CMSPI Insights Advisory Council
Manchester, Lancashire
Job role: Analyst (Associate Consultant) Location: Manchester, England, U.K. - hybrid working model Reporting to: Consulting Team - Performance Manager The world of payments is going through the most thrilling transformation imaginable. Volumes are growing, payment options are expanding, and complexity is intensifying. Retailers are at the epicentre of these changes, and it is CMSPI's mission to revolutionise payments for merchants and retailers worldwide. We are a hyper-growth company and the go-to payments advisor for Global 500 merchants, driving big cost savings, huge sales growth, and enhanced strategies. CMSPI is at the forefront of transforming the payments industry, and as a Analyst (Associate Consultant), you'll be at the heart of this exciting journey. We are seeking a data driven Analyst (Associate Consultant) to play a pivotal role in our journey to become the world's no 1 payments supply chain consultancy. Role Overview CMSPI's Analysts (Associate Consultants) play an integral role within our payments consulting team, where they combine payments knowledge with in depth and meaningful analytics, to discover exciting opportunities that drive optimisation across our clients' payment arrangements. You'll work alongside senior associates, engagement managers, consulting leadership, and the wider CMSPI team to understand the business goals of our clients, with a focus on helping them to better navigate the complexities of their evolving payment ecosystems. The team's goal is to provide powerful data insights to drive tangible improvements to client's payment strategy and third party supplier arrangements. While following CMSPI's refined internal processes and standards, this role provides our Associate Consultants with the opportunity to closely support CMSPI's delivery teams to identify, investigate, and present optimisation initiatives directly to some of the most exciting brands in the world. The day to day deliverables also offer the ability to quickly grow your career and develop your own commercial, technical and leadership skills in the process - all as part of an intelligent and vibrant global team. The key focus areas include: Perform in depth analysis on complex client payment data, internal and external payment processes, using benchmarking data, industry research and payments knowledge. Analysis should be completed efficiently and accurately, with minimal corrections. Produce accurate reports to communicate back to clients through various methods including Excel, Power BI, written reports and presentations. Use CMSPI methodologies and entrepreneurial initiative to suggest opportunities and improvements to client arrangements and support these with detailed analysis. Accompany the project team to client meetings to provide technical and analytical support. Collaborate with Engagement Managers on the production of negotiation and tender documentation to be sent to suppliers of clients, with responsibility for written documentation, appendices and pricing tables. Review commercial contracts and SLAs for CMSPI and clients. Complete all required training on projects and internal processes. With support of the Performance Manager and Director, People Performance, proactively work on an individual development plan. Gain a thorough understanding of each market CMSPI operates in and our core product offerings. Continue to share knowledge from projects with the wider business. Work closely with Senior Associates and Engagement Managers in the management and coordination of projects to ensure deadlines are met, looking at driving process improvements internally to promote efficient data analysis and ultimately drive further value in client projects. You are a great match if Ambitious individual excited by a challenge and curious to learn a new industry and new skills. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Sciences, Mathematics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. 1+ years of professional experience in consulting or analysis, including experience in presenting complex analytical findings. Strong ability to apply logic, creativity and solid problem solving techniques across a variety of topics. Interest in innovation and developments around CMSPI's key differentiators - consulting, market intelligence and sophisticated data analytics. Excellent written and verbal skills, demonstrating an authentic and professional communication approach. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage and prioritize a high volume of tasks to meet deadlines. Demonstrates proactive behaviour in clarifying expectations, asking questions and understanding deliverables for the best outcomes. Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, resilience and flexibility to work in a fast growing business and industry. Comfortable presenting opportunities to internal and external stakeholders, with keen relationship management skills. Willingness to travel to client and company meetings as required. Competence in and experience utilising MS Office. Experience in SQL and Power BI is highly desirable but not required. What we offer Comprehensive payments industry training by in house and industry experts. Excellent performance based earning opportunity, including OKR driven bonuses. Future opportunity for equity, rewarded to high performers. Personal and professional learning opportunities and growth experiences aligned with your career aspirations. Quarterly values award for all employees - with a financial prize. Regular company wide socials and team building events. Monthly reimbursement of commuting costs. 22 vacation days + UK public holidays and discretionary office closure during Christmas. Competitive pension plan, Vitality healthcare cover (after 6 months) and cycle to work scheme.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Job role: Analyst (Associate Consultant) Location: Manchester, England, U.K. - hybrid working model Reporting to: Consulting Team - Performance Manager The world of payments is going through the most thrilling transformation imaginable. Volumes are growing, payment options are expanding, and complexity is intensifying. Retailers are at the epicentre of these changes, and it is CMSPI's mission to revolutionise payments for merchants and retailers worldwide. We are a hyper-growth company and the go-to payments advisor for Global 500 merchants, driving big cost savings, huge sales growth, and enhanced strategies. CMSPI is at the forefront of transforming the payments industry, and as a Analyst (Associate Consultant), you'll be at the heart of this exciting journey. We are seeking a data driven Analyst (Associate Consultant) to play a pivotal role in our journey to become the world's no 1 payments supply chain consultancy. Role Overview CMSPI's Analysts (Associate Consultants) play an integral role within our payments consulting team, where they combine payments knowledge with in depth and meaningful analytics, to discover exciting opportunities that drive optimisation across our clients' payment arrangements. You'll work alongside senior associates, engagement managers, consulting leadership, and the wider CMSPI team to understand the business goals of our clients, with a focus on helping them to better navigate the complexities of their evolving payment ecosystems. The team's goal is to provide powerful data insights to drive tangible improvements to client's payment strategy and third party supplier arrangements. While following CMSPI's refined internal processes and standards, this role provides our Associate Consultants with the opportunity to closely support CMSPI's delivery teams to identify, investigate, and present optimisation initiatives directly to some of the most exciting brands in the world. The day to day deliverables also offer the ability to quickly grow your career and develop your own commercial, technical and leadership skills in the process - all as part of an intelligent and vibrant global team. The key focus areas include: Perform in depth analysis on complex client payment data, internal and external payment processes, using benchmarking data, industry research and payments knowledge. Analysis should be completed efficiently and accurately, with minimal corrections. Produce accurate reports to communicate back to clients through various methods including Excel, Power BI, written reports and presentations. Use CMSPI methodologies and entrepreneurial initiative to suggest opportunities and improvements to client arrangements and support these with detailed analysis. Accompany the project team to client meetings to provide technical and analytical support. Collaborate with Engagement Managers on the production of negotiation and tender documentation to be sent to suppliers of clients, with responsibility for written documentation, appendices and pricing tables. Review commercial contracts and SLAs for CMSPI and clients. Complete all required training on projects and internal processes. With support of the Performance Manager and Director, People Performance, proactively work on an individual development plan. Gain a thorough understanding of each market CMSPI operates in and our core product offerings. Continue to share knowledge from projects with the wider business. Work closely with Senior Associates and Engagement Managers in the management and coordination of projects to ensure deadlines are met, looking at driving process improvements internally to promote efficient data analysis and ultimately drive further value in client projects. You are a great match if Ambitious individual excited by a challenge and curious to learn a new industry and new skills. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Sciences, Mathematics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. 1+ years of professional experience in consulting or analysis, including experience in presenting complex analytical findings. Strong ability to apply logic, creativity and solid problem solving techniques across a variety of topics. Interest in innovation and developments around CMSPI's key differentiators - consulting, market intelligence and sophisticated data analytics. Excellent written and verbal skills, demonstrating an authentic and professional communication approach. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage and prioritize a high volume of tasks to meet deadlines. Demonstrates proactive behaviour in clarifying expectations, asking questions and understanding deliverables for the best outcomes. Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, resilience and flexibility to work in a fast growing business and industry. Comfortable presenting opportunities to internal and external stakeholders, with keen relationship management skills. Willingness to travel to client and company meetings as required. Competence in and experience utilising MS Office. Experience in SQL and Power BI is highly desirable but not required. What we offer Comprehensive payments industry training by in house and industry experts. Excellent performance based earning opportunity, including OKR driven bonuses. Future opportunity for equity, rewarded to high performers. Personal and professional learning opportunities and growth experiences aligned with your career aspirations. Quarterly values award for all employees - with a financial prize. Regular company wide socials and team building events. Monthly reimbursement of commuting costs. 22 vacation days + UK public holidays and discretionary office closure during Christmas. Competitive pension plan, Vitality healthcare cover (after 6 months) and cycle to work scheme.
Job Title: Principal Pricing Analyst Locations : This can be a largely remote position with the occasion travel to the office closest to you. We have offices based in Manchester, Stoke, London and Peterborough. Role Overview Markerstudy Group are looking for a Principal Pricing Analyst to join a quickly growing and developing pricing department across a range of insurance lines. You will utilise your technical expertise, in-depth knowledge of insurance industry and market leading tools to produce creative and actionable pricing solutions. This role requires a large element of coaching team members and championing best practice across the department. Reporting to the our Associate Director, you will make use of WTW Radar and Emblem and you will have responsibility for the development and maintenance of predictive models (GLM) and price optimisation including machine learning algorithms (GBM), LTV (Lifetime Value) and fair pricing principles. Ultimately creating value for our customers. Bringing best in class pricing experience, you'll be expected to provide pricing proposals considering customer and commercial outcomes, communicating these in a compelling, impactful way to all levels of stakeholders to help us make the right decisions at the right times. You'll work on multiple priorities within a fast paced, dynamic environment. You'll need to be able to manage the expectations of stakeholders alongside prioritising your workload. As a Principal Pricing Analyst, you will use your advanced analytical skills to: Be a key stakeholder influencing the direction & outcome of projects Provide technical leadership on WTW toolkit (in particular Radar Optimiser) to drive forward effective and efficient solutions Provide thought leadership on optimisation and modelling concepts Research, develop and champion the use of best practice methods and standards and ensure they are embedded throughout the department Lead the development of the Groups pricing capability Query large databases to extract and manipulate data that is fit for purpose Oversee and assist in the development and implementation of the market leading methodologies you've identified Continuously evaluate methodologies, understanding how they fit into the wider piece, and identify where they can be improved Key Skills and Experience: Previous experience within general insurance pricing Experience with some of the following predictive modelling techniques; Logistic Regression, GBMs, Elastic Net GLMs, GAMs, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Neural Nets and Clustering Experience in statistical and data science programming languages (e.g. R, Python, PySpark, SAS, SQL) A quantitative degree (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science) Experience of WTW's Radar software Proficient at communicating results in a concise manner both verbally and written About us Markerstudy Group is a major force in UK general insurance market, combining scale with innovation. Markerstudy Group have deep product and distribution reach through multiple brands and an experienced leadership foundation coordinating diverse and fast-evolving business units. The Group employs more than 6,000 people across the UK.
May 11, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Pricing Analyst Locations : This can be a largely remote position with the occasion travel to the office closest to you. We have offices based in Manchester, Stoke, London and Peterborough. Role Overview Markerstudy Group are looking for a Principal Pricing Analyst to join a quickly growing and developing pricing department across a range of insurance lines. You will utilise your technical expertise, in-depth knowledge of insurance industry and market leading tools to produce creative and actionable pricing solutions. This role requires a large element of coaching team members and championing best practice across the department. Reporting to the our Associate Director, you will make use of WTW Radar and Emblem and you will have responsibility for the development and maintenance of predictive models (GLM) and price optimisation including machine learning algorithms (GBM), LTV (Lifetime Value) and fair pricing principles. Ultimately creating value for our customers. Bringing best in class pricing experience, you'll be expected to provide pricing proposals considering customer and commercial outcomes, communicating these in a compelling, impactful way to all levels of stakeholders to help us make the right decisions at the right times. You'll work on multiple priorities within a fast paced, dynamic environment. You'll need to be able to manage the expectations of stakeholders alongside prioritising your workload. As a Principal Pricing Analyst, you will use your advanced analytical skills to: Be a key stakeholder influencing the direction & outcome of projects Provide technical leadership on WTW toolkit (in particular Radar Optimiser) to drive forward effective and efficient solutions Provide thought leadership on optimisation and modelling concepts Research, develop and champion the use of best practice methods and standards and ensure they are embedded throughout the department Lead the development of the Groups pricing capability Query large databases to extract and manipulate data that is fit for purpose Oversee and assist in the development and implementation of the market leading methodologies you've identified Continuously evaluate methodologies, understanding how they fit into the wider piece, and identify where they can be improved Key Skills and Experience: Previous experience within general insurance pricing Experience with some of the following predictive modelling techniques; Logistic Regression, GBMs, Elastic Net GLMs, GAMs, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Neural Nets and Clustering Experience in statistical and data science programming languages (e.g. R, Python, PySpark, SAS, SQL) A quantitative degree (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science) Experience of WTW's Radar software Proficient at communicating results in a concise manner both verbally and written About us Markerstudy Group is a major force in UK general insurance market, combining scale with innovation. Markerstudy Group have deep product and distribution reach through multiple brands and an experienced leadership foundation coordinating diverse and fast-evolving business units. The Group employs more than 6,000 people across the UK.
Salary: £57,054.38 Hours and contract: Full-time, permanent contract. Start date: 1st September 2026, or earlier if available Location: The curriculum team work every Tuesday from our office near Kings Cross, London. Application Deadline Mon 4th May Panel interviews: Thu 14 May - Fri 15 May What we're looking for We're looking for an inspirational educator who is obsessed with the beauty of mathematics and wants to share it with a new generation of mathematicians. You will be responsible for creating learning materials that inspire thousands of young people to continue their journey in mathematics, making the experience of enrichment mathematics as deep and rewarding as music, drama or sport. You will be an experienced educator, with a well-honed instinct for what works in schools and what resonates with motivated young people. You will have an eye for detail and a high bar for quality, making sure that everything we produce is of an excellent standard. You'll also want to be pushing the frontier, thinking about new ways to bring the beauty of mathematics to young people and how changing technology can create new opportunities. We exist to serve pupils from backgrounds that are under-represented in university mathematics, and believe that we do this better when our team includes people who are from these backgrounds themselves. If you consider yourself to be from a background where progressing to university mathematics is not the norm then we strongly encourage you to apply. Job description The Head of Curriculum Development will be responsible for creating exceptional materials that inspire and develop the next generation of great mathematicians. You will bring a deep understanding of effective mathematics education and apply this to creating programmes that are effective in practice as well as on paper. You will have a strong innate sense of quality, and be relentless about achieving it. You will be data-driven and research-led, always striving to optimise how we work and what we prioritise to achieve the greatest impact. The main duties of the role will include: Developing curriculum materials The Head of Curriculum Development ensures the both the development of new products and the improvement of existing ones occur to an excellent standard and bring us closer to achieving our vision. They: work closely with the Chief Mathematician and Education Director to scope new products, plan their creation, and design them to an exceptionally high quality own the process of iteratively improving existing resources based on user feedback take end-to-end ownership of developing products and features, both those that are new and those that are existing ensure that the right data is collected (e.g. through mentor surveys) and then used successfully to prioritise curriculum development work create excellent resources themselves as part of the curriculum development team Championing Axiom Maths' pedagogical ethos The Head of Curriculum Development ensures that the pedagogical ethos, as laid out by the Chief Mathematician and agreed by the board, is: implemented successfully in our pupil-facing activities communicated clearly through our curriculum resources Leading within the team and across the organisation The Head of Curriculum Development will: manage a team of curriculum developers to fulfil the above functions lead on projects of organisational significance be a committed leader of the organisation - modelling our values, representing us externally, and leading on areas of organisation-wide importance You should apply if you have: Deep experience of working with high-attaining secondary school pupils. You should have an instinctive feel for what motivates these pupils and what learning experiences are likely to be effective for them. Experience designing excellent mathematics resources. You should be able to manage a team to create consistent high-quality resources efficiently. A data-driven and user-focused mindset. Whilst your instincts should be good, you don't rely on them. You seek quantitative and qualitative feedback to build a deep understanding of how our work is meeting user need, and constantly strive to improve it. Deep knowledge of how children learn mathematics. You should have a strong grasp of the research literature, and an understanding of both how it can be applied in practice and the limitations of doing so. A high-agency attitude. You should believe that it is within both your duty and your power to change things for the next generation. You don't wait to be told to do so. About Axiom Maths Axiom Maths is a maths education charity on a mission to help every child with the heart and head for maths realise the potential of their power. Every year 30,000 children who were top performers at the end of primary school don't go on to get top GCSE grades in maths. We aim to change that by partnering with schools across England and Wales to run fully-funded in-school or online maths circles. Pupils tackle challenging and rewarding maths problems in a supportive social group where the subject is valued. We're looking for team members who will bring the best of themselves to Axiom Maths, and the best of Axiom Maths to the wider system. We champion innovation and our employees are empowered to implement new ideas without barriers. We are a small team, and we place a big focus on open communication, collaboration and supporting one another.
May 11, 2026
Full time
Salary: £57,054.38 Hours and contract: Full-time, permanent contract. Start date: 1st September 2026, or earlier if available Location: The curriculum team work every Tuesday from our office near Kings Cross, London. Application Deadline Mon 4th May Panel interviews: Thu 14 May - Fri 15 May What we're looking for We're looking for an inspirational educator who is obsessed with the beauty of mathematics and wants to share it with a new generation of mathematicians. You will be responsible for creating learning materials that inspire thousands of young people to continue their journey in mathematics, making the experience of enrichment mathematics as deep and rewarding as music, drama or sport. You will be an experienced educator, with a well-honed instinct for what works in schools and what resonates with motivated young people. You will have an eye for detail and a high bar for quality, making sure that everything we produce is of an excellent standard. You'll also want to be pushing the frontier, thinking about new ways to bring the beauty of mathematics to young people and how changing technology can create new opportunities. We exist to serve pupils from backgrounds that are under-represented in university mathematics, and believe that we do this better when our team includes people who are from these backgrounds themselves. If you consider yourself to be from a background where progressing to university mathematics is not the norm then we strongly encourage you to apply. Job description The Head of Curriculum Development will be responsible for creating exceptional materials that inspire and develop the next generation of great mathematicians. You will bring a deep understanding of effective mathematics education and apply this to creating programmes that are effective in practice as well as on paper. You will have a strong innate sense of quality, and be relentless about achieving it. You will be data-driven and research-led, always striving to optimise how we work and what we prioritise to achieve the greatest impact. The main duties of the role will include: Developing curriculum materials The Head of Curriculum Development ensures the both the development of new products and the improvement of existing ones occur to an excellent standard and bring us closer to achieving our vision. They: work closely with the Chief Mathematician and Education Director to scope new products, plan their creation, and design them to an exceptionally high quality own the process of iteratively improving existing resources based on user feedback take end-to-end ownership of developing products and features, both those that are new and those that are existing ensure that the right data is collected (e.g. through mentor surveys) and then used successfully to prioritise curriculum development work create excellent resources themselves as part of the curriculum development team Championing Axiom Maths' pedagogical ethos The Head of Curriculum Development ensures that the pedagogical ethos, as laid out by the Chief Mathematician and agreed by the board, is: implemented successfully in our pupil-facing activities communicated clearly through our curriculum resources Leading within the team and across the organisation The Head of Curriculum Development will: manage a team of curriculum developers to fulfil the above functions lead on projects of organisational significance be a committed leader of the organisation - modelling our values, representing us externally, and leading on areas of organisation-wide importance You should apply if you have: Deep experience of working with high-attaining secondary school pupils. You should have an instinctive feel for what motivates these pupils and what learning experiences are likely to be effective for them. Experience designing excellent mathematics resources. You should be able to manage a team to create consistent high-quality resources efficiently. A data-driven and user-focused mindset. Whilst your instincts should be good, you don't rely on them. You seek quantitative and qualitative feedback to build a deep understanding of how our work is meeting user need, and constantly strive to improve it. Deep knowledge of how children learn mathematics. You should have a strong grasp of the research literature, and an understanding of both how it can be applied in practice and the limitations of doing so. A high-agency attitude. You should believe that it is within both your duty and your power to change things for the next generation. You don't wait to be told to do so. About Axiom Maths Axiom Maths is a maths education charity on a mission to help every child with the heart and head for maths realise the potential of their power. Every year 30,000 children who were top performers at the end of primary school don't go on to get top GCSE grades in maths. We aim to change that by partnering with schools across England and Wales to run fully-funded in-school or online maths circles. Pupils tackle challenging and rewarding maths problems in a supportive social group where the subject is valued. We're looking for team members who will bring the best of themselves to Axiom Maths, and the best of Axiom Maths to the wider system. We champion innovation and our employees are empowered to implement new ideas without barriers. We are a small team, and we place a big focus on open communication, collaboration and supporting one another.
Job role: Analyst (Associate Consultant) Location: Manchester, England, U.K. - hybrid working model Reporting to: Consulting Team - Performance Manager The world of payments is going through the most thrilling transformation imaginable. Volumes are growing, payment options are expanding, and complexity is intensifying. Retailers are at the epicentre of these changes, and it is CMSPI's mission to revolutionise payments for merchants and retailers worldwide. We are a hyper-growth company and the go-to payments advisor for Global 500 merchants, driving big cost savings, huge sales growth, and enhanced strategies. CMSPI is at the forefront of transforming the payments industry, and as a Analyst (Associate Consultant), you'll be at the heart of this exciting journey. We are seeking a data driven Analyst (Associate Consultant) to play a pivotal role in our journey to become the world's no 1 payments supply chain consultancy. Role Overview CMSPI's Analysts (Associate Consultants) play an integral role within our payments consulting team, where they combine payments knowledge with in depth and meaningful analytics, to discover exciting opportunities that drive optimisation across our clients' payment arrangements. You'll work alongside senior associates, engagement managers, consulting leadership, and the wider CMSPI team to understand the business goals of our clients, with a focus on helping them to better navigate the complexities of their evolving payment ecosystems. The team's goal is to provide powerful data insights to drive tangible improvements to client's payment strategy and third party supplier arrangements. While following CMSPI's refined internal processes and standards, this role provides our Associate Consultants with the opportunity to closely support CMSPI's delivery teams to identify, investigate, and present optimisation initiatives directly to some of the most exciting brands in the world. The day to day deliverables also offer the ability to quickly grow your career and develop your own commercial, technical and leadership skills in the process - all as part of an intelligent and vibrant global team. The key focus areas include: Perform in depth analysis on complex client payment data, internal and external payment processes, using benchmarking data, industry research and payments knowledge. Analysis should be completed efficiently and accurately, with minimal corrections. Produce accurate reports to communicate back to clients through various methods including Excel, Power BI, written reports and presentations. Use CMSPI methodologies and entrepreneurial initiative to suggest opportunities and improvements to client arrangements and support these with detailed analysis. Accompany the project team to client meetings to provide technical and analytical support. Collaborate with Engagement Managers on the production of negotiation and tender documentation to be sent to suppliers of clients, with responsibility for written documentation, appendices and pricing tables. Review commercial contracts and SLAs for CMSPI and clients. Complete all required training on projects and internal processes. With support of the Performance Manager and Director, People Performance, proactively work on an individual development plan. Gain a thorough understanding of each market CMSPI operates in and our core product offerings. Continue to share knowledge from projects with the wider business. Work closely with Senior Associates and Engagement Managers in the management and coordination of projects to ensure deadlines are met, looking at driving process improvements internally to promote efficient data analysis and ultimately drive further value in client projects. You are a great match if Ambitious individual excited by a challenge and curious to learn a new industry and new skills. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Sciences, Mathematics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. 1+ years of professional experience in consulting or analysis, including experience in presenting complex analytical findings. Strong ability to apply logic, creativity and solid problem solving techniques across a variety of topics. Interest in innovation and developments around CMSPI's key differentiators - consulting, market intelligence and sophisticated data analytics. Excellent written and verbal skills, demonstrating an authentic and professional communication approach. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage and prioritize a high volume of tasks to meet deadlines. Demonstrates proactive behaviour in clarifying expectations, asking questions and understanding deliverables for the best outcomes. Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, resilience and flexibility to work in a fast growing business and industry. Comfortable presenting opportunities to internal and external stakeholders, with keen relationship management skills. Willingness to travel to client and company meetings as required. Competence in and experience utilising MS Office. Experience in SQL and Power BI is highly desirable but not required. What we offer Comprehensive payments industry training by in house and industry experts. Excellent performance based earning opportunity, including OKR driven bonuses. Future opportunity for equity, rewarded to high performers. Personal and professional learning opportunities and growth experiences aligned with your career aspirations. Quarterly values award for all employees - with a financial prize. Regular company wide socials and team building events. Monthly reimbursement of commuting costs. 22 vacation days + UK public holidays and discretionary office closure during Christmas. Competitive pension plan, Vitality healthcare cover (after 6 months) and cycle to work scheme.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Job role: Analyst (Associate Consultant) Location: Manchester, England, U.K. - hybrid working model Reporting to: Consulting Team - Performance Manager The world of payments is going through the most thrilling transformation imaginable. Volumes are growing, payment options are expanding, and complexity is intensifying. Retailers are at the epicentre of these changes, and it is CMSPI's mission to revolutionise payments for merchants and retailers worldwide. We are a hyper-growth company and the go-to payments advisor for Global 500 merchants, driving big cost savings, huge sales growth, and enhanced strategies. CMSPI is at the forefront of transforming the payments industry, and as a Analyst (Associate Consultant), you'll be at the heart of this exciting journey. We are seeking a data driven Analyst (Associate Consultant) to play a pivotal role in our journey to become the world's no 1 payments supply chain consultancy. Role Overview CMSPI's Analysts (Associate Consultants) play an integral role within our payments consulting team, where they combine payments knowledge with in depth and meaningful analytics, to discover exciting opportunities that drive optimisation across our clients' payment arrangements. You'll work alongside senior associates, engagement managers, consulting leadership, and the wider CMSPI team to understand the business goals of our clients, with a focus on helping them to better navigate the complexities of their evolving payment ecosystems. The team's goal is to provide powerful data insights to drive tangible improvements to client's payment strategy and third party supplier arrangements. While following CMSPI's refined internal processes and standards, this role provides our Associate Consultants with the opportunity to closely support CMSPI's delivery teams to identify, investigate, and present optimisation initiatives directly to some of the most exciting brands in the world. The day to day deliverables also offer the ability to quickly grow your career and develop your own commercial, technical and leadership skills in the process - all as part of an intelligent and vibrant global team. The key focus areas include: Perform in depth analysis on complex client payment data, internal and external payment processes, using benchmarking data, industry research and payments knowledge. Analysis should be completed efficiently and accurately, with minimal corrections. Produce accurate reports to communicate back to clients through various methods including Excel, Power BI, written reports and presentations. Use CMSPI methodologies and entrepreneurial initiative to suggest opportunities and improvements to client arrangements and support these with detailed analysis. Accompany the project team to client meetings to provide technical and analytical support. Collaborate with Engagement Managers on the production of negotiation and tender documentation to be sent to suppliers of clients, with responsibility for written documentation, appendices and pricing tables. Review commercial contracts and SLAs for CMSPI and clients. Complete all required training on projects and internal processes. With support of the Performance Manager and Director, People Performance, proactively work on an individual development plan. Gain a thorough understanding of each market CMSPI operates in and our core product offerings. Continue to share knowledge from projects with the wider business. Work closely with Senior Associates and Engagement Managers in the management and coordination of projects to ensure deadlines are met, looking at driving process improvements internally to promote efficient data analysis and ultimately drive further value in client projects. You are a great match if Ambitious individual excited by a challenge and curious to learn a new industry and new skills. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Sciences, Mathematics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. 1+ years of professional experience in consulting or analysis, including experience in presenting complex analytical findings. Strong ability to apply logic, creativity and solid problem solving techniques across a variety of topics. Interest in innovation and developments around CMSPI's key differentiators - consulting, market intelligence and sophisticated data analytics. Excellent written and verbal skills, demonstrating an authentic and professional communication approach. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage and prioritize a high volume of tasks to meet deadlines. Demonstrates proactive behaviour in clarifying expectations, asking questions and understanding deliverables for the best outcomes. Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, resilience and flexibility to work in a fast growing business and industry. Comfortable presenting opportunities to internal and external stakeholders, with keen relationship management skills. Willingness to travel to client and company meetings as required. Competence in and experience utilising MS Office. Experience in SQL and Power BI is highly desirable but not required. What we offer Comprehensive payments industry training by in house and industry experts. Excellent performance based earning opportunity, including OKR driven bonuses. Future opportunity for equity, rewarded to high performers. Personal and professional learning opportunities and growth experiences aligned with your career aspirations. Quarterly values award for all employees - with a financial prize. Regular company wide socials and team building events. Monthly reimbursement of commuting costs. 22 vacation days + UK public holidays and discretionary office closure during Christmas. Competitive pension plan, Vitality healthcare cover (after 6 months) and cycle to work scheme.
Salary: £57,054.38 Hours and contract: Full-time, permanent contract. Start date: 1st September 2026, or earlier if available Location: The curriculum team work every Tuesday from our office near Kings Cross, London. What we're looking for We're looking for an inspirational educator who is obsessed with the beauty of mathematics and wants to share it with a new generation of mathematicians. You will be responsible for creating learning materials that inspire thousands of young people to continue their journey in mathematics, making the experience of enrichment mathematics as deep and rewarding as music, drama or sport. You will be an experienced educator, with a well honed instinct for what works in schools and what resonates with motivated young people. You will have an eye for detail and a high bar for quality, making sure that everything we produce is of an excellent standard. You'll also want to be pushing the frontier, thinking about new ways to bring the beauty of mathematics to young people and how changing technology can create new opportunities. We exist to serve pupils from backgrounds that are under represented in university mathematics, and believe that we do this better when our team includes people who are from these backgrounds themselves. If you consider yourself to be from a background where progressing to university mathematics is not the norm then we strongly encourage you to apply. Job description The Head of Curriculum Development will be responsible for creating exceptional materials that inspire and develop the next generation of great mathematicians. You will bring a deep understanding of effective mathematics education and apply this to creating programmes that are effective in practice as well as on paper. You will have a strong innate sense of quality, and be relentless about achieving it. You will be data driven and research led, always striving to optimise how we work and what we prioritise to achieve the greatest impact. The main duties of the role will include: Developing curriculum materials The Head of Curriculum Development ensures the both the development of new products and the improvement of existing ones occur to an excellent standard and bring us closer to achieving our vision. They: work closely with the Chief Mathematician and Education Director to scope new products, plan their creation, and design them to an exceptionally high quality own the process of iteratively improving existing resources based on user feedback take end to end ownership of developing products and features, both those that are new and those that are existing ensure that the right data is collected (e.g. through mentor surveys) and then used successfully to prioritise curriculum development work create excellent resources themselves as part of the curriculum development team Championing Axiom Maths' pedagogical ethos The Head of Curriculum Development ensures that the pedagogical ethos, as laid out by the Chief Mathematician and agreed by the board, is: implemented successfully in our pupil facing activities communicated clearly through our curriculum resources Leading within the team and across the organisation The Head of Curriculum Development will: manage a team of curriculum developers to fulfil the above functions lead on projects of organisational significance be a committed leader of the organisation - modelling our values, representing us externally, and leading on areas of organisation wide importance You should apply if you have: Deep experience of working with high attaining secondary school pupils. You should have an instinctive feel for what motivates these pupils and what learning experiences are likely to be effective for them. Experience designing excellent mathematics resources. You should be able to manage a team to create consistent high quality resources efficiently. A data driven and user focused mindset. Whilst your instincts should be good, you don't rely on them. You seek quantitative and qualitative feedback to build a deep understanding of how our work is meeting user need, and constantly strive to improve it. Deep knowledge of how children learn mathematics. You should have a strong grasp of the research literature, and an understanding of both how it can be applied in practice and the limitations of doing so. A high agency attitude. You should believe that it is within both your duty and your power to change things for the next generation. You don't wait to be told to do so. About Axiom Maths Axiom Maths is a maths education charity on a mission to help every child with the heart and head for maths realise the potential of their power. Every year 30,000 children who were top performers at the end of primary school don't go on to get top GCSE grades in maths. We aim to change that by partnering with schools across England and Wales to run fully funded in school or online maths circles. Pupils tackle challenging and rewarding maths problems in a supportive social group where the subject is valued. We're looking for team members who will bring the best of themselves to Axiom Maths, and the best of Axiom Maths to the wider system. We champion innovation and our employees are empowered to implement new ideas without barriers. We are a small team, and we place a big focus on open communication, collaboration and supporting one another.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Salary: £57,054.38 Hours and contract: Full-time, permanent contract. Start date: 1st September 2026, or earlier if available Location: The curriculum team work every Tuesday from our office near Kings Cross, London. What we're looking for We're looking for an inspirational educator who is obsessed with the beauty of mathematics and wants to share it with a new generation of mathematicians. You will be responsible for creating learning materials that inspire thousands of young people to continue their journey in mathematics, making the experience of enrichment mathematics as deep and rewarding as music, drama or sport. You will be an experienced educator, with a well honed instinct for what works in schools and what resonates with motivated young people. You will have an eye for detail and a high bar for quality, making sure that everything we produce is of an excellent standard. You'll also want to be pushing the frontier, thinking about new ways to bring the beauty of mathematics to young people and how changing technology can create new opportunities. We exist to serve pupils from backgrounds that are under represented in university mathematics, and believe that we do this better when our team includes people who are from these backgrounds themselves. If you consider yourself to be from a background where progressing to university mathematics is not the norm then we strongly encourage you to apply. Job description The Head of Curriculum Development will be responsible for creating exceptional materials that inspire and develop the next generation of great mathematicians. You will bring a deep understanding of effective mathematics education and apply this to creating programmes that are effective in practice as well as on paper. You will have a strong innate sense of quality, and be relentless about achieving it. You will be data driven and research led, always striving to optimise how we work and what we prioritise to achieve the greatest impact. The main duties of the role will include: Developing curriculum materials The Head of Curriculum Development ensures the both the development of new products and the improvement of existing ones occur to an excellent standard and bring us closer to achieving our vision. They: work closely with the Chief Mathematician and Education Director to scope new products, plan their creation, and design them to an exceptionally high quality own the process of iteratively improving existing resources based on user feedback take end to end ownership of developing products and features, both those that are new and those that are existing ensure that the right data is collected (e.g. through mentor surveys) and then used successfully to prioritise curriculum development work create excellent resources themselves as part of the curriculum development team Championing Axiom Maths' pedagogical ethos The Head of Curriculum Development ensures that the pedagogical ethos, as laid out by the Chief Mathematician and agreed by the board, is: implemented successfully in our pupil facing activities communicated clearly through our curriculum resources Leading within the team and across the organisation The Head of Curriculum Development will: manage a team of curriculum developers to fulfil the above functions lead on projects of organisational significance be a committed leader of the organisation - modelling our values, representing us externally, and leading on areas of organisation wide importance You should apply if you have: Deep experience of working with high attaining secondary school pupils. You should have an instinctive feel for what motivates these pupils and what learning experiences are likely to be effective for them. Experience designing excellent mathematics resources. You should be able to manage a team to create consistent high quality resources efficiently. A data driven and user focused mindset. Whilst your instincts should be good, you don't rely on them. You seek quantitative and qualitative feedback to build a deep understanding of how our work is meeting user need, and constantly strive to improve it. Deep knowledge of how children learn mathematics. You should have a strong grasp of the research literature, and an understanding of both how it can be applied in practice and the limitations of doing so. A high agency attitude. You should believe that it is within both your duty and your power to change things for the next generation. You don't wait to be told to do so. About Axiom Maths Axiom Maths is a maths education charity on a mission to help every child with the heart and head for maths realise the potential of their power. Every year 30,000 children who were top performers at the end of primary school don't go on to get top GCSE grades in maths. We aim to change that by partnering with schools across England and Wales to run fully funded in school or online maths circles. Pupils tackle challenging and rewarding maths problems in a supportive social group where the subject is valued. We're looking for team members who will bring the best of themselves to Axiom Maths, and the best of Axiom Maths to the wider system. We champion innovation and our employees are empowered to implement new ideas without barriers. We are a small team, and we place a big focus on open communication, collaboration and supporting one another.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially- spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the i ndustry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice . That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively . You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview As a Manager you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of projects and for the timely delivery of services. You will work closely and support Directors and Partners with engagements. You will be expected to contribute toward marketing and business development initiatives. You will be involved in a range of valuation and advisory engagements relating to financial products (derivatives and cash based) across all asset classes that will include both contentious and non-contentious matters. Such engagements will also include risk related matters such as the modelling of default risk. You will also assist with the development of valuation models and modelling techniques for financial assets ranging from complex derivatives and structured products to other hard to value instruments that are complex due to illiquidity or a lack of observable market data inputs. You'll be someone with: Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or Computer Science from a reputable university. Strong professional interest in the fields of finance and financial instrument valuation, hedging and structuring. Significant valuation or credit risk experience gained ideally from a major financial institution or another professional services firm. Intellectual curiosity and an analytical mind-set. An interest in applying tools from finance, mathematics, and data science to provide pragmatic and robust solutions to real-world problems. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business . We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive , people-centred culture . From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side . Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and w e'll encourage you to build your network , work alongside others , and share your skills and experiences . With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources , you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6, 500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise . We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially- spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the i ndustry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice . That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively . You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview As a Manager you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of projects and for the timely delivery of services. You will work closely and support Directors and Partners with engagements. You will be expected to contribute toward marketing and business development initiatives. You will be involved in a range of valuation and advisory engagements relating to financial products (derivatives and cash based) across all asset classes that will include both contentious and non-contentious matters. Such engagements will also include risk related matters such as the modelling of default risk. You will also assist with the development of valuation models and modelling techniques for financial assets ranging from complex derivatives and structured products to other hard to value instruments that are complex due to illiquidity or a lack of observable market data inputs. You'll be someone with: Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or Computer Science from a reputable university. Strong professional interest in the fields of finance and financial instrument valuation, hedging and structuring. Significant valuation or credit risk experience gained ideally from a major financial institution or another professional services firm. Intellectual curiosity and an analytical mind-set. An interest in applying tools from finance, mathematics, and data science to provide pragmatic and robust solutions to real-world problems. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business . We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive , people-centred culture . From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side . Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and w e'll encourage you to build your network , work alongside others , and share your skills and experiences . With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources , you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6, 500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise . We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Job Description Job Title: Branch Systems Support Reporting to: Regional Operations Support No. of Reports: 0 Job Purpose: Work collaboratively with franchisees and branch managers to ensure that all IT systems are utilised effectively and efficiently and are in line with the standard operating model.Identify areas of best practice being utilised within branches re. systems usage, document accordingly, train into branches, and build into the operating model. Responsible for onboarding/training for new CSA/Ops colleagues re the effective use of systems and the principles of the commercial model.Liaise with the Head of Learning and Development & Franchise Support Team to ensure that all training material re systems use are up to date and in line with any software updates, and changes to the commercial model. Main Responsibilities and Objectives: Responsibilities & Objectives Keep updated a standard operating procedure manual for all systems Work with branch colleagues and branch managers to validate that systems use are in line with the standard operating procedure format Identify, document and train out best practice (which drive operational KPI's and efficiencies) on systems use Liaise with IT re future systems development in line with the operational requirements of the business (TMS Steering Committee) Ensure that as software upgrades are rolled out - training is implemented accordingly to embed the relevant changes at an operational level One to one feedback at branch level re systems use and operations Responsible for onboarding and sign off for new CSA/Ops recruits into the business Administration of ZoomInfo system Monitoring & reporting on HubSpot Opportunities Pipeline to Franchise Support Team Ad-hoc reporting to Franchise Support Team colleagues Engage with the relevant business areas of the Support Centre to identify opportunities for improvement at branch level, in the areas of: Cost savings Time savings Process efficiency and simplification Mitigation of business risks MI visibility of key business information Statutory Duties Co-operate with your employer to enable any legal obligations to be complied with Do not recklessly interfere with anything provided by the employer or others in the interests of health, safety or welfare Bring to the attention of the Company Health and Safety Manager any perceived short comings in health and safety arrangements, situations or processes that you consider to be serious or which may present danger to you or others Do not undertake or request others to undertake any works for which you/they do not hold the required competency or authority to undertake Interfaces Internal Liaise with Head of Franchising, all members of the Franchise Support Team, IT Director and IT team, and Employees at all levels within the Company to continually improve business performance and achieve Company objectives External Customers (where applicable) Qualifications: Core Full Driving Licence Highly IT proficient English and Mathematics to GCSE standard Experience: Core Demonstrable experience in operating a range of IT systems in a commercial environment A confident individual who can influence at all levels An analytical thinker Communication - interpersonal skills, and relationship management is key to this role, therefore strong presentation skills are essential The ability to demonstrate good problem-solving skills and plan effective contingencies and solutions Strong relationship builder with the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders Passionate about customer experience improvement and innovation Good at cultivating and delivering upon working relationships Knowledge and understanding of project management and implementation Desirable Knowledge of Transport Management Systems and Networks Experience in a field-based training role Performance Management Responsibilities: The following are to be monitored via the appraisal process and internal meetings: Effective engagement with the network that drives operational change and standardisation Demonstrate a training and coaching approach relevant to individual branch requirements that effectively embeds a standard operating format Create and keep updated relevant training material re systems usage Effective resource planning Business Skills: Professional and confident manner Excellent Communicator Good customer service skills Ability to work within a team and under own initiative Good organisational skills Ability to work well under pressure Good literacy and numeracy skills Report writing
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Job Description Job Title: Branch Systems Support Reporting to: Regional Operations Support No. of Reports: 0 Job Purpose: Work collaboratively with franchisees and branch managers to ensure that all IT systems are utilised effectively and efficiently and are in line with the standard operating model.Identify areas of best practice being utilised within branches re. systems usage, document accordingly, train into branches, and build into the operating model. Responsible for onboarding/training for new CSA/Ops colleagues re the effective use of systems and the principles of the commercial model.Liaise with the Head of Learning and Development & Franchise Support Team to ensure that all training material re systems use are up to date and in line with any software updates, and changes to the commercial model. Main Responsibilities and Objectives: Responsibilities & Objectives Keep updated a standard operating procedure manual for all systems Work with branch colleagues and branch managers to validate that systems use are in line with the standard operating procedure format Identify, document and train out best practice (which drive operational KPI's and efficiencies) on systems use Liaise with IT re future systems development in line with the operational requirements of the business (TMS Steering Committee) Ensure that as software upgrades are rolled out - training is implemented accordingly to embed the relevant changes at an operational level One to one feedback at branch level re systems use and operations Responsible for onboarding and sign off for new CSA/Ops recruits into the business Administration of ZoomInfo system Monitoring & reporting on HubSpot Opportunities Pipeline to Franchise Support Team Ad-hoc reporting to Franchise Support Team colleagues Engage with the relevant business areas of the Support Centre to identify opportunities for improvement at branch level, in the areas of: Cost savings Time savings Process efficiency and simplification Mitigation of business risks MI visibility of key business information Statutory Duties Co-operate with your employer to enable any legal obligations to be complied with Do not recklessly interfere with anything provided by the employer or others in the interests of health, safety or welfare Bring to the attention of the Company Health and Safety Manager any perceived short comings in health and safety arrangements, situations or processes that you consider to be serious or which may present danger to you or others Do not undertake or request others to undertake any works for which you/they do not hold the required competency or authority to undertake Interfaces Internal Liaise with Head of Franchising, all members of the Franchise Support Team, IT Director and IT team, and Employees at all levels within the Company to continually improve business performance and achieve Company objectives External Customers (where applicable) Qualifications: Core Full Driving Licence Highly IT proficient English and Mathematics to GCSE standard Experience: Core Demonstrable experience in operating a range of IT systems in a commercial environment A confident individual who can influence at all levels An analytical thinker Communication - interpersonal skills, and relationship management is key to this role, therefore strong presentation skills are essential The ability to demonstrate good problem-solving skills and plan effective contingencies and solutions Strong relationship builder with the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders Passionate about customer experience improvement and innovation Good at cultivating and delivering upon working relationships Knowledge and understanding of project management and implementation Desirable Knowledge of Transport Management Systems and Networks Experience in a field-based training role Performance Management Responsibilities: The following are to be monitored via the appraisal process and internal meetings: Effective engagement with the network that drives operational change and standardisation Demonstrate a training and coaching approach relevant to individual branch requirements that effectively embeds a standard operating format Create and keep updated relevant training material re systems usage Effective resource planning Business Skills: Professional and confident manner Excellent Communicator Good customer service skills Ability to work within a team and under own initiative Good organisational skills Ability to work well under pressure Good literacy and numeracy skills Report writing
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially- spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the i ndustry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice . That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively . You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview As a Manager you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of projects and for the timely delivery of services. You will work closely and support Directors and Partners with engagements. You will be expected to contribute toward marketing and business development initiatives. You will be involved in a range of valuation and advisory engagements relating to financial products (derivatives and cash based) across all asset classes that will include both contentious and non-contentious matters. Such engagements will also include risk related matters such as the modelling of default risk. You will also assist with the development of valuation models and modelling techniques for financial assets ranging from complex derivatives and structured products to other hard to value instruments that are complex due to illiquidity or a lack of observable market data inputs. You'll be someone with: Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or Computer Science from a reputable university. Strong professional interest in the fields of finance and financial instrument valuation, hedging and structuring. Significant valuation or credit risk experience gained ideally from a major financial institution or another professional services firm. Intellectual curiosity and an analytical mind-set. An interest in applying tools from finance, mathematics, and data science to provide pragmatic and robust solutions to real-world problems. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business . We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive , people-centred culture . From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side . Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and w e'll encourage you to build your network , work alongside others , and share your skills and experiences . With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources , you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6, 500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise . We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially- spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the i ndustry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice . That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively . You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview As a Manager you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of projects and for the timely delivery of services. You will work closely and support Directors and Partners with engagements. You will be expected to contribute toward marketing and business development initiatives. You will be involved in a range of valuation and advisory engagements relating to financial products (derivatives and cash based) across all asset classes that will include both contentious and non-contentious matters. Such engagements will also include risk related matters such as the modelling of default risk. You will also assist with the development of valuation models and modelling techniques for financial assets ranging from complex derivatives and structured products to other hard to value instruments that are complex due to illiquidity or a lack of observable market data inputs. You'll be someone with: Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or Computer Science from a reputable university. Strong professional interest in the fields of finance and financial instrument valuation, hedging and structuring. Significant valuation or credit risk experience gained ideally from a major financial institution or another professional services firm. Intellectual curiosity and an analytical mind-set. An interest in applying tools from finance, mathematics, and data science to provide pragmatic and robust solutions to real-world problems. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business . We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive , people-centred culture . From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side . Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and w e'll encourage you to build your network , work alongside others , and share your skills and experiences . With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources , you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6, 500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise . We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Job Description Job Title: Branch Systems Support Reporting to: Regional Operations Support No. of Reports: 0 Job Purpose: Work collaboratively with franchisees and branch managers to ensure that all IT systems are utilised effectively and efficiently and are in line with the standard operating model.Identify areas of best practice being utilised within branches re. systems usage, document accordingly, train into branches, and build into the operating model. Responsible for onboarding/training for new CSA/Ops colleagues re the effective use of systems and the principles of the commercial model.Liaise with the Head of Learning and Development & Franchise Support Team to ensure that all training material re systems use are up to date and in line with any software updates, and changes to the commercial model. Main Responsibilities and Objectives: Responsibilities & Objectives Keep updated a standard operating procedure manual for all systems Work with branch colleagues and branch managers to validate that systems use are in line with the standard operating procedure format Identify, document and train out best practice (which drive operational KPI's and efficiencies) on systems use Liaise with IT re future systems development in line with the operational requirements of the business (TMS Steering Committee) Ensure that as software upgrades are rolled out - training is implemented accordingly to embed the relevant changes at an operational level One to one feedback at branch level re systems use and operations Responsible for onboarding and sign off for new CSA/Ops recruits into the business Administration of ZoomInfo system Monitoring & reporting on HubSpot Opportunities Pipeline to Franchise Support Team Ad-hoc reporting to Franchise Support Team colleagues Engage with the relevant business areas of the Support Centre to identify opportunities for improvement at branch level, in the areas of: Cost savings Time savings Process efficiency and simplification Mitigation of business risks MI visibility of key business information Statutory Duties Co-operate with your employer to enable any legal obligations to be complied with Do not recklessly interfere with anything provided by the employer or others in the interests of health, safety or welfare Bring to the attention of the Company Health and Safety Manager any perceived short comings in health and safety arrangements, situations or processes that you consider to be serious or which may present danger to you or others Do not undertake or request others to undertake any works for which you/they do not hold the required competency or authority to undertake Interfaces Internal Liaise with Head of Franchising, all members of the Franchise Support Team, IT Director and IT team, and Employees at all levels within the Company to continually improve business performance and achieve Company objectives External Customers (where applicable) Qualifications: Core Full Driving Licence Highly IT proficient English and Mathematics to GCSE standard Experience: Core Demonstrable experience in operating a range of IT systems in a commercial environment A confident individual who can influence at all levels An analytical thinker Communication - interpersonal skills, and relationship management is key to this role, therefore strong presentation skills are essential The ability to demonstrate good problem-solving skills and plan effective contingencies and solutions Strong relationship builder with the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders Passionate about customer experience improvement and innovation Good at cultivating and delivering upon working relationships Knowledge and understanding of project management and implementation Desirable Knowledge of Transport Management Systems and Networks Experience in a field-based training role Performance Management Responsibilities: The following are to be monitored via the appraisal process and internal meetings: Effective engagement with the network that drives operational change and standardisation Demonstrate a training and coaching approach relevant to individual branch requirements that effectively embeds a standard operating format Create and keep updated relevant training material re systems usage Effective resource planning Business Skills: Professional and confident manner Excellent Communicator Good customer service skills Ability to work within a team and under own initiative Good organisational skills Ability to work well under pressure Good literacy and numeracy skills Report writing
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Job Description Job Title: Branch Systems Support Reporting to: Regional Operations Support No. of Reports: 0 Job Purpose: Work collaboratively with franchisees and branch managers to ensure that all IT systems are utilised effectively and efficiently and are in line with the standard operating model.Identify areas of best practice being utilised within branches re. systems usage, document accordingly, train into branches, and build into the operating model. Responsible for onboarding/training for new CSA/Ops colleagues re the effective use of systems and the principles of the commercial model.Liaise with the Head of Learning and Development & Franchise Support Team to ensure that all training material re systems use are up to date and in line with any software updates, and changes to the commercial model. Main Responsibilities and Objectives: Responsibilities & Objectives Keep updated a standard operating procedure manual for all systems Work with branch colleagues and branch managers to validate that systems use are in line with the standard operating procedure format Identify, document and train out best practice (which drive operational KPI's and efficiencies) on systems use Liaise with IT re future systems development in line with the operational requirements of the business (TMS Steering Committee) Ensure that as software upgrades are rolled out - training is implemented accordingly to embed the relevant changes at an operational level One to one feedback at branch level re systems use and operations Responsible for onboarding and sign off for new CSA/Ops recruits into the business Administration of ZoomInfo system Monitoring & reporting on HubSpot Opportunities Pipeline to Franchise Support Team Ad-hoc reporting to Franchise Support Team colleagues Engage with the relevant business areas of the Support Centre to identify opportunities for improvement at branch level, in the areas of: Cost savings Time savings Process efficiency and simplification Mitigation of business risks MI visibility of key business information Statutory Duties Co-operate with your employer to enable any legal obligations to be complied with Do not recklessly interfere with anything provided by the employer or others in the interests of health, safety or welfare Bring to the attention of the Company Health and Safety Manager any perceived short comings in health and safety arrangements, situations or processes that you consider to be serious or which may present danger to you or others Do not undertake or request others to undertake any works for which you/they do not hold the required competency or authority to undertake Interfaces Internal Liaise with Head of Franchising, all members of the Franchise Support Team, IT Director and IT team, and Employees at all levels within the Company to continually improve business performance and achieve Company objectives External Customers (where applicable) Qualifications: Core Full Driving Licence Highly IT proficient English and Mathematics to GCSE standard Experience: Core Demonstrable experience in operating a range of IT systems in a commercial environment A confident individual who can influence at all levels An analytical thinker Communication - interpersonal skills, and relationship management is key to this role, therefore strong presentation skills are essential The ability to demonstrate good problem-solving skills and plan effective contingencies and solutions Strong relationship builder with the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders Passionate about customer experience improvement and innovation Good at cultivating and delivering upon working relationships Knowledge and understanding of project management and implementation Desirable Knowledge of Transport Management Systems and Networks Experience in a field-based training role Performance Management Responsibilities: The following are to be monitored via the appraisal process and internal meetings: Effective engagement with the network that drives operational change and standardisation Demonstrate a training and coaching approach relevant to individual branch requirements that effectively embeds a standard operating format Create and keep updated relevant training material re systems usage Effective resource planning Business Skills: Professional and confident manner Excellent Communicator Good customer service skills Ability to work within a team and under own initiative Good organisational skills Ability to work well under pressure Good literacy and numeracy skills Report writing
