Our client a leading building consultancy, are now seeking to recruit an Associate Director who will be joining their Building Services Engineering team. The successful post holder will be responsible for providing a wide range of building services related technical advice to clients relating to both projects, asset management/maintenance and sustainability. Duties will include surveying and auditing clients M&E plant and infrastructure, providing technical M&E expertise on lifecycle, and refurbishment projects, technical due diligence (TDD), auditing M&E contractors, along with providing energy efficiency advice. The ideal candidate should have similar experience to the above, along with building services qualifications (Degree, HND, or HNC), and great communication skills with this being a client facing role. A hybrid opportunity, you'll divide your time working between client sites, home working, and seeing colleagues at the office. The role comes with a Salary up to 80,000, car allowance, bonus and a flexible benefits package.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Our client a leading building consultancy, are now seeking to recruit an Associate Director who will be joining their Building Services Engineering team. The successful post holder will be responsible for providing a wide range of building services related technical advice to clients relating to both projects, asset management/maintenance and sustainability. Duties will include surveying and auditing clients M&E plant and infrastructure, providing technical M&E expertise on lifecycle, and refurbishment projects, technical due diligence (TDD), auditing M&E contractors, along with providing energy efficiency advice. The ideal candidate should have similar experience to the above, along with building services qualifications (Degree, HND, or HNC), and great communication skills with this being a client facing role. A hybrid opportunity, you'll divide your time working between client sites, home working, and seeing colleagues at the office. The role comes with a Salary up to 80,000, car allowance, bonus and a flexible benefits package.
This is a rare opportunity to shape procurement at one of the world's leading scientific and conservation organisations. At Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, our work protects biodiversity, supports global research and welcomes millions of visitors each year. As Head of Procurement, you will play a key role in supporting this work by making sure our spending is well managed, delivers value for money and supports our wider goals. You will also lead and develop the procurement team, building skills and ensuring a consistent, high-quality service. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Corporate Planning, you will lead a strategic, organisation-wide procurement service, advising on complex and high-value procurements across goods, services and works. You will work closely with teams across Kew, building strong relationships and helping colleagues make informed, compliant decisions. Using spend data and insight, you will identify opportunities to improve value, manage risk and support better commercial outcomes. You will also lead improvements to how procurement works in practice, in line with the Procurement Act 2023, while strengthening contract management and supporting more consistent, effective ways of working. Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience), you will have substantial experience working in a procurement or commercial role within a complex organisation, ideally within the public or not for profit sector. You will have a strong working knowledge of public sector procurement legislation and governance, and experience of leading or managing complex procurement exercises across goods, services and works. You will be an effective people manager with experience of leading teams through competing priorities. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential, with the ability to advise, influence and challenge budget holders and project teams. Experience of contract management, supplier performance and supporting audit or assurance activity is also important. Join us and help ensure that Kew's resources are used to maximum impact; supporting a global mission to understand and protect the world's plants and fungi. Interviews are due to take place w/c 11 May. This role is based at Kew with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements. About Us The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth. We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history. Join us on our journey as protectors of the world's plants and fungi. Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst. We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. No agencies please.
May 01, 2026
Full time
This is a rare opportunity to shape procurement at one of the world's leading scientific and conservation organisations. At Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, our work protects biodiversity, supports global research and welcomes millions of visitors each year. As Head of Procurement, you will play a key role in supporting this work by making sure our spending is well managed, delivers value for money and supports our wider goals. You will also lead and develop the procurement team, building skills and ensuring a consistent, high-quality service. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Corporate Planning, you will lead a strategic, organisation-wide procurement service, advising on complex and high-value procurements across goods, services and works. You will work closely with teams across Kew, building strong relationships and helping colleagues make informed, compliant decisions. Using spend data and insight, you will identify opportunities to improve value, manage risk and support better commercial outcomes. You will also lead improvements to how procurement works in practice, in line with the Procurement Act 2023, while strengthening contract management and supporting more consistent, effective ways of working. Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience), you will have substantial experience working in a procurement or commercial role within a complex organisation, ideally within the public or not for profit sector. You will have a strong working knowledge of public sector procurement legislation and governance, and experience of leading or managing complex procurement exercises across goods, services and works. You will be an effective people manager with experience of leading teams through competing priorities. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential, with the ability to advise, influence and challenge budget holders and project teams. Experience of contract management, supplier performance and supporting audit or assurance activity is also important. Join us and help ensure that Kew's resources are used to maximum impact; supporting a global mission to understand and protect the world's plants and fungi. Interviews are due to take place w/c 11 May. This role is based at Kew with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements. About Us The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth. We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history. Join us on our journey as protectors of the world's plants and fungi. Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst. We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. No agencies please.
Senior Divisional Facilities Manager - Caretech Childrens Services, Education CareTech Group- Estates & Facilities About CareTech and Cambian CareTech Group provide specialist Education / residential care across the UK. We support some of the most vulnerable young people in our communities. Our Schools exist to provide safe, stable and nurturing environments where children and young people can recover, develop and thrive. For the children in our care, the quality of the physical environment is not a 'nice to have' - it is fundamental. Our estates must be compliant, safe and resilient, but also warm, homely and dignified. Put simply: we should feel comfortable placing our own children in these environments. Role purpose The Senior Divisional Facilities Manager will lead the estates function for the Children's residential division (44 Sites). The postholder is accountable for statutory compliance, health and safety (premises), property condition, service continuity and the overall quality of the estate across a multi-site portfolio. The role provides divisional leadership to Regional Facilities Managers (RFMs 3Nr. & Maintenance Operatives 46. Nr) and works in close partnership with Principals, Regional Operations Managers and senior leadership (including Managing Directors) to ensure that standards are consistently achieved and sustained. Reporting lines Responsible to Director of Facilities / Group Estates Leadership (as applicable) Group Executive Director - Childrens services Direct reports Regional Facilities Managers (RFMs) and any divisional estates support roles Key interfaces Home Managers, Regional Operations Managers, Quality/Compliance, Finance, Procurement, Contractors/Suppliers On-Call Participates in an on- call Rota (e.g., one week in every Fifteen) to support critical incidents and business continuity Extraordinary days every day Registered address: Parkview, 82 Oxford Road, Uxbridge UB8 1UX Registered no. Key accountabilities This is a leadership role. Success is measured through safe compliance, quality of environments, predictable delivery and high-performing teams. The postholder will: Lead and develop the divisional estates operating model: cadence, standards, escalation routes and performance rhythm.Create a culture of 'right first time' delivery, where safety, quality and dignity are non-negotiable.Set clear expectations for RFMs and hold accountability through coaching, field leadership and structured performance management. 1.Statutory compliance, health and safety, and risk Act as the senior premises professional for the division, ensuring all sites are safe, compliant and fit for purpose.Own the divisional compliance position across statutory requirements (e.g., fire safety actions, water hygiene/legionella controls, asbestos management, gas and electrical safety, lifting equipment where applicable) and ensure robust evidence trails.Commission, review and drive closure of audits, inspections and risk assessments; ensure actions are prioritised by risk and closed to a defined quality standard.Provide decisive incident response leadership (e.g., floods, alarm activations, heating failures), implementing immediate controls and directing permanent remediation. 2.Quality of environment and customer experience Drive consistent, high-quality standards for repair, decoration, cleanliness and presentation so homes are safe and genuinely homely.Work with Operations to understand the lived experience of children and staff, ensuring estates solutions support safeguarding, privacy and dignity.Introduce and enforce divisional standards/specifications that reduce repeat failures and raise 3.CAFM system leadership and reactive maintenance control Take divisional ownership of the CAFM system (including job logging governance, triage, prioritisation and closure quality).Ensure RFMs and teams are using the system correctly: accurate categories, appropriate priorities, strong descriptions, and evidence on completion.Implement controls to prevent aged backlogs and repeat callouts; ensure jobs are closed properly with clear resolution notes and supporting evidence where required.Use CAFM data to drive performance: reactive ageing, first-time fix rates, repeat defects, contractor performance and compliance KPIs. 4.Planned works, projects and capital programme (CapEx) Build, maintain and deliver a rolling programme of planned works and property improvement, aligned to risk reduction and service needs.Develop clear scopes and high-level specifications; obtain competitive quotations/tenders in line with procurement policy.Control project delivery end-to-end: scope, programme, cost, quality, commissioning, handover, defects and warranties.Contribute to strategic asset planning and annual CapEx budgeting, prioritising based on risk, compliance, condition and operational impact. 5.Commercial management and budget control Own divisional R&M and CapEx budget governance, forecasting and cost-to-complete reporting.Maintain strong variation control and challenge scope creep; ensure value for money and whole-life cost thinking.Work closely with Finance and Procurement to ensure correct coding, approvals and a clean audit trail. Provide clear, board-ready reporting to senior leadership (including Managing Directors) on compliance, performance, key risks, projects and spend.Represent the estates function professionally with regulators, inspectors, external agencies and visitors where premises matters arise. 7.People leadership, capability and performance Line manage RFMs and relevant estates staff: objectives, supervision, coaching and development.Build a divisional capability plan (skills matrix, training plan, competency checks) covering technical triage, compliance awareness and leadership behaviours.Measure and manage staff KPIs (quality of close-outs, responsiveness, compliance closure rates, stakeholder feedback, budget discipline).Promote a culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement; manage underperformance fairly and promptly. Performance measures (examples)The role will be measured on a balanced scorecard. Typical divisional KPIs include: Statutory compliance: PPM completion rate; overdue statutory items; audit action closure (by risk rating).Fire safety: FRA action closure times; fire door and compartmentation remediation progress (where applicable).R
May 01, 2026
Full time
Senior Divisional Facilities Manager - Caretech Childrens Services, Education CareTech Group- Estates & Facilities About CareTech and Cambian CareTech Group provide specialist Education / residential care across the UK. We support some of the most vulnerable young people in our communities. Our Schools exist to provide safe, stable and nurturing environments where children and young people can recover, develop and thrive. For the children in our care, the quality of the physical environment is not a 'nice to have' - it is fundamental. Our estates must be compliant, safe and resilient, but also warm, homely and dignified. Put simply: we should feel comfortable placing our own children in these environments. Role purpose The Senior Divisional Facilities Manager will lead the estates function for the Children's residential division (44 Sites). The postholder is accountable for statutory compliance, health and safety (premises), property condition, service continuity and the overall quality of the estate across a multi-site portfolio. The role provides divisional leadership to Regional Facilities Managers (RFMs 3Nr. & Maintenance Operatives 46. Nr) and works in close partnership with Principals, Regional Operations Managers and senior leadership (including Managing Directors) to ensure that standards are consistently achieved and sustained. Reporting lines Responsible to Director of Facilities / Group Estates Leadership (as applicable) Group Executive Director - Childrens services Direct reports Regional Facilities Managers (RFMs) and any divisional estates support roles Key interfaces Home Managers, Regional Operations Managers, Quality/Compliance, Finance, Procurement, Contractors/Suppliers On-Call Participates in an on- call Rota (e.g., one week in every Fifteen) to support critical incidents and business continuity Extraordinary days every day Registered address: Parkview, 82 Oxford Road, Uxbridge UB8 1UX Registered no. Key accountabilities This is a leadership role. Success is measured through safe compliance, quality of environments, predictable delivery and high-performing teams. The postholder will: Lead and develop the divisional estates operating model: cadence, standards, escalation routes and performance rhythm.Create a culture of 'right first time' delivery, where safety, quality and dignity are non-negotiable.Set clear expectations for RFMs and hold accountability through coaching, field leadership and structured performance management. 1.Statutory compliance, health and safety, and risk Act as the senior premises professional for the division, ensuring all sites are safe, compliant and fit for purpose.Own the divisional compliance position across statutory requirements (e.g., fire safety actions, water hygiene/legionella controls, asbestos management, gas and electrical safety, lifting equipment where applicable) and ensure robust evidence trails.Commission, review and drive closure of audits, inspections and risk assessments; ensure actions are prioritised by risk and closed to a defined quality standard.Provide decisive incident response leadership (e.g., floods, alarm activations, heating failures), implementing immediate controls and directing permanent remediation. 2.Quality of environment and customer experience Drive consistent, high-quality standards for repair, decoration, cleanliness and presentation so homes are safe and genuinely homely.Work with Operations to understand the lived experience of children and staff, ensuring estates solutions support safeguarding, privacy and dignity.Introduce and enforce divisional standards/specifications that reduce repeat failures and raise 3.CAFM system leadership and reactive maintenance control Take divisional ownership of the CAFM system (including job logging governance, triage, prioritisation and closure quality).Ensure RFMs and teams are using the system correctly: accurate categories, appropriate priorities, strong descriptions, and evidence on completion.Implement controls to prevent aged backlogs and repeat callouts; ensure jobs are closed properly with clear resolution notes and supporting evidence where required.Use CAFM data to drive performance: reactive ageing, first-time fix rates, repeat defects, contractor performance and compliance KPIs. 4.Planned works, projects and capital programme (CapEx) Build, maintain and deliver a rolling programme of planned works and property improvement, aligned to risk reduction and service needs.Develop clear scopes and high-level specifications; obtain competitive quotations/tenders in line with procurement policy.Control project delivery end-to-end: scope, programme, cost, quality, commissioning, handover, defects and warranties.Contribute to strategic asset planning and annual CapEx budgeting, prioritising based on risk, compliance, condition and operational impact. 5.Commercial management and budget control Own divisional R&M and CapEx budget governance, forecasting and cost-to-complete reporting.Maintain strong variation control and challenge scope creep; ensure value for money and whole-life cost thinking.Work closely with Finance and Procurement to ensure correct coding, approvals and a clean audit trail. Provide clear, board-ready reporting to senior leadership (including Managing Directors) on compliance, performance, key risks, projects and spend.Represent the estates function professionally with regulators, inspectors, external agencies and visitors where premises matters arise. 7.People leadership, capability and performance Line manage RFMs and relevant estates staff: objectives, supervision, coaching and development.Build a divisional capability plan (skills matrix, training plan, competency checks) covering technical triage, compliance awareness and leadership behaviours.Measure and manage staff KPIs (quality of close-outs, responsiveness, compliance closure rates, stakeholder feedback, budget discipline).Promote a culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement; manage underperformance fairly and promptly. Performance measures (examples)The role will be measured on a balanced scorecard. Typical divisional KPIs include: Statutory compliance: PPM completion rate; overdue statutory items; audit action closure (by risk rating).Fire safety: FRA action closure times; fire door and compartmentation remediation progress (where applicable).R
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 as Audit Principal or Associate Director Audit Principal / Associate Director Full Time, Hybrid working (3 days at home, 2 days office after probation) Salary: DOE £80000 - £95,000 per annum + Guaranteed bonus + Progression 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.
May 01, 2026
Full time
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 as Audit Principal or Associate Director Audit Principal / Associate Director Full Time, Hybrid working (3 days at home, 2 days office after probation) Salary: DOE £80000 - £95,000 per annum + Guaranteed bonus + Progression 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.
Marc Daniels are working with a leading software company based in Slough to recruit a Financial Reporting Manager to join their finance team. This is a fantastic hybrid opportunity for a qualified accountant with a strong practice background, ideally from a Top 20 firm, who is looking to step into a broad and hands-on role within a growing and innovative business. Responsibilities Take ownership of the monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting process. Prepare and review management accounts, statutory accounts and reporting packs. Lead on technical accounting matters and support the treatment of complex transactions. Produce balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and journals. Support the external audit process and act as a key point of contact for auditors. Work closely with the Finance Director and wider finance team to improve reporting, controls and processes. Review current procedures and identify opportunities for efficiencies and automation. Support budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc financial analysis where required. Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide clear financial insight and support decision-making. Requirements Fully qualified accountant, ACA / ACCA / CIMA preferred. Strong practice background, ideally gained within a Top 20 firm. Experience in financial reporting, statutory accounts or technical accounting. Good understanding of accounting standards and reporting controls. Confident communicator with strong attention to detail. Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, commercial environment. Proactive, organised and comfortable taking ownership of key tasks.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Marc Daniels are working with a leading software company based in Slough to recruit a Financial Reporting Manager to join their finance team. This is a fantastic hybrid opportunity for a qualified accountant with a strong practice background, ideally from a Top 20 firm, who is looking to step into a broad and hands-on role within a growing and innovative business. Responsibilities Take ownership of the monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting process. Prepare and review management accounts, statutory accounts and reporting packs. Lead on technical accounting matters and support the treatment of complex transactions. Produce balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and journals. Support the external audit process and act as a key point of contact for auditors. Work closely with the Finance Director and wider finance team to improve reporting, controls and processes. Review current procedures and identify opportunities for efficiencies and automation. Support budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc financial analysis where required. Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide clear financial insight and support decision-making. Requirements Fully qualified accountant, ACA / ACCA / CIMA preferred. Strong practice background, ideally gained within a Top 20 firm. Experience in financial reporting, statutory accounts or technical accounting. Good understanding of accounting standards and reporting controls. Confident communicator with strong attention to detail. Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, commercial environment. Proactive, organised and comfortable taking ownership of key tasks.
Senior Corporate Tax opportunity with clear progression to Partner, based in Birmingham. Your new company This is a forward-thinking, multi-office accountancy practice with a strong reputation for delivering expert tax advice to large owner-managed businesses. With a growing client base and a dynamic leadership team, the firm is expanding its Corporate Tax offering and investing in both talent and infrastructure. The Birmingham office is rapidly expanding, and tax is playing a huge part in this growth. Your new role You will join a high-performing Corporate Tax team that operates across the firm, supporting clients with turnovers typically above the audit threshold. The team is known for its technical excellence and collaborative culture, and includes a Corporate Tax Partner, Managers and Seniors, and a cohort of trainees.This is a senior leadership role with flexibility depending on your experience and career goals. You could join as a Senior Manager, Director, or new Partner, with a clear path to equity for the right candidate. Your responsibilities will include: Leading complex corporate tax advisory projects for large owner-managed businesses High level oversight of corporate tax compliance work Providing strategic input into the growth of the tax practice Mentoring and developing junior team members Optionally engaging in business development and client acquisition, if aligned with your interests The firm is open to candidates with either a focus towards complex technical delivery or a combined role with a business development element, depending on your strengths and aspirations. What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this role, you will need: CTA qualification (or equivalent) Significant experience in corporate tax advisory and compliance Proven ability to manage complex tax matters for large businesses Strong communication and leadership skills A collaborative mindset and desire to contribute to team development Experience in business development or practice growth is advantageous but not essential. What you'll get in return You'll be joining a firm that values its people and offers a supportive, flexible working environment. The benefits package includes: Competitive salary based on experience and level (Senior Manager to Junior Partner) Generous holiday allowance Enhanced maternity package, including additional pay and childcare support Flexible working arrangements Support for professional development and qualifications Clear progression pathways and recognition for performance Modern, spacious offices to support expansion This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior tax leadership role with real influence and long-term career potential. What you need to do now If you're ready to take the next step in your corporate tax career, apply now or contact Hays for a confidential discussion. #
May 01, 2026
Full time
Senior Corporate Tax opportunity with clear progression to Partner, based in Birmingham. Your new company This is a forward-thinking, multi-office accountancy practice with a strong reputation for delivering expert tax advice to large owner-managed businesses. With a growing client base and a dynamic leadership team, the firm is expanding its Corporate Tax offering and investing in both talent and infrastructure. The Birmingham office is rapidly expanding, and tax is playing a huge part in this growth. Your new role You will join a high-performing Corporate Tax team that operates across the firm, supporting clients with turnovers typically above the audit threshold. The team is known for its technical excellence and collaborative culture, and includes a Corporate Tax Partner, Managers and Seniors, and a cohort of trainees.This is a senior leadership role with flexibility depending on your experience and career goals. You could join as a Senior Manager, Director, or new Partner, with a clear path to equity for the right candidate. Your responsibilities will include: Leading complex corporate tax advisory projects for large owner-managed businesses High level oversight of corporate tax compliance work Providing strategic input into the growth of the tax practice Mentoring and developing junior team members Optionally engaging in business development and client acquisition, if aligned with your interests The firm is open to candidates with either a focus towards complex technical delivery or a combined role with a business development element, depending on your strengths and aspirations. What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this role, you will need: CTA qualification (or equivalent) Significant experience in corporate tax advisory and compliance Proven ability to manage complex tax matters for large businesses Strong communication and leadership skills A collaborative mindset and desire to contribute to team development Experience in business development or practice growth is advantageous but not essential. What you'll get in return You'll be joining a firm that values its people and offers a supportive, flexible working environment. The benefits package includes: Competitive salary based on experience and level (Senior Manager to Junior Partner) Generous holiday allowance Enhanced maternity package, including additional pay and childcare support Flexible working arrangements Support for professional development and qualifications Clear progression pathways and recognition for performance Modern, spacious offices to support expansion This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior tax leadership role with real influence and long-term career potential. What you need to do now If you're ready to take the next step in your corporate tax career, apply now or contact Hays for a confidential discussion. #
Thorn Baker Facilities Management
City, Manchester
Thorn Baker is working in collaboration with a large Facilities Management company, based in the heart of London. We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Operations Manager to oversee a £20 million mixed portfolio, specifically within the contract cleaning sector. This role is responsible for leading multi-site operations, ensuring service excellence, driving profitability, maintaining strong client relationships across a diverse range of contracts (commercial, industrial, and specialist environments) and supporting the team with growth, training and progression. This is a high-impact leadership role, reporting directly to the Managing Director and is suited to a strategic, results-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, service-led environment. You will play a key role in shaping operational excellence and delivering outstanding client value across a significant business portfolio. Key Requirements Proven experience in a senior operations role within the contract cleaning or facilities management sector Demonstrated success managing large-scale, multi-site portfolios (£10M+ preferred) Strong financial acumen with P&L management experience Excellent leadership and people management skills Exceptional client-facing and stakeholder management abilities Strong understanding of compliance, health & safety, and service delivery standards Commercially astute with a track record of driving growth and profitability Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership Oversee day-to-day operations across a large, multi-site cleaning portfolio valued at £20 million Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality cleaning services in line with contractual obligations and KPIs Implement and maintain best practices, operational efficiencies, and service innovations Financial Management Take full P&L responsibility for the portfolio Manage budgets, control costs, and drive margin improvement Identify growth opportunities within existing contracts and support new business initiatives Client Relationship Management Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders Act as the primary escalation point for major operational or service issues Lead contract reviews, renewals, and service expansion discussions Team Leadership & Development Lead, motivate, and develop a team of regional/site managers and supervisors Drive a high-performance culture focused on accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement Support recruitment, training, and succession planning initiatives Compliance & Quality Assurance Ensure full compliance with health & safety, environmental, and industry regulations Conduct regular audits and inspections to maintain service standards Implement corrective actions where necessary Strategic Growth Contribute to the strategic direction of the business unit Support tendering and mobilization of new contracts Identify innovation opportunities including technology, sustainability, and process improvements Key Requirements Proven experience in a senior operations role within the contract cleaning or facilities management sector Demonstrated success managing large-scale, multi-site portfolios (£10M+ preferred) Strong financial acumen with P&L management experience Excellent leadership and people management skills Exceptional client-facing and stakeholder management abilities Strong understanding of compliance, health & safety, and service delivery standards Commercially astute with a track record of driving growth and profitability TE1
May 01, 2026
Full time
Thorn Baker is working in collaboration with a large Facilities Management company, based in the heart of London. We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Operations Manager to oversee a £20 million mixed portfolio, specifically within the contract cleaning sector. This role is responsible for leading multi-site operations, ensuring service excellence, driving profitability, maintaining strong client relationships across a diverse range of contracts (commercial, industrial, and specialist environments) and supporting the team with growth, training and progression. This is a high-impact leadership role, reporting directly to the Managing Director and is suited to a strategic, results-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, service-led environment. You will play a key role in shaping operational excellence and delivering outstanding client value across a significant business portfolio. Key Requirements Proven experience in a senior operations role within the contract cleaning or facilities management sector Demonstrated success managing large-scale, multi-site portfolios (£10M+ preferred) Strong financial acumen with P&L management experience Excellent leadership and people management skills Exceptional client-facing and stakeholder management abilities Strong understanding of compliance, health & safety, and service delivery standards Commercially astute with a track record of driving growth and profitability Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership Oversee day-to-day operations across a large, multi-site cleaning portfolio valued at £20 million Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality cleaning services in line with contractual obligations and KPIs Implement and maintain best practices, operational efficiencies, and service innovations Financial Management Take full P&L responsibility for the portfolio Manage budgets, control costs, and drive margin improvement Identify growth opportunities within existing contracts and support new business initiatives Client Relationship Management Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders Act as the primary escalation point for major operational or service issues Lead contract reviews, renewals, and service expansion discussions Team Leadership & Development Lead, motivate, and develop a team of regional/site managers and supervisors Drive a high-performance culture focused on accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement Support recruitment, training, and succession planning initiatives Compliance & Quality Assurance Ensure full compliance with health & safety, environmental, and industry regulations Conduct regular audits and inspections to maintain service standards Implement corrective actions where necessary Strategic Growth Contribute to the strategic direction of the business unit Support tendering and mobilization of new contracts Identify innovation opportunities including technology, sustainability, and process improvements Key Requirements Proven experience in a senior operations role within the contract cleaning or facilities management sector Demonstrated success managing large-scale, multi-site portfolios (£10M+ preferred) Strong financial acumen with P&L management experience Excellent leadership and people management skills Exceptional client-facing and stakeholder management abilities Strong understanding of compliance, health & safety, and service delivery standards Commercially astute with a track record of driving growth and profitability TE1
The title might look familiar but life at Hedges is anything but. We know the challenges that come with risk and compliance roles in legal practice firefighting, box-ticking, outdated systems, and being brought in after decisions are made. That s not how we do things. At Hedges Law , we ve reimagined the traditional model by putting ownership in the hands of the people who actually drive the business forward including those who protect it. Here, risk and compliance isn t a back-office function it s a strategic voice at the table, shaping decisions, policies and safeguards alongside people who are genuinely invested in the firm s long-term success. And as one of the UK s first employee-owned law firms, you won t just advise the business, you ll own part of it no waiting around for a Financial Freedom Day that may never come. We also understand what drives experienced Solicitor / Lawyers and how frustrating it can be to feel undervalued, brought in too late to influence decisions, stuck enforcing outdated processes, or held back by slow-moving leadership and limited commercial input. If that sounds familiar, it s worth reading on. At Hedges, our people are: • Empowered (your voice genuinely shapes the business) • Valued as strategic contributors, not gatekeepers • Trusted to balance compliance with commerciality • Challenged in a progressive, forward-thinking firm • Supported with modern systems and processes • Accelerated in their development • Rewarded properly including profit share And this is because we are EMPLOYEE-OWNED one of a very small number of firms in the UK with this structure. Fancy a confidential coffee and chat (virtual or otherwise)? Ok, back to being different We may have a 235-year heritage as a Private Client Legal Practice , but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull & oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we ve evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire & The Cotswolds". The 5th employee-owned law firm in the UK so you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. Last year was our biggest revenue year yet and we have ambitious and exciting plans for the future - there's still so much to do and achieve and we're not happy unless we're pushing boundaries So, how about you come and be a part of our future and us a part of yours? The Role at a Glance Solicitor / Risk & Compliance Lead Hybrid Working 3 Days Per Week Competitive Salary Plus: Extensive Benefits Including Company Profit Share via Employee Ownership Reporting to: Managing Director Why this role matters As Head of Risk & Compliance , you ll play a key role in shaping how the firm operates, grows, and protects its reputation. This isn t about maintaining the status quo. It s about building robust, intelligent, commercially aware frameworks that enable the firm to thrive. About the role Your role will centre on identifying and mitigating risk across the business, ensuring that robust, effective policies and procedures are not only in place but consistently followed. You ll act as a key compliance advisor to the firm, providing guidance that balances regulatory requirements with commercial awareness. You will oversee AML and KYC processes, take on COLP responsibilities, and manage all aspects of data protection and GDPR compliance. Regular file reviews and regulatory audits will form part of your remit, alongside handling complaints and claims with professionalism and care. In addition, you ll manage CQS and panel memberships, deliver training to staff on risk and compliance matters, and play a key role in supporting the firm s Professional Indemnity renewal process. About you You re not just technically strong you re someone who can engage, influence and lead. • Qualified Solicitor - likely 5+ years PQE • Strong experience in Risk & Compliance within a legal environment • Deep understanding of legal and regulatory obligations • Commercially aware with a pragmatic approach • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills • Confident advising at all levels of the business • Strong IT skills and openness to innovation • Engaging, approachable and a natural people person • Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills • Positive, proactive and solutions-focused • Calm under pressure and able to meet deadlines • A true team player who supports colleagues • Always looking to improve systems and ways of working Benefits • 25/28 days annual leave (pro rata) plus statutory holidays • Life Insurance • Company pension • Profit sharing through Employee Ownership • Salary sacrifice options • Paperless technology to make your life easier • Coaching & personal development • A genuinely people-first culture • High calibre, supportive team The Bigger Picture We have ambitious plans, exciting growth ahead, and a clear vision for the future. And we re looking for someone who wants to be part of that journey. If you re ready to move from being a compliance function to being a strategic leader and business owner Let s start with a confidential coffee and an honest conversation. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
The title might look familiar but life at Hedges is anything but. We know the challenges that come with risk and compliance roles in legal practice firefighting, box-ticking, outdated systems, and being brought in after decisions are made. That s not how we do things. At Hedges Law , we ve reimagined the traditional model by putting ownership in the hands of the people who actually drive the business forward including those who protect it. Here, risk and compliance isn t a back-office function it s a strategic voice at the table, shaping decisions, policies and safeguards alongside people who are genuinely invested in the firm s long-term success. And as one of the UK s first employee-owned law firms, you won t just advise the business, you ll own part of it no waiting around for a Financial Freedom Day that may never come. We also understand what drives experienced Solicitor / Lawyers and how frustrating it can be to feel undervalued, brought in too late to influence decisions, stuck enforcing outdated processes, or held back by slow-moving leadership and limited commercial input. If that sounds familiar, it s worth reading on. At Hedges, our people are: • Empowered (your voice genuinely shapes the business) • Valued as strategic contributors, not gatekeepers • Trusted to balance compliance with commerciality • Challenged in a progressive, forward-thinking firm • Supported with modern systems and processes • Accelerated in their development • Rewarded properly including profit share And this is because we are EMPLOYEE-OWNED one of a very small number of firms in the UK with this structure. Fancy a confidential coffee and chat (virtual or otherwise)? Ok, back to being different We may have a 235-year heritage as a Private Client Legal Practice , but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull & oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we ve evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire & The Cotswolds". The 5th employee-owned law firm in the UK so you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. Last year was our biggest revenue year yet and we have ambitious and exciting plans for the future - there's still so much to do and achieve and we're not happy unless we're pushing boundaries So, how about you come and be a part of our future and us a part of yours? The Role at a Glance Solicitor / Risk & Compliance Lead Hybrid Working 3 Days Per Week Competitive Salary Plus: Extensive Benefits Including Company Profit Share via Employee Ownership Reporting to: Managing Director Why this role matters As Head of Risk & Compliance , you ll play a key role in shaping how the firm operates, grows, and protects its reputation. This isn t about maintaining the status quo. It s about building robust, intelligent, commercially aware frameworks that enable the firm to thrive. About the role Your role will centre on identifying and mitigating risk across the business, ensuring that robust, effective policies and procedures are not only in place but consistently followed. You ll act as a key compliance advisor to the firm, providing guidance that balances regulatory requirements with commercial awareness. You will oversee AML and KYC processes, take on COLP responsibilities, and manage all aspects of data protection and GDPR compliance. Regular file reviews and regulatory audits will form part of your remit, alongside handling complaints and claims with professionalism and care. In addition, you ll manage CQS and panel memberships, deliver training to staff on risk and compliance matters, and play a key role in supporting the firm s Professional Indemnity renewal process. About you You re not just technically strong you re someone who can engage, influence and lead. • Qualified Solicitor - likely 5+ years PQE • Strong experience in Risk & Compliance within a legal environment • Deep understanding of legal and regulatory obligations • Commercially aware with a pragmatic approach • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills • Confident advising at all levels of the business • Strong IT skills and openness to innovation • Engaging, approachable and a natural people person • Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills • Positive, proactive and solutions-focused • Calm under pressure and able to meet deadlines • A true team player who supports colleagues • Always looking to improve systems and ways of working Benefits • 25/28 days annual leave (pro rata) plus statutory holidays • Life Insurance • Company pension • Profit sharing through Employee Ownership • Salary sacrifice options • Paperless technology to make your life easier • Coaching & personal development • A genuinely people-first culture • High calibre, supportive team The Bigger Picture We have ambitious plans, exciting growth ahead, and a clear vision for the future. And we re looking for someone who wants to be part of that journey. If you re ready to move from being a compliance function to being a strategic leader and business owner Let s start with a confidential coffee and an honest conversation. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
Payments and Care Charging Manager Location: Hackney E8 (Hybrid) Start: June 2026 Length: 3 Months Rate: 224.59 a day PAYE / 302.65 a day Umbrella Directorate: Finance and Resources Service: Adult Social Care Finance The Opportunity The London Borough of Hackney is seeking a Payments and Care Charging Manager to lead and develop a team of up to nine staff. This role is pivotal in delivering an efficient financial service to Adult Social Care, ensuring that all payments, billing, and financial assessments comply with the Care Act 2014 and corporate policies. You will be responsible for ensuring the Council remains compliant with changes in legislation and welfare benefits while refining the ICT systems that support these functions. Key Responsibilities Leadership: Manage, mentor, and appraise staff to create a performance-focused culture that achieves team objectives and maintains high morale. Compliance & Policy: Deliver the Council's payments and care charging policies in accordance with Standing Orders, Financial Regulations, and Government rules. System Integration: Support the implementation and integration of IT systems, specifically ensuring the social care database ( Mosaic ) and CedAr FMS work seamlessly together. Financial Management: Oversee the annual uplift of payment rates, end-of-year accounts procedures, bad debt provision, and the recovery of social care debt. Expert Advice: Ensure the delivery of expert guidance on deferred payment arrangements, third-party top-ups, and the Welfare Benefits Advice service. Direct Payments: Manage the financial support and audit functions for the Council's Direct Payment scheme across both Adult Social Care and Children and Families directorates. Who You Are We are looking for a candidate who balances technical financial expertise with strong interpersonal skills. You should possess: Knowledge: A working understanding of the Care Act 2014 , Social Care legislation, and Welfare Benefits. Experience: Proven experience in Accounts Payable and Receivable within the public sector or a large organization, alongside experience in managing staff in a finance environment. Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial management systems (such as CedAr , PARIS , or Mosaic ) and the ability to analyze complex data to improve performance. Qualifications: A qualification in Business and Finance, AAT level or above, or equivalent professional experience. Customer Focus: A commitment to providing a service that is sensitive to the needs of service users, providers, and their families. Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 30, 2026
Seasonal
Payments and Care Charging Manager Location: Hackney E8 (Hybrid) Start: June 2026 Length: 3 Months Rate: 224.59 a day PAYE / 302.65 a day Umbrella Directorate: Finance and Resources Service: Adult Social Care Finance The Opportunity The London Borough of Hackney is seeking a Payments and Care Charging Manager to lead and develop a team of up to nine staff. This role is pivotal in delivering an efficient financial service to Adult Social Care, ensuring that all payments, billing, and financial assessments comply with the Care Act 2014 and corporate policies. You will be responsible for ensuring the Council remains compliant with changes in legislation and welfare benefits while refining the ICT systems that support these functions. Key Responsibilities Leadership: Manage, mentor, and appraise staff to create a performance-focused culture that achieves team objectives and maintains high morale. Compliance & Policy: Deliver the Council's payments and care charging policies in accordance with Standing Orders, Financial Regulations, and Government rules. System Integration: Support the implementation and integration of IT systems, specifically ensuring the social care database ( Mosaic ) and CedAr FMS work seamlessly together. Financial Management: Oversee the annual uplift of payment rates, end-of-year accounts procedures, bad debt provision, and the recovery of social care debt. Expert Advice: Ensure the delivery of expert guidance on deferred payment arrangements, third-party top-ups, and the Welfare Benefits Advice service. Direct Payments: Manage the financial support and audit functions for the Council's Direct Payment scheme across both Adult Social Care and Children and Families directorates. Who You Are We are looking for a candidate who balances technical financial expertise with strong interpersonal skills. You should possess: Knowledge: A working understanding of the Care Act 2014 , Social Care legislation, and Welfare Benefits. Experience: Proven experience in Accounts Payable and Receivable within the public sector or a large organization, alongside experience in managing staff in a finance environment. Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial management systems (such as CedAr , PARIS , or Mosaic ) and the ability to analyze complex data to improve performance. Qualifications: A qualification in Business and Finance, AAT level or above, or equivalent professional experience. Customer Focus: A commitment to providing a service that is sensitive to the needs of service users, providers, and their families. Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
PFI Contract Compliance Manager Princess Royal University Hospital (covering Orpington & Beckenham) A leading facilities management provider is seeking a PFI Compliance Manager to support the commercial and contractual performance of a major healthcare partnership. Reporting into the Key Account Director and working closely with senior operational and quality teams, you'll play a central role in ensuring the PFI contract is delivered compliantly and transparently across three busy hospital sites. The Role You'll take ownership of performance reporting, KPI validation, audit activity and commercial compliance. Based primarily at PRUH, you'll act as a key link between service delivery and senior stakeholders, providing clarity on how the contract is performing and where improvements or efficiencies can be made. What You'll Be Responsible For Managing contract compliance from operational delivery through to commercial outcomes Reviewing KPI data, deductions and payment mechanism outputs Producing accurate performance, compliance and commercial reports Ensuring CAFM data is accurate and audit-ready Leading audit cycles and embedding best practice Analysing operational and financial data to identify risks, trends and opportunities Supporting discussions around SLAs, contractual queries and commercial disputes Building strong working relationships with client-side stakeholders Why This Role Stands Out Long-term stability with a secure healthcare PFI partnership Strong exposure to commercial decision-making and client interactions Ideal for someone stepping up from a performance, commercial or contract support background High visibility and real influence over how the contract operates What We're Looking For Experience in PFI, PPP or complex FM commercial contracts Strong understanding of SLAs, KPIs and contractual mechanisms Confident analysing data and producing clear written reports Skilled in stakeholder engagement and commercial conversations Knowledge of contract clauses and disputes (NHS background desirable) If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact on a major healthcare PFI contract and develop your commercial expertise, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more. RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
PFI Contract Compliance Manager Princess Royal University Hospital (covering Orpington & Beckenham) A leading facilities management provider is seeking a PFI Compliance Manager to support the commercial and contractual performance of a major healthcare partnership. Reporting into the Key Account Director and working closely with senior operational and quality teams, you'll play a central role in ensuring the PFI contract is delivered compliantly and transparently across three busy hospital sites. The Role You'll take ownership of performance reporting, KPI validation, audit activity and commercial compliance. Based primarily at PRUH, you'll act as a key link between service delivery and senior stakeholders, providing clarity on how the contract is performing and where improvements or efficiencies can be made. What You'll Be Responsible For Managing contract compliance from operational delivery through to commercial outcomes Reviewing KPI data, deductions and payment mechanism outputs Producing accurate performance, compliance and commercial reports Ensuring CAFM data is accurate and audit-ready Leading audit cycles and embedding best practice Analysing operational and financial data to identify risks, trends and opportunities Supporting discussions around SLAs, contractual queries and commercial disputes Building strong working relationships with client-side stakeholders Why This Role Stands Out Long-term stability with a secure healthcare PFI partnership Strong exposure to commercial decision-making and client interactions Ideal for someone stepping up from a performance, commercial or contract support background High visibility and real influence over how the contract operates What We're Looking For Experience in PFI, PPP or complex FM commercial contracts Strong understanding of SLAs, KPIs and contractual mechanisms Confident analysing data and producing clear written reports Skilled in stakeholder engagement and commercial conversations Knowledge of contract clauses and disputes (NHS background desirable) If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact on a major healthcare PFI contract and develop your commercial expertise, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more. RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Hemiko is a fast-growing company operating in the rapidly expanding low-carbon heat network sector. As the business grows, we are developing our customer retail capability to support an increasing number of heat network customers. We are seeking a Head of Retail Heat to lead and evolve this function. This role will suit someone who enjoys solving problems, improving systems and processes, and building effective customer operations within a growing organisation. The role reports to the Assets and Utilities Director. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to lead the retail function across our existing and future district heating projects. The primary focus of the role is ensuring our customers receive a high-quality service and experience. The successful candidate will lead several operational teams responsible for billing, customer service, revenue management and customer support. The role requires someone who can think through operational challenges end-to-end - from software provision and CRM systems, through to contract management, call centre delivery and operational planning. The Head of Retail will hold responsibility for the P&L of the retail business line and will play an important role in shaping how customer operations are delivered as the company continues to scale. The right candidate will be: A strong leader able to motivate teams and drive performance. Comfortable communicating with team members, stakeholders, clients, advisers and contractors. A pragmatic problem solver who enjoys improving systems, processes and customer outcomes. Comfortable working in a growing organisation where processes and systems continue to evolve. The Role The Head of Retail Heat / Utility is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of customer operations across the retail function. This includes billing, metering, customer service, debt management, vulnerability support, complaints handling, change of tenancy processes, and scheduling of maintenance and breakdown response. The role ensures customers are billed accurately, supported appropriately, and receive a high standard of service, while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. The Head of Retail will lead teams, drive performance improvements, and ensure the retail function supports the wider commercial and operational objectives of the business. Key responsibilities: Leading in the delivery of projects during the operational phases working with and supported by the wider Hemiko Team. In more detail this will include: Lead the day-to-day operation of the retail function serving approximately 15,000 customers, with expected growth as new networks are delivered. Hold P&L responsibility for the retail business line. Ensure the retail function complies with current and emerging heat network regulation and consumer protection requirements, including oversight from Ofgem. Ensure accurate and timely billing, metering data management, and customer account administration. Oversee customer contact channels including phone, email, and digital platforms. Deliver strong revenue management including debt prevention, collections and recovery. Monitor KPIs across the customer lifecycle and implement improvement plans where required. Ensure complaints are handled effectively and that lessons learned are embedded into operations. Champion fair treatment and appropriate support for vulnerable customers. Drive improvements in customer satisfaction and service performance. Oversee reporting, audits and regulatory engagement relating to customer operations. Ensure policies and procedures align with industry standards and regulatory expectations. Manage outsourced service providers including customer contact centres and metering agents. Set clear service standards and hold partners accountable to SLAs and performance metrics. Lead contract reviews and service improvements. Oversee CRM and billing system performance (including platforms such as Zendesk). Identify opportunities to improve systems, automate processes and enhance operational efficiency. Build and lead a high-performing retail team. Create clear accountability, performance standards and development opportunities. Foster a customer-focused culture across the organisation. Knowledge and Qualifications The ideal candidate will: Understanding of customer operations within regulated customer service environments and/or utilities or energy supply. Understanding of billing, customer account management and revenue management processes. Ability to interpret regulation and apply it pragmatically within operational environments. Experience improving operational processes or customer journeys. Experience using CRM and billing platforms to manage customer operations and reporting. Knowledge of data protection and information governance requirements. Skills Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and create a high-performance, customer-focused culture. Strong capability in managing operational processes such as billing, collections, metering and customer contact. Ability to design and deliver improvements to customer journeys and service outcomes. Ability to interpret regulation and translate requirements into operational processes. Understanding of revenue protection, cost control and financial impacts of retail operations. Comfortable using operational data, KPIs and reporting to support decision making. Able to resolve complex operational issues and balance customer, regulatory and commercial considerations. Clear communicator able to work effectively across operational, technical and commercial teams. Ability to assess performance and challenge underperformance through KPIs and structured improvement programmes. Self-driven and results-oriented, with a focus on delivering practical solutions and successful outcomes. Willing to be hands on and self sufficient where required. Fully IT proficient, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and standard communication systems. Remuneration and Info Remuneration: Base £60,000 (depending on experience). Discretionary bonus based on individual and business performance. An inclusive culture that promotes diversity. Holidays 25 days a year plus statutory holidays - with an option to purchase, or sell, up to an additional 5 days per annual leave year. Pension plan provision. Private health care scheme available. Cycle to work scheme. Electric Car lease scheme. Health and well being support. Continuing learning and development opportunities. Company PC/laptop, etc. At Hemiko, we recognise that flexibility is important and are open to discussing working arrangements that support both individual circumstances and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of ethnicity, gender or gender expression, disability, age, marital status, trade union activity, religious belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background. We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation and encourage applications from ex service personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners. We value openness and collaboration, avoiding unnecessary complexity and silos. We are a young, growing business in the rapidly expanding low carbon energy sector, offering significant opportunities for career development and flexibility while delivering meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve. Application To apply, please complete the online application form on BambooHR. However for an informal chat please contact
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Hemiko is a fast-growing company operating in the rapidly expanding low-carbon heat network sector. As the business grows, we are developing our customer retail capability to support an increasing number of heat network customers. We are seeking a Head of Retail Heat to lead and evolve this function. This role will suit someone who enjoys solving problems, improving systems and processes, and building effective customer operations within a growing organisation. The role reports to the Assets and Utilities Director. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to lead the retail function across our existing and future district heating projects. The primary focus of the role is ensuring our customers receive a high-quality service and experience. The successful candidate will lead several operational teams responsible for billing, customer service, revenue management and customer support. The role requires someone who can think through operational challenges end-to-end - from software provision and CRM systems, through to contract management, call centre delivery and operational planning. The Head of Retail will hold responsibility for the P&L of the retail business line and will play an important role in shaping how customer operations are delivered as the company continues to scale. The right candidate will be: A strong leader able to motivate teams and drive performance. Comfortable communicating with team members, stakeholders, clients, advisers and contractors. A pragmatic problem solver who enjoys improving systems, processes and customer outcomes. Comfortable working in a growing organisation where processes and systems continue to evolve. The Role The Head of Retail Heat / Utility is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of customer operations across the retail function. This includes billing, metering, customer service, debt management, vulnerability support, complaints handling, change of tenancy processes, and scheduling of maintenance and breakdown response. The role ensures customers are billed accurately, supported appropriately, and receive a high standard of service, while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. The Head of Retail will lead teams, drive performance improvements, and ensure the retail function supports the wider commercial and operational objectives of the business. Key responsibilities: Leading in the delivery of projects during the operational phases working with and supported by the wider Hemiko Team. In more detail this will include: Lead the day-to-day operation of the retail function serving approximately 15,000 customers, with expected growth as new networks are delivered. Hold P&L responsibility for the retail business line. Ensure the retail function complies with current and emerging heat network regulation and consumer protection requirements, including oversight from Ofgem. Ensure accurate and timely billing, metering data management, and customer account administration. Oversee customer contact channels including phone, email, and digital platforms. Deliver strong revenue management including debt prevention, collections and recovery. Monitor KPIs across the customer lifecycle and implement improvement plans where required. Ensure complaints are handled effectively and that lessons learned are embedded into operations. Champion fair treatment and appropriate support for vulnerable customers. Drive improvements in customer satisfaction and service performance. Oversee reporting, audits and regulatory engagement relating to customer operations. Ensure policies and procedures align with industry standards and regulatory expectations. Manage outsourced service providers including customer contact centres and metering agents. Set clear service standards and hold partners accountable to SLAs and performance metrics. Lead contract reviews and service improvements. Oversee CRM and billing system performance (including platforms such as Zendesk). Identify opportunities to improve systems, automate processes and enhance operational efficiency. Build and lead a high-performing retail team. Create clear accountability, performance standards and development opportunities. Foster a customer-focused culture across the organisation. Knowledge and Qualifications The ideal candidate will: Understanding of customer operations within regulated customer service environments and/or utilities or energy supply. Understanding of billing, customer account management and revenue management processes. Ability to interpret regulation and apply it pragmatically within operational environments. Experience improving operational processes or customer journeys. Experience using CRM and billing platforms to manage customer operations and reporting. Knowledge of data protection and information governance requirements. Skills Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and create a high-performance, customer-focused culture. Strong capability in managing operational processes such as billing, collections, metering and customer contact. Ability to design and deliver improvements to customer journeys and service outcomes. Ability to interpret regulation and translate requirements into operational processes. Understanding of revenue protection, cost control and financial impacts of retail operations. Comfortable using operational data, KPIs and reporting to support decision making. Able to resolve complex operational issues and balance customer, regulatory and commercial considerations. Clear communicator able to work effectively across operational, technical and commercial teams. Ability to assess performance and challenge underperformance through KPIs and structured improvement programmes. Self-driven and results-oriented, with a focus on delivering practical solutions and successful outcomes. Willing to be hands on and self sufficient where required. Fully IT proficient, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and standard communication systems. Remuneration and Info Remuneration: Base £60,000 (depending on experience). Discretionary bonus based on individual and business performance. An inclusive culture that promotes diversity. Holidays 25 days a year plus statutory holidays - with an option to purchase, or sell, up to an additional 5 days per annual leave year. Pension plan provision. Private health care scheme available. Cycle to work scheme. Electric Car lease scheme. Health and well being support. Continuing learning and development opportunities. Company PC/laptop, etc. At Hemiko, we recognise that flexibility is important and are open to discussing working arrangements that support both individual circumstances and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of ethnicity, gender or gender expression, disability, age, marital status, trade union activity, religious belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background. We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation and encourage applications from ex service personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners. We value openness and collaboration, avoiding unnecessary complexity and silos. We are a young, growing business in the rapidly expanding low carbon energy sector, offering significant opportunities for career development and flexibility while delivering meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve. Application To apply, please complete the online application form on BambooHR. However for an informal chat please contact
Employment Tax Director job in International Firm - Birmingham based Your new company This leading global professional services network operates under a single brand worldwide. They provide unmatched client experience, delivering audit & assurance, tax and advisory services around the world. They are one diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team with a huge sense of connection and belonging. This is a place where you can take ownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into action. Your new role As a result of both succession and growth, there is an opportunity for a personable and client facing employment tax professional to join the team and work closely with the Employment Tax Partners with prospects of coming through to Partner in the medium term. They are looking for someone to lead the central business and work closely with the National Employment Tax and Global Mobility Teams to drive the business forward. What you'll need to succeed They are looking for an Employment Taxes professional with sound knowledge of employment taxes and relevant practical implications. With excellent communication skills and commercial acumen in relation to client requirements and problem-solving. You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and be happy to supervise and train more junior team members. What you'll get in return Working with an established team and with an attractive client base, you will also be supported and mentored on all aspects of what it takes to become a partner, including the market piece, client relationships, technical and internal responsibilities. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Employment Tax Director job in International Firm - Birmingham based Your new company This leading global professional services network operates under a single brand worldwide. They provide unmatched client experience, delivering audit & assurance, tax and advisory services around the world. They are one diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team with a huge sense of connection and belonging. This is a place where you can take ownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into action. Your new role As a result of both succession and growth, there is an opportunity for a personable and client facing employment tax professional to join the team and work closely with the Employment Tax Partners with prospects of coming through to Partner in the medium term. They are looking for someone to lead the central business and work closely with the National Employment Tax and Global Mobility Teams to drive the business forward. What you'll need to succeed They are looking for an Employment Taxes professional with sound knowledge of employment taxes and relevant practical implications. With excellent communication skills and commercial acumen in relation to client requirements and problem-solving. You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and be happy to supervise and train more junior team members. What you'll get in return Working with an established team and with an attractive client base, you will also be supported and mentored on all aspects of what it takes to become a partner, including the market piece, client relationships, technical and internal responsibilities. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Corporate and International Tax Associate Director based in Birmingham Your new company A global professional services network, known for delivering audit, tax, and advisory solutions with a strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and inclusivity. The culture is diverse, collaborative, and empowering-encouraging individuals to take ownership of their careers and contribute meaningfully. Your new role As a member of the Corporate Tax Advisory practice you will be working with large, listed, and international clients. The role involves delivering strategic tax advice, driving innovation through technology and process improvement, and mentoring junior team members. You'll also collaborate across service lines and manage a portfolio of client engagements. What you'll need to succeed ACA or CTA qualification (or equivalent experience)Strong background in corporate tax advisory for large and international groupsProven ability to manage client relationships and deliver strategic adviceExperience winning new business and building long-term partnershipsCollaborative approach with cross-functional project experienceExcellent communication and multitasking skillsPassion for developing others through coaching and leadershipFlexible working arrangements are available. What you'll get in return A global platform with a forward-thinking, inclusive cultureOpportunities to lead, innovate, and grow professionallySupport to make a personal impact and reach your full potentialA workplace that values individuality, teamwork, and bold ideas What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Corporate and International Tax Associate Director based in Birmingham Your new company A global professional services network, known for delivering audit, tax, and advisory solutions with a strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and inclusivity. The culture is diverse, collaborative, and empowering-encouraging individuals to take ownership of their careers and contribute meaningfully. Your new role As a member of the Corporate Tax Advisory practice you will be working with large, listed, and international clients. The role involves delivering strategic tax advice, driving innovation through technology and process improvement, and mentoring junior team members. You'll also collaborate across service lines and manage a portfolio of client engagements. What you'll need to succeed ACA or CTA qualification (or equivalent experience)Strong background in corporate tax advisory for large and international groupsProven ability to manage client relationships and deliver strategic adviceExperience winning new business and building long-term partnershipsCollaborative approach with cross-functional project experienceExcellent communication and multitasking skillsPassion for developing others through coaching and leadershipFlexible working arrangements are available. What you'll get in return A global platform with a forward-thinking, inclusive cultureOpportunities to lead, innovate, and grow professionallySupport to make a personal impact and reach your full potentialA workplace that values individuality, teamwork, and bold ideas What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
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 As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone : With the ability to identify risk matters and raises with a manager and/or partner, while exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Who can identify and understand needs of the Audited Entity, suggest potential solutions on technical matters and communicate and agree the needs and potential solutions with Managers or Partner. Who can build and maintain strong relationships with new and established Audited Entities, identifying opportunities and be a point of contact throughout the year. With experience of conducting rigorous project and financial management on all projects, completing projects within agreed timescales and raising issues in a timely manner. Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS or overseas equivalent. Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends. Experience supervising and coaching junior members of the team. Experience of managing projects. 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.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone : With the ability to identify risk matters and raises with a manager and/or partner, while exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Who can identify and understand needs of the Audited Entity, suggest potential solutions on technical matters and communicate and agree the needs and potential solutions with Managers or Partner. Who can build and maintain strong relationships with new and established Audited Entities, identifying opportunities and be a point of contact throughout the year. With experience of conducting rigorous project and financial management on all projects, completing projects within agreed timescales and raising issues in a timely manner. Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS or overseas equivalent. Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends. Experience supervising and coaching junior members of the team. Experience of managing projects. 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.
Audit RI / Director Mid-tier Accountancy Firm Future Equity Opportunity We're working with a high-quality, non-PE backed mid-tier firm seeking an Audit Responsible Individual (RI) at Director level, with a genuine and realistic pathway to equity over time. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a practice known for its exceptional culture, strong leadership, and reputation as a great place to work. The role has been created to support continued growth and offers real influence over the future direction of the audit practice. The role As Audit Director, you'll take responsibility for a portfolio of larger, complex audit clients, typically owner-managed businesses and corporates up to £100m turnover. You'll lead audit engagements end-to-end, sign off audit work, and act as a trusted adviser to senior client stakeholders. You'll also play a key role in: Leading, developing, and mentoring audit teams Strengthening long-term client relationships at director and board level Supporting the firm's growth through business development and winning new audit work Contributing to the strategic development of the audit practice What they're looking for Audit RI status Strong experience leading and signing off audits for mid-market/larger corporates Proven ability to manage senior client relationships and act as a trusted adviser Commercial mindset, with the capability and appetite to support new client wins Someone motivated by progression, influence, and future equity participation Why apply? Realistic route to equity in a non-PE backed firm Highly regarded firm with a collaborative, people-first culture Terrific office in central location, including onsite gym and roof terrace High-quality, varied client base Opportunity to genuinely shape the audit practice as the business grows If you're an Audit RI looking for a Director role with long-term upside, rather than a static position, this is an opportunity well worth exploring. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Audit RI / Director Mid-tier Accountancy Firm Future Equity Opportunity We're working with a high-quality, non-PE backed mid-tier firm seeking an Audit Responsible Individual (RI) at Director level, with a genuine and realistic pathway to equity over time. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a practice known for its exceptional culture, strong leadership, and reputation as a great place to work. The role has been created to support continued growth and offers real influence over the future direction of the audit practice. The role As Audit Director, you'll take responsibility for a portfolio of larger, complex audit clients, typically owner-managed businesses and corporates up to £100m turnover. You'll lead audit engagements end-to-end, sign off audit work, and act as a trusted adviser to senior client stakeholders. You'll also play a key role in: Leading, developing, and mentoring audit teams Strengthening long-term client relationships at director and board level Supporting the firm's growth through business development and winning new audit work Contributing to the strategic development of the audit practice What they're looking for Audit RI status Strong experience leading and signing off audits for mid-market/larger corporates Proven ability to manage senior client relationships and act as a trusted adviser Commercial mindset, with the capability and appetite to support new client wins Someone motivated by progression, influence, and future equity participation Why apply? Realistic route to equity in a non-PE backed firm Highly regarded firm with a collaborative, people-first culture Terrific office in central location, including onsite gym and roof terrace High-quality, varied client base Opportunity to genuinely shape the audit practice as the business grows If you're an Audit RI looking for a Director role with long-term upside, rather than a static position, this is an opportunity well worth exploring. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.
An opportunity has arisen within this fast growing, Hinckley based manufacturing company for a Financial Controller to support its ongoing growth and development. THE ROLE Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the Group Financial Controller will take full ownership of the finance function for the UK business and its 2 overseas subsidiaries. You will act as a trusted strategic partner to the leadership team, providing clear financial insight, robust control, and commercial guidance. This role would suit a proactive and forward-thinking finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is motivated by driving continuous improvement and making smart decisions in a dynamic, internationally minded, growth orientated business. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Initially Financial Management & Reporting Manage the full finance function for the UK parent company and the US subsidiary and oversee financial activities the German subsidiary. Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, financial reports, and performance analysis. Produce consolidated group financial reporting to strict deadlines. Manage year-end statutory accounts and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors. Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and relevant international requirements. This role offers the opportunity for swift progression into a director role. This when you will be able to make your mark. You ll have the chance to help grow the business, providing inciteful supported input to support the Managing Director. In addition, you will be able to develop the finance department to provide reliable timely information using modern techniques. In addition to the above you will be heavily involved in: Commercial & Strategic Support Provide clear financial insight and decision support to the Managing Director and leadership team. Develop financial models and forecasts to support strategic planning and investment decisions. Monitor key performance indicators including margins, cost drivers, and operational efficiency. Support pricing strategy, cost analysis, and profitability improvement initiatives. Systems & Technology Modernise and improve financial systems, reporting tools, and data management processes. Use modern digital tools and technologies, including AI-enabled analytics and automation where appropriate, to improve efficiency and insight. Develop dashboards and reporting tools to improve financial visibility across the business. Financial Control & Process Improvement Maintain strong financial controls and governance across the group. Review and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting workflows. Support continuous improvement across finance and related operational processes. THE PERSON In order to succeed in the role of Financial Controller you will need to be a driven financial professional with excellent technical skills and a professional qualification such as (ACA/ACCA/CIMA). Ideally you will have experience in the engineering or manufacturing industries as well as some experience of group level reporting. THE PACKAGE £55,000-£60,000 Basic - starting Bonus Pension
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
An opportunity has arisen within this fast growing, Hinckley based manufacturing company for a Financial Controller to support its ongoing growth and development. THE ROLE Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the Group Financial Controller will take full ownership of the finance function for the UK business and its 2 overseas subsidiaries. You will act as a trusted strategic partner to the leadership team, providing clear financial insight, robust control, and commercial guidance. This role would suit a proactive and forward-thinking finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is motivated by driving continuous improvement and making smart decisions in a dynamic, internationally minded, growth orientated business. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Initially Financial Management & Reporting Manage the full finance function for the UK parent company and the US subsidiary and oversee financial activities the German subsidiary. Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, financial reports, and performance analysis. Produce consolidated group financial reporting to strict deadlines. Manage year-end statutory accounts and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors. Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and relevant international requirements. This role offers the opportunity for swift progression into a director role. This when you will be able to make your mark. You ll have the chance to help grow the business, providing inciteful supported input to support the Managing Director. In addition, you will be able to develop the finance department to provide reliable timely information using modern techniques. In addition to the above you will be heavily involved in: Commercial & Strategic Support Provide clear financial insight and decision support to the Managing Director and leadership team. Develop financial models and forecasts to support strategic planning and investment decisions. Monitor key performance indicators including margins, cost drivers, and operational efficiency. Support pricing strategy, cost analysis, and profitability improvement initiatives. Systems & Technology Modernise and improve financial systems, reporting tools, and data management processes. Use modern digital tools and technologies, including AI-enabled analytics and automation where appropriate, to improve efficiency and insight. Develop dashboards and reporting tools to improve financial visibility across the business. Financial Control & Process Improvement Maintain strong financial controls and governance across the group. Review and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting workflows. Support continuous improvement across finance and related operational processes. THE PERSON In order to succeed in the role of Financial Controller you will need to be a driven financial professional with excellent technical skills and a professional qualification such as (ACA/ACCA/CIMA). Ideally you will have experience in the engineering or manufacturing industries as well as some experience of group level reporting. THE PACKAGE £55,000-£60,000 Basic - starting Bonus Pension
Location: 5 miles outside of Banbury UK, with the view to work from home occasionally About Us: Tuthill is a family-owned business with over 50 years of experience and success in the motorsport and automotive industry. Based in Oxfordshire, we are globally recognized for our high-performance vehicles and historic Porsche builds, together with bespoke event experiences and on-event race and rally support around the world. Our dedicated team takes pride in restoring and building bespoke road, race, and rally cars, managing every aspect of the process in-house. With a legacy rooted in innovation, integrity, and competitive achievement, we are committed to delivering excellence while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for all employees. About the Role: The Finance Director at Tuthill will be responsible for leading the financial strategy, planning, and management of the company. Operating within a dynamic environment, this role will ensure strong financial governance, profitability, cost control, and strategic growth support.The successful candidate will act as a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing to commercial decision-making, event profitability, vehicle inventory management, and long-term business planning. Responsibilities and Duties: Strategic Financial Leadership Using financial modelling to simulate potential scenarios. Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with company objectives. Provide financial insight and analysis to support business growth and expansion. Advise the Managing Director and Board on financial planning and risk management. Support strategic decisions regarding events and new car projects. Financial Management & Reporting Oversee preparation of monthly management accounts, forecasts, and annual budgets. Ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements. Present financial performance reports to the Board. Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity management. Finding ways to reduce costs and increase profits Event & Project Financial Oversight Develop event-specific budgets and profitability models. Monitor event revenue streams. Budget planning for events. Conduct post-event financial performance analysis. Monitor spending and creating budgets for departments. Inventory Financial Control Oversee financial management of stock (if applicable). Manage funding arrangements, leasing structures, and asset depreciation. Monitor margins on vehicle sales and associated services. Ensure appropriate insurance and asset risk controls are in place. Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with tax, VAT, and relevant automotive/event industry regulations. Manage external audits and liaise with accountants and financial institutions. Implement and maintain strong internal controls and financial systems. Cash Flow & Funding Manage banking relationships and financing facilities. Oversee credit control and supplier payment processes. Work with the owner to help secure funding for large-scale events or capital investments where required. Team Leadership Lead and develop the finance team. Implement efficient financial systems and reporting tools. Drive continuous improvement within finance operations. This list is not limited or exclusive. Additional responsibilities and duties may be assigned by the business as required. Key Competencies: Strategic thinker with hands-on capability. Strong leadership and communication skills. Commercially focused and results-driven. Highly organised with attention to detail. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, event-driven environment. Integration of digital tools and systems to streamline operations and improve data visibility. Data-driven decision-making using KPIs and performance metrics tailored to automotive and motorsport environments. Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a collaborative approach to leadership. Deep understanding of compliance, safety, and regulatory frameworks within the automotive sector. Cultural alignment with Tuthill's values of adaptability, craftsmanship, and team spirit. What We're Looking For Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role. Experience within automotive, events, or similar fast-paced sectors preferred. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Experience managing event budgets and multi-revenue stream businesses. Excellent analytical and forecasting skills. Strong knowledge of financial regulations and corporate governance. Experience with financial software systems and platforms. Proven experience of annual company audits What We Offer A modern, well-equipped workplace located in Oxfordshire. A collaborative and welcoming team environment. A competitive salary package. Access to an on-site gym. Opportunities to participate in after-work team activities. Staff events throughout the year. "Looking After Me" wellbeing support initiatives. Private health cover after successful probation period (Directors only) REF-
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Location: 5 miles outside of Banbury UK, with the view to work from home occasionally About Us: Tuthill is a family-owned business with over 50 years of experience and success in the motorsport and automotive industry. Based in Oxfordshire, we are globally recognized for our high-performance vehicles and historic Porsche builds, together with bespoke event experiences and on-event race and rally support around the world. Our dedicated team takes pride in restoring and building bespoke road, race, and rally cars, managing every aspect of the process in-house. With a legacy rooted in innovation, integrity, and competitive achievement, we are committed to delivering excellence while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for all employees. About the Role: The Finance Director at Tuthill will be responsible for leading the financial strategy, planning, and management of the company. Operating within a dynamic environment, this role will ensure strong financial governance, profitability, cost control, and strategic growth support.The successful candidate will act as a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing to commercial decision-making, event profitability, vehicle inventory management, and long-term business planning. Responsibilities and Duties: Strategic Financial Leadership Using financial modelling to simulate potential scenarios. Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with company objectives. Provide financial insight and analysis to support business growth and expansion. Advise the Managing Director and Board on financial planning and risk management. Support strategic decisions regarding events and new car projects. Financial Management & Reporting Oversee preparation of monthly management accounts, forecasts, and annual budgets. Ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements. Present financial performance reports to the Board. Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity management. Finding ways to reduce costs and increase profits Event & Project Financial Oversight Develop event-specific budgets and profitability models. Monitor event revenue streams. Budget planning for events. Conduct post-event financial performance analysis. Monitor spending and creating budgets for departments. Inventory Financial Control Oversee financial management of stock (if applicable). Manage funding arrangements, leasing structures, and asset depreciation. Monitor margins on vehicle sales and associated services. Ensure appropriate insurance and asset risk controls are in place. Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with tax, VAT, and relevant automotive/event industry regulations. Manage external audits and liaise with accountants and financial institutions. Implement and maintain strong internal controls and financial systems. Cash Flow & Funding Manage banking relationships and financing facilities. Oversee credit control and supplier payment processes. Work with the owner to help secure funding for large-scale events or capital investments where required. Team Leadership Lead and develop the finance team. Implement efficient financial systems and reporting tools. Drive continuous improvement within finance operations. This list is not limited or exclusive. Additional responsibilities and duties may be assigned by the business as required. Key Competencies: Strategic thinker with hands-on capability. Strong leadership and communication skills. Commercially focused and results-driven. Highly organised with attention to detail. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, event-driven environment. Integration of digital tools and systems to streamline operations and improve data visibility. Data-driven decision-making using KPIs and performance metrics tailored to automotive and motorsport environments. Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a collaborative approach to leadership. Deep understanding of compliance, safety, and regulatory frameworks within the automotive sector. Cultural alignment with Tuthill's values of adaptability, craftsmanship, and team spirit. What We're Looking For Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role. Experience within automotive, events, or similar fast-paced sectors preferred. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Experience managing event budgets and multi-revenue stream businesses. Excellent analytical and forecasting skills. Strong knowledge of financial regulations and corporate governance. Experience with financial software systems and platforms. Proven experience of annual company audits What We Offer A modern, well-equipped workplace located in Oxfordshire. A collaborative and welcoming team environment. A competitive salary package. Access to an on-site gym. Opportunities to participate in after-work team activities. Staff events throughout the year. "Looking After Me" wellbeing support initiatives. Private health cover after successful probation period (Directors only) REF-
Finance Manager - Office based This Finance Manager position offers the chance to take full ownership of the company's financial operations and shape long-term financial strategy. It's a hands-on, office based role for a qualified finance professional with strong manufacturing or construction experience, confident in balancing day-to-day control with strategic insight and a senior management mindset, able to demonstrate where you have made solid financial recommendations to grow a business. As Finance Manager, you'll be central to driving sustainable growth, strengthening financial processes, and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager: Project & Construction Finance: Working closely with project managers, estimators, and commercial teams to oversee: Project profitability tracking and cost-to-cost forecasting Project valuations and applications for payment Tendering and bidding with accurate cost analysis Fully responsible for: Retentions management and recovery Contractual payment mechanisms (including MCD and similar frameworks ) Strategic Finance Evaluate investments, capital expenditure, and asset management Advise on borrowing, financing options, and lender relationships Support growth initiatives with robust financial modelling Financial Operations Lead bookkeeping, ledgers, and monthly/annual reporting Manage cashflow forecasting, working capital, and liquidity Develop and control budgets across departments and projects Oversee procurement and purchasing to reduce material and overhead costs Produce management accounts, cost reports, and financial KPIs What You Bring as Finance Manager Experience & Capability Proven experience as a Finance Manager or senior finance lead Strong background in manufacturing or contracting finance Deep knowledge of bookkeeping, cashflow, and budget management Solid understanding of construction finance: valuations, bidding, retentions, payment cycles Experience advising on investments, borrowing, and financial strategy High levels of accuracy, integrity, and commercial awareness Desirable Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Experience in specialist construction or craft-led sectors Strong financial modelling and forecasting skills Understanding of M&A activity Experience implementing share ownership schemes Ways of Working Skilled at improving efficiency through strong processes, controls, and governance Confident ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax, and regulatory requirements Experience integrating financial systems with operational platforms (e.g., Simpro, Procore) Comfortable liaising with external accountants, auditors, banks, and advisors Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with a practical, hands-on approach Clear, confident communicator able to advise at director level Organised, proactive, and commercially minded Values-driven, committed to quality and long-term legacy Due to the nature of the role, it is office based, therefore you will need to live within a daily commutable distance, using your own transport. Only those who fulfill the specified criteria will be considered. If you have not received a response within 5 working days, then you have not been successful on this occasion. Gibson Search acting as an Employment Agency.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager - Office based This Finance Manager position offers the chance to take full ownership of the company's financial operations and shape long-term financial strategy. It's a hands-on, office based role for a qualified finance professional with strong manufacturing or construction experience, confident in balancing day-to-day control with strategic insight and a senior management mindset, able to demonstrate where you have made solid financial recommendations to grow a business. As Finance Manager, you'll be central to driving sustainable growth, strengthening financial processes, and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager: Project & Construction Finance: Working closely with project managers, estimators, and commercial teams to oversee: Project profitability tracking and cost-to-cost forecasting Project valuations and applications for payment Tendering and bidding with accurate cost analysis Fully responsible for: Retentions management and recovery Contractual payment mechanisms (including MCD and similar frameworks ) Strategic Finance Evaluate investments, capital expenditure, and asset management Advise on borrowing, financing options, and lender relationships Support growth initiatives with robust financial modelling Financial Operations Lead bookkeeping, ledgers, and monthly/annual reporting Manage cashflow forecasting, working capital, and liquidity Develop and control budgets across departments and projects Oversee procurement and purchasing to reduce material and overhead costs Produce management accounts, cost reports, and financial KPIs What You Bring as Finance Manager Experience & Capability Proven experience as a Finance Manager or senior finance lead Strong background in manufacturing or contracting finance Deep knowledge of bookkeeping, cashflow, and budget management Solid understanding of construction finance: valuations, bidding, retentions, payment cycles Experience advising on investments, borrowing, and financial strategy High levels of accuracy, integrity, and commercial awareness Desirable Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Experience in specialist construction or craft-led sectors Strong financial modelling and forecasting skills Understanding of M&A activity Experience implementing share ownership schemes Ways of Working Skilled at improving efficiency through strong processes, controls, and governance Confident ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax, and regulatory requirements Experience integrating financial systems with operational platforms (e.g., Simpro, Procore) Comfortable liaising with external accountants, auditors, banks, and advisors Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with a practical, hands-on approach Clear, confident communicator able to advise at director level Organised, proactive, and commercially minded Values-driven, committed to quality and long-term legacy Due to the nature of the role, it is office based, therefore you will need to live within a daily commutable distance, using your own transport. Only those who fulfill the specified criteria will be considered. If you have not received a response within 5 working days, then you have not been successful on this occasion. Gibson Search acting as an Employment Agency.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey
Your new company A highly profitable, fast-growing business in West London are recruiting a Group Financial Controller. This superb organisation has delivered year-on-year growth and is aiming to reach £100 million turnover within the next few years.They are an ethical, forward-thinking, sustainable business and an employer of choice. As a multi-site operation, they now require a commercially minded Group Financial Controller to help guide their next phase of expansion. This role offers genuine scope to progress into the next Finance Director.They have modern corporate offices with parking and excellent transport links. The business also offers a hybrid working policy-three days per week in the office-and flexible start and finish times. Your new role As Group Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for group financial reporting, lead and develop the finance team, and partner closely with operations.You will support strategic decision-making at board level, contribute to capital projects, and drive financial insight to support long-term growth.Key duties include: Leading and preparing consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual accounts Overseeing group budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis Overseeing tax, treasury and internal controls Providing financial analysis for investment and commercial decisions Working closely with banks and auditors What you'll need to succeed ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified Strong financial control and reporting experience Industry background in retail, manufacturing, or FMCG Experience working with an ERP system Eligible to work in the UK, and live within 1 hour's commute What you'll get in return Salary: £80,000-£100,000 depending on experience 25 days' holiday, pension and parking Flexible working options: 3 days in the office, 2 from home Flexible start and finish times Clear progression opportunity to Finance Director What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to send an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us today.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are considering your next move, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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 hays.co.uk
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Your new company A highly profitable, fast-growing business in West London are recruiting a Group Financial Controller. This superb organisation has delivered year-on-year growth and is aiming to reach £100 million turnover within the next few years.They are an ethical, forward-thinking, sustainable business and an employer of choice. As a multi-site operation, they now require a commercially minded Group Financial Controller to help guide their next phase of expansion. This role offers genuine scope to progress into the next Finance Director.They have modern corporate offices with parking and excellent transport links. The business also offers a hybrid working policy-three days per week in the office-and flexible start and finish times. Your new role As Group Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for group financial reporting, lead and develop the finance team, and partner closely with operations.You will support strategic decision-making at board level, contribute to capital projects, and drive financial insight to support long-term growth.Key duties include: Leading and preparing consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual accounts Overseeing group budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis Overseeing tax, treasury and internal controls Providing financial analysis for investment and commercial decisions Working closely with banks and auditors What you'll need to succeed ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified Strong financial control and reporting experience Industry background in retail, manufacturing, or FMCG Experience working with an ERP system Eligible to work in the UK, and live within 1 hour's commute What you'll get in return Salary: £80,000-£100,000 depending on experience 25 days' holiday, pension and parking Flexible working options: 3 days in the office, 2 from home Flexible start and finish times Clear progression opportunity to Finance Director What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to send an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us today.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are considering your next move, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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 hays.co.uk
Our Regulatory Advice team, part of the Stantec Advisory Services Group, has a significant track record of successful delivery across the Water and Infrastructure sectors. We support our clients to help them drive performance and realise financial and social value from their assets. We do this by working with clients in a collaborative environment to provide strategic, resilient, sustainable, and innovative solutions to their performance issues. We work with client teams and stakeholders to unlock hidden data and provide insight into the performance of their asset base, helping them to work more effectively and make systems based, informed and timely decisions. Our continued success in supporting many of the UK's main utility providers and major infrastructure developers, brings significant growth across the group. As a result, we have opportunities for Senior Consultants to join our Asset Management and Regulatory Advice teams. The Senior Consultant roles can be based in any of our 40 offices in major cities UK and Ireland, the benefits of hybrid working allows enhanced work-life balance by a combination of office and home working. An important part of your role will be to identify wider improvement opportunities for clients to reduce risk and/or improve their effectiveness and efficiency. You will build internal and external relationships to guide and influence client's strategic thinking and raise the profile of our Advisory Services group, with the overall aim of building and growing the Stantec business. As a Senior Consultant - Regulatory Advice, you will play a key role in delivering high quality regulatory advice to clients operating in regulated sectors. You will lead workstreams within larger engagements or deliver smaller assignments independently, producing clear, evidence based analysis and advice on regulatory requirements, price controls, performance frameworks, and assurance. You will work closely with Principals and Directors while supporting the development of junior colleagues. If you are looking for an opportunity to accelerate your career forward within a highly supportive organisation, delivering exceptional solutions for clients then we want to hear from you. About You Experience working in a regulated sector or regulatory consulting environment (utilities preferred). Good understanding of regulatory frameworks, price controls, or performance and incentive regimes. Experience supporting price reviews or revenue setting processes. Familiarity with assurance, audit, or governance concepts. Understanding of benchmarking, or performance measurement. Experience facilitating workshops or supporting senior stakeholder discussions. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to work confidently with data and evidence. Excellent written communication skills, with experience producing regulator or board facing documents. Ability to manage tasks and priorities across multiple workstreams. Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills. This opportunity can be based anywhere in the UK, and we have the right culture and well being to provide the flexibility, support, and work life balance that you need. We offer a fantastic range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, Private Medical Insurance, a strong pension scheme and a people orientated company culture. Importantly, we offer you the chance to play a key part in our growing Advisory Services Group and the opportunity to take your career to another level. About Stantec The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world class talent is a crucial key to our If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply. At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Our Regulatory Advice team, part of the Stantec Advisory Services Group, has a significant track record of successful delivery across the Water and Infrastructure sectors. We support our clients to help them drive performance and realise financial and social value from their assets. We do this by working with clients in a collaborative environment to provide strategic, resilient, sustainable, and innovative solutions to their performance issues. We work with client teams and stakeholders to unlock hidden data and provide insight into the performance of their asset base, helping them to work more effectively and make systems based, informed and timely decisions. Our continued success in supporting many of the UK's main utility providers and major infrastructure developers, brings significant growth across the group. As a result, we have opportunities for Senior Consultants to join our Asset Management and Regulatory Advice teams. The Senior Consultant roles can be based in any of our 40 offices in major cities UK and Ireland, the benefits of hybrid working allows enhanced work-life balance by a combination of office and home working. An important part of your role will be to identify wider improvement opportunities for clients to reduce risk and/or improve their effectiveness and efficiency. You will build internal and external relationships to guide and influence client's strategic thinking and raise the profile of our Advisory Services group, with the overall aim of building and growing the Stantec business. As a Senior Consultant - Regulatory Advice, you will play a key role in delivering high quality regulatory advice to clients operating in regulated sectors. You will lead workstreams within larger engagements or deliver smaller assignments independently, producing clear, evidence based analysis and advice on regulatory requirements, price controls, performance frameworks, and assurance. You will work closely with Principals and Directors while supporting the development of junior colleagues. If you are looking for an opportunity to accelerate your career forward within a highly supportive organisation, delivering exceptional solutions for clients then we want to hear from you. About You Experience working in a regulated sector or regulatory consulting environment (utilities preferred). Good understanding of regulatory frameworks, price controls, or performance and incentive regimes. Experience supporting price reviews or revenue setting processes. Familiarity with assurance, audit, or governance concepts. Understanding of benchmarking, or performance measurement. Experience facilitating workshops or supporting senior stakeholder discussions. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to work confidently with data and evidence. Excellent written communication skills, with experience producing regulator or board facing documents. Ability to manage tasks and priorities across multiple workstreams. Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills. This opportunity can be based anywhere in the UK, and we have the right culture and well being to provide the flexibility, support, and work life balance that you need. We offer a fantastic range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, Private Medical Insurance, a strong pension scheme and a people orientated company culture. Importantly, we offer you the chance to play a key part in our growing Advisory Services Group and the opportunity to take your career to another level. About Stantec The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world class talent is a crucial key to our If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply. At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
