Senior Information Security Analyst - Cloud & Endpoint Security Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our established Information Security function within a regulated financial services environment. This role will play a critical part in protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our cloud and endpoint platforms, with particular accountability for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) capabilities and cloud-based security controls. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong expertise in Microsoft Defender security tooling , cloud security architecture, and security operations, along with the ability to operate effectively within a risk-managed and compliance-driven organisation. This position requires sound technical judgement, disciplined execution, and the ability to work collaboratively across technology and business teams. Key ResponsibilitiesCloud & Endpoint Security Controls Design, implement, and maintain security controls across cloud environments (eg Azure, AWS, GCP ) in alignment with organisational risk appetite and regulatory expectations Own and enhance Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) capabilities, with a strong focus on Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud, and the wider Microsoft security ecosystem Ensure endpoint security controls are consistently applied across server, Workstation, and cloud-hosted assets Oversee configuration, tuning, and health of EDR policies to balance detection efficacy with operational stability Implement and manage cloud-native security services including identity and access management, encryption, logging, and monitoring Threat Detection, Incident Response & Security Operations Monitor and analyse security telemetry from SIEM, EDR, and cloud security tooling , identifying malicious or anomalous behaviour Lead the investigation, containment, and remediation of security incidents, including endpoint- and cloud-based threats Act as a senior escalation point for complex incidents involving Defender alerts, advanced threats, or persistent attackers Contribute to incident response planning, playbooks, and tabletop exercises in line with regulatory and operational resilience requirements Assurance, Risk & Compliance Conduct regular security assessments of cloud and endpoint environments, including control effectiveness reviews and threat modelling Support internal and external audits by providing evidence, technical subject matter expertise, and remediation guidance Maintain awareness of evolving regulatory, legal, and cyber risk requirements relevant to financial services Ensure security controls align with industry standards and internal policies Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with infrastructure, cloud engineering, and end-user computing teams to embed security by design Provide clear, concise security advice to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including risk and control impacts Contribute to targeted security awareness initiatives, particularly around endpoint security and user risk Strategic Security Development Support the ongoing development of the organisation's security strategy, with a focus on cloud and endpoint protection Evaluate emerging EDR, cloud security, and threat detection technologies, making evidence-based recommendations Drive continuous improvement in detection capability, response maturity, and operational resilience Skills, Experience & Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience) 5+ years' experience in information security, including demonstrable experience in cloud and endpoint security Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint , and ideally Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel Experience securing environments within Azure (AWS/GCP experience beneficial) In-depth understanding of: Endpoint protection and EDR concepts Identity and access management Data protection and encryption Network and application security Incident response and threat analysis Experience using vulnerability management and security assessment techniques Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a calm and methodical approach to incidents Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence operating in a regulated environment Desirable Certifications CISSP, CCSP Microsoft Security certifications (eg SC-200, SC-300, SC-400) AWS or Azure Security certifications We invite individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for any of our roles and are committed to supporting accessibility needs.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Senior Information Security Analyst - Cloud & Endpoint Security Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our established Information Security function within a regulated financial services environment. This role will play a critical part in protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our cloud and endpoint platforms, with particular accountability for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) capabilities and cloud-based security controls. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong expertise in Microsoft Defender security tooling , cloud security architecture, and security operations, along with the ability to operate effectively within a risk-managed and compliance-driven organisation. This position requires sound technical judgement, disciplined execution, and the ability to work collaboratively across technology and business teams. Key ResponsibilitiesCloud & Endpoint Security Controls Design, implement, and maintain security controls across cloud environments (eg Azure, AWS, GCP ) in alignment with organisational risk appetite and regulatory expectations Own and enhance Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) capabilities, with a strong focus on Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud, and the wider Microsoft security ecosystem Ensure endpoint security controls are consistently applied across server, Workstation, and cloud-hosted assets Oversee configuration, tuning, and health of EDR policies to balance detection efficacy with operational stability Implement and manage cloud-native security services including identity and access management, encryption, logging, and monitoring Threat Detection, Incident Response & Security Operations Monitor and analyse security telemetry from SIEM, EDR, and cloud security tooling , identifying malicious or anomalous behaviour Lead the investigation, containment, and remediation of security incidents, including endpoint- and cloud-based threats Act as a senior escalation point for complex incidents involving Defender alerts, advanced threats, or persistent attackers Contribute to incident response planning, playbooks, and tabletop exercises in line with regulatory and operational resilience requirements Assurance, Risk & Compliance Conduct regular security assessments of cloud and endpoint environments, including control effectiveness reviews and threat modelling Support internal and external audits by providing evidence, technical subject matter expertise, and remediation guidance Maintain awareness of evolving regulatory, legal, and cyber risk requirements relevant to financial services Ensure security controls align with industry standards and internal policies Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with infrastructure, cloud engineering, and end-user computing teams to embed security by design Provide clear, concise security advice to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including risk and control impacts Contribute to targeted security awareness initiatives, particularly around endpoint security and user risk Strategic Security Development Support the ongoing development of the organisation's security strategy, with a focus on cloud and endpoint protection Evaluate emerging EDR, cloud security, and threat detection technologies, making evidence-based recommendations Drive continuous improvement in detection capability, response maturity, and operational resilience Skills, Experience & Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience) 5+ years' experience in information security, including demonstrable experience in cloud and endpoint security Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint , and ideally Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel Experience securing environments within Azure (AWS/GCP experience beneficial) In-depth understanding of: Endpoint protection and EDR concepts Identity and access management Data protection and encryption Network and application security Incident response and threat analysis Experience using vulnerability management and security assessment techniques Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a calm and methodical approach to incidents Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence operating in a regulated environment Desirable Certifications CISSP, CCSP Microsoft Security certifications (eg SC-200, SC-300, SC-400) AWS or Azure Security certifications We invite individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for any of our roles and are committed to supporting accessibility needs.
Locations: Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham or Swindon Data plays a vital role in how we plan, operate and improve these spaces. We're now looking for a Senior Data Analyst to help turn complex property and operational data into insights that drive smarter decisions, better services and a more sustainable estate. Why this role matters As a Senior Data Analyst, your work will directly support: Strategic and operational decision making Portfolio performance and occupancy planning Sustainability and Net Zero ambitions Risk management, safety and customer experience What you'll be doing In this role, you'll own the full lifecycle of key analytics products, working closely with Business Analysts, Data Architects and stakeholders. You'll: Design, build and maintain high quality Power BI dashboards Deliver business critical KPIs and reporting aligned to GPA's Information & Data Strategy Translate complex business needs into clear, effective BI solutions Work collaboratively with stakeholders across GPA to refine requirements Improve and enhance existing dashboards and reporting tools Ensure analytics products align with data governance and information management frameworks Support engagement across the organisation, running sessions and working groups to share insights Help teams across GPA use data more confidently in their daily work Who this role is for You'll be a strong fit if you have experience with: Advanced Power BI development , including DAX, Power Query and Row Level Security Working with data platforms such as Azure, SQL and cloud databases Building and maintaining BI environments and artefacts end to end Working in Agile delivery teams , using tools like JIRA Engaging stakeholders and building consensus around data insights Applying numerical and analytical methods to real world problems Experience with CI/CD pipelines, mentoring others, and managing workload priorities is beneficial but not essential. Apply now View the full job description and apply via Civil Service Jobs
May 05, 2026
Full time
Locations: Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham or Swindon Data plays a vital role in how we plan, operate and improve these spaces. We're now looking for a Senior Data Analyst to help turn complex property and operational data into insights that drive smarter decisions, better services and a more sustainable estate. Why this role matters As a Senior Data Analyst, your work will directly support: Strategic and operational decision making Portfolio performance and occupancy planning Sustainability and Net Zero ambitions Risk management, safety and customer experience What you'll be doing In this role, you'll own the full lifecycle of key analytics products, working closely with Business Analysts, Data Architects and stakeholders. You'll: Design, build and maintain high quality Power BI dashboards Deliver business critical KPIs and reporting aligned to GPA's Information & Data Strategy Translate complex business needs into clear, effective BI solutions Work collaboratively with stakeholders across GPA to refine requirements Improve and enhance existing dashboards and reporting tools Ensure analytics products align with data governance and information management frameworks Support engagement across the organisation, running sessions and working groups to share insights Help teams across GPA use data more confidently in their daily work Who this role is for You'll be a strong fit if you have experience with: Advanced Power BI development , including DAX, Power Query and Row Level Security Working with data platforms such as Azure, SQL and cloud databases Building and maintaining BI environments and artefacts end to end Working in Agile delivery teams , using tools like JIRA Engaging stakeholders and building consensus around data insights Applying numerical and analytical methods to real world problems Experience with CI/CD pipelines, mentoring others, and managing workload priorities is beneficial but not essential. Apply now View the full job description and apply via Civil Service Jobs
Job Title: Operations Manager Location: Sharston, M22 4SN Salary : £45,000 - £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award winning, no win no fee law firm specialising exclusively in personal injury claims. Headquartered in Manchester, we support clients nationwide across all areas of personal injury, including employers' liability, serious injury, clinical negligence, occupiers' and public liability, road traffic accidents and industrial disease. We are ranked 64th in The Lawyer UK Top 200, out of more than 10,000 law firms nationwide, and after achieving a 20% year on year growth, Express Solicitors are the largest personal injury claimant firm in the UK. Our commitment to outstanding client care is reflected in our Trustpilot rating of 4.8 (Excellent), placing us among the highest rated firms in the sector. About The Role: Due to continued growth and expansion, we are seeking an experienced and driven Operations Manager. The Operations Manager is responsible for driving data-led decision making, systems performance, and cross-functional operational support across the firm. This role sits at the intersection of technology, data, legal operations, and business process - providing the analytical rigour and operational structure that enables both legal and non-legal functions to operate effectively. The Operations team also handles key business processes in support of other business functions and this role will involve the management of both data focussed and more traditional operations roles Responsibilities: Responsible for the firm's operational data infrastructure, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accessibility of business-critical data across systems. Lead the development and governance of management information (MI) reporting, providing actionable insight to senior management and department heads. Leadership of the data analytics team in production and maintenance of dashboards and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, SQL-based reports). Working with various stakeholders directly and in through supervision of the data team to identify improvements and additions to existing reporting suites. Liaise with compliance and risk functions to ensure operational processes reflect regulatory requirements (e.g. SRA, GDPR). Working with the Development team, Business Analyst, Project Manager as required to ensure a joined-up approach to systems and compliance. Lead or contribute to firmwide operational projects such as system migrations, reporting re-platforming, or process standardisation initiatives. Maintain operational process documentation and ensure procedures are kept current, accessible and adhered to. Monitor operational risk indicators and escalate emerging issues to senior management with appropriate remediation recommendations. Contribute to the firm's AI and data strategy, including identification of use cases, vendor assessment, and governance framework development. Work with other companies within the group to ensure effective systems and data management between companies. Person Specification: Experience in senior operations roles, ideally within a legal or other professional services firm. Demonstrable expertise in data management, MI reporting, and business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent). Strong working knowledge of relational databases and querying (SQL), with an ability to interrogate and manipulate data to derive business insight. Experience using case management systems or CRM and understanding how data flows in and out of such systems. Experience managing or influencing cross-functional operational projects in an environment with multiple stakeholder groups. Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of how operational performance connects to financial outcomes. Comfortable working with analytics, data and reporting tools to translate information into clear business insights. Familiarity with AI and machine learning tools in an operational or analytical context including, document processing, predictive analytics, or LLM-based workflow augmentation. Understanding of cybersecurity and data security principles as they relate to data governance and system access management. Hours: Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. Benefits: Hybrid Working - 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation. 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays. Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement. Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Operations General Manager, Ops Manager, Senior Operations Executive, Legal Operations Manager, Professional Services Operations Manager, Business Management, Business Operations Leader may also be considered for this role.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Operations Manager Location: Sharston, M22 4SN Salary : £45,000 - £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award winning, no win no fee law firm specialising exclusively in personal injury claims. Headquartered in Manchester, we support clients nationwide across all areas of personal injury, including employers' liability, serious injury, clinical negligence, occupiers' and public liability, road traffic accidents and industrial disease. We are ranked 64th in The Lawyer UK Top 200, out of more than 10,000 law firms nationwide, and after achieving a 20% year on year growth, Express Solicitors are the largest personal injury claimant firm in the UK. Our commitment to outstanding client care is reflected in our Trustpilot rating of 4.8 (Excellent), placing us among the highest rated firms in the sector. About The Role: Due to continued growth and expansion, we are seeking an experienced and driven Operations Manager. The Operations Manager is responsible for driving data-led decision making, systems performance, and cross-functional operational support across the firm. This role sits at the intersection of technology, data, legal operations, and business process - providing the analytical rigour and operational structure that enables both legal and non-legal functions to operate effectively. The Operations team also handles key business processes in support of other business functions and this role will involve the management of both data focussed and more traditional operations roles Responsibilities: Responsible for the firm's operational data infrastructure, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accessibility of business-critical data across systems. Lead the development and governance of management information (MI) reporting, providing actionable insight to senior management and department heads. Leadership of the data analytics team in production and maintenance of dashboards and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, SQL-based reports). Working with various stakeholders directly and in through supervision of the data team to identify improvements and additions to existing reporting suites. Liaise with compliance and risk functions to ensure operational processes reflect regulatory requirements (e.g. SRA, GDPR). Working with the Development team, Business Analyst, Project Manager as required to ensure a joined-up approach to systems and compliance. Lead or contribute to firmwide operational projects such as system migrations, reporting re-platforming, or process standardisation initiatives. Maintain operational process documentation and ensure procedures are kept current, accessible and adhered to. Monitor operational risk indicators and escalate emerging issues to senior management with appropriate remediation recommendations. Contribute to the firm's AI and data strategy, including identification of use cases, vendor assessment, and governance framework development. Work with other companies within the group to ensure effective systems and data management between companies. Person Specification: Experience in senior operations roles, ideally within a legal or other professional services firm. Demonstrable expertise in data management, MI reporting, and business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent). Strong working knowledge of relational databases and querying (SQL), with an ability to interrogate and manipulate data to derive business insight. Experience using case management systems or CRM and understanding how data flows in and out of such systems. Experience managing or influencing cross-functional operational projects in an environment with multiple stakeholder groups. Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of how operational performance connects to financial outcomes. Comfortable working with analytics, data and reporting tools to translate information into clear business insights. Familiarity with AI and machine learning tools in an operational or analytical context including, document processing, predictive analytics, or LLM-based workflow augmentation. Understanding of cybersecurity and data security principles as they relate to data governance and system access management. Hours: Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. Benefits: Hybrid Working - 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation. 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays. Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement. Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Operations General Manager, Ops Manager, Senior Operations Executive, Legal Operations Manager, Professional Services Operations Manager, Business Management, Business Operations Leader may also be considered for this role.
Technology and Risk Recruitment LTD
Bournemouth, Dorset
TRR is recruiting for a Compliance Manager role on a 9-12 month fixed-term contract which consists of managing a small team. This is an opportunity to join a Legal 500 firm with a great reputation and at a really exciting time, with multiple new people strategy initiatives. This is a good opportunity for a Compliance Manager in-between roles or at Senior Analyst level candidate with some people m click apply for full job details
May 05, 2026
Full time
TRR is recruiting for a Compliance Manager role on a 9-12 month fixed-term contract which consists of managing a small team. This is an opportunity to join a Legal 500 firm with a great reputation and at a really exciting time, with multiple new people strategy initiatives. This is a good opportunity for a Compliance Manager in-between roles or at Senior Analyst level candidate with some people m click apply for full job details
Senior Pricing Analyst - Technical Modelling Focus (Python/Radar/Emblem) Salary: 60-65k + Bonuses (Can be flexible on this) Location: Bristol (Hybrid) If you enjoy building models but feel like you're mostly maintaining them, this might be worth a look I'm working with a pricing team where modelling isn't just BAU - it's central to how they make decisions. Think: Real influence over strategy & optimisation Space to explore new modelling techniques/data enrichment A team that actually uses tools like Python alongside Radar/Emblem (not just talks about it) The role sits within a high-impact pricing function, working on: Behavioural modelling (propensity, retention, etc.) Price optimisation & experimentation End-to-end ownership - from data through to deployment & performance monitoring There's scope here to operate at Senior or Lead level, depending on your experience; whether that's: Owning models and driving improvements, or Leading on strategy and influencing wider pricing decisions The tech you'll likely have experience with a mix of: Python/SQL/Snowflake (or similar) Radar/Emblem/Earnix GLMs/GBMs/advanced modelling techniques More important than the exact stack, they're looking for people who enjoy pushing models forward, not just maintaining them. The Setup Strong visibility across pricing, marketing & leadership A team that's genuinely investing in technical capability within pricing Why it's worth a conversation Even if you're not actively looking, this is the kind of role people tend to move for: More technical ownership Greater influence on pricing decisions A chance to step into a more strategic role Interested or want to hear more? If you're open to a confidential, no-pressure chat, I'm happy to share more detail and give you a clear view of how this compares to the wider market. Please click apply now! Or drop me an email over to (see below)
May 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Pricing Analyst - Technical Modelling Focus (Python/Radar/Emblem) Salary: 60-65k + Bonuses (Can be flexible on this) Location: Bristol (Hybrid) If you enjoy building models but feel like you're mostly maintaining them, this might be worth a look I'm working with a pricing team where modelling isn't just BAU - it's central to how they make decisions. Think: Real influence over strategy & optimisation Space to explore new modelling techniques/data enrichment A team that actually uses tools like Python alongside Radar/Emblem (not just talks about it) The role sits within a high-impact pricing function, working on: Behavioural modelling (propensity, retention, etc.) Price optimisation & experimentation End-to-end ownership - from data through to deployment & performance monitoring There's scope here to operate at Senior or Lead level, depending on your experience; whether that's: Owning models and driving improvements, or Leading on strategy and influencing wider pricing decisions The tech you'll likely have experience with a mix of: Python/SQL/Snowflake (or similar) Radar/Emblem/Earnix GLMs/GBMs/advanced modelling techniques More important than the exact stack, they're looking for people who enjoy pushing models forward, not just maintaining them. The Setup Strong visibility across pricing, marketing & leadership A team that's genuinely investing in technical capability within pricing Why it's worth a conversation Even if you're not actively looking, this is the kind of role people tend to move for: More technical ownership Greater influence on pricing decisions A chance to step into a more strategic role Interested or want to hear more? If you're open to a confidential, no-pressure chat, I'm happy to share more detail and give you a clear view of how this compares to the wider market. Please click apply now! Or drop me an email over to (see below)
About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect Consulting is a UK-based digital transformation consultancy delivering agile, secure technology solutions for public and private sector clients. This is a fully remote role based in India, supporting our UK operations and client base. You will work closely with our UK leadership team and must be comfortable operating within UK regulatory and legal frameworks. About the role As a Senior Data Architect, you will define and maintain data architecture to support modern digital services. You will work closely with Technical Architects, Developers, and Analysts to ensure data is designed, stored, and consumed consistently across systems. This is a strategic yet hands-on role where you will guide teams in building scalable, secure, and maintainable data solutions while ensuring alignment with organisational standards and data strategy. Hybrid working Based in Newcastle upon Tyne with three days per week on-site. Remaining days may be worked remotely. Key responsibilities Data architecture design Design and maintain enterprise and solution-level data architectures. Define and govern data models, schemas, and metadata structures across the organisation. Data standards & governance Support the creation and maintenance of data standards, data dictionaries, and governance practices to ensure consistency and compliance. Architectural guidance Provide technical oversight and guidance to delivery teams on data design, storage, and integration patterns. Cross-team collaboration Work closely with Technical Architects and engineering teams to ensure alignment between system design and data architecture principles. Communication & documentation Produce clear, structured documentation and communicate data architecture decisions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Continuous improvement Drive improvements in data architecture practices, standards, and ways of working across the programme. Skills and experience required Strong experience in data architecture and data modelling Ability to design and maintain data models and metadata systems Experience working with data standards and data governance practices Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, Oracle) Experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS and/or Azure) Understanding of data integration and data life cycle management Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Experience working in Agile delivery environments Desirable Experience with reporting/analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau Exposure to data governance or data quality frameworks Familiarity with event-driven or integration-led architectures Ability to work effectively in a hybrid working environment Diversity and Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.
May 05, 2026
Full time
About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect Consulting is a UK-based digital transformation consultancy delivering agile, secure technology solutions for public and private sector clients. This is a fully remote role based in India, supporting our UK operations and client base. You will work closely with our UK leadership team and must be comfortable operating within UK regulatory and legal frameworks. About the role As a Senior Data Architect, you will define and maintain data architecture to support modern digital services. You will work closely with Technical Architects, Developers, and Analysts to ensure data is designed, stored, and consumed consistently across systems. This is a strategic yet hands-on role where you will guide teams in building scalable, secure, and maintainable data solutions while ensuring alignment with organisational standards and data strategy. Hybrid working Based in Newcastle upon Tyne with three days per week on-site. Remaining days may be worked remotely. Key responsibilities Data architecture design Design and maintain enterprise and solution-level data architectures. Define and govern data models, schemas, and metadata structures across the organisation. Data standards & governance Support the creation and maintenance of data standards, data dictionaries, and governance practices to ensure consistency and compliance. Architectural guidance Provide technical oversight and guidance to delivery teams on data design, storage, and integration patterns. Cross-team collaboration Work closely with Technical Architects and engineering teams to ensure alignment between system design and data architecture principles. Communication & documentation Produce clear, structured documentation and communicate data architecture decisions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Continuous improvement Drive improvements in data architecture practices, standards, and ways of working across the programme. Skills and experience required Strong experience in data architecture and data modelling Ability to design and maintain data models and metadata systems Experience working with data standards and data governance practices Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, Oracle) Experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS and/or Azure) Understanding of data integration and data life cycle management Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Experience working in Agile delivery environments Desirable Experience with reporting/analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau Exposure to data governance or data quality frameworks Familiarity with event-driven or integration-led architectures Ability to work effectively in a hybrid working environment Diversity and Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.
Commercial Pricing Analyst - Soft FM Hybrid / Home-Based (UK Wide) We're working with a leading facilities management provider with a strong UK presence and a reputation for delivering complex, high-value service solutions across both public and private sectors. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they're looking to appoint a Commercial Pricing Analyst to join their established bid and commercial function. This is a key hire for the business, sitting at the heart of the bid team and playing a critical role in shaping commercially competitive, data-driven solutions across soft FM services. The Role As a Commercial Pricing Analyst, you'll take ownership of pricing and financial modelling across a range of bids and tenders, supporting both new business and contract retention opportunities. You'll work closely with bid managers, operational teams and senior stakeholders to build robust, competitive cost models that balance commerciality with deliverability. Key responsibilities include: Leading pricing and financial modelling across soft FM bids Developing bottom-up and top-down cost models Producing P&Ls, cashflows and commercial summaries Identifying risks, opportunities and cost drivers within tenders Supporting bid strategy with data-driven insights and benchmarking Acting as the key commercial interface across operations, procurement and finance Ensuring all pricing submissions are accurate, compliant and commercially competitive What We're Looking For Proven experience in pricing / estimating within Facilities Management Strong exposure to Soft FM services (cleaning, catering, security, waste etc.) Solid financial modelling skills (P&L, cashflow, Excel-based modelling) Experience supporting bids / tenders in a commercial or analytical capacity Strong understanding of different pricing methodologies (bottom-up, top-down) Ability to analyse complex data and translate it into clear commercial strategies Confident stakeholder engagement across operational and commercial teams Why Apply? Work on high-value, complex bids with real commercial impact Join a well-established pricing function with strong leadership Flexible / hybrid working model Clear progression within a growing commercial team Exposure to a broad range of sectors and clients If you're currently working in FM pricing, estimating or commercial analysis and want to step into a more strategic, bid-focused role - this is a strong opportunity to do so. RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Commercial Pricing Analyst - Soft FM Hybrid / Home-Based (UK Wide) We're working with a leading facilities management provider with a strong UK presence and a reputation for delivering complex, high-value service solutions across both public and private sectors. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they're looking to appoint a Commercial Pricing Analyst to join their established bid and commercial function. This is a key hire for the business, sitting at the heart of the bid team and playing a critical role in shaping commercially competitive, data-driven solutions across soft FM services. The Role As a Commercial Pricing Analyst, you'll take ownership of pricing and financial modelling across a range of bids and tenders, supporting both new business and contract retention opportunities. You'll work closely with bid managers, operational teams and senior stakeholders to build robust, competitive cost models that balance commerciality with deliverability. Key responsibilities include: Leading pricing and financial modelling across soft FM bids Developing bottom-up and top-down cost models Producing P&Ls, cashflows and commercial summaries Identifying risks, opportunities and cost drivers within tenders Supporting bid strategy with data-driven insights and benchmarking Acting as the key commercial interface across operations, procurement and finance Ensuring all pricing submissions are accurate, compliant and commercially competitive What We're Looking For Proven experience in pricing / estimating within Facilities Management Strong exposure to Soft FM services (cleaning, catering, security, waste etc.) Solid financial modelling skills (P&L, cashflow, Excel-based modelling) Experience supporting bids / tenders in a commercial or analytical capacity Strong understanding of different pricing methodologies (bottom-up, top-down) Ability to analyse complex data and translate it into clear commercial strategies Confident stakeholder engagement across operational and commercial teams Why Apply? Work on high-value, complex bids with real commercial impact Join a well-established pricing function with strong leadership Flexible / hybrid working model Clear progression within a growing commercial team Exposure to a broad range of sectors and clients If you're currently working in FM pricing, estimating or commercial analysis and want to step into a more strategic, bid-focused role - this is a strong opportunity to do so. RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
CMSPI Insights Advisory Council
Manchester, Lancashire
Job role: Analyst (Associate Consultant) Location: Manchester, England, U.K. - hybrid working model Reporting to: Consulting Team - Performance Manager The world of payments is going through the most thrilling transformation imaginable. Volumes are growing, payment options are expanding, and complexity is intensifying. Retailers are at the epicentre of these changes, and it is CMSPI's mission to revolutionise payments for merchants and retailers worldwide. We are a hyper-growth company and the go-to payments advisor for Global 500 merchants, driving big cost savings, huge sales growth, and enhanced strategies. CMSPI is at the forefront of transforming the payments industry, and as a Analyst (Associate Consultant), you'll be at the heart of this exciting journey. We are seeking a data driven Analyst (Associate Consultant) to play a pivotal role in our journey to become the world's no 1 payments supply chain consultancy. Role Overview CMSPI's Analysts (Associate Consultants) play an integral role within our payments consulting team, where they combine payments knowledge with in depth and meaningful analytics, to discover exciting opportunities that drive optimisation across our clients' payment arrangements. You'll work alongside senior associates, engagement managers, consulting leadership, and the wider CMSPI team to understand the business goals of our clients, with a focus on helping them to better navigate the complexities of their evolving payment ecosystems. The team's goal is to provide powerful data insights to drive tangible improvements to client's payment strategy and third party supplier arrangements. While following CMSPI's refined internal processes and standards, this role provides our Associate Consultants with the opportunity to closely support CMSPI's delivery teams to identify, investigate, and present optimisation initiatives directly to some of the most exciting brands in the world. The day to day deliverables also offer the ability to quickly grow your career and develop your own commercial, technical and leadership skills in the process - all as part of an intelligent and vibrant global team. The key focus areas include: Perform in depth analysis on complex client payment data, internal and external payment processes, using benchmarking data, industry research and payments knowledge. Analysis should be completed efficiently and accurately, with minimal corrections. Produce accurate reports to communicate back to clients through various methods including Excel, Power BI, written reports and presentations. Use CMSPI methodologies and entrepreneurial initiative to suggest opportunities and improvements to client arrangements and support these with detailed analysis. Accompany the project team to client meetings to provide technical and analytical support. Collaborate with Engagement Managers on the production of negotiation and tender documentation to be sent to suppliers of clients, with responsibility for written documentation, appendices and pricing tables. Review commercial contracts and SLAs for CMSPI and clients. Complete all required training on projects and internal processes. With support of the Performance Manager and Director, People Performance, proactively work on an individual development plan. Gain a thorough understanding of each market CMSPI operates in and our core product offerings. Continue to share knowledge from projects with the wider business. Work closely with Senior Associates and Engagement Managers in the management and coordination of projects to ensure deadlines are met, looking at driving process improvements internally to promote efficient data analysis and ultimately drive further value in client projects. You are a great match if Ambitious individual excited by a challenge and curious to learn a new industry and new skills. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Sciences, Mathematics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. 1+ years of professional experience in consulting or analysis, including experience in presenting complex analytical findings. Strong ability to apply logic, creativity and solid problem solving techniques across a variety of topics. Interest in innovation and developments around CMSPI's key differentiators - consulting, market intelligence and sophisticated data analytics. Excellent written and verbal skills, demonstrating an authentic and professional communication approach. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage and prioritize a high volume of tasks to meet deadlines. Demonstrates proactive behaviour in clarifying expectations, asking questions and understanding deliverables for the best outcomes. Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, resilience and flexibility to work in a fast growing business and industry. Comfortable presenting opportunities to internal and external stakeholders, with keen relationship management skills. Willingness to travel to client and company meetings as required. Competence in and experience utilising MS Office. Experience in SQL and Power BI is highly desirable but not required. What we offer Comprehensive payments industry training by in house and industry experts. Excellent performance based earning opportunity, including OKR driven bonuses. Future opportunity for equity, rewarded to high performers. Personal and professional learning opportunities and growth experiences aligned with your career aspirations. Quarterly values award for all employees - with a financial prize. Regular company wide socials and team building events. Monthly reimbursement of commuting costs. 22 vacation days + UK public holidays and discretionary office closure during Christmas. Competitive pension plan, Vitality healthcare cover (after 6 months) and cycle to work scheme.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Job role: Analyst (Associate Consultant) Location: Manchester, England, U.K. - hybrid working model Reporting to: Consulting Team - Performance Manager The world of payments is going through the most thrilling transformation imaginable. Volumes are growing, payment options are expanding, and complexity is intensifying. Retailers are at the epicentre of these changes, and it is CMSPI's mission to revolutionise payments for merchants and retailers worldwide. We are a hyper-growth company and the go-to payments advisor for Global 500 merchants, driving big cost savings, huge sales growth, and enhanced strategies. CMSPI is at the forefront of transforming the payments industry, and as a Analyst (Associate Consultant), you'll be at the heart of this exciting journey. We are seeking a data driven Analyst (Associate Consultant) to play a pivotal role in our journey to become the world's no 1 payments supply chain consultancy. Role Overview CMSPI's Analysts (Associate Consultants) play an integral role within our payments consulting team, where they combine payments knowledge with in depth and meaningful analytics, to discover exciting opportunities that drive optimisation across our clients' payment arrangements. You'll work alongside senior associates, engagement managers, consulting leadership, and the wider CMSPI team to understand the business goals of our clients, with a focus on helping them to better navigate the complexities of their evolving payment ecosystems. The team's goal is to provide powerful data insights to drive tangible improvements to client's payment strategy and third party supplier arrangements. While following CMSPI's refined internal processes and standards, this role provides our Associate Consultants with the opportunity to closely support CMSPI's delivery teams to identify, investigate, and present optimisation initiatives directly to some of the most exciting brands in the world. The day to day deliverables also offer the ability to quickly grow your career and develop your own commercial, technical and leadership skills in the process - all as part of an intelligent and vibrant global team. The key focus areas include: Perform in depth analysis on complex client payment data, internal and external payment processes, using benchmarking data, industry research and payments knowledge. Analysis should be completed efficiently and accurately, with minimal corrections. Produce accurate reports to communicate back to clients through various methods including Excel, Power BI, written reports and presentations. Use CMSPI methodologies and entrepreneurial initiative to suggest opportunities and improvements to client arrangements and support these with detailed analysis. Accompany the project team to client meetings to provide technical and analytical support. Collaborate with Engagement Managers on the production of negotiation and tender documentation to be sent to suppliers of clients, with responsibility for written documentation, appendices and pricing tables. Review commercial contracts and SLAs for CMSPI and clients. Complete all required training on projects and internal processes. With support of the Performance Manager and Director, People Performance, proactively work on an individual development plan. Gain a thorough understanding of each market CMSPI operates in and our core product offerings. Continue to share knowledge from projects with the wider business. Work closely with Senior Associates and Engagement Managers in the management and coordination of projects to ensure deadlines are met, looking at driving process improvements internally to promote efficient data analysis and ultimately drive further value in client projects. You are a great match if Ambitious individual excited by a challenge and curious to learn a new industry and new skills. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Sciences, Mathematics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. 1+ years of professional experience in consulting or analysis, including experience in presenting complex analytical findings. Strong ability to apply logic, creativity and solid problem solving techniques across a variety of topics. Interest in innovation and developments around CMSPI's key differentiators - consulting, market intelligence and sophisticated data analytics. Excellent written and verbal skills, demonstrating an authentic and professional communication approach. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage and prioritize a high volume of tasks to meet deadlines. Demonstrates proactive behaviour in clarifying expectations, asking questions and understanding deliverables for the best outcomes. Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, resilience and flexibility to work in a fast growing business and industry. Comfortable presenting opportunities to internal and external stakeholders, with keen relationship management skills. Willingness to travel to client and company meetings as required. Competence in and experience utilising MS Office. Experience in SQL and Power BI is highly desirable but not required. What we offer Comprehensive payments industry training by in house and industry experts. Excellent performance based earning opportunity, including OKR driven bonuses. Future opportunity for equity, rewarded to high performers. Personal and professional learning opportunities and growth experiences aligned with your career aspirations. Quarterly values award for all employees - with a financial prize. Regular company wide socials and team building events. Monthly reimbursement of commuting costs. 22 vacation days + UK public holidays and discretionary office closure during Christmas. Competitive pension plan, Vitality healthcare cover (after 6 months) and cycle to work scheme.
Consent Cookie Name : Google Analytics What it does: Data Collection, Configuration, Data Processing and Reporting Why is it used: Tracks and Reports Traffic (Anonymised) for Web Analytics How long it lasts: At least 25 Months . Enquiries When contacted with an enquiry, we will hold the entity name and contact details only for the purposes of handling the enquiry. recognise you whenever you visit this website (this speeds up your access to the website as you do not have to log in each time); obtain information about your preferences, online movements and use of the internet; carry out research and statistical analysis to help improve our content, products and services and to help us better understand our customer requirements and interests; target our marketing and advertising campaigns more effectively by providing interest-based advertisements that are personalised to your interests; make your online experience more efficient and enjoyable.Senior GC Analyst (Team Lead) page is loaded Senior GC Analyst (Team Lead)locations: Southampton, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: REQ106681 This role is located in Marchwood, within the Cawood Scientific Environment Division. Marchwood, part of Cawood, was established in 1998 and performs a range of specialist analytical testing services to customers operating in the Environmental, Industrial and Agricultural Sectors from its three laboratories based in the South and North of England. As a leading UK Dioxin and Furans analysis laboratory and the UK's leading specialist laboratory for independent occupational hygiene analysis, Marchwood offers a range of services for the environmental, occupational and food/feed sectors Job Description: Job Title: Senior GC Analyst (Team Lead) Location: Marchwood Southampton Company: Cawood Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior GC Analyst to join our dynamic team within our Dioxins Laboratory. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine analysis on customer samples, working to deadlines in accordance with the company Quality Management System and UKAS guidelines. Experience with High Resolution Mass Spectrometry advantages but not essential. Key Responsibilities: Perform routine analysis on customer samples, adhering to deadlines and quality standards (ISO 17025 and MCERTS). Accurately record and analyze data, identifying possible deviations and ensuring compliance with system suitability checks, calibrations, and AQC charts. Undertake and assist with the investigation of queries and non-conformance. Perform routine and non-routine instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions to minimize unplanned instrument downtime. Plan and perform validation work to improve existing methods and develop new methods to support client requests and company growth strategy. Assist with the validation of new instruments as required. Effectively communicate with co-workers and local management. Prepare standards and solutions and aid in the preparation/extraction of samples if required. Maintain a high standard of personal knowledge and skills relevant to the role through company-led and self-directed learning. Work with minimal supervision, prioritizing and managing workload for self and a small team of analysts. Act as a coach and mentor for less knowledgeable colleagues in areas of subject matter expertise. Comply with company health and safety requirements, adopting a proactive safety attitude to ensure the safety of self and others. Participate in wider laboratory support teams such as spill team, fire warden, first aid team, HS rep, quality team, or internal audit team. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Scientific discipline or equivalent experience within similar role. Proficiency in GC analysis and relevant software such as Xcalibur, Masslynx, Chromeleon or Masshunter. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Knowledge of ISO 17025 and MCERTS standards.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Consent Cookie Name : Google Analytics What it does: Data Collection, Configuration, Data Processing and Reporting Why is it used: Tracks and Reports Traffic (Anonymised) for Web Analytics How long it lasts: At least 25 Months . Enquiries When contacted with an enquiry, we will hold the entity name and contact details only for the purposes of handling the enquiry. recognise you whenever you visit this website (this speeds up your access to the website as you do not have to log in each time); obtain information about your preferences, online movements and use of the internet; carry out research and statistical analysis to help improve our content, products and services and to help us better understand our customer requirements and interests; target our marketing and advertising campaigns more effectively by providing interest-based advertisements that are personalised to your interests; make your online experience more efficient and enjoyable.Senior GC Analyst (Team Lead) page is loaded Senior GC Analyst (Team Lead)locations: Southampton, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: REQ106681 This role is located in Marchwood, within the Cawood Scientific Environment Division. Marchwood, part of Cawood, was established in 1998 and performs a range of specialist analytical testing services to customers operating in the Environmental, Industrial and Agricultural Sectors from its three laboratories based in the South and North of England. As a leading UK Dioxin and Furans analysis laboratory and the UK's leading specialist laboratory for independent occupational hygiene analysis, Marchwood offers a range of services for the environmental, occupational and food/feed sectors Job Description: Job Title: Senior GC Analyst (Team Lead) Location: Marchwood Southampton Company: Cawood Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior GC Analyst to join our dynamic team within our Dioxins Laboratory. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine analysis on customer samples, working to deadlines in accordance with the company Quality Management System and UKAS guidelines. Experience with High Resolution Mass Spectrometry advantages but not essential. Key Responsibilities: Perform routine analysis on customer samples, adhering to deadlines and quality standards (ISO 17025 and MCERTS). Accurately record and analyze data, identifying possible deviations and ensuring compliance with system suitability checks, calibrations, and AQC charts. Undertake and assist with the investigation of queries and non-conformance. Perform routine and non-routine instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions to minimize unplanned instrument downtime. Plan and perform validation work to improve existing methods and develop new methods to support client requests and company growth strategy. Assist with the validation of new instruments as required. Effectively communicate with co-workers and local management. Prepare standards and solutions and aid in the preparation/extraction of samples if required. Maintain a high standard of personal knowledge and skills relevant to the role through company-led and self-directed learning. Work with minimal supervision, prioritizing and managing workload for self and a small team of analysts. Act as a coach and mentor for less knowledgeable colleagues in areas of subject matter expertise. Comply with company health and safety requirements, adopting a proactive safety attitude to ensure the safety of self and others. Participate in wider laboratory support teams such as spill team, fire warden, first aid team, HS rep, quality team, or internal audit team. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Scientific discipline or equivalent experience within similar role. Proficiency in GC analysis and relevant software such as Xcalibur, Masslynx, Chromeleon or Masshunter. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Knowledge of ISO 17025 and MCERTS standards.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview As an Associate Director within the growing Advisory team in BDO's International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA) department, you will play a senior leadership role in securing and delivering evaluation and value for money audit assignments. You will lead and develop teams of junior managers, consultants and analysts, ensuring high quality delivery across complex international engagements. Alongside delivery, you will contribute to business development activity and work closely with IIDA leadership to support the continued growth of the practice. You will work on assignments for a wide range of international donor organisations across the globe, including UN bodies, multilateral development banks, EU institutions, government development agencies and charitable foundations. Through this work, you will help clients improve performance and accountability, supporting positive economic, social and political outcomes in countries worldwide. You'll be someone with: Strong written and spoken English skills, and an ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and constructive manner. A higher degree or professional qualification in public policy/finance, climate finance, international development, economics or operational research. Demonstrable experience of delivering OECD/DAC-based evaluations, value for money audits / assessments and/or organisational reviews. A genuine interest in international development and working in a multi-cultural context. Demonstrable business development success & experience of managing teams of 3-7 people, and projects lasting from 1 to 24 months. 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. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients 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 them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview As an Associate Director within the growing Advisory team in BDO's International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA) department, you will play a senior leadership role in securing and delivering evaluation and value for money audit assignments. You will lead and develop teams of junior managers, consultants and analysts, ensuring high quality delivery across complex international engagements. Alongside delivery, you will contribute to business development activity and work closely with IIDA leadership to support the continued growth of the practice. You will work on assignments for a wide range of international donor organisations across the globe, including UN bodies, multilateral development banks, EU institutions, government development agencies and charitable foundations. Through this work, you will help clients improve performance and accountability, supporting positive economic, social and political outcomes in countries worldwide. You'll be someone with: Strong written and spoken English skills, and an ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and constructive manner. A higher degree or professional qualification in public policy/finance, climate finance, international development, economics or operational research. Demonstrable experience of delivering OECD/DAC-based evaluations, value for money audits / assessments and/or organisational reviews. A genuine interest in international development and working in a multi-cultural context. Demonstrable business development success & experience of managing teams of 3-7 people, and projects lasting from 1 to 24 months. 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. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients 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 them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach 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.
Job Description Job Title: Information Assurance Consultant Career Level: Consultant Location: Nationwide - London, Cheltenham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol Overview Join Accenture and help secure the systems that matter. As an Information Assurance & Secure by Design Consultant, you will be responsible for delivering security assurance and Secure by Design outcomes across complex UK Government, Defence and Government Supply Chain programmes. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, taking ownership of defined workstreams, engaging directly with clients, and providing clear, risk based security advice. The role bridges delivery and leadership, supporting Managers while mentoring Analysts and contributing to the growth and maturity of Accenture's Secure by Design capability. Responsibilities Support our clients in complex security landscapes to shape and deliver Security Information Assurance, Secure by Design and Security Strategy activities which impact our Clients across their businesses. Facilitate and manage stakeholder engagements across multi-functional teams and with senior stakeholders to effectively communicate the value of cybersecurity initiatives and align with industry best practice. Build trusted relationships with our Clients to ensure requirements, outcomes and expectations are met and exceeded. Engage and collaborate with clients to understand their Security challenges and identify how to drive their Security strategy and impact across various industries and sectors. Drive strategic implementation of Security using your knowledge and experience of Security, industry requirements and trends to improve their Security, including the delivery of compliance, information assurance and Secure by Design measures to complex technical transformation and capability enhancement projects. Provide expert security compliance advice, guidance and support to both technical and non-technical teams within complex projects. Assessing and articulating project, information and business risks and proposing proportionate mitigations. Become a Subject Matter Expert in Security Information Assurance and Secure by Design, creating impactful project deliverables such as threat and risk assessments, security policies and procedures, security assurance management plans and accreditation evidence. Team Leadership and Practice contribution including day-to-day guidance and mentoring to Analysts, reviewing work and supporting their development. Contribution to internal Secure by Design activity including developing new assets, methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives. Support business development activities such as input to bids, proposals or client thought leadership, where required. Qualifications Strong understanding of secure system lifecycle principles and risk-based assurance with experience and familiarity with NIST, NCSC guidance and HMG policy such as GovS 007 and Secure by Design. Familiarity with recognised security standards and frameworks for Cloud Security. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain security risks and recommendations clearly to stakeholders at various levels. Communication and engagement skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience delivering and presenting deliverables and/or ideas to diverse audiences. Project Delivery capabilities with the ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and manage multiple delivery commitments. Industry experience within the Public Sector, Critical National Infrastructure and/or HMG Supply Chain Security. Demonstrable experience delivering information assurance, cyber security or Secure by Design activities in complex environments. Desirable experience Exposure to assurance and compliance activities in regulated environments. Set yourself apart Relevant qualifications such as CISSP, CISM or similar Experience of providing security compliance expertise to projects delivering complex technical cloud-based solutions and platforms Experience in Information Assurance / Secure by Design delivery Progress towards, or holding, relevant security certifications (e.g. ISO 27001, CISSP, CISM or equivalent). What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice. Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.
May 04, 2026
Full time
Job Description Job Title: Information Assurance Consultant Career Level: Consultant Location: Nationwide - London, Cheltenham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol Overview Join Accenture and help secure the systems that matter. As an Information Assurance & Secure by Design Consultant, you will be responsible for delivering security assurance and Secure by Design outcomes across complex UK Government, Defence and Government Supply Chain programmes. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, taking ownership of defined workstreams, engaging directly with clients, and providing clear, risk based security advice. The role bridges delivery and leadership, supporting Managers while mentoring Analysts and contributing to the growth and maturity of Accenture's Secure by Design capability. Responsibilities Support our clients in complex security landscapes to shape and deliver Security Information Assurance, Secure by Design and Security Strategy activities which impact our Clients across their businesses. Facilitate and manage stakeholder engagements across multi-functional teams and with senior stakeholders to effectively communicate the value of cybersecurity initiatives and align with industry best practice. Build trusted relationships with our Clients to ensure requirements, outcomes and expectations are met and exceeded. Engage and collaborate with clients to understand their Security challenges and identify how to drive their Security strategy and impact across various industries and sectors. Drive strategic implementation of Security using your knowledge and experience of Security, industry requirements and trends to improve their Security, including the delivery of compliance, information assurance and Secure by Design measures to complex technical transformation and capability enhancement projects. Provide expert security compliance advice, guidance and support to both technical and non-technical teams within complex projects. Assessing and articulating project, information and business risks and proposing proportionate mitigations. Become a Subject Matter Expert in Security Information Assurance and Secure by Design, creating impactful project deliverables such as threat and risk assessments, security policies and procedures, security assurance management plans and accreditation evidence. Team Leadership and Practice contribution including day-to-day guidance and mentoring to Analysts, reviewing work and supporting their development. Contribution to internal Secure by Design activity including developing new assets, methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives. Support business development activities such as input to bids, proposals or client thought leadership, where required. Qualifications Strong understanding of secure system lifecycle principles and risk-based assurance with experience and familiarity with NIST, NCSC guidance and HMG policy such as GovS 007 and Secure by Design. Familiarity with recognised security standards and frameworks for Cloud Security. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain security risks and recommendations clearly to stakeholders at various levels. Communication and engagement skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience delivering and presenting deliverables and/or ideas to diverse audiences. Project Delivery capabilities with the ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and manage multiple delivery commitments. Industry experience within the Public Sector, Critical National Infrastructure and/or HMG Supply Chain Security. Demonstrable experience delivering information assurance, cyber security or Secure by Design activities in complex environments. Desirable experience Exposure to assurance and compliance activities in regulated environments. Set yourself apart Relevant qualifications such as CISSP, CISM or similar Experience of providing security compliance expertise to projects delivering complex technical cloud-based solutions and platforms Experience in Information Assurance / Secure by Design delivery Progress towards, or holding, relevant security certifications (e.g. ISO 27001, CISSP, CISM or equivalent). What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice. Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.
Sage X3 Functional Consultant (24 Month Contract) Bunzl Safety & Workwear - Birmingham or London £60,000 per annum Bunzl Safety & Workwear is seeking an experienced Sage X3 Functional Consultant to lead the functional delivery of a major ERP implementation programme across a complex, multi-site distribution and workwear branding business. This is a key role within our transformation programme, supporting the replacement of multiple legacy ERP platforms and enabling a scalable, future-proof Sage X3 solution across our operations. The Role Reporting into the IT Director and working closely with Business Analysts and our implementation partner Datel, you will take ownership of the functional delivery of Sage X3 from design through to go live and post implementation support. Key Responsibilities ERP Implementation & Functional Leadership Act as the functional lead for the Sage X3 implementation programme. Drive end to end functional delivery including scoping, configuration, testing, go live and hypercare. Translate business requirements into Sage X3 solutions while keeping the system as close to standard ("vanilla") as possible. Own functional decision making and provide clear guidance to stakeholders. Work closely with Datel to deliver developments and solutions aligned to business needs. Business Engagement & Analysis Facilitate workshops and process design sessions across Finance, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Operations, Sales and integration teams. Challenge legacy processes and support the business in adopting best practice ways of working. Act as the key functional escalation point throughout the programme. Distribution, Warehousing & Workwear Operations Configure Sage X3 to support multi site warehousing and stock control (including NDC/RDC and drop ship operations). Sales order processing and pricing structures. Purchasing and supplier management. Integration with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Pick, pack, dispatch, backorder management and invoicing. Support specialist workwear branding processes including embroidery, heat seal and logo application workflows. Attribute based and BOM driven branding requirements. Integration of production steps into order fulfilment processes. Testing, Data Migration & Go Live Support data migration strategy, validation and reconciliation. Lead UAT planning and ensure robust execution and business sign off. Support cutover, go live and hypercare, ensuring minimal disruption to trading operations. Provide hands on functional support during early live operation. Documentation & Knowledge Transfer Produce functional documentation, process maps and configuration records. Support end user training and ensure successful knowledge transfer to internal teams. Enable the business to be self sufficient post implementation. Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience delivering Sage X3 implementations in a functional consultant or lead capacity. Strong background in distribution, warehousing and supply chain environments. Experience working within multi site or complex business operations. Strong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills. Ability to translate complex operational processes into practical ERP solutions. Desirable Experience of value add processes such as kitting, embroidery or custom branding. Knowledge of ERP integrations such as WMS, EDI or CRM platforms. Personal Attributes Delivery focused and accountable for solution quality. Confident working with senior stakeholders and operational teams. Strong critical thinking and problem solving ability. Collaborative, adaptable and solutions oriented. Diversity & Inclusion Bunzl Safety & Workwear is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
May 04, 2026
Full time
Sage X3 Functional Consultant (24 Month Contract) Bunzl Safety & Workwear - Birmingham or London £60,000 per annum Bunzl Safety & Workwear is seeking an experienced Sage X3 Functional Consultant to lead the functional delivery of a major ERP implementation programme across a complex, multi-site distribution and workwear branding business. This is a key role within our transformation programme, supporting the replacement of multiple legacy ERP platforms and enabling a scalable, future-proof Sage X3 solution across our operations. The Role Reporting into the IT Director and working closely with Business Analysts and our implementation partner Datel, you will take ownership of the functional delivery of Sage X3 from design through to go live and post implementation support. Key Responsibilities ERP Implementation & Functional Leadership Act as the functional lead for the Sage X3 implementation programme. Drive end to end functional delivery including scoping, configuration, testing, go live and hypercare. Translate business requirements into Sage X3 solutions while keeping the system as close to standard ("vanilla") as possible. Own functional decision making and provide clear guidance to stakeholders. Work closely with Datel to deliver developments and solutions aligned to business needs. Business Engagement & Analysis Facilitate workshops and process design sessions across Finance, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Operations, Sales and integration teams. Challenge legacy processes and support the business in adopting best practice ways of working. Act as the key functional escalation point throughout the programme. Distribution, Warehousing & Workwear Operations Configure Sage X3 to support multi site warehousing and stock control (including NDC/RDC and drop ship operations). Sales order processing and pricing structures. Purchasing and supplier management. Integration with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Pick, pack, dispatch, backorder management and invoicing. Support specialist workwear branding processes including embroidery, heat seal and logo application workflows. Attribute based and BOM driven branding requirements. Integration of production steps into order fulfilment processes. Testing, Data Migration & Go Live Support data migration strategy, validation and reconciliation. Lead UAT planning and ensure robust execution and business sign off. Support cutover, go live and hypercare, ensuring minimal disruption to trading operations. Provide hands on functional support during early live operation. Documentation & Knowledge Transfer Produce functional documentation, process maps and configuration records. Support end user training and ensure successful knowledge transfer to internal teams. Enable the business to be self sufficient post implementation. Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience delivering Sage X3 implementations in a functional consultant or lead capacity. Strong background in distribution, warehousing and supply chain environments. Experience working within multi site or complex business operations. Strong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills. Ability to translate complex operational processes into practical ERP solutions. Desirable Experience of value add processes such as kitting, embroidery or custom branding. Knowledge of ERP integrations such as WMS, EDI or CRM platforms. Personal Attributes Delivery focused and accountable for solution quality. Confident working with senior stakeholders and operational teams. Strong critical thinking and problem solving ability. Collaborative, adaptable and solutions oriented. Diversity & Inclusion Bunzl Safety & Workwear is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Location: London Other locations: Anywhere in Country Date: 7 Apr 2026 Requisition ID: The opportunity The Talent (HR) Product Consultant is responsible for leading the deployment of new or changed product solutions for Talent Service Delivery, including prioritised AI opportunities, as defined by the strategic direction and global Talent prioritisation processes. This role will work with the Talent Solutions team and relevant global Talent functions, to drive aligned execution of improvements and changes to Talent function process, technology, and data, ensuring outcomes that further Talent strategy and have positive impact on end user experience and business value. Essential functions of the job Lead the identification and deployment of new product solutions (across process, service delivery, technology, and data) and improvements in relation to the Talent Service Delivery function Day to day project management of internal and external delivery partners: Confirm that scope, requirements, resources and SMRs are in place Ensure robust and appropriate project management methodologies are applied to deliver high quality plans and risk management Ensure realistic change and implementation plans Work with Region / Function / Service Line Talent to ensure networks are activated as required Ensure strong stakeholder engagement and management and clear, targeted communications Ensure training materials and training interventions are in place Plan and sign off on testing cycles (e.g., SIT, UAT, SRT), in Regions / Functions / Service Lines Ensure clear governance and decision making processes at the project level Develop and monitor clear measures and KPIs to track progress of delivery and adoption Work across the Talent Delivery team - including Talent Delivery Strategic Consultants, Talent Product Owners and Product Analysts - to ensure a joined up approach from definition of scope and requirements to landing changes within Regions / Functions / Service Lines Contribute to the development of business cases for initiatives to secure the required investment or projects as part of Talent prioritisation and planning process Understand compliance requirements, including ISQM, and ensure all new / changed processes are compliant and that the required controls are embedded in new / changed processes Oversee extended teams of SMRs that support execution of project delivery both within and outside of Talent, EY Tech Consulting and EY Technology, escalating any issues to the Product Owner where required Work with the Talent Delivery Strategic Consultants to develop and execute change communications and change management activities, either directly or via a third party Work closely with Talent Service Delivery & Experience Lead when scoping and defining projects Use process mining and employee listening to identify issues with the employee experience to inform design, or to inform tweaks to existing processes, to ensure processes are working as intended Ensure change requests (and associated business cases) that require investment or project resources to deliver are submitted effectively to the required governance committee Problem solving Develop solutions that maintain a consistent global approach to Talent products, whilst taking into account regional nuances and needs of specific countries Prioritise conflicting requests from stakeholders (including Senior stakeholders), applying a logical approach that can clearly explain the reasoning behind the prioritisation. Identify solutions to complex requests by stakeholders; using knowledge of EY and Partner tools/products to understand the art of the possible, and translating this into a practical approach to the request Use understanding of ISQM to manage processes compliance, embedding appropriate controls in processes and develop approaches to mitigate any potential risks identified Using depth of expertise to develop solutions that support the overall Talent strategy (for example setting the strategic direction of processes in the function, e.g., to increase automation of the Service Delivery process but the overall strategy for Service Delivery) Analytical/decision making responsibilities Make decisions to define, deliver, and continuously improve the process Use understanding of global and regional talent strategies to effectively prioritise conflicting requests from function/regional stakeholders, communicating the logic behind the decision to prioritise in that way Use understanding of ISQM standards to identify when processes may pose compliance risks Analyse change priorities and raise these with the Talent Product Owner and Talent Solution Leader to secure investment or project resources for required processes Provide the Talent Product Owner with recommendations on what processes could be automated and how these should be prioritised Drive reduction of duplication across the Talent ecosystem of processes, frameworks, toolkits, and technology by ensuring relevant and broadly applicable solutions are designed and developed; work with the Talent Delivery Strategic Consultants to support coordination of the deployment into Regions/Service Lines Responsible for leading the development of process solutions, including deciding which technology to use, considering any recommendations from EY Technology Knowledge and skills requirements Extensive knowledge and awareness of: Talent (HR) solutions, systems, and technologies (ecosystem) Talent processes Talent function strategies, trends, leading practices, services, and solutions Experience in identifying opportunities enabled through AI and automation which transform service delivery, including improved user experiences and enhanced operational delivery Extensive understanding of ISQM standards and how this is applied in practice Strong consulting skills that drive business impact; able to strategically interpret, challenge and shape requirements, driving complex, conceptual problem solving Strong teaming skills; leading partnering effectively across Talent ecosystem and EY Strong communication skills with strong awareness of cultural nuances when applying a global mindset to working effectively with others Strong ability to set vision and priorities, driving execution within budget and effective time frames Significant ability to cope with ambiguity; to drive change and performance outcomes in a complex and agile environment Supervision responsibilities Supervise third parties and other EY teams (e.g., EY Tech Consulting, EY Technology) engaged as SMRs on specific projects or initiatives, setting requirements for work activities and ensuring work is performed in line with Global Talent processes and procedures; monitoring work to check the quality of work outputs delivered Relationships Reports to: Talent Product Owner Works with: Talent Solutions Business Partners Talent Function Leads EY Tech Consulting Enterprise Technology (ET) Job requirements Education: Educated to Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Higher professional or Master's qualification is preferred, not required Experience: Experience in designing and delivering process experience design and implementation for a business across the employee lifecycle Extensive experience of leading and influencing across multiple levels of rapidly changing ambiguous organisations, providing credible trusted advice to address challenges, diagnose root causes of performance gaps and decide on options for moving forward Experience of conducting internal and external research and analysis, providing best practices and insights to drive improvements Extensive experience of working in fast paced, ambiguous, stressful environments to deliver required results Demonstrable experience of having worked to lead or provide SMR advice to achieve successful change outcomes Knowledge of ServiceNow, automation, and AI technologies; these skills are desirable for the tech portfolio Certification requirements: Higher professional or master's qualification in a related discipline is preferred, not required Active membership in related professional bodies or industry groups is preferred, not required Other requirements: Due to global nature of the role, travel and willingness to work alternative hours will be required Due to global nature of the role, English language skills - excellent written and verbal communication will be required
May 04, 2026
Full time
Location: London Other locations: Anywhere in Country Date: 7 Apr 2026 Requisition ID: The opportunity The Talent (HR) Product Consultant is responsible for leading the deployment of new or changed product solutions for Talent Service Delivery, including prioritised AI opportunities, as defined by the strategic direction and global Talent prioritisation processes. This role will work with the Talent Solutions team and relevant global Talent functions, to drive aligned execution of improvements and changes to Talent function process, technology, and data, ensuring outcomes that further Talent strategy and have positive impact on end user experience and business value. Essential functions of the job Lead the identification and deployment of new product solutions (across process, service delivery, technology, and data) and improvements in relation to the Talent Service Delivery function Day to day project management of internal and external delivery partners: Confirm that scope, requirements, resources and SMRs are in place Ensure robust and appropriate project management methodologies are applied to deliver high quality plans and risk management Ensure realistic change and implementation plans Work with Region / Function / Service Line Talent to ensure networks are activated as required Ensure strong stakeholder engagement and management and clear, targeted communications Ensure training materials and training interventions are in place Plan and sign off on testing cycles (e.g., SIT, UAT, SRT), in Regions / Functions / Service Lines Ensure clear governance and decision making processes at the project level Develop and monitor clear measures and KPIs to track progress of delivery and adoption Work across the Talent Delivery team - including Talent Delivery Strategic Consultants, Talent Product Owners and Product Analysts - to ensure a joined up approach from definition of scope and requirements to landing changes within Regions / Functions / Service Lines Contribute to the development of business cases for initiatives to secure the required investment or projects as part of Talent prioritisation and planning process Understand compliance requirements, including ISQM, and ensure all new / changed processes are compliant and that the required controls are embedded in new / changed processes Oversee extended teams of SMRs that support execution of project delivery both within and outside of Talent, EY Tech Consulting and EY Technology, escalating any issues to the Product Owner where required Work with the Talent Delivery Strategic Consultants to develop and execute change communications and change management activities, either directly or via a third party Work closely with Talent Service Delivery & Experience Lead when scoping and defining projects Use process mining and employee listening to identify issues with the employee experience to inform design, or to inform tweaks to existing processes, to ensure processes are working as intended Ensure change requests (and associated business cases) that require investment or project resources to deliver are submitted effectively to the required governance committee Problem solving Develop solutions that maintain a consistent global approach to Talent products, whilst taking into account regional nuances and needs of specific countries Prioritise conflicting requests from stakeholders (including Senior stakeholders), applying a logical approach that can clearly explain the reasoning behind the prioritisation. Identify solutions to complex requests by stakeholders; using knowledge of EY and Partner tools/products to understand the art of the possible, and translating this into a practical approach to the request Use understanding of ISQM to manage processes compliance, embedding appropriate controls in processes and develop approaches to mitigate any potential risks identified Using depth of expertise to develop solutions that support the overall Talent strategy (for example setting the strategic direction of processes in the function, e.g., to increase automation of the Service Delivery process but the overall strategy for Service Delivery) Analytical/decision making responsibilities Make decisions to define, deliver, and continuously improve the process Use understanding of global and regional talent strategies to effectively prioritise conflicting requests from function/regional stakeholders, communicating the logic behind the decision to prioritise in that way Use understanding of ISQM standards to identify when processes may pose compliance risks Analyse change priorities and raise these with the Talent Product Owner and Talent Solution Leader to secure investment or project resources for required processes Provide the Talent Product Owner with recommendations on what processes could be automated and how these should be prioritised Drive reduction of duplication across the Talent ecosystem of processes, frameworks, toolkits, and technology by ensuring relevant and broadly applicable solutions are designed and developed; work with the Talent Delivery Strategic Consultants to support coordination of the deployment into Regions/Service Lines Responsible for leading the development of process solutions, including deciding which technology to use, considering any recommendations from EY Technology Knowledge and skills requirements Extensive knowledge and awareness of: Talent (HR) solutions, systems, and technologies (ecosystem) Talent processes Talent function strategies, trends, leading practices, services, and solutions Experience in identifying opportunities enabled through AI and automation which transform service delivery, including improved user experiences and enhanced operational delivery Extensive understanding of ISQM standards and how this is applied in practice Strong consulting skills that drive business impact; able to strategically interpret, challenge and shape requirements, driving complex, conceptual problem solving Strong teaming skills; leading partnering effectively across Talent ecosystem and EY Strong communication skills with strong awareness of cultural nuances when applying a global mindset to working effectively with others Strong ability to set vision and priorities, driving execution within budget and effective time frames Significant ability to cope with ambiguity; to drive change and performance outcomes in a complex and agile environment Supervision responsibilities Supervise third parties and other EY teams (e.g., EY Tech Consulting, EY Technology) engaged as SMRs on specific projects or initiatives, setting requirements for work activities and ensuring work is performed in line with Global Talent processes and procedures; monitoring work to check the quality of work outputs delivered Relationships Reports to: Talent Product Owner Works with: Talent Solutions Business Partners Talent Function Leads EY Tech Consulting Enterprise Technology (ET) Job requirements Education: Educated to Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Higher professional or Master's qualification is preferred, not required Experience: Experience in designing and delivering process experience design and implementation for a business across the employee lifecycle Extensive experience of leading and influencing across multiple levels of rapidly changing ambiguous organisations, providing credible trusted advice to address challenges, diagnose root causes of performance gaps and decide on options for moving forward Experience of conducting internal and external research and analysis, providing best practices and insights to drive improvements Extensive experience of working in fast paced, ambiguous, stressful environments to deliver required results Demonstrable experience of having worked to lead or provide SMR advice to achieve successful change outcomes Knowledge of ServiceNow, automation, and AI technologies; these skills are desirable for the tech portfolio Certification requirements: Higher professional or master's qualification in a related discipline is preferred, not required Active membership in related professional bodies or industry groups is preferred, not required Other requirements: Due to global nature of the role, travel and willingness to work alternative hours will be required Due to global nature of the role, English language skills - excellent written and verbal communication will be required
Job Description: Transformation & Delivery Manager Location: London (Hybrid) Contract : 6 Months initially Start Date: ASAP Are you a high-impact Transformation & Delivery Manager ready to shape the future of private markets? We are looking for a structured, proactive leader to join our Change & Innovation team in London on a hybrid basis for an initial 6-month contract . We need someone to start ASAP to hit the ground running. The Opportunity You will be at the heart of our Investments Delivery programme , taking full ownership of high-priority projects spanning Direct Valuations, Portfolio Management Systems, and Investment Data . This isn't just about tracking tasks; it's about navigating complex, ambiguous environments to turn strategy into reality. What You'll Do Own the Roadmap: Lead the day-to-day delivery of critical investment transformation projects from discovery through to operational readiness. Master the Controls: Maintain gold-standard governance, managing project plans and RAID logs with precision. Collaborate & Influence: Work alongside Change Analysts, Architects, and Senior Stakeholders to ensure every deliverable aligns with business outcomes. Drive Procurement: Support the selection and implementation of cutting-edge technology vendors. Who You Are A FS Specialist: You have a proven track record of delivery within financial services, investment management, or private markets . Qualified Expert: You hold a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) and are certified in PRINCE2, APM, PMP, or Agile . Problem Solver: You thrive in the "grey areas," breaking down complex challenges into clear, actionable steps. Tech Savvy: You are comfortable using tools like Jira, Confluence, and MS Project to keep delivery on track. Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join our London-based team! Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 04, 2026
Contractor
Job Description: Transformation & Delivery Manager Location: London (Hybrid) Contract : 6 Months initially Start Date: ASAP Are you a high-impact Transformation & Delivery Manager ready to shape the future of private markets? We are looking for a structured, proactive leader to join our Change & Innovation team in London on a hybrid basis for an initial 6-month contract . We need someone to start ASAP to hit the ground running. The Opportunity You will be at the heart of our Investments Delivery programme , taking full ownership of high-priority projects spanning Direct Valuations, Portfolio Management Systems, and Investment Data . This isn't just about tracking tasks; it's about navigating complex, ambiguous environments to turn strategy into reality. What You'll Do Own the Roadmap: Lead the day-to-day delivery of critical investment transformation projects from discovery through to operational readiness. Master the Controls: Maintain gold-standard governance, managing project plans and RAID logs with precision. Collaborate & Influence: Work alongside Change Analysts, Architects, and Senior Stakeholders to ensure every deliverable aligns with business outcomes. Drive Procurement: Support the selection and implementation of cutting-edge technology vendors. Who You Are A FS Specialist: You have a proven track record of delivery within financial services, investment management, or private markets . Qualified Expert: You hold a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) and are certified in PRINCE2, APM, PMP, or Agile . Problem Solver: You thrive in the "grey areas," breaking down complex challenges into clear, actionable steps. Tech Savvy: You are comfortable using tools like Jira, Confluence, and MS Project to keep delivery on track. Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join our London-based team! Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today's risks into tomorrow's opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody's is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we're advancing AI to move from insight to action-enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Skills and Competencies 12+ years of experience in leveraged finance, credit analysis, investment banking, or a related financial services field, with a strong track record in credit ratings, risk management, and senior leadership roles across EMEA Strong people management and leadership capabilities, including experience setting clear objectives, managing performance, providing regular feedback, and fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture across geographically dispersed teams Deep expertise in leveraged finance markets, including high yield bonds, leveraged loans, private credit, and evolving capital markets across EMEA Strong analytical judgment with the ability to assess and interpret complex capital structures and transactions across diverse jurisdictions and regulatory environments Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the credibility to represent Moody's at senior levels with external stakeholders Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with corporate issuers, private equity sponsors, intermediaries, investors, and media across multiple EMEA markets Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing high performing, geographically dispersed teams Strong collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively across regions, functions, and product lines within a global organisation Forward thinking mindset with the ability to contribute to data, digitalisation, and process innovation initiatives Strong commitment to operational excellence, risk management, and regulatory compliance, including familiarity with EMEA regulatory frameworks (e.g., ESMA, FCA and other regional authorities) Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging AI tools and technologies to enhance analytical output and productivity, with a commitment to responsible use and continuous learning Education Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred Responsibilities This role leads Moody's EMEA Leveraged Finance Research & Outreach strategy, amplifying the franchise's voice and strengthening market impact across the region. Execute the Corporate Finance Group (CFG) strategy for Leveraged Finance Research & Outreach across EMEA, enhancing research publications, digital assets, thought leadership, and market engagement Represent Moody's internally and externally, clearly articulating the firm's analytical perspectives on leveraged finance trends and credit risk across EMEA markets Serve as a subject matter leader on leveraged finance themes, identifying emerging regional and global trends and ensuring consistency in analytical viewpoints on complex transactions Maintain and expand strong relationships with key stakeholders, including high yield issuers, private equity sponsors, financial intermediaries, investors, media, and regulatory bodies across EMEA Collaborate closely with regional leveraged finance teams, sector rating groups, and Commercial Strategy & Solutions (CSS) to drive analytical excellence, innovation, and coordination Partner with the Private Credit franchise to deliver a cohesive, high impact One Moody's approach to analysis and market engagement Lead and develop a team of leveraged finance professionals, guiding research contributions, mentoring analysts, and supporting career development Serve as Rating Committee Chair and Credit Estimates approver, ensuring analytical rigor and adherence to Moody's methodologies and policies Drive data, digitalisation, and process initiatives focused on standardisation, harmonisation, automation, and operational efficiency across the region Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies, maintaining the highest standards of integrity, governance, and risk management About the Team The EMEA Leveraged Finance team sits within Moody's Ratings' Corporate Finance Group and plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm's analytical and market facing perspective across one of the most dynamic segments of the regional credit markets. Guided by the Global Head of Leveraged Finance, the team works closely with rating analysts, sector specialists, private credit teams, and global counterparts to deliver high impact research, market outreach, and thought leadership. Moody's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody's Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.
May 04, 2026
Full time
At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today's risks into tomorrow's opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody's is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we're advancing AI to move from insight to action-enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Skills and Competencies 12+ years of experience in leveraged finance, credit analysis, investment banking, or a related financial services field, with a strong track record in credit ratings, risk management, and senior leadership roles across EMEA Strong people management and leadership capabilities, including experience setting clear objectives, managing performance, providing regular feedback, and fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture across geographically dispersed teams Deep expertise in leveraged finance markets, including high yield bonds, leveraged loans, private credit, and evolving capital markets across EMEA Strong analytical judgment with the ability to assess and interpret complex capital structures and transactions across diverse jurisdictions and regulatory environments Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the credibility to represent Moody's at senior levels with external stakeholders Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with corporate issuers, private equity sponsors, intermediaries, investors, and media across multiple EMEA markets Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing high performing, geographically dispersed teams Strong collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively across regions, functions, and product lines within a global organisation Forward thinking mindset with the ability to contribute to data, digitalisation, and process innovation initiatives Strong commitment to operational excellence, risk management, and regulatory compliance, including familiarity with EMEA regulatory frameworks (e.g., ESMA, FCA and other regional authorities) Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging AI tools and technologies to enhance analytical output and productivity, with a commitment to responsible use and continuous learning Education Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred Responsibilities This role leads Moody's EMEA Leveraged Finance Research & Outreach strategy, amplifying the franchise's voice and strengthening market impact across the region. Execute the Corporate Finance Group (CFG) strategy for Leveraged Finance Research & Outreach across EMEA, enhancing research publications, digital assets, thought leadership, and market engagement Represent Moody's internally and externally, clearly articulating the firm's analytical perspectives on leveraged finance trends and credit risk across EMEA markets Serve as a subject matter leader on leveraged finance themes, identifying emerging regional and global trends and ensuring consistency in analytical viewpoints on complex transactions Maintain and expand strong relationships with key stakeholders, including high yield issuers, private equity sponsors, financial intermediaries, investors, media, and regulatory bodies across EMEA Collaborate closely with regional leveraged finance teams, sector rating groups, and Commercial Strategy & Solutions (CSS) to drive analytical excellence, innovation, and coordination Partner with the Private Credit franchise to deliver a cohesive, high impact One Moody's approach to analysis and market engagement Lead and develop a team of leveraged finance professionals, guiding research contributions, mentoring analysts, and supporting career development Serve as Rating Committee Chair and Credit Estimates approver, ensuring analytical rigor and adherence to Moody's methodologies and policies Drive data, digitalisation, and process initiatives focused on standardisation, harmonisation, automation, and operational efficiency across the region Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies, maintaining the highest standards of integrity, governance, and risk management About the Team The EMEA Leveraged Finance team sits within Moody's Ratings' Corporate Finance Group and plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm's analytical and market facing perspective across one of the most dynamic segments of the regional credit markets. Guided by the Global Head of Leveraged Finance, the team works closely with rating analysts, sector specialists, private credit teams, and global counterparts to deliver high impact research, market outreach, and thought leadership. Moody's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody's Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview As an Associate Director within the growing Advisory team in BDO's International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA) department, you will play a senior leadership role in securing and delivering evaluation and value for money audit assignments. You will lead and develop teams of junior managers, consultants and analysts, ensuring high quality delivery across complex international engagements. Alongside delivery, you will contribute to business development activity and work closely with IIDA leadership to support the continued growth of the practice. You will work on assignments for a wide range of international donor organisations across the globe, including UN bodies, multilateral development banks, EU institutions, government development agencies and charitable foundations. Through this work, you will help clients improve performance and accountability, supporting positive economic, social and political outcomes in countries worldwide. You'll be someone with: Strong written and spoken English skills, and an ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and constructive manner. A higher degree or professional qualification in public policy/finance, climate finance, international development, economics or operational research. Demonstrable experience of delivering OECD/DAC-based evaluations, value for money audits / assessments and/or organisational reviews. A genuine interest in international development and working in a multi-cultural context. Demonstrable business development success & experience of managing teams of 3-7 people, and projects lasting from 1 to 24 months. 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. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients 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 them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 04, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview As an Associate Director within the growing Advisory team in BDO's International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA) department, you will play a senior leadership role in securing and delivering evaluation and value for money audit assignments. You will lead and develop teams of junior managers, consultants and analysts, ensuring high quality delivery across complex international engagements. Alongside delivery, you will contribute to business development activity and work closely with IIDA leadership to support the continued growth of the practice. You will work on assignments for a wide range of international donor organisations across the globe, including UN bodies, multilateral development banks, EU institutions, government development agencies and charitable foundations. Through this work, you will help clients improve performance and accountability, supporting positive economic, social and political outcomes in countries worldwide. You'll be someone with: Strong written and spoken English skills, and an ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and constructive manner. A higher degree or professional qualification in public policy/finance, climate finance, international development, economics or operational research. Demonstrable experience of delivering OECD/DAC-based evaluations, value for money audits / assessments and/or organisational reviews. A genuine interest in international development and working in a multi-cultural context. Demonstrable business development success & experience of managing teams of 3-7 people, and projects lasting from 1 to 24 months. 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. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients 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 them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach 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.
Sage X3 Functional Consultant (24 Month Contract) Bunzl Safety & Workwear - Birmingham or London £60,000 per annum Bunzl Safety & Workwear is seeking an experienced Sage X3 Functional Consultant to lead the functional delivery of a major ERP implementation programme across a complex, multi-site distribution and workwear branding business. This is a key role within our transformation programme, supporting the replacement of multiple legacy ERP platforms and enabling a scalable, future-proof Sage X3 solution across our operations. The Role Reporting into the IT Director and working closely with Business Analysts and our implementation partner Datel, you will take ownership of the functional delivery of Sage X3 from design through to go live and post implementation support. Key Responsibilities ERP Implementation & Functional Leadership Act as the functional lead for the Sage X3 implementation programme. Drive end to end functional delivery including scoping, configuration, testing, go live and hypercare. Translate business requirements into Sage X3 solutions while keeping the system as close to standard ("vanilla") as possible. Own functional decision making and provide clear guidance to stakeholders. Work closely with Datel to deliver developments and solutions aligned to business needs. Business Engagement & Analysis Facilitate workshops and process design sessions across Finance, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Operations, Sales and integration teams. Challenge legacy processes and support the business in adopting best practice ways of working. Act as the key functional escalation point throughout the programme. Distribution, Warehousing & Workwear Operations Configure Sage X3 to support multi site warehousing and stock control (including NDC/RDC and drop ship operations). Sales order processing and pricing structures. Purchasing and supplier management. Integration with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Pick, pack, dispatch, backorder management and invoicing. Support specialist workwear branding processes including embroidery, heat seal and logo application workflows. Attribute based and BOM driven branding requirements. Integration of production steps into order fulfilment processes. Testing, Data Migration & Go Live Support data migration strategy, validation and reconciliation. Lead UAT planning and ensure robust execution and business sign off. Support cutover, go live and hypercare, ensuring minimal disruption to trading operations. Provide hands on functional support during early live operation. Documentation & Knowledge Transfer Produce functional documentation, process maps and configuration records. Support end user training and ensure successful knowledge transfer to internal teams. Enable the business to be self sufficient post implementation. Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience delivering Sage X3 implementations in a functional consultant or lead capacity. Strong background in distribution, warehousing and supply chain environments. Experience working within multi site or complex business operations. Strong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills. Ability to translate complex operational processes into practical ERP solutions. Desirable Experience of value add processes such as kitting, embroidery or custom branding. Knowledge of ERP integrations such as WMS, EDI or CRM platforms. Personal Attributes Delivery focused and accountable for solution quality. Confident working with senior stakeholders and operational teams. Strong critical thinking and problem solving ability. Collaborative, adaptable and solutions oriented. Diversity & Inclusion Bunzl Safety & Workwear is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
May 04, 2026
Full time
Sage X3 Functional Consultant (24 Month Contract) Bunzl Safety & Workwear - Birmingham or London £60,000 per annum Bunzl Safety & Workwear is seeking an experienced Sage X3 Functional Consultant to lead the functional delivery of a major ERP implementation programme across a complex, multi-site distribution and workwear branding business. This is a key role within our transformation programme, supporting the replacement of multiple legacy ERP platforms and enabling a scalable, future-proof Sage X3 solution across our operations. The Role Reporting into the IT Director and working closely with Business Analysts and our implementation partner Datel, you will take ownership of the functional delivery of Sage X3 from design through to go live and post implementation support. Key Responsibilities ERP Implementation & Functional Leadership Act as the functional lead for the Sage X3 implementation programme. Drive end to end functional delivery including scoping, configuration, testing, go live and hypercare. Translate business requirements into Sage X3 solutions while keeping the system as close to standard ("vanilla") as possible. Own functional decision making and provide clear guidance to stakeholders. Work closely with Datel to deliver developments and solutions aligned to business needs. Business Engagement & Analysis Facilitate workshops and process design sessions across Finance, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Operations, Sales and integration teams. Challenge legacy processes and support the business in adopting best practice ways of working. Act as the key functional escalation point throughout the programme. Distribution, Warehousing & Workwear Operations Configure Sage X3 to support multi site warehousing and stock control (including NDC/RDC and drop ship operations). Sales order processing and pricing structures. Purchasing and supplier management. Integration with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Pick, pack, dispatch, backorder management and invoicing. Support specialist workwear branding processes including embroidery, heat seal and logo application workflows. Attribute based and BOM driven branding requirements. Integration of production steps into order fulfilment processes. Testing, Data Migration & Go Live Support data migration strategy, validation and reconciliation. Lead UAT planning and ensure robust execution and business sign off. Support cutover, go live and hypercare, ensuring minimal disruption to trading operations. Provide hands on functional support during early live operation. Documentation & Knowledge Transfer Produce functional documentation, process maps and configuration records. Support end user training and ensure successful knowledge transfer to internal teams. Enable the business to be self sufficient post implementation. Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience delivering Sage X3 implementations in a functional consultant or lead capacity. Strong background in distribution, warehousing and supply chain environments. Experience working within multi site or complex business operations. Strong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills. Ability to translate complex operational processes into practical ERP solutions. Desirable Experience of value add processes such as kitting, embroidery or custom branding. Knowledge of ERP integrations such as WMS, EDI or CRM platforms. Personal Attributes Delivery focused and accountable for solution quality. Confident working with senior stakeholders and operational teams. Strong critical thinking and problem solving ability. Collaborative, adaptable and solutions oriented. Diversity & Inclusion Bunzl Safety & Workwear is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Overview Teads is seeking a strategic, analytically minded and hands-on Compensation & Benefits Director to join our People & Culture team in London. This role will lead the design, execution and evolution of Teads' global compensation and benefits programs, ensuring they remain competitive, scalable and aligned with our business strategy. Reporting to the VP, Total Rewards, Talent & Operations, this role will partner closely with senior leaders across the company - including executive leadership - to support key compensation initiatives such as annual planning cycles, executive compensation, and board-level reporting. The role also manages and develops an Operations & Rewards Analyst, helping build strong analytical foundations and scalable processes for the future. This is a highly visible role requiring strong analytical thinking, business partnership and communication skills. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, global and evolving environment, while balancing strategic thinking with operational excellence. What will you do? Lead the design, implementation and governance of global compensation programs, including base salary structures, bonus frameworks and incentive plans. Manage the annual compensation cycle (merit, promotions, bonus planning) in partnership with Finance and executive leadership. Conduct market benchmarking and compensation analysis using tools such as Mercer, Radford, and Zviran to ensure competitiveness and internal equity. Develop compensation frameworks that support organizational growth, retention, and talent attraction, including the selection of performance metrics, calibration of payout curves, and equity mix (e.g., PSUs, RSUs, Options). Provide data-driven recommendations to senior leadership on compensation strategy and pay positioning. Maintain governance and documentation around compensation philosophy, pay ranges and decision-making frameworks. Executive Compensation & Equity Manage executive compensation processes including salary, bonus, and long-term incentive planning, including annual validation of the Executive Peer Group to ensure competitive benchmarking against industry and size-relevant cohorts. Support equity program administration and analysis, including grant planning and equity utilization. Deep knowledge of equity award valuation, vesting schedules, and the legal/tax implications of executive employment agreements and severance/change-in-control provisions. Conduct sophisticated financial modeling to forecast equity dilution and burn rates. Prepare compensation analysis and materials for Executive Compensation Committee and Board presentations. Partner closely with Finance and Legal on executive compensation governance and compliance. Benefits Strategy Oversee global benefits strategy and program design, ensuring offerings are competitive, compliant and aligned with employee needs. Evaluate and optimize benefits programs through data analysis, employee feedback and market benchmarking. Manage broker and vendor relationships, ensuring effective service delivery and cost management. Stakeholder Partnership Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, including executives and business leaders, on compensation and rewards strategy. Collaborate closely with People & Culture, Finance and Legal teams to ensure alignment across key processes. Translate complex data and analysis into clear insights and recommendations for senior stakeholders. Analytics & Insights Build and maintain robust compensation analytics, dashboards and reporting frameworks. Use data to identify trends, risks and opportunities related to pay equity, market competitiveness and retention. Drive continuous improvement in total rewards processes, tools and reporting. Team Leadership & Operations Manage and mentor an Operations & Rewards Analyst, supporting their development and capability building. Establish scalable processes, workflows and controls to support a growing global organization. Ensure data accuracy, governance and confidentiality across compensation and rewards systems. What will you bring to the team? Your skills and experiences: 8-12+ years of progressive experience in compensation, total rewards and HR analytics roles. Strong experience designing and managing compensation programs within technology, ad-tech or high-growth companies preferred. Experience supporting executive compensation and board-level reporting. Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights. Experience using compensation benchmarking tools such as Mercer, Radford or similar market data platforms. Strong stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior leadership. Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly through written materials and presentations. Experience working in fast-paced, evolving and international environments. Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution. Strategic and analytical thinker Executive presence and communication Detail-oriented with strong governance mindset Process improvement and scalability focus Collaborative, proactive and ownership-driven High integrity and discretion with confidential information You connect with our values: Relentless Customer Focus: You put customers at the heart of everything, building strong relationships, understanding customers needs, and making decisions that keep their perspective front and center. Act Today, Not Tomorrow: You make smart decisions quickly, prioritize action over perfection, and keep things moving forward, even when things aren't 100% clear. Obsess About Outcomes: You're outcome-driven, take ownership of your results, and work through challenges to deliver what really matters. Evolve Through Change: You're adaptable, curious, and see change as a chance to learn and improve. You evolve your skills to keep up and push ahead. Human-driven, Powered by AI: While we use AI to drive performance, it's our people who make the real difference. You bring empathy, collaboration, and a love of learning to everything you do. Life at Teads At Teads, we don't just offer new roles - we blend creativity, technology, and data to shape the future of media. You'll work with smart humans, meaningful brands, and cool tools, all while helping redefine how advertising works in a world that demands more transparency, better insights, and smarter strategies. As a Teadster, you'll play a critical role in shaping our future success in the region. Here's why Teads stands out: We've merged two open internet category leaders-Outbrain and Teads-to create the 'new' Teads, a unified omnichannel platform that drives results from branding to performance across all screens, including CTV, mobile, and web. As part of our team, you'll thrive in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that fosters innovation, creative problem-solving, and continuous learning. Teads is committed to your success, offering the support, tools, and development opportunities you need to excel in your role. Our company culture is welcoming, dynamic, diverse, global, and built on top performance. Teads is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion at all stages of recruitment and employment. Our team is made up of individuals who are approachable, resourceful, passionate, and proactive. We foster a sense of belonging through our Employee Resource Groups - employee-led groups in which we debate topics and drive change: environmental, women empowerment, charitable initiatives to diversity, equity, and inclusion, you'll be able to share your passions with likeminded people. What else to include? This refined description focuses on core responsibilities, qualifications and company context, while removing boilerplate form fields and non-essential materials. It preserves the essential EEO statement.
May 03, 2026
Full time
Overview Teads is seeking a strategic, analytically minded and hands-on Compensation & Benefits Director to join our People & Culture team in London. This role will lead the design, execution and evolution of Teads' global compensation and benefits programs, ensuring they remain competitive, scalable and aligned with our business strategy. Reporting to the VP, Total Rewards, Talent & Operations, this role will partner closely with senior leaders across the company - including executive leadership - to support key compensation initiatives such as annual planning cycles, executive compensation, and board-level reporting. The role also manages and develops an Operations & Rewards Analyst, helping build strong analytical foundations and scalable processes for the future. This is a highly visible role requiring strong analytical thinking, business partnership and communication skills. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, global and evolving environment, while balancing strategic thinking with operational excellence. What will you do? Lead the design, implementation and governance of global compensation programs, including base salary structures, bonus frameworks and incentive plans. Manage the annual compensation cycle (merit, promotions, bonus planning) in partnership with Finance and executive leadership. Conduct market benchmarking and compensation analysis using tools such as Mercer, Radford, and Zviran to ensure competitiveness and internal equity. Develop compensation frameworks that support organizational growth, retention, and talent attraction, including the selection of performance metrics, calibration of payout curves, and equity mix (e.g., PSUs, RSUs, Options). Provide data-driven recommendations to senior leadership on compensation strategy and pay positioning. Maintain governance and documentation around compensation philosophy, pay ranges and decision-making frameworks. Executive Compensation & Equity Manage executive compensation processes including salary, bonus, and long-term incentive planning, including annual validation of the Executive Peer Group to ensure competitive benchmarking against industry and size-relevant cohorts. Support equity program administration and analysis, including grant planning and equity utilization. Deep knowledge of equity award valuation, vesting schedules, and the legal/tax implications of executive employment agreements and severance/change-in-control provisions. Conduct sophisticated financial modeling to forecast equity dilution and burn rates. Prepare compensation analysis and materials for Executive Compensation Committee and Board presentations. Partner closely with Finance and Legal on executive compensation governance and compliance. Benefits Strategy Oversee global benefits strategy and program design, ensuring offerings are competitive, compliant and aligned with employee needs. Evaluate and optimize benefits programs through data analysis, employee feedback and market benchmarking. Manage broker and vendor relationships, ensuring effective service delivery and cost management. Stakeholder Partnership Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, including executives and business leaders, on compensation and rewards strategy. Collaborate closely with People & Culture, Finance and Legal teams to ensure alignment across key processes. Translate complex data and analysis into clear insights and recommendations for senior stakeholders. Analytics & Insights Build and maintain robust compensation analytics, dashboards and reporting frameworks. Use data to identify trends, risks and opportunities related to pay equity, market competitiveness and retention. Drive continuous improvement in total rewards processes, tools and reporting. Team Leadership & Operations Manage and mentor an Operations & Rewards Analyst, supporting their development and capability building. Establish scalable processes, workflows and controls to support a growing global organization. Ensure data accuracy, governance and confidentiality across compensation and rewards systems. What will you bring to the team? Your skills and experiences: 8-12+ years of progressive experience in compensation, total rewards and HR analytics roles. Strong experience designing and managing compensation programs within technology, ad-tech or high-growth companies preferred. Experience supporting executive compensation and board-level reporting. Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights. Experience using compensation benchmarking tools such as Mercer, Radford or similar market data platforms. Strong stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior leadership. Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly through written materials and presentations. Experience working in fast-paced, evolving and international environments. Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution. Strategic and analytical thinker Executive presence and communication Detail-oriented with strong governance mindset Process improvement and scalability focus Collaborative, proactive and ownership-driven High integrity and discretion with confidential information You connect with our values: Relentless Customer Focus: You put customers at the heart of everything, building strong relationships, understanding customers needs, and making decisions that keep their perspective front and center. Act Today, Not Tomorrow: You make smart decisions quickly, prioritize action over perfection, and keep things moving forward, even when things aren't 100% clear. Obsess About Outcomes: You're outcome-driven, take ownership of your results, and work through challenges to deliver what really matters. Evolve Through Change: You're adaptable, curious, and see change as a chance to learn and improve. You evolve your skills to keep up and push ahead. Human-driven, Powered by AI: While we use AI to drive performance, it's our people who make the real difference. You bring empathy, collaboration, and a love of learning to everything you do. Life at Teads At Teads, we don't just offer new roles - we blend creativity, technology, and data to shape the future of media. You'll work with smart humans, meaningful brands, and cool tools, all while helping redefine how advertising works in a world that demands more transparency, better insights, and smarter strategies. As a Teadster, you'll play a critical role in shaping our future success in the region. Here's why Teads stands out: We've merged two open internet category leaders-Outbrain and Teads-to create the 'new' Teads, a unified omnichannel platform that drives results from branding to performance across all screens, including CTV, mobile, and web. As part of our team, you'll thrive in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that fosters innovation, creative problem-solving, and continuous learning. Teads is committed to your success, offering the support, tools, and development opportunities you need to excel in your role. Our company culture is welcoming, dynamic, diverse, global, and built on top performance. Teads is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion at all stages of recruitment and employment. Our team is made up of individuals who are approachable, resourceful, passionate, and proactive. We foster a sense of belonging through our Employee Resource Groups - employee-led groups in which we debate topics and drive change: environmental, women empowerment, charitable initiatives to diversity, equity, and inclusion, you'll be able to share your passions with likeminded people. What else to include? This refined description focuses on core responsibilities, qualifications and company context, while removing boilerplate form fields and non-essential materials. It preserves the essential EEO statement.
Meraki Talent is delighted to be supporting a globally recognised brand in their search for a commercial financial analyst on a permanent basis. This is an exciting newly created opportunity which would be ideal for an experienced analyst who is seeking to take the next step in their career within a forward thinking an growing organisation. The Company This Company has a fantastic reputation in the market as an organisation that rewards hard work with progression. They've gone from strength to strength and have ambitious plans to move into new markets creating opportunity for whoever comes in to grow alongside the business. The successful candidate will support the FP&A director conducting analysis, financial reporting, providing commentary and helping shape strategy. Conducting sales and market analysis Business partnering with non financial staff providing commentary and strategic insights Support monthly and quarterly reporting cycles, providing variance analysis on sales and royalty income against budget and forecasts. Review franchisee profitability and affordability Strive for constant improvement on processes What is on Offer: Up to £38,000 - £42,000 depending on experience Hybrid Flexible start/finish times Study support Extended annual leave Clear progression path to senior role Supportive leadership team Sociable team Free parking on site Candidate Profile: PQ Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ICAS) Experience in similar role Strong excel skills Power BI would be advantageous Next Steps: This is likely to be a role with a strong interest and a high response so early applications are encouraged. Please don't hesitate to contact Dylan McGinley for a private & confidential discussion.
May 03, 2026
Full time
Meraki Talent is delighted to be supporting a globally recognised brand in their search for a commercial financial analyst on a permanent basis. This is an exciting newly created opportunity which would be ideal for an experienced analyst who is seeking to take the next step in their career within a forward thinking an growing organisation. The Company This Company has a fantastic reputation in the market as an organisation that rewards hard work with progression. They've gone from strength to strength and have ambitious plans to move into new markets creating opportunity for whoever comes in to grow alongside the business. The successful candidate will support the FP&A director conducting analysis, financial reporting, providing commentary and helping shape strategy. Conducting sales and market analysis Business partnering with non financial staff providing commentary and strategic insights Support monthly and quarterly reporting cycles, providing variance analysis on sales and royalty income against budget and forecasts. Review franchisee profitability and affordability Strive for constant improvement on processes What is on Offer: Up to £38,000 - £42,000 depending on experience Hybrid Flexible start/finish times Study support Extended annual leave Clear progression path to senior role Supportive leadership team Sociable team Free parking on site Candidate Profile: PQ Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ICAS) Experience in similar role Strong excel skills Power BI would be advantageous Next Steps: This is likely to be a role with a strong interest and a high response so early applications are encouraged. Please don't hesitate to contact Dylan McGinley for a private & confidential discussion.
Requisition ID: FEQ427R217 Sr. Solutions Architect (Lakewatch - EMEA) The Solutions Architect (Lakewatch) team executes on Databricks' strategic Product Operating Model that provides enhanced focus on earlier stage, highly prioritized product lines in order to establish product market fit, and set the course for rapid revenue growth. They are part of a global go to market team mandate, though individually will cover a specific, local region. Clients may span across one or more business units and verticals. By working in partnership with direct account teams, they will jointly engage clients, foster the necessary relationships, position in-depth the specific product line, so as to provide compelling reasons for clients to adopt and grow the usage of the given product. They understand the appropriate approach, the guardrails, and the steps needed to successfully adopt the product line, as clients deliver on their business objectives. The Solutions Architect (Lakewatch) is paired with an Account Executive aligned to the product line with specific targets accordingly. Together, they will devise and implement a strategy across their assigned set of accounts, develop presentations, demos and other assets and deliver them such that customers make an informed decision as they decide to adopt the product line in a meaningful way. The Lakewatch product line requires the following core technical competencies: 5+ years of cybersecurity engineering, security operations (SecOps), or security architecture expertise, with a proven track record of designing and delivering customer facing security solutions (of which 3+ years are in a customer facing, pre sales or consulting role). Experience with design and implementation of data and AI applications in cybersecurity, including anomaly detection, behavioral analytics, and agentic AI workflows for triage and investigation. Deep familiarity with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar, or similar), including deployment, tuning, detection engineering, and migration strategies. Familiarity with SOAR platforms is also desirable. Strong understanding of the security telemetry landscape: endpoint (EDR/XDR), network (firewall, DNS, proxy), identity (Okta, Entra ID), cloud (AWS CloudTrail, Azure Activity Log, GCP Audit), and SaaS application logs. Familiarity with standards such as OCSF. Experience with "detection as code" workflows, including rule authoring in SQL or YAML, CI/CD integration for detection pipelines, and MITRE ATT&CK framework mapping. Credibility in influencing security analytics products with the market insight needed to shape and prioritize roadmap capabilities. The impact you will have Provide technical leadership to guide strategic customers to successful implementations on big data projects, ranging from architectural design to data engineering to model deployment. Collaborate with GTM leadership and account teams to design and execute high impact engagement strategies across your territory, driving Lakewatch adoption from initial data offload through full SIEM augmentation or replacement. As a trusted advisor, serve as an expert Solutions Architect building technical credibility with CISOs, security architects, SOC leadership, and security analysts to drive product adoption and vision. Enable clients at scale through workshops, POC execution, and developing customer facing collateral that increases technical knowledge and demonstrates the value of an open agentic SIEM architecture. Influence product roadmap by translating field derived, data driven insights into strategic recommendations for Product and Engineering teams. Handle the most complex technical challenges in this product line by acting as the tier 3 escalation point for the field, ensuring customer success in mission critical security environments. Establish and refine the sales qualification and POC intake process, ensuring well scoped engagements that maximize customer success and minimize friction for R&D. Competencies & Responsibilities 5+ years in a customer facing, pre sales or consulting role influencing technical executives, driving high level security strategy and product adoption. Experience with design and implementation of data and AI applications in cybersecurity, including anomaly detection, behavioral analytics, and agentic AI workflows for triage and investigation. Proficient in programming, debugging, and problem solving using SQL and Python and with AI tools. Experience collaborating with Global System Integrators (GSIs) and third party consulting organizations to drive customer outcomes in cybersecurity. Hands on experience building solutions within major public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP), with an understanding of cloud native security logging and monitoring. Deep experience in security operations, with broad familiarity across one or more of the following: data engineering, data warehousing, AI/ML for security, data governance, and streaming. Undergraduate degree (or higher) in a technical field such as Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Applied Mathematics, Engineering or similar. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.
May 02, 2026
Full time
Requisition ID: FEQ427R217 Sr. Solutions Architect (Lakewatch - EMEA) The Solutions Architect (Lakewatch) team executes on Databricks' strategic Product Operating Model that provides enhanced focus on earlier stage, highly prioritized product lines in order to establish product market fit, and set the course for rapid revenue growth. They are part of a global go to market team mandate, though individually will cover a specific, local region. Clients may span across one or more business units and verticals. By working in partnership with direct account teams, they will jointly engage clients, foster the necessary relationships, position in-depth the specific product line, so as to provide compelling reasons for clients to adopt and grow the usage of the given product. They understand the appropriate approach, the guardrails, and the steps needed to successfully adopt the product line, as clients deliver on their business objectives. The Solutions Architect (Lakewatch) is paired with an Account Executive aligned to the product line with specific targets accordingly. Together, they will devise and implement a strategy across their assigned set of accounts, develop presentations, demos and other assets and deliver them such that customers make an informed decision as they decide to adopt the product line in a meaningful way. The Lakewatch product line requires the following core technical competencies: 5+ years of cybersecurity engineering, security operations (SecOps), or security architecture expertise, with a proven track record of designing and delivering customer facing security solutions (of which 3+ years are in a customer facing, pre sales or consulting role). Experience with design and implementation of data and AI applications in cybersecurity, including anomaly detection, behavioral analytics, and agentic AI workflows for triage and investigation. Deep familiarity with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar, or similar), including deployment, tuning, detection engineering, and migration strategies. Familiarity with SOAR platforms is also desirable. Strong understanding of the security telemetry landscape: endpoint (EDR/XDR), network (firewall, DNS, proxy), identity (Okta, Entra ID), cloud (AWS CloudTrail, Azure Activity Log, GCP Audit), and SaaS application logs. Familiarity with standards such as OCSF. Experience with "detection as code" workflows, including rule authoring in SQL or YAML, CI/CD integration for detection pipelines, and MITRE ATT&CK framework mapping. Credibility in influencing security analytics products with the market insight needed to shape and prioritize roadmap capabilities. The impact you will have Provide technical leadership to guide strategic customers to successful implementations on big data projects, ranging from architectural design to data engineering to model deployment. Collaborate with GTM leadership and account teams to design and execute high impact engagement strategies across your territory, driving Lakewatch adoption from initial data offload through full SIEM augmentation or replacement. As a trusted advisor, serve as an expert Solutions Architect building technical credibility with CISOs, security architects, SOC leadership, and security analysts to drive product adoption and vision. Enable clients at scale through workshops, POC execution, and developing customer facing collateral that increases technical knowledge and demonstrates the value of an open agentic SIEM architecture. Influence product roadmap by translating field derived, data driven insights into strategic recommendations for Product and Engineering teams. Handle the most complex technical challenges in this product line by acting as the tier 3 escalation point for the field, ensuring customer success in mission critical security environments. Establish and refine the sales qualification and POC intake process, ensuring well scoped engagements that maximize customer success and minimize friction for R&D. Competencies & Responsibilities 5+ years in a customer facing, pre sales or consulting role influencing technical executives, driving high level security strategy and product adoption. Experience with design and implementation of data and AI applications in cybersecurity, including anomaly detection, behavioral analytics, and agentic AI workflows for triage and investigation. Proficient in programming, debugging, and problem solving using SQL and Python and with AI tools. Experience collaborating with Global System Integrators (GSIs) and third party consulting organizations to drive customer outcomes in cybersecurity. Hands on experience building solutions within major public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP), with an understanding of cloud native security logging and monitoring. Deep experience in security operations, with broad familiarity across one or more of the following: data engineering, data warehousing, AI/ML for security, data governance, and streaming. Undergraduate degree (or higher) in a technical field such as Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Applied Mathematics, Engineering or similar. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.