Head of Marketing Location: Hybrid - Can be worked from our London, Birmingham or Leicester office Salary: Competitive + benefits! Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent What We Can Offer You: 25 Days Annual Leave, Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Performance-Related Bonus, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You This is a role for someone who likes to be close to the business. You ll be part of Wilmington plc, but fully embedded in Mercia Group (part of the Wilmington plc) working alongside its leadership team, getting under the skin of its markets, and taking clear ownership of how marketing supports growth. You ll be Mercia s marketing lead and point of contact: setting direction, shaping priorities, and making sure the right support from our central marketing teams is focused on what matters most to the business. If you enjoy taking ownership, building strong partnerships, and having real influence over how a business goes to market, we d love to hear from you! Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington plc s career site. At Wilmington plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! As our Head of Marketing, you ll lead marketing for Mercia Group, taking clear ownership of how marketing supports its commercial goals. You ll be the only marketer embedded in the business, shaping strategy, setting priorities, and turning business objectives into focused marketing plans. By bringing strong commercial insight and clear direction, you ll help our central marketing teams deliver work that really supports Mercia s growth. You'll be responsible for: • Translating Mercia's objectives and growth ambitions into actionable marketing strategy and quarterly plans, with accountability for pipeline contribution, marketing ROI, and ongoing competitive analysis (including market positioning and win/loss patterns). • Identifying, quantifying, and building business cases for growth opportunities across new geographies, product launches (GTM), market expansion, customer segments, revenue streams, and marketing investment. • Partnering closely with Mercia's Managing Director, Sales, Product, Operations, and leadership teams to align priorities, review performance, understand customer and market dynamics, and uncover upsell and cross-sell opportunities. • Owning marketing engagement with strategic professional body partners, aligning joint objectives, commercial priorities, and shared reporting requirements. • Completing detailed, insight-led campaign planning briefs for central marketing teams, including commercial objectives, target personas, key messages, competitive positioning, success metrics, and channel strategy. • Working closely with the Director of Demand and Director of Content to ensure campaign strategy aligns with execution capabilities, best practices, and business priorities. • Tracking and analysing marketing performance using Mercia s dashboard, monitoring pipeline contribution, conversion rates, campaign ROI, cost per lead/opportunity, and competitor marketing activity. • Translating performance data into commercial insights, optimisation priorities, and actionable recommendations for central delivery teams. • Participating in quarterly website and digital journey reviews, identifying friction points, conversion barriers, and content gaps, and working with Web and Operations teams to prioritise improvements based on commercial impact. • Ensuring Mercia s digital customer journey, messaging, and positioning consistently reflect business priorities and competitive differentiation. What is the Best Thing About This Role You'll get real ownership and visibility. You ll be the marketing lead for Mercia Group, working closely with its leadership team and having a genuine say in where the business focuses its effort. There s a lot of freedom to shape the agenda, set priorities, and focus marketing on the areas that will make the biggest difference. You ll also have the backing of Wilmington s central marketing teams, so while you re the only marketer in the business, you re never working alone. You get the best of both worlds: autonomy within the BU, plus access to specialist skills and support when you need them. What is the Most Challenging Thing About This Role This isn t a role with a team to lead or direct control over resources. You ll need to work with central marketing teams, who support several business units, and help them understand why Mercia s priorities matter right now. That means being clear, persuasive and comfortable making trade-offs. To be successful in this role, you must have: • A strong background in B2B marketing with a demonstrable commercial track record, including measurable pipeline growth, ROI contribution, and experience translating business objectives into marketing strategy. • Proven experience in demand generation, content marketing, campaign measurement, marketing technology, performance analytics, and briefing/managing agency or internal teams. • Strong commercial acumen, including the ability to build business cases, justify marketing investment, understand sales processes, customer buying journeys, revenue models, and quantify market opportunities. • Strategic thinking capability, with experience in competitive analysis, market intelligence, identifying growth opportunities (geographic, product, or segment), and translating win/loss and performance insights into action. • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams (Sales, Product, Operations) without direct authority. • Strong communication and briefing skills, able to distil complexity into clear, focused direction and priorities. • Comfort operating as a solo marketer embedded within a business unit, while effectively leveraging central marketing resources, managing ambiguity, and balancing competing priorities. We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About us Wilmington plc is a dynamic and expanding group of companies with a common aim turning knowledge into advantage. We provide information and training to professional business markets within the Risk & Compliance, Finance, Legal and Insight sectors. Our businesses enable professionals and their organisations to perform better by providing quality, relevant and reliable information, education and knowledge. We share ideas and successes across the group, harness shared resources and focus on our customers needs. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers to do the right business in the right way - providing trusted data, insights, and education to navigate the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) landscape. When you join us, you ll not only make a real difference for our customers, you ll also enjoy flexibility through hybrid working and benefit from a wide range of learning, career, and development opportunities. Whether you're just starting out, returning to work after a break, or looking to take your next step, you ll be doing work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
May 16, 2026
Full time
Head of Marketing Location: Hybrid - Can be worked from our London, Birmingham or Leicester office Salary: Competitive + benefits! Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent What We Can Offer You: 25 Days Annual Leave, Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Performance-Related Bonus, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You This is a role for someone who likes to be close to the business. You ll be part of Wilmington plc, but fully embedded in Mercia Group (part of the Wilmington plc) working alongside its leadership team, getting under the skin of its markets, and taking clear ownership of how marketing supports growth. You ll be Mercia s marketing lead and point of contact: setting direction, shaping priorities, and making sure the right support from our central marketing teams is focused on what matters most to the business. If you enjoy taking ownership, building strong partnerships, and having real influence over how a business goes to market, we d love to hear from you! Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington plc s career site. At Wilmington plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! As our Head of Marketing, you ll lead marketing for Mercia Group, taking clear ownership of how marketing supports its commercial goals. You ll be the only marketer embedded in the business, shaping strategy, setting priorities, and turning business objectives into focused marketing plans. By bringing strong commercial insight and clear direction, you ll help our central marketing teams deliver work that really supports Mercia s growth. You'll be responsible for: • Translating Mercia's objectives and growth ambitions into actionable marketing strategy and quarterly plans, with accountability for pipeline contribution, marketing ROI, and ongoing competitive analysis (including market positioning and win/loss patterns). • Identifying, quantifying, and building business cases for growth opportunities across new geographies, product launches (GTM), market expansion, customer segments, revenue streams, and marketing investment. • Partnering closely with Mercia's Managing Director, Sales, Product, Operations, and leadership teams to align priorities, review performance, understand customer and market dynamics, and uncover upsell and cross-sell opportunities. • Owning marketing engagement with strategic professional body partners, aligning joint objectives, commercial priorities, and shared reporting requirements. • Completing detailed, insight-led campaign planning briefs for central marketing teams, including commercial objectives, target personas, key messages, competitive positioning, success metrics, and channel strategy. • Working closely with the Director of Demand and Director of Content to ensure campaign strategy aligns with execution capabilities, best practices, and business priorities. • Tracking and analysing marketing performance using Mercia s dashboard, monitoring pipeline contribution, conversion rates, campaign ROI, cost per lead/opportunity, and competitor marketing activity. • Translating performance data into commercial insights, optimisation priorities, and actionable recommendations for central delivery teams. • Participating in quarterly website and digital journey reviews, identifying friction points, conversion barriers, and content gaps, and working with Web and Operations teams to prioritise improvements based on commercial impact. • Ensuring Mercia s digital customer journey, messaging, and positioning consistently reflect business priorities and competitive differentiation. What is the Best Thing About This Role You'll get real ownership and visibility. You ll be the marketing lead for Mercia Group, working closely with its leadership team and having a genuine say in where the business focuses its effort. There s a lot of freedom to shape the agenda, set priorities, and focus marketing on the areas that will make the biggest difference. You ll also have the backing of Wilmington s central marketing teams, so while you re the only marketer in the business, you re never working alone. You get the best of both worlds: autonomy within the BU, plus access to specialist skills and support when you need them. What is the Most Challenging Thing About This Role This isn t a role with a team to lead or direct control over resources. You ll need to work with central marketing teams, who support several business units, and help them understand why Mercia s priorities matter right now. That means being clear, persuasive and comfortable making trade-offs. To be successful in this role, you must have: • A strong background in B2B marketing with a demonstrable commercial track record, including measurable pipeline growth, ROI contribution, and experience translating business objectives into marketing strategy. • Proven experience in demand generation, content marketing, campaign measurement, marketing technology, performance analytics, and briefing/managing agency or internal teams. • Strong commercial acumen, including the ability to build business cases, justify marketing investment, understand sales processes, customer buying journeys, revenue models, and quantify market opportunities. • Strategic thinking capability, with experience in competitive analysis, market intelligence, identifying growth opportunities (geographic, product, or segment), and translating win/loss and performance insights into action. • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams (Sales, Product, Operations) without direct authority. • Strong communication and briefing skills, able to distil complexity into clear, focused direction and priorities. • Comfort operating as a solo marketer embedded within a business unit, while effectively leveraging central marketing resources, managing ambiguity, and balancing competing priorities. We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About us Wilmington plc is a dynamic and expanding group of companies with a common aim turning knowledge into advantage. We provide information and training to professional business markets within the Risk & Compliance, Finance, Legal and Insight sectors. Our businesses enable professionals and their organisations to perform better by providing quality, relevant and reliable information, education and knowledge. We share ideas and successes across the group, harness shared resources and focus on our customers needs. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers to do the right business in the right way - providing trusted data, insights, and education to navigate the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) landscape. When you join us, you ll not only make a real difference for our customers, you ll also enjoy flexibility through hybrid working and benefit from a wide range of learning, career, and development opportunities. Whether you're just starting out, returning to work after a break, or looking to take your next step, you ll be doing work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
Senior Data Science Consultant 60k - 70k + bonus and benefits (multiple positions available at different levels) London, Manchester or Glasgow / Hybrid Are you ready to work at the forefront of Agentic AI, GenAI and Data Science transformation? This is your opportunity to join a high-growth consulting environment where innovation, creativity and cutting-edge technology come together to solve complex business challenges for major clients. You'll play a key role in delivering impactful AI and analytics solutions, helping organisations unlock the value of their data and transform the way they operate. If you thrive in a client-facing consulting environment and want to work on pioneering AI initiatives with real-world impact, this could be the perfect next step in your career. What You'll Be Doing Leading and supporting the delivery of Agentic AI, GenAI, Data Science and Analytics projects across the full machine learning lifecycle Working closely with clients to understand business challenges and deliver innovative, data-driven solutions Demonstrating the value and potential of AI and advanced analytics through workshops, presentations and client engagements Applying modern data science techniques including statistical modelling, NLP, time-series analysis, spatial analysis and mathematical modelling Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced consulting environment Contributing to business growth through bids, proposals, RFPs, thought leadership and proposition development Supporting internal innovation initiatives, whitepapers, practice development and mentoring activities Continuously developing your skills across emerging AI, analytics and cloud technologies What You'll Bring Experience delivering Data Science, Analytics or Agentic/GenAI solutions within a client-facing or consulting environment Strong knowledge across the ML lifecycle and advanced analytical methodologies Passion for demonstrating how Agentic AI and GenAI can unlock business value Excellent stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills Experience helping clients derive actionable insights from complex data Background working within a consultancy and/or industry environment Technical Skills You'll have experience with some of the following: Cloud & Data Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Databricks Programming Languages: Python, R, PySpark Agentic & GenAI Platforms: Microsoft Copilot Studio, OpenAI GPT-5 Agents, UiPath, Adept AI, Orby AI, Beam AI If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Data Scientist, Senior Data Scientist, AI Consultant, Machine Learning Consultant, GenAI Consultant, AI Engineer, Applied Data Scientist, Analytics Consultant, ML Engineer, Data & AI Consultant, Advanced Analytics Consultant, NLP Specialist, Python Developer, AI Transformation Consultant, Databricks Consultant, Azure AI Consultant, AWS Data Scientist, GCP Data Consultant, Agentic AI Consultant, OpenAI GPT Specialist, PySpark Developer. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 16, 2026
Full time
Senior Data Science Consultant 60k - 70k + bonus and benefits (multiple positions available at different levels) London, Manchester or Glasgow / Hybrid Are you ready to work at the forefront of Agentic AI, GenAI and Data Science transformation? This is your opportunity to join a high-growth consulting environment where innovation, creativity and cutting-edge technology come together to solve complex business challenges for major clients. You'll play a key role in delivering impactful AI and analytics solutions, helping organisations unlock the value of their data and transform the way they operate. If you thrive in a client-facing consulting environment and want to work on pioneering AI initiatives with real-world impact, this could be the perfect next step in your career. What You'll Be Doing Leading and supporting the delivery of Agentic AI, GenAI, Data Science and Analytics projects across the full machine learning lifecycle Working closely with clients to understand business challenges and deliver innovative, data-driven solutions Demonstrating the value and potential of AI and advanced analytics through workshops, presentations and client engagements Applying modern data science techniques including statistical modelling, NLP, time-series analysis, spatial analysis and mathematical modelling Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced consulting environment Contributing to business growth through bids, proposals, RFPs, thought leadership and proposition development Supporting internal innovation initiatives, whitepapers, practice development and mentoring activities Continuously developing your skills across emerging AI, analytics and cloud technologies What You'll Bring Experience delivering Data Science, Analytics or Agentic/GenAI solutions within a client-facing or consulting environment Strong knowledge across the ML lifecycle and advanced analytical methodologies Passion for demonstrating how Agentic AI and GenAI can unlock business value Excellent stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills Experience helping clients derive actionable insights from complex data Background working within a consultancy and/or industry environment Technical Skills You'll have experience with some of the following: Cloud & Data Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Databricks Programming Languages: Python, R, PySpark Agentic & GenAI Platforms: Microsoft Copilot Studio, OpenAI GPT-5 Agents, UiPath, Adept AI, Orby AI, Beam AI If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Data Scientist, Senior Data Scientist, AI Consultant, Machine Learning Consultant, GenAI Consultant, AI Engineer, Applied Data Scientist, Analytics Consultant, ML Engineer, Data & AI Consultant, Advanced Analytics Consultant, NLP Specialist, Python Developer, AI Transformation Consultant, Databricks Consultant, Azure AI Consultant, AWS Data Scientist, GCP Data Consultant, Agentic AI Consultant, OpenAI GPT Specialist, PySpark Developer. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
At Daisy Chain, we believe every child and family deserves to feel welcomed, supported, and understood. We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Team Leader to help create a nurturing environment where children can thrive and families feel truly included. About the role As our Team Leader, you'll take the lead in the daytoday running of the service, ensuring that every child and family who walks through our doors experiences safety, warmth, and genuine connection. Working closely with the Project Coordinator, you'll guide staff and volunteers, build strong relationships with families, and help shape a service rooted in relational practice and Christian values. You'll play a key role in supporting families facing challenges, linking with partner agencies, and ensuring our work reflects the GIRFEC wellbeing indicators helping children feel safe, nurtured, respected, and included. You will Lead daily operations to ensure the service runs smoothly, safely, and in line with CrossReach policies. Build trusting relationships with children, parents, and carers, offering support, guidance, and advocacy. Support and supervise staff, students, and volunteers to deliver highquality, relational practice. Work alongside partner agencies to ensure families receive the right support at the right time. Contribute to planning and development, helping shape the future direction of the service. Carry out quality assurance, ensuring safeguarding, health & safety, and recordkeeping standards are met. Promote our Christian ethos, supporting spiritual wellbeing and contributing to a compassionate, faithbased culture. What you'll bring Experience working with children and families in a social care setting. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build meaningful, supportive relationships. Confidence in leading a small team and supporting volunteers. A calm, reflective approach and a commitment to inclusion, advocacy, and relational practice. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively. An active Christian faith, and the ability to uphold and contribute to our Christian ethos (an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010). A qualification in Social Work, Social Care, or Early Years. (Desirable) Knowledge of child development, attachment theory, and local family support resources. What we offer A role where your leadership and compassion can make a lasting difference to children and families. Opportunities for ongoing training, development, and reflective practice. A supportive team who share your passion for helping families feel safe, valued, and connected. If you're ready to help shape a service where children and families feel truly seen and supported, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of something meaningful. We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others. Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most. But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you. CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better. Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ's name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances. As we do our work in Christ's name the job you have applied for requires you to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold our Christian Ethos. This is an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration. We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual's unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on .uk Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES Application Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process CrossReach Recruitment Process
May 16, 2026
Full time
At Daisy Chain, we believe every child and family deserves to feel welcomed, supported, and understood. We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Team Leader to help create a nurturing environment where children can thrive and families feel truly included. About the role As our Team Leader, you'll take the lead in the daytoday running of the service, ensuring that every child and family who walks through our doors experiences safety, warmth, and genuine connection. Working closely with the Project Coordinator, you'll guide staff and volunteers, build strong relationships with families, and help shape a service rooted in relational practice and Christian values. You'll play a key role in supporting families facing challenges, linking with partner agencies, and ensuring our work reflects the GIRFEC wellbeing indicators helping children feel safe, nurtured, respected, and included. You will Lead daily operations to ensure the service runs smoothly, safely, and in line with CrossReach policies. Build trusting relationships with children, parents, and carers, offering support, guidance, and advocacy. Support and supervise staff, students, and volunteers to deliver highquality, relational practice. Work alongside partner agencies to ensure families receive the right support at the right time. Contribute to planning and development, helping shape the future direction of the service. Carry out quality assurance, ensuring safeguarding, health & safety, and recordkeeping standards are met. Promote our Christian ethos, supporting spiritual wellbeing and contributing to a compassionate, faithbased culture. What you'll bring Experience working with children and families in a social care setting. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build meaningful, supportive relationships. Confidence in leading a small team and supporting volunteers. A calm, reflective approach and a commitment to inclusion, advocacy, and relational practice. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively. An active Christian faith, and the ability to uphold and contribute to our Christian ethos (an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010). A qualification in Social Work, Social Care, or Early Years. (Desirable) Knowledge of child development, attachment theory, and local family support resources. What we offer A role where your leadership and compassion can make a lasting difference to children and families. Opportunities for ongoing training, development, and reflective practice. A supportive team who share your passion for helping families feel safe, valued, and connected. If you're ready to help shape a service where children and families feel truly seen and supported, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of something meaningful. We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others. Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most. But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you. CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better. Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ's name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances. As we do our work in Christ's name the job you have applied for requires you to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold our Christian Ethos. This is an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration. We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual's unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on .uk Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES Application Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process CrossReach Recruitment Process
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. We are looking for someone with; An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients. Ability to provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. Experience of managing a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Understanding of potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues, proving support, training and mentoring where appropriate. Experience of leading complex projects Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent. Demonstrable post qualified experience You'll also be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 16, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. We are looking for someone with; An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients. Ability to provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. Experience of managing a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Understanding of potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues, proving support, training and mentoring where appropriate. Experience of leading complex projects Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent. Demonstrable post qualified experience You'll also be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
The foundation of Vogue's leadership and authority is the brand's unique role as a cultural barometer for a global audience. Vogue places fashion in the context of culture and the world we live in - how we dress, live and socialize; what we eat, listen to and watch; who leads and inspires us. Vogue immerses itself in fashion, always leading readers to what will happen next. Thought-provoking, relevant and always influential, Vogue defines the culture of fashion.# Job Description Location:London, GB Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including and , among many others. We are headquartered in New York and London and operate in 32 markets worldwide, with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers across print, digital, video and social platforms. Condé Nast thrives on collaboration, and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday - Thursday). We value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, skills and contributions, recognising the power our brands have to influence and shape culture. innovation. The Role The Senior Manager, Social Media will lead the social strategy and execution across British Vogue's platforms, playing a key role within a global network of Vogue social leads. Embedded within the British Vogue editorial team, this role partners closely with editors and writers to bring our storytelling to life across social, driving engagement, audience growth, and traffic to site. You will also manage a small and important team in addition to a network of trusted freelancers Vogue works with in particularly busy periods.This is a hybrid role that combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution. You will shape how British Vogue shows up on social while also managing daily posting, scheduling, and optimisation across platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, and Pinterest.We're looking for someone with a sharp editorial instinct, an exceptional eye for visuals, and a deep understanding of social storytelling and the Vogue voice. You thrive in a fast-paced publishing environment and are equally comfortable thinking big picture and diving into the details.You bring a proven track record of growing audiences and using data to inform strategy. Highly organised and solutions-focused, you can manage multiple priorities, translate performance into actionable insights, and champion best-in-class social content across the business.You will collaborate cross-functionally with Editorial, Creative, Commercial, and external partners, including talent representatives. Strong communication skills, sound judgement, and a collaborative mindset are essential. A dapt and execute the global Vogue social strategy for the UK market Manage day-to-day publishing, optimisation, and performance across social platforms Partner closely with editorial teams to maximise engagement and traffic for every story Shape and maintain Vogue's voice and tone across platforms Collaborate with global teams on international content, leading when British Vogue is the primary edition Build and nurture engaged social communities Lead social strategy for key moments, including cover reveals, tentpole events (e.g. awards season), and major editorial franchises Manage social partnerships and cross-brand collaborations Analyse performance, sharing insights and best practices with stakeholders Work with Commercial and Commerce teams to optimise branded and revenue-driving content Continuously refine strategy based on performance and KPIs Test, learn, and scale new ideas in partnership with Audience Development Collaborate with video teams to develop impactful social-first content Line manage the Social Media Manager Who you are: 5+ years' experience in social media, ideally within a digital publisher Strong editorial judgement and excellent writing skills Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading ability Proven success in visual and social storytelling that drives engagement Experience with video editing and content creation Strong knowledge of fashion and the luxury media landscape Experience in community management Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities Confident communicator, able to present to stakeholders at all levels Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills Collaborative and solutions-oriented approach Experience managing or mentoring team members Flexible and able to work outside standard hours when requiredPlease upload your CV and cover letter/portfolio, which highlights why you'd love to take on this role and why you're a great match for what we're looking for. 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer. You'll have access to a competitive pension scheme, Bupa Private Healthcare, Season ticket loans and eye tests. We offer a range of tools to support your wellbeing, including core hours, 10 remote days (from home or a country with a Condé Nast office location), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme. We're a dog friendly office, plus you'll enjoy discounts and magazine subscriptions, keeping you up to date with all things Condé Nast. We encourage personal and professional growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub where you'll find an extensive portfolio of learning courses and training, available in local languages. Our Employee Resource Groups provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce.If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile. Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics. Condé Nast is a global media company home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, AD, Condé Nast Traveler, Vanity Fair, Wired, The New Yorker, Glamour, Allure, Bon Appétit, Self and many more. Headquartered in New York and London, the company produces award-winning journalism, content and entertainment for every platform today and operates in 32 markets worldwide including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, the U.K. and U.S., and Taiwan.At Condé Nast we value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, their skills and contributions. And we recognize the power our brands have to influence and shape culture, catalyze action and help make our world a better place for all.For more information, please visit and for Twitter for Instagram.
May 16, 2026
Full time
The foundation of Vogue's leadership and authority is the brand's unique role as a cultural barometer for a global audience. Vogue places fashion in the context of culture and the world we live in - how we dress, live and socialize; what we eat, listen to and watch; who leads and inspires us. Vogue immerses itself in fashion, always leading readers to what will happen next. Thought-provoking, relevant and always influential, Vogue defines the culture of fashion.# Job Description Location:London, GB Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including and , among many others. We are headquartered in New York and London and operate in 32 markets worldwide, with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers across print, digital, video and social platforms. Condé Nast thrives on collaboration, and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday - Thursday). We value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, skills and contributions, recognising the power our brands have to influence and shape culture. innovation. The Role The Senior Manager, Social Media will lead the social strategy and execution across British Vogue's platforms, playing a key role within a global network of Vogue social leads. Embedded within the British Vogue editorial team, this role partners closely with editors and writers to bring our storytelling to life across social, driving engagement, audience growth, and traffic to site. You will also manage a small and important team in addition to a network of trusted freelancers Vogue works with in particularly busy periods.This is a hybrid role that combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution. You will shape how British Vogue shows up on social while also managing daily posting, scheduling, and optimisation across platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, and Pinterest.We're looking for someone with a sharp editorial instinct, an exceptional eye for visuals, and a deep understanding of social storytelling and the Vogue voice. You thrive in a fast-paced publishing environment and are equally comfortable thinking big picture and diving into the details.You bring a proven track record of growing audiences and using data to inform strategy. Highly organised and solutions-focused, you can manage multiple priorities, translate performance into actionable insights, and champion best-in-class social content across the business.You will collaborate cross-functionally with Editorial, Creative, Commercial, and external partners, including talent representatives. Strong communication skills, sound judgement, and a collaborative mindset are essential. A dapt and execute the global Vogue social strategy for the UK market Manage day-to-day publishing, optimisation, and performance across social platforms Partner closely with editorial teams to maximise engagement and traffic for every story Shape and maintain Vogue's voice and tone across platforms Collaborate with global teams on international content, leading when British Vogue is the primary edition Build and nurture engaged social communities Lead social strategy for key moments, including cover reveals, tentpole events (e.g. awards season), and major editorial franchises Manage social partnerships and cross-brand collaborations Analyse performance, sharing insights and best practices with stakeholders Work with Commercial and Commerce teams to optimise branded and revenue-driving content Continuously refine strategy based on performance and KPIs Test, learn, and scale new ideas in partnership with Audience Development Collaborate with video teams to develop impactful social-first content Line manage the Social Media Manager Who you are: 5+ years' experience in social media, ideally within a digital publisher Strong editorial judgement and excellent writing skills Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading ability Proven success in visual and social storytelling that drives engagement Experience with video editing and content creation Strong knowledge of fashion and the luxury media landscape Experience in community management Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities Confident communicator, able to present to stakeholders at all levels Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills Collaborative and solutions-oriented approach Experience managing or mentoring team members Flexible and able to work outside standard hours when requiredPlease upload your CV and cover letter/portfolio, which highlights why you'd love to take on this role and why you're a great match for what we're looking for. 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer. You'll have access to a competitive pension scheme, Bupa Private Healthcare, Season ticket loans and eye tests. We offer a range of tools to support your wellbeing, including core hours, 10 remote days (from home or a country with a Condé Nast office location), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme. We're a dog friendly office, plus you'll enjoy discounts and magazine subscriptions, keeping you up to date with all things Condé Nast. We encourage personal and professional growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub where you'll find an extensive portfolio of learning courses and training, available in local languages. Our Employee Resource Groups provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce.If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile. Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics. Condé Nast is a global media company home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, AD, Condé Nast Traveler, Vanity Fair, Wired, The New Yorker, Glamour, Allure, Bon Appétit, Self and many more. Headquartered in New York and London, the company produces award-winning journalism, content and entertainment for every platform today and operates in 32 markets worldwide including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, the U.K. and U.S., and Taiwan.At Condé Nast we value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, their skills and contributions. And we recognize the power our brands have to influence and shape culture, catalyze action and help make our world a better place for all.For more information, please visit and for Twitter for Instagram.
Cubitt House is a collection of eight distinctive luxury London pubs celebrated for their seasonal British menus, impeccable hospitality, and timeless interiors. Inspired by master architect Thomas Cubitt, we honour London's heritage by creating vibrant spaces that feel both elegant and welcoming. Our pubs-including The Thomas Cubitt, The Alfred Tennyson, The Orange, The Princess Royal, and The Grazing Goat-blend British craftsmanship with a sense of community, partnering with the finest artisans and producers to deliver exceptional experiences. We are more than a pub group-we are a collection of passionate individuals dedicated to craft, creativity, and genuine hospitality. At Cubitt House, we believe in celebrating people and places through thoughtful design, locally sourced food, and warm, memorable moments. The Role We're looking for a Bartender to join the vibrant team at The Builders Arms. As a Bartender, you'll craft exceptional drinks while delivering warm, engaging service to every guest. From perfectly poured pints to elegant cocktails, you'll showcase your skill, passion, and personality behind the bar-helping to make every visit memorable. Key Responsibilities Create and serve a wide range of drinks-from timeless classics to innovative cocktails, premium wines, and craft beers. Deliver engaging, knowledgeable, and efficient service to every guest. Maintain a clean, organised, and fully stocked bar at all times. Work closely with the FOH team to ensure a seamless and memorable guest experience. Skills & Experience Previous bartending experience in a quality hospitality environment. Strong knowledge of cocktails, wines, and premium spirits. Confident communication skills and a genuine passion for hospitality. A proactive, positive, and team-oriented mindset. On The House Competitive pay plus service charge. Advertised rate is inclusive of tronc. 50% off food & drink across all Cubitt House pubs. Perkbox - 30 points every month to spend however you like. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave. Nursery scheme vouchers. Access to fully funded apprenticeship opportunities for Levels 2-5, both front and back of house. Wagestream. Company pension. Cycle to Work Scheme. Flexible shift patterns. Length of service rewards. Employee of the Month recognition. Supplier trips, tastings, and external learning opportunities. Monthly Bar Academy for cocktail mastery and premium drinks training. Quarterly staff socials, competitions, and a legendary Christmas party. Free language development school to help you grow. A bottle of champagne on your birthday. A supportive, passionate culture that values both skill and character.
May 16, 2026
Full time
Cubitt House is a collection of eight distinctive luxury London pubs celebrated for their seasonal British menus, impeccable hospitality, and timeless interiors. Inspired by master architect Thomas Cubitt, we honour London's heritage by creating vibrant spaces that feel both elegant and welcoming. Our pubs-including The Thomas Cubitt, The Alfred Tennyson, The Orange, The Princess Royal, and The Grazing Goat-blend British craftsmanship with a sense of community, partnering with the finest artisans and producers to deliver exceptional experiences. We are more than a pub group-we are a collection of passionate individuals dedicated to craft, creativity, and genuine hospitality. At Cubitt House, we believe in celebrating people and places through thoughtful design, locally sourced food, and warm, memorable moments. The Role We're looking for a Bartender to join the vibrant team at The Builders Arms. As a Bartender, you'll craft exceptional drinks while delivering warm, engaging service to every guest. From perfectly poured pints to elegant cocktails, you'll showcase your skill, passion, and personality behind the bar-helping to make every visit memorable. Key Responsibilities Create and serve a wide range of drinks-from timeless classics to innovative cocktails, premium wines, and craft beers. Deliver engaging, knowledgeable, and efficient service to every guest. Maintain a clean, organised, and fully stocked bar at all times. Work closely with the FOH team to ensure a seamless and memorable guest experience. Skills & Experience Previous bartending experience in a quality hospitality environment. Strong knowledge of cocktails, wines, and premium spirits. Confident communication skills and a genuine passion for hospitality. A proactive, positive, and team-oriented mindset. On The House Competitive pay plus service charge. Advertised rate is inclusive of tronc. 50% off food & drink across all Cubitt House pubs. Perkbox - 30 points every month to spend however you like. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave. Nursery scheme vouchers. Access to fully funded apprenticeship opportunities for Levels 2-5, both front and back of house. Wagestream. Company pension. Cycle to Work Scheme. Flexible shift patterns. Length of service rewards. Employee of the Month recognition. Supplier trips, tastings, and external learning opportunities. Monthly Bar Academy for cocktail mastery and premium drinks training. Quarterly staff socials, competitions, and a legendary Christmas party. Free language development school to help you grow. A bottle of champagne on your birthday. A supportive, passionate culture that values both skill and character.
.NET/Blazor Developer Full-time, Permanent Up to 45,000 DOE Hybrid Colchester, Essex Opportunity Overview We're working with an award-winning Financial SaaS business - one of the UK's biggest facilitators of commercial finance. They're growing their engineering team and are looking for a talented .NET Developer with a frontend lean to help shape the next generation of their products. You'll join a collaborative team of experienced full-stack developers working on predominantly greenfield projects. This is a real opportunity to make your mark - contributing ideas, building innovative solutions, and playing a crucial role in bringing our product roadmap to life. You'll be designing intuitive, dynamic, and responsive web applications using the latest Microsoft tech stack, with the support of an experienced leadership team that values continual learning and development. Requirements: Essential Proven experience in C# and .NET web development Strong knowledge of ASP.NET, MVC, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Blazor development experience - this is a key requirement for the role Ability to write clean, high-quality, high-performance, and maintainable code A mindset for scalability, performance, security, and usability in software design Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently Desirable Experience with UI component libraries such as DevExpress or equivalent Cross-platform mobile development using .NET MAUI or native iOS/Android Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS Ready to apply? If you're passionate about development and want to join a company that values innovation, teamwork, and growth - we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Christian at TEC Partners.
May 16, 2026
Full time
.NET/Blazor Developer Full-time, Permanent Up to 45,000 DOE Hybrid Colchester, Essex Opportunity Overview We're working with an award-winning Financial SaaS business - one of the UK's biggest facilitators of commercial finance. They're growing their engineering team and are looking for a talented .NET Developer with a frontend lean to help shape the next generation of their products. You'll join a collaborative team of experienced full-stack developers working on predominantly greenfield projects. This is a real opportunity to make your mark - contributing ideas, building innovative solutions, and playing a crucial role in bringing our product roadmap to life. You'll be designing intuitive, dynamic, and responsive web applications using the latest Microsoft tech stack, with the support of an experienced leadership team that values continual learning and development. Requirements: Essential Proven experience in C# and .NET web development Strong knowledge of ASP.NET, MVC, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Blazor development experience - this is a key requirement for the role Ability to write clean, high-quality, high-performance, and maintainable code A mindset for scalability, performance, security, and usability in software design Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently Desirable Experience with UI component libraries such as DevExpress or equivalent Cross-platform mobile development using .NET MAUI or native iOS/Android Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS Ready to apply? If you're passionate about development and want to join a company that values innovation, teamwork, and growth - we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Christian at TEC Partners.
Microsoft Security Consultant (Purview SME) Consultant / Senior / Architect level Remote-first, based in Ireland or UK. An opportunity has emerged for an experienced Microsoft Security Consultant to become a part of our vibrant and rapidly growing Microsoft Security Consultancy Practice at Threatscape. The successful candidate will report to the Practice Lead, Ru Campbell MVP, and Data Security & Governance Lead, Ewelina Paczkowska. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering Microsoft security, compliance, identity, and management solutions and services; with particular focus on data security. Your responsibilities will encompass a blend of both pre and post-sales consulting, often delivering multiple projects simultaneously. This is a highly rewarding role for someone obsessive and passionate about Microsoft Security, working in a team culture of the highest professional standards to deliver best-in-market Microsoft Security services. Key responsibilities: Act as a subject matter expert for Microsoft security, compliance, identity, and management when engaging with our clients. Particular focus in Purview, for which you will be an SME Lead customer engagements, covering scoping, demonstrations, design, development, implementation, and customization of Microsoft solutions. Collaborate with the Practice Lead and Data Security & Governance Lead to craft new solutions, engagements, software, tools, and commercial + marketing opportunities leveraging the Microsoft portfolio. What you will do: Evaluate, deploy, and advise customers regarding Microsoft security capabilities, practices, and tools, providing insightful assessments. Present advisory services, technical demonstrations, and pre through to post sales materials. Contribute to security reviews and gap analyses. Maintain a proficient understanding of comparable security technologies. To be successful, you need: Deep hands-on experience with tales from the trenches of scoping, implementation, issue resolution, and configuration of: Purview, Entra, Intune, Defender, Sentinel, and Azure. Proficiency in designing and implementing comprehensive security architectures across both on-premises and cloud-based solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven experience engaging in detailed technical and business discussions. Ability to fantastically communicate security concepts, particularly in relation to Microsoft security offerings, balancing both "marketing talk" with real-life, tell-it-like-it-is plain-English language If you are an active member of the Microsoft Security or general cybersecurity community, with proven work such as blogs, conference sessions, and so on, this will massively differentiate you from other candidates - we are huge on sharing with the community! Ability to "think like the adversary", and understand the threat landscape, and how our customers can balance defence mechanisms with business pragmatism. To be a stand out candidate, must also have experience with securing and/or managing one or more of the following specific technologies: Purview (E5 capabilities) Purview (Azure/data governance capabilities) Fabric Power Platform Entra Defender XDR Intune Qualifications desired: SC-401 AZ-500 or SC-500 SC-100, SC-200 SC-300 Join us at Threatscape and be a pivotal contributor to our cutting edge security solutions, working in a dynamic environment with ample growth opportunities. Your expertise will shape the future of cybersecurity in collaboration with our visionary team. Why join Threatscape? We're a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Security and Modern Work, 5 times winner of the Security Partner of the Year (regional + global), and have Advanced Certification in Threat Protection, Identity and Access Management, Information Protection and Governance, and Modernizing Endpoints. We're member of the Microsoft Intelligence Security Association (MISA), Microsoft's premiere Security Partner association. We offer the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best consultants and architects (including five MVPs, who'll support your journey to the same). Work as a key player within a growing, thriving Microsoft Practice with the fantastic career and learning opportunities that come with such a position.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Microsoft Security Consultant (Purview SME) Consultant / Senior / Architect level Remote-first, based in Ireland or UK. An opportunity has emerged for an experienced Microsoft Security Consultant to become a part of our vibrant and rapidly growing Microsoft Security Consultancy Practice at Threatscape. The successful candidate will report to the Practice Lead, Ru Campbell MVP, and Data Security & Governance Lead, Ewelina Paczkowska. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering Microsoft security, compliance, identity, and management solutions and services; with particular focus on data security. Your responsibilities will encompass a blend of both pre and post-sales consulting, often delivering multiple projects simultaneously. This is a highly rewarding role for someone obsessive and passionate about Microsoft Security, working in a team culture of the highest professional standards to deliver best-in-market Microsoft Security services. Key responsibilities: Act as a subject matter expert for Microsoft security, compliance, identity, and management when engaging with our clients. Particular focus in Purview, for which you will be an SME Lead customer engagements, covering scoping, demonstrations, design, development, implementation, and customization of Microsoft solutions. Collaborate with the Practice Lead and Data Security & Governance Lead to craft new solutions, engagements, software, tools, and commercial + marketing opportunities leveraging the Microsoft portfolio. What you will do: Evaluate, deploy, and advise customers regarding Microsoft security capabilities, practices, and tools, providing insightful assessments. Present advisory services, technical demonstrations, and pre through to post sales materials. Contribute to security reviews and gap analyses. Maintain a proficient understanding of comparable security technologies. To be successful, you need: Deep hands-on experience with tales from the trenches of scoping, implementation, issue resolution, and configuration of: Purview, Entra, Intune, Defender, Sentinel, and Azure. Proficiency in designing and implementing comprehensive security architectures across both on-premises and cloud-based solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven experience engaging in detailed technical and business discussions. Ability to fantastically communicate security concepts, particularly in relation to Microsoft security offerings, balancing both "marketing talk" with real-life, tell-it-like-it-is plain-English language If you are an active member of the Microsoft Security or general cybersecurity community, with proven work such as blogs, conference sessions, and so on, this will massively differentiate you from other candidates - we are huge on sharing with the community! Ability to "think like the adversary", and understand the threat landscape, and how our customers can balance defence mechanisms with business pragmatism. To be a stand out candidate, must also have experience with securing and/or managing one or more of the following specific technologies: Purview (E5 capabilities) Purview (Azure/data governance capabilities) Fabric Power Platform Entra Defender XDR Intune Qualifications desired: SC-401 AZ-500 or SC-500 SC-100, SC-200 SC-300 Join us at Threatscape and be a pivotal contributor to our cutting edge security solutions, working in a dynamic environment with ample growth opportunities. Your expertise will shape the future of cybersecurity in collaboration with our visionary team. Why join Threatscape? We're a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Security and Modern Work, 5 times winner of the Security Partner of the Year (regional + global), and have Advanced Certification in Threat Protection, Identity and Access Management, Information Protection and Governance, and Modernizing Endpoints. We're member of the Microsoft Intelligence Security Association (MISA), Microsoft's premiere Security Partner association. We offer the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best consultants and architects (including five MVPs, who'll support your journey to the same). Work as a key player within a growing, thriving Microsoft Practice with the fantastic career and learning opportunities that come with such a position.
Talent and HR Business Partner - Lancashire - 36k - 46k Portfolio are delighted to represent our client in their search for a Talent and HR Business Partner. The company is a leader in the manufacturing of various products, with factories across Europe, Asia and America. They have a big focus on their values, ensuring they are embedded into the core of what they do across the whole organisation. As a family-owned business, our client has been developing and growing over the past 40 years, with a clear vision for the future. Supporting your colleagues in the HR team, you will be responsible for attracting and retaining talent, providing a strong end-to-end recruitment process whilst supporting the employer brand. In addition, you will provide practical and informed HR and people advice to directors, managers and leaders. A fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping talent attraction and management, whilst being a key part of the people agenda, this is an exciting role where you'll have the chance to make a real impact on the day-to-day and strategic goals of the business. Responsibilities include: Lead end to end recruitment and onboarding, ensuring a smooth and positive experience for candidates and new starters. Work closely with managers and leaders to understand current and future hiring needs. Build and maintain strong talent pipelines using a range of sourcing methods. Develop job adverts and attraction approaches that reflect and strengthen our employer brand. Manage recruitment channels and agencies to ensure cost effective hiring. Support hiring managers through the full recruitment process, including shortlisting, interviews and offers. Ensure a consistent and fair selection process, including the use of assessment tools where needed. Maintain clear and timely communication with candidates throughout the recruitment journey. Oversee onboarding and induction, helping new starters settle in and add value quickly. Provide practical, day to day HR advice and support to managers and leaders. Coach and guide managers on people management, performance and employee relations matters. Support the delivery of people plans that improve engagement, performance and team effectiveness. Lead key people processes such as performance reviews and succession planning. Use recruitment and people data to identify trends and support better decision making. Support employee engagement activity and help turn feedback into meaningful action. Contribute to the development of early careers pathways, including apprenticeships. Support change initiatives and help embed a positive, values led culture. Required skills and experience include: Demonstrable experience in a Talent Acquisition, HR or blended TA/HR role. (Essential) CIPD qualification or equivalent experience. (Desirable) Strong relationship and stakeholder management skills. Good commercial awareness and understanding of business priorities. Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to influence, advise and build credibility with managers and leaders. Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions. Sound understanding of employment law and HR best practice. Experience of recruitment and candidate sourcing. Well organised and able to manage multiple priorities. Attention to detail and a structured approach to work. Proactive and self-motivated, with a hands-on approach. Continuous improvement mindset, open to new ideas and ways of working. Good awareness of the wider business environment and external trends. Benefits Enhanced holidays - 33 days leave or pro-rata equivalent for all employees Minimum 6% employer contribution Healthcare cash plan Discounted gym membership Cycle to work scheme Mental health support Learning and development - in-depth training, and a minimum of 5 days development per year for all staff Annual profit share Holiday purchase scheme If this role is of interest, please get in touch to discuss further. 51640MSW INDHRR The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Talent and HR Business Partner - Lancashire - 36k - 46k Portfolio are delighted to represent our client in their search for a Talent and HR Business Partner. The company is a leader in the manufacturing of various products, with factories across Europe, Asia and America. They have a big focus on their values, ensuring they are embedded into the core of what they do across the whole organisation. As a family-owned business, our client has been developing and growing over the past 40 years, with a clear vision for the future. Supporting your colleagues in the HR team, you will be responsible for attracting and retaining talent, providing a strong end-to-end recruitment process whilst supporting the employer brand. In addition, you will provide practical and informed HR and people advice to directors, managers and leaders. A fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping talent attraction and management, whilst being a key part of the people agenda, this is an exciting role where you'll have the chance to make a real impact on the day-to-day and strategic goals of the business. Responsibilities include: Lead end to end recruitment and onboarding, ensuring a smooth and positive experience for candidates and new starters. Work closely with managers and leaders to understand current and future hiring needs. Build and maintain strong talent pipelines using a range of sourcing methods. Develop job adverts and attraction approaches that reflect and strengthen our employer brand. Manage recruitment channels and agencies to ensure cost effective hiring. Support hiring managers through the full recruitment process, including shortlisting, interviews and offers. Ensure a consistent and fair selection process, including the use of assessment tools where needed. Maintain clear and timely communication with candidates throughout the recruitment journey. Oversee onboarding and induction, helping new starters settle in and add value quickly. Provide practical, day to day HR advice and support to managers and leaders. Coach and guide managers on people management, performance and employee relations matters. Support the delivery of people plans that improve engagement, performance and team effectiveness. Lead key people processes such as performance reviews and succession planning. Use recruitment and people data to identify trends and support better decision making. Support employee engagement activity and help turn feedback into meaningful action. Contribute to the development of early careers pathways, including apprenticeships. Support change initiatives and help embed a positive, values led culture. Required skills and experience include: Demonstrable experience in a Talent Acquisition, HR or blended TA/HR role. (Essential) CIPD qualification or equivalent experience. (Desirable) Strong relationship and stakeholder management skills. Good commercial awareness and understanding of business priorities. Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to influence, advise and build credibility with managers and leaders. Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions. Sound understanding of employment law and HR best practice. Experience of recruitment and candidate sourcing. Well organised and able to manage multiple priorities. Attention to detail and a structured approach to work. Proactive and self-motivated, with a hands-on approach. Continuous improvement mindset, open to new ideas and ways of working. Good awareness of the wider business environment and external trends. Benefits Enhanced holidays - 33 days leave or pro-rata equivalent for all employees Minimum 6% employer contribution Healthcare cash plan Discounted gym membership Cycle to work scheme Mental health support Learning and development - in-depth training, and a minimum of 5 days development per year for all staff Annual profit share Holiday purchase scheme If this role is of interest, please get in touch to discuss further. 51640MSW INDHRR The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
Job Title: Learning & Development Consultant Location: Belfast (primarily client-site with some remote working) Salary: Circa 35,000 Type: Full-time, Permanent The Opportunity An established professional services organisation is seeking a Learning & Development Consultant to design and deliver impactful training solutions across a varied client base. This is a highly client-facing role suited to someone passionate about facilitation and behavioural change. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver engaging, practical learning programmes Facilitate workshops (in-person and virtual) focused on real-world application Tailor content to client needs and organisational contexts Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels Support multiple client programmes in a fast-paced environment Continuously improve learning content using feedback and insights Skills & Experience Experience delivering leadership, management, or professional development training Strong facilitation and communication skills Ability to engage diverse audiences and drive behavioural change Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities Confident, credible, and professional in client-facing environments Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Desirable: CIPD or relevant L&D qualification, experience with psychometric tools or accredited frameworks About You You enjoy facilitating rather than presenting, are naturally engaging, and are motivated by helping others improve performance and capability. Please contact (url removed) or apply to this advert. JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist Payroll and HR recruitment agency and recruitment business defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements, together with our privacy notices, set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you or that you provide to us will be processed by us.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Learning & Development Consultant Location: Belfast (primarily client-site with some remote working) Salary: Circa 35,000 Type: Full-time, Permanent The Opportunity An established professional services organisation is seeking a Learning & Development Consultant to design and deliver impactful training solutions across a varied client base. This is a highly client-facing role suited to someone passionate about facilitation and behavioural change. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver engaging, practical learning programmes Facilitate workshops (in-person and virtual) focused on real-world application Tailor content to client needs and organisational contexts Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels Support multiple client programmes in a fast-paced environment Continuously improve learning content using feedback and insights Skills & Experience Experience delivering leadership, management, or professional development training Strong facilitation and communication skills Ability to engage diverse audiences and drive behavioural change Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities Confident, credible, and professional in client-facing environments Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Desirable: CIPD or relevant L&D qualification, experience with psychometric tools or accredited frameworks About You You enjoy facilitating rather than presenting, are naturally engaging, and are motivated by helping others improve performance and capability. Please contact (url removed) or apply to this advert. JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist Payroll and HR recruitment agency and recruitment business defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements, together with our privacy notices, set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you or that you provide to us will be processed by us.
Finance Systems Analyst Isleworth Competitive Salary + Fantastic Benefits Role Profile Bunzl UK & Ireland supplies, through a number of specialist distribution businesses, a range of more than 100,000 products including food packaging, disposable supplies, catering equipment, healthcare consumables and cleaning and safety products to supermarkets, retailers, hotels, restaurants and caterers, construction companies, healthcare providers and other users. As Bunzl's outsourced recruitment partner, Cast UK are delighted to be managing the recruitment of all hires for the FSSC and are currently looking to recruit an Analyst for their Finance Shared Services. With a strong focus on upskilling members of their team, the line manager for this role is passionate about developing their colleagues. If you are adaptable, learn quickly and feel you'll thrive in an environment like this, then you will be given ample support and opportunities to develop your skills. As an entry-level position within the department, this is a great opportunity for a natural problem solver to join a great organisation and support continued development. Key Responsibilities Assist in generating routine Management Information reports and monthly KPI consolidation. Extract, modify, and analyse sales/purchasing data from both internal and third-party systems. Create and maintain Business Intelligence Dashboards for KPI and action-focused reporting. Keep an up-to-date repository of data reports for internal and external (Customer and Supplier) stakeholders. Ensure the integrity of system data, report exceptions, and enhance reporting processes. Collaborate closely with key stakeholders understanding their needs, offering support, and delivering data effectively and efficiently. Provide assistance to the Business Analytics team with impromptu reporting tasks. Skills & Experience Required Adaptability and a passion for learning is essential, Experience working with data and information, Strong problem-solving skills, Able to organise and prioritise workload, Task driven, Want to recruit a similar role? Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK or to discuss how we can find talent for your business then please visit
May 15, 2026
Full time
Finance Systems Analyst Isleworth Competitive Salary + Fantastic Benefits Role Profile Bunzl UK & Ireland supplies, through a number of specialist distribution businesses, a range of more than 100,000 products including food packaging, disposable supplies, catering equipment, healthcare consumables and cleaning and safety products to supermarkets, retailers, hotels, restaurants and caterers, construction companies, healthcare providers and other users. As Bunzl's outsourced recruitment partner, Cast UK are delighted to be managing the recruitment of all hires for the FSSC and are currently looking to recruit an Analyst for their Finance Shared Services. With a strong focus on upskilling members of their team, the line manager for this role is passionate about developing their colleagues. If you are adaptable, learn quickly and feel you'll thrive in an environment like this, then you will be given ample support and opportunities to develop your skills. As an entry-level position within the department, this is a great opportunity for a natural problem solver to join a great organisation and support continued development. Key Responsibilities Assist in generating routine Management Information reports and monthly KPI consolidation. Extract, modify, and analyse sales/purchasing data from both internal and third-party systems. Create and maintain Business Intelligence Dashboards for KPI and action-focused reporting. Keep an up-to-date repository of data reports for internal and external (Customer and Supplier) stakeholders. Ensure the integrity of system data, report exceptions, and enhance reporting processes. Collaborate closely with key stakeholders understanding their needs, offering support, and delivering data effectively and efficiently. Provide assistance to the Business Analytics team with impromptu reporting tasks. Skills & Experience Required Adaptability and a passion for learning is essential, Experience working with data and information, Strong problem-solving skills, Able to organise and prioritise workload, Task driven, Want to recruit a similar role? Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK or to discuss how we can find talent for your business then please visit
Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry.You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. This role will join the Outsourcing team as a client facing Director. This team manage the outsourced financial function for a range of business and undertake specialist project assignments to support clients finance functions when they need it for example, on the run up to a transaction, following a merger or when additional resource or technical skills are required.This role will be your opportunity to join a fast-growing team in a vibrant and modern office environment, working on a variety of client and projects projects whilst helping to drive the development of the team. This position is ideal for a technically strong individual who has experience of running and leading a finance function from either a practice or industry background and who wishes to maximise their potential and the breadth of their experience in a growing professional services firmYou'll be someone with: Professional qualification ACA or ACCA or equivalent. Ability to lead and deliver engagements including planning, controlling and completing a diverse range of projects that adhere to firm policy on quality. Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner. Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence, lead, engage and manage a number of stakeholders. Efficient and effective time management and organisation skills.You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand.We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO.We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry.You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. This role will join the Outsourcing team as a client facing Director. This team manage the outsourced financial function for a range of business and undertake specialist project assignments to support clients finance functions when they need it for example, on the run up to a transaction, following a merger or when additional resource or technical skills are required.This role will be your opportunity to join a fast-growing team in a vibrant and modern office environment, working on a variety of client and projects projects whilst helping to drive the development of the team. This position is ideal for a technically strong individual who has experience of running and leading a finance function from either a practice or industry background and who wishes to maximise their potential and the breadth of their experience in a growing professional services firmYou'll be someone with: Professional qualification ACA or ACCA or equivalent. Ability to lead and deliver engagements including planning, controlling and completing a diverse range of projects that adhere to firm policy on quality. Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner. Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence, lead, engage and manage a number of stakeholders. Efficient and effective time management and organisation skills.You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand.We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO.We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
At OFG we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work Job Title: Deputy Headteacher (Quality of Education) Location: Manor Wood School, Bishopsworth, Bristol, BS13 8AG Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday Salary: Up to £60,000.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) Contract: Permanent Term Time Only Start: May 2026 UK applicants only - no sponsorship available About the Role As Deputy Headteacher (Quality of Education), you will provide both strategic and operational leadership, with a primary focus on curriculum excellence, teaching and learning, and positive behaviour support. You will play a central role in driving high standards across the school, ensuring that every pupil receives a high quality, cohesive and ambitious educational experience. Working as a key member of the senior and multi disciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with education, care and clinical colleagues to deliver an integrated approach that supports strong outcomes for all pupils. You will model outstanding practice, inspire teams and foster positive relationships with families, professionals and regulatory partners. Key Responsibilities Work with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to uphold high standards across all areas of school life. Lead on curriculum design and development, ensuring coherence, progression and quality throughout the school. Oversee positive behaviour support, including Behaviour Support Plans, in partnership with clinical colleagues. Monitor and evaluate pupil progress, ensuring individual outcomes are met. Contribute to referral assessments and placement decision-making. Act as a core member of the multi disciplinary team, ensuring effective links between education, care and clinical provision. Ensure full compliance with safeguarding procedures, the SEND Code of Practice and all relevant legislation. Build and maintain strong relationships with families, carers, external professionals and partner agencies. Model high quality teaching, assessment and behaviour practice. Undertake teaching responsibilities as agreed. Staff Leadership and Management Support the recruitment, induction, training and ongoing professional development of staff. Provide effective line management through supervision, appraisal, probation and wellbeing processes. Delegate responsibilities appropriately and ensure staff are supported to meet expectations. Promote and embed organisational values, policies and regulatory standards throughout the school. Deputise for the Headteacher and represent the school when required. About You You will have: Experience teaching children and young people with autism, complex needs and/or challenging behaviour Experience leading on the quality of education Strong understanding of Ofsted frameworks and inspection processes Proven ability to manage, support and develop staff Experience managing budgets and resources Confident leadership, communication and people management skills Strong organisation, IT skills and time management Good knowledge of safeguarding and regulatory requirements Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Relevant sector qualifications and willingness to undertake further training Full UK Driving Licence Standard DHT requirements About Us Manor Wood School is a brand-new specialist provision in Bristol supporting pupils with SEMH, autism and associated needs. We provide a safe, nurturing environment where every pupil is valued, understood and supported to thrive. Our personalised approach helps pupils build confidence, independence, and resilience. Through inclusive practice and strong relationships, we prepare young people for success in all aspects of life. Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running. Why Join Us? We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including: Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits Hundreds of UK and international discounts Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales .
May 15, 2026
Full time
At OFG we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work Job Title: Deputy Headteacher (Quality of Education) Location: Manor Wood School, Bishopsworth, Bristol, BS13 8AG Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday Salary: Up to £60,000.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) Contract: Permanent Term Time Only Start: May 2026 UK applicants only - no sponsorship available About the Role As Deputy Headteacher (Quality of Education), you will provide both strategic and operational leadership, with a primary focus on curriculum excellence, teaching and learning, and positive behaviour support. You will play a central role in driving high standards across the school, ensuring that every pupil receives a high quality, cohesive and ambitious educational experience. Working as a key member of the senior and multi disciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with education, care and clinical colleagues to deliver an integrated approach that supports strong outcomes for all pupils. You will model outstanding practice, inspire teams and foster positive relationships with families, professionals and regulatory partners. Key Responsibilities Work with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to uphold high standards across all areas of school life. Lead on curriculum design and development, ensuring coherence, progression and quality throughout the school. Oversee positive behaviour support, including Behaviour Support Plans, in partnership with clinical colleagues. Monitor and evaluate pupil progress, ensuring individual outcomes are met. Contribute to referral assessments and placement decision-making. Act as a core member of the multi disciplinary team, ensuring effective links between education, care and clinical provision. Ensure full compliance with safeguarding procedures, the SEND Code of Practice and all relevant legislation. Build and maintain strong relationships with families, carers, external professionals and partner agencies. Model high quality teaching, assessment and behaviour practice. Undertake teaching responsibilities as agreed. Staff Leadership and Management Support the recruitment, induction, training and ongoing professional development of staff. Provide effective line management through supervision, appraisal, probation and wellbeing processes. Delegate responsibilities appropriately and ensure staff are supported to meet expectations. Promote and embed organisational values, policies and regulatory standards throughout the school. Deputise for the Headteacher and represent the school when required. About You You will have: Experience teaching children and young people with autism, complex needs and/or challenging behaviour Experience leading on the quality of education Strong understanding of Ofsted frameworks and inspection processes Proven ability to manage, support and develop staff Experience managing budgets and resources Confident leadership, communication and people management skills Strong organisation, IT skills and time management Good knowledge of safeguarding and regulatory requirements Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Relevant sector qualifications and willingness to undertake further training Full UK Driving Licence Standard DHT requirements About Us Manor Wood School is a brand-new specialist provision in Bristol supporting pupils with SEMH, autism and associated needs. We provide a safe, nurturing environment where every pupil is valued, understood and supported to thrive. Our personalised approach helps pupils build confidence, independence, and resilience. Through inclusive practice and strong relationships, we prepare young people for success in all aspects of life. Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running. Why Join Us? We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including: Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits Hundreds of UK and international discounts Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales .
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. We are looking for someone with; An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues. Experience of dealing with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. Experience of managing a portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Ability to provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. An understanding of potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures Experience of leading complex projects. Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll also be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. We are looking for someone with; An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues. Experience of dealing with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. Experience of managing a portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Ability to provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. An understanding of potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures Experience of leading complex projects. Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll also be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the North of England in the search for a Head of Development Management to join their Town Planning Department on an initial 6 month contract (Extensions likely). The role will require you to lead and manage the Development Management (Including Major projects) and Enforcement functions to provide a modern, customer focussed and business friendly Planning service. Main Areas of Responsibility: Develop and maintain effective relationships with physical development and regeneration partners across the City, regionally and nationally. Develop and maintain a clear understanding of the needs, concerns and expectations of local communities and ensure these are fairly represented in the Planning process. Implement relevant core Regeneration and Planning strategies and associated policies. Effectively manage the development management service including setting objectives and managing performance. Effectively manage, support and promote the development of Council policy and joint strategic plans. Provide strong performance management of the Planning Service by owning and developing service planning, robust financial and budget management and performance measurement ensuring that continuous improvement, value for money and best value are delivered. Assess staff performance and set appropriate target levels of service. Create a positive learning and working environment through delegation and mentoring. Initiate and develop strong working relationships, both internally and externally. Build and maintain effective networks in order to seek out new ideas and innovations to improve service delivery Deal with conflicting demands to establish corporate priorities. Assess staff performance and set appropriate target levels of service. Create a positive learning and working environment through delegation, mentoring and coaching of staff and through the identification of training and development needs. Attend committee meetings, other member bodies and such external working groups as required. Represent the Planning Service at local and regional events as required for learning and sharing opportunities. To oversee the delivery of major development projects of strategic importance to the City. This key role will work across traditional boundaries within the planning profession and involve the areas of development control, planning policy design and implementation. To oversee strategic/regionally important planning applications (and associated detailed applications) from submission through negotiation and determination, to implementation and delivery. To co-ordinate, manage and lead the statutory Development Management function across the Planning and Enforcement Teams. To monitor and manage the Development Management / Enforcement work programme including the management and reporting of collection and expenditure of Section 106 monetary contributions. To develop and implement systems and procedures to ensure that all services are carried out in a timely, accurate and efficient manner, leading to the achievement of the City Developments Portfolios Business Plan, Planning Service and Government performance targets. Responding to development enquiries from within and outside the Council, including the provision of advice to the Senior Managers in respect of the Councils land holdings. To take lead responsibility for the Development Management function at the Planning Committee and other appropriate meetings of the Council including the preparation of information, editorial responsibility for reports and liaison with Committee Services. To ensure co-ordination and liaison with staff in the Building Control team. To ensure that Development Management makes a positive contribution to the strategic Local Plan including the preparation of land use allocations and development management policies based on sound evidence. To lead to ensure that the key processes for local development document production are undertaken, including statutory, regulatory and technical requirements; continuous community involvement in accordance with the Statement of Community Involvement and Sustainability and other appraisals and assessments; negotiation with outside agencies and dealing with elected members. To lead on implementing, monitoring and reviewing statutory development management policies/case law, planning strategies and proposals in relation to the Local Plan and other non-statutory guidance and to advise on further work as appropriate. To undertake or assist in undertaking city-wide and area based planning policy preparation and implementation. To champion social value and ensure it is an integral part of service provision and procurement ensuring wider social, economic and environmental benefits for the council, residents and communities. Being fully accountable for managing the councils resources well and complying with statutory requirements. This includes managing time, avoiding unnecessary waste, reuse and recycle resources to reduce personal impact. Embed the Local Plans vision and strategic priorities in planning decision making to help maximise development opportunities. To have a good understanding of contract management To liaise with other local authorities, Combined Authority and organisations over development plans and strategic planning policy issues ensuring that the Council complies with the duty to cooperate. Representing the Council and Director of Planning & Building Control in committee meetings, other member bodies and such external working groups as required. Promote and implement business excellence throughout the service. Developing and helping to maintain information systems to support plan, strategy and policy development work. To monitor, review and ensure a balanced and cost-effective discharge of the Services functions by organising and continuously developing working practices. Contribute to the delivery of the Council Plan. Delivering and promoting excellent customer service, externally and internally. Contribute to sustainable development in all duties undertaken. Business continuity, emergency planning and risk management, ensuring health and safety and duty of care responsibilities are met. Participation in the tactical / out of hours rota. Commitment to managing people well and in line with the Councils People Plan. Completion of the relevant leadership development programme. To apply for this role, it is essential that you have experience managing a Development Management Team/Planning function. Experience in the wider management of the planning function, Demonstrable experience of dealing with large scale development proposals, appeals and enforcement, Delivery of service excellence and quality outcomes, Demonstrate experience of creating quality environments, and Significant experience of complex planning issues in a large urban area It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline. Carrington West Pay Rate - £750per/day Job Ref - 66016 Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.
May 15, 2026
Contractor
Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the North of England in the search for a Head of Development Management to join their Town Planning Department on an initial 6 month contract (Extensions likely). The role will require you to lead and manage the Development Management (Including Major projects) and Enforcement functions to provide a modern, customer focussed and business friendly Planning service. Main Areas of Responsibility: Develop and maintain effective relationships with physical development and regeneration partners across the City, regionally and nationally. Develop and maintain a clear understanding of the needs, concerns and expectations of local communities and ensure these are fairly represented in the Planning process. Implement relevant core Regeneration and Planning strategies and associated policies. Effectively manage the development management service including setting objectives and managing performance. Effectively manage, support and promote the development of Council policy and joint strategic plans. Provide strong performance management of the Planning Service by owning and developing service planning, robust financial and budget management and performance measurement ensuring that continuous improvement, value for money and best value are delivered. Assess staff performance and set appropriate target levels of service. Create a positive learning and working environment through delegation and mentoring. Initiate and develop strong working relationships, both internally and externally. Build and maintain effective networks in order to seek out new ideas and innovations to improve service delivery Deal with conflicting demands to establish corporate priorities. Assess staff performance and set appropriate target levels of service. Create a positive learning and working environment through delegation, mentoring and coaching of staff and through the identification of training and development needs. Attend committee meetings, other member bodies and such external working groups as required. Represent the Planning Service at local and regional events as required for learning and sharing opportunities. To oversee the delivery of major development projects of strategic importance to the City. This key role will work across traditional boundaries within the planning profession and involve the areas of development control, planning policy design and implementation. To oversee strategic/regionally important planning applications (and associated detailed applications) from submission through negotiation and determination, to implementation and delivery. To co-ordinate, manage and lead the statutory Development Management function across the Planning and Enforcement Teams. To monitor and manage the Development Management / Enforcement work programme including the management and reporting of collection and expenditure of Section 106 monetary contributions. To develop and implement systems and procedures to ensure that all services are carried out in a timely, accurate and efficient manner, leading to the achievement of the City Developments Portfolios Business Plan, Planning Service and Government performance targets. Responding to development enquiries from within and outside the Council, including the provision of advice to the Senior Managers in respect of the Councils land holdings. To take lead responsibility for the Development Management function at the Planning Committee and other appropriate meetings of the Council including the preparation of information, editorial responsibility for reports and liaison with Committee Services. To ensure co-ordination and liaison with staff in the Building Control team. To ensure that Development Management makes a positive contribution to the strategic Local Plan including the preparation of land use allocations and development management policies based on sound evidence. To lead to ensure that the key processes for local development document production are undertaken, including statutory, regulatory and technical requirements; continuous community involvement in accordance with the Statement of Community Involvement and Sustainability and other appraisals and assessments; negotiation with outside agencies and dealing with elected members. To lead on implementing, monitoring and reviewing statutory development management policies/case law, planning strategies and proposals in relation to the Local Plan and other non-statutory guidance and to advise on further work as appropriate. To undertake or assist in undertaking city-wide and area based planning policy preparation and implementation. To champion social value and ensure it is an integral part of service provision and procurement ensuring wider social, economic and environmental benefits for the council, residents and communities. Being fully accountable for managing the councils resources well and complying with statutory requirements. This includes managing time, avoiding unnecessary waste, reuse and recycle resources to reduce personal impact. Embed the Local Plans vision and strategic priorities in planning decision making to help maximise development opportunities. To have a good understanding of contract management To liaise with other local authorities, Combined Authority and organisations over development plans and strategic planning policy issues ensuring that the Council complies with the duty to cooperate. Representing the Council and Director of Planning & Building Control in committee meetings, other member bodies and such external working groups as required. Promote and implement business excellence throughout the service. Developing and helping to maintain information systems to support plan, strategy and policy development work. To monitor, review and ensure a balanced and cost-effective discharge of the Services functions by organising and continuously developing working practices. Contribute to the delivery of the Council Plan. Delivering and promoting excellent customer service, externally and internally. Contribute to sustainable development in all duties undertaken. Business continuity, emergency planning and risk management, ensuring health and safety and duty of care responsibilities are met. Participation in the tactical / out of hours rota. Commitment to managing people well and in line with the Councils People Plan. Completion of the relevant leadership development programme. To apply for this role, it is essential that you have experience managing a Development Management Team/Planning function. Experience in the wider management of the planning function, Demonstrable experience of dealing with large scale development proposals, appeals and enforcement, Delivery of service excellence and quality outcomes, Demonstrate experience of creating quality environments, and Significant experience of complex planning issues in a large urban area It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline. Carrington West Pay Rate - £750per/day Job Ref - 66016 Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.
Role Overview We are seeking an Applied AI Lead to act as a hands-on, startup-style CTO for our AI initiatives. This is a high-impact, hybrid role designed for a technical visionary who can bridge the gap between cutting-edge machine learning and commercial product delivery. You will be responsible for leading the technical direction, building end-to-end AI products, and managing a team of data scientists while remaining deeply hands-on with code and architecture. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership: Architect and deploy LLM-driven workflows and NLP solutions, ensuring they are scalable, robust, and production-ready. Product Ownership: Own the full product lifecycle from vision and roadmap strategy to implementation, iteration, and success metrics. Hands-on Development: Write production-quality Python code, develop complex models using PyTorch or TensorFlow, and manage high-performance SQL databases. Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of Data Scientists, fostering a culture of rapid experimentation and engineering excellence. Executive Stakeholder Management: Translate complex technical concepts for senior management and the C-suite, acting as a strategic partner to the business. Required Qualifications ML Mastery: Proven track record in Data Science/ML with expertise in Python, SQL, and deep learning libraries (TensorFlow, Keras, or PyTorch). Production Experience: Demonstrated experience deploying real-world AI solutions at scale; purely academic or research backgrounds will not be considered. Product Vision: Experience launching AI products from scratch with a focus on business delivery and user impact. Education: Degree from a top-tier educational institution with a strong foundation in mathematics and statistics. Communication: Exceptional public speaking skills and the ability to influence executive-level stakeholders. Preferred Skills Entrepreneurial background or experience in early-stage startups. High analytical and technical acumen with an obsession for speed-to-market.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Role Overview We are seeking an Applied AI Lead to act as a hands-on, startup-style CTO for our AI initiatives. This is a high-impact, hybrid role designed for a technical visionary who can bridge the gap between cutting-edge machine learning and commercial product delivery. You will be responsible for leading the technical direction, building end-to-end AI products, and managing a team of data scientists while remaining deeply hands-on with code and architecture. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership: Architect and deploy LLM-driven workflows and NLP solutions, ensuring they are scalable, robust, and production-ready. Product Ownership: Own the full product lifecycle from vision and roadmap strategy to implementation, iteration, and success metrics. Hands-on Development: Write production-quality Python code, develop complex models using PyTorch or TensorFlow, and manage high-performance SQL databases. Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of Data Scientists, fostering a culture of rapid experimentation and engineering excellence. Executive Stakeholder Management: Translate complex technical concepts for senior management and the C-suite, acting as a strategic partner to the business. Required Qualifications ML Mastery: Proven track record in Data Science/ML with expertise in Python, SQL, and deep learning libraries (TensorFlow, Keras, or PyTorch). Production Experience: Demonstrated experience deploying real-world AI solutions at scale; purely academic or research backgrounds will not be considered. Product Vision: Experience launching AI products from scratch with a focus on business delivery and user impact. Education: Degree from a top-tier educational institution with a strong foundation in mathematics and statistics. Communication: Exceptional public speaking skills and the ability to influence executive-level stakeholders. Preferred Skills Entrepreneurial background or experience in early-stage startups. High analytical and technical acumen with an obsession for speed-to-market.
Reporting to the Group SHE Director, the Senior SHE Manager is responsible for overseeing safety, health, and environmental performance across all Brush Power Solutions (BPS) sites. This role involves developing and implementing a SHE strategy that ensures each location adheres to a unified standard, operates under a single governance model, and maintains clear, proactive communication and accountability. Additionally, the manager will establish measurable key performance indicators within the construction environment.This role will also provide independent assurance to the Group SHE Director that risks are effectively controlled, compliance is maintained, and a culture of continuous improvement is embedded throughout the organisation. This aligns with the goal of promoting a proactive and consistent approach to implementing Group SHE policies and standards, including the 'Safe Six' principles at all BPS sites. Furthermore, the role supports the broader Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda, which includes commitments to environmental performance and achieving Net Zero emissions. Working Conditions - 40 hours per week , Monday - Friday. Our sites are situated across the South of England and so you will be predominantly covering the South belt of the country. Key Responsibilities: Governance, Leadership & Assurance Operate as the senior functional lead for SHE in the BPS businesses, working as a business partner to the BPS Director, accountable to the Group SHE Director. Provide independent assurance to the Group SHE Director on SHE compliance, performance, and risk exposure. Ensure consistent implementation of Group SHE Directives, BPS Policies, standards, and the "Safe Six" across all BPS sites. Act as the escalation point for significant, SHE risks, incidents, and non-conformances within BPS. Operational Integration & Support Work in close partnership with BPS Leadership Team and Site Operational teams to embed SHE into all projects and change initiatives. Provide leadership, guidance, and professional oversight to site-based SHE Managers. Ensure SHE considerations are integrated into operational decision-making, capital projects, and site changes. Compliance & Management Systems Provide specialist advice on statutory SHE requirements. Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of SHE management systems aligned to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. Plan and conduct SHE audits to verify compliance and identify improvement opportunities. Maintain and report BPS SHE performance within the BRUSH Group KPI framework. To ensure data protection and company policy compliance within the operational function. Performance, Reporting & Continuous Improvement Drive measurable improvement in SHE performance across BPS, including policies, procedures, RAMS, and safe systems of work with a proactive mindset. Review and sign off on accident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are robust, proportionate, and closed out effectively. Promote proactive hazard identification, near-miss reporting, and learning from incidents. Prepare and submit SHE reports to meet customer, regulatory, and Group requirements. Occupational Health, Environment & ESG Develop and implement strategies to improve occupational health management and health surveillance. Ensure environmental risks are effectively managed, controlled, and reduced. Support the business's Net Zero and sustainability objectives through close collaboration with the sustainability function. External & Specialist Engagement Coordinate with SHE legal advisors in relation to work-related claims and legal matters. Support PQQ and customer assurance processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and quality. Engage with third-party providers, contractors, and customers on SHE matters as required. What we're looking for: CMIOSH or working towards - Essential Relevant experience in a construction environment- Essential NEBOSH General certificate. - Essential NEBOSH Diploma - Desirable Lead Auditor - Desirable NEBOSH / ISEP Environmental Qualification - Desirable Experience implementing Lean methodologies and structured SHE programmes. Demonstrable experience working with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. Experience in planning and delivering SHE audits. Strong working knowledge of SHE legislation. Proven track record of proactive SHE leadership and continuous improvement. Experience operating across multiple sites and organisational boundaries. Ability to work autonomously while maintaining strong functional alignment. Knowledge and Experience Strong leadership mindset with the ability to influence at senior and operational levels. Proven capability to lead change and drive consistent standards across multiple sites. Highly organised, self-motivated, and proactive. Excellent influencing, negotiating, and stakeholder management skills. Clear, confident communicator with strong written and verbal capability. Methodical problem-solver with attention to detail. Strong IT capability across Microsoft Office tools. Practical understanding of manufacturing and site-based operations. Commitment to continuous professional development and application of best practice across the BPS business.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Reporting to the Group SHE Director, the Senior SHE Manager is responsible for overseeing safety, health, and environmental performance across all Brush Power Solutions (BPS) sites. This role involves developing and implementing a SHE strategy that ensures each location adheres to a unified standard, operates under a single governance model, and maintains clear, proactive communication and accountability. Additionally, the manager will establish measurable key performance indicators within the construction environment.This role will also provide independent assurance to the Group SHE Director that risks are effectively controlled, compliance is maintained, and a culture of continuous improvement is embedded throughout the organisation. This aligns with the goal of promoting a proactive and consistent approach to implementing Group SHE policies and standards, including the 'Safe Six' principles at all BPS sites. Furthermore, the role supports the broader Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda, which includes commitments to environmental performance and achieving Net Zero emissions. Working Conditions - 40 hours per week , Monday - Friday. Our sites are situated across the South of England and so you will be predominantly covering the South belt of the country. Key Responsibilities: Governance, Leadership & Assurance Operate as the senior functional lead for SHE in the BPS businesses, working as a business partner to the BPS Director, accountable to the Group SHE Director. Provide independent assurance to the Group SHE Director on SHE compliance, performance, and risk exposure. Ensure consistent implementation of Group SHE Directives, BPS Policies, standards, and the "Safe Six" across all BPS sites. Act as the escalation point for significant, SHE risks, incidents, and non-conformances within BPS. Operational Integration & Support Work in close partnership with BPS Leadership Team and Site Operational teams to embed SHE into all projects and change initiatives. Provide leadership, guidance, and professional oversight to site-based SHE Managers. Ensure SHE considerations are integrated into operational decision-making, capital projects, and site changes. Compliance & Management Systems Provide specialist advice on statutory SHE requirements. Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of SHE management systems aligned to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. Plan and conduct SHE audits to verify compliance and identify improvement opportunities. Maintain and report BPS SHE performance within the BRUSH Group KPI framework. To ensure data protection and company policy compliance within the operational function. Performance, Reporting & Continuous Improvement Drive measurable improvement in SHE performance across BPS, including policies, procedures, RAMS, and safe systems of work with a proactive mindset. Review and sign off on accident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are robust, proportionate, and closed out effectively. Promote proactive hazard identification, near-miss reporting, and learning from incidents. Prepare and submit SHE reports to meet customer, regulatory, and Group requirements. Occupational Health, Environment & ESG Develop and implement strategies to improve occupational health management and health surveillance. Ensure environmental risks are effectively managed, controlled, and reduced. Support the business's Net Zero and sustainability objectives through close collaboration with the sustainability function. External & Specialist Engagement Coordinate with SHE legal advisors in relation to work-related claims and legal matters. Support PQQ and customer assurance processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and quality. Engage with third-party providers, contractors, and customers on SHE matters as required. What we're looking for: CMIOSH or working towards - Essential Relevant experience in a construction environment- Essential NEBOSH General certificate. - Essential NEBOSH Diploma - Desirable Lead Auditor - Desirable NEBOSH / ISEP Environmental Qualification - Desirable Experience implementing Lean methodologies and structured SHE programmes. Demonstrable experience working with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. Experience in planning and delivering SHE audits. Strong working knowledge of SHE legislation. Proven track record of proactive SHE leadership and continuous improvement. Experience operating across multiple sites and organisational boundaries. Ability to work autonomously while maintaining strong functional alignment. Knowledge and Experience Strong leadership mindset with the ability to influence at senior and operational levels. Proven capability to lead change and drive consistent standards across multiple sites. Highly organised, self-motivated, and proactive. Excellent influencing, negotiating, and stakeholder management skills. Clear, confident communicator with strong written and verbal capability. Methodical problem-solver with attention to detail. Strong IT capability across Microsoft Office tools. Practical understanding of manufacturing and site-based operations. Commitment to continuous professional development and application of best practice across the BPS business.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. We are looking for someone with; An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues. Experience of dealing with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. Experience of managing a portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Ability to provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. An understanding of potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures Experience of leading complex projects. Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll also be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. We are looking for someone with; An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues. Experience of dealing with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. Experience of managing a portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Ability to provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. An understanding of potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures Experience of leading complex projects. Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll also be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Key Accounts Director Location: Home-based with UK travel Salary: Package of £100k+ (including base salary, commission, and car allowance) Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent What We Can Offer You: 25 Days Annual Leave (Pro-Rata for Part-time and Fixed-Term Roles), Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You Mercia Group (part of Wilmington plc) are looking for someone who knows how to build strong, lasting commercial relationships - and how to turn those relationships into meaningful, long term revenue. You'll likely come from an accountancy or professional services background, or have significant experience selling into regulated sectors such as legal services, education or financial services. Either way, you're experienced in handling complex conversations and applying sound commercial judgement in environments where credibility matters. You take a considered, consultative approach to sales. You invest time in understanding your clients, use insight to surface real challenges, and shape tailored, value-led propositions in response. This is predominantly a key account role, with most of your focus on managing, retaining and growing existing relationships, alongside a meaningful expectation to actively identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities. We re looking for someone who can demonstrate success in both growing existing accounts and consistently winning new business, with a strong focus on building a sustainable pipeline. If you're looking to take ownership of a high-value client portfolio and play a strategic role in Mercia s continued growth - combining account management excellence with proven new business capability - we'd love to hear from you! Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington Plc s career site. At Wilmington Plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! Main Purpose of the Role: In this role, you ll take ownership of a portfolio of Mercia s largest and most strategically important clients and partners. This includes leading accountancy firms, heads of groups and networks, as well as key industry partners such as software providers, training organisations and professional education bodies. You ll be responsible for maintaining and growing these relationships, taking a proactive approach to account management, spotting opportunities for expansion and ensuring long term client retention. You ll work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, alongside colleagues in sales and marketing, to support existing partnerships and develop new ones that align with Mercia s wider growth plans. Staying close to clients businesses, you'll provide insights, anticipate needs, and remain informed about changes in the accountancy industry to understand their impact on your portfolio. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: • Drive the growth and retention of revenue across your portfolio. • Develop and leverage commercial and strategic partnerships to contribute to Mercia's wider growth strategy. • Work closely with a designated Client Success Manager to ensure world-class service for strategic clients and partners. • Build and maintain strategic B2B partnerships; demonstrate solution-selling expertise in regulated industries (accountancy, legal services, or education). • Manage your time and workload efficiently to meet activity targets. • Line manage and support a small team of Key Account Managers. • Prioritise activity across your portfolio to maximise the potential and long-term value of each account. • Negotiate commercially with clients, partners, and procurement teams to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes, consulting legal teams as necessary. • Build and maintain a pipeline of opportunities that grows year on year. • Collaborate with the product division on new solutions, pricing, and go-to-market materials. • Support the wider sales team in commercial negotiations, proposals, and client contracting. • Accurately capture and record client and partner interactions in Salesforce and other systems. • Convert proposals into successful deals and track performance metrics (conversion rates, pipeline growth, revenue retention/win). • Log client feedback, requests, and insights with the Product Department. What s the Best Thing About This Role You will be at the heart of Mercia s strategic growth, shaping partnerships with some of the biggest names in the accountancy profession while leading a small team and influencing the wider sales strategy. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role Managing a high-value portfolio with multiple stakeholders and complex negotiations requires commercial agility, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to balance long-term strategy with day-to-day operational demands. What We re Looking For To be successful in this role, you must: • Proven experience selling solutions within a regulated environment, such as accountancy, professional education or training. • Demonstrable experience managing a portfolio of high value key accounts - typically up to 30 clients - with a clear focus on retention, growth and long term value. • Experience operating at senior leadership level, with the confidence to engage credibly with SLT, board level stakeholders and executive decision makers, both internally and externally. • Previous experience in line managing and coaching a Key Accounts or senior sales team. • A strong understanding of how to stay close to the commercial realities of the business, spotting opportunities for strategic partnerships and longer term growth. • A positive, thoughtful and disciplined approach to sales, focused on understanding client needs and solving problems rather than transactional selling. • A collaborative mindset and a willingness to share insight, best practice and experience with colleagues across the sales function. • Flexibility to travel across the UK to meet clients and partners, with occasional travel further afield, and the ability to attend regular internal meetings in Leicester and London. To be successful in this role, it would be great if you have: • Previous sales experience in the accountancy industry. We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About us Mercia Group, part of Wilmington plc, a leading provider of information, education, and networking services. At Mercia, we support accountancy firms across the UK with high-quality training, content, and resources. By joining our team, you ll be part of a forward-thinking business that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous growth. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers to do the right business in the right way - providing trusted data, insights, and education to navigate the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) landscape. When you join us, you ll not only make a real difference for our customers, you ll also enjoy flexibility through hybrid working and benefit from a wide range of learning, career, and development opportunities. Whether you're just starting out, returning to work after a break, or looking to take your next step, you ll be doing work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
May 15, 2026
Full time
Key Accounts Director Location: Home-based with UK travel Salary: Package of £100k+ (including base salary, commission, and car allowance) Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent What We Can Offer You: 25 Days Annual Leave (Pro-Rata for Part-time and Fixed-Term Roles), Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You Mercia Group (part of Wilmington plc) are looking for someone who knows how to build strong, lasting commercial relationships - and how to turn those relationships into meaningful, long term revenue. You'll likely come from an accountancy or professional services background, or have significant experience selling into regulated sectors such as legal services, education or financial services. Either way, you're experienced in handling complex conversations and applying sound commercial judgement in environments where credibility matters. You take a considered, consultative approach to sales. You invest time in understanding your clients, use insight to surface real challenges, and shape tailored, value-led propositions in response. This is predominantly a key account role, with most of your focus on managing, retaining and growing existing relationships, alongside a meaningful expectation to actively identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities. We re looking for someone who can demonstrate success in both growing existing accounts and consistently winning new business, with a strong focus on building a sustainable pipeline. If you're looking to take ownership of a high-value client portfolio and play a strategic role in Mercia s continued growth - combining account management excellence with proven new business capability - we'd love to hear from you! Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington Plc s career site. At Wilmington Plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! Main Purpose of the Role: In this role, you ll take ownership of a portfolio of Mercia s largest and most strategically important clients and partners. This includes leading accountancy firms, heads of groups and networks, as well as key industry partners such as software providers, training organisations and professional education bodies. You ll be responsible for maintaining and growing these relationships, taking a proactive approach to account management, spotting opportunities for expansion and ensuring long term client retention. You ll work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, alongside colleagues in sales and marketing, to support existing partnerships and develop new ones that align with Mercia s wider growth plans. Staying close to clients businesses, you'll provide insights, anticipate needs, and remain informed about changes in the accountancy industry to understand their impact on your portfolio. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: • Drive the growth and retention of revenue across your portfolio. • Develop and leverage commercial and strategic partnerships to contribute to Mercia's wider growth strategy. • Work closely with a designated Client Success Manager to ensure world-class service for strategic clients and partners. • Build and maintain strategic B2B partnerships; demonstrate solution-selling expertise in regulated industries (accountancy, legal services, or education). • Manage your time and workload efficiently to meet activity targets. • Line manage and support a small team of Key Account Managers. • Prioritise activity across your portfolio to maximise the potential and long-term value of each account. • Negotiate commercially with clients, partners, and procurement teams to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes, consulting legal teams as necessary. • Build and maintain a pipeline of opportunities that grows year on year. • Collaborate with the product division on new solutions, pricing, and go-to-market materials. • Support the wider sales team in commercial negotiations, proposals, and client contracting. • Accurately capture and record client and partner interactions in Salesforce and other systems. • Convert proposals into successful deals and track performance metrics (conversion rates, pipeline growth, revenue retention/win). • Log client feedback, requests, and insights with the Product Department. What s the Best Thing About This Role You will be at the heart of Mercia s strategic growth, shaping partnerships with some of the biggest names in the accountancy profession while leading a small team and influencing the wider sales strategy. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role Managing a high-value portfolio with multiple stakeholders and complex negotiations requires commercial agility, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to balance long-term strategy with day-to-day operational demands. What We re Looking For To be successful in this role, you must: • Proven experience selling solutions within a regulated environment, such as accountancy, professional education or training. • Demonstrable experience managing a portfolio of high value key accounts - typically up to 30 clients - with a clear focus on retention, growth and long term value. • Experience operating at senior leadership level, with the confidence to engage credibly with SLT, board level stakeholders and executive decision makers, both internally and externally. • Previous experience in line managing and coaching a Key Accounts or senior sales team. • A strong understanding of how to stay close to the commercial realities of the business, spotting opportunities for strategic partnerships and longer term growth. • A positive, thoughtful and disciplined approach to sales, focused on understanding client needs and solving problems rather than transactional selling. • A collaborative mindset and a willingness to share insight, best practice and experience with colleagues across the sales function. • Flexibility to travel across the UK to meet clients and partners, with occasional travel further afield, and the ability to attend regular internal meetings in Leicester and London. To be successful in this role, it would be great if you have: • Previous sales experience in the accountancy industry. We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About us Mercia Group, part of Wilmington plc, a leading provider of information, education, and networking services. At Mercia, we support accountancy firms across the UK with high-quality training, content, and resources. By joining our team, you ll be part of a forward-thinking business that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous growth. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers to do the right business in the right way - providing trusted data, insights, and education to navigate the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) landscape. When you join us, you ll not only make a real difference for our customers, you ll also enjoy flexibility through hybrid working and benefit from a wide range of learning, career, and development opportunities. Whether you're just starting out, returning to work after a break, or looking to take your next step, you ll be doing work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
Vacancy No 5507 Vacancy Title HEAD OF HR EAST MIDLANDS Are you a proven HEAD OF HR ready to join a recognised market leader in construction materials? We re partnering with one of the UK s premier manufacturers of Construction Products to find an ambitious HEAD OF HR to assist our Client in their continued growth within the UK. The Company A market leader renowned for innovation and quality, with manufacturing facilities in the UK, our client s products set the standard in the industry and are trusted by professionals and consumers alike. The Role As the Head of HR, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the human resources function within the UK business unit. Your primary focus will be on developing and executing HR strategies, policies, and programs that support the organisation s goals and objectives. You will provide strategic leadership, collaborate with senior management, and ensure effective HR practices across all areas of human resources in compliance with UK employment laws and regulations. What You ll Do Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and programs aligned with the UK business unit s goals and objectives. Oversee the full range of HR functions within the UK, including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, training and development, compensation and benefits, and HR compliance. Collaborate with senior management to understand business needs and develop HR initiatives that drive employee engagement, productivity, and organizational success. Provide guidance and support to managers and teams, fostering their professional growth and ensuring consistent HR practices across the UK operations. Monitor and analyse HR metrics and trends specific to the UK business unit to identify areas for improvement and recommend strategies to enhance HR effectiveness. Ensure compliance with UK employment laws and regulations, staying abreast of HR-related legislation and implementing appropriate policies and procedures. Drive talent acquisition efforts, partnering with hiring managers to attract and onboard top talent while ensuring adherence to equal employment opportunity principles. Oversee performance management processes, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and career development plans, to drive employee growth and productivity. Collaborate with managers to address employee relations issues, foster a positive work environment, and resolve conflicts in compliance with UK employment laws. Manage compensation and benefits programs specific to the UK business unit, ensuring competitiveness, compliance, and alignment with organizational goals. Develop and deliver HR training programs tailored to the needs of the UK workforce, enhancing the skills and capabilities of managers and employees. Maintain HRIS systems or other HR technology platforms specific to the UK operations, ensuring accurate and efficient data management. Stay informed about UK-specific HR best practices, emerging HR trends, and legislative changes that impact the workforce. Build relationships with external HR vendors, consultants, and professional networks to leverage expertise and resources relevant to the UK operations. Provide HR-related guidance and recommendations to senior management, ensuring HR initiatives align with business strategies and objectives. Key Skills and Experience Proven experience as a Head of HR or similar leadership role, overseeing HR functions within the UK. In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, UK employment laws, and regulations. Strong understanding of talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, and employee relations within the UK context. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and programs aligned with UK business objectives. Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to address complex HR challenges and drive initiatives specific to the UK operations. Proficiency in using HRIS systems, HR analytics, or other HR technology platforms. Understanding of data protection regulations and confidentiality requirements in handling employee information. Proven track record of successfully managing employee relations issues and fostering a positive work environment within the UK. Strong knowledge of compensation and benefits programs specific to the UK, including market trends and compliance considerations. Proficient in using MS Office applications, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with changes in UK HR practices, laws, and regulations. Relevant certifications in HR or related fields are advantageous. Location/Area: East Midlands Salary: Market-leading, with a results-driven reward scheme Benefits: Executive Level Benefits Package; Company Pension; 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays How to Apply If you re ready to lead the HR Function of a highly respected company, please submit your CV and a brief cover note outlining your relevant experience. We ll respond to suitable candidates promptly to arrange next steps . SRS Recruitment Solutions are leading Construction Recruiters and Construction Products Recruiters specialising in Construction Products Sales Jobs, Technical Sales Building Products Jobs, Construction Product Manufacturer Jobs, Field Sales Jobs Construction, Specification Sales Jobs, A&D Sales Jobs, Interiors Sales Jobs, Design & Sales Consultant Jobs, Business Development Manager Jobs, Building Materials Jobs, Building Sales Jobs, Builders Merchants Jobs, Plumbers Merchants Jobs, Timber Merchant Jobs, Plumbing & Heating Jobs, HVAC Jobs, Timber & Joinery Jobs, Building Envelope Jobs, Roofing Materials Jobs, Fenestration Jobs, Civil Engineering Sales Jobs, KBB Jobs, Specialist Sales Jobs, Plant Hire Jobs, Tool Hire Jobs, Construction Design Jobs, CAD Jobs, Construction Management Jobs, Admin/Support/Finance/Warehouse/ Logistics Jobs, Production Jobs, Marketing Jobs, Senior Management Vacancies, Director Vacancies, Sales Director Jobs, Health & Safety / SHEQ Vacancies, Safety Products Sales Jobs
May 15, 2026
Full time
Vacancy No 5507 Vacancy Title HEAD OF HR EAST MIDLANDS Are you a proven HEAD OF HR ready to join a recognised market leader in construction materials? We re partnering with one of the UK s premier manufacturers of Construction Products to find an ambitious HEAD OF HR to assist our Client in their continued growth within the UK. The Company A market leader renowned for innovation and quality, with manufacturing facilities in the UK, our client s products set the standard in the industry and are trusted by professionals and consumers alike. The Role As the Head of HR, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the human resources function within the UK business unit. Your primary focus will be on developing and executing HR strategies, policies, and programs that support the organisation s goals and objectives. You will provide strategic leadership, collaborate with senior management, and ensure effective HR practices across all areas of human resources in compliance with UK employment laws and regulations. What You ll Do Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and programs aligned with the UK business unit s goals and objectives. Oversee the full range of HR functions within the UK, including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, training and development, compensation and benefits, and HR compliance. Collaborate with senior management to understand business needs and develop HR initiatives that drive employee engagement, productivity, and organizational success. Provide guidance and support to managers and teams, fostering their professional growth and ensuring consistent HR practices across the UK operations. Monitor and analyse HR metrics and trends specific to the UK business unit to identify areas for improvement and recommend strategies to enhance HR effectiveness. Ensure compliance with UK employment laws and regulations, staying abreast of HR-related legislation and implementing appropriate policies and procedures. Drive talent acquisition efforts, partnering with hiring managers to attract and onboard top talent while ensuring adherence to equal employment opportunity principles. Oversee performance management processes, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and career development plans, to drive employee growth and productivity. Collaborate with managers to address employee relations issues, foster a positive work environment, and resolve conflicts in compliance with UK employment laws. Manage compensation and benefits programs specific to the UK business unit, ensuring competitiveness, compliance, and alignment with organizational goals. Develop and deliver HR training programs tailored to the needs of the UK workforce, enhancing the skills and capabilities of managers and employees. Maintain HRIS systems or other HR technology platforms specific to the UK operations, ensuring accurate and efficient data management. Stay informed about UK-specific HR best practices, emerging HR trends, and legislative changes that impact the workforce. Build relationships with external HR vendors, consultants, and professional networks to leverage expertise and resources relevant to the UK operations. Provide HR-related guidance and recommendations to senior management, ensuring HR initiatives align with business strategies and objectives. Key Skills and Experience Proven experience as a Head of HR or similar leadership role, overseeing HR functions within the UK. In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, UK employment laws, and regulations. Strong understanding of talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, and employee relations within the UK context. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and programs aligned with UK business objectives. Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to address complex HR challenges and drive initiatives specific to the UK operations. Proficiency in using HRIS systems, HR analytics, or other HR technology platforms. Understanding of data protection regulations and confidentiality requirements in handling employee information. Proven track record of successfully managing employee relations issues and fostering a positive work environment within the UK. Strong knowledge of compensation and benefits programs specific to the UK, including market trends and compliance considerations. Proficient in using MS Office applications, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with changes in UK HR practices, laws, and regulations. Relevant certifications in HR or related fields are advantageous. Location/Area: East Midlands Salary: Market-leading, with a results-driven reward scheme Benefits: Executive Level Benefits Package; Company Pension; 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays How to Apply If you re ready to lead the HR Function of a highly respected company, please submit your CV and a brief cover note outlining your relevant experience. We ll respond to suitable candidates promptly to arrange next steps . SRS Recruitment Solutions are leading Construction Recruiters and Construction Products Recruiters specialising in Construction Products Sales Jobs, Technical Sales Building Products Jobs, Construction Product Manufacturer Jobs, Field Sales Jobs Construction, Specification Sales Jobs, A&D Sales Jobs, Interiors Sales Jobs, Design & Sales Consultant Jobs, Business Development Manager Jobs, Building Materials Jobs, Building Sales Jobs, Builders Merchants Jobs, Plumbers Merchants Jobs, Timber Merchant Jobs, Plumbing & Heating Jobs, HVAC Jobs, Timber & Joinery Jobs, Building Envelope Jobs, Roofing Materials Jobs, Fenestration Jobs, Civil Engineering Sales Jobs, KBB Jobs, Specialist Sales Jobs, Plant Hire Jobs, Tool Hire Jobs, Construction Design Jobs, CAD Jobs, Construction Management Jobs, Admin/Support/Finance/Warehouse/ Logistics Jobs, Production Jobs, Marketing Jobs, Senior Management Vacancies, Director Vacancies, Sales Director Jobs, Health & Safety / SHEQ Vacancies, Safety Products Sales Jobs
