Join our Technical Team and play a key role in shaping the future of legal regulation. As a Regulatory Adviser (internally known as Technical Adviser) within our Authorisation team, you'll provide expert legal and regulatory advice across the organisation. Authorisation is one of the SRA's largest operational teams, responsible for admitting and authorising firms and individuals, managing the annual practising certificate renewal, and handling over 170,000 applications each year. In this role, you will: Review advice requests/documents to deliver high-quality decisions, reports, and advice, using your extensive knowledge of regulation and statute Mentor and coach colleagues, influencing risk-based decision-making and regulatory approaches Design and deliver technical training and contribute to policy development Work on diverse projects, from implementing new regulations to producing documents that withstand legal scrutiny before tribunals and courts. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your regulatory expertise, shape policy, and support the profession as part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team. What we can offer: Capability to sign off low, medium and high-risk matters Opportunity to positively influence colleagues through training and mentoring Development of your legal regulatory skills to understand and implement the widest range of regulations used for the profession in the organisation Chance to develop an emotionally intelligent approach to effective regulation Work with staff and stakeholders of all levels across the organisation Additional 3% of annual basic salary for you to choose the benefits that best suit your lifestyle and personal situation Pension - We will contribute 1 - 2 times your contribution, up to 12.25%. So, if you contribute 7%, you will enjoy the maximum combined contribution of 19.25% 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme £25 contribution to a monthly health and wellbeing portal. The portal provides access to more than 5,000 products, experiences and services. Some options available include gym membership, National Trust membership, music lessons, tennis lessons, massages, nutrition, life coaching, fertility support, financial support and much more Access to employee discount vouchers for savings on High Street brands, travel and supermarkets Life Assurance cover of 4 times basic salary. What we are looking for A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX Lawyer with experience of working in private practice, or in house Ability to communicate effectively at all levels Excellent understanding of regulatory and operational risk A track record of managing, delivering solutions, and taking responsibility for the successful resolution of complex issues Resilience with the ability to adapt and work in a constantly changing innovative environment A proactive problem solver and judgement maker The ability to use high level emotional intelligence to build relationships, coach and mentor others to bring out the best in them. Useful and additional information: To enable a greater understanding of the role. There is a day in the life of a Regulatory Adviser and full role profile attached to the bottom of this advert. This is a hybrid role and will be based in our Birmingham office one to two days a week, and from home the rest of the week Interviews are expected to take place 29-30 January 2026. If you have any questions that are not in this advert or on our website, please contact us via. To apply Please use the apply button at the bottom of the advert. Please upload a CV and cover letter providing examples against the criteria listed above within the 'What we are looking for' section and address how your knowledge, skills and experience relate to the role requirements. Please keep answers to 400 words or less for each criteria. To find out more about the recruitment and selection process and how to make the most of your application, please visit our jobs pages. To find out more about what it is like to work at SRA, view our videos. Closing date for applications is Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 23:55.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Join our Technical Team and play a key role in shaping the future of legal regulation. As a Regulatory Adviser (internally known as Technical Adviser) within our Authorisation team, you'll provide expert legal and regulatory advice across the organisation. Authorisation is one of the SRA's largest operational teams, responsible for admitting and authorising firms and individuals, managing the annual practising certificate renewal, and handling over 170,000 applications each year. In this role, you will: Review advice requests/documents to deliver high-quality decisions, reports, and advice, using your extensive knowledge of regulation and statute Mentor and coach colleagues, influencing risk-based decision-making and regulatory approaches Design and deliver technical training and contribute to policy development Work on diverse projects, from implementing new regulations to producing documents that withstand legal scrutiny before tribunals and courts. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your regulatory expertise, shape policy, and support the profession as part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team. What we can offer: Capability to sign off low, medium and high-risk matters Opportunity to positively influence colleagues through training and mentoring Development of your legal regulatory skills to understand and implement the widest range of regulations used for the profession in the organisation Chance to develop an emotionally intelligent approach to effective regulation Work with staff and stakeholders of all levels across the organisation Additional 3% of annual basic salary for you to choose the benefits that best suit your lifestyle and personal situation Pension - We will contribute 1 - 2 times your contribution, up to 12.25%. So, if you contribute 7%, you will enjoy the maximum combined contribution of 19.25% 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme £25 contribution to a monthly health and wellbeing portal. The portal provides access to more than 5,000 products, experiences and services. Some options available include gym membership, National Trust membership, music lessons, tennis lessons, massages, nutrition, life coaching, fertility support, financial support and much more Access to employee discount vouchers for savings on High Street brands, travel and supermarkets Life Assurance cover of 4 times basic salary. What we are looking for A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX Lawyer with experience of working in private practice, or in house Ability to communicate effectively at all levels Excellent understanding of regulatory and operational risk A track record of managing, delivering solutions, and taking responsibility for the successful resolution of complex issues Resilience with the ability to adapt and work in a constantly changing innovative environment A proactive problem solver and judgement maker The ability to use high level emotional intelligence to build relationships, coach and mentor others to bring out the best in them. Useful and additional information: To enable a greater understanding of the role. There is a day in the life of a Regulatory Adviser and full role profile attached to the bottom of this advert. This is a hybrid role and will be based in our Birmingham office one to two days a week, and from home the rest of the week Interviews are expected to take place 29-30 January 2026. If you have any questions that are not in this advert or on our website, please contact us via. To apply Please use the apply button at the bottom of the advert. Please upload a CV and cover letter providing examples against the criteria listed above within the 'What we are looking for' section and address how your knowledge, skills and experience relate to the role requirements. Please keep answers to 400 words or less for each criteria. To find out more about the recruitment and selection process and how to make the most of your application, please visit our jobs pages. To find out more about what it is like to work at SRA, view our videos. Closing date for applications is Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 23:55.
My client is a reputable and well established wealth management firm with offices east of Norwich. At present my client is looking to add an experienced Paraplanner to complement their team of existing professionals. My clients approach, together with a loyal client base and a talented team, makes being a Paraplanner a great opportunity for someone who shares my clients ethos and values. The role As a Paraplanner you will have the opportunity to provide a more holistic financial planning solution, with access to a hub of knowledge, built up by the firms Partners who between them have over 50 years experience working in the sector. You'll support the Financial Planners in a variety of ways, ensuring a fully compliant service and excellent client experience is maintained at all times, with a view to developing your industry knowledge and experience of presenting research to clients. Responsibilities Analysis - full analysis of clients requirements, development of cash flow models and accurate recording of client data Solutions - construction of financial planning solutions (investment, retirement, long term care planning, tax and IHT planning) supported by the production of computer models and reports Recommendations - preparation of letters and reports (liaising with administrators), taking full responsibility for the client files and back office IT records throughout the advice process Reviews - preparation of client reviews, updating cash flow models, investment performance reviews and production of supporting reports, discussion documents and computer models Client Relationship Building - servicing client s day to day needs, liaison by telephone, letter, email and attending meetings, including presenting solutions and recommendations Coordination - working with colleagues within the Financial Planning team to ensure application and provider forms are prepared as required and clients are updated throughout the process Partners working with other professional advisers e.g. Solicitors and Accountants to implement an agreed action plan Requirements Chartered Financial Planner status preferable or willingness to work towards A minimum of a Diploma in Financial Planning and a requirement to keep abreast of compliance and regulatory changes Four years industry experience preferable • Excellent administrative, research, report writing and communication skills Excellent analytical skills with a preference for working in a structured, planned manner Ongoing self-development to maintain appropriate level of CPD for role Benefits - Competitive salary - Private Medical Insurance post probation - Attractive Employee Pension Scheme (7.5% employer & minimum 3% employee) - 25 days Annual Leave (plus buy and sell up to 5 days) - Office Christmas close (3-days) - Life Assurance - Health cash plan - Hybrid working - Discretionary performance related bonus - Employee Assistance Programme - And lots of flexible benefits to choose from!
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
My client is a reputable and well established wealth management firm with offices east of Norwich. At present my client is looking to add an experienced Paraplanner to complement their team of existing professionals. My clients approach, together with a loyal client base and a talented team, makes being a Paraplanner a great opportunity for someone who shares my clients ethos and values. The role As a Paraplanner you will have the opportunity to provide a more holistic financial planning solution, with access to a hub of knowledge, built up by the firms Partners who between them have over 50 years experience working in the sector. You'll support the Financial Planners in a variety of ways, ensuring a fully compliant service and excellent client experience is maintained at all times, with a view to developing your industry knowledge and experience of presenting research to clients. Responsibilities Analysis - full analysis of clients requirements, development of cash flow models and accurate recording of client data Solutions - construction of financial planning solutions (investment, retirement, long term care planning, tax and IHT planning) supported by the production of computer models and reports Recommendations - preparation of letters and reports (liaising with administrators), taking full responsibility for the client files and back office IT records throughout the advice process Reviews - preparation of client reviews, updating cash flow models, investment performance reviews and production of supporting reports, discussion documents and computer models Client Relationship Building - servicing client s day to day needs, liaison by telephone, letter, email and attending meetings, including presenting solutions and recommendations Coordination - working with colleagues within the Financial Planning team to ensure application and provider forms are prepared as required and clients are updated throughout the process Partners working with other professional advisers e.g. Solicitors and Accountants to implement an agreed action plan Requirements Chartered Financial Planner status preferable or willingness to work towards A minimum of a Diploma in Financial Planning and a requirement to keep abreast of compliance and regulatory changes Four years industry experience preferable • Excellent administrative, research, report writing and communication skills Excellent analytical skills with a preference for working in a structured, planned manner Ongoing self-development to maintain appropriate level of CPD for role Benefits - Competitive salary - Private Medical Insurance post probation - Attractive Employee Pension Scheme (7.5% employer & minimum 3% employee) - 25 days Annual Leave (plus buy and sell up to 5 days) - Office Christmas close (3-days) - Life Assurance - Health cash plan - Hybrid working - Discretionary performance related bonus - Employee Assistance Programme - And lots of flexible benefits to choose from!
Administrator £25k - £33k DOE + Benefits Permanent Leamington Spa Full Time Monday - Friday (hybrid working) We're looking for a proactive and organised Administrator to support financial advisers and workplace clients. You'll help manage pension referrals, employee benefit schemes, client documentation and ongoing employer relationships, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. This is a great opportunity to develop within a respected financial planning organisation. Key Responsibilities Process and manage workplace client documentation Act as a point of contact for pension referrals, client communication and provider updates Create, update and track pension referral leads Produce pension governance and scheme information Obtain quotations, applications and paperwork for adviser meetings Support the renewal of employee benefit schemes, including checking and issuing annual accounts Liaise with employers to gather employee data and submit to providers Maintain accurate client and plan records on Intelligent Office Upload documentation and correspondence in line with company procedures Manage tasks and inbox tracking efficiently Handle incoming calls and correspondence professionally Respond promptly to queries from clients, providers, and advisers Complete ad-hoc administrative tasks as needed What We're Looking For Experience in employee benefits, workplace administration or group pensions Strong written and verbal communication skills Confident liaising with clients, colleagues and providers Excellent organisation, time-management and prioritisation skills Ability to work to strict deadlines with high accuracy IT literate, including Microsoft Office Self-motivated and customer-focused Experience using Intelligent Office Background in financial services or wealth management (desirable) What's in it for you? Vibrant culture based on trust and respect. Fybrid working patten to suit you (2/3 office/home) Working as part of an established team of likeminded, driven high performing individuals. Investment in your learning and development. Yearly bonus payments in line with individual performance. Flexible benefits tailored to suit you Career progression and development opportunities Plus, much more! Apply NOW to avoid disappointment! Due to the large volume of applications, we receive, we are unfortunately unable to contact all candidates. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future. About Harper Recruitment Group: Harper Recruitment Group has been offering high-quality recruitment services across Nottingham, Derby and the wider East Midlands since 1987, specialising in recruiting business support professionals of all levels on a permanent, contract or temporary basis. Looking for something different? Visit our website today for a list of live vacancies or send an up-to-date CV to (url removed) .
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Administrator £25k - £33k DOE + Benefits Permanent Leamington Spa Full Time Monday - Friday (hybrid working) We're looking for a proactive and organised Administrator to support financial advisers and workplace clients. You'll help manage pension referrals, employee benefit schemes, client documentation and ongoing employer relationships, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. This is a great opportunity to develop within a respected financial planning organisation. Key Responsibilities Process and manage workplace client documentation Act as a point of contact for pension referrals, client communication and provider updates Create, update and track pension referral leads Produce pension governance and scheme information Obtain quotations, applications and paperwork for adviser meetings Support the renewal of employee benefit schemes, including checking and issuing annual accounts Liaise with employers to gather employee data and submit to providers Maintain accurate client and plan records on Intelligent Office Upload documentation and correspondence in line with company procedures Manage tasks and inbox tracking efficiently Handle incoming calls and correspondence professionally Respond promptly to queries from clients, providers, and advisers Complete ad-hoc administrative tasks as needed What We're Looking For Experience in employee benefits, workplace administration or group pensions Strong written and verbal communication skills Confident liaising with clients, colleagues and providers Excellent organisation, time-management and prioritisation skills Ability to work to strict deadlines with high accuracy IT literate, including Microsoft Office Self-motivated and customer-focused Experience using Intelligent Office Background in financial services or wealth management (desirable) What's in it for you? Vibrant culture based on trust and respect. Fybrid working patten to suit you (2/3 office/home) Working as part of an established team of likeminded, driven high performing individuals. Investment in your learning and development. Yearly bonus payments in line with individual performance. Flexible benefits tailored to suit you Career progression and development opportunities Plus, much more! Apply NOW to avoid disappointment! Due to the large volume of applications, we receive, we are unfortunately unable to contact all candidates. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future. About Harper Recruitment Group: Harper Recruitment Group has been offering high-quality recruitment services across Nottingham, Derby and the wider East Midlands since 1987, specialising in recruiting business support professionals of all levels on a permanent, contract or temporary basis. Looking for something different? Visit our website today for a list of live vacancies or send an up-to-date CV to (url removed) .
Do you have experience of working in an external affairs or partnerships team, events & visits team, press office, private office, communications team or similar ? If so, we'd love to hear from you ! About the Team The Ministerial and Communications Group sits at the heart of the HM Treasury. If you are interested in the inner workings of the Government, meeting Ministers, Senior Officials and liaising with the Press then this could be the place for you! We are a friendly and inclusive Group working on some of the most exciting issues of the day, bringing together work from across the rest of the department and engaging closely with partners across Whitehall and beyond. We provide support to Ministers, through Ministerial offices. We act as Treasury's external face, through the Press Office and Communications team. We are responsible for managing the department, through our support for the Permanent Secretary, the Second Permanent Secretaries, the Treasury Board, and the Executive Management Board (EMB), and our ownership of Treasury governance structures. The Group is led by the Permanent Secretary. The Communications Team is responsible for all communications conducted by HM Treasury and its Ministers. We work closely with Ministers, special advisers and policy teams to help inform, promote and defend HMT policies and the government's economic plan through traditional and new media channels. As a team we are hard-working, supportive and fun. We work highly collaboratively across the different aspects of communications (press, digital, external affairs, internal, strategy & events). The successful applicant will need to be willing to work flexibly across priorities About the Job In this role, you will: Develop strong working relationships with Treasury policy and communications colleagues, as well as with other government departments, to ensure a joined-up approach on external engagement plans for key announcements. Help develop strategic external engagement plans ahead of each policy announcement or fiscal event. This will involve engaging with external partners in advance of policy announcements and working with them to line up support for announcements. Creatively use advocates to build news hooks and to bring to life how government support is benefitting businesses and partners. Develop strong two-way working relationships with key external partners to ensure they are appropriately informed around announcements and fiscal events, that Treasury Communications is aware of upcoming business announcements, and to provide insight into business sentiment. Lead on implementing and maintaining a master contact database of business partners, tracking engagement, monitoring sentiment and identifying which Treasury schemes they are taking up. Demonstrate outstanding judgement and acute political awareness, working with policy and press colleagues to identify and handle presentational risks and opportunities associated with external engagement. About You You will be organised, react quickly and calmly to changing circumstances, have strong communication skills and be able to think creatively to reach solutions. You will be able to establish effective two-way working relationships with a range of stakeholders in order to share mutually relevant information and achieve effective outcomes Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at .
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Do you have experience of working in an external affairs or partnerships team, events & visits team, press office, private office, communications team or similar ? If so, we'd love to hear from you ! About the Team The Ministerial and Communications Group sits at the heart of the HM Treasury. If you are interested in the inner workings of the Government, meeting Ministers, Senior Officials and liaising with the Press then this could be the place for you! We are a friendly and inclusive Group working on some of the most exciting issues of the day, bringing together work from across the rest of the department and engaging closely with partners across Whitehall and beyond. We provide support to Ministers, through Ministerial offices. We act as Treasury's external face, through the Press Office and Communications team. We are responsible for managing the department, through our support for the Permanent Secretary, the Second Permanent Secretaries, the Treasury Board, and the Executive Management Board (EMB), and our ownership of Treasury governance structures. The Group is led by the Permanent Secretary. The Communications Team is responsible for all communications conducted by HM Treasury and its Ministers. We work closely with Ministers, special advisers and policy teams to help inform, promote and defend HMT policies and the government's economic plan through traditional and new media channels. As a team we are hard-working, supportive and fun. We work highly collaboratively across the different aspects of communications (press, digital, external affairs, internal, strategy & events). The successful applicant will need to be willing to work flexibly across priorities About the Job In this role, you will: Develop strong working relationships with Treasury policy and communications colleagues, as well as with other government departments, to ensure a joined-up approach on external engagement plans for key announcements. Help develop strategic external engagement plans ahead of each policy announcement or fiscal event. This will involve engaging with external partners in advance of policy announcements and working with them to line up support for announcements. Creatively use advocates to build news hooks and to bring to life how government support is benefitting businesses and partners. Develop strong two-way working relationships with key external partners to ensure they are appropriately informed around announcements and fiscal events, that Treasury Communications is aware of upcoming business announcements, and to provide insight into business sentiment. Lead on implementing and maintaining a master contact database of business partners, tracking engagement, monitoring sentiment and identifying which Treasury schemes they are taking up. Demonstrate outstanding judgement and acute political awareness, working with policy and press colleagues to identify and handle presentational risks and opportunities associated with external engagement. About You You will be organised, react quickly and calmly to changing circumstances, have strong communication skills and be able to think creatively to reach solutions. You will be able to establish effective two-way working relationships with a range of stakeholders in order to share mutually relevant information and achieve effective outcomes Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at .
Senior Legal Adviser Permanent Full time Home based - occasional attendance at South or Midlands offices (Bristol / Hook / Birmingham) (1 day pw) Competitive salaries and excellent benefits including up to one day's paid leave each year to undertake volunteering opportunities Make UK is the UK's leading trade body for the manufacturing and engineering sector. Collectively we represent 20,000 companies of all sizes, from start-ups to multinationals, across engineering, manufacturing, technology and the wider industrial sector. We provide a complete range of employment law advice, training, and HR services, working closely with our members to deliver tailored consultancy support that meets their specific business needs. With nearly 130 years of experience, we have been supporting businesses by staying at the forefront of employment law and HR best practices. Our consultants bring senior and executive legal and HR experience from diverse industries. They offer best practice solutions backed by commercial insight gained from years in both private and public sectors. We are seeking an Employment Lawyer to join us a Senior Legal Adviser in the South of England, working with a portfolio of clients to offer pragmatic consultancy in a range of employment enquiries. Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive and timely employment law and employee relations advice via in-person meetings, phone calls (including the National Advice Line), and written correspondence. Manage employment litigation in the Employment Tribunal from start to finish, including advocacy (with training available). Draft and scrutinize contracts of employment, policies, procedures, and other employment-related documents. Present engaging seminars on employment law and employee relations topics. Maintain a high standard of professional knowledge through continuous research and training. Ensure compliance with office procedures for work coordination and monitoring. Assist the Head of HR & Legal as required. Collaborate with other business units to support member recruitment and retention. Identify opportunities for additional fee-paying work for Make UK and assist in their procurement. Undertake other relevant tasks to achieve the overall objectives of Make UK. Qualifications & Experience: Substantial PQE in employment law. Experience advising clients on employment law, employee relations, and HR matters. Proven track record in handling tribunal cases with minimal supervision. Advocacy experience in Employment Tribunals is an advantage. Skills: Ability to provide practical, commercial employment law advice. Strong analytical skills to explain complex issues clearly and succinctly. Ability to put clients at ease and build rapport. Resilience under pressure and ability to meet deadlines. Excellent negotiation skills and teamwork capabilities. Business and Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the manufacturing sector is advantageous. Experience with trade unions is a plus. Proficient in time and advice recording. With over 125 years of experience, Make UK is a leading provider of essential business support and a champion for manufacturing industry in the UK. Make UK has the close ear of Government and is a trusted provider of essential services for world leading manufacturing companies across the country. Everything we do is designed to inspire British manufacturers to compete, innovate and grow. Make UK staff enjoy a good benefits package and values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Benefits to include, but not limited to: Free parking, meal service on site, no bank holiday/weekend work, flexible hours, health cover, matched pension contributions up to 8%, and life assurance. We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and we recognise the contribution that Service personnel, both regular and reservist, veterans and military families make to our organisation and have pledged to support this by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant. Our Values at Make UK: Inclusivity & Diversity, Integrity, Innovation, & Collaboration
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Senior Legal Adviser Permanent Full time Home based - occasional attendance at South or Midlands offices (Bristol / Hook / Birmingham) (1 day pw) Competitive salaries and excellent benefits including up to one day's paid leave each year to undertake volunteering opportunities Make UK is the UK's leading trade body for the manufacturing and engineering sector. Collectively we represent 20,000 companies of all sizes, from start-ups to multinationals, across engineering, manufacturing, technology and the wider industrial sector. We provide a complete range of employment law advice, training, and HR services, working closely with our members to deliver tailored consultancy support that meets their specific business needs. With nearly 130 years of experience, we have been supporting businesses by staying at the forefront of employment law and HR best practices. Our consultants bring senior and executive legal and HR experience from diverse industries. They offer best practice solutions backed by commercial insight gained from years in both private and public sectors. We are seeking an Employment Lawyer to join us a Senior Legal Adviser in the South of England, working with a portfolio of clients to offer pragmatic consultancy in a range of employment enquiries. Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive and timely employment law and employee relations advice via in-person meetings, phone calls (including the National Advice Line), and written correspondence. Manage employment litigation in the Employment Tribunal from start to finish, including advocacy (with training available). Draft and scrutinize contracts of employment, policies, procedures, and other employment-related documents. Present engaging seminars on employment law and employee relations topics. Maintain a high standard of professional knowledge through continuous research and training. Ensure compliance with office procedures for work coordination and monitoring. Assist the Head of HR & Legal as required. Collaborate with other business units to support member recruitment and retention. Identify opportunities for additional fee-paying work for Make UK and assist in their procurement. Undertake other relevant tasks to achieve the overall objectives of Make UK. Qualifications & Experience: Substantial PQE in employment law. Experience advising clients on employment law, employee relations, and HR matters. Proven track record in handling tribunal cases with minimal supervision. Advocacy experience in Employment Tribunals is an advantage. Skills: Ability to provide practical, commercial employment law advice. Strong analytical skills to explain complex issues clearly and succinctly. Ability to put clients at ease and build rapport. Resilience under pressure and ability to meet deadlines. Excellent negotiation skills and teamwork capabilities. Business and Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the manufacturing sector is advantageous. Experience with trade unions is a plus. Proficient in time and advice recording. With over 125 years of experience, Make UK is a leading provider of essential business support and a champion for manufacturing industry in the UK. Make UK has the close ear of Government and is a trusted provider of essential services for world leading manufacturing companies across the country. Everything we do is designed to inspire British manufacturers to compete, innovate and grow. Make UK staff enjoy a good benefits package and values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Benefits to include, but not limited to: Free parking, meal service on site, no bank holiday/weekend work, flexible hours, health cover, matched pension contributions up to 8%, and life assurance. We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and we recognise the contribution that Service personnel, both regular and reservist, veterans and military families make to our organisation and have pledged to support this by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant. Our Values at Make UK: Inclusivity & Diversity, Integrity, Innovation, & Collaboration
Senior Legal Adviser Permanent Full time Home based - occasional attendance at South or Midlands offices (Bristol / Hook / Birmingham) (1 day pw) Competitive salaries and excellent benefits including up to one day's paid leave each year to undertake volunteering opportunities (url removed)> Make UK is the UK's leading trade body for the manufacturing and engineering sector. Collectively we represent 20,000 companies of all sizes, from start-ups to multinationals, across engineering, manufacturing, technology and the wider industrial sector. We provide a complete range of employment law advice, training, and HR services, working closely with our members to deliver tailored consultancy support that meets their specific business needs. With nearly 130 years of experience, we have been supporting businesses by staying at the forefront of employment law and HR best practices. Our consultants bring senior and executive legal and HR experience from diverse industries. They offer best practice solutions backed by commercial insight gained from years in both private and public sectors. We are seeking an Employment Lawyer to join us a Senior Legal Adviser in the South of England, working with a portfolio of clients to offer pragmatic consultancy in a range of employment enquiries. Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive and timely employment law and employee relations advice via in-person meetings, phone calls (including the National Advice Line), and written correspondence. Manage employment litigation in the Employment Tribunal from start to finish, including advocacy (with training available). Draft and scrutinize contracts of employment, policies, procedures, and other employment-related documents. Present engaging seminars on employment law and employee relations topics. Maintain a high standard of professional knowledge through continuous research and training. Ensure compliance with office procedures for work coordination and monitoring. Assist the Head of HR & Legal as required. Collaborate with other business units to support member recruitment and retention. Identify opportunities for additional fee-paying work for Make UK and assist in their procurement. Undertake other relevant tasks to achieve the overall objectives of Make UK. Qualifications & Experience: Substantial PQE in employment law. Experience advising clients on employment law, employee relations, and HR matters. Proven track record in handling tribunal cases with minimal supervision. Advocacy experience in Employment Tribunals is an advantage. Skills: Ability to provide practical, commercial employment law advice. Strong analytical skills to explain complex issues clearly and succinctly. Ability to put clients at ease and build rapport. Resilience under pressure and ability to meet deadlines. Excellent negotiation skills and teamwork capabilities. Business and Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the manufacturing sector is advantageous. Experience with trade unions is a plus. Proficient in time and advice recording. With over 125 years of experience, Make UK is a leading provider of essential business support and a champion for manufacturing industry in the UK. Make UK has the close ear of Government and is a trusted provider of essential services for world leading manufacturing companies across the country. Everything we do is designed to inspire British manufacturers to compete, innovate and grow. Make UK staff enjoy a good benefits package and values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Benefits to include, but not limited to: Free parking, meal service on site, no bank holiday/weekend work, flexible hours, health cover, matched pension contributions up to 8%, and life assurance. We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and we recognise the contribution that Service personnel, both regular and reservist, veterans and military families make to our organisation and have pledged to support this by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant. Our Values at Make UK: Inclusivity & Diversity, Integrity, Innovation, & Collaboration
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Senior Legal Adviser Permanent Full time Home based - occasional attendance at South or Midlands offices (Bristol / Hook / Birmingham) (1 day pw) Competitive salaries and excellent benefits including up to one day's paid leave each year to undertake volunteering opportunities (url removed)> Make UK is the UK's leading trade body for the manufacturing and engineering sector. Collectively we represent 20,000 companies of all sizes, from start-ups to multinationals, across engineering, manufacturing, technology and the wider industrial sector. We provide a complete range of employment law advice, training, and HR services, working closely with our members to deliver tailored consultancy support that meets their specific business needs. With nearly 130 years of experience, we have been supporting businesses by staying at the forefront of employment law and HR best practices. Our consultants bring senior and executive legal and HR experience from diverse industries. They offer best practice solutions backed by commercial insight gained from years in both private and public sectors. We are seeking an Employment Lawyer to join us a Senior Legal Adviser in the South of England, working with a portfolio of clients to offer pragmatic consultancy in a range of employment enquiries. Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive and timely employment law and employee relations advice via in-person meetings, phone calls (including the National Advice Line), and written correspondence. Manage employment litigation in the Employment Tribunal from start to finish, including advocacy (with training available). Draft and scrutinize contracts of employment, policies, procedures, and other employment-related documents. Present engaging seminars on employment law and employee relations topics. Maintain a high standard of professional knowledge through continuous research and training. Ensure compliance with office procedures for work coordination and monitoring. Assist the Head of HR & Legal as required. Collaborate with other business units to support member recruitment and retention. Identify opportunities for additional fee-paying work for Make UK and assist in their procurement. Undertake other relevant tasks to achieve the overall objectives of Make UK. Qualifications & Experience: Substantial PQE in employment law. Experience advising clients on employment law, employee relations, and HR matters. Proven track record in handling tribunal cases with minimal supervision. Advocacy experience in Employment Tribunals is an advantage. Skills: Ability to provide practical, commercial employment law advice. Strong analytical skills to explain complex issues clearly and succinctly. Ability to put clients at ease and build rapport. Resilience under pressure and ability to meet deadlines. Excellent negotiation skills and teamwork capabilities. Business and Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the manufacturing sector is advantageous. Experience with trade unions is a plus. Proficient in time and advice recording. With over 125 years of experience, Make UK is a leading provider of essential business support and a champion for manufacturing industry in the UK. Make UK has the close ear of Government and is a trusted provider of essential services for world leading manufacturing companies across the country. Everything we do is designed to inspire British manufacturers to compete, innovate and grow. Make UK staff enjoy a good benefits package and values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Benefits to include, but not limited to: Free parking, meal service on site, no bank holiday/weekend work, flexible hours, health cover, matched pension contributions up to 8%, and life assurance. We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and we recognise the contribution that Service personnel, both regular and reservist, veterans and military families make to our organisation and have pledged to support this by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant. Our Values at Make UK: Inclusivity & Diversity, Integrity, Innovation, & Collaboration
Looking for a fool-proof amazing career path? Have a read If you are looking to work for a company that invests in its teams development, as well as to be recognised as one of the best in the UK at what they do, and if you are a solid, experienced administrator ideally in the world of finance, investments, mortgage or related sector, then this may be worth a read! Role : PPensions & Wealth Management Administrator Location: Milton Keynes Salary: circa 29,000 - 40,000 depending on experience and qualifications - you could be a grad with a few months experience to someone with a few years experience in a related role, to a fully fledged sector ecperienced person - just send your cv if you can answer yes :) Benefits: pension 28 days holiday (inc bank holidays) PLUS Christmas and New Year closure parking Continuous development sponsored and a bonus paid at exams passed (great future proof career path in Financial services potentially!) employee recognition awards Friday breakfast club Fab Festive team events and lots more! Hours: worked Monday to Friday 8.00- 5.00pm (early finish on a Friday to start the weekend! (37.5hrs per week) Overview you will have responsibility for the continued relationship building and care for a portfolio of clients, supporting the financial advisers in looking after the clients needs. You will provide excellent, ongoing non-advised service and help the team and brand maintain a very high client satisfaction it is renowned for, maintaining the status of being one of the top Financial Services companies in Buckinghamshire and listed in the Financial Times. You will be part of a UK award winning team! Key Duties & Responsibilities Take responsibility for a portfolio of clients, performing tasks such as: Creating Annual Review Reports accurately and in a timely manner Creating Porfolio Valuation reports Perform fund switches as requested by clients Maintaining regular contact with clients via phone calls, email and letters to ensure great client support and service, building trusted, valued relationships Sitting on the Financial Adviser client meetings, taking detailed notes as well as actioning any agreed outcomes, updating client fact-find and client notes. Dealing with client queries Build a strong, friendly, professional relationship with clients Attend networking events to raise the profile of the business. Assist with general office duties as required by all of the team- this includes things from making the tea, to emptying the bins, to loading the dishwasher - it's a teamwork thing :) Attributes & Skills Required You need to be someone who is experienced at working within defined business process and take on responsibility, using common sense and initiative Ability to achieve agreed outcomes using your initiative and common sense Ability to plan your daily/weekly workload, prioritising effectively Great attention to Detail and accuracy is absolutely essential - its peoples pensions Organised, methodical and process driven Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times Proactive and forward thinking - not just reacting but being proactive A teamplayer, supporting and assisting as required for great teamwork Ability to learn and develop as you will be required to take the required exams and if you wish, to continue developing your career into the world of Financial services - your future career invested in and paid for by the company and a bonus for passing the exam! Well spoken with excellent English communication skills, spoken and written Good grammar, spelling and punctuation is a must to create legal documents A professional outlook in the way you work and present yourself to your peers and clients Good IT skills Good keyboard skills Good notetaking ability to take notes in meetings A solid, stable career history Driver to attend networking events and possibly visit other offices in the portfolio Minimum of 5 GCSEs passes inc Maths and English (level 6+/ C) Full rights to work/reside in the UK the ability to pass a Financial Services check (DBS and credit check) Ideally, you will have previous financial sector experience such as banking, pensions, mortgage industries. This is truly a great opportunity for the right person with an almost fool-proof career path if you have the right attitude, motivation, people skills and attributes. If this is you, then please send your CV to us now. If you do not hear back within 5 working days, you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Looking for a fool-proof amazing career path? Have a read If you are looking to work for a company that invests in its teams development, as well as to be recognised as one of the best in the UK at what they do, and if you are a solid, experienced administrator ideally in the world of finance, investments, mortgage or related sector, then this may be worth a read! Role : PPensions & Wealth Management Administrator Location: Milton Keynes Salary: circa 29,000 - 40,000 depending on experience and qualifications - you could be a grad with a few months experience to someone with a few years experience in a related role, to a fully fledged sector ecperienced person - just send your cv if you can answer yes :) Benefits: pension 28 days holiday (inc bank holidays) PLUS Christmas and New Year closure parking Continuous development sponsored and a bonus paid at exams passed (great future proof career path in Financial services potentially!) employee recognition awards Friday breakfast club Fab Festive team events and lots more! Hours: worked Monday to Friday 8.00- 5.00pm (early finish on a Friday to start the weekend! (37.5hrs per week) Overview you will have responsibility for the continued relationship building and care for a portfolio of clients, supporting the financial advisers in looking after the clients needs. You will provide excellent, ongoing non-advised service and help the team and brand maintain a very high client satisfaction it is renowned for, maintaining the status of being one of the top Financial Services companies in Buckinghamshire and listed in the Financial Times. You will be part of a UK award winning team! Key Duties & Responsibilities Take responsibility for a portfolio of clients, performing tasks such as: Creating Annual Review Reports accurately and in a timely manner Creating Porfolio Valuation reports Perform fund switches as requested by clients Maintaining regular contact with clients via phone calls, email and letters to ensure great client support and service, building trusted, valued relationships Sitting on the Financial Adviser client meetings, taking detailed notes as well as actioning any agreed outcomes, updating client fact-find and client notes. Dealing with client queries Build a strong, friendly, professional relationship with clients Attend networking events to raise the profile of the business. Assist with general office duties as required by all of the team- this includes things from making the tea, to emptying the bins, to loading the dishwasher - it's a teamwork thing :) Attributes & Skills Required You need to be someone who is experienced at working within defined business process and take on responsibility, using common sense and initiative Ability to achieve agreed outcomes using your initiative and common sense Ability to plan your daily/weekly workload, prioritising effectively Great attention to Detail and accuracy is absolutely essential - its peoples pensions Organised, methodical and process driven Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times Proactive and forward thinking - not just reacting but being proactive A teamplayer, supporting and assisting as required for great teamwork Ability to learn and develop as you will be required to take the required exams and if you wish, to continue developing your career into the world of Financial services - your future career invested in and paid for by the company and a bonus for passing the exam! Well spoken with excellent English communication skills, spoken and written Good grammar, spelling and punctuation is a must to create legal documents A professional outlook in the way you work and present yourself to your peers and clients Good IT skills Good keyboard skills Good notetaking ability to take notes in meetings A solid, stable career history Driver to attend networking events and possibly visit other offices in the portfolio Minimum of 5 GCSEs passes inc Maths and English (level 6+/ C) Full rights to work/reside in the UK the ability to pass a Financial Services check (DBS and credit check) Ideally, you will have previous financial sector experience such as banking, pensions, mortgage industries. This is truly a great opportunity for the right person with an almost fool-proof career path if you have the right attitude, motivation, people skills and attributes. If this is you, then please send your CV to us now. If you do not hear back within 5 working days, you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest.
Accounts Manager for a Chartered Accountants in the South West Your new company Our client is a long-established firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers based in the South West, with more regional offices than any other provider in the area. They have been supporting individuals and businesses for over 40 years, offering a personal, relationship-driven service across a wide range of sectors. Combining traditional values with modern technology, our client delivers tailored advice and solutions locally, nationally, and internationally. Their collaborative approach and commitment to client success have helped build a loyal team and a strong reputation for going the extra mile. Your new role As an Accounts Manager, you'll lead and support a team, manage client relationships, and oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, tax returns, and VAT submissions. You'll ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, assist clients with business setup, and provide proactive advice to improve profitability and reduce tax liabilities. The role also involves identifying opportunities for additional services, supporting partners and directors with technical assignments, and maintaining high standards of quality and ethics across all work. What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate will have experience at manager level within an accountancy practice, with a strong background in preparing accounts and tax returns for both incorporated and unincorporated businesses. Professional qualifications such as AAT, ACA, or ACCA are preferred, though equivalent experience will be considered. Key skills include confident client relationship management, effective team leadership, strong organisational abilities, and excellent written and verbal communication. A proactive and approachable attitude, commitment to high-quality client service, and competence in Microsoft Office and cloud accounting platforms are also essential. What you'll get in return 36.25 hours (flexible and hybrid working available) 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) 1 week's holiday can be carried forward into the following holiday year Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving and Private Medical Insurance Access to Rewards and Health schemes Annual salary review Death in service 3 x annual salary 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline Introducing clients and team member commission schemes Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay after one years' service Pension 3% rising to 4% (but matched up to 6%) after 4 years' service What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Accounts Manager for a Chartered Accountants in the South West Your new company Our client is a long-established firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers based in the South West, with more regional offices than any other provider in the area. They have been supporting individuals and businesses for over 40 years, offering a personal, relationship-driven service across a wide range of sectors. Combining traditional values with modern technology, our client delivers tailored advice and solutions locally, nationally, and internationally. Their collaborative approach and commitment to client success have helped build a loyal team and a strong reputation for going the extra mile. Your new role As an Accounts Manager, you'll lead and support a team, manage client relationships, and oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, tax returns, and VAT submissions. You'll ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, assist clients with business setup, and provide proactive advice to improve profitability and reduce tax liabilities. The role also involves identifying opportunities for additional services, supporting partners and directors with technical assignments, and maintaining high standards of quality and ethics across all work. What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate will have experience at manager level within an accountancy practice, with a strong background in preparing accounts and tax returns for both incorporated and unincorporated businesses. Professional qualifications such as AAT, ACA, or ACCA are preferred, though equivalent experience will be considered. Key skills include confident client relationship management, effective team leadership, strong organisational abilities, and excellent written and verbal communication. A proactive and approachable attitude, commitment to high-quality client service, and competence in Microsoft Office and cloud accounting platforms are also essential. What you'll get in return 36.25 hours (flexible and hybrid working available) 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) 1 week's holiday can be carried forward into the following holiday year Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving and Private Medical Insurance Access to Rewards and Health schemes Annual salary review Death in service 3 x annual salary 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline Introducing clients and team member commission schemes Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay after one years' service Pension 3% rising to 4% (but matched up to 6%) after 4 years' service What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
HR Advisor Spider is advertising on behalf of a respected regional construction and fit-out business who are looking for a full-time, permanent HR Advisor to join their team in Colchester Essex. Why them: They are a professional yet supportive employer, known for valuing their people, fostering growth, and operating with integrity, quality, and continuous improvement at the heart of everything they do. Fantastic company benefits include: Competitive Salary:£36,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience Holiday: 25 days plus Bank Holidays Pension Employee extras such as: Health & Wellbeing programme, Sick pay, Supportive and collaborative team environment and free onsite parking. About the role As an HR Advisor , you will provide hands-on, generalist HR support across the business. You will work closely with the HR Director and external advisers to manage the full employee lifecycle, support managers and employees, oversee recruitment, maintain HR policies, and contribute to initiatives that drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and social value. You will also play a key role in supporting apprenticeship programmes, shaping company culture, and continually improving HR processes and documentation. Working hours for this role are Monday - Friday 8.30am -5.15pm. Main responsibilities and Duties: Act as first point of contact for employees, providing clear and timely HR guidance Support managers on HR matters, employee relations, and performance management Coordinate recruitment processes, onboarding, and induction programmes Maintain HR records, employment contracts, and personnel files accurately Liaise with external advisers, training providers, and other organisations Support social value, community engagement, and apprenticeship programmes Develop and maintain HR policies, ensuring compliance and clarity Introduce initiatives to enhance employee wellbeing, engagement, and culture Continually review and improve HR processes and documentation About you: As an HR Advisor , you will be a proactive, organised, and confident HR professional with experience in a generalist HR role. You will act as the first point of contact for employees, support managers on HR matters, oversee the full employee lifecycle, and assist with recruitment, onboarding, and apprenticeship programmes. You will maintain HR policies and records, liaise with external advisers, and introduce initiatives to enhance employee wellbeing, engagement, and social value. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and use HR systems and Microsoft Office effectively. If you have the relevant skills and experience for this HR Advisor position and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam/junk folder for any correspondence for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments or information in an alternative format, please inform us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made. This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region s Online Job Advertiser. We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. You may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondence on receipt of your application.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
HR Advisor Spider is advertising on behalf of a respected regional construction and fit-out business who are looking for a full-time, permanent HR Advisor to join their team in Colchester Essex. Why them: They are a professional yet supportive employer, known for valuing their people, fostering growth, and operating with integrity, quality, and continuous improvement at the heart of everything they do. Fantastic company benefits include: Competitive Salary:£36,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience Holiday: 25 days plus Bank Holidays Pension Employee extras such as: Health & Wellbeing programme, Sick pay, Supportive and collaborative team environment and free onsite parking. About the role As an HR Advisor , you will provide hands-on, generalist HR support across the business. You will work closely with the HR Director and external advisers to manage the full employee lifecycle, support managers and employees, oversee recruitment, maintain HR policies, and contribute to initiatives that drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and social value. You will also play a key role in supporting apprenticeship programmes, shaping company culture, and continually improving HR processes and documentation. Working hours for this role are Monday - Friday 8.30am -5.15pm. Main responsibilities and Duties: Act as first point of contact for employees, providing clear and timely HR guidance Support managers on HR matters, employee relations, and performance management Coordinate recruitment processes, onboarding, and induction programmes Maintain HR records, employment contracts, and personnel files accurately Liaise with external advisers, training providers, and other organisations Support social value, community engagement, and apprenticeship programmes Develop and maintain HR policies, ensuring compliance and clarity Introduce initiatives to enhance employee wellbeing, engagement, and culture Continually review and improve HR processes and documentation About you: As an HR Advisor , you will be a proactive, organised, and confident HR professional with experience in a generalist HR role. You will act as the first point of contact for employees, support managers on HR matters, oversee the full employee lifecycle, and assist with recruitment, onboarding, and apprenticeship programmes. You will maintain HR policies and records, liaise with external advisers, and introduce initiatives to enhance employee wellbeing, engagement, and social value. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and use HR systems and Microsoft Office effectively. If you have the relevant skills and experience for this HR Advisor position and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam/junk folder for any correspondence for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments or information in an alternative format, please inform us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made. This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region s Online Job Advertiser. We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. You may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondence on receipt of your application.
Accounts Senior for a Chartered Accountants in the South West Your new company Our client is a long-established firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers based in the South West, with more regional offices than any other provider in the area. They have been supporting individuals and businesses for over 40 years, offering a personal, relationship-driven service across a wide range of sectors. Combining traditional values with modern technology, our client delivers tailored advice and solutions locally, nationally, and internationally. Their collaborative approach and commitment to client success have helped build a loyal team and a strong reputation for going the extra mile. Your new role As an Accounts Senior, you will be responsible for preparing financial statements and tax returns for a range of clients, including companies, sole traders, and partnerships. Key duties include managing VAT returns, bookkeeping and management accounting services, while ensuring compliance with relevant standards. The role also involves mentoring junior staff, maintaining accurate records, and supporting audits, alongside general administrative support and adherence to internal policies. What you'll need to succeed We're looking for a confident, team-focused individual with experience in practice, ideally AAT qualified or qualified by experience. You'll have a strong background in accounts preparation for limited companies and unincorporated businesses, be comfortable juggling deadlines, and enjoy working directly with clients. If you're organised, detail-driven, and quick to pick up new systems, you'll thrive here. Audit experience is a bonus, and strong communication skills are a must. What you'll get in return • 36.25 hours (flexible and hybrid working available) • 20 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 3 years' service • 1 week's holiday can be carried forward into the following holiday year • Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving and Private Medical Insurance • Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme • Annual salary review • Death in service 3 x annual salary • 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline • Introducing clients and team member commission schemes • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay after one years' service • Pension 3% rising to 4% (but matched up to 6%) after 4 years' service What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Accounts Senior for a Chartered Accountants in the South West Your new company Our client is a long-established firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers based in the South West, with more regional offices than any other provider in the area. They have been supporting individuals and businesses for over 40 years, offering a personal, relationship-driven service across a wide range of sectors. Combining traditional values with modern technology, our client delivers tailored advice and solutions locally, nationally, and internationally. Their collaborative approach and commitment to client success have helped build a loyal team and a strong reputation for going the extra mile. Your new role As an Accounts Senior, you will be responsible for preparing financial statements and tax returns for a range of clients, including companies, sole traders, and partnerships. Key duties include managing VAT returns, bookkeeping and management accounting services, while ensuring compliance with relevant standards. The role also involves mentoring junior staff, maintaining accurate records, and supporting audits, alongside general administrative support and adherence to internal policies. What you'll need to succeed We're looking for a confident, team-focused individual with experience in practice, ideally AAT qualified or qualified by experience. You'll have a strong background in accounts preparation for limited companies and unincorporated businesses, be comfortable juggling deadlines, and enjoy working directly with clients. If you're organised, detail-driven, and quick to pick up new systems, you'll thrive here. Audit experience is a bonus, and strong communication skills are a must. What you'll get in return • 36.25 hours (flexible and hybrid working available) • 20 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 3 years' service • 1 week's holiday can be carried forward into the following holiday year • Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving and Private Medical Insurance • Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme • Annual salary review • Death in service 3 x annual salary • 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline • Introducing clients and team member commission schemes • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay after one years' service • Pension 3% rising to 4% (but matched up to 6%) after 4 years' service What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Audit Senior for a Chartered Accountants in the South West Your new company Our client is a long-established firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers based in the South West, with more regional offices than any other provider in the area. They have been supporting individuals and businesses for over 40 years, offering a personal, relationship-driven service across a wide range of sectors. Combining traditional values with modern technology, our client delivers tailored advice and solutions locally, nationally, and internationally. Their collaborative approach and commitment to client success have helped build a loyal team and a strong reputation for going the extra mile. Your new role As an Audit Senior, you'll lead audit fieldwork across a diverse client portfolio, prepare financial statements for both audit and non-audit clients, and build trusted client relationships. You'll support and coach junior team members, present technical matters clearly, and provide practical advice through research and insight. The role also involves contributing to departmental growth, spotting opportunities for new work, and representing the firm at local networking events. You'll work with clients across the region, with flexibility for hybrid working where appropriate. What you'll need to succeed We're after someone technically sharp, team-spirited, and ready to take the next step. You'll ideally be ACA or ACCA part-qualified or qualified, with solid audit experience and confidence leading fieldwork and preparing financial statements. Strong communication, great organisation, and a positive, adaptable attitude are key. Familiarity with UK FRS and auditing standards is essential, and experience with Caseware is a bonus. What you'll get in return • 36.25 hours (flexible and hybrid working available) • 20 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 3 years' service • 1 week's holiday can be carried forward into the following holiday year • Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving and Private Medical Insurance • Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme • Annual salary review • Death in service 3 x annual salary • 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline • Introducing clients and team member commission schemes • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay after one years' service • Pension 3% rising to 4% (but matched up to 6%) after 4 years' service What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Audit Senior for a Chartered Accountants in the South West Your new company Our client is a long-established firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers based in the South West, with more regional offices than any other provider in the area. They have been supporting individuals and businesses for over 40 years, offering a personal, relationship-driven service across a wide range of sectors. Combining traditional values with modern technology, our client delivers tailored advice and solutions locally, nationally, and internationally. Their collaborative approach and commitment to client success have helped build a loyal team and a strong reputation for going the extra mile. Your new role As an Audit Senior, you'll lead audit fieldwork across a diverse client portfolio, prepare financial statements for both audit and non-audit clients, and build trusted client relationships. You'll support and coach junior team members, present technical matters clearly, and provide practical advice through research and insight. The role also involves contributing to departmental growth, spotting opportunities for new work, and representing the firm at local networking events. You'll work with clients across the region, with flexibility for hybrid working where appropriate. What you'll need to succeed We're after someone technically sharp, team-spirited, and ready to take the next step. You'll ideally be ACA or ACCA part-qualified or qualified, with solid audit experience and confidence leading fieldwork and preparing financial statements. Strong communication, great organisation, and a positive, adaptable attitude are key. Familiarity with UK FRS and auditing standards is essential, and experience with Caseware is a bonus. What you'll get in return • 36.25 hours (flexible and hybrid working available) • 20 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 3 years' service • 1 week's holiday can be carried forward into the following holiday year • Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving and Private Medical Insurance • Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme • Annual salary review • Death in service 3 x annual salary • 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline • Introducing clients and team member commission schemes • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay after one years' service • Pension 3% rising to 4% (but matched up to 6%) after 4 years' service What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Start Date: as soon as possible Salary: £60,000 to £65,000 per annum Join UK's top-ranking independent school as an HR Business Partner with a competitive salary and a generous benefits package including gym membership, free lunch during term time, a BUPA cash plan, 10% employer pension contribution, optional on-site accommodation (subject to availability), free or discounted parking in Wimbledon (space permitting), and school fee remission. This is a unique opportunity to drive change, play a key role in HR transformation; leading implementation of new systems, processes and a business partnering function, shaping the future of people strategy across a thriving organisation that includes three schools, a dynamic commercial enterprise, and a growing international network. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and contribute to this exciting phase of development. Person Specification Strong HR generalist experience with knowledge of UK employment legislation and proven experience of managing employee relations casework. Educated to degree level. Professional qualifications equivalent to CIPD Level 7 will be preferred. Experience in developing EDI strategies and employee wellbeing initiatives to foster an inclusive workplace culture and support diverse needs of staff. Ability to analyse HR data, present findings and influence data-driven change to HR plans, policies and practices. Experience in implementation of robust reward practices including job analysis, grading structure and pay benchmarking. Experience of compliance with safeguarding, safe recruitment requirements and immigration legislation. Experience of developing and updating HR policies, procedures, contracts and other documentation to ensure compliance. Experience of advising and coaching managers to manage difficult situations including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and change management matters. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences. Ability to establish credible relationships with all staff across the school. A track record of successfully finding solutions to challenging circumstances. Strong attention to detail and evidence of timely delivery on agreed outcomes. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and proven experience with HR, recruitment, and payroll systems. Job Description Advice and support Work closely with heads of department and other relevant staff to proactively identify staff needs and provide appropriate solutions to help meet departmental and school objectives. Play a key role in HR planning to meet short, medium and long-term school and workforce needs. Work with the director of people to improve the overall staff experience, including processes and systems relating to recruitment, onboarding, induction, professional development and performance management. Provide clear and expert advice on best practice, compliance, HR policies and staff data. Coordinate and lead coaching and professional development for members of the HR team to ensure the consistent delivery of a responsive, proactive and professional HR service. Support line managers to develop their knowledge and confidence in all aspects of people management. Compliance Regularly review and update HR policies, documentation and practices, working with the head of compliance and external advisers as appropriate to ensure compliance with legislative and reporting requirements. Ensure the school complies with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Independent School Standards and other relevant guidance in relation to safeguarding and safer recruitment. Ensure up to date training records are maintained for all adults working in the school. Employee relations Manage employee relations cases, including but not limited to matters concerning staff wellbeing, work-life balance, performance, conduct, absence and change management. Take responsibility for end-to-end management of casework in line with legal requirements, best practice guidance and the school's policies and procedures. Staff experience and wellbeing Lead projects to improve key HR processes and offerings, as required, in line with the school's strategy and in response to staff voice. Work with director of people to foster a caring and supportive environment for staff, designing and implementing initiatives to enhance the overall wellbeing of staff Work with the deputy head (teaching and education development), other senior leaders and heads of department to implement learning and professional development activities for staff across the school. Partner with leaders and managers to embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across all HR policies and practices to promote a fair and inclusive culture. Lead efforts to measure and improve staff engagement and satisfaction, to ensure all colleagues feel valued, motivated and connected to the school's aims and ethos. Analyse patterns and trends in staff data in order to proactively address potential issues with relevant heads of department and people managers, escalating concerns to the Director of People. Recruitment Develop strategies to help the school to recruit and retain the best talent across leadership, teaching and professional services. Ensure recruitment and selection practices are effective, inclusive, and attract diverse talent. Regularly analyse recruitment data to monitor and improve representation and fairness at every stage of the hiring process. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Full time - 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday with 30 mins unpaid lunch break. Contributory pension scheme Programme of health benefits Free lunch in the Dining Hall during term-time Membership of the King's Sports Club King's is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities. To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website (under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. You will be asked to fill an online application form, upload a CV and provide a cover letter. Closing date: Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 9.00am Interview dates: Stage 1: w/c 12th January and w/c 19th January (Teams interviews) Stage 2: w/c 19th and w/c 26th January (in-person) Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews are likely to be staged. Early applications are encouraged as we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. King's is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King's College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Start Date: as soon as possible Salary: £60,000 to £65,000 per annum Join UK's top-ranking independent school as an HR Business Partner with a competitive salary and a generous benefits package including gym membership, free lunch during term time, a BUPA cash plan, 10% employer pension contribution, optional on-site accommodation (subject to availability), free or discounted parking in Wimbledon (space permitting), and school fee remission. This is a unique opportunity to drive change, play a key role in HR transformation; leading implementation of new systems, processes and a business partnering function, shaping the future of people strategy across a thriving organisation that includes three schools, a dynamic commercial enterprise, and a growing international network. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and contribute to this exciting phase of development. Person Specification Strong HR generalist experience with knowledge of UK employment legislation and proven experience of managing employee relations casework. Educated to degree level. Professional qualifications equivalent to CIPD Level 7 will be preferred. Experience in developing EDI strategies and employee wellbeing initiatives to foster an inclusive workplace culture and support diverse needs of staff. Ability to analyse HR data, present findings and influence data-driven change to HR plans, policies and practices. Experience in implementation of robust reward practices including job analysis, grading structure and pay benchmarking. Experience of compliance with safeguarding, safe recruitment requirements and immigration legislation. Experience of developing and updating HR policies, procedures, contracts and other documentation to ensure compliance. Experience of advising and coaching managers to manage difficult situations including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and change management matters. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences. Ability to establish credible relationships with all staff across the school. A track record of successfully finding solutions to challenging circumstances. Strong attention to detail and evidence of timely delivery on agreed outcomes. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and proven experience with HR, recruitment, and payroll systems. Job Description Advice and support Work closely with heads of department and other relevant staff to proactively identify staff needs and provide appropriate solutions to help meet departmental and school objectives. Play a key role in HR planning to meet short, medium and long-term school and workforce needs. Work with the director of people to improve the overall staff experience, including processes and systems relating to recruitment, onboarding, induction, professional development and performance management. Provide clear and expert advice on best practice, compliance, HR policies and staff data. Coordinate and lead coaching and professional development for members of the HR team to ensure the consistent delivery of a responsive, proactive and professional HR service. Support line managers to develop their knowledge and confidence in all aspects of people management. Compliance Regularly review and update HR policies, documentation and practices, working with the head of compliance and external advisers as appropriate to ensure compliance with legislative and reporting requirements. Ensure the school complies with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Independent School Standards and other relevant guidance in relation to safeguarding and safer recruitment. Ensure up to date training records are maintained for all adults working in the school. Employee relations Manage employee relations cases, including but not limited to matters concerning staff wellbeing, work-life balance, performance, conduct, absence and change management. Take responsibility for end-to-end management of casework in line with legal requirements, best practice guidance and the school's policies and procedures. Staff experience and wellbeing Lead projects to improve key HR processes and offerings, as required, in line with the school's strategy and in response to staff voice. Work with director of people to foster a caring and supportive environment for staff, designing and implementing initiatives to enhance the overall wellbeing of staff Work with the deputy head (teaching and education development), other senior leaders and heads of department to implement learning and professional development activities for staff across the school. Partner with leaders and managers to embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across all HR policies and practices to promote a fair and inclusive culture. Lead efforts to measure and improve staff engagement and satisfaction, to ensure all colleagues feel valued, motivated and connected to the school's aims and ethos. Analyse patterns and trends in staff data in order to proactively address potential issues with relevant heads of department and people managers, escalating concerns to the Director of People. Recruitment Develop strategies to help the school to recruit and retain the best talent across leadership, teaching and professional services. Ensure recruitment and selection practices are effective, inclusive, and attract diverse talent. Regularly analyse recruitment data to monitor and improve representation and fairness at every stage of the hiring process. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Full time - 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday with 30 mins unpaid lunch break. Contributory pension scheme Programme of health benefits Free lunch in the Dining Hall during term-time Membership of the King's Sports Club King's is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities. To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website (under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. You will be asked to fill an online application form, upload a CV and provide a cover letter. Closing date: Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 9.00am Interview dates: Stage 1: w/c 12th January and w/c 19th January (Teams interviews) Stage 2: w/c 19th and w/c 26th January (in-person) Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews are likely to be staged. Early applications are encouraged as we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. King's is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King's College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.
People Policy and Relations Manager Contract: Temporary - 12-month Maternity Leave Cover Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week Location: Pontypridd, with hybrid working opportunities Salary: 41,064 per annum Overview We are working with a large higher-education provider in South Wales who are seeking an experienced and proactive People Policy and Relations Manager to support the development of a positive, inclusive, and resolution-focused workplace culture during a period of maternity leave cover. This role plays a key part in shaping and delivering effective employee relations strategies, ensuring that policies and procedures remain legally compliant, values-driven, and aligned with organisational ethos. Key Responsibilities Lead on the development, review, and implementation of people, policies and procedures that reflect best practice and employment legislation. Monitor upcoming legislative changes (new or amended legislation) and ensure the organisation remains fully and legally compliant. Manage a full spectrum of employee relations casework, including complex and sensitive matters, ensuring timely and fair resolution. Anticipated split is 60% Policy development and compliance; 40% Case Management Promote a proactive and preventative approach to employee relations, fostering open communication and early conflict resolution. Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and key stakeholders across the organisation. Support and develop a small team of Advisers, offering coaching, direction, and professional expertise. Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders to enhance organisational culture and working practices. Evaluate and enhance ER practices using feedback, research and best practice to strengthen early resolution and support a respectful, equitable and inclusive work culture. Review post-investigation and disciplinary recommendations and work with People Business Partners to support consistent implementation across faculties and departments. What This Role Offers Impactful Work: A key opportunity to shape a respectful, supportive, and fair workplace environment. Professional Development: The chance to lead on organisation-wide initiatives and contribute to strategic policy development. Collaborative Culture: Work within an inclusive and values-driven People team committed to equitable practice. Staff Benefits: Competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a range of wellbeing-focused staff benefits. Role Requirements: Level 7 CIPD or equivalent senior qualification; or equivalent experience in a relevant HR management role. Significant experience in advising on complex and sensitive employee relations matters as a HR specialist Experience of providing advice to managers on Employee Relations matters (including change management and TUPE), with the ability to analyse and assess risk in advance of providing outcome focused solutions. Have excellent knowledge of legislative requirements, including case law and how to use that when giving advice and guidance For more information about the role, please contact Branwen Johns on (phone number removed) and email a copy of your CV. We are ideally looking for someone who can start mid-late January for this position.
Jan 08, 2026
Contractor
People Policy and Relations Manager Contract: Temporary - 12-month Maternity Leave Cover Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week Location: Pontypridd, with hybrid working opportunities Salary: 41,064 per annum Overview We are working with a large higher-education provider in South Wales who are seeking an experienced and proactive People Policy and Relations Manager to support the development of a positive, inclusive, and resolution-focused workplace culture during a period of maternity leave cover. This role plays a key part in shaping and delivering effective employee relations strategies, ensuring that policies and procedures remain legally compliant, values-driven, and aligned with organisational ethos. Key Responsibilities Lead on the development, review, and implementation of people, policies and procedures that reflect best practice and employment legislation. Monitor upcoming legislative changes (new or amended legislation) and ensure the organisation remains fully and legally compliant. Manage a full spectrum of employee relations casework, including complex and sensitive matters, ensuring timely and fair resolution. Anticipated split is 60% Policy development and compliance; 40% Case Management Promote a proactive and preventative approach to employee relations, fostering open communication and early conflict resolution. Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and key stakeholders across the organisation. Support and develop a small team of Advisers, offering coaching, direction, and professional expertise. Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders to enhance organisational culture and working practices. Evaluate and enhance ER practices using feedback, research and best practice to strengthen early resolution and support a respectful, equitable and inclusive work culture. Review post-investigation and disciplinary recommendations and work with People Business Partners to support consistent implementation across faculties and departments. What This Role Offers Impactful Work: A key opportunity to shape a respectful, supportive, and fair workplace environment. Professional Development: The chance to lead on organisation-wide initiatives and contribute to strategic policy development. Collaborative Culture: Work within an inclusive and values-driven People team committed to equitable practice. Staff Benefits: Competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a range of wellbeing-focused staff benefits. Role Requirements: Level 7 CIPD or equivalent senior qualification; or equivalent experience in a relevant HR management role. Significant experience in advising on complex and sensitive employee relations matters as a HR specialist Experience of providing advice to managers on Employee Relations matters (including change management and TUPE), with the ability to analyse and assess risk in advance of providing outcome focused solutions. Have excellent knowledge of legislative requirements, including case law and how to use that when giving advice and guidance For more information about the role, please contact Branwen Johns on (phone number removed) and email a copy of your CV. We are ideally looking for someone who can start mid-late January for this position.
Are you looking to join a diverse team, engaging senior leaders across government? Contribute to setting the wider strategic direction, partnering across a complex and diverse organisation and ensuring collective delivery against shared strategic priorities? If so, we would love to hear from you! About the Team People and Capability is a key priority for the Government Finance Function. The Government Finance Function (GFF) ensures that finance is at the heart of decision making in Government - driving the agenda, not just keeping score. The Finance Function comprises of over 9,000 FTE spread across over 40 Government organisations. The team and therefore the postholder as Senior HR Business Partner in this role are responsible for delivery of the Skilled and Talented objective within the GFF Strategy 2030. The objective of the team is to build and support a capable, diverse and robust workforce across the GFF through delivery of eight agreed priorities: Learning and development - the Government Finance Academy Finance Career Framework Senior resourcing and centralised recruitment Early careers Attraction Talent management Diversity, inclusion and well-being Building excellent links with networks across Government to utilise expert services and embed our initiatives in departments, sharing knowledge, best practice and resource. About the Job In this role, you will: Lead, inspire and empower a high-performing team of HR professionals (9FTE), leading on Talent, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing, Attraction, Early Careers, Senior Resourcing, Reward and Transformation, setting clear priorities, coaching individuals, and fostering a culture of high performance and professional growth. Provide leadership for the GFF People Strategy, shaping direction, ensuring alignment with the GFF Functional Strategy 2030, and driving a future-focused People agenda, focused on outcome-driven plans, ensuring a strong, diverse and sustainable talent pipeline into the Function. Act as a trusted and credible adviser to senior leaders across the Finance Function, including Heads of Function, Directors General, Directors and Deputy Directors, providing expert HR insight, and career advice, ensuring the Function meets its people commitments, set out in the Strategy. Work with the Head of Capability and Learning Delivery to lead the GFF People Committee (Finance Director resourced Committee), Deputy Director Talent Forum (Finance Director resourced Committee), and Heads of Finance Professionalism meetings, ensuring alignment with governance structures and ensuring value and delivery for partners and government organisations is progressed against strategic priorities. About You The successful candidate will be an inspiring and empowering leader with rounded HR expertise and the ability to set direction, coach, develop and engage individuals and diverse teams to achieve high performance. You will have experience of leading a high-performing HR team, delivering a range of talent and resourcing activities and interventions, that drive organisational performance and strategic outcomes. You'll be able to articulate a compelling vision and people strategy, using strong influencing and relationship-building skills to secure commitment, alignment and engagement across an organisational context, and at senior levels. Lastly you will have demonstrated ability to build trusted, collaborative partnerships, working effectively with a wide range of partners, across all levels of seniority, to deliver shared objectives and enable collective success. Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at .
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Are you looking to join a diverse team, engaging senior leaders across government? Contribute to setting the wider strategic direction, partnering across a complex and diverse organisation and ensuring collective delivery against shared strategic priorities? If so, we would love to hear from you! About the Team People and Capability is a key priority for the Government Finance Function. The Government Finance Function (GFF) ensures that finance is at the heart of decision making in Government - driving the agenda, not just keeping score. The Finance Function comprises of over 9,000 FTE spread across over 40 Government organisations. The team and therefore the postholder as Senior HR Business Partner in this role are responsible for delivery of the Skilled and Talented objective within the GFF Strategy 2030. The objective of the team is to build and support a capable, diverse and robust workforce across the GFF through delivery of eight agreed priorities: Learning and development - the Government Finance Academy Finance Career Framework Senior resourcing and centralised recruitment Early careers Attraction Talent management Diversity, inclusion and well-being Building excellent links with networks across Government to utilise expert services and embed our initiatives in departments, sharing knowledge, best practice and resource. About the Job In this role, you will: Lead, inspire and empower a high-performing team of HR professionals (9FTE), leading on Talent, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing, Attraction, Early Careers, Senior Resourcing, Reward and Transformation, setting clear priorities, coaching individuals, and fostering a culture of high performance and professional growth. Provide leadership for the GFF People Strategy, shaping direction, ensuring alignment with the GFF Functional Strategy 2030, and driving a future-focused People agenda, focused on outcome-driven plans, ensuring a strong, diverse and sustainable talent pipeline into the Function. Act as a trusted and credible adviser to senior leaders across the Finance Function, including Heads of Function, Directors General, Directors and Deputy Directors, providing expert HR insight, and career advice, ensuring the Function meets its people commitments, set out in the Strategy. Work with the Head of Capability and Learning Delivery to lead the GFF People Committee (Finance Director resourced Committee), Deputy Director Talent Forum (Finance Director resourced Committee), and Heads of Finance Professionalism meetings, ensuring alignment with governance structures and ensuring value and delivery for partners and government organisations is progressed against strategic priorities. About You The successful candidate will be an inspiring and empowering leader with rounded HR expertise and the ability to set direction, coach, develop and engage individuals and diverse teams to achieve high performance. You will have experience of leading a high-performing HR team, delivering a range of talent and resourcing activities and interventions, that drive organisational performance and strategic outcomes. You'll be able to articulate a compelling vision and people strategy, using strong influencing and relationship-building skills to secure commitment, alignment and engagement across an organisational context, and at senior levels. Lastly you will have demonstrated ability to build trusted, collaborative partnerships, working effectively with a wide range of partners, across all levels of seniority, to deliver shared objectives and enable collective success. Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at .
Client Relationship Manager Wealth Management Taunton £25,000 - £30,000 Full-time, Permanent About the Opportunity We re recruiting on behalf of a leading Wealth Management firm seeking a Client Relationship Manager to join their Taunton team. This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in financial services, with genuine scope to progress into a Financial Adviser role after exam completion. In this role, you ll be the main point of contact for clients, supporting Financial Consultants and ensuring the smooth day-to-day management of client relations. Key Responsibilities First Point of Contact: Be the primary liaison for client enquiries, delivering a first-class service experience. Case Management: Proactively manage client cases, supporting them throughout the application process. Compliance & Accuracy: Ensure client records are maintained in line with FCA standards and data protection regulations. Operational Support: Work with the Head of Client Relations to streamline office procedures and improve efficiency. Team Collaboration: Assist Financial Consultants with client-related administration and coordination. General Office Duties: Manage correspondence, schedule meetings, and assist with administrative tasks. What You ll Need to Succeed A desire to progress in a professional financial services environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted client relationships. Strong organisational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple tasks effectively. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering outstanding service. Willingness to pursue industry qualifications and develop your expertise. What s on Offer? Career Development & Benefits: Annual bonus scheme. 30 days holiday plus bank holidays. Study support & funding to help you achieve industry qualifications. Pension scheme and sick pay. BUPA Employee Assistance Program and access to an onsite commercial gym. Birthday day off and regular company events. Opportunities to contribute to the firm s Charity Foundation. A positive, team-driven culture with clear career growth pathways. Why Apply? This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable wealth management firm known for its collaborative culture, career development opportunities, and client-first approach.
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
Client Relationship Manager Wealth Management Taunton £25,000 - £30,000 Full-time, Permanent About the Opportunity We re recruiting on behalf of a leading Wealth Management firm seeking a Client Relationship Manager to join their Taunton team. This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in financial services, with genuine scope to progress into a Financial Adviser role after exam completion. In this role, you ll be the main point of contact for clients, supporting Financial Consultants and ensuring the smooth day-to-day management of client relations. Key Responsibilities First Point of Contact: Be the primary liaison for client enquiries, delivering a first-class service experience. Case Management: Proactively manage client cases, supporting them throughout the application process. Compliance & Accuracy: Ensure client records are maintained in line with FCA standards and data protection regulations. Operational Support: Work with the Head of Client Relations to streamline office procedures and improve efficiency. Team Collaboration: Assist Financial Consultants with client-related administration and coordination. General Office Duties: Manage correspondence, schedule meetings, and assist with administrative tasks. What You ll Need to Succeed A desire to progress in a professional financial services environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted client relationships. Strong organisational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple tasks effectively. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering outstanding service. Willingness to pursue industry qualifications and develop your expertise. What s on Offer? Career Development & Benefits: Annual bonus scheme. 30 days holiday plus bank holidays. Study support & funding to help you achieve industry qualifications. Pension scheme and sick pay. BUPA Employee Assistance Program and access to an onsite commercial gym. Birthday day off and regular company events. Opportunities to contribute to the firm s Charity Foundation. A positive, team-driven culture with clear career growth pathways. Why Apply? This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable wealth management firm known for its collaborative culture, career development opportunities, and client-first approach.
Head of Strategic Partnerships page is loaded Head of Strategic Partnershipslocations: Londonposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-003041 Salary: £101,700 Closing date: Sunday, 18 January 2026 Contract type: Permanent Interview dates: 29 ,30 January and 2 February (1st stage: Remote/Online; 2nd stage: Face to Face) The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships.We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health.These challenges need the bold science we support, but they won't be solved by science alone.You will be joining the Government Relations and Strategic Partnerships (GRSP) team, which leads Wellcome's diplomatic efforts, advocates for change globally, and builds the knowledge and partnerships needed to achieve our organisational goals. As Head of Strategic Partnerships, you will provide strategic leadership for Wellcome's partnerships portfolio, setting ambitious goals and driving impactful, co-created collaborations across philanthropic, multilateral, and private sector partners.This is an exciting time to join Strategic Partnerships as we expand our collaborations across sectors to address some of the world's most pressing science and health challenges. You will have the opportunity to develop and test your partnership-building acumen, working closely with teams across Wellcome-especially Solutions Programmes, Policy & Partnerships, Equity, and Corporate Affairs. You'll build and manage impactful collaborations and coalitions with key partner organisations, including multilateral agencies and philanthropic organisations. You will bring external insights and work with senior leaders to deepen relationships with key partners, ensuring that the research we fund leads to meaningful impact for communities most affected by health challenges.As a senior spokesperson and adviser, you will nurture new strategic partners, design and negotiate new collaborations (bilaterally or in coalitions), and implement large-scale partnerships in close consultation with cross-Wellcome teams. You will also lead and motivate a high-performing team of partnership professionals, ensuring their skills and capabilities are maximised. Your role will involve developing and overseeing team strategy, budget, and partnership management processes, as well as providing guidance to leaders across Wellcome, particularly in the Solutions, Discovery, Policy & Partnerships, and CEO's Office teams.You will be expected to stay abreast of trends in global health, philanthropy, and the private sector, identifying opportunities for Wellcome to innovate and act as a sector leader. You will contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation, encouraging collaboration and effective communication, and deputise for the Associate Director when required.As Head of Strategic Partnerships, you will be: Leading the strategic development and delivery of Wellcome's partnership goals, working collaboratively across all departments to maximise our impact on global science and health challenges. Building, managing, and inspiring a high-performing team of partnership professionals, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's skills and contributions are valued and developed. Developing and overseeing team strategy, budgets, and partnership management processes, ensuring strong foundations for effective and innovative collaborations. Acting as a senior spokesperson and adviser, nurturing new and existing strategic partnerships with multilateral agencies, philanthropic organisations, and other partners, and negotiating impactful collaborations. Providing expert guidance to leaders across Wellcome, proactively engaging with colleagues to align partnership activities with our organisational strategy and vision. Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all partnership activities, and contributing to a positive, collaborative culture across Wellcome.If you have a proven track record of leading strategic partnerships internationally and significant expertise in global health, philanthropy, or the private sector, this role could be a great fit for you. We're looking for an excellent communicator and inclusive team leader, confident working across cultures and with diverse stakeholders in complex environments. If you thrive on building impactful collaborations and driving ambitious outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.To apply for this role please submit an update CV and answer 2 application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Minimum Criteria: Experience of leading strategic partnerships work internationally, across countries and cultures Significant expertise in one or more of the following sectors - philanthropic partnerships, multilateral partnerships and/or private sector partnerships. Significant experience of working in global health, healthcare, research, and/ or international development sectors Sound experience of successfully building, leading and developing a diverse and high-performing team of partnerships professionalsYou can view the full on our websiteYou can read more about the benefits we offer our employees on our Our Hybrid Way of Working We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best.At Wellcome we have a hybrid way of working which is 3 days in our Euston Road offices (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office. Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do . We are committed to cultivating a fair andinclusiveenvironment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includesmaking adjustmentsfor people who have a disability or long-term condition.Please visit our for more information on adjustments and accessibility, or contact us . support researchers, we take on big health challenges, we campaign for better science, and we help everyone get involved with science and health research. Wellcome isn't just a supporter of great ideas, it's a great place to work. We offer excellent benefits and help our employees to develop in an open, respectful culture where differences are valued.
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
Head of Strategic Partnerships page is loaded Head of Strategic Partnershipslocations: Londonposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-003041 Salary: £101,700 Closing date: Sunday, 18 January 2026 Contract type: Permanent Interview dates: 29 ,30 January and 2 February (1st stage: Remote/Online; 2nd stage: Face to Face) The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships.We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health.These challenges need the bold science we support, but they won't be solved by science alone.You will be joining the Government Relations and Strategic Partnerships (GRSP) team, which leads Wellcome's diplomatic efforts, advocates for change globally, and builds the knowledge and partnerships needed to achieve our organisational goals. As Head of Strategic Partnerships, you will provide strategic leadership for Wellcome's partnerships portfolio, setting ambitious goals and driving impactful, co-created collaborations across philanthropic, multilateral, and private sector partners.This is an exciting time to join Strategic Partnerships as we expand our collaborations across sectors to address some of the world's most pressing science and health challenges. You will have the opportunity to develop and test your partnership-building acumen, working closely with teams across Wellcome-especially Solutions Programmes, Policy & Partnerships, Equity, and Corporate Affairs. You'll build and manage impactful collaborations and coalitions with key partner organisations, including multilateral agencies and philanthropic organisations. You will bring external insights and work with senior leaders to deepen relationships with key partners, ensuring that the research we fund leads to meaningful impact for communities most affected by health challenges.As a senior spokesperson and adviser, you will nurture new strategic partners, design and negotiate new collaborations (bilaterally or in coalitions), and implement large-scale partnerships in close consultation with cross-Wellcome teams. You will also lead and motivate a high-performing team of partnership professionals, ensuring their skills and capabilities are maximised. Your role will involve developing and overseeing team strategy, budget, and partnership management processes, as well as providing guidance to leaders across Wellcome, particularly in the Solutions, Discovery, Policy & Partnerships, and CEO's Office teams.You will be expected to stay abreast of trends in global health, philanthropy, and the private sector, identifying opportunities for Wellcome to innovate and act as a sector leader. You will contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation, encouraging collaboration and effective communication, and deputise for the Associate Director when required.As Head of Strategic Partnerships, you will be: Leading the strategic development and delivery of Wellcome's partnership goals, working collaboratively across all departments to maximise our impact on global science and health challenges. Building, managing, and inspiring a high-performing team of partnership professionals, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's skills and contributions are valued and developed. Developing and overseeing team strategy, budgets, and partnership management processes, ensuring strong foundations for effective and innovative collaborations. Acting as a senior spokesperson and adviser, nurturing new and existing strategic partnerships with multilateral agencies, philanthropic organisations, and other partners, and negotiating impactful collaborations. Providing expert guidance to leaders across Wellcome, proactively engaging with colleagues to align partnership activities with our organisational strategy and vision. Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all partnership activities, and contributing to a positive, collaborative culture across Wellcome.If you have a proven track record of leading strategic partnerships internationally and significant expertise in global health, philanthropy, or the private sector, this role could be a great fit for you. We're looking for an excellent communicator and inclusive team leader, confident working across cultures and with diverse stakeholders in complex environments. If you thrive on building impactful collaborations and driving ambitious outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.To apply for this role please submit an update CV and answer 2 application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Minimum Criteria: Experience of leading strategic partnerships work internationally, across countries and cultures Significant expertise in one or more of the following sectors - philanthropic partnerships, multilateral partnerships and/or private sector partnerships. Significant experience of working in global health, healthcare, research, and/ or international development sectors Sound experience of successfully building, leading and developing a diverse and high-performing team of partnerships professionalsYou can view the full on our websiteYou can read more about the benefits we offer our employees on our Our Hybrid Way of Working We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best.At Wellcome we have a hybrid way of working which is 3 days in our Euston Road offices (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office. Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do . We are committed to cultivating a fair andinclusiveenvironment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includesmaking adjustmentsfor people who have a disability or long-term condition.Please visit our for more information on adjustments and accessibility, or contact us . support researchers, we take on big health challenges, we campaign for better science, and we help everyone get involved with science and health research. Wellcome isn't just a supporter of great ideas, it's a great place to work. We offer excellent benefits and help our employees to develop in an open, respectful culture where differences are valued.
We have partnered with Southern Water to appoint a Senior Media Relations Manager at a pivotal point for the organisation and the wider water sector. This is a high-profile role leading the press office function and shaping media engagement during a period of heightened scrutiny, regulatory change and organisational transformation. The role requires a confident, credible media professional with deep experience of crisis communications, senior stakeholder engagement and proactive media handling in complex, highly regulated environments. The Role Reporting into the Corporate Affairs leadership team, the Senior Media Relations Manager will: Lead Southern Water's media relations and press office function, setting strategy and overseeing reactive and proactive media engagement. Act as a trusted adviser to the CEO and Executive Team, briefing ahead of interviews and recommending which media opportunities to pursue or decline. Build and maintain strong relationships with regional and national journalists, with particular emphasis on South East regional media. Proactively manage reputational risk, anticipating media issues and ensuring accurate, balanced coverage. Lead crisis and issues management activity, including rebuttal and correction of inaccurate reporting. Work closely with Public Affairs and Stakeholder teams to ensure alignment across external affairs. Line manage and develop the press office team, setting clear standards and providing firm, constructive leadership. About You You will bring: Significant experience in media relations and crisis communications, gained in a high-profile, consumer-facing or regulated organisation. Proven ability to operate in challenging media environments, where scrutiny and pressure are constant. Strong gravitas and judgement, with confidence advising senior leaders and challenging journalists when required. A proactive, strategic approach to media handling rather than purely reactive press office delivery. Experience leading or mentoring media professionals and maintaining high professional standards. An understanding of how political and regulatory dynamics influence media coverage. Desirable: Experience within utilities, infrastructure, transport, energy or similar regulated sectors. Exposure to financial communications, remuneration scrutiny or environmental issues. Previous experience working in journalism or broadcast media. Established regional media relationships (South East). Why This Role This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior, influential media role with real impact. The successful candidate will be central to how Southern Water engages with customers, stakeholders and the media at a critical time for the organisation. The role offers visibility, responsibility and challenge in equal measure and will suit someone motivated by complexity rather than comfort. Package & Benefits 400 per month car allowance Bonus scheme up to 10% Pension contributions up to 11% Hybrid working (2 days onsite per week - Monday & Tuesday) Comprehensive benefits including health cash plan and employee assistance programme
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
We have partnered with Southern Water to appoint a Senior Media Relations Manager at a pivotal point for the organisation and the wider water sector. This is a high-profile role leading the press office function and shaping media engagement during a period of heightened scrutiny, regulatory change and organisational transformation. The role requires a confident, credible media professional with deep experience of crisis communications, senior stakeholder engagement and proactive media handling in complex, highly regulated environments. The Role Reporting into the Corporate Affairs leadership team, the Senior Media Relations Manager will: Lead Southern Water's media relations and press office function, setting strategy and overseeing reactive and proactive media engagement. Act as a trusted adviser to the CEO and Executive Team, briefing ahead of interviews and recommending which media opportunities to pursue or decline. Build and maintain strong relationships with regional and national journalists, with particular emphasis on South East regional media. Proactively manage reputational risk, anticipating media issues and ensuring accurate, balanced coverage. Lead crisis and issues management activity, including rebuttal and correction of inaccurate reporting. Work closely with Public Affairs and Stakeholder teams to ensure alignment across external affairs. Line manage and develop the press office team, setting clear standards and providing firm, constructive leadership. About You You will bring: Significant experience in media relations and crisis communications, gained in a high-profile, consumer-facing or regulated organisation. Proven ability to operate in challenging media environments, where scrutiny and pressure are constant. Strong gravitas and judgement, with confidence advising senior leaders and challenging journalists when required. A proactive, strategic approach to media handling rather than purely reactive press office delivery. Experience leading or mentoring media professionals and maintaining high professional standards. An understanding of how political and regulatory dynamics influence media coverage. Desirable: Experience within utilities, infrastructure, transport, energy or similar regulated sectors. Exposure to financial communications, remuneration scrutiny or environmental issues. Previous experience working in journalism or broadcast media. Established regional media relationships (South East). Why This Role This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior, influential media role with real impact. The successful candidate will be central to how Southern Water engages with customers, stakeholders and the media at a critical time for the organisation. The role offers visibility, responsibility and challenge in equal measure and will suit someone motivated by complexity rather than comfort. Package & Benefits 400 per month car allowance Bonus scheme up to 10% Pension contributions up to 11% Hybrid working (2 days onsite per week - Monday & Tuesday) Comprehensive benefits including health cash plan and employee assistance programme
Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to be at the heart of government policy making giving you the opportunity to lead and shape policy in several areas whilst in a supportive environment that encourages innovation, independent thinking and focus on delivering value for the UK taxpayer? If so, we'd love to hear from you ! About the Team The Climate and Environment Team (CET) acts as the focal point for HM Treasury's work on climate change, net zero and nature. The team leads on embedding domestic climate risk, net zero and environmental policy considerations into the work of the department. We work with teams in tax, spending, economics, trade, fiscal, financial services and financial stability to use the range of levers which Treasury controls to ensure the government has affordable and economically efficient plans to achieve its legal commitments under the Climate Change Act 2008 and Environment Act 2021. We advance Treasury interests across some of the biggest policy opportunities and challenges facing the UK including climate mitigation and adaptation, decarbonising heat and buildings, water company regulation, waste sector reform, implementing England's agricultural transition plan and reforming our domestic environment policy. The team leads engagement with and spending control for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and works closely with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), Cabinet Office and No10 on the government's overall climate change strategy and plan. We also support international colleagues in their efforts to galvanise global action on climate and nature. About the Job In this role, you will: Lead on the delivery of the Environment Act Framework and Defra's contribution to net zero in line with HMT's objectives. You will lead engagement with Defra to enable the economically efficient and affordable delivery of environmental targets and goals, as well as decarbonisation of Defra sectors within HMG's carbon budgets, advising on fiscal and non-fiscal levers. Lead on a number of environmental policy areas including waste and circular economy, trees and peat, air quality, and biodiversity. You will identify and promote HMT interests across a range of policy areas, with spending responsibility for £100s of ms. This will involve developing and maintaining relationships with colleagues in Defra and across Whitehall, working through spending and/or policy issues with autonomy and advising HMT ministers. Lead on scrutinising and supporting Defra's work to increase private finance into nature and adaptation. You will scrutinise and lead on providing spending control of Defra's green finance package and engage with Defra green finance leads to support the mobilisation of additional private finance into nature to support delivery of environmental targets and goals. Responsibilities may evolve in response to business needs, and team members are expected to be flexible to respond to evolving work priorities. About You You do not need to be a policy professional, have any specific qualifications, or prior experience/knowledge of these policy areas to apply for this role. We are looking for people who have the right set of skills for the role, who demonstrate the values of our organisation, and who are motivated to come and work with us on a range of issues that are key to the UK's economic prosperity and resilience. These are stretching posts that will require you to develop expertise within the relevant policy areas. Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at .
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to be at the heart of government policy making giving you the opportunity to lead and shape policy in several areas whilst in a supportive environment that encourages innovation, independent thinking and focus on delivering value for the UK taxpayer? If so, we'd love to hear from you ! About the Team The Climate and Environment Team (CET) acts as the focal point for HM Treasury's work on climate change, net zero and nature. The team leads on embedding domestic climate risk, net zero and environmental policy considerations into the work of the department. We work with teams in tax, spending, economics, trade, fiscal, financial services and financial stability to use the range of levers which Treasury controls to ensure the government has affordable and economically efficient plans to achieve its legal commitments under the Climate Change Act 2008 and Environment Act 2021. We advance Treasury interests across some of the biggest policy opportunities and challenges facing the UK including climate mitigation and adaptation, decarbonising heat and buildings, water company regulation, waste sector reform, implementing England's agricultural transition plan and reforming our domestic environment policy. The team leads engagement with and spending control for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and works closely with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), Cabinet Office and No10 on the government's overall climate change strategy and plan. We also support international colleagues in their efforts to galvanise global action on climate and nature. About the Job In this role, you will: Lead on the delivery of the Environment Act Framework and Defra's contribution to net zero in line with HMT's objectives. You will lead engagement with Defra to enable the economically efficient and affordable delivery of environmental targets and goals, as well as decarbonisation of Defra sectors within HMG's carbon budgets, advising on fiscal and non-fiscal levers. Lead on a number of environmental policy areas including waste and circular economy, trees and peat, air quality, and biodiversity. You will identify and promote HMT interests across a range of policy areas, with spending responsibility for £100s of ms. This will involve developing and maintaining relationships with colleagues in Defra and across Whitehall, working through spending and/or policy issues with autonomy and advising HMT ministers. Lead on scrutinising and supporting Defra's work to increase private finance into nature and adaptation. You will scrutinise and lead on providing spending control of Defra's green finance package and engage with Defra green finance leads to support the mobilisation of additional private finance into nature to support delivery of environmental targets and goals. Responsibilities may evolve in response to business needs, and team members are expected to be flexible to respond to evolving work priorities. About You You do not need to be a policy professional, have any specific qualifications, or prior experience/knowledge of these policy areas to apply for this role. We are looking for people who have the right set of skills for the role, who demonstrate the values of our organisation, and who are motivated to come and work with us on a range of issues that are key to the UK's economic prosperity and resilience. These are stretching posts that will require you to develop expertise within the relevant policy areas. Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at .
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Frampton On Severn, Gloucestershire
HR Manager - 12 Month FTC Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge Up to £40,000 Per Annum (DOE) The Role Partner with site leadership to deliver a people plan aligned to business goals. You'll be a hands on HR generalist, advising, coaching and challenging managers while driving a positive employee experience. Key Responsibilities Lead people operations and employee relations, working with HR Shared Services Coach and support managers on policy, performance, engagement and employment law Analyse people data to drive insight, action and continuous improvement Lead inductions, training compliance and management development Champion employee engagement, recognition and EDI Support recruitment, absence and holiday management Person Specification CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience) Strong HR generalist with solid UK employment law knowledge Confident adviser with excellent communication and stakeholder skills Data driven, solutions focused and commercially aware Passionate about creating an outstanding employee experience Benefits We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44 % off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families About Us Part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals. Compass Group UK & Ireland is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Jan 05, 2026
Full time
HR Manager - 12 Month FTC Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge Up to £40,000 Per Annum (DOE) The Role Partner with site leadership to deliver a people plan aligned to business goals. You'll be a hands on HR generalist, advising, coaching and challenging managers while driving a positive employee experience. Key Responsibilities Lead people operations and employee relations, working with HR Shared Services Coach and support managers on policy, performance, engagement and employment law Analyse people data to drive insight, action and continuous improvement Lead inductions, training compliance and management development Champion employee engagement, recognition and EDI Support recruitment, absence and holiday management Person Specification CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience) Strong HR generalist with solid UK employment law knowledge Confident adviser with excellent communication and stakeholder skills Data driven, solutions focused and commercially aware Passionate about creating an outstanding employee experience Benefits We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44 % off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families About Us Part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals. Compass Group UK & Ireland is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Group Financial Accountant - Interim Based: Hybrid with offices based in High Wycombe Term: Permanent, Full time Salary: £65000-£75000 pa + excellent benefits The Role: Focusrite plc is an award-winning audio technology company encompassing thirteen established brands, and developing products for both professional and home recording studios. We're looking for a qualified accountant to join the team as a Group Financial Accountant supporting external statutory reporting, IFRS technical accounting, tax and treasury issues within the Group Finance team. The ideal candidate will be ACA qualified, having trained in practice, possess a strong grounding in IFRS technical accounting, have experience of working in, or with, a multi-national or listed company, and demonstrate excellent attention to detail and analytical capability. This interim position is likely to last for 3 months from February to April 2026. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Financial Accounting Take responsibility over the Group's annual and half year reports processes and lead the projects, including: Preparing consolidated IFRS statutory accounts and disclosures Ensure that the Group's financial statements and annual report is delivered to a high standard with relevant disclosures in a timely manner Act as a key contact for external auditors and assist in the co-ordination of the annual and interim audit and ensuring that all auditor queries are satisfactorily addressed Preparing technical accounting memos for Audit Committee in line with IFRS Production of Group wide accounting policies and maintenance of the Group Finance Manual Act as the Group's technical accounting expert and assist the Management Accounting team in operating entities with any queries on accounting treatment in line with IFRS Management of the Group's internal control programme including the internal control declaration process Be responsible for the preparation of all UK based entities financial statements and to ensure that these are filed in advance of the deadline Be responsible for the accounting for share based payments including preparing the budget and updated forecasts for the group Support of outsourced tax providers Support with accounting for current and deferred tax across the group Completion of tax packs for external tax adviser Support preparation of corporation tax computations for all Group companies Assist with maintenance and implementation of group transfer pricing policy Treasury Maintain relevant hedge documentation Understand impact of FX on group reporting and provide recommendations for management of relevant risks Stakeholder Management Collaborate effectively with senior finance leaders, regional finance teams, tax, treasury, and external advisors Communicate complex accounting matters clearly to non-financial stakeholders and executive management Experience and Skills Required: Qualified ACA with audit background Strong grounding in IFRS technical accounting Experience of working in, or with, a multi-national or listed company Multi-currency group consolidation Strong analytical and IT skills particularly in Excel Experience of NetSuite and Microsoft BI will be advantage Be a strong, effective communicator, with a proven ability to build relationships Ability to communicate with the Board and non-financial individuals alike Have a high level of personal motivation and initiative with the ability to work to tight deadlines in a flexible and evolving work environment Actively seeks to improve processes making them more effective and efficient A high level of attention to detail About Us Focusrite plc is a global music and audio group that develops and markets music technology products. Used by audio professionals and amateur musicians alike, our solutions facilitate the high-quality production of recorded and live sound. Our audio technology brands stand together, seeking to enrich lives through music by removing barriers to creativity - we make music easy to make'. The Focusrite Group trades under thirteen established and rapidly growing brands: Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, Novation, ADAM Audio, Sequential, Oberheim, Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, Ampify Music, Linea Research, Sonnox, OutBoard and TiMax. With a high-quality reputation and a rich heritage spanning decades, its brands are category leaders in the music-making industry. Music technology is an enriching space to work in and we enjoy a Group-wide open-door culture which encourages innovation. This culture, combined with a passion for the inspirational solutions we create, has led to the group winning numerous accolades, including six Queen's Awards, the AIM Company of the Year Award 2021 and regular appearances in 'The Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies to Work For'. The Focusrite Group is dedicated to building a great place to work and as an equal opportunity employer we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion. The group mission is to cultivate an equitable culture, internally and externally, where all people feel they are welcome, safe and positively represented, because at Focusrite they truly are. Equally, we recognise the major impact that climate change is having on our world and work every day towards being industry leaders in a carbon neutral future. Benefits include flexible/hybrid working, company pension, life insurance, private healthcare, Health Cash Plan, enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay, employee purchase scheme, group bonus scheme, company music events, offsite company parties and free lunch in the canteen. We arrange company training sessions and encourage personal development.
Jan 05, 2026
Contractor
Group Financial Accountant - Interim Based: Hybrid with offices based in High Wycombe Term: Permanent, Full time Salary: £65000-£75000 pa + excellent benefits The Role: Focusrite plc is an award-winning audio technology company encompassing thirteen established brands, and developing products for both professional and home recording studios. We're looking for a qualified accountant to join the team as a Group Financial Accountant supporting external statutory reporting, IFRS technical accounting, tax and treasury issues within the Group Finance team. The ideal candidate will be ACA qualified, having trained in practice, possess a strong grounding in IFRS technical accounting, have experience of working in, or with, a multi-national or listed company, and demonstrate excellent attention to detail and analytical capability. This interim position is likely to last for 3 months from February to April 2026. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Financial Accounting Take responsibility over the Group's annual and half year reports processes and lead the projects, including: Preparing consolidated IFRS statutory accounts and disclosures Ensure that the Group's financial statements and annual report is delivered to a high standard with relevant disclosures in a timely manner Act as a key contact for external auditors and assist in the co-ordination of the annual and interim audit and ensuring that all auditor queries are satisfactorily addressed Preparing technical accounting memos for Audit Committee in line with IFRS Production of Group wide accounting policies and maintenance of the Group Finance Manual Act as the Group's technical accounting expert and assist the Management Accounting team in operating entities with any queries on accounting treatment in line with IFRS Management of the Group's internal control programme including the internal control declaration process Be responsible for the preparation of all UK based entities financial statements and to ensure that these are filed in advance of the deadline Be responsible for the accounting for share based payments including preparing the budget and updated forecasts for the group Support of outsourced tax providers Support with accounting for current and deferred tax across the group Completion of tax packs for external tax adviser Support preparation of corporation tax computations for all Group companies Assist with maintenance and implementation of group transfer pricing policy Treasury Maintain relevant hedge documentation Understand impact of FX on group reporting and provide recommendations for management of relevant risks Stakeholder Management Collaborate effectively with senior finance leaders, regional finance teams, tax, treasury, and external advisors Communicate complex accounting matters clearly to non-financial stakeholders and executive management Experience and Skills Required: Qualified ACA with audit background Strong grounding in IFRS technical accounting Experience of working in, or with, a multi-national or listed company Multi-currency group consolidation Strong analytical and IT skills particularly in Excel Experience of NetSuite and Microsoft BI will be advantage Be a strong, effective communicator, with a proven ability to build relationships Ability to communicate with the Board and non-financial individuals alike Have a high level of personal motivation and initiative with the ability to work to tight deadlines in a flexible and evolving work environment Actively seeks to improve processes making them more effective and efficient A high level of attention to detail About Us Focusrite plc is a global music and audio group that develops and markets music technology products. Used by audio professionals and amateur musicians alike, our solutions facilitate the high-quality production of recorded and live sound. Our audio technology brands stand together, seeking to enrich lives through music by removing barriers to creativity - we make music easy to make'. The Focusrite Group trades under thirteen established and rapidly growing brands: Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, Novation, ADAM Audio, Sequential, Oberheim, Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, Ampify Music, Linea Research, Sonnox, OutBoard and TiMax. With a high-quality reputation and a rich heritage spanning decades, its brands are category leaders in the music-making industry. Music technology is an enriching space to work in and we enjoy a Group-wide open-door culture which encourages innovation. This culture, combined with a passion for the inspirational solutions we create, has led to the group winning numerous accolades, including six Queen's Awards, the AIM Company of the Year Award 2021 and regular appearances in 'The Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies to Work For'. The Focusrite Group is dedicated to building a great place to work and as an equal opportunity employer we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion. The group mission is to cultivate an equitable culture, internally and externally, where all people feel they are welcome, safe and positively represented, because at Focusrite they truly are. Equally, we recognise the major impact that climate change is having on our world and work every day towards being industry leaders in a carbon neutral future. Benefits include flexible/hybrid working, company pension, life insurance, private healthcare, Health Cash Plan, enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay, employee purchase scheme, group bonus scheme, company music events, offsite company parties and free lunch in the canteen. We arrange company training sessions and encourage personal development.
