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. Overview: As a Director, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and for the timely delivery of services. You will also support Partners with complex HM Revenue & Customs enquiries and voluntary disclosures to ensure a satisfactory settlement is negotiated between the client and H M Revenue & Customs. You will be expected to contribute toward marketing and business development initiatives and build sustainable internal and external client relationships. Responsibilities: Be a stakeholder in the delivery of the Tax strategic framework by involvement with team's strategy in conjunction with Partners. Manage the every day running of the HM Revenue & Customs enquiries or disclosure for a portfolio of clients. Prepare investigation and disclosure reports, including all computational aspects of the report, for submission to the HMRC Specialist Investigations, working directly to a Partner and delegating appropriate tasks to junior staff. Liaise directly with clients, contacts and other parties to ensure work is completed and produced according to the desired timescales. Prepare agendas for all meeting with clients and/or H M Revenue & Customs and ensure that all points are followed up after the meeting. Prepare work plans and liaise with the partner to ensure that the report covers all areas included in the work plan. Take part in the negotiation of the settlement either directly or by providing the partner with an aide memoir in relation to the details of the case and the specific technical arguments that are likely to arise. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate the team's junior employees. This includes participating in recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines, and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Manage the billing and collection in respect of each client in their portfolio. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities and inform the Partner and client as appropriate. Maintain a network of professional and business contacts. Act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in marketing events, keep abreast of the wide range of services the firm offers and suggest innovative products and services. Requirements: CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience within HM Revenue & Customs Demonstrable post qualified experience across all aspects of tax dispute resolution Strong experience of HMRC enquiries and voluntary disclosures Report writing and tax computational experience Excellent client relationship, project management and business management skills Knowledge of Microsoft Office Previous people management experience with the ability to develop team members Highly coll ab orative and a team player 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 04, 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. Overview: As a Director, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and for the timely delivery of services. You will also support Partners with complex HM Revenue & Customs enquiries and voluntary disclosures to ensure a satisfactory settlement is negotiated between the client and H M Revenue & Customs. You will be expected to contribute toward marketing and business development initiatives and build sustainable internal and external client relationships. Responsibilities: Be a stakeholder in the delivery of the Tax strategic framework by involvement with team's strategy in conjunction with Partners. Manage the every day running of the HM Revenue & Customs enquiries or disclosure for a portfolio of clients. Prepare investigation and disclosure reports, including all computational aspects of the report, for submission to the HMRC Specialist Investigations, working directly to a Partner and delegating appropriate tasks to junior staff. Liaise directly with clients, contacts and other parties to ensure work is completed and produced according to the desired timescales. Prepare agendas for all meeting with clients and/or H M Revenue & Customs and ensure that all points are followed up after the meeting. Prepare work plans and liaise with the partner to ensure that the report covers all areas included in the work plan. Take part in the negotiation of the settlement either directly or by providing the partner with an aide memoir in relation to the details of the case and the specific technical arguments that are likely to arise. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate the team's junior employees. This includes participating in recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines, and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Manage the billing and collection in respect of each client in their portfolio. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities and inform the Partner and client as appropriate. Maintain a network of professional and business contacts. Act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in marketing events, keep abreast of the wide range of services the firm offers and suggest innovative products and services. Requirements: CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience within HM Revenue & Customs Demonstrable post qualified experience across all aspects of tax dispute resolution Strong experience of HMRC enquiries and voluntary disclosures Report writing and tax computational experience Excellent client relationship, project management and business management skills Knowledge of Microsoft Office Previous people management experience with the ability to develop team members Highly coll ab orative and a team player 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.
Children's Exercise Specialist The closing date is 04 May 2026 We are excited to offer a unique opportunity to shape a new role within our Children's Community Physiotherapy Team as a Children's Exercise Specialist across Lambeth and Southwark. This is a 12-month fixed-term post, with the potential to become substantive. You will help develop this innovative position, supporting children and young people with disabilities to be active in their communities. In this autonomous role, you will take a family centred approach to improving access to inclusive sport and physical activity for children and young people with physical and learning disabilities. Your focus will be on empowering families to build sustainable, healthy activity habits. You will work with children and families to explore interests and motivations, identify barriers to participation, and set achievable goals that increase confidence and activity levels. A key part of the role is acting as a community connector, building local knowledge and partnerships with sports clubs, leisure centres, schools and community providers, and linking families to appropriate opportunities. You will work independently while collaborating with colleagues across health, education and community settings, delivering support in clinics, homes, schools and local facilities. If you are passionate about inclusion and community based healthcare, this is a rare opportunity to shape a role with lasting impact. Main duties of the job Work as an autonomous Children's Exercise Specialist, taking a holistic and family centred approach to improve access to inclusive sports and physical activity opportunities for children and young people with physical disabilities. Carry out assessments of individual needs and interests, identifying barriers to participation in physical activities. Collaborate with young people and families to set achievable goals that promote increased physical activity. Colate and maintain data on service users referred to the Children's Exercise Specialist to monitor impact and measure health benefits. Develop an effective referral process and administrative practice working collaboratively with the Evelina Community Physiotherapy Team. Work autonomously and alongside colleagues across a range of community settings, including local sports centres, sports providers, leisure centres, gyms, schools and homes, to meet the individual needs of each child and family. Assist children and young people in finding meaningful ways to increase participation in community activities, identifying areas where additional support may be needed. Use local knowledge of accessible sports, clubs, and community resources to link families towards suitable opportunities. About us Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services. The paediatric community physiotherapy service is part of the Evelina London Children's Directorate within GSTT and sits within the Evelina Children's Community Services. Our children's physiotherapy community team deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for our local children and their families. Job responsibilities Clinical Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical Duties Assess the child/young person's current activity levels and identify potential barriers to these through discussion and coaching. Facilitate collaborative goal setting and support the child/young person to work towards these. Work with therapists and/or Clinical Manager to analyse the data to provide evidence for effectiveness of the role. Apply clinical reasoning skills to highlight suitable activity opportunities such as adapted gym sessions, inclusive swimming, sports clubs in Lambeth and Southwark community. Develop local knowledge and build connections with local sports/activity providers in Lambeth and Southwark in developing inclusive opportunities for children with physical disabilities. Work directly and build partnerships with local providers and other professionals to promote inclusive practice and accessibility. Reduce health inequalities and promote better physical, emotional, and social outcomes. Support the transition from physiotherapy based exercise to community based activity. Promote the development of self confidence and self management in children. Liaise with volunteer and charity organisations in Lambeth and Southwark and share resources that can benefit the client. Develop and maintain a directory of inclusive sports services. Be responsible for maintaining accurate and up to date individual patient records. Document all patient encounters on EPIC (electric note system), upload any relevant documents, outcome appointment complete progress notes and discharge once an episode of care is complete. Seek timely advice and support as appropriate. Plan, organise and prioritise own patient caseload. Develop a new referral pathway to manage, triage and prioritise referrals to the Childrens Physical Activity Advisor. Work as a lone practitioner within a variety of community and domiciliary settings such as home, school, sports and leisure centres etc. Communicate and share information effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary health team, referrers, and external agencies. Undertake any other duties commensurate to the grade, required to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the role and service. Please see job description for full responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications / Education A degree or diploma (or strong relevant training) in sport/exercise science, physical activity promotion, community health, public health, nutrition, or similarly relevant field. Or equivalent level of experience. Minimum of grade C/4 or above in Maths and English at GCSE level or equivalent (Level 2 and above). Evidence of experience of managing or being involved with projects. Any coaching or similar experience. Experience of working with children and young people with physical disability. Knowledge of the benefits of exercise on long term health outcomes for children with physical disability. Experience of working with carers and reviewing their needs. Experience and knowledge of sports and physical activity. Knowledge of accessible sports and physical activity in Lambeth and Southwark or other boroughs. Experience of service development or supporting on project. Experience of working in a gym or leisure centre. Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience of working in a community setting. Skills / Knowledge / Ability Proficient in use of IT systems and applications, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. Excellent communication, analytical and interpersonal skills. Ability to recognise challenging situations when they occur and generate potential solutions, seeking advice where necessary. Ability to produce comprehensive reports, letters and data. Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of disability on peoples' lives. Ability to manage and prioritise own workload. Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Understand roles of others and recognise own boundaries. Work collaboratively with clients, families, carers and colleagues. Physical Requirements Ability to travel and work across a range of community settings with use of mobile devices. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust £38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inc HCA (pro rata of full time)
May 04, 2026
Full time
Children's Exercise Specialist The closing date is 04 May 2026 We are excited to offer a unique opportunity to shape a new role within our Children's Community Physiotherapy Team as a Children's Exercise Specialist across Lambeth and Southwark. This is a 12-month fixed-term post, with the potential to become substantive. You will help develop this innovative position, supporting children and young people with disabilities to be active in their communities. In this autonomous role, you will take a family centred approach to improving access to inclusive sport and physical activity for children and young people with physical and learning disabilities. Your focus will be on empowering families to build sustainable, healthy activity habits. You will work with children and families to explore interests and motivations, identify barriers to participation, and set achievable goals that increase confidence and activity levels. A key part of the role is acting as a community connector, building local knowledge and partnerships with sports clubs, leisure centres, schools and community providers, and linking families to appropriate opportunities. You will work independently while collaborating with colleagues across health, education and community settings, delivering support in clinics, homes, schools and local facilities. If you are passionate about inclusion and community based healthcare, this is a rare opportunity to shape a role with lasting impact. Main duties of the job Work as an autonomous Children's Exercise Specialist, taking a holistic and family centred approach to improve access to inclusive sports and physical activity opportunities for children and young people with physical disabilities. Carry out assessments of individual needs and interests, identifying barriers to participation in physical activities. Collaborate with young people and families to set achievable goals that promote increased physical activity. Colate and maintain data on service users referred to the Children's Exercise Specialist to monitor impact and measure health benefits. Develop an effective referral process and administrative practice working collaboratively with the Evelina Community Physiotherapy Team. Work autonomously and alongside colleagues across a range of community settings, including local sports centres, sports providers, leisure centres, gyms, schools and homes, to meet the individual needs of each child and family. Assist children and young people in finding meaningful ways to increase participation in community activities, identifying areas where additional support may be needed. Use local knowledge of accessible sports, clubs, and community resources to link families towards suitable opportunities. About us Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services. The paediatric community physiotherapy service is part of the Evelina London Children's Directorate within GSTT and sits within the Evelina Children's Community Services. Our children's physiotherapy community team deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for our local children and their families. Job responsibilities Clinical Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical Duties Assess the child/young person's current activity levels and identify potential barriers to these through discussion and coaching. Facilitate collaborative goal setting and support the child/young person to work towards these. Work with therapists and/or Clinical Manager to analyse the data to provide evidence for effectiveness of the role. Apply clinical reasoning skills to highlight suitable activity opportunities such as adapted gym sessions, inclusive swimming, sports clubs in Lambeth and Southwark community. Develop local knowledge and build connections with local sports/activity providers in Lambeth and Southwark in developing inclusive opportunities for children with physical disabilities. Work directly and build partnerships with local providers and other professionals to promote inclusive practice and accessibility. Reduce health inequalities and promote better physical, emotional, and social outcomes. Support the transition from physiotherapy based exercise to community based activity. Promote the development of self confidence and self management in children. Liaise with volunteer and charity organisations in Lambeth and Southwark and share resources that can benefit the client. Develop and maintain a directory of inclusive sports services. Be responsible for maintaining accurate and up to date individual patient records. Document all patient encounters on EPIC (electric note system), upload any relevant documents, outcome appointment complete progress notes and discharge once an episode of care is complete. Seek timely advice and support as appropriate. Plan, organise and prioritise own patient caseload. Develop a new referral pathway to manage, triage and prioritise referrals to the Childrens Physical Activity Advisor. Work as a lone practitioner within a variety of community and domiciliary settings such as home, school, sports and leisure centres etc. Communicate and share information effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary health team, referrers, and external agencies. Undertake any other duties commensurate to the grade, required to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the role and service. Please see job description for full responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications / Education A degree or diploma (or strong relevant training) in sport/exercise science, physical activity promotion, community health, public health, nutrition, or similarly relevant field. Or equivalent level of experience. Minimum of grade C/4 or above in Maths and English at GCSE level or equivalent (Level 2 and above). Evidence of experience of managing or being involved with projects. Any coaching or similar experience. Experience of working with children and young people with physical disability. Knowledge of the benefits of exercise on long term health outcomes for children with physical disability. Experience of working with carers and reviewing their needs. Experience and knowledge of sports and physical activity. Knowledge of accessible sports and physical activity in Lambeth and Southwark or other boroughs. Experience of service development or supporting on project. Experience of working in a gym or leisure centre. Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience of working in a community setting. Skills / Knowledge / Ability Proficient in use of IT systems and applications, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. Excellent communication, analytical and interpersonal skills. Ability to recognise challenging situations when they occur and generate potential solutions, seeking advice where necessary. Ability to produce comprehensive reports, letters and data. Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of disability on peoples' lives. Ability to manage and prioritise own workload. Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Understand roles of others and recognise own boundaries. Work collaboratively with clients, families, carers and colleagues. Physical Requirements Ability to travel and work across a range of community settings with use of mobile devices. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust £38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inc HCA (pro rata of 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. Overview: As a Director, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and for the timely delivery of services. You will also support Partners with complex HM Revenue & Customs enquiries and voluntary disclosures to ensure a satisfactory settlement is negotiated between the client and H M Revenue & Customs. You will be expected to contribute toward marketing and business development initiatives and build sustainable internal and external client relationships. Responsibilities: Be a stakeholder in the delivery of the Tax strategic framework by involvement with team's strategy in conjunction with Partners. Manage the every day running of the HM Revenue & Customs enquiries or disclosure for a portfolio of clients. Prepare investigation and disclosure reports, including all computational aspects of the report, for submission to the HMRC Specialist Investigations, working directly to a Partner and delegating appropriate tasks to junior staff. Liaise directly with clients, contacts and other parties to ensure work is completed and produced according to the desired timescales. Prepare agendas for all meeting with clients and/or H M Revenue & Customs and ensure that all points are followed up after the meeting. Prepare work plans and liaise with the partner to ensure that the report covers all areas included in the work plan. Take part in the negotiation of the settlement either directly or by providing the partner with an aide memoir in relation to the details of the case and the specific technical arguments that are likely to arise. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate the team's junior employees. This includes participating in recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines, and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Manage the billing and collection in respect of each client in their portfolio. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities and inform the Partner and client as appropriate. Maintain a network of professional and business contacts. Act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in marketing events, keep abreast of the wide range of services the firm offers and suggest innovative products and services. Requirements: CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience within HM Revenue & Customs Demonstrable post qualified experience across all aspects of tax dispute resolution Strong experience of HMRC enquiries and voluntary disclosures Report writing and tax computational experience Excellent client relationship, project management and business management skills Knowledge of Microsoft Office Previous people management experience with the ability to develop team members Highly coll ab orative and a team player 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 04, 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. Overview: As a Director, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and for the timely delivery of services. You will also support Partners with complex HM Revenue & Customs enquiries and voluntary disclosures to ensure a satisfactory settlement is negotiated between the client and H M Revenue & Customs. You will be expected to contribute toward marketing and business development initiatives and build sustainable internal and external client relationships. Responsibilities: Be a stakeholder in the delivery of the Tax strategic framework by involvement with team's strategy in conjunction with Partners. Manage the every day running of the HM Revenue & Customs enquiries or disclosure for a portfolio of clients. Prepare investigation and disclosure reports, including all computational aspects of the report, for submission to the HMRC Specialist Investigations, working directly to a Partner and delegating appropriate tasks to junior staff. Liaise directly with clients, contacts and other parties to ensure work is completed and produced according to the desired timescales. Prepare agendas for all meeting with clients and/or H M Revenue & Customs and ensure that all points are followed up after the meeting. Prepare work plans and liaise with the partner to ensure that the report covers all areas included in the work plan. Take part in the negotiation of the settlement either directly or by providing the partner with an aide memoir in relation to the details of the case and the specific technical arguments that are likely to arise. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate the team's junior employees. This includes participating in recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines, and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Manage the billing and collection in respect of each client in their portfolio. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities and inform the Partner and client as appropriate. Maintain a network of professional and business contacts. Act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in marketing events, keep abreast of the wide range of services the firm offers and suggest innovative products and services. Requirements: CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience within HM Revenue & Customs Demonstrable post qualified experience across all aspects of tax dispute resolution Strong experience of HMRC enquiries and voluntary disclosures Report writing and tax computational experience Excellent client relationship, project management and business management skills Knowledge of Microsoft Office Previous people management experience with the ability to develop team members Highly coll ab orative and a team player 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 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. Overview: As a Director, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and for the timely delivery of services. You will also support Partners with complex HM Revenue & Customs enquiries and voluntary disclosures to ensure a satisfactory settlement is negotiated between the client and H M Revenue & Customs. You will be expected to contribute toward marketing and business development initiatives and build sustainable internal and external client relationships. Responsibilities: Be a stakeholder in the delivery of the Tax strategic framework by involvement with team's strategy in conjunction with Partners. Manage the every day running of the HM Revenue & Customs enquiries or disclosure for a portfolio of clients. Prepare investigation and disclosure reports, including all computational aspects of the report, for submission to the HMRC Specialist Investigations, working directly to a Partner and delegating appropriate tasks to junior staff. Liaise directly with clients, contacts and other parties to ensure work is completed and produced according to the desired timescales. Prepare agendas for all meeting with clients and/or H M Revenue & Customs and ensure that all points are followed up after the meeting. Prepare work plans and liaise with the partner to ensure that the report covers all areas included in the work plan. Take part in the negotiation of the settlement either directly or by providing the partner with an aide memoir in relation to the details of the case and the specific technical arguments that are likely to arise. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate the team's junior employees. This includes participating in recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines, and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Manage the billing and collection in respect of each client in their portfolio. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities and inform the Partner and client as appropriate. Maintain a network of professional and business contacts. Act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in marketing events, keep abreast of the wide range of services the firm offers and suggest innovative products and services. Requirements: CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience within HM Revenue & Customs Demonstrable post qualified experience across all aspects of tax dispute resolution Strong experience of HMRC enquiries and voluntary disclosures Report writing and tax computational experience Excellent client relationship, project management and business management skills Knowledge of Microsoft Office Previous people management experience with the ability to develop team members Highly coll ab orative and a team player 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 04, 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. Overview: As a Director, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and for the timely delivery of services. You will also support Partners with complex HM Revenue & Customs enquiries and voluntary disclosures to ensure a satisfactory settlement is negotiated between the client and H M Revenue & Customs. You will be expected to contribute toward marketing and business development initiatives and build sustainable internal and external client relationships. Responsibilities: Be a stakeholder in the delivery of the Tax strategic framework by involvement with team's strategy in conjunction with Partners. Manage the every day running of the HM Revenue & Customs enquiries or disclosure for a portfolio of clients. Prepare investigation and disclosure reports, including all computational aspects of the report, for submission to the HMRC Specialist Investigations, working directly to a Partner and delegating appropriate tasks to junior staff. Liaise directly with clients, contacts and other parties to ensure work is completed and produced according to the desired timescales. Prepare agendas for all meeting with clients and/or H M Revenue & Customs and ensure that all points are followed up after the meeting. Prepare work plans and liaise with the partner to ensure that the report covers all areas included in the work plan. Take part in the negotiation of the settlement either directly or by providing the partner with an aide memoir in relation to the details of the case and the specific technical arguments that are likely to arise. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate the team's junior employees. This includes participating in recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines, and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Manage the billing and collection in respect of each client in their portfolio. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities and inform the Partner and client as appropriate. Maintain a network of professional and business contacts. Act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in marketing events, keep abreast of the wide range of services the firm offers and suggest innovative products and services. Requirements: CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience within HM Revenue & Customs Demonstrable post qualified experience across all aspects of tax dispute resolution Strong experience of HMRC enquiries and voluntary disclosures Report writing and tax computational experience Excellent client relationship, project management and business management skills Knowledge of Microsoft Office Previous people management experience with the ability to develop team members Highly coll ab orative and a team player 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.
Regional People Partner (South West) Location: South West England (field-based with regular travel across the region) Reporting to: Head of People Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE + generous car allowance Contract: Full time, permanent About Harbour Hotels Harbour Hotels is a collection of luxury leisure hotels set in some of the most desirable coastal and countryside locations across the UK. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional guest experiences, underpinned by committed, engaged and well-supported teams. Our People function plays a vital role in enabling our General Managers and hotel leadership teams to deliver high-performing, compliant and people-focused operations. The Role We are looking for an experienced Regional People Partner to support our hotels across the South West region. This is a true HR Business Partner role, with a strong operational focus and significant exposure to Employee Relations across the group. You will act as a trusted partner to General Managers, providing pragmatic, commercially minded HR support while ensuring consistent application of policies, procedures and best practice across the collection. Working closely with our retained HR consultancy (who provide day to day advisory support), this role focuses on ownership, coaching, hands on HR operations and people strategy delivery. You'll join a small, collaborative HR team and report directly to the Head of People, with a high degree of autonomy to manage your own diary and regional priorities. This is a busy, varied and highly visible role, ideal for an HR generalist who enjoys being in the business, developing ER expertise and supporting leaders in a fast paced, multi site environment. Key Responsibilities HR Business Partnering & Operational Support Act as the primary People Partner for General Managers in the South West region, building strong, credible relationships Provide hands on HR support across the full employee lifecycle Coach and influence leaders to effectively manage people matters in line with policy, best practice and company values Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures and employment legislation Employee Relations (Group-Wide) Support complex and high-risk ER cases across the Harbour Hotels collection, working in partnership with our HR consultancy Guide and coach managers through investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, absences and performance management Develop the ER capability of General Managers and senior hotel leaders Compliance & Governance Ensure all team members have valid and up to date Right to Work documentation Drive compliance with employment law, company policies and internal standards Support audits and ensure hotels remain aligned with people-related regulatory requirements People Systems & Data Ensure hotels are using People Systems correctly and consistently Support system adoption, data accuracy and adherence to processes Use people data to identify trends, risks and opportunities within the region Learning & Development Deliver and support HR-related training workshops for hotel leadership teams Identify people capability gaps and work with the Head of People to develop solutions People Strategy & Projects Support the delivery of the wider People Strategy across the region Contribute to HR policy development, review and implementation Partner on HR projects and initiatives as required Travel Requirements Regular weekly travel across hotels in the South West Occasional travel to South East locations and Head Office meetings About You You'll be a confident, proactive HR generalist who enjoys variety, autonomy and building relationships in the business. Essential CIPD Level 5 Proven experience in a multi-site HR role Strong hands on HR operational and ER experience Ability to self manage, prioritise and work autonomously Confident coaching senior leaders and influencing decision making Full UK driving licence Desirable Experience within hospitality, ideally luxury leisure hotels Alternatively, background in retail or other fast paced, customer focused, multi site environments Experience working alongside external HR consultants What's in It for You Competitive salary up to £45,000 DOE Generous car allowance High level of autonomy to manage your own diary and region Significant exposure to complex ER and strategic HR activity Supportive Head of People and close knit HR team Opportunity to make a visible impact across a growing luxury hotel collection
May 04, 2026
Full time
Regional People Partner (South West) Location: South West England (field-based with regular travel across the region) Reporting to: Head of People Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE + generous car allowance Contract: Full time, permanent About Harbour Hotels Harbour Hotels is a collection of luxury leisure hotels set in some of the most desirable coastal and countryside locations across the UK. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional guest experiences, underpinned by committed, engaged and well-supported teams. Our People function plays a vital role in enabling our General Managers and hotel leadership teams to deliver high-performing, compliant and people-focused operations. The Role We are looking for an experienced Regional People Partner to support our hotels across the South West region. This is a true HR Business Partner role, with a strong operational focus and significant exposure to Employee Relations across the group. You will act as a trusted partner to General Managers, providing pragmatic, commercially minded HR support while ensuring consistent application of policies, procedures and best practice across the collection. Working closely with our retained HR consultancy (who provide day to day advisory support), this role focuses on ownership, coaching, hands on HR operations and people strategy delivery. You'll join a small, collaborative HR team and report directly to the Head of People, with a high degree of autonomy to manage your own diary and regional priorities. This is a busy, varied and highly visible role, ideal for an HR generalist who enjoys being in the business, developing ER expertise and supporting leaders in a fast paced, multi site environment. Key Responsibilities HR Business Partnering & Operational Support Act as the primary People Partner for General Managers in the South West region, building strong, credible relationships Provide hands on HR support across the full employee lifecycle Coach and influence leaders to effectively manage people matters in line with policy, best practice and company values Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures and employment legislation Employee Relations (Group-Wide) Support complex and high-risk ER cases across the Harbour Hotels collection, working in partnership with our HR consultancy Guide and coach managers through investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, absences and performance management Develop the ER capability of General Managers and senior hotel leaders Compliance & Governance Ensure all team members have valid and up to date Right to Work documentation Drive compliance with employment law, company policies and internal standards Support audits and ensure hotels remain aligned with people-related regulatory requirements People Systems & Data Ensure hotels are using People Systems correctly and consistently Support system adoption, data accuracy and adherence to processes Use people data to identify trends, risks and opportunities within the region Learning & Development Deliver and support HR-related training workshops for hotel leadership teams Identify people capability gaps and work with the Head of People to develop solutions People Strategy & Projects Support the delivery of the wider People Strategy across the region Contribute to HR policy development, review and implementation Partner on HR projects and initiatives as required Travel Requirements Regular weekly travel across hotels in the South West Occasional travel to South East locations and Head Office meetings About You You'll be a confident, proactive HR generalist who enjoys variety, autonomy and building relationships in the business. Essential CIPD Level 5 Proven experience in a multi-site HR role Strong hands on HR operational and ER experience Ability to self manage, prioritise and work autonomously Confident coaching senior leaders and influencing decision making Full UK driving licence Desirable Experience within hospitality, ideally luxury leisure hotels Alternatively, background in retail or other fast paced, customer focused, multi site environments Experience working alongside external HR consultants What's in It for You Competitive salary up to £45,000 DOE Generous car allowance High level of autonomy to manage your own diary and region Significant exposure to complex ER and strategic HR activity Supportive Head of People and close knit HR team Opportunity to make a visible impact across a growing luxury hotel collection
HR Advisor Barrow Based (Hybrid working) £31.94 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Barrow in Furness. 3 days per week on site. Role is a Case Coaching Advisor position, not a HR Generalist role Essential ER discipline expertise including sound understanding on UK employment law Expe click apply for full job details
May 03, 2026
Contractor
HR Advisor Barrow Based (Hybrid working) £31.94 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Barrow in Furness. 3 days per week on site. Role is a Case Coaching Advisor position, not a HR Generalist role Essential ER discipline expertise including sound understanding on UK employment law Expe click apply for full job details
People Business Partner At IMSERV, we're proud to be one of the UK's leading energy data and metering specialists. We help businesses understand their energy use through smart metering technology and accurate data services for electricity, gas and water. Now we're looking for an experienced People Business Partner to join our growing team. Location This role will be based at our Milton Keynes office, with a hybrid working pattern of two days per week in the office. The Role Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering both strategic and operational HR support across your assigned business area. You'll focus on enhancing employee engagement by supporting key moments that matter across the employee lifecycle, while partnering with senior stakeholders to drive performance, reduce turnover and manage absence through data-driven insights. Your day-to-day will include: Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and managers Using HR metrics and dashboards to provide meaningful, data-driven insights Developing and implementing employee engagement initiatives Supporting succession planning and workforce planning strategies Ensuring HR policies, procedures and programmes remain compliant, innovative and fit for purpose Coaching and supporting managers on people-related matters Working proactively to enhance the overall employee experience You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure a commercially focused, forward-thinking people approach that supports operational success. What We're Looking For We're looking for a proactive, commercially minded People Business Partner who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You'll need: CIPD Level 5 qualification and/or equivalent proven experience Experience in a HR Business Partner / People Business Partner role Happy being Hands on with ER casework Experience working in a fast-paced, multi-site and/or highly regulated environment Strong knowledge of UK Employment Law, including worker status and IR35 Experience implementing HRIS systems and supporting organisational change Ability to analyse HR metrics and translate data into meaningful business insight Commercial acumen and the ability to align people strategy with business objectives Experience improving and streamlining HR processes Good understanding of GDPR and handling confidential information appropriately What You'll Get We believe in looking after our people. Here's what's on offer: 28 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays Buy & sell annual leave scheme Enhanced salary sacrifice pension Life assurance (up to 6x salary ) Simply Health plan (with upgrade options) Car salary sacrifice scheme ( Length of service and T&Cs apply) Our Commitment to Inclusion At IMSERV, we're committed to building a team where everyone feels valued, respected and able to do their best work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities. A diverse team brings fresh perspectives, strengthens collaboration and helps us deliver the best possible service to our customers. If you're interested in the role but don't meet every single requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply. (Please note that we reserve the right to close this position before the expiry date.)
May 03, 2026
Full time
People Business Partner At IMSERV, we're proud to be one of the UK's leading energy data and metering specialists. We help businesses understand their energy use through smart metering technology and accurate data services for electricity, gas and water. Now we're looking for an experienced People Business Partner to join our growing team. Location This role will be based at our Milton Keynes office, with a hybrid working pattern of two days per week in the office. The Role Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering both strategic and operational HR support across your assigned business area. You'll focus on enhancing employee engagement by supporting key moments that matter across the employee lifecycle, while partnering with senior stakeholders to drive performance, reduce turnover and manage absence through data-driven insights. Your day-to-day will include: Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and managers Using HR metrics and dashboards to provide meaningful, data-driven insights Developing and implementing employee engagement initiatives Supporting succession planning and workforce planning strategies Ensuring HR policies, procedures and programmes remain compliant, innovative and fit for purpose Coaching and supporting managers on people-related matters Working proactively to enhance the overall employee experience You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure a commercially focused, forward-thinking people approach that supports operational success. What We're Looking For We're looking for a proactive, commercially minded People Business Partner who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You'll need: CIPD Level 5 qualification and/or equivalent proven experience Experience in a HR Business Partner / People Business Partner role Happy being Hands on with ER casework Experience working in a fast-paced, multi-site and/or highly regulated environment Strong knowledge of UK Employment Law, including worker status and IR35 Experience implementing HRIS systems and supporting organisational change Ability to analyse HR metrics and translate data into meaningful business insight Commercial acumen and the ability to align people strategy with business objectives Experience improving and streamlining HR processes Good understanding of GDPR and handling confidential information appropriately What You'll Get We believe in looking after our people. Here's what's on offer: 28 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays Buy & sell annual leave scheme Enhanced salary sacrifice pension Life assurance (up to 6x salary ) Simply Health plan (with upgrade options) Car salary sacrifice scheme ( Length of service and T&Cs apply) Our Commitment to Inclusion At IMSERV, we're committed to building a team where everyone feels valued, respected and able to do their best work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities. A diverse team brings fresh perspectives, strengthens collaboration and helps us deliver the best possible service to our customers. If you're interested in the role but don't meet every single requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply. (Please note that we reserve the right to close this position before the expiry date.)
Company Description Spark Foundry make up part of a thriving global media network and are part of the Publicis Groupe, one of the world's leading communications groups. We are globally connected with over 8,000 employees in 110 offices across 70 countries. Who We Are in the UK? Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency. We help brands to identify, learn and respond to opportunities faster than the competition. Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short-term goals to long-term transformation. We've proven our approach during the most difficult year on record. Now we're using it to provide a launchpad for their future. Come be an accelerator with us. How we accelerate Planning: an approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting edge campaigns Intelligence: a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions, and uncovers actionable insights about real people Trading: a model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guarantees Relationships: a culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief - we are not a 'yes' agency People: a strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careers Our Commitment We are diverse though our experience, people and the clients we look after - and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs and via regular surveys and our grass roots D&I team, The Collective, and internal next generation board, Firestarters, we hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives and educating our people to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency. As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. Overview The Account Director is responsible for leading the delivery of the Spark OOH offering, across their assigned clients. You will also be a critical support to the Business Director in delivering the agency development plan, cultivating a high-performing team, and pioneering a market-leading Publicis Media OOH product. As the Account Director, you will lead the direct reports in the day-to-day delivery of 'best-in-class OOH solutions, which are integrated, data-driven, technology-enabled and innovative. You will be accountable for continually motivating the team and developing their capability; ensuring output is consistently high quality, efficient, accurate and profitable. You will be responsible for the effective deployment and evolution of the 'Planning Framework'. Your responsibility will also include ensuring all working processes are compliant with Operations ways of working and Sparks SLAs. Working with the centralised Trading team and PMX, you will ensure contractual (i.e., PRFs) and commercial (i.e., spend direction/APEX) objectives are met for your Clients. The Account Director creates and implements business development plans for assigned 'Key Clients'. These plans must be aligned to the Spark Agency Development plan KPIs; as set out by your Business Director. Your remit will also include the day-to-day mobilisation of your team centred on the Spark vision; inspiring the agency so that all organic growth and new business opportunities are capitalised on. Responsibilities Own delivery of revenue, billing targets and strategic KPIs across allocated OOH clients Lead new business activity including pricing, submissions, propositions, presentations and client transitions Develop and execute SMART Key Client growth plans in partnership with senior stakeholders Translate client business strategies into high-impact OOH planning, buying and activation solutions Drive best-in-class OOH planning and buying, ensuring SLA, PRF and ECOS compliance Lead cross-functional collaboration (trading, activation, data, innovation, automation) to maximise ROI Build transformational media owner partnerships and agile trading strategies to unlock incremental growth Oversee resource planning, team workloads and delivery quality across all client briefs Champion automation, data, dynamic and APEX opportunities to improve performance and efficiency Ensure commercial governance: forecasting, financial accuracy, audits, guarantees and reporting Proactively manage senior client, planner, investment and media owner relationships Provide clear performance reporting, insights and recommendations to Business Director and leadership Lead and develop high-performing teams through coaching, training, appraisals and capability building Promote OOH effectiveness internally and externally through case studies, events and thought leadership Drive continuous improvement by sharing best practice across Publicis Media and evolving the OOH offer Qualifications Excellent OOH knowledge and broad experience in planning and buying, including the application of all industry and internal planning and administration tools e.g. Purl, Route, Planner, and Touchpoints. High level of knowledge and experience in the broad marketing and advertising landscape as well as being an expert in OOH. Strong understanding of digital media concepts, propositions and Posterscope digital services. Excellent negotiation skills to convert client challenges into solutions which deliver against commercial objectives and campaign KPIs. Strong project management skills to handle a high volume of work and allocate resources and work types in the most efficient and effective way. Excellent understanding of the business priorities and strategy to appreciate the impact of any emerging trends and technology to identify any specific business development opportunities. Resilient and able to handle conflict in a pressurised environment with an energised and enthusiastic approach and a high level of tenacity. Demonstrates a strong collaborative approach to sharing ideas and business intelligence which supports the overall performance of the function and the business. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence a broad range of senior external and internal stakeholders. Excellent relationship builder, who can pro-actively build and maintain agency and client contacts and become a trusted advisor. Capable of managing the day-to-day working interactions with agency planners, Central Trading Team, Media Owner partners and Clients. Strong commercial skills to identify specific opportunities to develop organic business, maintain high-spending clients and convert new advertisers to OOH. Capable of managing brief pipelines, anticipating challenges and providing potential solutions. Strategic thinker demonstrating strong skills in presenting innovative thinking and solutions to clients. Strong leadership skills to manage, motivate and coach, with the ability to inspire a diverse group of people. Additional Information Zenith UK has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Planswe also offer; WORK YOUR WORLDopportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year. REFLECTION DAYS- Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care. BENEFITS24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level.Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT.Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching. FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIESWe provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave. FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP&BIRTHDAY DAY OFFYou are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment. GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTSThis includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre. Full details of ourbenefits will be shared when you join us! Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process. Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).
May 02, 2026
Full time
Company Description Spark Foundry make up part of a thriving global media network and are part of the Publicis Groupe, one of the world's leading communications groups. We are globally connected with over 8,000 employees in 110 offices across 70 countries. Who We Are in the UK? Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency. We help brands to identify, learn and respond to opportunities faster than the competition. Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short-term goals to long-term transformation. We've proven our approach during the most difficult year on record. Now we're using it to provide a launchpad for their future. Come be an accelerator with us. How we accelerate Planning: an approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting edge campaigns Intelligence: a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions, and uncovers actionable insights about real people Trading: a model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guarantees Relationships: a culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief - we are not a 'yes' agency People: a strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careers Our Commitment We are diverse though our experience, people and the clients we look after - and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs and via regular surveys and our grass roots D&I team, The Collective, and internal next generation board, Firestarters, we hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives and educating our people to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency. As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. Overview The Account Director is responsible for leading the delivery of the Spark OOH offering, across their assigned clients. You will also be a critical support to the Business Director in delivering the agency development plan, cultivating a high-performing team, and pioneering a market-leading Publicis Media OOH product. As the Account Director, you will lead the direct reports in the day-to-day delivery of 'best-in-class OOH solutions, which are integrated, data-driven, technology-enabled and innovative. You will be accountable for continually motivating the team and developing their capability; ensuring output is consistently high quality, efficient, accurate and profitable. You will be responsible for the effective deployment and evolution of the 'Planning Framework'. Your responsibility will also include ensuring all working processes are compliant with Operations ways of working and Sparks SLAs. Working with the centralised Trading team and PMX, you will ensure contractual (i.e., PRFs) and commercial (i.e., spend direction/APEX) objectives are met for your Clients. The Account Director creates and implements business development plans for assigned 'Key Clients'. These plans must be aligned to the Spark Agency Development plan KPIs; as set out by your Business Director. Your remit will also include the day-to-day mobilisation of your team centred on the Spark vision; inspiring the agency so that all organic growth and new business opportunities are capitalised on. Responsibilities Own delivery of revenue, billing targets and strategic KPIs across allocated OOH clients Lead new business activity including pricing, submissions, propositions, presentations and client transitions Develop and execute SMART Key Client growth plans in partnership with senior stakeholders Translate client business strategies into high-impact OOH planning, buying and activation solutions Drive best-in-class OOH planning and buying, ensuring SLA, PRF and ECOS compliance Lead cross-functional collaboration (trading, activation, data, innovation, automation) to maximise ROI Build transformational media owner partnerships and agile trading strategies to unlock incremental growth Oversee resource planning, team workloads and delivery quality across all client briefs Champion automation, data, dynamic and APEX opportunities to improve performance and efficiency Ensure commercial governance: forecasting, financial accuracy, audits, guarantees and reporting Proactively manage senior client, planner, investment and media owner relationships Provide clear performance reporting, insights and recommendations to Business Director and leadership Lead and develop high-performing teams through coaching, training, appraisals and capability building Promote OOH effectiveness internally and externally through case studies, events and thought leadership Drive continuous improvement by sharing best practice across Publicis Media and evolving the OOH offer Qualifications Excellent OOH knowledge and broad experience in planning and buying, including the application of all industry and internal planning and administration tools e.g. Purl, Route, Planner, and Touchpoints. High level of knowledge and experience in the broad marketing and advertising landscape as well as being an expert in OOH. Strong understanding of digital media concepts, propositions and Posterscope digital services. Excellent negotiation skills to convert client challenges into solutions which deliver against commercial objectives and campaign KPIs. Strong project management skills to handle a high volume of work and allocate resources and work types in the most efficient and effective way. Excellent understanding of the business priorities and strategy to appreciate the impact of any emerging trends and technology to identify any specific business development opportunities. Resilient and able to handle conflict in a pressurised environment with an energised and enthusiastic approach and a high level of tenacity. Demonstrates a strong collaborative approach to sharing ideas and business intelligence which supports the overall performance of the function and the business. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence a broad range of senior external and internal stakeholders. Excellent relationship builder, who can pro-actively build and maintain agency and client contacts and become a trusted advisor. Capable of managing the day-to-day working interactions with agency planners, Central Trading Team, Media Owner partners and Clients. Strong commercial skills to identify specific opportunities to develop organic business, maintain high-spending clients and convert new advertisers to OOH. Capable of managing brief pipelines, anticipating challenges and providing potential solutions. Strategic thinker demonstrating strong skills in presenting innovative thinking and solutions to clients. Strong leadership skills to manage, motivate and coach, with the ability to inspire a diverse group of people. Additional Information Zenith UK has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Planswe also offer; WORK YOUR WORLDopportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year. REFLECTION DAYS- Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care. BENEFITS24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level.Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT.Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching. FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIESWe provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave. FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP&BIRTHDAY DAY OFFYou are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment. GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTSThis includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre. Full details of ourbenefits will be shared when you join us! Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process. Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).
We're - you might not know our name, but companies like eBay, ASOS, Klarna, Uber Eats, and Sony do. That moment when you check out online? We make it happen. is where the world checks out. Our global network powers billions of transactions every year, making money move without making a fuss. We spent years perfecting a service most people will never notice. Because when digital payments just work, businesses grow, customers stay, and no one stops to think about why. With 19 offices spanning six continents, we feel at home everywhere - but London is our HQ. Wherever our people work their magic, they're fast-moving, performance obsessed, and driven by being better every day. Ideal. Because a role here isn't just another job; it's a career-defining opportunity to build the future of fintech. We're looking for an experienced Employee Relations Manager to design and elevate our global ER approach. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in building frameworks from the ground up and someone who can take existing ER foundations, strengthen them, and enable our People team to confidently handle ER matters at scale. This is not a full-time case-handling role. Instead, you will focus on building the systems, tools, policies, and capabilities that enable our People teams and managers to manage ER situations effectively. You will also act as a backup subject matter expert for complex or sensitive cases when needed. We are looking for someone who combines deep ER expertise with strong commercial judgment, an ability to simplify complex situations, and a mindset oriented toward scalable design. They will modernise how we approach ER globally, leveraging process redesign, technology, and AI, while striking the right balance between legal compliance and pragmatic business outcomes. Build & Enhance Employee Relations Capability Develop a clear ER strategy and operating model that aligns with our business structure, risk appetite, and future scale. Create modern, user-friendly frameworks, playbooks, and toolkits that equip People Partners and managers to independently navigate ER issues (grievances, disciplinaries, performance management, redundancies, sickness absence management, etc.). Design decision trees, case categorisation models, escalation pathways, and quality standards that reinforce consistency, speed, and commercial decision making. Introduce mechanisms that reduce dependency on ER specialists while improving capability across the People Partner and leadership populations. Training & Capability Uplift Develop and deliver structured training for People Partners, managers, and leaders on ER best practices, investigations, performance management, and policy application. Provide live, on-the-job coaching and case mentorship to build capability and reduce escalations. Build digital self-service content and learning modules that empower employees and decrease reliance on ER experts. Facilitate quarterly ER simulation training using real Checkout case patterns to build confidence and decision making ability. Policy Ownership & Expansion Audit and benchmark existing ER policies, identifying opportunities for simplification, clarity, and alignment to our culture, legal standards, and commercial needs. Draft and implement updated and new ER-related policies (conduct, grievances, investigations, performance management, etc.) that are globally consistent but locally adaptable. Build a global ER policy architecture that supports scale, transparency, and ease of application by non-experts. Process Redesign (Including AI Integration) Assess and strengthen Employee Relations case management practices by identifying opportunities where tooling could add value, and designing and embedding effective internal processes, frameworks, and guidance to enable consistent, efficient case management and reporting. Redesign ER processes end-to-end to make them scalable, efficient, data-driven, and globally consistent. Identify opportunities to embed AI in workflows (case intake, document drafting, triage tools, early risk detection, theme identification, etc.) to improve speed, accuracy, and decision consistency. Define governance, controls, and safe use practices for AI supported ER tools in partnership with Legal, Tech, and Compliance. Lead implementation of new systems, workflows, and tooling that modernise the ER experience for People Partners, managers, and employees. Constantly identify friction points and redesign processes that balance compliance with pragmatic, commercially sound outcomes. Advisory & Escalation Support Act as a strategic advisor for complex and sensitive cases, balancing legal risk, culture, commercial impacts, and reputational considerations. Provide high-quality support for high-risk or high complexity cases, including sensitive conduct issues. Drive consistency and fairness across decisions by supporting calibration, case reviews, and cross team alignment discussions. Serve as the primary escalation point for ER appeals and critical decision reviews. Risk Management & Culture Use ER data, insights, and trends to identify behavioural themes, systemic risks, and opportunities for proactive intervention. Partner with People, Legal, and business leaders to design interventions that strengthen trust, fairness, accountability, and performance discipline. Ensure the ER approach reinforces positive employee experience, organisational values, and an environment where good performance and good conduct are expected and managed consistently. Continuously scan for external developments in ER, AI, legal changes, and people risk-and translate them into actionable improvements at Checkout. About You A minimum of 6 years experience in a dedicated ER role, such as an ER Manager role or ER CoE role. Experience must include designing and implementing ER frameworks, policy and tooling. Proven track record operating in a global business with employees across multiple regions. Proven ability to build policy, processes, and training from scratch or in a rapidly evolving environment. Strong investigative skills and a deep understanding of employment law across multiple regions. Experience integrating AI tools or technology into HR/ER processes (or strong appetite to develop this skill). Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills High integrity, sound judgment, discretion, and a balanced, pragmatic approach.
May 02, 2026
Full time
We're - you might not know our name, but companies like eBay, ASOS, Klarna, Uber Eats, and Sony do. That moment when you check out online? We make it happen. is where the world checks out. Our global network powers billions of transactions every year, making money move without making a fuss. We spent years perfecting a service most people will never notice. Because when digital payments just work, businesses grow, customers stay, and no one stops to think about why. With 19 offices spanning six continents, we feel at home everywhere - but London is our HQ. Wherever our people work their magic, they're fast-moving, performance obsessed, and driven by being better every day. Ideal. Because a role here isn't just another job; it's a career-defining opportunity to build the future of fintech. We're looking for an experienced Employee Relations Manager to design and elevate our global ER approach. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in building frameworks from the ground up and someone who can take existing ER foundations, strengthen them, and enable our People team to confidently handle ER matters at scale. This is not a full-time case-handling role. Instead, you will focus on building the systems, tools, policies, and capabilities that enable our People teams and managers to manage ER situations effectively. You will also act as a backup subject matter expert for complex or sensitive cases when needed. We are looking for someone who combines deep ER expertise with strong commercial judgment, an ability to simplify complex situations, and a mindset oriented toward scalable design. They will modernise how we approach ER globally, leveraging process redesign, technology, and AI, while striking the right balance between legal compliance and pragmatic business outcomes. Build & Enhance Employee Relations Capability Develop a clear ER strategy and operating model that aligns with our business structure, risk appetite, and future scale. Create modern, user-friendly frameworks, playbooks, and toolkits that equip People Partners and managers to independently navigate ER issues (grievances, disciplinaries, performance management, redundancies, sickness absence management, etc.). Design decision trees, case categorisation models, escalation pathways, and quality standards that reinforce consistency, speed, and commercial decision making. Introduce mechanisms that reduce dependency on ER specialists while improving capability across the People Partner and leadership populations. Training & Capability Uplift Develop and deliver structured training for People Partners, managers, and leaders on ER best practices, investigations, performance management, and policy application. Provide live, on-the-job coaching and case mentorship to build capability and reduce escalations. Build digital self-service content and learning modules that empower employees and decrease reliance on ER experts. Facilitate quarterly ER simulation training using real Checkout case patterns to build confidence and decision making ability. Policy Ownership & Expansion Audit and benchmark existing ER policies, identifying opportunities for simplification, clarity, and alignment to our culture, legal standards, and commercial needs. Draft and implement updated and new ER-related policies (conduct, grievances, investigations, performance management, etc.) that are globally consistent but locally adaptable. Build a global ER policy architecture that supports scale, transparency, and ease of application by non-experts. Process Redesign (Including AI Integration) Assess and strengthen Employee Relations case management practices by identifying opportunities where tooling could add value, and designing and embedding effective internal processes, frameworks, and guidance to enable consistent, efficient case management and reporting. Redesign ER processes end-to-end to make them scalable, efficient, data-driven, and globally consistent. Identify opportunities to embed AI in workflows (case intake, document drafting, triage tools, early risk detection, theme identification, etc.) to improve speed, accuracy, and decision consistency. Define governance, controls, and safe use practices for AI supported ER tools in partnership with Legal, Tech, and Compliance. Lead implementation of new systems, workflows, and tooling that modernise the ER experience for People Partners, managers, and employees. Constantly identify friction points and redesign processes that balance compliance with pragmatic, commercially sound outcomes. Advisory & Escalation Support Act as a strategic advisor for complex and sensitive cases, balancing legal risk, culture, commercial impacts, and reputational considerations. Provide high-quality support for high-risk or high complexity cases, including sensitive conduct issues. Drive consistency and fairness across decisions by supporting calibration, case reviews, and cross team alignment discussions. Serve as the primary escalation point for ER appeals and critical decision reviews. Risk Management & Culture Use ER data, insights, and trends to identify behavioural themes, systemic risks, and opportunities for proactive intervention. Partner with People, Legal, and business leaders to design interventions that strengthen trust, fairness, accountability, and performance discipline. Ensure the ER approach reinforces positive employee experience, organisational values, and an environment where good performance and good conduct are expected and managed consistently. Continuously scan for external developments in ER, AI, legal changes, and people risk-and translate them into actionable improvements at Checkout. About You A minimum of 6 years experience in a dedicated ER role, such as an ER Manager role or ER CoE role. Experience must include designing and implementing ER frameworks, policy and tooling. Proven track record operating in a global business with employees across multiple regions. Proven ability to build policy, processes, and training from scratch or in a rapidly evolving environment. Strong investigative skills and a deep understanding of employment law across multiple regions. Experience integrating AI tools or technology into HR/ER processes (or strong appetite to develop this skill). Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills High integrity, sound judgment, discretion, and a balanced, pragmatic approach.
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. Fixed Term Contract (FTC) for 12 months or would consider as a contingent worker on an hourly rate if preferred. Salary: Circa £50,000 or equivalent rates on contract depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site ideally Security Clearance: Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: We are seeking an HR Advisor to join our Employee Relations (ER) team on a fixed term basis of 12 months. Our ideal candidate will have strong experience in complex case management, procedure/guidance development, Trade Union acitivites and terms and conditions writing, and who is solution focused and has deep expertise on employment matters. The ideal candidate will also have a passion for enabling, evolving and embedding change through effective communications and engagement on all Employee Relations related matters. What we're looking for from you: We are looking for a knowledgeable, empathetic, resilient individual, with strong ER experience who can successfully communicate, influence and build relationships throughout the business at all levels. You will have experience of working in a multi-functional team providing logical solutions to complex issues. This particular role contributes to the continued evolution of a collaborative culture and flexible/hybrid working environment. Coaching and advising on innovative employee relations solutions, including people related engagement activities, reviewing and implementing contract-related solutions and development of resources to empower employees and managers and in support of a positive ER climate. You will be used to practically applying employment legislation knowledge in a business context, demonstrate high levels of integrity, be passionate about making a difference, as well as being commercially astute. You will have robust coaching, facilitation and mediation skills and experience. The role will continue to build, engage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the business including Trade Union Representatives and Company Ambassadors. Experience of working with Trade Unions, working in a Unionised environment and/or with Employee Representatives, would be an advantage. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
May 02, 2026
Full time
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. Fixed Term Contract (FTC) for 12 months or would consider as a contingent worker on an hourly rate if preferred. Salary: Circa £50,000 or equivalent rates on contract depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site ideally Security Clearance: Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: We are seeking an HR Advisor to join our Employee Relations (ER) team on a fixed term basis of 12 months. Our ideal candidate will have strong experience in complex case management, procedure/guidance development, Trade Union acitivites and terms and conditions writing, and who is solution focused and has deep expertise on employment matters. The ideal candidate will also have a passion for enabling, evolving and embedding change through effective communications and engagement on all Employee Relations related matters. What we're looking for from you: We are looking for a knowledgeable, empathetic, resilient individual, with strong ER experience who can successfully communicate, influence and build relationships throughout the business at all levels. You will have experience of working in a multi-functional team providing logical solutions to complex issues. This particular role contributes to the continued evolution of a collaborative culture and flexible/hybrid working environment. Coaching and advising on innovative employee relations solutions, including people related engagement activities, reviewing and implementing contract-related solutions and development of resources to empower employees and managers and in support of a positive ER climate. You will be used to practically applying employment legislation knowledge in a business context, demonstrate high levels of integrity, be passionate about making a difference, as well as being commercially astute. You will have robust coaching, facilitation and mediation skills and experience. The role will continue to build, engage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the business including Trade Union Representatives and Company Ambassadors. Experience of working with Trade Unions, working in a Unionised environment and/or with Employee Representatives, would be an advantage. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
HR & Recruitment Manager This is a brilliant opportunity for a hands-on HR professional to step into a standalone role and really make an impact. You'll take ownership of the full HR lifecycle, with a strong focus on shaping and delivering a recruitment strategy that supports growth, while helping to attract and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce. What you'll be doing Recruitment, Talent & Onboarding Owning and delivering the end-to-end recruitment strategy Leading high-volume hiring across retail stores Partnering with managers to define hiring needs and improve quality of hire Embedding inclusive hiring practices to attract diverse talent Exploring new sourcing channels and attraction methods Overseeing onboarding to ensure a strong new starter experience Manager Support & Employee Relations Acting as a trusted advisor on all people matters Coaching managers on ER, performance and absence Managing employee relations cases with a fair and consistent approach Data & Insight Maintaining accurate HR data in line with GDPR Analysing trends across recruitment, diversity, absence and turnover Using data to support workforce planning and decision making Absence & Wellbeing Managing absence processes effectively Supporting wellbeing initiatives and return to work plans Liaising with Occupational Health where needed Learning & Development Supporting the rollout of training programmes Evaluating impact on engagement and performance Payroll & Administration Ensuring accurate and timely payroll submissions Maintaining HR systems and employee records Policy & Process Keeping HR policies up to date with legislation Building scalable processes to support business growth About you Proven HR Generalist experience within retail or hospitality Strong experience managing end-to-end recruitment Track record of improving recruitment strategy and attraction Confident handling employee relations cases Comfortable supporting managers in a fast-paced environment Skills & knowledge Strong knowledge of employment law Excellent communication and influencing skills Commercial mindset with a proactive approach Ability to work independently and take ownership Passion for building inclusive and diverse teams Salary c 45,000 - 50,000 + Bonus Please apply with your most up-to-date CV! BH36041
May 02, 2026
Full time
HR & Recruitment Manager This is a brilliant opportunity for a hands-on HR professional to step into a standalone role and really make an impact. You'll take ownership of the full HR lifecycle, with a strong focus on shaping and delivering a recruitment strategy that supports growth, while helping to attract and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce. What you'll be doing Recruitment, Talent & Onboarding Owning and delivering the end-to-end recruitment strategy Leading high-volume hiring across retail stores Partnering with managers to define hiring needs and improve quality of hire Embedding inclusive hiring practices to attract diverse talent Exploring new sourcing channels and attraction methods Overseeing onboarding to ensure a strong new starter experience Manager Support & Employee Relations Acting as a trusted advisor on all people matters Coaching managers on ER, performance and absence Managing employee relations cases with a fair and consistent approach Data & Insight Maintaining accurate HR data in line with GDPR Analysing trends across recruitment, diversity, absence and turnover Using data to support workforce planning and decision making Absence & Wellbeing Managing absence processes effectively Supporting wellbeing initiatives and return to work plans Liaising with Occupational Health where needed Learning & Development Supporting the rollout of training programmes Evaluating impact on engagement and performance Payroll & Administration Ensuring accurate and timely payroll submissions Maintaining HR systems and employee records Policy & Process Keeping HR policies up to date with legislation Building scalable processes to support business growth About you Proven HR Generalist experience within retail or hospitality Strong experience managing end-to-end recruitment Track record of improving recruitment strategy and attraction Confident handling employee relations cases Comfortable supporting managers in a fast-paced environment Skills & knowledge Strong knowledge of employment law Excellent communication and influencing skills Commercial mindset with a proactive approach Ability to work independently and take ownership Passion for building inclusive and diverse teams Salary c 45,000 - 50,000 + Bonus Please apply with your most up-to-date CV! BH36041
We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join a leading automated logistics equipment provider . This is an opportunity to join a business where people are central to delivering complex, high-tech solutions across a growing UK operation. With continued UK expansion, they are looking for a confident HR Business Partner to support multiple sites. This is a highly influential role where you will work closely with senior leaders, shape people strategy, and support a fast-paced, evolving workforce. The opportunity As an HR Business Partner , you will act as a trusted advisor to managers across the UK, providing expert HR guidance and helping to build strong leadership capability. This role is varied and hands-on, covering employee relations, recruitment, change management and workforce analytics. You will also support HR projects and contribute to new site developments as the business grows. What s in it for you? c£45,000 salary Performance-related bonus, pension and benefits Supportive, people-focused culture with a flat structure Ongoing training and development Stable, well-established, future-focused organisation What you ll be doing as HR Business Partner Partnering with managers to provide consistent HR advice and coaching Supporting leadership development and challenging where appropriate Managing the full employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, HR admin) Handling employee relations cases (disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance) Supporting investigations and ensuring fair resolution of issues Using HR data and metrics to support decision-making Supporting HR projects across UK operations and new site launches Building strong relationships across multiple locations This role involves regular UK travel and occasional international travel so flexibility is required. What we re looking for in an HR Business Partner HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor experience A degree in HR, Business or similar (or equivalent experience) Minimum CIPD Level 5, ideally level 7 Strong UK employment law and employee relations knowledge Experience managing complex ER cases Strong HR data and analytical capability Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills HR systems experience (SAP SuccessFactors desirable) Interested in this role? If you re looking for a role where you can genuinely influence people strategy and join a growing, forward-thinking organisation, we d love to hear from you.Top of Form
May 02, 2026
Full time
We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join a leading automated logistics equipment provider . This is an opportunity to join a business where people are central to delivering complex, high-tech solutions across a growing UK operation. With continued UK expansion, they are looking for a confident HR Business Partner to support multiple sites. This is a highly influential role where you will work closely with senior leaders, shape people strategy, and support a fast-paced, evolving workforce. The opportunity As an HR Business Partner , you will act as a trusted advisor to managers across the UK, providing expert HR guidance and helping to build strong leadership capability. This role is varied and hands-on, covering employee relations, recruitment, change management and workforce analytics. You will also support HR projects and contribute to new site developments as the business grows. What s in it for you? c£45,000 salary Performance-related bonus, pension and benefits Supportive, people-focused culture with a flat structure Ongoing training and development Stable, well-established, future-focused organisation What you ll be doing as HR Business Partner Partnering with managers to provide consistent HR advice and coaching Supporting leadership development and challenging where appropriate Managing the full employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, HR admin) Handling employee relations cases (disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance) Supporting investigations and ensuring fair resolution of issues Using HR data and metrics to support decision-making Supporting HR projects across UK operations and new site launches Building strong relationships across multiple locations This role involves regular UK travel and occasional international travel so flexibility is required. What we re looking for in an HR Business Partner HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor experience A degree in HR, Business or similar (or equivalent experience) Minimum CIPD Level 5, ideally level 7 Strong UK employment law and employee relations knowledge Experience managing complex ER cases Strong HR data and analytical capability Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills HR systems experience (SAP SuccessFactors desirable) Interested in this role? If you re looking for a role where you can genuinely influence people strategy and join a growing, forward-thinking organisation, we d love to hear from you.Top of Form
Artis HR are supporting an organisation to recruit an HR Advisor into their established People function on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a full-time, generalist role offering the opportunity to work closely with senior HR colleagues to deliver a high-quality, professional and responsive HR service across the business. You'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of the wider People strategy, contributing to initiatives across talent development, engagement, wellbeing and organisational change. The role Working as part of a collaborative HR team, you will provide advice and guidance to managers across a wide range of HR matters, while also supporting on projects and wider people initiatives. This is a varied role with a strong focus on employee relations, alongside exposure to data, policy development and organisational change. Key responsibilities -Provide advice, guidance and coaching to managers on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance -Support HR Business Partners with organisational change initiatives, restructures and project delivery -Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies in line with employment law and best practice -Contribute to people initiatives across talent development, engagement and wellbeing -Support with HR reporting, data analysis and insight to inform decision making -Work collaboratively across the wider People function to deliver a consistent and high-quality HR service -Assist with job evaluation and workforce planning activities -Support HR helpdesk queries and contribute to wider team activities About you -Previous experience within an HR Advisor or generalist HR role -Strong experience managing a range of employee relations casework -Good understanding of UK employment law -Confident providing pragmatic, commercial HR advice -Strong relationship-building and communication skills Able to work independently and as part of a wider team in a fast-paced environment High attention to detail with a proactive and adaptable approach CIPD qualified or working towards (desirable) Why apply? -Opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive HR team -Broad, generalist role with exposure to both operational and project work -Involvement in key people initiatives and organisational change -Hybrid working model with flexibility Interested? If you're looking for a role where you can grow, take ownership and make a real impact, I'd love to have a chat. Please note, you must have the right to work in the UK and be within a commutable distance of Cheltenham for this role. We aim to respond to every application, however due to high volumes this isn't always possible. We may be in touch via phone or email to ask a few additional questions or to arrange an initial screening call. Artis Recruitment provide specialist recruitment services within HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, Marketing, Customer Contact and Executive Search. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that you have read and accept our Privacy Policy: (url removed)
May 02, 2026
Contractor
Artis HR are supporting an organisation to recruit an HR Advisor into their established People function on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a full-time, generalist role offering the opportunity to work closely with senior HR colleagues to deliver a high-quality, professional and responsive HR service across the business. You'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of the wider People strategy, contributing to initiatives across talent development, engagement, wellbeing and organisational change. The role Working as part of a collaborative HR team, you will provide advice and guidance to managers across a wide range of HR matters, while also supporting on projects and wider people initiatives. This is a varied role with a strong focus on employee relations, alongside exposure to data, policy development and organisational change. Key responsibilities -Provide advice, guidance and coaching to managers on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance -Support HR Business Partners with organisational change initiatives, restructures and project delivery -Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies in line with employment law and best practice -Contribute to people initiatives across talent development, engagement and wellbeing -Support with HR reporting, data analysis and insight to inform decision making -Work collaboratively across the wider People function to deliver a consistent and high-quality HR service -Assist with job evaluation and workforce planning activities -Support HR helpdesk queries and contribute to wider team activities About you -Previous experience within an HR Advisor or generalist HR role -Strong experience managing a range of employee relations casework -Good understanding of UK employment law -Confident providing pragmatic, commercial HR advice -Strong relationship-building and communication skills Able to work independently and as part of a wider team in a fast-paced environment High attention to detail with a proactive and adaptable approach CIPD qualified or working towards (desirable) Why apply? -Opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive HR team -Broad, generalist role with exposure to both operational and project work -Involvement in key people initiatives and organisational change -Hybrid working model with flexibility Interested? If you're looking for a role where you can grow, take ownership and make a real impact, I'd love to have a chat. Please note, you must have the right to work in the UK and be within a commutable distance of Cheltenham for this role. We aim to respond to every application, however due to high volumes this isn't always possible. We may be in touch via phone or email to ask a few additional questions or to arrange an initial screening call. Artis Recruitment provide specialist recruitment services within HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, Marketing, Customer Contact and Executive Search. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that you have read and accept our Privacy Policy: (url removed)
Elizabeth Michael Associates Ltd
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
HR Advisor 6 Month FTC £35,000 Hybrid Working 37.5 hours per week We re working with a fast-paced, dynamic organisation to recruit an experienced HR Advisor on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you ll be trusted to step in, add value quickly, and support a busy, evolving workforce. If you re resilient, confident in your approach, and comfortable hitting the ground running, this role will suit you perfectly. The Role As HR Advisor, you ll partner closely with managers across the business, providing pragmatic, commercially focused HR support. You ll be involved across the full employee lifecycle and play a key role in maintaining a high-performing, compliant, and engaged workforce. Key Responsibilities Act as a trusted advisor to managers, providing expert HR guidance Support the full employee lifecycle including ER, performance management, and onboarding Manage a range of employee relations cases with confidence and professionalism Provide coaching and support to line managers to drive best practice Use data and insight to identify trends and recommend improvements Support HR projects and ongoing people initiatives Ensure compliance with employment law and internal policies About You Proven experience in an HR Advisor role within a fast-paced environment Strong working knowledge of UK employment law Confident managing ER cases independently Resilient, proactive, and able to work at pace Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and making sound decisions Strong communication and stakeholder management skills CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) desirable What s on Offer Salary of £35,000 Hybrid working (typically between 8:30am 5:30pm, 37.5 hours per week) 22 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible working options Employee discount schemes This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys a busy environment and wants to make an immediate impact within a supportive and forward-thinking team. Apply now to be considered interviews are taking place imminently. EMA25
May 02, 2026
Full time
HR Advisor 6 Month FTC £35,000 Hybrid Working 37.5 hours per week We re working with a fast-paced, dynamic organisation to recruit an experienced HR Advisor on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you ll be trusted to step in, add value quickly, and support a busy, evolving workforce. If you re resilient, confident in your approach, and comfortable hitting the ground running, this role will suit you perfectly. The Role As HR Advisor, you ll partner closely with managers across the business, providing pragmatic, commercially focused HR support. You ll be involved across the full employee lifecycle and play a key role in maintaining a high-performing, compliant, and engaged workforce. Key Responsibilities Act as a trusted advisor to managers, providing expert HR guidance Support the full employee lifecycle including ER, performance management, and onboarding Manage a range of employee relations cases with confidence and professionalism Provide coaching and support to line managers to drive best practice Use data and insight to identify trends and recommend improvements Support HR projects and ongoing people initiatives Ensure compliance with employment law and internal policies About You Proven experience in an HR Advisor role within a fast-paced environment Strong working knowledge of UK employment law Confident managing ER cases independently Resilient, proactive, and able to work at pace Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and making sound decisions Strong communication and stakeholder management skills CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) desirable What s on Offer Salary of £35,000 Hybrid working (typically between 8:30am 5:30pm, 37.5 hours per week) 22 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible working options Employee discount schemes This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys a busy environment and wants to make an immediate impact within a supportive and forward-thinking team. Apply now to be considered interviews are taking place imminently. EMA25
Restart Scheme - Employment Advisor Location: Margate Salary: £24,500-£26,500 depending on experience Vacancy Type: Permanent About the Role We are seeking a passionate and driven individual to coach and prepare learners, job seekers, clients, and individuals (including those from challenging backgrounds such as ex-offenders or NEET participants) for the world of work. This role focuses on supporting individuals into sustainable employment, apprenticeships, and meaningful career pathways. You will deliver high-quality, end-to-end employability support, including information, advice, and guidance aligned with recognised frameworks such as the Matrix and Gatsby Standards. From initial onboarding and assessment through to job placement and in-work support, you will play a key role in transforming lives and improving career outcomes. The role involves both one-to-one and group coaching, helping individuals build confidence, resilience, and the skills required to succeed. You will support learners with CV writing, job applications, interview preparation, and job searching using relevant digital tools and platforms. You will work closely with employers, colleagues, and external partners to identify opportunities, match candidates to roles, and ensure successful progression into employment or apprenticeships. Maintaining strong relationships and delivering excellent customer service will be central to your success. In addition, you will manage a caseload effectively, maintain accurate records using case management systems, meet performance targets and KPIs, and ensure full compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and contractual requirements. About You You are an enthusiastic, motivated, and empathetic individual with a genuine passion for helping others succeed. You have experience delivering high-quality employability support, including CV writing, job search, and interview preparation, particularly for individuals facing barriers to employment. You are confident in coaching both individuals and groups, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and build self-confidence in others. You understand how to identify a person s strengths and align them with suitable job or apprenticeship opportunities, using a strengths-based approach. You have experience engaging with employers, arranging interviews, and gathering feedback to improve outcomes for learners. You are skilled in supporting individuals into employment and ensuring they sustain their roles through ongoing engagement and support. Ideally, you have knowledge of the social enterprise sector and an understanding of offender services or substance misuse/recovery environments. You are highly organised, able to manage a busy caseload, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines. You are comfortable using ICT systems and digital tools, and you produce accurate, high-quality reports. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you build trust easily, put people at ease, and maintain a positive, can-do attitude. You are persuasive, persistent, patient, and able to perform well under pressure while maintaining professionalism at all times. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
May 02, 2026
Full time
Restart Scheme - Employment Advisor Location: Margate Salary: £24,500-£26,500 depending on experience Vacancy Type: Permanent About the Role We are seeking a passionate and driven individual to coach and prepare learners, job seekers, clients, and individuals (including those from challenging backgrounds such as ex-offenders or NEET participants) for the world of work. This role focuses on supporting individuals into sustainable employment, apprenticeships, and meaningful career pathways. You will deliver high-quality, end-to-end employability support, including information, advice, and guidance aligned with recognised frameworks such as the Matrix and Gatsby Standards. From initial onboarding and assessment through to job placement and in-work support, you will play a key role in transforming lives and improving career outcomes. The role involves both one-to-one and group coaching, helping individuals build confidence, resilience, and the skills required to succeed. You will support learners with CV writing, job applications, interview preparation, and job searching using relevant digital tools and platforms. You will work closely with employers, colleagues, and external partners to identify opportunities, match candidates to roles, and ensure successful progression into employment or apprenticeships. Maintaining strong relationships and delivering excellent customer service will be central to your success. In addition, you will manage a caseload effectively, maintain accurate records using case management systems, meet performance targets and KPIs, and ensure full compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and contractual requirements. About You You are an enthusiastic, motivated, and empathetic individual with a genuine passion for helping others succeed. You have experience delivering high-quality employability support, including CV writing, job search, and interview preparation, particularly for individuals facing barriers to employment. You are confident in coaching both individuals and groups, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and build self-confidence in others. You understand how to identify a person s strengths and align them with suitable job or apprenticeship opportunities, using a strengths-based approach. You have experience engaging with employers, arranging interviews, and gathering feedback to improve outcomes for learners. You are skilled in supporting individuals into employment and ensuring they sustain their roles through ongoing engagement and support. Ideally, you have knowledge of the social enterprise sector and an understanding of offender services or substance misuse/recovery environments. You are highly organised, able to manage a busy caseload, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines. You are comfortable using ICT systems and digital tools, and you produce accurate, high-quality reports. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you build trust easily, put people at ease, and maintain a positive, can-do attitude. You are persuasive, persistent, patient, and able to perform well under pressure while maintaining professionalism at all times. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
The role: Due to expansion, our client has new opportunities for two for Regional HR/ER Advisors . These roles support their sites with all aspects of HR. This is a great role for someone with HR /ER experience, who is looking to build on their experience. Someone who wants an autonomous role that progress quickly. This role is based form home, with travel /two days a week (travel is reimbursed). The role covers 12 sites South London, Surrey and the South West Key responsibilities Provide end to end ER support (including day to day and more complex cases) via phone, email and face to face Coaching and supporting managers on ER process, policies, recruitment etc Supporting change management projects Support TUPE projects Prioritising workload Relationship building Employee engagement / staff retention Providing HR Support for new site openings Supporting some recruitment strategies General HR reporting Skills & qualifications End to end complex ER case management Highly organised, proven experience of prioritising your own caseload Previous experience of working in a similar fast paced environment Driving licence and car / able to travel Our client offers a positive and friendly working environment, with exposure to most areas of HR coupled with progression opportunities to HR BP These roles are based from home, with travel to sites (expected 2 days a week). Travel expenses paid
May 02, 2026
Full time
The role: Due to expansion, our client has new opportunities for two for Regional HR/ER Advisors . These roles support their sites with all aspects of HR. This is a great role for someone with HR /ER experience, who is looking to build on their experience. Someone who wants an autonomous role that progress quickly. This role is based form home, with travel /two days a week (travel is reimbursed). The role covers 12 sites South London, Surrey and the South West Key responsibilities Provide end to end ER support (including day to day and more complex cases) via phone, email and face to face Coaching and supporting managers on ER process, policies, recruitment etc Supporting change management projects Support TUPE projects Prioritising workload Relationship building Employee engagement / staff retention Providing HR Support for new site openings Supporting some recruitment strategies General HR reporting Skills & qualifications End to end complex ER case management Highly organised, proven experience of prioritising your own caseload Previous experience of working in a similar fast paced environment Driving licence and car / able to travel Our client offers a positive and friendly working environment, with exposure to most areas of HR coupled with progression opportunities to HR BP These roles are based from home, with travel to sites (expected 2 days a week). Travel expenses paid
The title might look the same but life at Hedges is definitely not. We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. At Hedges Law , every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee owned you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success. No having to wait around for the Financial Freedom Day , that may never come. We also understand what motivates Private Client Solicitors, and we know there are so many of you out there who are Undervalued, Not Appreciated, Deflated & De-Motivated by low-value work, low fixed-fees that are imposed on you, archaic practices, out-dated management, slow IT & even slower career progression. And you re precisely who should read on now At Hedges our people are: • Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) • Valued • Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients • Set-off at the right pace • Nurtured and developed • Accelerated (faster career progression) • Paid what they are worth And this is because at Hedges we are EMPLOYEE-OWNED - we were only the 5th firm in the country to join this highly-exclusive club. Fancy a confidential coffee and chat (virtually)? Ok, back to being different We may have a 235-year heritage as a Private Client Legal Practice , but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull & oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we ve evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire & The Cotswolds". The 5th employee-owned law firm in the UK so you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. Last year was our biggest revenue year yet and we have ambitious and exciting plans for the future - there's still so much to do and achieve and we're not happy unless we're pushing boundaries So, how about you come and be a part of our future and us a part of yours? The Role at a Glance Private Client Solicitor 3 days in one of our offices in Oxfordshire / Cotswolds Negotiable - how much do you want to earn? Plus Extensive Benefits Including Company Profit Share via Employee Ownership Full Time - Permanent 35 hours P/W Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance & lifetime planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Creation and administration of Trusts. Estate planning and Court of Protection. Support and training. Excellent communication - a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills. Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent & uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 25 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome colleagues! Want a change of lifestyle? Work your way. Due to exceptional demand, we're expanding our Inheritance & Lifetime Planning team with aspirations to become the firm in Oxford & the Cotswolds, and you will play a key role in that. Work from home, from the office or a mix of the two (ideally 2/3 days a week). And if you're ready to swap the gritty city routine of London for the beautiful rolling hills, stunning architecture and calm of Berkshire / Oxfordshire / Cotswolds, Hedges is the place to be. Slow the pace, switch out the dirty commute for a dog walk, bike ride or nature ramble. With plenty of green space for you (and the family), wonderful schools, a lively and vibrant scene and the likes of Daylesford, Diddly Squat Farm, Bamford, Soho Farmhouse, Estelle Manor & Cornbury Festival and scores of the best foodie pubs in the country on your doorstep, the most amazing lifestyle awaits. We'll spare you the list of accountabilities, we'll happily chat about later. About You: • Qualified Solicitor (3-5years PQE) • Able to deliver high quality legal services with high client care • Extremely organised and possess great time management skills • Warm • Personable • Always seeking continued learning and self-development • Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working • Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude • Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues • Professional in appearance and behaviours with high confidentiality • You will have a strong desire to embrace new technologies and a STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required) Benefits: • 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position • Life Insurance • Flu Vouchers • Company pension • Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) • Salary Sacrifice • Free parking at our office in Wallingford • Paperless Technology: to make your life easier • Coaching & Personal Development • Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture • High Pedigree Team If you re ready to be more than just a fee-earner - to be an owner, a leader and part of something genuinely different - then Hedges is waiting. Let s start with a confidential coffee (or tea) and an honest conversation. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
May 01, 2026
Full time
The title might look the same but life at Hedges is definitely not. We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. At Hedges Law , every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee owned you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success. No having to wait around for the Financial Freedom Day , that may never come. We also understand what motivates Private Client Solicitors, and we know there are so many of you out there who are Undervalued, Not Appreciated, Deflated & De-Motivated by low-value work, low fixed-fees that are imposed on you, archaic practices, out-dated management, slow IT & even slower career progression. And you re precisely who should read on now At Hedges our people are: • Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) • Valued • Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients • Set-off at the right pace • Nurtured and developed • Accelerated (faster career progression) • Paid what they are worth And this is because at Hedges we are EMPLOYEE-OWNED - we were only the 5th firm in the country to join this highly-exclusive club. Fancy a confidential coffee and chat (virtually)? Ok, back to being different We may have a 235-year heritage as a Private Client Legal Practice , but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull & oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we ve evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire & The Cotswolds". The 5th employee-owned law firm in the UK so you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. Last year was our biggest revenue year yet and we have ambitious and exciting plans for the future - there's still so much to do and achieve and we're not happy unless we're pushing boundaries So, how about you come and be a part of our future and us a part of yours? The Role at a Glance Private Client Solicitor 3 days in one of our offices in Oxfordshire / Cotswolds Negotiable - how much do you want to earn? Plus Extensive Benefits Including Company Profit Share via Employee Ownership Full Time - Permanent 35 hours P/W Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance & lifetime planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Creation and administration of Trusts. Estate planning and Court of Protection. Support and training. Excellent communication - a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills. Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent & uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 25 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome colleagues! Want a change of lifestyle? Work your way. Due to exceptional demand, we're expanding our Inheritance & Lifetime Planning team with aspirations to become the firm in Oxford & the Cotswolds, and you will play a key role in that. Work from home, from the office or a mix of the two (ideally 2/3 days a week). And if you're ready to swap the gritty city routine of London for the beautiful rolling hills, stunning architecture and calm of Berkshire / Oxfordshire / Cotswolds, Hedges is the place to be. Slow the pace, switch out the dirty commute for a dog walk, bike ride or nature ramble. With plenty of green space for you (and the family), wonderful schools, a lively and vibrant scene and the likes of Daylesford, Diddly Squat Farm, Bamford, Soho Farmhouse, Estelle Manor & Cornbury Festival and scores of the best foodie pubs in the country on your doorstep, the most amazing lifestyle awaits. We'll spare you the list of accountabilities, we'll happily chat about later. About You: • Qualified Solicitor (3-5years PQE) • Able to deliver high quality legal services with high client care • Extremely organised and possess great time management skills • Warm • Personable • Always seeking continued learning and self-development • Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working • Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude • Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues • Professional in appearance and behaviours with high confidentiality • You will have a strong desire to embrace new technologies and a STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required) Benefits: • 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position • Life Insurance • Flu Vouchers • Company pension • Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) • Salary Sacrifice • Free parking at our office in Wallingford • Paperless Technology: to make your life easier • Coaching & Personal Development • Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture • High Pedigree Team If you re ready to be more than just a fee-earner - to be an owner, a leader and part of something genuinely different - then Hedges is waiting. Let s start with a confidential coffee (or tea) and an honest conversation. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
The title might look the same but life at Hedges is definitely not. We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. At Hedges Law , every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee owned you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success. No having to wait around for the Financial Freedom Day , that may never come. We also understand what motivates Private Client Solicitors, and we know there are so many of you out there who are Undervalued, Not Appreciated, Deflated & De-Motivated by low-value work, low fixed-fees that are imposed on you, archaic practices, out-dated management, slow IT & even slower career progression. And you re precisely who should read on now At Hedges our people are: • Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) • Valued • Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients • Set-off at the right pace • Nurtured and developed • Accelerated (faster career progression) • Paid what they are worth And this is because at Hedges we are EMPLOYEE-OWNED - we were only the 5th firm in the country to join this highly-exclusive club. Fancy a confidential coffee and chat (virtually)? Ok, back to being different We may have a 235-year heritage as a Private Client Legal Practice , but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull & oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we ve evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire & The Cotswolds". The 5th employee-owned law firm in the UK so you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. Last year was our biggest revenue year yet and we have ambitious and exciting plans for the future - there's still so much to do and achieve and we're not happy unless we're pushing boundaries So, how about you come and be a part of our future and us a part of yours? The Role at a Glance Private Client Solicitor 3 days in one of our offices in Oxfordshire / Cotswolds Negotiable - how much do you want to earn? Plus Extensive Benefits Including Company Profit Share via Employee Ownership Full Time - Permanent 35 hours P/W Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance & lifetime planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Creation and administration of Trusts. Estate planning and Court of Protection. Support and training. Excellent communication - a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills. Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent & uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 25 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome colleagues! Want a change of lifestyle? Work your way. Due to exceptional demand, we're expanding our Inheritance & Lifetime Planning team with aspirations to become the firm in Oxford & the Cotswolds, and you will play a key role in that. Work from home, from the office or a mix of the two (ideally 2/3 days a week). And if you're ready to swap the gritty city routine of London for the beautiful rolling hills, stunning architecture and calm of Berkshire / Oxfordshire / Cotswolds, Hedges is the place to be. Slow the pace, switch out the dirty commute for a dog walk, bike ride or nature ramble. With plenty of green space for you (and the family), wonderful schools, a lively and vibrant scene and the likes of Daylesford, Diddly Squat Farm, Bamford, Soho Farmhouse, Estelle Manor & Cornbury Festival and scores of the best foodie pubs in the country on your doorstep, the most amazing lifestyle awaits. We'll spare you the list of accountabilities, we'll happily chat about later. About You: • Qualified Solicitor (3-5years PQE) • Able to deliver high quality legal services with high client care • Extremely organised and possess great time management skills • Warm • Personable • Always seeking continued learning and self-development • Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working • Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude • Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues • Professional in appearance and behaviours with high confidentiality • You will have a strong desire to embrace new technologies and a STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required) Benefits: • 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position • Life Insurance • Flu Vouchers • Company pension • Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) • Salary Sacrifice • Free parking at our office in Wallingford • Paperless Technology: to make your life easier • Coaching & Personal Development • Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture • High Pedigree Team If you re ready to be more than just a fee-earner - to be an owner, a leader and part of something genuinely different - then Hedges is waiting. Let s start with a confidential coffee (or tea) and an honest conversation. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
May 01, 2026
Full time
The title might look the same but life at Hedges is definitely not. We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. At Hedges Law , every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee owned you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success. No having to wait around for the Financial Freedom Day , that may never come. We also understand what motivates Private Client Solicitors, and we know there are so many of you out there who are Undervalued, Not Appreciated, Deflated & De-Motivated by low-value work, low fixed-fees that are imposed on you, archaic practices, out-dated management, slow IT & even slower career progression. And you re precisely who should read on now At Hedges our people are: • Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) • Valued • Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients • Set-off at the right pace • Nurtured and developed • Accelerated (faster career progression) • Paid what they are worth And this is because at Hedges we are EMPLOYEE-OWNED - we were only the 5th firm in the country to join this highly-exclusive club. Fancy a confidential coffee and chat (virtually)? Ok, back to being different We may have a 235-year heritage as a Private Client Legal Practice , but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull & oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we ve evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire & The Cotswolds". The 5th employee-owned law firm in the UK so you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. Last year was our biggest revenue year yet and we have ambitious and exciting plans for the future - there's still so much to do and achieve and we're not happy unless we're pushing boundaries So, how about you come and be a part of our future and us a part of yours? The Role at a Glance Private Client Solicitor 3 days in one of our offices in Oxfordshire / Cotswolds Negotiable - how much do you want to earn? Plus Extensive Benefits Including Company Profit Share via Employee Ownership Full Time - Permanent 35 hours P/W Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance & lifetime planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Creation and administration of Trusts. Estate planning and Court of Protection. Support and training. Excellent communication - a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills. Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent & uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 25 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome colleagues! Want a change of lifestyle? Work your way. Due to exceptional demand, we're expanding our Inheritance & Lifetime Planning team with aspirations to become the firm in Oxford & the Cotswolds, and you will play a key role in that. Work from home, from the office or a mix of the two (ideally 2/3 days a week). And if you're ready to swap the gritty city routine of London for the beautiful rolling hills, stunning architecture and calm of Berkshire / Oxfordshire / Cotswolds, Hedges is the place to be. Slow the pace, switch out the dirty commute for a dog walk, bike ride or nature ramble. With plenty of green space for you (and the family), wonderful schools, a lively and vibrant scene and the likes of Daylesford, Diddly Squat Farm, Bamford, Soho Farmhouse, Estelle Manor & Cornbury Festival and scores of the best foodie pubs in the country on your doorstep, the most amazing lifestyle awaits. We'll spare you the list of accountabilities, we'll happily chat about later. About You: • Qualified Solicitor (3-5years PQE) • Able to deliver high quality legal services with high client care • Extremely organised and possess great time management skills • Warm • Personable • Always seeking continued learning and self-development • Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working • Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude • Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues • Professional in appearance and behaviours with high confidentiality • You will have a strong desire to embrace new technologies and a STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required) Benefits: • 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position • Life Insurance • Flu Vouchers • Company pension • Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) • Salary Sacrifice • Free parking at our office in Wallingford • Paperless Technology: to make your life easier • Coaching & Personal Development • Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture • High Pedigree Team If you re ready to be more than just a fee-earner - to be an owner, a leader and part of something genuinely different - then Hedges is waiting. Let s start with a confidential coffee (or tea) and an honest conversation. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
The title might look the same but life at Hedges is definitely not. We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. At Hedges Law , every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee owned you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success. No having to wait around for the Financial Freedom Day , that may never come. We also understand what motivates Private Client Solicitors, and we know there are so many of you out there who are Undervalued, Not Appreciated, Deflated & De-Motivated by low-value work, low fixed-fees that are imposed on you, archaic practices, out-dated management, slow IT & even slower career progression. And you re precisely who should read on now At Hedges our people are: • Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) • Valued • Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients • Set-off at the right pace • Nurtured and developed • Accelerated (faster career progression) • Paid what they are worth And this is because at Hedges we are EMPLOYEE-OWNED - we were only the 5th firm in the country to join this highly-exclusive club. Fancy a confidential coffee and chat (virtually)? Ok, back to being different We may have a 235-year heritage as a Private Client Legal Practice , but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull & oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we ve evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire & The Cotswolds". The 5th employee-owned law firm in the UK so you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. Last year was our biggest revenue year yet and we have ambitious and exciting plans for the future - there's still so much to do and achieve and we're not happy unless we're pushing boundaries So, how about you come and be a part of our future and us a part of yours? The Role at a Glance Private Client Solicitor 3 days in one of our offices in Oxfordshire / Cotswolds Negotiable - how much do you want to earn? Plus Extensive Benefits Including Company Profit Share via Employee Ownership Full Time - Permanent 35 hours P/W Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance & lifetime planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Creation and administration of Trusts. Estate planning and Court of Protection. Support and training. Excellent communication - a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills. Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent & uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 25 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome colleagues! Want a change of lifestyle? Work your way. Due to exceptional demand, we're expanding our Inheritance & Lifetime Planning team with aspirations to become the firm in Oxford & the Cotswolds, and you will play a key role in that. Work from home, from the office or a mix of the two (ideally 2/3 days a week). And if you're ready to swap the gritty city routine of London for the beautiful rolling hills, stunning architecture and calm of Berkshire / Oxfordshire / Cotswolds, Hedges is the place to be. Slow the pace, switch out the dirty commute for a dog walk, bike ride or nature ramble. With plenty of green space for you (and the family), wonderful schools, a lively and vibrant scene and the likes of Daylesford, Diddly Squat Farm, Bamford, Soho Farmhouse, Estelle Manor & Cornbury Festival and scores of the best foodie pubs in the country on your doorstep, the most amazing lifestyle awaits. We'll spare you the list of accountabilities, we'll happily chat about later. About You: • Qualified Solicitor (3-5years PQE) • Able to deliver high quality legal services with high client care • Extremely organised and possess great time management skills • Warm • Personable • Always seeking continued learning and self-development • Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working • Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude • Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues • Professional in appearance and behaviours with high confidentiality • You will have a strong desire to embrace new technologies and a STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required) Benefits: • 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position • Life Insurance • Flu Vouchers • Company pension • Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) • Salary Sacrifice • Free parking at our office in Wallingford • Paperless Technology: to make your life easier • Coaching & Personal Development • Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture • High Pedigree Team If you re ready to be more than just a fee-earner - to be an owner, a leader and part of something genuinely different - then Hedges is waiting. Let s start with a confidential coffee (or tea) and an honest conversation. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
May 01, 2026
Full time
The title might look the same but life at Hedges is definitely not. We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. At Hedges Law , every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee owned you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success. No having to wait around for the Financial Freedom Day , that may never come. We also understand what motivates Private Client Solicitors, and we know there are so many of you out there who are Undervalued, Not Appreciated, Deflated & De-Motivated by low-value work, low fixed-fees that are imposed on you, archaic practices, out-dated management, slow IT & even slower career progression. And you re precisely who should read on now At Hedges our people are: • Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) • Valued • Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients • Set-off at the right pace • Nurtured and developed • Accelerated (faster career progression) • Paid what they are worth And this is because at Hedges we are EMPLOYEE-OWNED - we were only the 5th firm in the country to join this highly-exclusive club. Fancy a confidential coffee and chat (virtually)? Ok, back to being different We may have a 235-year heritage as a Private Client Legal Practice , but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull & oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we ve evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire & The Cotswolds". The 5th employee-owned law firm in the UK so you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. Last year was our biggest revenue year yet and we have ambitious and exciting plans for the future - there's still so much to do and achieve and we're not happy unless we're pushing boundaries So, how about you come and be a part of our future and us a part of yours? The Role at a Glance Private Client Solicitor 3 days in one of our offices in Oxfordshire / Cotswolds Negotiable - how much do you want to earn? Plus Extensive Benefits Including Company Profit Share via Employee Ownership Full Time - Permanent 35 hours P/W Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance & lifetime planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Creation and administration of Trusts. Estate planning and Court of Protection. Support and training. Excellent communication - a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills. Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent & uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 25 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome colleagues! Want a change of lifestyle? Work your way. Due to exceptional demand, we're expanding our Inheritance & Lifetime Planning team with aspirations to become the firm in Oxford & the Cotswolds, and you will play a key role in that. Work from home, from the office or a mix of the two (ideally 2/3 days a week). And if you're ready to swap the gritty city routine of London for the beautiful rolling hills, stunning architecture and calm of Berkshire / Oxfordshire / Cotswolds, Hedges is the place to be. Slow the pace, switch out the dirty commute for a dog walk, bike ride or nature ramble. With plenty of green space for you (and the family), wonderful schools, a lively and vibrant scene and the likes of Daylesford, Diddly Squat Farm, Bamford, Soho Farmhouse, Estelle Manor & Cornbury Festival and scores of the best foodie pubs in the country on your doorstep, the most amazing lifestyle awaits. We'll spare you the list of accountabilities, we'll happily chat about later. About You: • Qualified Solicitor (3-5years PQE) • Able to deliver high quality legal services with high client care • Extremely organised and possess great time management skills • Warm • Personable • Always seeking continued learning and self-development • Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working • Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude • Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues • Professional in appearance and behaviours with high confidentiality • You will have a strong desire to embrace new technologies and a STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required) Benefits: • 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position • Life Insurance • Flu Vouchers • Company pension • Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) • Salary Sacrifice • Free parking at our office in Wallingford • Paperless Technology: to make your life easier • Coaching & Personal Development • Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture • High Pedigree Team If you re ready to be more than just a fee-earner - to be an owner, a leader and part of something genuinely different - then Hedges is waiting. Let s start with a confidential coffee (or tea) and an honest conversation. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
The title might look the same but life at Hedges is definitely not. We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. At Hedges Law , every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee owned you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success. No having to wait around for the Financial Freedom Day , that may never come. We also understand what motivates Private Client Solicitors, and we know there are so many of you out there who are Undervalued, Not Appreciated, Deflated & De-Motivated by low-value work, low fixed-fees that are imposed on you, archaic practices, out-dated management, slow IT & even slower career progression. And you re precisely who should read on now At Hedges our people are: • Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) • Valued • Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients • Set-off at the right pace • Nurtured and developed • Accelerated (faster career progression) • Paid what they are worth And this is because at Hedges we are EMPLOYEE-OWNED - we were only the 5th firm in the country to join this highly-exclusive club. Fancy a confidential coffee and chat (virtually)? Ok, back to being different We may have a 235-year heritage as a Private Client Legal Practice , but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull & oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we ve evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire & The Cotswolds". The 5th employee-owned law firm in the UK so you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. Last year was our biggest revenue year yet and we have ambitious and exciting plans for the future - there's still so much to do and achieve and we're not happy unless we're pushing boundaries So, how about you come and be a part of our future and us a part of yours? The Role at a Glance Private Client Solicitor 3 days in one of our offices in Oxfordshire / Cotswolds Negotiable - how much do you want to earn? Plus Extensive Benefits Including Company Profit Share via Employee Ownership Full Time - Permanent 35 hours P/W Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance & lifetime planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Creation and administration of Trusts. Estate planning and Court of Protection. Support and training. Excellent communication - a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills. Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent & uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 25 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome colleagues! Want a change of lifestyle? Work your way. Due to exceptional demand, we're expanding our Inheritance & Lifetime Planning team with aspirations to become the firm in Oxford & the Cotswolds, and you will play a key role in that. Work from home, from the office or a mix of the two (ideally 2/3 days a week). And if you're ready to swap the gritty city routine of London for the beautiful rolling hills, stunning architecture and calm of Berkshire / Oxfordshire / Cotswolds, Hedges is the place to be. Slow the pace, switch out the dirty commute for a dog walk, bike ride or nature ramble. With plenty of green space for you (and the family), wonderful schools, a lively and vibrant scene and the likes of Daylesford, Diddly Squat Farm, Bamford, Soho Farmhouse, Estelle Manor & Cornbury Festival and scores of the best foodie pubs in the country on your doorstep, the most amazing lifestyle awaits. We'll spare you the list of accountabilities, we'll happily chat about later. About You: • Qualified Solicitor (3-5years PQE) • Able to deliver high quality legal services with high client care • Extremely organised and possess great time management skills • Warm • Personable • Always seeking continued learning and self-development • Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working • Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude • Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues • Professional in appearance and behaviours with high confidentiality • You will have a strong desire to embrace new technologies and a STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required) Benefits: • 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position • Life Insurance • Flu Vouchers • Company pension • Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) • Salary Sacrifice • Free parking at our office in Wallingford • Paperless Technology: to make your life easier • Coaching & Personal Development • Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture • High Pedigree Team If you re ready to be more than just a fee-earner - to be an owner, a leader and part of something genuinely different - then Hedges is waiting. Let s start with a confidential coffee (or tea) and an honest conversation. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
May 01, 2026
Full time
The title might look the same but life at Hedges is definitely not. We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. At Hedges Law , every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee owned you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success. No having to wait around for the Financial Freedom Day , that may never come. We also understand what motivates Private Client Solicitors, and we know there are so many of you out there who are Undervalued, Not Appreciated, Deflated & De-Motivated by low-value work, low fixed-fees that are imposed on you, archaic practices, out-dated management, slow IT & even slower career progression. And you re precisely who should read on now At Hedges our people are: • Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) • Valued • Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients • Set-off at the right pace • Nurtured and developed • Accelerated (faster career progression) • Paid what they are worth And this is because at Hedges we are EMPLOYEE-OWNED - we were only the 5th firm in the country to join this highly-exclusive club. Fancy a confidential coffee and chat (virtually)? Ok, back to being different We may have a 235-year heritage as a Private Client Legal Practice , but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull & oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we ve evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire & The Cotswolds". The 5th employee-owned law firm in the UK so you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. Last year was our biggest revenue year yet and we have ambitious and exciting plans for the future - there's still so much to do and achieve and we're not happy unless we're pushing boundaries So, how about you come and be a part of our future and us a part of yours? The Role at a Glance Private Client Solicitor 3 days in one of our offices in Oxfordshire / Cotswolds Negotiable - how much do you want to earn? Plus Extensive Benefits Including Company Profit Share via Employee Ownership Full Time - Permanent 35 hours P/W Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance & lifetime planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Creation and administration of Trusts. Estate planning and Court of Protection. Support and training. Excellent communication - a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills. Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent & uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 25 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome colleagues! Want a change of lifestyle? Work your way. Due to exceptional demand, we're expanding our Inheritance & Lifetime Planning team with aspirations to become the firm in Oxford & the Cotswolds, and you will play a key role in that. Work from home, from the office or a mix of the two (ideally 2/3 days a week). And if you're ready to swap the gritty city routine of London for the beautiful rolling hills, stunning architecture and calm of Berkshire / Oxfordshire / Cotswolds, Hedges is the place to be. Slow the pace, switch out the dirty commute for a dog walk, bike ride or nature ramble. With plenty of green space for you (and the family), wonderful schools, a lively and vibrant scene and the likes of Daylesford, Diddly Squat Farm, Bamford, Soho Farmhouse, Estelle Manor & Cornbury Festival and scores of the best foodie pubs in the country on your doorstep, the most amazing lifestyle awaits. We'll spare you the list of accountabilities, we'll happily chat about later. About You: • Qualified Solicitor (3-5years PQE) • Able to deliver high quality legal services with high client care • Extremely organised and possess great time management skills • Warm • Personable • Always seeking continued learning and self-development • Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working • Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude • Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues • Professional in appearance and behaviours with high confidentiality • You will have a strong desire to embrace new technologies and a STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required) Benefits: • 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position • Life Insurance • Flu Vouchers • Company pension • Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) • Salary Sacrifice • Free parking at our office in Wallingford • Paperless Technology: to make your life easier • Coaching & Personal Development • Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture • High Pedigree Team If you re ready to be more than just a fee-earner - to be an owner, a leader and part of something genuinely different - then Hedges is waiting. Let s start with a confidential coffee (or tea) and an honest conversation. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
