of further or higher education student recruitment and experience of effectively managing diverse staff teams and cross organisational working groups in a large, complex organisation. Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
Interim Market Director responsible for Student Recruitment required for this prestigious Further Education college in London. Responsible for the college marketing team including Head of Student Recruitment, a Senior Marketing Manager, Group Communications Co-ordinator and the Group Marketing Co-ordinator: Digital & Creative. You will be immediately available, ideally with previous marketing experience within the Further or Higher Education sector, specifically Student Recruitment. Purpose of Job To be responsible for and accountable for the highest possible standard of marketing, promotional and customer services activity and teams across all College campuses. Proactively seek and maximise promotional opportunities for the College Group which maximise student recruitment and positive reputation. To plan, implement and evaluate campaigns which support student recruitment and commercial income strategies to meet the changing needs of the College Group. To be responsible for significant corporate, promotional, and enrolment events. To effectively lead and motivate teams and activity related to marketing and student recruitment, including the college Contact Centre. To deputise for the Group Executive Director: Marketing, Communications and Student Support. Main Tasks and Responsibilities In common with all other staff, to support the College's mission, vision, values and strategic objectives and to implement the College's Equality and Diversity policies and to work actively to overcome discrimination on grounds of all protected characteristic groups in the College's services. To take responsibility for one's own professional development and participate in relevant internal and external activities and to implement the College's safeguarding policies and practices. Management of staff - responsible for the line management, support, supervision and professional development review of designated staff, setting and monitoring performance and financial targets as appropriate. To support and develop effective cross campus working ensuring the sharing of good practice and consistent approaches to curriculum delivery. Management of budgets and resources - manage, control and be accountable for approved budgets within your area of responsibility. Produce, implement and evaluate an annual marketing strategy. Develop budgeted overall and local plans for priority areas of the college's work and initiatives. Present plans and evaluative reports to the senior team and governors. Lead on development of systems and processes relating to the work of your teams to make sure that they continue to meet the requirements of staff, students and other users. Monitor and analyse the effectiveness of marketing and recruitment initiatives, enquiry data and student enrolment conversion rates, and utilise measurable information to refine plans accordingly. Produce an annual service area review and improvement plan to inform continuous quality improvement of your work and the work of your teams. Lead and implement marketing, promotional and public relations activity which meets the overall requirements of the college and, within this, support departments, commercial activity, projects and initiatives. Develop and monitor the College brand family within an overall corporate identity and reputation management strategy. Lead your team to proactively seek and secure opportunities for positive social/media coverage which promotes the college. Responsible for the development and content of the College website and other websites, microsites and sub-sites within the College Group. Lead a schedule of effective recruitment and promotional events for the College group to include open and recruitment events, stakeholder events, awards and recognition events. Manage the college's brand and reputation at external events, making sure of consistent branding, quality and highest standards across every event opportunity. Expertise required Maintain a knowledge of local, regional and national developments relating to Further Education, and ensure that these developments inform marketing and student recruitment strategy. Proactively use primary and secondary market research to inform activity and strategies, and identify new market audiences and opportunities. Discuss with college managers their marketing, promotional, communications and student recruitment needs, giving advice and support to make sure of buy-in and that their needs are met within the wider College marketing and student recruitment strategy. Support internal communication across the Group, in particular the development of messaging channels, internal branding (including management of printed and digital material around campuses) and the dissemination of high-quality information to students and staff. Person Specification A minimum of five years in a multi-disciplined marketing management role, producing, implementing and evaluating strategic and tactical marketing and communication activity, including event management. Experience of further or higher education student recruitment and experience of effectively managing diverse staff teams and cross organisational working groups in a large, complex organisation. Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
O'Neill & Brennan are working with a main contractor who are looking for an experienced Senior Site Manager based in Birmingham to assist with the delivery of a complex refurbishment scheme. Our client is looking to recruit for this role immediately on a long-term freelance basis. You will report into a site-based Project Manager and be working as part of the wider site team with full responsibil click apply for full job details
Feb 13, 2026
Seasonal
O'Neill & Brennan are working with a main contractor who are looking for an experienced Senior Site Manager based in Birmingham to assist with the delivery of a complex refurbishment scheme. Our client is looking to recruit for this role immediately on a long-term freelance basis. You will report into a site-based Project Manager and be working as part of the wider site team with full responsibil click apply for full job details
ROLE OVERVIEW You will be a passionate and ambitious leader with the skills, knowledge and experience to drive Membership retention and growth whilst listening to our diverse membership base to understand the areas that are important to them to help us to support their specific needs in their areas. You will have a dynamic approach with the ability to combine business development, relationship management, stakeholder engagement and operational oversight to ensure that RLSS UK s membership thrives and aligns with our purpose, mission and vision. RLSS UK members include Lifesavers, Lifeguards, Licence to Operate Members, Lifesaving Academy members, Honorary Members and Staff. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Regular communications and support to branches and lifesaving clubs Engage with our members to understand their needs and future opportunities to support their roles in their communities and beyond Conduct research and horizon scan for new opportunities for our members Conduct research to identify and understand potential new members and opportunities to support growth and meet need Conduct research to identify and connect with relevant external stakeholders Drive new membership onboarding, ensuring a seamless and effective experience Ensure clubs achieve and maintain the appropriate accreditation in line with RLSS UK requirements, policies and processes Develop an annual plan of community engagement and roadshows with members and non-members to raise awareness of the work of RLSS UK and our members, to recruit new members and share water safety and drowning prevention education and campaigns Ensure clear and concise processes are in place to support membership experience, retention and growth Work collaboratively with all RLSS UK teams to raise awareness of our awards and qualifications offer. Collaborate to adapt offerings based on member feedback and emerging industry trends Develop tailored marketing materials to support our membership offer and recruit new members. Represent RLSS UK in meetings with key stakeholders and to share outcomes and impact to further the society s purpose, mission and vision. Respond to membership queries and provide an excellent service together with timely responses Support the implementation, update and oversight of the CRM system to improve member engagement tracking and data management. Manage data collection processes, including compliance requirements of membership criteria Support the development of thought leadership pieces, contributing to annual reports and ensure high-quality written outputs Support the planning, organising and execution of events, including membership forums and conferences ensuring seamless delivery and high attendee satisfaction Support the development and refinement of directorate strategies Lead and deliver an annual membership survey and analysis to produce meaningful feedback Ensure that all membership processes and policies are up to date Attend the RLSS UK Sports Committee Assist with the implementation of the Lifesaving Sport Strategy, and support the growth in participation in Lifesaving Sport events Work closely with the Volunteering Team, particularly in relation to volunteers within RLSS UK branches and clubs Actively develop initiatives that broaden the demographic diversity of the RLSS UK membership OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Lead on and support ad hoc projects as required Contribute to the successful operation of the charity by undertaking such other tasks as may from time to time be required including all other duties reasonably associated with your role, as directed by the Line Manager. Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 by complying with internal information governance policies and maintaining up-to-date documentation as part of RLSS UK s compliance programme. To demonstrate and uphold the Society s values and behavioural standards at all times. To help create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and everyday actions ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality. This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of areas of activity and responsibility and will be amended in light of the changing needs of the organisation. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes At least 10+ years experience in a Membership role Significant experience of working at a leadership role level ideally in a membership organisation Demonstrable experience of positively interacting, engaging and influencing at all levels including with senior management and external stakeholders Demonstrable experience of membership retention and acquisition Demonstrable experience of successfully pitching new approaches to prospective members, ideally in a membership organisation Demonstrable experience of delivering member-focused solutions within a membership organisation Excellent communication, engagement and interpersonal skills Excellent presentation, listening and negotiation skills Proficiency in CRM software and MS Office applications Willingness and ability to travel as required for the role including occasional evenings and weekends Desirable Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes Knowledge and understanding of RLSS UK Skilled income generator with experience in achieving income targets, possibly with a previous account management background or experience of a similar B2B membership Understanding and experience of the application of safeguarding laws WHAT RLSS UK CAN OFFER YOU RLSS UK is a national Charity based in Worcester, and we offer great staff benefits including - Annual Leave based on 27 days + Bank Holidays + a discretionary day off for your birthday Private Medical Scheme Enhanced Society Sick Pay Eye Care Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured Life Assurance Scheme Howdens Sports Benefits/Perks at Work Free RLSS UK Membership Free tea and coffee when working from HQ, including access to our wonderful Coffee Machine Free on-site parking when working from HQ Company Events and more! Subject to eligibility criteria YOUR APPLICATION Please send your CV along with a Cover Letter outlining why you should be our next Head of Membership Closing Date 11.59pm, Sunday 1st March 2026 Interview Date First Round Interviews scheduled for 18/19th March 2026, at our Worcester Head Office (subject to change) Should you wish to discuss the role, any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process, or have any questions, please get in touch where a member of the RLSS UK HR Department will be happy to help. RLSS UK are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and an INclusive Worcestershire Leader.
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
ROLE OVERVIEW You will be a passionate and ambitious leader with the skills, knowledge and experience to drive Membership retention and growth whilst listening to our diverse membership base to understand the areas that are important to them to help us to support their specific needs in their areas. You will have a dynamic approach with the ability to combine business development, relationship management, stakeholder engagement and operational oversight to ensure that RLSS UK s membership thrives and aligns with our purpose, mission and vision. RLSS UK members include Lifesavers, Lifeguards, Licence to Operate Members, Lifesaving Academy members, Honorary Members and Staff. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Regular communications and support to branches and lifesaving clubs Engage with our members to understand their needs and future opportunities to support their roles in their communities and beyond Conduct research and horizon scan for new opportunities for our members Conduct research to identify and understand potential new members and opportunities to support growth and meet need Conduct research to identify and connect with relevant external stakeholders Drive new membership onboarding, ensuring a seamless and effective experience Ensure clubs achieve and maintain the appropriate accreditation in line with RLSS UK requirements, policies and processes Develop an annual plan of community engagement and roadshows with members and non-members to raise awareness of the work of RLSS UK and our members, to recruit new members and share water safety and drowning prevention education and campaigns Ensure clear and concise processes are in place to support membership experience, retention and growth Work collaboratively with all RLSS UK teams to raise awareness of our awards and qualifications offer. Collaborate to adapt offerings based on member feedback and emerging industry trends Develop tailored marketing materials to support our membership offer and recruit new members. Represent RLSS UK in meetings with key stakeholders and to share outcomes and impact to further the society s purpose, mission and vision. Respond to membership queries and provide an excellent service together with timely responses Support the implementation, update and oversight of the CRM system to improve member engagement tracking and data management. Manage data collection processes, including compliance requirements of membership criteria Support the development of thought leadership pieces, contributing to annual reports and ensure high-quality written outputs Support the planning, organising and execution of events, including membership forums and conferences ensuring seamless delivery and high attendee satisfaction Support the development and refinement of directorate strategies Lead and deliver an annual membership survey and analysis to produce meaningful feedback Ensure that all membership processes and policies are up to date Attend the RLSS UK Sports Committee Assist with the implementation of the Lifesaving Sport Strategy, and support the growth in participation in Lifesaving Sport events Work closely with the Volunteering Team, particularly in relation to volunteers within RLSS UK branches and clubs Actively develop initiatives that broaden the demographic diversity of the RLSS UK membership OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Lead on and support ad hoc projects as required Contribute to the successful operation of the charity by undertaking such other tasks as may from time to time be required including all other duties reasonably associated with your role, as directed by the Line Manager. Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 by complying with internal information governance policies and maintaining up-to-date documentation as part of RLSS UK s compliance programme. To demonstrate and uphold the Society s values and behavioural standards at all times. To help create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and everyday actions ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality. This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of areas of activity and responsibility and will be amended in light of the changing needs of the organisation. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes At least 10+ years experience in a Membership role Significant experience of working at a leadership role level ideally in a membership organisation Demonstrable experience of positively interacting, engaging and influencing at all levels including with senior management and external stakeholders Demonstrable experience of membership retention and acquisition Demonstrable experience of successfully pitching new approaches to prospective members, ideally in a membership organisation Demonstrable experience of delivering member-focused solutions within a membership organisation Excellent communication, engagement and interpersonal skills Excellent presentation, listening and negotiation skills Proficiency in CRM software and MS Office applications Willingness and ability to travel as required for the role including occasional evenings and weekends Desirable Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes Knowledge and understanding of RLSS UK Skilled income generator with experience in achieving income targets, possibly with a previous account management background or experience of a similar B2B membership Understanding and experience of the application of safeguarding laws WHAT RLSS UK CAN OFFER YOU RLSS UK is a national Charity based in Worcester, and we offer great staff benefits including - Annual Leave based on 27 days + Bank Holidays + a discretionary day off for your birthday Private Medical Scheme Enhanced Society Sick Pay Eye Care Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured Life Assurance Scheme Howdens Sports Benefits/Perks at Work Free RLSS UK Membership Free tea and coffee when working from HQ, including access to our wonderful Coffee Machine Free on-site parking when working from HQ Company Events and more! Subject to eligibility criteria YOUR APPLICATION Please send your CV along with a Cover Letter outlining why you should be our next Head of Membership Closing Date 11.59pm, Sunday 1st March 2026 Interview Date First Round Interviews scheduled for 18/19th March 2026, at our Worcester Head Office (subject to change) Should you wish to discuss the role, any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process, or have any questions, please get in touch where a member of the RLSS UK HR Department will be happy to help. RLSS UK are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and an INclusive Worcestershire Leader.
We are looking for a skilled mid-Level Data Engineer with a passion for building reliable and scalable data pipelines to power cutting-edge genAI products. The ideal person would have strong commercial experience in real-time data engineering and cloud technologies, and be able to apply this expertise to business problems to generate value. We currently work in an AWS, Snowflake, dbt, Looker, Python, Kinesis and Airflow stack and are building out our real-time data streaming capabilities using Kafka. You should be comfortable with these or comparable technologies. As an individual contributor, you will take ownership of well-defined projects, collaborate with senior colleagues on architectural decisions, and contribute to improving data engineering standards, documentation, and team practice. The successful candidate will join our cross functional development teams and actively participate in our agile delivery process. Our dynamic Data & AI team will also support you, and you will benefit from talking data with our other data engineers, data scientists, and ML and analytics engineers. Responsibilities Contribute to our data engineering roadmap. Collaborate with senior data engineers on data architecture plans. Managing Kafka in production Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement robust, scalable solutions. Supporting the elicitation and development of technical requirements. Building, maintaining and improving data pipelines and self-service tooling to provide clean, efficient results. Develop automated tests and monitoring to ensure data quality and data pipeline reliability. Implement best practices in data governance through documentation, observability and controls. Using version control and contributing to code reviews. Supporting the adoption of tools and best practices across the team. Mentoring junior colleagues where appropriate. Requirements Essential: Solid commercial experience in a mid-level data engineering role. Excellent production-grade Python skills. Previous experience with real-time data streaming platforms such as Kafka/Confluent/Google Cloud Pub/Sub. Experience handling and validating real-time data. Experience with stream processing frameworks such as Faust/Flink/Kafka Streams, or similar. Comfortable with database technologies such as Snowflake/PostgreSQL and NoSQL technologies such as Elasticsearch/MongoDB/Redis or similar. Proficient with ELT pipelines and the full data lifecycle, including managing data pipelines over time. Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, product managers and other internal stakeholders. Desirable: An understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript. An understanding of Docker. Experience with Terraform Experience with EKS/Kubernetes Experience developing APIs. Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team. Benefits Salary up to £65,000 Medicash healthcare scheme (reclaim costs for dental, physiotherapy, osteopathy and optical care) Life Insurance scheme 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off (rising to 28 after 3 consecutive years with the business & 30 after 5 years) Employee Assistance Programme (confidential counselling) Gogeta nursery salary sacrifice scheme (save up to 40% per year) Enhanced parental leave and pay including 26 weeks' full maternity pay and 8 weeks' paternity leave
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a skilled mid-Level Data Engineer with a passion for building reliable and scalable data pipelines to power cutting-edge genAI products. The ideal person would have strong commercial experience in real-time data engineering and cloud technologies, and be able to apply this expertise to business problems to generate value. We currently work in an AWS, Snowflake, dbt, Looker, Python, Kinesis and Airflow stack and are building out our real-time data streaming capabilities using Kafka. You should be comfortable with these or comparable technologies. As an individual contributor, you will take ownership of well-defined projects, collaborate with senior colleagues on architectural decisions, and contribute to improving data engineering standards, documentation, and team practice. The successful candidate will join our cross functional development teams and actively participate in our agile delivery process. Our dynamic Data & AI team will also support you, and you will benefit from talking data with our other data engineers, data scientists, and ML and analytics engineers. Responsibilities Contribute to our data engineering roadmap. Collaborate with senior data engineers on data architecture plans. Managing Kafka in production Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement robust, scalable solutions. Supporting the elicitation and development of technical requirements. Building, maintaining and improving data pipelines and self-service tooling to provide clean, efficient results. Develop automated tests and monitoring to ensure data quality and data pipeline reliability. Implement best practices in data governance through documentation, observability and controls. Using version control and contributing to code reviews. Supporting the adoption of tools and best practices across the team. Mentoring junior colleagues where appropriate. Requirements Essential: Solid commercial experience in a mid-level data engineering role. Excellent production-grade Python skills. Previous experience with real-time data streaming platforms such as Kafka/Confluent/Google Cloud Pub/Sub. Experience handling and validating real-time data. Experience with stream processing frameworks such as Faust/Flink/Kafka Streams, or similar. Comfortable with database technologies such as Snowflake/PostgreSQL and NoSQL technologies such as Elasticsearch/MongoDB/Redis or similar. Proficient with ELT pipelines and the full data lifecycle, including managing data pipelines over time. Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, product managers and other internal stakeholders. Desirable: An understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript. An understanding of Docker. Experience with Terraform Experience with EKS/Kubernetes Experience developing APIs. Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team. Benefits Salary up to £65,000 Medicash healthcare scheme (reclaim costs for dental, physiotherapy, osteopathy and optical care) Life Insurance scheme 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off (rising to 28 after 3 consecutive years with the business & 30 after 5 years) Employee Assistance Programme (confidential counselling) Gogeta nursery salary sacrifice scheme (save up to 40% per year) Enhanced parental leave and pay including 26 weeks' full maternity pay and 8 weeks' paternity leave
Grade: 4 Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week (flexible working considered) Position type: Permanent Responsible to: Senior Brand Manager Direct reports: None Location: ShelterBox HQ, Truro, Cornwall Travel: Ability to work away from home required. This may be UK or an in-country deployment in a content gathering role or representing ShelterBox. ROLE PURPOSE: As part of in an in-house brand and creative team this role will help plan, shoot, create and oversee the production of quality audience-led graphic design and multi-media content under the ShelterBox brand. Working with the Senior Brand Manager and wider Brand and Content team, the successful candidate will deliver end-to-end projects to bring the brand alive and support our fundraising, communications and international teams to drive income, awareness and support successful user journeys. The role will advise all ShelterBox teams to work within brand guidelines and enable teams to access and use assets and templates by maintaining accurate systems. They will also support wider development of a purpose-led brand, using insight and by building strong relationships with audience and channel owners. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Are you looking to join an in-house Brand and Content team? This role would suit someone who's keen to work across all areas of the organisation, championing brand guidelines and managing and delivering a wide range of creative projects under the ShelterBox brand. You must be able to edit video and have a good knowledge graphic design and brand. It is a requirement of this role to have a working knowledge of Premier Pro, After Effects, Indesign and Illustrator, with experience across Adobe Creative Suite. You'll also be able to demonstrate great copywriting skills and have excellent attention to detail. The successful candidate will have experience in practical photography and film. You will need to be able to plan and lead a shoot and confidently pick up a camera and capture ShelterBox footage and interviews in the UK and in the countries where we work. This role will, at times, be required to deploy in both major disasters and pro-active content trips - gathering content themselves and supporting external freelancers. MAIN ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Within this role you will be a great relationship builder working across a wide range of ShelterBox teams, external agencies, partners and freelancers. A strategic thinker - able to work on multiple long and short project deadlines and prioritise to objectives. Driven by audience needs - whether that's optimising creative in response to Digital Marketing data and insight or getting under the skin of key strategic funders to make the right content at the right time to drive objectives. Experienced in working across fundraising and communications channels for both warm and cold audiences to drive income and awareness. We are looking for a creative talent who can get to the core of ShelterBox's mission whilst remaining up to date with the detail, picking up new ideas and concepts easily. You'll understand the power of story in fundraising and communications, be self-motivated, with a can-do approach and be flexible in supporting the wider team. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: Brand: Support and train the wider organisation to effectively create content within ShelterBox brand guidelines Support the continued development of an online brand hub Support the development of a purpose led brand. Help to develop and implement a brand strategy. Help drive brand and values led storytelling across the organisation driven priority audiences Position ethical storytelling as a central thread of the ShelterBox brand Creative and content development: Manage creative projects for key ShelterBox teams working across multi-media disciplines including video, scriptwriting and graphic design. Lead projects from creative brief stage through to asset delivery including all production. Responsible for core projects split across the team including warm and cold supporter journeys, evergreen and explainer content for digital optimisation, celebrity videos, philanthropy and partnerships, Rotary. Support the digital marketing strategy. Responsible for creating asset sets for Always On and time-framed campaigns. Work to tight deadlines and respond to agency and internal feedback to continually optimise creative. Support ShelterBox to develop our in-house creative approach. Facilitate workshops and creative exercises to ensure we create objective and audience led products. Support a review of design across the organisation and enable teams to design via templates. Support the development and re-fresh of templates for both design and video. Work with external agencies, freelancers and partners. Use audience insights to inform all plans and work with the insight team and others to measure success. Ensure all projects follow sign-off processes Content gathering: Plan and lead shoots in the UK and in countries where ShelterBox works. Film a wide range of ShelterBox spokespeople including CEO, board members, programme staff, partners and high-level celebrity supporters both at an in-house studio or on location. Photograph and film events in the UK and overseas. Shoot and manage a bank of studio photography of ShelterBox aid items - responding to audience insight and channel requirements. Develop and deliver quality content training for ShelterBox staff Help to manage ShelterBox photography, sound and video equipment and studio Work closely with the ShelterBox operations team and partners to ensure we are gathering high-quality content across all our live deployments. Process and edit raw content from deployments - case studies, photos, video. Deploy to gather content or train partners - dependent on funding and strategic need. At times this may involve taking freelancers on agreed trips. Note: Deploying in major disasters or to partner organisations may involve operating within ERA areas so role will need to be HEAT trained. Interview and film communities affected by disaster Gather content to ShelterBox ethical guidelines. Planning and team working Be an integral part of team planning Offer knowledge of best practice and innovations from other organisations and sectors. Support a measurement-based approach by contributing to monthly reporting as well as spotting trends and opportunities. Any other specific projects given by the Senior Brand manager.
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
Grade: 4 Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week (flexible working considered) Position type: Permanent Responsible to: Senior Brand Manager Direct reports: None Location: ShelterBox HQ, Truro, Cornwall Travel: Ability to work away from home required. This may be UK or an in-country deployment in a content gathering role or representing ShelterBox. ROLE PURPOSE: As part of in an in-house brand and creative team this role will help plan, shoot, create and oversee the production of quality audience-led graphic design and multi-media content under the ShelterBox brand. Working with the Senior Brand Manager and wider Brand and Content team, the successful candidate will deliver end-to-end projects to bring the brand alive and support our fundraising, communications and international teams to drive income, awareness and support successful user journeys. The role will advise all ShelterBox teams to work within brand guidelines and enable teams to access and use assets and templates by maintaining accurate systems. They will also support wider development of a purpose-led brand, using insight and by building strong relationships with audience and channel owners. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Are you looking to join an in-house Brand and Content team? This role would suit someone who's keen to work across all areas of the organisation, championing brand guidelines and managing and delivering a wide range of creative projects under the ShelterBox brand. You must be able to edit video and have a good knowledge graphic design and brand. It is a requirement of this role to have a working knowledge of Premier Pro, After Effects, Indesign and Illustrator, with experience across Adobe Creative Suite. You'll also be able to demonstrate great copywriting skills and have excellent attention to detail. The successful candidate will have experience in practical photography and film. You will need to be able to plan and lead a shoot and confidently pick up a camera and capture ShelterBox footage and interviews in the UK and in the countries where we work. This role will, at times, be required to deploy in both major disasters and pro-active content trips - gathering content themselves and supporting external freelancers. MAIN ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Within this role you will be a great relationship builder working across a wide range of ShelterBox teams, external agencies, partners and freelancers. A strategic thinker - able to work on multiple long and short project deadlines and prioritise to objectives. Driven by audience needs - whether that's optimising creative in response to Digital Marketing data and insight or getting under the skin of key strategic funders to make the right content at the right time to drive objectives. Experienced in working across fundraising and communications channels for both warm and cold audiences to drive income and awareness. We are looking for a creative talent who can get to the core of ShelterBox's mission whilst remaining up to date with the detail, picking up new ideas and concepts easily. You'll understand the power of story in fundraising and communications, be self-motivated, with a can-do approach and be flexible in supporting the wider team. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: Brand: Support and train the wider organisation to effectively create content within ShelterBox brand guidelines Support the continued development of an online brand hub Support the development of a purpose led brand. Help to develop and implement a brand strategy. Help drive brand and values led storytelling across the organisation driven priority audiences Position ethical storytelling as a central thread of the ShelterBox brand Creative and content development: Manage creative projects for key ShelterBox teams working across multi-media disciplines including video, scriptwriting and graphic design. Lead projects from creative brief stage through to asset delivery including all production. Responsible for core projects split across the team including warm and cold supporter journeys, evergreen and explainer content for digital optimisation, celebrity videos, philanthropy and partnerships, Rotary. Support the digital marketing strategy. Responsible for creating asset sets for Always On and time-framed campaigns. Work to tight deadlines and respond to agency and internal feedback to continually optimise creative. Support ShelterBox to develop our in-house creative approach. Facilitate workshops and creative exercises to ensure we create objective and audience led products. Support a review of design across the organisation and enable teams to design via templates. Support the development and re-fresh of templates for both design and video. Work with external agencies, freelancers and partners. Use audience insights to inform all plans and work with the insight team and others to measure success. Ensure all projects follow sign-off processes Content gathering: Plan and lead shoots in the UK and in countries where ShelterBox works. Film a wide range of ShelterBox spokespeople including CEO, board members, programme staff, partners and high-level celebrity supporters both at an in-house studio or on location. Photograph and film events in the UK and overseas. Shoot and manage a bank of studio photography of ShelterBox aid items - responding to audience insight and channel requirements. Develop and deliver quality content training for ShelterBox staff Help to manage ShelterBox photography, sound and video equipment and studio Work closely with the ShelterBox operations team and partners to ensure we are gathering high-quality content across all our live deployments. Process and edit raw content from deployments - case studies, photos, video. Deploy to gather content or train partners - dependent on funding and strategic need. At times this may involve taking freelancers on agreed trips. Note: Deploying in major disasters or to partner organisations may involve operating within ERA areas so role will need to be HEAT trained. Interview and film communities affected by disaster Gather content to ShelterBox ethical guidelines. Planning and team working Be an integral part of team planning Offer knowledge of best practice and innovations from other organisations and sectors. Support a measurement-based approach by contributing to monthly reporting as well as spotting trends and opportunities. Any other specific projects given by the Senior Brand manager.
JOB DESCRIBTION Job title : Executive Assistant to the CEO Contract : Part time, 3 days. Flexibility regarding working pattern: hours could be worked across 3 or 4 days in the week. Permanent contract. Salary : £17, 398 pro rata (£29,000 full time equivalent) Manager : Gestalt Centre CEO Location : Hybrid working. In-person at London Kings Cross and remotely. ABOUT US: THE GESTALT CENTRE We are the Gestalt Centre, an established therapy not-for-profit organisation, supporting the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups, and organisations. We are a dynamic charity that runs, accommodates, and supports a number of counselling, psychotherapy, personal and professional development courses, and a range of therapeutic practices that enhance mental and psychological wellbeing. As Gestalt Centre, our relationship with people who work for the centre starts from a place of trust. We see our structure as an organisational shape that we use to organise ourselves. What matters for us is how we all work together. We prioritise collaboration and horizontal consultative decision making with individual and collective responsibility and accountability. OUR VISION is a world were meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people s lives. OUR PURPOSE is to promote the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups and organisations through Gestalt education, training and practice. Gestalt is a life-changing approach to life, counselling, and psychotherapy. It enables people to develop meaningful relationships, navigate change and lead fulfilling lives by creatively utilising their own resources, skills and strengths. OUR VALUES IN PRACTICE Diversity, equality, inclusion and anti-discrimination : We value equity and inclusion and welcome diversity and difference in backgrounds, identities, cultures, and voices. We also commit to anti-discriminatory action and encourage personal and collective awareness, reflection, and learning. It is integral to who we are and how we work and study together. Kindness and respect for each other and the space we cohabit . Our relationship with people who work, learn and access therapy at the centre starts from a place of respect and kindness. This way we create a space where we can show up, work, and learn authentically and meaningfully. Feel seen, heard, and included. Collaboration and mutuality : We work and study together, collaboratively and with respect and appreciation for each other. Every person matters and so does the collective. Community, awareness, and personal responsibility : We are a community of staff, students, practitioners, and clients; working, studying, and accessing therapy at the centre. Individually and collectively, we are responsible for our presence and behaviour. Also responsible for our community and the space we inhabit. ABOUT THE JOB Job Purpose We are looking for an exemplary people-oriented administrator to provide administrative support to the Gestalt Centre CEO and the workstreams she manages. An important role in the organisation, working with senior leadership and across teams, in a welcoming and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow on the job. Areas of work and responsibility Administrative Support to the Gestalt Centre CEO Coordinate and support projects and workstreams the CEO leads on: Operations, Communications and Marketing, Short Courses and Post Graduate Qualifications, HR, Finance, Policies, Fundraising and Health & Safety. Liaise with the CEO and the leadership team to update the organisational plan and workstream plans, also keep track of relevant priority actions and progress. Provide administrative support for governance processes such as the Annual Financial Audit, Trustee Board meetings, the Charity Commission and Companies House submissions. Provide administrative support to the organising and running fundraising activities and events. Administrative support and coordination for the annual planning of Short Courses and Post Graduate Qualifications programmes. Organise, provide administrative support, and attend as appropriate, weekly operational meetings, monthly Executive meetings, and other project meetings, led by the CEO. Prepare meetings set up, information and any required papers in advance. Organise dates, taking and sending out minutes and coordinate follow-up actions ensuring progress and completion. Liaise with the CEO to prepare, format, edit and update reports and policies for internal and external audiences to a high standard. Provide a professional first point of contact for the CEO and as required liaise with her and the leadership team in order to respond to emails or phone calls and organise follow up meetings. Office team support such as reception/admin cover or support with events, as and when occasionally required. Carry out responsibilities with due regard to the Gestalt Centre values, policies and procedures. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. PERSON SPECIFICATION Key Competencies and Qualities Educated to degree level or equivalent with good English and Maths. Experience working with and assisting senior leadership professionals. Excellent organisation and planning skills and experience, including balancing competing demands and prioritising effectively, forward planning and working to tight deadlines. Excellent coordination skills and good experience of coordinating projects, workstreams or activities. Excellent communication skills, including conveying information clearly and adjusting approach, manner, and language to suit varying situations. Excellent interpersonal skills ( people person ) such as developing good working relationships with colleagues, working collaboratively and initiating relevant discussions to progress with work tasks. Experience and able to work well with senior professionals and in a positive professional matter. Able to work in a confident, calm, diplomatic and confidential way in a senior role and a therapy setting. Reliable and mature with a sense of personal responsibility for the role and the work involved. Flexibility and proactive problem-solving, always working with kindness and respect. Excellent attention to detail and confident with numbers. Good working knowledge and experience of databases and online administration systems, including information and files management. Able to plan and organise own work effectively and able to work well in a dynamic busy setting. Able to work collaboratively and independently on own initiative. Experience working effectively and appropriately with confidentiality and data protection in mind and in line with organisational policies and practice. Good working knowledge of MS Office applications such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, email, and the internet. Commitment to Equal Opportunities and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Preferably experience working within an educational, training or therapy setting (desirable).
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
JOB DESCRIBTION Job title : Executive Assistant to the CEO Contract : Part time, 3 days. Flexibility regarding working pattern: hours could be worked across 3 or 4 days in the week. Permanent contract. Salary : £17, 398 pro rata (£29,000 full time equivalent) Manager : Gestalt Centre CEO Location : Hybrid working. In-person at London Kings Cross and remotely. ABOUT US: THE GESTALT CENTRE We are the Gestalt Centre, an established therapy not-for-profit organisation, supporting the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups, and organisations. We are a dynamic charity that runs, accommodates, and supports a number of counselling, psychotherapy, personal and professional development courses, and a range of therapeutic practices that enhance mental and psychological wellbeing. As Gestalt Centre, our relationship with people who work for the centre starts from a place of trust. We see our structure as an organisational shape that we use to organise ourselves. What matters for us is how we all work together. We prioritise collaboration and horizontal consultative decision making with individual and collective responsibility and accountability. OUR VISION is a world were meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people s lives. OUR PURPOSE is to promote the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups and organisations through Gestalt education, training and practice. Gestalt is a life-changing approach to life, counselling, and psychotherapy. It enables people to develop meaningful relationships, navigate change and lead fulfilling lives by creatively utilising their own resources, skills and strengths. OUR VALUES IN PRACTICE Diversity, equality, inclusion and anti-discrimination : We value equity and inclusion and welcome diversity and difference in backgrounds, identities, cultures, and voices. We also commit to anti-discriminatory action and encourage personal and collective awareness, reflection, and learning. It is integral to who we are and how we work and study together. Kindness and respect for each other and the space we cohabit . Our relationship with people who work, learn and access therapy at the centre starts from a place of respect and kindness. This way we create a space where we can show up, work, and learn authentically and meaningfully. Feel seen, heard, and included. Collaboration and mutuality : We work and study together, collaboratively and with respect and appreciation for each other. Every person matters and so does the collective. Community, awareness, and personal responsibility : We are a community of staff, students, practitioners, and clients; working, studying, and accessing therapy at the centre. Individually and collectively, we are responsible for our presence and behaviour. Also responsible for our community and the space we inhabit. ABOUT THE JOB Job Purpose We are looking for an exemplary people-oriented administrator to provide administrative support to the Gestalt Centre CEO and the workstreams she manages. An important role in the organisation, working with senior leadership and across teams, in a welcoming and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow on the job. Areas of work and responsibility Administrative Support to the Gestalt Centre CEO Coordinate and support projects and workstreams the CEO leads on: Operations, Communications and Marketing, Short Courses and Post Graduate Qualifications, HR, Finance, Policies, Fundraising and Health & Safety. Liaise with the CEO and the leadership team to update the organisational plan and workstream plans, also keep track of relevant priority actions and progress. Provide administrative support for governance processes such as the Annual Financial Audit, Trustee Board meetings, the Charity Commission and Companies House submissions. Provide administrative support to the organising and running fundraising activities and events. Administrative support and coordination for the annual planning of Short Courses and Post Graduate Qualifications programmes. Organise, provide administrative support, and attend as appropriate, weekly operational meetings, monthly Executive meetings, and other project meetings, led by the CEO. Prepare meetings set up, information and any required papers in advance. Organise dates, taking and sending out minutes and coordinate follow-up actions ensuring progress and completion. Liaise with the CEO to prepare, format, edit and update reports and policies for internal and external audiences to a high standard. Provide a professional first point of contact for the CEO and as required liaise with her and the leadership team in order to respond to emails or phone calls and organise follow up meetings. Office team support such as reception/admin cover or support with events, as and when occasionally required. Carry out responsibilities with due regard to the Gestalt Centre values, policies and procedures. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. PERSON SPECIFICATION Key Competencies and Qualities Educated to degree level or equivalent with good English and Maths. Experience working with and assisting senior leadership professionals. Excellent organisation and planning skills and experience, including balancing competing demands and prioritising effectively, forward planning and working to tight deadlines. Excellent coordination skills and good experience of coordinating projects, workstreams or activities. Excellent communication skills, including conveying information clearly and adjusting approach, manner, and language to suit varying situations. Excellent interpersonal skills ( people person ) such as developing good working relationships with colleagues, working collaboratively and initiating relevant discussions to progress with work tasks. Experience and able to work well with senior professionals and in a positive professional matter. Able to work in a confident, calm, diplomatic and confidential way in a senior role and a therapy setting. Reliable and mature with a sense of personal responsibility for the role and the work involved. Flexibility and proactive problem-solving, always working with kindness and respect. Excellent attention to detail and confident with numbers. Good working knowledge and experience of databases and online administration systems, including information and files management. Able to plan and organise own work effectively and able to work well in a dynamic busy setting. Able to work collaboratively and independently on own initiative. Experience working effectively and appropriately with confidentiality and data protection in mind and in line with organisational policies and practice. Good working knowledge of MS Office applications such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, email, and the internet. Commitment to Equal Opportunities and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Preferably experience working within an educational, training or therapy setting (desirable).
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fastmoving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not-for-profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements in the Public Sector. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As an Assistant Manager within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play a pivotal role in delivering high quality internal audit and advisory services to our Public Sector clients. You will work proactively, taking ownership of your responsibilities, while collaborating effectively with colleagues and maintaining regular, confident communication with BDO Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be responsible for managing a limited portfolio of engagements, leading audits and specialist assignments, and supporting the development of junior team members. In doing so, you will build strong, trusted client relationships and make a meaningful contribution to the overall success of the team and service line. The role combines engagement and portfolio management with hands on delivery. Typically, you will spend around 50% of your time on management activities - such as engagement planning, portfolio oversight and project management - and 50% leading audits and undertaking specialist assignments, with this balance flexing in line with your experience and development. You'll be someon with: Relevant professional experience, with a strong focus on internal audit or equivalent risk and assurance work preferably in the Public Sector. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. CIA with QIAL, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent). Experience of planning and delivering audits, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and challenge constructively. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Office and flowcharting tools; experience with internal audit systems and data analytics tools is advantageous, with training provided where required. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fastmoving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not-for-profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making. As part of the team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements in the Public Sector. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients. As an Assistant Manager within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play a pivotal role in delivering high quality internal audit and advisory services to our Public Sector clients. You will work proactively, taking ownership of your responsibilities, while collaborating effectively with colleagues and maintaining regular, confident communication with BDO Senior Managers, Directors and Partners. You will be responsible for managing a limited portfolio of engagements, leading audits and specialist assignments, and supporting the development of junior team members. In doing so, you will build strong, trusted client relationships and make a meaningful contribution to the overall success of the team and service line. The role combines engagement and portfolio management with hands on delivery. Typically, you will spend around 50% of your time on management activities - such as engagement planning, portfolio oversight and project management - and 50% leading audits and undertaking specialist assignments, with this balance flexing in line with your experience and development. You'll be someon with: Relevant professional experience, with a strong focus on internal audit or equivalent risk and assurance work preferably in the Public Sector. A recognised professional qualification (e.g. CIA with QIAL, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent). Experience of planning and delivering audits, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and challenge constructively. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Office and flowcharting tools; experience with internal audit systems and data analytics tools is advantageous, with training provided where required. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Business Restructuring Senior Manager page is loaded Business Restructuring Senior Managerlocations: London: Leeds: Manchester: Birminghamtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R17740Ideas People TrustWe're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world.We'll broaden your horizonsOur Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry.We'll help you succeedJoin us as a Senior Manager in our Business Restructuring team, where your focus will be primarily on proactively managing advisory assignments. You'll manage complex client engagements, whilst supporting junior colleagues to ensure they grow and succeed.Alongside this you will continue to develop your existing relevant technical and accountancy knowledge through on-the-job experience and a variety of training opportunities. In addition, there are a range of opportunities to become involved in business development initiatives.This role is responsible to a designated director or partner on specific cases and ultimately to a dedicated people manager.The Business Restructuring team works on a wide variety of dynamic projects and the candidate will receive exposure to a large number of assignments. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking for a constant variety of unique challenges.What We're Looking For: Relevant professional qualification (ICAEW/ACCA, and an insolvency qualification is a plus but not essential). A demonstrable track record at Manager/Senior Manager level. Strong working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint. Excellent written and numerical skills. Good organisational skills to manage your time effectively. Willingness to learn and embrace new challenges. Self-motivated and enthusiastic team player.We're in it togetherMutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO.We're looking forward to the futureAt BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy.Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitionsWe've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
Business Restructuring Senior Manager page is loaded Business Restructuring Senior Managerlocations: London: Leeds: Manchester: Birminghamtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R17740Ideas People TrustWe're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world.We'll broaden your horizonsOur Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry.We'll help you succeedJoin us as a Senior Manager in our Business Restructuring team, where your focus will be primarily on proactively managing advisory assignments. You'll manage complex client engagements, whilst supporting junior colleagues to ensure they grow and succeed.Alongside this you will continue to develop your existing relevant technical and accountancy knowledge through on-the-job experience and a variety of training opportunities. In addition, there are a range of opportunities to become involved in business development initiatives.This role is responsible to a designated director or partner on specific cases and ultimately to a dedicated people manager.The Business Restructuring team works on a wide variety of dynamic projects and the candidate will receive exposure to a large number of assignments. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking for a constant variety of unique challenges.What We're Looking For: Relevant professional qualification (ICAEW/ACCA, and an insolvency qualification is a plus but not essential). A demonstrable track record at Manager/Senior Manager level. Strong working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint. Excellent written and numerical skills. Good organisational skills to manage your time effectively. Willingness to learn and embrace new challenges. Self-motivated and enthusiastic team player.We're in it togetherMutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO.We're looking forward to the futureAt BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy.Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitionsWe've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
About Walr: Walr is the data collection company built for the fast and the ambitious. Founded in 2020, we exist to elevate the role of market researchers by removing the day-to-day heavy lifting so teams can focus on what matters: insight and impact. We do this through unmatched speed, and a unique blend of human expertise, proprietary technology and global audience reach. Walr's success is driven by encouraging our people to think boldly, take ownership, and move fast together. We are now 160+ people across 4 continents and only just getting started. Join Walr to be part of this growth story and create an industry-defining market research company. About the role: Walr is hiring a senior industry professional to lead the Data Consultancy team and build an industry leading data consultancy proposition in Europe. The role will be responsible for directly managing a team of 6 Data Consultants, leading by example in how we serve clients, and evolving the proposition by improving our ways or working and feeding directly into the product team as they build our proprietary technology platform. The team as whole is responsible for consulting with clients and coordinating cross-functional teams of survey programmers, sample only project managers and data processors to deliver high quality data. This role is ideal for someone who has experience of the end to end data collection process within quantitative market research and has a desire to challenge themselves in a scale up organization. The successful candidate will be a critical contributor to two of Walr's key performance metrics: gross margin and client satisfaction. Key responsibilities Lead the European Data Consultancy team, whose job it is to deliver high quality data to our clients, whilst working in a way that delights them Oversee delivery of all projects managed by the team, and be the point of escalation for especially complex or technical projects Manage and own select projects that are deemed critical from a client and commercial perspective. For these projects align internal teams and the client on survey design, sample plan, timelines and deliverables, and make suggestions for improvement throughout the process Raise quality and efficiency across all aspects of the team's work. Look at existing operations with a critical eye, design and implement improved ways or working, and inspire the team to deliver an exceptional service every time Build client relationships by being the primary face and voice of the team from early stage discussions alongside Commercial, through to delivery, issue resolution and ongoing relationship management Demonstrate expert knowledge of the Walr proposition and platform to give clients confidence, and contribute to the growth of key client accounts by delivering a high quality, professional service Ensure understanding and adoption within the team of new platform features developed by the Product & Innovation team Translate the needs of clients and the team into platform and feature improvements, and develop a close working relationship with the Product & Innovation team to get these on the roadmap and deployed Lead by example in all areas of the role, and support and coach other members of the team Required experience & skills 10+ years' experience in the market research industry, with a strong track record in project management or consultancy-type roles Good knowledge of market research disciplines and experience of delivering bespoke quantitative research and data Proven ability to manage and lead a team of direct reports, together with the ability to soft influence teams and individuals that sit in other areas of the business Experience of leading and getting the best out of multi disciplinary teams Excellent client management: professional, reliable, and able to act as a trusted partner and advisor. A clear and proactive communication style that builds client confidence Excellent timeline and priority management: comfortable evaluating competing priorities and making trade offs Services mindset: a delivery professional who lives for engaging with clients daily and leading teams to deliver outcomes Attention to detail: naturally detail oriented and takes pride in delivering high quality, error free deliverables to clients Welcomes a challenge: able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment where internal and external expectations are high Continuous learner: Eager to learn and apply new technologies and frameworks Enjoys problem solving: leans into, rather than running away from, problems. Comfortable with independent issue resolution and root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues Strong communication skills: Business level English comprehension and the ability to communicate clearly, in writing and orally, with any client, team member or key stakeholder regardless of technical background What We Value We Delight through Dedication We go the extra mile, stay focused, and fix what's not working. Fast. We Lead with Trust We trust each other's judgment and act with integrity. Always as partners. We Revel in Innovation We challenge the status quo and try new ways forward. Progress over perfection. We Celebrate as a Team We share wins, support each other, and believe we're better as a collective. We Are Empowered to Act Like Owners We take responsibility, make bold calls, and think big picture. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion We're building a workplace that works for everyone. We know that teams thrive when they bring together different voices, backgrounds and perspectives, so we're actively working to make sure everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Whether it's how we hire, grow talent, or shape our culture, inclusion is at the heart of what we do. If you're passionate, curious, and ready to make an impact, you belong here.
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
About Walr: Walr is the data collection company built for the fast and the ambitious. Founded in 2020, we exist to elevate the role of market researchers by removing the day-to-day heavy lifting so teams can focus on what matters: insight and impact. We do this through unmatched speed, and a unique blend of human expertise, proprietary technology and global audience reach. Walr's success is driven by encouraging our people to think boldly, take ownership, and move fast together. We are now 160+ people across 4 continents and only just getting started. Join Walr to be part of this growth story and create an industry-defining market research company. About the role: Walr is hiring a senior industry professional to lead the Data Consultancy team and build an industry leading data consultancy proposition in Europe. The role will be responsible for directly managing a team of 6 Data Consultants, leading by example in how we serve clients, and evolving the proposition by improving our ways or working and feeding directly into the product team as they build our proprietary technology platform. The team as whole is responsible for consulting with clients and coordinating cross-functional teams of survey programmers, sample only project managers and data processors to deliver high quality data. This role is ideal for someone who has experience of the end to end data collection process within quantitative market research and has a desire to challenge themselves in a scale up organization. The successful candidate will be a critical contributor to two of Walr's key performance metrics: gross margin and client satisfaction. Key responsibilities Lead the European Data Consultancy team, whose job it is to deliver high quality data to our clients, whilst working in a way that delights them Oversee delivery of all projects managed by the team, and be the point of escalation for especially complex or technical projects Manage and own select projects that are deemed critical from a client and commercial perspective. For these projects align internal teams and the client on survey design, sample plan, timelines and deliverables, and make suggestions for improvement throughout the process Raise quality and efficiency across all aspects of the team's work. Look at existing operations with a critical eye, design and implement improved ways or working, and inspire the team to deliver an exceptional service every time Build client relationships by being the primary face and voice of the team from early stage discussions alongside Commercial, through to delivery, issue resolution and ongoing relationship management Demonstrate expert knowledge of the Walr proposition and platform to give clients confidence, and contribute to the growth of key client accounts by delivering a high quality, professional service Ensure understanding and adoption within the team of new platform features developed by the Product & Innovation team Translate the needs of clients and the team into platform and feature improvements, and develop a close working relationship with the Product & Innovation team to get these on the roadmap and deployed Lead by example in all areas of the role, and support and coach other members of the team Required experience & skills 10+ years' experience in the market research industry, with a strong track record in project management or consultancy-type roles Good knowledge of market research disciplines and experience of delivering bespoke quantitative research and data Proven ability to manage and lead a team of direct reports, together with the ability to soft influence teams and individuals that sit in other areas of the business Experience of leading and getting the best out of multi disciplinary teams Excellent client management: professional, reliable, and able to act as a trusted partner and advisor. A clear and proactive communication style that builds client confidence Excellent timeline and priority management: comfortable evaluating competing priorities and making trade offs Services mindset: a delivery professional who lives for engaging with clients daily and leading teams to deliver outcomes Attention to detail: naturally detail oriented and takes pride in delivering high quality, error free deliverables to clients Welcomes a challenge: able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment where internal and external expectations are high Continuous learner: Eager to learn and apply new technologies and frameworks Enjoys problem solving: leans into, rather than running away from, problems. Comfortable with independent issue resolution and root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues Strong communication skills: Business level English comprehension and the ability to communicate clearly, in writing and orally, with any client, team member or key stakeholder regardless of technical background What We Value We Delight through Dedication We go the extra mile, stay focused, and fix what's not working. Fast. We Lead with Trust We trust each other's judgment and act with integrity. Always as partners. We Revel in Innovation We challenge the status quo and try new ways forward. Progress over perfection. We Celebrate as a Team We share wins, support each other, and believe we're better as a collective. We Are Empowered to Act Like Owners We take responsibility, make bold calls, and think big picture. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion We're building a workplace that works for everyone. We know that teams thrive when they bring together different voices, backgrounds and perspectives, so we're actively working to make sure everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Whether it's how we hire, grow talent, or shape our culture, inclusion is at the heart of what we do. If you're passionate, curious, and ready to make an impact, you belong here.
Policy and Public Affairs Manager (Northern Ireland) £41,278 pa plus excellent benefits Home-based with regular meetings in Belfast 35 hours per week, full-time Fixed-term, 12 months The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking an experienced and influential Policy and Public Affairs Manager to lead our work in Northern Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity to shape policy, influence decision-makers, and ensure the voices of paediatricians and child health professionals are heard at the highest levels. Reporting to the Associate Director of Policy and External Affairs / Head of Policy and Public Affairs (Devolved Nations), you will lead the College's policy and public affairs activity in Northern Ireland. You will develop and communicate policy positions that reflect the national context, engage senior stakeholders across government and the health sector, and maximise the College's influence to improve child health outcomes. You will work closely with colleagues across the UK to ensure our four-nation advocacy is aligned, while remaining responsive to the specific needs of our members in Northern Ireland. You will also line manage a Policy and Public Affairs Officer, supporting their development and overseeing external-facing outputs. Key responsibilities include: Leading the development of policy positions and public affairs outputs specific to Northern Ireland Engaging with Ministers, MLAs, government officials, statutory services, and third sector stakeholders to influence policy and practice Producing and overseeing consultation responses and policy briefings Acting as a source of expertise on the Northern Ireland political and health landscape Supporting College Officers with high-level stakeholder engagement through briefings and policy advice Drafting media content including quotes, press releases and opinion pieces in collaboration with communications colleagues Managing the College's presence at the Northern Ireland Assembly and party conferences Line managing and developing the Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Northern Ireland) Essential skills and experience include: A primary degree and/or extensive relevant experience in policy and public affairs or a related field Proven experience of developing and delivering a measurable and successful public affairs strategy Experience of preparing high-quality briefings for political stakeholders and senior leaders Strong understanding of the political and health policy landscape in Northern Ireland Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively Demonstrable stakeholder management skills, including engagement at senior level Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a wider UK team The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well. The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment - we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. Closing date: 4 March 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
Policy and Public Affairs Manager (Northern Ireland) £41,278 pa plus excellent benefits Home-based with regular meetings in Belfast 35 hours per week, full-time Fixed-term, 12 months The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking an experienced and influential Policy and Public Affairs Manager to lead our work in Northern Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity to shape policy, influence decision-makers, and ensure the voices of paediatricians and child health professionals are heard at the highest levels. Reporting to the Associate Director of Policy and External Affairs / Head of Policy and Public Affairs (Devolved Nations), you will lead the College's policy and public affairs activity in Northern Ireland. You will develop and communicate policy positions that reflect the national context, engage senior stakeholders across government and the health sector, and maximise the College's influence to improve child health outcomes. You will work closely with colleagues across the UK to ensure our four-nation advocacy is aligned, while remaining responsive to the specific needs of our members in Northern Ireland. You will also line manage a Policy and Public Affairs Officer, supporting their development and overseeing external-facing outputs. Key responsibilities include: Leading the development of policy positions and public affairs outputs specific to Northern Ireland Engaging with Ministers, MLAs, government officials, statutory services, and third sector stakeholders to influence policy and practice Producing and overseeing consultation responses and policy briefings Acting as a source of expertise on the Northern Ireland political and health landscape Supporting College Officers with high-level stakeholder engagement through briefings and policy advice Drafting media content including quotes, press releases and opinion pieces in collaboration with communications colleagues Managing the College's presence at the Northern Ireland Assembly and party conferences Line managing and developing the Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Northern Ireland) Essential skills and experience include: A primary degree and/or extensive relevant experience in policy and public affairs or a related field Proven experience of developing and delivering a measurable and successful public affairs strategy Experience of preparing high-quality briefings for political stakeholders and senior leaders Strong understanding of the political and health policy landscape in Northern Ireland Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively Demonstrable stakeholder management skills, including engagement at senior level Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a wider UK team The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well. The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment - we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. Closing date: 4 March 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About Us The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park. We also manage other important public spaces, including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year. We are now looking for a Park Operations Development Manager to join us on a permanent, full-time basis, working 36 hours per week, including some weekends and evenings. Agile and hybrid working options are available. The Benefits Salary of £59,000 - £64,000 per annum depending on experience 26 days annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after three years service Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution) Hybrid/agile working options Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders Learning and development opportunities Cycle to work scheme Offices in a beautiful location This is a rare opportunity for a high-calibre landscape, amenity horticulture or park operations professional to step into a pivotal role within our exceptional and vital organisation. You will have the chance to influence and operate at the heart of vital work to evolve how park operations are delivered, supporting sustainability and resilience and ensuring we are equipped for the future. You will be enabled to enhance your professional profile, gaining experience that adds weight and depth to your portfolio while continuing to strengthen your core expertise. The Role As a Park Operations Development Manager, you will seek to improve and optimise park operations at Richmond Park by leading a programme to bring them in-house. Specifically, you will manage the programme of Landscape Maintenance Teams, leading the move from contractor-run services to an in-house team and supporting recruitment where needed. You will put clear team structures and ways of working in place and arrange the purchase of the equipment, machinery and services required to deliver the work safely and effectively. Working closely with colleagues across HR, Procurement, Health & Safety, Finance, IT and Park Management, you will create a clear plan and timetable for the programme and ensure everyone understands their role. You will manage risks, maintain clear communication with stakeholders and provide regular updates to senior leaders to ensure the programme stays on track. Additionally, you will: Lead the continuous improvement of operational processes Co-ordinate the project team and related activity Work with HR on employment arrangements for new in-house teams Maintain clear reporting throughout the programme About You To be considered as a Park Operations Development Manager, you will need: Extensive experience in landscape, amenity horticulture or park operations, including contract management Experience developing operational delivery structures and plans Experience specifying fleet vehicles, plant, equipment and machinery for horticultural or land management operations Experience of financial management and report writing Knowledge of Health and Safety principles, roles and responsibilities Good communication, interpersonal, relationship-building and negotiation skills Knowledge and competence in Microsoft Office (including Excel), with the ability to learn new systems such as Geographical Information Systems A qualification in horticulture or land management Other organisations may call this role Parks Operations Manager, Landscape Operations Manager, Horticultural Operations Manager, Park Services Manager or Estates Operations Manager. We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an Accessibility Tools button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch. The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Park Operations Development Manager, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
About Us The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park. We also manage other important public spaces, including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year. We are now looking for a Park Operations Development Manager to join us on a permanent, full-time basis, working 36 hours per week, including some weekends and evenings. Agile and hybrid working options are available. The Benefits Salary of £59,000 - £64,000 per annum depending on experience 26 days annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after three years service Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution) Hybrid/agile working options Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders Learning and development opportunities Cycle to work scheme Offices in a beautiful location This is a rare opportunity for a high-calibre landscape, amenity horticulture or park operations professional to step into a pivotal role within our exceptional and vital organisation. You will have the chance to influence and operate at the heart of vital work to evolve how park operations are delivered, supporting sustainability and resilience and ensuring we are equipped for the future. You will be enabled to enhance your professional profile, gaining experience that adds weight and depth to your portfolio while continuing to strengthen your core expertise. The Role As a Park Operations Development Manager, you will seek to improve and optimise park operations at Richmond Park by leading a programme to bring them in-house. Specifically, you will manage the programme of Landscape Maintenance Teams, leading the move from contractor-run services to an in-house team and supporting recruitment where needed. You will put clear team structures and ways of working in place and arrange the purchase of the equipment, machinery and services required to deliver the work safely and effectively. Working closely with colleagues across HR, Procurement, Health & Safety, Finance, IT and Park Management, you will create a clear plan and timetable for the programme and ensure everyone understands their role. You will manage risks, maintain clear communication with stakeholders and provide regular updates to senior leaders to ensure the programme stays on track. Additionally, you will: Lead the continuous improvement of operational processes Co-ordinate the project team and related activity Work with HR on employment arrangements for new in-house teams Maintain clear reporting throughout the programme About You To be considered as a Park Operations Development Manager, you will need: Extensive experience in landscape, amenity horticulture or park operations, including contract management Experience developing operational delivery structures and plans Experience specifying fleet vehicles, plant, equipment and machinery for horticultural or land management operations Experience of financial management and report writing Knowledge of Health and Safety principles, roles and responsibilities Good communication, interpersonal, relationship-building and negotiation skills Knowledge and competence in Microsoft Office (including Excel), with the ability to learn new systems such as Geographical Information Systems A qualification in horticulture or land management Other organisations may call this role Parks Operations Manager, Landscape Operations Manager, Horticultural Operations Manager, Park Services Manager or Estates Operations Manager. We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an Accessibility Tools button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch. The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Park Operations Development Manager, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
Interim Head of People & Culture (9-month fixed term contract) Westminster, London (with hybrid working) The Role This is a high-impact opportunity for a high-calibre HR professional with the leadership skills and expertise to deliver change and support across our client's organisation at the highest levels. As the Head of People & Culture, you will play a key leadership role in the creation of a workforce strategy, driving the implementation of a culture change plan, and embedding HR operational change. You will act as a trusted advisor to the interim CEO and senior leaders regarding workforce planning, organisational design, culture, and people-related risks, delivering a strategy that operational teams can achieve. As a senior leader and strategic influencer, you will also oversee the delivery of core HR operations and lead change initiatives, guiding other leaders and managers through the change process with coaching and frameworks for support. Your role will also involve: - Leading and inspiring a team to deliver an agile, professional and people-centred service - Developing a wider picture of the organisation, identifying current and future needs and designing interventions for growth and transformation - Ensuring the organisation is equipped with suitable and compliant policies, processes, and systems support - Delivering best practice across recruitment, performance management, employee relations, reward, and retention - Partaking in, and potentially leading, the delivery of strategic P&C projects and initiatives - Developing and embedding frameworks for succession planning, talent management, and capability development - Providing benchmarks across all areas of People & Culture About You To be considered as a Head of People & Culture, you will need: - Experience leading and developing HR teams - Experience of being a trusted leader of organisational change - Proven leadership experience in managing departments and teams - Strong background in navigating and advising on employee relations, including TUPE, restructures, redundancies, and other complex matters - The ability to develop, motivate and nurture relationships across departments - The ability to inspire and influence others across stakeholder groups, including staff, members and volunteers - A customer-focused mindset, with excellent communication, facilitation and data-driven decision-making skills - Strong knowledge of UK employment law, HR best practice, and safe recruitment processes - A CIPD qualification or proven substantial equivalent work experience The Benefits - Salary of circa £70,000 per annum, depending on experience - 28 days' holiday per annum plus bank holidays - Benefits, including stakeholder pension scheme, life assurance, birthday leave, and optional private health cover - Other benefits as detailed in our client's generous and competitive benefits package At a pivotal moment for the organisation, with your relevant people expertise and experience, you will gain the chance to influence organisational direction, strengthening your leadership portfolio at a strategic level through visible, significant work. What's more, although initially an interim role, for the right individual, there is the potential for this to become a permanent position where your impact will be maintained for the longer term, making this a career-defining appointment. Other organisations may call this role Head of Human Resources (HR). So, if you want to join our client as their Interim Head of People & Culture, please apply via the button shown. The closing date for applications will be Sunday 22 February 2026. Please note that due to this recruitment being time sensitive, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. An immediate start will be available for the right candidate. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
Interim Head of People & Culture (9-month fixed term contract) Westminster, London (with hybrid working) The Role This is a high-impact opportunity for a high-calibre HR professional with the leadership skills and expertise to deliver change and support across our client's organisation at the highest levels. As the Head of People & Culture, you will play a key leadership role in the creation of a workforce strategy, driving the implementation of a culture change plan, and embedding HR operational change. You will act as a trusted advisor to the interim CEO and senior leaders regarding workforce planning, organisational design, culture, and people-related risks, delivering a strategy that operational teams can achieve. As a senior leader and strategic influencer, you will also oversee the delivery of core HR operations and lead change initiatives, guiding other leaders and managers through the change process with coaching and frameworks for support. Your role will also involve: - Leading and inspiring a team to deliver an agile, professional and people-centred service - Developing a wider picture of the organisation, identifying current and future needs and designing interventions for growth and transformation - Ensuring the organisation is equipped with suitable and compliant policies, processes, and systems support - Delivering best practice across recruitment, performance management, employee relations, reward, and retention - Partaking in, and potentially leading, the delivery of strategic P&C projects and initiatives - Developing and embedding frameworks for succession planning, talent management, and capability development - Providing benchmarks across all areas of People & Culture About You To be considered as a Head of People & Culture, you will need: - Experience leading and developing HR teams - Experience of being a trusted leader of organisational change - Proven leadership experience in managing departments and teams - Strong background in navigating and advising on employee relations, including TUPE, restructures, redundancies, and other complex matters - The ability to develop, motivate and nurture relationships across departments - The ability to inspire and influence others across stakeholder groups, including staff, members and volunteers - A customer-focused mindset, with excellent communication, facilitation and data-driven decision-making skills - Strong knowledge of UK employment law, HR best practice, and safe recruitment processes - A CIPD qualification or proven substantial equivalent work experience The Benefits - Salary of circa £70,000 per annum, depending on experience - 28 days' holiday per annum plus bank holidays - Benefits, including stakeholder pension scheme, life assurance, birthday leave, and optional private health cover - Other benefits as detailed in our client's generous and competitive benefits package At a pivotal moment for the organisation, with your relevant people expertise and experience, you will gain the chance to influence organisational direction, strengthening your leadership portfolio at a strategic level through visible, significant work. What's more, although initially an interim role, for the right individual, there is the potential for this to become a permanent position where your impact will be maintained for the longer term, making this a career-defining appointment. Other organisations may call this role Head of Human Resources (HR). So, if you want to join our client as their Interim Head of People & Culture, please apply via the button shown. The closing date for applications will be Sunday 22 February 2026. Please note that due to this recruitment being time sensitive, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. An immediate start will be available for the right candidate. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
Transparency International (UK) is looking for an Advocacy Officer You will be responsible for providing advocacy support to the UK Team, including by drafting and delivering high-level communications, participating in meetings with key stakeholders, and contributing to the planning and implementation of advocacy projects in relation to established objectives. The Advocacy Officer will report to the Senior Policy Manager - Westminster and perform this within the UK Programme. Main responsibilities Provide advocacy support to the UK Team to produce real-world change, including by drafting and delivering high-level communications (written and oral policy briefings, letters, blogs etc.) and participating effectively in meetings with key stakeholders (MPs, councillors, government officials, private sector allies, civil society colleagues etc.) Contribute to the planning and implementation of advocacy projects and events in relation to established objectives. Stay abreast of policy developments, news stories, political developments and new research in relation to our work, identifying possible advocacy opportunities for the team. Build and maintain positive and fruitful relationships with key stakeholders such as civil society and other partners, parliamentarians and government officials. Provide ad hoc programme support where needed, which may include providing administrative and logistic support in organising, planning, recording and coordinating meetings or events, providing follow-up support, as well as collecting monitoring, evaluation and learning data Contribute to the UK Team s event planning and delivery, providing logistical support Who we are looking for Demonstrable experience in a policy or advocacy role A track record of developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders to produce change, ideally with parliamentarians, government officials or civil society organisations. The ability to nurture and develop professional relationships and work collaboratively and professionally. The ability to think quickly and innovatively to solve complex and difficult issues, both independently and in collaboration with others. Strong written communication and verbal presentation skills with ability to draft and deliver high quality persuasive briefings, reports and presentations with minimal supervision Why TI-UK? Transparency International is a global movement sharing one vision: a world in which government politics, business and the daily lives of people are free of corruption. Transparency International UK is the UK national chapter of this movement. We work with the UK and devolved governments, parliamentarians, civil society and the private sector to tackle corruption at home, addressing the UK s global corruption footprint and helping multinational companies prevent corruption by operating with integrity. We are also home to two major global programmes tackling corruption in the Defence and Security and the Global Health sectors on behalf of the wider Transparency International movement. What can you expect from us? A collaborative, flexible and friendly working environment where you will be provided with: A competitive salary for our sector Up to 6% contributory pension A 35-hour working week for full-time roles with flexibility to support your work/life balance. Our approach to blended working (full details on our website) allows you to benefit from regular connection and collaboration. You are also entitled to submit a flexible working request in line with our policy. Generous annual leave: 28 days plus statutory public / bank holidays as well as a discretionary gifted winter holiday break of three to four days each December between Christmas and New Year Enhanced leave beyond statutory requirements to support your parental or caring responsibilities Family friendly policies Additional leave to support your volunteering or community service Employee Assistance Programme (Aviva) to support your physical, mental & financial health. Training and Development related to your role Season ticket loan/ Cycle to work scheme
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
Transparency International (UK) is looking for an Advocacy Officer You will be responsible for providing advocacy support to the UK Team, including by drafting and delivering high-level communications, participating in meetings with key stakeholders, and contributing to the planning and implementation of advocacy projects in relation to established objectives. The Advocacy Officer will report to the Senior Policy Manager - Westminster and perform this within the UK Programme. Main responsibilities Provide advocacy support to the UK Team to produce real-world change, including by drafting and delivering high-level communications (written and oral policy briefings, letters, blogs etc.) and participating effectively in meetings with key stakeholders (MPs, councillors, government officials, private sector allies, civil society colleagues etc.) Contribute to the planning and implementation of advocacy projects and events in relation to established objectives. Stay abreast of policy developments, news stories, political developments and new research in relation to our work, identifying possible advocacy opportunities for the team. Build and maintain positive and fruitful relationships with key stakeholders such as civil society and other partners, parliamentarians and government officials. Provide ad hoc programme support where needed, which may include providing administrative and logistic support in organising, planning, recording and coordinating meetings or events, providing follow-up support, as well as collecting monitoring, evaluation and learning data Contribute to the UK Team s event planning and delivery, providing logistical support Who we are looking for Demonstrable experience in a policy or advocacy role A track record of developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders to produce change, ideally with parliamentarians, government officials or civil society organisations. The ability to nurture and develop professional relationships and work collaboratively and professionally. The ability to think quickly and innovatively to solve complex and difficult issues, both independently and in collaboration with others. Strong written communication and verbal presentation skills with ability to draft and deliver high quality persuasive briefings, reports and presentations with minimal supervision Why TI-UK? Transparency International is a global movement sharing one vision: a world in which government politics, business and the daily lives of people are free of corruption. Transparency International UK is the UK national chapter of this movement. We work with the UK and devolved governments, parliamentarians, civil society and the private sector to tackle corruption at home, addressing the UK s global corruption footprint and helping multinational companies prevent corruption by operating with integrity. We are also home to two major global programmes tackling corruption in the Defence and Security and the Global Health sectors on behalf of the wider Transparency International movement. What can you expect from us? A collaborative, flexible and friendly working environment where you will be provided with: A competitive salary for our sector Up to 6% contributory pension A 35-hour working week for full-time roles with flexibility to support your work/life balance. Our approach to blended working (full details on our website) allows you to benefit from regular connection and collaboration. You are also entitled to submit a flexible working request in line with our policy. Generous annual leave: 28 days plus statutory public / bank holidays as well as a discretionary gifted winter holiday break of three to four days each December between Christmas and New Year Enhanced leave beyond statutory requirements to support your parental or caring responsibilities Family friendly policies Additional leave to support your volunteering or community service Employee Assistance Programme (Aviva) to support your physical, mental & financial health. Training and Development related to your role Season ticket loan/ Cycle to work scheme
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing VAT Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals as well as public sector and not for profit entities. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Job Description This role will provide VAT advisory services to a wide range of organisations. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients including being involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis, whilst ensuring the Firm's quality and risk standards are met. The role will be supported by the VAT Director and VAT Partner. Responsibilities Provide VAT advisory services with some compliance element to a wide range of clients, getting involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. Ensure the Firm's quality control procedures are adhered to as appropriate, and the Firm's professional standards are met. Highlight risk, quality control and technical matters to the Partner/ Director, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Develop professional relationships with clients and within the Firm, adapting the approach for the relevant audience. Take ownership and manage a portfolio of clients including client take on and engagement; billings and recovery rates; and debt management. To act as a key point of contact within the Firm for the client, together with the Partner/ Director. This will involve responding promptly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients. There will be an expectation that you will take full responsibility for project delivery on the portfolio. Ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and timescales and keep client/ Partner/ Director informed of overruns. Liaise with HMRC and other stakeholders. Self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within the Firm. Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Requirements An in depth, up to date, technical knowledge of VAT and the ability to deal with complex issues Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a client portfolio profitably Experience of dealing with client management and HMRC CTA and/or ACA qualified or experienced within HMRC Demonstrable VAT advisory experience Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing VAT Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals as well as public sector and not for profit entities. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Job Description This role will provide VAT advisory services to a wide range of organisations. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients including being involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis, whilst ensuring the Firm's quality and risk standards are met. The role will be supported by the VAT Director and VAT Partner. Responsibilities Provide VAT advisory services with some compliance element to a wide range of clients, getting involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. Ensure the Firm's quality control procedures are adhered to as appropriate, and the Firm's professional standards are met. Highlight risk, quality control and technical matters to the Partner/ Director, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Develop professional relationships with clients and within the Firm, adapting the approach for the relevant audience. Take ownership and manage a portfolio of clients including client take on and engagement; billings and recovery rates; and debt management. To act as a key point of contact within the Firm for the client, together with the Partner/ Director. This will involve responding promptly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients. There will be an expectation that you will take full responsibility for project delivery on the portfolio. Ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and timescales and keep client/ Partner/ Director informed of overruns. Liaise with HMRC and other stakeholders. Self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within the Firm. Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Requirements An in depth, up to date, technical knowledge of VAT and the ability to deal with complex issues Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a client portfolio profitably Experience of dealing with client management and HMRC CTA and/or ACA qualified or experienced within HMRC Demonstrable VAT advisory experience Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
