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Salary: £57,528 per annum Contract : Permanent, full time Location : Greater London About the role This is an exciting opportunity to lead the operational development and delivery of a charity s criminal justice healthcare strategy at a pivotal moment for the organisation. Working closely with the Head of a national listening programme, who leads listening and policy activity in the health sphere, you will take national lead responsibility for shaping, embedding and continuously improving services that sit at the intersection of family support and healthcare within the criminal justice system. You will bring strategic vision alongside strong operational discipline, working through a matrix-management approach to deliver services that are clinically safe, contractually sound, and genuinely transformational for the people supported. Key responsibilities You will lead the design, development, roll-out and delivery of criminal justice healthcare services, including oversight of family link workers, providing consistent and effective leadership through a matrix-management model. You will review current logic models, propose and embed effective service changes, implement practice guidance and procedures, and optimise programme integrity supported by robust impact data. You will ensure services are safely and effectively aligned and integrated with clinical services led by strategic and operational partners, and that they are delivered in line with contractual, regulatory and budgetary requirements. Working collaboratively with senior leaders, clinical healthcare partners, service commissioners, professional colleagues and experts by experience, you will deliver sustainable systemic service improvements and contribute to wider system change. You will monitor and evaluate the impact and outcomes of services, using findings to drive continuous improvement in practice and delivery, and advise on the operational viability, feasibility, risks and implementation of key business objectives, ensuring these objectives are met. In close partnership with the Head of the organisation s listening programme, you will strengthen the links between listening activity and improved patient outcomes. You will also contribute to the organisation s overall corporate strategy through close involvement in organisation-wide, policy-focused and operational projects, and through involvement in bids, tenders and grant applications. From time to time, you will be called upon to represent the organisation at external meetings, speak at industry events, and present reports to trustee board or committee meetings. About you The organisation is looking for a senior leader with significant experience in criminal justice healthcare, prison-based services, or a closely related field, who combines strategic thinking with hands-on operational expertise. You will have a track record of leading services through change, managing complex stakeholder relationships across clinical and non-clinical partners, and using data and evidence to drive service improvement. You will be confident operating in a matrix environment, comfortable representing your organisation at a senior level, and deeply committed to the people and families supported. How to apply If you feel that you meet the requirements of this role, please complete an application form by clicking the apply now button. The organisation reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Other information The organisation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications, including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment). This post is subject to a six-month probationary period, verification of identity and right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a three-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), prison vetting and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison. A certificate of good conduct from the police force of the country of residence will also be required if you have resided overseas for a period of over 12 months in the past 10 years while aged 18 or over. You may have experience in the following: Head of Criminal Justice Health, Criminal Justice Healthcare Lead, Head of Prison Healthcare, Criminal Justice Health Manager, Prison Health Services Manager, Head of Health and Justice Services, Criminal Justice Clinical Lead, Health and Justice Programme Director REF-

We are seeking a visionary Strategic Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive to join our corporate leadership team and drive change to ensure we reach our goal of achieving a sustainable footing financially. The role includes the duties of Section 151 Officer, working to ensure best practice in financial planning, monitoring and risk mitigation in the design and delivery of services. " This is a pivotal leadership role at a defining moment for the Isle of Wight. The Strategic Director of Finance & Deputy Chief Executive will shape the Council's future, providing strong financial leadership, working closely with Members and partners, and delivering sustainable outcomes for Island communities. The challenge is significant, but so is the opportunity to make a lasting impact " - Wendy Perera, Chief Executive, Isle of Wight Council This is your opportunity to inspire change, champion financial resilience and build a sustainable future for our Island community. With Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) announcing that the Island will be retained as a separate unitary authority, this is the perfect time to join us to take our local directives forward. With our unique geography and distinct service needs, this announcement ensures decisions continue to be made locally and services remain tailored to our residents. Our new Strategic Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive will have real scope and authority to implement transformation and change designed to address our financial challenges. To succeed, you'll need the skill and experience to navigate a complex and challenging financial environment. Focus areas will include financial policy, strategy and management all duties as the Council's statutory Section 151 Officer development and implementation of transformation and improvement plans management accounting and financial planning strategic procurement treasury management internal audit and risk assurance Local Government Pension Scheme We are looking for someone who can think commercially, innovatively and creatively about how funding is best deployed to support growth Required skills and experience include fully qualified CCAB accountant with substantial post qualification experience. evidence of continuous professional development sound understanding of the Local Government Act 1972, specifically Section 151, and financial regulations governing local authorities extensive experience of development and delivery of a medium-term financial strategy for a council with a gross budget exceeding £300m successfully delivery of a balanced budget for multiple consecutive years despite funding reductions. able to direct 'whole council transformation' to deliver significant efficiency savings. This is a unique chance to take on a challenging leadership role, shaping the future of our island, in a fantastic coastal location surrounded by beauty, in a warm and welcoming community. Join and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including: Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays! Local Government pension scheme Discounted Solent ferry travel Island bus network discount Cycle to work scheme Staff parking permit scheme Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership National and local discounts & benefits schemes Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria) Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

Key Purpose of the Role The Media & Marketing Officer supports delivery of DACS' communications and engagement objectives by increasing the reach, relevance and impact of our story is shared through the media, our own channels and our partners. The role helps protect and grow DACS' reputation, drive engagement with members and customers, and support the organisation's priorities by promoting use of our services through well-planned marketing activity and confident day-to-day media handling. Responsibilities Proactive media and profile-raising: generate story ideas aligned to DACS priorities (services, impact, research and advocacy); pitch to relevant outlets; and help secure high-quality coverage and speaking opportunities. Press office support: act as a first point of contact for agreed media enquiries; draft press releases, statements, reactive lines and Q&As; maintain press lists and contacts; and support embargoes, briefings and follow-up. Campaign delivery (marketing and engagement): support delivery of planned campaigns across web, email and social (including paid activity where in scope), keeping messaging clear, audience-appropriate and consistent with DACS' tone of voice. Content and copywriting: write and edit engaging copy for press, digital and marketing outputs; repurpose long-form or technical content into accessible formats; and support content commissioning (e.g. case studies, partner quotes, photography/creative assets) in line with agreed processes. Events and partnerships communications: support communications for webinars, briefings, trade shows and partner activity (promotions, attendee journeys, on-the-day comms where required, and post-event follow-up) to strengthen relationships and maximise reach. Insights and reporting: monitor media coverage; track media and campaign performance (e.g. coverage quality, engagement, conversions where measurable); and contribute to regular reporting and learning to support evidence-led decisions and record approvals, corrections and learnings. Working across the directorate: contribute to the shared editorial and stakeholder calendar; support clear briefings and handovers; and build strong working relationships with Membership Services, Licensing, Legal and Policy colleagues to ensure accuracy and impact. Standards and compliance: follow DACS policies for brand, accessibility and data protection; ensure communications are inclusive and appropriate; and maintain orderly asset libraries and contact lists. Relationship management: Build productive working relationships internally and externally. Systems, records and compliance: Maintain accurate records in CMS, Mailchimp and other systems, ensuring GDPR compliance. Person Specification Essential Experience delivering marketing and/or communications activity and campaigns across digital and offline channels. Strong copywriting, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to make complex or technical subjects clear and engaging for different audiences. Experience of engaging with the media: researching outlets, pitching stories, handling enquiries appropriately, and maintaining professional relationships. Excellent organisational and project management skills, able to manage multiple priorities, deliver to deadlines and work calmly in a fast-paced environment. Digital confidence: familiar with social media management, email/newsletter workflows and basic analytics; comfortable learning new systems and ways of working. Sound judgement and attention to detail, including understanding the importance of approvals, accuracy, confidentiality and reputational risk. Commitment to inclusion and accessibility in communications; awareness of data protection requirements and good practice in handling contact lists and audience data. A collaborative, service-minded approach: able to build strong working relationships across teams and support colleagues to deliver shared organisational objectives. Desirable Experience working in the arts, creative industries, membership organisations or a rights-based/not-for-profit. Experience supporting events marketing and attendee journeys (e.g. webinars, conferences, trade shows) and working with partner organisations. Experience using insight tools (e.g. GA4 or similar, email platform reporting, media monitoring tools) and turning findings into practical improvements. Experience coordinating paid social/search activity (briefing, basic set-up or optimisation) and working with agencies/freelancers. Basic design/video skills and confidence using templates to produce simple assets (within brand guidelines).

Location: Edinburgh Your new company You will be working for one of the UK's leading accountancy firms, renowned for its expertise in tax, audit, and advisory services. The firm prides itself on delivering exceptional client care and fostering a collaborative, supportive culture. The Edinburgh office plays a key role in the firm's corporate tax offering, working with a diverse range of clients including large corporates, entrepreneurial businesses, and international groups. Joining this firm means becoming part of a forward-thinking team that values professional growth and innovation. Your new role As a Corporate Tax Senior Manager, you will take a leadership role in managing complex tax advisory projects and overseeing compliance for a varied client portfolio. You will work closely with partners to deliver strategic tax planning, lead on transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, and provide guidance on international tax matters. In addition, you will mentor and develop junior team members, ensuring high standards of technical delivery and client service. This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to business development initiatives and help shape the future growth of the Edinburgh tax practice. What you'll need to succeed To excel in this position, you will be ACA or CTA qualified (or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in corporate tax. You should have a proven track record of managing complex tax projects and building strong client relationships. A deep technical knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation, combined with an awareness of international tax issues, is essential. Strong leadership, communication, and commercial skills will enable you to inspire your team and deliver outstanding results. What you'll get in return This firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. You will have access to excellent opportunities for career progression, including a clear pathway to Director level. The role provides exposure to high-profile clients and challenging advisory work, all within a firm that values individuality, collaboration, and continuous professional development. What you need to do now If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a leading accountancy firm, apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion. #

The Role An exciting opportunity to be part of our new Housing Strategy and Performance Team as a Housing Regulatory Assurance Officer. You will support the development, delivery and implementation of a quality assurance and improvement programme across the Council's Housing Directorate, to ensure that we deliver core function in accordance with regulation and realise our continuous improvement goals. Your professional accountability is to provide assurance that the council is compliant with all statutory and regulatory housing requirements, developing improvement plans and remediations where are deficient, taking enabling and direct actions to ensure that we deliver a high quality, safe, modern and preventative housing service, which has a positive impact on residents. You will be highly organised, and an innovative and intelligence problem solver, conversant with project and programme management skills and an excellent communicator, able to prepare strategies, formal reports for members and presentations for colleagues and residents. Role purpose You have significant knowledge and experience of preparing and implementing policies, procedures, formal reports and presentations in a local authority setting. You have excellent investigative and problem-solving skills, can spot flaws in an argument but take a collaborative approach to finding solutions and are able to operate effectively through prioritisation, delegation of tasks and organisation of available resources, with experience of managing or supervising staff. You will have guided and contributed to service and process design, continuous improvement, and performance management, including carrying out service reviews, developing improvement plans, and implementing and monitoring these using project and programme methodologies. You communicate effectively with a range of audiences, including tenants, elected members and colleagues of all levels; you will have used this to engage with customers and respond to their feedback. You are committed to the public service ethos and putting residents first; but can balance this with an emotional resilience and commercial awareness, to operate efficiently and secure value for money. Role responsibilities and main duties Lead the management, planning and coordination of housing regulatory compliance and service improvement activities, working in partnership with a wide range of colleagues, providing leadership delegating tasks to them as necessary. Represent the housing service corporately and with partners, deputising for your manager and Director as required. Lead and establish a creative and innovative approach to delivering improvements and assurance across the housing service, setting appropriate objectives and performance targets to define your success, using benchmarking to reflect on your practice and learn from others. Working with the data lead, develop a highly collaborative team approach to provide expert diagnostic, interpretation, advice, support and challenge to the wider housing service to drive up standards across the directorate, ensure statutory and legislative compliance and improve the customer experience for residents. Holding others to account, set standards and procedures to ensure compliance with all council, regulatory, and statutory requirements, including in depth knowledge and interpretation of the Regulator of Social Housing's Consumer Standards, identifying potential issues early and at source, so that they may be prevented, successfully resolved, or escalated as appropriate. Deliver and present work items and written reports on time and to a high standard, ensuring all content is factual, accurate and evidence based. Reports may include regulatory compliance updates, consumer standards reviews, service improvement analyses, Ombudsman trend reports, risk assessments, performance dashboards and briefing papers for senior leadership, Members and residents. Provide line management responsibility for staff involved in compliance, assurance or service improvement, including allocating work, assessing performance, and supporting professional development. Demonstrate and continue to develop advanced, specialist knowledge of housing law, regulation, custom and practice across housing management, repairs and maintenance and housing development. To serve as a council expert on such matters and execute decisions that deal appropriately with the legal, reputational, and financial risks of operating a housing service dedicated to the needs of our residents. Operate effectively in a highly changeable environment with multiple competing priorities; oversee and mitigate risks to the service and staff; be prepared to travel and work outside to engage with our tenants and residents on their estates. Safeguarding Undertake other duties commensurate with the purpose of the post, in particular to help the council's response to emergences, undertake council and resident meetings outside of normal office ours, and assist with the conduct of elections.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supporting the People Services Departmental Management Team in contributing to the delivery of the People Services delivery plan, People Strategy and Target Operating Model through leading and driving team resources through coaching and mentoring, ensuring underperformance/capability issues are addressed to ensure a significant contribution to the delivery of a best-in-class people service. To ensure that service delivery complies with current regulations, accepted professional standards, the organisation's policies and procedures and appropriate legislation within the area of expertise. To support the Head of Service and Assistant Director of HR in the continual development of the service, ensuring innovative best practice ideas are embedded across the service. To ensure that all services are delivered with a high level of customer focus, solution-focused approaches, ensuring People Services Delivery and Advice provides prompt solutions at the appropriate levels. To contribute to the development of relevant policies and procedures within your area of professional expertise, ensuring that it continually supports the strategic direction of the People Service and aims. To provide leadership, support and development to People Services staff, to ensure that relevant professional standards are met through coaching, mentoring and performance management. To proactively seek new opportunities to build relationships and provide professional advice to internal and external stakeholders to deliver effective people service to the organisation in a blended face-to-face digital. To deputise for the relevant Head of Service as required to ensure the continued operational delivery of the service. To support the Head of People Services Delivery on the creation and implementation of the HRIS and Technology strategies and delivery of the associated action / improvement plans in order to continually develop and provide an effective and efficient People Delivery service to our customers. To work collaboratively across the department and other directorates in embedding the Oracle HR platform into service delivery, ensuring regular user testing, maintenance and training opportunities are undertaken and provided for colleagues as required. To ensure that the Oracle HR platform is adaptable to meet user needs, ensuring, through highly skilled leadership, you are able to utilise a whole range of tools within the platform. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Martingale Postgraduate Foundation (Martingale) exists to fund and support the next generation of talented researchers. We believe that family income should not be a barrier to the pursuit of excellence, and our mission is to enable and nurture talented individuals from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to thrive within world-leading postgraduate research. Martingale s flagship programme is the Martingale Postgraduate Scholarship, which supports students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to pursue and excel in postgraduate degrees, by providing: A fully-funded Living Wage Scholarship to pursue a one-year Masters degree or a four-year PhD. All tuition fees and research expenses, including a tax-free stipend for living costs. Tailored support to apply for Martingale courses at our partner universities. Access to Martingale programmes, including leadership training and connections with top academic and industry professionals. Membership of a pioneering community of talented researchers. In the three years since Martingale launched, we have supported over 100 Scholars to undertake postgraduate degrees across our ten partner universities and have committed over £7.7m in Scholarships. We are continuing to expand our offer, bringing on new partners each year. As Operations Manager, you would ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations and to lead special projects that tackle big organisational questions. Working closely with the Director of Operations, you will support the development and improvement of Martingale s systems and processes. You will also have the opportunity to lead standalone projects that require structured problem-solving and strong judgement including preparing Martingale for spin out. You will bring clarity and traction across multiple workstreams, working closely with senior colleagues and external partners. We are looking for a strategic thinker with a proactive approach to their work, who can identify and help resolve issues, and recognise opportunities. You will bring excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and a strong alignment with Martingale s mission. We welcome applicants from a range of career paths who are excited to be part of a growing, fast-paced charity delivering meaningful impact. Martingale Foundation is incubated by Purposeful Ventures who provide operational and strategic support. The Operations Manager will be employed by Purposeful Ventures. About Purposeful Ventures Purposeful Ventures partners with social entrepreneurs and philanthropists to improve the education and well-being of young people from their earliest years. We define and diagnose the issues affecting children and young people, analyse evidence and explore the most promising solutions. We then select, accelerate and, where we find a gap, incubate organisations which tackle those issues. We offer more than just funding to our charitable organisations. Our expertise, operational experience and networks enable us to deliver tailored, hands-on support with a relentless commitment to system change. We are working with a wide range of organisations across the following portfolio areas to build and strengthen outstanding organisations that deliver systemic impact. Key Responsibilities: Special Projects A significant and distinctive part of this role involves leading standalone analytical and operational projects that tackle substantive, open-ended questions. These will vary over time and will require intellectual curiosity, the ability to work with ambiguity, and the capacity to produce clear, high-quality outputs such as reports or proposals. Current and anticipated examples include: Designing a model for calculating discounts or adjusted contribution rates for funders committing significant multi-year funding, balancing financial sustainability with funder relationship management. Preparing for spin-out: contributing to Martingale s readiness for independence from Purposeful Ventures by scoping and delivering specific workstreams across governance, operations, finance, legal, and data. Leading other ad-hoc analytical or operational projects as they arise, including research into sector practice, policy analysis, or internal process design. Operational infrastructure and continuous improvement Liaise with colleagues across the organisation to understand business needs and issues, and develop and implement appropriate solutions to drive efficiency and impact, including: Strengthening systems and processes: leading a structured review of Martingale s operational infrastructure including CRM, finance systems, HR processes, and information management and implementing improvements that will support a larger, more complex organisation. Identify and codify operational processes and ways of working and proactively propose improvements where relevant, including ensuring that individual roles and responsibilities are clear. Manage cross-functional initiatives that require coordination across our departments. Identify and implement tools, technologies, and processes that can improve our ways of working. Lead exploratory projects, such as assessing how AI can be integrated into our work to enhance impact and efficiency. Provide project management support across different teams to drive key organisational goals. Manage the rollout of new processes and tools, supporting colleagues to adopt changes effectively. Generalist Support and Cross-Functional Contribution The Operations Manager will be a flexible and collaborative colleague, capable of contributing across different parts of the organisation s work where needed: Provide high-quality analytical and operational support to the Director of Operations and CEO on a range of organisational questions. Contribute to the preparation of materials for the Advisory Board, governance bodies, and key external stakeholders, including papers, briefings, and data summaries. Support the Programme and External Relations departments on operational aspects of delivery, including events logistics, supplier management, and cross-team coordination. Represent the organisation professionally in communications with external stakeholders, including partner universities, suppliers, and service providers. Support Director of Operations with financial processes including preparing management accounts, building and refining financial forecasts and for growth, and onwards grants. With Director of Operations, liaise with outsourced providers including Purposeful Ventures to ensure effective working relationships and back-office support. Other As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post holder. The post holder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by the line manager Key Requirements: Essential Criteria Right to work in the UK Experience and skills Essential Strong operations and project delivery experience in a fast-paced environment (e.g., charity, start-up, university, public sector, or professional services). Demonstrable experience leading projects end-to-end, including creating plans, managing stakeholders, and delivering outcomes. Experience leading or making a significant contribution to complex, standalone projects or pieces of analysis, including analysing ambiguous problems and turning them into clear outputs (e.g. reports, presentations) and actionable recommendations. Experience improving systems/processes (e.g., designing workflows, implementing tools, documenting processes, driving adoption). Experience of contracting, invoicing, and other operational finance processes, as well as procurement and supplier management. Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to produce clear documentation for internal and external audiences (experience drafting papers, briefings, or analytical reports is desirable). Experience working with CRM systems, project management tools, or other operational platforms, and a track record of improving or implementing systems and processes Desirable Experience working with universities (partnerships, funding arrangements, research administration, or related). Experience supporting governance processes (papers, decision logs, approvals) or preparing materials for senior stakeholders. Experience working in a start-up, scale-up, or fast-growing charity. Personal Characteristics Highly organised, proactive, and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal skills: able to build rapport and trusting relationships, able to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting. Strong judgement, discretion and professionalism, including ability to handle confidential information appropriately. A commitment to Martingale s mission to support postgraduate students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Comfortable working in a rapidly growing and changing organisation with a degree of ambiguity confident to create processes and ways forward where they might not yet exist. Intellectually curious and analytical someone who enjoys getting into the detail of a complex question and working out a clear, defensible answer. . click apply for full job details

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. Our tax team based in the Leeds office is 60 strong of which 25 sit in our corporate tax team led by three partners who have an extensive network and client base across Yorkshire and the North East of England, nationally and internationally. The corporate tax team is highly integrated with the indirect tax, employment tax, private client, tax risk assurance and innovation incentives specialists making up the rest of our local tax group. As a core and year round provider of services, the corporate tax team plays a fundamental role in leading trusted relationships with a variety of exciting businesses to deliver the holistic tax service BDO in Leeds is known for. With a strong culture and team dynamic that is friendly, team-orientated and very supportive, high performance and enriching development opportunities are a key characteristic of BDO Leeds Tax which makes this a positive place to be, aligning personal purpose and success with excellent client service and impactful results for the BDO business. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. This role will be leading the tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients, with a particular emphasis on large and complex corporates with international footprint and private equity backed portfolio businesses. We offer services including tax strategy and governance, tax due diligence, tax structuring, corporate international advice and more. So, there's plenty of variety from one day to the next. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Whether building great relationships with clients or colleagues, you'll be supported by a team that brings out the best in you. Responsibilities: This role will provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. Provide assistance to Associate Director/Director/Partners in both client work and in the management of the Corporate Tax group and on occasions the practice. Will be involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. Provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients using local junior team support, resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. Manage a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Pay attention to self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within practice. Develop professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapt the approach for the relevant audience. Understand potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raise with the appropriate person. Support, train, mentor and advise more junior colleagues. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. Lead on some projects within the team We're looking for someone with: An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with corporation tax specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues In depth knowledge of tax accounting and audit of tax for groups Develops professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapts the approach for the relevant audience Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients Experience of dealing with client senior management CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change Demonstrable post qualified experience You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Choose a partner with intimate knowledge of your industry and first-hand experience of defining its future.Your locationYour locationIndustriesChoose a partner with intimate knowledge of your industry and first-hand experience of defining its future.# SAP Engagement Director - TelfordLondon, TelfordAs Engagement Director, you will operate at the pinnacle of Capgemini's Public Business Unit-a trusted leader shaping the future of enterprise scale, technology enabled public sector transformation. You will be at the helm of major client engagements, leading large portfolios or complex transformation programmes where SAP and other enterprise platforms play a significant role, steering strategic business growth and orchestrating high impact delivery that touches millions of lives across the UK.This is not just a leadership role-it is an opportunity to influence the direction of national services by partnering directly with senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on transformation strategy, platform direction, and delivery approach.This is not just a leadership role-it's an opportunity to influence the direction of national services by partnering directly with senior Public Sector stakeholders, earning their trust as a strategic advisor.If you are ready to make a lasting mark-delivering transformation at scale, growing the business, and building trusted relationships at the highest levels-this is your opportunity. Join us and help define what excellence looks like for the UK public sector. Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time. For this role it is expected that you will work from the Telford office 3 days per week.If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service) Your role Programme Delivery : Lead the delivery of complex, enterprise scale transformation programmes leading Client Engagement and Financial, Commercial and Delivery. Ensure successful design, delivery, migration, and transition while maintaining service continuity across mission critical services. Solution Development: Shape and refine Capgemini's public sector propositions, integrating digital, data, and emerging technology capabilities to address client challenges. Strategic Growth: Drive business development activity across HMRC and the wider public sector, including enterprise and SAP enabled transformation opportunities. Lead major bids, renewals, and service expansions. Stakeholder Management: Navigate complex stakeholder environments internally and externally, acting as a senior transformation leader with executive clients. Shape discussions on platform strategy, delivery approach, and long term sustainability.You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone. Your skills and experience Delivery Excellence - You bring a strong track record in leading complex, high value engagements, typically £20m+ transformation programmes, underpinned by sharp commercial instincts and proactive risk management. You hold end to end accountability for programme outcomes, including financial performance, delivery quality, and risk. Enterprise Platform & SAP Leadership - You have senior level leadership experience delivering large scale enterprise transformation programmes, including SAP enabled environments. This may include SAP or wider ERP centric change, where SAP formed a core component of the overall solution. You understand how enterprise platforms drive operating model change, business outcomes, and long term sustainability. Digital & Technology Acumen - You are a digital transformation leader with strong experience of enterprise scale delivery, including SAP enabled platforms, integration with legacy estates, data migration, and complex cutover activity. You are fluent in both agile and waterfall delivery approaches and understand how to balance pace, risk, and regulatory compliance in large public sector environments. You will have significant experience in programme, service and/or transition management, leading complex, multi supplier environments where enterprise platforms such as SAP are integral to delivery. Sector Knowledge - Strong public sector experience is desirable, with deep understanding of operating models, regulatory landscapes, and the unique demands of organisations in the Public Sector. You have delivered large scale technology or ERP enabled transformation within central government or similarly regulated environments. Senior leadership experience delivering large scale enterprise or ERP enabled transformation programme, Accountability for complex programme P&L, commercial performance, and delivery outcomes Experience leading engagements in public sector or highly regulated environments Desirable Skills Experience delivering transformation in SAP enabled environments Exposure to SAP S/4HANA, ECC, or major ERP platforms Experience working closely with SAP architects, systems integrators, or platform vendors Declare they have a disability, and Meet the minimum essential criteria for the roleTo be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtainTo obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process. Your wellbeing You'd be joining an accredited Great Place to work for Wellbeing in 2024. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained 'Mental Health Champions' across each of our business areas, and we have invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy. Impactful Experiences You will reimagine what's possible: creating value for the world's leading organisations through technology to build a sustainable, more inclusive future. You will work with a range of clients all with a unique set of business, technological and societal ambitions, which will make a real impact across the UK. Why you should consider Capgemini Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses, and it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. You'll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

Job Title: Client Services Manager Location: Luton Package: Paying from 50,000 - 66,000, hybrid working, and more Working Hours: Monday-Friday, full time, 9am-5pm A new opportunity has arisen within a rapidly growing Accountancy Practice in Luton, for a Client Service Manager. This role involves managing a portfolio of clients across accounts, tax, and audit. It is an integral role within the firm, and offers exposure to a broad client base, and clear opportunities to progress This medium sized practice have a great reputation across the local area, and offer ambitious accountants with excellent opportunities. Paying up to 66k, with hybrid working, and a wide range of progression and development, this is a role you don't want to miss Client Services Manager Job Responsibilities Manage a diverse portfolio of audit and accounts clients, acting as the main point of contact and overseeing client relationships, onboarding, resourcing, WIP, billing, and service delivery. Plan, manage, and review statutory accounts and audit assignments under UK GAAP (FRS 102/105) and, where applicable, IFRS, ensuring compliance with accounting, auditing, and ethical standards. Resolve technical accounting, audit, and tax matters, escalating complex issues where appropriate, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory and legislative changes. Ensure assignments are completed efficiently, within budget, and to a high technical standard, with files prepared and delivered to Directors in a timely manner for review. Oversee corporation tax, personal tax, P11D, and other tax compliance matters, while identifying tax planning opportunities and providing proactive client advice. Maintain accurate and up-to-date Companies House records, ensuring all statutory filings and changes are completed in line with client and legal requirements. Lead, supervise, and mentor team members, including recruitment, appraisals, training, workflow planning, and reviewing work prepared by junior staff. Support business development, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, participate in management meetings, and assist with ad hoc client and director projects. Client Services Manager Job Requirements ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience for a manger. Significant experience within a UK accountancy practice, including audit Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and UK auditing standards Experience managing and reviewing relevant assignments Proven ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines Strong communication and interpersonal skills Client Services Manager Salary & Benefits Paying from 50,000- 66,000, dependant on experience Hybrid and flexible working options Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus statutory bank holidays) Holiday purchase scheme We offer paid overtime - rare in our sector we know! A group income protection insurance scheme Life assurance at four times basic annual salary Auto enrolment pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme for challenging situations whether they be personal or work related Full study support for professional qualifications where relevant Professional subscriptions fees paid Onsite parking Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Business Development Manager - FM / Building Services £50-60K base + bonus with strong earning potential opportunity to double salary through performance South East Based Hybrid UK Travel 1 day per week on site We're looking for a proven FM / Building Services sales professional to lead new business and win multi-site FM contracts across the UK. This is a pure new business, consultative role where you will own the full sales cycle from prospecting through to tender, negotiation, and close. Key Responsibilities Manage the full 360 sales cycle from outreach to close Build and own a qualified pipeline of FM opportunities Lead discovery, solution design, pricing strategy, and proposal delivery Own tender / RFP / RFI processes end-to-end Design commercially viable FM service models with operations teams Deliver tailored presentations to senior decision-makers Maintain accurate forecasting, CRM discipline, and performance reporting Develop strong relationships across hospitality, retail, and workplace sectors Support shaping of go-to-market strategy and proposition development Represent the business at industry events and networking opportunities FM or Building Services experience is ESSENTIAL. You must have a strong track record of winning multi-site FM contracts. Why this role? High-growth, technology-led FM business Real autonomy and ownership of your pipeline Work directly with senior leadership Shape pricing, propositions and commercial strategy Clear path to Head of Sales / Sales Director Genuine opportunity to significantly increase earnings What we need: FM / Building Services background in sales - business development Experience winning FM contracts Strong commercial and tender experience Ability to engage senior stakeholders Self-driven hunter mentality

MERITUS are recruiting for a Security Architect to join our client supporting critical Central Government and Defence programmes, delivering secure, resilient, and high-quality architecture solutions across complex enterprise and cloud environments. SECURITY ARCHITECT - 10 MONTH CONTRACT - 900 PER DAY (OUTSIDE IR35) - ANDOVER - SC CLEARANCE REQUIRED As a Security Architect, you will play a key role in designing and assuring secure technology solutions across large-scale programmes within highly regulated environments. You will work closely with engineering, architecture, delivery, and client teams to ensure security is embedded throughout the full solution lifecycle, applying secure-by-design principles and modern cyber security best practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Security Architect with expertise across enterprise security architecture, cloud security, DevSecOps, secure software development, and risk management within government or defence sectors. Key Responsibilities: Lead security architecture activities across complex projects and programmes within Central Government and Defence environments. Design and assure secure enterprise, cloud, hybrid, and on-premises architectures aligned to business and technical requirements. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure security considerations are embedded across the entire delivery lifecycle. Conduct security threat modelling, risk assessments, and security architecture reviews for critical systems and services. Develop and maintain security reference architectures, standards, principles, and best practices. Support IT Health Checks (ITHC), penetration testing exercises, and remediation activities. Provide technical security leadership and governance across development, integration, and delivery teams. Work with customers, stakeholders, and accreditors to define security requirements and advise on risk mitigation strategies. Ensure adherence to security frameworks, regulatory requirements, and industry standards including GDPR, OWASP, and NCSC principles. Support the design and implementation of DevSecOps pipelines, secure CI/CD processes, and automated security tooling. Contribute to enterprise security strategy, architecture governance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Support business development activities including bids, proposals, pre-sales engagements, and client demonstrations. Identify emerging cyber security trends, technologies, vulnerabilities, and assess their relevance to customer solutions. Provide mentoring, leadership, and guidance to junior architects and engineering teams. Communicate complex security concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Skills & Experience: Proven experience working as a Security Architect within Central Government, Defence, or highly regulated environments. Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture principles, methodologies, and frameworks. Hands-on experience performing threat modelling, security risk assessments, and secure solution assurance. Experience designing secure cloud and hybrid architectures using Microsoft Azure and/or AWS. Strong understanding of DevSecOps, CI/CD security, and secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices. Knowledge of secure architecture patterns, secure web application development, and API security. Experience implementing and governing security controls aligned to OWASP, NCSC Cloud Security Principles, and GDPR. Strong understanding of authentication and authorisation technologies including SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, Active Directory, ADFS, and LDAP. Experience supporting penetration testing, vulnerability remediation, and IT Health Check activities. Experience working with multidisciplinary Agile delivery teams across complex technical programmes. Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and communicate security risks and architectural decisions clearly. Strong understanding of enterprise integration, infrastructure, and data security principles. Got your attention? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for this Security Architect opportunity, then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. For further information, please contact the MERITUS team today.

An established national compliance services provider is seeking an experienced Service Delivery Director to lead and optimise its UK-wide water hygiene service operations. The role offers the opportunity to take full accountability for service performance, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction across a large, geographically dispersed workforce supporting blue-chip and public sector clients. This is a hybrid role requiring a presence in their head office based in Ross-on-Wye and national travel to sites as required. The Role Reporting into a senior operations leadership position, the Service Delivery Director will be responsible for the organisation, leadership and performance of national service delivery and centralised scheduling functions. The role oversees a workforce of 300+ technicians, risk assessors and remedial teams, delivering in excess of 12,000 planned compliance visits per month across healthcare, facilities management, local authority and commercial environments. Key to success will be the ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational control in a fast-paced, regulated setting. Responsibilities: Lead national service delivery and centralised scheduling functions Drive operational efficiency, productivity and margin improvement Oversee workforce planning, engineer deployment and scheduling accuracy Partner with regional leadership to ensure consistent, compliant service delivery Act as a senior escalation point for key clients and contracts Support tenders, mobilisations and commercial initiatives Ensure health, safety, quality and regulatory compliance across operations Develop and report KPIs to senior leadership and board level Lead continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives Person Specification The successful candidate will be a commercially minded, people-focused leader with strong experience delivering complex field-based services within a regulated environment. Senior leadership experience in service delivery, operations or compliance Background in water hygiene/ water treatment or a similar background (FM, Maintenance etc) Proven management of large, multi-site field service teams (200+ engineers) Strong understanding of compliance, legislation and risk management Experience working with major, multi-site clients (healthcare, FM, public sector or commercial) Strong financial and operational decision-making capability Rewards & Benefits Salary up to 65,000 dependent on experience Company car or car allowance Pension and healthcare benefits 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Long-term development opportunities within a growing national organisation Performance-related bonus 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.

IT Project Engineer We are currently recruiting an experienced IT Project Engineer to join us here at Tailor Made Technologies on a hybrid model. We are currently adding to our existing Infrastructure Project Team due to the successful business growth of Tailor Made Technologies. This hands-on technical infrastructure design and project delivery role is vital for us. We are looking for the right person to come and add their experience to our forward thinking, innovative and dynamic team. In return we will provide training and support to develop your career, helping you reach your potential. There will be expected travel with this role. Benefits of working for Tailor Made Technologies: A competitive salary. Training opportunities set out with a clear training structure. Progressive working environment with access to voice your opinions to decision makers. Your birthday off. Flexi health plan cover and access to a range of Health Benefits. IT purchasing scheme. Company pension. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Join a Trusted Partner for Transformative Managed Technology Experts in Managed IT, Cyber Security and Communications solutions, Tailor Made Technologies (TMT) is on a mission to help small and medium-sized enterprises leverage business technology to achieve their goals. Partnership-focused with a deep and deliberate understanding of customers strategic goals, our in-house teams tailor our services to suit every client s unique requirement and drive business growth. Through comprehensive offerings, broad technical knowledge and excellent customer service, we ensure your business-critical IT and Communications systems work seamlessly in the background, unleashing you to fulfil your targets. Duties and Responsibilities of our IT Project Engineer As our IT Project Engineer your role will be working on secure and complex projects, developing and supporting multiple internal and cloud-based infrastructures. You will be working closely with the Project Managers, Account Managers, and Technical Consultants, ensuring successful delivery of our bespoke projects to our clients in a timely and professional manner. You will also utilise your attention to detail to create procedural documentation for use by supporting colleagues. Technical Skills Direct experience in a few of the following areas are required: Windows Server 2008R2 2022 Active Directory / GPO Exchange/Office365 VMware ESXi (phone number removed) including vCentre Citrix XenApp 7.15LTSR and above and NetScalers Microsoft Azure Networking Cisco and HPE Aruba SANs Ideally NetApp WiFi Meraki and Unifi Backups Veeam, MSP Backup and Datto Security AV, MFA, NPS, Password polices and GPO lockdown Previous Experience: Strong infrastructure and networking skills and experience. You will be at ease troubleshooting and resolving issues in reference environments and on live systems, as well as comfortable documenting, testing, implementing and supporting changes following on from an approved change control process. Previous ownership of projects throughout their entire lifecycle ensuring all targets are met. Strong experience of working with internal and external teams to the most professional standards.

We are looking for an experienced Delivery Director - with ServiceNow experience to lead and manage a large-scale ServiceNow transformation program for a Telecom client. The role involves overseeing multiple workstreams, managing multi-vendor delivery teams, and ensuring successful program execution using Scaled Agile methodologies (SAFe / Agile at scale). You will be responsible for strategic planning, governance, delivery management, stakeholder engagement, financial management, and risk mitigation while ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology roadmaps. Skill required for this position: Experience managing ServiceNow Implementations and transformation programs Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to speak with all different types of senirorities The ability to manage multi-vendor environemtns and ensure the teams are aligned with objectives Experience managing large telecom or enterprise platform programs Experience managing multiple workstreams including ITSM, ITOM, CMDB, TSOM, TSM, CSM, and integrations.

Director of Technology & Operations Location: UK Hybrid / Onsite Employment Type: Full-Time Location; Coventry Organisation Type: Growing SME Technology Business Overview A growing SME technology organisation is looking for an experienced technology leader to oversee software delivery, infrastructure operations, and technical services across the business. This is a broad and highly influential leadership role, suited to someone who thrives in an SME environment where adaptability, commercial awareness, and hands-on problem-solving are essential. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring business-critical systems, applications, and infrastructure remain secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with operational and commercial priorities. You will work closely with executive leadership, engineering teams, operational staff, and customers to balance strategic planning with day-to-day delivery and operational support. The Role This role combines elements of technology leadership, operational management, engineering oversight, and infrastructure strategy. You will oversee the effective use of development and technical services resources across the organisation, ensuring systems continue to operate efficiently while supporting ongoing customer delivery and business growth. Operating within an SME environment, the role requires someone comfortable managing competing priorities, adapting quickly to business needs, and making effective use of limited resources without compromising quality, security, or long-term technical direction. Key Responsibilities Technology & Operational Leadership Lead the operational delivery and support of business-critical software platforms and internal systems Ensure infrastructure services remain secure, resilient, scalable, and fit for purpose Oversee priorities across software engineering and IT operations teams Balance immediate operational demands with long-term technology strategy Support business growth through scalable and commercially aligned technology solutions Engineering & Delivery Oversee software delivery, application support, and development operations Promote Agile methodologies and continuous improvement across teams Contribute to architecture discussions and technical direction where required Support integration and interoperability across systems and services Ensure technical documentation, policies, and procedures remain up to date Infrastructure & Security Oversee cloud, on-premise, and hybrid infrastructure environments Ensure security, governance, and compliance standards are maintained Support business continuity, resilience planning, and risk management activities Maintain awareness of evolving technology trends including AI, cybersecurity, and cloud innovation People & Stakeholder Management Manage multidisciplinary technical teams across development and infrastructure functions Act as a key interface between executive leadership, commercial teams, and technical staff Support supplier, customer, and vendor relationship management Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders Create an environment that encourages autonomy, accountability, and collaboration Required Skills & Experience Leadership & Operations Experience leading software engineering, infrastructure, or technology operations functions within an SME environment Strong operational and delivery management experience Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt quickly to changing business requirements Experience managing technical teams and operational resources effectively Technical Expertise Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and Agile delivery methodologies Broad technical exposure across software engineering, cloud infrastructure, and IT operations Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Understanding of databases including SQL Server and/or Oracle Familiarity with DevOps, integrations, scalable architectures, and cybersecurity best practices Awareness of compliance frameworks and governance standards including GDPR Commercial & Business Awareness Ability to align technology decisions with business and operational goals Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills Experience working closely with customers, suppliers, and business stakeholders Excellent written and verbal communication skills Desirable Experience Background in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline Exposure to ISO9001 and ISO27001 environments Experience working within industries such as Construction, Utilities, Retail, Logistics, Manufacturing, Insurance, or IT Services Interest in emerging technologies and industry trends including AI and automation What's on Offer Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing SME organisation Broad and varied role with high levels of autonomy and influence Exposure to both strategic technology planning and operational delivery Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment Opportunity to shape the future direction of technology across the business

Job Title: Director - Town Planning Location: Liverpool (Hybrid) Penguin Recruitment is working on behalf of a well-established, employee-owned multidisciplinary planning and design consultancy to appoint an experienced Planning Director for its centrally located Liverpool office. This is a senior leadership opportunity to take ownership of a growing regional planning team within a nationally active consultancy known for delivering tailored advice across the development sector. The Opportunity The successful candidate will lead and further develop the Liverpool Planning Office, building on an existing and well-regarded client portfolio while helping to grow the wider business through cross-selling services across a strong multidisciplinary offer, including: Planning Research & Analysis Masterplanning & Urban Design Architecture Transport & Infrastructure Sustainability Engineering Environmental Services The Liverpool office serves projects across the North West and Scotland and works closely with in-house design and masterplanning teams, allowing for genuinely collaborative project delivery. You will join a close and supportive senior leadership team, with regular Director-level engagement, 1:1s with the Managing Director, and a structured review process. Key Responsibilities Lead and grow the Liverpool Planning team Provide clear leadership, mentoring and strategic direction Manage and oversee major planning projects including applications, appeals, Local Plans, examinations and inquiries Develop and strengthen existing client relationships while generating new business opportunities Identify and secure growth in targeted development sectors Take responsibility for office financial performance and resourcing Contribute to company-wide business strategy and senior management Represent the business at networking and industry events Assemble and lead project teams across the national office network About You MRTPI qualified with a postgraduate degree in Planning Ideally professional experience, gained within private consultancy, public sector or client-side roles Proven experience managing professional planning teams Strong track record in business development and client leadership Established professional network with clear ideas for future growth Confident leading complex development management and policy work Commercially aware, collaborative and people-focused What's on Offer Senior leadership role within an employee-owned organisation Competitive, negotiable salary Hybrid working with core office collaboration days Private healthcare, life insurance and enhanced pension options Generous annual leave plus gifted time off over Christmas Enhanced maternity scheme Cycle to work scheme Paid professional subscriptions Strong commitment to wellbeing, diversity and inclusion Active CPD and training programme, with Directors contributing to thought leadership and industry insight Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet suitable candidates ASAP. If you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)