Technical Theatre Graduate Assistant 2026 We are seeking an outstanding Technical Theatre Graduate Assistant (TTGA) to aid in the technical workings of a very busy and vibrant Performing Arts Department, here at Charterhouse. We are particularly interested in industry professionals, preferably Technical Theatre/Stage Management trained at Drama School, who are perhaps looking to diversify into education. The candidate must be competent and skilled in all technical areas of Theatre. We expect that they should be qualified, committed, energetic, confident, charismatic, empathetic, kind, and inspiring to our pupils and possess excellent team skills. Person Specification: The TTGA will be a graduate from either a University or Drama College and will be able to offer practical Theatre skills, entering fully into the technical aspect of the Department whether it be building, rigging, operating, teaching, programming, mentoring or supporting other department staff. The TTGA will also assist in administrative duties as well as House boarding duties. The TTGA will be a trained and skilled technician but will also bring their own personality, specialist skills and interests to a varied, ambitious and dynamic department. Application Process Applications should be made in accordance with the School's application and safer recruitment procedures, via the School's website, selecting the relevant vacancy. The selected vacancy link will take you to our online recruitment system and give you the opportunity to register and complete an application form. You will also have the opportunity to upload your latest CV. All successful job applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Record check and to undergo child protection screening. Visit our website - Employment Opportunities We are creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen and valued - for our pupils, for our staff. A culture that supports the enduring Charterhouse education provided to pupils in our global and multi-cultural environment. Join us now to be a part of it. If candidates would like an informal conversation before applying, Dean Chisnall (Director of Performing Arts) would be very happy to talk with you. Please contact him by email ( ) to arrange a mutually convenient time. We encourage applicants to apply promptly as we will review each application upon submission and will close this job when we have appointed the successful candidate.
Feb 11, 2026
Full time
Technical Theatre Graduate Assistant 2026 We are seeking an outstanding Technical Theatre Graduate Assistant (TTGA) to aid in the technical workings of a very busy and vibrant Performing Arts Department, here at Charterhouse. We are particularly interested in industry professionals, preferably Technical Theatre/Stage Management trained at Drama School, who are perhaps looking to diversify into education. The candidate must be competent and skilled in all technical areas of Theatre. We expect that they should be qualified, committed, energetic, confident, charismatic, empathetic, kind, and inspiring to our pupils and possess excellent team skills. Person Specification: The TTGA will be a graduate from either a University or Drama College and will be able to offer practical Theatre skills, entering fully into the technical aspect of the Department whether it be building, rigging, operating, teaching, programming, mentoring or supporting other department staff. The TTGA will also assist in administrative duties as well as House boarding duties. The TTGA will be a trained and skilled technician but will also bring their own personality, specialist skills and interests to a varied, ambitious and dynamic department. Application Process Applications should be made in accordance with the School's application and safer recruitment procedures, via the School's website, selecting the relevant vacancy. The selected vacancy link will take you to our online recruitment system and give you the opportunity to register and complete an application form. You will also have the opportunity to upload your latest CV. All successful job applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Record check and to undergo child protection screening. Visit our website - Employment Opportunities We are creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen and valued - for our pupils, for our staff. A culture that supports the enduring Charterhouse education provided to pupils in our global and multi-cultural environment. Join us now to be a part of it. If candidates would like an informal conversation before applying, Dean Chisnall (Director of Performing Arts) would be very happy to talk with you. Please contact him by email ( ) to arrange a mutually convenient time. We encourage applicants to apply promptly as we will review each application upon submission and will close this job when we have appointed the successful candidate.
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone : With the ability to identify risk matters and raises with a manager and/or partner, while exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Who can identify and understand needs of the Audited Entity, suggest potential solutions on technical matters and communicate and agree the needs and potential solutions with Managers or Partner. Who can build and maintain strong relationships with new and established Audited Entities, identifying opportunities and be a point of contact throughout the year. With experience of conducting rigorous project and financial management on all projects, completing projects within agreed timescales and raising issues in a timely manner. Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS or overseas equivalent. Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends. Experience supervising and coaching junior members of the team. Experience of managing projects. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our 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 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 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 11, 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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone : With the ability to identify risk matters and raises with a manager and/or partner, while exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Who can identify and understand needs of the Audited Entity, suggest potential solutions on technical matters and communicate and agree the needs and potential solutions with Managers or Partner. Who can build and maintain strong relationships with new and established Audited Entities, identifying opportunities and be a point of contact throughout the year. With experience of conducting rigorous project and financial management on all projects, completing projects within agreed timescales and raising issues in a timely manner. Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS or overseas equivalent. Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends. Experience supervising and coaching junior members of the team. Experience of managing projects. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our 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 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 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.
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Audit quality is central to our strategy as an Audit Stream, the key ingredient to our success. Consistent high audit quality enables us to attract, develop and retain talented people and be proud of our work. Audit quality allows us to compete in the market and demonstrate that we can play a key role in market reform. Consistently high audit quality does not happen by chance. It requires a mindset and culture of challenge and professional scepticism, appropriate resources both people and intellectual, investment in central support for engagement teams and technology solutions. Within the last year we have increased our headcount significantly, invested in new partners, and commenced a significant investment programme in our central quality support team. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. This is an opportunity for a talented, high performing and ambitious Director to join the Audit Stream Risk Management (ASRM) team in the Audit Quality Department (AQD) in an exciting period. You will report into the ASRM team Partner and work closely with other members of the ASRM team as well as the other directors in the wider AQD team. The Audit Stream Risk Management team is a growing team and provides support to audit teams when audit risk and contractual issues emerge on audit engagements. You will advise the audit team in resolving the issue to enable them to manage any reputational risks and consistently deliver high quality audits. The role will include providing the teams with proactive support to resolve the issue and involving specialists from the wider AQD team when required. As part of this supportive and knowledgeable team, you'll have a chance to use and develop your technical skills to solve complex audit risk and contractual issues and contribute to the delivery of high quality audits. Responsibilities Lead in resolving complex audit stream risk issues that emerge, ensuring a detailed review of audit files is performed, when required, by the senior managers in the team to establish the nature and extent of the risk bringing in specialist support from the wider AQD team as required. Proactively identify wider risk issues and prevent such risks from crystalising by implementing policies, guidance and training to the audit stream. Support the ASRM partner on reviewing and monitoring the highest risk audit engagements, known as the Close Monitored List. Provide oversight to the ASRM team on other audit risks and contractual matters arising from the Audit Stream and ensuring they are satisfactorily resolved. Lead on projects to ensure that all processes and controls related to audit stream risk management are correctly implemented to support a System of Quality Management, ensuring that any remediation points are addressed. Support RIs experiencing a challenging inspection or regulatory process. Contribute to audit quality initiatives led by the wider Audit Quality Improvement Team. You'll be someone with: Ideas, drive, energy and passion! ACA or equivalent qualification with a background in Audit, Methodology or Regulatory oversight Recent experience at Senior Manager or Director level on PIE and listed audits or similar file review experience Strong technical audit expertise with the ability to identify wider risks Ability to challenge, influence, and communicate effectively at senior levels A proactive, collaborative mindset and attention to detail You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our 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 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 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 11, 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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Audit quality is central to our strategy as an Audit Stream, the key ingredient to our success. Consistent high audit quality enables us to attract, develop and retain talented people and be proud of our work. Audit quality allows us to compete in the market and demonstrate that we can play a key role in market reform. Consistently high audit quality does not happen by chance. It requires a mindset and culture of challenge and professional scepticism, appropriate resources both people and intellectual, investment in central support for engagement teams and technology solutions. Within the last year we have increased our headcount significantly, invested in new partners, and commenced a significant investment programme in our central quality support team. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. This is an opportunity for a talented, high performing and ambitious Director to join the Audit Stream Risk Management (ASRM) team in the Audit Quality Department (AQD) in an exciting period. You will report into the ASRM team Partner and work closely with other members of the ASRM team as well as the other directors in the wider AQD team. The Audit Stream Risk Management team is a growing team and provides support to audit teams when audit risk and contractual issues emerge on audit engagements. You will advise the audit team in resolving the issue to enable them to manage any reputational risks and consistently deliver high quality audits. The role will include providing the teams with proactive support to resolve the issue and involving specialists from the wider AQD team when required. As part of this supportive and knowledgeable team, you'll have a chance to use and develop your technical skills to solve complex audit risk and contractual issues and contribute to the delivery of high quality audits. Responsibilities Lead in resolving complex audit stream risk issues that emerge, ensuring a detailed review of audit files is performed, when required, by the senior managers in the team to establish the nature and extent of the risk bringing in specialist support from the wider AQD team as required. Proactively identify wider risk issues and prevent such risks from crystalising by implementing policies, guidance and training to the audit stream. Support the ASRM partner on reviewing and monitoring the highest risk audit engagements, known as the Close Monitored List. Provide oversight to the ASRM team on other audit risks and contractual matters arising from the Audit Stream and ensuring they are satisfactorily resolved. Lead on projects to ensure that all processes and controls related to audit stream risk management are correctly implemented to support a System of Quality Management, ensuring that any remediation points are addressed. Support RIs experiencing a challenging inspection or regulatory process. Contribute to audit quality initiatives led by the wider Audit Quality Improvement Team. You'll be someone with: Ideas, drive, energy and passion! ACA or equivalent qualification with a background in Audit, Methodology or Regulatory oversight Recent experience at Senior Manager or Director level on PIE and listed audits or similar file review experience Strong technical audit expertise with the ability to identify wider risks Ability to challenge, influence, and communicate effectively at senior levels A proactive, collaborative mindset and attention to detail You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our 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 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 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.
Deputy Director, Policy and Research London or Leicester (with hybrid working) The Organisation Our client is a not-for-profit organisation that focuses on supporting better working environments and benefits packages for people across the country. They're now looking for a Deputy Director, Policy and Research to join them on a full-time, permanent basis. Requests for flexible working will be considered with a minimum option of 0.8 FTE working condensed hours with flexible start and finish times. Your Rewards - Salary of £64,450 - £77,880 per annum, dependent on experience and location - 31 days' holiday increasing to 33 days after 5 years' service, of which 3 are shutdown days in addition to public holidays - Company pension scheme with 8% employer contribution - Group Life Assurance 3 salary - Hybrid working: 40-60% in an office. Our client's offices for this role are currently in Leicester and London, but if you are based elsewhere, please contact them to talk about how the role could work for you (contact details will be available after you apply) - Flexible working practices - Employee Development Scheme - Retailer Discounts - Enhanced occupational maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental pay - Enhanced occupational sick pay - Eye care scheme - Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme - Gold award in Investors in People If you are a high-calibre policy research professional operating at programme manager level or higher, this is the ideal opportunity to drive your career forward and take your next step with this vital charity. You'll have the chance to make a real impact at the highest levels, having strategic input and driving change across a key area. In doing so, you'll be able to consolidate your expertise, further develop your skills and support your career trajectory. What's more, you'll be supported by a talented and committed team within an organisation with a superb reputation, making sure this is the right move for you now and in the future. Your Role As Deputy Director, Policy and Research, you will lead a key part of our client's strategic plan, overseeing all projects and activities in a specific area and forging new areas of work and projects. Shaping an ongoing programme of research and impact work, you will also focus on a number of key areas centred around understanding and providing support. These will include career change, employer investment in skills, high-quality and fair access to apprenticeships and technical education, and progression from low pay. This is a senior leadership role in which you will play a vital part in shaping overall strategy and plans, as well as line managing senior and mid-level staff, and supporting the wider team with intellectual leadership. Additionally, you will: - Write and/or co-ordinate responses to reactive research and evaluation tenders - Develop proactive proposals that will drive change in your area or work - Act as an external expert on the issues of better work and progression - Oversee projects being delivered in your and related areas - Provide quality assurance for research proposals and outputs About You To be considered as the Deputy Director, Policy and Research, you will need: - Experience of developing, overseeing and delivering programmes of policy-relevant research at a high level - Experience of business development in a policy/research context: developing ideas, writing bids and building relationships with funders - Experience of building senior-level relationships with external stakeholders for impact and influence - A track record of delivering national and/or local policy change - Advanced research skills (qualitative or quantitative) - Demonstrable knowledge of employment and/or skills policy in the UK The closing date for this role is 21st February 2026. Other organisations may call this role Deputy Research Director, Deputy Policy Director, Policy & Research Programme Manager, Head of Policy & Research, Head of Research Programmes, or Senior Research Manager. Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity, and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you want to take your next step into a challenging and rewarding Deputy Director, Policy and Research role, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency
Feb 11, 2026
Full time
Deputy Director, Policy and Research London or Leicester (with hybrid working) The Organisation Our client is a not-for-profit organisation that focuses on supporting better working environments and benefits packages for people across the country. They're now looking for a Deputy Director, Policy and Research to join them on a full-time, permanent basis. Requests for flexible working will be considered with a minimum option of 0.8 FTE working condensed hours with flexible start and finish times. Your Rewards - Salary of £64,450 - £77,880 per annum, dependent on experience and location - 31 days' holiday increasing to 33 days after 5 years' service, of which 3 are shutdown days in addition to public holidays - Company pension scheme with 8% employer contribution - Group Life Assurance 3 salary - Hybrid working: 40-60% in an office. Our client's offices for this role are currently in Leicester and London, but if you are based elsewhere, please contact them to talk about how the role could work for you (contact details will be available after you apply) - Flexible working practices - Employee Development Scheme - Retailer Discounts - Enhanced occupational maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental pay - Enhanced occupational sick pay - Eye care scheme - Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme - Gold award in Investors in People If you are a high-calibre policy research professional operating at programme manager level or higher, this is the ideal opportunity to drive your career forward and take your next step with this vital charity. You'll have the chance to make a real impact at the highest levels, having strategic input and driving change across a key area. In doing so, you'll be able to consolidate your expertise, further develop your skills and support your career trajectory. What's more, you'll be supported by a talented and committed team within an organisation with a superb reputation, making sure this is the right move for you now and in the future. Your Role As Deputy Director, Policy and Research, you will lead a key part of our client's strategic plan, overseeing all projects and activities in a specific area and forging new areas of work and projects. Shaping an ongoing programme of research and impact work, you will also focus on a number of key areas centred around understanding and providing support. These will include career change, employer investment in skills, high-quality and fair access to apprenticeships and technical education, and progression from low pay. This is a senior leadership role in which you will play a vital part in shaping overall strategy and plans, as well as line managing senior and mid-level staff, and supporting the wider team with intellectual leadership. Additionally, you will: - Write and/or co-ordinate responses to reactive research and evaluation tenders - Develop proactive proposals that will drive change in your area or work - Act as an external expert on the issues of better work and progression - Oversee projects being delivered in your and related areas - Provide quality assurance for research proposals and outputs About You To be considered as the Deputy Director, Policy and Research, you will need: - Experience of developing, overseeing and delivering programmes of policy-relevant research at a high level - Experience of business development in a policy/research context: developing ideas, writing bids and building relationships with funders - Experience of building senior-level relationships with external stakeholders for impact and influence - A track record of delivering national and/or local policy change - Advanced research skills (qualitative or quantitative) - Demonstrable knowledge of employment and/or skills policy in the UK The closing date for this role is 21st February 2026. Other organisations may call this role Deputy Research Director, Deputy Policy Director, Policy & Research Programme Manager, Head of Policy & Research, Head of Research Programmes, or Senior Research Manager. Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity, and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you want to take your next step into a challenging and rewarding Deputy Director, Policy and Research role, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency
Town Planning Director Location: Milton Keynes A growing independent town planning consultancy based in Milton Keynes is seeking a commercially driven Planning Director to play a key role in expanding the business. This is a unique opportunity for a n Associate Director or Director with an existing client base or network to take on a leadership position, shape the future of a dynamic firm, and be rewarded for the business they bring. The Role As Planning Director, you will: Take a leading role in the delivery and management of planning consultancy services across a wide range of sectors, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Bring clients or active business relationships with you, helping to drive revenue growth and expand the firm's footprint across the South East, Home Counties, and beyond. Lead and mentor a growing team of planners, supporting career development and technical excellence. Oversee complex planning applications, appeals, pre-application engagement, permitted development advice, and local plan representations. Work closely with the senior leadership team to shape business strategy and explore new markets and opportunities. About You MRTPI qualified with 10+ years' experience in town planning, ideally across both public and private sectors. Proven track record of business development, with the ability to bring clients or generate work from day one. Strong understanding of UK planning policy, appeals, enforcement, and stakeholder engagement. Excellent communicator, confident in advising developers, landowners, and house builders. Entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to help grow a young, forward-thinking consultancy. What's on Offer A senior leadership position with significant influence over business direction and strategy. Competitive salary with a generous bonus structure based on work brought in and team performance. Supportive, collaborative team culture with a strong reputation for clear, honest, and commercially focused advice. Opportunity to grow your own client base within a nimble, highly regarded practice. Flexible, hybrid working arrangements from a Milton Keynes base. How to Apply If you're a planning professional ready to take the next step, lead a growing team, and bring clients into a thriving consultancy, we want to hear from you. For a confidential conversation, contact (url removed) or call (phone number removed) Reference - 64450
Feb 11, 2026
Full time
Town Planning Director Location: Milton Keynes A growing independent town planning consultancy based in Milton Keynes is seeking a commercially driven Planning Director to play a key role in expanding the business. This is a unique opportunity for a n Associate Director or Director with an existing client base or network to take on a leadership position, shape the future of a dynamic firm, and be rewarded for the business they bring. The Role As Planning Director, you will: Take a leading role in the delivery and management of planning consultancy services across a wide range of sectors, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Bring clients or active business relationships with you, helping to drive revenue growth and expand the firm's footprint across the South East, Home Counties, and beyond. Lead and mentor a growing team of planners, supporting career development and technical excellence. Oversee complex planning applications, appeals, pre-application engagement, permitted development advice, and local plan representations. Work closely with the senior leadership team to shape business strategy and explore new markets and opportunities. About You MRTPI qualified with 10+ years' experience in town planning, ideally across both public and private sectors. Proven track record of business development, with the ability to bring clients or generate work from day one. Strong understanding of UK planning policy, appeals, enforcement, and stakeholder engagement. Excellent communicator, confident in advising developers, landowners, and house builders. Entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to help grow a young, forward-thinking consultancy. What's on Offer A senior leadership position with significant influence over business direction and strategy. Competitive salary with a generous bonus structure based on work brought in and team performance. Supportive, collaborative team culture with a strong reputation for clear, honest, and commercially focused advice. Opportunity to grow your own client base within a nimble, highly regarded practice. Flexible, hybrid working arrangements from a Milton Keynes base. How to Apply If you're a planning professional ready to take the next step, lead a growing team, and bring clients into a thriving consultancy, we want to hear from you. For a confidential conversation, contact (url removed) or call (phone number removed) Reference - 64450
Technical Sales Engineer (Construction) £50,000 - £60,000 + Progression + Training + Company Benefits + Company Bonus + Company Car + Car Allowance Glasgow (Hybrid) Are you a Technical Sales from a structural steel or construction engineering background looking for a role with a succession development plan to directorship with a market leading steelworks company working hybrid with occasional client click apply for full job details
Feb 11, 2026
Full time
Technical Sales Engineer (Construction) £50,000 - £60,000 + Progression + Training + Company Benefits + Company Bonus + Company Car + Car Allowance Glasgow (Hybrid) Are you a Technical Sales from a structural steel or construction engineering background looking for a role with a succession development plan to directorship with a market leading steelworks company working hybrid with occasional client click apply for full job details
Product Developer North West Performance Apparel 32,000 - 42,000 + Benefits This is a rare chance to join a team where you can truly own your categories, make bold decisions, and help shape the future of a performance-led brand making serious waves in the industry. If you're ready to lead with confidence, roll your sleeves up, and take full control of your product - this is your moment. Here - product is everything - and we're looking for a Product Developer who's ready to treat their categories like a brand within a brand. This is a role for someone who thrives on ownership, runs with responsibility, and takes pride in delivering market-leading product - every season, every drop. You'll be the key link between design, suppliers, and product leadership. Owning development from first tech pack to final production. This isn't a support role; it's yours to lead. If you love solving problems, making decisions, and taking full accountability for timelines, quality, and margin - we want you on our team. Your Categories, Your Call - What You'll Own: Take full accountability for product development across your categories - from concept through to production, with complete visibility across timelines, costs, and quality Work directly with directors, designers, and product managers, bringing ideas to life while driving constant improvement across fit, finish, and function Own the critical path - ensuring tech packs are issued accurately and on time, with comprehensive construction, fit, and trim comments every step of the way Lead fit sessions with design and product, driving timely, commercial decisions and communicating clear, actionable feedback to suppliers Own sample management - inspecting and signing off styles from proto to PPS, with full confidence in your decisions Guard consistency across the range - ensuring size charts, fit blocks and grading follow this brands standards Take full control of lab dips, strike-offs and trim approvals - making swift, informed calls to keep things moving Be the go-to contact for your suppliers - maintaining clear, professional communication through weekly check-ins, calls and relationship-building visits Engineer for margin - collaborating with sourcing on open-costing and smart fabric usage, without ever compromising quality Track product compliance across all relevant testing, care labelling and legislative standards - accuracy is everything Be proactive in identifying delays or risks, flagging them early in weekly development meetings and driving solutions Drive improvements with confidence - whether you're optimising a block, renegotiating a detail, or finding new efficiencies with the factory Mentor and support junior members of the team - you lead by example, and others learn from how you operate What You'll Bring: A natural sense of ownership - you take accountability, seek solutions, and keep things moving Exceptional attention to detail - in fit, construction, costing and communication Strong technical knowledge of apparel, fabrics, trims, and manufacturing Confidence in working autonomously while still collaborating cross-functionally A commercial mindset - you understand the impact of every product decision A positive, can-do approach and strong organisational skills - nothing gets past you Experience working directly with suppliers and factories (UK & offshore) A sharp eye for quality and performance - especially within sportswear or technical apparel (bonus!) BBBH33822
Feb 11, 2026
Full time
Product Developer North West Performance Apparel 32,000 - 42,000 + Benefits This is a rare chance to join a team where you can truly own your categories, make bold decisions, and help shape the future of a performance-led brand making serious waves in the industry. If you're ready to lead with confidence, roll your sleeves up, and take full control of your product - this is your moment. Here - product is everything - and we're looking for a Product Developer who's ready to treat their categories like a brand within a brand. This is a role for someone who thrives on ownership, runs with responsibility, and takes pride in delivering market-leading product - every season, every drop. You'll be the key link between design, suppliers, and product leadership. Owning development from first tech pack to final production. This isn't a support role; it's yours to lead. If you love solving problems, making decisions, and taking full accountability for timelines, quality, and margin - we want you on our team. Your Categories, Your Call - What You'll Own: Take full accountability for product development across your categories - from concept through to production, with complete visibility across timelines, costs, and quality Work directly with directors, designers, and product managers, bringing ideas to life while driving constant improvement across fit, finish, and function Own the critical path - ensuring tech packs are issued accurately and on time, with comprehensive construction, fit, and trim comments every step of the way Lead fit sessions with design and product, driving timely, commercial decisions and communicating clear, actionable feedback to suppliers Own sample management - inspecting and signing off styles from proto to PPS, with full confidence in your decisions Guard consistency across the range - ensuring size charts, fit blocks and grading follow this brands standards Take full control of lab dips, strike-offs and trim approvals - making swift, informed calls to keep things moving Be the go-to contact for your suppliers - maintaining clear, professional communication through weekly check-ins, calls and relationship-building visits Engineer for margin - collaborating with sourcing on open-costing and smart fabric usage, without ever compromising quality Track product compliance across all relevant testing, care labelling and legislative standards - accuracy is everything Be proactive in identifying delays or risks, flagging them early in weekly development meetings and driving solutions Drive improvements with confidence - whether you're optimising a block, renegotiating a detail, or finding new efficiencies with the factory Mentor and support junior members of the team - you lead by example, and others learn from how you operate What You'll Bring: A natural sense of ownership - you take accountability, seek solutions, and keep things moving Exceptional attention to detail - in fit, construction, costing and communication Strong technical knowledge of apparel, fabrics, trims, and manufacturing Confidence in working autonomously while still collaborating cross-functionally A commercial mindset - you understand the impact of every product decision A positive, can-do approach and strong organisational skills - nothing gets past you Experience working directly with suppliers and factories (UK & offshore) A sharp eye for quality and performance - especially within sportswear or technical apparel (bonus!) BBBH33822
- The opportunity to drive benefit realisation across the organisation. - The chance to drive cross-portfolio collaboration. Our Client The Welsh Ambulance Service is supported by more than 4,500 staff and volunteers, and everyone has a role to play in providing a service to patients. Services include: - Emergency Medical Service (EMS) - Responsible for responding to all urgent and emergency calls and providing appropriate pre-hospital care. - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service - A vital part of what we do involves taking people to and from routine outpatient appointments at clinics, hospitals and day centres. - EMS Coordination Centres - Receive emergency and urgent calls and are responsible for the emergency dispatch of ambulance crews. - NHS 111 Wales - Provides health advice and information remotely (telephone and video) and via the website. - Support Service Departments - Play a vital role in our day-to-day work, from managing our finances and keeping our IT systems working to recruiting new staff and keeping them informed. We receive more than 500,000 emergency calls and one million 111 calls a year, and transport more than 1.3 million non-emergency patients to more than 200 treatment centres throughout Wales and England. Together, we all play a part in making sure that we can respond to anyone needing our help, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.The Deputy Director of Operations provides highly visible, senior leadership for the day-to-day delivery of operational, workforce, planning, quality, and financial performance across the Operations Directorate.The job description is not exhaustive, and the postholder is expected to fulfil requirements as delegated by the Executive Director of Operations. The postholder will: - Act as immediate deputy to the Executive Director of Operations, enabling increased strategic and external engagement. - Hold directorate accountability for professional standards, culture, and safeguarding, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and delivery of high-quality, patient-focused services. - Lead the directorate's financial sustainability agenda, owning budgets, delivering cost improvement plans, and ensuring robust financial stewardship. This includes setting budgets for major areas of activity and holding accountability for several service portfolios. - Drive cross-portfolio/departmental/directorate integration, system and pathway flow, and continuous improvement, supporting the Trust's strategic objectives. - Lead major service transformation, improvement programmes, and strategic projects as delegated. This includes organisation-wide policy development and service redesign responsibilities. - Represent the Trust in internal and external forums, fostering system partnership and stakeholder engagement. - Lead directorate planning that supports the creation of strategy and the Integrated Medium-Term Plan, and develop plans that translate strategy into measurable outcomes. - Play a key role in delivering change and transformation, particularly whole-directorate change. - Work proactively with media outlets (print, radio, and TV) to promote the Trust's profile and communicate key messages. This requires providing and receiving highly complex, sensitive, and contentious information where acceptance is not assured. - Develop and sustain effective trade union partnerships. Responsibilities: Professional Standards, Culture & Safeguarding: - Set and uphold clinical, operational / performance, financial and behavioural standards across Operations. This includes responsibility for clinical service delivery standards across all operational areas. - Champion a positive, inclusive culture, embedding Trust behaviours/values and promoting psychological safety. - Ensure robust safeguarding policies and practices, compliance with Duty of Quality, Duty of Candour, Civil Contingency Act and all other regulatory requirements. - Lead on culture change programmes and organisational development initiatives. - Responsible for leading directorate-wide cultural transformation programmes. Financial Sustainability: - Own Operations Directorate budgets, lead cost improvement and efficiency plans, ensuring financial governance. - Deliver financial recovery plans, monitor expenditure, and report on financial performance, risks, and opportunities. - Ensure value for money and compliance with Trust and NHS Wales financial frameworks. - Frequent access to Oracle systems to support operational and strategic functions when acting in a deputy capacity for the Executive Director of Operations. Strategic Leadership & Transformation: - Lead and integrate the work of all Assistant Directors, aligning portfolios to strategic objectives and operational effectiveness. - Lead initiatives to enhance system and pathway flow and performance within our organisational remit, while fostering collaboration with external partners to influence broader system outcomes. - Lead major service transformation, improvement programmes, and strategic projects as delegated by the Executive Director. - Resolve conflicting expert opinions through advanced judgement and interpretation of highly complex data. - Develop and implement service/business development plans, business cases, and innovation initiatives. - Utilise analytical tools, including Excel and Power BI, on a daily basis to manage data and support informed, data-driven decision-making across Operations. Operational Oversight & Performance Management: - Ensure effective management of all operational delivery areas. - Oversee business management, risk, and audit functions, ensuring compliance with governance standards. Ensure and sustain effective governance across the directorate. - Responsible for directorate-level policy implementation and development. - Drive achievement of KPIs/targets, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. - Lead on EPRR, major incident response, business continuity (to fulfil Civil Contingency Act requirements) and participate in Gold/Strategic on-call rota. This includes acting autonomously during high-risk organisational scenarios. - Accountable to the Executive Director of Operations for the delivery of technical and operational service delivery within the portfolio. People Leadership: - Line manage Assistant Directors via ESR (Electronic Staff Record), booking annual leave, managing sickness absence, supporting development, succession planning, and PADR compliance. - Foster a culture of professionalism, inclusion, and continuous improvement. - Lead directorate workforce planning, talent development, and people engagement initiatives. - Provide and foster efficient and effective leadership to the Volunteer Service. - Responsible for formal HR processes, including dismissals, restructures, organisational redesign, and chairing complex casework. System Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement - Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners, commissioners, regulators, and multi-agency stakeholders. - Represent the Trust at regional and national forums, promoting integrated care and system working. - Develop and sustain effective trade union partnerships as part of stakeholder engagement. - Work with the Communications Team to manage communications and organisational reputation, acting as a Trust spokesperson. - Ensure programme and project management best practices are embedded across directorate initiatives. Governance, Risk and Assurance - Ensure robust governance, risk management, and assurance frameworks are in place. - Maintain up-to-date risk registers, audit compliance, and statutory reporting. - Lead on clinical governance, patient safety, and quality improvement. - Lead on information governance, including Freedom of Information for the directorate. - Responsible for policy implementation and development for the directorate. - Contributes to organisation-wide policy development. Freedom to Act - Exercise autonomy, independent decision-making, and responsibility for interpreting and implementing policy. - Setting goals and standards for others and interpreting national policy. - Act as a role model for organisational behaviours, inclusion, and people wellbeing. - Responsible for daily use of systems and MS Teams channels to collaborate effectively and manage information within various confidential and operationally relevant WAST groups. The Successful Applicant Experience Essential: - Significant senior leadership experience in a large, complex NHS or emergency services organisation. - Proven track record of driving demonstrable improvements in professional standards, culture, safeguarding compliance, and organisational development. - Experience in financial stewardship of large budgets, delivery of efficiency/value programmes, and financial recovery. - Strategic portfolio management, operational delivery, and service transformation experience. - Experience in managing major incidents, resilience and business continuity planning, and EPRR. - Experience working with media (print, radio, TV). - Delivery of balanced financial position and agreed efficiency plans. . click apply for full job details
Feb 11, 2026
Full time
- The opportunity to drive benefit realisation across the organisation. - The chance to drive cross-portfolio collaboration. Our Client The Welsh Ambulance Service is supported by more than 4,500 staff and volunteers, and everyone has a role to play in providing a service to patients. Services include: - Emergency Medical Service (EMS) - Responsible for responding to all urgent and emergency calls and providing appropriate pre-hospital care. - Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service - A vital part of what we do involves taking people to and from routine outpatient appointments at clinics, hospitals and day centres. - EMS Coordination Centres - Receive emergency and urgent calls and are responsible for the emergency dispatch of ambulance crews. - NHS 111 Wales - Provides health advice and information remotely (telephone and video) and via the website. - Support Service Departments - Play a vital role in our day-to-day work, from managing our finances and keeping our IT systems working to recruiting new staff and keeping them informed. We receive more than 500,000 emergency calls and one million 111 calls a year, and transport more than 1.3 million non-emergency patients to more than 200 treatment centres throughout Wales and England. Together, we all play a part in making sure that we can respond to anyone needing our help, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.The Deputy Director of Operations provides highly visible, senior leadership for the day-to-day delivery of operational, workforce, planning, quality, and financial performance across the Operations Directorate.The job description is not exhaustive, and the postholder is expected to fulfil requirements as delegated by the Executive Director of Operations. The postholder will: - Act as immediate deputy to the Executive Director of Operations, enabling increased strategic and external engagement. - Hold directorate accountability for professional standards, culture, and safeguarding, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and delivery of high-quality, patient-focused services. - Lead the directorate's financial sustainability agenda, owning budgets, delivering cost improvement plans, and ensuring robust financial stewardship. This includes setting budgets for major areas of activity and holding accountability for several service portfolios. - Drive cross-portfolio/departmental/directorate integration, system and pathway flow, and continuous improvement, supporting the Trust's strategic objectives. - Lead major service transformation, improvement programmes, and strategic projects as delegated. This includes organisation-wide policy development and service redesign responsibilities. - Represent the Trust in internal and external forums, fostering system partnership and stakeholder engagement. - Lead directorate planning that supports the creation of strategy and the Integrated Medium-Term Plan, and develop plans that translate strategy into measurable outcomes. - Play a key role in delivering change and transformation, particularly whole-directorate change. - Work proactively with media outlets (print, radio, and TV) to promote the Trust's profile and communicate key messages. This requires providing and receiving highly complex, sensitive, and contentious information where acceptance is not assured. - Develop and sustain effective trade union partnerships. Responsibilities: Professional Standards, Culture & Safeguarding: - Set and uphold clinical, operational / performance, financial and behavioural standards across Operations. This includes responsibility for clinical service delivery standards across all operational areas. - Champion a positive, inclusive culture, embedding Trust behaviours/values and promoting psychological safety. - Ensure robust safeguarding policies and practices, compliance with Duty of Quality, Duty of Candour, Civil Contingency Act and all other regulatory requirements. - Lead on culture change programmes and organisational development initiatives. - Responsible for leading directorate-wide cultural transformation programmes. Financial Sustainability: - Own Operations Directorate budgets, lead cost improvement and efficiency plans, ensuring financial governance. - Deliver financial recovery plans, monitor expenditure, and report on financial performance, risks, and opportunities. - Ensure value for money and compliance with Trust and NHS Wales financial frameworks. - Frequent access to Oracle systems to support operational and strategic functions when acting in a deputy capacity for the Executive Director of Operations. Strategic Leadership & Transformation: - Lead and integrate the work of all Assistant Directors, aligning portfolios to strategic objectives and operational effectiveness. - Lead initiatives to enhance system and pathway flow and performance within our organisational remit, while fostering collaboration with external partners to influence broader system outcomes. - Lead major service transformation, improvement programmes, and strategic projects as delegated by the Executive Director. - Resolve conflicting expert opinions through advanced judgement and interpretation of highly complex data. - Develop and implement service/business development plans, business cases, and innovation initiatives. - Utilise analytical tools, including Excel and Power BI, on a daily basis to manage data and support informed, data-driven decision-making across Operations. Operational Oversight & Performance Management: - Ensure effective management of all operational delivery areas. - Oversee business management, risk, and audit functions, ensuring compliance with governance standards. Ensure and sustain effective governance across the directorate. - Responsible for directorate-level policy implementation and development. - Drive achievement of KPIs/targets, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. - Lead on EPRR, major incident response, business continuity (to fulfil Civil Contingency Act requirements) and participate in Gold/Strategic on-call rota. This includes acting autonomously during high-risk organisational scenarios. - Accountable to the Executive Director of Operations for the delivery of technical and operational service delivery within the portfolio. People Leadership: - Line manage Assistant Directors via ESR (Electronic Staff Record), booking annual leave, managing sickness absence, supporting development, succession planning, and PADR compliance. - Foster a culture of professionalism, inclusion, and continuous improvement. - Lead directorate workforce planning, talent development, and people engagement initiatives. - Provide and foster efficient and effective leadership to the Volunteer Service. - Responsible for formal HR processes, including dismissals, restructures, organisational redesign, and chairing complex casework. System Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement - Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners, commissioners, regulators, and multi-agency stakeholders. - Represent the Trust at regional and national forums, promoting integrated care and system working. - Develop and sustain effective trade union partnerships as part of stakeholder engagement. - Work with the Communications Team to manage communications and organisational reputation, acting as a Trust spokesperson. - Ensure programme and project management best practices are embedded across directorate initiatives. Governance, Risk and Assurance - Ensure robust governance, risk management, and assurance frameworks are in place. - Maintain up-to-date risk registers, audit compliance, and statutory reporting. - Lead on clinical governance, patient safety, and quality improvement. - Lead on information governance, including Freedom of Information for the directorate. - Responsible for policy implementation and development for the directorate. - Contributes to organisation-wide policy development. Freedom to Act - Exercise autonomy, independent decision-making, and responsibility for interpreting and implementing policy. - Setting goals and standards for others and interpreting national policy. - Act as a role model for organisational behaviours, inclusion, and people wellbeing. - Responsible for daily use of systems and MS Teams channels to collaborate effectively and manage information within various confidential and operationally relevant WAST groups. The Successful Applicant Experience Essential: - Significant senior leadership experience in a large, complex NHS or emergency services organisation. - Proven track record of driving demonstrable improvements in professional standards, culture, safeguarding compliance, and organisational development. - Experience in financial stewardship of large budgets, delivery of efficiency/value programmes, and financial recovery. - Strategic portfolio management, operational delivery, and service transformation experience. - Experience in managing major incidents, resilience and business continuity planning, and EPRR. - Experience working with media (print, radio, TV). - Delivery of balanced financial position and agreed efficiency plans. . click apply for full job details
Senior Manager, Tax Compliance & Reporting UK Senior Manager, Tax Compliance & Reporting - London At Nscale,we're looking for a strategic and hands on Senior Manager, Tax Compliance & Reporting to drive our global tax compliance, financial reporting, and transfer pricing effortsas we scale across borders. Reporting directly to the Director Tax Compliance &Reporting, you'll play a key role inensuring the accuracy and integrity of our global tax numbers, while maintaining fullcompliance with evolving international tax regulations. This is a high impact opportunity for aseasoned tax professional who thrives in fast paced environments, enjoys solvingcomplex cross border challenges, and knows how to translate technical tax issues intopractical, business ready solutions. About The Role In this role, you won't just manage filings - you'll shape the tax framework that supportsNscale's global growth. From ensuring ASC 740 and IFRS compliance to supporting robusttransfer pricing policies and leading global tax audits, you'll be at the center of financialintegrity and operational scale. A core part of your role will be supporting our transfer pricing strategy, includingimplementation of policies and preparation of required documentation in line with OECDguidelines. As we grow, you'll also have the opportunity to manage a high performing international taxreporting & compliance team, setting the foundation for long term success and governance. Key Responsibilities Manage global tax compliance processes, including corporate income tax filingsand other regulatory obligations across multiple jurisdictions. Lead global tax reporting and provisioning under US GAAP (ASC 740) and IFRS, including quarterly and annual tax accounting, deferred tax analysis, and FIN 48 positions. Support design, implementation, and maintenance of global transfer pricing policies and documentation in line with OECD guidelines and local country requirements. Ensure timely and accurate completion of global tax filings, disclosures, and tax authority submissions, working with external advisors and internal stakeholders. Coordinate and manage tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities, ensuring risk mitigation and appropriate documentation. Partner closely with the broader finance and accounting teams to improve tax related internal controls, governance, and process automation and technology. Support cross border tax planning initiatives, intercompany transactions, and intra group service models, with a focus on compliance and reporting accuracy. Create and maintain tax compliance calendars, workflows, and systems to improve visibility, efficiency, and control. Manage and develop a growing international tax compliance and reporting team, starting with one direct report and expanding as the function scales. Stay up to date on evolving global tax legislation (e.g., Pillar 2, BEPS 2.0), and assess the impact on the company's tax positions and disclosures. What We're Looking For ACA, CTA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification with a strong tax accountingfoundation. 8+ years' experience in international tax compliance and reporting, ideally with in house experience at a multinational. Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP (ASC 740), IFRS, and setting up global taxcompliance frameworks. Proven expertise in transfer pricing policy documentation, and risk management. Demonstrated success managing global tax reporting processes and externaladvisors. Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and communication skills. Adaptable and proactive mindset, capable of operating in a high growth, fast paced environment. What We Can Offer You Highly competitive package (base + equity) with reviews every 12 months. Join the fastest growing tech startup, your chance to push boundaries, collaborate with brilliant minds, and make your mark on cutting edge AI. Expect a dynamic progression plan tailored to your ambitions. Grow by trying new things, leading, challenging the status quo, and owning your impact, always with our full support. Human First Flexibility: We treat you as humans first. Our flexible workplace trusts Nscalers to deliver, giving you the autonomy to shape your day around life's moments. Equal Opportunities Statement We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio economic backgrounds. If there's anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know. The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and are intended to provide a general overview of the position. The employee may be required to perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management, consistent with the skills and qualifications required for the role. For information on how Nscale handles candidate personal data, please see our Employee & Candidate Privacy Notice: Here.
Feb 11, 2026
Full time
Senior Manager, Tax Compliance & Reporting UK Senior Manager, Tax Compliance & Reporting - London At Nscale,we're looking for a strategic and hands on Senior Manager, Tax Compliance & Reporting to drive our global tax compliance, financial reporting, and transfer pricing effortsas we scale across borders. Reporting directly to the Director Tax Compliance &Reporting, you'll play a key role inensuring the accuracy and integrity of our global tax numbers, while maintaining fullcompliance with evolving international tax regulations. This is a high impact opportunity for aseasoned tax professional who thrives in fast paced environments, enjoys solvingcomplex cross border challenges, and knows how to translate technical tax issues intopractical, business ready solutions. About The Role In this role, you won't just manage filings - you'll shape the tax framework that supportsNscale's global growth. From ensuring ASC 740 and IFRS compliance to supporting robusttransfer pricing policies and leading global tax audits, you'll be at the center of financialintegrity and operational scale. A core part of your role will be supporting our transfer pricing strategy, includingimplementation of policies and preparation of required documentation in line with OECDguidelines. As we grow, you'll also have the opportunity to manage a high performing international taxreporting & compliance team, setting the foundation for long term success and governance. Key Responsibilities Manage global tax compliance processes, including corporate income tax filingsand other regulatory obligations across multiple jurisdictions. Lead global tax reporting and provisioning under US GAAP (ASC 740) and IFRS, including quarterly and annual tax accounting, deferred tax analysis, and FIN 48 positions. Support design, implementation, and maintenance of global transfer pricing policies and documentation in line with OECD guidelines and local country requirements. Ensure timely and accurate completion of global tax filings, disclosures, and tax authority submissions, working with external advisors and internal stakeholders. Coordinate and manage tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities, ensuring risk mitigation and appropriate documentation. Partner closely with the broader finance and accounting teams to improve tax related internal controls, governance, and process automation and technology. Support cross border tax planning initiatives, intercompany transactions, and intra group service models, with a focus on compliance and reporting accuracy. Create and maintain tax compliance calendars, workflows, and systems to improve visibility, efficiency, and control. Manage and develop a growing international tax compliance and reporting team, starting with one direct report and expanding as the function scales. Stay up to date on evolving global tax legislation (e.g., Pillar 2, BEPS 2.0), and assess the impact on the company's tax positions and disclosures. What We're Looking For ACA, CTA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification with a strong tax accountingfoundation. 8+ years' experience in international tax compliance and reporting, ideally with in house experience at a multinational. Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP (ASC 740), IFRS, and setting up global taxcompliance frameworks. Proven expertise in transfer pricing policy documentation, and risk management. Demonstrated success managing global tax reporting processes and externaladvisors. Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and communication skills. Adaptable and proactive mindset, capable of operating in a high growth, fast paced environment. What We Can Offer You Highly competitive package (base + equity) with reviews every 12 months. Join the fastest growing tech startup, your chance to push boundaries, collaborate with brilliant minds, and make your mark on cutting edge AI. Expect a dynamic progression plan tailored to your ambitions. Grow by trying new things, leading, challenging the status quo, and owning your impact, always with our full support. Human First Flexibility: We treat you as humans first. Our flexible workplace trusts Nscalers to deliver, giving you the autonomy to shape your day around life's moments. Equal Opportunities Statement We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio economic backgrounds. If there's anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know. The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and are intended to provide a general overview of the position. The employee may be required to perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management, consistent with the skills and qualifications required for the role. For information on how Nscale handles candidate personal data, please see our Employee & Candidate Privacy Notice: Here.
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 11, 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.
We are looking for an exceptional, commercially minded Partner - Valuation Surveyor to lead and develop our valuation offering in Newcastle. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving growth, managing key client relationships, overseeing high-quality valuation output, and contributing to the strategic direction of the Valuation team nationally. This position is ideal for an experienced valuation professional seeking the autonomy to build and shape a market-leading presence in the North East within a supportive and ambitious partnership. Responsibilities Lead and grow Cluttons' Valuation service line across the North East, developing a clear business plan and growth strategy. Act as a senior figure within the national Valuation team, contributing to the wider direction and service development of the department. Mentor, develop and support junior colleagues, fostering a high-performance culture. Valuation & Advisory Delivery Undertake and sign off Red Book-compliant valuations across a broad range of asset types, including commercial, mixed-use, development, and specialist properties. Oversee complex valuation instructions, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and technical excellence. Provide strategic, evidence-based advice to major clients including lenders, funds, developers, estates, and corporate occupiers. Client & Business Development Maintain and grow existing client relationships while actively developing new business opportunities in the region. Represent Cluttons at industry events, engaging with key stakeholders to enhance brand visibility. Lead on tenders, fee proposals, and pitches. Ensure all work adheres to RICS standards, internal quality processes, and regulatory frameworks. Contribute to continuous improvement of systems, procedures, and governance related to valuation work. Requirements Extensive post-qualified experience in valuation, ideally operating at Director or Partner level within a recognised consultancy. Strong technical expertise in Red Book valuations across multiple asset classes. A proven track record in building and maintaining commercial client relationships. Demonstrable experience in leading teams and delivering strategic initiatives. MRICS or FRICS essential. RICS Registered Valuer status required. Commercially driven with excellent market awareness and a strong network in the North East property sector. High level of professionalism, integrity, and judgement. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex valuation issues clearly. Ambition and drive to build a regional valuation presence with the support of a national platform. Hybrid working - to give you the flexibility you need Holidays: 30 days Private health insurance - family cover Enhanced auto enrolment pension scheme - to help you save for the future Life assurance - to protect your loved ones should the worst happen Interest free season ticket loansCycle to work scheme - discounted bicycles Flu and eye care vouchers - to keep you healthy Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 health & wellbeing support Remote GP app - to give you and your family access to medical experts quickly Platform hosting 1000s of discounts at your favourite retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, leisure & days out venues, gyms and more Family & wellbeing policy - including enhanced maternity pay, menopause support, neurodiversity support, carer support, company sick pay and much more Plus a Flexible benefits policy that allows you to pick and choose additional benefits as below: Purchasing up to 5 days additional holiday Discounted gym membership Discounted private medical insurance for family cover Discounted critical health insurance and more We recognise that diversity in all its forms including but not limited to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and background - enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to serve our clients and community effectively. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, knowing their unique perspectives are welcomed and appreciated. We actively seek applicants from all backgrounds and want you to get in touch even if you don't have all the skills we have asked for - we will support you with the development you need. Recruitment agencies Cluttons will only pay agency fees where a signed agreement is in place and the agency has been instructed by a member of our HR team. We do not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs from any third party, including recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted to Cluttons or any of our employees outside of our formal recruitment process, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be deemed unsolicited and will not be eligible for any agency fees.
Feb 11, 2026
Full time
We are looking for an exceptional, commercially minded Partner - Valuation Surveyor to lead and develop our valuation offering in Newcastle. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving growth, managing key client relationships, overseeing high-quality valuation output, and contributing to the strategic direction of the Valuation team nationally. This position is ideal for an experienced valuation professional seeking the autonomy to build and shape a market-leading presence in the North East within a supportive and ambitious partnership. Responsibilities Lead and grow Cluttons' Valuation service line across the North East, developing a clear business plan and growth strategy. Act as a senior figure within the national Valuation team, contributing to the wider direction and service development of the department. Mentor, develop and support junior colleagues, fostering a high-performance culture. Valuation & Advisory Delivery Undertake and sign off Red Book-compliant valuations across a broad range of asset types, including commercial, mixed-use, development, and specialist properties. Oversee complex valuation instructions, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and technical excellence. Provide strategic, evidence-based advice to major clients including lenders, funds, developers, estates, and corporate occupiers. Client & Business Development Maintain and grow existing client relationships while actively developing new business opportunities in the region. Represent Cluttons at industry events, engaging with key stakeholders to enhance brand visibility. Lead on tenders, fee proposals, and pitches. Ensure all work adheres to RICS standards, internal quality processes, and regulatory frameworks. Contribute to continuous improvement of systems, procedures, and governance related to valuation work. Requirements Extensive post-qualified experience in valuation, ideally operating at Director or Partner level within a recognised consultancy. Strong technical expertise in Red Book valuations across multiple asset classes. A proven track record in building and maintaining commercial client relationships. Demonstrable experience in leading teams and delivering strategic initiatives. MRICS or FRICS essential. RICS Registered Valuer status required. Commercially driven with excellent market awareness and a strong network in the North East property sector. High level of professionalism, integrity, and judgement. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex valuation issues clearly. Ambition and drive to build a regional valuation presence with the support of a national platform. Hybrid working - to give you the flexibility you need Holidays: 30 days Private health insurance - family cover Enhanced auto enrolment pension scheme - to help you save for the future Life assurance - to protect your loved ones should the worst happen Interest free season ticket loansCycle to work scheme - discounted bicycles Flu and eye care vouchers - to keep you healthy Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 health & wellbeing support Remote GP app - to give you and your family access to medical experts quickly Platform hosting 1000s of discounts at your favourite retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, leisure & days out venues, gyms and more Family & wellbeing policy - including enhanced maternity pay, menopause support, neurodiversity support, carer support, company sick pay and much more Plus a Flexible benefits policy that allows you to pick and choose additional benefits as below: Purchasing up to 5 days additional holiday Discounted gym membership Discounted private medical insurance for family cover Discounted critical health insurance and more We recognise that diversity in all its forms including but not limited to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and background - enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to serve our clients and community effectively. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, knowing their unique perspectives are welcomed and appreciated. We actively seek applicants from all backgrounds and want you to get in touch even if you don't have all the skills we have asked for - we will support you with the development you need. Recruitment agencies Cluttons will only pay agency fees where a signed agreement is in place and the agency has been instructed by a member of our HR team. We do not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs from any third party, including recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted to Cluttons or any of our employees outside of our formal recruitment process, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be deemed unsolicited and will not be eligible for any agency fees.
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 11, 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.
A unique opportunity has arisen for a newly created Head of Record to Report position, where your expertise will shape the future of a centralised Finance Operations Centre based in Warrington. This pivotal role offers you the chance to design, implement, and continuously enhance best-in-class R2R processes that underpin accurate, timely, and customer-focused financial reporting. You will be at the heart of building and mentoring a high-performing team, driving process harmonisation across multiple business units, and ensuring robust controls are embedded throughout all transactional activities. With significant scope for influence and professional growth, this is an ideal environment for someone who thrives on collaboration, continuous improvement, and making a tangible impact within a supportive leadership structure. Flexible working opportunities and a commitment to ongoing training ensure you can balance your career ambitions with personal wellbeing. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates What you'll do: Guide the establishment and ongoing development of the Record to Report team within the Finance Operations Centre, fostering an inclusive and accountable culture. Oversee all transactional R2R activities including general ledger management, month-end and year-end close processes, fixed asset accounting, lease accounting, intercompany reconciliations, balance sheet governance, accruals, prepayments, and journals. Collaborate with senior finance and business leaders to standardise and harmonise R2R processes across various markets and legal entities. Manage the seamless transition of R2R activities from existing business units into the new Finance Operations Centre with minimal disruption to operations. Ensure the accurate and timely production of financial records and statements in line with internal policies and external requirements. Monitor performance measures and KPIs regularly, benchmarking against industry standards to identify areas for process improvement across people, systems, and workflows. Maintain compliance with risk management protocols and financial control policies throughout all R2R transactions. Develop clear KPIs and performance metrics that drive accountability and service excellence within your team. Coordinate internal and external audit processes by managing queries efficiently and providing required information promptly. Champion continuous improvement by reviewing R2R processes regularly, promoting system enhancements, delivering small-scale change projects, and ensuring documentation is always current. What you bring: Chartered accountant, with deep technical accounting expertise gained through substantial experience in complex organisations. Demonstrated success leading transformation initiatives focused on process standardisation within shared services or centralised finance environments. Hands-on experience utilising SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP platforms for end-to-end finance operations. Strong interpersonal skills that enable you to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels-including finance directors, controllers, auditors, and cross-functional teams. Highly collaborative; you nurture talent within your teams through mentoring, coaching, and knowledge sharing. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, whilst maintaining attention to detail under tight deadlines. Adept at monitoring KPIs and using data-driven insights to inform process improvements that benefit both people and systems. Communication style is clear, empathetic, and tailored to diverse audiences-ensuring alignment around goals and expectations. Experience of coordinating successful transitions of finance activities between business units or into shared service centres without disrupting core operations. What's next: If you are ready to take ownership of this exciting new chapter in finance operations-and want your expertise recognised in an environment built on trust-please get in touch! About the job Contract Type: Permanent Specialism: Accountancy & Finance Focus: Finance Manager Workplace Type: Hybrid Experience Level: Senior Management Location: Warrington Job Reference: Z4GI18-0CA0C172 Date posted: 21 January 2026 Consultant: Isabel Evans
Feb 11, 2026
Full time
A unique opportunity has arisen for a newly created Head of Record to Report position, where your expertise will shape the future of a centralised Finance Operations Centre based in Warrington. This pivotal role offers you the chance to design, implement, and continuously enhance best-in-class R2R processes that underpin accurate, timely, and customer-focused financial reporting. You will be at the heart of building and mentoring a high-performing team, driving process harmonisation across multiple business units, and ensuring robust controls are embedded throughout all transactional activities. With significant scope for influence and professional growth, this is an ideal environment for someone who thrives on collaboration, continuous improvement, and making a tangible impact within a supportive leadership structure. Flexible working opportunities and a commitment to ongoing training ensure you can balance your career ambitions with personal wellbeing. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates What you'll do: Guide the establishment and ongoing development of the Record to Report team within the Finance Operations Centre, fostering an inclusive and accountable culture. Oversee all transactional R2R activities including general ledger management, month-end and year-end close processes, fixed asset accounting, lease accounting, intercompany reconciliations, balance sheet governance, accruals, prepayments, and journals. Collaborate with senior finance and business leaders to standardise and harmonise R2R processes across various markets and legal entities. Manage the seamless transition of R2R activities from existing business units into the new Finance Operations Centre with minimal disruption to operations. Ensure the accurate and timely production of financial records and statements in line with internal policies and external requirements. Monitor performance measures and KPIs regularly, benchmarking against industry standards to identify areas for process improvement across people, systems, and workflows. Maintain compliance with risk management protocols and financial control policies throughout all R2R transactions. Develop clear KPIs and performance metrics that drive accountability and service excellence within your team. Coordinate internal and external audit processes by managing queries efficiently and providing required information promptly. Champion continuous improvement by reviewing R2R processes regularly, promoting system enhancements, delivering small-scale change projects, and ensuring documentation is always current. What you bring: Chartered accountant, with deep technical accounting expertise gained through substantial experience in complex organisations. Demonstrated success leading transformation initiatives focused on process standardisation within shared services or centralised finance environments. Hands-on experience utilising SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP platforms for end-to-end finance operations. Strong interpersonal skills that enable you to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels-including finance directors, controllers, auditors, and cross-functional teams. Highly collaborative; you nurture talent within your teams through mentoring, coaching, and knowledge sharing. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, whilst maintaining attention to detail under tight deadlines. Adept at monitoring KPIs and using data-driven insights to inform process improvements that benefit both people and systems. Communication style is clear, empathetic, and tailored to diverse audiences-ensuring alignment around goals and expectations. Experience of coordinating successful transitions of finance activities between business units or into shared service centres without disrupting core operations. What's next: If you are ready to take ownership of this exciting new chapter in finance operations-and want your expertise recognised in an environment built on trust-please get in touch! About the job Contract Type: Permanent Specialism: Accountancy & Finance Focus: Finance Manager Workplace Type: Hybrid Experience Level: Senior Management Location: Warrington Job Reference: Z4GI18-0CA0C172 Date posted: 21 January 2026 Consultant: Isabel Evans
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Audit quality is central to our strategy as an Audit Stream, the key ingredient to our success. Consistent high audit quality enables us to attract, develop and retain talented people and be proud of our work. Audit quality allows us to compete in the market and demonstrate that we can play a key role in market reform. Consistently high audit quality does not happen by chance. It requires a mindset and culture of challenge and professional scepticism, appropriate resources both people and intellectual, investment in central support for engagement teams and technology solutions. Within the last year we have increased our headcount significantly, invested in new partners, and commenced a significant investment programme in our central quality support team. As experts on a wide number of issues, our Quality Review & Support team (QRST) within the Audit Quality Department (AQD) provides support to our client-facing specialists in audit/assurance. From performing independent quality reviews on a selection of our listed and PIE audits, to being on-hand to help with complex enquiries, QRST is tasked with helping our team meet their reporting requirements and consistently deliver high quality audits. As part of this supportive and knowledgeable team, you'll have a chance to use and develop your technical skills and experience, find solutions to complex audit technical matters and contribute daily to the firm's commitment to deliver high quality output. Learn on the job. Lead and manage projects. Build a network of experienced specialists. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. We're looking for a Senior Manager with Financial Services experience to work within its Quality Review & Support team . The individual will help our teams deliver high quality audits by performing targeted reviews on our public interest entities (PIEs), challenging audits throughout the audit cycle, providing coaching and support to promote consistent high quality audits. You'll also: Perform in-flight reviews of audits at every stage from planning through to completion and reporting, identifying ways to improve audit quality Determine areas of focus for reviews, liaising with the QRST Director to agree approach Proactively discuss audit quality matters with teams and help develop strategies to deliver high audit quality audits Challenge the execution of audit procedures and documentation of audit work performed Support and coach teams to implement identified improvements in audit quality Identify issues and matters where firm-wide action may be required, in conjunction with the Director of the QRST Contribute to the development of training and guidance on performing high quality audits Provide clear and practical solutions to ad hoc audit quality queries Get the opportunity to contribute to the wider audit quality agenda by getting involved in a variety of audit quality initiatives lead by the wider Audit Quality Improvement team You'll be someone with: Required: IFRS9 or IFRS17 expertise Desirable: Experience of performing audit quality reviews (pre or post audit opinion) A Keen interest in Audit Quality Excellent practical and technical auditing experience particularly on more complex audits Good working knowledge of IFRS Ability and willingness to assertively challenge and influence more senior individuals and peers Ability to think innovatively and creatively to identify ways to improve audit quality Attention to detail Strong written and oral communication skills Effective project management Desirable: Experience of performing audit quality reviews (pre or post audit opinion) You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our 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 ati 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 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 11, 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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Audit quality is central to our strategy as an Audit Stream, the key ingredient to our success. Consistent high audit quality enables us to attract, develop and retain talented people and be proud of our work. Audit quality allows us to compete in the market and demonstrate that we can play a key role in market reform. Consistently high audit quality does not happen by chance. It requires a mindset and culture of challenge and professional scepticism, appropriate resources both people and intellectual, investment in central support for engagement teams and technology solutions. Within the last year we have increased our headcount significantly, invested in new partners, and commenced a significant investment programme in our central quality support team. As experts on a wide number of issues, our Quality Review & Support team (QRST) within the Audit Quality Department (AQD) provides support to our client-facing specialists in audit/assurance. From performing independent quality reviews on a selection of our listed and PIE audits, to being on-hand to help with complex enquiries, QRST is tasked with helping our team meet their reporting requirements and consistently deliver high quality audits. As part of this supportive and knowledgeable team, you'll have a chance to use and develop your technical skills and experience, find solutions to complex audit technical matters and contribute daily to the firm's commitment to deliver high quality output. Learn on the job. Lead and manage projects. Build a network of experienced specialists. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. We're looking for a Senior Manager with Financial Services experience to work within its Quality Review & Support team . The individual will help our teams deliver high quality audits by performing targeted reviews on our public interest entities (PIEs), challenging audits throughout the audit cycle, providing coaching and support to promote consistent high quality audits. You'll also: Perform in-flight reviews of audits at every stage from planning through to completion and reporting, identifying ways to improve audit quality Determine areas of focus for reviews, liaising with the QRST Director to agree approach Proactively discuss audit quality matters with teams and help develop strategies to deliver high audit quality audits Challenge the execution of audit procedures and documentation of audit work performed Support and coach teams to implement identified improvements in audit quality Identify issues and matters where firm-wide action may be required, in conjunction with the Director of the QRST Contribute to the development of training and guidance on performing high quality audits Provide clear and practical solutions to ad hoc audit quality queries Get the opportunity to contribute to the wider audit quality agenda by getting involved in a variety of audit quality initiatives lead by the wider Audit Quality Improvement team You'll be someone with: Required: IFRS9 or IFRS17 expertise Desirable: Experience of performing audit quality reviews (pre or post audit opinion) A Keen interest in Audit Quality Excellent practical and technical auditing experience particularly on more complex audits Good working knowledge of IFRS Ability and willingness to assertively challenge and influence more senior individuals and peers Ability to think innovatively and creatively to identify ways to improve audit quality Attention to detail Strong written and oral communication skills Effective project management Desirable: Experience of performing audit quality reviews (pre or post audit opinion) You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our 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 ati 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 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.
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Audit quality is central to our strategy as an Audit Stream, the key ingredient to our success. Consistent high audit quality enables us to attract, develop and retain talented people and be proud of our work. Audit quality allows us to compete in the market and demonstrate that we can play a key role in market reform. Consistently high audit quality does not happen by chance. It requires a mindset and culture of challenge and professional scepticism, appropriate resources both people and intellectual, investment in central support for engagement teams and technology solutions. Within the last year we have increased our headcount significantly, invested in new partners, and commenced a significant investment programme in our central quality support team. As experts on a wide number of issues, our Quality Review & Support team (QRST) within the Audit Quality Department (AQD) provides support to our client-facing specialists in audit/assurance. From performing independent quality reviews on a selection of our listed and PIE audits, to being on-hand to help with complex enquiries, QRST is tasked with helping our team meet their reporting requirements and consistently deliver high quality audits. As part of this supportive and knowledgeable team, you'll have a chance to use and develop your technical skills and experience, find solutions to complex audit technical matters and contribute daily to the firm's commitment to deliver high quality output. Learn on the job. Lead and manage projects. Build a network of experienced specialists. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. We're looking for a Senior Manager with Financial Services experience to work within its Quality Review & Support team . The individual will help our teams deliver high quality audits by performing targeted reviews on our public interest entities (PIEs), challenging audits throughout the audit cycle, providing coaching and support to promote consistent high quality audits. You'll also: Perform in-flight reviews of audits at every stage from planning through to completion and reporting, identifying ways to improve audit quality Determine areas of focus for reviews, liaising with the QRST Director to agree approach Proactively discuss audit quality matters with teams and help develop strategies to deliver high audit quality audits Challenge the execution of audit procedures and documentation of audit work performed Support and coach teams to implement identified improvements in audit quality Identify issues and matters where firm-wide action may be required, in conjunction with the Director of the QRST Contribute to the development of training and guidance on performing high quality audits Provide clear and practical solutions to ad hoc audit quality queries Get the opportunity to contribute to the wider audit quality agenda by getting involved in a variety of audit quality initiatives lead by the wider Audit Quality Improvement team You'll be someone with: Required: IFRS9 or IFRS17 expertise Desirable: Experience of performing audit quality reviews (pre or post audit opinion) A Keen interest in Audit Quality Excellent practical and technical auditing experience particularly on more complex audits Good working knowledge of IFRS Ability and willingness to assertively challenge and influence more senior individuals and peers Ability to think innovatively and creatively to identify ways to improve audit quality Attention to detail Strong written and oral communication skills Effective project management Desirable: Experience of performing audit quality reviews (pre or post audit opinion) You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our 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 ati 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 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 11, 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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Audit quality is central to our strategy as an Audit Stream, the key ingredient to our success. Consistent high audit quality enables us to attract, develop and retain talented people and be proud of our work. Audit quality allows us to compete in the market and demonstrate that we can play a key role in market reform. Consistently high audit quality does not happen by chance. It requires a mindset and culture of challenge and professional scepticism, appropriate resources both people and intellectual, investment in central support for engagement teams and technology solutions. Within the last year we have increased our headcount significantly, invested in new partners, and commenced a significant investment programme in our central quality support team. As experts on a wide number of issues, our Quality Review & Support team (QRST) within the Audit Quality Department (AQD) provides support to our client-facing specialists in audit/assurance. From performing independent quality reviews on a selection of our listed and PIE audits, to being on-hand to help with complex enquiries, QRST is tasked with helping our team meet their reporting requirements and consistently deliver high quality audits. As part of this supportive and knowledgeable team, you'll have a chance to use and develop your technical skills and experience, find solutions to complex audit technical matters and contribute daily to the firm's commitment to deliver high quality output. Learn on the job. Lead and manage projects. Build a network of experienced specialists. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. We're looking for a Senior Manager with Financial Services experience to work within its Quality Review & Support team . The individual will help our teams deliver high quality audits by performing targeted reviews on our public interest entities (PIEs), challenging audits throughout the audit cycle, providing coaching and support to promote consistent high quality audits. You'll also: Perform in-flight reviews of audits at every stage from planning through to completion and reporting, identifying ways to improve audit quality Determine areas of focus for reviews, liaising with the QRST Director to agree approach Proactively discuss audit quality matters with teams and help develop strategies to deliver high audit quality audits Challenge the execution of audit procedures and documentation of audit work performed Support and coach teams to implement identified improvements in audit quality Identify issues and matters where firm-wide action may be required, in conjunction with the Director of the QRST Contribute to the development of training and guidance on performing high quality audits Provide clear and practical solutions to ad hoc audit quality queries Get the opportunity to contribute to the wider audit quality agenda by getting involved in a variety of audit quality initiatives lead by the wider Audit Quality Improvement team You'll be someone with: Required: IFRS9 or IFRS17 expertise Desirable: Experience of performing audit quality reviews (pre or post audit opinion) A Keen interest in Audit Quality Excellent practical and technical auditing experience particularly on more complex audits Good working knowledge of IFRS Ability and willingness to assertively challenge and influence more senior individuals and peers Ability to think innovatively and creatively to identify ways to improve audit quality Attention to detail Strong written and oral communication skills Effective project management Desirable: Experience of performing audit quality reviews (pre or post audit opinion) You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our 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 ati 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 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.
Job Title: Chief Medical Advisor (SCS2) Organisation: Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) Salary: Circa £145,000 Locations: London, Leeds, Sheffield (hybrid, 60% in the office) Key Benefits: Civil Service pension scheme (28.97% employer contribution), 25 days annual leave (+9 days of Bank Holiday leave) Application Closing Date: Monday 2nd March, 10am The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking a permanent Chief Medical Advisor . This is an SCS2 grade role and an outstanding opportunity to work in the largest Civil Service Department that touches the lives of citizens the length and breadth of the UK. This is a unique opportunity for a senior medical professional to provide expert advice to inform policy, legislation, and delivery decisions at the UK s biggest public service department, where we administer the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. This role will be the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) for Clinical Governance and Clinical Profession. The postholder will build strong relationships with senior leaders, including the Permanent Secretary, ministers, and external stakeholders, ensuring clinical advice is accurate and of the highest quality. The role requires strong team leadership, promoting an inclusive environment for clinicians to encourage development and growth while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. As the Department s most senior medical professional, you will provide expert advice on clinical policy and clinical governance matters to DWP Ministers and senior leaders across DWP including the DWP Executive team. The role will also work closely with other clinical teams across government as well as external organisations such as regulatory bodies, external providers and charities. The Department has an ambitious reform agenda including priorities set out in the Get Britain Working White Paper and the Pathways to Work Green Paper and a focus on tackling rising youth inactivity. As Chief Medical Advisor you will bring professional expertise to complex problems, influencing right at the heart of decision making. You will be a strong relationship builder, able to work effectively across a large and complex organisation, and operate as an inspiring leader. This role has four major components: Leading a team of approximately 50 colleagues providing clinical advice across DWP, you will act as the Department s expert on clinical policy matters and work with officials across the Department to ensure Ministers receive the highest quality advice on clinical policy. Provide the in-house clinical advice relating to disability, work, and health within DWP for Ministers and the Executive team. Operate as Head of Clinical Profession, where you will be responsible for training, appraisal, and revalidation of c.200 clinicians in DWP, ensuring they are in good standing with their regulatory body. There is also a dotted line of professional responsibility to 5,500 healthcare professionals within contracted provider organisations. As SRO for Clinical Governance, you will oversee the DWP Caldicott Guardian and Clinical Safeguarding Lead, providing final sign-off for sanctions and waivers on behalf of the Secretary of State. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their knowledge, experience and skills against the following essential criteria: Excellent strategic thinking skills, with the ability to understand both complex policy detail and high level, strategic connections across a broad portfolio and an outstanding eye for critical detail. Experience of delivering practical and innovative responses to complex issues and responding to unplanned circumstances. Strong technical skills relevant to clinical safeguarding with expertise in occupational health or functional medicine. Evidence of exceptional leadership and ability to lead multidisciplinary clinical education teams and / or programmes to ensure understanding of all roles across the 5,500 strong clinical profession, including the ability to motivate and inspire an experienced and diverse clinical team. Ability to demonstrate credibility to inspire the respect of both internal and external stakeholders at Director level and above. Applicants must also meet the following qualification and membership requirements: A clinically active doctor with license to practise with GMC. Candidates must meet minimum Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements (i.e. be up-to-date) in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate recognised professional body. Medical qualification MBChB or equivalent. It is desirable that applicants hold a faculty of medical leadership recognition to ensure profession leadership is credible. A detailed candidate pack is available for more information on the vacancy. Prior Civil Service experience is not a pre-requisite, however, applicants must demonstrate the ability to operate at scale in a complex environment. DWP are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our organisation, we welcome applications to help us reflect the citizens we serve. This role can be based in the following DWP Hub locations: London, Leeds, or Sheffield. Hybrid working policy: The expectation is that that this role would require the successful candidate to be in the office more than 60% of the time. Travel to other DWP and official locations including London is required which may include overnight stays. Alongside your salary, the Department for Work and Pensions contributes 28.97% towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Applicants will be required to provide an up-to-date CV and supporting statement (up to 1,250 words) detailing how you meet the role s requirements. You will also provide a completed online diversity monitoring form. The closing date for applications is Monday 2nd March 2026 at 10:00am. In addition to Security Check (SC) level clearance, this role will also be subject to an Enhanced Check. Candidates who do not already have this level of clearance can have this undertaken post-appointment. In all cases the appointment remains conditional on this level of security clearance. DWP is recognised as a Disability Confident Leader, demonstrating the departmental commitment to attracting, recruiting and retaining disabled people and supporting them in achieving their full potential. We run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the advertised role. This vacancy is also part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Feb 11, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Chief Medical Advisor (SCS2) Organisation: Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) Salary: Circa £145,000 Locations: London, Leeds, Sheffield (hybrid, 60% in the office) Key Benefits: Civil Service pension scheme (28.97% employer contribution), 25 days annual leave (+9 days of Bank Holiday leave) Application Closing Date: Monday 2nd March, 10am The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking a permanent Chief Medical Advisor . This is an SCS2 grade role and an outstanding opportunity to work in the largest Civil Service Department that touches the lives of citizens the length and breadth of the UK. This is a unique opportunity for a senior medical professional to provide expert advice to inform policy, legislation, and delivery decisions at the UK s biggest public service department, where we administer the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. This role will be the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) for Clinical Governance and Clinical Profession. The postholder will build strong relationships with senior leaders, including the Permanent Secretary, ministers, and external stakeholders, ensuring clinical advice is accurate and of the highest quality. The role requires strong team leadership, promoting an inclusive environment for clinicians to encourage development and growth while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. As the Department s most senior medical professional, you will provide expert advice on clinical policy and clinical governance matters to DWP Ministers and senior leaders across DWP including the DWP Executive team. The role will also work closely with other clinical teams across government as well as external organisations such as regulatory bodies, external providers and charities. The Department has an ambitious reform agenda including priorities set out in the Get Britain Working White Paper and the Pathways to Work Green Paper and a focus on tackling rising youth inactivity. As Chief Medical Advisor you will bring professional expertise to complex problems, influencing right at the heart of decision making. You will be a strong relationship builder, able to work effectively across a large and complex organisation, and operate as an inspiring leader. This role has four major components: Leading a team of approximately 50 colleagues providing clinical advice across DWP, you will act as the Department s expert on clinical policy matters and work with officials across the Department to ensure Ministers receive the highest quality advice on clinical policy. Provide the in-house clinical advice relating to disability, work, and health within DWP for Ministers and the Executive team. Operate as Head of Clinical Profession, where you will be responsible for training, appraisal, and revalidation of c.200 clinicians in DWP, ensuring they are in good standing with their regulatory body. There is also a dotted line of professional responsibility to 5,500 healthcare professionals within contracted provider organisations. As SRO for Clinical Governance, you will oversee the DWP Caldicott Guardian and Clinical Safeguarding Lead, providing final sign-off for sanctions and waivers on behalf of the Secretary of State. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their knowledge, experience and skills against the following essential criteria: Excellent strategic thinking skills, with the ability to understand both complex policy detail and high level, strategic connections across a broad portfolio and an outstanding eye for critical detail. Experience of delivering practical and innovative responses to complex issues and responding to unplanned circumstances. Strong technical skills relevant to clinical safeguarding with expertise in occupational health or functional medicine. Evidence of exceptional leadership and ability to lead multidisciplinary clinical education teams and / or programmes to ensure understanding of all roles across the 5,500 strong clinical profession, including the ability to motivate and inspire an experienced and diverse clinical team. Ability to demonstrate credibility to inspire the respect of both internal and external stakeholders at Director level and above. Applicants must also meet the following qualification and membership requirements: A clinically active doctor with license to practise with GMC. Candidates must meet minimum Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements (i.e. be up-to-date) in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate recognised professional body. Medical qualification MBChB or equivalent. It is desirable that applicants hold a faculty of medical leadership recognition to ensure profession leadership is credible. A detailed candidate pack is available for more information on the vacancy. Prior Civil Service experience is not a pre-requisite, however, applicants must demonstrate the ability to operate at scale in a complex environment. DWP are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our organisation, we welcome applications to help us reflect the citizens we serve. This role can be based in the following DWP Hub locations: London, Leeds, or Sheffield. Hybrid working policy: The expectation is that that this role would require the successful candidate to be in the office more than 60% of the time. Travel to other DWP and official locations including London is required which may include overnight stays. Alongside your salary, the Department for Work and Pensions contributes 28.97% towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Applicants will be required to provide an up-to-date CV and supporting statement (up to 1,250 words) detailing how you meet the role s requirements. You will also provide a completed online diversity monitoring form. The closing date for applications is Monday 2nd March 2026 at 10:00am. In addition to Security Check (SC) level clearance, this role will also be subject to an Enhanced Check. Candidates who do not already have this level of clearance can have this undertaken post-appointment. In all cases the appointment remains conditional on this level of security clearance. DWP is recognised as a Disability Confident Leader, demonstrating the departmental commitment to attracting, recruiting and retaining disabled people and supporting them in achieving their full potential. We run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the advertised role. This vacancy is also part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Tax Associate DirectorForvis MazarsBolton 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 11, 2026
Full time
Tax Associate DirectorForvis MazarsBolton 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.
Description This role provides senior leadership for the broking strategy and placement execution of a portfolio of complex Upstream Oil & Gas clients across global insurance markets. Acting as a market-facing subject matter expert, you will lead negotiations with underwriters, shape innovative risk transfer solutions, and advise clients at a strategic level on market dynamics, pricing, and coverage structures. You will work in close partnership with Client Relationship Directors, Producers, and Risk Consultants to drive retention, new business, and cross-sell opportunities, while maintaining strong influence with key insurance and reinsurance markets. With accountability for placement quality, governance, and execution, the role also contributes to business planning, talent development, and the continued evolution of WTW's Natural Resources proposition. The Role Lead broking strategy for a portfolio of complex Oil & Gas (Upstream) clients, delivering tailored placement and risk transfer solutions across global markets. Serve as a senior market-facing broker, responsible for negotiating and securing terms from underwriters, particularly for large or complex risks. Advise and challenge clients at a strategic level on insurance placement structures, pricing trends, market dynamics, and coverage innovation. Work in partnership with Client Relationship Directors, Producers, and Risk Consultants to support new business opportunities, cross-sell initiatives, and retention strategies. Take accountability for placement execution, ensuring best practice, compliance, and service standards are consistently met or exceeded. Maintain and expand relationships with key insurance markets, demonstrating thought leadership and ensuring WTW maintains strong influence across the upstream insurance sector. Mentor and support junior brokers and placement colleagues, helping develop technical knowledge, commercial acumen, and client service capability. Participate in global and regional broking networks to share insights, collaborate on complex placements, and contribute to WTW's market strategy. Actively contribute to business planning, product development, and innovation within the Natural Resources team. Represent WTW at client and market events, helping to enhance the firm's profile and reputation in the upstream energy sector. Qualifications What you'll bring Proven experience as a senior broker or underwriter, with demonstrable expertise in the Upstream Oil & Gas insurance market. All-Inclusive market reputation with established relationships across key insurers, reinsurers, and industry stakeholders. Deep understanding of complex placement structures, global programs, and industry-specific exposures. Excellent negotiation, communication, and influencing skills, capable of navigating high-stakes commercial discussions. Capable of leading client conversations at C-suite and senior management level. Proven ability to lead placement strategies and manage large-scale renewals or new business wins. Ideally ACII qualified or working towards qualification. Ability to think strategically while delivering operational excellence. Comfortable with data, analytics, and market benchmarking tools used in risk analysis and placement. Excellent collaborative mindset and experience working in matrixed, cross-functional teams. High level of personal integrity and commitment to compliance and governance standards. What we offer Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company. We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you. Equal Opportunity Employer We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email
Feb 11, 2026
Full time
Description This role provides senior leadership for the broking strategy and placement execution of a portfolio of complex Upstream Oil & Gas clients across global insurance markets. Acting as a market-facing subject matter expert, you will lead negotiations with underwriters, shape innovative risk transfer solutions, and advise clients at a strategic level on market dynamics, pricing, and coverage structures. You will work in close partnership with Client Relationship Directors, Producers, and Risk Consultants to drive retention, new business, and cross-sell opportunities, while maintaining strong influence with key insurance and reinsurance markets. With accountability for placement quality, governance, and execution, the role also contributes to business planning, talent development, and the continued evolution of WTW's Natural Resources proposition. The Role Lead broking strategy for a portfolio of complex Oil & Gas (Upstream) clients, delivering tailored placement and risk transfer solutions across global markets. Serve as a senior market-facing broker, responsible for negotiating and securing terms from underwriters, particularly for large or complex risks. Advise and challenge clients at a strategic level on insurance placement structures, pricing trends, market dynamics, and coverage innovation. Work in partnership with Client Relationship Directors, Producers, and Risk Consultants to support new business opportunities, cross-sell initiatives, and retention strategies. Take accountability for placement execution, ensuring best practice, compliance, and service standards are consistently met or exceeded. Maintain and expand relationships with key insurance markets, demonstrating thought leadership and ensuring WTW maintains strong influence across the upstream insurance sector. Mentor and support junior brokers and placement colleagues, helping develop technical knowledge, commercial acumen, and client service capability. Participate in global and regional broking networks to share insights, collaborate on complex placements, and contribute to WTW's market strategy. Actively contribute to business planning, product development, and innovation within the Natural Resources team. Represent WTW at client and market events, helping to enhance the firm's profile and reputation in the upstream energy sector. Qualifications What you'll bring Proven experience as a senior broker or underwriter, with demonstrable expertise in the Upstream Oil & Gas insurance market. All-Inclusive market reputation with established relationships across key insurers, reinsurers, and industry stakeholders. Deep understanding of complex placement structures, global programs, and industry-specific exposures. Excellent negotiation, communication, and influencing skills, capable of navigating high-stakes commercial discussions. Capable of leading client conversations at C-suite and senior management level. Proven ability to lead placement strategies and manage large-scale renewals or new business wins. Ideally ACII qualified or working towards qualification. Ability to think strategically while delivering operational excellence. Comfortable with data, analytics, and market benchmarking tools used in risk analysis and placement. Excellent collaborative mindset and experience working in matrixed, cross-functional teams. High level of personal integrity and commitment to compliance and governance standards. What we offer Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company. We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you. Equal Opportunity Employer We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email
Principal Planner / Associate Director - Planning Consultancy Location: Bristol (Hybrid working) Are you a commercially aware Principal Town Planner or Associate Director looking to take the next step in a growing planning consultancy? Do you want greater responsibility, high-quality projects, and the opportunity to help shape a successful regional team without stepping fully into a Director-level role? This opportunity offers exactly that. We're recruiting on behalf of a progressive planning consultancy with ambitious growth plans for its Bristol office. They're seeking a Principal Town Planner or Associate Director to play a key role in project delivery, client management, and team development as the business continues to expand. What's on offer Competitive salary and strong benefits package 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays, plus an extra day off for your birthday Private medical insurance Exposure to a wide and varied project portfolio, including urban regeneration and major mixed-use, sustainable developments A culture built on trust, flexibility, and autonomy Supportive, approachable senior leadership with a genuine focus on career progression Hybrid working The role This position sits at the heart of the planning team and offers a balance of hands-on technical work and leadership responsibility. You'll support the growth of the Bristol office by delivering complex planning projects and helping mentor and develop junior planners. Key responsibilities include: Managing and delivering planning applications and appeals across a range of sectors Supporting the identification and progression of new development opportunities Working closely with national housebuilders, land promoters, and landowners Providing day-to-day guidance and support to junior members of the team Building and maintaining strong client relationships Contributing to business development and the continued success of the regional team About you Degree-qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline Solid experience within a UK planning consultancy Proven experience leading planning applications and appeals Confident communicator with the ability to manage clients and collaborate effectively Organised, commercially aware, and committed to delivering high-quality work RTPI membership (or working towards chartered status) If you're a Principal Planner or Associate Director looking for more autonomy, better-quality projects, and a clear route for progression within a supportive consultancy, this is an opportunity worth exploring. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed) Reference - 64419
Feb 11, 2026
Full time
Principal Planner / Associate Director - Planning Consultancy Location: Bristol (Hybrid working) Are you a commercially aware Principal Town Planner or Associate Director looking to take the next step in a growing planning consultancy? Do you want greater responsibility, high-quality projects, and the opportunity to help shape a successful regional team without stepping fully into a Director-level role? This opportunity offers exactly that. We're recruiting on behalf of a progressive planning consultancy with ambitious growth plans for its Bristol office. They're seeking a Principal Town Planner or Associate Director to play a key role in project delivery, client management, and team development as the business continues to expand. What's on offer Competitive salary and strong benefits package 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays, plus an extra day off for your birthday Private medical insurance Exposure to a wide and varied project portfolio, including urban regeneration and major mixed-use, sustainable developments A culture built on trust, flexibility, and autonomy Supportive, approachable senior leadership with a genuine focus on career progression Hybrid working The role This position sits at the heart of the planning team and offers a balance of hands-on technical work and leadership responsibility. You'll support the growth of the Bristol office by delivering complex planning projects and helping mentor and develop junior planners. Key responsibilities include: Managing and delivering planning applications and appeals across a range of sectors Supporting the identification and progression of new development opportunities Working closely with national housebuilders, land promoters, and landowners Providing day-to-day guidance and support to junior members of the team Building and maintaining strong client relationships Contributing to business development and the continued success of the regional team About you Degree-qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline Solid experience within a UK planning consultancy Proven experience leading planning applications and appeals Confident communicator with the ability to manage clients and collaborate effectively Organised, commercially aware, and committed to delivering high-quality work RTPI membership (or working towards chartered status) If you're a Principal Planner or Associate Director looking for more autonomy, better-quality projects, and a clear route for progression within a supportive consultancy, this is an opportunity worth exploring. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed) Reference - 64419
Associate Director / Director - Building Surveying London Construction Consultancy Salary: Up to 100,000 A well-established and rapidly expanding property consultancy is looking to appoint an Associate Director or Director-level Building Surveyor to support the ongoing growth of its London office. This is a key senior hire for a driven surveyor who wants genuine influence, greater autonomy, and the opportunity to shape the future direction of a growing business. The consultancy provides a comprehensive range of building surveying and Party Wall services across high-quality residential and commercial property. It is recognised for technical accuracy, practical solutions, and strong, longstanding client relationships. The Role This position offers far more than day-to-day project delivery. You will take responsibility for major client relationships, lead on complex instructions, and actively contribute to the strategic development of the building surveying function. Although the role remains hands-on, a significant focus will be placed on leadership, mentoring, and supporting broader business development initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of general building surveying services across residential and commercial sectors Manage complex instructions from inception through to completion Act as the lead surveyor on Party Wall matters under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 Provide expert advice on dilapidations, defect diagnosis, and refurbishment schemes Deliver Contract Administration services on larger, more intricate projects Build and maintain trusted relationships with key clients Mentor and oversee junior surveyors to support their technical development Contribute to business development, fee generation, and wider growth plans About You MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor Already operating at Associate or Director level, or ready to progress Strong consultancy background with experience delivering a broad range of surveying services Proven Party Wall expertise is essential Confident managing multiple instructions, clients, and fees Commercially aware with a collaborative leadership style Comfortable playing an active role in business development and team growth What's on Offer Salary up to 100,000, depending on experience Senior-level autonomy and the ability to influence business direction A varied portfolio across prime residential and commercial property Central London office location Supportive, forward-thinking culture with long-term progression This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior Building Surveyor seeking real responsibility, visibility, and influence within a growing consultancy. For a confidential discussion or further information, please contact Charmaine Mundy. Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Feb 11, 2026
Full time
Associate Director / Director - Building Surveying London Construction Consultancy Salary: Up to 100,000 A well-established and rapidly expanding property consultancy is looking to appoint an Associate Director or Director-level Building Surveyor to support the ongoing growth of its London office. This is a key senior hire for a driven surveyor who wants genuine influence, greater autonomy, and the opportunity to shape the future direction of a growing business. The consultancy provides a comprehensive range of building surveying and Party Wall services across high-quality residential and commercial property. It is recognised for technical accuracy, practical solutions, and strong, longstanding client relationships. The Role This position offers far more than day-to-day project delivery. You will take responsibility for major client relationships, lead on complex instructions, and actively contribute to the strategic development of the building surveying function. Although the role remains hands-on, a significant focus will be placed on leadership, mentoring, and supporting broader business development initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of general building surveying services across residential and commercial sectors Manage complex instructions from inception through to completion Act as the lead surveyor on Party Wall matters under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 Provide expert advice on dilapidations, defect diagnosis, and refurbishment schemes Deliver Contract Administration services on larger, more intricate projects Build and maintain trusted relationships with key clients Mentor and oversee junior surveyors to support their technical development Contribute to business development, fee generation, and wider growth plans About You MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor Already operating at Associate or Director level, or ready to progress Strong consultancy background with experience delivering a broad range of surveying services Proven Party Wall expertise is essential Confident managing multiple instructions, clients, and fees Commercially aware with a collaborative leadership style Comfortable playing an active role in business development and team growth What's on Offer Salary up to 100,000, depending on experience Senior-level autonomy and the ability to influence business direction A varied portfolio across prime residential and commercial property Central London office location Supportive, forward-thinking culture with long-term progression This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior Building Surveyor seeking real responsibility, visibility, and influence within a growing consultancy. For a confidential discussion or further information, please contact Charmaine Mundy. Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
