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Commercial Manager and Senior Commercial Manager required to work out of London or Birmingham. MRICS-qualified commercial leader with extensive experience providing strategic commercial management and advisory services on major infrastructure programmes, with particular expertise in railway projects. Trusted by clients to protect commercial interests, manage risk, and drive value across the full project lifecycle. Professional Profile MRICS Qualified - Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Client-Side Commercial Leadership - Acting as commercial representative to project sponsors and asset owners, ensuring robust cost control, governance, and value-for-money delivery. Rail Infrastructure Expertise - Significant experience supporting railway enhancement and renewal programmes including civils, track, signalling, stations, and multidisciplinary works within regulated operating environments. Commercial Strategy & Governance - Development and implementation of commercial strategies, procurement models, contract selection (NEC), and risk allocation frameworks aligned to client objectives. Cost & Programme Assurance - Independent review and assurance of contractor forecasts, change control, compensation events, and final accounts to protect client commercial position. Dispute Avoidance & Resolution - Proactive management of claims, early warning mechanisms, negotiation, and structured dispute resolution. Stakeholder Engagement - Strong client-facing presence with experience interfacing with senior leadership, programme boards, delivery partners, and supply chain. Team Leadership & Mentorship - Leading and mentoring commercial teams within consultancy environments, driving high standards of governance and reporting. Advanced Commercial Reporting - Expert in cost modelling, forecasting, earned value analysis, and executive reporting using advanced Excel and reporting tools. Experience required: 10+ years' experience delivering commercial management on major rail infrastructure projects. Minimum 3+ years' UK experience operating at Senior Commercial Manager Demonstrated leadership of commercial strategy on complex, high-value programmes. Experience advising public and private sector clients within regulated environments (e.g. rail, highways, utilities). Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary commercial teams and provide board-level reporting. Strong expertise in NEC contract management, change control, cost assurance, and dispute resolution. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

FRENCH SELECTION (FS) Inbound Project Manager (Travel/DMC) Location: Edinburgh Hybrid work 2 days a week in the office Salary: between £35,000 per annum and £45,000 per annum (depending on experience and seniority) Ref: 4300GP1 To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 4300GP1 The company: A well-established destination man click apply for full job details

Job Title: Senior Accountant/Client Manager Location: Staffordshire Industry: Accountancy Practice Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent What s on Offer: Competitive Salary Flexible Working: A blend of office and remote work to help you achieve work-life balance. Professional Development: You ll have access to continuous learning and development opportunities. Generous Benefits: Holiday allowance, health and wellbeing support, and more. Team Environment: You ll be joining a collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation and professional growth. About the Firm: I m working on an exciting opportunity with a highly successful, forward-thinking accountancy practice based in Staffordshire. This firm has a strong track record of delivering exceptional services across a wide range of disciplines, including accountancy, business management, corporate advisory, and international tax services. They ve built a reputation for working closely with their clients ranging from family-owned businesses and property developers to global leaders in the Technology and Automotive sectors and for offering tailored, strategic support. Their team is made up of chartered tax advisors, international tax specialists, experienced accountants, and business consultants, all focused on providing a personalised service that helps clients achieve their business goals. This practice is forward-focused, offering the kind of dynamic, collaborative culture that you can thrive in, while continuously developing professionally. Role Overview: The firm is currently seeking an experienced Senior Accountant / Client Manager to join their growing team. As a Senior Accountant, you'll be managing a portfolio of clients across various sectors and providing bespoke, hands-on accounting and advisory services. This is a client-facing, leadership role that will require strong technical skills, an ability to build and maintain client relationships, and a passion for delivering outstanding results. If you re a qualified ACCA or ACA accountant with significant experience in accountancy and a proven ability to manage clients, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Key Responsibilities: Client Management: Act as the main point of contact for a range of clients, offering tailored accounting advice, tax planning, and business consultancy services. You ll foster long-term relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to help clients achieve their business objectives. Financial Reporting: Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and IFRS, ensuring the highest quality of work. You ll provide insightful analysis and advice based on clients financial performance. Tax Advisory: Collaborate with tax specialists to offer both UK and international tax advice. This includes corporate tax, VAT planning, and ensuring your clients tax strategies align with their business goals. Business Consulting: Provide business management and strategic advice, guiding clients on how to improve financial performance, mitigate risks, and drive growth in a sustainable way. Team Leadership: Mentor and manage junior accountants, overseeing their work, providing feedback, and ensuring the team maintains high standards of quality and service. Collaboration: Work closely with other departments including sustainability, HR transformation, and corporate advisory to ensure your clients receive a full range of services tailored to their needs. Project Management: Lead client projects, ensuring timely delivery of services, compliance with regulations, and that client expectations are consistently met. What We're Looking For: Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification or working towards Experience: At least 5 years experience in accountancy, with a strong focus on client management, financial reporting, and tax advisory. Client-Facing Experience: You ll need to be comfortable managing a diverse client base, understanding their business needs, and delivering strategic, solutions-oriented advice. Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of accounting standards (UK GAAP, IFRS) and tax regulations, with experience in both UK and international tax a big plus. Leadership Ability: Experience in leading and mentoring a team of junior accountants, with the ability to inspire and support their professional development. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in explaining complex financial matters to non-financial clients. Organisational Skills: Strong project management skills, with an ability to juggle multiple clients and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Commercial Awareness: Ideally, you ll have exposure to various industries, with a particular advantage if you have experience in Technology, Automotive, Property, or Family-Owned Businesses. Why You Should Apply: This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, progressive firm where your input is valued and you ll have the opportunity to work with a broad range of clients in diverse sectors. You ll be part of a supportive, high-performing team where career growth and professional development are central to the firm s ethos. If you re an experienced Senior Accountant looking to take the next step in your career, this role offers the perfect blend of responsibility, client interaction, and leadership. 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Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background working on new build construction projects? Are you looking to work for an industry leading employer, who cares for its staff? Approach Personnel are proud to be partnered with an industry-leading, main contractor, who are currently looking to appoint a Senior Project Manager on a permanent basis to oversee projects up to £80m in the Ministry click apply for full job details

Senior Project Manager Cambridge upto £70k Are you an experienced Senior Programme Manager looking to lead complex, high-value projects in a fast-paced environment? This is your chance to take ownership of new product introduction (NPI) programmes, driving delivery against time, cost, and quality KPIs while mentoring a talented team. You ll play a pivotal role in shaping programme success, managing stakeholder relationships with global OEMs and customers, and ensuring commercial objectives are met. If you thrive on strategic thinking, leadership, and delivering results, this opportunity is for you. As a Senior Programme Manager, you will benefit from: Autonomy to lead and influence high-profile programmes Exposure to global OEMs and customers Opportunities for career progression and leadership development Collaborative, cross-functional working environment Competitive benefits package including pension and bonus schemes As a Senior Programme Manager, your responsibilities will include: Leading NPI programme delivery , ensuring contractual obligations are met Managing stakeholder relationships and acting as escalation point for customers and OEMs Driving cost control and reporting on programme performance to senior management Coaching and mentoring Programme Managers to achieve best practice Overseeing risk management and mitigation across the NPI portfolio As a Senior Programme Manager, your experience will include: Proven programme management experience in complex, high-value manufacturing/engineering projects Strong commercial and financial acumen with P&L responsibility Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Degree in Engineering, Science, Business or related field Ideally, a formal PM qualification such as PRINCE2 Practitioner or AGILE Practitioner If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Amber Marshall at Rubicon for more information.

AWE is currently recruiting for an experienced Principal Category Manager to create and implement category strategies and provide leadership to a team that focuses on Site Services, ensuring our sites remain operational. Managing the end to end Category Management process for a number of categories such as Hard and Soft Facilities Management Services, Transport, Logistical Services, Utilities, Waste Management Services, PPE, Off Site Leasing Arrangements and Small Construction Projects. Location: Reading (Green Park), with free onsite parking. Package: 60,000 to 90,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? As the Principal Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies, support and execute strategic sourcing activities, and manage supplier relationships. You will report to the Head of Category - Site Services and lead a category team, driving high performance and setting the direction for the categories ensuring strategic sourcing, contract management and commercial contract management are carried out efficiently, to meet business objectives. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams in AWE and, where applicable, Government stakeholders. You will be accountable for directing and implementing category strategies for site services sub categories as well as executing the sourcing process, including tendering for multi-million-pound contracts, negotiating large complex contracts, supporting and operating frameworks, and building and managing relationships with senior stakeholders to influence strategy endorsement. As part of your role you will: Ensure category strategies, which deliver business objectives, are developed in collaboration with the business and are implemented to deliver benefits (cost reduction) and value to AWE Lead the team to ensure alignment with organisational goals, Category Management objectives, regulatory requirements, and market dynamics Prioritise activities to ensure efficient delivery of category management initiatives Oversees the delivery of sourcing activities throughout, including sourcing strategies and their execution for high value/complex procurements Drive strategic decision-making through in-depth market and supplier analysis Utilise various forms of contract terms (e.g. NEC, AWE Standard Terms) for the preparation, analysis, negotiation, award and delivery of contracts. Development and maintenance of strong relationships with key suppliers to enhance collaboration and innovation, acting as a senior escalation point as required. Leading, coaching and developing a team of Category Managers and influencing others at specialism or functional level to create and develop operational plans to achieve Category Management objectives and AWE business priorities Who are we looking for? We are seeking a motivated category management professional with strong leadership and management skills, and strong stakeholder management skills. An analytical thinker, with excellent communication abilities, and experience in large, complex organisations, delivering and executing category strategies and strategic sourcing. The ideal candidate will have worked in highly regulated environments, understand the importance of governance and have a keen eye for detail. MCIPS is advantageous, but candidates currently studying or planning to study will also be considered. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in the following: Category management. Managing and driving teams to high performance Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex contractual arrangements, framework agreements. Managing multiple stakeholders and priorities. Preparing tender packages, conducting tender conferences, developing evaluation criteria, analysing and evaluating proposals, negotiating subcontract provisions, subcontractor selection. Working within a strategic Procurement Function. Delivering change programmes. Working in cross-functional teams across multiple programmes. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2 days onsite per week.

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Estates Surveyor to play a key role in shaping and managing a diverse and high-value property estate. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute property professional to provide strategic estates advice and deliver complex property transactions within a large, operational organisation. Leeds based with hybrid / flexible working. The Role Reporting to the Principal Estates Surveyor, you will provide expert estates input into property projects, ensuring compliance with government property legislation and helping to maintain an estate that is fit for purpose, well-located and appropriately sized. You will lead on complex and high-value property casework, supporting acquisitions, disposals and landlord and tenant matters, while working closely with project managers and professional advisors to deliver outcomes on time and within budget. Key Responsibilities Provide professional advice on property acquisitions, disposals and landlord and tenant matters , ensuring estate value and condition are maintained. Manage complex and high-value property transactions from inception to completion. Support programme and project management of significant property projects. Manage and coordinate external professional advisers, agents and solicitors. Build strong working relationships with internal project teams and stakeholders, providing clear, reliable and commercially sound property advice. Manage budgets, forecasting, reporting and resource planning to support effective decision-making. Ensure timely delivery of projects, prioritising workloads in line with business needs. Oversee property consultancy and legal contracts on a day-to-day basis. Contribute to continuous improvement and support health, safety and welfare objectives. About You You will be a confident and credible estates professional with strong technical knowledge and the ability to operate effectively in a complex stakeholder environment. Essential requirements: MRICS qualification (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors). Strong knowledge of the Landlord and Tenant Act and associated landlord and tenant legislation. Proven experience in estates or property management, including acquisitions, disposals and lease matters. Experience of delivering property projects to time and agreed standards.

My client, a global consultancy, are seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to join their Midlands team as a Senior Internal Auditor. As a Senior Auditor working in the 'Corporate team' you will take responsibility for running and leading end to end internal audits, and supervising the work of more junior staff, whilst working directly with our clients under manager supervision. Senior auditors get involved in a broad range of audits and projects and will gain experience of delivering audits and related projects across our commercial and not for profit client base. Candidates with any experience of the following areas are invited to apply Internal Audit - You will deliver end to end internal audits and manage client relationships. Risk and Governance. Third Party Assurance - eg SOX and ISAE3402 controls testing. Contracts and Commercial Risk Data Analytics - Change and projects experience The successful candidate will Be ACA, ACCA, CIA or CMIIA qualified with at least 1 years' experience in internal audit (This can be in practice or in industry). Have a detailed understanding of risk and controls and be able to articulate this with non-internal audit professionals. Have some understanding of internal audit methodology. The team work in a hybrid manner and your time will be split between the office, home and client offices. This client operates a strong promote from within policy and so ambitious applicants will be well taken care of. Experience of working across different sectors will be helpful as this is a growing client base expanding across many different areas. JBRP1_UKTJ

Associate Consultant £35,000-£40,000 Soho, London The Opportunity Are you detail-oriented with a sharp analytical mind? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your talents can make an impact? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you. We are seeking Associate Consultants to join our dynamic team in Soho, London. Whether you have previous experience with boutique consulting firms or bring unique skills to the table, we value analytical expertise, meticulous research abilities, and intellectual curiosity above all else. Your Role As an Associate Consultant, you ll work closely with Project Managers and Senior Consultants on projects that shape business strategies for some of the world s leading organizations. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting primary research on customers and competitors. Mapping out product portfolios and assessing company size and ownership. Analysing the geographic reach and market focus of various organisations. Collaborating with interviewers to incorporate their insights into your evaluations. About Us Strategic Analytics is a results-driven strategy consulting firm. We specialise in partnering with Fortune 1000 companies, leading European organisations, and private equity firms to deliver superior growth and profitability strategies. Your Growth Path We are invested in your career development and offer a clear progression path: Year 1 : Senior Associate Consultant (£40,000-£50,000) Year 2 : Consultant (£50,000-£55,000) Year 4 : Senior Consultant (£60,000-£80,000) Year 5-6 : Project Manager (£80,000-£120,000) Why Join Us? Competitive salary and clear growth opportunities. Company pension scheme. Private health insurance for your peace of mind. What We re Looking For We re seeking individuals who have: A strong interest in research and analysis. Exceptional attention to detail. The ability to source and synthesise information from diverse inputs. A knack for prioritising and critiquing information to focus on what truly matters. Strong communication skills to present findings clearly and effectively. If you re ready to take the next step in your career and join a forward-thinking, innovative company, click the Apply Now button today to learn more.

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 BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place 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 Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. 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 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. Role Overview This role will provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of corporate and owner managed clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. You will also provide assistance to Director/Partners in both client work and in the management of the group and on occasions the practice. Will be involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. A key part of the role requires the individual to actively seek, and keep the Partner informed about, any new business opportunities arising on existing and new clients. Responsibilities To act as a key point of contact within the firm for the client, together with the Senior Manager/Partner. This will involve responding quickly 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 their portfolio Manage a portfolio of clients including control of billings and cash collection within the firms criteria Review of work prepared by more junior members of staff Liaise with HMRC To ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and keep client/Partner informed of overruns and plan staff assignments in order to give an appropriate spread of experience Ensure that the firm's quality control procedures are adhered to including second partner review Identify risk and technical matters, as well as selling opportunities, to the Partner/ Senior Manager/Manager, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Requirements Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. Lead projects of limited scale or complexity You'll also 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 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.

We are delighted to be working on behalf of one of our key clients who are looking to appoint a ESG & Climate Risk Manager. They are fully committed to driving sustainable practices and meeting regulatory requirements on climate risk and ESG performance and this role is critical in supporting their mission to integrate sustainability into business strategy and operations. Job Purpose To lead ESG and climate risk initiatives, ensuring compliance with UK and European regulations, supporting decarbonisation targets, and embedding sustainability into business processes for their UK operations. Key Responsibilities Manage and run the ESG Steering Group, preparing agendas and presenting ESG and climate risk performance to senior stakeholders. Act as the first line of defence for climate risk, supporting scenario analysis and ICAAP/ILAAP modelling for transition and physical risks. Collect, analyse, and interpret ESG data across operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with SECR and CSRD reporting requirements. Report Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions using carbon management tools and assist parent companies in meeting their carbon targets. Conduct horizon scanning for future regulatory requirements (UK SRS S1/S2, CP10/25, anti-greenwashing legislation). Deliver internal ESG training programmes such as Carbon Literacy and Climate Fresk. Support ad hoc sustainability queries, tenders, and supplier assessments for ESG compliance. Required Knowledge & Skills Degree in finance, data, or sustainability-related field. 35 years of experience in sustainability or climate risk analysis. Knowledge of decarbonisation targets and frameworks (e.g., SBTi). Experience developing and implementing ESG strategies. Understanding of UK climate regulations (PRA SS3am IFRS S1/S2) and ESG frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD). Ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage cross-functional projects. This is a hybrid role, with the expectation to work in their Hertfordshire Head office 2 days a week. In addition to a competitive salary, the benefits include; Annual bonus scheme - up to 10% non-contractual bonus Employee Car Ownership scheme - just £37.50 per month Employee pension contribution of 3.5% / Employer pension contribution of 7.22% 27 days annual leave 2 extra half days (Christmas Eve and New Years Eve) Bank Holidays Private Healthcare - Self Partner Cover JBRP1_UKTJ

Marketing Account Manager B2B Agency - Tech & FinTech Clients North Hampshire ( remote working) £35,000 £45,000 DOE Are you an experienced Marketing Account Manager from an agency background who enjoys delivery, client relationships and making things happen? We re working with a growing independent B2B marketing agency based in North Hampshire, specialising in technology, SaaS and professional services clients. They re busy (in a good way), growing fast and looking for a capable, organised Account Manager who understands agency life and can confidently manage multiple moving parts. This is not a strategic lead role. It s hands-on account management with real responsibility and real client exposure. The Role You ll take day-to-day ownership of a portfolio of B2B client accounts, ensuring agreed marketing activity is delivered on time, on budget and to a high standard. You ll work closely with senior leadership and the Client Operations function to: Manage day-to-day client communication Coordinate campaign delivery across traditional and digital channels Brief designers, copywriters and external partners Keep timelines, tasks and reporting on track Prepare content for client approval Support onboarding of new clients Identify and escalate scope or delivery risks early You ll be a dependable, professional client contact confident but not overbearing, organised but not bureaucratic. About You To be considered, you must have: Proven experience as a Marketing Account Manager within a marketing agency Experience working with and talking to B2B technology, SaaS or FinTech clients Strong project coordination and client communication skills Experience across both digital and traditional marketing channels Familiarity with WordPress CMS and basic SEO principles And practically: Full UK driving licence Own transport Living within approximately 1 1.5 hours of Hook (RG27), with flexibility to attend client meetings across the Thames Valley Full right to work in the UK This role will not suit someone looking to lead strategy or step into a senior leadership position immediately. It will suit someone who enjoys being close to delivery and takes pride in getting the basics right. Why Join? Growing independent B2B agency Tech and FinTech client exposure High client retention and long-term relationships Straight-talking, supportive culture Opportunity to become a key part of the agency s future If you re an experienced Agency Account Manager who enjoys delivery, structure and client relationships and you re based within reach of North Hampshire we d love to hear from you. Better People Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. If you do not hear from one of our consultants within 7 days of applying for this role, please assume you have been unsuccessful in this instance. Your CV will be kept on file and you will be considered for future vacancies that match your skills. By applying you will register as a candidate with Better People Ltd. Our Privacy Policy on our website explains how we will Top of Form Bottom of Form

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 BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place 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 Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. 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 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. Role Overview This role will provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of corporate and owner managed clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. You will also provide assistance to Director/Partners in both client work and in the management of the group and on occasions the practice. Will be involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. A key part of the role requires the individual to actively seek, and keep the Partner informed about, any new business opportunities arising on existing and new clients. Responsibilities To act as a key point of contact within the firm for the client, together with the Senior Manager/Partner. This will involve responding quickly 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 their portfolio Manage a portfolio of clients including control of billings and cash collection within the firms criteria Review of work prepared by more junior members of staff Liaise with HMRC To ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and keep client/Partner informed of overruns and plan staff assignments in order to give an appropriate spread of experience Ensure that the firm's quality control procedures are adhered to including second partner review Identify risk and technical matters, as well as selling opportunities, to the Partner/ Senior Manager/Manager, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Requirements Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. Lead projects of limited scale or complexity You'll also 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 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.

About Our Client Our client is an inspiring place to work. They are an award-winning, independent company, leading in their field and offering a refreshingly different experience to the larger IT solutions providers. Their team has worked on some of the biggest projects in the UK and Europe, earning a reputation for delivering smart, real-world solutions using only the best technology vendors in the business. With expertise in Connectivity, Networks, Smart Buildings, Advanced Wi-Fi, Cybersecurity and Managed IT Services, they proudly support a diverse client base across the public and private sectors. They are passionate about continuous learning and invest heavily in their people, supporting everything from technical certifications to soft skills and personal development. If you re looking to grow your career with a forward-thinking team that truly values innovation and impact, you ll fit right in. They welcome applicants from all backgrounds and aim to offer all their staff the support they need to achieve their career goals. They particularly welcome candidates form under-represented groups in the Tech Community. What You Can Expect from Our Client: Training: Guaranteed investment in your personal and professional development, including 6 days paid study leave. Working Pattern: Flexible, office and home. Location: Superb, open-plan, modern office, right next to Brighton station. Work/Life Balance: 25 days annual leave plus flexible working opportunities. Wellness & Wellbeing: They take their teams health seriously activities, socials and coaching are routine to them. The Role Our client is seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Project Manager to lead complex IT infrastructure and networking projects, including large-scale construction and implementation efforts. This role will focus on the delivery of enterprise-grade IT solutions, with a strong emphasis on working with industry-leading technologies including Cisco, Palo Alto, and Fortinet. You will be responsible for managing end-to-end project lifecycles from pre-sales, through planning and design, implementation and handover within construction and corporate environments. This is a strategic role that requires technical knowledge, leadership, and excellent stakeholder management skills. What You ll Be Doing: Lead cross-functional teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of IT infrastructure and network projects, often in conjunction with new construction or renovation efforts. Manage multiple concurrent projects while ensuring alignment with scope, budget, timeline, and quality goals. Collaborate with engineering, client IT and construction teams to design and implement robust network solutions. Ensure all networking and infrastructure solutions adhere to the relevant specifications. Oversee project-level supplier management and coordination. Manage stakeholder expectations and project communications across technical and non-technical audiences. Identify and mitigate project risks and issues proactively. Track and report on project KPIs, milestones, and deliverables using appropriate tools (e.g. MS Project, Salesforce, ClickUp/Monday). Support change management, documentation, and handoff to operational teams. Mentoring other members of the project team and Engineers. Assisting the Head of Projects with setting direction, refining process and driving continuous improvement. About You: Project Management Expertise: 5+ years of experience managing IT projects, particularly in networking, infrastructure, and construction or facilities build-out environments. Certified in PMP, APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent. Technical Knowledge: Proven experience with Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS. Hands-on familiarity with enterprise-grade networking, firewalls, Wi-Fi, structured cabling, physical security, and data centre technologies. IT Operations & Security: Solid understanding of IT service delivery, systems integration, and security technologies. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional communication and organisational skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, driving positive contributions. Leadership & Delivery: Skilled in managing budgets, schedules, and resources in fast-paced environments. Strong problem-solving abilities and experience working with both large enterprises and smaller organisations. Benefits: 22 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays. Health Cash Plan, Annual Bonus Scheme, Opportunity and Colleague-Led Spot Bonus Schemes. Cycle2Work Scheme, Headspace Subscription, Perkbox Benefits Program, and more. Remote Work & Flexible Hours, Regular Social Events. Extensive training and development opportunities with paid study leave. Community focused groups such as their in-house Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Team and Culture Club.

Senior HR Advisor Location: Leeds (with occasional travel to Crewe) Salary: circa 45,000 + benefits We are partnering with a highly respected food manufacturing business to recruit a Senior HR Advisor to take full HR ownership of their Leeds site. This is a pivotal, standalone HR role where you will be the most senior HR presence on site, sitting as part of the site Senior Management Team and acting as a true partner to the Site Head. The business is undergoing significant change and is looking for an experienced, high-energy HR professional who can help shape the future of the site and embed a strong people agenda. Senior HR Advisor - About the role Based on site in Leeds (c.40 headcount), you will lead all divisional HR activity while also supporting ad hoc projects at a larger sister site in Crewe (c.100 headcount), with occasional overnight stays as needed (roughly once per month). Reporting ultimately into the Leeds Site Head, with a dotted line into the wider HR function and HR Manager, you will: Act as HR Site Lead for Leeds, owning the full generalist remit Sit on the SMT, providing pragmatic and commercial HR advice Lead on culture change, employee engagement and employee forum activity Support organisational design and help define what "good" looks like for the HR function as the business evolves Manage and deliver recruitment campaigns across the site Handle audit requirements and work confidently with external audit bodies Provide oversight and coordination for occupational health and payroll support Collating HR data (starters, leavers, absence, pay statistics) Submitting monthly data to overseas payroll (two payrolls per month) Support wider HR initiatives and projects across the region Use HR data and analytics to inform decisions and support leadership Once the business stabilises, this role will naturally evolve to include more strategic HR work, including workforce planning, training strategy, shift pattern changes and longer-term people initiatives. Senior HR Advisor - About You This role requires someone confident, credible and experienced enough to operate independently in a complex, fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will ideally have: Proven experience as a Senior HR Advisor / HR Business Partner in food manufacturing or FMCG is essential Ideally CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent Strong employee relations capability, with the maturity to move beyond reactive ER into proactive solutions Experience supporting culture change and engagement initiatives Confidence working with senior stakeholders and influencing at all levels A hands-on, "can-do" approach with high energy and resilience Strong data analysis skills and excellent attention to detail A genuine desire to take ownership, build something sustainable and make a long-term impact This is not a role for an interim mindset - the business is looking for someone who wants to carve out the role, embed themselves on site and grow with the organisation. Why Apply? Rare opportunity to be the senior HR lead on site High visibility and genuine influence within the leadership team A business going through meaningful change, offering challenge and development Long-term scope to shape HR strategy and add real commercial value For more information please contact Jacqui or Alice on (phone number removed) About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - 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. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills, and the ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing and will require you to actively manage client portfolios, manage project delivery, coordinating junior resource and BDO tax specialists, to deliver exceptional client service. Owning client relationships with the senior team is key, and you'll be heavily involved in business development and innovation activities to support our business growth. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and at the senior manager level, we require candidates with a depth of tax experience, specifically with TA&RM experience, with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. 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 both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with the team at all levels 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, acting as a key part of BDO's relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone: To act as a key point of contact within the firm for our clients, together with the senior team. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax strategy, SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, developing the tax control framework and tax operating model, advising on tax risk management e.g. tax risk registers.) With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level, and with strong tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery, who can lead projects with complexity to deliver quality advice. Who has a keen interest in helping clients develop tax governance and developing bespoke scopes of work to meet our clients' needs. With personal responsibility for own decisions and the actions of others. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. 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 our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. 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 - 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. LI-

Business Manager (Defence) Permanent Hybrid Working Based from Bristol, Plymouth, Liverpool, Portsmouth or Cardiff. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Defence Business Manager to play a leading role in driving growth across UK Defence Land and Air markets in particular. This is a senior, strategic position offering the opportunity to shape sector direction, build strong customer and partner relationships, and lead business development activities in a highly respected consultancy environment. You will work closely with technical delivery teams and sector leaders to identify, influence, and secure new opportunities while ensuring excellent customer outcomes across an active project portfolio. Key Responsibilities As Defence Land & Air Business Manager, you will: Develop and lead delivery of a 5-year strategic plan for the Defence Land & Air sectors, aligned with company objectives Own and deliver the annual plan , collaborating with leaders across other business areas Lead business development activity, identifying and pursuing new opportunities and relationships Influence and capture opportunities to achieve order and growth targets Analyse market drivers and help shape service offerings to meet evolving client needs Build and maintain high-performing relationships with customers, collaborators, and delivery partners Lead and oversee bid and proposal development, ensuring compelling and competitive submissions Mentor and support colleagues developing business development and capture skills Maintain strong customer relationships while supporting quality, profitability, and delivery across projects Hold overall responsibility for customer, partner, and collaborator interactions Provide regular pipeline and business development updates to senior leadership Skills, Experience & Qualifications You will be able to demonstrate: A background in the UK Defence sector , ideally within a consultancy environment Experience across Land and/or Air systems , such as Land Systems, Soldier Systems, Air Systems, or CyberEM Defence Strong customer relationship management skills with an established network and positive industry reputation A proven track record in strategic planning, business development, capture planning, and delivery Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels Commercial awareness and the ability to guide bid and project decision-making Effective leadership skills, with the ability to motivate individuals and teams across the business Due to the nature of the work, eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance is required. What's On Offer You'll join an organisation that values long-term, sustainable growth and empowers individuals to shape the future of the business. In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include: Friendly, collaborative working environment Support for professional institution membership Extensive training and development (consultancy skills and technical development) Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Annual bonus linked to personal performance and company profitability 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays Holiday buy/sell options Company pension scheme Optional private medical insurance (post-probation) Life insurance Recruitment referral bonus Cycle to Work scheme This client is an Employee Owned Trust which offers career benefits that a larger corporation may not; A genuine employee-owned culture , where staff have a meaningful stake in the business's success Decisions focused on long-term stability and sustainable growth , not short-term shareholder profits Increased transparency and trust , with leadership accountable to employees A collaborative environment where your voice and ideas help shape the future of the organisation Shared success, with employees benefiting directly from strong business performance Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - 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. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills, and the ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing and will require you to actively manage client portfolios, manage project delivery, coordinating junior resource and BDO tax specialists, to deliver exceptional client service. Owning client relationships with the senior team is key, and you'll be heavily involved in business development and innovation activities to support our business growth. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and at the senior manager level, we require candidates with a depth of tax experience, specifically with TA&RM experience, with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. 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 both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with the team at all levels 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, acting as a key part of BDO's relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone: To act as a key point of contact within the firm for our clients, together with the senior team. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax strategy, SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, developing the tax control framework and tax operating model, advising on tax risk management e.g. tax risk registers.) With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level, and with strong tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery, who can lead projects with complexity to deliver quality advice. Who has a keen interest in helping clients develop tax governance and developing bespoke scopes of work to meet our clients' needs. With personal responsibility for own decisions and the actions of others. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. 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 our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. 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 - 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. LI-