At Forvis Mazars , we're always looking ahead, for our people, our clients and the wider world. Together, we grow, belong and impact. You'll be supported to learn, explore and develop from day one. We celebrate individuality, encourage bold thinking and believe success comes from working together. With us, you'll belong to your local team, gain global experience, and make a meaningful impact now and in the future. About The Team: Our Public Sector Audit team plays a key role in strengthening public accountability by delivering independent audits to local authorities, central government departments, NHS bodies, and other publicly funded organisations. With a strong national presence and a growing public audit portfolio, we support entities that shape society and deliver vital services. You'll work with purpose-driven clients, contribute to public trust, and be part of a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and high-quality outcomes. Your development will be supported every step of the way as you grow your expertise in a sector that truly matters. What You'll Do: Lead Audits - Take ownership of audits for local government, NHS, and central bodies, delivering accurate, compliant and high-quality work. Build Relationships - Develop strong client connections, acting as a key contact to resolve queries promptly and ensure billing runs smoothly. Ensure Excellence - Oversee audit delivery to agreed timescales, ensuring standards, procedures and quality expectations are consistently met. Coach & Collaborate - Mentor and support audit assistants and seniors, reviewing work, giving feedback and guiding them through fieldwork. What You'll Bring: Professional Qualification - ACA / ACCA / CA (or equivalent). Sector Expertise - Experience auditing publicly funded bodies such as local authorities, central government departments, NHS trusts, and other government-aligned organisations. Leadership Experience - Ability to take the lead on external audits, you'll supervise and coach junior staff. Technical Knowledge - Strong understanding of UK GAAP (FRS 102), IFRS, and the Companies Act. Stakeholder Engagement - Competent managing client communications, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional, timely audit services. What We Offer: Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network delivering quality across audit, tax, advisory and consulting. We're united by a shared purpose and a strong sense of belonging, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility, and collaboration. With us, you'll be empowered to shape your career, contribute your ideas, and make a difference from day one. We embrace individuality and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Whether you're looking to stretch your potential, build meaningful relationships or be part of a diverse, forward-thinking team, this is a place where you can thrive. Salaries & Benefits: At Forvis Mazars, we pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer, we offer a competitive salary which are based on experience and benchmarking. We have an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts. You'll enjoy hybrid working options, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance, along with clear career progression opportunities that will support your growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellbeing support because we believe in taking care of our people. Does this sound like the kind of place where you can thrive? Location: Newcastle Office - Located in Bank Chambers, 26 Mosley Street, Newcastle, NE1 1DF. A short distance from Central Station and Metro links. Situated in the historic heart of the city, with easy access to shops, restaurants and the Quayside. Ready to Grow , Belong , and Impact ? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
At Forvis Mazars , we're always looking ahead, for our people, our clients and the wider world. Together, we grow, belong and impact. You'll be supported to learn, explore and develop from day one. We celebrate individuality, encourage bold thinking and believe success comes from working together. With us, you'll belong to your local team, gain global experience, and make a meaningful impact now and in the future. About The Team: Our Public Sector Audit team plays a key role in strengthening public accountability by delivering independent audits to local authorities, central government departments, NHS bodies, and other publicly funded organisations. With a strong national presence and a growing public audit portfolio, we support entities that shape society and deliver vital services. You'll work with purpose-driven clients, contribute to public trust, and be part of a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and high-quality outcomes. Your development will be supported every step of the way as you grow your expertise in a sector that truly matters. What You'll Do: Lead Audits - Take ownership of audits for local government, NHS, and central bodies, delivering accurate, compliant and high-quality work. Build Relationships - Develop strong client connections, acting as a key contact to resolve queries promptly and ensure billing runs smoothly. Ensure Excellence - Oversee audit delivery to agreed timescales, ensuring standards, procedures and quality expectations are consistently met. Coach & Collaborate - Mentor and support audit assistants and seniors, reviewing work, giving feedback and guiding them through fieldwork. What You'll Bring: Professional Qualification - ACA / ACCA / CA (or equivalent). Sector Expertise - Experience auditing publicly funded bodies such as local authorities, central government departments, NHS trusts, and other government-aligned organisations. Leadership Experience - Ability to take the lead on external audits, you'll supervise and coach junior staff. Technical Knowledge - Strong understanding of UK GAAP (FRS 102), IFRS, and the Companies Act. Stakeholder Engagement - Competent managing client communications, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional, timely audit services. What We Offer: Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network delivering quality across audit, tax, advisory and consulting. We're united by a shared purpose and a strong sense of belonging, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility, and collaboration. With us, you'll be empowered to shape your career, contribute your ideas, and make a difference from day one. We embrace individuality and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Whether you're looking to stretch your potential, build meaningful relationships or be part of a diverse, forward-thinking team, this is a place where you can thrive. Salaries & Benefits: At Forvis Mazars, we pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer, we offer a competitive salary which are based on experience and benchmarking. We have an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts. You'll enjoy hybrid working options, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance, along with clear career progression opportunities that will support your growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellbeing support because we believe in taking care of our people. Does this sound like the kind of place where you can thrive? Location: Newcastle Office - Located in Bank Chambers, 26 Mosley Street, Newcastle, NE1 1DF. A short distance from Central Station and Metro links. Situated in the historic heart of the city, with easy access to shops, restaurants and the Quayside. Ready to Grow , Belong , and Impact ? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!
Job Title: Global Channel Marketing & Brand Engagement Lead Location: London - Hybrid Contract: Dec 26 About the Role We are looking for a Global Channel Marketing & Brand Engagement Lead to join our Creative Studio and play a pivotal role in bringing global brand campaigns to life across markets and touchpoints. This is a uniquely dual role, sitting at the intersection of channel marketing excellence and brand engagement innovation. On one side, you will lead channel marketing content for global campaigns, translating brand strategy into scalable, market-ready assets and guidelines. On the other, you will contribute to the development of strategic, conceptually strong brand engagement activations, supporting the Global Brand Engagement team in creating meaningful consumer experiences. You will work closely with a wide range of global stakeholders and report directly to the Head of Omnichannel Content & Brand Engagement. Key Responsibilities Channel Marketing Leadership Lead the channel marketing activation of global brand campaigns provided by the Brand Team. Translate global key visuals and messaging into channel-specific assets, toolkits, and guidelines that can be effectively deployed by local markets. Ensure consistency of brand expression while allowing for flexibility and relevance across channels and regions. Partner with Channel CX teams to ensure assets are optimized for consumer journeys and channel performance. Act as a key point of contact for markets, supporting them with clear guidance, best practices, and activation frameworks. Brand Engagement Strategy & Activations Support the Global Brand Engagement team in developing strategic, actionable brand engagement concepts and activations. Contribute strong conceptual thinking to transform brand strategy into tangible consumer experiences. Help shape activation ideas that are scalable globally while remaining locally adaptable. Ensure all brand engagement initiatives align with brand values, storytelling, and long-term equity building. Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate closely with key stakeholders including: Global Brand Team Channel CX Local Markets Legal Team Visual Merchandising Transcreation and Creative Agencies Coordinate feedback loops and approvals to ensure timely, compliant, and high-quality delivery of assets and activations. Act as a bridge between strategic brand intent and executional excellence. Project & Workflow Management Oversee cross-functional project timelines, deliverables, and workflows to ensure on?time, high?quality delivery of campaign assets and brand engagement activations. Manage multiple concurrent workstreams, balancing priorities across global stakeholders, agencies, transcreation teams, and markets. Establish clear processes, documentation, and ways of working to drive efficiency, transparency, and accountability across all project stages. What You Bring Strong experience in channel marketing, omnichannel activation, or integrated marketing within a global or regional context. Proven ability to think strategically and conceptually, particularly in brand engagement and consumer activations. Deep understanding of marketing channels and how to adapt creative assets for different touchpoints. Experience working with multiple stakeholders across functions, regions, and external agencies. Ability to balance structure and creativity, combining process-driven execution with big-picture thinking. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Comfort working in a fast-paced, matrixed, international environment. Strong project management skills, with a proven ability to structure workstreams, manage timelines, coordinate stakeholders, and proactively identify risks and dependencies. Why This Role Is Special This role offers a rare opportunity to operate across two highly complementary disciplines: Channel marketing, where precision, consistency, and scalability are key Brand engagement, where creativity, strategy, and experiential thinking come to life If you enjoy moving seamlessly between executional rigor and conceptual exploration and want to shape how a global brand shows up across channels and experiences, this role is for you.
Mar 06, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Global Channel Marketing & Brand Engagement Lead Location: London - Hybrid Contract: Dec 26 About the Role We are looking for a Global Channel Marketing & Brand Engagement Lead to join our Creative Studio and play a pivotal role in bringing global brand campaigns to life across markets and touchpoints. This is a uniquely dual role, sitting at the intersection of channel marketing excellence and brand engagement innovation. On one side, you will lead channel marketing content for global campaigns, translating brand strategy into scalable, market-ready assets and guidelines. On the other, you will contribute to the development of strategic, conceptually strong brand engagement activations, supporting the Global Brand Engagement team in creating meaningful consumer experiences. You will work closely with a wide range of global stakeholders and report directly to the Head of Omnichannel Content & Brand Engagement. Key Responsibilities Channel Marketing Leadership Lead the channel marketing activation of global brand campaigns provided by the Brand Team. Translate global key visuals and messaging into channel-specific assets, toolkits, and guidelines that can be effectively deployed by local markets. Ensure consistency of brand expression while allowing for flexibility and relevance across channels and regions. Partner with Channel CX teams to ensure assets are optimized for consumer journeys and channel performance. Act as a key point of contact for markets, supporting them with clear guidance, best practices, and activation frameworks. Brand Engagement Strategy & Activations Support the Global Brand Engagement team in developing strategic, actionable brand engagement concepts and activations. Contribute strong conceptual thinking to transform brand strategy into tangible consumer experiences. Help shape activation ideas that are scalable globally while remaining locally adaptable. Ensure all brand engagement initiatives align with brand values, storytelling, and long-term equity building. Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate closely with key stakeholders including: Global Brand Team Channel CX Local Markets Legal Team Visual Merchandising Transcreation and Creative Agencies Coordinate feedback loops and approvals to ensure timely, compliant, and high-quality delivery of assets and activations. Act as a bridge between strategic brand intent and executional excellence. Project & Workflow Management Oversee cross-functional project timelines, deliverables, and workflows to ensure on?time, high?quality delivery of campaign assets and brand engagement activations. Manage multiple concurrent workstreams, balancing priorities across global stakeholders, agencies, transcreation teams, and markets. Establish clear processes, documentation, and ways of working to drive efficiency, transparency, and accountability across all project stages. What You Bring Strong experience in channel marketing, omnichannel activation, or integrated marketing within a global or regional context. Proven ability to think strategically and conceptually, particularly in brand engagement and consumer activations. Deep understanding of marketing channels and how to adapt creative assets for different touchpoints. Experience working with multiple stakeholders across functions, regions, and external agencies. Ability to balance structure and creativity, combining process-driven execution with big-picture thinking. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Comfort working in a fast-paced, matrixed, international environment. Strong project management skills, with a proven ability to structure workstreams, manage timelines, coordinate stakeholders, and proactively identify risks and dependencies. Why This Role Is Special This role offers a rare opportunity to operate across two highly complementary disciplines: Channel marketing, where precision, consistency, and scalability are key Brand engagement, where creativity, strategy, and experiential thinking come to life If you enjoy moving seamlessly between executional rigor and conceptual exploration and want to shape how a global brand shows up across channels and experiences, this role is for you.
At Forvis Mazars, we're always looking ahead, for our people, our clients and the wider world. Together, we grow, belong and impact. You'll be supported to learn, explore and develop from day one. We celebrate individuality, encourage bold thinking and believe success comes from working together. With us, you'll belong to your local team, gain global experience, and make a meaningful impact now and in the future. We are looking for a motivated and technically strong Assistant Manager to join our growing Employment Tax team across the North either in Leeds or Manchester . This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid UK employment tax experience who is ready to take the next step in their career, gain exposure to complex advisory work, and be part of a supportive, ambitious regional and national team. If you enjoy solving problems, want client-facing responsibility, and are looking for a clear development pathway, this role is ideal. The Role: As an Assistant Manager, you will support the management and delivery of a wide range of UK employment tax advisory and compliance projects. You will have direct exposure to clients, responsibility for reviewing work from junior colleagues , and the opportunity to build specialist expertise across areas such as IR35, benefits and expenses, reward strategy/cost reduction, PAYE/NIC governance, Construction Industry Scheme, NMW and HMRC enquiries. You will work closely with senior team members and Partners and be part of a high-performing national employment tax and wider Global Employer Solutions community. What You'll Do: Support and deliver advisory projects covering PAYE/NIC, benefits, expenses, termination payments, cost reduction/reward strategy, employment status (IR35, Umbrella etc) , CIS, NMW and payroll governance. Prepare and review advisory notes, calculations, technical reports and HMRC correspondence. Assist with PSAs, P11D reviews, employer compliance checks and year-end processes. Join client meetings and calls, contributing to discussions and follow-up actions. Review work prepared by junior colleagues , providing coaching and feedback. Support business development activities through research, drafting proposals and preparing marketing material. Contribute to technical training, knowledge sharing and process improvements within the team. What You'll Bring: 3 years + of overall UK employment tax experience (practice or in-house). Strong understanding of UK PAYE/NIC rules, expenses and benefits, IR35/worker status, and HMRC processes. ATT/CTA qualified and/or with employment tax experience Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear, accurate advisory work. Attention to detail and proactive approach to problem solving. Interest in developing technical depth and taking on client-facing responsibility. Team player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues across levels. What We Offer: Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network delivering quality across audit, tax, advisory and consulting. We're united by a shared purpose and a strong sense of belonging, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility, and collaboration. With us, you'll be empowered to shape your career, contribute your ideas, and make a difference from day one. We embrace individuality and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Whether you're looking to stretch your potential, build meaningful relationships or be part of a diverse, forward-thinking team, this is a place where you can thrive. Salaries & Benefits: At Forvis Mazars, we pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer, we offer a competitive salary which are based on experience and benchmarking. We have an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts. You'll enjoy hybrid working options, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance, along with clear career progression opportunities that will support your growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellbeing support because we believe in taking care of our people. Does this sound like the kind of place where you can thrive? Location: Leeds Office - Located in 3 Wellington Place, 5th Floor, Leeds, LS1 4AP. Just a 10-minute walk from Leeds Station. Positioned in a modern business quarter with excellent amenities and green spaces Manchester Office - Located in One St Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 3DE. Easily accessible from Piccadilly and Oxford Road stations. A vibrant city centre location surrounded by top restaurants, shops, and cultural hotspots. Ready to Grow, Belong, and Impact? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
At Forvis Mazars, we're always looking ahead, for our people, our clients and the wider world. Together, we grow, belong and impact. You'll be supported to learn, explore and develop from day one. We celebrate individuality, encourage bold thinking and believe success comes from working together. With us, you'll belong to your local team, gain global experience, and make a meaningful impact now and in the future. We are looking for a motivated and technically strong Assistant Manager to join our growing Employment Tax team across the North either in Leeds or Manchester . This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid UK employment tax experience who is ready to take the next step in their career, gain exposure to complex advisory work, and be part of a supportive, ambitious regional and national team. If you enjoy solving problems, want client-facing responsibility, and are looking for a clear development pathway, this role is ideal. The Role: As an Assistant Manager, you will support the management and delivery of a wide range of UK employment tax advisory and compliance projects. You will have direct exposure to clients, responsibility for reviewing work from junior colleagues , and the opportunity to build specialist expertise across areas such as IR35, benefits and expenses, reward strategy/cost reduction, PAYE/NIC governance, Construction Industry Scheme, NMW and HMRC enquiries. You will work closely with senior team members and Partners and be part of a high-performing national employment tax and wider Global Employer Solutions community. What You'll Do: Support and deliver advisory projects covering PAYE/NIC, benefits, expenses, termination payments, cost reduction/reward strategy, employment status (IR35, Umbrella etc) , CIS, NMW and payroll governance. Prepare and review advisory notes, calculations, technical reports and HMRC correspondence. Assist with PSAs, P11D reviews, employer compliance checks and year-end processes. Join client meetings and calls, contributing to discussions and follow-up actions. Review work prepared by junior colleagues , providing coaching and feedback. Support business development activities through research, drafting proposals and preparing marketing material. Contribute to technical training, knowledge sharing and process improvements within the team. What You'll Bring: 3 years + of overall UK employment tax experience (practice or in-house). Strong understanding of UK PAYE/NIC rules, expenses and benefits, IR35/worker status, and HMRC processes. ATT/CTA qualified and/or with employment tax experience Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear, accurate advisory work. Attention to detail and proactive approach to problem solving. Interest in developing technical depth and taking on client-facing responsibility. Team player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues across levels. What We Offer: Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network delivering quality across audit, tax, advisory and consulting. We're united by a shared purpose and a strong sense of belonging, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility, and collaboration. With us, you'll be empowered to shape your career, contribute your ideas, and make a difference from day one. We embrace individuality and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Whether you're looking to stretch your potential, build meaningful relationships or be part of a diverse, forward-thinking team, this is a place where you can thrive. Salaries & Benefits: At Forvis Mazars, we pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer, we offer a competitive salary which are based on experience and benchmarking. We have an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts. You'll enjoy hybrid working options, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance, along with clear career progression opportunities that will support your growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellbeing support because we believe in taking care of our people. Does this sound like the kind of place where you can thrive? Location: Leeds Office - Located in 3 Wellington Place, 5th Floor, Leeds, LS1 4AP. Just a 10-minute walk from Leeds Station. Positioned in a modern business quarter with excellent amenities and green spaces Manchester Office - Located in One St Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 3DE. Easily accessible from Piccadilly and Oxford Road stations. A vibrant city centre location surrounded by top restaurants, shops, and cultural hotspots. Ready to Grow, Belong, and Impact? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!
Is your next move to own, define and deliver a data, platforms and software engineering strategy and vision, setting this vision for your teams and truly using technology to deliver value for customer and internal stakeholders? Understanding the engineering, intricacies and relationships between Architects, Data Engineers, Software Engineers, Devops Engineer and QA Engineers is key, you will create team engagement, build productive relationships, and connect technology to business strategy. Influence through your expertise, credibility, and leadership. Challenge and be challenged and bring all those cross functional teams with you to solve complex problems. Note: to build the necessary key senior stakeholder relationships, you will need to be able to comfortably commute to our Abingdon Head Office. Please consider this commitment carefully before applying. This will of course be aligned with strategic business objectives and enterprise architecture, your strategy and vision will ensure you can translate business objectives into technical roadmaps and plans and communicate this to your teams. We are keen to talk about this, along with your approach to successful execution and delivery of secure, scalable, quality data capabilities and software products. There is much to do as we mature and modernise. We are in the final stages of a major CRM transformation, new products are launching this year, we are building a new data engineering platform, function and team. You will lead on integrating this and them into the technology team and wider business, along with successful delivery and continuous improvement of software delivery. You will want to encourage and promote a culture of initiative, ideas, and innovation as you and we set the technology vision for the next 3 years. Lead and inspire and manage through your managers. Empower them, drive accountability and performance but be there to support and develop, whilst nurturing talent, aspirations, and careers. You will be accountable for the availability and performance of all data and software products, so you will need to be able to evidence where and how you have done this, at a similar level, for a similar sized and complex organisation. An understanding of Telecoms and it s enterprise architecture, would be advantageous. Gigaclear is a growing Fibre Broadband (FTTP / FTTH) company, developing our fibre-to-the-premises broadband infrastructure to some of the most difficult to reach areas of the UK, empowering those communities with broadband to rival any city. Staff rewards, benefits and opportunities We foster a collaborative, engaging culture that empowers staff to grow and maximise their skills. We want to challenge our people in a fair environment where hard work is rewarded and a path for progression is open to all. Generous employer pension; up to 8% matched contribution Income protection & life assurance 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), holiday purchase scheme and Yay Days! Health cash plan, 24/7 remote GP access and Employee Assistance Programme including counselling & legal advice Unlimited access to online training and development content via our Learning Management System Long service benefits and monthly employee recognition Enhanced maternity and paternity provisions Flexible working environment Health & Wellbeing initiatives and company funded social events Our approach is to work guided by our mission, vision and values. Our Mission - Empowering communities with brilliant broadband Our Vision - Connected Communities Our Values - Own it, Find the Right Way, Work Together, Win Together
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Is your next move to own, define and deliver a data, platforms and software engineering strategy and vision, setting this vision for your teams and truly using technology to deliver value for customer and internal stakeholders? Understanding the engineering, intricacies and relationships between Architects, Data Engineers, Software Engineers, Devops Engineer and QA Engineers is key, you will create team engagement, build productive relationships, and connect technology to business strategy. Influence through your expertise, credibility, and leadership. Challenge and be challenged and bring all those cross functional teams with you to solve complex problems. Note: to build the necessary key senior stakeholder relationships, you will need to be able to comfortably commute to our Abingdon Head Office. Please consider this commitment carefully before applying. This will of course be aligned with strategic business objectives and enterprise architecture, your strategy and vision will ensure you can translate business objectives into technical roadmaps and plans and communicate this to your teams. We are keen to talk about this, along with your approach to successful execution and delivery of secure, scalable, quality data capabilities and software products. There is much to do as we mature and modernise. We are in the final stages of a major CRM transformation, new products are launching this year, we are building a new data engineering platform, function and team. You will lead on integrating this and them into the technology team and wider business, along with successful delivery and continuous improvement of software delivery. You will want to encourage and promote a culture of initiative, ideas, and innovation as you and we set the technology vision for the next 3 years. Lead and inspire and manage through your managers. Empower them, drive accountability and performance but be there to support and develop, whilst nurturing talent, aspirations, and careers. You will be accountable for the availability and performance of all data and software products, so you will need to be able to evidence where and how you have done this, at a similar level, for a similar sized and complex organisation. An understanding of Telecoms and it s enterprise architecture, would be advantageous. Gigaclear is a growing Fibre Broadband (FTTP / FTTH) company, developing our fibre-to-the-premises broadband infrastructure to some of the most difficult to reach areas of the UK, empowering those communities with broadband to rival any city. Staff rewards, benefits and opportunities We foster a collaborative, engaging culture that empowers staff to grow and maximise their skills. We want to challenge our people in a fair environment where hard work is rewarded and a path for progression is open to all. Generous employer pension; up to 8% matched contribution Income protection & life assurance 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), holiday purchase scheme and Yay Days! Health cash plan, 24/7 remote GP access and Employee Assistance Programme including counselling & legal advice Unlimited access to online training and development content via our Learning Management System Long service benefits and monthly employee recognition Enhanced maternity and paternity provisions Flexible working environment Health & Wellbeing initiatives and company funded social events Our approach is to work guided by our mission, vision and values. Our Mission - Empowering communities with brilliant broadband Our Vision - Connected Communities Our Values - Own it, Find the Right Way, Work Together, Win Together
SALARY: £94,931-£117,800 Per annum HOURS: Full Time or Part Time (Minimum 0.8 FTE) CONTRACT END DATE: 1st February 2028 LOCATION: Swindon with travel to other locations Closing Date: 15th March 23:55 Shortlisting: W/C 6th April Interviews W/C 27th April To view the full job description, please click 'Apply' to visit our careers site. ABOUT UKRI UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the UK's largest public funder of research and innovation. We invest more than £8 billion annually to advance our understanding of society and the world around us and deliver benefits for society, the economy and the environment. Our organisation comprises nine councils - the UK's innovation agency, Innovate UK, the seven disciplinary Research Councils and Research England. As a UK-wide organisation we work across the four UK nations and with the devolved funding bodies and governments to develop and support different priorities that span research and innovation around the UK. Through our Councils and the critical national capabilities provided by our centres and institutes, we deliver, support and champion the creativity and vibrancy of research and innovation in the UK, for the benefit of society. UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). About BBSRC BBSRC is the major funder of world-leading bioscience in the UK. Through our investments, we build and support a vibrant, dynamic and inclusive research and innovation community which delivers ground-breaking discoveries, innovative technologies and develops bio-based solutions that contribute to tackling global challenges, such as sustainable food production, climate change, and healthy ageing. As part of UKRI, we not only play a pivotal role in fostering connections that enable the UK's world-class research and innovation system to flourish - we also have a responsibility to enable the creation of a research and employee culture that is diverse, resilient, and engaged. At BBSRC, we firmly believe that by promoting an inclusive and equitable culture across bioscience research and innovation, our community and our discipline will thrive. BBSRC proudly forges interdisciplinary collaborations, including internationally, where excellent bioscience and equitable partnerships have a fundamental role. We pioneer approaches that enhance the equality, diversity, and inclusion of talent by investing in people, programmes, infrastructure, technologies, and collaborations on a global scale. BBSRC's vision is to advance the frontiers of biology and drive towards a healthy, prosperous and sustainable future. We support curiosity-driven ideas and provide early investment in ground-breaking transformative technologies and the sharing of data. Through our funding, stewardship and provision of national capabilities, including the institutes that receive our strategic support, we progress our knowledge and understanding of the complex processes that underpin life, and we continue to seek exciting ideas with the potential to transform and advance bioscience. We unleash innovation, capitalising on the unprecedented opportunities for biology to transform our lives by working with and supporting the creation of new businesses, advancing enterprise, and forging vibrant ecosystems across the UK. We enable researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and businesses to translate their fundamental understanding of biological systems into tangible societal and economic benefits with global impact. Purpose of the role The Chief Operating Officer for BBSRC is a significant role within our Executive Leadership Team, aligned to the UKRI strategy. enabling BBSRC to continue its influential roles in research and innovation within UKRI and beyond. The Chief Operating Officer will command the confidence of the BBSRC Executive Chair and Council, as well as other members of the BBSRC Executive and UKRI senior leaders. They will need to be able to work proactively at the interface between professional, academic and government communities, and between staff at all levels in the organisation. As an effective communicator and empathic listener, they will operate effectively across organisational boundaries. As a creative thinker and influential collaborator, they will combine drive and political acumen with the highest standards of behaviour. They will have an in-depth knowledge and proven track record of how to deliver and sustain complex, strategic change at both an organisational and system level in the public and / or private sectors. They will have the ability to strategically lead, sponsor and productively work in partnership to deliver major projects that can secure return on investment. The Chief Operating Officer has direct line management responsibility for several corporate functions across BBSRC. This includes, Governance and Risk Management, Business Planning, Performance Evaluation, Business Improvement and Funding Delivery, . In addition, they will lead partnering relationships with UKRI corporate functions that include Finance; Human Resources; Governance, Assurance, Risk and Information; Digital, Data and Technology; Security; Project Delivery & Improvement; Health and Safety, Estates and Procurement. Key Responsibilities Leadership Act to support the Executive Chair, and fellow members of the Executive Leadership Team, to ensure the smooth running of BBSRC As a member of the broader BBSRC leadership team, role model and champion organisational values and behaviours and equality, diversity and inclusion principles Working with the Executive Chair and across BBSRC to lead and support organisational transformation and its alignment with UKRI transformation Working with fellow COOs across other parts of UKRI to ensure consistency in working practices and to ensure the smooth running of UKRI as a whole. Working with the Heads of Function to support the design, transformation and effective delivery of Council services within budget and ensuring efficiency and value for money Inspiring, empowering and developing the BBSRC team BBSRC strategically funded Institutes In relation to BBSRC strategically funded institutes (overall an annual BBSRC investment in the region of £135M), lead on matters covering estates, major projects governance, campus developments and other institute-related activities. Working across BBSRC with members of the Executive Leadership Team, subject matter experts and BBSRC observers as required Planning and Programme support Act as the key point of contact for BBSRC input to UKRI Corporate Services plans; ensuring that BBSRC requirements are appropriately reflected and that BBSRC can deliver agreed outcomes Working collaboratively to identify and deliver simplification and harmonisation Oversight of operational planning and programme support and manage risk within BBSRC - ensuring sufficient support is provided to key areas of activity Supporting the effective organisation design and delivery capability Acting as the change agent in BBSRC for Corporate Services in support of the UKRI transformation plan Finance and Commercial Work closely, via 'dotted line' engagement approach, with the UKRI Corporate Services Finance Business Partner to ensure BBSRC and UKRI have the necessary financial controls, planning, monitoring and reporting (reflecting Managing Public Money) to enable BBSRC to deliver its strategy Oversee significant procurements in conjunction with the UKRI Corporate Services Procurement Business Partner Act as the key point of contact for the NERC/BBSRC joint estates team, hosted by NERC, including on Health, Safety and Biosafety Act as the key contact for major BBSRC capital programmes Human Resources Lead on l employee policies for BBSRC including pay and reward. Working closely with the UKRI Corporate Services and HR Business Partners to ensure BBSRC has the right people, in the right place, doing the right things, developing their skills and maximising their productivity in alignment within Council and UKRI strategy. Leading on staff and Trade Union relations where required Governance, Assurance, Risk, Information (GARI) and Legal Work closely, via 'dotted line' engagement approach, with UKRI Corporate Services GARI Business Partner to provide the BBSRC Executive Chair and Council with appropriate governance structures and assurance as to the integrity of activities, that risks are identified and mitigated (as far as reasonable), that information is accurate and secure (reflecting GDPR), with specific reference to the UKRI assets managed by BBSRC including at BBSRC strategically-funded institutes. Accountable for ensuring reporting is carried out. Manage BBSRC's need for legal advice, working with UKRI Head of Legal Act as the key point of contact for GIAA Managing corporate compliance and statutory liability Information Technology, Facilities, Administration Manage the provision of business IT to BBSRC, working with internal and external suppliers Ensure that office space is of appropriate quality and used flexibly and effectively Ensure that employees have the tools to do the job Safety, Health and Environment Working closely with the UKRI Corporate Services and Business Partners to provide a safe and healthy working environment for all staff, workers and visitors to BBSRC. . click apply for full job details
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
SALARY: £94,931-£117,800 Per annum HOURS: Full Time or Part Time (Minimum 0.8 FTE) CONTRACT END DATE: 1st February 2028 LOCATION: Swindon with travel to other locations Closing Date: 15th March 23:55 Shortlisting: W/C 6th April Interviews W/C 27th April To view the full job description, please click 'Apply' to visit our careers site. ABOUT UKRI UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the UK's largest public funder of research and innovation. We invest more than £8 billion annually to advance our understanding of society and the world around us and deliver benefits for society, the economy and the environment. Our organisation comprises nine councils - the UK's innovation agency, Innovate UK, the seven disciplinary Research Councils and Research England. As a UK-wide organisation we work across the four UK nations and with the devolved funding bodies and governments to develop and support different priorities that span research and innovation around the UK. Through our Councils and the critical national capabilities provided by our centres and institutes, we deliver, support and champion the creativity and vibrancy of research and innovation in the UK, for the benefit of society. UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). About BBSRC BBSRC is the major funder of world-leading bioscience in the UK. Through our investments, we build and support a vibrant, dynamic and inclusive research and innovation community which delivers ground-breaking discoveries, innovative technologies and develops bio-based solutions that contribute to tackling global challenges, such as sustainable food production, climate change, and healthy ageing. As part of UKRI, we not only play a pivotal role in fostering connections that enable the UK's world-class research and innovation system to flourish - we also have a responsibility to enable the creation of a research and employee culture that is diverse, resilient, and engaged. At BBSRC, we firmly believe that by promoting an inclusive and equitable culture across bioscience research and innovation, our community and our discipline will thrive. BBSRC proudly forges interdisciplinary collaborations, including internationally, where excellent bioscience and equitable partnerships have a fundamental role. We pioneer approaches that enhance the equality, diversity, and inclusion of talent by investing in people, programmes, infrastructure, technologies, and collaborations on a global scale. BBSRC's vision is to advance the frontiers of biology and drive towards a healthy, prosperous and sustainable future. We support curiosity-driven ideas and provide early investment in ground-breaking transformative technologies and the sharing of data. Through our funding, stewardship and provision of national capabilities, including the institutes that receive our strategic support, we progress our knowledge and understanding of the complex processes that underpin life, and we continue to seek exciting ideas with the potential to transform and advance bioscience. We unleash innovation, capitalising on the unprecedented opportunities for biology to transform our lives by working with and supporting the creation of new businesses, advancing enterprise, and forging vibrant ecosystems across the UK. We enable researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and businesses to translate their fundamental understanding of biological systems into tangible societal and economic benefits with global impact. Purpose of the role The Chief Operating Officer for BBSRC is a significant role within our Executive Leadership Team, aligned to the UKRI strategy. enabling BBSRC to continue its influential roles in research and innovation within UKRI and beyond. The Chief Operating Officer will command the confidence of the BBSRC Executive Chair and Council, as well as other members of the BBSRC Executive and UKRI senior leaders. They will need to be able to work proactively at the interface between professional, academic and government communities, and between staff at all levels in the organisation. As an effective communicator and empathic listener, they will operate effectively across organisational boundaries. As a creative thinker and influential collaborator, they will combine drive and political acumen with the highest standards of behaviour. They will have an in-depth knowledge and proven track record of how to deliver and sustain complex, strategic change at both an organisational and system level in the public and / or private sectors. They will have the ability to strategically lead, sponsor and productively work in partnership to deliver major projects that can secure return on investment. The Chief Operating Officer has direct line management responsibility for several corporate functions across BBSRC. This includes, Governance and Risk Management, Business Planning, Performance Evaluation, Business Improvement and Funding Delivery, . In addition, they will lead partnering relationships with UKRI corporate functions that include Finance; Human Resources; Governance, Assurance, Risk and Information; Digital, Data and Technology; Security; Project Delivery & Improvement; Health and Safety, Estates and Procurement. Key Responsibilities Leadership Act to support the Executive Chair, and fellow members of the Executive Leadership Team, to ensure the smooth running of BBSRC As a member of the broader BBSRC leadership team, role model and champion organisational values and behaviours and equality, diversity and inclusion principles Working with the Executive Chair and across BBSRC to lead and support organisational transformation and its alignment with UKRI transformation Working with fellow COOs across other parts of UKRI to ensure consistency in working practices and to ensure the smooth running of UKRI as a whole. Working with the Heads of Function to support the design, transformation and effective delivery of Council services within budget and ensuring efficiency and value for money Inspiring, empowering and developing the BBSRC team BBSRC strategically funded Institutes In relation to BBSRC strategically funded institutes (overall an annual BBSRC investment in the region of £135M), lead on matters covering estates, major projects governance, campus developments and other institute-related activities. Working across BBSRC with members of the Executive Leadership Team, subject matter experts and BBSRC observers as required Planning and Programme support Act as the key point of contact for BBSRC input to UKRI Corporate Services plans; ensuring that BBSRC requirements are appropriately reflected and that BBSRC can deliver agreed outcomes Working collaboratively to identify and deliver simplification and harmonisation Oversight of operational planning and programme support and manage risk within BBSRC - ensuring sufficient support is provided to key areas of activity Supporting the effective organisation design and delivery capability Acting as the change agent in BBSRC for Corporate Services in support of the UKRI transformation plan Finance and Commercial Work closely, via 'dotted line' engagement approach, with the UKRI Corporate Services Finance Business Partner to ensure BBSRC and UKRI have the necessary financial controls, planning, monitoring and reporting (reflecting Managing Public Money) to enable BBSRC to deliver its strategy Oversee significant procurements in conjunction with the UKRI Corporate Services Procurement Business Partner Act as the key point of contact for the NERC/BBSRC joint estates team, hosted by NERC, including on Health, Safety and Biosafety Act as the key contact for major BBSRC capital programmes Human Resources Lead on l employee policies for BBSRC including pay and reward. Working closely with the UKRI Corporate Services and HR Business Partners to ensure BBSRC has the right people, in the right place, doing the right things, developing their skills and maximising their productivity in alignment within Council and UKRI strategy. Leading on staff and Trade Union relations where required Governance, Assurance, Risk, Information (GARI) and Legal Work closely, via 'dotted line' engagement approach, with UKRI Corporate Services GARI Business Partner to provide the BBSRC Executive Chair and Council with appropriate governance structures and assurance as to the integrity of activities, that risks are identified and mitigated (as far as reasonable), that information is accurate and secure (reflecting GDPR), with specific reference to the UKRI assets managed by BBSRC including at BBSRC strategically-funded institutes. Accountable for ensuring reporting is carried out. Manage BBSRC's need for legal advice, working with UKRI Head of Legal Act as the key point of contact for GIAA Managing corporate compliance and statutory liability Information Technology, Facilities, Administration Manage the provision of business IT to BBSRC, working with internal and external suppliers Ensure that office space is of appropriate quality and used flexibly and effectively Ensure that employees have the tools to do the job Safety, Health and Environment Working closely with the UKRI Corporate Services and Business Partners to provide a safe and healthy working environment for all staff, workers and visitors to BBSRC. . click apply for full job details
Head Chef Oxford City Centre OTE up to 70,000 per annum Full-time Permanent An exceptional opportunity for an accomplished Head Chef to lead a high-profile, Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in North Oxford. Operating across multiple elegant dining spaces and serving over 200 covers, this is a refined yet high-energy, all-day operation with a strong reputation for quality and consistency. We are seeking a confident culinary leader with a passion for seasonal produce, beautifully balanced dishes, and meticulous standards. The Role Lead and inspire a brigade of 15+ chefs Shape and evolve a seasonal, Mediterranean-led menu Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation and consistency Deliver strong food cost control, stock management and GP performance Oversee rotas, payroll costs and kitchen operations Ensure the highest standards of hygiene, compliance and cleanliness Collaborate closely with senior management and front-of-house leadership The Ideal Candidate Proven Head Chef experience in a high-volume, quality-led environment Strong commercial awareness and cost control expertise A natural leader who develops talent and builds a positive culture Passionate about seasonal ingredients and refined yet approachable cuisine Calm, organised and hands-on during service Benefits OTE up to 70,000 (experience dependent) Generous staff dining discount Meals on duty Pension scheme 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) Paid birthday off Ongoing training and development Interviews will take place in Oxford. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. INDWARE Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Head Chef Oxford City Centre OTE up to 70,000 per annum Full-time Permanent An exceptional opportunity for an accomplished Head Chef to lead a high-profile, Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in North Oxford. Operating across multiple elegant dining spaces and serving over 200 covers, this is a refined yet high-energy, all-day operation with a strong reputation for quality and consistency. We are seeking a confident culinary leader with a passion for seasonal produce, beautifully balanced dishes, and meticulous standards. The Role Lead and inspire a brigade of 15+ chefs Shape and evolve a seasonal, Mediterranean-led menu Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation and consistency Deliver strong food cost control, stock management and GP performance Oversee rotas, payroll costs and kitchen operations Ensure the highest standards of hygiene, compliance and cleanliness Collaborate closely with senior management and front-of-house leadership The Ideal Candidate Proven Head Chef experience in a high-volume, quality-led environment Strong commercial awareness and cost control expertise A natural leader who develops talent and builds a positive culture Passionate about seasonal ingredients and refined yet approachable cuisine Calm, organised and hands-on during service Benefits OTE up to 70,000 (experience dependent) Generous staff dining discount Meals on duty Pension scheme 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) Paid birthday off Ongoing training and development Interviews will take place in Oxford. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. INDWARE Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Job Title: Head of Digital Identity Location: London / Hybrid Salary : £45,000 - £65,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Role Overview: Digital identity is crucial for building trust in the digital economy, reducing fraud, and supporting innovation across various sectors. the organisation leads industry efforts to promote secure, inclusive, and interoperable digital identity solutions in the UK, working closely with policymakers. A key part of this work is advocating for the UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework, which sets essential standards to boost market growth and widespread adoption. At a time when industries are looking to harness the opportunities offered by digital identity technologies, and the UK government is preparing to consult on the next steps of a national digital ID, it has never been more critical for the UK to get market development right. The successful candidate will lead engagement initiatives to promote the UK's digital identity sector, including organising events, roundtables, and providing thought leadership. This role also involves advocating for digital identity policy, guiding regulatory discussions, and convening industry leaders through the organisation's Digital Identity Working Group to influence government and drive industry growth. This high-profile role would see you become an industry expert on digital ID policy, where you will be working at a senior level of policy development, representing members in stakeholder meetings. You will need experience of building close relationships with relevant bodies and key stakeholders, with the ability to react quickly to shifting policy developments and the changing needs of this thriving industry. Market development is vital to the programme's success and requires engagement with end user industries like financial services, fraud, transport and more. A strong grasp of the UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework is essential for understanding its scope. Increasingly, the role also involves how international digital ID systems work together through events, roundtables, and thought leadership. the organisation seeks someone with solid policy and programme experience who can manage sector-wide needs in a fast-paced environment, proactively working with members to shape early debates. Key Responsibilities: Programme Leadership: Lead the development and delivery of the organisation's digital ID programme, including events, roundtables, workshops and other thought-leadership opportunities that present a co-ordinated approach to addressing member priorities and policy change. Policy & Advocacy: Shape and promote effective, inclusive digital identity policy positions in the UK, collaborating with government, regulators, industry partners and civil society. Member Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with organisation members, including the digital identity working group, to drive insights, participation and co-creation of digital ID initiatives. Campaigns & Communications: Lead high-impact campaigns, events, thought leadership and other communication opportunities to raise awareness of digital identity opportunities and strategic priorities. Industry expertise: Act as a trusted partner to policymakers, regulatory bodies and government departments working on digital identity. Essential Knowledge and Experience Proven Policy Leadership: Strong track record of leading complex policy, advocacy or technology programmes, preferably in digital identity, digital inclusion, cybersecurity or financial services. Sector Expertise: Deep understanding of digital identity markets, including ability to navigate the different parts of the digital ID policy landscape, including the Trust Framework and the Data (Use and Access) Act, The GOV . UK Wallet, and the proposed national digital ID scheme Stakeholder Relationships: Experience building and maintaining high-level engagement across government, industry and civil society stakeholders. Communication & Influence: Excellent communicator with public speaking experience, able to shape narratives and influence diverse audiences through clear, compelling messaging. Programme and Event Delivery: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver results and lead cross-functional work. This includes flagship activity in the digital ID programme such as the Digital ID Summit and campaign week. Team Collaboration: A collaborative and inclusive leadership style that supports team members, external partners and an engaged membership base. This role will intersect with different programmes including financial services, fraud and smart data. As such, collaboration is a must. Additional Information: This is a full time role based out of the organisation's London offices, however the organisation operates a flexible working policy. This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to apply for this role. Candidates with experience of: Public Affairs, Policy Manager, Senior Policy Manager, Local Council Policy Manager, Public Sector Programme Management, Digital Identity Programme Manager may also be considered for this role.
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Head of Digital Identity Location: London / Hybrid Salary : £45,000 - £65,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Role Overview: Digital identity is crucial for building trust in the digital economy, reducing fraud, and supporting innovation across various sectors. the organisation leads industry efforts to promote secure, inclusive, and interoperable digital identity solutions in the UK, working closely with policymakers. A key part of this work is advocating for the UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework, which sets essential standards to boost market growth and widespread adoption. At a time when industries are looking to harness the opportunities offered by digital identity technologies, and the UK government is preparing to consult on the next steps of a national digital ID, it has never been more critical for the UK to get market development right. The successful candidate will lead engagement initiatives to promote the UK's digital identity sector, including organising events, roundtables, and providing thought leadership. This role also involves advocating for digital identity policy, guiding regulatory discussions, and convening industry leaders through the organisation's Digital Identity Working Group to influence government and drive industry growth. This high-profile role would see you become an industry expert on digital ID policy, where you will be working at a senior level of policy development, representing members in stakeholder meetings. You will need experience of building close relationships with relevant bodies and key stakeholders, with the ability to react quickly to shifting policy developments and the changing needs of this thriving industry. Market development is vital to the programme's success and requires engagement with end user industries like financial services, fraud, transport and more. A strong grasp of the UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework is essential for understanding its scope. Increasingly, the role also involves how international digital ID systems work together through events, roundtables, and thought leadership. the organisation seeks someone with solid policy and programme experience who can manage sector-wide needs in a fast-paced environment, proactively working with members to shape early debates. Key Responsibilities: Programme Leadership: Lead the development and delivery of the organisation's digital ID programme, including events, roundtables, workshops and other thought-leadership opportunities that present a co-ordinated approach to addressing member priorities and policy change. Policy & Advocacy: Shape and promote effective, inclusive digital identity policy positions in the UK, collaborating with government, regulators, industry partners and civil society. Member Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with organisation members, including the digital identity working group, to drive insights, participation and co-creation of digital ID initiatives. Campaigns & Communications: Lead high-impact campaigns, events, thought leadership and other communication opportunities to raise awareness of digital identity opportunities and strategic priorities. Industry expertise: Act as a trusted partner to policymakers, regulatory bodies and government departments working on digital identity. Essential Knowledge and Experience Proven Policy Leadership: Strong track record of leading complex policy, advocacy or technology programmes, preferably in digital identity, digital inclusion, cybersecurity or financial services. Sector Expertise: Deep understanding of digital identity markets, including ability to navigate the different parts of the digital ID policy landscape, including the Trust Framework and the Data (Use and Access) Act, The GOV . UK Wallet, and the proposed national digital ID scheme Stakeholder Relationships: Experience building and maintaining high-level engagement across government, industry and civil society stakeholders. Communication & Influence: Excellent communicator with public speaking experience, able to shape narratives and influence diverse audiences through clear, compelling messaging. Programme and Event Delivery: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver results and lead cross-functional work. This includes flagship activity in the digital ID programme such as the Digital ID Summit and campaign week. Team Collaboration: A collaborative and inclusive leadership style that supports team members, external partners and an engaged membership base. This role will intersect with different programmes including financial services, fraud and smart data. As such, collaboration is a must. Additional Information: This is a full time role based out of the organisation's London offices, however the organisation operates a flexible working policy. This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to apply for this role. Candidates with experience of: Public Affairs, Policy Manager, Senior Policy Manager, Local Council Policy Manager, Public Sector Programme Management, Digital Identity Programme Manager may also be considered for this role.
Job Summary What It's Like to Work Here At IWM, we're driven by a shared purpose: helping people understand conflict and how it shapes the world we live in. Our collections- physical, digital and multimedia- are central to that mission. As part of Collections Care, you'll join a team of highly skilled specialists who are committed to innovation, collaboration and high quality service delivery. Visual Resources sits at the heart of this work. Whether capturing new photography for displays and publications, digitising fragile and unique collection items, or producing film and imagery for public events, your team plays a key role in ensuring IWM's stories reach global audiences in ways that are accurate, engaging and enduring. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy leading experts, and want to shape the future of digital access and preservation at one of the world's leading museums of conflict, you will feel at home here. Why This Role Matters The Head of Visual Resources leads one of IWM's most impactful, customer facing departments. Your work directly supports museum wide: Public programming Commercial and marketing activity Collections access and preservation Learning and engagement Digital futures and long term sustainability You will shape and deliver the Digital Futures Strategy, manage complex multiyear programmes, and guide the museum's approach to digital asset standards, collections digitisation and multimedia production. Your leadership will help ensure that IWM's collections, from photographs and film to time based media, remain accessible and preserved for generations to come. What You'll Be Doing In this role, you'll provide strategic leadership across Visual Resources and ensure high quality delivery of multimedia, digitisation and imaging services across the museum. You'll lead the development and implementation of the Digital Futures Strategy, guide complex multiyear programmes, and advise senior colleagues on decisions that impact digital access and preservation. You'll oversee budgets, manage procurement and external suppliers, and ensure that work is delivered efficiently, safely and in line with IWM standards. Working closely with specialist managers and team leaders, you'll build capability within the department, support professional development, and maintain the equipment and systems needed for high quality production. Day to day, you'll be responsible for delivering museum wide services including marketing and event photography, collections photography, digitisation of still and time based media, and the creation of facsimiles where required. You'll also produce reports, KPIs and business cases, and help embed a culture of continuous improvement across the team What We're Looking For We'd love to hear from you if you have: A degree in a relevant discipline. Experience managing cost, time and quality for a specialist, customer facing team, including contracts, fee paid staff and external partners (budgets typically around £250k). Experience managing and motivating a specialist team. Experience delivering best practice in digitisation or related access/preservation programmes. A Project or Programme Management qualification with evidence of practical use. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues to senior stakeholders. Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills. Demonstrable leadership skills, including strategic planning and managing managers. Experience using Collections Management Systems (e.g., Axiell) and integrated DAMS. How You'll Work You'll work closely with colleagues across Collections Care, Curatorial, Digital, Public Engagement and Commercial teams. You'll influence the museum's strategic direction on digital access, preservation and multimedia standards, and ensure your team provides a consistent, responsive, high quality service across all IWM sites. What Success Looks Like In your first 6-12 months, success will look like: A clear, confident leadership presence across departments. Delivery of key milestones in the Digital Futures Strategy. Strong working relationships with senior leaders, specialists and external partners. Improved efficiency, consistency and quality across digitisation and imaging workflows. A motivated and supported Visual Resources team delivering excellent service. Application closing date: March 23rd 2026, 9:00 AM. Interview Details: Interviews for this post are planned for the week commencing 30/3/26 and 6/4/26. Benefits: The benefits listed below are discretionary and IWM reserves the right, with due notice, to vary or withdraw them at any time. All such benefits apply during the course of your employment only. Annual Leave: You'll have 25 days of annual leave, with public holidays on top. After 3 years, this increases to 27 days and after 5 years, you'll get 30 days Company Group Pension Plan: Our commitment to your financial well-being includes competitive employer contributions to your pension starting at 7% to a maximum of 12%. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits: Celebrate life's milestones with confidence, knowing that our policies support growing families. IWM4me: Tailor your benefits to your unique needs through IWM4me. Access health, protection, and lifestyle benefits at corporate rates, ensuring your holistic well-being. Free Sanitary Products: We prioritise your comfort by providing free sanitary products across all our sites. Retail Discounts: 25% off IWM Cafes, 20% discount in on-site shops, Benefits hub offering retail discounts to several high street shops (via our EAP provider) and MyActive discounts for health and wellbeing based retail discounts (via IWM4me) Free Entry to IWM Air Shows: Witness the thrill of vintage aircraft at our air shows. Free Entry to Partner Museums & Galleries: Immerse yourself in art, history, and culture through our reciprocal arrangements with other institutions. In-House Training Programmes: Fuel your intellectual curiosity and professional growth through our comprehensive training initiatives. Season Ticket Loan Scheme: Simplify your daily commute with our interest-free loan program. Cycle 2 Work & Cycle Hire: Promote well-being and environmental consciousness by cycling to work. Eye Tests: Money back up to £80 for an eye test and a new pair of glasses. Employee Assistance Programme: Access confidential support for personal or work-related challenges. Benenden Healthcare & Dental Insurance: Prioritise your health with access to quality healthcare services (subject to terms and conditions). Civil Service Sports Club Membership: Opportunity to join and enjoy additional discounts and perks as part of a vibrant community. Staff Events and Networks: Join fellow colleagues in social gatherings and events, fostering camaraderie and shared experiences. and more! Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? Apply now and become part of IWM! Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This role is subject to: A basic check, which shows unspent convictions and conditional cautions. Equal Opportunities and Flexible Working IWM is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunities. We miss out when people feel IWM isn't for them, and are committed to removing and reducing barriers to make IWM open to everyone. Our Access and Inclusion strategy has been developed to promote openness, equal opportunities to access, inclusivity and encourage diversity in everything that we do, from employment practices, the services we provide to our visitors to the facilities we make available to public. At IWM we seek to address the need for greater diversity within our workforce as well as the wider museum and heritage sector. In all our practices we embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity and we welcome applications from suitable candidates of all backgrounds. We value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruitment contact, as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Job Summary What It's Like to Work Here At IWM, we're driven by a shared purpose: helping people understand conflict and how it shapes the world we live in. Our collections- physical, digital and multimedia- are central to that mission. As part of Collections Care, you'll join a team of highly skilled specialists who are committed to innovation, collaboration and high quality service delivery. Visual Resources sits at the heart of this work. Whether capturing new photography for displays and publications, digitising fragile and unique collection items, or producing film and imagery for public events, your team plays a key role in ensuring IWM's stories reach global audiences in ways that are accurate, engaging and enduring. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy leading experts, and want to shape the future of digital access and preservation at one of the world's leading museums of conflict, you will feel at home here. Why This Role Matters The Head of Visual Resources leads one of IWM's most impactful, customer facing departments. Your work directly supports museum wide: Public programming Commercial and marketing activity Collections access and preservation Learning and engagement Digital futures and long term sustainability You will shape and deliver the Digital Futures Strategy, manage complex multiyear programmes, and guide the museum's approach to digital asset standards, collections digitisation and multimedia production. Your leadership will help ensure that IWM's collections, from photographs and film to time based media, remain accessible and preserved for generations to come. What You'll Be Doing In this role, you'll provide strategic leadership across Visual Resources and ensure high quality delivery of multimedia, digitisation and imaging services across the museum. You'll lead the development and implementation of the Digital Futures Strategy, guide complex multiyear programmes, and advise senior colleagues on decisions that impact digital access and preservation. You'll oversee budgets, manage procurement and external suppliers, and ensure that work is delivered efficiently, safely and in line with IWM standards. Working closely with specialist managers and team leaders, you'll build capability within the department, support professional development, and maintain the equipment and systems needed for high quality production. Day to day, you'll be responsible for delivering museum wide services including marketing and event photography, collections photography, digitisation of still and time based media, and the creation of facsimiles where required. You'll also produce reports, KPIs and business cases, and help embed a culture of continuous improvement across the team What We're Looking For We'd love to hear from you if you have: A degree in a relevant discipline. Experience managing cost, time and quality for a specialist, customer facing team, including contracts, fee paid staff and external partners (budgets typically around £250k). Experience managing and motivating a specialist team. Experience delivering best practice in digitisation or related access/preservation programmes. A Project or Programme Management qualification with evidence of practical use. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues to senior stakeholders. Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills. Demonstrable leadership skills, including strategic planning and managing managers. Experience using Collections Management Systems (e.g., Axiell) and integrated DAMS. How You'll Work You'll work closely with colleagues across Collections Care, Curatorial, Digital, Public Engagement and Commercial teams. You'll influence the museum's strategic direction on digital access, preservation and multimedia standards, and ensure your team provides a consistent, responsive, high quality service across all IWM sites. What Success Looks Like In your first 6-12 months, success will look like: A clear, confident leadership presence across departments. Delivery of key milestones in the Digital Futures Strategy. Strong working relationships with senior leaders, specialists and external partners. Improved efficiency, consistency and quality across digitisation and imaging workflows. A motivated and supported Visual Resources team delivering excellent service. Application closing date: March 23rd 2026, 9:00 AM. Interview Details: Interviews for this post are planned for the week commencing 30/3/26 and 6/4/26. Benefits: The benefits listed below are discretionary and IWM reserves the right, with due notice, to vary or withdraw them at any time. All such benefits apply during the course of your employment only. Annual Leave: You'll have 25 days of annual leave, with public holidays on top. After 3 years, this increases to 27 days and after 5 years, you'll get 30 days Company Group Pension Plan: Our commitment to your financial well-being includes competitive employer contributions to your pension starting at 7% to a maximum of 12%. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits: Celebrate life's milestones with confidence, knowing that our policies support growing families. IWM4me: Tailor your benefits to your unique needs through IWM4me. Access health, protection, and lifestyle benefits at corporate rates, ensuring your holistic well-being. Free Sanitary Products: We prioritise your comfort by providing free sanitary products across all our sites. Retail Discounts: 25% off IWM Cafes, 20% discount in on-site shops, Benefits hub offering retail discounts to several high street shops (via our EAP provider) and MyActive discounts for health and wellbeing based retail discounts (via IWM4me) Free Entry to IWM Air Shows: Witness the thrill of vintage aircraft at our air shows. Free Entry to Partner Museums & Galleries: Immerse yourself in art, history, and culture through our reciprocal arrangements with other institutions. In-House Training Programmes: Fuel your intellectual curiosity and professional growth through our comprehensive training initiatives. Season Ticket Loan Scheme: Simplify your daily commute with our interest-free loan program. Cycle 2 Work & Cycle Hire: Promote well-being and environmental consciousness by cycling to work. Eye Tests: Money back up to £80 for an eye test and a new pair of glasses. Employee Assistance Programme: Access confidential support for personal or work-related challenges. Benenden Healthcare & Dental Insurance: Prioritise your health with access to quality healthcare services (subject to terms and conditions). Civil Service Sports Club Membership: Opportunity to join and enjoy additional discounts and perks as part of a vibrant community. Staff Events and Networks: Join fellow colleagues in social gatherings and events, fostering camaraderie and shared experiences. and more! Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? Apply now and become part of IWM! Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This role is subject to: A basic check, which shows unspent convictions and conditional cautions. Equal Opportunities and Flexible Working IWM is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunities. We miss out when people feel IWM isn't for them, and are committed to removing and reducing barriers to make IWM open to everyone. Our Access and Inclusion strategy has been developed to promote openness, equal opportunities to access, inclusivity and encourage diversity in everything that we do, from employment practices, the services we provide to our visitors to the facilities we make available to public. At IWM we seek to address the need for greater diversity within our workforce as well as the wider museum and heritage sector. In all our practices we embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity and we welcome applications from suitable candidates of all backgrounds. We value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruitment contact, as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.
Technical Project Manager Job reference: REQ000976 Please note that this is for a 12-month maternity cover contract. £43,851+ excellent benefits Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL / Hybrid Working Hybrid working: Minimum 40% in person collaboration per month About the role We are excited to be recruiting a Technical Project Manager to join our Technology directorate on a 12-month fixed term maternity cover contract. Right now, the planet is under threat like never before. At WWF, we know the solutions exist to turn things around for future generations if we scale our efforts with urgency and focus. Strong systems and effective digital platforms are critical to making that happen. As part of the Business Systems Improvement team, this role will lead the technical delivery of key transformation initiatives across WWF-UK. You will play a central role in delivering our Digital Experience programme, including consolidating websites and replacing our content management system, ensuring we have a modern, effective and user-centred digital ecosystem. Alongside this, you will project manage the implementation of other system improvement projects, delivering solutions that support our Conservation, Finance and Fundraising teams to work more efficiently and effectively. This role requires strong technical project management capability across the full lifecycle, from supplier onboarding and planning through to go-live, embedding and post-implementation support. You will work closely with delivery partners, internal stakeholders and governance forums to ensure projects are delivered to scope, budget and timeline. You will be confident operating within both Agile and Waterfall methodologies and experienced in using tools such as Azure DevOps, MS Project or Asana to manage plans, risks and deliverables. You will also understand that successful delivery is not only about systems, but about people, adoption and sustainable change. This is an opportunity to help shape the digital and operational foundations that enable WWF-UK to deliver greater impact. Skills and experience You ll bring the skills and experience needed to succeed in this role, including: Essential Recognised project management certification or equivalent experience Proven experience successfully delivering digital system implementations such as CMS, DXP, website consolidation, content migration or related platforms Experience managing full project lifecycles, from supplier onboarding and planning through to go-live and embedding Strong experience managing budgets, timelines, risks and issues within programme and project environments Experience working with a range of project management tools and methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders across complex organisations with differing priorities Strong written skills and attention to detail, able to produce clear documentation and reporting for sponsors and governance groups Ability to lead workshops and drive alignment around project scope and priorities Confident in escalating risks and issues appropriately and constructively Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to hold both strategic context and operational detail Desirable Experience delivering digital transformation projects within a charity or fundraising environment Experience working on ecommerce, marketing automation or personalisation platforms Experience implementing grants management or finance-related systems Experience influencing or supporting large-scale organisational change Experience working within governance structures such as steering groups or strategic boards Working knowledge of tools such as Azure DevOps, MS Project or Asana What we offer We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a salary. Here s what you can expect: Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to 31 days plus bank holidays Flexible working options, to support your work life balance 7.5% employer contribution to pension, rising to 10% with employee contribution Learning and development opportunities to help you grow Regular wellbeing initiatives to support your health and happiness. This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. This role is hybrid with a minimum 40% of your contracted hours spent at our beautiful UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey, where you ll hot desk among trees and gardens. About WWF-UK We re a global conservation charity with millions of supporters and hundreds of projects around the world. At WWF-UK, we re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what s left isn t enough. We re racing to restore nature and prevent catastrophic climate change. And it s a race we can win with everyone s help. We re courageous, passionate, and driven by science. For more than 60 years we ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We work with integrity, collaboration and deep respect for those we partner with. How to apply Click the link to apply via our website. You ll be asked to complete an application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement that tells us why you ll be a great addition to WWF-UK. Application closing date - 25/03/2026 To avoid missing out, we encourage you to apply as early as possible, as this vacancy may close before the deadline in the event that the right candidate has been found. Our Diversity Promise to You At the heart of our mission is a simple truth: the planet needs everyone. That means you - in all your uniqueness, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or how you choose to express yourself. We don t do stereotypes. We work together with purpose, driven by passion and enhanced by respect, courage, and integrity. We pull together from all walks of life to fight for a better future, and we want you to feel supported every step of the way. We re proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. So, if there s anything we can do to make your application or interview experience more comfortable or accessible, just give our Talent Acquisition Team a shout via our website. Safeguarding Commitment Just as we celebrate diversity in all its forms, we are equally dedicated to creating a safe environment for every person we work with or encounter. Our commitment extends to children, adults at risk, and individuals experiencing any form of vulnerability, whether temporary or permanent. We proudly stand behind CAPSEAH (Common Approach to Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment) and put this commitment into action through clear policies, thorough training, and recruitment checks tailored to each role, which may include external vetting. If you ever have a concern, however big or small, know that there are confidential channels ready to support you at WWF-UK. We promise to respond promptly and with care, because protecting every individual is at the heart of everything we do.
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Technical Project Manager Job reference: REQ000976 Please note that this is for a 12-month maternity cover contract. £43,851+ excellent benefits Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL / Hybrid Working Hybrid working: Minimum 40% in person collaboration per month About the role We are excited to be recruiting a Technical Project Manager to join our Technology directorate on a 12-month fixed term maternity cover contract. Right now, the planet is under threat like never before. At WWF, we know the solutions exist to turn things around for future generations if we scale our efforts with urgency and focus. Strong systems and effective digital platforms are critical to making that happen. As part of the Business Systems Improvement team, this role will lead the technical delivery of key transformation initiatives across WWF-UK. You will play a central role in delivering our Digital Experience programme, including consolidating websites and replacing our content management system, ensuring we have a modern, effective and user-centred digital ecosystem. Alongside this, you will project manage the implementation of other system improvement projects, delivering solutions that support our Conservation, Finance and Fundraising teams to work more efficiently and effectively. This role requires strong technical project management capability across the full lifecycle, from supplier onboarding and planning through to go-live, embedding and post-implementation support. You will work closely with delivery partners, internal stakeholders and governance forums to ensure projects are delivered to scope, budget and timeline. You will be confident operating within both Agile and Waterfall methodologies and experienced in using tools such as Azure DevOps, MS Project or Asana to manage plans, risks and deliverables. You will also understand that successful delivery is not only about systems, but about people, adoption and sustainable change. This is an opportunity to help shape the digital and operational foundations that enable WWF-UK to deliver greater impact. Skills and experience You ll bring the skills and experience needed to succeed in this role, including: Essential Recognised project management certification or equivalent experience Proven experience successfully delivering digital system implementations such as CMS, DXP, website consolidation, content migration or related platforms Experience managing full project lifecycles, from supplier onboarding and planning through to go-live and embedding Strong experience managing budgets, timelines, risks and issues within programme and project environments Experience working with a range of project management tools and methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders across complex organisations with differing priorities Strong written skills and attention to detail, able to produce clear documentation and reporting for sponsors and governance groups Ability to lead workshops and drive alignment around project scope and priorities Confident in escalating risks and issues appropriately and constructively Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to hold both strategic context and operational detail Desirable Experience delivering digital transformation projects within a charity or fundraising environment Experience working on ecommerce, marketing automation or personalisation platforms Experience implementing grants management or finance-related systems Experience influencing or supporting large-scale organisational change Experience working within governance structures such as steering groups or strategic boards Working knowledge of tools such as Azure DevOps, MS Project or Asana What we offer We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a salary. Here s what you can expect: Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to 31 days plus bank holidays Flexible working options, to support your work life balance 7.5% employer contribution to pension, rising to 10% with employee contribution Learning and development opportunities to help you grow Regular wellbeing initiatives to support your health and happiness. This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. This role is hybrid with a minimum 40% of your contracted hours spent at our beautiful UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey, where you ll hot desk among trees and gardens. About WWF-UK We re a global conservation charity with millions of supporters and hundreds of projects around the world. At WWF-UK, we re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what s left isn t enough. We re racing to restore nature and prevent catastrophic climate change. And it s a race we can win with everyone s help. We re courageous, passionate, and driven by science. For more than 60 years we ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We work with integrity, collaboration and deep respect for those we partner with. How to apply Click the link to apply via our website. You ll be asked to complete an application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement that tells us why you ll be a great addition to WWF-UK. Application closing date - 25/03/2026 To avoid missing out, we encourage you to apply as early as possible, as this vacancy may close before the deadline in the event that the right candidate has been found. Our Diversity Promise to You At the heart of our mission is a simple truth: the planet needs everyone. That means you - in all your uniqueness, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or how you choose to express yourself. We don t do stereotypes. We work together with purpose, driven by passion and enhanced by respect, courage, and integrity. We pull together from all walks of life to fight for a better future, and we want you to feel supported every step of the way. We re proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. So, if there s anything we can do to make your application or interview experience more comfortable or accessible, just give our Talent Acquisition Team a shout via our website. Safeguarding Commitment Just as we celebrate diversity in all its forms, we are equally dedicated to creating a safe environment for every person we work with or encounter. Our commitment extends to children, adults at risk, and individuals experiencing any form of vulnerability, whether temporary or permanent. We proudly stand behind CAPSEAH (Common Approach to Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment) and put this commitment into action through clear policies, thorough training, and recruitment checks tailored to each role, which may include external vetting. If you ever have a concern, however big or small, know that there are confidential channels ready to support you at WWF-UK. We promise to respond promptly and with care, because protecting every individual is at the heart of everything we do.
Job Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Research Analyst to join our investment research team at AJ Bell. In this role, you will help lead a team of fund research analysts across equity, fixed income and alternative asset classes. You will ensure ongoing coverage of existing selections, bring in high-conviction new ideas, help develop the rest of the team and contribute improvements to the broader investment research process. Your selections will support our fast growing multi-asset funds and MPS propositions, as well as the Favourite funds list for self-directed users of our platform. What you'll do: Manage the ongoing maintenance of existing picks across various sectors, across monthly reporting, six monthly manager meeting and sector reviews (exact sectors to be determined based on candidate). Regularly 'pitch' new funds onto our approved list, self-directing across desk-based analysis, in-person fund manager meetings and high-quality recommendation notes. Serve as a subject matter expert within the team, mentoring junior and mid-level analysts and setting standards for research quality and depth. Collaborate closely with portfolio managers to ensure research outputs are aligned with fund mandates, risk parameters, and investment philosophy. Monitor existing holdings, track key drivers and catalysts, and provide timely updates to the investment team. Build and maintain relationships with asset management firms and industry experts. Present investment ideas clearly and persuasively in investment committee meetings and written research notes. Stay abreast of regulatory developments, ESG considerations, and market trends relevant to the covered universe. What you'll bring: Minimum Level IV QCF Qualification Highly experienced in fund research and selection, with a demonstrated track record of selecting outperforming funds. Deep understanding of investment industry across asset classes, strategy types and vehicles. Strong quantitative capability preferred Experience covering a range of sectors/ asset classes across equities / fixed income and alternatives. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex analysis into clear, concise investment cases. Strong commercial awareness and genuine passion for markets. Ability to work independently and lead within a collaborative team environment. CFA charterholder (or equivalent qualification) preferred. About Us: AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 644,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £103.3 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures. Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company. Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,500 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For' for six consecutive years and in 2025 named a Great Place to Work. At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles. Our perks and benefits: Starting holiday entitlement of 27 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service Holiday buy and sell scheme A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8% Discretionary bonus scheme Annual free share awards scheme Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme Health Cash Plan - provided by Medicash Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan Free gym membership, with an on-site gym providing a wide range of free classes Employee Assistance Programme Bike loan scheme Sick pay+ pledge Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave Loans for travel season tickets Death in service scheme Dedicated time for proof-of-concepts and assessing new tech Support to attend conferences, events, and meet-ups Paid time off for volunteer work Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops Ongoing technical training Professional qualification support Talent management programmes Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches Casual dress code Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals Hybrid working: At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you'll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues. AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need. If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you.
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Job Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Research Analyst to join our investment research team at AJ Bell. In this role, you will help lead a team of fund research analysts across equity, fixed income and alternative asset classes. You will ensure ongoing coverage of existing selections, bring in high-conviction new ideas, help develop the rest of the team and contribute improvements to the broader investment research process. Your selections will support our fast growing multi-asset funds and MPS propositions, as well as the Favourite funds list for self-directed users of our platform. What you'll do: Manage the ongoing maintenance of existing picks across various sectors, across monthly reporting, six monthly manager meeting and sector reviews (exact sectors to be determined based on candidate). Regularly 'pitch' new funds onto our approved list, self-directing across desk-based analysis, in-person fund manager meetings and high-quality recommendation notes. Serve as a subject matter expert within the team, mentoring junior and mid-level analysts and setting standards for research quality and depth. Collaborate closely with portfolio managers to ensure research outputs are aligned with fund mandates, risk parameters, and investment philosophy. Monitor existing holdings, track key drivers and catalysts, and provide timely updates to the investment team. Build and maintain relationships with asset management firms and industry experts. Present investment ideas clearly and persuasively in investment committee meetings and written research notes. Stay abreast of regulatory developments, ESG considerations, and market trends relevant to the covered universe. What you'll bring: Minimum Level IV QCF Qualification Highly experienced in fund research and selection, with a demonstrated track record of selecting outperforming funds. Deep understanding of investment industry across asset classes, strategy types and vehicles. Strong quantitative capability preferred Experience covering a range of sectors/ asset classes across equities / fixed income and alternatives. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex analysis into clear, concise investment cases. Strong commercial awareness and genuine passion for markets. Ability to work independently and lead within a collaborative team environment. CFA charterholder (or equivalent qualification) preferred. About Us: AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 644,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £103.3 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures. Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company. Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,500 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For' for six consecutive years and in 2025 named a Great Place to Work. At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles. Our perks and benefits: Starting holiday entitlement of 27 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service Holiday buy and sell scheme A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8% Discretionary bonus scheme Annual free share awards scheme Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme Health Cash Plan - provided by Medicash Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan Free gym membership, with an on-site gym providing a wide range of free classes Employee Assistance Programme Bike loan scheme Sick pay+ pledge Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave Loans for travel season tickets Death in service scheme Dedicated time for proof-of-concepts and assessing new tech Support to attend conferences, events, and meet-ups Paid time off for volunteer work Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops Ongoing technical training Professional qualification support Talent management programmes Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches Casual dress code Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals Hybrid working: At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you'll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues. AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need. If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you.
Job Title: Software Quality Assurance Manager Job Type: Hybrid Work Type: Fixed Term, 6 Months Hours: 37 hrs/wk Industry: Aerospace/Defence/Software Job Location: Cheltenham Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 per annum Profile Software Quality Assurance Manager Our client is a leading provider of software, equipment and service solutions to technically challenging sectors around the globe. Job Role Software Quality Assurance Manager Reporting to the Chief Product Officer the Software Quality Assurance Manager shall lead and continuously improve quality practices across the software development lifecycle. This role is responsible for defining quality standards, managing QA processes, and ensuring software releases meet functional, performance, and reliability expectations for a client-server architecture that uses a frontend desktop application and MS SQL backend, with REST API Duties Software Quality Assurance Manager • Define and own the overall software quality strategy and roadmap • Lead and mentor QA engineers and test specialists • Promote a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and accountability • Collaborate with engineering and product leadership to align quality goals with business objectives • Establish and maintain QA processes to ISO 9001/27001, standards, and best practices Ensure test planning, execution, and reporting across multiple teams Oversee functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing Define release quality gates and go/no-go criteria • Drive adoption and improvement of test automation frameworks • Ensure appropriate coverage across integration, end-to-end, API, UI (including accessibility compliance assessment and reporting to WCAG, 508, and EU), performance, and security testing • Select and manage QA tools and platforms • Balance automated and exploratory testing approaches • Establish design for testability development approach • Define and track quality metrics (defect leakage, test coverage, release stability, MTTR) • Analyze trends and root causes of defects • Lead post-release reviews and process improvements • Work closely with developers to shift quality left in the SDLC • Partner with DevOps and release teams to integrate testing into MS DevOps CI/CD pipelines • Support agile practices including Kanban, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives • Act as the quality advocate in cross-functional discussions • Own quality portion of release documentation • Work closely with developers to shift quality left in the SDLC • Partner with DevOps and release teams to integrate testing into MS DevOps CI/CD pipelines Experience/Qualifications Software Quality Assurance Manager • Bachelor s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) • experience in software QA or quality engineering • Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile/Scrum, and CI/CD practices • Experience with manual and automated testing methodologies • Experience with modern test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, SmartBear TestComplete, FlaUI, REST API testing tools, pentest tools, threat modelling, etc) Candidates who are currently a Software Quality Manager, QA Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Engineering Manager, Head of Quality Engineering, Software Quality Lead/QA Lead, Test Manager and Engineering Quality Manager could be suitable for this role. To make an application for this role please submit your CV to (url removed) or for more information call (phone number removed). For details of other opportunities available within your chose field please visit our website (url removed) Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Software Quality Assurance Manager Job Type: Hybrid Work Type: Fixed Term, 6 Months Hours: 37 hrs/wk Industry: Aerospace/Defence/Software Job Location: Cheltenham Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 per annum Profile Software Quality Assurance Manager Our client is a leading provider of software, equipment and service solutions to technically challenging sectors around the globe. Job Role Software Quality Assurance Manager Reporting to the Chief Product Officer the Software Quality Assurance Manager shall lead and continuously improve quality practices across the software development lifecycle. This role is responsible for defining quality standards, managing QA processes, and ensuring software releases meet functional, performance, and reliability expectations for a client-server architecture that uses a frontend desktop application and MS SQL backend, with REST API Duties Software Quality Assurance Manager • Define and own the overall software quality strategy and roadmap • Lead and mentor QA engineers and test specialists • Promote a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and accountability • Collaborate with engineering and product leadership to align quality goals with business objectives • Establish and maintain QA processes to ISO 9001/27001, standards, and best practices Ensure test planning, execution, and reporting across multiple teams Oversee functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing Define release quality gates and go/no-go criteria • Drive adoption and improvement of test automation frameworks • Ensure appropriate coverage across integration, end-to-end, API, UI (including accessibility compliance assessment and reporting to WCAG, 508, and EU), performance, and security testing • Select and manage QA tools and platforms • Balance automated and exploratory testing approaches • Establish design for testability development approach • Define and track quality metrics (defect leakage, test coverage, release stability, MTTR) • Analyze trends and root causes of defects • Lead post-release reviews and process improvements • Work closely with developers to shift quality left in the SDLC • Partner with DevOps and release teams to integrate testing into MS DevOps CI/CD pipelines • Support agile practices including Kanban, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives • Act as the quality advocate in cross-functional discussions • Own quality portion of release documentation • Work closely with developers to shift quality left in the SDLC • Partner with DevOps and release teams to integrate testing into MS DevOps CI/CD pipelines Experience/Qualifications Software Quality Assurance Manager • Bachelor s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) • experience in software QA or quality engineering • Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile/Scrum, and CI/CD practices • Experience with manual and automated testing methodologies • Experience with modern test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, SmartBear TestComplete, FlaUI, REST API testing tools, pentest tools, threat modelling, etc) Candidates who are currently a Software Quality Manager, QA Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Engineering Manager, Head of Quality Engineering, Software Quality Lead/QA Lead, Test Manager and Engineering Quality Manager could be suitable for this role. To make an application for this role please submit your CV to (url removed) or for more information call (phone number removed). For details of other opportunities available within your chose field please visit our website (url removed) Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
Location: Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle or Leeds (Hybrid working - 40-60% of your time in the office) 1st stage interviews: 07/04 and 08/04 2nd stage interviews: 14/04 We re looking for a dynamic Head of Philanthropy North to lead high value fundraising and build powerful, strategic relationships that fuel The King s Trust s life changing work. You ll drive £100k+ giving from individuals and charitable trusts, shaping a place based strategy that directly supports disadvantaged young people to thrive. In this leadership role, you ll cultivate a portfolio of prospects, inspire senior volunteers, and craft compelling, bespoke proposals that secure transformational, multi year support. Working collaboratively with colleagues across Fundraising, Operations and Finance, you ll play a pivotal role in our 50th anniversary campaign and the continued growth of philanthropy across the region. If you re an exceptional relationship builder with a track record of securing major gifts, a strategic mindset, and the confidence to influence at the highest level, we d love to hear from you. Bring your passion, creativity and drive, and help us create opportunities for young people who need them most. What happens next? Please submit a CV and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. Why do we need Heads of Philanthropy? Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people s lives, and we couldn t do this without the important work of our Heads of Philanthropy! Perks for working at The Trust! Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role) You can volunteer for and/or attend events The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. Personal development opportunities through our Networks KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. Interest-free season ticket loans The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Location: Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle or Leeds (Hybrid working - 40-60% of your time in the office) 1st stage interviews: 07/04 and 08/04 2nd stage interviews: 14/04 We re looking for a dynamic Head of Philanthropy North to lead high value fundraising and build powerful, strategic relationships that fuel The King s Trust s life changing work. You ll drive £100k+ giving from individuals and charitable trusts, shaping a place based strategy that directly supports disadvantaged young people to thrive. In this leadership role, you ll cultivate a portfolio of prospects, inspire senior volunteers, and craft compelling, bespoke proposals that secure transformational, multi year support. Working collaboratively with colleagues across Fundraising, Operations and Finance, you ll play a pivotal role in our 50th anniversary campaign and the continued growth of philanthropy across the region. If you re an exceptional relationship builder with a track record of securing major gifts, a strategic mindset, and the confidence to influence at the highest level, we d love to hear from you. Bring your passion, creativity and drive, and help us create opportunities for young people who need them most. What happens next? Please submit a CV and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. Why do we need Heads of Philanthropy? Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people s lives, and we couldn t do this without the important work of our Heads of Philanthropy! Perks for working at The Trust! Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role) You can volunteer for and/or attend events The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. Personal development opportunities through our Networks KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. Interest-free season ticket loans The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Consultant Solicitor and Lawyer: Opportunities across England and Wales Become a Consultant Solicitor or lawyer, create the perfect work-life balance to suit you, and take home up to 75% of your billing.We are seeking legal professionals who are keen to work on a consultancy fee sharing basis.Taylor Rose MW is a top 60 law firm with over 30 offices nationwide, and we are offering you a unique opportunity to become a Consultant Solicitor or Lawyer and take back control of your life and earnings. Choose to work fromhome, one of our offices or both! We are looking for individuals and groups of Solicitors, FCILEx or Licensed Conveyancers who have 4 years PQE to join our Consultant Solicitor and Lawyer programme. Why Choose Us? - Earn up to 75% of what you bill; your split will not drop below 70%.- Referral of larger and established clients- Immediate access to our accreditations and lender panels- Choose your own clients, fees, hours and volume of work.- Work from home, 100 days access to hot-desking facilities.- PII cover up to £20 million.- Access to nationwide offices and meeting rooms.- Free calls through our app.- Fully optimised CMS and electronic systems.- Access to business development.- Dedicated liaison team.- Technical head for ops, legal support and training And much more!So, if you want a career without limits and the freedom of being self-employed, then we may be your next move.To find out more about how to become a Consultant Solicitor or Lawyer, contact us now to receive a brochure and chat confidentially with one of our team. PS We have more avenues for professionals wanting to be office-based,working as part of a team or have different qualification levels!
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Consultant Solicitor and Lawyer: Opportunities across England and Wales Become a Consultant Solicitor or lawyer, create the perfect work-life balance to suit you, and take home up to 75% of your billing.We are seeking legal professionals who are keen to work on a consultancy fee sharing basis.Taylor Rose MW is a top 60 law firm with over 30 offices nationwide, and we are offering you a unique opportunity to become a Consultant Solicitor or Lawyer and take back control of your life and earnings. Choose to work fromhome, one of our offices or both! We are looking for individuals and groups of Solicitors, FCILEx or Licensed Conveyancers who have 4 years PQE to join our Consultant Solicitor and Lawyer programme. Why Choose Us? - Earn up to 75% of what you bill; your split will not drop below 70%.- Referral of larger and established clients- Immediate access to our accreditations and lender panels- Choose your own clients, fees, hours and volume of work.- Work from home, 100 days access to hot-desking facilities.- PII cover up to £20 million.- Access to nationwide offices and meeting rooms.- Free calls through our app.- Fully optimised CMS and electronic systems.- Access to business development.- Dedicated liaison team.- Technical head for ops, legal support and training And much more!So, if you want a career without limits and the freedom of being self-employed, then we may be your next move.To find out more about how to become a Consultant Solicitor or Lawyer, contact us now to receive a brochure and chat confidentially with one of our team. PS We have more avenues for professionals wanting to be office-based,working as part of a team or have different qualification levels!
Head of Release Management Location: London Job Type: Permanent Work Setup: Hybrid Who We Are We are a consultancy operating within Robert Walters, the world's most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, outsourcing, and talent advisory services for businesses of all sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds. The Role We have an exciting new opportunity for a Head of Release Management to join Robert Walters as a Consultant. As a Consultant, you will benefit from permanent employment with Robert Walters and will be deployed on an assignment within our clients' organisations, in return we will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills with ongoing training and professional support. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a global business, providing top-tier service to our blue chip clients. What You'll Do * Define multi-year roadmaps and release strategies aligned with business, tech, and regulatory goals; establish governance, policies, standards, and audit controls for releases, environments, and compliance * Design, hire, and manage team structure blending internal staff and external vendors for optimal cost-efficiency and delivery speed; collaborate with tech teams to promote DevOps, automation, and continuous delivery * Own release calendar, governance, and checkpoints; oversee multi-platform planning and execution; track DORA metrics and KPIs (eg, deployment frequency, change success, MTTR); act as auditor contact with control evidence, trails, and enforcement proof * Define and enforce environment life cycle policies (provisioning, refresh, decommissioning); ensure non-production stability, availability, and compliance (eg, GDPR security/privacy); manage data refresh/masking; prevent drift and uphold production parity * Ensure compliance with DORA ICT changes, ISO 27001, and internal audits; maintain audit documentation/evidence; perform risk assessments for releases and environments and execute mitigations * Act as escalation lead for release and environment issues; align priorities and resolve conflicts with business, product, and tech teams; manage third-party vendor relationships for environment and release services * Build and lead high-performing team of release managers, environment coordinators, and analysts; promote collaboration, accountability, and improvement; enhance skills through training, mentoring, and succession planning What You Bring * Extensive experience in investment banking and financial services, with proven breadth across diverse environments and regulated settings * End-to-end ownership mindset, driving transformation at pace in high-stakes releases and DevOps pipelines * Hands-on expertise in GitLab, Terraform, and related tools; able to specify, implement, and optimize toolsets for software delivery * Strong communicator with clear, demonstrated experience in regulated compliance, automation, and cross-team collaboration What's Next If you are ready to take the next step, apply now! Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at (see below) to discuss how we can support you. This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Head of Release Management Location: London Job Type: Permanent Work Setup: Hybrid Who We Are We are a consultancy operating within Robert Walters, the world's most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, outsourcing, and talent advisory services for businesses of all sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds. The Role We have an exciting new opportunity for a Head of Release Management to join Robert Walters as a Consultant. As a Consultant, you will benefit from permanent employment with Robert Walters and will be deployed on an assignment within our clients' organisations, in return we will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills with ongoing training and professional support. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a global business, providing top-tier service to our blue chip clients. What You'll Do * Define multi-year roadmaps and release strategies aligned with business, tech, and regulatory goals; establish governance, policies, standards, and audit controls for releases, environments, and compliance * Design, hire, and manage team structure blending internal staff and external vendors for optimal cost-efficiency and delivery speed; collaborate with tech teams to promote DevOps, automation, and continuous delivery * Own release calendar, governance, and checkpoints; oversee multi-platform planning and execution; track DORA metrics and KPIs (eg, deployment frequency, change success, MTTR); act as auditor contact with control evidence, trails, and enforcement proof * Define and enforce environment life cycle policies (provisioning, refresh, decommissioning); ensure non-production stability, availability, and compliance (eg, GDPR security/privacy); manage data refresh/masking; prevent drift and uphold production parity * Ensure compliance with DORA ICT changes, ISO 27001, and internal audits; maintain audit documentation/evidence; perform risk assessments for releases and environments and execute mitigations * Act as escalation lead for release and environment issues; align priorities and resolve conflicts with business, product, and tech teams; manage third-party vendor relationships for environment and release services * Build and lead high-performing team of release managers, environment coordinators, and analysts; promote collaboration, accountability, and improvement; enhance skills through training, mentoring, and succession planning What You Bring * Extensive experience in investment banking and financial services, with proven breadth across diverse environments and regulated settings * End-to-end ownership mindset, driving transformation at pace in high-stakes releases and DevOps pipelines * Hands-on expertise in GitLab, Terraform, and related tools; able to specify, implement, and optimize toolsets for software delivery * Strong communicator with clear, demonstrated experience in regulated compliance, automation, and cross-team collaboration What's Next If you are ready to take the next step, apply now! Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at (see below) to discuss how we can support you. This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.
Social Media Manager Luxury Fashion & Lifestyle Brand (Urban Focus) Manchester Hybrid (1 day WFH) Competitive Salary + Benefits Zachary Daniels are partnering with a luxury fashion brand with a strong urban and lifestyle edge to recruit a Social Media Manager for a highly influential role within the business. This is a rare opportunity to own social media end-to-end, working closely with senior leadership - including the founders - and playing a key role in shaping the brand's cultural presence, storytelling and growth. The Role: We're looking for a social-first, culture-driven Social Media Manager who understands how fashion brands win on social. You'll spot trends early, turn them into premium, on-brand moments and lead social strategy across campaigns, drops and always-on content. You'll work closely with the Head of Creative to develop social-first ideas and bring them to life - from concept through to execution - with the support of a wider marketing team. Key responsibilities: Own and deliver the brand's social media strategy Lead social storytelling across campaigns, drops and cultural moments Develop social-first creative concepts with the Head of Creative Be hands-on with content creation (shooting, directing and editing) Lead campaign rollouts from idea to execution Stay connected to trends, creators and platform changes Translate trends into authentic, on-brand content Manage and mentor a Social Media Executive Own social calendars, reporting and performance insights Present results and recommendations to senior stakeholders About you: 4+ years' experience in social media or social marketing Background in fashion, lifestyle or culture-led brands Strong experience creating short-form video content Confident using tools such as CapCut, InShot, VN, Lightroom or VSCO A strong creative eye with a passion for fashion and culture Comfortable working at pace in an always-on environment Confident, proactive and happy backing your ideas What's on offer: A key role within a growing luxury fashion brand Direct exposure to founders and senior leaders Creative, collaborative working environment Competitive salary and benefits Flexible working hours Hybrid working (1 day per week from home) Zachary Daniels are a specialist retail and consumer recruitment consultancy, partnering with some of the UK's most exciting brands. If you're a Social Media Manager looking for real ownership, creative influence and career progression, we'd love to hear from you! BH35411
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Social Media Manager Luxury Fashion & Lifestyle Brand (Urban Focus) Manchester Hybrid (1 day WFH) Competitive Salary + Benefits Zachary Daniels are partnering with a luxury fashion brand with a strong urban and lifestyle edge to recruit a Social Media Manager for a highly influential role within the business. This is a rare opportunity to own social media end-to-end, working closely with senior leadership - including the founders - and playing a key role in shaping the brand's cultural presence, storytelling and growth. The Role: We're looking for a social-first, culture-driven Social Media Manager who understands how fashion brands win on social. You'll spot trends early, turn them into premium, on-brand moments and lead social strategy across campaigns, drops and always-on content. You'll work closely with the Head of Creative to develop social-first ideas and bring them to life - from concept through to execution - with the support of a wider marketing team. Key responsibilities: Own and deliver the brand's social media strategy Lead social storytelling across campaigns, drops and cultural moments Develop social-first creative concepts with the Head of Creative Be hands-on with content creation (shooting, directing and editing) Lead campaign rollouts from idea to execution Stay connected to trends, creators and platform changes Translate trends into authentic, on-brand content Manage and mentor a Social Media Executive Own social calendars, reporting and performance insights Present results and recommendations to senior stakeholders About you: 4+ years' experience in social media or social marketing Background in fashion, lifestyle or culture-led brands Strong experience creating short-form video content Confident using tools such as CapCut, InShot, VN, Lightroom or VSCO A strong creative eye with a passion for fashion and culture Comfortable working at pace in an always-on environment Confident, proactive and happy backing your ideas What's on offer: A key role within a growing luxury fashion brand Direct exposure to founders and senior leaders Creative, collaborative working environment Competitive salary and benefits Flexible working hours Hybrid working (1 day per week from home) Zachary Daniels are a specialist retail and consumer recruitment consultancy, partnering with some of the UK's most exciting brands. If you're a Social Media Manager looking for real ownership, creative influence and career progression, we'd love to hear from you! BH35411
Job Description: Mandatory Skills: OpenText Microfocus ALM QC Job Description: Quality Engineering Transformation Leader The Quality Engineering (QE) Technical & Transformational Leader is a pivotal senior responsible for driving QE modernization, technical excellence, and large-scale transformation across Client's multi-platform, multi-portfolio environment. This leader is expected to operate at CXO-facing levels, influence senior stakeholders, and navigate Client's complex environment with confidence, data-backed recommendations, and strong communication. This role combines deep technical authority, strategic consulting, transformation ownership, and organizational leadership, ensuring QE becomes a value-generating, data-driven engineering discipline for Clients. This leader will be crucial in: Turning QE into a value-producing function, not just execution. Bringing engineering discipline, data-first thinking, and performance culture. Steering conversations with Client leadership with technical depth and strategic authority. Enabling Wipro to strengthen and stabilize the long-term partnership with Client through excellence and innovation. Key Responsibilities Lead QE Transformations Architect and drive end-to-end QE & Testing transformation aligned to Client's engineering, digital, and modernization roadmap. Define and own QE operational model evolution, embedding continuous testing, shift-left, shift-right, DevOps alignment, automation-first culture, and AI/GenAI adoption. Identify and drive transformation levers such as automation scaling, test data modernization, environment optimization, and productivity uplift. Partner with domain leaders to introduce modern testing practices (in-sprint automation, service virtualization, early performance testing, observability, etc.). Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence Bring exceptionally deep technical expertise across: Automation frameworks (UI, API, Mobile, Performance, CI/CD) o Architecture-level understanding of QE tooling and engineering ecosystems o Test Data Management, Cloud testing, Environment strategy o GenAI-powered test design, data creation, failure analysis Build and govern standard frameworks, reusable assets, accelerators, and next-gen engineering solutions. Evaluate, propose, and institutionalize new tooling, frameworks, and engineering approaches through innovation, benchmarking, and continuous improvement. Strong Executive Communication & Stakeholder Management Present complex technical concepts clearly to Client's senior leadership, including CIO, CTO, QE Heads and Portfolio Directors. Navigate challenging conversations with clarity, data, confidence, and strategic storytelling, especially in performance, productivity, and transformation reviews. Ability to throw weight effectively in Client's stakeholder landscape-challenge decisions, influence strategy, and drive alignment. Data-Driven Delivery, Productivity & Value Tracking Establish KPIs, productivity metrics, and value dashboards for QE across programs. Lead analytics-driven decision-making on Productivity improvement, Defect trends, Cost of quality, Test efficiency & cycle time Automation ROI Ensure transparency in reporting to Client's leadership with clear action plans. Leadership of Large, Multi-Disciplinary QE Teams Managed team-size of 300+ in large programs in multi-years engagement. Lead distributed teams across functional, automation, performance, environmental, TDM, release engineering, and AI-QE capabilities. Mentor QE leaders, architects, and managers to uplift skills, competency, and engineering maturity. Align teams to outcome-driven delivery, not just lights-on operations . Drive AI/GenAI Adoption in QE Evaluate and integrate Client's tool chain, aligning QE innovation with Client's AI architecture direction. Required Skills & Experience Technical Expertise (Exceptional Level) 20-25+ years in QE engineering, transformation, and automation leadership. Mastery of: o Playwright, Appium, Selenium, Cypress, Java o API Automation (REST Assured, Karate, Postman) o Performance (JMeter, LoadRunner) o Cloud-native testing (Azure, AWS, GCP) o Test orchestration, CI/CD pipelines o TDM, environment strategy, observability tools Leadership & Behavioral Outstanding communication, influence, and executive presence. Proven ability to operate in demanding, politically dynamic client environments (such as Client). Strong analytical and problem-solving capability; able to translate data into action plans. Resilient, proactive, and assertive in driving change across large stakeholder groups. Transformation & Consulting Skills Demonstrated experience building QE roadmaps, maturity models, organization realignment frameworks. Ability to identify opportunities to embed QE transformation proactively, even in restrictive or Legacy environments. Consulting mindset: ability to influence programs, portfolio, and enterprise levels
Mar 06, 2026
Contractor
Job Description: Mandatory Skills: OpenText Microfocus ALM QC Job Description: Quality Engineering Transformation Leader The Quality Engineering (QE) Technical & Transformational Leader is a pivotal senior responsible for driving QE modernization, technical excellence, and large-scale transformation across Client's multi-platform, multi-portfolio environment. This leader is expected to operate at CXO-facing levels, influence senior stakeholders, and navigate Client's complex environment with confidence, data-backed recommendations, and strong communication. This role combines deep technical authority, strategic consulting, transformation ownership, and organizational leadership, ensuring QE becomes a value-generating, data-driven engineering discipline for Clients. This leader will be crucial in: Turning QE into a value-producing function, not just execution. Bringing engineering discipline, data-first thinking, and performance culture. Steering conversations with Client leadership with technical depth and strategic authority. Enabling Wipro to strengthen and stabilize the long-term partnership with Client through excellence and innovation. Key Responsibilities Lead QE Transformations Architect and drive end-to-end QE & Testing transformation aligned to Client's engineering, digital, and modernization roadmap. Define and own QE operational model evolution, embedding continuous testing, shift-left, shift-right, DevOps alignment, automation-first culture, and AI/GenAI adoption. Identify and drive transformation levers such as automation scaling, test data modernization, environment optimization, and productivity uplift. Partner with domain leaders to introduce modern testing practices (in-sprint automation, service virtualization, early performance testing, observability, etc.). Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence Bring exceptionally deep technical expertise across: Automation frameworks (UI, API, Mobile, Performance, CI/CD) o Architecture-level understanding of QE tooling and engineering ecosystems o Test Data Management, Cloud testing, Environment strategy o GenAI-powered test design, data creation, failure analysis Build and govern standard frameworks, reusable assets, accelerators, and next-gen engineering solutions. Evaluate, propose, and institutionalize new tooling, frameworks, and engineering approaches through innovation, benchmarking, and continuous improvement. Strong Executive Communication & Stakeholder Management Present complex technical concepts clearly to Client's senior leadership, including CIO, CTO, QE Heads and Portfolio Directors. Navigate challenging conversations with clarity, data, confidence, and strategic storytelling, especially in performance, productivity, and transformation reviews. Ability to throw weight effectively in Client's stakeholder landscape-challenge decisions, influence strategy, and drive alignment. Data-Driven Delivery, Productivity & Value Tracking Establish KPIs, productivity metrics, and value dashboards for QE across programs. Lead analytics-driven decision-making on Productivity improvement, Defect trends, Cost of quality, Test efficiency & cycle time Automation ROI Ensure transparency in reporting to Client's leadership with clear action plans. Leadership of Large, Multi-Disciplinary QE Teams Managed team-size of 300+ in large programs in multi-years engagement. Lead distributed teams across functional, automation, performance, environmental, TDM, release engineering, and AI-QE capabilities. Mentor QE leaders, architects, and managers to uplift skills, competency, and engineering maturity. Align teams to outcome-driven delivery, not just lights-on operations . Drive AI/GenAI Adoption in QE Evaluate and integrate Client's tool chain, aligning QE innovation with Client's AI architecture direction. Required Skills & Experience Technical Expertise (Exceptional Level) 20-25+ years in QE engineering, transformation, and automation leadership. Mastery of: o Playwright, Appium, Selenium, Cypress, Java o API Automation (REST Assured, Karate, Postman) o Performance (JMeter, LoadRunner) o Cloud-native testing (Azure, AWS, GCP) o Test orchestration, CI/CD pipelines o TDM, environment strategy, observability tools Leadership & Behavioral Outstanding communication, influence, and executive presence. Proven ability to operate in demanding, politically dynamic client environments (such as Client). Strong analytical and problem-solving capability; able to translate data into action plans. Resilient, proactive, and assertive in driving change across large stakeholder groups. Transformation & Consulting Skills Demonstrated experience building QE roadmaps, maturity models, organization realignment frameworks. Ability to identify opportunities to embed QE transformation proactively, even in restrictive or Legacy environments. Consulting mindset: ability to influence programs, portfolio, and enterprise levels
An exciting opportunity for a Head of Platform Projects to join a leading e-commerce business in North Yorkshire. Client Details I have partnered with a leading e-commerce business who are searching for a Head of Platform Projects. As Head of Platform Projects, you will be the driving force behind a team of Project Managers while owning the success of the platform projects portfolio. My client is looking to speak to Project Managers or Implementation Managers who have a strong track record leading customer facing e-commerce of software projects. This could be the ideal opportunity for an ambitious candidate to take the next step into a leadership role. This is a hybrid role, based out of Ripon, North Yorkshire. Description Provide leadership to the project management team and support their continued growth and development. Take ownership of key strategic initiatives. Oversee the delivery of the organisation's platform related projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the agreed scope while maintaining strong governance around risk and compliance. Serve as the primary escalation point for project related challenges and drive timely resolution. Build and sustain effective working relationships with internal development teams, external partners, and client stakeholders. Contribute as a core member of the senior leadership group, supporting broader business objectives. Bring credible technical input and delivery insight to client discussions and planning sessions. Play an integral role in shaping project kick off activities, scheduling work, and reporting on portfolio progress. Take responsibility for refining and enhancing the overall project delivery framework and ways of working. Profile Proven project management experience in an IT environment (e-commerce, Software development, Platform Business). A good general technical understanding of e-commerce and platform based businesses enabling solid risk assessment on projects as well as contributing towards discussions on subjects such as Enterprise Architecture, Dev tools, Data Security, New Technologies etc. Significant experience of delivering projects to external clients as well as managing suppliers as a part of the project team. Experience of Release Management including incident management, testing methods and tools. Good working knowledge of both waterfall and agile delivery methods. Able to demonstrate risk and issue management experience both at the project level and portfolio level. Solid experience of financial management on projects including business cases and budget tracking. Experience of creating Gantt chart project plans from scratch and understanding CPA. Demonstrate solid Stakeholder management experience and the ability to influence key decision makers at C suit levels both internally and externally. Professional qualifications (Prince 2, PMP, SAFe, Scrum, DevOps) would be an advantage but not essential. Familiar with tools such as MS Project, Jira, Service Now, Excel, and Smartsheet's. Job Offer Salary of up to 75,000 DOE Hybrid working
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity for a Head of Platform Projects to join a leading e-commerce business in North Yorkshire. Client Details I have partnered with a leading e-commerce business who are searching for a Head of Platform Projects. As Head of Platform Projects, you will be the driving force behind a team of Project Managers while owning the success of the platform projects portfolio. My client is looking to speak to Project Managers or Implementation Managers who have a strong track record leading customer facing e-commerce of software projects. This could be the ideal opportunity for an ambitious candidate to take the next step into a leadership role. This is a hybrid role, based out of Ripon, North Yorkshire. Description Provide leadership to the project management team and support their continued growth and development. Take ownership of key strategic initiatives. Oversee the delivery of the organisation's platform related projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the agreed scope while maintaining strong governance around risk and compliance. Serve as the primary escalation point for project related challenges and drive timely resolution. Build and sustain effective working relationships with internal development teams, external partners, and client stakeholders. Contribute as a core member of the senior leadership group, supporting broader business objectives. Bring credible technical input and delivery insight to client discussions and planning sessions. Play an integral role in shaping project kick off activities, scheduling work, and reporting on portfolio progress. Take responsibility for refining and enhancing the overall project delivery framework and ways of working. Profile Proven project management experience in an IT environment (e-commerce, Software development, Platform Business). A good general technical understanding of e-commerce and platform based businesses enabling solid risk assessment on projects as well as contributing towards discussions on subjects such as Enterprise Architecture, Dev tools, Data Security, New Technologies etc. Significant experience of delivering projects to external clients as well as managing suppliers as a part of the project team. Experience of Release Management including incident management, testing methods and tools. Good working knowledge of both waterfall and agile delivery methods. Able to demonstrate risk and issue management experience both at the project level and portfolio level. Solid experience of financial management on projects including business cases and budget tracking. Experience of creating Gantt chart project plans from scratch and understanding CPA. Demonstrate solid Stakeholder management experience and the ability to influence key decision makers at C suit levels both internally and externally. Professional qualifications (Prince 2, PMP, SAFe, Scrum, DevOps) would be an advantage but not essential. Familiar with tools such as MS Project, Jira, Service Now, Excel, and Smartsheet's. Job Offer Salary of up to 75,000 DOE Hybrid working
This position is offered on a full-time basis, though we welcome applications from candidates interested in working 3 4 days per week This is a really exciting time to lead on Service Design at UK Youth. The Government s recently-launched National Youth Strategy represents a shift in youth work s recognition. UK Youth is about to launch its own new Strategy and we have big ambitions for the coming year in this crucial leadership role, you ll drive forward our ambition to design, test and scale the very best solutions to the challenges faced by young people and the professionals supporting them. UK Youth s Impact Function has grown over the last year we re investing in the power of evidence, human-centred design and influential storytelling to improve the equity and effectiveness of youth work. Join us and help build a society that backs every young person through each spark, struggle, and success. Purpose of the job This role is responsible for the design of UK Youth s support to young people, youth organisations and youth workers. This could include structured youth work programmes, funding and grants+ programmes, professional development initiatives, and campaigns. You will lead and oversee end-to-end design processes, ensuring that UK Youth develops fully packaged offers that respond to the evidence base and people s needs, drive forward our strategy and achieve incredible impact. You will work across UK Youth teams, with external design partners, and meaningfully involving young people and the professionals who support them in the design process. You will be experienced in developing high quality funding propositions (proactively and in response to new business opportunities). You will be confident in taking a human-centred design approach to tackle some of the youth sector s knottiest problems. You will design solutions to important problems, ensuring that they are feasible, equitable, impactful and scalable. In 2026, our priority topics for youth work programmes and network development are: mental health and wellbeing, employability, social cohesion and community safety. As a leader, you will work closely with research, evaluation, policy, service delivery, network development, and fundraising teams. You will help to improve the skills and confidence of colleagues across UK Youth to apply design methods in their own work and collaborate effectively with the Design team. Why work at UK Youth? UK Youth wants all young people to be equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. Youth work can be life changing (and even life saving.) In 2026, we will be launching our new strategy, positioning UK Youth to unlock youth work so that every young person in the UK can benefit. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed, and delivers high-quality outcomes. UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference, and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. Come and be part of this change in a driven and supportive team that puts evidence at the heart of our work. Role Responsibilities Designing Solutions Developing new business and funding propositions Embedding Human Centred Design Building a strong external network to support the Design team s work Operations Experience we're after Significant experience of leading and overseeing the development of new business propositions and proposals to time-limited funding opportunities Significant experience of designing interventions (digital and/or physical) for young people and/or those who support them Experience using human-centred-design methods and mindsets; managing projects across the end-to-end design process Proven track record of inspiring and motivating diverse teams and improving collaborative ways of working across teams and departments Experience of developing high quality programme content and curricula for young people, youth workers and/or outdoor learning instructors (desirable) Experience of commissioning and managing external design freelancers and consultants (desirable) Experience of designing and/or delivering professional development programmes (desirable) What we can offer you We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture: Flexible/Agile Working 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees) Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity Other training available in support of your personal and professional development Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%) Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities. IT equipment provided for the duration of contract CycleScheme and TechScheme How to apply If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application. Closing date: 25th March 2026 at 23:59pm (midnight) Provisional Interview Dates: 1st and 2nd April (In person at our London Office) As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
This position is offered on a full-time basis, though we welcome applications from candidates interested in working 3 4 days per week This is a really exciting time to lead on Service Design at UK Youth. The Government s recently-launched National Youth Strategy represents a shift in youth work s recognition. UK Youth is about to launch its own new Strategy and we have big ambitions for the coming year in this crucial leadership role, you ll drive forward our ambition to design, test and scale the very best solutions to the challenges faced by young people and the professionals supporting them. UK Youth s Impact Function has grown over the last year we re investing in the power of evidence, human-centred design and influential storytelling to improve the equity and effectiveness of youth work. Join us and help build a society that backs every young person through each spark, struggle, and success. Purpose of the job This role is responsible for the design of UK Youth s support to young people, youth organisations and youth workers. This could include structured youth work programmes, funding and grants+ programmes, professional development initiatives, and campaigns. You will lead and oversee end-to-end design processes, ensuring that UK Youth develops fully packaged offers that respond to the evidence base and people s needs, drive forward our strategy and achieve incredible impact. You will work across UK Youth teams, with external design partners, and meaningfully involving young people and the professionals who support them in the design process. You will be experienced in developing high quality funding propositions (proactively and in response to new business opportunities). You will be confident in taking a human-centred design approach to tackle some of the youth sector s knottiest problems. You will design solutions to important problems, ensuring that they are feasible, equitable, impactful and scalable. In 2026, our priority topics for youth work programmes and network development are: mental health and wellbeing, employability, social cohesion and community safety. As a leader, you will work closely with research, evaluation, policy, service delivery, network development, and fundraising teams. You will help to improve the skills and confidence of colleagues across UK Youth to apply design methods in their own work and collaborate effectively with the Design team. Why work at UK Youth? UK Youth wants all young people to be equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. Youth work can be life changing (and even life saving.) In 2026, we will be launching our new strategy, positioning UK Youth to unlock youth work so that every young person in the UK can benefit. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed, and delivers high-quality outcomes. UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference, and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. Come and be part of this change in a driven and supportive team that puts evidence at the heart of our work. Role Responsibilities Designing Solutions Developing new business and funding propositions Embedding Human Centred Design Building a strong external network to support the Design team s work Operations Experience we're after Significant experience of leading and overseeing the development of new business propositions and proposals to time-limited funding opportunities Significant experience of designing interventions (digital and/or physical) for young people and/or those who support them Experience using human-centred-design methods and mindsets; managing projects across the end-to-end design process Proven track record of inspiring and motivating diverse teams and improving collaborative ways of working across teams and departments Experience of developing high quality programme content and curricula for young people, youth workers and/or outdoor learning instructors (desirable) Experience of commissioning and managing external design freelancers and consultants (desirable) Experience of designing and/or delivering professional development programmes (desirable) What we can offer you We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture: Flexible/Agile Working 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees) Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity Other training available in support of your personal and professional development Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%) Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities. IT equipment provided for the duration of contract CycleScheme and TechScheme How to apply If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application. Closing date: 25th March 2026 at 23:59pm (midnight) Provisional Interview Dates: 1st and 2nd April (In person at our London Office) As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.
The Woodland Trust is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to act as the security lead on all cloud infrastructure and help develop, and implement, a leading cyber security programme to protect against cyber threats to the organisation. The Role: Support delivery of the Cyber Security Strategy, focusing on threat detection, prevention, and analysis. Contribute to technology governance, including developing and managing security policies and procedures. Analyse complex technical challenges and implement effective cyber security improvements aligned to organisational needs. Collaborate with development teams to embed and manage application security tooling across DevOps processes. Lead cloud security risk remediation and provide secure design for new systems, upgrades, and migrations. Design, configure, and manage vulnerability management solutions, including remediation from testing and scanning activities. Maintain secure and compliant cloud infrastructure, supporting implementation, upgrades, troubleshooting, and evaluation of new security technologies. Act as SME for security incidents and technical risk management, while developing documentation, architecture artefacts, and disaster recovery plans. This is a hybrid position with a mix of home working, and from our head office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Head office attendance would be required no more than once a month on average. The Candidate: Strong experience in Endpoint Security Management and Compliance using Microsoft Intune (antivirus, disk encryption, firewall, ASR, account protection). Design, deployment and maintenance of enterprise security technologies across complex environments (EDR, SIEM, patch management, penetration testing tools). Extensive hands-on expertise with Microsoft security solutions including Defender suite, data classification and data loss prevention. Proven ability to align security architecture with regulatory and compliance frameworks (ISO27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, Cyber Essentials) using a risk-based approach. Cloud security and identity design experience (Azure AD/Entra ID, Azure ADDS, Enterprise Applications, PIM, Conditional Access, IAM). Security posture management, monitoring and remediation using Microsoft Secure Score and Microsoft 365 Defender. Design and implementation of secure-by-design cloud-native and distributed architectures, including governance (Azure Policy, Management Groups), Office 365 security, encryption standards, and knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework. Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Essential) and Cyber Security Architect Expert. With security Certifications such as CISM, CISSP, SANS, CEH, CREST. Benefits and Wellbeing: Joining our team means you ll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer: Enhanced Employer Pension Life Assurance Flexible & Hybrid Working Options Generous Annual Leave - 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays (pro rata d for part-time) Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme Enhanced Parental Pay Employee Assistance Programme About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK s leading woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply. Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage OR so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. Acceptable Use - Artificial Intelligence (AI): We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools. Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete. Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams week commencing 13th April.
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
The Woodland Trust is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to act as the security lead on all cloud infrastructure and help develop, and implement, a leading cyber security programme to protect against cyber threats to the organisation. The Role: Support delivery of the Cyber Security Strategy, focusing on threat detection, prevention, and analysis. Contribute to technology governance, including developing and managing security policies and procedures. Analyse complex technical challenges and implement effective cyber security improvements aligned to organisational needs. Collaborate with development teams to embed and manage application security tooling across DevOps processes. Lead cloud security risk remediation and provide secure design for new systems, upgrades, and migrations. Design, configure, and manage vulnerability management solutions, including remediation from testing and scanning activities. Maintain secure and compliant cloud infrastructure, supporting implementation, upgrades, troubleshooting, and evaluation of new security technologies. Act as SME for security incidents and technical risk management, while developing documentation, architecture artefacts, and disaster recovery plans. This is a hybrid position with a mix of home working, and from our head office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Head office attendance would be required no more than once a month on average. The Candidate: Strong experience in Endpoint Security Management and Compliance using Microsoft Intune (antivirus, disk encryption, firewall, ASR, account protection). Design, deployment and maintenance of enterprise security technologies across complex environments (EDR, SIEM, patch management, penetration testing tools). Extensive hands-on expertise with Microsoft security solutions including Defender suite, data classification and data loss prevention. Proven ability to align security architecture with regulatory and compliance frameworks (ISO27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, Cyber Essentials) using a risk-based approach. Cloud security and identity design experience (Azure AD/Entra ID, Azure ADDS, Enterprise Applications, PIM, Conditional Access, IAM). Security posture management, monitoring and remediation using Microsoft Secure Score and Microsoft 365 Defender. Design and implementation of secure-by-design cloud-native and distributed architectures, including governance (Azure Policy, Management Groups), Office 365 security, encryption standards, and knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework. Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Essential) and Cyber Security Architect Expert. With security Certifications such as CISM, CISSP, SANS, CEH, CREST. Benefits and Wellbeing: Joining our team means you ll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer: Enhanced Employer Pension Life Assurance Flexible & Hybrid Working Options Generous Annual Leave - 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays (pro rata d for part-time) Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme Enhanced Parental Pay Employee Assistance Programme About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK s leading woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply. Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage OR so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. Acceptable Use - Artificial Intelligence (AI): We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools. Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete. Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams week commencing 13th April.
Important notice The National Trust does not offer sponsorship. We welcome applicants with right to work in UK, but we are unable to offer any form of visa sponsorship. We're looking for a Data Engineer to help build and maintain the data products that power decision-making across the National Trust. You'll work with modern tools like Snowflake, dbt and Azure to deliver high-quality, scalable data pipelines that support our People and Nature Thriving strategy. What it's like to work here You'll join a collaborative Agile delivery team within our IT function, working alongside analysts, BI developers, and business stakeholders across the organisation. We value creativity, learning, and impact. You'll report to the Enterprise Data Manager and be part of a team that's passionate about using data to support the ongoing delivery of our strategy. Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview. There is an expectation to work from our Swindon office two days a week. What you'll be doing You'll design, build and maintain data pipelines using dbt and Snowflake, transforming raw data into trusted, reusable data products. You'll work with star-schema models to support reporting and analytics. You'll collaborate with colleagues to understand requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs. You'll help manage and support the Enterprise Data Platform (EDP), including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code deployments and cloud services. You'll contribute to data governance, ensure quality and help improve how we manage and share data across the Trust. Who we're looking for We welcome applicants with right to work in UK, but we are unable to offer any form of visa sponsorship. Experience building modern data pipelines using dbt and Snowflake, including deploying dbt in Azure DevOps and working with star schema models. Strong SQL and Python skills for transformation, automation and integration across Azure and Snowflake. Knowledge of Snowflake administration, including roles, masking policies, warehouse performance and general database management. Experience with cloud engineering and CI/CD, including Azure DevOps pipelines, Agent Pools, and managing structured lifecycle deployments (Dev Pre Prod Prod). Familiarity with infrastructure and cloud tooling, such as Terraform, Azure Blob Storage, Key Vault, Function Apps and Azure Data Factory. Experience working with Salesforce Data Cloud or a willingness to develop expertise. Good general technical skills, e.g. Unix/Windows sysadmin, VS Code, Docker and Python virtual environments. Experience supporting BI and analytics platforms, such as deploying changes to Tableau datasets, along with an understanding of Agile delivery, data governance and security principles. The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Important notice The National Trust does not offer sponsorship. We welcome applicants with right to work in UK, but we are unable to offer any form of visa sponsorship. We're looking for a Data Engineer to help build and maintain the data products that power decision-making across the National Trust. You'll work with modern tools like Snowflake, dbt and Azure to deliver high-quality, scalable data pipelines that support our People and Nature Thriving strategy. What it's like to work here You'll join a collaborative Agile delivery team within our IT function, working alongside analysts, BI developers, and business stakeholders across the organisation. We value creativity, learning, and impact. You'll report to the Enterprise Data Manager and be part of a team that's passionate about using data to support the ongoing delivery of our strategy. Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview. There is an expectation to work from our Swindon office two days a week. What you'll be doing You'll design, build and maintain data pipelines using dbt and Snowflake, transforming raw data into trusted, reusable data products. You'll work with star-schema models to support reporting and analytics. You'll collaborate with colleagues to understand requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs. You'll help manage and support the Enterprise Data Platform (EDP), including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code deployments and cloud services. You'll contribute to data governance, ensure quality and help improve how we manage and share data across the Trust. Who we're looking for We welcome applicants with right to work in UK, but we are unable to offer any form of visa sponsorship. Experience building modern data pipelines using dbt and Snowflake, including deploying dbt in Azure DevOps and working with star schema models. Strong SQL and Python skills for transformation, automation and integration across Azure and Snowflake. Knowledge of Snowflake administration, including roles, masking policies, warehouse performance and general database management. Experience with cloud engineering and CI/CD, including Azure DevOps pipelines, Agent Pools, and managing structured lifecycle deployments (Dev Pre Prod Prod). Familiarity with infrastructure and cloud tooling, such as Terraform, Azure Blob Storage, Key Vault, Function Apps and Azure Data Factory. Experience working with Salesforce Data Cloud or a willingness to develop expertise. Good general technical skills, e.g. Unix/Windows sysadmin, VS Code, Docker and Python virtual environments. Experience supporting BI and analytics platforms, such as deploying changes to Tableau datasets, along with an understanding of Agile delivery, data governance and security principles. The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places
