ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Cambridge Fire Department consists of approximately 293 sworn personnel and six civilian staff members dedicated to serving the community. Its mission is to protect life and property in Cambridge by preventing and responding to fires, hazardous materials incidents, and other natural or human caused emergencies; to save lives through high quality emergency medical services; to advance fire prevention and public education; and to foster a workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and respect. ABOUT THE ROLE Responsible for leading the Department's fiscal and human resources team, the Director of Administration and Operations is a key member of Cambridge Fire Department leadership. Reporting to the Assistant Chief of Administrative Operations, this role oversees departmental budgeting, payroll, and personnel systems; coordinates labor management and policy matters; and ensures that administrative functions operate in alignment with City goals and regulations. This position directly supervises the Fiscal Manager and the Payroll Analyst, while also providing indirect supervision of supporting fiscal and administrative staff. In addition to overseeing the preparation of a $70+ million budget and all personnel related matters, this role serves as a strategic advisor to the Fire Chief and Assistant Chiefs, helping to modernize departmental systems, strengthen accountability, and enhance coordination across the Department. The role requires a collaborative, hands on leader who can balance long range planning with operational execution in a complex, highly unionized public safety environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Provide leadership and direction for the Fire Department's administrative operations, including fiscal management, payroll, human resources, procurement, and policy implementation. Serve as a principal administrative advisor to the Fire Chief and Assistant Chiefs on issues of departmental organization, resource allocation, and operational effectiveness. Lead and direct the department's human resource functions-including hiring, onboarding, performance management, and employee development-in collaboration with the City's HR Department. Participate in labor relations activities, including collective bargaining preparation, grievances, and joint labor management meetings, ensuring consistent application of contractual and City policies. Oversee the preparation, monitoring, and management of the department's operating and capital budgets; ensure fiscal compliance and responsible stewardship of departmental funds. Collaborate with the City's Budget, Finance, Purchasing, and IT departments to align administrative practices with City policies and ensure compliance with all procurement and fiscal regulations. Supervise, mentor, and evaluate administrative and fiscal staff; promote a collaborative culture emphasizing accountability, professional growth, and continuous improvement. Establish and refine departmental administrative systems and standard operating procedures to improve efficiency, transparency, and data driven decision making. Represent the Fire Department at City Council meetings, union discussions, and interdepartmental forums on administrative and fiscal matters as directed. Support organizational planning and strategic initiatives that enhance the department's capacity, succession planning, and long term sustainability. Coordinate the department's role in audits, accreditation, and compliance efforts, ensuring documentation and reporting meet City and state standards. Manage special projects and perform other related duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, finance, human resources, or a related field. At least five years of progressively responsible administrative or managerial experience, including supervision of technical, administrative, and clerical staff. Demonstrated experience in budget preparation, human resources administration, labor relations, and change management. Demonstrated experience facilitating meetings. Demonstrated leadership qualities and interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse groups, including leadership team and staff, community and higher education partners, and City leaders. Or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties of the job. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Considerable knowledge of human resources, labor relations, budgeting, payroll and planning, preferably in a municipal setting. Considerable knowledge of planning principles and techniques, including data collection and analysis. Considerable knowledge and skill with word processing, spreadsheet, and database management software. Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive reports; manage multiple projects; supervise effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city officials, labor unions and the general public; facilitate collaboration among complex stakeholder groups; maintain confidentiality; and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Strong organizational, analytical and planning skills required. Commitment to anti racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Cambridge's workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in public administration, management, or a related field. Prior experience preparing and administering municipal budgets. Prior experience in municipal human resources or labor relations. Prior experience in a public safety or ununionized organization. Specific knowledge of Massachusetts' competitive bidding, collective bargaining and civil service laws. Knowledge of and ability to use Peoplesoft HR and Financials. Knowledge of the Cambridge community. WORK ENVIRONMENT Standard office environment. Fluorescent lighting, carpeted floors and air conditioning. Moderate noise level. This position may be eligible for hybrid work under the City's Telework Policy, depending on operational needs. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to answer phones and maintain multiple files. Ability to lift a minimum of at least 10 pounds. Ability to travel offsite to meetings. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Please upload the following documents to complete your application: Resume Cover Letter
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Cambridge Fire Department consists of approximately 293 sworn personnel and six civilian staff members dedicated to serving the community. Its mission is to protect life and property in Cambridge by preventing and responding to fires, hazardous materials incidents, and other natural or human caused emergencies; to save lives through high quality emergency medical services; to advance fire prevention and public education; and to foster a workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and respect. ABOUT THE ROLE Responsible for leading the Department's fiscal and human resources team, the Director of Administration and Operations is a key member of Cambridge Fire Department leadership. Reporting to the Assistant Chief of Administrative Operations, this role oversees departmental budgeting, payroll, and personnel systems; coordinates labor management and policy matters; and ensures that administrative functions operate in alignment with City goals and regulations. This position directly supervises the Fiscal Manager and the Payroll Analyst, while also providing indirect supervision of supporting fiscal and administrative staff. In addition to overseeing the preparation of a $70+ million budget and all personnel related matters, this role serves as a strategic advisor to the Fire Chief and Assistant Chiefs, helping to modernize departmental systems, strengthen accountability, and enhance coordination across the Department. The role requires a collaborative, hands on leader who can balance long range planning with operational execution in a complex, highly unionized public safety environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Provide leadership and direction for the Fire Department's administrative operations, including fiscal management, payroll, human resources, procurement, and policy implementation. Serve as a principal administrative advisor to the Fire Chief and Assistant Chiefs on issues of departmental organization, resource allocation, and operational effectiveness. Lead and direct the department's human resource functions-including hiring, onboarding, performance management, and employee development-in collaboration with the City's HR Department. Participate in labor relations activities, including collective bargaining preparation, grievances, and joint labor management meetings, ensuring consistent application of contractual and City policies. Oversee the preparation, monitoring, and management of the department's operating and capital budgets; ensure fiscal compliance and responsible stewardship of departmental funds. Collaborate with the City's Budget, Finance, Purchasing, and IT departments to align administrative practices with City policies and ensure compliance with all procurement and fiscal regulations. Supervise, mentor, and evaluate administrative and fiscal staff; promote a collaborative culture emphasizing accountability, professional growth, and continuous improvement. Establish and refine departmental administrative systems and standard operating procedures to improve efficiency, transparency, and data driven decision making. Represent the Fire Department at City Council meetings, union discussions, and interdepartmental forums on administrative and fiscal matters as directed. Support organizational planning and strategic initiatives that enhance the department's capacity, succession planning, and long term sustainability. Coordinate the department's role in audits, accreditation, and compliance efforts, ensuring documentation and reporting meet City and state standards. Manage special projects and perform other related duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, finance, human resources, or a related field. At least five years of progressively responsible administrative or managerial experience, including supervision of technical, administrative, and clerical staff. Demonstrated experience in budget preparation, human resources administration, labor relations, and change management. Demonstrated experience facilitating meetings. Demonstrated leadership qualities and interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse groups, including leadership team and staff, community and higher education partners, and City leaders. Or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties of the job. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Considerable knowledge of human resources, labor relations, budgeting, payroll and planning, preferably in a municipal setting. Considerable knowledge of planning principles and techniques, including data collection and analysis. Considerable knowledge and skill with word processing, spreadsheet, and database management software. Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive reports; manage multiple projects; supervise effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city officials, labor unions and the general public; facilitate collaboration among complex stakeholder groups; maintain confidentiality; and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Strong organizational, analytical and planning skills required. Commitment to anti racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Cambridge's workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in public administration, management, or a related field. Prior experience preparing and administering municipal budgets. Prior experience in municipal human resources or labor relations. Prior experience in a public safety or ununionized organization. Specific knowledge of Massachusetts' competitive bidding, collective bargaining and civil service laws. Knowledge of and ability to use Peoplesoft HR and Financials. Knowledge of the Cambridge community. WORK ENVIRONMENT Standard office environment. Fluorescent lighting, carpeted floors and air conditioning. Moderate noise level. This position may be eligible for hybrid work under the City's Telework Policy, depending on operational needs. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to answer phones and maintain multiple files. Ability to lift a minimum of at least 10 pounds. Ability to travel offsite to meetings. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Please upload the following documents to complete your application: Resume Cover Letter
Associate or Principal Ecologist page is loaded Associate or Principal Ecologistlocations: Shrewsbury, UK: Birmingham, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR100995SLR has an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecological professional to join our European team at SLR's Associate or Principal level (grades run from Project - Senior - Associate - Principal - Technical Director) ideally based near our Shrewsbury or Birmingham office. You will play a key role in undertaking and delivering a range of projects across our business sectors, particularly including Renewables/Power, Energy Infrastructure and Built Environment. This role presents an exciting opportunity to be responsible for the delivery of ecology inputs to a wide range of projects, including renewables and residential development and corporate biodiversity policy and strategy. With over 200 experienced Ecology professionals undertaking a wide range of projects throughout the UK and Ireland, SLR Consulting leads the way in providing exemplar advice and services. We have a real passion for what we do and due to continued commercial success we have fantastic opportunities for experienced professionals to become part of the SLR team. The successful candidate would be able to demonstrate skills in a range of different areas of ecological consultancy practice, able to manage and mentor others in their chosen specialism and would ideally have an ecological specialism, whether it is habitat survey, protected species, ornithology or another skill. The candidate would also be able to demonstrate experience of business development, client and project management, preferably gained in a commercial consultancy environment. As a forward-thinking consultancy with ambitious growth plans, SLR is a global consultancy and offers significant potential for career development and enhancement depending on performance. Our One Team culture, and straightforward approach to project and budget management gives everyone the opportunity to progress and to work on interesting projects with valued clients. The Role This key position you will manage and oversee ecological aspects of projects, in addition to providing support and mentorship for the growing team. You would likely lead on: Management of ecological aspects of development and land management projects, advising clients on schemes in the renewable energy, built environment, infrastructure and mining and minerals sectors. Design and delivery of post-consent habitat management and monitoring strategies. Preparation of fee proposals and scope of works, report writing and technical review of peer and sub-contractor reports. Supervision and mentoring of ecology staff. Based on skills and experience, the role may also include staff management and leading work on particular ecological specialisms. Scheduling, managing and ensuring delivery of complex ecological survey work packages on time and budget, using in-house and occasionally sub-contractor staff. Liaising with other SLR technical teams on a variety of subjects including planning, landscape, hydrology, noise and air quality whilst working closely with senior members of the ecology team in other SLR offices in the UK and other regions. Seeking opportunities through coordinated business development to expand ecology and other services and capabilities in the region.SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression.Alongside 25 day's annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life. About you With a passion for ecology, drive to deliver high quality work and for assisting the career development of other ecological professionals, you'll use your ecological specialism, whether it is habitat survey, protected species, ornithology or another skill, also able to demonstrate knowledge in a range of different areas of ecological consultancy practice. With an ability to lead and mentor others in your chosen specialism, you'll also have experience of business development, client and project management, preferably gained in a commercial consultancy environment. In addition you will bring: Demonstrable field survey skills, including surveying UK habitats, and survey and mitigation design for protected species. Demonstrable skills in project management, planning work in line with health and safety procedures, budget management and technical report preparation. Experience in the production and management of ecology chapters of Environmental Impact Assessments / Ecological Impact Assessments and Habitat Regulations Assessment. Experience in producing ecological enhancement plans and designing appropriate measures into schemes from an early project stage. A track record in project winning, delivery and management. Work experience within a range of sectors including renewables/power, infrastructure, built environmental and mining and minerals. Relevant degree level qualification plus appropriate level of membership of CIEEM or equivalent. Full driving licence valid in the UK. Culture & Inclusion at SLR We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent. Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR. SLR Commitment - All applicants with a disability who meet the essential requirements for the job will be guaranteed an interview in line with our Disability Confident Committed status.
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
Associate or Principal Ecologist page is loaded Associate or Principal Ecologistlocations: Shrewsbury, UK: Birmingham, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR100995SLR has an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecological professional to join our European team at SLR's Associate or Principal level (grades run from Project - Senior - Associate - Principal - Technical Director) ideally based near our Shrewsbury or Birmingham office. You will play a key role in undertaking and delivering a range of projects across our business sectors, particularly including Renewables/Power, Energy Infrastructure and Built Environment. This role presents an exciting opportunity to be responsible for the delivery of ecology inputs to a wide range of projects, including renewables and residential development and corporate biodiversity policy and strategy. With over 200 experienced Ecology professionals undertaking a wide range of projects throughout the UK and Ireland, SLR Consulting leads the way in providing exemplar advice and services. We have a real passion for what we do and due to continued commercial success we have fantastic opportunities for experienced professionals to become part of the SLR team. The successful candidate would be able to demonstrate skills in a range of different areas of ecological consultancy practice, able to manage and mentor others in their chosen specialism and would ideally have an ecological specialism, whether it is habitat survey, protected species, ornithology or another skill. The candidate would also be able to demonstrate experience of business development, client and project management, preferably gained in a commercial consultancy environment. As a forward-thinking consultancy with ambitious growth plans, SLR is a global consultancy and offers significant potential for career development and enhancement depending on performance. Our One Team culture, and straightforward approach to project and budget management gives everyone the opportunity to progress and to work on interesting projects with valued clients. The Role This key position you will manage and oversee ecological aspects of projects, in addition to providing support and mentorship for the growing team. You would likely lead on: Management of ecological aspects of development and land management projects, advising clients on schemes in the renewable energy, built environment, infrastructure and mining and minerals sectors. Design and delivery of post-consent habitat management and monitoring strategies. Preparation of fee proposals and scope of works, report writing and technical review of peer and sub-contractor reports. Supervision and mentoring of ecology staff. Based on skills and experience, the role may also include staff management and leading work on particular ecological specialisms. Scheduling, managing and ensuring delivery of complex ecological survey work packages on time and budget, using in-house and occasionally sub-contractor staff. Liaising with other SLR technical teams on a variety of subjects including planning, landscape, hydrology, noise and air quality whilst working closely with senior members of the ecology team in other SLR offices in the UK and other regions. Seeking opportunities through coordinated business development to expand ecology and other services and capabilities in the region.SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression.Alongside 25 day's annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life. About you With a passion for ecology, drive to deliver high quality work and for assisting the career development of other ecological professionals, you'll use your ecological specialism, whether it is habitat survey, protected species, ornithology or another skill, also able to demonstrate knowledge in a range of different areas of ecological consultancy practice. With an ability to lead and mentor others in your chosen specialism, you'll also have experience of business development, client and project management, preferably gained in a commercial consultancy environment. In addition you will bring: Demonstrable field survey skills, including surveying UK habitats, and survey and mitigation design for protected species. Demonstrable skills in project management, planning work in line with health and safety procedures, budget management and technical report preparation. Experience in the production and management of ecology chapters of Environmental Impact Assessments / Ecological Impact Assessments and Habitat Regulations Assessment. Experience in producing ecological enhancement plans and designing appropriate measures into schemes from an early project stage. A track record in project winning, delivery and management. Work experience within a range of sectors including renewables/power, infrastructure, built environmental and mining and minerals. Relevant degree level qualification plus appropriate level of membership of CIEEM or equivalent. Full driving licence valid in the UK. Culture & Inclusion at SLR We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent. Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR. SLR Commitment - All applicants with a disability who meet the essential requirements for the job will be guaranteed an interview in line with our Disability Confident Committed status.
Rewarding opportunity for a hands-on Semiconductor industry Director of Software Engineering with the technical expertise to deliver complex, production grade systems.Hybrid working available. Youll be a key part of cutting-edge technology development which is revolutionizing wired connectivity by enabling the building of scalable, energy efficient AI systems Worldwide. The successful Semiconductor
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
Rewarding opportunity for a hands-on Semiconductor industry Director of Software Engineering with the technical expertise to deliver complex, production grade systems.Hybrid working available. Youll be a key part of cutting-edge technology development which is revolutionizing wired connectivity by enabling the building of scalable, energy efficient AI systems Worldwide. The successful Semiconductor
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it's the chance to hone your tax technical, project management and client service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help clients of all sizes succeed. The team comprises a mix of 'home-grown' (including at partner level) and externally recruited talent. This strength and diversity of knowledge and experience creates an environment where our team can bring fresh thinking and a varied perspective to every project, enabling us to deliver creative, commercial and robust solutions for our clients. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable taking responsibility for your own client portfolio as well as working as part of a team to develop colleagues and drive the wider business aims. You will be part of a local team, supported by two Senior Managers, a Director and a Partner but given the autonomy and time to develop your personal business as part of that team. You'll be someone with: Significant technical understanding of and previous experience within UK VAT. In-depth knowledge of recent key updates and areas of focus within UK VAT Responsibility to build, manage and develop your advisory portfolio, supported by the Partner and Director. Confidence to build an internal and external network in the local area to drive new business opportunities Ability to actively seek opportunities for selling new services to existing clients Experience of leading engagement with HMRC for clients Experience and credibility when dealing with client senior management An understanding of the regulatory and risk environment in which ICAEW regulated professional services firms operate CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it's the chance to hone your tax technical, project management and client service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help clients of all sizes succeed. The team comprises a mix of 'home-grown' (including at partner level) and externally recruited talent. This strength and diversity of knowledge and experience creates an environment where our team can bring fresh thinking and a varied perspective to every project, enabling us to deliver creative, commercial and robust solutions for our clients. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable taking responsibility for your own client portfolio as well as working as part of a team to develop colleagues and drive the wider business aims. You will be part of a local team, supported by two Senior Managers, a Director and a Partner but given the autonomy and time to develop your personal business as part of that team. You'll be someone with: Significant technical understanding of and previous experience within UK VAT. In-depth knowledge of recent key updates and areas of focus within UK VAT Responsibility to build, manage and develop your advisory portfolio, supported by the Partner and Director. Confidence to build an internal and external network in the local area to drive new business opportunities Ability to actively seek opportunities for selling new services to existing clients Experience of leading engagement with HMRC for clients Experience and credibility when dealing with client senior management An understanding of the regulatory and risk environment in which ICAEW regulated professional services firms operate CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
About Amiqus Amiqus is the UK s most trusted compliance and onboarding platform, enabling simple, fast and secure access to products and services online. Whether moving home, changing jobs or looking for professional help, our software makes it easy for everyone involved. We re trusted by Governments, NHS, Banks and 600+ regulated organisations across sectors in the UK to help people get to work on the things that matter, faster. Why join us now? We re one of the UK s fastest growing tech companies, ranked by Deloitte Fast50 and part of Tech Nation s Future Fifty 2024 cohort. We re scaling sustainably, backed by external investment on a 10x plan tracking from £5m ARR, with expectations to exceed £50m ARR within four years. We re purpose driven, ambitious and make an impact in the work we do which is underpinned by trust in our systems and infrastructure. As we succeed, we share in our success across all levels and roles. Our offer You ll work with outstanding people across teams of up to 8-10 in a cross functional approach. The work you ll do will be challenging but with the collaborative support of other high performing people. Competitive salary plus share options build your career and make progress as we scale 12 development days each year, designed for up-skilling and meaningful growth plus a learning budget to support relevant courses and development opportunities Quarterly in-person meetups and team events to celebrate successes, review team performance and implement change linked to our growth plans Private health cover with Vitality and a suite of insurance benefits for peace of mind 34 days of annual leave to rest and recharge 5% matched pension contribution on qualifying earnings look after your future self About the role We re looking for a technically strong Engineering Manager someone who combines leadership, systems thinking and hands-on technical experience to guide a growing team and shape how we build our product. You ll: Line-manage up to 10 engineers through monthly 1:1s, coaching and progression support, helping them grow into confident, high-performing problem solvers rather than simple executors of requirements Partner closely with product managers to understand client value, anticipating needs and shaping the technical approach before problems arise Write, review and champion clear, pragmatic technical specifications that align with product goals Guide engineering standards and architectural decisions that balance scalability with speed Collaborate with other engineering managers and technical leads to deliver cohesive, cross-functional outcomes Work across multiple teams across our Adoption Pillar (building and supporting capability that will help us attract and retain new and existing clients). Ensure engineering alignment, shared standards, and cohesive delivery across our platform / products. Contribute to technical discussions and support engineers in finding sustainable, scalable solutions We re growing quickly and work on a cross functional basis. Sometimes you ll need to challenge convention, make pragmatic trade-offs and stay comfortable when things aren t fully defined. We don t separate product and engineering we work as one team, solving problems together. This role isn t about simply running ceremonies agile facilitation rotates among engineers. Your focus is technical clarity, people growth and delivering meaningful product impact through collaboration and supporting informed engineering decisions. Your Responsibilities Own the end-to-end delivery of the engineering roadmap, ensuring work is well defined, prioritised and shipped predictably. Optimise delivery velocity and flow, improving how the team plans, scopes and executes work without sacrificing quality. Proactively identify, surface and remove blockers and risks, whether technical, organisational or product-related. Own resource and capacity planning for the team, including skills coverage, workload balance, hiring needs and succession planning. Set and maintain high engineering standards across code quality, performance, security, observability and operational resilience. Act as the technical escalation point for complex delivery challenges and architectural trade-offs. You won t be expected to regularly write code, but you will be expected to understand the architecture deeply enough to support engineers. Support incident response and production issues when required, ensuring learnings translate into concrete platform and process improvements. Develop engineers through coaching, feedback and structured growth, building a high-trust, high-accountability, cross functional and team culture. In a perfect world, we d hire someone who has: Several years experience managing software engineers and have previously worked as a hands-on developer (ideally at a senior or staff level before moving into management) You ve helped teams evolve from delivery-focused to outcome-driven, developing high-performing engineering cultures You ve worked in a start-up/scale-up or product-focused environment where delivery pace and pragmatism matter You re proactive, technically fluent and confident writing and reviewing specs, proposals and architecture decisions You think in systems, connecting engineering choices directly to product outcomes You collaborate instinctively product vs. engineering vs everyone else isn t how you operate You lead with context, empathy and trust, helping your team move fast without chaos You re comfortable influencing across teams and shaping the technical direction of the product You thrive in ambiguity and see change as an opportunity to learn and improve Who are you? You ll have experience leading teams through meaningful growth or change, whether scaling a product, evolving an architecture, or leveling up engineering maturity. Are commercially aware, understanding how engineering decisions directly impact revenue, user experience and time to value. Have worked closely with clients, partners or previously been part of a client-facing team, and value fast feedback loops. Are comfortable operating between strategy and delivery, zooming out when needed but never losing sight of execution. Communicate with clarity, calm and credibility, especially when things are uncertain or under pressure. Prefer outcomes over process, and are suspicious of ceremony for its own sake. Are happy getting into the real-world detail when required, even when that means rolling up your sleeves. Build psychological safety and accountability in equal measure. Enjoy learning, sharing context and making the people around you better. Our interview process We think it s important to have an open and transparent process. The process might vary slightly depending on role and level but here s what to expect: Initial screening call with our People Experience team Engineering and leadership interview with our Lead Engineering Manager and one other Engineering Manager Product partnership interviews with the our Commercial Director and Product Lead Informal group session with 3 to 5 engineers that you would line-manage or work closely with Diverse perspectives and people of all backgrounds are welcome at Amiqus. We recognise that building an inclusive workplace requires proactivity and commitment. We acknowledge our moral and legal responsibilities to promote equal opportunities and pursue equality in our work. If we can make preparations to make sure you have a positive interview experience, please let us know. As you might expect, we care about privacy and we have a privacy policy specific for job applicants which explains how we handle your information and data.
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
About Amiqus Amiqus is the UK s most trusted compliance and onboarding platform, enabling simple, fast and secure access to products and services online. Whether moving home, changing jobs or looking for professional help, our software makes it easy for everyone involved. We re trusted by Governments, NHS, Banks and 600+ regulated organisations across sectors in the UK to help people get to work on the things that matter, faster. Why join us now? We re one of the UK s fastest growing tech companies, ranked by Deloitte Fast50 and part of Tech Nation s Future Fifty 2024 cohort. We re scaling sustainably, backed by external investment on a 10x plan tracking from £5m ARR, with expectations to exceed £50m ARR within four years. We re purpose driven, ambitious and make an impact in the work we do which is underpinned by trust in our systems and infrastructure. As we succeed, we share in our success across all levels and roles. Our offer You ll work with outstanding people across teams of up to 8-10 in a cross functional approach. The work you ll do will be challenging but with the collaborative support of other high performing people. Competitive salary plus share options build your career and make progress as we scale 12 development days each year, designed for up-skilling and meaningful growth plus a learning budget to support relevant courses and development opportunities Quarterly in-person meetups and team events to celebrate successes, review team performance and implement change linked to our growth plans Private health cover with Vitality and a suite of insurance benefits for peace of mind 34 days of annual leave to rest and recharge 5% matched pension contribution on qualifying earnings look after your future self About the role We re looking for a technically strong Engineering Manager someone who combines leadership, systems thinking and hands-on technical experience to guide a growing team and shape how we build our product. You ll: Line-manage up to 10 engineers through monthly 1:1s, coaching and progression support, helping them grow into confident, high-performing problem solvers rather than simple executors of requirements Partner closely with product managers to understand client value, anticipating needs and shaping the technical approach before problems arise Write, review and champion clear, pragmatic technical specifications that align with product goals Guide engineering standards and architectural decisions that balance scalability with speed Collaborate with other engineering managers and technical leads to deliver cohesive, cross-functional outcomes Work across multiple teams across our Adoption Pillar (building and supporting capability that will help us attract and retain new and existing clients). Ensure engineering alignment, shared standards, and cohesive delivery across our platform / products. Contribute to technical discussions and support engineers in finding sustainable, scalable solutions We re growing quickly and work on a cross functional basis. Sometimes you ll need to challenge convention, make pragmatic trade-offs and stay comfortable when things aren t fully defined. We don t separate product and engineering we work as one team, solving problems together. This role isn t about simply running ceremonies agile facilitation rotates among engineers. Your focus is technical clarity, people growth and delivering meaningful product impact through collaboration and supporting informed engineering decisions. Your Responsibilities Own the end-to-end delivery of the engineering roadmap, ensuring work is well defined, prioritised and shipped predictably. Optimise delivery velocity and flow, improving how the team plans, scopes and executes work without sacrificing quality. Proactively identify, surface and remove blockers and risks, whether technical, organisational or product-related. Own resource and capacity planning for the team, including skills coverage, workload balance, hiring needs and succession planning. Set and maintain high engineering standards across code quality, performance, security, observability and operational resilience. Act as the technical escalation point for complex delivery challenges and architectural trade-offs. You won t be expected to regularly write code, but you will be expected to understand the architecture deeply enough to support engineers. Support incident response and production issues when required, ensuring learnings translate into concrete platform and process improvements. Develop engineers through coaching, feedback and structured growth, building a high-trust, high-accountability, cross functional and team culture. In a perfect world, we d hire someone who has: Several years experience managing software engineers and have previously worked as a hands-on developer (ideally at a senior or staff level before moving into management) You ve helped teams evolve from delivery-focused to outcome-driven, developing high-performing engineering cultures You ve worked in a start-up/scale-up or product-focused environment where delivery pace and pragmatism matter You re proactive, technically fluent and confident writing and reviewing specs, proposals and architecture decisions You think in systems, connecting engineering choices directly to product outcomes You collaborate instinctively product vs. engineering vs everyone else isn t how you operate You lead with context, empathy and trust, helping your team move fast without chaos You re comfortable influencing across teams and shaping the technical direction of the product You thrive in ambiguity and see change as an opportunity to learn and improve Who are you? You ll have experience leading teams through meaningful growth or change, whether scaling a product, evolving an architecture, or leveling up engineering maturity. Are commercially aware, understanding how engineering decisions directly impact revenue, user experience and time to value. Have worked closely with clients, partners or previously been part of a client-facing team, and value fast feedback loops. Are comfortable operating between strategy and delivery, zooming out when needed but never losing sight of execution. Communicate with clarity, calm and credibility, especially when things are uncertain or under pressure. Prefer outcomes over process, and are suspicious of ceremony for its own sake. Are happy getting into the real-world detail when required, even when that means rolling up your sleeves. Build psychological safety and accountability in equal measure. Enjoy learning, sharing context and making the people around you better. Our interview process We think it s important to have an open and transparent process. The process might vary slightly depending on role and level but here s what to expect: Initial screening call with our People Experience team Engineering and leadership interview with our Lead Engineering Manager and one other Engineering Manager Product partnership interviews with the our Commercial Director and Product Lead Informal group session with 3 to 5 engineers that you would line-manage or work closely with Diverse perspectives and people of all backgrounds are welcome at Amiqus. We recognise that building an inclusive workplace requires proactivity and commitment. We acknowledge our moral and legal responsibilities to promote equal opportunities and pursue equality in our work. If we can make preparations to make sure you have a positive interview experience, please let us know. As you might expect, we care about privacy and we have a privacy policy specific for job applicants which explains how we handle your information and data.
Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. A little more about your role The Ecology team at WSP is a large, friendly and diverse team. We work collaboratively with experts in various field across the UK providing extensive project experience and knowledge. Training and mentoring opportunities for everyone allowing you to grow your career. If you have a desire to develop your core ecological, project management and consultancy skills whilst also having the opportunity to influence the wider ecology industry, the WSP Ecology team is the place to do it. Your New Role What's Involved? Embracing our Health, Safety and Wellbeing culture and creating a safe place for all to work Working closely with your team, the Regional Director and the Team Leader to manage workload and oversee technical quality Generating opportunities, preparation of tenders and over-seeing the delivery and management of a range of ecological deliverables (technical, commercial and financial) in support of our clients' projects. Providing site- and office-based support to develop and mentor junior team members. Helping to nurture an enthusiastic, supportive and productive working environment. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate Experience across a range of UK habitats and protected species and hold (or have held) survey and/or mitigation licences; A proven record of supporting clients through devising and delivering survey programmes, developing pragmatic, cost-effective mitigation, gaining the agreement of regulators and supervising implementation on-site; Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment and writing Environmental Statement chapters; Experience of Habitat Regulations Assessment; A proven record of winning work from commercial clients, particularly in the residential, mixed use and industrial sectors; A passion for leading and supporting ecologists of all grades to develop and progress in their careers at WSP; Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. About Us We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Belonging We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity. Health & Wellbeing We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. A little more about your role The Ecology team at WSP is a large, friendly and diverse team. We work collaboratively with experts in various field across the UK providing extensive project experience and knowledge. Training and mentoring opportunities for everyone allowing you to grow your career. If you have a desire to develop your core ecological, project management and consultancy skills whilst also having the opportunity to influence the wider ecology industry, the WSP Ecology team is the place to do it. Your New Role What's Involved? Embracing our Health, Safety and Wellbeing culture and creating a safe place for all to work Working closely with your team, the Regional Director and the Team Leader to manage workload and oversee technical quality Generating opportunities, preparation of tenders and over-seeing the delivery and management of a range of ecological deliverables (technical, commercial and financial) in support of our clients' projects. Providing site- and office-based support to develop and mentor junior team members. Helping to nurture an enthusiastic, supportive and productive working environment. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate Experience across a range of UK habitats and protected species and hold (or have held) survey and/or mitigation licences; A proven record of supporting clients through devising and delivering survey programmes, developing pragmatic, cost-effective mitigation, gaining the agreement of regulators and supervising implementation on-site; Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment and writing Environmental Statement chapters; Experience of Habitat Regulations Assessment; A proven record of winning work from commercial clients, particularly in the residential, mixed use and industrial sectors; A passion for leading and supporting ecologists of all grades to develop and progress in their careers at WSP; Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. About Us We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Belonging We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity. Health & Wellbeing We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Posted Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM We are a global video and lighting service provider with multiple locations across the UK and the US. We bring an unrivalled service and technical know-how to every project we deliver, supporting exhibitions, concerts, touring, conferences, theatre, TV, film and retail. We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead and optimise our UK operations. Reporting to the Managing Director (EMEA), the General Manager will have full responsibility for the day-to-day operations, financial performance, and service excellence across the UK. This role ensures operational efficiency, cost control, and consistent delivery-enabling the Managing Director to focus on strategic growth and international expansion. Key Responsibilities Responsible for the management of the UK operations and growth of 4Wall in the UK Own budgets, cashflow, working capital, and cost control to deliver revenue and margin targets Drive operational excellence, process improvement, and high technical standards across AV disciplines Lead and develop senior operational teams, fostering a high-performance culture Ensure outstanding client delivery through close collaboration with project, technical, and sales teams Maintain full compliance with UK Health & Safety regulations and promote a strong safety culture Support strategic initiatives, transformation projects, and European growth Embed sustainability principles into daily operations and job delivery About you Proven senior operational or general management experience within live events, AV, technical services Strong financial and commercial acumen, including P&L and cashflow management Broad technical understanding across audio, video, lighting, and related systems Hands on, organised, and resilient with the ability to lead under pressure A collaborative leader with strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability and willingness to be physically present and visible in our head office Ability and willingness to travel internationally as required. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced professional to take the next step in their career by shaping a high-performing UK operation within a growth-focused organisation. If you're looking for your next challenge and bring the skills and experience required, we'd love to hear from you.
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
Posted Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM We are a global video and lighting service provider with multiple locations across the UK and the US. We bring an unrivalled service and technical know-how to every project we deliver, supporting exhibitions, concerts, touring, conferences, theatre, TV, film and retail. We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead and optimise our UK operations. Reporting to the Managing Director (EMEA), the General Manager will have full responsibility for the day-to-day operations, financial performance, and service excellence across the UK. This role ensures operational efficiency, cost control, and consistent delivery-enabling the Managing Director to focus on strategic growth and international expansion. Key Responsibilities Responsible for the management of the UK operations and growth of 4Wall in the UK Own budgets, cashflow, working capital, and cost control to deliver revenue and margin targets Drive operational excellence, process improvement, and high technical standards across AV disciplines Lead and develop senior operational teams, fostering a high-performance culture Ensure outstanding client delivery through close collaboration with project, technical, and sales teams Maintain full compliance with UK Health & Safety regulations and promote a strong safety culture Support strategic initiatives, transformation projects, and European growth Embed sustainability principles into daily operations and job delivery About you Proven senior operational or general management experience within live events, AV, technical services Strong financial and commercial acumen, including P&L and cashflow management Broad technical understanding across audio, video, lighting, and related systems Hands on, organised, and resilient with the ability to lead under pressure A collaborative leader with strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability and willingness to be physically present and visible in our head office Ability and willingness to travel internationally as required. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced professional to take the next step in their career by shaping a high-performing UK operation within a growth-focused organisation. If you're looking for your next challenge and bring the skills and experience required, we'd love to hear from you.
Location Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Salford About the job Job summary If you would like to find out more about the role, the Platform Engineering team and what it's like to work at DBT, we are holding a Hiring Manager Q&A session for this role where you can virtually 'meet the team' on Tuesday 17th February at 12:30pm. Please click here to book your spot. About us The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has a clear mission - to grow the economy. Our role is to help businesses invest, grow and export to create jobs and opportunities right across the country. We do this in three ways. Firstly, we help to build a strong, competitive business environment, where consumers are protected and companies rewarded for treating their employees properly. Secondly, we open international markets and ensure resilient supply chains. This can be through Free Trade Agreements, trade facilitation and multilateral agreements. Finally, we work in partnership with businesses every day, providing advance, finance and deal-making support to those looking to start up, invest, export and grow. The Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) directorate develops and operates tools and services to support us in this mission. Job description We've successfully completed the migration of DBT services from GOV.UK PaaS to our new developer platform in AWS. Now, we're entering the next phase: evolving this platform into a full Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offering. Are you ready to help shape the future of digital delivery at DBT? We're looking for Platform Engineers to help us build the most performant, secure, and feature-rich hosting environment possible, one that puts developer experience front and centre. This is your chance to be part of something transformative, where your work will directly impact how digital services are built and run across government. Main responsibilities As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will work to give development teams the tools for their job, including application performance monitoring, exception, log and metrics aggregation, dashboards, and declarative CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery) pipelines. You'll evangelise product teams about service-level indicators, objectives, and error budgets, and negotiate them. You'll help build and scale our global product platform and participate in an on-call rota for which you will receive an additional allowance. Specific projects the team are working on include rolling out an observability tool to enhance system monitoring and incident response, streamlining deployment processes to reduce downtime and speed up feature delivery, and developing a CLI tool to automate tasks and boost developer productivity. You will be using: Amazon Web Services Azure AWS CodePipelines and AWS CodeBuild Terraform & AWS Copilot (CloudFormation) Docker, Elastic Container Service (ECS) and Elastic Container Registry (ECR) ElasticSearch/OpenSearch Python and Django framework PostgreSQL as a service (Amazon RDS) Sentry Redis/Elasticache Person specification It is essential that you have: Cloud experience with either Amazon Web Services, Azure or Google Cloud Ability to build code-defined, reliable, and well tested infrastructure on top of cloud computing systems (e.g. Terraform, AWS Copilot, CloudFormation, Pulumi) Experience and fluency in one or more programming languages (e.g., writing clean and effective code) Knowledge of Linux/Unix fundamentals and TCP/IP networking Ability to see user impact in the infrastructure and platform changes, including a drive to improve the Developer Experience at every turn In depth experience of designing solutions to complex technical problems independently It is desirable that you have: Experience in designing and implementing Docker images through containerisation Experience in prototyping through reuse of existing Open-Source components
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
Location Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Salford About the job Job summary If you would like to find out more about the role, the Platform Engineering team and what it's like to work at DBT, we are holding a Hiring Manager Q&A session for this role where you can virtually 'meet the team' on Tuesday 17th February at 12:30pm. Please click here to book your spot. About us The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has a clear mission - to grow the economy. Our role is to help businesses invest, grow and export to create jobs and opportunities right across the country. We do this in three ways. Firstly, we help to build a strong, competitive business environment, where consumers are protected and companies rewarded for treating their employees properly. Secondly, we open international markets and ensure resilient supply chains. This can be through Free Trade Agreements, trade facilitation and multilateral agreements. Finally, we work in partnership with businesses every day, providing advance, finance and deal-making support to those looking to start up, invest, export and grow. The Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) directorate develops and operates tools and services to support us in this mission. Job description We've successfully completed the migration of DBT services from GOV.UK PaaS to our new developer platform in AWS. Now, we're entering the next phase: evolving this platform into a full Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offering. Are you ready to help shape the future of digital delivery at DBT? We're looking for Platform Engineers to help us build the most performant, secure, and feature-rich hosting environment possible, one that puts developer experience front and centre. This is your chance to be part of something transformative, where your work will directly impact how digital services are built and run across government. Main responsibilities As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will work to give development teams the tools for their job, including application performance monitoring, exception, log and metrics aggregation, dashboards, and declarative CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery) pipelines. You'll evangelise product teams about service-level indicators, objectives, and error budgets, and negotiate them. You'll help build and scale our global product platform and participate in an on-call rota for which you will receive an additional allowance. Specific projects the team are working on include rolling out an observability tool to enhance system monitoring and incident response, streamlining deployment processes to reduce downtime and speed up feature delivery, and developing a CLI tool to automate tasks and boost developer productivity. You will be using: Amazon Web Services Azure AWS CodePipelines and AWS CodeBuild Terraform & AWS Copilot (CloudFormation) Docker, Elastic Container Service (ECS) and Elastic Container Registry (ECR) ElasticSearch/OpenSearch Python and Django framework PostgreSQL as a service (Amazon RDS) Sentry Redis/Elasticache Person specification It is essential that you have: Cloud experience with either Amazon Web Services, Azure or Google Cloud Ability to build code-defined, reliable, and well tested infrastructure on top of cloud computing systems (e.g. Terraform, AWS Copilot, CloudFormation, Pulumi) Experience and fluency in one or more programming languages (e.g., writing clean and effective code) Knowledge of Linux/Unix fundamentals and TCP/IP networking Ability to see user impact in the infrastructure and platform changes, including a drive to improve the Developer Experience at every turn In depth experience of designing solutions to complex technical problems independently It is desirable that you have: Experience in designing and implementing Docker images through containerisation Experience in prototyping through reuse of existing Open-Source components
Job Description: Personal Assistant to Managing Director AHUK Permanent Oxford About our team Airbus Helicopters is the world's largest helicopter manufacturer and the company's site at Oxford Airport is Britain's civil helicopter hub.AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.AHUK is the MoD's chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its No.1 Helicopter Flying school (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey). Description/Overall purpose of the Job The Personal Assistant (PA) to the Managing Director (MD) will provide comprehensive, high-level administrative, organisational, and secretarial support to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Managing Director's office. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential matters with the utmost professionalism. The ideal candidate must be proactive, able to anticipate needs, and manage multiple priorities effectively, coordinate complex schedules and act as a key communication link between the Managing Director and internal/external stakeholders. Main responsibilities Administrative and Secretarial Support Manage the Managing Director's complex calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and conferences, and resolving scheduling conflicts. Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company standards. Answer and screen phone calls and emails, redirecting inquiries as necessary, and handling sensitive information with discretion.Travel and Logistics Management Coordinate all domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and preparing detailed itineraries. Process expense reports accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with company policies. Organize and coordinate internal and external meetings, including booking venues, preparing agendas, distributing materials, and taking minutes as required.Project and Task Support Assist the Managing Director with tracking key projects, ensuring deadlines are met, and following up on action items. Board Preparation Conduct research and compile data to prepare reports and summaries for the Managing Director's review. Act as a gatekeeper and liaison between the Managing Director and internal staff, clients, and external stakeholders.Event Coordination Assist in planning and organizing corporate events, airshows etc Reception/Administrative Support Responsible for managing all front-of-house operations via permanent Receptionist, who serves as the primary point of contact for all visitors and external calls, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment, all while adhering to established security protocols. Knowledge and Skills Essential Proven experience (minimum 3-5 years) as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or similar role preferably supporting a senior executive or Managing Director. Exceptional proficiency in Google Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. High level of discretion and integrity in handling confidential information. Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.Desirable SAP/Salesforce Education, Qualifications or Training Essential Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification.Desirable French/German Additional requirements Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC clearance. Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations. All candidates must possess the current, legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Airbus will not be able to offer sponsorship for any employment Visa The Reward In joining the Airbus family, you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments. On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits below via our Airbus salary sacrifice schemes: Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - single cover for employees paid by the company Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund. Initially, AH contributes 6%, employee 4% basic Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion. Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply) Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) (employee purchase scheme) Technology ( employee purchase scheme) Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme) Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme) Health-care Cash Scheme Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme) Health Assessments Travel Insurance Shopping vouchers/discounts Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney) Data Protection By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Administration / Documentation By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
Job Description: Personal Assistant to Managing Director AHUK Permanent Oxford About our team Airbus Helicopters is the world's largest helicopter manufacturer and the company's site at Oxford Airport is Britain's civil helicopter hub.AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.AHUK is the MoD's chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its No.1 Helicopter Flying school (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey). Description/Overall purpose of the Job The Personal Assistant (PA) to the Managing Director (MD) will provide comprehensive, high-level administrative, organisational, and secretarial support to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Managing Director's office. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential matters with the utmost professionalism. The ideal candidate must be proactive, able to anticipate needs, and manage multiple priorities effectively, coordinate complex schedules and act as a key communication link between the Managing Director and internal/external stakeholders. Main responsibilities Administrative and Secretarial Support Manage the Managing Director's complex calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and conferences, and resolving scheduling conflicts. Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company standards. Answer and screen phone calls and emails, redirecting inquiries as necessary, and handling sensitive information with discretion.Travel and Logistics Management Coordinate all domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and preparing detailed itineraries. Process expense reports accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with company policies. Organize and coordinate internal and external meetings, including booking venues, preparing agendas, distributing materials, and taking minutes as required.Project and Task Support Assist the Managing Director with tracking key projects, ensuring deadlines are met, and following up on action items. Board Preparation Conduct research and compile data to prepare reports and summaries for the Managing Director's review. Act as a gatekeeper and liaison between the Managing Director and internal staff, clients, and external stakeholders.Event Coordination Assist in planning and organizing corporate events, airshows etc Reception/Administrative Support Responsible for managing all front-of-house operations via permanent Receptionist, who serves as the primary point of contact for all visitors and external calls, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment, all while adhering to established security protocols. Knowledge and Skills Essential Proven experience (minimum 3-5 years) as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or similar role preferably supporting a senior executive or Managing Director. Exceptional proficiency in Google Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. High level of discretion and integrity in handling confidential information. Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.Desirable SAP/Salesforce Education, Qualifications or Training Essential Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification.Desirable French/German Additional requirements Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC clearance. Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations. All candidates must possess the current, legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Airbus will not be able to offer sponsorship for any employment Visa The Reward In joining the Airbus family, you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments. On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits below via our Airbus salary sacrifice schemes: Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - single cover for employees paid by the company Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund. Initially, AH contributes 6%, employee 4% basic Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion. Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply) Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) (employee purchase scheme) Technology ( employee purchase scheme) Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme) Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme) Health-care Cash Scheme Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme) Health Assessments Travel Insurance Shopping vouchers/discounts Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney) Data Protection By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Administration / Documentation By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Title Title I - Part C Education Program Secretary (Title 1C) Addendum Job Summary The Title I - Part C Education Program Secretary supports Nebraska Title 1C education program operations, data management, and communications. This role ensures compliance with federal and state regulations while facilitating program staff, school partners, and families. Responsibilities and Job Tasks Maintain knowledge of current Title 1C federal regulatory guidance and Nebraska Title 1C standards. Maintain communication with schools and families to ensure data accuracy. Enter and update data in MIS2000 (Title 1C database). Create and maintain spreadsheets and reports for Title 1C staff. Answer and make phone calls as requested by the Director and/or Coordinator. Track student assessment results for supplemental educational services to migrant students. Assist in the coordination of meetings, events, and travel. Process purchases, purchase orders, and payments for Title 1C materials. Process travel forms for Title 1C staff. Maintain supply inventories and distribute to Title 1C staff as needed. Maintain confidentiality of information concerning Title 1C staff, students, and families. Promote and attend local, state, and national Title 1C sponsored events and trainings. Complete routine paperwork. Adhere to all ESU 7 policies, procedures, and supervisory directives. Desired Skills and Abilities Communication - Bilingual in English and Spanish. Active listening, speaking, listening, writing - Effective verbal and written communication. Time management, selective attention, and service orientation. Technical and Software Expectations Basic computer skills, word processing, email applications. Comfort with online social media, accounting and HR systems, database software. Proficiency with phone system, copy machines, printers, scanners, reservation systems. Required Skills and Abilities Communication: active listening, speaking, oral comprehension, writing, written comprehension. Time management and selective attention. Service orientation and time sharing. Essential Functions The essential functions of this position include: regular, dependable attendance; the ability to perform the identified tasks; the use of required technology; and meeting the physical requirements described in the full job description. Contact Information Educational Service Unit th Ave Columbus, NE 68601 Main: Fax:
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
Title Title I - Part C Education Program Secretary (Title 1C) Addendum Job Summary The Title I - Part C Education Program Secretary supports Nebraska Title 1C education program operations, data management, and communications. This role ensures compliance with federal and state regulations while facilitating program staff, school partners, and families. Responsibilities and Job Tasks Maintain knowledge of current Title 1C federal regulatory guidance and Nebraska Title 1C standards. Maintain communication with schools and families to ensure data accuracy. Enter and update data in MIS2000 (Title 1C database). Create and maintain spreadsheets and reports for Title 1C staff. Answer and make phone calls as requested by the Director and/or Coordinator. Track student assessment results for supplemental educational services to migrant students. Assist in the coordination of meetings, events, and travel. Process purchases, purchase orders, and payments for Title 1C materials. Process travel forms for Title 1C staff. Maintain supply inventories and distribute to Title 1C staff as needed. Maintain confidentiality of information concerning Title 1C staff, students, and families. Promote and attend local, state, and national Title 1C sponsored events and trainings. Complete routine paperwork. Adhere to all ESU 7 policies, procedures, and supervisory directives. Desired Skills and Abilities Communication - Bilingual in English and Spanish. Active listening, speaking, listening, writing - Effective verbal and written communication. Time management, selective attention, and service orientation. Technical and Software Expectations Basic computer skills, word processing, email applications. Comfort with online social media, accounting and HR systems, database software. Proficiency with phone system, copy machines, printers, scanners, reservation systems. Required Skills and Abilities Communication: active listening, speaking, oral comprehension, writing, written comprehension. Time management and selective attention. Service orientation and time sharing. Essential Functions The essential functions of this position include: regular, dependable attendance; the ability to perform the identified tasks; the use of required technology; and meeting the physical requirements described in the full job description. Contact Information Educational Service Unit th Ave Columbus, NE 68601 Main: Fax:
Change Lead - Finance Systems Replacement Project Reference: JAN Location: Flexible in England - Frequent travel to Sandy, Bedfordshire Contract: Fixed-Term, 9 months Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £39,205.00 - £41,856.00 Per Annum Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave This conservation charity is seeking a Change Lead for their Finance System Replacement Project. This is a complex and major project for the organisation. The Change Lead will ensure the whole organisation, and its Finance System users are ready, trained and supported to adopt the new finance system and new finance processes. This role will ensure the Programme succeeds beyond the technical go-live date. The Change Lead will operate within a recovery phase of the Programme, and will be expected to work at pace, prioritising business readiness, adoption risk and go-live assurance over documentation-led change activity. This role is responsible for delivering: Apply the ADKAR framework pragmatically to structure awareness, readiness, training and reinforcement activities through to go-live and BAU. Business readiness for go-live - Lead structured change impact assessments to identify who is impacted, how, and where adoption risk exists across Finance and the wider organisation. Change impact assessment - Identify who is impacted, how they are impacted, and the scale of change across finance and the wider organisation. Training strategy and delivery - Define and coordinate role-based training using a 'Train-the-Trainer' model, aligned to system design decisions and readiness milestones. Stakeholder engagement and communications - Deliver clear, timely and decision-aligned communications so staff understand what is changing, when, and what is required of them. Super-user and local support model -Establish and support a super-user network to provide first-line support during rollout and hyper-care, with clear escalation routes into the Programme. Go-live and hyper-care support - Coordinate business-side support during go-live and hyper-care, including issue triage, prioritisation and escalation to delivery teams. Adoption tracking and issue feedback -Track adoption, training completion and user feedback, escalating material adoption risks to the Programme Director and Programme Board. BAU transition planning - Define and support handover from programme to BAU, ensuring ownership, support arrangements and decision rights are clear post go-live. Benefits realisation support - Support early definition and tracking of benefits linked to improved processes, controls and system usage. Essential skills, knowledge and experience: Knowledge of the ADKAR framework (Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, Reinforcement) or a similar change framework, and experience of successfully applying it. Experience of operating as the Change Lead for a Finance System replacement programme or equivalent Finance Transformation Programmes. Experience operating in a programme recovery or high-risk delivery environment, balancing pace, pragmatism and control. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage with stakeholders across the whole organisation and explain complex information and positively influence the acceptance of new ways of working. A thorough knowledge and understanding of financial work practices, policies and procedures, relevant to a medium-sized organisation. Ability to quickly acquire detailed operational knowledge of a complex, new finance system. Demonstrable ability to lead and influence people without line management authority. Ability to establish a clear, detailed and realistic plan, identifying priorities, managing multiple work programmes, track progress, escalate risks and issues and adhere the complex change aspects of the programme to a strict schedule. Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances. Additional Information: This is a fixed-term role for 9 months, full-time for 37.5 hours per week. This role is home-based with fortnightly (minimum) travel to Sandy, Bedfordshire. The employer reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term. Closing date: 23:59, Thursday, 5th February 2026 The employer is looking to conduct interviews for this position from Monday 9 February 2026. Interested? Please click the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions (you may need to scroll down). The employer is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse workplace, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve their vision of creating a world richer in nature, they need more people, and more diverse people, on nature's side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, they are particularly interested in receiving your application. The charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. As part of this application you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a short form. If you wish to provide a cover letter with your application, please include this at the end of your CV document upload. No agencies please.
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
Change Lead - Finance Systems Replacement Project Reference: JAN Location: Flexible in England - Frequent travel to Sandy, Bedfordshire Contract: Fixed-Term, 9 months Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £39,205.00 - £41,856.00 Per Annum Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave This conservation charity is seeking a Change Lead for their Finance System Replacement Project. This is a complex and major project for the organisation. The Change Lead will ensure the whole organisation, and its Finance System users are ready, trained and supported to adopt the new finance system and new finance processes. This role will ensure the Programme succeeds beyond the technical go-live date. The Change Lead will operate within a recovery phase of the Programme, and will be expected to work at pace, prioritising business readiness, adoption risk and go-live assurance over documentation-led change activity. This role is responsible for delivering: Apply the ADKAR framework pragmatically to structure awareness, readiness, training and reinforcement activities through to go-live and BAU. Business readiness for go-live - Lead structured change impact assessments to identify who is impacted, how, and where adoption risk exists across Finance and the wider organisation. Change impact assessment - Identify who is impacted, how they are impacted, and the scale of change across finance and the wider organisation. Training strategy and delivery - Define and coordinate role-based training using a 'Train-the-Trainer' model, aligned to system design decisions and readiness milestones. Stakeholder engagement and communications - Deliver clear, timely and decision-aligned communications so staff understand what is changing, when, and what is required of them. Super-user and local support model -Establish and support a super-user network to provide first-line support during rollout and hyper-care, with clear escalation routes into the Programme. Go-live and hyper-care support - Coordinate business-side support during go-live and hyper-care, including issue triage, prioritisation and escalation to delivery teams. Adoption tracking and issue feedback -Track adoption, training completion and user feedback, escalating material adoption risks to the Programme Director and Programme Board. BAU transition planning - Define and support handover from programme to BAU, ensuring ownership, support arrangements and decision rights are clear post go-live. Benefits realisation support - Support early definition and tracking of benefits linked to improved processes, controls and system usage. Essential skills, knowledge and experience: Knowledge of the ADKAR framework (Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, Reinforcement) or a similar change framework, and experience of successfully applying it. Experience of operating as the Change Lead for a Finance System replacement programme or equivalent Finance Transformation Programmes. Experience operating in a programme recovery or high-risk delivery environment, balancing pace, pragmatism and control. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage with stakeholders across the whole organisation and explain complex information and positively influence the acceptance of new ways of working. A thorough knowledge and understanding of financial work practices, policies and procedures, relevant to a medium-sized organisation. Ability to quickly acquire detailed operational knowledge of a complex, new finance system. Demonstrable ability to lead and influence people without line management authority. Ability to establish a clear, detailed and realistic plan, identifying priorities, managing multiple work programmes, track progress, escalate risks and issues and adhere the complex change aspects of the programme to a strict schedule. Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances. Additional Information: This is a fixed-term role for 9 months, full-time for 37.5 hours per week. This role is home-based with fortnightly (minimum) travel to Sandy, Bedfordshire. The employer reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term. Closing date: 23:59, Thursday, 5th February 2026 The employer is looking to conduct interviews for this position from Monday 9 February 2026. Interested? Please click the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions (you may need to scroll down). The employer is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse workplace, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve their vision of creating a world richer in nature, they need more people, and more diverse people, on nature's side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, they are particularly interested in receiving your application. The charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. As part of this application you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a short form. If you wish to provide a cover letter with your application, please include this at the end of your CV document upload. No agencies please.
National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty
Swindon, Wiltshire
We're looking for a Head of Public Engagement to lead our Public Engagement team, sitting within our Communications & Fundraising directorate. In this strategic leadership role, you'll use your vision and creativity to lead, shape and deliver bold, inclusive public engagement that helps us grow audience reach, impact and activation at scale. You'll set a multi year strategy and lead innovative programmes that support diversity, creativity and collaboration. You'll use your strong communication skills to build partnerships, co create with communities, and drive change through insight and imagination. Salary: circa £67,236, dependent on skills and experience. What it's like to work here The Communications & Fundraising directorate is where we do marketing, brand, communications, campaigns, fundraising, public engagement and audience development. We design work that grows our reach and impact, so we can serve more people and communities than ever before, through creative and impactful campaigns, experiences and content. In the coming years we'll engage millions more in our cause at every level of society, activating people and growing our strength as a fundraising and movement building force. As this is a national role, there is flexibility on your contractual place of work. Our hybrid working policy means you can balance office and home working with site visits and meetings at other National Trust places. We'll talk about this in more detail at interview, but you should expect to be at a National Trust site for 40-60% of your working week. What you'll be doing As an expert in public engagement, you'll influence senior stakeholders and represent our work nationally. You'll lead our public engagement strategy, developing and delivering a long term approach to growing audience reach and participation. Your work will ensure that our engagement activity is inclusive, impactful, and aligned with our brand and strategy goals, helping to position us as a leader in inclusive public engagement. A key part of your role will be mobilising people, moving them from passive supporters to active participants who feel connected to our cause. Focusing on reaching underserved audiences, you'll identify those least engaged and design interventions that remove barriers and create meaningful connections with nature and culture. Collaboration and co creation will be at the heart of your approach. You'll build strong partnerships internally and externally, encouraging co production and shared learning. You'll also oversee a portfolio of projects and campaigns, including managing significant budgets, setting clear priorities, and ensuring evaluation so that we continuously improve our practice. Who we're looking for Ability to lead innovative and impactful activity to reach underserved audiences and connect them with nature and culture Able to lead with vision and ensure delivery Experience galvanising and leading dispersed and diverse teams Able to inspire change and lead for innovation Able to influence a range of senior stakeholders Creative thinker able to develop and inspire new and innovative approaches Additional criteria for all other applicants: Understanding of how to apply audience insight and trends to create impactful outputs The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. National Trust place CF Communications and Fundraising Documents Head of Public Engagement - Grade 3 (2).pdf Requirements Compliance. Eligibility to Work in the UK Additional information Closing Date: 08 February 2026 In line with our redeployment policy, we'll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy. To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page. If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on or email us at If you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on or email us at and we'll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page. Equal Opportunities Statement The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here. Safeguarding Statement The National Trust is committed to safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre. Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early.
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Head of Public Engagement to lead our Public Engagement team, sitting within our Communications & Fundraising directorate. In this strategic leadership role, you'll use your vision and creativity to lead, shape and deliver bold, inclusive public engagement that helps us grow audience reach, impact and activation at scale. You'll set a multi year strategy and lead innovative programmes that support diversity, creativity and collaboration. You'll use your strong communication skills to build partnerships, co create with communities, and drive change through insight and imagination. Salary: circa £67,236, dependent on skills and experience. What it's like to work here The Communications & Fundraising directorate is where we do marketing, brand, communications, campaigns, fundraising, public engagement and audience development. We design work that grows our reach and impact, so we can serve more people and communities than ever before, through creative and impactful campaigns, experiences and content. In the coming years we'll engage millions more in our cause at every level of society, activating people and growing our strength as a fundraising and movement building force. As this is a national role, there is flexibility on your contractual place of work. Our hybrid working policy means you can balance office and home working with site visits and meetings at other National Trust places. We'll talk about this in more detail at interview, but you should expect to be at a National Trust site for 40-60% of your working week. What you'll be doing As an expert in public engagement, you'll influence senior stakeholders and represent our work nationally. You'll lead our public engagement strategy, developing and delivering a long term approach to growing audience reach and participation. Your work will ensure that our engagement activity is inclusive, impactful, and aligned with our brand and strategy goals, helping to position us as a leader in inclusive public engagement. A key part of your role will be mobilising people, moving them from passive supporters to active participants who feel connected to our cause. Focusing on reaching underserved audiences, you'll identify those least engaged and design interventions that remove barriers and create meaningful connections with nature and culture. Collaboration and co creation will be at the heart of your approach. You'll build strong partnerships internally and externally, encouraging co production and shared learning. You'll also oversee a portfolio of projects and campaigns, including managing significant budgets, setting clear priorities, and ensuring evaluation so that we continuously improve our practice. Who we're looking for Ability to lead innovative and impactful activity to reach underserved audiences and connect them with nature and culture Able to lead with vision and ensure delivery Experience galvanising and leading dispersed and diverse teams Able to inspire change and lead for innovation Able to influence a range of senior stakeholders Creative thinker able to develop and inspire new and innovative approaches Additional criteria for all other applicants: Understanding of how to apply audience insight and trends to create impactful outputs The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. National Trust place CF Communications and Fundraising Documents Head of Public Engagement - Grade 3 (2).pdf Requirements Compliance. Eligibility to Work in the UK Additional information Closing Date: 08 February 2026 In line with our redeployment policy, we'll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy. To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page. If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on or email us at If you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on or email us at and we'll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page. Equal Opportunities Statement The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here. Safeguarding Statement The National Trust is committed to safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre. Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early.
Tax Associate DirectorForvis MazarsManchester About The Team: We are seeking a client facing individual with at least five years of R&D experience to manage the delivery of R&D claims for a diverse national client base. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual that has experience of managing clients (of various size and across several sectors), the end-to-end delivery of research and development claims, whilst also being keen to grow the business by proactively being out in the local market.This role also provides an opportunity for the successful candidate to progress to more senior roles in our growing national Innovation Incentives team. The individual will therefore play an important role in the wider Forvis Mazars' R&D team by working directly with an established and diverse team of R&D specialists, business stakeholders, and the local leadership team across our Northern offices. What You'll Do: You will develop claim methodologies, and prepare R&D tax relief claims for submission to the HMRC for Forvis Mazars clients You will be the main point of contact for all Forvis Mazars clients' R&D Tax queries and will contact HMRC and their behalf. You will write technical descriptions of client's projects, while preparing documentation to support R&D claims, based on UK BIS guidelines You will coach and review the work completed by the junior staff within your team. Strong technical knowledge of UK R&D Tax and preparation of R&D claims. What You'll Bring: (Based Skills, Knowledge & Experience X4-5 max) Strong technical knowledge of UK R&D Tax and preparation of R&D claims. ATT (or equivalent) qualification Demonstrate broad and strong technical tax knowledge and experience. Broad experience of managing the financials on clients, delivering on budgets and negotiating fees with clients. Experience of identifying opportunities for business development on tax clients (and ideally across other service lines). What We Offer: Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network delivering quality across audit, tax, advisory and consulting. We're united by a shared purpose and a strong sense of belonging, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility, and collaboration. With us, you'll be empowered to shape your career, contribute your ideas, and make a difference from day one.We embrace individuality and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Whether you're looking to stretch your potential, build meaningful relationships or be part of a diverse, forward-thinking team, this is a place where you can thrive. Salaries & Benefits: At Forvis Mazars, we pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer, we offer a competitive salary which are based on experience and benchmarking. We have an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts. Location: - Located in 3 Wellington Place, 5th Floor, Leeds, LS1 4AP. Just a 10-minute walk from Leeds Station. Positioned in a modern business quarter with excellent amenities and green spaces.- Located in One St Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 3DE. Easily accessible from Piccadilly and Oxford Road stations. A vibrant city centre location surrounded by top restaurants, shops, and cultural hotspots.Ready to Grow , Belong , and Impact At Forvis Mazars, we're always looking ahead, for our people, our clients and the wider world. Together, we grow , belong and impact . You'll be supported to learn, explore and develop from day one. We celebrate individuality, encourage bold thinking and believe success comes from working together. With us, you'll belong to your local team, gain global experience, and make a meaningful impact now and in the future.
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
Tax Associate DirectorForvis MazarsManchester About The Team: We are seeking a client facing individual with at least five years of R&D experience to manage the delivery of R&D claims for a diverse national client base. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual that has experience of managing clients (of various size and across several sectors), the end-to-end delivery of research and development claims, whilst also being keen to grow the business by proactively being out in the local market.This role also provides an opportunity for the successful candidate to progress to more senior roles in our growing national Innovation Incentives team. The individual will therefore play an important role in the wider Forvis Mazars' R&D team by working directly with an established and diverse team of R&D specialists, business stakeholders, and the local leadership team across our Northern offices. What You'll Do: You will develop claim methodologies, and prepare R&D tax relief claims for submission to the HMRC for Forvis Mazars clients You will be the main point of contact for all Forvis Mazars clients' R&D Tax queries and will contact HMRC and their behalf. You will write technical descriptions of client's projects, while preparing documentation to support R&D claims, based on UK BIS guidelines You will coach and review the work completed by the junior staff within your team. Strong technical knowledge of UK R&D Tax and preparation of R&D claims. What You'll Bring: (Based Skills, Knowledge & Experience X4-5 max) Strong technical knowledge of UK R&D Tax and preparation of R&D claims. ATT (or equivalent) qualification Demonstrate broad and strong technical tax knowledge and experience. Broad experience of managing the financials on clients, delivering on budgets and negotiating fees with clients. Experience of identifying opportunities for business development on tax clients (and ideally across other service lines). What We Offer: Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network delivering quality across audit, tax, advisory and consulting. We're united by a shared purpose and a strong sense of belonging, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility, and collaboration. With us, you'll be empowered to shape your career, contribute your ideas, and make a difference from day one.We embrace individuality and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Whether you're looking to stretch your potential, build meaningful relationships or be part of a diverse, forward-thinking team, this is a place where you can thrive. Salaries & Benefits: At Forvis Mazars, we pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer, we offer a competitive salary which are based on experience and benchmarking. We have an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts. Location: - Located in 3 Wellington Place, 5th Floor, Leeds, LS1 4AP. Just a 10-minute walk from Leeds Station. Positioned in a modern business quarter with excellent amenities and green spaces.- Located in One St Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 3DE. Easily accessible from Piccadilly and Oxford Road stations. A vibrant city centre location surrounded by top restaurants, shops, and cultural hotspots.Ready to Grow , Belong , and Impact At Forvis Mazars, we're always looking ahead, for our people, our clients and the wider world. Together, we grow , belong and impact . You'll be supported to learn, explore and develop from day one. We celebrate individuality, encourage bold thinking and believe success comes from working together. With us, you'll belong to your local team, gain global experience, and make a meaningful impact now and in the future.
Due to our ongoing growth, we are looking for a Head of Technical Compliance to play a leading role in the growth and management of our Energy & Asset Management team in our Blackburn office. Location Blackburn About the role The role will entail collaborating with the E&AM operational teams to establish a unified method for consistently collecting asset information. It will also involve reviewing and developing reactive and planned maintenance activity programs to ensure compliance with statutory and contractual requirements, as well as implementing industry best practices. Key responsibilities Establish an asset compliance baseline to support the business in understanding the statutory requirements for maintaining new and existing client installed assets Develop the existing asset management strategy in collaboration with the E&AM Director, so that we have a clear set of compliance objectives and a consistent and embedded approach to managing our compliance obligations consistently across all our operating regions. Ensure our asset registers and maintenance plans are developed and maintained to the highest standards with all relevant work activities allocated to the contract assets. This will involve working with the contract operational teams to identify risk areas/ contracts where asset information may need to be refreshed and updated. Work in conjunction with the Vital Energi support teams to ensure that processes, procedures and systems are in place to capture any asset additions or deletions Work with the commissioning and operational teams to ensure full surveys are carried out in advance of contract commencement, liaising with the National mobilisation Manager to load asset conditional data into the Asset / CAFM System. Ensure that robust systems are in place and maintained to monitor and report statutory compliance and to ensure relevant compliance checks on paperwork demonstrates corrective action identified and completed by the operations team. Coordination of engineering paperwork, internal audits on site and supporting external audit assessments to ensure that E&AM operate complaint Gas Safe, F-Gas, BESA and NICEIC accreditation. Carry out regular reviews and interpretation of changes to the SFG20 maintenance specification and tracking how any changes affect our existing maintenance regimes. Ensure company and client (Health & Safety) and quality procedures are implemented, reviewed and reported Review and develop Reactive and Planned Maintenance programmes to ensure statutory & contractual compliance, and implementation of industry best practice Coordinate and undertake condition surveys of the Energy Centre's across the contract portfolios, identifying works required to maintain the properties to the required standards Ensure that at all times E&AM are compliant with their requirements to maintain heat networks to ensure there is no risk to the Landlord, Tenants, its staff and visitors or members of the public Develop and manage the authorised person/appointed person process and ensure this is effectively coordinated and managed across E&AM. Own the adjustments of existing PPM regimes on CAFM for new assets or any updates to existing regimes. Provide ad hoc support where required to business development regarding price estimation. What you will need You will hold a relevant degree/diploma or professional qualification in an M&E discipline, or have equivalent experience You will have experience of managing engineering within the energy sector, or Hard services within the built environment. You will have a successful portfolio in a similar technical and/or compliance role. Competetive Salary (depending upon experience) Contributory Company Pension Scheme Non-contributory death-in-service insurance Employee Assistance Programme 33 Days Holiday including BH Flexible working hours patterns Discounted gym memberships across the UK If you're interested in this position, please email your CV to our HR department using the button below. Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you. Applications will be processed within 28 days of receipt. If you have not heard from us within this time period it will mean that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Thanks you for your interest in Vital Energi. The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements. Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
Due to our ongoing growth, we are looking for a Head of Technical Compliance to play a leading role in the growth and management of our Energy & Asset Management team in our Blackburn office. Location Blackburn About the role The role will entail collaborating with the E&AM operational teams to establish a unified method for consistently collecting asset information. It will also involve reviewing and developing reactive and planned maintenance activity programs to ensure compliance with statutory and contractual requirements, as well as implementing industry best practices. Key responsibilities Establish an asset compliance baseline to support the business in understanding the statutory requirements for maintaining new and existing client installed assets Develop the existing asset management strategy in collaboration with the E&AM Director, so that we have a clear set of compliance objectives and a consistent and embedded approach to managing our compliance obligations consistently across all our operating regions. Ensure our asset registers and maintenance plans are developed and maintained to the highest standards with all relevant work activities allocated to the contract assets. This will involve working with the contract operational teams to identify risk areas/ contracts where asset information may need to be refreshed and updated. Work in conjunction with the Vital Energi support teams to ensure that processes, procedures and systems are in place to capture any asset additions or deletions Work with the commissioning and operational teams to ensure full surveys are carried out in advance of contract commencement, liaising with the National mobilisation Manager to load asset conditional data into the Asset / CAFM System. Ensure that robust systems are in place and maintained to monitor and report statutory compliance and to ensure relevant compliance checks on paperwork demonstrates corrective action identified and completed by the operations team. Coordination of engineering paperwork, internal audits on site and supporting external audit assessments to ensure that E&AM operate complaint Gas Safe, F-Gas, BESA and NICEIC accreditation. Carry out regular reviews and interpretation of changes to the SFG20 maintenance specification and tracking how any changes affect our existing maintenance regimes. Ensure company and client (Health & Safety) and quality procedures are implemented, reviewed and reported Review and develop Reactive and Planned Maintenance programmes to ensure statutory & contractual compliance, and implementation of industry best practice Coordinate and undertake condition surveys of the Energy Centre's across the contract portfolios, identifying works required to maintain the properties to the required standards Ensure that at all times E&AM are compliant with their requirements to maintain heat networks to ensure there is no risk to the Landlord, Tenants, its staff and visitors or members of the public Develop and manage the authorised person/appointed person process and ensure this is effectively coordinated and managed across E&AM. Own the adjustments of existing PPM regimes on CAFM for new assets or any updates to existing regimes. Provide ad hoc support where required to business development regarding price estimation. What you will need You will hold a relevant degree/diploma or professional qualification in an M&E discipline, or have equivalent experience You will have experience of managing engineering within the energy sector, or Hard services within the built environment. You will have a successful portfolio in a similar technical and/or compliance role. Competetive Salary (depending upon experience) Contributory Company Pension Scheme Non-contributory death-in-service insurance Employee Assistance Programme 33 Days Holiday including BH Flexible working hours patterns Discounted gym memberships across the UK If you're interested in this position, please email your CV to our HR department using the button below. Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you. Applications will be processed within 28 days of receipt. If you have not heard from us within this time period it will mean that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Thanks you for your interest in Vital Energi. The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements. Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.
A well-established engineering firm based in Bournemouth is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead its technical function. This senior leadership role involves setting the engineering strategy, managing teams, and ensuring technical delivery aligns with business goals. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar role, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex projects. This is an influential position offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to shape engineering capability over the long term.
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
A well-established engineering firm based in Bournemouth is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead its technical function. This senior leadership role involves setting the engineering strategy, managing teams, and ensuring technical delivery aligns with business goals. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar role, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex projects. This is an influential position offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to shape engineering capability over the long term.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Role Overview This role will provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of corporate and owner managed clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. You will also provide assistance to Director/Partners in both client work and in the management of the group and on occasions the practice. Will be involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. A key part of the role requires the individual to actively seek, and keep the Partner informed about, any new business opportunities arising on existing and new clients. Responsibilities To act as a key point of contact within the firm for the client, together with the Senior Manager/Partner. This will involve responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients There will be an expectation that you will take full responsibility for project delivery on their portfolio Manage a portfolio of clients including control of billings and cash collection within the firms criteria Review of work prepared by more junior members of staff Liaise with HMRC To ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and keep client/Partner informed of overruns and plan staff assignments in order to give an appropriate spread of experience Ensure that the firm's quality control procedures are adhered to including second partner review Identify risk and technical matters, as well as selling opportunities, to the Partner/ Senior Manager/Manager, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Requirements Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. Lead projects of limited scale or complexity You'll also be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Role Overview This role will provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of corporate and owner managed clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. You will also provide assistance to Director/Partners in both client work and in the management of the group and on occasions the practice. Will be involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. A key part of the role requires the individual to actively seek, and keep the Partner informed about, any new business opportunities arising on existing and new clients. Responsibilities To act as a key point of contact within the firm for the client, together with the Senior Manager/Partner. This will involve responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients There will be an expectation that you will take full responsibility for project delivery on their portfolio Manage a portfolio of clients including control of billings and cash collection within the firms criteria Review of work prepared by more junior members of staff Liaise with HMRC To ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and keep client/Partner informed of overruns and plan staff assignments in order to give an appropriate spread of experience Ensure that the firm's quality control procedures are adhered to including second partner review Identify risk and technical matters, as well as selling opportunities, to the Partner/ Senior Manager/Manager, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Requirements Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. Lead projects of limited scale or complexity You'll also be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Location for this position is flexible, we are accepting candidates who are able to work Hybrid in either our Livingston, Leeds or Osterley office. We believe in better. And we make it happen." Better content. Better products. And better careers. " Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile," SkyQ "to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. " We turn" big ideas "into the products, content and services millions of people love. " And we do it all right here at Sky. " " What" you'll "do:" " As a Technical Product Owner, you will work closely with product colleagues, engineers, architects and engineering teams to shape and deliver high quality technical solutions. You will help keep everyone aligned, support clear communication and ensure that the work delivered is maintainable and meets the needs of the business. You will: Read and interpret technical documentation, including system specifications and architecture diagrams, and use th ese to guide decisions . Build a strong understanding of how our systems work, how software is developed, tested and released . Lead technical analysis by breaking down complex requirements into development ready user stories . Write clear and detailed technical features and user stories with testable acceptance criteria and measurable benefits. Contribute to agile ceremonies and support good practice across the team, using your knowledge of Agile, Scrum and the Agile for Sky framework . Help maintain a healthy product backlog and support refinement, planning and retrospectives . Alongside delivery, you will also look for opportunities to improve existing systems. This may be performance, reliability, security, or simplifying processes to help the team work more effectively. What" you'll "bring: " " You will bring a blend of technical understanding, product thinking and collaborative skills. You will feel confident working with engineers and architects and will be comfortable explaining technical topics in a clear and accessible way to different audiences. Key strengths include: The ability to read and understand technical documentation and ask the right questions . Experience working with development teams and understanding modern development and testing practices . Strong skills in breaking down complex problems into clear user stories and acceptance criteria . Confidence leading technical discussions and contributing to shaping solutions . Experience supporting agile ceremonies and helping teams adopt good agile practices . A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement . Strong communication skills and a calm, practical approach to problem solving . You will also be comfortable using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Miro, Figma, Postman and SQL as part of your everyday work. " Team overview: " " You'll be part of Customer Engagement Enablement, a portfolio within the Tech Platform Directorate. Our vision is simple: we enable teams to deliver future ready, modern platforms that accelerate change, simplify complexity and create experiences that exceed expectations while driving lasting value for our people, partners and customers. Our teams work across app, web and assisted channels, building the foundations that power brilliant end to end customer journeys. This is a fast moving, collaborative environment where you'll help shape technical direction, influence key customer touch points and enable teams across the business to innovate at pace. " The rewards" " There's "one thing people" can't "stop talking about when it comes to" : the" perks ." Here's "a taster: " Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place " The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate " A generous pension package " Private healthcare " Discounted mobile and broadband " A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences " " Inclusion & how" you'll "work: " Recognised by The Times and Stonewall, we take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion. Investing in society, fighting racial" injustice "and setting ambitious targets for representation at Sky. " We've "embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home." You'll "find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role" later on "in the recruitment process. " " Your office space: " " Livingston, Leeds or Osterley " We'd "love to hear from you" " Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky." It's "a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. " But better" doesn't "stop at what we do," it's "how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. " " If you believe in better," we'll "back you all the way. " Just so you know: if your application is successful," we'll "ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. "
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
Location for this position is flexible, we are accepting candidates who are able to work Hybrid in either our Livingston, Leeds or Osterley office. We believe in better. And we make it happen." Better content. Better products. And better careers. " Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile," SkyQ "to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. " We turn" big ideas "into the products, content and services millions of people love. " And we do it all right here at Sky. " " What" you'll "do:" " As a Technical Product Owner, you will work closely with product colleagues, engineers, architects and engineering teams to shape and deliver high quality technical solutions. You will help keep everyone aligned, support clear communication and ensure that the work delivered is maintainable and meets the needs of the business. You will: Read and interpret technical documentation, including system specifications and architecture diagrams, and use th ese to guide decisions . Build a strong understanding of how our systems work, how software is developed, tested and released . Lead technical analysis by breaking down complex requirements into development ready user stories . Write clear and detailed technical features and user stories with testable acceptance criteria and measurable benefits. Contribute to agile ceremonies and support good practice across the team, using your knowledge of Agile, Scrum and the Agile for Sky framework . Help maintain a healthy product backlog and support refinement, planning and retrospectives . Alongside delivery, you will also look for opportunities to improve existing systems. This may be performance, reliability, security, or simplifying processes to help the team work more effectively. What" you'll "bring: " " You will bring a blend of technical understanding, product thinking and collaborative skills. You will feel confident working with engineers and architects and will be comfortable explaining technical topics in a clear and accessible way to different audiences. Key strengths include: The ability to read and understand technical documentation and ask the right questions . Experience working with development teams and understanding modern development and testing practices . Strong skills in breaking down complex problems into clear user stories and acceptance criteria . Confidence leading technical discussions and contributing to shaping solutions . Experience supporting agile ceremonies and helping teams adopt good agile practices . A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement . Strong communication skills and a calm, practical approach to problem solving . You will also be comfortable using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Miro, Figma, Postman and SQL as part of your everyday work. " Team overview: " " You'll be part of Customer Engagement Enablement, a portfolio within the Tech Platform Directorate. Our vision is simple: we enable teams to deliver future ready, modern platforms that accelerate change, simplify complexity and create experiences that exceed expectations while driving lasting value for our people, partners and customers. Our teams work across app, web and assisted channels, building the foundations that power brilliant end to end customer journeys. This is a fast moving, collaborative environment where you'll help shape technical direction, influence key customer touch points and enable teams across the business to innovate at pace. " The rewards" " There's "one thing people" can't "stop talking about when it comes to" : the" perks ." Here's "a taster: " Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place " The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate " A generous pension package " Private healthcare " Discounted mobile and broadband " A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences " " Inclusion & how" you'll "work: " Recognised by The Times and Stonewall, we take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion. Investing in society, fighting racial" injustice "and setting ambitious targets for representation at Sky. " We've "embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home." You'll "find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role" later on "in the recruitment process. " " Your office space: " " Livingston, Leeds or Osterley " We'd "love to hear from you" " Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky." It's "a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. " But better" doesn't "stop at what we do," it's "how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. " " If you believe in better," we'll "back you all the way. " Just so you know: if your application is successful," we'll "ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. "
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing VAT Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals as well as public sector and not for profit entities. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Job Description This role will provide VAT advisory services to a wide range of organisations. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients including being involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis, whilst ensuring the Firm's quality and risk standards are met. The role will be supported by the VAT Director and VAT Partner. Responsibilities Provide VAT advisory services with some compliance element to a wide range of clients, getting involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. Ensure the Firm's quality control procedures are adhered to as appropriate, and the Firm's professional standards are met. Highlight risk, quality control and technical matters to the Partner/ Director, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Develop professional relationships with clients and within the Firm, adapting the approach for the relevant audience. Take ownership and manage a portfolio of clients including client take on and engagement; billings and recovery rates; and debt management. To act as a key point of contact within the Firm for the client, together with the Partner/ Director. This will involve responding promptly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients. There will be an expectation that you will take full responsibility for project delivery on the portfolio. Ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and timescales and keep client/ Partner/ Director informed of overruns. Liaise with HMRC and other stakeholders. Self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within the Firm. Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Requirements An in depth, up to date, technical knowledge of VAT and the ability to deal with complex issues Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a client portfolio profitably Experience of dealing with client management and HMRC CTA and/or ACA qualified or experienced within HMRC Demonstrable VAT advisory experience Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing VAT Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals as well as public sector and not for profit entities. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Job Description This role will provide VAT advisory services to a wide range of organisations. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients including being involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis, whilst ensuring the Firm's quality and risk standards are met. The role will be supported by the VAT Director and VAT Partner. Responsibilities Provide VAT advisory services with some compliance element to a wide range of clients, getting involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. Ensure the Firm's quality control procedures are adhered to as appropriate, and the Firm's professional standards are met. Highlight risk, quality control and technical matters to the Partner/ Director, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Develop professional relationships with clients and within the Firm, adapting the approach for the relevant audience. Take ownership and manage a portfolio of clients including client take on and engagement; billings and recovery rates; and debt management. To act as a key point of contact within the Firm for the client, together with the Partner/ Director. This will involve responding promptly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients. There will be an expectation that you will take full responsibility for project delivery on the portfolio. Ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and timescales and keep client/ Partner/ Director informed of overruns. Liaise with HMRC and other stakeholders. Self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within the Firm. Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Requirements An in depth, up to date, technical knowledge of VAT and the ability to deal with complex issues Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a client portfolio profitably Experience of dealing with client management and HMRC CTA and/or ACA qualified or experienced within HMRC Demonstrable VAT advisory experience Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
A leading energy solutions provider in Manchester seeks a Head of Reactor Mechanical Systems to lead engineering teams in designing safe and efficient reactor systems. This senior leadership role requires expertise in Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) design and significant experience in a highly regulated environment. You will influence technical strategy and ensure successful program delivery while fostering a culture of innovation and safety. Competitive salary and benefits included.
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
A leading energy solutions provider in Manchester seeks a Head of Reactor Mechanical Systems to lead engineering teams in designing safe and efficient reactor systems. This senior leadership role requires expertise in Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) design and significant experience in a highly regulated environment. You will influence technical strategy and ensure successful program delivery while fostering a culture of innovation and safety. Competitive salary and benefits included.
Empower Customers. Drive Impact. Grow with Seeq. At Seeq, we're on a mission to help industrial companies transform how they work through advanced analytics and data-driven insights. As a Customer Success Manager (CSM), you'll play a pivotal role in that transformation-building deep partnerships with our customers, helping them unlock the full value of Seeq, and ensuring their long-term success. Our CSMs are trusted advisors and strategic partners. You'll act as the customer's champion, aligning their goals with Seeq's solutions, driving adoption, and ensuring seamless renewals and expansions. This is your opportunity to make a measurable impact at a fast-growing SaaS company while working with some of the world's largest and most innovative organizations. What You'll Do Be the customer's advocate: Understand their strategic goals and proactively create success plans to drive measurable outcomes. Deliver value consistently: Lead quarterly success reviews, share insights on product updates, and guide customers on their journey to achieve maximum ROI. Drive adoption: Oversee onboarding, promote training opportunities, build customer communities, and keep engagement high. Own renewals & growth: Manage the renewal process, minimize churn, and partner with Sales to identify expansion, cross-sell, and upsell opportunities. Problem-solve with impact: Anticipate challenges, connect customers to the right internal resources, and advocate for new product features when needed. Collaborate cross-functionally: Work closely with Product, Training, Support, and Sales teams to deliver a world-class customer experience. What You Bring 7+ years in a customer-facing role within B2B SaaS, technology, or industrial/manufacturing organizations. Experience working with customers in process manufacturing industries (e.g., chemicals, oil & gas, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals) and understanding their workflows and challenges. Ability to translate technical solutions into business value for process manufacturing clients. Strong knowledge of process manufacturing operations and KPIs to drive adoption and success. Proven ability to engage with senior leaders (Director+) at Fortune 500 companies and build lasting relationships. Experience managing renewals and driving account growth in complex, global organizations. Strong business acumen with a data-driven mindset-you know how to use customer health indicators to pivot strategies when needed. Comfort navigating enterprise IT/OT environments; knowledge of time-series and industrial data analytics is a plus. Skilled at translating corporate objectives into actionable customer strategies and delivering executive-ready presentations. Current or prior experience using Seeq's product is a huge plus. Why Join Seeq? Impactful work: Help global enterprises transform how they analyze and act on data. Culture of collaboration: Work with passionate, curious, and mission-driven colleagues in a fully remote environment. Growth opportunities: Shape your career at a company scaling rapidly across industries and markets. Customer-first philosophy: Be empowered to do what's right for customers while supported by a cross-functional team. If you're passionate about helping customers succeed, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to make a real difference at a high-growth SaaS company, we'd love to hear from you. Seeq is a remote-first (only) company founded by serial entrepreneurs. Our executive team and board of directors have extensive experience with successful startup ventures in high-growth environments. We are founded on the idea that companies need better solutions for quickly and easily getting business insight from their industrial process data. Our mission is to provide software and services that convert that data into meaningful information that the business can use to improve profitability. We have a wonderful, kind-hearted, talented team that loves to collaborate, lead by example, and exceed our customers' expectations. We are certified as a great place to work, an emerging startup, the Technology Fast 500, and Inc. Magazine's Best Places to Work. The Perks of Working at Seeq Competitive salary plus variable commission $135,000 USD base salary Benefits: Internet and mobile phone reimbursements Generous home office allowance The best co-workers (we've analyzed the data, so we know it's true.) Pet-friendly workspace (your dog will be so happy to have you home) You love your job! Seeq provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. You must be authorized to work in the country in which you reside. Seeq does not sponsor US F1 or H-1B work visas.
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
Empower Customers. Drive Impact. Grow with Seeq. At Seeq, we're on a mission to help industrial companies transform how they work through advanced analytics and data-driven insights. As a Customer Success Manager (CSM), you'll play a pivotal role in that transformation-building deep partnerships with our customers, helping them unlock the full value of Seeq, and ensuring their long-term success. Our CSMs are trusted advisors and strategic partners. You'll act as the customer's champion, aligning their goals with Seeq's solutions, driving adoption, and ensuring seamless renewals and expansions. This is your opportunity to make a measurable impact at a fast-growing SaaS company while working with some of the world's largest and most innovative organizations. What You'll Do Be the customer's advocate: Understand their strategic goals and proactively create success plans to drive measurable outcomes. Deliver value consistently: Lead quarterly success reviews, share insights on product updates, and guide customers on their journey to achieve maximum ROI. Drive adoption: Oversee onboarding, promote training opportunities, build customer communities, and keep engagement high. Own renewals & growth: Manage the renewal process, minimize churn, and partner with Sales to identify expansion, cross-sell, and upsell opportunities. Problem-solve with impact: Anticipate challenges, connect customers to the right internal resources, and advocate for new product features when needed. Collaborate cross-functionally: Work closely with Product, Training, Support, and Sales teams to deliver a world-class customer experience. What You Bring 7+ years in a customer-facing role within B2B SaaS, technology, or industrial/manufacturing organizations. Experience working with customers in process manufacturing industries (e.g., chemicals, oil & gas, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals) and understanding their workflows and challenges. Ability to translate technical solutions into business value for process manufacturing clients. Strong knowledge of process manufacturing operations and KPIs to drive adoption and success. Proven ability to engage with senior leaders (Director+) at Fortune 500 companies and build lasting relationships. Experience managing renewals and driving account growth in complex, global organizations. Strong business acumen with a data-driven mindset-you know how to use customer health indicators to pivot strategies when needed. Comfort navigating enterprise IT/OT environments; knowledge of time-series and industrial data analytics is a plus. Skilled at translating corporate objectives into actionable customer strategies and delivering executive-ready presentations. Current or prior experience using Seeq's product is a huge plus. Why Join Seeq? Impactful work: Help global enterprises transform how they analyze and act on data. Culture of collaboration: Work with passionate, curious, and mission-driven colleagues in a fully remote environment. Growth opportunities: Shape your career at a company scaling rapidly across industries and markets. Customer-first philosophy: Be empowered to do what's right for customers while supported by a cross-functional team. If you're passionate about helping customers succeed, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to make a real difference at a high-growth SaaS company, we'd love to hear from you. Seeq is a remote-first (only) company founded by serial entrepreneurs. Our executive team and board of directors have extensive experience with successful startup ventures in high-growth environments. We are founded on the idea that companies need better solutions for quickly and easily getting business insight from their industrial process data. Our mission is to provide software and services that convert that data into meaningful information that the business can use to improve profitability. We have a wonderful, kind-hearted, talented team that loves to collaborate, lead by example, and exceed our customers' expectations. We are certified as a great place to work, an emerging startup, the Technology Fast 500, and Inc. Magazine's Best Places to Work. The Perks of Working at Seeq Competitive salary plus variable commission $135,000 USD base salary Benefits: Internet and mobile phone reimbursements Generous home office allowance The best co-workers (we've analyzed the data, so we know it's true.) Pet-friendly workspace (your dog will be so happy to have you home) You love your job! Seeq provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. You must be authorized to work in the country in which you reside. Seeq does not sponsor US F1 or H-1B work visas.
