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3rd Line Cloud Engineer - Azure Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a market leading service provider to recruit a number of 3rd Line Cloud Engineers to join their growing support team. The Role As a 3rd Line Cloud Engineer you will support and deliver Azure platform services for enterprise customers. The role focuses on the operational management of Azure environments, working closely with internal teams and customers to maintain, improve, and support production cloud infrastructures. As an Azure Cloud Engineer you will have strong hands-on experience with Azure services, a proven background supporting large corporate environments, and the ability to operate effectively within an agile, service-oriented team. This role involves contributing to platform stability, implementing continuous improvements, and ensuring reliable, high-quality support for enterprise-scale Azure infrastructure while collaborating closely with senior team members and stakeholders. The Responsibilities Perform root cause analysis, investigation, diagnosis, and reporting of cloud-related issues. Monitor and optimize Azure environments to ensure high availability, performance, and security. Troubleshoot and resolve build, deployment, and infrastructure issues. Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for security, scalability, and reliability. Create and maintain detailed documentation for processes, configurations, and procedures. Develop and maintain scripts for automation using PowerShell. Participate in on-call support outside business hours (additional compensation provided). The Requirements Hands on experience managing Azure environments across multiple subscriptions and regions. Strong expertise in Azure IaaS services (Compute, Storage & Networking). Experience with Azure networking: VNets, Subnets, NSGs, Route Tables, Network Interfaces. Knowledge of hybrid connectivity including ExpressRoute and VNet Gateways. Experience with load balancing and traffic management (Azure Load Balancer, Traffic Manager). Hands-on experience with Azure Storage Accounts, Snapshots, and Backup/Recovery Services Vaults. Working knowledge of Azure Key Vault, Certificates, Managed Identities, and App Registrations. Experience implementing private connectivity using Private Endpoints and Private DNS Zones. Exposure to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerised workloads. Experience managing Azure ARC-enabled resources in hybrid environments. If you're keen to join a highly successful and growing cloud support team please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

3rd Line Cloud Engineer - Azure Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a market leading service provider to recruit a number of 3rd Line Cloud Engineers to join their growing support team. The Role As a 3rd Line Cloud Engineer you will support and deliver Azure platform services for enterprise customers. The role focuses on the operational management of Azure environments, working closely with internal teams and customers to maintain, improve, and support production cloud infrastructures. As an Azure Cloud Engineer you will have strong hands-on experience with Azure services, a proven background supporting large corporate environments, and the ability to operate effectively within an agile, service-oriented team. This role involves contributing to platform stability, implementing continuous improvements, and ensuring reliable, high-quality support for enterprise-scale Azure infrastructure while collaborating closely with senior team members and stakeholders. The Responsibilities Perform root cause analysis, investigation, diagnosis, and reporting of cloud-related issues. Monitor and optimize Azure environments to ensure high availability, performance, and security. Troubleshoot and resolve build, deployment, and infrastructure issues. Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for security, scalability, and reliability. Create and maintain detailed documentation for processes, configurations, and procedures. Develop and maintain scripts for automation using PowerShell. Participate in on-call support outside business hours (additional compensation provided). The Requirements Hands on experience managing Azure environments across multiple subscriptions and regions. Strong expertise in Azure IaaS services (Compute, Storage & Networking). Experience with Azure networking: VNets, Subnets, NSGs, Route Tables, Network Interfaces. Knowledge of hybrid connectivity including ExpressRoute and VNet Gateways. Experience with load balancing and traffic management (Azure Load Balancer, Traffic Manager). Hands-on experience with Azure Storage Accounts, Snapshots, and Backup/Recovery Services Vaults. Working knowledge of Azure Key Vault, Certificates, Managed Identities, and App Registrations. Experience implementing private connectivity using Private Endpoints and Private DNS Zones. Exposure to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerised workloads. Experience managing Azure ARC-enabled resources in hybrid environments. If you're keen to join a highly successful and growing cloud support team please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

Area Manager Fast Paced Retail £50,000 - £60,000 We have a fantastic position for an Area Manager for a well known large format retailer in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly changing business where you will have the autonomy and freedom to drive your area forward! The successful Area Manager will be responsible for leading a high number of stores across your geographical patch, delivering a strong financial performance and exceptional levels of customer service across the board. Culture fit is extremely important to our clients business. Successful candidates must have a forward thinking and dynamic leadership style with outgoing and upbeat personality that would be able engage a large number of colleagues across the area. Our new Area Manager is going to inspire the team, develop Store Managers to deliver a memorable in store experience, engage with colleagues at all levels and lead by example. You will create fantastic in store visuals and make the store a real go to destination for a fantastic shopping experience. The Role As a Area Manager you will lead your stores in all areas of service excellence, deliver KPI's in line with the business objectives and ensure you are leading and motivating your teams to deliver across your area. Creating a positive and engaging working environment within your sites High standards in all key areas Setting clear expectations in service, standards and operations Managing profit and loss, budgets, sales forecasting and various other key performance indicators Liaising and networking with head office, ensuring relationships are established with all key stakeholders Driving compliance, health & safety to adhere to all policies and procedures Supporting with company events, local marketing and sharing successes The new Area Manager is going to deliver results and performances in large format stores, have the ability to ensure leaders are ready to deliver standards via their teams and also work on projects with the senior leaders in the business. A passion for delivering great standards, service and an engaged team is an absolute must! this role will come with a great challenge, an opportunity to make an impact and the chance to make a real name for yourself as they grow and develop! The Package Competitive salary plus a company car allowance, generous holidays and a strong benefits package. BH36027

An ambitious, high growth professional services firm is scaling rapidly, with sustained growth of year on year. Employment Tax sits at the centre of its strategy, and client demand across compliance, advisory and cost recovery is accelerating. As part of this expansion, the firm is building a dedicated Employment Tax practice and is now seeking an experienced Equity and Share Plans Senior Manager or Director to lead and grow its UK equity and incentive offering. This is a senior, market facing leadership role with real autonomy and influence. The successful hire will shape the equity and reward proposition, drive go to market activity and play a pivotal role in developing a high potential service line within an entrepreneurial environment. The role You will act as the UK lead for equity and share plans, combining deep technical expertise with strong commercial judgement. The role spans client delivery, proposition development, revenue generation and people leadership. Key responsibilities include: Leadership & People Serve as a technical authority for share plans and reward within Employment Tax Build capability across the team through coaching, mentoring and hands on technical leadership Support recruitment and team growth as the practice scales Embed robust technical standards, risk management and quality of delivery Collaborate with colleagues across tax, corporate finance and international teams to deliver joined up client solutions Clients & Advisory Build and grow a portfolio of clients across listed groups, private companies, scale ups and investor backed businesses Advise on the full lifecycle of employee incentive arrangements, including design, implementation and operation Provide specialist advice on UK equity arrangements such as EMI, CSOP, growth shares, employee benefit trusts and employee ownership structures Lead share plan input into transactions, including due diligence, structuring and deal documentation Deliver complex advisory engagements, producing clear, commercial and practical advice Engage directly with senior stakeholders (CFOs, HRDs, Heads of Tax) and influence decision making Integrate equity advice into wider Employment Tax, Mobility and broader tax propositions Growth & Value Creation Own and execute the equity and share plans market strategy, aligned with wider Employment Tax growth goals Originate new work, expand existing relationships and contribute directly to revenue growth Build a sustainable pipeline across incentives, transactions and reward structuring Develop scalable, monetisable go to market propositions Act as a senior voice in the market through thought leadership, events and strategic conversations Identify opportunities to leverage technology and an international network to enhance delivery and unlock revenue Monitor legislative and market developments, converting them into client insights, new services and commercial opportunities About you You are likely to bring: Significant experience in share plans and employee incentives, gained in professional services or in house Strong UK tax technical expertise across EMI, CSOP, growth shares, EBTs / EOTs, with an understanding of international considerations Experience advising on transactions, structuring and implementation of incentive arrangements A commercial mindset, with a track record of building client relationships and contributing to revenue growth Confidence operating at a strategic level with senior stakeholders An entrepreneurial approach, with the appetite to build and scale a service offering The ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable advice A relevant professional qualification (CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent preferred)

Finance Manager - Near Langport, Somerset (Office-based) Contract: Full Time, Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00 Salary: 40,000- 45,000 per annum (DOE) Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays Pension included FREE office parking About the business My client is a fast-growing technology and infrastructure organisation delivering high-quality solutions across data, networking and critical environments. As the business scales, it's investing in stronger financial control and project visibility-placing finance at the heart of operational decision-making. The culture is built around being kind, caring and respectful to colleagues, clients and partners. The role Reporting into senior leadership, you will oversee core finance processes, lead month-end reporting, and support budgeting and forecasting. You'll take ownership of financial management across all projects, with a strong focus on job costing, project reporting and analysis. Working closely with Project Managers, operational teams, and the wider finance function, you'll ensure accurate cost capture, improve controls, and enhance project profitability and performance visibility. Key responsibilities Lead job costing across all projects, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and accountability Build and improve project cost reporting, analysis and management information Partner with Project Managers to provide real-time financial insight and constructive challenge Monitor performance vs budget, flagging variances, risks and opportunities early Produce monthly management accounts with clear commentary on project profitability Own Sage (e.g., Sage 50) job costing and reporting setup, ensuring data integrity Lead month-end close, balance sheet control and reconciliations Manage budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and cashflow reporting Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger and support VAT returns/compliance Liaise with auditors and support year-end accounts preparation Support/mentor junior finance staff where applicable About you - Ideally you will have Proven experience as a Finance Manager (or similar), ideally in a project-based/contracting environment Strong job costing, project accounting and financial analysis skills Hands-on Sage job costing experience (essential) Commercial mindset and confident stakeholder management Strong attention to detail and clear communication with non-finance colleagues Desirable ACCA/CIMA/ACA (or qualified by experience) Experience improving controls, reporting processes and MI (dashboards/templates)

Commissioning Manager The client are a leading enterprise level life safety and security integrator working on large scale project throughout the UK & Europe The Role This role will oversee the commissioning of Life Safety, Fire Detection, Fire Suppression, Sprinkler, Security, and Data Infrastructure systems specifically within large-scale Industrial, Commercial, Residential and Data Centre environments. The Commissioning Manager will provide technical leadership, challenge design information, manage multidiscipline commissioning teams, and ensure all systems are integrated, validated, and handed over in accordance with all standards, legislation, project specific standards and client timescales. Duties and Responsibilities Planning & Coordination Develop detailed commissioning plans, programmes, procedures, and schedules for ELV systems (Life Safety, CCTV, Access Control, Intercom, etc). Review design drawings, specifications, and scope documents to identify commissioning requirements. Coordinate with design teams, project managers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure readiness for commissioning. Conduct commissioning meetings and prepare progress reports for management and clients. Review resource requirements and skill set for each project/system and ensure they are in place as per the commissioning plan/programme Plan across multiple projects to ensure commissioning plans/programme/resources are in place and that one project doesn't fail due to another project over-running. Coordinate and manage integration workshops between life safety systems, security systems, sprinklers, fire suppression and data systems Commissioning Execution Ensure the project commissioning plan is in place and lead and supervise commissioning engineers on site in conjunction with the project site team Carry out weekly checks with commissioning engineers to ensure programme being adhered to and monitor progress/resource issues Oversee programming, system configuration, and integration between multiple ELV systems (e.g., linking fire alarm with access control or BMS) Ensure all issues identified during testing are logged, rectified, and reverified before system handover Implement and manage commissioning gateways, punch list management, and closure Quality Assurance & Compliance Verify compliance with Specifications, BAFE, BS, EN, and GBEC Policies and procedures Support standardization of commissioning processes across multiple sites Coordinate third-party testing, inspections, and approvals with relevant agencies or consultants Maintain QA/QC documentation, including checklists, test reports, and witness sheets Ensure commissioning activities follow safety and quality management procedures Review and validate commissioning scripts, method statements, and integrated test plans Documentation & Handover Prepare and maintain complete commissioning documentation, including test sheets, commissioning logs, and defect reports Manage and support the preparation of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and training sessions for client representatives Oversee final acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and system handover to the client Ensure all commissioning evidence is captured through approved digital platforms (e.g., Dalux, BIM360, Cx software, ATP) Leadership & Team Management Lead, mentor, and train commissioning teams and engineers Demonstrate a key focus in driving force to deliver project close outs Communicate risks early, escalate blockers, and drive issue resolution to protect milestones Support end-user training and handover of fully validated systems Ensure coordination with other trades (mechanical, electrical, BMS, lifts, etc) to ensure smooth integration Provide technical support and troubleshooting throughout project execution Working Conditions Primarily site-based role with travel between multiple project locations May involve extended working hours to meet project deadlines Must comply with all site safety and company policies Person Specification Skills & Competencies Minimum 5+ years senior commissioning experience on large commercial or Data Centre projects Deep understanding of ELV and life safety systems architecture and integration Presenting & demonstrating commission delivery position to senior management teams Strong leadership, planning, and team coordination skills Highly organized with strong urgency, attention to detail, and commitment to zero-defect execution Proficiency in commissioning tools, system diagnostic software, and network configuration Excellent communication and documentation abilities Analytical mindset with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure Essential Hold CSCS Card and SMSTS Safety Trained Experience in working on and commissioning Fire Detection, Voice Alarm, Disabled Systems, Access Control, CCTV, Intruder systems to the applicable British, European and NACOSS Standards and knowledge of all relevant BAFE/BRE codes of practice To be conversant with and up to date in respect of new technologies and regulatory standards that are relevant to the design process Minimum of 5+ Years Experience Commissioning Medium/Large Projects Plan and monitor work to tight time scales and deadlines Multitask across multiple projects Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports Work creatively and innovatively dealing with core issues with customers Form good working relationships with colleagues, customers and stakeholders Strong understanding of redundancy philosophy, fire strategies for data halls, and operational uptime commissioning procedures Experience managing multi-discipline commissioning teams and running commissioning meetings/workshops Influence, persuade and negotiate effectively Understand and disseminate specifications and technical drawings Display initiative and to have strong attention to detail Be highly motivated and orientated with a strong drive to deliver and succeed Have good organisational and time management skills Good presentation and customer facing skills PC Literate and Good understanding of Microsoft Products Desirable FIA/NACOSS Training (Advanced Installer & Advanced Commissioner) First Aid Training System Knowledge / Experience: Fire Alarms - Gent/WINMAG/DRAX/Advanced/Siemens/FAAST/Xtralis/ Apollo PAVA - Honeywell/Baldwin Boxall Disabled Systems - Baldwin Boxall/C-TEC Security System - Milestone/Xplan/CCure/AMAG/Lenel/Hikvision/Axis/ Galaxy/Comelit/Commend Previous experience of working within Fire, Security or Data Infrastructure industry M&E Co-ordination experience For more information on this role please call Giles - Director -

Head of Sales Reporting to the General Manager, you will play a key leadership role in an independent property management company, spearheading sales growth and performance across a three-branch network in South Wales. Job Purpose To drive revenue growth by fostering a high-performance sales culture and delivering consistent market share gains across the network. The Head of Sales will connect strategic business objectives with front-line execution, ensuring the company remains the agent of choice through exceptional customer service and proactive business development. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a comprehensive business plan to maximise market share across South Wales. Identify opportunities for organic growth and lead the successful launch of new branches. Collaborate with the General Manager to deliver effective marketing strategies focused on lead generation. Audit underperforming branches, diagnose issues, and implement corrective actions. Establish and maintain robust KPI frameworks to drive accountability and performance. Support the development and delivery of team targets and incentive structures. Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, coaching, and performance management. Optimise the sales pipeline from valuation through to exchange, reducing fall-through rates. Manage sales budgets to ensure efficient and cost-effective branch operations. Report to the Senior Leadership Team on forecasts, market risks, and emerging trends. Review and communicate bonus performance and earnings clearly and effectively. Continuously assess and improve existing processes to enhance operational efficiency. Introduce new systems and services, including the use of AI, to drive organisational performance. Attend and contribute to management meetings. Represent the business at networking and business development events, including those outside core hours where required. Manage relationships and contracts with suppliers and partners. Maintain the highest standards of customer service across all branches. Handle escalated sales complaints professionally and effectively. Oversee AML compliance at a senior level, ensuring audits and training are completed. Undertake general office management duties as required. Hours Monday to Friday (phone number removed)pm For further details and a confidential chat, please call Neil on (phone number removed). (NLR is acting as an Employment Agency on behalf of its Client)

Private Client Tax - Senior Manager Location: Reigate Hybrid & Flexible Working Available A high-quality and rapidly growing private client tax advisory practice is seeking an experienced Private Client Tax Senior Manager to join its expanding UK team. This role offers the opportunity to work with complex, internationally connected clients while playing a key role in the development of a growing private client offering. This is an ideal opportunity for an established Senior Manager (or a strong Manager ready to step up) who enjoys advisory-led private client work, values autonomy, and wants to influence the growth and direction of a practice. The Role As Private Client Tax Senior Manager, you will advise high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families and entrepreneurs on a broad range of UK private client tax matters. You will manage complex client relationships, oversee compliance delivery, contribute to advisory and planning projects, and support the development of junior team members. You will work closely with colleagues across fiduciary, trust and corporate services, with regular exposure to international and cross-border structures. Key Responsibilities Private Client Advisory & Compliance Provide high-quality UK tax compliance and advisory services to HNW and UHNW clients, including UK residents, non-residents and internationally mobile individuals Advise on income tax and CGT planning, inheritance tax and succession planning, residence and domicile matters, and pre-arrival/departure planning Support clients with international wealth structures and cross-border tax considerations Review and oversee UK personal tax returns, trust tax returns and related computations Remain up to date with UK tax legislation, HMRC guidance and relevant reporting requirements Client Relationship Management Act as the primary point of contact for a complex portfolio of private clients Build long-term trusted relationships through proactive, commercially focused advice Liaise with trustees, investment managers, legal advisers and other intermediaries as required Team Leadership & Development Supervise, mentor and support junior members of the tax team Contribute to training, technical development and knowledge sharing Work closely with senior leadership to support the growth and direction of the UK private client team Business Development & Profile Building Identify opportunities to expand advisory work within existing client relationships Contribute to thought leadership, technical updates and client communications Support networking and market-facing initiatives Skills & Experience Essential CTA, ATT or equivalent professional qualification Significant UK private client tax experience (typically 5-8+ years) Strong technical knowledge across UK personal tax, trusts and estates, with an understanding of international considerations Proven ability to manage a client portfolio independently What's on Offer Competitive salary dependent on experience Clear progression and long-term development opportunities High-quality advisory-focused private client work Hybrid working (up to 2 days per week from home) and flexible working arrangements Supportive, collaborative culture within a growing practice How to Apply If you're a private client tax professional looking to step into a senior, advisory-focused role within a growing and ambitious practice, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Role/Job Title : Head of Kent Services Location: Pembury, with travel between services as required Contracted Hours Full time -37 hours per week (Mon-Fri) Salary : £55,000 - £65,000 per annum FTE Application Deadline Date : Friday 24th May 2026 / Interviews to take place at Cornford Lane site (Pembury) on Wednesday 10th June We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. FULL JOB DESCRIPTION Equal Opportunity/Accessibility and Accommodations Statement: As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We actively promote the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities, recognising the invaluable contributions they make to our organisation. We are dedicated to ensuring an accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please don t hesitate to reach out. Aspens mission is to provide high-quality care and support to individuals on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities; meeting their needs and aspirations and empowering them to learn and grow through an integrated network of services across the South-East. We provide support and care to children, families and adults across Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, Surrey and the London Borough of Bexley. Our services include registered care homes; supported living; community outreach; day services, including pathways to employment; children and young people s groups and support; specialist support; and free online support for families and carers across the South-East. About the role: This is a tremendously exciting time to join Aspens. With our new Chief Operating Officer in place, we are actively shaping how we work to ensure we deliver the very best for the people we support. Her focus and ambition are centred on establishing consistent, high-quality practice across the organisation and ensuring that everything we do enhances, in a meaningful and measurable way, the lives of those we support. The Head of Kent Services is a leadership role responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial oversight of services within Kent, currently residential services for adults with autism and/or learning disabilities, supported living services, and services for children and families across Kent. The postholder will ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care and support that promotes autonomy, dignity, inclusion, and positive outcomes for individuals and families. The Head of Kent Services will lead and develop a small team of locality managers ensuring regulatory compliance, financial sustainability, and continuous service improvement across the portfolio. The Head of Kent Services will be a member of the Inclusive Executive Leadership Team, working in collaboration with other leaders to drive the best outcomes for the People we Support and the Charity. Knowledge and Experience: We re looking for someone who brings a combination of the following experiences, whether gained through formal roles, lived experience, volunteering or other pathways. We value diverse routes into leadership and welcome applications from individuals who may not have followed traditional career paths. Essential Experience: Significant senior management experience in health and social care. Proven leadership experience managing CQC Registered Managers. Strong knowledge of autism and learning disability support models. Experience managing budgets and financial performance. Demonstrable experience of regulatory compliance and inspection processes. Experience working with commissioners and local authorities. Experience managing large-scale change programmes. Significant experience in building team capability and managing complex employee relations. Essential Skills & Competencies: Strategic thinking and operational delivery capability. Strong financial acumen. Experience overseeing impactful, outcomes-driven services at a strategic level. Strong project and programme management skills. Excellent leadership and people management skills. Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills. High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to manage complexity and drive change. Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability. Ability to build and sustain relationships, with trust and integrity Desirable: Relevant professional qualification in health or social care (Level 5 or above). Experience overseeing multiple residential and/or supported living services. Experience in service mobilisation or turnaround. Experience with Positive Behaviour Support at strategic level. Core Values & Leadership Expectations: Commitment to person-centred, rights-based and autonomy approaches. Passion for inclusion, dignity, and empowerment. Dedication to safeguarding and promoting welfare. Evidence-informed decision-making. High levels of integrity, resilience, and accountability. Reflective, open to feedback and committed to continuous learning Brings authenticity, empathy and a collaborative spirit What we can offer you: An exciting and rewarding role that you can really make your own An opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment, with formal and informal training and development initiatives. Member of the Inclusive Executive Leadership Team. Hybrid working Adjusted Hours or compressed working weeks Fantastic paid training and career progression opportunities (including recognised qualifications in health and social care) Paid DBS Annual Leave / Pro rata dependent on hours. Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service Nest Pension and Death in Service Benefit Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Access to Mental Health First Aiders Aspens High Street Stores -20% discount on all items for Aspens staff Bluebell cafe- Discounted staff menu available Refer a Friend scheme , so you can earn up to £250 for every person you refer to work for Aspens Recognition schemes, including Employee of the Month Wellbeing initiatives such as: no email/meeting Fridays, no meetings over lunchtime to ensure people can take a break, encouraged not to read or reply to emails outside of working hours, and access to counselling If shortlisted, we will contact you directly to schedule an interview. We strive to respond to all applicants; however, if you have not received a response within a reasonable timeframe, please feel free to contact us for a status update or feedback (where available). After the interview, you will be notified of the outcome. If successful, you ll receive a formal offer in writing. Upon acceptance, we ll guide you through the onboarding process, providing you with all the details you need. Please note, any offer of employment will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks (which we will arrange on your behalf if you don t already have one) and satisfactory employment references.

Job Title: Compliance Team Leader Reporting To: Customer Support Manager Direct reports: 7 Salary Range: £26,000 - £28,000 Contract Type: Permanent Location: Hybrid, Sheffield Working days/hours per week: 35 hours per week, 9am 5pm, Monday Friday. Our Vision: A UK where No good food goes to waste . he Felix Project and FareShare have recently merged to form the UK's largest food redistribution charity. Its vision is a UK where good food is never wasted, and nobody goes hungry. The organisation rescues high quality edible surplus food, from across the food industry and gets it to over 8,000 organisations across the UK who are working to strengthen communities and improve lives. The charity manages seven depots across London, Suffolk, Merseyside and Hampshire and works with 16 network partners who operate a further 26 regional depots across the UK. Over the next year our ambition is to rescue enough food nationally to provide nearly 200 million meals, turning an environmental problem into social good with measurable impact for people, planet, and the economy. Purpose of the Job To lead and manage the Compliance Support team responsible for overseeing the ongoing compliance of all organisations actively participating in the FareShare Go programme after their probation period. The role ensures that compliance-related contacts and case work are handled in line with organisational standards and contributes to the development and implementation of compliance processes to ensure a consistent, high-quality experience for partner organisations. Duties and Responsibilities Manages the daily operations of the Compliance Support team ensuring compliance case work and customer contacts are managed efficiently and professionally Leads the monitoring of service quality, compliance outcomes and performance against agreed KPIs Track, analyse and report on key performance metrics, using data-driven insights to identify trends, performance gaps and opportunities for improvement Provide programme managers with feedback and insights from the Compliance Support Team to develop the compliance function and the development of the wider Customer Support Team Identifies operational improvements to compliance processes and team workflows Escalates complex compliance issues or risks to senior management when required and supports resolution Support the development and implementation of compliance processes that align with organisational goals, customer service standards and regulatory expectations Your normal duties and responsibilities will be set out in your job description. However, the charity may require you to perform other duties from time to time. Recruitment Timeline We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interviews as applications comes in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity. Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.

About us Salary - Competitive Work Type - Onsite - 3 days office / flexible arrangements available Job Location - WINDERMERE - LINGLEY MERE, LINGLEY MERE, LINGLEY GREEN AVENUE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3LP Role Type - Permanent Employment Type - Full Time Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves. We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of. We've got a lot to offer. You'll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution. Benefits A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover Car cash allowance - £5,000 Up to 20% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions Best Doctors Salary Finance Wealth at Work courses Deals and discounts EVolve Car Scheme Employee Assistance Plan Mental health first aiders ShareBuy MORE Choices flexible benefits Enhanced parental leave schemes Job Purpose The Commercial Business Manager - IT Procurement is responsible for strategically managing the sourcing and procurement of IT products and services to ensure cost efficiency, compliance, and alignment with business objectives. This role bridges the needs of the Technology Services team with commercial strategy, driving contractor performance and procurement delivery. What you'll be doing Leadership of a specific spend category team, comprising a market management, sourcing delivery, and supplier collaboration capability. Responsible for building influential relationships with relevant business stakeholders through the implementation of the full business partnering model. Lead the development and implementation of highly complex, business critical and high spend (greater than £150M) market strategies, influencing annual spend of more than £80M per annum. Oversight of the team in their delivery of market, sourcing and supplier collaboration led value. Responsible for facilitating the delivery of multi-million pound savings and defined benefits, working in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders, approved by Finance, and applied to budgets, where applicable. Lead the annual business planning process for the specific spend category and relevant stakeholders. Lead regular external market benchmark assessments, reflected in the integrated market strategies, to include competitor market watch assessments, market trend analysis, market dynamics and innovation. Active management of business compliance to the Procurement Policy specific to spend category, whilst ensuring workload management & prioritisation and agile working methodologies are adopted for qualified opportunities. Recognised throughout UU and the external market for their market, sourcing and supplier collaboration management expertise. Bring innovation, insights, and ideas back into UU to solve real business problems and to support the delivery and success of the business. Lead a team of motivated and talented commercial professionals, fostering team-work, coaching, challenging, promoting talent management, with a succession plan implemented. Technical Skills & Experience Extensive experience in a reputable organisation, or experience working in a equivalent Role. Preferably degree educated, with a relevant post-graduate qualification (e.g. CIPS,RICS, MBA, MSC) Significant experience of leading business critical spend categories, sourcing strategies, and strategic supplier relationships. Proven senior level stakeholder management and business partnering skillset. A demonstrable level of line management experience. Proven level of negotiation and dispute resolution skill set. Politically savvy, with the ability to use exemplary direct and indirect influencing strategies. Demonstrable level of problem-solving experience and in large, complex organisations Experience with cross-functional collaborative working methods. Detailed knowledge of the Utilities market sector. Project management experience would be an advantage Knowledge of vendor evaluation, selection, and management to engage with external technology partners effectively. Extensive knowledge of Information Technology industry regulations and data privacy laws to ensure technology practices align with legal requirements Understanding of the Commercial role in IT governance, IT strategy and Enterprise architecture. Proficient understanding of IT delivery methodologies such as agile project management and DevOps Proficient understanding of IT service management, including incident and problem management tools and support processes. Qualifications Essential Qualifications Degree educated, with a relevant post-graduate qualification (e.g. CIPS,RICS, MBA, MSC) Desirable Specific knowledge of Technology use in Utilities or Energy Sector. E.g. Water Network Management Systems, Geospatial, SatelliteKnowledge of OT and its impact on the Technology Services Estate Other We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.

Senior Partnerships Officer Location: Remote (UK based) Bristol / London office attendance 1 day a week. Salary: £34,200 (Grade 4) per year (plus Inner London Weighting of £3,483.94, if eligible) Length of contract: Permanent Hours per week: 37 hours Closing date: We reserve the right to adapt the advert at any time per organisational circumstances and to close this vacancy early for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Interviews: Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis Who are Women s Aid? Women s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. We are a federation of just under 180 organisations which provide over 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across England. For 50 years we have campaigned on behalf of our members and survivors to shape policy and practice, and to raise awareness of domestic abuse. Our support services, which include the Survivors Forum, the No Woman Turned Away Project, the Survivor s Handbook, Love Respect (our dedicated website for young people), the national Women s Aid Directory and our advocacy projects, help thousands of women and children every year. Purpose of the Senior Partnerships Officer role: As Senior Partnerships Officer, the successful candidate will play an integral role in delivering against strategy to secure vital income from current and future partners including earned and fundraised income. The role will be responsible for building and maintaining a dynamic pipeline of prospects through research, relationship development and stewardship, with corporate supporters. There may also be some involvement Major/mid-level Donors on some level. The post holder will lead on maximising support through a variety of corporate fundraising streams from drafting compelling applications and tailored approaches, to developing persuasive cases for support that align with Women s Aids strategic priorities and increase organisational income. The post holder will ensure that funded activities are impactful, measurable and clearly communicated, providing meaningful reporting to both internal stakeholders and external partners. The post holder will build and maintain strong internal and external relationships, developing a thorough understanding of Women s Aid s work, business plans and strategic priorities, and effectively articulating its values, mission and purpose to a wide range of audiences. About the Partnerships Team Women s Aids Partnerships Team is currently in an exciting period of growth and development, with of focus on strengthening and diversifying income streams. While a number of valued and established partnerships are in place, there is a strong emphasis on new business development and expanding the pipeline of corporate partnerships. The team works collaboratively to deliver a shared income target and is focused on building long-term, high-value relationships that align with Women s Aids strategic priorities. Key duties and responsibilities of the Senior Partnerships Officer : Work closely with the Partnership & Development Manager and Head of Fundraising to continually develop and maintain strategy for maximising income from corporate supporters. Line manage two partnerships officers, including setting objectives, conducting regular one-to-ones and appraisals, and supporting their ongoing development to maximise team performance and income generation. Support the Partnerships and Development Manager in monitoring performance, producing income forecasts, and reporting on progress to senior leadership. Identify, research and cultivate new corporate prospects and new funding opportunities, using our database and extended networks (via Trustees, existing supporters, advisory groups, operational contracts etc.) to build a strong pipeline of opportunity. Seek new innovative ways to maximise income generation opportunities via earned income through the sale of Women s Aid training packages and products/services. Act creatively and innovatively to not miss out on opportunities in a fast-paced funding environment. Lead on compelling proposals, pitches and cases for support to secure high-value partnerships (including sponsorships and charity of the year opportunities). Ensure all partnerships align with brand, ethical, and compliance standards. What we are looking for in our Senior Partnerships Officer : Proven experience of creating meaningful multi-year partnerships, securing sizeable donations Experience of acquiring and managing corporate Charity of the Year partnerships Good knowledge of the funding landscape and of best practice in multiple areas of fundraising (trusts and foundations, corporate and major donor). Benefits of joining us as our Senior Partnerships Officer include: Generous Annual Leave: 25 days + 2 Company Holidays + 8 UK Bank Holidays, with an extra 1 day per year after 1 year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days. Valuable Pension Benefits: a generous 7% employer contribution. Flexible Working: remote working, a generous TOIL scheme, and family-friendly policies NB: Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 All posts, including remote posts, must be based in the UK. Women s Aid is committed to quality, equality, and valuing diversity. Applications are particularly welcome from Black and minoritised women. Please see the Reasonable Adjustments Statement on Job Description. Please read our Single Sex Statement on the Women s Aid Website Please note that applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged, on a rolling basis, so for the bestchance of success, please apply ASAP.

Block Management Team Leader Team Leader - Block Property Management - Leading Employer - Hybrid working - Holborn/Remote Are you a proven Senior Block Manager looking for progression to management? Are you looking for employment with an employer of choice that offers clear progression in addition to outstanding reward and great people? Are you looking for an employer with structure, direction and that is passionate about its colleagues and customers? Are you looking for an exciting high end small portfolio based company with the backing of structured back offices teams to support you Do you enjoy training and mentoring others? Our leading Property client is recruiting for a new Block Property Management Team Leader to join the business on a permanent basis. Working as part of a highly successful team and wider business support network, you will play a key role in managing a small but high end prime portfolio in central London whilst supporting other team members and more junior staff. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Senior Block Manager looking to progress or an exsisting Team Leader seeking a more structured and progressive business involved in more complex high end buildings, managing a smaller portfolio and focused on quality rather than quantity Hybrid working / Flexible options / work from home Excellent company and local offices NEGk excellent benefits + Bonus scheme Regular salary reviews - increases as you progress Structured training and progression / on boarding True flexibility on hours / office base and site base Duties include Manage a small local portfolio in accordance with regulations Overseeing a small Team of Property Managers and local support admin Developing process and driving efficiencies Dealing with client enquiries both via phone and email and taking the appropriate actions Attending client meetings and regular site visits Overseeing contractors performance and any maintenance issues Overseeing any site based staff Preparing and monitoring budgets Overseeing building compliance management Overseeing Section 20 Processes Coordinating operations and back office Teams to ensure your buildings remain in top form Working with internal departments to ensure your building remain clean, save and pleasant for residents Experience Needed: TPI qualification and demonstrable post qualification experience Good understanding of Residential Property Management and current legislation Well-developed interpersonal and oral communications skills. Experience in investigating in depth queries and establish root cause Ability to work on own initiative Good literacy and numerical skills with advanced service charge management exposure Ability to prioritise workload Team Player For further details, please apply today Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Operational Delivery Manager Network Operations Manager - Network Maintenance Location: Northern Ireland Hours: Full-time, permanent (37 hours per week) Salary: £43,000 - £53,000 per annum Apple Recruitment is delighted to partner with a well established and highly regarded organisation operating within a regulated infrastructure environment. The organisation is recognised for its commitment to operational excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute ideas, and drive continuous improvement. The Role The Network Operations Manager - Network Maintenance is a senior operational role responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant maintenance of a regional infrastructure network. The role focuses on ensuring assets are reliable, well maintained, and compliant with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. You will lead the delivery of operational maintenance programmes, manage contractors and budgets, oversee risk and performance management, and contribute to longer term asset planning and improvement initiatives. The role offers exposure to innovation and future focused developments as the network evolves to meet changing industry and sustainability requirements. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will work closely with engineering, regulatory, and operational colleagues and play a key role in ensuring that maintenance activities support both day to day operations and longer term strategic objectives. Key Accountabilities Lead and manage network maintenance and repair activities, ensuring assets meet safety, reliability, and performance objectives Oversee the delivery of operational (Opex) and capital (Capex) programmes, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and to required technical and quality standards Manage principal contractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, safety requirements, and contractual obligations Provide accurate operational data and analysis to support regulatory and performance reporting Monitor, audit, and continuously improve safety, quality, productivity, and maintenance strategies Analyse asset performance, incidents, and failure trends, implementing corrective actions and preventative improvements Provide technical and operational input into asset planning, prioritisation, and reactive maintenance activities Contribute to organisational continuous improvement and change initiatives Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, regulators, and external partners Ensure maintenance and repair risks are effectively assessed, controlled, and clearly communicated Support quality management systems through audits, reporting, innovation, and management review Contribute to the development of policies, standards, and future technical solutions as the network evolves Represent operational interests through relevant industry forums and stakeholder engagements Participate in an engineering standby and call out rota as required Act in accordance with professional engineering standards, safeguarding customers, colleagues, and the wider organisation Criteria Essential Engineering Degree, HND, HNC, or equivalent qualification Minimum of 5 years' experience in an engineering or infrastructure environment Proven experience delivering operational work programmes in a regulated or safety critical setting Full, valid UK driving licence Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with contractors, stakeholders, and the public Strong leadership skills during both planned works and incident or emergency situations Ability to work independently and as part of multi disciplinary teams Strong IT capability, including Microsoft Office and operational systems Experience leading, training, and assessing engineering or operational personnel G ood understanding of industry standards and asset or maintenance management systems (e.g. ISO 55001) Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and asset records Right to work permanently in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available) Working Arrangements This is an on site operational role (no home or hybrid working) Working hours: Monday-Thursday: 8.30am - 5.00pm Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm Benefits Enhanced contributory pension scheme Free life assurance "Give As You Earn" charity scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Enhanced sick pay (subject to eligibility) 20 days annual leave + 11 bank holidays + up to 5 additional long service days Free onsite parking Dedicated health and wellbeing support Cycle to Work scheme Annual salary reviews Interested? If this role sounds like the right next step for your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Apple Recruitment for a confidential discussion. If this role is not quite right, we are still happy to discuss alternative opportunities. Apple Recruitment Services is acting on behalf of its client as an Employment Agency and is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer

Are you an experienced operational leader in Professional Registration or Fellowship, ready to shape how we deliver at scale? Do you bring the credibility and gravitas to influence senior stakeholders and volunteer leaders across a global network? Can you drive operational excellence while transforming the end-to-end professional recognition experience? Up to £67,500 Permanent / Full Time Stevenage with Hybrid Working What you'll be doing As our Professional Registration Operations Manager, you'll lead the delivery and continuous improvement of our Professional Registration and Fellowship operations, ensuring a high-quality, efficient, and consistent experience for members, applicants and volunteers. You'll oversee the full operational landscape, from registration engagement through to compliance and assurance, making sure processes are robust, scalable and aligned with regulatory requirements. At the same time, you'll be looking ahead, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, streamline volunteer touchpoints, and enhance the overall experience. This is a highly visible role where you'll work closely with volunteers, assessors and professional partners. You'll bring credibility and confidence to these relationships, acting as a trusted point of contact and ensuring our processes reflect the professionalism and standards expected of the IET. You'll also lead and develop a high-performing team, creating clarity, structure and a shared focus on delivery. Alongside this, you'll work collaboratively across the IET, ensuring a joined-up approach with colleagues in product, engagement, people and technology teams. A key part of the role will be using data and insight to monitor performance, identify areas for improvement and drive informed decision-making. Whether it's improving turnaround times, enhancing quality or optimising processes, you'll play a central role in shaping how we deliver operational excellence. What we hope you can bring to the role We're looking for an experienced operational leader with a strong understanding of Professional Registration, Fellowship or similar assessment-based processes. You'll bring credibility in this space; ideally through your own professional registration (such as CEng or IEng) or through direct experience working with volunteer-led technical committees or assessment panels. You'll be confident engaging with volunteers as peers, building trust and influencing effectively. You'll have a proven track record of improving processes and driving efficiency, with a focus on creating better experiences for both applicants and volunteers. You'll be comfortable working with data, identifying opportunities for automation, and implementing practical, scalable solutions. Strong stakeholder management is essential. You'll be confident working across all levels of the IET, as well as with external bodies and partners, balancing different priorities while maintaining a clear focus on quality and outcomes. You'll also be an experienced people leader; someone who can coach, support and develop teams while creating a positive, high-performing environment. Above all, you'll be someone who takes ownership, brings energy to continuous improvement, and is motivated by delivering a best-in-class professional recognition experience with a dual focus on both applicant and volunteer experience. Please note, this role is known internally as Operations Manager - Registration and Fellowship. A little more about the role Lead the operational delivery of Professional Registration and Fellowship processes. Manage Registration Engagement and professional compliance activities. Build strong relationships with volunteers, assessors, and professional partners. Drive continuous improvement, identifying efficiencies and enhancing processes. Oversee operational planning, budgets, and performance against KPIs and SLAs. Ensure compliance with regulatory, assurance, and professional standards. Lead, coach and develop a high-performing operations team. Work collaboratively across teams to deliver a joined-up, one-team approach. Use data and insight to monitor performance and inform decision-making. Act as an advocate and figurehead for operational excellence in professional recognition. A little more about what we're looking for Strong experience in Professional Registration, Fellowship or similar assessment-based environments. Credibility with volunteers, ideally through CEng/IEng registration or equivalent experience. Proven experience managing and improving operational processes, ideally from within a membership-body or similar environment. Strong stakeholder management skills, with confidence working at all levels. Experience leading and developing teams. Ability to use data and insight to drive decisions and improvements. Good understanding of compliance, assurance and regulatory requirements. Experience in process optimisation or automation would be beneficial. We'd love to get to know you Is imposter syndrome creeping in? Don't let it stop you; if you meet most (not all!) of the criteria, please apply. We'd much rather hear from you and review your application than miss out altogether. Please download the full Job Description for a little more information about the role; but also, keep in mind that we're open to discussing flexible ways of working, including reduced hours and working in an agile way, supported by a hybrid working framework that allows you to find the best place to do your best work.

The closing date for this position is the 6 th May at 10am Finance Business Partner Can be based at either Lisburn HQ or LDC Cookstown (but travel between sites will be required) Temporary (Up to 12 months with possible extension) £24.41 per hour 36.25 hours per week Main Purpose Use your financial expertise to support cross-border emergency services to maximise the impact of a world-class facility. Peace Plus - Training Across Communities for Tactical Interoperability for Cross Border Safety 'TACTICS' NIFRS has been successful in a joint Peace Plus bid. TACTICS will bring NIFRS, National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management (NDFEM) & RoIFRS together, to develop pilot & demonstrate initiatives designed to develop best practice joint training to improve mutual aid in crisis management. The aim is to deliver a programme that will support curriculum development in NIFRS: Development & implementation of a joint (cross-border) F&RES Training framework for responders to improve inter-operability in emergency response situations in 2 areas: (i) USAR (Urban Search & Rescue); & (ii) High Volume Pumping (flood containment). Development of a joint (cross-border) F&RES common operational procedures manual to improve understanding & alignment of approach. Development & delivery of a joint F&RES training programme to establish specialist emergency response facilitator expertise in the Programme area Development of a proposals for a Mutual Aid MoU between NIFRS, ROIFRS & NDFEM (reflecting current risks) to replace the one agreed in 1964. Shared Island This compliments Peace Plus, with a focus on joint cross-border training in two critical areas: Urban Search & Rescue Flood Containment & Response Learning Development College To support LDC Cookstown to maximise the impact of a world-class facility, among other streams of work, the critical one is cost recovery. Main Roles and Responsibilities Financial & Resource Management 1. To deliver a complete financial management service to specified Directorates within NIFRS and play a key role in the overall financial management of the organisation. 2. To oversee the financial governance of specified Directorates, ensuring financial regularity, compliance and value-for-money within a framework of excellent customer service and continuous improvement. 3. To support the senior management team within specified Directorates, reporting regularly to the Director as lead customer. 4. Ensuring Directorates' senior management are provided with sound and challenging advice on their plans, using knowledge and data-led insight to ensure value for money outcomes will be achieved, aligned to strategic objectives. Business Planning 1. Support the senior finance team in maintaining effective financial control within designated Directorates by contributing to NIFRS's financial strategy and financial plan through participation in the development of Directorate's business plans. 2. Support the development of the annual budget setting process for designated Directorates, including the annual review of the budget setting policy, making recommendations for change and the provision of guidelines and timetables to relevant business support teams. 3. To work collaboratively with senior staff, both within finance and across the organisation, to ensure alignment of financial plans with overall financial strategy and assist in delivery of the overall strategic priorities of the organisation. 4. To have lead responsibility for finance, including provision of forecasting information and expert advice on a range of organisational-wide change projects and policy initiatives; and use initiative to develop innovative solutions and options to financial related problems. Governance & Risk Management 1. Ensure that all statutory financial and integrated governance requirements are met, including the identification and management of financial risks, escalating as appropriate. 2. Ensuring that directorate management teams maintain an appropriate financial control environment by advising on the development of systems and processes that ensure control and compliance with Standing Financial Instructions. 3. To prepare responses to Freedom of Information and Data Protection requests, Ministerial, Parliamentary or NI Assembly questions; liaising with internal and external stakeholders as required. 4. Support budget holders and other senior managers in the fulfilment of their financial management responsibilities, helping to constrain their actions where necessary in order to ensure that they are consistent with NIFRS objectives and do not contravene agreed policies and procedures. Continuous Improvement 1. To ensure an understanding of the business to enable provision of value-adding insight to operational decision-making. 2. To support corporate initiatives to attain Best Value and promote the concept of value for money and continuous improvement. 3. To communicate and maintain an effective network with other Finance Business Partners to ensure consistency in service provision, enabling the identification and promotion of opportunities for enhanced processes and procedures and implementation of best practice. 4. To contribute to improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of the financial management service to NIFRS. People Responsibilities 1. As a member of the finance team, provide leadership to others within the financial management function and wider Finance Directorate to ensure a highly skilled, flexible and motivated workforce to provide high quality financial management. 2. As a member of the finance team, responsible for professional development and performance of the wider team as required to contribute to the continuous improvement of the service. 3. To deputise for the Head of Strategic Financial Management when required, including representation at regional, internal and external meetings; and to provide support resilience as far as practicable within the Finance directorate Essential Criteria: (Please note that Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd require original certificates as proof of all qualifications listed on CV) -Applicants must be fully qualified accountants, having successfully completed the professional examinations, and be a full Member of one of the following bodies: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Chartered Accountants Ireland Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales: or Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland AND -Minimum of two years' relevant experience providing a comprehensive management accounting & analysis service to senior management. -Strong analytical ability with experience of analysing, interpreting and presenting financial information in a user-friendly way to support at least two of the following: strategic decision-making; effective financial management; effective performance management; and process improvement. -Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills and have worked with a diverse range of stakeholders achieving successful outcomes. -Strong IT skills to include experience using Excel at an advanced level. Can demonstrate: a) excellent planning and organisational skills; b) deliver high quality work with excellent attention to detail; c) excellent communication skills (both oral and written); d) ability to work accurately under pressure of multiple deadlines; e) strong inter-personal and influencing skills; f) a strong customer orientation. -Applicants must have a valid driving licence and a car available for official business use, or access to a form of personal transport that will enable you to meet the requirements of the post in full. Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation. We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible. Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted. Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level.

Principal Network Architect (Consultant) As a Principal Network Architect , you will be a trusted advisor, technical authority, and strategic partner to our clients. You will lead the design of complex, secure, and scalable network architectures, translating business requirements into robust technical solutions. This role combines technical leadership, solution architecture, consultancy, and pre-sales engagement, requiring a strong ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels. You will work closely with customers, sales, delivery teams, engineering functions, and senior stakeholders-guiding engagements from initial concept through to detailed design, delivery oversight and operational readiness. Key Responsibilities Client Engagement & Consultancy Operate as a trusted advisor for key clients and prospective customers (new logos). Engage with stakeholders from C-level executives to technical engineering teams , translating complex technical and business requirements into high-level and detailed technical architectures. Provide expert consultancy on network strategy, transformation roadmaps, best practices, and emerging technologies. Build strong, long-term relationships that support account growth and customer satisfaction. Technical Leadership & Architecture Act as the Design Authority across major programmes, owning the end-to-end technical vision from inception through transition to operations. Architect network solutions across environments of varying scale-from small to mid-sized infrastructures through to highly complex, large-scale enterprise and multi-site architectures-covering LAN/WAN, Wireless, routing, switching, SDN, and security technologies. Ensure all designs are scalable, resilient, secure, and aligned to customer requirements, technical strategy, and industry best practices Lead creation of high-quality architectural documentation, including HLA, HLD, LLD, standards, and design patterns. Ensure designs align with industry best practices, compliance requirements, and customer governance processes. Pre-Sales, Bids & Commercial Support Partner with the Sales team during pre-sales engagements to define solutions, scope opportunities, and support commercial proposition development. Lead technical responses for Tenders, IITs, and RFPs , including architecture design, technical writing, risk identification, and pricing model support. Present proposed solutions to senior client stakeholders with clarity, confidence, and technical authority. Collaboration & Delivery Oversight Work alongside multi-disciplinary delivery teams, providing leadership, technical guidance, and assurance during implementation phases. Support project managers and engineering teams to ensure solutions are delivered in line with architectural intent and to the highest quality. Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, capability development, and practice maturity across the organisation. Contribute to the identification, design, and development of innovative internal products, frameworks, and service offerings that enhance CACI's strategic advantage, improve delivery efficiency, and support growth across key market sectors. Technology Coverage Across a broad and evolving technology landscape, including: Enterprise LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, SDA and Wireless architectures Data Centre end to end solutions Routing & switching technologies Network Security, Firewalls, Zero Trust, SASE/SSE Software-defined networking solutions Cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP/OCI) - highly desirable Automation, orchestration & Infrastructure-as-Code - desirable What We're Looking For Technical & Professional Expertise Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale network and security solutions across enterprise or service provider environments. Deep understanding of network architecture principles, high availability design, routing protocols, segmentation, security architectures, and cloud networking. Experience acting as the final technical authority or Design Authority on complex engagements. Strong background in pre-sales, tender responses, and solution shaping . Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and senior stakeholders. Consultancy & Communication Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills-capable of producing well-structured technical documentation and delivering impactful presentations. Ability to engage with business stakeholders and end-users to diagnose issues, propose solutions, and provide strategic recommendations. Comfortable representing the organisation independently, with a focus on delivering outstanding customer experiences. Ways of Working Demonstrably collaborative approach when working with sales, engineering, and delivery functions. Self-sufficient, proactive, and comfortable working in high-pressure environments. Experience working within Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery methodologies. Strong commitment to continuous learning and staying ahead of industry advancements. Desirable Certifications & Skills (Certifications not required but advantageous) CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, or equivalent expert-level certifications Security vendor certifications from platforms such as Fortinet (NSE), Palo Alto (PCNSE/PCNSA), Cisco Security (CCNP Security/CCIE Security), and Check Point (CCSA/CCSE). Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP/OCI) Strong understanding of structured delivery and operational frameworks (ITIL, PRINCE2, AgilePM, or similar project/service management certifications) Experience with automation tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform, etc.)