WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY A rare opportunity to lead communications and brand for one of the UK's leading education trusts. As Head of Communications and Brand at the Harris Federation, you will shape and protect our public profile, leading strategic communications, marketing and media activity across a network of 55 academies. Reporting to the CEO, you will act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, driving brand consistency, overseeing high impact campaigns, and leading digital, PR and internal communications to support pupil recruitment, staff attraction and organisational growth. You will also build and lead a high performing MarComms function and manage external agency partnerships. This is a pivotal leadership role where you'll bring the Harris story to life - showcasing our impact, strengthening our reputation, and helping us navigate sector challenges with clarity and credibility. If you are a senior communications leader with a strong track record in brand, digital and stakeholder engagement, and are passionate about making a difference to young people's futures - we'd love to hear from you. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Your responsibilities will include: Strategic Leadership & Executive Advisory Develop and lead the Federation's external communications and brand strategy at the highest level, ensuring coherence across all academies and central services. Act as an adviser to the CEO and executive team on internal and external communications. Brand Leadership Own and embed the Federation's brand identity, values, and visual standards across all academies and external channels. Own and embed brand guidelines, tone of voice, and messaging across all channels to ensure consistency. External Campaigns & Growth Marketing Create comprehensive marketing and communications strategies that align with the Federations aims and increase brand awareness. Own and develop high impact external campaigns to support pupil recruitment, reputation and trust building, staff recruitment (in collaboration with Talent Acquisition), and new academy expansions. MarComms Directorate Leadership Build and lead a high performing Marketing & Communications Directorate. Set long-term capability requirements and lead workforce planning as the function scales. For a full list of responsibilities, please download the Job Pack. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: Degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media or related field. Professional Marketing qualification (CIM or equivalent) Evidence of CPD in digital marketing, SEO, or communications. Significant experience in marketing, communications, or digital strategy. Experience managing brand identity and external communications Experience in education, charity or public sector. Strong understanding of digital marketing, SEO, Analytics, and social media best practice. Excellent written and communication skills. Strong design awareness and understanding of visual identity. Proficiency with CMS platforms, social media tools, and analytics software. For a full job specification, please download the Job Pack. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
May 29, 2026
Full time
WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY A rare opportunity to lead communications and brand for one of the UK's leading education trusts. As Head of Communications and Brand at the Harris Federation, you will shape and protect our public profile, leading strategic communications, marketing and media activity across a network of 55 academies. Reporting to the CEO, you will act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, driving brand consistency, overseeing high impact campaigns, and leading digital, PR and internal communications to support pupil recruitment, staff attraction and organisational growth. You will also build and lead a high performing MarComms function and manage external agency partnerships. This is a pivotal leadership role where you'll bring the Harris story to life - showcasing our impact, strengthening our reputation, and helping us navigate sector challenges with clarity and credibility. If you are a senior communications leader with a strong track record in brand, digital and stakeholder engagement, and are passionate about making a difference to young people's futures - we'd love to hear from you. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Your responsibilities will include: Strategic Leadership & Executive Advisory Develop and lead the Federation's external communications and brand strategy at the highest level, ensuring coherence across all academies and central services. Act as an adviser to the CEO and executive team on internal and external communications. Brand Leadership Own and embed the Federation's brand identity, values, and visual standards across all academies and external channels. Own and embed brand guidelines, tone of voice, and messaging across all channels to ensure consistency. External Campaigns & Growth Marketing Create comprehensive marketing and communications strategies that align with the Federations aims and increase brand awareness. Own and develop high impact external campaigns to support pupil recruitment, reputation and trust building, staff recruitment (in collaboration with Talent Acquisition), and new academy expansions. MarComms Directorate Leadership Build and lead a high performing Marketing & Communications Directorate. Set long-term capability requirements and lead workforce planning as the function scales. For a full list of responsibilities, please download the Job Pack. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: Degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media or related field. Professional Marketing qualification (CIM or equivalent) Evidence of CPD in digital marketing, SEO, or communications. Significant experience in marketing, communications, or digital strategy. Experience managing brand identity and external communications Experience in education, charity or public sector. Strong understanding of digital marketing, SEO, Analytics, and social media best practice. Excellent written and communication skills. Strong design awareness and understanding of visual identity. Proficiency with CMS platforms, social media tools, and analytics software. For a full job specification, please download the Job Pack. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
Head of Corporate - Leadership Role Location: Cardiff / Hybrid / Remote Job Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive / Generous Join a firm that combines fresh forward-thinking with a client-focused approach, in a new, high-impact leadership role designed to accelerate growth within their Corporate Team and the wider firm. This position offers a rare opportunity for an ambitious corporate solicitor to shape, build, and lead our corporate team, driving the firm's long-term success. Day-to-day of the role: Lead and grow the corporate practice, focusing on client origination and revenue generation. Develop and execute a business development strategy aligned with the firm-wide goals. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, referrers, and intermediaries. Lead pitches, tenders, and panel appointments to strengthen our market position. Identify cross-selling opportunities and expand client relationships across the firm. Act as the lead adviser on high-value, complex corporate transactions. Provide strategic, commercially focused advice to founders and boards. Oversee the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and profitable legal services. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing corporate team. Support recruitment, succession planning, and long-term team growth. Take responsibility for financial performance, pricing, and profitability. Contribute to firm-wide strategy while championing the firm's culture and values. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven revenue generator with a strong client base, referrer network, or sustained business development track record. Experience operating at Legal Director, Partner, or equivalent senior level within a corporate practice. Demonstrated ability to drive new client acquisition, account growth, and market opportunities. Effective departmental leader, shaping strategy, mentoring lawyers, and setting standards. Strong commercial acumen, including pricing, budgeting, and profitability management. Experience in contributing to departmental leadership, including hiring, growth strategy, and market positioning. Benefits: Competitive annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays, additional personal day, birthday off, and a paid day during the Christmas break. Option to buy up to 3 extra days of leave annually. Discounted gym memberships. Opportunities for learning and advancement. Milestone recognition and awards. Participation in various networking, corporate, and charity events. Access to a company vehicle for work-related travel. Private medical insurance. Death in Service benefit. To apply for this Corporate Solicitor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this leadership role.
May 28, 2026
Full time
Head of Corporate - Leadership Role Location: Cardiff / Hybrid / Remote Job Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive / Generous Join a firm that combines fresh forward-thinking with a client-focused approach, in a new, high-impact leadership role designed to accelerate growth within their Corporate Team and the wider firm. This position offers a rare opportunity for an ambitious corporate solicitor to shape, build, and lead our corporate team, driving the firm's long-term success. Day-to-day of the role: Lead and grow the corporate practice, focusing on client origination and revenue generation. Develop and execute a business development strategy aligned with the firm-wide goals. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, referrers, and intermediaries. Lead pitches, tenders, and panel appointments to strengthen our market position. Identify cross-selling opportunities and expand client relationships across the firm. Act as the lead adviser on high-value, complex corporate transactions. Provide strategic, commercially focused advice to founders and boards. Oversee the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and profitable legal services. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing corporate team. Support recruitment, succession planning, and long-term team growth. Take responsibility for financial performance, pricing, and profitability. Contribute to firm-wide strategy while championing the firm's culture and values. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven revenue generator with a strong client base, referrer network, or sustained business development track record. Experience operating at Legal Director, Partner, or equivalent senior level within a corporate practice. Demonstrated ability to drive new client acquisition, account growth, and market opportunities. Effective departmental leader, shaping strategy, mentoring lawyers, and setting standards. Strong commercial acumen, including pricing, budgeting, and profitability management. Experience in contributing to departmental leadership, including hiring, growth strategy, and market positioning. Benefits: Competitive annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays, additional personal day, birthday off, and a paid day during the Christmas break. Option to buy up to 3 extra days of leave annually. Discounted gym memberships. Opportunities for learning and advancement. Milestone recognition and awards. Participation in various networking, corporate, and charity events. Access to a company vehicle for work-related travel. Private medical insurance. Death in Service benefit. To apply for this Corporate Solicitor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this leadership role.
Head of Corporate - Leadership Role Location: Hybrid / Remote Job Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive / Generous Join a firm that combines fresh forward-thinking with a client-focused approach, in a new, high-impact leadership role designed to accelerate growth within their Corporate Team and the wider firm. This position offers a rare opportunity for an ambitious corporate solicitor to shape, build, and lead our corporate team, driving the firm's long-term success. Day-to-day of the role: Lead and grow the corporate practice, focusing on client origination and revenue generation. Develop and execute a business development strategy aligned with the firm-wide goals. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, referrers, and intermediaries. Lead pitches, tenders, and panel appointments to strengthen our market position. Identify cross-selling opportunities and expand client relationships across the firm. Act as the lead adviser on high-value, complex corporate transactions. Provide strategic, commercially focused advice to founders and boards. Oversee the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and profitable legal services. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing corporate team. Support recruitment, succession planning, and long-term team growth. Take responsibility for financial performance, pricing, and profitability. Contribute to firm-wide strategy while championing the firm's culture and values. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven revenue generator with a strong client base, referrer network, or sustained business development track record. Experience operating at Legal Director, Partner, or equivalent senior level within a corporate practice. Demonstrated ability to drive new client acquisition, account growth, and market opportunities. Effective departmental leader, shaping strategy, mentoring lawyers, and setting standards. Strong commercial acumen, including pricing, budgeting, and profitability management. Experience in contributing to departmental leadership, including hiring, growth strategy, and market positioning. Benefits: Competitive annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays, additional personal day, birthday off, and a paid day during the Christmas break. Option to buy up to 3 extra days of leave annually. Discounted gym memberships. Opportunities for learning and advancement. Milestone recognition and awards. Participation in various networking, corporate, and charity events. Access to a company vehicle for work-related travel. Private medical insurance. Death in Service benefit. To apply for this Corporate Solicitor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this leadership role.
May 28, 2026
Full time
Head of Corporate - Leadership Role Location: Hybrid / Remote Job Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive / Generous Join a firm that combines fresh forward-thinking with a client-focused approach, in a new, high-impact leadership role designed to accelerate growth within their Corporate Team and the wider firm. This position offers a rare opportunity for an ambitious corporate solicitor to shape, build, and lead our corporate team, driving the firm's long-term success. Day-to-day of the role: Lead and grow the corporate practice, focusing on client origination and revenue generation. Develop and execute a business development strategy aligned with the firm-wide goals. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, referrers, and intermediaries. Lead pitches, tenders, and panel appointments to strengthen our market position. Identify cross-selling opportunities and expand client relationships across the firm. Act as the lead adviser on high-value, complex corporate transactions. Provide strategic, commercially focused advice to founders and boards. Oversee the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and profitable legal services. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing corporate team. Support recruitment, succession planning, and long-term team growth. Take responsibility for financial performance, pricing, and profitability. Contribute to firm-wide strategy while championing the firm's culture and values. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven revenue generator with a strong client base, referrer network, or sustained business development track record. Experience operating at Legal Director, Partner, or equivalent senior level within a corporate practice. Demonstrated ability to drive new client acquisition, account growth, and market opportunities. Effective departmental leader, shaping strategy, mentoring lawyers, and setting standards. Strong commercial acumen, including pricing, budgeting, and profitability management. Experience in contributing to departmental leadership, including hiring, growth strategy, and market positioning. Benefits: Competitive annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays, additional personal day, birthday off, and a paid day during the Christmas break. Option to buy up to 3 extra days of leave annually. Discounted gym memberships. Opportunities for learning and advancement. Milestone recognition and awards. Participation in various networking, corporate, and charity events. Access to a company vehicle for work-related travel. Private medical insurance. Death in Service benefit. To apply for this Corporate Solicitor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this leadership role.
Head of Corporate - Leadership Role Location: Cardiff / Hybrid / Remote Job Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive / Generous Join a firm that combines fresh forward-thinking with a client-focused approach, in a new, high-impact leadership role designed to accelerate growth within their Corporate Team and the wider firm. This position offers a rare opportunity for an ambitious corporate solicitor to shape, build, and lead our corporate team, driving the firm's long-term success. Day-to-day of the role: Lead and grow the corporate practice, focusing on client origination and revenue generation. Develop and execute a business development strategy aligned with the firm-wide goals. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, referrers, and intermediaries. Lead pitches, tenders, and panel appointments to strengthen our market position. Identify cross-selling opportunities and expand client relationships across the firm. Act as the lead adviser on high-value, complex corporate transactions. Provide strategic, commercially focused advice to founders and boards. Oversee the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and profitable legal services. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing corporate team. Support recruitment, succession planning, and long-term team growth. Take responsibility for financial performance, pricing, and profitability. Contribute to firm-wide strategy while championing the firm's culture and values. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven revenue generator with a strong client base, referrer network, or sustained business development track record. Experience operating at Legal Director, Partner, or equivalent senior level within a corporate practice. Demonstrated ability to drive new client acquisition, account growth, and market opportunities. Effective departmental leader, shaping strategy, mentoring lawyers, and setting standards. Strong commercial acumen, including pricing, budgeting, and profitability management. Experience in contributing to departmental leadership, including hiring, growth strategy, and market positioning. Benefits: Competitive annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays, additional personal day, birthday off, and a paid day during the Christmas break. Option to buy up to 3 extra days of leave annually. Discounted gym memberships. Opportunities for learning and advancement. Milestone recognition and awards. Participation in various networking, corporate, and charity events. Access to a company vehicle for work-related travel. Private medical insurance. Death in Service benefit. To apply for this Corporate Solicitor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this leadership role.
May 28, 2026
Full time
Head of Corporate - Leadership Role Location: Cardiff / Hybrid / Remote Job Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive / Generous Join a firm that combines fresh forward-thinking with a client-focused approach, in a new, high-impact leadership role designed to accelerate growth within their Corporate Team and the wider firm. This position offers a rare opportunity for an ambitious corporate solicitor to shape, build, and lead our corporate team, driving the firm's long-term success. Day-to-day of the role: Lead and grow the corporate practice, focusing on client origination and revenue generation. Develop and execute a business development strategy aligned with the firm-wide goals. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, referrers, and intermediaries. Lead pitches, tenders, and panel appointments to strengthen our market position. Identify cross-selling opportunities and expand client relationships across the firm. Act as the lead adviser on high-value, complex corporate transactions. Provide strategic, commercially focused advice to founders and boards. Oversee the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and profitable legal services. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing corporate team. Support recruitment, succession planning, and long-term team growth. Take responsibility for financial performance, pricing, and profitability. Contribute to firm-wide strategy while championing the firm's culture and values. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven revenue generator with a strong client base, referrer network, or sustained business development track record. Experience operating at Legal Director, Partner, or equivalent senior level within a corporate practice. Demonstrated ability to drive new client acquisition, account growth, and market opportunities. Effective departmental leader, shaping strategy, mentoring lawyers, and setting standards. Strong commercial acumen, including pricing, budgeting, and profitability management. Experience in contributing to departmental leadership, including hiring, growth strategy, and market positioning. Benefits: Competitive annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays, additional personal day, birthday off, and a paid day during the Christmas break. Option to buy up to 3 extra days of leave annually. Discounted gym memberships. Opportunities for learning and advancement. Milestone recognition and awards. Participation in various networking, corporate, and charity events. Access to a company vehicle for work-related travel. Private medical insurance. Death in Service benefit. To apply for this Corporate Solicitor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this leadership role.
Chief Financial Officer, UKRI Contract Term: This is a permanent, open-ended position. Location: London or Swindon. Please note, this role includes regular travel to sites across the UK and international travel on occasion Direct Reports: The postholder will have line management responsibility for 7 direct reports which includes roles such as Chief Information Officer, Finance Director and General Counsel & Head of Legal. Availability: Successful candidates will be encouraged to take up their appointment as soon as possible, following the successful completion of pre-appointment checks and security clearance. Security Level: The successful candidate must hold, or be willing to undergo, Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. Please note that UKRI reserves the right to initiate or repeat security screening as required during the course of employment. Closing Date: 23:55 on Sunday 7th June 2026. About UKRI Launched in 2018, UKRI is an independent, non-departmental public body, which invests £10 billion per annum in research and innovation. We bring together nine executive council partners (the seven Research Councils plus Innovate UK and Research England) with a shared vision to ensure the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. UKRI also provides coordinated strategic advice to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology on the balance of funding between research disciplines. Our mission is to "advance knowledge, improve lives and drive growth". There is great intent in these seven words. The three parts of this mission are all equally important. Any knowledge-driven economy must support curiosity-driven research to provide the novel ideas that underpin the application of research, which ultimately leads to innovative companies that deliver the products and services which change our lives. UKRI is at its best when we deliver mutual symbiosis between these three parts. We employ around 9,000 staff who support some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects. We develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world and work collaboratively with industry, academia and government in exciting partnerships. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through blue sky research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research and business-led innovation. UKRI invests in research and innovation across all disciplines, from curiosity-driven research to business-led innovation. Our activities include: Funding excellent research and innovation across universities, research institutes, businesses and public sector bodies Supporting skills and talent, from doctoral training to leadership in academia, industry and the public sector Building and sustaining national research infrastructure, including major facilities, data capabilities and digital platforms Driving place-based growth, supporting clusters and strengthening local innovation ecosystems across the UK Convening and connecting partners across government, academia, industry and international systems to tackle complex challenges such as climate change, health, security and productivity About the Role The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a senior strategic leader and principal adviser to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board. As a principal decision-maker, the CFO provides organisation-wide leadership across the following UKRI functions: finance legal digital and data risk and assurance. Alongside the CEO, the CFO is an executive member of the UKRI board. The CFO is responsible for ensuring the organisation manages public money with strong governance, effective stewardship of public funds, and the highest standards of financial management, assurance and control. They should provide strategic leadership on all aspects of public sector finance. They must ensure that financial decisions are robust, evidence based, and aligned with government priorities and the organisation's statutory responsibilities. The CFO leads the organisation's engagement with Spending Reviews and wider fiscal planning, ensuring that: resources are clearly linked to outcome financial forecasts are credible and sustainable the organisation can demonstrate strong financial management to ministers, the sponsoring department, HM Treasury, and other stakeholders. Working in close partnership with the CEO, the CFO plays a central role in shaping and delivering UKRI's long-term strategic vision. The role requires a deep understanding of the political, economic and societal context in which UKRI operates, translating external drivers and risks into clear strategic priorities and operational plans. The CFO also manages a number of senior leaders across UKRI, building organisational capability and resilience. Externally, the CFO will build confidence and engage at the highest levels of Government, industry, academia and with international partners The CFO will be a member of the Executive Committee and the UKRI Board. They will: lead a directorate of approximately 800 people through 7 direct reports manage a direct annual budget of £40 million carry overarching responsibility for managing finance and commercials across the UK Research & Innovation portfolio worth £10Bn. The CFO will establish and maintain a legally robust, risk-based governance and control framework that supports confident decision-making and delivery. They will lead engagement with the Government Internal Audit Agency and the Audit Committee, providing clear assurance to the Accounting Officer and Board on the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control. They will also serve as a non-executive director on UKRI spin-out company boards where required, offering governance, challenge and commercial insight to support growth and protect public value. They will also oversee other professional services within UKRI, to be discussed with the successful candidate. Key Responsibilities: Providing strategic leadership across UKRI, working closely with the CEO and executive colleagues to shape organisational direction and ensure UKRI's interests are effectively represented to internal and external stakeholders, including senior government officials, industry leaders, and international partners Guiding the development and execution of UKRI's long-term strategy, exercising sound judgement in balancing DSIT objectives, financial constraints, and emerging national opportunities to position UKRI as a world-leading research and innovation organisation Overseeing day-to-day executive operations as a core member of the Executive Committee, with direct accountability for finance, digital, data, risk and legal, across UKRI's entire portfolio Representing the CEO and UKRI at high-level engagements, deploying strong influencing skills to build trust with industry, and steward key relationships at central and local government levels, as well as with major customers, strategic partners and corporate service providers Providing executive leadership over strategic partnerships, enabling UKRI and UK companies to access critical technologies and capabilities that support national priorities and global competitiveness Serving as a non-executive director on UKRI spin-out boards as required, bringing strong governance, commercial insight, and independent judgement to high-growth ventures Providing robust budget stewardship to ensure UKRI makes full and effective use of its grant in aid in delivering its organisational objectives. To find out more about the role please click 'apply' to visit out careers site. Your Skills and Experience UKRI wishes to attract the highest calibre of candidates with the appropriate standing for this role. The successful candidate will be able to command confidence and represent the organisation with its many stakeholders at the highest level, being able to demonstrate the following: Essential Criteria: Proven experience leading and developing diverse, high-performing teams, with the ability to set direction, delegate effectively, and deliver results through others Extensive experience holding enterprise-wide responsibility for financial probity, governance, and the effective delivery of financial outcomes within a large, complex organisation. Strong understanding of the drivers of UK economic growth, including wider policy, sectoral, and market trends that shape national research and innovation priorities Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to establish credibility quickly and build productive partnerships with industry, central and local government, universities, and other external institutions Highly effective communicator and influencer, able to operate confidently at Board and senior Government levels, challenge constructively, and shape decision-making in complex, multi-stakeholder environments Strong personal resilience and sound judgement, with the ability to make decisions under pressure, manage differing viewpoints, and maintain focus on organisational priorities Demonstrated commitment to personal growth, organisational learning, and continuous improvement . click apply for full job details
May 28, 2026
Full time
Chief Financial Officer, UKRI Contract Term: This is a permanent, open-ended position. Location: London or Swindon. Please note, this role includes regular travel to sites across the UK and international travel on occasion Direct Reports: The postholder will have line management responsibility for 7 direct reports which includes roles such as Chief Information Officer, Finance Director and General Counsel & Head of Legal. Availability: Successful candidates will be encouraged to take up their appointment as soon as possible, following the successful completion of pre-appointment checks and security clearance. Security Level: The successful candidate must hold, or be willing to undergo, Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. Please note that UKRI reserves the right to initiate or repeat security screening as required during the course of employment. Closing Date: 23:55 on Sunday 7th June 2026. About UKRI Launched in 2018, UKRI is an independent, non-departmental public body, which invests £10 billion per annum in research and innovation. We bring together nine executive council partners (the seven Research Councils plus Innovate UK and Research England) with a shared vision to ensure the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. UKRI also provides coordinated strategic advice to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology on the balance of funding between research disciplines. Our mission is to "advance knowledge, improve lives and drive growth". There is great intent in these seven words. The three parts of this mission are all equally important. Any knowledge-driven economy must support curiosity-driven research to provide the novel ideas that underpin the application of research, which ultimately leads to innovative companies that deliver the products and services which change our lives. UKRI is at its best when we deliver mutual symbiosis between these three parts. We employ around 9,000 staff who support some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects. We develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world and work collaboratively with industry, academia and government in exciting partnerships. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through blue sky research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research and business-led innovation. UKRI invests in research and innovation across all disciplines, from curiosity-driven research to business-led innovation. Our activities include: Funding excellent research and innovation across universities, research institutes, businesses and public sector bodies Supporting skills and talent, from doctoral training to leadership in academia, industry and the public sector Building and sustaining national research infrastructure, including major facilities, data capabilities and digital platforms Driving place-based growth, supporting clusters and strengthening local innovation ecosystems across the UK Convening and connecting partners across government, academia, industry and international systems to tackle complex challenges such as climate change, health, security and productivity About the Role The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a senior strategic leader and principal adviser to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board. As a principal decision-maker, the CFO provides organisation-wide leadership across the following UKRI functions: finance legal digital and data risk and assurance. Alongside the CEO, the CFO is an executive member of the UKRI board. The CFO is responsible for ensuring the organisation manages public money with strong governance, effective stewardship of public funds, and the highest standards of financial management, assurance and control. They should provide strategic leadership on all aspects of public sector finance. They must ensure that financial decisions are robust, evidence based, and aligned with government priorities and the organisation's statutory responsibilities. The CFO leads the organisation's engagement with Spending Reviews and wider fiscal planning, ensuring that: resources are clearly linked to outcome financial forecasts are credible and sustainable the organisation can demonstrate strong financial management to ministers, the sponsoring department, HM Treasury, and other stakeholders. Working in close partnership with the CEO, the CFO plays a central role in shaping and delivering UKRI's long-term strategic vision. The role requires a deep understanding of the political, economic and societal context in which UKRI operates, translating external drivers and risks into clear strategic priorities and operational plans. The CFO also manages a number of senior leaders across UKRI, building organisational capability and resilience. Externally, the CFO will build confidence and engage at the highest levels of Government, industry, academia and with international partners The CFO will be a member of the Executive Committee and the UKRI Board. They will: lead a directorate of approximately 800 people through 7 direct reports manage a direct annual budget of £40 million carry overarching responsibility for managing finance and commercials across the UK Research & Innovation portfolio worth £10Bn. The CFO will establish and maintain a legally robust, risk-based governance and control framework that supports confident decision-making and delivery. They will lead engagement with the Government Internal Audit Agency and the Audit Committee, providing clear assurance to the Accounting Officer and Board on the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control. They will also serve as a non-executive director on UKRI spin-out company boards where required, offering governance, challenge and commercial insight to support growth and protect public value. They will also oversee other professional services within UKRI, to be discussed with the successful candidate. Key Responsibilities: Providing strategic leadership across UKRI, working closely with the CEO and executive colleagues to shape organisational direction and ensure UKRI's interests are effectively represented to internal and external stakeholders, including senior government officials, industry leaders, and international partners Guiding the development and execution of UKRI's long-term strategy, exercising sound judgement in balancing DSIT objectives, financial constraints, and emerging national opportunities to position UKRI as a world-leading research and innovation organisation Overseeing day-to-day executive operations as a core member of the Executive Committee, with direct accountability for finance, digital, data, risk and legal, across UKRI's entire portfolio Representing the CEO and UKRI at high-level engagements, deploying strong influencing skills to build trust with industry, and steward key relationships at central and local government levels, as well as with major customers, strategic partners and corporate service providers Providing executive leadership over strategic partnerships, enabling UKRI and UK companies to access critical technologies and capabilities that support national priorities and global competitiveness Serving as a non-executive director on UKRI spin-out boards as required, bringing strong governance, commercial insight, and independent judgement to high-growth ventures Providing robust budget stewardship to ensure UKRI makes full and effective use of its grant in aid in delivering its organisational objectives. To find out more about the role please click 'apply' to visit out careers site. Your Skills and Experience UKRI wishes to attract the highest calibre of candidates with the appropriate standing for this role. The successful candidate will be able to command confidence and represent the organisation with its many stakeholders at the highest level, being able to demonstrate the following: Essential Criteria: Proven experience leading and developing diverse, high-performing teams, with the ability to set direction, delegate effectively, and deliver results through others Extensive experience holding enterprise-wide responsibility for financial probity, governance, and the effective delivery of financial outcomes within a large, complex organisation. Strong understanding of the drivers of UK economic growth, including wider policy, sectoral, and market trends that shape national research and innovation priorities Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to establish credibility quickly and build productive partnerships with industry, central and local government, universities, and other external institutions Highly effective communicator and influencer, able to operate confidently at Board and senior Government levels, challenge constructively, and shape decision-making in complex, multi-stakeholder environments Strong personal resilience and sound judgement, with the ability to make decisions under pressure, manage differing viewpoints, and maintain focus on organisational priorities Demonstrated commitment to personal growth, organisational learning, and continuous improvement . click apply for full job details
Associate Director - Executive Search - Board & Leadership Practice Charity People Hybrid (London Bridge + home) Salary: £70,000 + bonus + benefits Charity People is the UK's leading recruitment consultancy for charities and mission driven organisations. Our Board & Leadership Practice delivers senior search for CEOs, Chairs and trustees, supporting organisations through moments of change, growth and impact. We are seeking an Associate Director to lead high profile executive search assignments while helping to grow the practice, develop colleagues and build long term client relationships. About the role Lead and deliver board and senior executive search assignments Act as a trusted adviser to Chairs, CEOs and trustees Contribute to winning and growing retained work Build and support team development, coaching and practice growth Shape inclusive, high quality search strategies About you Experienced in executive search or senior appointments Strong client relationship and delivery track record Commercially aware, with the ability to win and retain work Collaborative, credible and values led Committed to equity, diversity and inclusion Why join us? Employee owned, values led B Corp Strong bonus structure and benefits Flexible and hybrid working Clear focus on learning, progression and inclusion How to Apply To find out more and to see a copy of our Job Description, please send your latest CV through to us by clicking "Apply". Closing date: 9am, 1 June 2026 First interviews (online): w/c 8 & 15 June Second interviews (in person): w/c 22 June We are committed to building a more representative workforce and encourage applications from disabled people, individuals from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, and LGBTQ+ communities. As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability (as defined in the Equality Act 2010) who meet the minimum requirements for the role.
May 28, 2026
Full time
Associate Director - Executive Search - Board & Leadership Practice Charity People Hybrid (London Bridge + home) Salary: £70,000 + bonus + benefits Charity People is the UK's leading recruitment consultancy for charities and mission driven organisations. Our Board & Leadership Practice delivers senior search for CEOs, Chairs and trustees, supporting organisations through moments of change, growth and impact. We are seeking an Associate Director to lead high profile executive search assignments while helping to grow the practice, develop colleagues and build long term client relationships. About the role Lead and deliver board and senior executive search assignments Act as a trusted adviser to Chairs, CEOs and trustees Contribute to winning and growing retained work Build and support team development, coaching and practice growth Shape inclusive, high quality search strategies About you Experienced in executive search or senior appointments Strong client relationship and delivery track record Commercially aware, with the ability to win and retain work Collaborative, credible and values led Committed to equity, diversity and inclusion Why join us? Employee owned, values led B Corp Strong bonus structure and benefits Flexible and hybrid working Clear focus on learning, progression and inclusion How to Apply To find out more and to see a copy of our Job Description, please send your latest CV through to us by clicking "Apply". Closing date: 9am, 1 June 2026 First interviews (online): w/c 8 & 15 June Second interviews (in person): w/c 22 June We are committed to building a more representative workforce and encourage applications from disabled people, individuals from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, and LGBTQ+ communities. As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability (as defined in the Equality Act 2010) who meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Social Prescribing Link Worker We have rewarding opportunity for a Social Prescribing Link Worker to focus on what matters to me and taking a holistic approach to people s health and wellbeing. If you feel you could connect to people, community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support, we would love to hear from you! Position: Social Prescribing Link Worker Location: Birmingham & North Solihull based in GP Surgeries Hours: Full time or part-time hours Contract: Variety of contracts available Salary: £27,619 per annum pro rata for part-time Benefits: The provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, hybrid working where the role allows, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies. Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 31st May Interview Date: Rolling interviews, so apply early. The Role Social prescribing link workers will work as a key part of the primary care network (PCN) multi-disciplinary team. Social prescribing can help PCNs to strengthen community and personal resilience and reduces health and wellbeing inequalities by addressing the wider determinants of health, such as debt, poor housing and physical inactivity, by increasing people s active involvement with their local communities. It particularly works for people with long term conditions (including support for mental health), for people who are lonely or isolated, or have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing. Responsibilities include: Working with direct supervision from the Programme Lead/Senior Link Worker and input from the PCN s Clinical Lead GP, take referrals from staff in GP practices within the local PCN. Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their health and wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes, as a key member of the PCN multi-disciplinary team. Developing trusting relationships and taking a holistic approach, based on the person s priorities and co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services. Work collaboratively with all local partners to contribute towards supporting local community groups and organisations, making themselves aware of local resources and assets through mapping and then building a relationship with these organisations. Also sharing intelligence regarding any gaps or problems identified in local provision with commissioners and local authorities. Social prescribing link workers will work collaboratively with GP s and have a role in promoting social prescribing and educating non-clinical and clinical staff within their PCN multi-disciplinary teams on the benefits of social prescribing Raise awareness of other services available within the community and how and when patients can access them. Linking into the work of Neighbourhood Network Schemes, locality Adult Social Care & Community Mental Health Teams. About You As a Social Prescribing Link Worker, you will have a Level 3 qualification in a relevant field (Health & Social Care, Health Trainer, Health Improvement, Community Family Worker, Psychology) or be working towards/willing to work towards. You will have: Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development Experience of working directly in a community based context (including unpaid work) Experience of supporting people with a mental health need and or complexities/vulnerabilities Experience of delivering one to one support Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations Knowledge of VCSE and community services in the locality Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities, individuals, their families and carers Understanding of the barriers faced by those living in isolation Knowledge of IT systems including ability to use word processing skills, emails, the internet and able to create simple plans and reports Ability to complete paperwork, keep records and carry out own administration An interview is guaranteed to suitably qualified and experienced people with disabilities and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check About the Organisation A leading provider of services to the health and social care sector, with the aim is to reduce inequalities in learning, employment and health. As an employer the organisation is proud to offer a range of benefits to staff including provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and subsidised parking. You may also have experience in areas such as Floating Support, Befriending, Community Family Worker, Social Worker, Community Navigator, Peer Support Worker, Welfare Support, Family Worker, Family Support Worker, Benefit, Care, Therapeutic, Therapy, Advice, Adviser, Health, Wellbeing, Social Care, Social Care Services, Health and Social Care. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.
May 27, 2026
Full time
Social Prescribing Link Worker We have rewarding opportunity for a Social Prescribing Link Worker to focus on what matters to me and taking a holistic approach to people s health and wellbeing. If you feel you could connect to people, community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support, we would love to hear from you! Position: Social Prescribing Link Worker Location: Birmingham & North Solihull based in GP Surgeries Hours: Full time or part-time hours Contract: Variety of contracts available Salary: £27,619 per annum pro rata for part-time Benefits: The provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, hybrid working where the role allows, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies. Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 31st May Interview Date: Rolling interviews, so apply early. The Role Social prescribing link workers will work as a key part of the primary care network (PCN) multi-disciplinary team. Social prescribing can help PCNs to strengthen community and personal resilience and reduces health and wellbeing inequalities by addressing the wider determinants of health, such as debt, poor housing and physical inactivity, by increasing people s active involvement with their local communities. It particularly works for people with long term conditions (including support for mental health), for people who are lonely or isolated, or have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing. Responsibilities include: Working with direct supervision from the Programme Lead/Senior Link Worker and input from the PCN s Clinical Lead GP, take referrals from staff in GP practices within the local PCN. Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their health and wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes, as a key member of the PCN multi-disciplinary team. Developing trusting relationships and taking a holistic approach, based on the person s priorities and co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services. Work collaboratively with all local partners to contribute towards supporting local community groups and organisations, making themselves aware of local resources and assets through mapping and then building a relationship with these organisations. Also sharing intelligence regarding any gaps or problems identified in local provision with commissioners and local authorities. Social prescribing link workers will work collaboratively with GP s and have a role in promoting social prescribing and educating non-clinical and clinical staff within their PCN multi-disciplinary teams on the benefits of social prescribing Raise awareness of other services available within the community and how and when patients can access them. Linking into the work of Neighbourhood Network Schemes, locality Adult Social Care & Community Mental Health Teams. About You As a Social Prescribing Link Worker, you will have a Level 3 qualification in a relevant field (Health & Social Care, Health Trainer, Health Improvement, Community Family Worker, Psychology) or be working towards/willing to work towards. You will have: Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development Experience of working directly in a community based context (including unpaid work) Experience of supporting people with a mental health need and or complexities/vulnerabilities Experience of delivering one to one support Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations Knowledge of VCSE and community services in the locality Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities, individuals, their families and carers Understanding of the barriers faced by those living in isolation Knowledge of IT systems including ability to use word processing skills, emails, the internet and able to create simple plans and reports Ability to complete paperwork, keep records and carry out own administration An interview is guaranteed to suitably qualified and experienced people with disabilities and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check About the Organisation A leading provider of services to the health and social care sector, with the aim is to reduce inequalities in learning, employment and health. As an employer the organisation is proud to offer a range of benefits to staff including provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and subsidised parking. You may also have experience in areas such as Floating Support, Befriending, Community Family Worker, Social Worker, Community Navigator, Peer Support Worker, Welfare Support, Family Worker, Family Support Worker, Benefit, Care, Therapeutic, Therapy, Advice, Adviser, Health, Wellbeing, Social Care, Social Care Services, Health and Social Care. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working hard and working together, our Tax team thrives on keeping busy. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Responsibilities Operating the Tax Horizon scanning process and proposing identification of significant changes Assist with the monitoring of key tax, regulatory and reputational developments Assisting with the design and operationalisation of Q&R responses as relevant Meeting management for the Tax Policy and PR Group Monitoring of HMRC notices in relation to prohibited tax avoidance arrangements Support the development, maintenance and delivery of training, internal resources and communications relevant to the above Preparing draft updates for Governance bodies resulting from the above Requirements Qualified ACA/CTA (or equivalent) with demonstrable post-qualified experience. Significant understanding of and previous experience of tax framework within the UK Interest in the development of UK tax policy Familiarity with key regulatory regimes such as PCRT, HMRC's Standard for Agents and HMRC and professional bodies' abilities to sanction tax advisers Ability to analyse a large number of data sources for identification of significant changes Ability to develop and operationalise practical Q&R solutions Experience of attending professional body/HMRC meetings Experience of creating and delivering training Self-motivated with excellent communication & reporting skills Willingness to develop skills and detailed knowledge in this area and related areas such as discovery assessment powers and penalty behaviours. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 27, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working hard and working together, our Tax team thrives on keeping busy. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Responsibilities Operating the Tax Horizon scanning process and proposing identification of significant changes Assist with the monitoring of key tax, regulatory and reputational developments Assisting with the design and operationalisation of Q&R responses as relevant Meeting management for the Tax Policy and PR Group Monitoring of HMRC notices in relation to prohibited tax avoidance arrangements Support the development, maintenance and delivery of training, internal resources and communications relevant to the above Preparing draft updates for Governance bodies resulting from the above Requirements Qualified ACA/CTA (or equivalent) with demonstrable post-qualified experience. Significant understanding of and previous experience of tax framework within the UK Interest in the development of UK tax policy Familiarity with key regulatory regimes such as PCRT, HMRC's Standard for Agents and HMRC and professional bodies' abilities to sanction tax advisers Ability to analyse a large number of data sources for identification of significant changes Ability to develop and operationalise practical Q&R solutions Experience of attending professional body/HMRC meetings Experience of creating and delivering training Self-motivated with excellent communication & reporting skills Willingness to develop skills and detailed knowledge in this area and related areas such as discovery assessment powers and penalty behaviours. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Job Description Based in London and part of the CX and Experimentation team, the Senior Conversion Rate Specialist will be driving the enhancement of its direct-to-consumer (D2C) business through improving conversion rates across its digital platforms. This role focuses on optimising user experience, increasing customer engagement, and driving revenue growth through conversion rate optimisation strategies. What does the job involve? Conversion Planning: Develop testing roadmap alongside the Experimentation Manager, ensuring that customer outcomes associated with experimentation are in line with our regulatory obligations. Conversion delivery: Design and execute A/B and multivariate tests according to agreed roadmap to optimise website elements, user journeys and conversion funnels. Conversion Insight: Complete all test analysis, communicating insights to internal stakeholders. Provide regular updates on progress and performance metrics to ensure transparency across the wider business. Experimentation platform expert: Become platform super user, able to independently develop tests and metrics on the platform through to delivery. Website Analytics: Monitor and analyse website and digital performance using web analytics and customer feedback tools including but not limited to Contentsquare, GA4, and GetFeedback. Translate these insights into actionable recommendations, identifying testing opportunities and iterations to inform the test backlog. User Experience Enhancement: Work with UX/UI designers and developers to implement user-friendly design principles and improve the overall digital experience. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with marketing, product, technology and UX teams to execute testing roadmap. Be the key point of contact with these teams to gather requirements that support and enhance their activity and strategy. Third-party management: Manage the working relationship with third parties to support the experimentation agenda, delivering on agreed tests and analyses. Industry Research and Best Practices: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in conversion optimisation, UX/UI design, and digital marketing. Evaluate competitor websites and benchmark performance to identify opportunities for differentiation and innovation. What we're looking for: A hard-working individual, who demonstrates a strong worth ethic and willingness to learn quickly. Strong communication skills, with the ability to interpret and translate concepts into clear written briefs and designs. High attention to detail. Someone who works well in teams both and independently. What you'll bring: Previous experience of designing and executing conversion optimisation tests Strong practical understanding of web technologies and HTML Familiar with optimisation tools and platforms, preferably Webtrends Optimize and Optimizely preferable Experience using data analytics tools, preferably Contentsquare and GA4 Awareness and understanding of UX & CX design principles Experience working with web developers Competent in JavaScript and Google Tag Manager Advanced Excel skills About AJ Bell AJ Bell is one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, providing award-winning solutions for everyone, from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. Today, over 723,000 customers trust us to manage more than £108.7 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026 a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. What we offer 26 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays 7% Pension with matched contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE) Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) Travel and bike loan schemes Employee Assistance Programme Life at AJ Bell Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties Learning and development opportunities tailored to you Casual dress code Friendly, supportive team environment Our ways of working We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 50% of your working time per month spent in the office. For new starters, there's an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. Inclusion & diversity We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential.
May 27, 2026
Full time
Job Description Based in London and part of the CX and Experimentation team, the Senior Conversion Rate Specialist will be driving the enhancement of its direct-to-consumer (D2C) business through improving conversion rates across its digital platforms. This role focuses on optimising user experience, increasing customer engagement, and driving revenue growth through conversion rate optimisation strategies. What does the job involve? Conversion Planning: Develop testing roadmap alongside the Experimentation Manager, ensuring that customer outcomes associated with experimentation are in line with our regulatory obligations. Conversion delivery: Design and execute A/B and multivariate tests according to agreed roadmap to optimise website elements, user journeys and conversion funnels. Conversion Insight: Complete all test analysis, communicating insights to internal stakeholders. Provide regular updates on progress and performance metrics to ensure transparency across the wider business. Experimentation platform expert: Become platform super user, able to independently develop tests and metrics on the platform through to delivery. Website Analytics: Monitor and analyse website and digital performance using web analytics and customer feedback tools including but not limited to Contentsquare, GA4, and GetFeedback. Translate these insights into actionable recommendations, identifying testing opportunities and iterations to inform the test backlog. User Experience Enhancement: Work with UX/UI designers and developers to implement user-friendly design principles and improve the overall digital experience. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with marketing, product, technology and UX teams to execute testing roadmap. Be the key point of contact with these teams to gather requirements that support and enhance their activity and strategy. Third-party management: Manage the working relationship with third parties to support the experimentation agenda, delivering on agreed tests and analyses. Industry Research and Best Practices: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in conversion optimisation, UX/UI design, and digital marketing. Evaluate competitor websites and benchmark performance to identify opportunities for differentiation and innovation. What we're looking for: A hard-working individual, who demonstrates a strong worth ethic and willingness to learn quickly. Strong communication skills, with the ability to interpret and translate concepts into clear written briefs and designs. High attention to detail. Someone who works well in teams both and independently. What you'll bring: Previous experience of designing and executing conversion optimisation tests Strong practical understanding of web technologies and HTML Familiar with optimisation tools and platforms, preferably Webtrends Optimize and Optimizely preferable Experience using data analytics tools, preferably Contentsquare and GA4 Awareness and understanding of UX & CX design principles Experience working with web developers Competent in JavaScript and Google Tag Manager Advanced Excel skills About AJ Bell AJ Bell is one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, providing award-winning solutions for everyone, from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. Today, over 723,000 customers trust us to manage more than £108.7 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026 a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. What we offer 26 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays 7% Pension with matched contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE) Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) Travel and bike loan schemes Employee Assistance Programme Life at AJ Bell Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties Learning and development opportunities tailored to you Casual dress code Friendly, supportive team environment Our ways of working We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 50% of your working time per month spent in the office. For new starters, there's an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. Inclusion & diversity We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential.
Social Prescribing Link Worker We have rewarding opportunity for a Social Prescribing Link Worker to focus on 'what matters to me' and taking a holistic approach to people's health and wellbeing. If you feel you could connect to people, community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support, we would love to hear from you! Position: Social Prescribing Link Worker Location: Birmingham & North Solihull based in GP Surgeries Hours: Full time or part-time hours Contract: Variety of contracts available Salary: £27,619 per annum pro rata for part-time Benefits: The provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, hybrid working where the role allows, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies. Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 31st May Interview Date: Rolling interviews, so apply early. The Role Social prescribing link workers will work as a key part of the primary care network (PCN) multi-disciplinary team. Social prescribing can help PCNs to strengthen community and personal resilience and reduces health and wellbeing inequalities by addressing the wider determinants of health, such as debt, poor housing and physical inactivity, by increasing people's active involvement with their local communities. It particularly works for people with long term conditions (including support for mental health), for people who are lonely or isolated, or have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing. Responsibilities include: Working with direct supervision from the Programme Lead/Senior Link Worker and input from the PCN's Clinical Lead GP, take referrals from staff in GP practices within the local PCN. Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their health and wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes, as a key member of the PCN multi-disciplinary team. Developing trusting relationships and taking a holistic approach, based on the person's priorities and co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services. Work collaboratively with all local partners to contribute towards supporting local community groups and organisations, making themselves aware of local resources and "assets" through mapping and then building a relationship with these organisations. Also sharing intelligence regarding any gaps or problems identified in local provision with commissioners and local authorities. Social prescribing link workers will work collaboratively with GP's and have a role in promoting social prescribing and educating non-clinical and clinical staff within their PCN multi-disciplinary teams on the benefits of social prescribing Raise awareness of other services available within the community and how and when patients can access them. Linking into the work of Neighbourhood Network Schemes, locality Adult Social Care & Community Mental Health Teams. About You As a Social Prescribing Link Worker, you will have a Level 3 qualification in a relevant field (Health & Social Care, Health Trainer, Health Improvement, Community Family Worker, Psychology) or be working towards/willing to work towards. You will have: Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development Experience of working directly in a community based context (including unpaid work) Experience of supporting people with a mental health need and or complexities/vulnerabilities Experience of delivering one to one support Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations Knowledge of VCSE and community services in the locality Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities, individuals, their families and carers Understanding of the barriers faced by those living in isolation Knowledge of IT systems including ability to use word processing skills, emails, the internet and able to create simple plans and reports Ability to complete paperwork, keep records and carry out own administration An interview is guaranteed to suitably qualified and experienced people with disabilities and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check About the Organisation A leading provider of services to the health and social care sector, with the aim is to reduce inequalities in learning, employment and health. As an employer the organisation is proud to offer a range of benefits to staff including provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and subsidised parking. You may also have experience in areas such as Floating Support, Befriending, Community Family Worker, Social Worker, Community Navigator, Peer Support Worker, Welfare Support, Family Worker, Family Support Worker, Benefit, Care, Therapeutic, Therapy, Advice, Adviser, Health, Wellbeing, Social Care, Social Care Services, Health and Social Care. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People.
May 26, 2026
Full time
Social Prescribing Link Worker We have rewarding opportunity for a Social Prescribing Link Worker to focus on 'what matters to me' and taking a holistic approach to people's health and wellbeing. If you feel you could connect to people, community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support, we would love to hear from you! Position: Social Prescribing Link Worker Location: Birmingham & North Solihull based in GP Surgeries Hours: Full time or part-time hours Contract: Variety of contracts available Salary: £27,619 per annum pro rata for part-time Benefits: The provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, hybrid working where the role allows, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies. Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 31st May Interview Date: Rolling interviews, so apply early. The Role Social prescribing link workers will work as a key part of the primary care network (PCN) multi-disciplinary team. Social prescribing can help PCNs to strengthen community and personal resilience and reduces health and wellbeing inequalities by addressing the wider determinants of health, such as debt, poor housing and physical inactivity, by increasing people's active involvement with their local communities. It particularly works for people with long term conditions (including support for mental health), for people who are lonely or isolated, or have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing. Responsibilities include: Working with direct supervision from the Programme Lead/Senior Link Worker and input from the PCN's Clinical Lead GP, take referrals from staff in GP practices within the local PCN. Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their health and wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes, as a key member of the PCN multi-disciplinary team. Developing trusting relationships and taking a holistic approach, based on the person's priorities and co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services. Work collaboratively with all local partners to contribute towards supporting local community groups and organisations, making themselves aware of local resources and "assets" through mapping and then building a relationship with these organisations. Also sharing intelligence regarding any gaps or problems identified in local provision with commissioners and local authorities. Social prescribing link workers will work collaboratively with GP's and have a role in promoting social prescribing and educating non-clinical and clinical staff within their PCN multi-disciplinary teams on the benefits of social prescribing Raise awareness of other services available within the community and how and when patients can access them. Linking into the work of Neighbourhood Network Schemes, locality Adult Social Care & Community Mental Health Teams. About You As a Social Prescribing Link Worker, you will have a Level 3 qualification in a relevant field (Health & Social Care, Health Trainer, Health Improvement, Community Family Worker, Psychology) or be working towards/willing to work towards. You will have: Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development Experience of working directly in a community based context (including unpaid work) Experience of supporting people with a mental health need and or complexities/vulnerabilities Experience of delivering one to one support Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations Knowledge of VCSE and community services in the locality Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities, individuals, their families and carers Understanding of the barriers faced by those living in isolation Knowledge of IT systems including ability to use word processing skills, emails, the internet and able to create simple plans and reports Ability to complete paperwork, keep records and carry out own administration An interview is guaranteed to suitably qualified and experienced people with disabilities and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check About the Organisation A leading provider of services to the health and social care sector, with the aim is to reduce inequalities in learning, employment and health. As an employer the organisation is proud to offer a range of benefits to staff including provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and subsidised parking. You may also have experience in areas such as Floating Support, Befriending, Community Family Worker, Social Worker, Community Navigator, Peer Support Worker, Welfare Support, Family Worker, Family Support Worker, Benefit, Care, Therapeutic, Therapy, Advice, Adviser, Health, Wellbeing, Social Care, Social Care Services, Health and Social Care. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our rapidly growing Private Client Team manage funds, businesses and trusts of individuals, families and entrepreneurs. Alongside solving a constantly evolving range of technical challenges, working in this team means building strong relationships with individuals so you can become their trusted advisor and oversee their tax affairs in line with what they want to achieve as an individual or business. We've established a strong global network that is recognised as a leader especially in looking after entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses. You'll need excellent people skills and strong technical ability as you visit clients across the world. In return, you'll have unparalleled access to partners and opportunities to develop your career in many different directions as you work across a truly diverse portfolio of global clients. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. Responsibilities: Play a significant role in supporting the Partners with the management of their client portfolio and growing the firm's Succession planning and IHT advisory business. Act as a client relationship point of contact for significant high net worth individuals and their families. Be responsible for undertaking Succession Planning Reviews and related assignments for key clients. Win new clients through networking and business development together with the wider BDO Private Wealth group and our mutual professional contacts. Act as a key point of contact within the Firm for the client. Responsibility for tax planning and complex IHT issues with a focus on variety of directly held assets or use of family vehicles, e.g. companies and trusts. Advise on ad hoc projects and be deemed as an expert in some areas of Private Client Tax, including but not limited to IHT, succession planning and use of trusts. Profitably manage a small portfolio of complex clients. Ensure that the firm's quality control procedures are adhered to on their clients. Commercial management of their clients i.e. setting budgets, monitoring workflows and contributing to a commercial and sustainably profitable business. Be involved in the team, supporting your peers from a technical perspective, and developing the next generation of advisers. Identify risk and technical matters, as well as identifying opportunities, and acting on these accordingly. Develop, execute and manage the account development for own client portfolio. Contribute to the tax group's sales and marketing activities in developing new work wins. Overall responsibility for resource planning and allocation for their portfolio. Staff training and development including recommendations for promotion. Counsel, appraise, develop and motivate staff as appropriate. Liaise with Tax Authorities. Liaising between clients and their other advisers in a collaborative and efficient manner. Act as a liaison between the client and other service lines and tax specialists within the firm. Act as a role model for the firm, both externally and internally. Consult with colleagues and Partners on technical and risk matters. We are looking for someone who: Has an in depth, up to date knowledge of taxation with experience of advising high net worth individuals, their families and wealth protection structures. Strong experiences and the ability to lead projects in succession planning for multi-generational families and the provide support to the wider private client team as a technical expert at the highest level on a wide range of inheritance tax matters. Experience advising in the trusts and estates specialist area and working with trustees and wealth advisory teams on the taxation considerations Has experience of managing a portfolio of clients including control of client take-on and engagement, billings and identification of new opportunities. Strong experiences and the ability to lead projects in succession planning for multi-generational families and the provide technical expertise and support to the wider private client team on a wide range of inheritance tax matters. Is able to provide private client and trust compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team. Has an understanding of potential risks to the firm arising from various aspects of client engagement. Can guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. Can support, train, mentor and advise others. Will challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Takes personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. Leads projects of varying scale and complexity. CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 25, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our rapidly growing Private Client Team manage funds, businesses and trusts of individuals, families and entrepreneurs. Alongside solving a constantly evolving range of technical challenges, working in this team means building strong relationships with individuals so you can become their trusted advisor and oversee their tax affairs in line with what they want to achieve as an individual or business. We've established a strong global network that is recognised as a leader especially in looking after entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses. You'll need excellent people skills and strong technical ability as you visit clients across the world. In return, you'll have unparalleled access to partners and opportunities to develop your career in many different directions as you work across a truly diverse portfolio of global clients. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. Responsibilities: Play a significant role in supporting the Partners with the management of their client portfolio and growing the firm's Succession planning and IHT advisory business. Act as a client relationship point of contact for significant high net worth individuals and their families. Be responsible for undertaking Succession Planning Reviews and related assignments for key clients. Win new clients through networking and business development together with the wider BDO Private Wealth group and our mutual professional contacts. Act as a key point of contact within the Firm for the client. Responsibility for tax planning and complex IHT issues with a focus on variety of directly held assets or use of family vehicles, e.g. companies and trusts. Advise on ad hoc projects and be deemed as an expert in some areas of Private Client Tax, including but not limited to IHT, succession planning and use of trusts. Profitably manage a small portfolio of complex clients. Ensure that the firm's quality control procedures are adhered to on their clients. Commercial management of their clients i.e. setting budgets, monitoring workflows and contributing to a commercial and sustainably profitable business. Be involved in the team, supporting your peers from a technical perspective, and developing the next generation of advisers. Identify risk and technical matters, as well as identifying opportunities, and acting on these accordingly. Develop, execute and manage the account development for own client portfolio. Contribute to the tax group's sales and marketing activities in developing new work wins. Overall responsibility for resource planning and allocation for their portfolio. Staff training and development including recommendations for promotion. Counsel, appraise, develop and motivate staff as appropriate. Liaise with Tax Authorities. Liaising between clients and their other advisers in a collaborative and efficient manner. Act as a liaison between the client and other service lines and tax specialists within the firm. Act as a role model for the firm, both externally and internally. Consult with colleagues and Partners on technical and risk matters. We are looking for someone who: Has an in depth, up to date knowledge of taxation with experience of advising high net worth individuals, their families and wealth protection structures. Strong experiences and the ability to lead projects in succession planning for multi-generational families and the provide support to the wider private client team as a technical expert at the highest level on a wide range of inheritance tax matters. Experience advising in the trusts and estates specialist area and working with trustees and wealth advisory teams on the taxation considerations Has experience of managing a portfolio of clients including control of client take-on and engagement, billings and identification of new opportunities. Strong experiences and the ability to lead projects in succession planning for multi-generational families and the provide technical expertise and support to the wider private client team on a wide range of inheritance tax matters. Is able to provide private client and trust compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team. Has an understanding of potential risks to the firm arising from various aspects of client engagement. Can guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. Can support, train, mentor and advise others. Will challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Takes personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. Leads projects of varying scale and complexity. CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Working hard and working together, our tax team thrives on keeping busy. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. We'll helping you succeed The transaction tax team has over 40 individuals nationally, focussed on delivering high quality transaction tax services to private equity houses and acquisitive corporates across a range of sectors. The team has a focussed growth plan and your contribution will add to this. This role, based in the Thames Valley, requires an experienced transaction tax operative who is comfortable leading a range of tax due diligence work, both buy side and sell side, and tax structuring assignments. The role will require working closely with other members of the team including tax specialist colleagues in VAT, employment taxes and with colleagues in Transaction Services. The role requires technical excellence as well as the ability to think commercially and to communicate tax technical issues to various stakeholders. We are looking for someone with the ability and motivation to: Lead a variety of tax due diligence and tax structuring projects, working closely with other specialists within the firm and the transaction support team. Develop your own network of contacts internally and externally and start winning own work and cross selling. Be responsible for managing risks around projects. Provide a strong client experience, including responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the transaction service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients and internal stakeholders. Provide input into legal documents and forecast models. Be responsible for coaching and developing junior members of staff. Contribute to the development of certain key transaction relationships, e.g. key private equity accounts. Input into wider strategy and business development activities, including ensuring that we realise opportunities from deal work (such as post deal advisory, exit readiness, etc) Requirements An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues arising on transactions Demonstrable relevant transactions experience Project and people management experience Ability to develop client relationships and to identify and convert opportunities for expanding our services to existing clients Experience of dealing with client senior management and other stakeholders such as legal advisers CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together We're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 25, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Working hard and working together, our tax team thrives on keeping busy. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. We'll helping you succeed The transaction tax team has over 40 individuals nationally, focussed on delivering high quality transaction tax services to private equity houses and acquisitive corporates across a range of sectors. The team has a focussed growth plan and your contribution will add to this. This role, based in the Thames Valley, requires an experienced transaction tax operative who is comfortable leading a range of tax due diligence work, both buy side and sell side, and tax structuring assignments. The role will require working closely with other members of the team including tax specialist colleagues in VAT, employment taxes and with colleagues in Transaction Services. The role requires technical excellence as well as the ability to think commercially and to communicate tax technical issues to various stakeholders. We are looking for someone with the ability and motivation to: Lead a variety of tax due diligence and tax structuring projects, working closely with other specialists within the firm and the transaction support team. Develop your own network of contacts internally and externally and start winning own work and cross selling. Be responsible for managing risks around projects. Provide a strong client experience, including responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the transaction service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients and internal stakeholders. Provide input into legal documents and forecast models. Be responsible for coaching and developing junior members of staff. Contribute to the development of certain key transaction relationships, e.g. key private equity accounts. Input into wider strategy and business development activities, including ensuring that we realise opportunities from deal work (such as post deal advisory, exit readiness, etc) Requirements An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues arising on transactions Demonstrable relevant transactions experience Project and people management experience Ability to develop client relationships and to identify and convert opportunities for expanding our services to existing clients Experience of dealing with client senior management and other stakeholders such as legal advisers CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together We're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our rapidly growing Private Client Team manage funds, businesses and trusts of individuals, families and entrepreneurs. Alongside solving a constantly evolving range of technical challenges, working in this team means building strong relationships with individuals so you can become their trusted advisor and oversee their tax affairs in line with what they want to achieve as an individual or business. We've established a strong global network that is recognised as a leader especially in looking after entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses. You'll need excellent people skills and strong technical ability as you visit clients across the world. In return, you'll have unparalleled access to partners and opportunities to develop your career in many different directions as you work across a truly diverse portfolio of global clients. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll be someone with: US Enrolled Agent (EA) and ATT qualifications required as a minimum. A broad base of US and UK private client experience working with UHNW families and their family offices Strong experience advising in the trusts and estates specialist area and working with trustees and wealth advisory teams on the taxation considerations Experiences and ability to lead projects in resolving US and foreign trust matters for settlors and beneficiaries. The passion to develop and lead a specialist trust and estate group within the US/UK Private Client practice You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. Good deal of advisory experience and will likely be found in HNW teams. Responsibilities: Signing out tax Forms 1040, 1040NR, 3520's etc Leading client relationships with a proactive advisory approach and a strong, adaptable manner to suit an eclectic and demanding client base A reputation in the marketplace and familiarity working in conjunction with lawyers, wealth advisers and other professionals that support UHNW individuals with US aspects to their lives In depth experience working with families on dual US/UK succession planning, including advising on trusts, alternate structuring, and estates Wide experiences with the use of the UK/US treaty in detail Advanced understanding of complex foreign tax credit scenarios and planning solutions. A strong understanding of pre US and pre UK residency tax planning Experience of presenting internally and externally on topics pertinent to US PCS tax matters The individual would be able to form strong collaborative relationships with other teams in projects A desire for continual learning, assisting in training and inculcating US advisory skills, and development in the junior members of the team Good people management skills and an ability to actively support and influence the continual improvement in efficiencies and the evolution of the US PCS strategic offering in line with the wider firm initiatives. A successful candidate would have a drive for finding practical solutions, an ability to collaborate and the initiative and resilience to persevere with challenging work. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 25, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our rapidly growing Private Client Team manage funds, businesses and trusts of individuals, families and entrepreneurs. Alongside solving a constantly evolving range of technical challenges, working in this team means building strong relationships with individuals so you can become their trusted advisor and oversee their tax affairs in line with what they want to achieve as an individual or business. We've established a strong global network that is recognised as a leader especially in looking after entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses. You'll need excellent people skills and strong technical ability as you visit clients across the world. In return, you'll have unparalleled access to partners and opportunities to develop your career in many different directions as you work across a truly diverse portfolio of global clients. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll be someone with: US Enrolled Agent (EA) and ATT qualifications required as a minimum. A broad base of US and UK private client experience working with UHNW families and their family offices Strong experience advising in the trusts and estates specialist area and working with trustees and wealth advisory teams on the taxation considerations Experiences and ability to lead projects in resolving US and foreign trust matters for settlors and beneficiaries. The passion to develop and lead a specialist trust and estate group within the US/UK Private Client practice You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. Good deal of advisory experience and will likely be found in HNW teams. Responsibilities: Signing out tax Forms 1040, 1040NR, 3520's etc Leading client relationships with a proactive advisory approach and a strong, adaptable manner to suit an eclectic and demanding client base A reputation in the marketplace and familiarity working in conjunction with lawyers, wealth advisers and other professionals that support UHNW individuals with US aspects to their lives In depth experience working with families on dual US/UK succession planning, including advising on trusts, alternate structuring, and estates Wide experiences with the use of the UK/US treaty in detail Advanced understanding of complex foreign tax credit scenarios and planning solutions. A strong understanding of pre US and pre UK residency tax planning Experience of presenting internally and externally on topics pertinent to US PCS tax matters The individual would be able to form strong collaborative relationships with other teams in projects A desire for continual learning, assisting in training and inculcating US advisory skills, and development in the junior members of the team Good people management skills and an ability to actively support and influence the continual improvement in efficiencies and the evolution of the US PCS strategic offering in line with the wider firm initiatives. A successful candidate would have a drive for finding practical solutions, an ability to collaborate and the initiative and resilience to persevere with challenging work. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Morson Edge currently have an opportunity available for a HR Director to work on the behalf of our Aerospace client based in Semley. HR DIRECTOR (EXPERT) Job Title: HR Director Expert Location: Semley Department: Human Resources / People & Culture Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director 1. Job Purpose The HR Director (Expert) is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction across all aspects of the organisation s people agenda. The role ensures that the organisation attracts, develops, and retains the capabilities required to deliver its strategic objectives within a regulated, high performance environment. As a senior people leader, the post holder shapes organisational culture, embeds strong leadership behaviours, and ensures that HR strategy, policy, and practice are aligned with business goals, values, and governance requirements. Operating at executive level, the role acts as a trusted adviser to senior leadership and the Board on all people related matters. 2. Key Responsibilities 2.1 HR Strategy & Leadership • Develop and implement a people and culture strategy aligned with business objectives and long term growth plans. • Provide visible leadership of the HR function, setting clear direction, standards, and priorities. • Act as a trusted adviser to the executive team and senior leaders on organisational, people, and workforce matters. • Translate business strategy into practical, scalable HR initiatives and programmes. • Ensure HR policies and practices support performance, engagement, and organisational resilience. 2.2 Leadership, Culture & Organisational Development • Champion organisational values, leadership behaviours, and a positive workplace culture. • Lead organisational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives. • Support development of high performing leadership and management capability across the organisation. • Drive succession planning and talent development strategies for key roles. • Promote diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, and employee engagement initiatives. 2.3 Employee Relations, Policy & Governance • Provide expert leadership on employee relations, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant practice. • Oversee development, implementation, and governance of HR policies and procedures. • Ensure compliance with employment legislation, regulatory requirements, and internal governance frameworks. • Manage complex employee relations matters, including performance, grievance, and disciplinary issues. • Support engagement with employee representatives, where applicable. 2.4 Talent, Reward & Performance • Oversee recruitment, resourcing, and onboarding strategies to support business needs. • Lead development of reward, compensation, and benefits frameworks aligned with market and business strategy. • Ensure effective performance management processes are embedded across the organisation. • Support learning, development, and capability building initiatives. • Use people data and insight to inform decision making and continuous improvement. 2.5 HR Operations, Reporting & Continuous Improvement • Ensure delivery of effective, efficient, and scalable HR operations and services. • Oversee HR systems, data integrity, and people analytics. • Provide regular reporting and insight to senior leadership on workforce metrics, risks, and trends. • Drive continuous improvement in HR processes, tools, and service delivery. • Ensure HR capability, structure, and resources are aligned to current and future business needs. 3. Knowledge, Skills & Experience 3.1 Essential • Extensive senior level HR leadership experience in complex or regulated environments. • Proven track record as a people leader operating at executive or director level. • Strong understanding of employment law, HR governance, and best practice. • Experience leading organisational change, workforce planning, and culture initiatives. • Ability to influence and advise senior leaders and Boards with credibility and confidence. • Strong strategic thinking, judgement, and decision making capability. • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. 3.2 Desirable • Experience in engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defence, or other high integrity industries. • Chartered Member or Fellow of the CIPD (or equivalent). • Experience supporting growth, transformation, or scale up environments. • Strong understanding of reward, talent, and succession frameworks. • Experience operating in organisations with security, regulatory, or compliance constraints. 4. Security Clearance This role may be subject to UK Security Clearance requirements (BPSS, SC, or higher), depending on the business environment. The post holder must be eligible and able to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance If you have the required experience for this position, please apply today or contact Lisa Nardiello on (phone number removed) for further information.
May 22, 2026
Contractor
Morson Edge currently have an opportunity available for a HR Director to work on the behalf of our Aerospace client based in Semley. HR DIRECTOR (EXPERT) Job Title: HR Director Expert Location: Semley Department: Human Resources / People & Culture Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director 1. Job Purpose The HR Director (Expert) is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction across all aspects of the organisation s people agenda. The role ensures that the organisation attracts, develops, and retains the capabilities required to deliver its strategic objectives within a regulated, high performance environment. As a senior people leader, the post holder shapes organisational culture, embeds strong leadership behaviours, and ensures that HR strategy, policy, and practice are aligned with business goals, values, and governance requirements. Operating at executive level, the role acts as a trusted adviser to senior leadership and the Board on all people related matters. 2. Key Responsibilities 2.1 HR Strategy & Leadership • Develop and implement a people and culture strategy aligned with business objectives and long term growth plans. • Provide visible leadership of the HR function, setting clear direction, standards, and priorities. • Act as a trusted adviser to the executive team and senior leaders on organisational, people, and workforce matters. • Translate business strategy into practical, scalable HR initiatives and programmes. • Ensure HR policies and practices support performance, engagement, and organisational resilience. 2.2 Leadership, Culture & Organisational Development • Champion organisational values, leadership behaviours, and a positive workplace culture. • Lead organisational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives. • Support development of high performing leadership and management capability across the organisation. • Drive succession planning and talent development strategies for key roles. • Promote diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, and employee engagement initiatives. 2.3 Employee Relations, Policy & Governance • Provide expert leadership on employee relations, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant practice. • Oversee development, implementation, and governance of HR policies and procedures. • Ensure compliance with employment legislation, regulatory requirements, and internal governance frameworks. • Manage complex employee relations matters, including performance, grievance, and disciplinary issues. • Support engagement with employee representatives, where applicable. 2.4 Talent, Reward & Performance • Oversee recruitment, resourcing, and onboarding strategies to support business needs. • Lead development of reward, compensation, and benefits frameworks aligned with market and business strategy. • Ensure effective performance management processes are embedded across the organisation. • Support learning, development, and capability building initiatives. • Use people data and insight to inform decision making and continuous improvement. 2.5 HR Operations, Reporting & Continuous Improvement • Ensure delivery of effective, efficient, and scalable HR operations and services. • Oversee HR systems, data integrity, and people analytics. • Provide regular reporting and insight to senior leadership on workforce metrics, risks, and trends. • Drive continuous improvement in HR processes, tools, and service delivery. • Ensure HR capability, structure, and resources are aligned to current and future business needs. 3. Knowledge, Skills & Experience 3.1 Essential • Extensive senior level HR leadership experience in complex or regulated environments. • Proven track record as a people leader operating at executive or director level. • Strong understanding of employment law, HR governance, and best practice. • Experience leading organisational change, workforce planning, and culture initiatives. • Ability to influence and advise senior leaders and Boards with credibility and confidence. • Strong strategic thinking, judgement, and decision making capability. • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. 3.2 Desirable • Experience in engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defence, or other high integrity industries. • Chartered Member or Fellow of the CIPD (or equivalent). • Experience supporting growth, transformation, or scale up environments. • Strong understanding of reward, talent, and succession frameworks. • Experience operating in organisations with security, regulatory, or compliance constraints. 4. Security Clearance This role may be subject to UK Security Clearance requirements (BPSS, SC, or higher), depending on the business environment. The post holder must be eligible and able to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance If you have the required experience for this position, please apply today or contact Lisa Nardiello on (phone number removed) for further information.
Head of Heath, Safety & Environmental Our Sites Join our snack-loving team We're looking for a Head of HSE to join us at KP Snacks. If you're ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you - this could be your next big move. KP Snacks is the UK's second largest snack manufacturer, home to some of Britain's most iconic brands including Hula Hoops, McCoy's, Tyrrells, POM BEAR, KP Nuts, popchips and many more. We've been creating great tasting snacks since the 19th century, with our roots going back to Kenyon Produce in 1853. Today, we operate seven manufacturing sites across the UK and our head office is in Slough. We're proud to be part of the Intersnack Group, a global savoury snacks leader operating in more than 30 countries. Our success is driven by our people, our values and our commitment to doing the right thing - from food quality to sustainability to colleague wellbeing. About the role The Head of Health, Safety & Environment is a critical leadership role within KP Snacks. Reporting to the Manufacturing Director, you will shape and deliver our HSE strategy, ensuring our business remains safe, legally compliant and environmentally responsible across seven UK manufacturing sites and our head office. You'll bring technical expertise, strong leadership and a commercial mindset to help us protect our colleagues, our sites and our reputation. You'll inspire a proactive safety culture, build capability across the business, and ensure HSE is embedded into everyday decision making at all levels. This is a highly visible senior role that blends strategic leadership with practical, hands on support for our sites. You'll be a trusted adviser to the Executive Team, a calm and confident presence during incidents, and a key driver of cultural and behavioural change across KP Snacks. What's in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer: Competitive annual salary £9,000 car cash allowance Annual bonus scheme - targeted at 20% of your salary, with a strong track record of overachievement Comprehensive healthcare support - including a Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare (family cover), Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday, with the option to buy more KP4ME - our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? Leading the business-wide HSE strategy Creating, deploying and continuously strengthening our HSE Strategy, policy frameworks and management systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001), ensuring robust compliance and a proactive, behaviour based safety culture Influencing and guiding senior leaders Providing expert insight on emerging risks and regulatory changes, ensuring HSE is embedded in everyday decisions across Manufacturing, Operations and the wider business Building capability and leading your team Coaching and developing a high performing HSE function, supporting Site HSE Pillar Leads and working with Learning & Development to strengthen capability and succession Driving assurance, risk management and compliance Owning the HSE Operational Risk Register, overseeing audits, contractor management, CDM governance, crisis response, insurance requirements and business continuity planning Shaping culture and encouraging accountability Leading programmes that build trust, confidence and engagement, creating a safety culture that is open, honest and continuous improvement focused Who are we? We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love - from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, we're a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We're proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We're committed to inclusion We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you - your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there's anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We'd love to hear from you if you can bring: Extensive senior HSE leadership experience in a fast paced, multi site environment (FMCG experience strongly preferred) NEBOSH Diploma , strong knowledge of UK H&S and environmental legislation; Chartered IOSH and environmental diploma desirable A proven track record of cultural and behavioural change , shaping proactive, empowered safety cultures Commercial and analytical thinking , balancing safety, cost and operational priorities Strong leadership and communication skills , able to influence at all levels and build trusted relationships across all functions Resilience, sound judgement and calm authority , particularly during incidents or high pressure situations
May 21, 2026
Full time
Head of Heath, Safety & Environmental Our Sites Join our snack-loving team We're looking for a Head of HSE to join us at KP Snacks. If you're ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you - this could be your next big move. KP Snacks is the UK's second largest snack manufacturer, home to some of Britain's most iconic brands including Hula Hoops, McCoy's, Tyrrells, POM BEAR, KP Nuts, popchips and many more. We've been creating great tasting snacks since the 19th century, with our roots going back to Kenyon Produce in 1853. Today, we operate seven manufacturing sites across the UK and our head office is in Slough. We're proud to be part of the Intersnack Group, a global savoury snacks leader operating in more than 30 countries. Our success is driven by our people, our values and our commitment to doing the right thing - from food quality to sustainability to colleague wellbeing. About the role The Head of Health, Safety & Environment is a critical leadership role within KP Snacks. Reporting to the Manufacturing Director, you will shape and deliver our HSE strategy, ensuring our business remains safe, legally compliant and environmentally responsible across seven UK manufacturing sites and our head office. You'll bring technical expertise, strong leadership and a commercial mindset to help us protect our colleagues, our sites and our reputation. You'll inspire a proactive safety culture, build capability across the business, and ensure HSE is embedded into everyday decision making at all levels. This is a highly visible senior role that blends strategic leadership with practical, hands on support for our sites. You'll be a trusted adviser to the Executive Team, a calm and confident presence during incidents, and a key driver of cultural and behavioural change across KP Snacks. What's in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer: Competitive annual salary £9,000 car cash allowance Annual bonus scheme - targeted at 20% of your salary, with a strong track record of overachievement Comprehensive healthcare support - including a Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare (family cover), Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday, with the option to buy more KP4ME - our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? Leading the business-wide HSE strategy Creating, deploying and continuously strengthening our HSE Strategy, policy frameworks and management systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001), ensuring robust compliance and a proactive, behaviour based safety culture Influencing and guiding senior leaders Providing expert insight on emerging risks and regulatory changes, ensuring HSE is embedded in everyday decisions across Manufacturing, Operations and the wider business Building capability and leading your team Coaching and developing a high performing HSE function, supporting Site HSE Pillar Leads and working with Learning & Development to strengthen capability and succession Driving assurance, risk management and compliance Owning the HSE Operational Risk Register, overseeing audits, contractor management, CDM governance, crisis response, insurance requirements and business continuity planning Shaping culture and encouraging accountability Leading programmes that build trust, confidence and engagement, creating a safety culture that is open, honest and continuous improvement focused Who are we? We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love - from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, we're a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We're proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We're committed to inclusion We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you - your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there's anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We'd love to hear from you if you can bring: Extensive senior HSE leadership experience in a fast paced, multi site environment (FMCG experience strongly preferred) NEBOSH Diploma , strong knowledge of UK H&S and environmental legislation; Chartered IOSH and environmental diploma desirable A proven track record of cultural and behavioural change , shaping proactive, empowered safety cultures Commercial and analytical thinking , balancing safety, cost and operational priorities Strong leadership and communication skills , able to influence at all levels and build trusted relationships across all functions Resilience, sound judgement and calm authority , particularly during incidents or high pressure situations
Audit Assistant I am currently recruiting for a leading, award-winning firm of Accountants and Business Advisers, operating across the UK, Nordics, and the USA. Their vision is to make services smarter, more effective, and more personal every day . They invest in their people, empowering you to take control of your careers with guidance, support, and development opportunities along the way. Burnley, Northwest £26,000 £36,000 per year dependent on experience Permanent, Full Time 37.5 hours per week ACA (part-qualified considered) Role: We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Audit Assistant to join our client s Audit & Assurance team in Burnley. This role is central to for their audit operations and provides exposure to a variety of clients across different industries. As an Audit Assistant, you will: Complete audit fieldwork, planned substantive and analytical procedures, typically on-site at client premises. Participate in the planning and execution of audit assignments, ensuring audit files are complete and appropriately documented. Prepare statutory financial statements from client data and identify key risk areas for Partner/Manager/Senior review. Support, mentor, and coach junior team members, sharing your expertise and experience. Develop your skills by working closely with a team of like-minded professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment. Requirements: Here are the following requirements to be successfully considered for the Audit Assistant position: Part-qualified CA, ACCA, or ACA (or currently studying towards qualification). Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and client interactions efficiently. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Confident in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Enthusiastic, adaptable, and collaborative in approach. Additional Information: Competitive salary and benefits package. 33 days annual leave + bank holidays. Pension, life assurance, and enhanced parental/family leave. Employee referral bonuses and lead incentive scheme. Birthday day off and regular social events. Extensive learning and development opportunities to support both professional and personal growth. Career coaching and mentorship, helping you achieve your potential. A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work culture. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Audit professional to further their career in a supportive and professional environment. If you are looking to take the next step in your journey, apply now to join a dynamic and growing team! If you re interested and want to chat more, please call Safer Hand Solutions Ltd and ask for Hannah Kirk on or apply directly for consideration. Please note, Safer Hand Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we may only contact applicants directly who have been successfully shortlisted but may also contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Audit Assistant I am currently recruiting for a leading, award-winning firm of Accountants and Business Advisers, operating across the UK, Nordics, and the USA. Their vision is to make services smarter, more effective, and more personal every day . They invest in their people, empowering you to take control of your careers with guidance, support, and development opportunities along the way. Burnley, Northwest £26,000 £36,000 per year dependent on experience Permanent, Full Time 37.5 hours per week ACA (part-qualified considered) Role: We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Audit Assistant to join our client s Audit & Assurance team in Burnley. This role is central to for their audit operations and provides exposure to a variety of clients across different industries. As an Audit Assistant, you will: Complete audit fieldwork, planned substantive and analytical procedures, typically on-site at client premises. Participate in the planning and execution of audit assignments, ensuring audit files are complete and appropriately documented. Prepare statutory financial statements from client data and identify key risk areas for Partner/Manager/Senior review. Support, mentor, and coach junior team members, sharing your expertise and experience. Develop your skills by working closely with a team of like-minded professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment. Requirements: Here are the following requirements to be successfully considered for the Audit Assistant position: Part-qualified CA, ACCA, or ACA (or currently studying towards qualification). Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and client interactions efficiently. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Confident in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Enthusiastic, adaptable, and collaborative in approach. Additional Information: Competitive salary and benefits package. 33 days annual leave + bank holidays. Pension, life assurance, and enhanced parental/family leave. Employee referral bonuses and lead incentive scheme. Birthday day off and regular social events. Extensive learning and development opportunities to support both professional and personal growth. Career coaching and mentorship, helping you achieve your potential. A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work culture. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Audit professional to further their career in a supportive and professional environment. If you are looking to take the next step in your journey, apply now to join a dynamic and growing team! If you re interested and want to chat more, please call Safer Hand Solutions Ltd and ask for Hannah Kirk on or apply directly for consideration. Please note, Safer Hand Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we may only contact applicants directly who have been successfully shortlisted but may also contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies.
Audit Senior We re working with one of the largest UK payroll providers, leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK, Ireland and the Nordics. They are expanding and require talented individuals within Audit and Assurance. To note, our client is very open to negotiations dependent on experience. They often have room to accommodate more senior employees so please still enquire. Manchester Permanent - Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Hybrid working but must be local to office £35,000 - £45,000 per annum Benefits: Pension Scheme Secure your future with a comprehensive pension plan. 33 Days Annual Leave Achieve a healthy work-life balance with generous holiday entitlement. Life Assurance (4x Salary) Supporting you and your family. Employee Referral Bonus Be rewarded for bringing talent to the team. Employee Benefits Portal Access to cashback and discounts on everyday purchases. Learning & Development Opportunities Continuous support for professional and personal growth. Career Coaching Ongoing career support and development. Birthday Day Off Enjoy a day off on your special day. Enhanced Parental & Family Leave Supporting you through life s important moments. Social Events A chance to connect and unwind with colleagues. Role: An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Audit Senior to join a dynamic and forward-thinking Audit & Assurance team. This role offers the chance to be part of a collaborative environment where professional growth is supported and encouraged. As an Audit Senior, you will play a pivotal role in the completion of audit fieldwork, planned substantive and analytical audit procedures, primarily conducted on-site at client premises. You will be responsible for the planning, execution, and completion of audit assignments, ensuring that audit files contain appropriate and sufficient documentation. Additionally, you will prepare statutory financial statements from client data and identify high-risk areas, reporting key concerns to the Audit Manager or Partner. You will use your professional judgment to assess risk and ensure the integrity of financial information. As you progress in the role, you will take on additional responsibilities, including planning and finalising audit assignments. Key Responsibilities: Leading audit fieldwork and executing substantive and analytical procedures. Preparing audit documentation in compliance with regulatory standards. Reviewing financial statements and identifying key risk areas. Collaborating with Audit Managers and Partners to ensure client needs are met. Coaching, mentoring, and supporting junior team members in their development. Ensuring effective client communication throughout the audit process. Requirements: ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent experience). Proven experience within an audit-focused role. Strong technical knowledge of audit procedures and financial reporting standards. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines. A proactive approach to problem-solving and client service. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Audit Senior to further their career in a supportive and professional environment. If you are looking to take the next step in your journey, apply now to join a dynamic and growing team! If you re interested in something new and want to chat more, please call Hannah Kirk on (phone number removed) (op2) or apply for consideration. Please note, Safer Hand Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we may only contact applicants directly who have been successfully shortlisted but may also contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Audit Senior We re working with one of the largest UK payroll providers, leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK, Ireland and the Nordics. They are expanding and require talented individuals within Audit and Assurance. To note, our client is very open to negotiations dependent on experience. They often have room to accommodate more senior employees so please still enquire. Manchester Permanent - Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Hybrid working but must be local to office £35,000 - £45,000 per annum Benefits: Pension Scheme Secure your future with a comprehensive pension plan. 33 Days Annual Leave Achieve a healthy work-life balance with generous holiday entitlement. Life Assurance (4x Salary) Supporting you and your family. Employee Referral Bonus Be rewarded for bringing talent to the team. Employee Benefits Portal Access to cashback and discounts on everyday purchases. Learning & Development Opportunities Continuous support for professional and personal growth. Career Coaching Ongoing career support and development. Birthday Day Off Enjoy a day off on your special day. Enhanced Parental & Family Leave Supporting you through life s important moments. Social Events A chance to connect and unwind with colleagues. Role: An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Audit Senior to join a dynamic and forward-thinking Audit & Assurance team. This role offers the chance to be part of a collaborative environment where professional growth is supported and encouraged. As an Audit Senior, you will play a pivotal role in the completion of audit fieldwork, planned substantive and analytical audit procedures, primarily conducted on-site at client premises. You will be responsible for the planning, execution, and completion of audit assignments, ensuring that audit files contain appropriate and sufficient documentation. Additionally, you will prepare statutory financial statements from client data and identify high-risk areas, reporting key concerns to the Audit Manager or Partner. You will use your professional judgment to assess risk and ensure the integrity of financial information. As you progress in the role, you will take on additional responsibilities, including planning and finalising audit assignments. Key Responsibilities: Leading audit fieldwork and executing substantive and analytical procedures. Preparing audit documentation in compliance with regulatory standards. Reviewing financial statements and identifying key risk areas. Collaborating with Audit Managers and Partners to ensure client needs are met. Coaching, mentoring, and supporting junior team members in their development. Ensuring effective client communication throughout the audit process. Requirements: ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent experience). Proven experience within an audit-focused role. Strong technical knowledge of audit procedures and financial reporting standards. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines. A proactive approach to problem-solving and client service. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Audit Senior to further their career in a supportive and professional environment. If you are looking to take the next step in your journey, apply now to join a dynamic and growing team! If you re interested in something new and want to chat more, please call Hannah Kirk on (phone number removed) (op2) or apply for consideration. Please note, Safer Hand Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we may only contact applicants directly who have been successfully shortlisted but may also contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies.
Senior Policy Adviser Division - Supervision Policy and Competition Salary - National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £52,400 to £68,000 and London £57,700 to £70,000 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience). Background: Are you interested in work, which is dynamic, high-impact and makes a real difference to people's lives? We have several opportunities for Senior Policy Advisers to join our expanding Policy teams across our London, Edinburgh and Leeds offices We welcome applications from candidates with public or regulatory policy-making expertise. You will need to handle complex issues, to communicate clearly, to manage projects and stakeholders and to work with others to make change happen If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, we will be holding a Question & Answer session on Thursday 2nd October between 6.00pm and 7.00pm. Please join us. Click here About the FCA The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA At the FCA, our Policy teams develop the rules and guidance that financial services firms follow to make sure financial markets work well. Through expert analysis, strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement they drive meaningful change that protects consumers, promotes competition, and strengthens markets. We're looking for Senior Policy Advisers to join us in one of two exciting areas: Market specific Policy teams - such as Pensions Policy where you will help craft targeted interventions that respond to evolving market dynamics and consumer needs Cross-cutting Policy teams - that work across financial services sectors team to set clear standards of all firms and partners we regulate What will you get from the role? As a Senior Policy Adviser, you'll joining one of our high-performing, forward-thinking teams at the forefront of shaping the financial services industry's future. This is your chance to make a real impact - influencing decisions that affect millions of consumers and the integrity of our markets. You'll be at the heart of high-profile, high-impact projects, leading policy development and delivery. You'll collaborate with a wide network of professionals across the FCA and beyond, from government departments, consumer representatives and those working in industry, building relationships that will elevate your career. You'll work on a diverse portfolio of cutting-edge policy initiatives that are central to delivering the FCA's 5-year strategy. Just a few examples of the work our teams are leading include: Embedding the Consumer Duty across financial services to raise standards and deliver better outcomes for consumers Modernising our Handbook to reflect the Consumer Duty and support the UK's ambition to be a world-leading financial centre Reforming the redress framework and overseeing the Financial Ombudsman Service to ensure fair and effective resolution of consumer complaints Shaping policy on emerging technologies, including how firms use Artificial Intelligence, to ensure innovation happens responsibly Which skills are required? A knowledge of the financial services sector will help you in the role but is not essential. We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here ) Minimum: Experience of public or regulatory policy-making Proven delivery and project management experience Strong written communication skills, including experience of drafting publications or papers and presenting to senior colleagues Essential: The ability to analyse complex information or issues, to draw reasoned and logical inferences from quantitative and qualitative data, and to reach robust and practical conclusions The ability to make good judgements, to prioritise effectively and to adapt both approach and focus quickly and successfully The ability to identify and manage key stakeholders, building rapport and constructive relationships, and demonstrating political awareness Excellent organisational skills, delivering multiple tasks under pressure An ability to make a strong personal impact, to take a collaborative and flexible approach, using well-reasoned arguments and challenge where appropriate An ability to work effectively as part of a team and to support and assist others. This includes supporting team members to achieve shared goals and being self-aware to adjust your approach as the situation demands Strong verbal communication skills Our Values & Diversity We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better regulation. Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions. Did you know? 50% of our Executive Committee were the first in their family to attend university. Benefits of working at the FCA: 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time) Private healthcare with Bupa A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% Life assurance Income protection We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifestyle We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part-time, staggered hours, and job shares. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want but we can explore what might work best for both sides. Application Support We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you. Useful Information and Timeline: This role is graded Senior Associate - Regulatory Advert Closing Date: 5th October at 23:59pm CV Review/Shortlist: 8th October Face to face assessment (including case study and competency-based Interviews) held across London on 16th and 21st October, Edinburgh on 22nd October and Leeds on 20th October Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time Got a question? If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact Tahir Khan at or Sandeep Guntupalli at Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Senior Policy Adviser Division - Supervision Policy and Competition Salary - National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £52,400 to £68,000 and London £57,700 to £70,000 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience). Background: Are you interested in work, which is dynamic, high-impact and makes a real difference to people's lives? We have several opportunities for Senior Policy Advisers to join our expanding Policy teams across our London, Edinburgh and Leeds offices We welcome applications from candidates with public or regulatory policy-making expertise. You will need to handle complex issues, to communicate clearly, to manage projects and stakeholders and to work with others to make change happen If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, we will be holding a Question & Answer session on Thursday 2nd October between 6.00pm and 7.00pm. Please join us. Click here About the FCA The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA At the FCA, our Policy teams develop the rules and guidance that financial services firms follow to make sure financial markets work well. Through expert analysis, strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement they drive meaningful change that protects consumers, promotes competition, and strengthens markets. We're looking for Senior Policy Advisers to join us in one of two exciting areas: Market specific Policy teams - such as Pensions Policy where you will help craft targeted interventions that respond to evolving market dynamics and consumer needs Cross-cutting Policy teams - that work across financial services sectors team to set clear standards of all firms and partners we regulate What will you get from the role? As a Senior Policy Adviser, you'll joining one of our high-performing, forward-thinking teams at the forefront of shaping the financial services industry's future. This is your chance to make a real impact - influencing decisions that affect millions of consumers and the integrity of our markets. You'll be at the heart of high-profile, high-impact projects, leading policy development and delivery. You'll collaborate with a wide network of professionals across the FCA and beyond, from government departments, consumer representatives and those working in industry, building relationships that will elevate your career. You'll work on a diverse portfolio of cutting-edge policy initiatives that are central to delivering the FCA's 5-year strategy. Just a few examples of the work our teams are leading include: Embedding the Consumer Duty across financial services to raise standards and deliver better outcomes for consumers Modernising our Handbook to reflect the Consumer Duty and support the UK's ambition to be a world-leading financial centre Reforming the redress framework and overseeing the Financial Ombudsman Service to ensure fair and effective resolution of consumer complaints Shaping policy on emerging technologies, including how firms use Artificial Intelligence, to ensure innovation happens responsibly Which skills are required? A knowledge of the financial services sector will help you in the role but is not essential. We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here ) Minimum: Experience of public or regulatory policy-making Proven delivery and project management experience Strong written communication skills, including experience of drafting publications or papers and presenting to senior colleagues Essential: The ability to analyse complex information or issues, to draw reasoned and logical inferences from quantitative and qualitative data, and to reach robust and practical conclusions The ability to make good judgements, to prioritise effectively and to adapt both approach and focus quickly and successfully The ability to identify and manage key stakeholders, building rapport and constructive relationships, and demonstrating political awareness Excellent organisational skills, delivering multiple tasks under pressure An ability to make a strong personal impact, to take a collaborative and flexible approach, using well-reasoned arguments and challenge where appropriate An ability to work effectively as part of a team and to support and assist others. This includes supporting team members to achieve shared goals and being self-aware to adjust your approach as the situation demands Strong verbal communication skills Our Values & Diversity We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better regulation. Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions. Did you know? 50% of our Executive Committee were the first in their family to attend university. Benefits of working at the FCA: 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time) Private healthcare with Bupa A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% Life assurance Income protection We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifestyle We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part-time, staggered hours, and job shares. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want but we can explore what might work best for both sides. Application Support We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you. Useful Information and Timeline: This role is graded Senior Associate - Regulatory Advert Closing Date: 5th October at 23:59pm CV Review/Shortlist: 8th October Face to face assessment (including case study and competency-based Interviews) held across London on 16th and 21st October, Edinburgh on 22nd October and Leeds on 20th October Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time Got a question? If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact Tahir Khan at or Sandeep Guntupalli at Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted
Job Title: HR Advisor Location: Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 2EX Salary: £35,412 - £42,839 per annum pro rata (Career Grade) Job Type: Permanent, Part Time Working Hours: 22.2 Hours per week Closing date: 11:30pm on 14 September 2025 East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people's lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk. We have a fantastic opportunity for an HR Advisor to join our busy team, working on supporting our HR service for East Suffolk Services Limited based at Rotterdam Road Depot, Lowestoft. About the role: You will provide responsive HR advice and support and will work in partnership with our customers and the team to deliver a highly effective, professional and pro-active HR service. You will be responsible for providing advice and support to managers in employee relations, performance management, discipline and grievance and absence management. You will also be responsible for recruitment in your designated service areas and managing occupational health cases to conclusion. About you: Applicants should be CIPD level 5 qualified as a minimum, with a willingness to work towards the level 7 qualification. You will also have recent and relevant HR advisory experience including up to date knowledge of employment law, as well as strong IT, communication, and customer service skills. Salary offered within the grade will be dependent on experience and qualifications. Why work for us: East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work. Here are some of the main benefits: Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays) Local government pension scheme Flexible working arrangements Learning and development tailored to your role A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes. Free car parking (for when you are working in the office) Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services. Please click on the APPLY button and you will be redirected to the Council's careers page. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; HR Generalist, HR Officer, HR Analyst, Human Resource Analyst, Senior HR Assistant, HR Adviser, Senior HR Advisor, Assistant HR Manager, HR Coordinator, Human Resource Advisor may also be considered for this role.
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Job Title: HR Advisor Location: Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 2EX Salary: £35,412 - £42,839 per annum pro rata (Career Grade) Job Type: Permanent, Part Time Working Hours: 22.2 Hours per week Closing date: 11:30pm on 14 September 2025 East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people's lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk. We have a fantastic opportunity for an HR Advisor to join our busy team, working on supporting our HR service for East Suffolk Services Limited based at Rotterdam Road Depot, Lowestoft. About the role: You will provide responsive HR advice and support and will work in partnership with our customers and the team to deliver a highly effective, professional and pro-active HR service. You will be responsible for providing advice and support to managers in employee relations, performance management, discipline and grievance and absence management. You will also be responsible for recruitment in your designated service areas and managing occupational health cases to conclusion. About you: Applicants should be CIPD level 5 qualified as a minimum, with a willingness to work towards the level 7 qualification. You will also have recent and relevant HR advisory experience including up to date knowledge of employment law, as well as strong IT, communication, and customer service skills. Salary offered within the grade will be dependent on experience and qualifications. Why work for us: East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work. Here are some of the main benefits: Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays) Local government pension scheme Flexible working arrangements Learning and development tailored to your role A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes. Free car parking (for when you are working in the office) Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services. Please click on the APPLY button and you will be redirected to the Council's careers page. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; HR Generalist, HR Officer, HR Analyst, Human Resource Analyst, Senior HR Assistant, HR Adviser, Senior HR Advisor, Assistant HR Manager, HR Coordinator, Human Resource Advisor may also be considered for this role.
Corporate Tax Manager We're working with one of the largest UK payroll providers and leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK, Ireland and the Nordics. They are expanding and require a talented individual within their Senior Tax Advisory team. To note, our client is very open to negotiations dependent on experience. They often have room to accommodate more senior employees so please still enquire. Manchester Up to £85,000 per annum Permanent Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Hybrid but this role requires presence at the Manchester office Are you a Corporate Tax expert looking to take the next step in your career - seeking a clearly defined route to Partner? Role: We are seeking an experienced Corporate Tax Manager to join a growing team in Manchester. As a key member of the North West tax team, you'll be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of corporate tax clients, overseeing compliance, supporting with advisory projects, and mentoring junior team members. Key Responsibilities: Client Portfolio Management - Own and oversee a portfolio of corporate tax clients across a variety of sectors. Manage and deliver high-quality tax compliance services, including reviewing corporation tax returns, computations, and associated filings. Monitor workflow and ensure compliance deadlines are met. Tax Advisory & Planning - Support the delivery of bespoke tax advisory projects, including restructuring, acquisitions/disposals, R&D tax relief, capital allowances, and international tax issues. Research complex technical areas of tax legislation and present practical solutions to clients. Work directly with partners on strategic tax planning assignments and business development initiatives. Team Leadership & Development - Coach and develop junior members of the tax team, supporting their professional growth and technical development. Play an active role in developing strategy by nurturing talent and fostering a high-performance culture. Assist in internal training sessions and share knowledge across the wider tax and advisory teams. Client Relationship Building - Build long-lasting client relationships through effective communication, responsiveness, and a deep understanding of their business needs. Identify opportunities to provide additional services and add value to clients. Requirements: CTA / ACA / ACCA / CA qualified (or equivalent) Proven experience working in a Corporate Tax or Mixed Tax role within a UK accountancy practice Strong technical knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation and HMRC processes Experience of managing a client portfolio and leading on advisory work Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex tax matters in simple terms Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify value-adding opportunities for clients Previous experience leading or mentoring junior staff would be highly beneficial Benefits: This is an opportunity where there is: Clear progression pathways with opportunity to advance to Director/Partner level A supportive and collaborative culture where your voice is heard Access to a diverse and interesting client base across sectors Flexible working culture with genuine investment in work/life balance A modern, ambitious firm with strong regional presence and national backing As well as: Pension Scheme - Secure your future with a comprehensive pension plan. 33 Days Annual Leave - Achieve a healthy work-life balance with generous holiday entitlement. Life Assurance (4x Salary) - Supporting you and your family. Employee Referral Bonus - Be rewarded for bringing talent to the team. Employee Benefits Portal - Access to cashback and discounts on everyday purchases. Learning & Development Opportunities - Continuous support for professional and personal growth. Career Coaching - Ongoing career support and development. Birthday Day Off - Enjoy a day off on your special day. Enhanced Parental & Family Leave - Supporting you through life's important moments. Social Events - A chance to connect and unwind with colleagues. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Corporate Tax Manager to further their career in a supportive and professional environment, where ambition is nurtured, and success is celebrated. If you are looking to take the next step in your journey, apply now to join a dynamic and growing team! If you're interested and want to chat more, please call Hannah Kirk on (phone number removed) (op2) or apply for consideration. Please note, Safer Hand Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we may only contact applicants directly who have been successfully shortlisted but may also contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Corporate Tax Manager We're working with one of the largest UK payroll providers and leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK, Ireland and the Nordics. They are expanding and require a talented individual within their Senior Tax Advisory team. To note, our client is very open to negotiations dependent on experience. They often have room to accommodate more senior employees so please still enquire. Manchester Up to £85,000 per annum Permanent Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Hybrid but this role requires presence at the Manchester office Are you a Corporate Tax expert looking to take the next step in your career - seeking a clearly defined route to Partner? Role: We are seeking an experienced Corporate Tax Manager to join a growing team in Manchester. As a key member of the North West tax team, you'll be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of corporate tax clients, overseeing compliance, supporting with advisory projects, and mentoring junior team members. Key Responsibilities: Client Portfolio Management - Own and oversee a portfolio of corporate tax clients across a variety of sectors. Manage and deliver high-quality tax compliance services, including reviewing corporation tax returns, computations, and associated filings. Monitor workflow and ensure compliance deadlines are met. Tax Advisory & Planning - Support the delivery of bespoke tax advisory projects, including restructuring, acquisitions/disposals, R&D tax relief, capital allowances, and international tax issues. Research complex technical areas of tax legislation and present practical solutions to clients. Work directly with partners on strategic tax planning assignments and business development initiatives. Team Leadership & Development - Coach and develop junior members of the tax team, supporting their professional growth and technical development. Play an active role in developing strategy by nurturing talent and fostering a high-performance culture. Assist in internal training sessions and share knowledge across the wider tax and advisory teams. Client Relationship Building - Build long-lasting client relationships through effective communication, responsiveness, and a deep understanding of their business needs. Identify opportunities to provide additional services and add value to clients. Requirements: CTA / ACA / ACCA / CA qualified (or equivalent) Proven experience working in a Corporate Tax or Mixed Tax role within a UK accountancy practice Strong technical knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation and HMRC processes Experience of managing a client portfolio and leading on advisory work Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex tax matters in simple terms Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify value-adding opportunities for clients Previous experience leading or mentoring junior staff would be highly beneficial Benefits: This is an opportunity where there is: Clear progression pathways with opportunity to advance to Director/Partner level A supportive and collaborative culture where your voice is heard Access to a diverse and interesting client base across sectors Flexible working culture with genuine investment in work/life balance A modern, ambitious firm with strong regional presence and national backing As well as: Pension Scheme - Secure your future with a comprehensive pension plan. 33 Days Annual Leave - Achieve a healthy work-life balance with generous holiday entitlement. Life Assurance (4x Salary) - Supporting you and your family. Employee Referral Bonus - Be rewarded for bringing talent to the team. Employee Benefits Portal - Access to cashback and discounts on everyday purchases. Learning & Development Opportunities - Continuous support for professional and personal growth. Career Coaching - Ongoing career support and development. Birthday Day Off - Enjoy a day off on your special day. Enhanced Parental & Family Leave - Supporting you through life's important moments. Social Events - A chance to connect and unwind with colleagues. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Corporate Tax Manager to further their career in a supportive and professional environment, where ambition is nurtured, and success is celebrated. If you are looking to take the next step in your journey, apply now to join a dynamic and growing team! If you're interested and want to chat more, please call Hannah Kirk on (phone number removed) (op2) or apply for consideration. Please note, Safer Hand Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we may only contact applicants directly who have been successfully shortlisted but may also contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies.
