Job Description AJ Bell are looking for a Product Delivery Manager to drive our ambitious strategic plans and help transform ideas into meaningful results. The Product Delivery Manager is responsible for developing and delivering new functionality and features for the Operational and Regulatory teams. They will help create and champion the product vision, strategy and roadmap whilst ensuring that it aligns with the company vision, strategy and business goals. What does the job involve? The key responsibilities of the role are as follows: Overall responsibility for prioritising and driving the delivery of key strategic business change. Drive innovative development response to customer and business feedback, efficiency saving opportunities and ideas to differentiate AJ Bell from other retail investment providers. Developing and maintaining strong working relations with senior management across business areas and with key internal and external stakeholders. Manage the requirements planning process with the business strategy and development teams balancing the businesses key priorities and short-term incremental improvements. Managing a team of Product Owners ensuring that they maximise the value of changes delivered across the Operations, Customer Services and Regulatory channels. Own the backlog of development work for the Operational and Regulatory teams. Manage overall tracking of business benefits across the Operational and Regulatory Change portfolio. Have oversight of the prioritisation process and set high level priorities in line with strategic goals and stakeholder expectations. Alongside the Head of Operational and Regulatory Change developing and sharing best practice across the operational change and development teams. Setting goals and strategies for product/process growth and success Provide support to the development teams through testing, answering any queries and making decisions on behalf of the business where relevant. Gather insights to improve the customer experience and business processes by investigating and collating feedback. Setting goals and strategies for product/process growth and success Produce appropriate MI to support the change process. Work with the teams impacted by change to ensure that change is bedded in and that these teams are adequately supported to improve the experience for customers as well as the business teams. Supporting and enabling the business to achieve its regulatory requirements, including consumer duty. About you: Competence Change Management experience at a Senior level ideally within a Financial Services or Regulatory environment. Strong leadership and management skills; role model, acts inclusively, provides direction and clarity to own teams and wider business. Stakeholder management; builds and maintains positive relationships, including at Director level Strategic planning and delivery Highly effective communication skills, verbal and written Critical / creative thinking; effective problem-solving and decision-making skills Able to demonstrate prioritisation and effective resource management Ability to make data informed decisions Previous line management experience to a senior level Knowledge of Customer Services, Operations and Regulatory processes Knowledge & Skills Experience of multiple project delivery methodologies e.g. Agile, SDLC, SAFe Understanding the financial market and industry trends Understanding of the regulatory framework Being able to analyse data to make informed decisions Ability to motivate delivery teams Finding solutions to challenges that arise Planning long-term goals and steps to achieve them Committed to personal development Excellent communication and stakeholder management with internal and external stakeholders Numerate with good analytical skills Attention to detail About AJ Bell AJ Bell is one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, providing award-winning solutions for everyone, from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. Today, over 723,000 customers trust us to manage more than £108.7 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026 a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. What we offer 26 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays 8% Pension with matched contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE) Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare Free onsite gym Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) Travel and bike loan schemes Employee Assistance Programme Life at AJ Bell Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties Learning and development opportunities tailored to you Casual dress code Friendly, supportive team environment Our ways of working We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 60% of your working time per month spent in the office. For new starters, there's an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. Inclusion & diversity We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
Job Description AJ Bell are looking for a Product Delivery Manager to drive our ambitious strategic plans and help transform ideas into meaningful results. The Product Delivery Manager is responsible for developing and delivering new functionality and features for the Operational and Regulatory teams. They will help create and champion the product vision, strategy and roadmap whilst ensuring that it aligns with the company vision, strategy and business goals. What does the job involve? The key responsibilities of the role are as follows: Overall responsibility for prioritising and driving the delivery of key strategic business change. Drive innovative development response to customer and business feedback, efficiency saving opportunities and ideas to differentiate AJ Bell from other retail investment providers. Developing and maintaining strong working relations with senior management across business areas and with key internal and external stakeholders. Manage the requirements planning process with the business strategy and development teams balancing the businesses key priorities and short-term incremental improvements. Managing a team of Product Owners ensuring that they maximise the value of changes delivered across the Operations, Customer Services and Regulatory channels. Own the backlog of development work for the Operational and Regulatory teams. Manage overall tracking of business benefits across the Operational and Regulatory Change portfolio. Have oversight of the prioritisation process and set high level priorities in line with strategic goals and stakeholder expectations. Alongside the Head of Operational and Regulatory Change developing and sharing best practice across the operational change and development teams. Setting goals and strategies for product/process growth and success Provide support to the development teams through testing, answering any queries and making decisions on behalf of the business where relevant. Gather insights to improve the customer experience and business processes by investigating and collating feedback. Setting goals and strategies for product/process growth and success Produce appropriate MI to support the change process. Work with the teams impacted by change to ensure that change is bedded in and that these teams are adequately supported to improve the experience for customers as well as the business teams. Supporting and enabling the business to achieve its regulatory requirements, including consumer duty. About you: Competence Change Management experience at a Senior level ideally within a Financial Services or Regulatory environment. Strong leadership and management skills; role model, acts inclusively, provides direction and clarity to own teams and wider business. Stakeholder management; builds and maintains positive relationships, including at Director level Strategic planning and delivery Highly effective communication skills, verbal and written Critical / creative thinking; effective problem-solving and decision-making skills Able to demonstrate prioritisation and effective resource management Ability to make data informed decisions Previous line management experience to a senior level Knowledge of Customer Services, Operations and Regulatory processes Knowledge & Skills Experience of multiple project delivery methodologies e.g. Agile, SDLC, SAFe Understanding the financial market and industry trends Understanding of the regulatory framework Being able to analyse data to make informed decisions Ability to motivate delivery teams Finding solutions to challenges that arise Planning long-term goals and steps to achieve them Committed to personal development Excellent communication and stakeholder management with internal and external stakeholders Numerate with good analytical skills Attention to detail About AJ Bell AJ Bell is one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, providing award-winning solutions for everyone, from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. Today, over 723,000 customers trust us to manage more than £108.7 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026 a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. What we offer 26 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays 8% Pension with matched contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE) Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare Free onsite gym Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) Travel and bike loan schemes Employee Assistance Programme Life at AJ Bell Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties Learning and development opportunities tailored to you Casual dress code Friendly, supportive team environment Our ways of working We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 60% of your working time per month spent in the office. For new starters, there's an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. Inclusion & diversity We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.
Gleeson Recruitment Group
Redditch, Worcestershire
Finance Manager - Retail 6 month fixed term contract, with potential of permanent opportunity Competitive Salary + Benefits We're currently partnering with a growing retail business to recruit an experienced Finance Manager into a key role within their finance function. This opportunity would suit an immediately available, qualified finance professional who enjoys operating in a hands-on, commercial environment and wants to play a pivotal role in strengthening financial controls, improving processes, and supporting business growth. The Role Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Finance Manager will take ownership of core financial reporting activities while working closely with colleagues across finance and the wider business. Key responsibilities include: Leading the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting Reviewing journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and management information Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and acting as a key contact for external auditors Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and internal controls Identifying and implementing process improvements across finance systems and reporting Providing technical accounting support and guidance to finance colleagues Contributing insight to budgeting, forecasting, and wider commercial decision-making About You Our client is looking for someone who can combine strong technical expertise with a pragmatic, business-focused mindset: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience in financial reporting, month-end close, and audit support Strong balance sheet control and attention to detail Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and external advisors Able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving retail or consumer-led environment Desirable Experience Background in retail, multi-site, or consumer-facing businesses Experience supporting finance transformation or process improvement initiatives Exposure to growing or scaling organisations Why This Role? A broad, visible position within a commercially driven retail business Chance to shape and improve finance processes and controls Strong progression and development potential Competitive salary and benefits package If you're a qualified finance professional considering your next move and would like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please apply or get in touch for more information. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Apr 24, 2026
Contractor
Finance Manager - Retail 6 month fixed term contract, with potential of permanent opportunity Competitive Salary + Benefits We're currently partnering with a growing retail business to recruit an experienced Finance Manager into a key role within their finance function. This opportunity would suit an immediately available, qualified finance professional who enjoys operating in a hands-on, commercial environment and wants to play a pivotal role in strengthening financial controls, improving processes, and supporting business growth. The Role Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Finance Manager will take ownership of core financial reporting activities while working closely with colleagues across finance and the wider business. Key responsibilities include: Leading the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting Reviewing journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and management information Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and acting as a key contact for external auditors Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and internal controls Identifying and implementing process improvements across finance systems and reporting Providing technical accounting support and guidance to finance colleagues Contributing insight to budgeting, forecasting, and wider commercial decision-making About You Our client is looking for someone who can combine strong technical expertise with a pragmatic, business-focused mindset: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience in financial reporting, month-end close, and audit support Strong balance sheet control and attention to detail Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and external advisors Able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving retail or consumer-led environment Desirable Experience Background in retail, multi-site, or consumer-facing businesses Experience supporting finance transformation or process improvement initiatives Exposure to growing or scaling organisations Why This Role? A broad, visible position within a commercially driven retail business Chance to shape and improve finance processes and controls Strong progression and development potential Competitive salary and benefits package If you're a qualified finance professional considering your next move and would like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please apply or get in touch for more information. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Transaction Manager - Salisbury Prestige Franchised Motor Dealership Our client is looking to recruit a highly experienced and qualified Transaction Manager to join their team. They are looking for someone who is driven to take on this position with passion and enthusiasm. Salary : 26,775 Basic 57,775 OTE Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am till 6pm (with a fixed day off in the week) Saturday 8.30am till 5pm Sunday 10am till 4pm Weekends on a rota basis Job Role: To maximise sales opportunities for the dealership by offering finance solutions & add on products to customers and to ensure each customer receives excellent customer service Working closely with Sales Manager to deliver excellent business results. Key Objectives: To sell finance solutions to customers thereby ensuring an efficient and profitable contribution to the dealership Identify customer needs using effective questioning and listening techniques. Present features and benefits of the different finance products to the customer. Maintain effective relationships with finance company representatives. Ensure all documentation, quotes, proposals etc. are completed and processed accurately. Confirm any financial settlement on all vehicles taken in part exchange and arrange settlement on completion. Keep fully up to date with product knowledge on the full suite of finance products available. Maintain product knowledge and that of its competitors. Maintain supportive relationships with the sales team Maintain safe working practices at all times as detailed by the dealership. About You: To be an accomplished and successful Transaction Manager with a main dealership Passionate and driven, motivated to succeed To have excellent communication skills The key for this role is an individual that is driven to sell, engages with the Sales team and wants to earn strong commission You will have experience working in an automotive retail environment in a similar role or looking for your next move within your career progression. Want to know more? Apply today with an up to date CV! Who are you applying to? The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant! Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
Transaction Manager - Salisbury Prestige Franchised Motor Dealership Our client is looking to recruit a highly experienced and qualified Transaction Manager to join their team. They are looking for someone who is driven to take on this position with passion and enthusiasm. Salary : 26,775 Basic 57,775 OTE Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am till 6pm (with a fixed day off in the week) Saturday 8.30am till 5pm Sunday 10am till 4pm Weekends on a rota basis Job Role: To maximise sales opportunities for the dealership by offering finance solutions & add on products to customers and to ensure each customer receives excellent customer service Working closely with Sales Manager to deliver excellent business results. Key Objectives: To sell finance solutions to customers thereby ensuring an efficient and profitable contribution to the dealership Identify customer needs using effective questioning and listening techniques. Present features and benefits of the different finance products to the customer. Maintain effective relationships with finance company representatives. Ensure all documentation, quotes, proposals etc. are completed and processed accurately. Confirm any financial settlement on all vehicles taken in part exchange and arrange settlement on completion. Keep fully up to date with product knowledge on the full suite of finance products available. Maintain product knowledge and that of its competitors. Maintain supportive relationships with the sales team Maintain safe working practices at all times as detailed by the dealership. About You: To be an accomplished and successful Transaction Manager with a main dealership Passionate and driven, motivated to succeed To have excellent communication skills The key for this role is an individual that is driven to sell, engages with the Sales team and wants to earn strong commission You will have experience working in an automotive retail environment in a similar role or looking for your next move within your career progression. Want to know more? Apply today with an up to date CV! Who are you applying to? The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant! Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission
Are you ready to step into a high-impact role where your insights directly influence the security and success of a business? We are looking for a dynamic Internal Audit Manager to join the Highbourne Group. This isn't just about ticking boxes; it's about being a strategic partner, driving transformation, and ensuring we remain the best at what we do.The Role: Lead, Influence, Protect As our Internal Audit Manager, you will be the guardian of our financial integrity. This is a brilliant opportunity to lead the Internal Audit function during an exciting period of business transformation. You will move beyond traditional auditing to provide expert advice and strategic foresight across the Group.Key Responsibilities Own the Audit Plan: Lead the end-to-end delivery of the annual Internal Audit plan, ensuring we focus on the risks that matter most.Strategic Partnering: Collaborate with senior leadership to identify process improvements and strengthen our control environment.Expert Advisory: Act as the go-to specialist for technical internal controls, providing clarity on complex risk areas.Drive Transformation: Support major ad-hoc projects, including corporate restructures and system implementations, ensuring "best in class" controls from the ground up.Relationship Management: Build strong, trust-based connections across the business to foster a proactive risk-management culture.You: You are a curious, analytical, and highly organised professional who thrives on variety and challenge. You don't just find problems; you find solutions. You likely have a background in a complex group environment or a top-tier practice and are ready to make a significant impact in-house.Skills and competencies Qualified Pro: You hold a recognised accounting or audit qualification (ACA, ACCA, IIA, or equivalent).Risk Specialist: You have a deep understanding of internal control frameworks and risk management methodologies.Communicator: You can translate technical audit findings into compelling, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.Project Ready: You have the agility to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines without losing your sharp eye for detail.Us: From boilers to bathroom suites, tubing to towel rails and everything in between, City Plumbing has all the products our customers need to complete the job. And we have all you need to build a successful career! We're proud of our reputation for selling quality plumbing and heating products to both trade and retail customers and we're super excited about our future. We put our colleagues at the heart of all we do, giving them all the tools they need to be successful, happy and feel rewarded in their career with us.Benefits Package and Cultural Environment: BonusDiscounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailersLife assuranceExtended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and moreMental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each otherComplete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages developmentFinancial education and loansFlexible working optionsA business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true selfAnd more! We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We don't want you to 'fit' our culture, we want you to enrich it. We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for candidates that are offered employment within our branches that undertake deliveries for British Gas. This check will only be undertaken after the acceptance of an offer of employment.
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
Are you ready to step into a high-impact role where your insights directly influence the security and success of a business? We are looking for a dynamic Internal Audit Manager to join the Highbourne Group. This isn't just about ticking boxes; it's about being a strategic partner, driving transformation, and ensuring we remain the best at what we do.The Role: Lead, Influence, Protect As our Internal Audit Manager, you will be the guardian of our financial integrity. This is a brilliant opportunity to lead the Internal Audit function during an exciting period of business transformation. You will move beyond traditional auditing to provide expert advice and strategic foresight across the Group.Key Responsibilities Own the Audit Plan: Lead the end-to-end delivery of the annual Internal Audit plan, ensuring we focus on the risks that matter most.Strategic Partnering: Collaborate with senior leadership to identify process improvements and strengthen our control environment.Expert Advisory: Act as the go-to specialist for technical internal controls, providing clarity on complex risk areas.Drive Transformation: Support major ad-hoc projects, including corporate restructures and system implementations, ensuring "best in class" controls from the ground up.Relationship Management: Build strong, trust-based connections across the business to foster a proactive risk-management culture.You: You are a curious, analytical, and highly organised professional who thrives on variety and challenge. You don't just find problems; you find solutions. You likely have a background in a complex group environment or a top-tier practice and are ready to make a significant impact in-house.Skills and competencies Qualified Pro: You hold a recognised accounting or audit qualification (ACA, ACCA, IIA, or equivalent).Risk Specialist: You have a deep understanding of internal control frameworks and risk management methodologies.Communicator: You can translate technical audit findings into compelling, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.Project Ready: You have the agility to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines without losing your sharp eye for detail.Us: From boilers to bathroom suites, tubing to towel rails and everything in between, City Plumbing has all the products our customers need to complete the job. And we have all you need to build a successful career! We're proud of our reputation for selling quality plumbing and heating products to both trade and retail customers and we're super excited about our future. We put our colleagues at the heart of all we do, giving them all the tools they need to be successful, happy and feel rewarded in their career with us.Benefits Package and Cultural Environment: BonusDiscounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailersLife assuranceExtended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and moreMental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each otherComplete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages developmentFinancial education and loansFlexible working optionsA business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true selfAnd more! We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We don't want you to 'fit' our culture, we want you to enrich it. We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for candidates that are offered employment within our branches that undertake deliveries for British Gas. This check will only be undertaken after the acceptance of an offer of employment.
Position: Temporary Senior Administrator - (Project Support) Hours: 35 hours per week - Hybrid working - 1 day office, 4 days remote Contract Length: Ongoing Pay Rate: 15.00 per hour - weekly pay We're looking for an organised, proactive Senior Administrator to support a fast-moving project. This is a hands-on, trusted role at the heart of the project. You'll keep things running smoothly day to day - coordinating meetings, managing documentation, supporting finances, and ensuring multiple workstreams stay on track. You'll work closely with the Project Manager and a wide range of partners, picking things up quickly and working with minimal supervision. What you'll do: Coordinate meetings across multiple workstreams (diaries, agendas, minutes, action logs Provide day-to-day project administration and maintain clear trackers and records Support financial administration, including invoices, budget tracking, and reconciliations (using Xero) Assist with communications, website updates, and document management Provide governance and reporting support, including secretariat duties Offer flexible administrative support as project needs evolve What we're looking for: Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Confidence managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong administrative experience, ideally in project or programme support Comfortable working independently and building effective working relationships Occasional evening meetings may be required, with advance notice. If you enjoy bringing structure, clarity, and momentum to meaningful projects, this is a great opportunity to make an impact. This role is due to start in the next two weeks, we will contact shortlisted candidates within 48 hours of applying. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Apr 24, 2026
Seasonal
Position: Temporary Senior Administrator - (Project Support) Hours: 35 hours per week - Hybrid working - 1 day office, 4 days remote Contract Length: Ongoing Pay Rate: 15.00 per hour - weekly pay We're looking for an organised, proactive Senior Administrator to support a fast-moving project. This is a hands-on, trusted role at the heart of the project. You'll keep things running smoothly day to day - coordinating meetings, managing documentation, supporting finances, and ensuring multiple workstreams stay on track. You'll work closely with the Project Manager and a wide range of partners, picking things up quickly and working with minimal supervision. What you'll do: Coordinate meetings across multiple workstreams (diaries, agendas, minutes, action logs Provide day-to-day project administration and maintain clear trackers and records Support financial administration, including invoices, budget tracking, and reconciliations (using Xero) Assist with communications, website updates, and document management Provide governance and reporting support, including secretariat duties Offer flexible administrative support as project needs evolve What we're looking for: Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Confidence managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong administrative experience, ideally in project or programme support Comfortable working independently and building effective working relationships Occasional evening meetings may be required, with advance notice. If you enjoy bringing structure, clarity, and momentum to meaningful projects, this is a great opportunity to make an impact. This role is due to start in the next two weeks, we will contact shortlisted candidates within 48 hours of applying. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
RG Consultancy are delighted to be partnering with an excellent, well-established business who are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Manager to oversee the EMEA region. This role will be based in Irlam and offers 1 day a week from home. Reporting to the Global Finance Director, this Senior Finance Manager role would be responsible for overseeing a team and be responsible for the month and quarter end activities. Duties include: Leading and developing a team across the UK and EU entities Responsible for general ledger accounting and implementing controls Leading on month-end close activities - ensure timely and accurate closing of ledgers Monthly reports with review and analysis Detailed balance sheet review Ensure compliance with SOX controls and liaise with external SOX auditors as required Liaise with shared service centre managers as required Answer accounting queries Drive continuous process and system improvements This Senior Finance Manager role would be ideal for someone with strong technical knowledge and a history of leadership experience. Experience in a global company with knowledge of US GAAP and SOX controls would be a great advantage. They offer: Hybrid working - 1 day a week from home Early finish Fridays 10% bonus Private medical and dental cover EV Car scheme Enhanced company pension
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
RG Consultancy are delighted to be partnering with an excellent, well-established business who are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Manager to oversee the EMEA region. This role will be based in Irlam and offers 1 day a week from home. Reporting to the Global Finance Director, this Senior Finance Manager role would be responsible for overseeing a team and be responsible for the month and quarter end activities. Duties include: Leading and developing a team across the UK and EU entities Responsible for general ledger accounting and implementing controls Leading on month-end close activities - ensure timely and accurate closing of ledgers Monthly reports with review and analysis Detailed balance sheet review Ensure compliance with SOX controls and liaise with external SOX auditors as required Liaise with shared service centre managers as required Answer accounting queries Drive continuous process and system improvements This Senior Finance Manager role would be ideal for someone with strong technical knowledge and a history of leadership experience. Experience in a global company with knowledge of US GAAP and SOX controls would be a great advantage. They offer: Hybrid working - 1 day a week from home Early finish Fridays 10% bonus Private medical and dental cover EV Car scheme Enhanced company pension
Do you have experience of managing applications and interfaces? Do you have experience of managing Microsoft 365 applications with strong SharePoint skills? Let Informed Recruitment help you to achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity for a Systems to manage the ongoing operation, efficiencies, implementations, and upgrades of a digital estate of applications for a respected, modern, & established social enterprise in the midst of a digital transformation and service improvement programme. The main purpose of the role is to take responsibility for the end-to-end ownership and improvement of the organisation's application estate and any associated integration. You will act as product owner and manage the application roadmap, continuous improvement and upgrades, whilst promoting usability, adoption and value. Further day-to-day activities will include project managing implementations and upgrades; stakeholder management and reporting; third-party supplier management; product roadmap creation and maintenance; project management; support service provision; maintenance of super user network; data integrity and security; and the production of systems documentation and training. Essential Experience working in a Business Systems Manager, Applications Manager, Applications Team Lead, Senior Applications Analyst capacity. Strong experience of application life cycle management across an estate of SaaS and hybrid applications. Strong Microsoft 365 applications and services experience in an organisational setting. Hands on experience managing SharePoint Online. Experience of working with core business enterprise systems with Finance, CRM, HR & Payroll, etc Project Management/Lead experience. Experience working on projects to install or upgrade commercial SaaS software applications (implementation/upgrade, build, configuration, UAT/testing, UX, training, support) and on service improvements. Mentoring or Leading teams, line management, and/or performance management and motivation. Strong supplier management capabilities. Desirable Relevant certification, such as Microsoft, vendor-specific, PRINCE2, ITIL, etc Experience implementing or operating Microsoft Purview capabilities. Azure Power Apps As an individual you will be analytical with excellent problem-solving skills. You will be a strong communicator both verbally and in presentation with a strong focus on customer service. Alongside a competitive salary you will receive an impressive benefits package that includes a strong contributory pension, healthcare flexible working, generous leave entitlement and professional development. The role is offered on a hybrid basis with two days per week in the office in the Northwest, with the rest of the time working from home. If this role describes you, then please apply without delay for the opportunity to continue your career with a driven yet friendly organisation embarking on a period of system enhancements designed to provide a better service to customers. Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
Do you have experience of managing applications and interfaces? Do you have experience of managing Microsoft 365 applications with strong SharePoint skills? Let Informed Recruitment help you to achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity for a Systems to manage the ongoing operation, efficiencies, implementations, and upgrades of a digital estate of applications for a respected, modern, & established social enterprise in the midst of a digital transformation and service improvement programme. The main purpose of the role is to take responsibility for the end-to-end ownership and improvement of the organisation's application estate and any associated integration. You will act as product owner and manage the application roadmap, continuous improvement and upgrades, whilst promoting usability, adoption and value. Further day-to-day activities will include project managing implementations and upgrades; stakeholder management and reporting; third-party supplier management; product roadmap creation and maintenance; project management; support service provision; maintenance of super user network; data integrity and security; and the production of systems documentation and training. Essential Experience working in a Business Systems Manager, Applications Manager, Applications Team Lead, Senior Applications Analyst capacity. Strong experience of application life cycle management across an estate of SaaS and hybrid applications. Strong Microsoft 365 applications and services experience in an organisational setting. Hands on experience managing SharePoint Online. Experience of working with core business enterprise systems with Finance, CRM, HR & Payroll, etc Project Management/Lead experience. Experience working on projects to install or upgrade commercial SaaS software applications (implementation/upgrade, build, configuration, UAT/testing, UX, training, support) and on service improvements. Mentoring or Leading teams, line management, and/or performance management and motivation. Strong supplier management capabilities. Desirable Relevant certification, such as Microsoft, vendor-specific, PRINCE2, ITIL, etc Experience implementing or operating Microsoft Purview capabilities. Azure Power Apps As an individual you will be analytical with excellent problem-solving skills. You will be a strong communicator both verbally and in presentation with a strong focus on customer service. Alongside a competitive salary you will receive an impressive benefits package that includes a strong contributory pension, healthcare flexible working, generous leave entitlement and professional development. The role is offered on a hybrid basis with two days per week in the office in the Northwest, with the rest of the time working from home. If this role describes you, then please apply without delay for the opportunity to continue your career with a driven yet friendly organisation embarking on a period of system enhancements designed to provide a better service to customers. Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.
At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns. Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent. AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with M&G to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On behalf of M&G, AMS are looking for a Commercial & Sourcing Lead - BPO based in London - Onsite (4 days per week) for a 6 month contract. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer workplace accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role. Purpose of the Role: We are looking for a Senior, commercially-driven ITO/BPO Category Lead who can operate credibly at enterprise level, shape sourcing strategy across fragmented business units, and materially improve value from major vendors. What you'll do: 1. Support the Development of ITO/BPO Commercial Strategies Support business and IT stakeholders in shaping commercial strategies for mission critical ITO/BPO renewals and re-tenders. Gather data on contract performance, spend, service consumption, and market pricing to inform the renewal approach. Identify opportunities for cost reduction, scope adjustments, rate card optimisation, or service model improvements. Provide commercial insight to help the business evaluate sourcing options (renew/renegotiate/retender). 2. Lead and Execute Sourcing Events (within defined governance) Devise and sourcing processes for ITO/BPO services: RFPs, competitive events, renewals, and renegotiations. Conduct commercial evaluations, pricing comparisons, and scenario modelling with guidance from senior commercial advisors. Support negotiations on rates, service levels, transition costs, and pricing mechanisms. Ensure sourcing activity follows procurement governance and documentation requirements. 3. Market & Supplier Insight (Execution-Level) Maintain working knowledge of key outsourcing suppliers, delivery models, and basic market trends. Collect benchmark data (internally and externally) to support cost-reduction recommendations. Track supplier performance issues raised by the Business Units and highlight commercial risks as contracts approach expiry. 4. Commercial Analysis, Benchmarking & Cost Reduction Analyse current contract spend, rate cards, and service volumes to identify optimisation opportunities. Prepare comparison models (eg, incumbent vs alternative supplier, BAU vs optimised scope). Support demand-management and specification-simplification conversations with stakeholders. Work with Finance to quantify projected savings and validate commercial assumptions. 5 . Contracting Support (Pre-Signature) Draft and manage commercial schedules (pricing tables, SLAs, service descriptions) with Legal guidance. Ensure contracts clearly reflect negotiation outcomes, especially cost, service levels, and renewal clauses. Work with BU contract owners to ensure the post-signature vendor management model is well understood. 6. Stakeholder Support & Communication Provide commercial support to IT, Ops, and Business Unit teams during renewal planning and sourcing events. Communicate commercial options in clear, structured formats (dashboards, comparison tables, risks). Support stakeholder alignment across IT, Finance, Legal, and the Business Units. The skills you'll need: Experience as a commercial outsourcing leader , not a process-heavy sourcing manager or a regulatory specialist. Worked within the financial services. (Essential) Experience of large scale BPO/ITO . Proven leadership of large-scale, mission-critical, customer- or revenue-impacting ITO/BPO arrangements experience. We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.
Apr 24, 2026
Contractor
At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns. Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent. AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with M&G to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On behalf of M&G, AMS are looking for a Commercial & Sourcing Lead - BPO based in London - Onsite (4 days per week) for a 6 month contract. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer workplace accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role. Purpose of the Role: We are looking for a Senior, commercially-driven ITO/BPO Category Lead who can operate credibly at enterprise level, shape sourcing strategy across fragmented business units, and materially improve value from major vendors. What you'll do: 1. Support the Development of ITO/BPO Commercial Strategies Support business and IT stakeholders in shaping commercial strategies for mission critical ITO/BPO renewals and re-tenders. Gather data on contract performance, spend, service consumption, and market pricing to inform the renewal approach. Identify opportunities for cost reduction, scope adjustments, rate card optimisation, or service model improvements. Provide commercial insight to help the business evaluate sourcing options (renew/renegotiate/retender). 2. Lead and Execute Sourcing Events (within defined governance) Devise and sourcing processes for ITO/BPO services: RFPs, competitive events, renewals, and renegotiations. Conduct commercial evaluations, pricing comparisons, and scenario modelling with guidance from senior commercial advisors. Support negotiations on rates, service levels, transition costs, and pricing mechanisms. Ensure sourcing activity follows procurement governance and documentation requirements. 3. Market & Supplier Insight (Execution-Level) Maintain working knowledge of key outsourcing suppliers, delivery models, and basic market trends. Collect benchmark data (internally and externally) to support cost-reduction recommendations. Track supplier performance issues raised by the Business Units and highlight commercial risks as contracts approach expiry. 4. Commercial Analysis, Benchmarking & Cost Reduction Analyse current contract spend, rate cards, and service volumes to identify optimisation opportunities. Prepare comparison models (eg, incumbent vs alternative supplier, BAU vs optimised scope). Support demand-management and specification-simplification conversations with stakeholders. Work with Finance to quantify projected savings and validate commercial assumptions. 5 . Contracting Support (Pre-Signature) Draft and manage commercial schedules (pricing tables, SLAs, service descriptions) with Legal guidance. Ensure contracts clearly reflect negotiation outcomes, especially cost, service levels, and renewal clauses. Work with BU contract owners to ensure the post-signature vendor management model is well understood. 6. Stakeholder Support & Communication Provide commercial support to IT, Ops, and Business Unit teams during renewal planning and sourcing events. Communicate commercial options in clear, structured formats (dashboards, comparison tables, risks). Support stakeholder alignment across IT, Finance, Legal, and the Business Units. The skills you'll need: Experience as a commercial outsourcing leader , not a process-heavy sourcing manager or a regulatory specialist. Worked within the financial services. (Essential) Experience of large scale BPO/ITO . Proven leadership of large-scale, mission-critical, customer- or revenue-impacting ITO/BPO arrangements experience. We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.
Resource Manager Location: London - Hybrid (plus travel as required) We are Strata! Imagine being part of a fast and exciting brand experience agency whose clients include specialists in new technology, creators of some of the most stunning electric vehicles on the planet, financial institutions, and global leaders in pharmaceutical solutions. As an agency, we elevate these brands and make them heard through immersive and memorable virtual and face 2 face experiences. As a people-first business, we encourage ambition, support and reward. We're always listening and open to your ideas, just as we do with our clients. Our name? It's Strata, an agency on a mission to be the very best. This means we always want to hear from the very best creative and intelligent souls who genuinely believe that every moment matters. Job Overview The Resource Manager is responsible for managing the allocation and availability of production and project management talent across Strata and Wonderland. The role ensures that both agencies have the right people assigned to the right projects at the right time while maintaining strong relationships with freelance talent and protecting key client resource relationships. Alongside day to day resourcing, the role will manage the freelancer pipeline and support core people administration processes including regular onboarding, offboarding, compliance, and employment status checks. This position will play a critical role in ensuring delivery teams are properly supported as the agencies continue to grow. Key Responsibilities Resource Planning & Allocation Manage the day to day allocation of Production and Project Management teamsacross Strata and Wonderland. Maintain clear visibility of team capacity, availability, and upcoming project demand. Support agency leadership with forward resource planning and utilisation tracking. Ensure resources are assigned efficiently while protecting established client resource relationships through agreed guardrails. Provide regular visibility to leadership on upcoming capacity gaps or pressure points. Freelancer Management Lead recruitment and management of the freelance talent poolacross both agencies. Maintain a strong network of trusted freelance producers, project managers, and specialist roles. Manage availability checks, rate discussions, and engagement coordination. Organise regular freelancer introduction sessions or informal networking events to strengthen the freelance community around the agencies. Expand coverage over time to include creative freelancers where required. Cross Agency Resource Coordination Coordinate resource requirements across Strata and Wonderland, ensuring both agencies have access to shared production capability where appropriate. Support collaboration between teams while respecting existing team structures and client ownership. Prepare the resourcing structure so it can eventually support ON and wider group requirements. People Administration & Compliance Support core operational people processes including regular Freelancer onboarding and documentation. Staff onboarding and offboarding coordination. Contract administration. Maintaining freelancer records and documentation. Ensure CEST assessments and freelancer compliance checks are completed where required. Work closely with Finance and HR on documentation, compliance and payment readiness. Reporting & Visibility Maintain a clear and centralised resource schedule across both agencies. Provide weekly updates to leadership on: Team utilisation, Upcoming resource needs, Freelance usage and Capacity risks. Required Experience Experience in resource management or production operations within an agency, production, or project led environment. Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines. Experience working with freelancers and external talent pools. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across multiple teams. Highly organised with strong administrative discipline. Experience in experiential, events, or creative agencies. Familiarity with freelance compliance and CEST assessments. Experience working across multiple agencies or business units. What Success Looks Like Clear visibility of resource availability across Strata and Wonderland. Reduced last minute freelancer sourcing through stronger forward planning. A reliable and engaged freelance network supporting delivery teams. Smooth onboarding and offboarding processes with strong compliance practices. Production and PM teams consistently resourced to meet delivery demands. Employee Benefits 25 days annual leave, plus usual Bank Holidays Birthday day off Private Health Insurance Workplace pension scheme Death in service scheme Cycle to work scheme Hybrid working arrangement Regular social events Upon successful completion of a 6 month probation period Our Principles A win for the client Client success is at the forefront of everything we do. We measure our success by the impact we make for our clients. We strive to exceed your expectations, delivering moments that matter with results that matter. A win for the company We believe in long term partnerships and sustainable growth. When your business prospers, so does ours. Our commitment to excellence and innovation means we're always ahead of the curve, offering you the best brand experiences. A win for the team Our team is the lifeblood of our agency. We celebrate diversity, promote collaboration, and foster an inclusive culture where every team member feels valued and empowered. When our team thrives, their passion and dedication is reflected in everything we deliver. A win for you Whether you're engaging us for your events, already fostering a career at Strata, or considering one, our goal is to create a win for you. We're dedicated to providing our employees with an enriching workplace that supports their growth and well being. For our clients, a win means achieving your objectives and making your brand shine. A win for the planet We are committed to making environmentally responsible choices in our work. We recognise our responsibility to minimise our impact on the planet and contribute to a sustainable future. From eco friendly event practices to conscious resource management, we aim to create events that are a win for the environment. Diversity at Strata At Strata, people are at the heart of who we are. We recognise and value the diverse and unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds that each individual brings. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, heard, valued, and empowered. We strive to create an innovative, creative, and inclusive environment where all employees and applicants can thrive. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Recruitment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Embracing diversity isn't just our goal, it's our strength, driving us towards a more inclusive future.
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
Resource Manager Location: London - Hybrid (plus travel as required) We are Strata! Imagine being part of a fast and exciting brand experience agency whose clients include specialists in new technology, creators of some of the most stunning electric vehicles on the planet, financial institutions, and global leaders in pharmaceutical solutions. As an agency, we elevate these brands and make them heard through immersive and memorable virtual and face 2 face experiences. As a people-first business, we encourage ambition, support and reward. We're always listening and open to your ideas, just as we do with our clients. Our name? It's Strata, an agency on a mission to be the very best. This means we always want to hear from the very best creative and intelligent souls who genuinely believe that every moment matters. Job Overview The Resource Manager is responsible for managing the allocation and availability of production and project management talent across Strata and Wonderland. The role ensures that both agencies have the right people assigned to the right projects at the right time while maintaining strong relationships with freelance talent and protecting key client resource relationships. Alongside day to day resourcing, the role will manage the freelancer pipeline and support core people administration processes including regular onboarding, offboarding, compliance, and employment status checks. This position will play a critical role in ensuring delivery teams are properly supported as the agencies continue to grow. Key Responsibilities Resource Planning & Allocation Manage the day to day allocation of Production and Project Management teamsacross Strata and Wonderland. Maintain clear visibility of team capacity, availability, and upcoming project demand. Support agency leadership with forward resource planning and utilisation tracking. Ensure resources are assigned efficiently while protecting established client resource relationships through agreed guardrails. Provide regular visibility to leadership on upcoming capacity gaps or pressure points. Freelancer Management Lead recruitment and management of the freelance talent poolacross both agencies. Maintain a strong network of trusted freelance producers, project managers, and specialist roles. Manage availability checks, rate discussions, and engagement coordination. Organise regular freelancer introduction sessions or informal networking events to strengthen the freelance community around the agencies. Expand coverage over time to include creative freelancers where required. Cross Agency Resource Coordination Coordinate resource requirements across Strata and Wonderland, ensuring both agencies have access to shared production capability where appropriate. Support collaboration between teams while respecting existing team structures and client ownership. Prepare the resourcing structure so it can eventually support ON and wider group requirements. People Administration & Compliance Support core operational people processes including regular Freelancer onboarding and documentation. Staff onboarding and offboarding coordination. Contract administration. Maintaining freelancer records and documentation. Ensure CEST assessments and freelancer compliance checks are completed where required. Work closely with Finance and HR on documentation, compliance and payment readiness. Reporting & Visibility Maintain a clear and centralised resource schedule across both agencies. Provide weekly updates to leadership on: Team utilisation, Upcoming resource needs, Freelance usage and Capacity risks. Required Experience Experience in resource management or production operations within an agency, production, or project led environment. Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines. Experience working with freelancers and external talent pools. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across multiple teams. Highly organised with strong administrative discipline. Experience in experiential, events, or creative agencies. Familiarity with freelance compliance and CEST assessments. Experience working across multiple agencies or business units. What Success Looks Like Clear visibility of resource availability across Strata and Wonderland. Reduced last minute freelancer sourcing through stronger forward planning. A reliable and engaged freelance network supporting delivery teams. Smooth onboarding and offboarding processes with strong compliance practices. Production and PM teams consistently resourced to meet delivery demands. Employee Benefits 25 days annual leave, plus usual Bank Holidays Birthday day off Private Health Insurance Workplace pension scheme Death in service scheme Cycle to work scheme Hybrid working arrangement Regular social events Upon successful completion of a 6 month probation period Our Principles A win for the client Client success is at the forefront of everything we do. We measure our success by the impact we make for our clients. We strive to exceed your expectations, delivering moments that matter with results that matter. A win for the company We believe in long term partnerships and sustainable growth. When your business prospers, so does ours. Our commitment to excellence and innovation means we're always ahead of the curve, offering you the best brand experiences. A win for the team Our team is the lifeblood of our agency. We celebrate diversity, promote collaboration, and foster an inclusive culture where every team member feels valued and empowered. When our team thrives, their passion and dedication is reflected in everything we deliver. A win for you Whether you're engaging us for your events, already fostering a career at Strata, or considering one, our goal is to create a win for you. We're dedicated to providing our employees with an enriching workplace that supports their growth and well being. For our clients, a win means achieving your objectives and making your brand shine. A win for the planet We are committed to making environmentally responsible choices in our work. We recognise our responsibility to minimise our impact on the planet and contribute to a sustainable future. From eco friendly event practices to conscious resource management, we aim to create events that are a win for the environment. Diversity at Strata At Strata, people are at the heart of who we are. We recognise and value the diverse and unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds that each individual brings. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, heard, valued, and empowered. We strive to create an innovative, creative, and inclusive environment where all employees and applicants can thrive. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Recruitment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Embracing diversity isn't just our goal, it's our strength, driving us towards a more inclusive future.
Senior Reporter £32,000 -£36,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Hybrid London Leading media publishing business seeks a talented Senior Reporter with around 2 years of experience to join their fast-growing team focusing on cutting-edge finance services related content. The Senior Reporter is responsible for delivering high-quality, agenda-setting journalism across two industry leading brands. The role plays a critical part in: Driving daily news output and content quality Supporting audience growth and engagement Contributing to commercial content delivery and event coverage This is a senior delivery role combining strong journalistic instincts, industry engagement, and commercial awareness, with a focus on producing content that informs, engages, and supports the business wider business objectives. Editorial Output & Content Creation Produce a high volume of accurate, timely, and engaging news and feature content Identify and write exclusive stories through strong industry contacts Monitor market developments, regulatory changes, and competitor activity Ensure all content meets editorial standards, tone, and compliance requirements Audience & Engagement Contribute to audience growth through compelling, relevant content Support optimisation of headline writing, SEO, and digital performance Contribute to newsletter output and daily publishing schedules Engage with social and LinkedIn strategy to maximise content reach Industry Engagement Build and maintain a strong network of industry contacts (lenders, brokers, stakeholders) Attend and report on industry events, conferences, and roundtables Identify emerging trends and sentiment to inform editorial direction Commercial & Sponsored Content Support the delivery of paid-for content, ensuring it meets editorial and audience standards Work with commercial teams to deliver high-quality sponsored articles, video, and audio content Maintain clear distinction between editorial and commercial content while supporting business objectives Profile of Candidate: Proven experience in financial services or mortgage journalism Strong news sense with ability to identify and develop exclusive stories Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills Solid understanding of digital publishing, SEO, and content performance metrics Ability to work at pace and manage multiple deadlines effectively Strong communication and relationship-building skills across industry stakeholders Commercial awareness with ability to support sponsored content delivery Experience across multimedia formats (video, audio, live events) desirable Knowledge of media law and compliance preferable NCTJ qualification desirable Lipton Media is a dynamic, proactive and progressive media recruitment agency solely dedicated to the media industry. We are leaders across media sales and creative opportunities. We cover: media sales, digital media sales, print sales, exhibition sales, event sales, conference sales, outdoor sales, radio sales, marketing, conference production and editorial jobs. Our clients range from small start-up companies to FTSE 100 and 250 businesses. We work with people at every stage of their career from undergraduates looking for their first entry point into sales to senior managers and directors looking for their next challenge.
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
Senior Reporter £32,000 -£36,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Hybrid London Leading media publishing business seeks a talented Senior Reporter with around 2 years of experience to join their fast-growing team focusing on cutting-edge finance services related content. The Senior Reporter is responsible for delivering high-quality, agenda-setting journalism across two industry leading brands. The role plays a critical part in: Driving daily news output and content quality Supporting audience growth and engagement Contributing to commercial content delivery and event coverage This is a senior delivery role combining strong journalistic instincts, industry engagement, and commercial awareness, with a focus on producing content that informs, engages, and supports the business wider business objectives. Editorial Output & Content Creation Produce a high volume of accurate, timely, and engaging news and feature content Identify and write exclusive stories through strong industry contacts Monitor market developments, regulatory changes, and competitor activity Ensure all content meets editorial standards, tone, and compliance requirements Audience & Engagement Contribute to audience growth through compelling, relevant content Support optimisation of headline writing, SEO, and digital performance Contribute to newsletter output and daily publishing schedules Engage with social and LinkedIn strategy to maximise content reach Industry Engagement Build and maintain a strong network of industry contacts (lenders, brokers, stakeholders) Attend and report on industry events, conferences, and roundtables Identify emerging trends and sentiment to inform editorial direction Commercial & Sponsored Content Support the delivery of paid-for content, ensuring it meets editorial and audience standards Work with commercial teams to deliver high-quality sponsored articles, video, and audio content Maintain clear distinction between editorial and commercial content while supporting business objectives Profile of Candidate: Proven experience in financial services or mortgage journalism Strong news sense with ability to identify and develop exclusive stories Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills Solid understanding of digital publishing, SEO, and content performance metrics Ability to work at pace and manage multiple deadlines effectively Strong communication and relationship-building skills across industry stakeholders Commercial awareness with ability to support sponsored content delivery Experience across multimedia formats (video, audio, live events) desirable Knowledge of media law and compliance preferable NCTJ qualification desirable Lipton Media is a dynamic, proactive and progressive media recruitment agency solely dedicated to the media industry. We are leaders across media sales and creative opportunities. We cover: media sales, digital media sales, print sales, exhibition sales, event sales, conference sales, outdoor sales, radio sales, marketing, conference production and editorial jobs. Our clients range from small start-up companies to FTSE 100 and 250 businesses. We work with people at every stage of their career from undergraduates looking for their first entry point into sales to senior managers and directors looking for their next challenge.
The Opportunity The Strategic Pursuit team supports Adobe s long-term growth by working on the company s largest and most complex transformation deals. We partner closely with sales teams, ecosystem partners and customers to shape outcome-focused strategies and structure commercial agreements that create lasting value. In this role, you will provide senior-level guidance on commercial strategy and negotiations across Adobe s most significant opportunities. You will help design thoughtful, well-structured agreements that balance customer needs with Adobe s business priorities. Strong business judgement is essential, along with the ability to communicate clearly and credibly with internal leaders and customer executives. To succeed, you will need to take ownership and drive momentum across complex, high-visibility deals. The role requires comfort navigating multiple stakeholders, aligning different viewpoints, and maintaining focus through ambiguity. We re looking for someone who can coordinate senior collaborators, create clarity in complex situations, and help bring strategic opportunities to a successful close. What you'll do Commercial Strategy & Deal Structuring: Lead commercial strategy for complex enterprise deals. Shape the deal structure from early discovery through negotiation and close. Partner with internal teams to align on approach. Pipeline & Revenue Management: Build and manage a strong pipeline. Apply disciplined opportunity management. Deliver against quarterly and annual revenue targets. Cross-Functional Delivery: Coordinate Product, Marketing, Legal, Finance and Sales. Align workstreams and roles. Keep deals moving across the full sales cycle. Risk & Financial Analysis: Identify risks and gaps early. Assess competitiveness and profitability. Turn technical and financial inputs into clear commercial proposals. Execution & Communication: Maintain accurate tracking and reporting. Lead negotiation strategy. Present complex commercial topics in a clear, structured way using PowerPoint and Excel. What you'll need Enterprise SaaS Experience: 5+ years in enterprise, customer-facing software sales. Experience in web technology, digital marketing, or cloud solutions preferred. Comfortable with consulting, licensing, and complex deal structures. Revenue Performance: Clear track record of exceeding quota. Builds focused account plans. Delivers measurable commercial results. Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills. Turns data and insight into practical, action-oriented strategies. Cross-Functional Leadership: Works effectively in matrixed environments. Leads complex initiatives from start to finish with limited oversight. Communication & Organisation: Highly organised. Manages shifting priorities well. Communicates clearly and confidently with senior stakeholders. As our many awards will tell you, at Adobe you ll be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world. You ll be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you re looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog, and explore the fantastic benefits we offer at Adobe is an equal opportunity employer. We hire dedicated individuals, regardless of gender, race or colour, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative and successful. This is what it means to be Adobe For All. We re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours! About Adobe Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity. Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. Let s Adobe together At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture , focus on people, purpose and community , Adobe for All , comprehensive benefits programs , the stories we tell , the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create. Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more. Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. 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Apr 24, 2026
Full time
The Opportunity The Strategic Pursuit team supports Adobe s long-term growth by working on the company s largest and most complex transformation deals. We partner closely with sales teams, ecosystem partners and customers to shape outcome-focused strategies and structure commercial agreements that create lasting value. In this role, you will provide senior-level guidance on commercial strategy and negotiations across Adobe s most significant opportunities. You will help design thoughtful, well-structured agreements that balance customer needs with Adobe s business priorities. Strong business judgement is essential, along with the ability to communicate clearly and credibly with internal leaders and customer executives. To succeed, you will need to take ownership and drive momentum across complex, high-visibility deals. The role requires comfort navigating multiple stakeholders, aligning different viewpoints, and maintaining focus through ambiguity. We re looking for someone who can coordinate senior collaborators, create clarity in complex situations, and help bring strategic opportunities to a successful close. What you'll do Commercial Strategy & Deal Structuring: Lead commercial strategy for complex enterprise deals. Shape the deal structure from early discovery through negotiation and close. Partner with internal teams to align on approach. Pipeline & Revenue Management: Build and manage a strong pipeline. Apply disciplined opportunity management. Deliver against quarterly and annual revenue targets. Cross-Functional Delivery: Coordinate Product, Marketing, Legal, Finance and Sales. Align workstreams and roles. Keep deals moving across the full sales cycle. Risk & Financial Analysis: Identify risks and gaps early. Assess competitiveness and profitability. Turn technical and financial inputs into clear commercial proposals. Execution & Communication: Maintain accurate tracking and reporting. Lead negotiation strategy. Present complex commercial topics in a clear, structured way using PowerPoint and Excel. What you'll need Enterprise SaaS Experience: 5+ years in enterprise, customer-facing software sales. Experience in web technology, digital marketing, or cloud solutions preferred. Comfortable with consulting, licensing, and complex deal structures. Revenue Performance: Clear track record of exceeding quota. Builds focused account plans. Delivers measurable commercial results. Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills. Turns data and insight into practical, action-oriented strategies. Cross-Functional Leadership: Works effectively in matrixed environments. Leads complex initiatives from start to finish with limited oversight. Communication & Organisation: Highly organised. Manages shifting priorities well. Communicates clearly and confidently with senior stakeholders. As our many awards will tell you, at Adobe you ll be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world. You ll be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you re looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog, and explore the fantastic benefits we offer at Adobe is an equal opportunity employer. We hire dedicated individuals, regardless of gender, race or colour, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative and successful. This is what it means to be Adobe For All. We re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours! About Adobe Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity. Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. Let s Adobe together At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture , focus on people, purpose and community , Adobe for All , comprehensive benefits programs , the stories we tell , the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create. Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more. Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email or call +1 . AI Use Guidelines for Interviews: Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process. At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience .
Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, ex click apply for full job details
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, ex click apply for full job details
About Zip Here at Zip, we're reimagining how modern businesses function in the age of AI. The simple task of buying software, services, or tools at work has become hopelessly complicated at even the most innovative companies in the world. Today, enterprises spend $120T+ per year globally (>30 times larger than annual consumer e-commerce spend) and rely on vendors more than ever before to run their businesses. Our co-founders started Zip in 2020 to address this seemingly universal problem with a purpose-built procurement platform that provides a simple, consumer-grade user experience. Within the last 5 years, Zip has created a new category and developed the leading solution in this $50B+ TAM space. Today, the world's leading companies like OpenAI, Snowflake, Anthropic, Coinbase, and JPMorgan Chase rely on Zip to manage billions of dollars in spend. We have a world-class team coming from category-defining companies like Airbnb, Meta, Stripe, Salesforce, Apple, and Google. With a $2.2 billion valuation and $370 million in funding from Y Combinator, Tiger Global, BOND, DST Global, and CRV, we're focused on developing cutting-edge technology, expanding into new global markets, and-above all-driving incredible value for our customers. Join us! Your Role We're looking for a Customer Success Manager (equivalent to a technical account manager) to manage our rapidly growing enterprise customer base across all industries. As a Sr. CSM, you'll work closely with sales, implementation, engineering and product while also working with a variety of customer stakeholders. You will advise customers on how to transform the way they manage B2B purchasing across their business, creating immediate value and efficiency for employees through product adoption and enablement. This role is ideal for you if you enjoy being a product expert, creative problem solving, and want to work with a world-class team and customers such as Coinbase, Snowflake, Toast, Northwestern Mutual, Notion, Canva, Samsara, Databricks, Miro, and many more. You Will Help our customers drive procurement success on the Zip platform. Define customer business outcomes and partner with our customers to deliver those outcomes on a continuous basis. Act as a trusted procurement advisor and thought partner to continuously educate and enable our customers on Zip's platform and procurement best practices. Identify champions and build relationships with key business stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, Legal, IT/Security, and Privacy/Compliance teams. Maintain high levels of customer engagement and satisfaction with a focus on customer adoption and loyalty. Manage customer health and hedge account risks based on data-driven adoption metrics. Partner closely with product and engineering to translate business needs and requirements into new solutions for customers, while skillfully managing customer expectations. Train and empower customers to be product specialists to become increasingly self-sufficient for their organization. Partner with the renewals team to achieve target GRR. Continuously improve Customer Success assets and processes. We're an early-stage company, we want people who are excited to build and motivated to up-level the status quo! Qualifications 5+ years of relevant work experience working in customer-facing customer success, technical account management or strategic consulting organization. B2B SaaS experience in a high-paced environment is a benefit. Procurement experience (procurement, sourcing, or vendor management background) and familiarity with procurement technologies such as ERP (Netsuite, Coupa, etc.), HRIS (Workday etc.), CLM, GRC, JIRA, ServiceNow workflow management tools. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish quick rapport and trust with customers. Strong project management skills to manage a dynamic customer portfolio. Creative problem solver while being attentive to details. Business process-oriented and ability to think about workflow efficiency (e.g. diagrams, conditionally based logic, etc.). Proactive team player that is able to identify process gaps and willing to jump in and help wherever needed (company, team, self mentality). Nice to Haves Payments software experience (invoicing, PO creation) and background working with CFOs, Controller, Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable roles. Experience with SaaS workflow management tools (low code / no code configuration). Experience working in a top tier consulting firm or have an MBA. Perks & Benefits At Zip, we're committed to providing our employees with everything they need to do their best work. Start-up equity Health, vision & dental coverage Flexible PTO Apple equipment plus home office budget We're looking to hire Zipsters and that means hiring people who take ownership, communicate openly, have an underdog mindset, and are excited to increase the pace of innovation for every business in the world. We encourage all candidates to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match up to our job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workspace where everyone (regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and more) feels like they belong. We look forward to hearing from you!
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
About Zip Here at Zip, we're reimagining how modern businesses function in the age of AI. The simple task of buying software, services, or tools at work has become hopelessly complicated at even the most innovative companies in the world. Today, enterprises spend $120T+ per year globally (>30 times larger than annual consumer e-commerce spend) and rely on vendors more than ever before to run their businesses. Our co-founders started Zip in 2020 to address this seemingly universal problem with a purpose-built procurement platform that provides a simple, consumer-grade user experience. Within the last 5 years, Zip has created a new category and developed the leading solution in this $50B+ TAM space. Today, the world's leading companies like OpenAI, Snowflake, Anthropic, Coinbase, and JPMorgan Chase rely on Zip to manage billions of dollars in spend. We have a world-class team coming from category-defining companies like Airbnb, Meta, Stripe, Salesforce, Apple, and Google. With a $2.2 billion valuation and $370 million in funding from Y Combinator, Tiger Global, BOND, DST Global, and CRV, we're focused on developing cutting-edge technology, expanding into new global markets, and-above all-driving incredible value for our customers. Join us! Your Role We're looking for a Customer Success Manager (equivalent to a technical account manager) to manage our rapidly growing enterprise customer base across all industries. As a Sr. CSM, you'll work closely with sales, implementation, engineering and product while also working with a variety of customer stakeholders. You will advise customers on how to transform the way they manage B2B purchasing across their business, creating immediate value and efficiency for employees through product adoption and enablement. This role is ideal for you if you enjoy being a product expert, creative problem solving, and want to work with a world-class team and customers such as Coinbase, Snowflake, Toast, Northwestern Mutual, Notion, Canva, Samsara, Databricks, Miro, and many more. You Will Help our customers drive procurement success on the Zip platform. Define customer business outcomes and partner with our customers to deliver those outcomes on a continuous basis. Act as a trusted procurement advisor and thought partner to continuously educate and enable our customers on Zip's platform and procurement best practices. Identify champions and build relationships with key business stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, Legal, IT/Security, and Privacy/Compliance teams. Maintain high levels of customer engagement and satisfaction with a focus on customer adoption and loyalty. Manage customer health and hedge account risks based on data-driven adoption metrics. Partner closely with product and engineering to translate business needs and requirements into new solutions for customers, while skillfully managing customer expectations. Train and empower customers to be product specialists to become increasingly self-sufficient for their organization. Partner with the renewals team to achieve target GRR. Continuously improve Customer Success assets and processes. We're an early-stage company, we want people who are excited to build and motivated to up-level the status quo! Qualifications 5+ years of relevant work experience working in customer-facing customer success, technical account management or strategic consulting organization. B2B SaaS experience in a high-paced environment is a benefit. Procurement experience (procurement, sourcing, or vendor management background) and familiarity with procurement technologies such as ERP (Netsuite, Coupa, etc.), HRIS (Workday etc.), CLM, GRC, JIRA, ServiceNow workflow management tools. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish quick rapport and trust with customers. Strong project management skills to manage a dynamic customer portfolio. Creative problem solver while being attentive to details. Business process-oriented and ability to think about workflow efficiency (e.g. diagrams, conditionally based logic, etc.). Proactive team player that is able to identify process gaps and willing to jump in and help wherever needed (company, team, self mentality). Nice to Haves Payments software experience (invoicing, PO creation) and background working with CFOs, Controller, Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable roles. Experience with SaaS workflow management tools (low code / no code configuration). Experience working in a top tier consulting firm or have an MBA. Perks & Benefits At Zip, we're committed to providing our employees with everything they need to do their best work. Start-up equity Health, vision & dental coverage Flexible PTO Apple equipment plus home office budget We're looking to hire Zipsters and that means hiring people who take ownership, communicate openly, have an underdog mindset, and are excited to increase the pace of innovation for every business in the world. We encourage all candidates to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match up to our job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workspace where everyone (regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and more) feels like they belong. We look forward to hearing from you!
Chichester College, part of the Chichester College Group Student Finance Advisor Ref: CC8564 £26,238 - £26,334 per annum 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of Student Finance Advisors at our Chichester College campus. We are looking for a dynamic individual to be part of the team who deliver an outstanding service for staff, students, and our external partners. We are offering an interesting and rewarding experience within a varied, vibrant department and opportunities for you to develop your skills as part of a friendly and supportive team. As a Student Finance Advisor, you will be the primary point of contact for students seeking financial assistance. Your main responsibilities will include assessing student applications for the college bursaries - Learner Support Grant, ensuring eligibility criteria is met. As our Student Finance Advisor, you will provide outstanding customer service to applicants, schools, curriculum areas and work with colleagues across the Group to plan and implement processes to make sure the students can access, understand, and manage non-repayable financial support to aid their education. Chichester College Group is committed to providing outstanding education and support to our diverse students. As a key member of the Student Finance Support team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring students have the financial resources and guidance they need to succeed and complete their studies. Our Staff Benefits: We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including: Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 15% of your actual pensionable pay. 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave. Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only). Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service). Continuous professional development opportunities - including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities. And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff. Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning. We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we're here to support you. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and at the heart of our people strategy is a commitment to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are not only accommodated but celebrated. If flexibility matters to you, you'll find a welcoming home here at CCG. Closing date: 18 May 2026 Interview date: 2 June 2026 You will be asked to upload a CV before starting an application form for this role. The system will take information such as education and employment history from your CV and auto-populate the relevant parts of the application form to save you time. For the best results, we recommend your CV is formatted without columns or tables. Please check the auto-populated information for accuracy. Please note that your CV will not be seen by Recruiting Managers so please ensure your application form is fully completed. Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. For further information about applying for a role at Chichester College Group, please visit Follow 'Chichester College Group Careers' on for updates on the latest career opportunities. The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
Chichester College, part of the Chichester College Group Student Finance Advisor Ref: CC8564 £26,238 - £26,334 per annum 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of Student Finance Advisors at our Chichester College campus. We are looking for a dynamic individual to be part of the team who deliver an outstanding service for staff, students, and our external partners. We are offering an interesting and rewarding experience within a varied, vibrant department and opportunities for you to develop your skills as part of a friendly and supportive team. As a Student Finance Advisor, you will be the primary point of contact for students seeking financial assistance. Your main responsibilities will include assessing student applications for the college bursaries - Learner Support Grant, ensuring eligibility criteria is met. As our Student Finance Advisor, you will provide outstanding customer service to applicants, schools, curriculum areas and work with colleagues across the Group to plan and implement processes to make sure the students can access, understand, and manage non-repayable financial support to aid their education. Chichester College Group is committed to providing outstanding education and support to our diverse students. As a key member of the Student Finance Support team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring students have the financial resources and guidance they need to succeed and complete their studies. Our Staff Benefits: We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including: Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 15% of your actual pensionable pay. 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave. Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only). Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service). Continuous professional development opportunities - including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities. And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff. Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning. We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we're here to support you. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and at the heart of our people strategy is a commitment to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are not only accommodated but celebrated. If flexibility matters to you, you'll find a welcoming home here at CCG. Closing date: 18 May 2026 Interview date: 2 June 2026 You will be asked to upload a CV before starting an application form for this role. The system will take information such as education and employment history from your CV and auto-populate the relevant parts of the application form to save you time. For the best results, we recommend your CV is formatted without columns or tables. Please check the auto-populated information for accuracy. Please note that your CV will not be seen by Recruiting Managers so please ensure your application form is fully completed. Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. For further information about applying for a role at Chichester College Group, please visit Follow 'Chichester College Group Careers' on for updates on the latest career opportunities. The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Senior Land Manager Closing date: 7 th May Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations - Perth, Inverness, Aberdeen Salary: £60,000 - £75,100 + car/cash allowance + performance related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing. Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible First options available The role Join SSEN Transmission in a pivotal role supporting the delivery of critical energy infrastructure across Scotland. As a Senior Land Manager, you will play a key part in securing the rights needed to enable major capital projects, balancing strategic land assembly with effective stakeholder engagement. Working across a complex and high profile portfolio, you will help drive project delivery through both negotiated agreements and statutory processes, ensuring the long term resilience and development of the network. You will: Provide senior support across a given region of SSEN Transmission's network area, securing, maintaining, and managing robust land and property rights over a challenging portfolio of projects, with a key focus on implementing strategy to underpin land agreements using statutory powers in the form of necessary wayleaves and compulsory purchase orders. Successfully apply and implement land assembly strategy to deliver project programmes for large capital projects across base capex, customer connections and strategic wider works portfolios, while managing risk to future network security. Lead and coordinate landowner liaison in relation to negotiating voluntary land rights, alongside coordinating the preparation of necessary wayleaves and compulsory purchase orders, with a focus on land referencing, data management, and the coordination of multiple disciplines to produce supporting statements for statutory applications. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders regarding policy over land and property rights, access and management of land, and the approach to securing and maintaining rights in land, including matters of valuation and compensation. Engage with key stakeholder groups including landowners, tenants, their agents, developers and relevant bodies such as local authorities, the Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit, Forestry and Land Scotland and local planning authorities. You have: Strong understanding of landownership systems in Scotland and practical knowledge of relevant land management matters. Excellent knowledge of land and property rights, including good knowledge of wayleaves, servitudes and land acquisition. Excellent understanding of the relevant sections of the Electricity Act 1989, the Land Compensation Act 1973 and the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965. Demonstrable understanding of energy networks and their structure and governance. Membership of Rural Professional Group of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers, or alternatively aspirations to work towards these. About SSE SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030. SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come. Flexible benefits to fit your life Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave. Work with an equal opportunity employer SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact to discuss how we can support you. We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
Senior Land Manager Closing date: 7 th May Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations - Perth, Inverness, Aberdeen Salary: £60,000 - £75,100 + car/cash allowance + performance related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing. Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible First options available The role Join SSEN Transmission in a pivotal role supporting the delivery of critical energy infrastructure across Scotland. As a Senior Land Manager, you will play a key part in securing the rights needed to enable major capital projects, balancing strategic land assembly with effective stakeholder engagement. Working across a complex and high profile portfolio, you will help drive project delivery through both negotiated agreements and statutory processes, ensuring the long term resilience and development of the network. You will: Provide senior support across a given region of SSEN Transmission's network area, securing, maintaining, and managing robust land and property rights over a challenging portfolio of projects, with a key focus on implementing strategy to underpin land agreements using statutory powers in the form of necessary wayleaves and compulsory purchase orders. Successfully apply and implement land assembly strategy to deliver project programmes for large capital projects across base capex, customer connections and strategic wider works portfolios, while managing risk to future network security. Lead and coordinate landowner liaison in relation to negotiating voluntary land rights, alongside coordinating the preparation of necessary wayleaves and compulsory purchase orders, with a focus on land referencing, data management, and the coordination of multiple disciplines to produce supporting statements for statutory applications. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders regarding policy over land and property rights, access and management of land, and the approach to securing and maintaining rights in land, including matters of valuation and compensation. Engage with key stakeholder groups including landowners, tenants, their agents, developers and relevant bodies such as local authorities, the Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit, Forestry and Land Scotland and local planning authorities. You have: Strong understanding of landownership systems in Scotland and practical knowledge of relevant land management matters. Excellent knowledge of land and property rights, including good knowledge of wayleaves, servitudes and land acquisition. Excellent understanding of the relevant sections of the Electricity Act 1989, the Land Compensation Act 1973 and the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965. Demonstrable understanding of energy networks and their structure and governance. Membership of Rural Professional Group of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers, or alternatively aspirations to work towards these. About SSE SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030. SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come. Flexible benefits to fit your life Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave. Work with an equal opportunity employer SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact to discuss how we can support you. We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Senior Land Manager Closing date: 7 th May Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations - Perth or Glasgow. Salary: £60,000 - £75,100 + car/cash allowance + performance related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing. Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible First options available We are looking for a Senior Land Manager to support a major programme of new infrastructure across the north and east of Scotland. You will help secure the land and property rights needed for overhead lines, underground cables and substations that are essential to delivering the UK's 2030 net zero ambitions. This is a senior, influential role where you will guide strategy, lead engagement with landowners and key bodies, and ensure projects have the land access they need to progress. You will: Lead land and property activities within a defined region, securing, maintaining and managing robust land rights across a varied portfolio of projects. Apply and deliver Land Assembly Strategies that support the successful delivery of capital projects, customer connections and wider network development programmes. Build and maintain strong working relationships with landowners, tenants, agents, local authorities, government bodies and other key stakeholders. Provide expert guidance on policy, valuation, compensation and the practical management of land rights to support project delivery. Help manage future network risk by ensuring land and property rights are comprehensive, compliant and fit for purpose. You have: A strong understanding of landownership systems in Scotland and practical experience in land management. Proven knowledge of land and property rights, including wayleaves, servitudes and land acquisition. A sound understanding of relevant legislation, including the Electricity Act 1989, the Land Compensation Act 1973 and the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965. Good knowledge of how energy networks operate, including their structure and governance. Membership of RICS (Rural Professional Group) or CAAV, or a clear commitment to working towards this. About SSE: SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030. SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come. Flexible benefits to fit your life Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave. Work with an equal opportunity employer SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact to discuss how we can support you. We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
Senior Land Manager Closing date: 7 th May Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations - Perth or Glasgow. Salary: £60,000 - £75,100 + car/cash allowance + performance related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing. Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible First options available We are looking for a Senior Land Manager to support a major programme of new infrastructure across the north and east of Scotland. You will help secure the land and property rights needed for overhead lines, underground cables and substations that are essential to delivering the UK's 2030 net zero ambitions. This is a senior, influential role where you will guide strategy, lead engagement with landowners and key bodies, and ensure projects have the land access they need to progress. You will: Lead land and property activities within a defined region, securing, maintaining and managing robust land rights across a varied portfolio of projects. Apply and deliver Land Assembly Strategies that support the successful delivery of capital projects, customer connections and wider network development programmes. Build and maintain strong working relationships with landowners, tenants, agents, local authorities, government bodies and other key stakeholders. Provide expert guidance on policy, valuation, compensation and the practical management of land rights to support project delivery. Help manage future network risk by ensuring land and property rights are comprehensive, compliant and fit for purpose. You have: A strong understanding of landownership systems in Scotland and practical experience in land management. Proven knowledge of land and property rights, including wayleaves, servitudes and land acquisition. A sound understanding of relevant legislation, including the Electricity Act 1989, the Land Compensation Act 1973 and the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965. Good knowledge of how energy networks operate, including their structure and governance. Membership of RICS (Rural Professional Group) or CAAV, or a clear commitment to working towards this. About SSE: SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030. SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come. Flexible benefits to fit your life Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave. Work with an equal opportunity employer SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact to discuss how we can support you. We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Role : Customer Service Advisor Location: Stone Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours a week Monday - Friday Pay: £25k An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Customer Service Advisor to join one of our longstanding clients, based in Stone. Free parking with easy access to rail and bus routes The Role: Ensure active management of CS mailbox throughout the day. Passing queries to relevant team members with as much information as possible. Pass any potential customer leads for new orders to the relevant Sales Representative/ Application Specialists. Handle the requests of our Sales colleagues. Be proactive, take ownership, be comprehensive in replies to anticipate next questions. Ensure responses are within KPI. Process all sales orders within 24 hours to a high degree of accuracy. Proactively informing any issues and any date changes to the customer. Ensure all complaints and credit returns are actioned within KPI expectation and logged accurately enabling root cause analysis. Ensure consistent follow up and proactive customer updates. Action any customer invoice disputes within KPI, working with customers, Sales and Finance to ensure customer satisfaction and first-time resolution. Support Service enquiries with warranty replacements and ensure technical calls have all the relevant information to facilitate quick and easy resolution. Communicate any significant complaints to the Customer Service Manager so that the relevant action is taken to address the complaint and to minimise any adverse effect on the customer and company. Pass any potential customer leads for new orders to the relevant Sales Representative/ Application Specialists. Actively support the customer experience evolution to best in class. Ensure compliance to GDP, ISO 9001 and any other applicable quality standards. If you're a match for the above, please apply to this Customer Service Advisor role below and a member of our team will be in touch. Work Lyf Group is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
Role : Customer Service Advisor Location: Stone Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours a week Monday - Friday Pay: £25k An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Customer Service Advisor to join one of our longstanding clients, based in Stone. Free parking with easy access to rail and bus routes The Role: Ensure active management of CS mailbox throughout the day. Passing queries to relevant team members with as much information as possible. Pass any potential customer leads for new orders to the relevant Sales Representative/ Application Specialists. Handle the requests of our Sales colleagues. Be proactive, take ownership, be comprehensive in replies to anticipate next questions. Ensure responses are within KPI. Process all sales orders within 24 hours to a high degree of accuracy. Proactively informing any issues and any date changes to the customer. Ensure all complaints and credit returns are actioned within KPI expectation and logged accurately enabling root cause analysis. Ensure consistent follow up and proactive customer updates. Action any customer invoice disputes within KPI, working with customers, Sales and Finance to ensure customer satisfaction and first-time resolution. Support Service enquiries with warranty replacements and ensure technical calls have all the relevant information to facilitate quick and easy resolution. Communicate any significant complaints to the Customer Service Manager so that the relevant action is taken to address the complaint and to minimise any adverse effect on the customer and company. Pass any potential customer leads for new orders to the relevant Sales Representative/ Application Specialists. Actively support the customer experience evolution to best in class. Ensure compliance to GDP, ISO 9001 and any other applicable quality standards. If you're a match for the above, please apply to this Customer Service Advisor role below and a member of our team will be in touch. Work Lyf Group is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy
Audit Senior Location: Wolverhampton Hybrid Job Type: Full Time The role A well-regarded mid-tier accountancy firm is looking to appoint an Audit Senior to join its Wolverhampton team. This is a varied role offering exposure to a broad portfolio of clients across multiple sectors, with responsibility for delivering audit assignments from planning through to completion. You'll work closely with Managers and Partners, taking ownership of fieldwork, supporting junior team members, and ensuring audits are delivered efficiently and to a high standard. Key responsibilities Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion Managing on-site and remote fieldwork across a range of clients Acting as a key point of contact for clients during audit engagements Reviewing work prepared by junior staff and providing guidance where needed Preparing statutory accounts alongside audit work Supporting audit planning, risk assessment, and completion processes Ensuring assignments are delivered on time and to required standards Building and maintaining strong client relationships Supporting the development of junior team members About you ACA / ACCA qualified or finalist Strong audit experience within an accountancy practice Confident leading audits or significant sections of engagements Good technical knowledge of auditing standards and financial reporting Strong communication and organisational skills Able to manage multiple deadlines and client priorities Proactive and team-oriented approach The package Competitive salary, dependent on experience Hybrid and flexible working arrangements 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Clear progression opportunities within a mid-tier firm Supportive and collaborative team environment Ongoing training and development Comprehensive benefits package LHH upholds the highest standards of confidentiality in every interaction. If you'd like to learn more about the opportunity and how it could align with your experience, please apply today or get in touch for a chat.
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
Audit Senior Location: Wolverhampton Hybrid Job Type: Full Time The role A well-regarded mid-tier accountancy firm is looking to appoint an Audit Senior to join its Wolverhampton team. This is a varied role offering exposure to a broad portfolio of clients across multiple sectors, with responsibility for delivering audit assignments from planning through to completion. You'll work closely with Managers and Partners, taking ownership of fieldwork, supporting junior team members, and ensuring audits are delivered efficiently and to a high standard. Key responsibilities Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion Managing on-site and remote fieldwork across a range of clients Acting as a key point of contact for clients during audit engagements Reviewing work prepared by junior staff and providing guidance where needed Preparing statutory accounts alongside audit work Supporting audit planning, risk assessment, and completion processes Ensuring assignments are delivered on time and to required standards Building and maintaining strong client relationships Supporting the development of junior team members About you ACA / ACCA qualified or finalist Strong audit experience within an accountancy practice Confident leading audits or significant sections of engagements Good technical knowledge of auditing standards and financial reporting Strong communication and organisational skills Able to manage multiple deadlines and client priorities Proactive and team-oriented approach The package Competitive salary, dependent on experience Hybrid and flexible working arrangements 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Clear progression opportunities within a mid-tier firm Supportive and collaborative team environment Ongoing training and development Comprehensive benefits package LHH upholds the highest standards of confidentiality in every interaction. If you'd like to learn more about the opportunity and how it could align with your experience, please apply today or get in touch for a chat.
CURRENT, ATCIVE & TRANSFERABLE EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE Agile & Digital Delivery Lead delivery of Business Assurance projects and initiatives using agile principles, working in iterative cycles with clear milestones, user stories and acceptance criteria - not waterfall plans Act as a credible partner to Delivery Managers and product teams across the organisation, understanding their ways of working and integrating Business Assurance activity into their delivery cycles without creating unnecessary friction Apply GDS delivery principles and the Government Digital and Data framework to how Business Assurance projects are scoped, run and evaluated Champion agile and continuous improvement ways of working within the team, helping colleagues move away from rigid, document-heavy processes towards leaner, more adaptive approaches Use appropriate agile tooling (Azure DevOps, Jira, or equivalent) to manage backlogs, sprints and delivery visibility Dependency Management & Portfolio Planning Own the identification, mapping and active management of dependencies across the Business Assurance portfolio and between Business Assurance and wider organisational programmes Maintain a clear, up-to-date picture of cross-programme interdependencies, ensuring blockers are surfaced early, owned clearly and resolved collaboratively Facilitate regular dependency reviews and planning sessions with stakeholders across Digital, Finance, Legal, Operations and other divisions Support the Head of Business Assurance in resource planning and forward pipeline management, providing data-driven insights to inform prioritisation and sequencing decisions Escalate risks and conflicts arising from competing priorities or resource constraints, with clear options and recommendations for resolution Demand Capture & DevOps-Aware Working Own and manage the demand intake process for the Business Assurance team - capturing, triaging and prioritising requests from across the business in a structured, transparent way Develop a working understanding of the organisation's DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and release cadences, so that assurance and governance activity can be planned around - not after - digital delivery Work with Digital, Technology and third-party delivery teams to ensure that assurance requirements are understood and factored into delivery planning from the outset, not bolted on at the end Identify opportunities to streamline how assurance demand is captured and managed, introducing lightweight tooling or process improvements where appropriate Third Party & Supplier Management Manage relationships with third-party suppliers and external partners engaged to support Business Assurance or wider programme delivery, ensuring deliverables are clearly scoped, tracked and reviewed Ensure third-party dependencies, risks and delivery commitments are incorporated into the team's overall planning and dependency management approach Support procurement and commercial activity in line with Civil Service policy, working with commercial colleagues to onboard and manage suppliers effectively Governance & Reporting Prepare clear, concise and insight-driven reports, board papers and briefings for senior leadership and governance forums, translating complex delivery and risk information into accessible formats Maintain proportionate project governance documentation - plans, RAID logs, decision logs - that supports delivery without adding unnecessary overhead Contribute to the continuous improvement of Business Assurance's own ways of working, processes and tooling Person Specification - Essential Criteria Experience: Demonstrable experience of managing projects or programmes in a government digital or transformation context, working within or alongside agile delivery teams Proven experience of managing cross-programme dependencies in a complex, multi-team delivery environment Experience working with or alongside DevOps or continuous delivery teams, with a practical understanding of CI/CD pipelines, release management and product-led ways of working Experience of demand management - capturing, triaging and prioritising work intake from multiple stakeholders in a structured way Experience of managing third-party supplier relationships and ensuring delivery accountability in multi-supplier environments Experience of working within a Civil Service, government agency or similarly regulated environment Experience of producing high-quality reports and briefings for senior stakeholders and governance forums Technical Skills: Proficiency in agile delivery tooling - Azure DevOps, Jira, MS Planner or equivalent - including backlog management, sprint planning and dependency tracking Strong understanding of agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe or similar) and the ability to apply them proportionately Familiarity with GDS Service Standard and Government Digital and Data framework principles Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and delivery information for non-technical senior audiences Strong analytical skills, able to interpret delivery data and provide clear insights to support decision-making Person Specification - Desirable Criteria Formal agile qualification - Scrum Master (CSM/PSM), SAFe Agilist, AgilePM, or BCS Agile PRINCE2, APM PMQ or equivalent project management qualification Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or above) or demonstrable process improvement experience Experience of governance or assurance functions, including risk management or compliance Familiarity with Civil Service governance frameworks and policy
Apr 24, 2026
Contractor
CURRENT, ATCIVE & TRANSFERABLE EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE Agile & Digital Delivery Lead delivery of Business Assurance projects and initiatives using agile principles, working in iterative cycles with clear milestones, user stories and acceptance criteria - not waterfall plans Act as a credible partner to Delivery Managers and product teams across the organisation, understanding their ways of working and integrating Business Assurance activity into their delivery cycles without creating unnecessary friction Apply GDS delivery principles and the Government Digital and Data framework to how Business Assurance projects are scoped, run and evaluated Champion agile and continuous improvement ways of working within the team, helping colleagues move away from rigid, document-heavy processes towards leaner, more adaptive approaches Use appropriate agile tooling (Azure DevOps, Jira, or equivalent) to manage backlogs, sprints and delivery visibility Dependency Management & Portfolio Planning Own the identification, mapping and active management of dependencies across the Business Assurance portfolio and between Business Assurance and wider organisational programmes Maintain a clear, up-to-date picture of cross-programme interdependencies, ensuring blockers are surfaced early, owned clearly and resolved collaboratively Facilitate regular dependency reviews and planning sessions with stakeholders across Digital, Finance, Legal, Operations and other divisions Support the Head of Business Assurance in resource planning and forward pipeline management, providing data-driven insights to inform prioritisation and sequencing decisions Escalate risks and conflicts arising from competing priorities or resource constraints, with clear options and recommendations for resolution Demand Capture & DevOps-Aware Working Own and manage the demand intake process for the Business Assurance team - capturing, triaging and prioritising requests from across the business in a structured, transparent way Develop a working understanding of the organisation's DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and release cadences, so that assurance and governance activity can be planned around - not after - digital delivery Work with Digital, Technology and third-party delivery teams to ensure that assurance requirements are understood and factored into delivery planning from the outset, not bolted on at the end Identify opportunities to streamline how assurance demand is captured and managed, introducing lightweight tooling or process improvements where appropriate Third Party & Supplier Management Manage relationships with third-party suppliers and external partners engaged to support Business Assurance or wider programme delivery, ensuring deliverables are clearly scoped, tracked and reviewed Ensure third-party dependencies, risks and delivery commitments are incorporated into the team's overall planning and dependency management approach Support procurement and commercial activity in line with Civil Service policy, working with commercial colleagues to onboard and manage suppliers effectively Governance & Reporting Prepare clear, concise and insight-driven reports, board papers and briefings for senior leadership and governance forums, translating complex delivery and risk information into accessible formats Maintain proportionate project governance documentation - plans, RAID logs, decision logs - that supports delivery without adding unnecessary overhead Contribute to the continuous improvement of Business Assurance's own ways of working, processes and tooling Person Specification - Essential Criteria Experience: Demonstrable experience of managing projects or programmes in a government digital or transformation context, working within or alongside agile delivery teams Proven experience of managing cross-programme dependencies in a complex, multi-team delivery environment Experience working with or alongside DevOps or continuous delivery teams, with a practical understanding of CI/CD pipelines, release management and product-led ways of working Experience of demand management - capturing, triaging and prioritising work intake from multiple stakeholders in a structured way Experience of managing third-party supplier relationships and ensuring delivery accountability in multi-supplier environments Experience of working within a Civil Service, government agency or similarly regulated environment Experience of producing high-quality reports and briefings for senior stakeholders and governance forums Technical Skills: Proficiency in agile delivery tooling - Azure DevOps, Jira, MS Planner or equivalent - including backlog management, sprint planning and dependency tracking Strong understanding of agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe or similar) and the ability to apply them proportionately Familiarity with GDS Service Standard and Government Digital and Data framework principles Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and delivery information for non-technical senior audiences Strong analytical skills, able to interpret delivery data and provide clear insights to support decision-making Person Specification - Desirable Criteria Formal agile qualification - Scrum Master (CSM/PSM), SAFe Agilist, AgilePM, or BCS Agile PRINCE2, APM PMQ or equivalent project management qualification Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or above) or demonstrable process improvement experience Experience of governance or assurance functions, including risk management or compliance Familiarity with Civil Service governance frameworks and policy
AUDIT MANAGER / SENIOR AUDIT MANAGER Full Time, Hybrid working (3 days at home, 2 days office after probation) Salary: DOE £50,000 - £75,000 per annum + Competitive bonus REED Practice is excited to be working in partnership with a long-established firm of Chartered Certified Accountants, Chartered Tax Advisors, and Registered Auditors based in Wimborne, Dorset. The practice has been operating for over 45 years, serving more than 1,000 clients across Dorset and the wider region, providing a broad range of professional services, including audit, accounts preparation, taxation, business advisory, bookkeeping,payroll, and outsourcing solutions. They work with individuals, small businesses, and larger companies-ranging from sole traders needing tax returns to organisations with up to £25m turnover requiring audit and corporate tax advice. Owing to growth within the Audit Team, our client is recruiting either an Audit Manager / Senior Audit Manager or Audit Principal to work with long standing clients and develop the Audit Service. On offer is The opportunity to manage a mixed portfolio (Accounts and Audit, weighted depending on skillset) Build long term rapport with new and existing clients in a client facing role. Progression towards an Associate Director level Hybrid working after 3 months probation (3 days at home, 2 days office) Joining a supportive and growing team of 35 within new offices. Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities to contribute to department strategy and growth. Duties: Manage and oversee a diverse portfolio of audit engagements from planning through to completion. Review audit files in line with professional and regulatory standards, ensuring technical accuracy and quality. Lead, support, and develop audit seniors and trainees, providing coaching, feedback, and performance oversight. Act as a primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong professional relationships and addressing queries effectively. Ensure engagement delivery aligns with internal processes, budget requirements, and project deadlines. Contribute to departmental resource planning, workflow management, and team utilisation. Support Partners with technical matters, reporting, and business development initiatives including proposals and tender submissions. Keep up to date with relevant audit, accounting, and regulatory developments and promote best practice across the team. Qualifications & Experience ACA/ACCA Qualified (or equivalent). Significant post-qualification audit experience within an accountancy practice. Strong understanding of UK auditing standards and financial reporting frameworks, including FRS 102. Proven experience managing audit engagements and overseeing audit teams. Experience working with a varied client base across multiple sectors. Skills & Attributes Strong leadership and team-management abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. High level of technical competence and professional judgement. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities. Client-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality service. Professional, methodical, and proactive working style.
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
AUDIT MANAGER / SENIOR AUDIT MANAGER Full Time, Hybrid working (3 days at home, 2 days office after probation) Salary: DOE £50,000 - £75,000 per annum + Competitive bonus REED Practice is excited to be working in partnership with a long-established firm of Chartered Certified Accountants, Chartered Tax Advisors, and Registered Auditors based in Wimborne, Dorset. The practice has been operating for over 45 years, serving more than 1,000 clients across Dorset and the wider region, providing a broad range of professional services, including audit, accounts preparation, taxation, business advisory, bookkeeping,payroll, and outsourcing solutions. They work with individuals, small businesses, and larger companies-ranging from sole traders needing tax returns to organisations with up to £25m turnover requiring audit and corporate tax advice. Owing to growth within the Audit Team, our client is recruiting either an Audit Manager / Senior Audit Manager or Audit Principal to work with long standing clients and develop the Audit Service. On offer is The opportunity to manage a mixed portfolio (Accounts and Audit, weighted depending on skillset) Build long term rapport with new and existing clients in a client facing role. Progression towards an Associate Director level Hybrid working after 3 months probation (3 days at home, 2 days office) Joining a supportive and growing team of 35 within new offices. Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities to contribute to department strategy and growth. Duties: Manage and oversee a diverse portfolio of audit engagements from planning through to completion. Review audit files in line with professional and regulatory standards, ensuring technical accuracy and quality. Lead, support, and develop audit seniors and trainees, providing coaching, feedback, and performance oversight. Act as a primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong professional relationships and addressing queries effectively. Ensure engagement delivery aligns with internal processes, budget requirements, and project deadlines. Contribute to departmental resource planning, workflow management, and team utilisation. Support Partners with technical matters, reporting, and business development initiatives including proposals and tender submissions. Keep up to date with relevant audit, accounting, and regulatory developments and promote best practice across the team. Qualifications & Experience ACA/ACCA Qualified (or equivalent). Significant post-qualification audit experience within an accountancy practice. Strong understanding of UK auditing standards and financial reporting frameworks, including FRS 102. Proven experience managing audit engagements and overseeing audit teams. Experience working with a varied client base across multiple sectors. Skills & Attributes Strong leadership and team-management abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. High level of technical competence and professional judgement. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities. Client-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality service. Professional, methodical, and proactive working style.
