Service Desk Manager London (hybrid working) £70,000 PA A well-established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Service Desk Manager to lead and evolve its IT support function within a complex, multi-site environment. Supporting a diverse user base across office, remote and site locations, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering a high-quality, customer-focused IT service, ensuring stability, performance and continuous improvement across the service desk and field support teams. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Service Desk and Field Support teams, driving performance, development and a customer-first culture Act as the senior escalation point for major incidents and complex technical issues Own end-to-end incident, request, problem and change management aligned to ITIL best practice Oversee ticket queues, workload distribution, SLA/OLA adherence and ticket quality Produce regular service reporting (SLAs, backlog, ticket ageing, trends, first-time fix rates) and provide insights to leadership Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, gap analysis and service optimisation initiatives Coordinate service desk involvement in projects, rollouts, migrations and onboarding/offboarding activities Work closely with infrastructure, security, applications teams and third-party suppliers to ensure effective service delivery Maintain and improve knowledge management, documentation and standard operating procedures Ensure alignment with governance frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus) and internal controls Manage supplier relationships and support vendor performance and accountability Requirements Proven experience managing a Service Desk in a multi-site, complex environment Strong leadership experience managing and developing support teams Excellent stakeholder engagement and customer service skills Strong experience with ITSM tools (ServiceNow essential) Solid understanding of ITIL practices (Incident, Problem, Change Management) Experience with Microsoft environments (M365, Azure AD / Entra ID, Intune, Windows 10/11, Teams, SharePoint) Knowledge of IT asset & service management (ITAM/SAM) principles Experience managing third-party suppliers and service performance Strong reporting, analytical and service improvement capability Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Service Desk Manager London (hybrid working) £70,000 PA A well-established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Service Desk Manager to lead and evolve its IT support function within a complex, multi-site environment. Supporting a diverse user base across office, remote and site locations, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering a high-quality, customer-focused IT service, ensuring stability, performance and continuous improvement across the service desk and field support teams. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Service Desk and Field Support teams, driving performance, development and a customer-first culture Act as the senior escalation point for major incidents and complex technical issues Own end-to-end incident, request, problem and change management aligned to ITIL best practice Oversee ticket queues, workload distribution, SLA/OLA adherence and ticket quality Produce regular service reporting (SLAs, backlog, ticket ageing, trends, first-time fix rates) and provide insights to leadership Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, gap analysis and service optimisation initiatives Coordinate service desk involvement in projects, rollouts, migrations and onboarding/offboarding activities Work closely with infrastructure, security, applications teams and third-party suppliers to ensure effective service delivery Maintain and improve knowledge management, documentation and standard operating procedures Ensure alignment with governance frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus) and internal controls Manage supplier relationships and support vendor performance and accountability Requirements Proven experience managing a Service Desk in a multi-site, complex environment Strong leadership experience managing and developing support teams Excellent stakeholder engagement and customer service skills Strong experience with ITSM tools (ServiceNow essential) Solid understanding of ITIL practices (Incident, Problem, Change Management) Experience with Microsoft environments (M365, Azure AD / Entra ID, Intune, Windows 10/11, Teams, SharePoint) Knowledge of IT asset & service management (ITAM/SAM) principles Experience managing third-party suppliers and service performance Strong reporting, analytical and service improvement capability Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
Title: Project Manager Contract Length: 6 months Location: Bristol - onsite 4 days per week Hourly Rate: 71 to 85 per hour via an umbrella company Candidates must hold Active SC Clearance and be Sole UK Nationals to be considered for this opportunity Build the future We are working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Project Manager with us. As an international defence company, we support and enhance our customers' defence and security capabilities and critical assets, meeting their requirements of value for money, increased availability, modernisation and flexibility Mission Systems The Project Manager role is based within our Mission Systems business area. We have a wide portfolio of best-in-class intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance solutions, communications, and weapons launch and handling solutions across all domains, integrating the best of industry to meet our customers' needs. The Role We're looking for a dynamic and ambitious leader with strong experience and a proven track record in project delivery and project controls. This is an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team and to take accountability for critical business requirements from day one. We offer flexible working to give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are met. Experience Applicants are reviewed on a case-by-case basis but below are attributes which may benefit your application: You will be leading a team and responsible for planning, motivation, scheduling, team collaboration, conflict management, negotiations, appraisals etc. You will also be accountable for profit/loss and ensuring that high standards of health & safety are maintained. Excellent interpersonal skills - communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels and with external bodies. Knowledge of project controls tools and how these tools operate to provide key information for decision making. Commercially and financially astute, with a challenging mind-set. Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment would be advantageous. PMQ or PPQ (desirable) or equivalent.
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Title: Project Manager Contract Length: 6 months Location: Bristol - onsite 4 days per week Hourly Rate: 71 to 85 per hour via an umbrella company Candidates must hold Active SC Clearance and be Sole UK Nationals to be considered for this opportunity Build the future We are working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Project Manager with us. As an international defence company, we support and enhance our customers' defence and security capabilities and critical assets, meeting their requirements of value for money, increased availability, modernisation and flexibility Mission Systems The Project Manager role is based within our Mission Systems business area. We have a wide portfolio of best-in-class intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance solutions, communications, and weapons launch and handling solutions across all domains, integrating the best of industry to meet our customers' needs. The Role We're looking for a dynamic and ambitious leader with strong experience and a proven track record in project delivery and project controls. This is an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team and to take accountability for critical business requirements from day one. We offer flexible working to give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are met. Experience Applicants are reviewed on a case-by-case basis but below are attributes which may benefit your application: You will be leading a team and responsible for planning, motivation, scheduling, team collaboration, conflict management, negotiations, appraisals etc. You will also be accountable for profit/loss and ensuring that high standards of health & safety are maintained. Excellent interpersonal skills - communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels and with external bodies. Knowledge of project controls tools and how these tools operate to provide key information for decision making. Commercially and financially astute, with a challenging mind-set. Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment would be advantageous. PMQ or PPQ (desirable) or equivalent.
Locations : Lisbon London Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do Investigations Oversight Lead complex, high-profile compliance investigations across global BCG offices, from intake to resolution and closure. Scope, plan, and conduct investigations with rigor, ensuring consistency, fairness, and alignment with BCG's Values, Code of Conduct, and regulatory requirements. Identify root causes and partner with stakeholders to design and implement remedial actions that prevent recurrence. Conduct thorough interviews with investigation subjects and witnesses to gather all necessary information and evidence. Establish and uphold rigorous documentation and reporting standards for investigations globally. Risk Assessment & Prevention Analyze investigation outcomes and identify global trends to feed into BCG's global risk assessment projects and inform broader compliance risk management priorities. Recommend enhancements to policies, procedures and controls (including training and comms) based on investigative insights. Share lessons learned across regions and functions to strengthen BCG's global control environment and enhance the maturity of the Compliance programme. Stakeholder Engagement & Decision Enablement Act as a trusted partner and provide strategic counsel to senior stakeholders worldwide on sensitive compliance matters. Collaborate with Risk, Legal, HR, Finance, IT and other functional areas to carry out effective and thorough investigations and to ensure investigative findings drive meaningful change in the organisation. Provide concise, business-relevant updates to executive leadership, escalating significant matters as appropriate. Program Execution & Reporting Develop and deliver investigation reports, dashboards, and thematic analyses for regional and global leadership. Ensure the completeness and accuracy of investigation records in BCG's internal tools and systems. Contribute to the design and implementation of global KPIs and metrics to assess investigative effectiveness and feed into BCG's risk registers. Culture & Training Promote awareness of reporting channels and investigation processes globally, reinforcing a culture of accountability and transparency. Design and deliver training to strengthen investigative capability within the compliance function, as well as other global functions. Team Leadership Provide coaching and mentoring to the Compliance and Risk teams, sharing investigative expertise and best practices. Act as a role model, demonstrating integrity, resilience, rigour and professionalism in handling sensitive matters. YOU'RE GOOD AT Navigating high-stakes, cross-border ethics and compliance incidents with discretion, sensibility, rigour and empathy. Leading investigations in diverse regulatory and cultural contexts. Analysing large and complex datasets from multiple sources to identify and assess compliance issues. Problem-solving and thinking creatively about how to obtain the evidence required to conduct and resolve investigations. Communicating with clarity and authority to senior executives and global stakeholders. Driving consistency and quality in investigative practices across a complex, global organization. Balancing independence with collaboration to achieve fair, thorough and informed outcomes. What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; advanced degree (e.g., JD, MBA, or equivalent) strongly preferred. 6 - 8+ years of experience in compliance, investigations, legal, audit, or related fields, with proven global exposure. Demonstrated expertise in leading complex investigations across multiple geographies and regulatory regimes. Strong knowledge of investigative methodologies and best practices in a multinational setting, including evidence gathering and review, interviewing and report writing. Track record of influencing senior leadership and driving the adoption of remediation measures. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); familiarity with case management systems and business intelligence tools (Tableau, Power BI, Mimecast, Microsoft Purview). Commitment to confidentiality and the highest ethical standards. Who You'll Work With You will be part of the Global Compliance team, reporting to the Global Compliance Director, with a reporting line into the Global Head of Compliance and the Chief Risk Officer. The Global Compliance team operates within the Global Risk function. In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues across BCG's global network of regional compliance teams, and work closely with stakeholders including Managing Directors and Partners, Risk & Compliance Nodes, Legal, HR, Finance, Employee Relations, IT and other cross-functional partners. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Locations : Lisbon London Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do Investigations Oversight Lead complex, high-profile compliance investigations across global BCG offices, from intake to resolution and closure. Scope, plan, and conduct investigations with rigor, ensuring consistency, fairness, and alignment with BCG's Values, Code of Conduct, and regulatory requirements. Identify root causes and partner with stakeholders to design and implement remedial actions that prevent recurrence. Conduct thorough interviews with investigation subjects and witnesses to gather all necessary information and evidence. Establish and uphold rigorous documentation and reporting standards for investigations globally. Risk Assessment & Prevention Analyze investigation outcomes and identify global trends to feed into BCG's global risk assessment projects and inform broader compliance risk management priorities. Recommend enhancements to policies, procedures and controls (including training and comms) based on investigative insights. Share lessons learned across regions and functions to strengthen BCG's global control environment and enhance the maturity of the Compliance programme. Stakeholder Engagement & Decision Enablement Act as a trusted partner and provide strategic counsel to senior stakeholders worldwide on sensitive compliance matters. Collaborate with Risk, Legal, HR, Finance, IT and other functional areas to carry out effective and thorough investigations and to ensure investigative findings drive meaningful change in the organisation. Provide concise, business-relevant updates to executive leadership, escalating significant matters as appropriate. Program Execution & Reporting Develop and deliver investigation reports, dashboards, and thematic analyses for regional and global leadership. Ensure the completeness and accuracy of investigation records in BCG's internal tools and systems. Contribute to the design and implementation of global KPIs and metrics to assess investigative effectiveness and feed into BCG's risk registers. Culture & Training Promote awareness of reporting channels and investigation processes globally, reinforcing a culture of accountability and transparency. Design and deliver training to strengthen investigative capability within the compliance function, as well as other global functions. Team Leadership Provide coaching and mentoring to the Compliance and Risk teams, sharing investigative expertise and best practices. Act as a role model, demonstrating integrity, resilience, rigour and professionalism in handling sensitive matters. YOU'RE GOOD AT Navigating high-stakes, cross-border ethics and compliance incidents with discretion, sensibility, rigour and empathy. Leading investigations in diverse regulatory and cultural contexts. Analysing large and complex datasets from multiple sources to identify and assess compliance issues. Problem-solving and thinking creatively about how to obtain the evidence required to conduct and resolve investigations. Communicating with clarity and authority to senior executives and global stakeholders. Driving consistency and quality in investigative practices across a complex, global organization. Balancing independence with collaboration to achieve fair, thorough and informed outcomes. What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; advanced degree (e.g., JD, MBA, or equivalent) strongly preferred. 6 - 8+ years of experience in compliance, investigations, legal, audit, or related fields, with proven global exposure. Demonstrated expertise in leading complex investigations across multiple geographies and regulatory regimes. Strong knowledge of investigative methodologies and best practices in a multinational setting, including evidence gathering and review, interviewing and report writing. Track record of influencing senior leadership and driving the adoption of remediation measures. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); familiarity with case management systems and business intelligence tools (Tableau, Power BI, Mimecast, Microsoft Purview). Commitment to confidentiality and the highest ethical standards. Who You'll Work With You will be part of the Global Compliance team, reporting to the Global Compliance Director, with a reporting line into the Global Head of Compliance and the Chief Risk Officer. The Global Compliance team operates within the Global Risk function. In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues across BCG's global network of regional compliance teams, and work closely with stakeholders including Managing Directors and Partners, Risk & Compliance Nodes, Legal, HR, Finance, Employee Relations, IT and other cross-functional partners. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Project Manager x2 Reading (hybrid - 4 days from home ) Outside IR35 Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our established Engineering client for a Project Manager on a contract basis to support important defence projects in the UK. They require two Project Managers to support the initiation of projects and programmes using Portfolio Entry controls and structured business case development m click apply for full job details
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Project Manager x2 Reading (hybrid - 4 days from home ) Outside IR35 Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our established Engineering client for a Project Manager on a contract basis to support important defence projects in the UK. They require two Project Managers to support the initiation of projects and programmes using Portfolio Entry controls and structured business case development m click apply for full job details
IT Project Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions London Rate: £650 - 750 p/d (outside IR35) 3 month initial contract We're representing a high-growth organisation actively acquiring multiple businesses annually and building a dedicated M&A IT team to support that expansion. This is a critical, long-term hire and they are seeking an experienced Project Manager to play a central role in leading the successful delivery of complex IT integration projects. You'll join a strategically independent team focused solely on M&A integration, reporting into the IT Service Delivery Manager. With up to 10 acquisitions planned each year for the next four years, this is a rare opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment where your leadership and delivery skills will directly shape enterprise-wide change and you'll gain career defining experience. Key Responsibilities Lead the full project lifecycle for M&A-related IT initiatives Build and manage detailed project plans, budgets and timelines Drive project governance; steering committees, risk reviews, stakeholder updates Coordinate cross-functional teams (IT, Legal, HR, Finance, Ops) and third-party vendors Support due diligence by gathering and assessing target IT data Oversee cutover planning, hypercare and post-merger benefit tracking Proactively manage project risks, issues and dependencies Ensure regulatory compliance, internal controls and audit readiness Monitor and report on KPIs, SLAs and deliverables Deliver regular updates and dashboards to senior stakeholders Required Experience & Skills Strong IT project management experience, with experience in M&A environments Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, PRINCE2, PMP) Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities Experience working across enterprise IT environments and with third-party suppliers Familiarity with ITSM tools and infrastructure/cloud landscapes London based (4 days per week onsite initially, dropping to 3)
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
IT Project Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions London Rate: £650 - 750 p/d (outside IR35) 3 month initial contract We're representing a high-growth organisation actively acquiring multiple businesses annually and building a dedicated M&A IT team to support that expansion. This is a critical, long-term hire and they are seeking an experienced Project Manager to play a central role in leading the successful delivery of complex IT integration projects. You'll join a strategically independent team focused solely on M&A integration, reporting into the IT Service Delivery Manager. With up to 10 acquisitions planned each year for the next four years, this is a rare opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment where your leadership and delivery skills will directly shape enterprise-wide change and you'll gain career defining experience. Key Responsibilities Lead the full project lifecycle for M&A-related IT initiatives Build and manage detailed project plans, budgets and timelines Drive project governance; steering committees, risk reviews, stakeholder updates Coordinate cross-functional teams (IT, Legal, HR, Finance, Ops) and third-party vendors Support due diligence by gathering and assessing target IT data Oversee cutover planning, hypercare and post-merger benefit tracking Proactively manage project risks, issues and dependencies Ensure regulatory compliance, internal controls and audit readiness Monitor and report on KPIs, SLAs and deliverables Deliver regular updates and dashboards to senior stakeholders Required Experience & Skills Strong IT project management experience, with experience in M&A environments Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, PRINCE2, PMP) Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities Experience working across enterprise IT environments and with third-party suppliers Familiarity with ITSM tools and infrastructure/cloud landscapes London based (4 days per week onsite initially, dropping to 3)
Locations : Frankfurt London Madrid Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do As a Senior Manager - BCG Vantage on our Topic Activation path within BCG's Risk & Compliance (R&C) Practice Area (PA), you will deliver against client and commercial priorities for Credit Risk Management ('Topic'). Part of the role is acting in a consulting capacity to case teams and the remainder managing assets, IP, tools and team processes. You will grow and deploy a team of experts to directly support client case work, content development and business build initiatives. You will drive the Intellectual Property (IP)/content agenda for your topic, including the building of technical tools, with support from internal information technology colleagues. You will be responsible for the team's performance across all key performance indicators (case billability, quality, content creation, etc.). The R&C PA helps clients to manage key risks strategically, to advance organizational resilience and establish a profound risk culture, by defining and transforming R&C operating models. We cover a diverse set of topics across financial and non-financial risks and assist in enabling clients' strategy through technical enablement with the help of our deep expertise in risk modelling, analytics and digitization. As a Senior Manager - BCG Vantage, you will engage with case teams & clients based on your individual expertise and demonstrate differentiated impact and value-add to BCG clients and case teams. As a Credit Risk Management expert, you will be familiar with risks that can impact upon Credit Risk Management. Provision of credit is a key driver of economic growth and supports individuals and companies to achieve their goals. We support clients with their most complex credit risk management challenges. Our expertise covers strategy, process and methodology development for the most sophisticated banks and Financial Technology lenders. A typical case involves supporting a client optimize their credit process to improve customer experience, reduce costs and improve the quality of credit decisions. This means we deliver to clients advanced analytics, technology and operations support. You will be experienced in organisational risk management processes, including risk assessment methodologies, risk appetite and risk tolerance setting, Compliance monitoring, Issues Management, Corrective Action Plans, Controls design / testing and Key Risk Indicators. You will be technologically savvy, able to interface easily with technical teams and be familiar and inquisitive with all things Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it relates to risk management, including the build and use of AI tools in second line of defence functions and also the risk management of AI. Familiarity using risk management technical tools ('risk tech' and 'reg tech') is desirable. Previous experience supporting heavily regulated corporates through a period of regulatory scrutiny or transformation would also be valuable. YOU'RE GOOD AT Leading problem solving and solutioning for clients and driving towards pragmatic solutions tailored to the business context Leading development and commercialization of knowledge and assets e.g. tools, including non-financial risk management frameworks, target operating models, and cost optimisation scenarios Engaging and communicating with senior stakeholders, demonstrating expert presence and credibility Leading projects in a highly effective manner, mobilizing the team to deliver on business priorities and commercial impact Acting as a highly effective coach and mentor, guiding team members to achieve goals efficiently and effectively an ambassador for the team and role model for team members Working in an ever changing and complex environment, and comfortable with ambiguity and navigating a fast-paced environment Staying current in your topic and forward thinking with regards to market trends Working autonomously, understanding nuances and hierarchies in the operating environment Innovating, ideating and taking a proactive approach; applying yourself to the task at hand, even if the task is not necessarily a direct responsibility of the role - a great team player What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) required 5+ years consulting experience in Banking / Finance; candidates with consulting experience preferred In lieu of consulting experience, 7+ years minimum industry experience required; 10-12+ years of industry experience strongly preferred in Banking / Finance Tenures of at least 2 years in a second line function (ideally Credit Risk modelling) or a 1.5 Line function ('in business risk and controls') focused on Credit Risk processes. Risk management experience in a number of corporate entities Experienced in design, development and implementing credit risk models (Probability of Default (PD), Exposure at Default (EAD), Loss Given Default (LGD), scorecards, stress testing) and credit portfolio assessment Experience in preparing documentation and reports for senior management, auditors, and regulators Awareness and some experience using Artificial Intelligence in Credit Risk management Fluency in English and German; added extra if fluent in any or all of these: Spanish, Italian Exceptional attention to detail. You ensure superior quality work output of yourself and others. You build trust and establish a reputation for thoroughness and integrity. You deliver strong people leadership, to provide a best-in-class team experience Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact with, and manage internal and external stakeholders, while working in a global collaborative team environment Solid commercial acumen Who You'll Work With As a Senior Manager - BCG Vantage on our Topic Activation path, you will collaborate with global topic leads and colleagues across BCG to bring expertise and capabilities to the service of our internal and external clients. Our team is made up of a diverse pool of BCG Vantage positions that allow us to pursue exciting, innovative BCG Vantage careers. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Locations : Frankfurt London Madrid Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do As a Senior Manager - BCG Vantage on our Topic Activation path within BCG's Risk & Compliance (R&C) Practice Area (PA), you will deliver against client and commercial priorities for Credit Risk Management ('Topic'). Part of the role is acting in a consulting capacity to case teams and the remainder managing assets, IP, tools and team processes. You will grow and deploy a team of experts to directly support client case work, content development and business build initiatives. You will drive the Intellectual Property (IP)/content agenda for your topic, including the building of technical tools, with support from internal information technology colleagues. You will be responsible for the team's performance across all key performance indicators (case billability, quality, content creation, etc.). The R&C PA helps clients to manage key risks strategically, to advance organizational resilience and establish a profound risk culture, by defining and transforming R&C operating models. We cover a diverse set of topics across financial and non-financial risks and assist in enabling clients' strategy through technical enablement with the help of our deep expertise in risk modelling, analytics and digitization. As a Senior Manager - BCG Vantage, you will engage with case teams & clients based on your individual expertise and demonstrate differentiated impact and value-add to BCG clients and case teams. As a Credit Risk Management expert, you will be familiar with risks that can impact upon Credit Risk Management. Provision of credit is a key driver of economic growth and supports individuals and companies to achieve their goals. We support clients with their most complex credit risk management challenges. Our expertise covers strategy, process and methodology development for the most sophisticated banks and Financial Technology lenders. A typical case involves supporting a client optimize their credit process to improve customer experience, reduce costs and improve the quality of credit decisions. This means we deliver to clients advanced analytics, technology and operations support. You will be experienced in organisational risk management processes, including risk assessment methodologies, risk appetite and risk tolerance setting, Compliance monitoring, Issues Management, Corrective Action Plans, Controls design / testing and Key Risk Indicators. You will be technologically savvy, able to interface easily with technical teams and be familiar and inquisitive with all things Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it relates to risk management, including the build and use of AI tools in second line of defence functions and also the risk management of AI. Familiarity using risk management technical tools ('risk tech' and 'reg tech') is desirable. Previous experience supporting heavily regulated corporates through a period of regulatory scrutiny or transformation would also be valuable. YOU'RE GOOD AT Leading problem solving and solutioning for clients and driving towards pragmatic solutions tailored to the business context Leading development and commercialization of knowledge and assets e.g. tools, including non-financial risk management frameworks, target operating models, and cost optimisation scenarios Engaging and communicating with senior stakeholders, demonstrating expert presence and credibility Leading projects in a highly effective manner, mobilizing the team to deliver on business priorities and commercial impact Acting as a highly effective coach and mentor, guiding team members to achieve goals efficiently and effectively an ambassador for the team and role model for team members Working in an ever changing and complex environment, and comfortable with ambiguity and navigating a fast-paced environment Staying current in your topic and forward thinking with regards to market trends Working autonomously, understanding nuances and hierarchies in the operating environment Innovating, ideating and taking a proactive approach; applying yourself to the task at hand, even if the task is not necessarily a direct responsibility of the role - a great team player What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) required 5+ years consulting experience in Banking / Finance; candidates with consulting experience preferred In lieu of consulting experience, 7+ years minimum industry experience required; 10-12+ years of industry experience strongly preferred in Banking / Finance Tenures of at least 2 years in a second line function (ideally Credit Risk modelling) or a 1.5 Line function ('in business risk and controls') focused on Credit Risk processes. Risk management experience in a number of corporate entities Experienced in design, development and implementing credit risk models (Probability of Default (PD), Exposure at Default (EAD), Loss Given Default (LGD), scorecards, stress testing) and credit portfolio assessment Experience in preparing documentation and reports for senior management, auditors, and regulators Awareness and some experience using Artificial Intelligence in Credit Risk management Fluency in English and German; added extra if fluent in any or all of these: Spanish, Italian Exceptional attention to detail. You ensure superior quality work output of yourself and others. You build trust and establish a reputation for thoroughness and integrity. You deliver strong people leadership, to provide a best-in-class team experience Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact with, and manage internal and external stakeholders, while working in a global collaborative team environment Solid commercial acumen Who You'll Work With As a Senior Manager - BCG Vantage on our Topic Activation path, you will collaborate with global topic leads and colleagues across BCG to bring expertise and capabilities to the service of our internal and external clients. Our team is made up of a diverse pool of BCG Vantage positions that allow us to pursue exciting, innovative BCG Vantage careers. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Job Title : Project Procurement & Support Co-ordinator Location: Glasgow Salary : £28k - £30k per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Thursday - 7.30am to 4.45pm and Friday 7.30am to 4.00pm HF Group is one of the UK's leading multi-discipline building services contractors, delivering high-quality solutions across Electrical, Mechanical, Fire & Security, Telecommunications, and Automated Controls. With a legacy spanning over 3 centuries and a family culture, we consider all of our employees as part of the family and invaluable assets to our ongoing business. Our head office is in Glasgow with offices in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Manchester, and Belfast, providing services to clients across both public and private sectors throughout the UK. About The Role: As part of our continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Project Procurement & Support Co-ordinator to join the HF family at our Glasgow office. This is a permanent role that promises unique challenges, a varied workload and great career progression opportunities. The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to: Sourcing, purchasing and coordinating the delivery of all project materials in line with programme requirements. Driving best value through supplier negotiation, pricing comparisons, and use of preferred suppliers. Raising and managing purchase orders, track deliveries, and resolve supply chain issues promptly. Co-ordinating the scheduling, allocation, and movement of plant and equipment across project sites. Liaising with plant hire companies to manage costs, availability, and off-hire to minimise spend. Acting as the primary point of contact for agency labour providers, coordinating workforce requirements with site managers. Maintaining accurate records of agency personnel, timesheets, and associated costs. Printing, distributing, and managing project drawings and technical documentation for the project team. Mark up and track drawing revisions and changes, maintaining an accurate version control register. Ensuring the project team always has access to the most current, approved documentation and issue sheets. Assisting project managers with general administrative tasks including correspondence, filing, and report preparation Supporting the preparation and issue of project documentation, meeting minutes, and progress reports. Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required: Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities. High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in document management and purchasing records. Confident communicator with the ability to liaise effectively with suppliers, site teams, and management. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) with strong document handling skills. Understanding of document control principles and version management. Ability to work proactively and use initiative in a fast-paced project environment. Demonstrable administrative, coordination, or procurement support experience. National 5s (or equivalent) in English and Maths. HNC/HND or degree in Construction Management / Quantity Surveying. (desirable) CIPS qualification or relevant procurement/supply chain training. (desirable) Health & Safety awareness training (e.g., IOSH). (desirable) Experience of working in an electrical/plumbing wholesale environment. (desirable) In Return, we offer: Competitive Salary 32 Days Holiday (inclusive of bank holidays, pro-rata) Pension Scheme Death in Service Scheme Private Medical Care Critical Illness Care Ongoing training and development Additional Information: Applications close on Tuesday, 31st March 2026 , if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. HF Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. No Agencies Please. Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Procurement Coordinator, Purchasing, Supply Chain Coordinator, Procurement Administrator, Procurement Executive, Procurement Operations, Construction Project Administrator, Materials Procurement Executive, Project Support Coordinator, Construction Support Administrator may also be considered for this role.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Job Title : Project Procurement & Support Co-ordinator Location: Glasgow Salary : £28k - £30k per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Thursday - 7.30am to 4.45pm and Friday 7.30am to 4.00pm HF Group is one of the UK's leading multi-discipline building services contractors, delivering high-quality solutions across Electrical, Mechanical, Fire & Security, Telecommunications, and Automated Controls. With a legacy spanning over 3 centuries and a family culture, we consider all of our employees as part of the family and invaluable assets to our ongoing business. Our head office is in Glasgow with offices in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Manchester, and Belfast, providing services to clients across both public and private sectors throughout the UK. About The Role: As part of our continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Project Procurement & Support Co-ordinator to join the HF family at our Glasgow office. This is a permanent role that promises unique challenges, a varied workload and great career progression opportunities. The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to: Sourcing, purchasing and coordinating the delivery of all project materials in line with programme requirements. Driving best value through supplier negotiation, pricing comparisons, and use of preferred suppliers. Raising and managing purchase orders, track deliveries, and resolve supply chain issues promptly. Co-ordinating the scheduling, allocation, and movement of plant and equipment across project sites. Liaising with plant hire companies to manage costs, availability, and off-hire to minimise spend. Acting as the primary point of contact for agency labour providers, coordinating workforce requirements with site managers. Maintaining accurate records of agency personnel, timesheets, and associated costs. Printing, distributing, and managing project drawings and technical documentation for the project team. Mark up and track drawing revisions and changes, maintaining an accurate version control register. Ensuring the project team always has access to the most current, approved documentation and issue sheets. Assisting project managers with general administrative tasks including correspondence, filing, and report preparation Supporting the preparation and issue of project documentation, meeting minutes, and progress reports. Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required: Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities. High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in document management and purchasing records. Confident communicator with the ability to liaise effectively with suppliers, site teams, and management. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) with strong document handling skills. Understanding of document control principles and version management. Ability to work proactively and use initiative in a fast-paced project environment. Demonstrable administrative, coordination, or procurement support experience. National 5s (or equivalent) in English and Maths. HNC/HND or degree in Construction Management / Quantity Surveying. (desirable) CIPS qualification or relevant procurement/supply chain training. (desirable) Health & Safety awareness training (e.g., IOSH). (desirable) Experience of working in an electrical/plumbing wholesale environment. (desirable) In Return, we offer: Competitive Salary 32 Days Holiday (inclusive of bank holidays, pro-rata) Pension Scheme Death in Service Scheme Private Medical Care Critical Illness Care Ongoing training and development Additional Information: Applications close on Tuesday, 31st March 2026 , if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. HF Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. No Agencies Please. Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Procurement Coordinator, Purchasing, Supply Chain Coordinator, Procurement Administrator, Procurement Executive, Procurement Operations, Construction Project Administrator, Materials Procurement Executive, Project Support Coordinator, Construction Support Administrator may also be considered for this role.
The Group Finance Manager (Research & IT) will provide support for a number of business operations and projects, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance. This newly-created role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial strategy and operational efficiency of the organisation through implementing processes and partnering across a number of different teams. Client Details Our client is a rapidly growing, multi-site services organisation with a strong presence in the UK and internationally. The business is undergoing continued expansion and transformation, creating opportunities for individuals to shape processes, influence stakeholders, and contribute to long-term strategic growth. Description Key Responsibilities Support transfer pricing, accounting, and reporting activities across multiple entities. Implement processes across the group. Maintain financial controls and contribute to year-end statutory reporting processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial treatment of costs and investments. Assist with audits, compliance requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives. Provide financial support to stakeholders across the organisation. Profile A successful Group Finance Manager (Research & IT) should have: Relevant professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA. Experience of working in a large, complex, multi-currency business. Experience of working in a Group Finance function, collaborating with cross-functional teams. An understanding of Transfer Pricing. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships outside of finance. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £75,000 per annum. Attractive benefits package, including a bonus scheme. 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Hybrid and flexible working (1-2 days per week in the office).
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
The Group Finance Manager (Research & IT) will provide support for a number of business operations and projects, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance. This newly-created role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial strategy and operational efficiency of the organisation through implementing processes and partnering across a number of different teams. Client Details Our client is a rapidly growing, multi-site services organisation with a strong presence in the UK and internationally. The business is undergoing continued expansion and transformation, creating opportunities for individuals to shape processes, influence stakeholders, and contribute to long-term strategic growth. Description Key Responsibilities Support transfer pricing, accounting, and reporting activities across multiple entities. Implement processes across the group. Maintain financial controls and contribute to year-end statutory reporting processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial treatment of costs and investments. Assist with audits, compliance requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives. Provide financial support to stakeholders across the organisation. Profile A successful Group Finance Manager (Research & IT) should have: Relevant professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA. Experience of working in a large, complex, multi-currency business. Experience of working in a Group Finance function, collaborating with cross-functional teams. An understanding of Transfer Pricing. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships outside of finance. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £75,000 per annum. Attractive benefits package, including a bonus scheme. 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Hybrid and flexible working (1-2 days per week in the office).
Are you a technically strong Financial Accountant or an ambitious Finance Manager looking to step into a high-growth, private equity-backed environment? We're partnering with a dynamic, PE-backed business experiencing significant growth, both organically and through acquisition. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking finance team where you'll play a key role in driving financial control, improving processes, and supporting strategic decision-making. The Role Reporting directly into senior leadership, you'll take ownership of financial reporting and controls, while gaining exposure to commercial finance and business strategy. Key responsibilities include: Ownership of monthly management accounts and group reporting Leading the year-end process and liaising with external auditors Ensuring strong financial controls and compliance Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes Driving process improvements across finance systems and reporting Partnering with key stakeholders across the business Supporting M&A activity and integration (where applicable) About You Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Strong technical accounting background (practice or industry) Experience in a fast-paced, growth or PE-backed environment is highly desirable Proactive, commercially minded, and keen to add value beyond the numbers Strong Excel and systems skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities What's on Offer Opportunity to work in a high-growth, PE-backed business Clear progression pathway towards senior leadership Exposure to strategic projects and commercial decision-making Hybrid working and a collaborative, high-performing culture Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact and accelerate your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Are you a technically strong Financial Accountant or an ambitious Finance Manager looking to step into a high-growth, private equity-backed environment? We're partnering with a dynamic, PE-backed business experiencing significant growth, both organically and through acquisition. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking finance team where you'll play a key role in driving financial control, improving processes, and supporting strategic decision-making. The Role Reporting directly into senior leadership, you'll take ownership of financial reporting and controls, while gaining exposure to commercial finance and business strategy. Key responsibilities include: Ownership of monthly management accounts and group reporting Leading the year-end process and liaising with external auditors Ensuring strong financial controls and compliance Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes Driving process improvements across finance systems and reporting Partnering with key stakeholders across the business Supporting M&A activity and integration (where applicable) About You Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Strong technical accounting background (practice or industry) Experience in a fast-paced, growth or PE-backed environment is highly desirable Proactive, commercially minded, and keen to add value beyond the numbers Strong Excel and systems skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities What's on Offer Opportunity to work in a high-growth, PE-backed business Clear progression pathway towards senior leadership Exposure to strategic projects and commercial decision-making Hybrid working and a collaborative, high-performing culture Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact and accelerate your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Lead Application Security Engineer Bristol or London - 3 days a week on site £100,000 + great benefits An impressive financial services business is looking to hire a Lead Application Security Engineer to support this team with the risk and remediation activities. This business is going through a big technology transformation programme that is estimated to take 3 -5 years. The successful Lead Application Security Engineer will be part of this journey and have great technical exposure and the ability to rapidly progress. Working closely in one of transformation projects, the successful Lead Application Security Engineer will work closely with the wider security and technology teams to define the strategy and roadmap of technology changes moving forward. This is very much a play-manager role with the Lead Application Security Engineer being hands on day to day but also providing support and guidance to the rest of AppSec team Lead Application Security Engineer- Duties and Responsibilities The successful Lead Cloud Security Engineer will have responsibilities covering: Team Leadership Support the existing team, providing mentoring and fostering a collaborative team environment Take pragmatic risk-based approach to supporting the wider technology teams with the SDLC Foster strong relationships with engineering, architecture, platform and platform management to provide practical risk appropriate guidance Set the priorities for the AppSec team to make sure that the delivery of the AppSec services is impactful Application Security Technical Authority Act as the SME and for application security in the business and ensure that security controls are adopted early into the CI/CD pipelines Own and run the DAST, SAST and other AppSec tooling to ensure effective coverage across all in scope applications Create, roll out and maintain secure development practices and standards including threat modelling, secure coding practices for all applications and APIs Collaborate with the Vulnerability Engineering Lead to support the identifications, triages, and remediation programs in alignment with risk appetite, appropriate prioritisation and agreed SLAs Lead Application Security Engineer - Your Background The ideal Lead Application Security Engineer will have: Experience in a similar role, in both responsibility and scale Proven experience in Software Security Development or Application Security Proven experience in leading/coaching a team Hands on experience with implementing and operating AppSec tooling eg SAT and DAST, secret managements, and SCA Extensive experiences of integrating security into the CI/CD pipeline eg using AWS DevOps or GitHub Strong history of secure coding practices, threat modelling and vulnerability management in production Strong understanding of modern software development practices If this sounds like the role for you, hit the apply button NOW! We invite individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for any of our roles and are committed to supporting accessibility needs. Please click the apply button now or contact Abigail Moss for more information
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Lead Application Security Engineer Bristol or London - 3 days a week on site £100,000 + great benefits An impressive financial services business is looking to hire a Lead Application Security Engineer to support this team with the risk and remediation activities. This business is going through a big technology transformation programme that is estimated to take 3 -5 years. The successful Lead Application Security Engineer will be part of this journey and have great technical exposure and the ability to rapidly progress. Working closely in one of transformation projects, the successful Lead Application Security Engineer will work closely with the wider security and technology teams to define the strategy and roadmap of technology changes moving forward. This is very much a play-manager role with the Lead Application Security Engineer being hands on day to day but also providing support and guidance to the rest of AppSec team Lead Application Security Engineer- Duties and Responsibilities The successful Lead Cloud Security Engineer will have responsibilities covering: Team Leadership Support the existing team, providing mentoring and fostering a collaborative team environment Take pragmatic risk-based approach to supporting the wider technology teams with the SDLC Foster strong relationships with engineering, architecture, platform and platform management to provide practical risk appropriate guidance Set the priorities for the AppSec team to make sure that the delivery of the AppSec services is impactful Application Security Technical Authority Act as the SME and for application security in the business and ensure that security controls are adopted early into the CI/CD pipelines Own and run the DAST, SAST and other AppSec tooling to ensure effective coverage across all in scope applications Create, roll out and maintain secure development practices and standards including threat modelling, secure coding practices for all applications and APIs Collaborate with the Vulnerability Engineering Lead to support the identifications, triages, and remediation programs in alignment with risk appetite, appropriate prioritisation and agreed SLAs Lead Application Security Engineer - Your Background The ideal Lead Application Security Engineer will have: Experience in a similar role, in both responsibility and scale Proven experience in Software Security Development or Application Security Proven experience in leading/coaching a team Hands on experience with implementing and operating AppSec tooling eg SAT and DAST, secret managements, and SCA Extensive experiences of integrating security into the CI/CD pipeline eg using AWS DevOps or GitHub Strong history of secure coding practices, threat modelling and vulnerability management in production Strong understanding of modern software development practices If this sounds like the role for you, hit the apply button NOW! We invite individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for any of our roles and are committed to supporting accessibility needs. Please click the apply button now or contact Abigail Moss for more information
Our client a fast-growing, high profile organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its collaborative team based in Loughton. The business has an exciting and diverse portfolio of projects and brands and is entering a new phase of growth, making this a pivotal appointment within its expanding finance function. This newly created role reports to the Group Financial Controller and Finance Director, offering exposure to senior decision-makers and the opportunity to shape financial operations and processes across the group. The Finance Manager will play a key role in driving efficiency, accuracy, and insight throughout the department. Key responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Oversee the preparation and delivery of Group Management Accounts, ensuring all reporting deadlines are met. Partner with internal teams to provide clear financial analysis and commentary that supports informed commercial decisions. Review and approve weekly and monthly payment runs, VAT returns, and compliance submissions, working with external advisors where appropriate. Prepare statutory accounts for multiple trading entities and coordinate the annual audit process. Review and improve systems, processes, and controls to enhance accuracy and efficiency within the finance function. Candidate profile ACA or ACCA qualified. Experienced in managing or supervising a team, either from practice (audit or similar) seeking a first move into industry, or currently working as a Finance Manager within a small to mid-sized business. Hands-on and detail-driven, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Our client a fast-growing, high profile organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its collaborative team based in Loughton. The business has an exciting and diverse portfolio of projects and brands and is entering a new phase of growth, making this a pivotal appointment within its expanding finance function. This newly created role reports to the Group Financial Controller and Finance Director, offering exposure to senior decision-makers and the opportunity to shape financial operations and processes across the group. The Finance Manager will play a key role in driving efficiency, accuracy, and insight throughout the department. Key responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Oversee the preparation and delivery of Group Management Accounts, ensuring all reporting deadlines are met. Partner with internal teams to provide clear financial analysis and commentary that supports informed commercial decisions. Review and approve weekly and monthly payment runs, VAT returns, and compliance submissions, working with external advisors where appropriate. Prepare statutory accounts for multiple trading entities and coordinate the annual audit process. Review and improve systems, processes, and controls to enhance accuracy and efficiency within the finance function. Candidate profile ACA or ACCA qualified. Experienced in managing or supervising a team, either from practice (audit or similar) seeking a first move into industry, or currently working as a Finance Manager within a small to mid-sized business. Hands-on and detail-driven, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Financial Controller Salary: £70,000-£90,000 Location: Bristol (Hybrid) A fast-growing UK SME undergoing a period of significant investment and expansion is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to strengthen its finance function. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with operational teams and senior leadership while shaping financial processes in a scaling business. The Role You will lead the Finance team and take responsibility for management reporting, stock and project accounting, financial controls, and continuous improvement across the function. The ideal candidate will be commercially minded, detail-driven, and confident working in a dynamic, evolving environment. Key Responsibilities Management Accounts Produce monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow). Provide variance analysis and performance insights. Contribute to budgeting and forecasting. Develop KPI reporting for senior management. Support improvements in reporting accuracy and internal controls. Stock Accounting Maintain accurate inventory valuation and reconciliations. Manage stock adjustments, write-offs, and obsolescence. Monitor COGS and margin performance. Work with operational teams on stock controls and periodic counts. Investigate discrepancies and strengthen stock processes. Project Accounting Track project budgets, costs, profitability and revenue recognition. Reconcile WIP and accrued income. Support project managers with financial reporting. Ensure accurate cost allocation and margin analysis. Highlight risks or variances early. General Accounting & Controls Manage and develop the Finance team. Maintain balance sheet reconciliations. Support year-end audit and statutory requirements. Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards. Drive system and process enhancements. Provide ad-hoc financial analysis. About You Essential Qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent). Team management experience. Experience preparing management accounts in a UK SME. Strong background in stock and project/contract accounting. Confident working with ERP systems (e.g., Business Central, NetSuite, SAP). Strong Excel and analytical skills. Able to communicate clearly with non-finance colleagues. Desirable Experience in project-led or production-focused environments. Understanding of revenue recognition and WIP accounting. Personal Attributes High accuracy and attention to detail. Commercially aware and operationally curious. Collaborative and confident working across teams. Continuous improvement mindset.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Financial Controller Salary: £70,000-£90,000 Location: Bristol (Hybrid) A fast-growing UK SME undergoing a period of significant investment and expansion is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to strengthen its finance function. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with operational teams and senior leadership while shaping financial processes in a scaling business. The Role You will lead the Finance team and take responsibility for management reporting, stock and project accounting, financial controls, and continuous improvement across the function. The ideal candidate will be commercially minded, detail-driven, and confident working in a dynamic, evolving environment. Key Responsibilities Management Accounts Produce monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow). Provide variance analysis and performance insights. Contribute to budgeting and forecasting. Develop KPI reporting for senior management. Support improvements in reporting accuracy and internal controls. Stock Accounting Maintain accurate inventory valuation and reconciliations. Manage stock adjustments, write-offs, and obsolescence. Monitor COGS and margin performance. Work with operational teams on stock controls and periodic counts. Investigate discrepancies and strengthen stock processes. Project Accounting Track project budgets, costs, profitability and revenue recognition. Reconcile WIP and accrued income. Support project managers with financial reporting. Ensure accurate cost allocation and margin analysis. Highlight risks or variances early. General Accounting & Controls Manage and develop the Finance team. Maintain balance sheet reconciliations. Support year-end audit and statutory requirements. Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards. Drive system and process enhancements. Provide ad-hoc financial analysis. About You Essential Qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent). Team management experience. Experience preparing management accounts in a UK SME. Strong background in stock and project/contract accounting. Confident working with ERP systems (e.g., Business Central, NetSuite, SAP). Strong Excel and analytical skills. Able to communicate clearly with non-finance colleagues. Desirable Experience in project-led or production-focused environments. Understanding of revenue recognition and WIP accounting. Personal Attributes High accuracy and attention to detail. Commercially aware and operationally curious. Collaborative and confident working across teams. Continuous improvement mindset.
Senior Cyber Security Engineer Reading/Hybrid (one day per week in the office) Salary: £65,000-£75,000 We are working with a leading UK pensions and insurance consulting and administration business. A FTSE 250 company, our client works with over 1,400 pension schemes, administers over one million member accounts, and supports insurance companies in the life and bulk annuities sector. ABOUT THE ROLE You will join an expanding cyber security team working alongside internal engineers, security operations analysts, and an external 24/7 SOC. Reporting to the Cyber Security Engineering Manager, you will carry out daily security engineering tasks and lead security hardening projects to protect our client's IT infrastructure, networks, and data. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide expert technical security guidance covering IT assets, change control, security testing, secure systems design, and security controls Own and develop the vulnerability management programme, with a focus on application security testing, web application Firewalls, and securing development pipelines Mentor and provide security direction to other team members Carry out security engineering tasks to agreed SLAs/KPIs using ITIL best practice Develop understanding of threats, risks, and evolving attack vectors facing the business Represent the security team as subject matter expert in meetings and projects Support the operations team with security incident investigation in complex cross-technology environments Assist with security training and awareness campaigns, market reviews, supplier assessments, and client security questionnaires ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Right to work in the UK Strong experience in web application security, vulnerability management, penetration testing, and hardening IT systems Experience with cloud hosting, cloud migration, application testing, and working with developers to improve security Solid knowledge of security products including WAFs, SIEM, AV, email/web gateways, Firewalls, load balancers, ACLs, TCP/IP, routing, and switching Familiarity with OWASP, SASE, zero-trust, and risk-based vulnerability management Background in infrastructure and networks Working towards or holding CISSP, SANS GCIA, CompTIA Security+, CCNA/CCNP or equivalent Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including network diagramming Willingness to travel to other sites as required DESIRABLE Computer Science degree or equivalent experience Knowledge of ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and AAF control frameworks BENEFITS Competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, 25 days holiday (with buy/sell option), flexible bank holidays, matched pension contributions, healthcare cash plan, flexible benefits scheme, life assurance (4x salary), retail discounts, Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service, paid volunteering day, and staff referral scheme. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Senior Cyber Security Engineer Reading/Hybrid (one day per week in the office) Salary: £65,000-£75,000 We are working with a leading UK pensions and insurance consulting and administration business. A FTSE 250 company, our client works with over 1,400 pension schemes, administers over one million member accounts, and supports insurance companies in the life and bulk annuities sector. ABOUT THE ROLE You will join an expanding cyber security team working alongside internal engineers, security operations analysts, and an external 24/7 SOC. Reporting to the Cyber Security Engineering Manager, you will carry out daily security engineering tasks and lead security hardening projects to protect our client's IT infrastructure, networks, and data. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide expert technical security guidance covering IT assets, change control, security testing, secure systems design, and security controls Own and develop the vulnerability management programme, with a focus on application security testing, web application Firewalls, and securing development pipelines Mentor and provide security direction to other team members Carry out security engineering tasks to agreed SLAs/KPIs using ITIL best practice Develop understanding of threats, risks, and evolving attack vectors facing the business Represent the security team as subject matter expert in meetings and projects Support the operations team with security incident investigation in complex cross-technology environments Assist with security training and awareness campaigns, market reviews, supplier assessments, and client security questionnaires ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Right to work in the UK Strong experience in web application security, vulnerability management, penetration testing, and hardening IT systems Experience with cloud hosting, cloud migration, application testing, and working with developers to improve security Solid knowledge of security products including WAFs, SIEM, AV, email/web gateways, Firewalls, load balancers, ACLs, TCP/IP, routing, and switching Familiarity with OWASP, SASE, zero-trust, and risk-based vulnerability management Background in infrastructure and networks Working towards or holding CISSP, SANS GCIA, CompTIA Security+, CCNA/CCNP or equivalent Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including network diagramming Willingness to travel to other sites as required DESIRABLE Computer Science degree or equivalent experience Knowledge of ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and AAF control frameworks BENEFITS Competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, 25 days holiday (with buy/sell option), flexible bank holidays, matched pension contributions, healthcare cash plan, flexible benefits scheme, life assurance (4x salary), retail discounts, Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service, paid volunteering day, and staff referral scheme. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Our client a fast-growing, high profile organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its collaborative team based in Loughton. The business has an exciting and diverse portfolio of projects and brands and is entering a new phase of growth, making this a pivotal appointment within its expanding finance function. This newly created role reports to the Group Financial Controller and Finance Director, offering exposure to senior decision-makers and the opportunity to shape financial operations and processes across the group. The Finance Manager will play a key role in driving efficiency, accuracy, and insight throughout the department. Key responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Oversee the preparation and delivery of Group Management Accounts, ensuring all reporting deadlines are met. Partner with internal teams to provide clear financial analysis and commentary that supports informed commercial decisions. Review and approve weekly and monthly payment runs, VAT returns, and compliance submissions, working with external advisors where appropriate. Prepare statutory accounts for multiple trading entities and coordinate the annual audit process. Review and improve systems, processes, and controls to enhance accuracy and efficiency within the finance function. Candidate profile ACA or ACCA qualified. Experienced in managing or supervising a team, either from practice (audit or similar) seeking a first move into industry, or currently working as a Finance Manager within a small to mid-sized business. Hands-on and detail-driven, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Our client a fast-growing, high profile organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its collaborative team based in Loughton. The business has an exciting and diverse portfolio of projects and brands and is entering a new phase of growth, making this a pivotal appointment within its expanding finance function. This newly created role reports to the Group Financial Controller and Finance Director, offering exposure to senior decision-makers and the opportunity to shape financial operations and processes across the group. The Finance Manager will play a key role in driving efficiency, accuracy, and insight throughout the department. Key responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Oversee the preparation and delivery of Group Management Accounts, ensuring all reporting deadlines are met. Partner with internal teams to provide clear financial analysis and commentary that supports informed commercial decisions. Review and approve weekly and monthly payment runs, VAT returns, and compliance submissions, working with external advisors where appropriate. Prepare statutory accounts for multiple trading entities and coordinate the annual audit process. Review and improve systems, processes, and controls to enhance accuracy and efficiency within the finance function. Candidate profile ACA or ACCA qualified. Experienced in managing or supervising a team, either from practice (audit or similar) seeking a first move into industry, or currently working as a Finance Manager within a small to mid-sized business. Hands-on and detail-driven, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Lead Application Security Engineer Bristol or London - 3 days a week on site £100,000 + great benefits An impressive financial services business is looking to hire a Lead Application Security Engineer to support this team with the risk and remediation activities. This business is going through a big technology transformation programme that is estimated to take 3 -5 years. The successful Lead Application Security Engineer will be part of this journey and have great technical exposure and the ability to rapidly progress. Working closely in one of transformation projects, the successful Lead Application Security Engineer will work closely with the wider security and technology teams to define the strategy and roadmap of technology changes moving forward. This is very much a play-manager role with the Lead Application Security Engineer being hands on day to day but also providing support and guidance to the rest of AppSec team Lead Application Security Engineer- Duties and Responsibilities The successful Lead Cloud Security Engineer will have responsibilities covering: Team Leadership Support the existing team, providing mentoring and fostering a collaborative team environment Take pragmatic risk-based approach to supporting the wider technology teams with the SDLC Foster strong relationships with engineering, architecture, platform and platform management to provide practical risk appropriate guidance Set the priorities for the AppSec team to make sure that the delivery of the AppSec services is impactful Application Security Technical Authority Act as the SME and for application security in the business and ensure that security controls are adopted early into the CI/CD pipelines Own and run the DAST, SAST and other AppSec tooling to ensure effective coverage across all in scope applications Create, roll out and maintain secure development practices and standards including threat modelling, secure coding practices for all applications and APIs Collaborate with the Vulnerability Engineering Lead to support the identifications, triages, and remediation programs in alignment with risk appetite, appropriate prioritisation and agreed SLAs Lead Application Security Engineer - Your Background The ideal Lead Application Security Engineer will have: Experience in a similar role, in both responsibility and scale Proven experience in Software Security Development or Application Security Proven experience in leading/coaching a team Hands on experience with implementing and operating AppSec tooling eg SAT and DAST, secret managements, and SCA Extensive experiences of integrating security into the CI/CD pipeline eg using AWS DevOps or GitHub Strong history of secure coding practices, threat modelling and vulnerability management in production Strong understanding of modern software development practices If this sounds like the role for you, hit the apply button NOW! We invite individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for any of our roles and are committed to supporting accessibility needs. Please click the apply button now or contact Abigail Moss for more information
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Lead Application Security Engineer Bristol or London - 3 days a week on site £100,000 + great benefits An impressive financial services business is looking to hire a Lead Application Security Engineer to support this team with the risk and remediation activities. This business is going through a big technology transformation programme that is estimated to take 3 -5 years. The successful Lead Application Security Engineer will be part of this journey and have great technical exposure and the ability to rapidly progress. Working closely in one of transformation projects, the successful Lead Application Security Engineer will work closely with the wider security and technology teams to define the strategy and roadmap of technology changes moving forward. This is very much a play-manager role with the Lead Application Security Engineer being hands on day to day but also providing support and guidance to the rest of AppSec team Lead Application Security Engineer- Duties and Responsibilities The successful Lead Cloud Security Engineer will have responsibilities covering: Team Leadership Support the existing team, providing mentoring and fostering a collaborative team environment Take pragmatic risk-based approach to supporting the wider technology teams with the SDLC Foster strong relationships with engineering, architecture, platform and platform management to provide practical risk appropriate guidance Set the priorities for the AppSec team to make sure that the delivery of the AppSec services is impactful Application Security Technical Authority Act as the SME and for application security in the business and ensure that security controls are adopted early into the CI/CD pipelines Own and run the DAST, SAST and other AppSec tooling to ensure effective coverage across all in scope applications Create, roll out and maintain secure development practices and standards including threat modelling, secure coding practices for all applications and APIs Collaborate with the Vulnerability Engineering Lead to support the identifications, triages, and remediation programs in alignment with risk appetite, appropriate prioritisation and agreed SLAs Lead Application Security Engineer - Your Background The ideal Lead Application Security Engineer will have: Experience in a similar role, in both responsibility and scale Proven experience in Software Security Development or Application Security Proven experience in leading/coaching a team Hands on experience with implementing and operating AppSec tooling eg SAT and DAST, secret managements, and SCA Extensive experiences of integrating security into the CI/CD pipeline eg using AWS DevOps or GitHub Strong history of secure coding practices, threat modelling and vulnerability management in production Strong understanding of modern software development practices If this sounds like the role for you, hit the apply button NOW! We invite individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for any of our roles and are committed to supporting accessibility needs. Please click the apply button now or contact Abigail Moss for more information
Project Manager - DV / SC Cleared Hybrid 9-Day Fortnight Task-Based Contract Reading Active DV or SC (DC) clearance required Day Rate / Hourly rate is flexible (DOE) The Role We are seeking a security-cleared Project Manager to support the concept and initiation phases of complex Government projects. You'll work at the earliest stage of the lifecycle - shaping ambiguous problems into structured proposals, developing business cases, and guiding projects through Portfolio Entry and early governance controls. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys strategic thinking, investigative problem-solving, and bringing clarity to high-impact initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead pre-concept investigations and define scope, schedule and cost parameters Develop business cases and initiation documentation Support Portfolio Entry and early lifecycle governance Ensure structured handover into delivery teams Experience Required Essential Active DV or SC clearance Experience delivering projects in the Concept phase Background within Government environments Strong business case development experience Desirable APM, PMI or similar accreditation Portfolio Management exposure Hybrid working (minimum 1 day per week on site).9-Day Fortnight working pattern. An excellent opportunity for a cleared Project Manager with strong early-stage delivery expertise.
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Project Manager - DV / SC Cleared Hybrid 9-Day Fortnight Task-Based Contract Reading Active DV or SC (DC) clearance required Day Rate / Hourly rate is flexible (DOE) The Role We are seeking a security-cleared Project Manager to support the concept and initiation phases of complex Government projects. You'll work at the earliest stage of the lifecycle - shaping ambiguous problems into structured proposals, developing business cases, and guiding projects through Portfolio Entry and early governance controls. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys strategic thinking, investigative problem-solving, and bringing clarity to high-impact initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead pre-concept investigations and define scope, schedule and cost parameters Develop business cases and initiation documentation Support Portfolio Entry and early lifecycle governance Ensure structured handover into delivery teams Experience Required Essential Active DV or SC clearance Experience delivering projects in the Concept phase Background within Government environments Strong business case development experience Desirable APM, PMI or similar accreditation Portfolio Management exposure Hybrid working (minimum 1 day per week on site).9-Day Fortnight working pattern. An excellent opportunity for a cleared Project Manager with strong early-stage delivery expertise.
My client is a leading US Top 50 and Global 50 law firm, with offices across the United States, Europe and Asia. They advise multinational companies on public/private enterprises and help emerging companies grow, from critical regulatory and compliance matters to deals, transactions and high-stakes litigation. They are recruiting for a Senior Finance Manager for their City of London office. Are you an experienced finance leader ready to step into a genuinely international role? This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world's leading global law firms as their Senior Finance Manager, overseeing the firm's non-US accounting and compliance operations across multiple jurisdictions. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping the firm's financial integrity, leading a team of six skilled accountants based across 3 jurisdictions. You'll work directly with senior stakeholders including the Director of Accounting, US Finance leadership and Office Chairs across Europe and Asia ensuring robust financial reporting, strong controls, and streamlined compliance in a highly dynamic global environment. Responsibilities Lead and develop a global team of six accountants across the US, UK, and Paris, providing coaching, oversight, and structured opportunities for growth. Project manages the team and external consultants to ensure timely compliance with local statutory accounts filings, VAT, income tax, and audit obligations. Supervise the preparation of Financial Statements ensuring compliance with the relevant financial reporting standards (e.g. UK GAAP, tax cash basis). Ensure excellence and standardisation of processes across jurisdictions and teams. Review financial statement audit support for accuracy and completeness. Review VAT filings in local jurisdictions and drive improved processes and controls. Manage relationships with external auditors and accounting services firms, ensuring responsive communication, efficient work, and high-quality deliverables. Partner with the UK Finance Director, Partners and Office Chairs on monthly office reporting and ad hoc requests. Maintain strong monthly close processes, including expense coding review, balance sheet reconciliations, reconciliations between different accounting books and currencies. Ensure compliance with SARs and Money Laundering Regulations and manage annual SARs audit, liaising with the auditors and the office's Compliance partner as needed. Develop and mentor team members, foster technical excellence, strong management capability, and opportunities for stretch assignments. Collaborate with the Director of Accounting to identify and implement processes and control improvements across finance operations. Monitor and interpret regulatory changes (e.g., VAT, e-invoicing, GAAP, SARs), ensuring timely adoption and compliance. Oversee additional statutory reporting obligations, including Surveys, PSA returns, and collaborator payments. Provide training and onboarding support for new team members. Candidate Profile Deep knowledge of a GAAP accounting framework (e.g. UK GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP). Excellent knowledge of UK VAT return preparation and filing processes. Awareness of income tax and payroll tax considerations across multiple jurisdictions. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to deliver high-quality output independently. Strong interpersonal and team-building skills; ability to collaborate effectively with staff at all levels. Self-starter: ability to back into solutions, finding the solution and passing that knowledge to the team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and diplomatically. High level of customer service in a fast-paced environment. Ability to manage high volumes of work while maintaining accuracy and strong attention to detail. Proficiency in MS Office. Strong knowledge of Excel preferred. Preferable: knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules. Chartered Accountant qualification (e.g. ACA) or similar technical accountancy certification. 10+ years' experience working in accountancy, with at least two years managing accountants. Experience in both audit/accountancy practice and in-house accounting, preferably within a professional service environment. Preferable: experience with LLP accounting (ideally Law Firms). Nice to have experience with accounting software 'Aderant' and Accounts Payable software 'Chrome River'. Important Notice It is Career Legal's policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
My client is a leading US Top 50 and Global 50 law firm, with offices across the United States, Europe and Asia. They advise multinational companies on public/private enterprises and help emerging companies grow, from critical regulatory and compliance matters to deals, transactions and high-stakes litigation. They are recruiting for a Senior Finance Manager for their City of London office. Are you an experienced finance leader ready to step into a genuinely international role? This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world's leading global law firms as their Senior Finance Manager, overseeing the firm's non-US accounting and compliance operations across multiple jurisdictions. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping the firm's financial integrity, leading a team of six skilled accountants based across 3 jurisdictions. You'll work directly with senior stakeholders including the Director of Accounting, US Finance leadership and Office Chairs across Europe and Asia ensuring robust financial reporting, strong controls, and streamlined compliance in a highly dynamic global environment. Responsibilities Lead and develop a global team of six accountants across the US, UK, and Paris, providing coaching, oversight, and structured opportunities for growth. Project manages the team and external consultants to ensure timely compliance with local statutory accounts filings, VAT, income tax, and audit obligations. Supervise the preparation of Financial Statements ensuring compliance with the relevant financial reporting standards (e.g. UK GAAP, tax cash basis). Ensure excellence and standardisation of processes across jurisdictions and teams. Review financial statement audit support for accuracy and completeness. Review VAT filings in local jurisdictions and drive improved processes and controls. Manage relationships with external auditors and accounting services firms, ensuring responsive communication, efficient work, and high-quality deliverables. Partner with the UK Finance Director, Partners and Office Chairs on monthly office reporting and ad hoc requests. Maintain strong monthly close processes, including expense coding review, balance sheet reconciliations, reconciliations between different accounting books and currencies. Ensure compliance with SARs and Money Laundering Regulations and manage annual SARs audit, liaising with the auditors and the office's Compliance partner as needed. Develop and mentor team members, foster technical excellence, strong management capability, and opportunities for stretch assignments. Collaborate with the Director of Accounting to identify and implement processes and control improvements across finance operations. Monitor and interpret regulatory changes (e.g., VAT, e-invoicing, GAAP, SARs), ensuring timely adoption and compliance. Oversee additional statutory reporting obligations, including Surveys, PSA returns, and collaborator payments. Provide training and onboarding support for new team members. Candidate Profile Deep knowledge of a GAAP accounting framework (e.g. UK GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP). Excellent knowledge of UK VAT return preparation and filing processes. Awareness of income tax and payroll tax considerations across multiple jurisdictions. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to deliver high-quality output independently. Strong interpersonal and team-building skills; ability to collaborate effectively with staff at all levels. Self-starter: ability to back into solutions, finding the solution and passing that knowledge to the team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and diplomatically. High level of customer service in a fast-paced environment. Ability to manage high volumes of work while maintaining accuracy and strong attention to detail. Proficiency in MS Office. Strong knowledge of Excel preferred. Preferable: knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules. Chartered Accountant qualification (e.g. ACA) or similar technical accountancy certification. 10+ years' experience working in accountancy, with at least two years managing accountants. Experience in both audit/accountancy practice and in-house accounting, preferably within a professional service environment. Preferable: experience with LLP accounting (ideally Law Firms). Nice to have experience with accounting software 'Aderant' and Accounts Payable software 'Chrome River'. Important Notice It is Career Legal's policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
A superb opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller, to work for an award winning, global business. Based near in Solihull, you will play a key role in ensuring large and complex projects across the region and surrounding area, are carried out and completed within the financial requirements, adhering to robust financial controls. This role is critical to the financial management of a key regional area within the group, providing comprehensive financial oversight and partnering with operational management to drive sound decision-making and ensure. Key Responsibilities: Oversee all financial activities for the entity, offering valuable insights and support to management and operational teams. Lead the accurate and timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Conduct regular forecasting and budget reviews, analysing variances and ensuring financial goals are met. Ensure the accuracy of the P&L statements and maintain strong financial controls. Support the implementation of group directives, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. Maintain the integrity of accounting systems and financial data. Oversee all aspects of the Balance Sheet. Collaborate closely with senior management to provide financial advice and strategic insights. Required Experience and Skills: Background in Construction, Civil Engineering, Facilities Management or a similar project / contract-based industry. Experience with project or contract-based financial management. ACA/CIMA/ACCA fully qualified, or nearing qualification Proficient SAP desirable Strong commercial acumen with excellent communication skills. Proven ability to produce accurate and reliable financial information. A valid UK driving licence, as role includes travel to project sites / other offices within region. Benefits: Company Car or Car allowance Up to 10% bonus Private medical cover If you re a confident and driven finance professional with a background in project-based industries at a mid to senior level, we invite you to apply and join a successful and respected organisation. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available with this role. If interested, please apply or contact Mark Gardiner for further information
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
A superb opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller, to work for an award winning, global business. Based near in Solihull, you will play a key role in ensuring large and complex projects across the region and surrounding area, are carried out and completed within the financial requirements, adhering to robust financial controls. This role is critical to the financial management of a key regional area within the group, providing comprehensive financial oversight and partnering with operational management to drive sound decision-making and ensure. Key Responsibilities: Oversee all financial activities for the entity, offering valuable insights and support to management and operational teams. Lead the accurate and timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Conduct regular forecasting and budget reviews, analysing variances and ensuring financial goals are met. Ensure the accuracy of the P&L statements and maintain strong financial controls. Support the implementation of group directives, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. Maintain the integrity of accounting systems and financial data. Oversee all aspects of the Balance Sheet. Collaborate closely with senior management to provide financial advice and strategic insights. Required Experience and Skills: Background in Construction, Civil Engineering, Facilities Management or a similar project / contract-based industry. Experience with project or contract-based financial management. ACA/CIMA/ACCA fully qualified, or nearing qualification Proficient SAP desirable Strong commercial acumen with excellent communication skills. Proven ability to produce accurate and reliable financial information. A valid UK driving licence, as role includes travel to project sites / other offices within region. Benefits: Company Car or Car allowance Up to 10% bonus Private medical cover If you re a confident and driven finance professional with a background in project-based industries at a mid to senior level, we invite you to apply and join a successful and respected organisation. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available with this role. If interested, please apply or contact Mark Gardiner for further information
Location Bristol, London, Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary Join the expanding National Data Exploitation Capability (NDEC), part of the National Crime Agency's Data and Analysis Hub,and help place data at the centre of the fight against serious and organised crime (SOC). NDEC delivers advanced analytical and exploitation capabilities that generate operational insight, inform strategic decision making, and provide a critical edge against increasingly technology driven threats. As a Lead Software Developer, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering high quality software solutions that unlock the value of complex and rapidly growing datasets. We are looking for proactive, inquisitive problem solvers who thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy variety, and work effectively as part of a collaborative, multi disciplinary team. Job description As the Lead Software Developer, you will provide technical leadership across NDEC and the wider NCA, driving the design, development and delivery of high quality software solutions that directly support mission critical operational and analytical needs. Working within a multi disciplinary technical team, you will contribute to the creation of next generation tools and platforms that enhance the Agency's ability to detect, disrupt and prevent SOC. This role places you at the cutting edge of law enforcement technology, helping to shape capabilities that address some of the most complex and high impact threats facing the UK. You will set engineering standards, define best practice and ensure the team consistently delivers secure, scalable and maintainable software. A key part of your role will be leading, coaching and mentoring a team of developers, supporting their technical growth, fostering a positive and collaborative culture, and ensuring their work aligns with NCA priorities. You will champion modern development approaches and agile delivery methods, promoting DevOps practices, automation and continuous integration/continuous deployment to ensure rapid and reliable delivery. Your responsibilities will include guiding technical decision making, selecting appropriate technologies and architectural approaches, and making informed judgments about when to build bespoke solutions or adopt existing tools. You will work closely with data scientists, analysts, product managers and operational teams to ensure that complex mission requirements are translated into robust, user centred technical solutions. In doing so, you will ensure that software developed within NDEC integrates effectively with operational workflows and delivers real world impact. You will also play a key role in strengthening the developer community across NDEC and the wider Agency, promoting knowledge sharing, encouraging experimentation and driving the adoption of good practice in security, testing, automation and documentation. Through strong technical leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement, you will help build a high performing software engineering capability that delivers meaningful outcomes in a fast moving and demanding environment. Duties and Responsibilities Team Leadership - Lead, manage and inspire a software development team to design, build and deliver high quality data services that address complex operational challenges. Provide clear direction, set standards and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Relationship Building - Develop strong, collaborative relationships across the NCA technical community. Promote shared learning, knowledge exchange and cross functional working to build collective capability and support the effective delivery of Agency priorities. User Engagement - Champion user centred design by defining effective approaches for understanding user needs and guiding others in eliciting and interpreting user stories. Distinguish clearly between genuine user needs and stakeholder wants, ensuring research is applied appropriately and recommending the most suitable tools and methods. Modern Development Standards - Apply and promote modern engineering standards and practices across complex projects and programmes, ensuring solutions are robust, secure, maintainable and aligned with organisational best practice. Programme and Build (Software Engineering) - Maintain technical oversight across all stages and iterations of the software development lifecycle. Provide expert advice to stakeholders, set team wide standards for programming tools and techniques, and ensure appropriate application of methods, frameworks and compliance requirements. Information Security - Design solutions with embedded security controls, ensuring they are purposefully engineered to mitigate relevant security threats and meet NCA and national security requirements. Systems Design - Develop systems that balance risk, impact and technical complexity, selecting suitable design patterns and standards. Review and assure the designs of others, ensuring appropriate technology choices, efficient resource use and effective integration across multiple systems. Systems Integration - Coordinate integration activities across systems, defining integration approaches and supporting teams in undertaking integration testing. Ensure components interact reliably and support the delivery of end to end operational capability. Person specification Software Engineering - Demonstrable industrial experience designing, developing and testing complex object oriented software applications. Strong proficiency in object oriented programming languages, with experience applying robust engineering principles in production environments. Deep understanding of the full software development lifecycle, including discovery, design, build, testing, deployment and maintenance. Development Practices & Delivery - Hands on experience working within agile delivery environments, applying iterative development, continuous feedback and prioritisation techniques. Practical experience with modern DevOps practices, automation and CI/CD pipelines to ensure consistent, reliable and secure deployment. Ability to translate user and business requirements into technical solutions, managing expectations and making informed, collaborative trade offs. Cloud, Infrastructure & Environments - Knowledge of designing, deploying and maintaining software across cloud and on premise environments. Understanding of how to build scalable, secure and resilient systems that integrate effectively within complex technical landscapes. Technical Design & Architecture - Experience contributing to technical design decisions, architectural patterns and standards. Ability to assess technology options, ensure alignment with best practice, and contribute to long term technical strategy. Technical Leadership - Experience operating in a technical leadership role, providing direction, coaching and assurance to software developers. Ability to build a positive engineering culture, promote knowledge sharing, and drive continuous improvement across a multi disciplinary team.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Location Bristol, London, Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary Join the expanding National Data Exploitation Capability (NDEC), part of the National Crime Agency's Data and Analysis Hub,and help place data at the centre of the fight against serious and organised crime (SOC). NDEC delivers advanced analytical and exploitation capabilities that generate operational insight, inform strategic decision making, and provide a critical edge against increasingly technology driven threats. As a Lead Software Developer, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering high quality software solutions that unlock the value of complex and rapidly growing datasets. We are looking for proactive, inquisitive problem solvers who thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy variety, and work effectively as part of a collaborative, multi disciplinary team. Job description As the Lead Software Developer, you will provide technical leadership across NDEC and the wider NCA, driving the design, development and delivery of high quality software solutions that directly support mission critical operational and analytical needs. Working within a multi disciplinary technical team, you will contribute to the creation of next generation tools and platforms that enhance the Agency's ability to detect, disrupt and prevent SOC. This role places you at the cutting edge of law enforcement technology, helping to shape capabilities that address some of the most complex and high impact threats facing the UK. You will set engineering standards, define best practice and ensure the team consistently delivers secure, scalable and maintainable software. A key part of your role will be leading, coaching and mentoring a team of developers, supporting their technical growth, fostering a positive and collaborative culture, and ensuring their work aligns with NCA priorities. You will champion modern development approaches and agile delivery methods, promoting DevOps practices, automation and continuous integration/continuous deployment to ensure rapid and reliable delivery. Your responsibilities will include guiding technical decision making, selecting appropriate technologies and architectural approaches, and making informed judgments about when to build bespoke solutions or adopt existing tools. You will work closely with data scientists, analysts, product managers and operational teams to ensure that complex mission requirements are translated into robust, user centred technical solutions. In doing so, you will ensure that software developed within NDEC integrates effectively with operational workflows and delivers real world impact. You will also play a key role in strengthening the developer community across NDEC and the wider Agency, promoting knowledge sharing, encouraging experimentation and driving the adoption of good practice in security, testing, automation and documentation. Through strong technical leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement, you will help build a high performing software engineering capability that delivers meaningful outcomes in a fast moving and demanding environment. Duties and Responsibilities Team Leadership - Lead, manage and inspire a software development team to design, build and deliver high quality data services that address complex operational challenges. Provide clear direction, set standards and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Relationship Building - Develop strong, collaborative relationships across the NCA technical community. Promote shared learning, knowledge exchange and cross functional working to build collective capability and support the effective delivery of Agency priorities. User Engagement - Champion user centred design by defining effective approaches for understanding user needs and guiding others in eliciting and interpreting user stories. Distinguish clearly between genuine user needs and stakeholder wants, ensuring research is applied appropriately and recommending the most suitable tools and methods. Modern Development Standards - Apply and promote modern engineering standards and practices across complex projects and programmes, ensuring solutions are robust, secure, maintainable and aligned with organisational best practice. Programme and Build (Software Engineering) - Maintain technical oversight across all stages and iterations of the software development lifecycle. Provide expert advice to stakeholders, set team wide standards for programming tools and techniques, and ensure appropriate application of methods, frameworks and compliance requirements. Information Security - Design solutions with embedded security controls, ensuring they are purposefully engineered to mitigate relevant security threats and meet NCA and national security requirements. Systems Design - Develop systems that balance risk, impact and technical complexity, selecting suitable design patterns and standards. Review and assure the designs of others, ensuring appropriate technology choices, efficient resource use and effective integration across multiple systems. Systems Integration - Coordinate integration activities across systems, defining integration approaches and supporting teams in undertaking integration testing. Ensure components interact reliably and support the delivery of end to end operational capability. Person specification Software Engineering - Demonstrable industrial experience designing, developing and testing complex object oriented software applications. Strong proficiency in object oriented programming languages, with experience applying robust engineering principles in production environments. Deep understanding of the full software development lifecycle, including discovery, design, build, testing, deployment and maintenance. Development Practices & Delivery - Hands on experience working within agile delivery environments, applying iterative development, continuous feedback and prioritisation techniques. Practical experience with modern DevOps practices, automation and CI/CD pipelines to ensure consistent, reliable and secure deployment. Ability to translate user and business requirements into technical solutions, managing expectations and making informed, collaborative trade offs. Cloud, Infrastructure & Environments - Knowledge of designing, deploying and maintaining software across cloud and on premise environments. Understanding of how to build scalable, secure and resilient systems that integrate effectively within complex technical landscapes. Technical Design & Architecture - Experience contributing to technical design decisions, architectural patterns and standards. Ability to assess technology options, ensure alignment with best practice, and contribute to long term technical strategy. Technical Leadership - Experience operating in a technical leadership role, providing direction, coaching and assurance to software developers. Ability to build a positive engineering culture, promote knowledge sharing, and drive continuous improvement across a multi disciplinary team.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Job Title: Security Risk Lead Salary: £53,300 - £71,300 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid with 2 days a week minimum in the office Contract: Permanent Hours: 35 hour per week Join our organisation as a Security Risk Lead. Utilise your expertise and drive to safeguard operations in this impactful role. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role The Security Risk Lead plays a pivotal role by driving Cambridge University Press & Assessment's security risk management strategy. This position is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational, financial, and strategic security risks across the organisation to ensure a resilient and compliant security framework. Overseeing the Security Risk Manager, the Security Risk Lead will work closely with senior stakeholders to develop and embed risk management processes that align with the organisation's priorities. They will also take the lead on key initiatives to reduce the organisation's risk exposure, delivering critical risk insights, reports Lead and improve the security risk management strategy, in line with Enterprise risk strategy, identifying, analysing, and evaluating risks that may affect the organisation. Implement controls to mitigate risks and ensure effective execution. Manage and support the Security Risk Manager. Prepare and present regular risk reports for senior management. Oversee the analysis and monitoring of risks, ensuring emerging risks are flagged. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Monitor industry trends and best practices. Collaborate with the Head of Security GRC and teams to manage incidents and propose corrective actions. Provide risk management training and develop a risk-aware culture. Support the development of security risk policies and frameworks. Collect data for risk assessments and foster a collaborative risk management approach. Provide risk management input on key projects. Represent the organisation in industry forums. This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. About You We are looking for someone with extensive knowledge of security risk management frameworks and methodologies (e.g., ISO 31000, 27001, 27005, NIST) and regulatory requirements in the industry The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, or a related field, or appropriate business experience, along with active CRISC or 27005 Risk Manager certification You should have a minimum of 5 years or demonstrated experience in a governance, risk, or compliance role within an information security context Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in risk management software and MS Office Suite are essential You should be detail-oriented with strong organisational and project management skills, and able to work well in a team-oriented environment and build relationships with stakeholders If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria: Design or implementation of parts of or all of a Risk Management Framework Managed risks within an operational environment Developed risk management recommendations for senior leadership Managed and maintained a comprehensive risk management framework, including risks registers, control tracking, governance fora and reporting measures For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 17 th April 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place shortly after it closes If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage virtual interview via MS Teams. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Final stage interview: in-person at our offices in Cambridge. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. Documents 2024.09 Security Risk Lead v.3 (1).pdf (79.64 KB)
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Security Risk Lead Salary: £53,300 - £71,300 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid with 2 days a week minimum in the office Contract: Permanent Hours: 35 hour per week Join our organisation as a Security Risk Lead. Utilise your expertise and drive to safeguard operations in this impactful role. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role The Security Risk Lead plays a pivotal role by driving Cambridge University Press & Assessment's security risk management strategy. This position is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational, financial, and strategic security risks across the organisation to ensure a resilient and compliant security framework. Overseeing the Security Risk Manager, the Security Risk Lead will work closely with senior stakeholders to develop and embed risk management processes that align with the organisation's priorities. They will also take the lead on key initiatives to reduce the organisation's risk exposure, delivering critical risk insights, reports Lead and improve the security risk management strategy, in line with Enterprise risk strategy, identifying, analysing, and evaluating risks that may affect the organisation. Implement controls to mitigate risks and ensure effective execution. Manage and support the Security Risk Manager. Prepare and present regular risk reports for senior management. Oversee the analysis and monitoring of risks, ensuring emerging risks are flagged. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Monitor industry trends and best practices. Collaborate with the Head of Security GRC and teams to manage incidents and propose corrective actions. Provide risk management training and develop a risk-aware culture. Support the development of security risk policies and frameworks. Collect data for risk assessments and foster a collaborative risk management approach. Provide risk management input on key projects. Represent the organisation in industry forums. This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. About You We are looking for someone with extensive knowledge of security risk management frameworks and methodologies (e.g., ISO 31000, 27001, 27005, NIST) and regulatory requirements in the industry The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, or a related field, or appropriate business experience, along with active CRISC or 27005 Risk Manager certification You should have a minimum of 5 years or demonstrated experience in a governance, risk, or compliance role within an information security context Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in risk management software and MS Office Suite are essential You should be detail-oriented with strong organisational and project management skills, and able to work well in a team-oriented environment and build relationships with stakeholders If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria: Design or implementation of parts of or all of a Risk Management Framework Managed risks within an operational environment Developed risk management recommendations for senior leadership Managed and maintained a comprehensive risk management framework, including risks registers, control tracking, governance fora and reporting measures For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 17 th April 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place shortly after it closes If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage virtual interview via MS Teams. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Final stage interview: in-person at our offices in Cambridge. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. Documents 2024.09 Security Risk Lead v.3 (1).pdf (79.64 KB)