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Job Role: Talent Transformation Consultant Location: London, Manchester, Edinburgh Salary: Competitive salary and benefits Career Level:?Management Consultant (CL9) Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: Talent Transformation is the strategic evolution of skills, capabilities, and associated organisational wiring that support an organizstion's business strategy. It's about continuously reinventing talent by identifying and executing on the most critical changes needed across the enterprise, for teams, and for individuals. This is more than just training people, finding faster ways to hire people, or implementing a technology. It's about truly transforming an organisation's talent and the systems that create lasting organisational change to accelerate strategic execution, drive speed and agility, amplify talent potential, build resilience, and improve sustainability. We partner with organisations to build a talent strategy that defines how to access, create, and unlock the potential of talent. We help access talent by strengthening diverse talent pipelines, both internal and external, matching the needs of the business to people's skills and aspirations. We help create talent by using skills as the foundation to help people continuously build market relevant skills through equitable access to career opportunities. And we unlock potential by creating conditions across the organisation that allow people to do their best work every day and leave them net better off. We view skills-driven organisations as a human + technology network where skill-based talent practices unlock opportunities for individuals and maximise talent potential for the organisation. We support our clients to build the right capability through implementing learning and re-skilling programmes to ensure organisations have the right people and right skills to better position their talent across the organisation based on skill supply/demand. In our team you will: Learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that?thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities?that can?drive your career in new and exciting ways. Work in dynamic teams to deliver innovative learning and reskilling solutions to our clients. Work with cutting-edge learning technologies and have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. If you're looking for a challenging career, working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of Learning & Development experts, this could be the role for you.? "We are uniquely positioned at the intersection of technology and talent to drive true reinvention and value for our clients."-Karalee Close - Global Lead - Talent & Organisation In this role you will: Challenge our clients to think differently in how they can ensure they power their people today and ready them for tomorrow with the right skills and capabilities, e,g. by supporting clients to transition to become a Skills Based Organisation (SBO), fostering a more adaptable, efficient, and innovative workforce with greater internal mobility Understand how digital and AI are impacting the workforce and how required transformational change will mean new skills and roles to tap future value Support organisations to developer their Talent Strategy; understanding the skills they have, the skills they need and how best to address their skill gaps Support client to future proof their workforce planning through Strategic Workforce Planning to support the alignment of an organisation's workforce with its business goals by ensuring they have the right people, with the right skills, in the right roles, at the right time to meet their future strategic needs Deliver Talent, learning and reskilling projects to build the right capability for our clients Supporting complex and large-scale Technology transformation programmes to implement an impactful learning and skilling experience Support clients to rethink ways of working and the behaviours needed to equip their teams to deliver results quickly Help clients to build a Skills Architecture, to define, map, and manage its workforce's skill landscape, connecting them to roles, career paths, and business goals. The provides clients with actionable intelligence for strategic workforce planning, talent mobility, and aligns the workforce with business needs Be versed on Technology that underpins Talent engagements (LXP, LMS, etc.), to be able to advise clients on appropriate tooling Support the growth of the Talent & Skilling consulting practice through innovation, capability growth, thought leadership, and market eminence Support in creating market relevant Talent & Skilling points of views, blogs and offerings to create market eminence for Accenture's Talent consulting and overall T&O.

Join our Architecture Services team! The Architecture Services Team comprises members from many different technical and non-technical backgrounds; from network and security to datacentre, end-user compute and service architecture. The team provides customers and the wider Softcat team sight of the broader picture - helping to pull all pieces of the jigsaw together and solving the puzzle of how business requirements are interpreted into technical solutions involving multiple technical verticals. Success. The Softcat Way. There is a uniqueness to Softcat - what we do, how we do it and why we do it. At the heart of our operations are our core values: Passion, Intelligence, Fun, Responsible and Community. These values are the pillars that Softcat and guide our every action. As a Senior Solutions Architect focused on Cyber Security, you'll be part of the Architecture Services Team. In this role, you'll be the first port of call for creating Cyber Security solutions that solve customer problems. You'll be a customer-facing technical leader responsible for delivering consultative advice, expertise, and guidance on technology strategy and how customers can use technology to solve business problems. The role spans the opportunity cycle - owning and leading architecture discovery through to successful delivery and validation - and includes building capability around chosen Cloud Security solutions and practices, with particular emphasis on Application Security Testing, Exposure Management, and Cloud Application Detection & Response. You will be considering customer's protection of applications running in the cloud, hosted in the cloud and developed in the cloud, as well of variations of cloud itself. The role will, however, cover all areas of Cyber Security. You'll also bring practical awareness of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and AI Security, helping customers adopt modern cloud and AI capabilities securely and responsibly. You'll be responsible for: Lead customer discovery and translate business, technical, and risk requirements into clear, deliverable security architectures. Act as Technical Design Authority on complex cloud and security engagements. Working with other Architecture Services members, Professional Services Consultants, Cyber Assessment Team and Architects to develop cross-discipline and multi-vendor solutions for customers. Working with the Softcat Sales Specialists and the Softcat Account Management team to provide technical information and expertise to assist customers in their business needs. Providing advice to sales and customers regarding the application of a Cyber Security discipline. We'd love you to have A passion for technology and making technology work for businesses, along with a desire to share your knowledge and experience with those around you. Senior-level experience in solutions architecture/security architecture, delivering discovery, design, and governance across complex environments. Proven capability to design security controls across: Cloud workload protection (VM/container/serverless security patterns) DevSecOps / secure SDLC (threat modelling, CI/CD security, supply chain awareness) Client-side protection (endpoint security and operational response integration) Working knowledge of relevant vendors solutions such as: Tenable, Orca, Snyk Wiz, Crowdstrike and Palo Alto. We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Hybrid working Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.

Join our Architecture Services team! The Architecture Services Team comprises members from many different technical and non-technical backgrounds; from network and security to datacentre, end-user compute and service architecture. The team provides customers and the wider Softcat team sight of the broader picture - helping to pull all pieces of the jigsaw together and solving the puzzle of how business requirements are interpreted into technical solutions involving multiple technical verticals. Success. The Softcat Way. There is a uniqueness to Softcat - what we do, how we do it and why we do it. At the heart of our operations are our core values: Passion, Intelligence, Fun, Responsible and Community. These values are the pillars that Softcat and guide our every action. As a Senior Solutions Architect focused on Cyber Security, you'll be part of the Architecture Services Team. In this role, you'll be the first port of call for creating Cyber Security solutions that solve customer problems. You'll be a customer-facing technical leader responsible for delivering consultative advice, expertise, and guidance on technology strategy and how customers can use technology to solve business problems. The role spans the opportunity cycle - owning and leading architecture discovery through to successful delivery and validation - and includes building capability around chosen Cloud Security solutions and practices, with particular emphasis on Application Security Testing, Exposure Management, and Cloud Application Detection & Response. You will be considering customer's protection of applications running in the cloud, hosted in the cloud and developed in the cloud, as well of variations of cloud itself. The role will, however, cover all areas of Cyber Security. You'll also bring practical awareness of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and AI Security, helping customers adopt modern cloud and AI capabilities securely and responsibly. You'll be responsible for: Lead customer discovery and translate business, technical, and risk requirements into clear, deliverable security architectures. Act as Technical Design Authority on complex cloud and security engagements. Working with other Architecture Services members, Professional Services Consultants, Cyber Assessment Team and Architects to develop cross-discipline and multi-vendor solutions for customers. Working with the Softcat Sales Specialists and the Softcat Account Management team to provide technical information and expertise to assist customers in their business needs. Providing advice to sales and customers regarding the application of a Cyber Security discipline. We'd love you to have A passion for technology and making technology work for businesses, along with a desire to share your knowledge and experience with those around you. Senior-level experience in solutions architecture/security architecture, delivering discovery, design, and governance across complex environments. Proven capability to design security controls across: Cloud workload protection (VM/container/serverless security patterns) DevSecOps / secure SDLC (threat modelling, CI/CD security, supply chain awareness) Client-side protection (endpoint security and operational response integration) Working knowledge of relevant vendors solutions such as: Tenable, Orca, Snyk Wiz, Crowdstrike and Palo Alto. We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Hybrid working Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.

A leading global consulting firm seeks a Senior/Managing Consultant in IT Strategy & Performance. You will lead transformative technology engagements, drive organizational changes, and advise clients on leveraging technology strategically. Ideal candidates should have 4+ years of consulting experience and a solid background in technology strategy and IT cost management. You'll support business development and contribute to internal initiatives. This role includes flexible working and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing.

IT Strategy & Performance - Senior / Managing Consultant At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose. The Business Technology practice is one of the leading CIO & CTO advisory and technology innovation teams in the UK and Europe. Our consultants deliver tangible outcomes across business and IT oriented environments, working collaboratively with major FTSE 100 and government clients to help them achieve their strategic goals and leverage technology as a key driver of sustainable growth and ambitious change. YOUR ROLE Our IT Strategy & Performance team is one of the fastest growing teams in the Business Technology practice. We are structured across three core disciplines: (i) Technology Strategy; (ii) IT Cost & Value; and (iii) IT Mergers and Acquisitions. We are seeking Senior and Managing Consultant level candidates with a breadth of experience that will enable them to deliver across our three core disciplines. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Technology Strategy and IT Cost & Value, but IT M&A experience is also desirable. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of sectors. The responsibilities of the Senior/Managing Consultant role in IT Strategy & Performance typically includes: Client delivery, leading workstreams and project teams in complex technology engagements including Technology Strategy & Transformation and technology cost transformation. Driving cultural and organisational change with clients to align IT and business stakeholders around strategy, cost and value objectives. Advising on the strategic role of technology within organisations and how to operationalise the capabilities. Advising clients on translating complex technical findings into actionable commercial insights and deliverable strategies, focusing on value to the client. Contributing to the development of our offerings and supporting capability building within the IT Performance team, supporting the growth of our offers across market units and developing winning proposals for our clients. Providing leadership on emerging technologies and digital capabilities: AI, advanced analytics, cybersecurity and cloud native architectures - evaluating scalability, interoperability, and alignment with the client's long term strategy. As part of your role, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories: Business Development - Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events. Internal contribution - Campaign development, internal think tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development. Learning & development - Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc. YOUR PROFILE We are looking for Senior/Managing Consultant level candidates who can demonstrate the following: Consulting experience (4+ years) across Technology Strategy and/or IT Cost & Value. Evidence of strong track record delivering on Digital Strategy & Transformation projects and/or technology cost transformation. Evidence of technical and strategic expertise across Technology Strategy, Target Operating Model Design, Transformation Roadmapping, Business IT Alignment, IT Financial Management, Total Cost of Ownership, Application Portfolio Rationalisation, Benchmarking and Optimisation. Evidence of managing teams/workstreams in complex delivery environments and the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders. Experience in identifying real world application of technology to drive value from technology investments. Currently working in a major consulting firm, and/or in industry with a consulting background, possibly including within an in house strategy function. Proven ability to be successful in a matrixed organisation, and to enlist support and commitment from peers in selling and delivering consulting solutions. Experience of supporting proposition building/development and growth. Business development - utilising a combination of the organisation's broader pre-existing relationships, company relationships and your own network to generate revenue. WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE You'll be free to make your role and your career what you want it to be. Proactivity and ambition flourish at Capgemini Invent. There are countless opportunities available to propel your development forward: seek out those that suit you, and we will back you all the way. In summary, we believe the following make this a great place to work: The opportunity to be an "intrapreneur", defining the direction of our team and offerings as we mature, grow and build relationships with new clients and in additional sectors. Show how single minds make for better teams: Work alongside fierce intellects who love to collaborate. Be comfortable outside your comfort zone: Self stretchers thrive in our environment. Build momentum in your career: Make your role and your career what you want it to be. Stay true to who you are: Play to your strengths and bring your individuality. Aim for nothing less than leading edge: We thrive on the knowledge that the Digital work we do has impact. Give your curiosity freedom and focus: A place where inquisitiveness and entrepreneurial thinking are encouraged. NEED TO KNOW At Capgemini we don't just believe in inclusion, we actively go out to making it a working reality. Driven by our core values and Inclusive Futures for All campaign, we build environments where you can bring you whole self to work. We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work life balance. We embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day to day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained 'Mental Health Champions' across each of our business areas. We have also invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy. We are a Disability Confident Employer Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government's Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who: Declare they have a disability, and Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please opt in during the application process. CSR We're also focused on using tech to have a positive social impact. So, we're working to reduce our own carbon footprint and improve everyone's access to a digital world. It's something we're really serious about. In fact, we were even named as one of the world's most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the 10th year. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a team that does the right thing. Whilst you will have London, Manchester or Glasgow as an office base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home at short notice. We offer a remuneration package which includes flexible benefits options for you to choose to suit your own personal circumstances and a variable element dependent grade and on company and personal performance. ABOUT CAPGEMINI Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55 year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end to end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.

At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose. Workforce and Organisation is a core Capgemini Invent capability unit that puts people at the heart of everything we do. We combine strategy, process, people, technology, and data working across all sectors to transform technology, organisations, and society. W&O are made up of three capability teams, including Programme & Change Acceleration ('P&CA') which is the focus of this specific role. P&CA houses Capgemini Invent's transformation programme delivery and change experts. YOUR ROLE As a Senior Consultant in the Programme and Change Acceleration team, you will lead and support the delivery of complex business transformation and change initiatives across multiple sectors. You will have an initial focus on delivering high impact change within Manufacturing, Automotive and Life Sciences, applying change expertise to help clients achieve successful, sustainable change. As a Senior Consultant you will play a key role in: Independently leading the execution of workstreams on client delivery, and being a mentor/coach to junior team members, enabling capability development and growth of our team. Supporting the delivery of business transformation initiatives by championing the use of change management methodologies, tools, and processes on client engagements, while contributing to the advancement of P&CA thought leadership. Contributing to the development of internal training pathways to strengthen P&CA capability and provide coaching to junior members of the team. Applying a commercial mindset to proactively identify new opportunities to support clients and help shape our P&CA service offers. As part of your role you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories: Business Development - Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events. Internal contribution - Campaign development, internal think tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development. Learning & development - Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc. YOUR PROFILE Proven track record of delivering complex transformation initiatives, across multiple industries, with expertise in delivering successful change management initiatives across various industries including Manufacturing, Automotive or Life Sciences. Experience and expertise in designing and executing change management strategies, leveraging tailored communications, delivering and facilitating training, and KPI tracking to drive change adoption. Experience managing workstreams or small projects on client engagements, leading high performing teams, and effectively delegate tasks to direct reports. Experience and expertise in multiple Change Management delivery approaches and methodologies. Strong commercial awareness, including the ability to identify and convert sales opportunities and manage budgets effectively. Demonstrated skills in people development through coaching and managing others. Desirable skills and/or experience: Holds related qualifications: PROSCI Change Practitioner, APMG Change qualifications or equivalent. Experience supporting large scale ERP transformations, including SAP S/4HANA or equivalent platforms AND/OR Experience in M&A transitions and/or experience delivering outsourcing programmes and employee transition strategies. Experience working in regulated environments, with technical roles such as scientists, engineers and other related roles Proven ability to be successful in a matrixed organisation, and to enlist support and commitment from peers in selling and delivering consulting solutions. Currently working in a major Consulting firm, or in industry with prior Consulting experience. Experience of proposition building and delivery. Already hold or, willing and eligible to obtain (within 6 months), UK security vetting status of Security Check (SC). WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE? The Programme and Change Acceleration team is at the heart of the transformational consultancy services Capgemini Invent deliver for our clients. We act as Capgemini Invent's programme and change management center of excellence, focused on the design and delivery of business transformations. Our Change Management offering helps organisations to navigate and mitigate the people-related challenges that come with complex transformations. Whilst our Programme Management offering equips organisations with the tools necessary to ensure successful delivery execution. We are delighted to have received the "Glassdoor Best Places to work UK' accolade for 5 consecutive years and voted in the top 10 for 2025. To see what it's like to work at Capgemini Invent, visit our Glassdoor page. NEED TO KNOW At Capgemini we don't just believe in inclusion, we actively go out to making it a working reality. Driven by our core values and Inclusive Futures for All campaign, we build environments where you can bring you whole self to work. We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. We embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained 'Mental Health Champions' across each of our business areas. We have also invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy. We are a Disability Confident Employer Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government's Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who: Declare they have a disability, and Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please opt in during the application process. CSR: We're also focused on using tech to have a positive social impact. So, we're working to reduce our own carbon footprint and improve everyone's access to a digital world. It's something we're really serious about. In fact, we were even named as one of the world's most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the 10th year. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a team that does the right thing. Whilst you will have London, Manchester or Glasgow as an office base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home at short notice. We offer a remuneration package which includes flexible benefits options for you to choose to suit your own personal circumstances and a variable element dependent grade and on company and personal performance. ABOUT CAPGEMINI Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion Share this page with yourself or people you know When you join Capgemini, you don't just start a new job. You become part of something bigger. Learn about how the recruitment process works - how to apply, where to follow your application, and next steps. To help you bring out the best of yourself during the interview process, we've got some great interview tips to share before the big day.

Join our Architecture Services team! The Architecture Services Team comprises members from many different technical and non-technical backgrounds; from network and security to datacentre, end-user compute and service architecture. The team provides customers and the wider Softcat team sight of the broader picture - helping to pull all pieces of the jigsaw together and solving the puzzle of how business requirements are interpreted into technical solutions involving multiple technical verticals. Success. The Softcat Way. There is a uniqueness to Softcat - what we do, how we do it and why we do it. At the heart of our operations are our core values: Passion, Intelligence, Fun, Responsible and Community. These values are the pillars that Softcat and guide our every action. As a Senior Solutions Architect focused on Cyber Security, you'll be part of the Architecture Services Team. In this role, you'll be the first port of call for creating Cyber Security solutions that solve customer problems. You'll be a customer-facing technical leader responsible for delivering consultative advice, expertise, and guidance on technology strategy and how customers can use technology to solve business problems. The role spans the opportunity cycle - owning and leading architecture discovery through to successful delivery and validation - and includes building capability around chosen Cloud Security solutions and practices, with particular emphasis on Application Security Testing, Exposure Management, and Cloud Application Detection & Response. You will be considering customer's protection of applications running in the cloud, hosted in the cloud and developed in the cloud, as well of variations of cloud itself. The role will, however, cover all areas of Cyber Security. You'll also bring practical awareness of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and AI Security, helping customers adopt modern cloud and AI capabilities securely and responsibly. You'll be responsible for: Lead customer discovery and translate business, technical, and risk requirements into clear, deliverable security architectures. Act as Technical Design Authority on complex cloud and security engagements. Working with other Architecture Services members, Professional Services Consultants, Cyber Assessment Team and Architects to develop cross-discipline and multi-vendor solutions for customers. Working with the Softcat Sales Specialists and the Softcat Account Management team to provide technical information and expertise to assist customers in their business needs. Providing advice to sales and customers regarding the application of a Cyber Security discipline. We'd love you to have A passion for technology and making technology work for businesses, along with a desire to share your knowledge and experience with those around you. Senior-level experience in solutions architecture/security architecture, delivering discovery, design, and governance across complex environments. Proven capability to design security controls across: Cloud workload protection (VM/container/serverless security patterns) DevSecOps / secure SDLC (threat modelling, CI/CD security, supply chain awareness) Client-side protection (endpoint security and operational response integration) Working knowledge of relevant vendors solutions such as: Tenable, Orca, Snyk Wiz, Crowdstrike and Palo Alto. We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Hybrid working Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.

Join our Architecture Services team! The Architecture Services Team comprises members from many different technical and non-technical backgrounds; from network and security to datacentre, end-user compute and service architecture. The team provides customers and the wider Softcat team sight of the broader picture - helping to pull all pieces of the jigsaw together and solving the puzzle of how business requirements are interpreted into technical solutions involving multiple technical verticals. Success. The Softcat Way. There is a uniqueness to Softcat - what we do, how we do it and why we do it. At the heart of our operations are our core values: Passion, Intelligence, Fun, Responsible and Community. These values are the pillars that Softcat and guide our every action. As a Senior Solutions Architect focused on Cyber Security, you'll be part of the Architecture Services Team. In this role, you'll be the first port of call for creating Cyber Security solutions that solve customer problems. You'll be a customer-facing technical leader responsible for delivering consultative advice, expertise, and guidance on technology strategy and how customers can use technology to solve business problems. The role spans the opportunity cycle - owning and leading architecture discovery through to successful delivery and validation - and includes building capability around chosen Cloud Security solutions and practices, with particular emphasis on Application Security Testing, Exposure Management, and Cloud Application Detection & Response. You will be considering customer's protection of applications running in the cloud, hosted in the cloud and developed in the cloud, as well of variations of cloud itself. The role will, however, cover all areas of Cyber Security. You'll also bring practical awareness of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and AI Security, helping customers adopt modern cloud and AI capabilities securely and responsibly. You'll be responsible for: Lead customer discovery and translate business, technical, and risk requirements into clear, deliverable security architectures. Act as Technical Design Authority on complex cloud and security engagements. Working with other Architecture Services members, Professional Services Consultants, Cyber Assessment Team and Architects to develop cross-discipline and multi-vendor solutions for customers. Working with the Softcat Sales Specialists and the Softcat Account Management team to provide technical information and expertise to assist customers in their business needs. Providing advice to sales and customers regarding the application of a Cyber Security discipline. We'd love you to have A passion for technology and making technology work for businesses, along with a desire to share your knowledge and experience with those around you. Senior-level experience in solutions architecture/security architecture, delivering discovery, design, and governance across complex environments. Proven capability to design security controls across: Cloud workload protection (VM/container/serverless security patterns) DevSecOps / secure SDLC (threat modelling, CI/CD security, supply chain awareness) Client-side protection (endpoint security and operational response integration) Working knowledge of relevant vendors solutions such as: Tenable, Orca, Snyk Wiz, Crowdstrike and Palo Alto. We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Hybrid working Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. 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User Researcher (SC Cleared / SC Eligible) - Consultant - Digital Excellence At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose. YOUR ROLE As a User Researcher, you will be joining the growing and exciting Digital Excellence community who are continually sharing knowledge and expertise. We are all passionate about user centred design, critical thinking, problem solving and designing and building digital services and products. You will champion inclusive design practices throughout our project lifecycles, ensuring solutions are accessible to as many users as possible. This includes engaging with diverse user research, applying accessibility guidelines and legislation, and advocating for inclusive design principles in your deliverables. Working at Capgemini Invent would give you opportunities to develop and grow, working with major clients in both public and private sector (including DWP, NHS Digital, BP and Ikea). Our offices are in a variety of locations including London, Manchester and Glasgow. We offer hybrid working, however depending on your project you may have to travel to client locations. As a User Researcher you will: Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, developers, and other User Researchers to plan and conduct high-impact research that helps develop a better understanding of our clients' users. Contribute to creating better products and services that solve users' problems and meets their needs. Lead the research for your team, suggesting the best approaches and methodologies to use to capture the right user insights. Plan and run qualitative studies, including remote and in person interviews, observations, diary studies, concept testing and usability studies. Use quantitative methods such as surveys to identify actionable insights and collaborate with the analytics team to enhance qualitative insights. Consider the end-to-end user journey and external factors that may impact the user experience including business, policy, and technical constraints. Communicate research findings and involve your team in analysis and synthesis to develop empathy with the users and enable evidence-based design decisions. Help to embed user-centred design and user research best practices into teams and the wider business. As part of your role you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories: Business Development - Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events. Internal contribution - Campaign development internal think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development. Learning & development - Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc. YOUR PROFILE You will bring below skills and experience: Hands-on experience of leading user research, using behavioural and attitudinal methods and knowing when to apply them appropriately. Experience across multiple phases of a product or service lifecycle, from discovery and exploration through to design and delivery. You are currently holding an active SC (Security Check) Clearance or be eligable to receive SC clearance Experience working with Government Digital Service (GDS) service standards, using GDS design principles Strong storytelling, communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills. Experience working in multi-disciplinary, agile teams where you've led the user research and influenced the design of a product or service through the insights you've gathered. Familiarity with using prototypes to test hypotheses, assumptions and validate user journeys. Understanding of a range of tools and practices for in-person and remote research. Ideally, you would also have: A Bachelor's degree in Psychology, sociology, anthropology, Human Computer Interaction or any user experience degree or modules, and passion for technology's unlimited potential and ability to engage with people. A love of learning - you can make the most of this growing form of technology to develop your skills in parallel with the needs of your clients. Experience testing with assistive technology (JAWS, Dragon, ZoomText) and accessibility features for Windows and macOS Certifications in accessibility (CPACC, WAS, CPWA) or working towards WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE? We are delighted to have received the "Glassdoor Best Places to work UK' accolade for 4 consecutive years. To see what it's like to work at Capgemini Invent, visit our Glassdoor page . Capgemini Invent offers Consultants a culture of learning, ownership, and focus on value. You'll gain exposure to high-profile transformations and gain hands-on exposure to leading technologies. Our consultants are formally trained by industry experts in consulting and client delivery. Consultants have access to a vast array for different training and certifications in a variety of areas: cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), programming (Java, Kotlin, NodeJS, Spring Boot), DevOps (Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker), Cybersecurity (CISSP, CISM) and Agile delivery (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Scaled Agile Framework). Capgemini Invent offers you the flexibility to develop various areas of knowledge in technical domains aligned both to your interests and our client's outcomes. Les Fontaines: Capgemini Invent has a unique training environment just outside of Paris, where we can immerse ourselves in thought-leadership, share knowledge and build capabilities that will help us and our clients to succeed. We hold monthly showcases of our digital transformation initiatives, sharing knowledge and showing off how the power of technology is impacting our clients. There are monthly team drinks, and it's a chance to connect face-to-face with the wider team over a few drinks in the city. The monthly team breakfasts give you a different, more relaxed setting to meet up in the office to hear from the leadership, meet colleagues and discuss the trends and insights within the market. Team away days are always a chance to connect with the team, have fun and learn something new. NEED TO KNOW At Capgemini we don't just believe in inclusion, we actively go out to making it a working reality. Driven by our core values and Inclusive Futures for All campaign, we build environments where you can bring you whole self to work. We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. We embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained 'Mental Health Champions' across each of our business areas. We have also invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy. CSR We're also focused on using tech to have a positive social impact. So, we're working to reduce our own carbon footprint and improve everyone's access to a digital world. It's something we're really serious about. In fact, we were even named as one of the world's most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the 10th year. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a team that does the right thing. Whilst you will have London, Manchester or Glasgow as an office base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home at short notice. We offer a remuneration package which includes flexible benefits options for you to choose to suit your own personal circumstances and a variable element dependent grade and on company and personal performance. In order to commence a role with Capgemini UK plc you will be required to provide documentary proof prior to joining the Company that you are entitled to live and work in the UK. More information is at available at: Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion. . click apply for full job details

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview This is an associate director role within the growing Advisory team of the BDO International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA) department. The role involves managing teams of junior managers, consultants and analysts to secure and deliver assignments in the domain of evaluation and value-for-money audit. It also includes business development, supporting IIDA leadership to grow the business. IIDA carries out assignments for international donor organisations all over the world - including UN organisations, multi-lateral development banks, EU bodies, government development agencies and charitable foundations. By helping these organisations perform better, our team supports them in improving economic, social and political conditions in dozens of countries around the world. You'll be someone with: Strong written and spoken English skills, and an ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and constructive manner. A higher degree or professional qualification in public policy/finance, climate finance, international development, economics or operational research. Demonstrable experience of delivering OECD/DAC-based evaluations, value for money audits / assessments and/or organisational reviews. A genuine interest in international development and working in a multi-cultural context. Demonstrable business development success & experience of managing teams of 3-7 people, and projects lasting from 1 to 24 months. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

THE COMPANY Our client is a globally recognised beauty specialist, combining expert products and proprietary technology with simple, audience-first marketing and culturally relevant brand experiences. THE ROLE As the Communications Director, you will be responsible for leading the account portfolio and building strong client relationships. It is important to have a deep understanding of the beauty and wellness industry to drive strategic and creative campaigns. Key responsibilities: Develop and pitch creative and strategic ideas aligned to client objectives, delivering standout campaigns and fresh media opportunities beyond day-to-day activity. Drive innovative thinking by identifying new angles and industry trends to elevate client visibility and thought leadership. Build strong, trusted client relationships, offering solutions while anticipating challenges and confidently managing issues. Lead and inspire the team, taking full ownership of output to ensure all work is delivered on time, to a high standard. Oversee team operations, including media monitoring, internal meetings and clear weekly roles and responsibilities to maximise efficiency and opportunities. Ensure the delivery of high-quality reporting across all timelines, with strong insights, competitive awareness and clear strategic value for clients. Manage and develop direct reports through appraisals, setting clear KPIs and supporting ongoing growth and performance. Demonstrate strong expertise across media, influencer and industry landscapes, leveraging relationships and insight to secure impactful coverage, partnerships and opportunities. THE PERSON You should demonstrate accountability for client portfolio performance and identify opportunities for financial growth, whilst driving integrated ideas across the wider network. You should have a proven ability to grow existing business organically, alongside a clear understanding of account financials and billing, while effectively managing team capacity and resource planning. The ability to develop credentials and write new business proposals is key. As well as leading opportunities from research and strategy through to pitch. WHAT TO EXPECT Searchlight only advertises active roles Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days. If this role isn't quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to . Searchlight provides recruitment & executive search services exclusively to the creative, media and entertainment industry. To learn more about Searchlight, see: . We strive to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.