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Trainee Recruitment Consultant - US Market 26,000 Basic Salary + OTE 70k Year 1 realistic earnings + Progression + Training Hours Mon-Thurs 10:30am-7pm Fridays 8am-4pm Bristol, City Centre Are you career hungry and eager to progress to leadership? We are looking for sales driven, motivated individuals to benefit from our industry leading training program, incredible financial rewards and unlimited progression structure. This is an opportunity to kick start your career within a thriving US market that can provide international opportunities and huge levels of success. This role is suited to someone unafraid of challenging themselves, goal orientated and shines within a performance environment. Rise Technical Recruitment is a fast-growing team with offices in London, Bristol, Exeter, Miami and Austin. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking company with an emphasis on an empowered culture whilst supporting our staff to be the best they possibly can be. We are proud to have an incredibly inclusive culture and are looking for energetic and positive individuals to add to this. We are specialists in Engineering, Energy, IT and Construction sectors and work with UK, US and European markets. This is a sales based role within which you are the link between candidates and clients. We look for exceptional communicators that are driven to reach their goals by positively changing lives. If you are looking for a big career within which you can see success quickly, progress to directorship and be part of a business that has huge growth plans for the future then this could be for you! Why should you be interested? Unlimited progression - Trainee to directorship Unrivalled training Massive earning potential Chance to be part of a great culture Flexible working International opportunities Empowered environment What do we look for? Highly motivated Goal Driven Resilient Honest Positive Looking to build a career If this sounds like you, please contact me on (url removed) and send me your CV Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Trainee / Graduate Recruitment Consultant 26,000 Basic Salary + Industry-leading training + uncapped commission (OTE 35,000- 45,000 in first year) + clear progression Bristol City Centre Are you ambitious, driven and ready to launch a high-earning career? Do you want a role where your effort directly impacts your success and progression? We are looking for motivated graduates to join our award-winning training programme, offering outstanding earning potential, rapid career progression and long-term opportunities both in the UK and internationally. About Us Rise Technical Recruitment is a fast-growing, international recruitment business with offices in Bristol, London, Exeter Miami and Austin. We pride ourselves on our high-performance, inclusive culture where people are empowered, supported and rewarded for their success. Our environment is energetic, positive and focused on helping individuals reach their full potential. We specialise in Engineering, Energy, IT and Construction markets across the UK, US and Europe. This is a sales-driven role where you will act as the link between skilled professionals and industry-leading companies, building relationships, driving revenue and changing lives along the way. If you are looking for a career where hard work is rewarded with uncapped commission, structured development and fast-track progression, this could be the perfect opportunity. Why join Rise Technical? Uncapped commission with exceptional earning potential Clear progression from trainee to leadership and directorship Industry-leading training and ongoing development Supportive, high-energy company culture Flexible working options International opportunities with visa sponsorship available Empowered environment where performance is recognised and rewarded What we are looking for! Highly motivated and ambitious individuals Goal-driven with a strong work ethic Resilient and confident under pressure Honest, positive and professional Looking to build a long-term career rather than just a job At Rise, we pride ourselves on recruiting a diverse range of people who share our company values and have the ambition, motivation, and resilience to change lives in our empowered environment positively. If you believe you align with our values and goals, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every criterion. To Apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now' or contact Talent Acquisition at (url removed), we'll be in touch if your application progresses. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Job Title: Associate Director - Environmental Consultant Location: Birmingham Overview Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a global, multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering world-class advisory and technical services across infrastructure, energy, water, transport and the built environment. With a strong and established UK Environment Practice of over 600 professionals, they work at the forefront of tackling major challenges including climate change, social inclusion and rapid urbanisation. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced environmental professional to step into a senior leadership role, coordinating and delivering Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and broader environmental consultancy services across major infrastructure and development projects. Key clients include national infrastructure bodies, utilities providers, government agencies and local authorities. You will collaborate with technical specialists across disciplines, drive project delivery, develop client relationships and play a key role in growing the environmental practice while mentoring and developing junior colleagues. The Role Lead the coordination and delivery of environmental consultancy services, including EIA, environmental management and options appraisals. Line manage and mentor a team of environmental professionals. Champion high environmental standards across multidisciplinary engineering and infrastructure projects. Collate and edit technical information to produce clear, high-quality reports. Deliver work to time and budget, reviewing outputs from colleagues to ensure quality. Manage client relationships professionally and proactively. Support bid preparation and business development activities, identifying opportunities for growth. Maintain Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in line with professional institute requirements. About You Degree or Master's in an environmental, science or related discipline. Chartered professional status (or working towards) with experience on major infrastructure projects. Proven consultancy experience at a senior level, ideally within EIA or environmental assessment. Comprehensive understanding of the EIA process and environmental technical disciplines. Demonstrable leadership experience within multidisciplinary teams. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to review technical outputs. Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure and manage priorities. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly. Flexible, adaptable and willing to travel or work from different office/client locations as required. Highly self-motivated with a strong commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes. Rewards & Benefits Competitive salary and performance-related bonus Comprehensive benefits package including pension, healthcare and flexible benefits Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Generous holiday allowance Structured training and professional development programmes Strong mentoring and clear progression pathways Interested? For applications, or for more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Josh Jones at (url removed) or call (phone number removed)

Director - Ecology BNG London Looking for a Ecology role with a focus on growing a new service line in the south? This Ecology Director position requires an entreprenuerial spirit and strong commervial acumen. You'll play a pivotal part in directing and expanding strategic ecology services across rural, planning and development projects, helping clients unlock long term value while balancing environmental and commercial priorities. This is a unique opportunity to join a market leader in a developing team, working at the forefront of environmental policy, biodiversity strategy and land-use decision making. Those who are commercially minded, specialise in BNG delivery and are able scratch build business are urged to apply. What's in it for you? Competitive senior-level salary package Highly competitive performance bonus scheme Car allowance (DOE) Generous annual leave + option to purchase extra days Enhanced pension Car allowance Private healthcare Life assurance Sharesave/Share incentive plan Recommend a friend scheme Long service awards/annual leave Market-leading paid Paternity & Maternity leave Cycle to work scheme World-class training opportunities The Role You'll be responsible for directing and expanding the delivery of strategic ecology services across Rural, Planning and Development teams. Your work will include: Providing strategic ecological advice to rural and urban clients, embedding nature within economic growth Advising on evolving environmental policy, including BNG Driving new business opportunities and improving operational efficiency Leading ecological due diligence across complex projects Peer reviewing ecological documentation, including BNG assessments Overseeing Environmental Statements and Habitat Regulations Assessments Coordinating ecological services delivered by third-party consultants Building strong relationships with stakeholders, environmental NGOs and Local Planning Authorities You'll be helping clients navigate policy change while ensuring ecological delivery remains commercially sound, practical and future-focused. This role is about leadership, influence and providing commercially astute ecological advice that shapes long-term environmental and development outcomes. About You Significant experience delivering strategic ecology within consultancy, rural practice or development Strong understanding of BNG and current environmental policy CIEEM and CEnv qualified Proven ability to provide high-level, commercially focused ecological advice Experience reviewing technical documentation and complex assessments Confident engaging with regulators, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams A natural leader who can grow services, develop relationships and drive innovation What's Next? For an informal discussion, call me, Simon on (phone number removed) and we can talk through the role, team and opportunity in more detail. Don't worry if your CV isn't fully up to date, just send what you have, and we'll take it from there. What happens after I apply? You'll be contacted by one of our sector specialists who'll talk through your background, interests, and goals. We'll make sure the role is right for you and support you through each stage of the process. Will someone guide me through the interview process? Yes. Your consultant will brief you fully before interviews, provide insight into the company culture, and help you prepare so you can feel confident and well-informed.

The Organisation The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) is the UK s leading children s charity, driven by a single, unwavering belief: every child deserves to be safe, loved, and free from abuse. Established in 1884 and operating under Royal Charter, the organisation has spent more than 140 years working to prevent cruelty to children and create lasting change in their lives. Today, that mission has never been more urgent. As the challenges facing children continue to evolve, from the risks of online harm to complex family circumstances, the NSPCC provides vital frontline support while also working to influence the systems that protect children. Each year, it helps make over a million children safer from abuse, with thousands of adults turning to its Helpline and children and young people relying on Childline s 24/7 counselling when they have nowhere else to turn. Working across all four nations of the UK and the Channel Islands, the NSPCC combines direct services, education programmes, and national advocacy to drive impact far beyond its immediate reach. Central to its work is a commitment to evidence-led practice, ensuring every action is informed by what works, and that the voices and experiences of children and young people remain at the heart of a safer, more protective society. The Role At the heart of NSPCC is its Services Directorate, delivering practical, child-centred support that helps keep children and young people safe. These services translate the organisation s mission into action through prevention, therapeutic support, and strengthening safeguarding practice. The Services Director will play a critical role in shaping the NSPCC s future as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, leading the development and delivery of a national services strategy and overseeing a complex portfolio of services. Key aspects of the role include: Leading high-quality national and local services that improve outcomes for children and young people Shaping and delivering the services strategy to support the organisation s wider ambitions Driving integration and impact across NSPCC and Childline services Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including the Chief Executive, Board, and external partners The Person This is an opportunity for a collaborative, values-driven leader to navigate complexity, drive meaningful change, and make a lasting difference to children s lives at scale. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following: Extensive experience and proven track record at Director level of successfully developing and delivering services, including co-production and collaboration with partners, in a complex stakeholder environment that have a measurably positive impact for beneficiaries. Highly experienced in child protection with demonstrable knowledge and experience of child safeguarding. A social work qualification will be highly advantageous. Proven experience leading and managing teams of functional experts, overseeing significant income and expenditure budgets, and driving operational performance through the setting and monitoring of clear, aligned objectives. Experience of designing and delivering transformational change and driving performance management using appropriate quality and management methods and models, to deliver efficient and effective services. Demonstrable understanding of the operational context for services including the commissioning and market environment. Experience of managing senior stakeholders, both internally and externally, and confidence in dealing with, and influencing, senior employees and volunteer colleagues, and producing and imparting clear and non-technical advice and information. Values the different skills and attributes of others, utilising the insight, experience and expertise of colleagues. Experience of representing an organisation at the highest level. Clearly articulates a compelling vision, focussing on both what the future might hold and the more immediate stepping stones to realise those outcomes. Challenges constructively and evidences a willingness to receive constructive challenge in order to drive our individual and collective efforts forward. Further Information For further information about NSPCC, the role responsibilities, and the person we are looking for, please download the Candidate Briefing Pack . How to Apply If you are interested in this key role within the NSPCC and feel you have the skills and experience required, please include the following with your application: An up to date CV with the details of two referees (we will not contact them without your prior permission). A supporting statement which addresses how you meet the criteria for the role as detailed in the Person Specification. Please also discuss your motivations for applying. Closing date for applications: Monday 1st June 2026 Preliminary interviews with Russam : 12th-16th June 2026 First stage interviews with NSPCC: Week commencing 29th June 2026 Second stage interviews with NSPCC : Week commencing 6th July 2026

Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. We draw upon our experience as knowledgeable bankers, and best in class technologists to become the chosen option for these banks, and preferred partners for leading consultancies. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the role In this role within Engine's Product & Technology function, you'll run one or more subdomains in the Cards area, ensuring successful product development throughout, as well as having oversight and involvement in the creation of new cards features. You'll also work closely with the wider cards product team, including contributing to the broader cards roadmap. You'll have touch points with our existing and future clients to ensure we support them effectively. You'll enjoy problem solving, getting to the detail, and understanding how clients can make the best use of our product, whilst designing ways to improve it. Your work will span product strategy, client-facing requirements gathering & solution design, and product ownership in an Engineering context. What you'll get to do Take ownership of a best-in-class card product by scoping out breakthrough features, and owning the end-to-end delivery of your sub-domain(s) in close alignment with the Product and Engineering domain leaders. Contribute to the overall card roadmap with inputs from your subdomain(s) You'll work cross-functionally with engineers, designers, document writers, and QA to drive the design and delivery of improvements to the product that align with the vision of the business, taking into account existing and potential clients. You'll confidently and independently prioritise incoming tasks and clearly communicate 'the what' and 'the why' of each decision to both internal and external stakeholders. You'll manage deadlines and be responsible for proactively raising delivery risks that may impact our client projects. You'll develop a close relationship with our Delivery and Customer Success teams, taking the lead on assessing feature requests and client requirements as a key input into overall feature and roadmap definition. You'll work closely with our Business Development team by helping the team understand Engine's capabilities in your domain and joining early-stage Sales conversations as an SME. You will be responsible for being the champion of the feature, telling different teams and clients about the product, and adapting your style of communication and materials to different stakeholders Hear more from the team in some case studies, below, and our work with Women In Tech . Product in Practice Requirements Your background 2+ years of direct Product manager/owner experience, ideally in FinTech or with a regulated lender You have owned and delivered new features, projects or products from start to finish and have gathered clear learnings on what went well and what didn't. You've then ensured the successful in-life maintenance of the feature (or project) going forward. Strong preference that you have experience in card payments: Visa/Mastercard, card payment regulatory compliance, 3DS, mobile wallets, card processing. Experience working across different regions and jurisdictions is a plus You are comfortable leading multiple workstreams on the go as well as presenting existing and new capabilities internally and externally to clients. You have experience working directly with APIs. You have a keen eye for mobile UX and a good understanding of market trends in the cards world. You have experience of rapidly understanding problems and presenting solutions in a structured and informative manner that facilitates decision making. Your skills You're able to manage competing priorities, whilst keeping sight of the big picture and driving towards an end goal. You are intellectually and technically curious and enjoy learning what things do and how they work. You have a knack for understanding technical concepts and enjoy getting into the details with engineering and design. You have good communication skills that will be required to work with both internal and external stakeholders. You're comfortable handling ambiguity and working in a flat structure. You proactively take accountability for important and strategic activities. Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: 45 minute with someone from the team 1 hour with two more people from the team including our Technical Product Director 45 minutes with two of the senior leadership team Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. 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Your new company This opportunity sits within a growing, modern accountancy firm that is continuing to invest in its outsourced finance and management accounts offering. The firm works with a broad SME client base and operates with an informal, approachable culture - professional but not stuffy, ambitious without ego.This is not a replacement hire. The role has been created to support growth and to develop the next layer of management within the team. Your new role Working closely with a Director and Senior Managers, you'll take responsibility for delivering high-quality management accounts and outsourced services to a portfolio of clients, while starting to step into a more client-facing and supervisory position.This is a development role - ideal for someone technically strong who wants more exposure to clients, people management and commercial decision-making.Key responsibilities include: Supporting the Director with their client portfolio and acting as a day-to-day point of contact Preparing and reviewing management accounts for sole traders and SME clients Overseeing bookkeeping and outsourced finance work Preparing and reviewing VAT returns and assisting with tax compliance Liaising with audit, tax and payroll teams across the wider firm Reviewing trainee work and providing feedback Assisting with reporting, analysis and early exposure to FP&A-style work Contributing to client growth and business development opportunities What you'll need to succeed ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent) Solid experience producing management accounts within an accountancy practice Confident communicating with clients and beginning to manage queries independently Experience reviewing trainee work (or ready to take that step) Strong technical base with the ability to apply it commercially Comfortable managing deadlines, priorities and multiple clients Xero experience is essential What you'll get in return A clear progression path into a more senior outsourced/advisory role Exposure to higher-level client work without being thrown in at the deep end Informal, adult working culture with flexibility considered Centrally located Guildford offices A firm that is growing and developing people, not just workloads What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

We are an ambitious team incubated and supported by ImpactEd Group. The role would be employed by TEP Services Limited. Our platform has been built from the ground up by a small, skilled development team over the past three years. We are appointing a Senior Rails Engineer at a pivotal moment, joining as a senior individual contributor with strong influence on product planning and the roadmap, owning two products in the TEP ecosystem, and acting as the senior technical reference point for the wider development team. You will work closely with our fractional CTO and the TEP Director to translate strategic priorities into well-built software, helping us actively embed AI-assisted development practices that we believe will significantly change how our team works over the next two years. Supporting our early- to mid-career developers in their work comes alongside the technical role. We are a small, mission-driven team and this is a high-trust, high-ownership role. The right person will care about the quality of what they build, be genuinely curious about the problems schools and trusts are trying to solve, and be excited about using AI tooling not as a shortcut but as a genuine accelerant for good work. What you ll inherit A proven, established codebase. Three years of well-considered Ruby on Rails development serving 600+ schools across the UK, Australia and the UAE, with active users, real data, and a roadmap shaped by partner feedback. A small, capable, agile team alongside you. Early-mid career developers learning from your day-to-day practice, with a culture of peer review, pair programming and honest feedback already in place. A fractional CTO and an engaged Director. Architectural sounding board on one side, a Director who understands the platform and the partner base on the other. You will not be navigating priorities alone. A clear AI-first direction. AI assisted development tools are in use and central to how we expect the team to work going forward. You will help shape that practice. Real product ambition. A roadmap that includes deeper data pipelines, international growth, and the underlying infrastructure to support a national-scale evidence base. A base in Leeds. A vibrant, accessible city-centre office at Platform, New Station Street, two minutes from Leeds station, in the heart of the northern tech hub. Remote-first or office-based at your preference. Role responsibilities This is an individual contributor role, owning two products in the TEP ecosystem with strong influence on product planning and the roadmap, working closely with the TEP Director and our fractional CTO. You will write production code day to day, own architectural decisions across your scope alongside the fractional CTO, and act as the senior technical reference point for the development team. Platform development You will: Write well-tested, high-quality code using Ruby on Rails and front-end technologies, delivering features, fixing bugs and addressing technical debt. Work within our Trello and GitHub workflow and agile ways of working, reviewing code, maintaining pull request quality and upholding a strong peer review culture. Take ownership of architectural decisions on the platform, working with the fractional CTO to ensure they are sound, well-reasoned and documented. Balance delivery pace with code quality. We want to move fast without accumulating debt. Contribute to the ongoing improvement of our development processes, tooling and ways of working as the team and platform grow. Lead on security and platform performance workstreams. Use AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code and similar) as a genuine part of your daily working practice, not as an occasional aid. Product planning You will Collaborate with the Director and fractional CTO on roadmap prioritisation, balancing new features, fixes, security and technical debt with a clear view of capacity and complexity. Translate product priorities into well-scoped, well-estimated technical work, developing cards, running planning sessions and ensuring the team has clarity on what they are building and why. Engage in sprint planning and retrospectives, contributing to how we continuously improve our delivery cadence. Bring your own perspective on where AI tooling adds value and where it introduces risk. We want someone who uses these tools critically and thoughtfully. Contribute to how we think about AI in product development more broadly. This is an area we are actively investing in and your input will shape our approach. Provide the Director with clear, honest technical input on decisions that have a product or strategic dimension. Problem solving You will: Respond to bug reports, both automated exceptions and human reports, working with the team to diagnose and resolve issues quickly. Maintain and improve platform reliability, security, monitoring and incident response processes. Team development and mentoring You will: Provide day-to-day technical support for the development team, the senior technical reference point for our developers. Contribute to strategy and working culture as part of a small, growing organisation. We value people who engage beyond their immediate technical brief. Mentor and support the team s growth through pair programming, code review, structured knowledge sharing and honest feedback. Help model and embed AI-first working practices across the team, supporting the developers in building real fluency. Work with the TEP Director and fractional CTO on team development and ways of working. About you We are open to a range of backgrounds. The right person will bring strong technical depth, creative problem solving and real enthusiasm for the way emergent technologies and AI are changing how development work gets done. You do not need to have worked in education or edtech before, but you should care about the mission. What you ll need We imagine that most strong applicants will have 7+ years of relevant commercial Ruby experience, with strong Rails experience in production environments. We are more interested in your skills than where they came from. A strong instinct for code quality. You care about maintainability, test coverage and what the codebase looks like in two years, not just whether it ships today. Genuine, practical experience with AI-assisted development tools. You use these comfortably and can speak with real authority about when and how they work. Comfort working in an evolving, established codebase. You are at ease with inherited code and incremental improvement. Familiarity with data pipelines, analytics infrastructure or big data. Translating product priorities into well-scoped technical work. You are comfortable bridging product and engineering. Strong communication skills. You can explain complex technical decisions clearly to a non-technical Director and work effectively with a fractional CTO. What will set you apart Experience working in Python. Experience significantly contributing to a small development team, not just individual delivery, but helping others do their best work. An interest in education, social enterprise or the tech for good context.

INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER MANCHESTER - 5 DAYS ON SITE £45,000 - £50,000 THE COMPANY This is an opportunity to join a growing UK organisation that are bringing more of their networking capabilities in house. You'll be joining a collaborative infrastructure team responsible for a multi-site enterprise environment spanning on-prem infrastructure and cloud platforms. The business is continuing to modernise its technology estate and is looking for engineers who are genuinely passionate about infrastructure and technology. THE ROLE This role goes beyond day-to-day support. The team is looking for someone who has experience building and implementing infrastructure within enterprise data centre environments , particularly around storage and core infrastructure platforms. You'll work across Windows Server, Azure cloud infrastructure, VMware virtualisation and enterprise storage environments, supporting system reliability while contributing to infrastructure improvements, capacity planning and disaster recovery initiatives. RESPONSIBILITIES Support and maintain enterprise infrastructure across on-prem, data centre and cloud environments Manage Windows Server environments and Active Directory Support Azure cloud infrastructure and VMware virtualisation platforms Build, implement and maintain enterprise storage and infrastructure within data centre environments Maintain system availability, performance and reliability across multiple locations Proactively patch and update infrastructure components to ensure security and stability Respond to incidents, problems and service requests through the ticketing system Support disaster recovery, capacity planning and business continuity planning Maintain clear technical documentation across infrastructure environments Participate in a scheduled support rota and occasional travel between sites where required SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 5+ years' experience in a hands-on infrastructure or systems engineering role Strong experience managing Windows Server and Active Directory environments Experience working within enterprise-scale infrastructure and data centre environments Experience supporting Azure cloud platforms and VMware virtualisation Experience building or implementing infrastructure and storage within data centres (not just support) Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Must hold a full UK driving licence Must be eligible to obtain SC clearance Demonstrated interest in technology outside of work - the team values engineers who actively self-learn, experiment or build personal projects in IT DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE Certifications such as Azure Administrator, VCP, MCSA or similar SAN and enterprise storage management Windows clustering Load balancer administration SQL or clustered database environments Knowledge of infrastructure and application security

If you are a driven and technically accomplished tax professional ready to take the next step in your career, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for. We are delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded firm of Chartered Accountants in Edinburgh, who are seeking a Corporate Tax Senior Manager to join their expanding team. The firm offers flexible working, a generous company pension, and much more, creating an environment where high-calibre professionals can truly thrive. This is a firm that has built a strong reputation across Scotland for the quality of its corporate tax advisory work and the depth of its client relationships. As Corporate Tax Senior Manager, you will take a leading role in delivering complex tax compliance and advisory services to a varied and interesting portfolio of corporate clients. You will work closely with partners and directors, contributing to business development initiatives and playing a meaningful part in shaping the direction of the tax practice. Crowe Watson Recruitment, one of the UK's most trusted names in accountancy practice recruitment, is proud to be working exclusively with this firm to identify the right individual for this pivotal role. We take the time to understand both our clients and our candidates, ensuring every placement is the right fit for all parties. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are looking for a role that offers genuine progression, a supportive team culture, and the chance to work with a firm that genuinely invests in its people, we would love to hear from you. Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience. Key Responsibilities Leading the delivery of corporate tax compliance and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients Providing technically sound advice on a range of corporate tax matters Managing and mentoring junior members of the tax team, supporting their development and progression Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted point of contact Working closely with partners on business development activity Reviewing complex tax computations and advisory reports to a high standard Keeping up to date with legislative changes and communicating their implications to clients and colleagues Requirements ACA, ACCA, or CTA qualified (or equivalent) At least seven years' experience working within a UK Practice environment Significant experience in corporate tax, gained at manager level or above Strong technical knowledge across a range of corporate tax matters Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver work to a high standard Experience mentoring and developing junior staff Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ambition to progress and contribute to a growing tax practice

Finance Director Multi-site Retail Cheshire 120,000 - 140,000 + car + bonus The Opportunity This is a high-impact Finance Director role within a well-established, multi-site retail business operating at c. 100m turnover. The business has a proud heritage, commitment to customers, colleagues and the level of service it provides. The business has undergone transformation in recent years and progress remains strong with profit increasing year on year. The business is focused on strengthening financial performance, tightening control and driving consistency across operations. Finance sits at the centre of this, with clear ownership, visibility and accountability at leadership level. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of the finance function and play a key role in shaping the performance and direction of the business. The Role This is a broad Finance Director position with responsibility for financial strategy, control and reporting, alongside full leadership of the finance function. You will work closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team to ensure the business has clear financial visibility, strong governance and disciplined financial management. Key responsibilities include: Defining and delivering the financial strategy in line with business objectives Acting as a key partner to the Managing Director, ensuring financial discipline and accountability across the organisation Full ownership of the finance function, including reporting, controls, compliance and team development Acting as Senior Accounting Officer (HMRC), ensuring robust financial governance and regulatory compliance Leading all aspects of working capital, cashflow and forecasting, with clear visibility at both business and group level Ensuring accuracy, integrity and timeliness of financial reporting Driving continuous improvement across financial processes, systems and controls Presenting financial performance and key metrics to senior stakeholders, including Group leadership and shareholders The Person We are looking for a Finance Director with strong technical capability, leadership experience and the confidence to operate at senior level. You will: Be a qualified accountant with experience operating as a Finance Director Have experience within a multi-site retail or consumer-facing environment Demonstrate strong expertise across financial reporting, controls, FP&A, cashflow and working capital Be confident presenting to and influencing senior stakeholders, including board-level audiences Bring a hands-on, structured and detail-focused approach Have the resilience and professionalism to operate effectively in a demanding environment Why Join True number one finance role with high visibility and accountability Direct reporting line to the Managing Director and exposure to Group leadership Responsibility for a c. 100m multi-site business Opportunity to lead, shape and strengthen the finance function Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Marketing, Digital & Technology Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations Senior Appointments & Exec Sales Supply Chain & Logistics BBBH36034

Location: London, Manchester, Cardiff, Southampton At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and a year ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. The Engine technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. Our technologists are at the very heart of Engine and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Engine is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, and discovering to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling We're looking for Engineers who can lead and inspire teams, collaborating to spearhead the development of the Engine platform for clients all over the world. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. As a Staff Engineer you will: Coach, mentor, and grow a high-performing team, ensuring their well-being as they work on high-impact solutions that bring value to Engine and our customers. Have the opportunity to lead multiple complex projects from inception through to run Get hands-on when needed, using your strong system design skills to help the team make smart architectural decisions and unblock complex challenges. Take ownership of technical challenges critical to the success of the business Identify where existing tooling, applications, or processes can be enhanced and deliver innovative change Collaborate with clients, solution architects, product owners, and other engineers to help meet the client goals Obtain a wide and varied understanding of how banks operate around the world Shape the future capabilities of Engine, including our approach, tooling, automation and architecture. Lead by example in your contributions to the codebase, setting a high bar for others to aim for Champion a healthy engineering culture built on continuous improvement, technical excellence, and a focus on the customer. As an Engineer you will: Contribute to our award winning platform and internal tooling Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way Share your knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We are very open about how we deliver software. For the most part we code in Java, but you need not be an expert when you join us! We believe in clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. We have built our entire banking platform in house and mostly in Java. We are looking for people who want to work on building the tooling that is used by our engineers on a daily basis. As a Staff Engineer you will bring the below experience or knowledge: Proven experience leading and mentoring high-performing engineering teams. Delivering change to critical systems in a distributed environment Be a highly proficient developer, maintaining a high standard for technical and coding excellence in the collective, through your own work Good understanding of DevOps practices Delivering complex outcomes across multiple domains and teams Working cross-functionally with technologists from other specialties, and non-technical stakeholders across the business Coaching and mentoring members of a team to upskill and develop them in their career Leading the technical delivery on large scale projects to successful completion The main part of our Backend Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Microservice based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (with multiple production releases per day) Terraform and Grafana Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with a Staff or Principal Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical & Leadership interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO / Engineering Director / Principal Engineer 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.

Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for someone who will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the Role The Engine Platform is a highly configurable core banking platform, supporting clients globally. This role is focused on development and delivery of our core Platform technical strategy, such as integrations, connections, configurations, and internal tools to facilitate the platform's growth and allow our clients to integrate with their local providers into the platform. As a Technical Platform Owner at Engine, you will collaborate closely with teams across Technology and work with our engineering and product teams to ensure that our technology platform meets the needs of our clients and partner engineers who integrate with it. You will also ensure that the platform aligns with the company's broader technical strategy, long term goals and make integrating with Engine as seamless as possible. At Engine, we spend our time building products that we're really proud of. We focus on the experience, often delivering things with real polish but sometimes making a fast strategic move. We think being good at product requires clear communication, a sense of focus, and to challenge the conventional ways of doing things. We're open-minded when it comes to hiring, we care more about skills and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. Key Responsibilities Work with platform engineering teams to develop and communicate a cohesive product roadmap that delivers high-impact outcomes that improve developer productivity and experience for our clients engineers. Gather feedback and break down problems: Actively listen to teams for pain points and feedback, gather requirements, and break down complex problems into actionable projects across teams. Drive adoption and education: Promote the platform's capabilities by creating clear documentation (with the help of our technical writers), providing training and guidance to our internal teams. Define and Measure Success: Establish and track key technical and business metrics like API latency, developer satisfaction, integration time, and platform adoption rates to ensure our strategy is impactful. Ensure security and compliance: Collaborate with security and compliance teams to embed best practices and meet all regulatory requirements. Requirements A deep, hands-on understanding of how modern, distributed systems are built at scale. You should be able to articulate the trade-offs of different architectural decisions and speak fluently about REST APIs, webhooks, event-driven architecture, and asynchronous communication patterns. Hands-on engineering experience or a technical background. Proven experience as a product or platform owner in a highly technical domain. Ideally, you've been a part of a team that has scaled a platform from a foundational stage to a widely adopted product. The ability to simplify and provide clarity on complex, architectural problems to a wide range of stakeholders, from junior engineers to executive leadership. Experience in making evidence-based product decisions using both qualitative and quantitative data, specifically within a technical product context. A proven ability to act as a voice for the user and influence teams and stakeholders without direct authority, particularly in engineering-led environments. You should be comfortable working directly with engineers, both internally and externally. You can "speak their language" and have a strong understanding of how they would integrate into a technical platform. Experience building B2B SaaS products from the ground up. Nice to have Experience integrating with a core banking platform. Experience in the FinTech or banking industry. Experience in taking a software from an internal tool to an external, revenue-generating product. Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Stage 1 - 45 mins with someone from the tech team Stage 2 - 60 min with two team members Stage 3 - Final with either CTO/ Deputy CTO or Engineering Director Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.

Description Starling is the UK's first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking! We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We're a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,000 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. Our technologists are at the very heart of Starling and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that revolves around building, creating, and disrupting to keep us on the cutting edge of the industry. Innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. We operate a flat working structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be. Help is never far away either and you will find support in your team and from across the business - we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Starling is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: from contributing code to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five Starling values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. In Technology, we're asking that you attend the office a minimum of 1 day per week. About the role Starling is growing our first line Information Technology Risk Management Team (ITRM) and is looking for a technical regulatory compliance manager who is passionate about making a difference in the development of the risk, control and compliance space, and has a drive to facilitate the implementation of compliant technology led solutions to our Banking services. As a member of our first line ITRM team, you will be responsible for ensuring Information Technology complies with the relevant industry rules and regulations, ensuring our regulatory obligations are met, and avoiding any issues which may impact the business adversely. This role will require collaborative working with all stakeholders including second and third line to ensure compliance, operational efficiency and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Chief IT Control Officer via the Technical Resilience Director, you will have the responsibility for the protection of Information Technology's reputation and integrity through the coordination of first line compliance activities and the preparation for regulatory attestations and accreditations. This will enable Information Technology to contribute to the delivery of the Bank's integrity and reputation through demonstrable compliance delivery. What you'll get to do: Monitoring and the provision of evidence to support compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies Supporting the SMF24 and others with responsibilities under SMCR to enable the delivery of regulatory expectations; ensuring timely and accurate submission of attestations Support the evolving regulatory compliance work associated with operational resilience and in Technology's Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning, including the assurance of compliance across the technology supply chain Interpreting and communicating regulatory changes, ensuring that all findings are recorded and followed up with appropriate stakeholders / teams The investigation of any irregularities, breaches and non-compliance issues Championing compliance best practice and contributing to robust and effective compliance controls within the organisation The performance of risk assessments, technology led thematic reviews and internal compliance audits to understand compliance risk level, significance and scope IT policy development: advisory and assurance across the compliance elements / implications within the IT governance documentation suite Helping the business function to identify solutions to compliance issues The implementation of preventative and/or corrective measures to mitigate compliance risk Creation of a function-wide compliance culture through the education about regulation and industry best practices, with insight into the impact of non-compliance on the organisation The review of technical change to assure compliance with regulatory / scheme requirements Ensuring that the correct internal policies and procedures are in place to achieve compliance with external regulations. Assisting in the gathering of internal information in response to regulatory requests Managing voluntary best practice relating to professional standards Collaborating with other departments / functions / lines of defense to create a culture of compliance Compliance monitoring including the development and tracking of compliance metrics and ensuring adherence to internal controls Investigating compliance violations or irregularities Reporting on current compliance risks and compliance performance across Information Technology Highlighting / escalating areas of concern to the Information Technology departmental and team leads, risk owners and Chief IT Control Officer as required. Keeping up to date with the evolving regulatory environment. Requirements Have a comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the UK's regulatory environment and sourcebooks Be able to advise and make recommendations to the business on regulatory compliance matters identify opportunities for and where appropriate recommend business process improvements to ensure compliance Have a pragmatic approach and be able to work collaboratively within the compliance spaces across a technology driven environment Have an understanding of compliance risks across technology, information security and regulatory environments Have an understanding of the principles of IT Risk Management Have knowledge of ISO accreditations against which to monitor compliance Have knowledge of industry standards such as COBIT, NIST, SOC I and SOC II, and PCI-DSS against which to monitor compliance Have previous knowledge of CASS, BACS, SCV, Pay UK and Swift CSP against which to monitor compliance Be proficient in working with external auditors Share knowledge and provide guidance on internal bank first line or similar related processes. Take responsibility and do the right thing for customers, colleagues and partners. Experience across one or more of these areas is useful but it is not expected that you will have worked in all of these. The following skills and experience are desirable: Experience working within financial services, specifically within technology risk management. Experience working with key stakeholders, developing working relationships and providing insightful management reporting / information. Good attention to detail as you are likely to be examining laws and regulations and checking compliance Working knowledge of SMCR requirements Ability to influence across multiple stakeholders information to technical and non-technical audiences Flexibility in your approach to meeting goals as part of the wider team. Benefits 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status . click apply for full job details

At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for someone who will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the Role The Engine Platform is a highly configurable core banking platform, supporting clients globally. This role is focused on development and delivery of our core Platform technical strategy, such as integrations, connections, configurations, and internal tools to facilitate the platform's growth and allow our clients to integrate with their local providers into the platform. As a Technical Platform Owner at Engine, you will collaborate closely with teams across Technology and work with our engineering and product teams to ensure that our technology platform meets the needs of our clients and partner engineers who integrate with it. You will also ensure that the platform aligns with the company's broader technical strategy, long term goals and make integrating with Engine as seamless as possible. At Engine, we spend our time building products that we're really proud of. We focus on the experience, often delivering things with real polish but sometimes making a fast strategic move. We think being good at product requires clear communication, a sense of focus, and to challenge the conventional ways of doing things. We're open-minded when it comes to hiring, we care more about skills and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. Key Responsibilities Work with platform engineering teams to develop and communicate a cohesive product roadmap that delivers high-impact outcomes that improve developer productivity and experience for our clients engineers. Gather feedback and break down problems: Actively listen to teams for pain points and feedback, gather requirements, and break down complex problems into actionable projects across teams. Drive adoption and education: Promote the platform's capabilities by creating clear documentation (with the help of our technical writers), providing training and guidance to our internal teams. Define and Measure Success: Establish and track key technical and business metrics like API latency, developer satisfaction, integration time, and platform adoption rates to ensure our strategy is impactful. Ensure security and compliance: Collaborate with security and compliance teams to embed best practices and meet all regulatory requirements. Requirements A deep, hands-on understanding of how modern, distributed systems are built at scale. You should be able to articulate the trade-offs of different architectural decisions and speak fluently about REST APIs, webhooks, event-driven architecture, and asynchronous communication patterns. Hands-on engineering experience or a technical background. Proven experience as a product or platform owner in a highly technical domain. Ideally, you've been a part of a team that has scaled a platform from a foundational stage to a widely adopted product. The ability to simplify and provide clarity on complex, architectural problems to a wide range of stakeholders, from junior engineers to executive leadership. Experience in making evidence-based product decisions using both qualitative and quantitative data, specifically within a technical product context. A proven ability to act as a voice for the user and influence teams and stakeholders without direct authority, particularly in engineering-led environments. You should be comfortable working directly with engineers, both internally and externally. You can "speak their language" and have a strong understanding of how they would integrate into a technical platform. Experience building B2B SaaS products from the ground up. Nice to have Experience integrating with a core banking platform. Experience in the FinTech or banking industry. Experience in taking a software from an internal tool to an external, revenue-generating product. Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Stage 1 - 45 mins with someone from the tech team Stage 2 - 60 min with two team members Stage 3 - Final with either CTO/ Deputy CTO or Engineering Director Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. 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Tax Specialists Taylor Rose Recruitment have just been instructed on a fantastic R&D Tax Senior Manager or Director opportunity on behalf of our client in Central London. Working with an impressive client portfolio from an array of industry sectors, leading the delivery of R&D tax claims and providing expert advice. Managing R&D tax projects, ad hoc advisory work, reviewing documentation/ technical click apply for full job details

Date Posted: 2026-04-20 Country: United Kingdom Location: Winnersh, Wokingham Position Role Type: Hybrid At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defence company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defence industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defence. The Role: Strategic Defence Solutions is a strategic business unit of Collins Aerospace specialising in the supply of mission-critical systems enabling military, government, and civil customers to complete their most complex missions safely and successfully. Reporting to the BMC2&N ( Battle Management, Command & Control and Networks) Director of Business Development, we are looking to hire an experienced Senior Business Development professional on a hybrid basis located in Winnersh, UK, focused on identifying, qualifying, and winning new business in the strategically important Battlespace Digitisation and Air Defence C2 market. This is a critical, challenging and high-profile role that will require skilled influencing of senior military customers and internal Collins executive stakeholders. The successful candidate will also need to be comfortable communicating outside of Mission Systems to build partnerships with other parts of the RTX corporation including Raytheon UK. What You Will Do: The Business Development Manager will interface with external and internal stakeholders and be responsible for understanding Concept of Operations, requirements, investments, and acquisition plans of UK Defence, focused on the MOD Tri-service Commands, Defence Digital, and relevant primes and integrators. The Business Development Manager will coordinate all BMC2&N UK, NATO, and greater European opportunities. The role is focused on identifying and incubating a pipeline of new business opportunities, influencing, and shaping customers' requirements, leading pursuit order capture campaigns, and recommending compelling win strategies to senior internal stakeholders. Owning significant order intake is a key responsibility while collaborating with pursuit order capture team members across Business Development and other functions. Accountability for annual and 5-year prospect pipeline, conversion to pursuit(s), accurate forecasting and meeting order intake commitments over the 5 year SFP period. Leading MiS Battlespace Digitisation and Air Defence Enablement C2 pursuits in the UK. Building winning value propositions aligned to multiple Mission Systems value stream portfolios. Leading teams to develop critical win strategies to address UK Social Value and Sovereign onshore requirements along with the associated business case(s) to justify business investment. Developing a growth pipeline of new product, system, and prime system integration opportunities through a comprehensive customer network of contacts, application of operational analysis, knowledge of military doctrine, requirements analysis and an understanding of MoD investment plans. Working collaboratively as a team to execute the Pursuit Order Capture (POC) process to contract award Supporting the development of competitive assessments, Price to Win and Win Strategies. Leading large Pursuit Order Capture teams to capture strategic pursuits, building and expand relationships and customer affinity across key stakeholders and decision makers in Government, end-user communities, OEMs, Primes and/or System Integrators. Supporting the analysis of competitors' strategy and development of counter strategies. Conduct customer needs assessment, develop and execute key relationship and influencing plans. Working with colleagues to formulate solutions to grow Mission Systems business in the UK. Support of the 5-year strategic and financial planning process Working collaboratively with key internal stakeholders in the U.S., UK, Canada and Australia. Providing SME advice to BD Managers in other NATO/FVEYS countries. Demonstration of the following behaviours: customer focus, effective communication, a competitive nature, critical thinking, confident decision making, collaborative team working, sense of urgency, persistence, and courage of conviction. Qualifications You Must Have: University degree and/or prior relevant experience Extensive knowledge and experience of the military market environment in the UK. Must have knowledge of UK Defence budget, programmes and requirements development, acquisition, and in-service support process, with a demonstrated ability to match the customer's requirements with relevant solutions. Strong network within the UK OEMs/Prime integrators in the Defence market and at least two of the following front line commands British Army, Navy, Air Force, Strategic Command and/or Defence Digital, DE&S plus other relevant government departments. Proven track record in pursuing and winning significant and complex Defence programmes in the UK Must either hold or be eligible for an appropriate UK MoD Security Clearance Experience in one or more of the following: Resilient Communications and Networking; Command and Control (C2) systems or Command, Control, Communications, Computers (C4); Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR); Air Defence C2 Systems; or Fires Control. Strategic thinking and leadership skills Strong communication skills, demonstrated ability to solve customer problems and to be a customer advocate Passion for winning new competitive business Ability to regularly travel in the UK and Internationally Military operations or government procurement background/experience Qualifications We Prefer: Master's degree, MBA or other relevant post-graduate degree Experience in and knowledge of program management, marketing, strategy and Business Development. What We Offer: Competitive Compensation Package 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays + option to buy / sell up to 5 days per year Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme with 2:1 matched contributions up to 10% Private Medical Insurance Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan - (dental/optical/therapy/chiropody/health screening) Life Assurance & Group Income protection scheme participation Professional Development & Growth Support with professional fees Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Discounts & Flexible Benefits Platform Employee Recognition & Referral Bonuses and much more! Learn More & Apply Now! Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. 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Family & Children Solicitor Director (x2)- Milton Keynes Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Solicitor Director for highly sought permanent position. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client's accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Family & Children Department Background: Our client's family department is ranked and recognized by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Society's Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. In addition, our client's Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Report directly to the Board and collaborate to ensure performance targets are achieved. Managing and overseeing complex family matters Responsible for all aspects of Family work including divorce, financial disputes and remedies; international elements of child abduction/ adoption; injunctions/ non molestation orders and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Family law matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Key Skills Required: Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying 3 Years+ PQE Accreditation required: Family Law Panel, Resolution Specialist, or ICACU panel. Experienced Family Law Solicitor with a proven track record in managing complex and sensitive child abduction cases. Strong management skills Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Family Law issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Comprehensive knowledge of publicly funded family law, with the capability to effectively manage privately funded cases. Excellent client care and advocacy skills Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. We are seeking experienced Solicitors, with opportunities available in London and across the UK. Salary (NQ-3PQE) : £40,000-£45,000 p.a., based on experience Panel-Accredited Salary: £50,000 p.a. The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. About Gemini Recruitment: Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Conrad Consulting have a brand-new (Spring/Summer 2026) vacancy available for a Senior Architect; ideally with between 5-10 years post-qualification experience. We're recruiting on behalf of a renowned, leading Architectural practice that operate from modern office space in the heart of Glasgow's bustling Architectural scene. They are looking to further expand their Glasgow studio in order to manager a significant increase in newly commissioned schemes within Glasgow itself and across the region. This new hire will join the company structure in a senior role; overseeing your own schemes and working closely with the Associate & Director Architects of the business. As your role here progresses you will be given greater autonomy and given access to bigger and more complex projects. The current workload typically falls within the 'Life-sciences' sectors, so candidates with project experience aligning well with this typology would be viewed favourably. In order to assess your suitability to this role, please review the criteria listed below and match them against your experience: ARB/RIBA Architect - Ideally between 5-10 years post-qualification preferred (More/Less will be considered). REVIT & AutoCAD experience is important for this role. Good Technical skills. Life-science sector experience (or similar project types). Ability to meet strict deadlines. Ability to work independently or as part of a larger team. Excellent communication skills (Both written and verbal). This office is situated within easy walking distance of central Train & Tram stations and offers a buoyant atmosphere where individuals can thrive. A position here can be whatever you make of it. Progression through to a more senior level is a real possibility upon successful completion of the current workload. Salary: £40,000-£46,500 per annum We are currently shortlisting for this role with immediate interview available for suitable applicants. Please send your CV & portfolio through to Will using the contact details attached.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Private Client Tax Director to lead and manage client portfolios in a fast-paced professional services environment. The role requires expertise in tax advisory and compliance, with a focus on private clients. Client Details This role is with a well-established professional services firm offering a comprehensive range of tax and financial services. The organisation is medium-sized and has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality advice and support to its clients. Description Provide strategic tax advice to private clients, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Lead the management of client portfolios, maintaining strong professional relationships. Identify and implement tax planning opportunities for high-net-worth individuals. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver seamless, end-to-end client service. Oversee and review tax compliance processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering their professional growth. Keep up-to-date with changes in tax legislation and their impact on private clients. Contribute to business development by identifying new opportunities and building client networks. Profile A successful Private Client Tax Director should have: Professional qualifications in tax or accountancy, such as CTA or ACA. Strong technical knowledge of private client tax regulations and compliance. Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver tailored advice. Excellent leadership and mentoring skills to guide team members effectively. Experience in identifying and implementing tax planning strategies. A proactive approach to problem-solving and attention to detail. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from £67,500 to £82,500, depending on experience. Opportunity to work within a respected professional services firm. Potential benefits package to be confirmed upon offer. Collaborative and supportive company culture. Opportunities for career progression within the tax department. If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Private Client Tax Director, apply now to join a professional services firm that values expertise and dedication.