Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. We draw upon our experience as knowledgeable bankers, and best in class technologists to become the chosen option for these banks, and preferred partners for leading consultancies. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the role In this role within Engine's Product & Technology function, you'll run one or more subdomains in the Cards area, ensuring successful product development throughout, as well as having oversight and involvement in the creation of new cards features. You'll also work closely with the wider cards product team, including contributing to the broader cards roadmap. You'll have touch points with our existing and future clients to ensure we support them effectively. You'll enjoy problem solving, getting to the detail, and understanding how clients can make the best use of our product, whilst designing ways to improve it. Your work will span product strategy, client-facing requirements gathering & solution design, and product ownership in an Engineering context. What you'll get to do Take ownership of a best-in-class card product by scoping out breakthrough features, and owning the end-to-end delivery of your sub-domain(s) in close alignment with the Product and Engineering domain leaders. Contribute to the overall card roadmap with inputs from your subdomain(s) You'll work cross-functionally with engineers, designers, document writers, and QA to drive the design and delivery of improvements to the product that align with the vision of the business, taking into account existing and potential clients. You'll confidently and independently prioritise incoming tasks and clearly communicate 'the what' and 'the why' of each decision to both internal and external stakeholders. You'll manage deadlines and be responsible for proactively raising delivery risks that may impact our client projects. You'll develop a close relationship with our Delivery and Customer Success teams, taking the lead on assessing feature requests and client requirements as a key input into overall feature and roadmap definition. You'll work closely with our Business Development team by helping the team understand Engine's capabilities in your domain and joining early-stage Sales conversations as an SME. You will be responsible for being the champion of the feature, telling different teams and clients about the product, and adapting your style of communication and materials to different stakeholders Hear more from the team in some case studies, below, and our work with Women In Tech . Product in Practice Requirements Your background 2+ years of direct Product manager/owner experience, ideally in FinTech or with a regulated lender You have owned and delivered new features, projects or products from start to finish and have gathered clear learnings on what went well and what didn't. You've then ensured the successful in-life maintenance of the feature (or project) going forward. Strong preference that you have experience in card payments: Visa/Mastercard, card payment regulatory compliance, 3DS, mobile wallets, card processing. Experience working across different regions and jurisdictions is a plus You are comfortable leading multiple workstreams on the go as well as presenting existing and new capabilities internally and externally to clients. You have experience working directly with APIs. You have a keen eye for mobile UX and a good understanding of market trends in the cards world. You have experience of rapidly understanding problems and presenting solutions in a structured and informative manner that facilitates decision making. Your skills You're able to manage competing priorities, whilst keeping sight of the big picture and driving towards an end goal. You are intellectually and technically curious and enjoy learning what things do and how they work. You have a knack for understanding technical concepts and enjoy getting into the details with engineering and design. You have good communication skills that will be required to work with both internal and external stakeholders. You're comfortable handling ambiguity and working in a flat structure. You proactively take accountability for important and strategic activities. Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: 45 minute with someone from the team 1 hour with two more people from the team including our Technical Product Director 45 minutes with two of the senior leadership team Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. We draw upon our experience as knowledgeable bankers, and best in class technologists to become the chosen option for these banks, and preferred partners for leading consultancies. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the role In this role within Engine's Product & Technology function, you'll run one or more subdomains in the Cards area, ensuring successful product development throughout, as well as having oversight and involvement in the creation of new cards features. You'll also work closely with the wider cards product team, including contributing to the broader cards roadmap. You'll have touch points with our existing and future clients to ensure we support them effectively. You'll enjoy problem solving, getting to the detail, and understanding how clients can make the best use of our product, whilst designing ways to improve it. Your work will span product strategy, client-facing requirements gathering & solution design, and product ownership in an Engineering context. What you'll get to do Take ownership of a best-in-class card product by scoping out breakthrough features, and owning the end-to-end delivery of your sub-domain(s) in close alignment with the Product and Engineering domain leaders. Contribute to the overall card roadmap with inputs from your subdomain(s) You'll work cross-functionally with engineers, designers, document writers, and QA to drive the design and delivery of improvements to the product that align with the vision of the business, taking into account existing and potential clients. You'll confidently and independently prioritise incoming tasks and clearly communicate 'the what' and 'the why' of each decision to both internal and external stakeholders. You'll manage deadlines and be responsible for proactively raising delivery risks that may impact our client projects. You'll develop a close relationship with our Delivery and Customer Success teams, taking the lead on assessing feature requests and client requirements as a key input into overall feature and roadmap definition. You'll work closely with our Business Development team by helping the team understand Engine's capabilities in your domain and joining early-stage Sales conversations as an SME. You will be responsible for being the champion of the feature, telling different teams and clients about the product, and adapting your style of communication and materials to different stakeholders Hear more from the team in some case studies, below, and our work with Women In Tech . Product in Practice Requirements Your background 2+ years of direct Product manager/owner experience, ideally in FinTech or with a regulated lender You have owned and delivered new features, projects or products from start to finish and have gathered clear learnings on what went well and what didn't. You've then ensured the successful in-life maintenance of the feature (or project) going forward. Strong preference that you have experience in card payments: Visa/Mastercard, card payment regulatory compliance, 3DS, mobile wallets, card processing. Experience working across different regions and jurisdictions is a plus You are comfortable leading multiple workstreams on the go as well as presenting existing and new capabilities internally and externally to clients. You have experience working directly with APIs. You have a keen eye for mobile UX and a good understanding of market trends in the cards world. You have experience of rapidly understanding problems and presenting solutions in a structured and informative manner that facilitates decision making. Your skills You're able to manage competing priorities, whilst keeping sight of the big picture and driving towards an end goal. You are intellectually and technically curious and enjoy learning what things do and how they work. You have a knack for understanding technical concepts and enjoy getting into the details with engineering and design. You have good communication skills that will be required to work with both internal and external stakeholders. You're comfortable handling ambiguity and working in a flat structure. You proactively take accountability for important and strategic activities. Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: 45 minute with someone from the team 1 hour with two more people from the team including our Technical Product Director 45 minutes with two of the senior leadership team Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Director, Head of Talent Acquisition (Europe) The Head of Talent Acquisition, Europe is a leadership role responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across the business, with a primary focus on the UK Card, Velocity Black, and Global Payments Network (formally Discover) business units. The core mandate is to ensure the international business secures top-tier, future-ready talent to achieve its ambitious growth targets and maintain market share leadership, while optimising recruitment efficiency and rigorously upholding all regulatory standards related to hiring practices. This role will be the operational and strategic owner of the talent acquisition function in the region. What you'll do 1. Strategic Talent Acquisition Partnership Business Translation: Partner closely with the UK Leadership, US Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners of UK Card, Velocity Black, and Discover to forecast talent needs, understand market dynamics, and proactively design and implement tailored recruitment programs that directly support and accelerate business outcomes. Workforce Planning & Pipeline: Lead the functional execution of strategic workforce planning for talent acquisition. Anticipate and address future skills gaps, particularly in critical UK segment roles (e.g., analytics, fraud, software engineering) by developing deep, sustained talent pipelines. Recruitment Efficiency & Investment: Own and optimise all key talent acquisition metrics (cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, candidate experience). Manage the TA function's investment and budget based on projected business impact and ROI. 2. Talent Acquisition Excellence End-to-End Ownership: Own and drive the complete talent acquisition lifecycle for the UK business segments. Drive a unified strategy that seamlessly links sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding processes. Operational Excellence: Oversee the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a hiring pipeline focused on securing top-tier talent. Implement best-in-class recruitment technologies and processes to maximize recruiter productivity and effectiveness. Brand & Sourcing Strategy: Iterate on and execute a compelling employer branding strategy for the region. Lead advanced sourcing strategies to attract passive and diverse candidates for high-demand roles. Talent Integration: Partner with HR Business Partners and Leadership Development teams to ensure newly hired talent is effectively integrated and set up for success and long-term retention. 3. Operational Integrity and Governance Compliance and Risk: Serve as the functional expert for all UK statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements related to hiring and selection practices. Own and mitigate compliance risks within the talent acquisition process. HR Shared Services Alignment: Collaborate closely with UK HR Shared Services to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of TA operational tasks, including data integrity, reporting, and offer management. Policy & Standards: Establish and maintain robust TA policies and controls that meet the highest standards of corporate governance and ensure a fair, consistent, and equitable hiring process. What we're looking for Senior Talent Acquisition Leadership: Progressive talent acquisition experience operating as a functional Head or Director of Talent Acquisition in a complex, international, and regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services). Functional Mastery & Commercial Acumen: Deep, proven expertise in all facets of the Talent Acquisition function (sourcing, operations, employer branding, analytics). Demonstrated ability to articulate recruitment strategy in financial and business terms (e.g., quantifying the impact of TA on business goals). Enterprise Navigation: Strong ability to navigate and influence enterprise HR functions and global decision-making processes, ensuring the TA strategy is aligned with the parent organisation. International Regulatory Expertise: Proven expertise in navigating multi-jurisdictional employment law and compliance specifically as it relates to recruitment, selection, and hiring within the UK and Europe. Data-Driven Influence: Strong capability in using workforce and TA analytics to diagnose pipeline issues, predict future needs, and drive functional and executive decision-making. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our Nottingham or London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café. What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Director, Head of Talent Acquisition (Europe) The Head of Talent Acquisition, Europe is a leadership role responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across the business, with a primary focus on the UK Card, Velocity Black, and Global Payments Network (formally Discover) business units. The core mandate is to ensure the international business secures top-tier, future-ready talent to achieve its ambitious growth targets and maintain market share leadership, while optimising recruitment efficiency and rigorously upholding all regulatory standards related to hiring practices. This role will be the operational and strategic owner of the talent acquisition function in the region. What you'll do 1. Strategic Talent Acquisition Partnership Business Translation: Partner closely with the UK Leadership, US Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners of UK Card, Velocity Black, and Discover to forecast talent needs, understand market dynamics, and proactively design and implement tailored recruitment programs that directly support and accelerate business outcomes. Workforce Planning & Pipeline: Lead the functional execution of strategic workforce planning for talent acquisition. Anticipate and address future skills gaps, particularly in critical UK segment roles (e.g., analytics, fraud, software engineering) by developing deep, sustained talent pipelines. Recruitment Efficiency & Investment: Own and optimise all key talent acquisition metrics (cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, candidate experience). Manage the TA function's investment and budget based on projected business impact and ROI. 2. Talent Acquisition Excellence End-to-End Ownership: Own and drive the complete talent acquisition lifecycle for the UK business segments. Drive a unified strategy that seamlessly links sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding processes. Operational Excellence: Oversee the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a hiring pipeline focused on securing top-tier talent. Implement best-in-class recruitment technologies and processes to maximize recruiter productivity and effectiveness. Brand & Sourcing Strategy: Iterate on and execute a compelling employer branding strategy for the region. Lead advanced sourcing strategies to attract passive and diverse candidates for high-demand roles. Talent Integration: Partner with HR Business Partners and Leadership Development teams to ensure newly hired talent is effectively integrated and set up for success and long-term retention. 3. Operational Integrity and Governance Compliance and Risk: Serve as the functional expert for all UK statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements related to hiring and selection practices. Own and mitigate compliance risks within the talent acquisition process. HR Shared Services Alignment: Collaborate closely with UK HR Shared Services to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of TA operational tasks, including data integrity, reporting, and offer management. Policy & Standards: Establish and maintain robust TA policies and controls that meet the highest standards of corporate governance and ensure a fair, consistent, and equitable hiring process. What we're looking for Senior Talent Acquisition Leadership: Progressive talent acquisition experience operating as a functional Head or Director of Talent Acquisition in a complex, international, and regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services). Functional Mastery & Commercial Acumen: Deep, proven expertise in all facets of the Talent Acquisition function (sourcing, operations, employer branding, analytics). Demonstrated ability to articulate recruitment strategy in financial and business terms (e.g., quantifying the impact of TA on business goals). Enterprise Navigation: Strong ability to navigate and influence enterprise HR functions and global decision-making processes, ensuring the TA strategy is aligned with the parent organisation. International Regulatory Expertise: Proven expertise in navigating multi-jurisdictional employment law and compliance specifically as it relates to recruitment, selection, and hiring within the UK and Europe. Data-Driven Influence: Strong capability in using workforce and TA analytics to diagnose pipeline issues, predict future needs, and drive functional and executive decision-making. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our Nottingham or London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café. What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
The closing date for this position is the 6 th May at 10am Finance Business Partner Can be based at either Lisburn HQ or LDC Cookstown (but travel between sites will be required) Temporary (Up to 12 months with possible extension) £24.41 per hour 36.25 hours per week Main Purpose Use your financial expertise to support cross-border emergency services to maximise the impact of a world-class facility. Peace Plus - Training Across Communities for Tactical Interoperability for Cross Border Safety 'TACTICS' NIFRS has been successful in a joint Peace Plus bid. TACTICS will bring NIFRS, National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management (NDFEM) & RoIFRS together, to develop pilot & demonstrate initiatives designed to develop best practice joint training to improve mutual aid in crisis management. The aim is to deliver a programme that will support curriculum development in NIFRS: Development & implementation of a joint (cross-border) F&RES Training framework for responders to improve inter-operability in emergency response situations in 2 areas: (i) USAR (Urban Search & Rescue); & (ii) High Volume Pumping (flood containment). Development of a joint (cross-border) F&RES common operational procedures manual to improve understanding & alignment of approach. Development & delivery of a joint F&RES training programme to establish specialist emergency response facilitator expertise in the Programme area Development of a proposals for a Mutual Aid MoU between NIFRS, ROIFRS & NDFEM (reflecting current risks) to replace the one agreed in 1964. Shared Island This compliments Peace Plus, with a focus on joint cross-border training in two critical areas: Urban Search & Rescue Flood Containment & Response Learning Development College To support LDC Cookstown to maximise the impact of a world-class facility, among other streams of work, the critical one is cost recovery. Main Roles and Responsibilities Financial & Resource Management 1. To deliver a complete financial management service to specified Directorates within NIFRS and play a key role in the overall financial management of the organisation. 2. To oversee the financial governance of specified Directorates, ensuring financial regularity, compliance and value-for-money within a framework of excellent customer service and continuous improvement. 3. To support the senior management team within specified Directorates, reporting regularly to the Director as lead customer. 4. Ensuring Directorates' senior management are provided with sound and challenging advice on their plans, using knowledge and data-led insight to ensure value for money outcomes will be achieved, aligned to strategic objectives. Business Planning 1. Support the senior finance team in maintaining effective financial control within designated Directorates by contributing to NIFRS's financial strategy and financial plan through participation in the development of Directorate's business plans. 2. Support the development of the annual budget setting process for designated Directorates, including the annual review of the budget setting policy, making recommendations for change and the provision of guidelines and timetables to relevant business support teams. 3. To work collaboratively with senior staff, both within finance and across the organisation, to ensure alignment of financial plans with overall financial strategy and assist in delivery of the overall strategic priorities of the organisation. 4. To have lead responsibility for finance, including provision of forecasting information and expert advice on a range of organisational-wide change projects and policy initiatives; and use initiative to develop innovative solutions and options to financial related problems. Governance & Risk Management 1. Ensure that all statutory financial and integrated governance requirements are met, including the identification and management of financial risks, escalating as appropriate. 2. Ensuring that directorate management teams maintain an appropriate financial control environment by advising on the development of systems and processes that ensure control and compliance with Standing Financial Instructions. 3. To prepare responses to Freedom of Information and Data Protection requests, Ministerial, Parliamentary or NI Assembly questions; liaising with internal and external stakeholders as required. 4. Support budget holders and other senior managers in the fulfilment of their financial management responsibilities, helping to constrain their actions where necessary in order to ensure that they are consistent with NIFRS objectives and do not contravene agreed policies and procedures. Continuous Improvement 1. To ensure an understanding of the business to enable provision of value-adding insight to operational decision-making. 2. To support corporate initiatives to attain Best Value and promote the concept of value for money and continuous improvement. 3. To communicate and maintain an effective network with other Finance Business Partners to ensure consistency in service provision, enabling the identification and promotion of opportunities for enhanced processes and procedures and implementation of best practice. 4. To contribute to improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of the financial management service to NIFRS. People Responsibilities 1. As a member of the finance team, provide leadership to others within the financial management function and wider Finance Directorate to ensure a highly skilled, flexible and motivated workforce to provide high quality financial management. 2. As a member of the finance team, responsible for professional development and performance of the wider team as required to contribute to the continuous improvement of the service. 3. To deputise for the Head of Strategic Financial Management when required, including representation at regional, internal and external meetings; and to provide support resilience as far as practicable within the Finance directorate Essential Criteria: (Please note that Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd require original certificates as proof of all qualifications listed on CV) -Applicants must be fully qualified accountants, having successfully completed the professional examinations, and be a full Member of one of the following bodies: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Chartered Accountants Ireland Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales: or Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland AND -Minimum of two years' relevant experience providing a comprehensive management accounting & analysis service to senior management. -Strong analytical ability with experience of analysing, interpreting and presenting financial information in a user-friendly way to support at least two of the following: strategic decision-making; effective financial management; effective performance management; and process improvement. -Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills and have worked with a diverse range of stakeholders achieving successful outcomes. -Strong IT skills to include experience using Excel at an advanced level. Can demonstrate: a) excellent planning and organisational skills; b) deliver high quality work with excellent attention to detail; c) excellent communication skills (both oral and written); d) ability to work accurately under pressure of multiple deadlines; e) strong inter-personal and influencing skills; f) a strong customer orientation. -Applicants must have a valid driving licence and a car available for official business use, or access to a form of personal transport that will enable you to meet the requirements of the post in full. Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation. We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible. Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted. Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level.
May 05, 2026
Full time
The closing date for this position is the 6 th May at 10am Finance Business Partner Can be based at either Lisburn HQ or LDC Cookstown (but travel between sites will be required) Temporary (Up to 12 months with possible extension) £24.41 per hour 36.25 hours per week Main Purpose Use your financial expertise to support cross-border emergency services to maximise the impact of a world-class facility. Peace Plus - Training Across Communities for Tactical Interoperability for Cross Border Safety 'TACTICS' NIFRS has been successful in a joint Peace Plus bid. TACTICS will bring NIFRS, National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management (NDFEM) & RoIFRS together, to develop pilot & demonstrate initiatives designed to develop best practice joint training to improve mutual aid in crisis management. The aim is to deliver a programme that will support curriculum development in NIFRS: Development & implementation of a joint (cross-border) F&RES Training framework for responders to improve inter-operability in emergency response situations in 2 areas: (i) USAR (Urban Search & Rescue); & (ii) High Volume Pumping (flood containment). Development of a joint (cross-border) F&RES common operational procedures manual to improve understanding & alignment of approach. Development & delivery of a joint F&RES training programme to establish specialist emergency response facilitator expertise in the Programme area Development of a proposals for a Mutual Aid MoU between NIFRS, ROIFRS & NDFEM (reflecting current risks) to replace the one agreed in 1964. Shared Island This compliments Peace Plus, with a focus on joint cross-border training in two critical areas: Urban Search & Rescue Flood Containment & Response Learning Development College To support LDC Cookstown to maximise the impact of a world-class facility, among other streams of work, the critical one is cost recovery. Main Roles and Responsibilities Financial & Resource Management 1. To deliver a complete financial management service to specified Directorates within NIFRS and play a key role in the overall financial management of the organisation. 2. To oversee the financial governance of specified Directorates, ensuring financial regularity, compliance and value-for-money within a framework of excellent customer service and continuous improvement. 3. To support the senior management team within specified Directorates, reporting regularly to the Director as lead customer. 4. Ensuring Directorates' senior management are provided with sound and challenging advice on their plans, using knowledge and data-led insight to ensure value for money outcomes will be achieved, aligned to strategic objectives. Business Planning 1. Support the senior finance team in maintaining effective financial control within designated Directorates by contributing to NIFRS's financial strategy and financial plan through participation in the development of Directorate's business plans. 2. Support the development of the annual budget setting process for designated Directorates, including the annual review of the budget setting policy, making recommendations for change and the provision of guidelines and timetables to relevant business support teams. 3. To work collaboratively with senior staff, both within finance and across the organisation, to ensure alignment of financial plans with overall financial strategy and assist in delivery of the overall strategic priorities of the organisation. 4. To have lead responsibility for finance, including provision of forecasting information and expert advice on a range of organisational-wide change projects and policy initiatives; and use initiative to develop innovative solutions and options to financial related problems. Governance & Risk Management 1. Ensure that all statutory financial and integrated governance requirements are met, including the identification and management of financial risks, escalating as appropriate. 2. Ensuring that directorate management teams maintain an appropriate financial control environment by advising on the development of systems and processes that ensure control and compliance with Standing Financial Instructions. 3. To prepare responses to Freedom of Information and Data Protection requests, Ministerial, Parliamentary or NI Assembly questions; liaising with internal and external stakeholders as required. 4. Support budget holders and other senior managers in the fulfilment of their financial management responsibilities, helping to constrain their actions where necessary in order to ensure that they are consistent with NIFRS objectives and do not contravene agreed policies and procedures. Continuous Improvement 1. To ensure an understanding of the business to enable provision of value-adding insight to operational decision-making. 2. To support corporate initiatives to attain Best Value and promote the concept of value for money and continuous improvement. 3. To communicate and maintain an effective network with other Finance Business Partners to ensure consistency in service provision, enabling the identification and promotion of opportunities for enhanced processes and procedures and implementation of best practice. 4. To contribute to improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of the financial management service to NIFRS. People Responsibilities 1. As a member of the finance team, provide leadership to others within the financial management function and wider Finance Directorate to ensure a highly skilled, flexible and motivated workforce to provide high quality financial management. 2. As a member of the finance team, responsible for professional development and performance of the wider team as required to contribute to the continuous improvement of the service. 3. To deputise for the Head of Strategic Financial Management when required, including representation at regional, internal and external meetings; and to provide support resilience as far as practicable within the Finance directorate Essential Criteria: (Please note that Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd require original certificates as proof of all qualifications listed on CV) -Applicants must be fully qualified accountants, having successfully completed the professional examinations, and be a full Member of one of the following bodies: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Chartered Accountants Ireland Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales: or Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland AND -Minimum of two years' relevant experience providing a comprehensive management accounting & analysis service to senior management. -Strong analytical ability with experience of analysing, interpreting and presenting financial information in a user-friendly way to support at least two of the following: strategic decision-making; effective financial management; effective performance management; and process improvement. -Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills and have worked with a diverse range of stakeholders achieving successful outcomes. -Strong IT skills to include experience using Excel at an advanced level. Can demonstrate: a) excellent planning and organisational skills; b) deliver high quality work with excellent attention to detail; c) excellent communication skills (both oral and written); d) ability to work accurately under pressure of multiple deadlines; e) strong inter-personal and influencing skills; f) a strong customer orientation. -Applicants must have a valid driving licence and a car available for official business use, or access to a form of personal transport that will enable you to meet the requirements of the post in full. Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation. We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible. Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted. Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level.
Interim Finance Systems Manager - 6 months contract Fleet, Hampshire - office based twice a week Charity People have partnered with a £15million turnover health charity where we are looking for an experienced Interim Finance systems Manager to provide short-term stabilisation and hands-on support within a small, busy finance function. This is a delivery-focused role, ensuring strong month-end processes, reliable management information and proportionate financial controls during a pressured period. It's not about large-scale change, but about bringing clarity, structure and confidence to core financial operations. Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum based on experience Hybrid: Twice a week in Fleet, Hampshire Duties and Responsibilities Own and deliver the full month-end close, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations by working closely with the Interim Director of Finance and Corporate Services and Head of Finance Produce timely, high-quality management accounts with clear variance analysis and practical commentary Review existing financial controls, identify key risks, and implement proportionate and effective safeguards Strengthen reporting, reconciliations and data quality in a largely manual finance environment Develop clear, repeatable templates for management accounts, cashflow forecasting and reforecasting Act as a stabilising presence, sharing knowledge and improving team resilience Person Specification Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong hands-on experience or very strong QBE Systems Accountant Proven track record of delivering month-end and management accounts in manual or resource-constrained environments Confident working independently, meeting tight deadlines and prioritising highest-risk areas Strong intermediate Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, lookups, SUMIFS, IF functions) Calm, pragmatic and collaborative approach, with the ability to explain finance clearly to non-finance colleagues Experience supporting year-end and audit processes, ideally within a charity or not-for-profit setting Timelines for the role: Role will be closing on 11th May, 2026 First stage interview w/c 11th May, 2026 Second stage w/c 18 th May, 2026 Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background-e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Interim Finance Systems Manager - 6 months contract Fleet, Hampshire - office based twice a week Charity People have partnered with a £15million turnover health charity where we are looking for an experienced Interim Finance systems Manager to provide short-term stabilisation and hands-on support within a small, busy finance function. This is a delivery-focused role, ensuring strong month-end processes, reliable management information and proportionate financial controls during a pressured period. It's not about large-scale change, but about bringing clarity, structure and confidence to core financial operations. Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum based on experience Hybrid: Twice a week in Fleet, Hampshire Duties and Responsibilities Own and deliver the full month-end close, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations by working closely with the Interim Director of Finance and Corporate Services and Head of Finance Produce timely, high-quality management accounts with clear variance analysis and practical commentary Review existing financial controls, identify key risks, and implement proportionate and effective safeguards Strengthen reporting, reconciliations and data quality in a largely manual finance environment Develop clear, repeatable templates for management accounts, cashflow forecasting and reforecasting Act as a stabilising presence, sharing knowledge and improving team resilience Person Specification Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong hands-on experience or very strong QBE Systems Accountant Proven track record of delivering month-end and management accounts in manual or resource-constrained environments Confident working independently, meeting tight deadlines and prioritising highest-risk areas Strong intermediate Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, lookups, SUMIFS, IF functions) Calm, pragmatic and collaborative approach, with the ability to explain finance clearly to non-finance colleagues Experience supporting year-end and audit processes, ideally within a charity or not-for-profit setting Timelines for the role: Role will be closing on 11th May, 2026 First stage interview w/c 11th May, 2026 Second stage w/c 18 th May, 2026 Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background-e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
SUMMARY Position Title: Head of Digital Organising & Communications Level: Level 6 Salary:£40, 000 - 46, 000 (FTE yearly/depending on experience/salaries under review as part of our ongoing pay review process) Reports to: Director of Organising and Campaigns Location: Liberation centre Brixton, London (New office in Brixton)/ Remote working within the UK with at least 2 days work from our office (Pro rata for part time) Contract: Fulltime (40hrs/weekly), fixed-term contract for2 years with potential for Part time (e.g., 32hrs/weekly) options Hours: TAA has flexible working hours, with some expected evenings (e.g., one 9pm finish once every two weeks) and weekends due to the nature of the role. All extra hours are reimbursed as Time off in Lieu (TOIL). Start date: As soon as possible (with consideration for notice period) Benefits: TAA laptop and phone, (employee assistance and health cash package including staff supervision, counselling, dental, optical care and more.). The Advocacy Academy is an activist youth movement. We serve as the political home for grassroots youth organising and the catalyst for collective action. The lives of the young people we work alongside have been directly shaped by living in an unjust world, and we exist to turn their anger into action and change. Young people are often the catalysts for major social change, from the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee at the heart of the Civil Rights Movement, to the Soweto Uprising mobilising young people to resist the apartheid regime's education policies, to the Sunrise Movement redrawing the electoral map across America, and more recently protests across the world protesting the genocide in Palestine. How successfully they achieve real and lasting change depends on whether they are organised and whether they have the right strategy and tactics to be effective. Before you skim the job description, please remember you don t have to tick all the boxes for each role to apply.We all experience a bit of imposter syndrome, including the staff here at The Advocacy Academy. Let s name it for what it is - a manifestation of the oppression many of us face on a day to day. If this role pulls you and you believe you could make a difference, then apply anyway or reach out to us to discuss more! ABOUT THE ROLE In a context of the rise of the far right, increasing inequality, and climate disaster, The Advocacy Academy is growing to meet this moment. As part of this, we are expanding our Organising and Campaigns Team, including recruiting an experienced Digital Organiser. This person will lead the design and implementation of an ambitious digital organising approach, including building out our base online and supporting campaigns to amplify our message and deliver the tangible wins we are pushing for. The work will be supported by up to five of our changemakers - young people who will be paid to support our digital organising alongside their other work or study. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY 1. Oversee and deliver a Digital Organising Strategy within TAA, including but not limited to: Working with the SLT to set the strategic objectives and direction of your area of responsibility in relation to the broader growth of the organisation, ensuring appropriate resources, KPIs and relevant tools are in place to assess progress and make judgements on priorities. Taking the lead on decision-making and problem-solving for all considerations relating to the area of responsibility, working with your department director and SLT around overlapping projects. Understanding the impact of socio-economic and sector specific changes that could impact the department, including wider trends around digital organising and campaigns. Supporting the department director with the management and mitigation of organisational risks by escalating issues within your department in a timely manner and supporting them with problem solving. 2. Lead on TAA s digital organising approach, implementing online strategies as part of our campaigns, growing our membership, supporting our fundraising and building the systems needed to support these initiatives, including but not limited to: Leading the development and implementation of digital organising strategies as part of our youth-led organising campaigns, and support members and wider supporters to take action to deliver material change on issues that matter to our membership. Leading the development and implementation of digital strategies to deliver membership growth, working alongside colleagues to track and achieve key target numbers. Leading the development and implementation of online member journeys, from initial touch points with TAA through to leaders of our youth movement. Ensuring the right digital platforms and technology (including website, WhatsApp, CRM, email, social media) are used to facilitate the effective and efficient delivery of key objectives Supporting the crafting and implementation of campaign messaging and content to support our campaign aims. Supporting the Development Team to create and implement key digital mechanisms to fundraise, including with individual donors, HNWIs, corporate donors and international funders). 3. Lead on TAA s communications, storytelling and engagement work, ensuring we have a clear, consistent and effective narrative that reaches people, including but not limited to: Leading the strategic direction of TAA s storytelling work, ensuring narrative change is embedded across the programme and rooted in the lived experience, values, and leadership of our communities. Coordinating the distributed communications efforts by different teams, ensuring consistent, high-quality outputs across all channels. Overseeing the development and delivery of multimedia content that shifts public understanding and showcases the impact of youth organising. Providing editorial oversight and creative leadership to ensure our digital storytelling is coherent, compelling, values-aligned, and responsive to the external environment. Supporting and advise the senior leadership team on narrative risks, opportunities, and emerging digital trends relevant to our movement goals. 4. Support our members to learn and grow as digital organisers in their own right, including but not limited to: Proactively build relationships with our members and grow our membership, through holding regular 1:1s and relational meetings that strengthen campaigns but more importantly help them to identify and act on their developing political interests and to plug them into relevant opportunities for growth at TAA and our wider networks. Hold a list of members that you are the relationship lead for, developing and delivering a live learning plan with many of them, supporting them to become powerful organisers. Work closely with the Programmes and Community teams to set trajectories and expectations for a young person s campaigning and organising journey, their starting point coming into TAA, and the training and support they need. Facilitate workshops and meetings, holding space effectively and designing and delivering creative learning journeys for young people. 5. Be a key member of the Organising and Campaigns Team, including but not limited to: Support efforts to set the strategic direction and priorities for the Organising and Campaigns Team each financial year. Proactively develop an interest in the impact of political, socio-economic and sector specific changes that could impact the HOST Programme, department and TAA in general. Support the Director of Organising and Campaigns and Head of Organising and Campaigns with the management and mitigation of organisational risks presented by the Programme by escalating issues in a timely manner and supporting them with problem solving. Support colleagues in the Organising and Campaigns team to run events, training programmes and other key activities to deliver on departmental aims. 6. Culture, values and wider strategy and mission. Hold senior accountability for driving the achievement of our strategic objectives by embedding our vision, mission, strategy, ideology and cultural values across your area and the wider organisation. Play a central role in shaping organisational direction and leading cross-departmental priorities and initiatives, including but not limited to: Embodying and championing our commitment to social and economic justice, ensuring this is consistently reflected in organisational strategy, decision-making, delivery and partnerships Acting as a champion of organisational culture and values, setting the standard across teams and holding others to account in upholding these in practice Leading on identifying and driving opportunities that strengthen organisational impact, working closely with senior leadership, including the Director of Finance, HR and Ops, and contributing to high-level strategic direction Holding ultimate responsibility for identifying, assessing and addressing risks to our integrity, authenticity and alignment with our ideology and culture, taking decisive and timely action Enabling and lead effective cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring teams are aligned, appropriately resourced and working cohesively towards shared goals . click apply for full job details
May 05, 2026
Full time
SUMMARY Position Title: Head of Digital Organising & Communications Level: Level 6 Salary:£40, 000 - 46, 000 (FTE yearly/depending on experience/salaries under review as part of our ongoing pay review process) Reports to: Director of Organising and Campaigns Location: Liberation centre Brixton, London (New office in Brixton)/ Remote working within the UK with at least 2 days work from our office (Pro rata for part time) Contract: Fulltime (40hrs/weekly), fixed-term contract for2 years with potential for Part time (e.g., 32hrs/weekly) options Hours: TAA has flexible working hours, with some expected evenings (e.g., one 9pm finish once every two weeks) and weekends due to the nature of the role. All extra hours are reimbursed as Time off in Lieu (TOIL). Start date: As soon as possible (with consideration for notice period) Benefits: TAA laptop and phone, (employee assistance and health cash package including staff supervision, counselling, dental, optical care and more.). The Advocacy Academy is an activist youth movement. We serve as the political home for grassroots youth organising and the catalyst for collective action. The lives of the young people we work alongside have been directly shaped by living in an unjust world, and we exist to turn their anger into action and change. Young people are often the catalysts for major social change, from the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee at the heart of the Civil Rights Movement, to the Soweto Uprising mobilising young people to resist the apartheid regime's education policies, to the Sunrise Movement redrawing the electoral map across America, and more recently protests across the world protesting the genocide in Palestine. How successfully they achieve real and lasting change depends on whether they are organised and whether they have the right strategy and tactics to be effective. Before you skim the job description, please remember you don t have to tick all the boxes for each role to apply.We all experience a bit of imposter syndrome, including the staff here at The Advocacy Academy. Let s name it for what it is - a manifestation of the oppression many of us face on a day to day. If this role pulls you and you believe you could make a difference, then apply anyway or reach out to us to discuss more! ABOUT THE ROLE In a context of the rise of the far right, increasing inequality, and climate disaster, The Advocacy Academy is growing to meet this moment. As part of this, we are expanding our Organising and Campaigns Team, including recruiting an experienced Digital Organiser. This person will lead the design and implementation of an ambitious digital organising approach, including building out our base online and supporting campaigns to amplify our message and deliver the tangible wins we are pushing for. The work will be supported by up to five of our changemakers - young people who will be paid to support our digital organising alongside their other work or study. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY 1. Oversee and deliver a Digital Organising Strategy within TAA, including but not limited to: Working with the SLT to set the strategic objectives and direction of your area of responsibility in relation to the broader growth of the organisation, ensuring appropriate resources, KPIs and relevant tools are in place to assess progress and make judgements on priorities. Taking the lead on decision-making and problem-solving for all considerations relating to the area of responsibility, working with your department director and SLT around overlapping projects. Understanding the impact of socio-economic and sector specific changes that could impact the department, including wider trends around digital organising and campaigns. Supporting the department director with the management and mitigation of organisational risks by escalating issues within your department in a timely manner and supporting them with problem solving. 2. Lead on TAA s digital organising approach, implementing online strategies as part of our campaigns, growing our membership, supporting our fundraising and building the systems needed to support these initiatives, including but not limited to: Leading the development and implementation of digital organising strategies as part of our youth-led organising campaigns, and support members and wider supporters to take action to deliver material change on issues that matter to our membership. Leading the development and implementation of digital strategies to deliver membership growth, working alongside colleagues to track and achieve key target numbers. Leading the development and implementation of online member journeys, from initial touch points with TAA through to leaders of our youth movement. Ensuring the right digital platforms and technology (including website, WhatsApp, CRM, email, social media) are used to facilitate the effective and efficient delivery of key objectives Supporting the crafting and implementation of campaign messaging and content to support our campaign aims. Supporting the Development Team to create and implement key digital mechanisms to fundraise, including with individual donors, HNWIs, corporate donors and international funders). 3. Lead on TAA s communications, storytelling and engagement work, ensuring we have a clear, consistent and effective narrative that reaches people, including but not limited to: Leading the strategic direction of TAA s storytelling work, ensuring narrative change is embedded across the programme and rooted in the lived experience, values, and leadership of our communities. Coordinating the distributed communications efforts by different teams, ensuring consistent, high-quality outputs across all channels. Overseeing the development and delivery of multimedia content that shifts public understanding and showcases the impact of youth organising. Providing editorial oversight and creative leadership to ensure our digital storytelling is coherent, compelling, values-aligned, and responsive to the external environment. Supporting and advise the senior leadership team on narrative risks, opportunities, and emerging digital trends relevant to our movement goals. 4. Support our members to learn and grow as digital organisers in their own right, including but not limited to: Proactively build relationships with our members and grow our membership, through holding regular 1:1s and relational meetings that strengthen campaigns but more importantly help them to identify and act on their developing political interests and to plug them into relevant opportunities for growth at TAA and our wider networks. Hold a list of members that you are the relationship lead for, developing and delivering a live learning plan with many of them, supporting them to become powerful organisers. Work closely with the Programmes and Community teams to set trajectories and expectations for a young person s campaigning and organising journey, their starting point coming into TAA, and the training and support they need. Facilitate workshops and meetings, holding space effectively and designing and delivering creative learning journeys for young people. 5. Be a key member of the Organising and Campaigns Team, including but not limited to: Support efforts to set the strategic direction and priorities for the Organising and Campaigns Team each financial year. Proactively develop an interest in the impact of political, socio-economic and sector specific changes that could impact the HOST Programme, department and TAA in general. Support the Director of Organising and Campaigns and Head of Organising and Campaigns with the management and mitigation of organisational risks presented by the Programme by escalating issues in a timely manner and supporting them with problem solving. Support colleagues in the Organising and Campaigns team to run events, training programmes and other key activities to deliver on departmental aims. 6. Culture, values and wider strategy and mission. Hold senior accountability for driving the achievement of our strategic objectives by embedding our vision, mission, strategy, ideology and cultural values across your area and the wider organisation. Play a central role in shaping organisational direction and leading cross-departmental priorities and initiatives, including but not limited to: Embodying and championing our commitment to social and economic justice, ensuring this is consistently reflected in organisational strategy, decision-making, delivery and partnerships Acting as a champion of organisational culture and values, setting the standard across teams and holding others to account in upholding these in practice Leading on identifying and driving opportunities that strengthen organisational impact, working closely with senior leadership, including the Director of Finance, HR and Ops, and contributing to high-level strategic direction Holding ultimate responsibility for identifying, assessing and addressing risks to our integrity, authenticity and alignment with our ideology and culture, taking decisive and timely action Enabling and lead effective cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring teams are aligned, appropriately resourced and working cohesively towards shared goals . click apply for full job details
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Director, Head of Talent Acquisition (Europe) The Head of Talent Acquisition, Europe is a leadership role responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across the business, with a primary focus on the UK Card, Velocity Black, and Global Payments Network (formally Discover) business units. The core mandate is to ensure the international business secures top-tier, future-ready talent to achieve its ambitious growth targets and maintain market share leadership, while optimising recruitment efficiency and rigorously upholding all regulatory standards related to hiring practices. This role will be the operational and strategic owner of the talent acquisition function in the region. What you'll do 1. Strategic Talent Acquisition Partnership Business Translation: Partner closely with the UK Leadership, US Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners of UK Card, Velocity Black, and Discover to forecast talent needs, understand market dynamics, and proactively design and implement tailored recruitment programs that directly support and accelerate business outcomes. Workforce Planning & Pipeline: Lead the functional execution of strategic workforce planning for talent acquisition. Anticipate and address future skills gaps, particularly in critical UK segment roles (e.g., analytics, fraud, software engineering) by developing deep, sustained talent pipelines. Recruitment Efficiency & Investment: Own and optimise all key talent acquisition metrics (cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, candidate experience). Manage the TA function's investment and budget based on projected business impact and ROI. 2. Talent Acquisition Excellence End-to-End Ownership: Own and drive the complete talent acquisition lifecycle for the UK business segments. Drive a unified strategy that seamlessly links sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding processes. Operational Excellence: Oversee the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a hiring pipeline focused on securing top-tier talent. Implement best-in-class recruitment technologies and processes to maximize recruiter productivity and effectiveness. Brand & Sourcing Strategy: Iterate on and execute a compelling employer branding strategy for the region. Lead advanced sourcing strategies to attract passive and diverse candidates for high-demand roles. Talent Integration: Partner with HR Business Partners and Leadership Development teams to ensure newly hired talent is effectively integrated and set up for success and long-term retention. 3. Operational Integrity and Governance Compliance and Risk: Serve as the functional expert for all UK statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements related to hiring and selection practices. Own and mitigate compliance risks within the talent acquisition process. HR Shared Services Alignment: Collaborate closely with UK HR Shared Services to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of TA operational tasks, including data integrity, reporting, and offer management. Policy & Standards: Establish and maintain robust TA policies and controls that meet the highest standards of corporate governance and ensure a fair, consistent, and equitable hiring process. What we're looking for Senior Talent Acquisition Leadership: Progressive talent acquisition experience operating as a functional Head or Director of Talent Acquisition in a complex, international, and regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services). Functional Mastery & Commercial Acumen: Deep, proven expertise in all facets of the Talent Acquisition function (sourcing, operations, employer branding, analytics). Demonstrated ability to articulate recruitment strategy in financial and business terms (e.g., quantifying the impact of TA on business goals). Enterprise Navigation: Strong ability to navigate and influence enterprise HR functions and global decision-making processes, ensuring the TA strategy is aligned with the parent organisation. International Regulatory Expertise: Proven expertise in navigating multi-jurisdictional employment law and compliance specifically as it relates to recruitment, selection, and hiring within the UK and Europe. Data-Driven Influence: Strong capability in using workforce and TA analytics to diagnose pipeline issues, predict future needs, and drive functional and executive decision-making. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our Nottingham or London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café. What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Director, Head of Talent Acquisition (Europe) The Head of Talent Acquisition, Europe is a leadership role responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across the business, with a primary focus on the UK Card, Velocity Black, and Global Payments Network (formally Discover) business units. The core mandate is to ensure the international business secures top-tier, future-ready talent to achieve its ambitious growth targets and maintain market share leadership, while optimising recruitment efficiency and rigorously upholding all regulatory standards related to hiring practices. This role will be the operational and strategic owner of the talent acquisition function in the region. What you'll do 1. Strategic Talent Acquisition Partnership Business Translation: Partner closely with the UK Leadership, US Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners of UK Card, Velocity Black, and Discover to forecast talent needs, understand market dynamics, and proactively design and implement tailored recruitment programs that directly support and accelerate business outcomes. Workforce Planning & Pipeline: Lead the functional execution of strategic workforce planning for talent acquisition. Anticipate and address future skills gaps, particularly in critical UK segment roles (e.g., analytics, fraud, software engineering) by developing deep, sustained talent pipelines. Recruitment Efficiency & Investment: Own and optimise all key talent acquisition metrics (cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, candidate experience). Manage the TA function's investment and budget based on projected business impact and ROI. 2. Talent Acquisition Excellence End-to-End Ownership: Own and drive the complete talent acquisition lifecycle for the UK business segments. Drive a unified strategy that seamlessly links sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding processes. Operational Excellence: Oversee the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a hiring pipeline focused on securing top-tier talent. Implement best-in-class recruitment technologies and processes to maximize recruiter productivity and effectiveness. Brand & Sourcing Strategy: Iterate on and execute a compelling employer branding strategy for the region. Lead advanced sourcing strategies to attract passive and diverse candidates for high-demand roles. Talent Integration: Partner with HR Business Partners and Leadership Development teams to ensure newly hired talent is effectively integrated and set up for success and long-term retention. 3. Operational Integrity and Governance Compliance and Risk: Serve as the functional expert for all UK statutory, regulatory, and legislative requirements related to hiring and selection practices. Own and mitigate compliance risks within the talent acquisition process. HR Shared Services Alignment: Collaborate closely with UK HR Shared Services to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of TA operational tasks, including data integrity, reporting, and offer management. Policy & Standards: Establish and maintain robust TA policies and controls that meet the highest standards of corporate governance and ensure a fair, consistent, and equitable hiring process. What we're looking for Senior Talent Acquisition Leadership: Progressive talent acquisition experience operating as a functional Head or Director of Talent Acquisition in a complex, international, and regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services). Functional Mastery & Commercial Acumen: Deep, proven expertise in all facets of the Talent Acquisition function (sourcing, operations, employer branding, analytics). Demonstrated ability to articulate recruitment strategy in financial and business terms (e.g., quantifying the impact of TA on business goals). Enterprise Navigation: Strong ability to navigate and influence enterprise HR functions and global decision-making processes, ensuring the TA strategy is aligned with the parent organisation. International Regulatory Expertise: Proven expertise in navigating multi-jurisdictional employment law and compliance specifically as it relates to recruitment, selection, and hiring within the UK and Europe. Data-Driven Influence: Strong capability in using workforce and TA analytics to diagnose pipeline issues, predict future needs, and drive functional and executive decision-making. Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our Nottingham or London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café. What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Hackajob is collaborating with HSBC to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Shape how engineering gets done - at scale at HSBC HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations, serving millions of customers through our global network. We connect customers to opportunities across international markets, supporting individuals, businesses and institutions with a broad range of banking and wealth services. At HSBC, we're focused on opening up a world of opportunity by helping people and businesses thrive and economies prosper. We're looking for a senior engineering leader at Director level to raise the engineering baseline across GCIO. This role is about defining what "good" looks like, building the enablement capability to help teams adopt it, and proving progress through clear, measurable maturity outcomes. You'll help teams move faster with confidence - improving quality, resilience, security, and delivery effectiveness - while keeping governance pragmatic and automation led. What You'll Be Doing Lead engineering maturity uplift across GCIO Define an engineering maturity framework (capabilities, levels, measurable indicators) spanning SDLC, DevSecOps, CI/CD, quality engineering, reliability, and operational excellence. Baseline current maturity, identify priority gaps, and agree uplift plans with engineering leaders. Drive adoption through coaching, playbooks, reference implementations, and targeted interventions where teams need support. Establish a sustainable cadence for maturity reviews, progress tracking, and continuous improvement. Build the enablement model and communities that scale Build and grow a small central team of engineering practice leads, plus a federated network of chapter leads/champions. Establish and run communities of practice across disciplines (e.g., backend, frontend, mobile, data, SRE, DevSecOps, QA/Testing, architecture). Create operating rhythms that drive reuse of patterns, accelerate decision making, and reduce duplicated effort - ensuring inclusive participation across locations and seniority. Strengthen technical leadership and capability Shepherd the Principal Engineer and Distinguished Engineer programmes (role expectations, assessment approach, governance cadence, community health). Partner with HR/L&D and engineering leadership to shape training pathways from graduate to senior leadership. Embed mentoring, coaching, and knowledge sharing to strengthen career pathways and technical leadership. Use data to drive outcomes Define and track maturity KPIs and engineering health metrics (e.g., DORA, change failure rate, MTTR, compliance by design). Use insights to prioritise investment, remove systemic bottlenecks, and demonstrate measurable uplift. Provide clear updates to senior stakeholders on progress, risks, and dependencies. Essential What we're looking for Senior engineering leadership experience driving organisation wide practice uplift and change. Strong knowledge of modern SDLC, DevSecOps, CI/CD, quality engineering, and reliability practices. Proven ability to build scalable enablement models - coaching, communities of practice, playbooks. Experience designing or running technical leadership/career programmes and engineering training initiatives. Experience operating in regulated environments with strong risk and control expectations. Data driven approach to maturity assessment, prioritisation, and benefits realisation. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across platform, security, architecture, and delivery. Desirable Experience designing maturity frameworks and running enterprise wide improvement programmes. Experience partnering with platform engineering on internal developer platforms - golden paths. Familiarity with cloud native engineering and modern observability tooling. Ready to raise the bar? If you're passionate about improving engineering outcomes through practical standards, scalable enablement and measurable maturity uplift (and you can bring people with you) - apply now to join us in shaping how engineering gets done across GCIO. Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we're dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Hackajob is collaborating with HSBC to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Shape how engineering gets done - at scale at HSBC HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations, serving millions of customers through our global network. We connect customers to opportunities across international markets, supporting individuals, businesses and institutions with a broad range of banking and wealth services. At HSBC, we're focused on opening up a world of opportunity by helping people and businesses thrive and economies prosper. We're looking for a senior engineering leader at Director level to raise the engineering baseline across GCIO. This role is about defining what "good" looks like, building the enablement capability to help teams adopt it, and proving progress through clear, measurable maturity outcomes. You'll help teams move faster with confidence - improving quality, resilience, security, and delivery effectiveness - while keeping governance pragmatic and automation led. What You'll Be Doing Lead engineering maturity uplift across GCIO Define an engineering maturity framework (capabilities, levels, measurable indicators) spanning SDLC, DevSecOps, CI/CD, quality engineering, reliability, and operational excellence. Baseline current maturity, identify priority gaps, and agree uplift plans with engineering leaders. Drive adoption through coaching, playbooks, reference implementations, and targeted interventions where teams need support. Establish a sustainable cadence for maturity reviews, progress tracking, and continuous improvement. Build the enablement model and communities that scale Build and grow a small central team of engineering practice leads, plus a federated network of chapter leads/champions. Establish and run communities of practice across disciplines (e.g., backend, frontend, mobile, data, SRE, DevSecOps, QA/Testing, architecture). Create operating rhythms that drive reuse of patterns, accelerate decision making, and reduce duplicated effort - ensuring inclusive participation across locations and seniority. Strengthen technical leadership and capability Shepherd the Principal Engineer and Distinguished Engineer programmes (role expectations, assessment approach, governance cadence, community health). Partner with HR/L&D and engineering leadership to shape training pathways from graduate to senior leadership. Embed mentoring, coaching, and knowledge sharing to strengthen career pathways and technical leadership. Use data to drive outcomes Define and track maturity KPIs and engineering health metrics (e.g., DORA, change failure rate, MTTR, compliance by design). Use insights to prioritise investment, remove systemic bottlenecks, and demonstrate measurable uplift. Provide clear updates to senior stakeholders on progress, risks, and dependencies. Essential What we're looking for Senior engineering leadership experience driving organisation wide practice uplift and change. Strong knowledge of modern SDLC, DevSecOps, CI/CD, quality engineering, and reliability practices. Proven ability to build scalable enablement models - coaching, communities of practice, playbooks. Experience designing or running technical leadership/career programmes and engineering training initiatives. Experience operating in regulated environments with strong risk and control expectations. Data driven approach to maturity assessment, prioritisation, and benefits realisation. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across platform, security, architecture, and delivery. Desirable Experience designing maturity frameworks and running enterprise wide improvement programmes. Experience partnering with platform engineering on internal developer platforms - golden paths. Familiarity with cloud native engineering and modern observability tooling. Ready to raise the bar? If you're passionate about improving engineering outcomes through practical standards, scalable enablement and measurable maturity uplift (and you can bring people with you) - apply now to join us in shaping how engineering gets done across GCIO. Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we're dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Bursar / Director of Finance & Operations Halifax £60,000 - £80,000 This isn't a narrow finance role - and it's not a purely operational one either. This is a senior leadership position within a well-established independent school, offering the opportunity to take real ownership of the organisation's financial and operational functions at a pivotal point in its development. The role sits on the Leadership Team and works closely with the Head and Governors, taking responsibility for finance, operations, HR, risk, compliance and estates. The breadth is significant, the expectations are high, and the impact is meaningful. This position is fully office-based in the Halifax area. The role: Reporting to Governors via the Head, you will play a key part in shaping and delivering the School Development Plan and ensuring the school remains financially sustainable, operationally sound and strategically aligned. Your responsibilities will include: Leadership of Finance, IT, HR and Operations functions Preparation of annual budgets, 3-year forecasts and long-term business plans Providing financial insight and management information to senior leadership and governors Oversight of payroll, asset management and financial policies Leadership and development of business support teams Acting as a member of the Finance, Audit & Risk Sub-Committees Ownership of risk management, audit, health & safety and regulatory compliance Acting as the key liaison with statutory and regulatory bodies Strategic oversight of estates, buildings, grounds and facilities Supporting capital projects, contracts, lettings and long-term planning This is an all-round leadership role - combining hands-on delivery with strategic input. What they're looking for: The school is open to individuals from different professional backgrounds, provided they bring the credibility, judgement and leadership style required at this level. You may come from a strong finance-led background, or from a broader operational or commercial leadership role. You'll ideally demonstrate: Senior leadership and management experience Strong financial awareness and understanding of organisational drivers Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders, boards or governors Experience operating in complex, high-expectation environments The ability to lead teams, manage risk and deliver change Excellent communication, organisation and decision-making skills Absolute discretion and professionalism Experience in an educational setting is desirable but not essential. Salary & structure: The salary reflects the breadth of the role and is structured as follows: £65,000 - £80,000 for candidates bringing a strong finance background and the ability to lead the financial strategy directly £60,000 - £65,000 for candidates whose strengths sit more heavily in operations, governance and leadership, with finance supported at a senior level In both cases, this remains a senior, trusted position within the Leadership Team. Why this role stands out: Key leadership role with genuine influence Broad remit across finance, operations, HR, risk and estates High visibility with senior leadership and governors Long-term, stable opportunity within a respected institution Significant scope to shape how the organisation operates If you're looking for a senior role with substance, responsibility and long-term impact - this is well worth a conversation.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Bursar / Director of Finance & Operations Halifax £60,000 - £80,000 This isn't a narrow finance role - and it's not a purely operational one either. This is a senior leadership position within a well-established independent school, offering the opportunity to take real ownership of the organisation's financial and operational functions at a pivotal point in its development. The role sits on the Leadership Team and works closely with the Head and Governors, taking responsibility for finance, operations, HR, risk, compliance and estates. The breadth is significant, the expectations are high, and the impact is meaningful. This position is fully office-based in the Halifax area. The role: Reporting to Governors via the Head, you will play a key part in shaping and delivering the School Development Plan and ensuring the school remains financially sustainable, operationally sound and strategically aligned. Your responsibilities will include: Leadership of Finance, IT, HR and Operations functions Preparation of annual budgets, 3-year forecasts and long-term business plans Providing financial insight and management information to senior leadership and governors Oversight of payroll, asset management and financial policies Leadership and development of business support teams Acting as a member of the Finance, Audit & Risk Sub-Committees Ownership of risk management, audit, health & safety and regulatory compliance Acting as the key liaison with statutory and regulatory bodies Strategic oversight of estates, buildings, grounds and facilities Supporting capital projects, contracts, lettings and long-term planning This is an all-round leadership role - combining hands-on delivery with strategic input. What they're looking for: The school is open to individuals from different professional backgrounds, provided they bring the credibility, judgement and leadership style required at this level. You may come from a strong finance-led background, or from a broader operational or commercial leadership role. You'll ideally demonstrate: Senior leadership and management experience Strong financial awareness and understanding of organisational drivers Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders, boards or governors Experience operating in complex, high-expectation environments The ability to lead teams, manage risk and deliver change Excellent communication, organisation and decision-making skills Absolute discretion and professionalism Experience in an educational setting is desirable but not essential. Salary & structure: The salary reflects the breadth of the role and is structured as follows: £65,000 - £80,000 for candidates bringing a strong finance background and the ability to lead the financial strategy directly £60,000 - £65,000 for candidates whose strengths sit more heavily in operations, governance and leadership, with finance supported at a senior level In both cases, this remains a senior, trusted position within the Leadership Team. Why this role stands out: Key leadership role with genuine influence Broad remit across finance, operations, HR, risk and estates High visibility with senior leadership and governors Long-term, stable opportunity within a respected institution Significant scope to shape how the organisation operates If you're looking for a senior role with substance, responsibility and long-term impact - this is well worth a conversation.
Senior Director, FP&A (Interim) Immediate Start Location: London Reporting to: Group CFO Overview Luxury lifestyle business. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead the Group's financial planning, performance management, and strategic analysis across a portfolio of global luxury lifestyle brands. This role is central to supporting executive decision-making, driving financial discipline, and enhancing visibility on performance across the business. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Forecasting Lead the annual budgeting process, long-range planning, and rolling forecasts across all business units Develop robust, driver-based financial models to support strategic planning and scenario analysis Ensure alignment between financial plans and strategic priorities across brands and geographies Performance Management Oversee monthly and quarterly performance reviews, providing clear insights on revenue, margins, and cost drivers Track key KPIs including occupancy, yield, pricing, and segment profitability Identify risks and opportunities and recommend actionable mitigation plans Reporting & Communication Prepare high-quality materials for Board, shareholders, and lenders Translate complex financial data into clear, concise, and actionable insights Ensure consistency and accuracy of financial reporting across the Group Data & Analytics Develop and enhance data-driven reporting capabilities across the FP&A function Leverage tools such as Power BI (or equivalent) to build dashboards and automate reporting Consolidate and analyse data from multiple systems and sources to generate actionable insights Improve data quality, accessibility, and consistency across the organization Team Leadership Build, lead, and develop a high-performing FP&A team Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnership Implement best practices, tools, and systems to enhance FP&A capabilities Candidate Profile 10+ years of experience in FP&A and Managerial Control Background in travel, hospitality, or transportation preferred Proven experience in a senior leadership role within an international organization Strong financial modeling and analytical skills Solid experience in data analytics, including Power BI or equivalent tools Proven ability to extract, structure, and analyse data from multiple sources Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders Key Competencies Strong leadership and team management capabilities Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment High level of attention to detail with a hands-on approach Strong data-driven mindset and analytical rigor What We Offer A strategic leadership role at the heart of a global luxury lifestyle platform Direct exposure to executive leadership and Board-level discussions Competitive compensation and benefits
May 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Director, FP&A (Interim) Immediate Start Location: London Reporting to: Group CFO Overview Luxury lifestyle business. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead the Group's financial planning, performance management, and strategic analysis across a portfolio of global luxury lifestyle brands. This role is central to supporting executive decision-making, driving financial discipline, and enhancing visibility on performance across the business. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Forecasting Lead the annual budgeting process, long-range planning, and rolling forecasts across all business units Develop robust, driver-based financial models to support strategic planning and scenario analysis Ensure alignment between financial plans and strategic priorities across brands and geographies Performance Management Oversee monthly and quarterly performance reviews, providing clear insights on revenue, margins, and cost drivers Track key KPIs including occupancy, yield, pricing, and segment profitability Identify risks and opportunities and recommend actionable mitigation plans Reporting & Communication Prepare high-quality materials for Board, shareholders, and lenders Translate complex financial data into clear, concise, and actionable insights Ensure consistency and accuracy of financial reporting across the Group Data & Analytics Develop and enhance data-driven reporting capabilities across the FP&A function Leverage tools such as Power BI (or equivalent) to build dashboards and automate reporting Consolidate and analyse data from multiple systems and sources to generate actionable insights Improve data quality, accessibility, and consistency across the organization Team Leadership Build, lead, and develop a high-performing FP&A team Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnership Implement best practices, tools, and systems to enhance FP&A capabilities Candidate Profile 10+ years of experience in FP&A and Managerial Control Background in travel, hospitality, or transportation preferred Proven experience in a senior leadership role within an international organization Strong financial modeling and analytical skills Solid experience in data analytics, including Power BI or equivalent tools Proven ability to extract, structure, and analyse data from multiple sources Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders Key Competencies Strong leadership and team management capabilities Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment High level of attention to detail with a hands-on approach Strong data-driven mindset and analytical rigor What We Offer A strategic leadership role at the heart of a global luxury lifestyle platform Direct exposure to executive leadership and Board-level discussions Competitive compensation and benefits
RJS Resourcing are working in partnership with a well-established and expanding property company in Cornwall, who are looking to appoint a Property Manager ( Residential Portfolio) to join their team. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with block management experience or a strong background in property/estates who s ready to step into a role with real autonomy, variety, and long-term progression. Package : £28k-£32k per annum starting salary plus other benefits Support towards professional qualifications Health & wellbeing initiatives Generous holiday allowance A genuinely supportive, down-to-earth team Clear progression within a growing and ambitious business You ll take ownership of a residential block portfolio, ensuring developments are well-managed, compliant, and maintained to a high standard. It s a hands-on role where no two days look the same ideal for someone who enjoys balancing people, property, and problem-solving. Key responsibilities include: Managing service charge and ground rent processes Preparing and overseeing annual budgets, tracking spend, and reporting to leaseholders/directors Coordinating maintenance, repairs, and improvement works across communal areas Managing insurance policies, renewals, and claims Ensuring full compliance with H&S and fire safety regulations Arranging statutory checks, risk assessments, and inspections Conducting regular site visits and following up on actions Handling Section 20 consultations for major works Keeping up to date with leasehold legislation and best practice Requitements: Experience in block/property management (or strong transferable experience within property/housing) Solid organisational and financial management skills Strong communication skills able to handle everything from leaseholder queries to contractor coordination A calm, solutions-focused approach when dealing with issues Understanding of property compliance and building standards Professional memberships (TPI / IRPM / ARMA) are a bonus, not a dealbreaker Full UK Driving license and own transport If you re looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a company that s moving forward please send your CV. IND4P
May 05, 2026
Full time
RJS Resourcing are working in partnership with a well-established and expanding property company in Cornwall, who are looking to appoint a Property Manager ( Residential Portfolio) to join their team. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with block management experience or a strong background in property/estates who s ready to step into a role with real autonomy, variety, and long-term progression. Package : £28k-£32k per annum starting salary plus other benefits Support towards professional qualifications Health & wellbeing initiatives Generous holiday allowance A genuinely supportive, down-to-earth team Clear progression within a growing and ambitious business You ll take ownership of a residential block portfolio, ensuring developments are well-managed, compliant, and maintained to a high standard. It s a hands-on role where no two days look the same ideal for someone who enjoys balancing people, property, and problem-solving. Key responsibilities include: Managing service charge and ground rent processes Preparing and overseeing annual budgets, tracking spend, and reporting to leaseholders/directors Coordinating maintenance, repairs, and improvement works across communal areas Managing insurance policies, renewals, and claims Ensuring full compliance with H&S and fire safety regulations Arranging statutory checks, risk assessments, and inspections Conducting regular site visits and following up on actions Handling Section 20 consultations for major works Keeping up to date with leasehold legislation and best practice Requitements: Experience in block/property management (or strong transferable experience within property/housing) Solid organisational and financial management skills Strong communication skills able to handle everything from leaseholder queries to contractor coordination A calm, solutions-focused approach when dealing with issues Understanding of property compliance and building standards Professional memberships (TPI / IRPM / ARMA) are a bonus, not a dealbreaker Full UK Driving license and own transport If you re looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a company that s moving forward please send your CV. IND4P
FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
Burton-on-trent, Staffordshire
We are looking for a Technical Strategy & Operations Manager to provide strategic and operational support across Men's Technical, enabling the Technical Director to deliver high-performance outcomes for England Men's teams through clear prioritisation, disciplined execution, and robust governance. This is a two-year fixed-term opportunity as part of the Football Association's Talent Initiative, which brings MBA-level strategic talent into the organisation to deliver high-impact projects across the federation. The role is based at St George's Park National Football Centre, with an expectation to be on-site three days per week. There will also be a degree of travel, particularly in line with tournament schedules. You may not have worked directly within football previously; however, we are seeking individuals who can translate technical thinking into clear strategic plans and deliver them effectively through strong operational execution. What will you be doing? Provide strategic and operational and delivery support across the men's technical department, ensuring priorities are clear, resources aligned and execution consistently meets the demands of elite international football. Support the delivery of the FA strategic plan in order to deliver against objectives and our 'game changer' of 'winning a major tournament'. Translate the Technical Director direction / objectives into actionable, sequenced plans, maintaining momentum and clarity across a complex, multi disciplinary environment. Establish and maintain clear performance reporting, dashboards and review rhythms across priority programmes, camps and tournaments to provide assurance to the technical director and senior stakeholders. Lead the annual financial and strategic planning process for men's technical, with ownership and oversight of budgets in partnership with department heads, ensuring value for money and alignment to strategic priorities. Identify delivery risks early and coordinate corrective action where appropriate. Provide high quality analysis, options and recommendations to inform decision making on priorities, resource allocation, camps, tournaments and programme sequencing. Act as a trusted sounding board to pressure test plans, assumptions and trade offs while maintaining pace of delivery. Build strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support seamless delivery across clubs, competitions and international obligations. Lead structured post programme and post tournament reviews, translating learning into improvements in planning, delivery and cross functional ways of working. Role model FA values and help shape a culture at St George's Park that demonstrates the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and scrutiny. Execute additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities. Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance. What are we looking for? Essential for the role: MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification Passion for elite sport and/or football Strong ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels Proven experience translating strategy into clear, deliverable plans Experience leading complex programmes and projects end to end Proven ability to work effectively in complex, matrixed organisations Excellent analytical and problem solving capability Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Strong relationship building capability with senior and technical stakeholders Excellent organisational, planning and prioritisation skills High level of professional judgement, discretion and credibility Beneficial to have: Strong passion for football and understanding of the international elite game Experience working within an elite sport or high performance environment Strong influencing and negotiation skills Comfort operating in high pressure, high scrutiny environments As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance. What's in it for you? We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. To achieve this, we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire, which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders. We pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below: Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encourages you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being. Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park. Free private medical cover. A contributory pension scheme. An additional 'Thank You' day's leave, volunteering days, as well as 25 days of annual leave ( based on a full-time, permanent contract ). A hybrid working model offering greater flexibility. For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page. We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
May 05, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a Technical Strategy & Operations Manager to provide strategic and operational support across Men's Technical, enabling the Technical Director to deliver high-performance outcomes for England Men's teams through clear prioritisation, disciplined execution, and robust governance. This is a two-year fixed-term opportunity as part of the Football Association's Talent Initiative, which brings MBA-level strategic talent into the organisation to deliver high-impact projects across the federation. The role is based at St George's Park National Football Centre, with an expectation to be on-site three days per week. There will also be a degree of travel, particularly in line with tournament schedules. You may not have worked directly within football previously; however, we are seeking individuals who can translate technical thinking into clear strategic plans and deliver them effectively through strong operational execution. What will you be doing? Provide strategic and operational and delivery support across the men's technical department, ensuring priorities are clear, resources aligned and execution consistently meets the demands of elite international football. Support the delivery of the FA strategic plan in order to deliver against objectives and our 'game changer' of 'winning a major tournament'. Translate the Technical Director direction / objectives into actionable, sequenced plans, maintaining momentum and clarity across a complex, multi disciplinary environment. Establish and maintain clear performance reporting, dashboards and review rhythms across priority programmes, camps and tournaments to provide assurance to the technical director and senior stakeholders. Lead the annual financial and strategic planning process for men's technical, with ownership and oversight of budgets in partnership with department heads, ensuring value for money and alignment to strategic priorities. Identify delivery risks early and coordinate corrective action where appropriate. Provide high quality analysis, options and recommendations to inform decision making on priorities, resource allocation, camps, tournaments and programme sequencing. Act as a trusted sounding board to pressure test plans, assumptions and trade offs while maintaining pace of delivery. Build strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support seamless delivery across clubs, competitions and international obligations. Lead structured post programme and post tournament reviews, translating learning into improvements in planning, delivery and cross functional ways of working. Role model FA values and help shape a culture at St George's Park that demonstrates the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and scrutiny. Execute additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities. Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance. What are we looking for? Essential for the role: MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification Passion for elite sport and/or football Strong ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels Proven experience translating strategy into clear, deliverable plans Experience leading complex programmes and projects end to end Proven ability to work effectively in complex, matrixed organisations Excellent analytical and problem solving capability Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Strong relationship building capability with senior and technical stakeholders Excellent organisational, planning and prioritisation skills High level of professional judgement, discretion and credibility Beneficial to have: Strong passion for football and understanding of the international elite game Experience working within an elite sport or high performance environment Strong influencing and negotiation skills Comfort operating in high pressure, high scrutiny environments As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance. What's in it for you? We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. To achieve this, we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire, which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders. We pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below: Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encourages you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being. Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park. Free private medical cover. A contributory pension scheme. An additional 'Thank You' day's leave, volunteering days, as well as 25 days of annual leave ( based on a full-time, permanent contract ). A hybrid working model offering greater flexibility. For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page. We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
Head of Finance - Finance & Governance (Hands-on Senior Finance Leadership Role) Location: London/2 days a week onsite Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: until the end of August 2026 The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced, qualified finance professional to join a small but high-impact organisation in a senior, hands-on finance leadership role . As Associate Director of Finance & Governance, you will lead finance, procurement and corporate governance activity across the organisation. You will play a critical role in setting financial strategy, advising senior decision-makers, and ensuring robust governance, risk and assurance arrangements are in place. This role combines strategic influence with operational grip , making it ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the detail while shaping organisational direction. The Role Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will be a key member of the senior leadership team and will regularly support Executive and Board-level decision making. Your remit will span financial management, statutory accounts, procurement, business planning, governance and audit. You will lead and develop a multidisciplinary team and ensure the organisation operates with strong financial discipline, transparency and value for money. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of accurate, timely financial information to senior leadership, the Board, auditors and external stakeholders. Own and drive the budgeting, forecasting and in-year financial management process, enabling informed decisions on resource allocation. Ensure compliance with all relevant financial, governance and audit requirements, maintaining high standards of financial probity. Oversee the production of statutory accounts, including the annual governance statement and supporting assurance. Provide strategic financial advice to senior leaders, supporting organisational performance and long-term planning. Oversee all procurement activity, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and achievement of value for money. Maintain an effective corporate risk management and reporting framework. Lead and develop a team (circa 10-12 people), embedding professionalism, continuous improvement and collaboration. Champion strong systems, controls and process automation to improve efficiency and insight. About You You will be a confident senior finance professional who combines technical credibility with strong leadership and communication skills. Essential requirements: CCAB (or CIMA) qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience. Extensive knowledge of the UK central government accounting framework (or closely aligned public sector environment). Proven experience delivering high-quality financial advice to senior leaders. Demonstrable track record of delivering results to time and budget. Strong leadership capability, with experience managing and developing teams. Please submit a copy of your CV for more information on this vacancy.
May 05, 2026
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Head of Finance - Finance & Governance (Hands-on Senior Finance Leadership Role) Location: London/2 days a week onsite Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: until the end of August 2026 The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced, qualified finance professional to join a small but high-impact organisation in a senior, hands-on finance leadership role . As Associate Director of Finance & Governance, you will lead finance, procurement and corporate governance activity across the organisation. You will play a critical role in setting financial strategy, advising senior decision-makers, and ensuring robust governance, risk and assurance arrangements are in place. This role combines strategic influence with operational grip , making it ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the detail while shaping organisational direction. The Role Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will be a key member of the senior leadership team and will regularly support Executive and Board-level decision making. Your remit will span financial management, statutory accounts, procurement, business planning, governance and audit. You will lead and develop a multidisciplinary team and ensure the organisation operates with strong financial discipline, transparency and value for money. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of accurate, timely financial information to senior leadership, the Board, auditors and external stakeholders. Own and drive the budgeting, forecasting and in-year financial management process, enabling informed decisions on resource allocation. Ensure compliance with all relevant financial, governance and audit requirements, maintaining high standards of financial probity. Oversee the production of statutory accounts, including the annual governance statement and supporting assurance. Provide strategic financial advice to senior leaders, supporting organisational performance and long-term planning. Oversee all procurement activity, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and achievement of value for money. Maintain an effective corporate risk management and reporting framework. Lead and develop a team (circa 10-12 people), embedding professionalism, continuous improvement and collaboration. Champion strong systems, controls and process automation to improve efficiency and insight. About You You will be a confident senior finance professional who combines technical credibility with strong leadership and communication skills. Essential requirements: CCAB (or CIMA) qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience. Extensive knowledge of the UK central government accounting framework (or closely aligned public sector environment). Proven experience delivering high-quality financial advice to senior leaders. Demonstrable track record of delivering results to time and budget. Strong leadership capability, with experience managing and developing teams. Please submit a copy of your CV for more information on this vacancy.
Description Starling is the UK's first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking! We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We're a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,000 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. Our technologists are at the very heart of Starling and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that revolves around building, creating, and disrupting to keep us on the cutting edge of the industry. Innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. We operate a flat working structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be. Help is never far away either and you will find support in your team and from across the business - we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Starling is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: from contributing code to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five Starling values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. In Technology, we're asking that you attend the office a minimum of 1 day per week. About the role Starling is growing our first line Information Technology Risk Management Team (ITRM) and is looking for a technical regulatory compliance manager who is passionate about making a difference in the development of the risk, control and compliance space, and has a drive to facilitate the implementation of compliant technology led solutions to our Banking services. As a member of our first line ITRM team, you will be responsible for ensuring Information Technology complies with the relevant industry rules and regulations, ensuring our regulatory obligations are met, and avoiding any issues which may impact the business adversely. This role will require collaborative working with all stakeholders including second and third line to ensure compliance, operational efficiency and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Chief IT Control Officer via the Technical Resilience Director, you will have the responsibility for the protection of Information Technology's reputation and integrity through the coordination of first line compliance activities and the preparation for regulatory attestations and accreditations. This will enable Information Technology to contribute to the delivery of the Bank's integrity and reputation through demonstrable compliance delivery. What you'll get to do: Monitoring and the provision of evidence to support compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies Supporting the SMF24 and others with responsibilities under SMCR to enable the delivery of regulatory expectations; ensuring timely and accurate submission of attestations Support the evolving regulatory compliance work associated with operational resilience and in Technology's Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning, including the assurance of compliance across the technology supply chain Interpreting and communicating regulatory changes, ensuring that all findings are recorded and followed up with appropriate stakeholders / teams The investigation of any irregularities, breaches and non-compliance issues Championing compliance best practice and contributing to robust and effective compliance controls within the organisation The performance of risk assessments, technology led thematic reviews and internal compliance audits to understand compliance risk level, significance and scope IT policy development: advisory and assurance across the compliance elements / implications within the IT governance documentation suite Helping the business function to identify solutions to compliance issues The implementation of preventative and/or corrective measures to mitigate compliance risk Creation of a function-wide compliance culture through the education about regulation and industry best practices, with insight into the impact of non-compliance on the organisation The review of technical change to assure compliance with regulatory / scheme requirements Ensuring that the correct internal policies and procedures are in place to achieve compliance with external regulations. Assisting in the gathering of internal information in response to regulatory requests Managing voluntary best practice relating to professional standards Collaborating with other departments / functions / lines of defense to create a culture of compliance Compliance monitoring including the development and tracking of compliance metrics and ensuring adherence to internal controls Investigating compliance violations or irregularities Reporting on current compliance risks and compliance performance across Information Technology Highlighting / escalating areas of concern to the Information Technology departmental and team leads, risk owners and Chief IT Control Officer as required. Keeping up to date with the evolving regulatory environment. Requirements Have a comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the UK's regulatory environment and sourcebooks Be able to advise and make recommendations to the business on regulatory compliance matters identify opportunities for and where appropriate recommend business process improvements to ensure compliance Have a pragmatic approach and be able to work collaboratively within the compliance spaces across a technology driven environment Have an understanding of compliance risks across technology, information security and regulatory environments Have an understanding of the principles of IT Risk Management Have knowledge of ISO accreditations against which to monitor compliance Have knowledge of industry standards such as COBIT, NIST, SOC I and SOC II, and PCI-DSS against which to monitor compliance Have previous knowledge of CASS, BACS, SCV, Pay UK and Swift CSP against which to monitor compliance Be proficient in working with external auditors Share knowledge and provide guidance on internal bank first line or similar related processes. Take responsibility and do the right thing for customers, colleagues and partners. Experience across one or more of these areas is useful but it is not expected that you will have worked in all of these. The following skills and experience are desirable: Experience working within financial services, specifically within technology risk management. Experience working with key stakeholders, developing working relationships and providing insightful management reporting / information. Good attention to detail as you are likely to be examining laws and regulations and checking compliance Working knowledge of SMCR requirements Ability to influence across multiple stakeholders information to technical and non-technical audiences Flexibility in your approach to meeting goals as part of the wider team. Benefits 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status . click apply for full job details
May 05, 2026
Full time
Description Starling is the UK's first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking! We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We're a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,000 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. Our technologists are at the very heart of Starling and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that revolves around building, creating, and disrupting to keep us on the cutting edge of the industry. Innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. We operate a flat working structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be. Help is never far away either and you will find support in your team and from across the business - we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Starling is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: from contributing code to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five Starling values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. In Technology, we're asking that you attend the office a minimum of 1 day per week. About the role Starling is growing our first line Information Technology Risk Management Team (ITRM) and is looking for a technical regulatory compliance manager who is passionate about making a difference in the development of the risk, control and compliance space, and has a drive to facilitate the implementation of compliant technology led solutions to our Banking services. As a member of our first line ITRM team, you will be responsible for ensuring Information Technology complies with the relevant industry rules and regulations, ensuring our regulatory obligations are met, and avoiding any issues which may impact the business adversely. This role will require collaborative working with all stakeholders including second and third line to ensure compliance, operational efficiency and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Chief IT Control Officer via the Technical Resilience Director, you will have the responsibility for the protection of Information Technology's reputation and integrity through the coordination of first line compliance activities and the preparation for regulatory attestations and accreditations. This will enable Information Technology to contribute to the delivery of the Bank's integrity and reputation through demonstrable compliance delivery. What you'll get to do: Monitoring and the provision of evidence to support compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies Supporting the SMF24 and others with responsibilities under SMCR to enable the delivery of regulatory expectations; ensuring timely and accurate submission of attestations Support the evolving regulatory compliance work associated with operational resilience and in Technology's Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning, including the assurance of compliance across the technology supply chain Interpreting and communicating regulatory changes, ensuring that all findings are recorded and followed up with appropriate stakeholders / teams The investigation of any irregularities, breaches and non-compliance issues Championing compliance best practice and contributing to robust and effective compliance controls within the organisation The performance of risk assessments, technology led thematic reviews and internal compliance audits to understand compliance risk level, significance and scope IT policy development: advisory and assurance across the compliance elements / implications within the IT governance documentation suite Helping the business function to identify solutions to compliance issues The implementation of preventative and/or corrective measures to mitigate compliance risk Creation of a function-wide compliance culture through the education about regulation and industry best practices, with insight into the impact of non-compliance on the organisation The review of technical change to assure compliance with regulatory / scheme requirements Ensuring that the correct internal policies and procedures are in place to achieve compliance with external regulations. Assisting in the gathering of internal information in response to regulatory requests Managing voluntary best practice relating to professional standards Collaborating with other departments / functions / lines of defense to create a culture of compliance Compliance monitoring including the development and tracking of compliance metrics and ensuring adherence to internal controls Investigating compliance violations or irregularities Reporting on current compliance risks and compliance performance across Information Technology Highlighting / escalating areas of concern to the Information Technology departmental and team leads, risk owners and Chief IT Control Officer as required. Keeping up to date with the evolving regulatory environment. Requirements Have a comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the UK's regulatory environment and sourcebooks Be able to advise and make recommendations to the business on regulatory compliance matters identify opportunities for and where appropriate recommend business process improvements to ensure compliance Have a pragmatic approach and be able to work collaboratively within the compliance spaces across a technology driven environment Have an understanding of compliance risks across technology, information security and regulatory environments Have an understanding of the principles of IT Risk Management Have knowledge of ISO accreditations against which to monitor compliance Have knowledge of industry standards such as COBIT, NIST, SOC I and SOC II, and PCI-DSS against which to monitor compliance Have previous knowledge of CASS, BACS, SCV, Pay UK and Swift CSP against which to monitor compliance Be proficient in working with external auditors Share knowledge and provide guidance on internal bank first line or similar related processes. Take responsibility and do the right thing for customers, colleagues and partners. Experience across one or more of these areas is useful but it is not expected that you will have worked in all of these. The following skills and experience are desirable: Experience working within financial services, specifically within technology risk management. Experience working with key stakeholders, developing working relationships and providing insightful management reporting / information. Good attention to detail as you are likely to be examining laws and regulations and checking compliance Working knowledge of SMCR requirements Ability to influence across multiple stakeholders information to technical and non-technical audiences Flexibility in your approach to meeting goals as part of the wider team. Benefits 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status . click apply for full job details
Description Engine by Starling , was born out of Starling : the UK's first and leading digital bank. Today, Starling delivers intuitive, customer-centric tools to help over 4.6 million people and small businesses to be 'good with money'. We believe that great technology has the ability to empower customers to save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. Engine is on a mission to promote this philosophy around the world. Engine is a cloud-native, bank-built SaaS platform. We provide a comprehensive and cloud-native solution to power banks around the world, who share our ambition of building businesses designed to evolve, innovate, and meet growing customer demands. The SaaS technology platform is now available to banks, building societies and credit unions around the world, enabling them to benefit from the modern digital features and efficient back-office processes that has helped Starling to achieve its success. At Engine, we follow five guiding principles: listen, keep it simple, do the right thing, own it, and aim for greatness. Having launched in 2022, we are a rapidly-growing organisation who adopts the same agile mindset as our technology. As such, we embrace change, the reimagination of processes and have cultivated an environment where our colleagues - and partners - can design, build and collaborate openly, with a strong degree of ownership and empowerment to get things done. Hybrid Working Engine is headquartered in London, with offices in Manchester, Cardiff, Southampton in the UK and internationally Dublin, Sydney, Dubai, Toronto and New York. We have a hybrid approach to working at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our UK offices to enable in-person collaboration and interaction with your team. About the Role This role will shape our Security objectives, practices and associated policies and processes within Engine as well as lead the continuous improvement of our Information Security capabilities whilst managing a growing Information Security Team. The successful candidate will act as the liaison between Engine and Starling Bank's Information Security teams whilst also ensuring that they are the point of contact for all Information security related questions raised by Engine clients and our auditors. We're looking for a curious, versatile, adaptable and experienced information security or cyber specialist with executive presence and strong leadership skills who enjoys the challenge of a varied and collaborative role. You'll enjoy problem solving, working with a wide variety of stakeholders, and enabling us to be creative in continuing to provide innovative products and services to support our clients, and stay at the forefront of all things Information Security. What you'll get to do: Manage and maintain the Information Security Policy and Information Security Management System to ensure (i) it meets the needs of Engine, its clients, employees and other stakeholders and (ii) compliance with the relevant industry standards, regulatory and certification requirements such as ISO 27001. Oversee Engine's Information Security governance documents (processes, standards and procedures) and optimise reporting of identified threats and vulnerabilities. Oversee the process for obtaining and maintaining compliance certifications and accreditations including but not limited to ISO 27001, SOC 1, SOC 2 and PCI DSS/3DS through engagement with internal teams and our external auditors. Maintain the Information Security Risk Register; identifying, assessing and mitigating information security risks (including security risks related to third-parties and partners) and ensuring coherence with Engine's Risk Management framework. Act as a point of contact for all Information Security related client queries and issues; providing expert opinion and communication during initial client conversations, RFPs, RFIs, delivery and throughout the client lifecycle. Act as an Information Security point of contact for Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery; this includes responsibility for initiation and execution of cyber business impact analysis. Advise the wider organisation on compliance and governance requirements. Oversee Incident Response related to Information Security and ensure coherence and collaboration with the broader Technology response capability. Liaise with external bodies and organisations to keep abreast of the threat landscape, emerging trends, technologies and legislation that have an impact on Information Security. Assist as necessary to investigate security breaches and pursue associated disciplinary and legal matters. Lead and manage a team of subject matter experts to ensure Information Security is managed effectively throughout the IT service delivery lifecycle, addressing client needs. Promote security awareness by collaborating with the relevant teams to provide training and awareness to the wider Engine organisation. Requirements deep understanding and knowledge of cyber security principles, security standards and regulatory compliance and its application in a wide variety of organisations with a strong risk culture. experience in a business facing security role, ideally in an Information Security Director, BISO, CISO or similar capacity strong business acumen and commercial awareness with previous experience in a senior client-facing role or similar. be a self starter / self motivated with the ability to lead, inspire and drive change through an organisation. have the ability to be pragmatic while balancing the needs of Engine against security. ability to work with a variety of stakeholders across all levels and can adapt communication style to different stakeholders. have an ability to think and plan strategically and systematically while recognising the need to deliver to the business requirements. have previous experience working in a complex IT organisation encompassing service delivery, application development and IT infrastructure. an understanding of best practice within Information Security and risk management including standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials and COBIT. an understanding of legislation and regulations that impact information Security. E.g. Data Protection Act and GDPR, Freedom of Information Act, PCI DSS. Have previous experience in leading, developing and motivating a team of subject matter experts. An understanding of current and emerging threats and countermeasures and the organisational challenges to addressing these threats. A good practical knowledge of security technologies and wider business solutions including Identity and access management, SIEM, remote working and cloud technologies. Experience of working in a banking or financial services environment would be beneficial. ISC2 CISSP or ISACA CISM, ISACA CRISC, CISA or Open FAIR qualifications would be beneficial. Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial video interview with Engine's deputy CTO (45 minutes) A secondary, deeper interview, with Engine CTO and Starling Group CISO (75-90 minutes) Final interview with Engine's CEO and Chief of Staff (45 minutes) Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status . click apply for full job details
May 05, 2026
Full time
Description Engine by Starling , was born out of Starling : the UK's first and leading digital bank. Today, Starling delivers intuitive, customer-centric tools to help over 4.6 million people and small businesses to be 'good with money'. We believe that great technology has the ability to empower customers to save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. Engine is on a mission to promote this philosophy around the world. Engine is a cloud-native, bank-built SaaS platform. We provide a comprehensive and cloud-native solution to power banks around the world, who share our ambition of building businesses designed to evolve, innovate, and meet growing customer demands. The SaaS technology platform is now available to banks, building societies and credit unions around the world, enabling them to benefit from the modern digital features and efficient back-office processes that has helped Starling to achieve its success. At Engine, we follow five guiding principles: listen, keep it simple, do the right thing, own it, and aim for greatness. Having launched in 2022, we are a rapidly-growing organisation who adopts the same agile mindset as our technology. As such, we embrace change, the reimagination of processes and have cultivated an environment where our colleagues - and partners - can design, build and collaborate openly, with a strong degree of ownership and empowerment to get things done. Hybrid Working Engine is headquartered in London, with offices in Manchester, Cardiff, Southampton in the UK and internationally Dublin, Sydney, Dubai, Toronto and New York. We have a hybrid approach to working at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our UK offices to enable in-person collaboration and interaction with your team. About the Role This role will shape our Security objectives, practices and associated policies and processes within Engine as well as lead the continuous improvement of our Information Security capabilities whilst managing a growing Information Security Team. The successful candidate will act as the liaison between Engine and Starling Bank's Information Security teams whilst also ensuring that they are the point of contact for all Information security related questions raised by Engine clients and our auditors. We're looking for a curious, versatile, adaptable and experienced information security or cyber specialist with executive presence and strong leadership skills who enjoys the challenge of a varied and collaborative role. You'll enjoy problem solving, working with a wide variety of stakeholders, and enabling us to be creative in continuing to provide innovative products and services to support our clients, and stay at the forefront of all things Information Security. What you'll get to do: Manage and maintain the Information Security Policy and Information Security Management System to ensure (i) it meets the needs of Engine, its clients, employees and other stakeholders and (ii) compliance with the relevant industry standards, regulatory and certification requirements such as ISO 27001. Oversee Engine's Information Security governance documents (processes, standards and procedures) and optimise reporting of identified threats and vulnerabilities. Oversee the process for obtaining and maintaining compliance certifications and accreditations including but not limited to ISO 27001, SOC 1, SOC 2 and PCI DSS/3DS through engagement with internal teams and our external auditors. Maintain the Information Security Risk Register; identifying, assessing and mitigating information security risks (including security risks related to third-parties and partners) and ensuring coherence with Engine's Risk Management framework. Act as a point of contact for all Information Security related client queries and issues; providing expert opinion and communication during initial client conversations, RFPs, RFIs, delivery and throughout the client lifecycle. Act as an Information Security point of contact for Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery; this includes responsibility for initiation and execution of cyber business impact analysis. Advise the wider organisation on compliance and governance requirements. Oversee Incident Response related to Information Security and ensure coherence and collaboration with the broader Technology response capability. Liaise with external bodies and organisations to keep abreast of the threat landscape, emerging trends, technologies and legislation that have an impact on Information Security. Assist as necessary to investigate security breaches and pursue associated disciplinary and legal matters. Lead and manage a team of subject matter experts to ensure Information Security is managed effectively throughout the IT service delivery lifecycle, addressing client needs. Promote security awareness by collaborating with the relevant teams to provide training and awareness to the wider Engine organisation. Requirements deep understanding and knowledge of cyber security principles, security standards and regulatory compliance and its application in a wide variety of organisations with a strong risk culture. experience in a business facing security role, ideally in an Information Security Director, BISO, CISO or similar capacity strong business acumen and commercial awareness with previous experience in a senior client-facing role or similar. be a self starter / self motivated with the ability to lead, inspire and drive change through an organisation. have the ability to be pragmatic while balancing the needs of Engine against security. ability to work with a variety of stakeholders across all levels and can adapt communication style to different stakeholders. have an ability to think and plan strategically and systematically while recognising the need to deliver to the business requirements. have previous experience working in a complex IT organisation encompassing service delivery, application development and IT infrastructure. an understanding of best practice within Information Security and risk management including standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials and COBIT. an understanding of legislation and regulations that impact information Security. E.g. Data Protection Act and GDPR, Freedom of Information Act, PCI DSS. Have previous experience in leading, developing and motivating a team of subject matter experts. An understanding of current and emerging threats and countermeasures and the organisational challenges to addressing these threats. A good practical knowledge of security technologies and wider business solutions including Identity and access management, SIEM, remote working and cloud technologies. Experience of working in a banking or financial services environment would be beneficial. ISC2 CISSP or ISACA CISM, ISACA CRISC, CISA or Open FAIR qualifications would be beneficial. Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial video interview with Engine's deputy CTO (45 minutes) A secondary, deeper interview, with Engine CTO and Starling Group CISO (75-90 minutes) Final interview with Engine's CEO and Chief of Staff (45 minutes) Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status . click apply for full job details
Description Hello, we're Starling. We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We're a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ nearly 4,000 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. Everyone at Starling gets the chance to own interesting things from day one, and we're told one of the best things about working here is the ability to achieve a lot in a short space of time. To support our ongoing growth we're looking to recruit an Associate in our Insider Risk & Security team - reporting to the Director of Financial Crime Risk. Role This role will support the delivery of the Bank's insider threat and protective security programmes, primarily focusing on insider investigations. Responsibilities will include: Managing a caseload of sensitive internal investigations, investigating potential wrongdoing; Supporting with evidence gathering, including interviews as appropriate; Liaise with senior stakeholders across the business on sensitive matters; Contribute to the development of controls, training, policies and risk assessments; Actively monitor for anomalies through data-driven alerts; Liaising with Law Enforcement and Intelligence partners regarding criminality or threats to the security of the Bank and staff; Attend court as a signatory or witness, on behalf of the business - for both economic crime or employment matters; Support the Protective Security team with the management of the banks internal crisis management and communications platform; Requirements Demonstrable awareness of insider risk and security best-practice (NPSA); Experience working in an investigative capacity - within financial services or law enforcement, highly beneficial; Experience in evidence-gathering and interviewing within law enforcement or financial services, highly beneficial; Experience in drafting witness statements desirable, but not essential; Experience in employment tribunals or court attendance, desirable - but not essential; Previous experience in drafting policies, procedures or training content within financial services, beneficial, but not essential; Willingness to travel to multiple sites, as required. Relevant qualification(s) in security, risk, or fraud beneficial. Benefits 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About us: You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway.We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Description Hello, we're Starling. We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We're a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ nearly 4,000 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. Everyone at Starling gets the chance to own interesting things from day one, and we're told one of the best things about working here is the ability to achieve a lot in a short space of time. To support our ongoing growth we're looking to recruit an Associate in our Insider Risk & Security team - reporting to the Director of Financial Crime Risk. Role This role will support the delivery of the Bank's insider threat and protective security programmes, primarily focusing on insider investigations. Responsibilities will include: Managing a caseload of sensitive internal investigations, investigating potential wrongdoing; Supporting with evidence gathering, including interviews as appropriate; Liaise with senior stakeholders across the business on sensitive matters; Contribute to the development of controls, training, policies and risk assessments; Actively monitor for anomalies through data-driven alerts; Liaising with Law Enforcement and Intelligence partners regarding criminality or threats to the security of the Bank and staff; Attend court as a signatory or witness, on behalf of the business - for both economic crime or employment matters; Support the Protective Security team with the management of the banks internal crisis management and communications platform; Requirements Demonstrable awareness of insider risk and security best-practice (NPSA); Experience working in an investigative capacity - within financial services or law enforcement, highly beneficial; Experience in evidence-gathering and interviewing within law enforcement or financial services, highly beneficial; Experience in drafting witness statements desirable, but not essential; Experience in employment tribunals or court attendance, desirable - but not essential; Previous experience in drafting policies, procedures or training content within financial services, beneficial, but not essential; Willingness to travel to multiple sites, as required. Relevant qualification(s) in security, risk, or fraud beneficial. Benefits 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About us: You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway.We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Senior Manager Compliance & Business Delivery Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience) Location: On-site Salary: £60,000-£65,000 (DOE) Contract: Full Time Permanent Reports to: Managing Director Level: Senior Leadership Team / Executive We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager Compliance & Business Delivery to join a growing organisation operating within a regulated manufacturing environment. This is a critical senior leadership role, acting as the Managing Director s operational deputy , with responsibility for overseeing day-to-day business operations, compliance, and delivery. The role is designed to strengthen leadership capacity, ensure operational continuity and support long-term business growth as the organisation evolves. Key Responsibilities: Executive Leadership & Deputy Responsibilities: Act as the Managing Director s deputy for operational, compliance and delivery matters Provide day-to-day leadership across the business Support strategic planning and long-term organisational development Represent the business with customers, suppliers, auditors and stakeholders Operations & Manufacturing Management: Lead operational activities including production, engineering collaboration and quality control Ensure delivery of high-quality output aligned with customer and regulatory requirements Monitor and report on KPIs including efficiency, quality, cost and delivery Supply Chain & Procurement: Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations including procurement and logistics Manage supplier performance, risk and resilience Develop cost-effective and compliant sourcing strategies Quality & ISO Governance: Hold accountability for the Quality Management System (ISO 9001) Lead internal and external audits Drive continuous improvement and corrective action initiatives Defence & Regulatory Compliance: Provide oversight of defence and regulated programmes Ensure compliance with defence standards, export controls and contractual obligations Support bid reviews, contract reviews and programme assurance activities Act as a key point of contact for auditors and regulatory bodies Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance: Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and environmental standards Lead risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions Promote a strong safety and compliance culture Financial & Commercial Management: Manage operational budgets and resource planning Identify cost-saving and efficiency improvements Support pricing, project costing and commercial decision-making Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement: Lead and develop operational, quality and compliance teams Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and partners Promote cross-functional collaboration across the business Skills, Experience & Qualifications Essential: Significant senior leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, supply chain, quality or compliance Experience within regulated manufacturing environments Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and quality systems Experience managing regulatory compliance and defence-related contracts Ability to operate at executive level alongside senior leadership Desirable: Experience in defence, aerospace or high-reliability electronics sectors Knowledge of export controls, sanctions and regulatory frameworks Experience supporting organisational growth or leadership transition Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Operations or Business Personal Attributes: High integrity and accountability Strategic thinker with strong operational focus Calm, resilient and decisive under pressure Confident leader with the ability to act autonomously Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Performance Measures: Operational efficiency and delivery performance Audit outcomes and regulatory compliance Supply chain performance and cost control Health, safety and environmental standards Successful transition of day-to-day operational leadership Summary: This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced professional looking to step into a strategically influential role , combining operational management, compliance oversight and business leadership within a complex, regulated environment.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Manager Compliance & Business Delivery Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience) Location: On-site Salary: £60,000-£65,000 (DOE) Contract: Full Time Permanent Reports to: Managing Director Level: Senior Leadership Team / Executive We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager Compliance & Business Delivery to join a growing organisation operating within a regulated manufacturing environment. This is a critical senior leadership role, acting as the Managing Director s operational deputy , with responsibility for overseeing day-to-day business operations, compliance, and delivery. The role is designed to strengthen leadership capacity, ensure operational continuity and support long-term business growth as the organisation evolves. Key Responsibilities: Executive Leadership & Deputy Responsibilities: Act as the Managing Director s deputy for operational, compliance and delivery matters Provide day-to-day leadership across the business Support strategic planning and long-term organisational development Represent the business with customers, suppliers, auditors and stakeholders Operations & Manufacturing Management: Lead operational activities including production, engineering collaboration and quality control Ensure delivery of high-quality output aligned with customer and regulatory requirements Monitor and report on KPIs including efficiency, quality, cost and delivery Supply Chain & Procurement: Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations including procurement and logistics Manage supplier performance, risk and resilience Develop cost-effective and compliant sourcing strategies Quality & ISO Governance: Hold accountability for the Quality Management System (ISO 9001) Lead internal and external audits Drive continuous improvement and corrective action initiatives Defence & Regulatory Compliance: Provide oversight of defence and regulated programmes Ensure compliance with defence standards, export controls and contractual obligations Support bid reviews, contract reviews and programme assurance activities Act as a key point of contact for auditors and regulatory bodies Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance: Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and environmental standards Lead risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions Promote a strong safety and compliance culture Financial & Commercial Management: Manage operational budgets and resource planning Identify cost-saving and efficiency improvements Support pricing, project costing and commercial decision-making Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement: Lead and develop operational, quality and compliance teams Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and partners Promote cross-functional collaboration across the business Skills, Experience & Qualifications Essential: Significant senior leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, supply chain, quality or compliance Experience within regulated manufacturing environments Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and quality systems Experience managing regulatory compliance and defence-related contracts Ability to operate at executive level alongside senior leadership Desirable: Experience in defence, aerospace or high-reliability electronics sectors Knowledge of export controls, sanctions and regulatory frameworks Experience supporting organisational growth or leadership transition Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Operations or Business Personal Attributes: High integrity and accountability Strategic thinker with strong operational focus Calm, resilient and decisive under pressure Confident leader with the ability to act autonomously Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Performance Measures: Operational efficiency and delivery performance Audit outcomes and regulatory compliance Supply chain performance and cost control Health, safety and environmental standards Successful transition of day-to-day operational leadership Summary: This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced professional looking to step into a strategically influential role , combining operational management, compliance oversight and business leadership within a complex, regulated environment.
JOB DESCRIPTION Company Profile CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries. Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is a division of CBRE uniquely positioned to provide a complete set of services to corporate occupiers of commercial real estate across EMEA. GWS is redefining 'workplace' because we believe every place of work can become a competitive advantage for our clients. Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence Job Title: Operations Manager - Technical / Hard Services Responsible for managing and leading a team dedicated to the BT account, providing leadership, governance and technical oversight to the FM delivery teams, with a strong emphasis on Hard Services and critical building infrastructure. Ensure safe, compliant and efficient delivery of Hard & Soft FM services, providing technical governance, continuous improvement and strong client focus across all areas. Key Responsibilities: Be the primary strategic and technical operational support point for the BU Director Oversee all operational activity across the site with a strong focus on Hard Services delivery Provide governance and assurance across M&E systems, statutory compliance and asset lifecycle management Ensure full contractual, technical and regulatory compliance Oversee all client reporting, including technical and compliance performance Lead and develop technical and operational management teams Manage supply partners and specialist Hard Services vendors Drive operational efficiencies and continuous improvement Ensure CBRE technology platforms support operational and commercial outcomes Key Skills / Experience / Requirements: Proven senior technical or hard services leadership experience within Facilities Management Strong background in M&E systems, critical plant and statutory compliance Minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior FM, engineering or technical operations role Experience within corporate real estate or integrated FM environments Proven ability to manage large multi-disciplinary teams and specialist suppliers Strong knowledge of health & safety, compliance and risk management Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills Our mission: To build a world-class business through exceptional service and exceptional people Why CBRE? Salary & Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits programme, designed to make sure you feel valued in your role, with benefits that support the mental, physical, emotional and financial health for you and your family. Learning & Development: Access LinkedIn Learning from day one with over 16,000 courses available, grow through our internal career pathways and unlimited training support on Talent Coach. Values-Based Culture: We encourage new ways of working, driving innovation, whilst always living to our RISE values. Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence. Positive Work Environment: Over 74% of our colleagues would recommend us as a great place to work, according to our latest internal engagement survey. Volunteering Days: Benefit from 2 paid volunteering days per year. Exclusive Discounts: Nuffield gym memberships and restaurant discount cards At CBRE, we value diversity and believe that everyone is extraordinary in their own way. We are an inclusive employer. Even if you are not sure you fit all the requirements for a particular role, we'd still love to hear from you. There may be another opportunity within CBRE that is more suitable for you now or in the future.
May 05, 2026
Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION Company Profile CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries. Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is a division of CBRE uniquely positioned to provide a complete set of services to corporate occupiers of commercial real estate across EMEA. GWS is redefining 'workplace' because we believe every place of work can become a competitive advantage for our clients. Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence Job Title: Operations Manager - Technical / Hard Services Responsible for managing and leading a team dedicated to the BT account, providing leadership, governance and technical oversight to the FM delivery teams, with a strong emphasis on Hard Services and critical building infrastructure. Ensure safe, compliant and efficient delivery of Hard & Soft FM services, providing technical governance, continuous improvement and strong client focus across all areas. Key Responsibilities: Be the primary strategic and technical operational support point for the BU Director Oversee all operational activity across the site with a strong focus on Hard Services delivery Provide governance and assurance across M&E systems, statutory compliance and asset lifecycle management Ensure full contractual, technical and regulatory compliance Oversee all client reporting, including technical and compliance performance Lead and develop technical and operational management teams Manage supply partners and specialist Hard Services vendors Drive operational efficiencies and continuous improvement Ensure CBRE technology platforms support operational and commercial outcomes Key Skills / Experience / Requirements: Proven senior technical or hard services leadership experience within Facilities Management Strong background in M&E systems, critical plant and statutory compliance Minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior FM, engineering or technical operations role Experience within corporate real estate or integrated FM environments Proven ability to manage large multi-disciplinary teams and specialist suppliers Strong knowledge of health & safety, compliance and risk management Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills Our mission: To build a world-class business through exceptional service and exceptional people Why CBRE? Salary & Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits programme, designed to make sure you feel valued in your role, with benefits that support the mental, physical, emotional and financial health for you and your family. Learning & Development: Access LinkedIn Learning from day one with over 16,000 courses available, grow through our internal career pathways and unlimited training support on Talent Coach. Values-Based Culture: We encourage new ways of working, driving innovation, whilst always living to our RISE values. Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence. Positive Work Environment: Over 74% of our colleagues would recommend us as a great place to work, according to our latest internal engagement survey. Volunteering Days: Benefit from 2 paid volunteering days per year. Exclusive Discounts: Nuffield gym memberships and restaurant discount cards At CBRE, we value diversity and believe that everyone is extraordinary in their own way. We are an inclusive employer. Even if you are not sure you fit all the requirements for a particular role, we'd still love to hear from you. There may be another opportunity within CBRE that is more suitable for you now or in the future.
WHO WE ARE At Trustly, we're building a smarter, faster, and more secure financial future by revolutionizing the world of payments. As a global leader in Open Banking Payments, we are establishing Pay by Bank as the new standard at checkout, providing unparalleled freedom, speed, and ease to millions of consumers and merchants worldwide. Our Ambition: To build the world's most disruptive payment network and redefine what the payment experience should feel like. Trustly is a global team of innovators, collaborators, and doers. If you are driven by a strong sense of purpose and thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and high growth environment, join us and be part of a team that's transforming the way the world pays. ABOUT THE TEAM The European Gaming & Financial Services commercial team is dedicated to serve Trustly's merchant customers across the EU and UK. This includes online gambling operators and platforms, banks, digital remittance operators, e money issuers, financing platforms. The Gaming & FinServ team comprises new sales along with the service of existing merchant customers. ABOUT THE ROLE This individual contributor role will be instrumental in growing Trustly's portfolio of merchant customers in the financial services and gaming verticals. Working with the European VP Gaming & FinServ and the broader team, you will be responsible for acquiring new enterprise merchants and offering them Trustly's different products and solutions across the EU and UK. This will include working with technical product managers through to the C level at merchants. What you'll do Drive the commercial strategy and execution for acquiring key enterprise merchant clients Own the full sales cycle - from lead generation and pitch to negotiation and contract closure Build and manage a strong, scalable pipeline aligned with business objectives and market trends Act as the primary contact for senior stakeholders of enterprise merchants, ensuring top tier service and strategic alignment Lead onboarding and early stage integration of new clients, collaborating with technical and operational teams Ensure compliance with regulatory, KYC, and risk requirements throughout the sales process Provide client and market insights to product, marketing, and leadership teams to support innovation and growth Represent the company at industry events and forums, building visibility and driving thought leadership in the sector Who you are A proven commercial leader with a strong track record in sales or business development, ideally within the payments or broader financial services industry (experience in selling payments to online gambling and/or financial services merchants is a plus) Strategic and analytical, with a solution oriented mindset and the ability to creatively navigate complex client challenges Minimum 10+ years of experience in B2B sales, with at least 5 years focused on the payments sector Experience working with mid market to enterprise financial institutions and/or online gambling companies, with a strong grasp of industry specific regulatory and risk frameworks Demonstrated ability to build and grow senior level client relationships, with strong commercial negotiation skills Excellent communicator and storyteller, confident engaging with both internal stakeholders and external C suite audiences Proficient in CRM tools (Salesforce), sales reporting, and pipeline management A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast paced, high growth environment, and leads by example Our Fantastic Benefits 20 to 30 days of holiday to support a healthy work life balance Monthly team outing allowance to enjoy social events with your colleagues Parental leave top up - additional support for new parents On site perks to make your workday smoother Well being support - our health allowance covers gym memberships, massages, and much more to help you feel your best Additional benefits designed to enhance your work life experience!
May 05, 2026
Full time
WHO WE ARE At Trustly, we're building a smarter, faster, and more secure financial future by revolutionizing the world of payments. As a global leader in Open Banking Payments, we are establishing Pay by Bank as the new standard at checkout, providing unparalleled freedom, speed, and ease to millions of consumers and merchants worldwide. Our Ambition: To build the world's most disruptive payment network and redefine what the payment experience should feel like. Trustly is a global team of innovators, collaborators, and doers. If you are driven by a strong sense of purpose and thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and high growth environment, join us and be part of a team that's transforming the way the world pays. ABOUT THE TEAM The European Gaming & Financial Services commercial team is dedicated to serve Trustly's merchant customers across the EU and UK. This includes online gambling operators and platforms, banks, digital remittance operators, e money issuers, financing platforms. The Gaming & FinServ team comprises new sales along with the service of existing merchant customers. ABOUT THE ROLE This individual contributor role will be instrumental in growing Trustly's portfolio of merchant customers in the financial services and gaming verticals. Working with the European VP Gaming & FinServ and the broader team, you will be responsible for acquiring new enterprise merchants and offering them Trustly's different products and solutions across the EU and UK. This will include working with technical product managers through to the C level at merchants. What you'll do Drive the commercial strategy and execution for acquiring key enterprise merchant clients Own the full sales cycle - from lead generation and pitch to negotiation and contract closure Build and manage a strong, scalable pipeline aligned with business objectives and market trends Act as the primary contact for senior stakeholders of enterprise merchants, ensuring top tier service and strategic alignment Lead onboarding and early stage integration of new clients, collaborating with technical and operational teams Ensure compliance with regulatory, KYC, and risk requirements throughout the sales process Provide client and market insights to product, marketing, and leadership teams to support innovation and growth Represent the company at industry events and forums, building visibility and driving thought leadership in the sector Who you are A proven commercial leader with a strong track record in sales or business development, ideally within the payments or broader financial services industry (experience in selling payments to online gambling and/or financial services merchants is a plus) Strategic and analytical, with a solution oriented mindset and the ability to creatively navigate complex client challenges Minimum 10+ years of experience in B2B sales, with at least 5 years focused on the payments sector Experience working with mid market to enterprise financial institutions and/or online gambling companies, with a strong grasp of industry specific regulatory and risk frameworks Demonstrated ability to build and grow senior level client relationships, with strong commercial negotiation skills Excellent communicator and storyteller, confident engaging with both internal stakeholders and external C suite audiences Proficient in CRM tools (Salesforce), sales reporting, and pipeline management A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast paced, high growth environment, and leads by example Our Fantastic Benefits 20 to 30 days of holiday to support a healthy work life balance Monthly team outing allowance to enjoy social events with your colleagues Parental leave top up - additional support for new parents On site perks to make your workday smoother Well being support - our health allowance covers gym memberships, massages, and much more to help you feel your best Additional benefits designed to enhance your work life experience!
Harris Hill is recruiting for a Financial Controller for this Community-Based, Charity based in Central London (Hybrid) Position: Full Time, Flexible Working Hybrid: A minimum of 2 days a week is required at their offices in Central London, plus Board Meetings . Salary: £55.000pa Report to: Director of Finance Management: 2 Staff Qualifications: A Qualified Accountant, or a finalist. Essential: Qualified Accountant and Charity SORP experience THIS IS AN URGENT POSITION, SO PLEASE APPLY ASAP The Role Lead the budgeting process, ensuring that all budget holders set realistic budgets, and work with the Director of Finance to ensure that organisational priorities are reflected in proposed budgets. Oversee the processing of income and expenditure, and the production of monthly and quarterly management accounts. Production of monthly/quarterly management account summaries as required by the Group CEO and any other budget holders. Hold budget holders to account for monthly variances, identify and manage financial risk and work with the Director of Finance to minimise the impact on the organisation. Work with the Group CEO to ensure that funds are only used in line with the objects/charitable purposes of the organisation, and that checks are in place to ensure income is spent in line with any restrictions. Manage cash flow, ensuring organisations remain solvent and reporting on whether organisations are living within their means. Ensure financial returns are completed to HMRC, charity commission and companies house and other such bodies in a timely manner. Manage the year end finance processes, leading to the production of accurate statutory accounts. Oversee the management of any investments. Set, communicate and monitor the adherence to appropriate financial policies and procedures, contributing to financial accountability at all levels of the organisation. Lead and manage the development of finance systems that are fit for purpose across the group. Lead the consolidation of accounts across the group, the production of statutory accounts and work with our external auditors to ensure accounts are signed off in a timely fashion. Ensure operates in line with current GAAP and SORP and follows and guidance from the Charity Commission on matters relating to finance. Provide reports and commentary to boards and senior management, including the Group finance committee, as appropriate. Communicate with our bankers, building a strong working relationship and undertaking investigative work as required. Liaise directly with auditors to prove that information within the accounts is correct.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Harris Hill is recruiting for a Financial Controller for this Community-Based, Charity based in Central London (Hybrid) Position: Full Time, Flexible Working Hybrid: A minimum of 2 days a week is required at their offices in Central London, plus Board Meetings . Salary: £55.000pa Report to: Director of Finance Management: 2 Staff Qualifications: A Qualified Accountant, or a finalist. Essential: Qualified Accountant and Charity SORP experience THIS IS AN URGENT POSITION, SO PLEASE APPLY ASAP The Role Lead the budgeting process, ensuring that all budget holders set realistic budgets, and work with the Director of Finance to ensure that organisational priorities are reflected in proposed budgets. Oversee the processing of income and expenditure, and the production of monthly and quarterly management accounts. Production of monthly/quarterly management account summaries as required by the Group CEO and any other budget holders. Hold budget holders to account for monthly variances, identify and manage financial risk and work with the Director of Finance to minimise the impact on the organisation. Work with the Group CEO to ensure that funds are only used in line with the objects/charitable purposes of the organisation, and that checks are in place to ensure income is spent in line with any restrictions. Manage cash flow, ensuring organisations remain solvent and reporting on whether organisations are living within their means. Ensure financial returns are completed to HMRC, charity commission and companies house and other such bodies in a timely manner. Manage the year end finance processes, leading to the production of accurate statutory accounts. Oversee the management of any investments. Set, communicate and monitor the adherence to appropriate financial policies and procedures, contributing to financial accountability at all levels of the organisation. Lead and manage the development of finance systems that are fit for purpose across the group. Lead the consolidation of accounts across the group, the production of statutory accounts and work with our external auditors to ensure accounts are signed off in a timely fashion. Ensure operates in line with current GAAP and SORP and follows and guidance from the Charity Commission on matters relating to finance. Provide reports and commentary to boards and senior management, including the Group finance committee, as appropriate. Communicate with our bankers, building a strong working relationship and undertaking investigative work as required. Liaise directly with auditors to prove that information within the accounts is correct.
Project Coordinator (Building Surveying Team) Faversham, Kent Full-time Office-based £25,000 - £30,000 (with scope for adjustment depending on experience) About the Role Consult Construct Limited is looking for a Project Coordinator to support the delivery of projects within a construction and building surveying environment . Working closely with our experienced team of Building Surveyors and reporting into the Technical Director, you'll play a key role in keeping projects organised, on track, and running smoothly. This is not just an administrative role - it requires organisation, initiative, and growing commercial awareness. Key Responsibilities Supporting the coordination and delivery of multiple projects Managing project documentation, trackers, and timelines Supporting tenders and fee proposals, ensuring accuracy and timely submission Liaising with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders Supporting WIP reporting and project financial tracking Supporting invoicing, including confidently following up with Surveyors Organising meetings and maintaining clear communication across projects Working with the Admin team to ensure continuity and coverage Identifying risks or delays and helping keep projects on track About You Experience in a coordination, project support, or similar role Ideally experience within construction or building surveying Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Confident communicator, comfortable following up with colleagues Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities Able to think ahead and anticipate what's needed to keep projects moving Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel/Word) and CRM systems Exposure to WIP, invoicing, tenders or fee proposals is advantageous What You'll Gain Exposure to a professional construction environment Opportunity to develop commercial awareness and project experience A varied role where no two days are the same The chance to grow into a broader project or operational role over time You'll start with an initial training period with our Admin team before becoming embedded within the Building Surveying team, where you'll help shape how the role develops. Location This is a full-time, office-based role in Faversham, Kent. The office is located outside the town centre. While Faversham is well connected by rail, you will need to be able to access the location on a daily basis. We welcome applications from candidates who can do this in a way that works for them. Occasional travel to other locations may be required. Apply If you're organised, proactive, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and levels of experience. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the role, please let us know. STRICTLY NO AGENCIES - Thank you
May 05, 2026
Full time
Project Coordinator (Building Surveying Team) Faversham, Kent Full-time Office-based £25,000 - £30,000 (with scope for adjustment depending on experience) About the Role Consult Construct Limited is looking for a Project Coordinator to support the delivery of projects within a construction and building surveying environment . Working closely with our experienced team of Building Surveyors and reporting into the Technical Director, you'll play a key role in keeping projects organised, on track, and running smoothly. This is not just an administrative role - it requires organisation, initiative, and growing commercial awareness. Key Responsibilities Supporting the coordination and delivery of multiple projects Managing project documentation, trackers, and timelines Supporting tenders and fee proposals, ensuring accuracy and timely submission Liaising with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders Supporting WIP reporting and project financial tracking Supporting invoicing, including confidently following up with Surveyors Organising meetings and maintaining clear communication across projects Working with the Admin team to ensure continuity and coverage Identifying risks or delays and helping keep projects on track About You Experience in a coordination, project support, or similar role Ideally experience within construction or building surveying Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Confident communicator, comfortable following up with colleagues Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities Able to think ahead and anticipate what's needed to keep projects moving Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel/Word) and CRM systems Exposure to WIP, invoicing, tenders or fee proposals is advantageous What You'll Gain Exposure to a professional construction environment Opportunity to develop commercial awareness and project experience A varied role where no two days are the same The chance to grow into a broader project or operational role over time You'll start with an initial training period with our Admin team before becoming embedded within the Building Surveying team, where you'll help shape how the role develops. Location This is a full-time, office-based role in Faversham, Kent. The office is located outside the town centre. While Faversham is well connected by rail, you will need to be able to access the location on a daily basis. We welcome applications from candidates who can do this in a way that works for them. Occasional travel to other locations may be required. Apply If you're organised, proactive, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and levels of experience. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the role, please let us know. STRICTLY NO AGENCIES - Thank you
