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The starting salary for this role is 47,142 per annum, based on a 36 working hour week. Within our Design and Transformation Service, we have two vacancies for Project Managers, which are offered as fixed term contracts to end March 2027. For SCC permanent team members, this role will be a secondment. These roles will work as part of our Delivery team to support the Devolution & Local Government Reorganisation programme - the largest change to the local government landscape in 50 years. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Annual leave allowance (for bank) or remove for term time Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About Us The Design and Transformation teams are dedicated to shaping, driving, and facilitating sustainable change and improvement for residents in Surrey. By partnering with, challenging, and supporting our stakeholders, we strive to achieve better outcomes for our residents, against a challenging financial context. Our Design & Transformation service is a hub of innovation and improvement, driving strategic change across Surrey County Council. The team is structured into three key areas: Design - focusing on service and business redesign Transformation - delivering change programmes and projects Data - enabling evidence-based decision-making We work in a fast-paced, agile environment, collaborating across departments to deliver high-impact transformation initiatives. Our mission is to improve outcomes for residents, enhance efficiency, and embed a culture of continuous improvement. About the Role As a Project Manager, you will manage and deliver key projects that support the safe and legal disaggregation of Children's, Education and Lifelong Learning services (with the potential to be deployed to other areas of D&T if needed), working closely with the Portfolio Lead, Programme Manager as well as LGR Programme Management Office to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with the Council's Devolution and Local Government Re-organisation objectives. You will work with one of more of the workstreams in the D&LGR programme, to oversee project planning, managing resources, and mitigating risks to ensure successful implementation of change initiatives. You will drive continuous improvement and foster collaboration to ensure that we are ready to create safe, legally compliant and efficient unitary authorities by vesting day. Key Responsibilities As a Project Manager, you will: Oversee the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and in line with the Council's transformation objectives. Ensure Project outputs support and contribute to the Programme's objectives in collaboration with the Programme Manager. Track project progress, ensuring milestones are met and providing regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders on performance, risks, and issues. Proactively identify risks and issues that may impact project delivery, implementing effective mitigation strategies to ensure projects stay on track. Manage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring their ongoing support and involvement throughout the project lifecycle. Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, schedules, and status reports, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project goals. What We're Looking For Degree qualified, or significant vocational experience demonstrating development through involvement in a series of progressively more demanding relevant work/roles. Professional qualification, or ability to evidence knowledge and understanding of project management principles and practice. Proven written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with good negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners/professionals. Proven problem-solving skills, and the ability to exercise high levels of initiative to devise and implement workable solutions. Proven ability to manage a range of projects simultaneously through to completion. Significant practical or professional experience and understanding of business, supporting service teams and/or providing support to the public. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: A self-starter with the ability to work independently on tasks and proactively sharing progress updates Strong analytical abilities and vision with excellent communication and engagement skills. A good understanding of the national local government policy agenda A track record of managing complex change projects and programmes in a public sector setting Strong leadership skills and be able to manage effective relationships across the organisation in a complex stakeholder environment Good stakeholder engagement and management skills, at all levels of the organisation A collaborative approach to delivering change As part of the application process, you will be asked to upload your CV and answer three questions which will help us assess your application. Describe your experience in successfully delivering a complex project to time and to budget. What issues or risks did you experience and how did you overcome these? Can you provide an example of when you developed and delivered an effective approach to stakeholder management within a project. What did you do that was effective? Please tell us about a project that you led that had a demonstrable impact and why? Please set out the approach you took to be able to evidence this impact. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 26/04/2026 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Contact details Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Can you turn complex commercial data into a compelling story that influences senior leaders decisions? Are you ready to shape how a fast-moving EMEA business understands its performance and where it goes next? We re looking for a Commercial Insights Manager to lead and elevate commercial reporting across the EMEA & OSP region. This is a high-impact role at the heart of commercial strategy, responsible for turning complex data into clear, compelling insights that shape senior decision-making. You ll own the narrative crafting board-level reporting, improving how performance is measured, and building scalable, best-in-class reporting processes across markets. What You ll Be Doing Lead commercial storytelling own the development of quarterly commercial updates for EMEA & OSP, translating performance data into clear, structured narratives for senior leadership, including CEO and Board-level audiences. Elevate reporting frameworks continuously review and improve reporting processes, tools, and outputs to drive efficiency, consistency, and scalability across the region. Build analytical capability design and implement robust analytical tools and methodologies that turn multiple data sources into actionable commercial insight. Drive performance insight deliver deep-dive and ad-hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives and commercial optimisation projects. Standardise best practice assess local market reporting, identify opportunities for harmonisation, and develop reporting solutions that can be scaled regionally. Partner cross-functionally work closely with commercial, finance, and other central teams to ensure alignment and relevance as business needs evolve. What You ll Bring Advanced Excel and PowerPoint capability Experience working with large, complex datasets and turning them into clear business insight Strong stakeholder management skills, with confidence influencing senior leaders Excellent attention to detail and a structured, analytical mindset Proven data storytelling skills you know how to land a message, not just present numbers Solid understanding of commercial performance and P&L dynamics Experience using Nielsen data (or similar syndicated data sources) Power BI knowledge is a plus This is a high-visibility, high-impact position for someone who wants to shape how a large, fast-moving business understands its performance and where it goes next. If you thrive at the intersection of data, strategy, and storytelling, we d love to hear from you. (url removed) The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. In Deals Services, you will have the opportunity to support a range of clients through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions, providing due diligence and wider transaction advice. We help to deliver successful transaction outcomes through our data-driven insights and commercial acumen. Join our high performing Transaction Services team as a Financial Due Diligence Manager. You'll lead financial analysis projects, engage with client management to understand business dynamics, and produce insightful diligence reports. You'll lead a team, manage project timelines and budgets, and foster client relationships while contributing to business development initiatives. Additionally, you'll play a key role in people management and recruitment, and drive operational improvements through technology adoption. You'll be someone with: Demonstrable working knowledge of Transaction Services. Previous management experience. Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel. While a working knowledge of Power BI (and other data analytics tools) is not a pre-requisite, you will be given support to develop your use of these tools Self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also work autonomously. Excellent interpersonal skills. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

My client, one of the best companies in their sector is an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients. They are looking for a experienced Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer to be based in our Newcastle office with the ability to inspire others. You will have the ability to run medium sized projects, undertake a client facing role in the development, design and co-ordination of engineering projects. Skills should include experience on data centre and mission critical projects. Other sector experience including commercial, hotel, retail and hotel design desirable. Experience will also include the coordination of engineering project services, with a proven track record in project management. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both with colleagues and clients, and experience working on innovative projects with leading client organisations, and contractors will equip you to take a future pro-active role in forging client relationships of our sector portfolio. You will possess good commercial awareness, in addition to having robust technical knowledge relevant to building services design, and capable of incorporating those technologies into the hotel and leisure sector. The position will ideally suit someone who is currently working in building service consultancy and is prepared to work hands on . The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Engineer or working towards, educated to degree level in Building Services Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years industry experience. Role Responsibilities • Responsible for running of medium size projects. Undertakes a client facing role in the development and design and coordination of engineering project services for Mechanical installations, systems, equipment, facilities etc. • Develops and specifies applications of controls, instruments, and operating systems for all building engineering services purposes • Surveys tests and reports on existing electrical/mechanical installations • Specifies activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing confirm to functional specifications and customer requirements • Day to day decision making on project progress and direct liaison with and provides advice to client • Represents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors teams • Carries out engineering calculations to ensure drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards • Responsible for technical content and accuracy of Trainee, Graduates and Engineers • Validation and checking of designs and specifications Specific Skills & Knowledge • BEng, MSc, and have sufficient experience • MCIBSE/MIEE or HNC/HND + appropriate experience or equivalent • Working towards Chartered Eng status • Competent in specification design/drawing for several building types • Sound knowledge of key Health and Safety issues and legislation • Knowledge of MS Office applications word, excel etc • Ability to use IT based calculation and spreadsheet software • Good understanding of BS standards • Ability to prioritise own workload • Ability to work to deadlines • Managerial Skills

PA/Senior Administrator Permanent, Full-Time Leicester 28,000- 30,000 We are currently seeking a PA/Senior Manager to join our client and support for the Managing Director and Administrative Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual who can hit the ground running and provide immediate, high-quality support in a fast-paced environment. Description of the role: Provide comprehensive PA support to the MD and wider administrative leadership team Manage complex calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments efficiently Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries and logistics Act as a key point of contact, handling correspondence and communications on behalf of senior stakeholders Support with general administrative duties, ensuring smooth operational flow Assist with ad-hoc tasks and projects as required About you: Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or Senior Administrator Strong organisational and time management skills Experience managing diaries, travel bookings, and appointments Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities High level of discretion and professionalism Ability to prioritise and work effectively under pressure This role offers the chance to join a growing organisation where workload and responsibilities are expected to expand over time. As the company continues to develop, there will be increasing opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and grow within the role.

Senior Divisional Facilities Manager - Caretech Childrens Services, Education CareTech Group- Estates & Facilities About CareTech and Cambian CareTech Group provide specialist Education / residential care across the UK. We support some of the most vulnerable young people in our communities. Our Schools exist to provide safe, stable and nurturing environments where children and young people can recover, develop and thrive. For the children in our care, the quality of the physical environment is not a 'nice to have' - it is fundamental. Our estates must be compliant, safe and resilient, but also warm, homely and dignified. Put simply: we should feel comfortable placing our own children in these environments. Role purpose The Senior Divisional Facilities Manager will lead the estates function for the Children's residential division (44 Sites). The postholder is accountable for statutory compliance, health and safety (premises), property condition, service continuity and the overall quality of the estate across a multi-site portfolio. The role provides divisional leadership to Regional Facilities Managers (RFMs 3Nr. & Maintenance Operatives 46. Nr) and works in close partnership with Principals, Regional Operations Managers and senior leadership (including Managing Directors) to ensure that standards are consistently achieved and sustained. Reporting lines Responsible to Director of Facilities / Group Estates Leadership (as applicable) Group Executive Director - Childrens services Direct reports Regional Facilities Managers (RFMs) and any divisional estates support roles Key interfaces Home Managers, Regional Operations Managers, Quality/Compliance, Finance, Procurement, Contractors/Suppliers On-Call Participates in an on- call Rota (e.g., one week in every Fifteen) to support critical incidents and business continuity Extraordinary days every day Registered address: Parkview, 82 Oxford Road, Uxbridge UB8 1UX Registered no. Key accountabilities This is a leadership role. Success is measured through safe compliance, quality of environments, predictable delivery and high-performing teams. The postholder will: Lead and develop the divisional estates operating model: cadence, standards, escalation routes and performance rhythm.Create a culture of 'right first time' delivery, where safety, quality and dignity are non-negotiable.Set clear expectations for RFMs and hold accountability through coaching, field leadership and structured performance management. 1.Statutory compliance, health and safety, and risk Act as the senior premises professional for the division, ensuring all sites are safe, compliant and fit for purpose.Own the divisional compliance position across statutory requirements (e.g., fire safety actions, water hygiene/legionella controls, asbestos management, gas and electrical safety, lifting equipment where applicable) and ensure robust evidence trails.Commission, review and drive closure of audits, inspections and risk assessments; ensure actions are prioritised by risk and closed to a defined quality standard.Provide decisive incident response leadership (e.g., floods, alarm activations, heating failures), implementing immediate controls and directing permanent remediation. 2.Quality of environment and customer experience Drive consistent, high-quality standards for repair, decoration, cleanliness and presentation so homes are safe and genuinely homely.Work with Operations to understand the lived experience of children and staff, ensuring estates solutions support safeguarding, privacy and dignity.Introduce and enforce divisional standards/specifications that reduce repeat failures and raise 3.CAFM system leadership and reactive maintenance control Take divisional ownership of the CAFM system (including job logging governance, triage, prioritisation and closure quality).Ensure RFMs and teams are using the system correctly: accurate categories, appropriate priorities, strong descriptions, and evidence on completion.Implement controls to prevent aged backlogs and repeat callouts; ensure jobs are closed properly with clear resolution notes and supporting evidence where required.Use CAFM data to drive performance: reactive ageing, first-time fix rates, repeat defects, contractor performance and compliance KPIs. 4.Planned works, projects and capital programme (CapEx) Build, maintain and deliver a rolling programme of planned works and property improvement, aligned to risk reduction and service needs.Develop clear scopes and high-level specifications; obtain competitive quotations/tenders in line with procurement policy.Control project delivery end-to-end: scope, programme, cost, quality, commissioning, handover, defects and warranties.Contribute to strategic asset planning and annual CapEx budgeting, prioritising based on risk, compliance, condition and operational impact. 5.Commercial management and budget control Own divisional R&M and CapEx budget governance, forecasting and cost-to-complete reporting.Maintain strong variation control and challenge scope creep; ensure value for money and whole-life cost thinking.Work closely with Finance and Procurement to ensure correct coding, approvals and a clean audit trail. Provide clear, board-ready reporting to senior leadership (including Managing Directors) on compliance, performance, key risks, projects and spend.Represent the estates function professionally with regulators, inspectors, external agencies and visitors where premises matters arise. 7.People leadership, capability and performance Line manage RFMs and relevant estates staff: objectives, supervision, coaching and development.Build a divisional capability plan (skills matrix, training plan, competency checks) covering technical triage, compliance awareness and leadership behaviours.Measure and manage staff KPIs (quality of close-outs, responsiveness, compliance closure rates, stakeholder feedback, budget discipline).Promote a culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement; manage underperformance fairly and promptly. Performance measures (examples)The role will be measured on a balanced scorecard. Typical divisional KPIs include: Statutory compliance: PPM completion rate; overdue statutory items; audit action closure (by risk rating).Fire safety: FRA action closure times; fire door and compartmentation remediation progress (where applicable).R

Commercial Manager - Civil Engineering £75-85k basic salary, car allowance, bonus and benefits Cardiff Office + travel to project sites Full-time/ Permanent Our clients are a leading civil engineering contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects across the United Kingdom, including energy, renewables, water/ reservoirs, coastal defence, highways, groundworks and more. They are enjoying year on year growth, and have exciting growth plans for the Cardiff office over the next 5years, so now is an excellent time to be joining the team! Suitable applicants will have experience as a commercial manager, managing a portfolio of projects in excess of £100m and a strong background in a diverse range of civil engineering projects. Preferably candidates will have progressed through a career path in Quantity Surveying, and have an industry related degree in Quantity surveying or civil engineering. This company has been operating in the UK for over 60years and has an extensive history of working on some of the UKs most key infrastructure projects. They continue to deliver projects at the forefront of civil engineering and work to the highest possible standards. Summary of Duties and Responsibilities Provide independent oversight of commercial performance across multiple projects Challenge and support Senior Quantity Surveyors and Managing Quantity Surveyors Ensure consistent application of commercial processes and contract management Intervene where projects are at risk or underperforming Capable of managing multiple key projects that sit within a portfolio exceeding £100m, reporting to the commercial director. (a more extensive job description will be provided following initial application to this advert) Salary and Benefits Basic salary - £75-85k Car allowance Bonus scheme Private healthcare and more within the benefits package! Qualifications/Skills required Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline i.e Civil engineering Proven experience in a commercial manager role previously, with ideally 10+ years experience in the industry progressing to this level. Strong knowledge of construction methods, contracts, and commercial procedures Excellent knowledge of NEC contracts MRICS (or equivalent) industry qualification would be great to see - but not essential High level of IT literacy including MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills Strong analytical and numerical ability with attention to detail Excellent organisational and time management skills, to meet strict deadlines Ambitious, driven and a strong communicator are all traits we look for in our teams!

Working with a leading brand in Birmingham in their search for an IT Change Programme Director to join them on a permanent basis. Paying £110,000 base + £9,000 car allowance + 15 bonus. Hybrid working. Extensive experience in enterprise scale IT portfolio management and change delivery, with accountability for complex, multi year programmes - Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, PMO practices, and financial management, including portfolio prioritisation, benefits realisation, and investment decision making aligned to functional and enterprise strategy. - Demonstrable experience in anticipating, assessing, and managing operational and portfolio level delivery risk, applying sound judgement to navigate ambiguity, dependencies, and competing priorities. - Expertise in stakeholder engagement and cross functional integration, influencing senior leaders and facilitating alignment across IT, business functions, and external partners to achieve shared outcomes. - Proven capability in leading through managers, building high performing teams, developing leadership capability, and holding leaders accountable for delivery, performance, and cultural outcomes. - Expertise in managing external service providers and strategic partners, with strong commercial acumen across contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and value optimisation. Demonstrated ability to lead change at scale, championing continuous improvement, modern delivery practices, and adoption of new technologies to enhance business outcomes. - Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills, including the ability to challenge constructively, manage difficult conversations, and negotiate trade at executive level. - Qualifications in project/programme management and experience of working with other frameworks/methodologies such as COBIT, ITIL, Agile and TOGAF.

Senior Performance Improvement Manager Location : Home based with frequent travel across the Midlands, Southern England, South Coast sites and regular meetings at Birmingham office locations Salary : 60,000 - 70,000 plus bonus, 5,200 car allowance and benefits Role Overview An established organisation supporting Service Family accommodation across the UK is seeking a Senior Performance Improvement Manager to help drive service improvement, operational efficiency and innovation across a large and complex contract portfolio. This is a high-impact role focused on identifying smarter ways of working, improving customer outcomes and helping operational teams deliver a better overall service. Working closely with the Continuous Improvement Lead and teams across housing, facilities management and home insurance, you will play a key role in shaping new ways of working and identifying opportunities for change. The role requires someone who is naturally curious, analytical and comfortable challenging existing processes in order to drive better outcomes. This is not a people management role, but it does require someone who can work independently, build strong relationships and bring energy, enthusiasm and fresh thinking into the business. You will use data, operational insight and research to identify opportunities for improvement, recommend new technologies and support the development of more effective ways of working. The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys problem solving, is highly comfortable with numbers and reporting, and has the confidence to work closely with stakeholders across all levels of the business. Attitude is key here. The business is looking for someone dynamic, forward-thinking and keen to learn, with the ability to spot opportunities that others may miss. Key Responsibilities Identify, develop and deliver performance improvement initiatives across housing, FM, home insurance and operational service delivery functions Analyse KPI performance, operational data, customer feedback and service trends to identify areas for improvement Investigate root causes of underperformance and identify sustainable, long-term solutions Use data and numerical analysis to prioritise opportunities based on operational impact, customer benefit and commercial value Research, identify and recommend new technologies, systems, reporting tools and innovative approaches to improve service delivery Support the introduction of new processes, systems and ways of working that improve efficiency and customer outcomes Work closely with the Continuous Improvement Lead and operational teams to shape and deliver improvement plans Develop business cases for change, clearly outlining the rationale, expected benefits and return on investment Facilitate workshops, improvement sessions and problem-solving meetings with operational stakeholders Challenge existing ways of working constructively and encourage teams to think differently about service delivery and performance Improve data visibility, reporting capability and performance tracking across the business Produce clear and detailed reports, presentations and dashboards for senior stakeholders Use Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft 365 tools to analyse performance data and present findings Support the development and refinement of KPIs, service measures and reporting frameworks Monitor the success of improvement initiatives, ensuring that changes are embedded and benefits are sustained over time Build strong relationships across operational teams, support functions and senior leadership groups Represent the function at meetings, providing clear updates, recommendations and insight-led reporting Maintain a positive and professional image with key external stakeholders and client representatives Essential Requirements Proven experience within a performance improvement, business improvement, continuous improvement or operational excellence role Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret large volumes of data and identify trends, risks and opportunities Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong understanding of Microsoft 365 tools Experience using data, reporting and numerical analysis to support business decisions and prioritise improvement activity Comfortable researching and identifying new technologies, systems and innovative ways of working Ability to develop business cases, reports and presentations for senior stakeholders Experience facilitating workshops, problem-solving sessions and improvement meetings Strong communication skills with the ability to influence, challenge and engage stakeholders at all levels Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently without the need for direct supervision Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance customer, operational and financial priorities Degree educated or able to demonstrate a similar level of academic capability Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel frequently across Southern England and to Birmingham office locations Ability to obtain and maintain SC Clearance Desirable Background Experience within housing, facilities management, property services, insurance or customer-focused operational environments Experience using Power BI or similar reporting and visualisation tools Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma or process mapping Experience working within complex, multi-site or contract-led environments Previous exposure to public sector, defence or accommodation-related contracts Benefits Bonus 5,200 car allowance 25 days annual leave 6% matched pension contribution Private medical cover for self and partner Life assurance at 2x annual salary One professional subscription paid per year

Finance Manager / Liverpool City Centre / Salary £55,000 - £60,000 Accountable Recruitment are working with our client who are a well known and established business in Merseyside, looking to appoint a Finance Manager to join their growing finance team. Reporting directly into the Finance Director, this role offers broad exposure across financial reporting, compliance, commercial finance and business support. You'll play a key part in maintaining strong financial control while also contributing to process improvement and supporting continued growth. This is a well-rounded role suited to someone who enjoys being involved across the finance function, working closely with operational and senior stakeholders, and developing their career within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. You'll work closely with colleagues across the business, providing financial insight on projects, billing and profitability, and ensuring compliance obligations are met. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting analysis Maintain accurate financial records and ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed regularly Oversee cashflow and debt management, including resolving complex collection matters Work with operational teams to support monthly billing and fee forecasting Review project financial performance, including profitability and secured work forecasts Respond to internal and external financial queries relating to projects and contracts Assist with budget preparation and financial planning activities Support year-end processes and ongoing statutory and regulatory compliance Supervise and support junior team members Contribute to ad-hoc finance projects and process improvements Key skills Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or approaching qualification Experience within a busy commercial industry Good understanding of core accounting principles, VAT and financial controls Confident working with Excel and financial systems (Sage experience beneficial but not essential) Organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple deadlines Strong attention to detail with the confidence to challenge information when required Clear communicator, able to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels To discuss this role in more detail please contact Lauren Harrison at Accountable Recruitment on

We are recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for one of the largest and most successful privately-owned construction and development groups in the UK. They pride themselves on "family feel" culture, underpinned by a massive scale of operation and a debt-free financial standing. The Bristol team is expanding, and are looking for someone who thrives on autonomy, technical challenge, and delivering excellence. Your Role As a Senior QS, you won't just be "crunching numbers." You will be the commercial heartbeat of your assigned projects-typically ranging from 10m to 70m+ across sectors including commercial, education, industrial, and student accommodation in both new build and cut and carve. Key Responsibilities: Commercial Management: Oversee the financial performance of major projects from inception to final account. Procurement: Manage subcontract procurement, ensuring robust scopes of work and competitive pricing. Risk & Opportunity: Identify commercial risks early and develop mitigation strategies while maximizing project margins. Reporting: Deliver accurate monthly CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations) and financial forecasts to the Commercial Manager. Mentorship: Provide guidance and leadership to Assistant and Trainee Surveyors within the project team. What They are Looking For They value technical expertise, but we value integrity and proactive problem-solving more. Experience: Proven track record as a Lead or Senior QS within a Tier 1 or major Tier 2 main contractor. Project History: Experience managing design & build (D&B) contracts is essential. Qualifications: A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline. RICS/ICES membership is a plus but not a dealbreaker. Local Knowledge: A strong understanding of the South West supply chain and market conditions. Drive: Someone who takes ownership of their project and isn't afraid to challenge the status quo to get the best result. The Company. Stability: They have an incredibly strong pipeline of work through to 2030 and a reputation for repeat business. Growth: They offer a clear pathway to Commercial Management for those who perform. The Package: Highly competitive base salary. Company car or generous car allowance. Enhanced pension scheme and private healthcare. Discretionary annual bonus. The chance to work with a team that actually enjoys what they do. They initial scheme is a 30 million cut and carve project in central Bristol and has just been awarded so you would be able to get involve dion the procurement of the initial packages and have a head start. If the role and company are of interest please apply online or look me upo on LinkedIn and give me a call. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Our client, a design and manufacturer of critical, high-performance components for aerospace and defence is recruiting for a Trade Compliance Manager, to be based at offices local to Maidenhead, Berkshire. The role will be based onsite 4 days a week with 1 day working from home office. On Offer: An opportunity to join a British owned leading design and manufacturing specialist for the Aerospace industry Salary up to £75K plus bonus DOE Hybrid working - 4 days onsite, 1 days from home Private Medical 25 days annual leave 8% Employer Pension Contribution Main Purpose of the Trade Compliance Manager: Reporting to the Head of Trade Compliance the role will lead International Trade Compliance (ITC) function ensuring Company compliance with international trade compliance laws and regulations, including UK, EU and US (EAR/ITAR). The role is responsible for a team of 4. Duties & Responsibilities of the Trade Compliance Manager: Lead the ITC team to provide licencing, authorisation support, guidance, and training as required for the ongoing prospects of the business, driving accountability and ownership where required within the team and within the Company Lead initiatives related to the development, automation, and continuous improvement of ITC processes and tools impacting all employees Provide guidance and authorisation strategy concerning the requirements, interpretation, and obligations of US export/re-export regulations and the implementation of such requirements Provide people and subject matter leadership within the business and Senior Leadership Team by creating an environment that accelerates development of ITC competency and talent Establish relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including Inside Sales, Engineering, Commercial, Supply Chain and Projects Responsible for the evaluation of technology, hardware, and software (including classification and interpretation of UKML, Dual-Use, USML, EAR, ITAR) to identify ITC requirements and ensure appropriate authorisations and controls for exports and imports are in place Qualifications and Experience required: Leadership and team management skills, ability to motivate, develop, create a culture in which teamwork can flourish, encourage creative ideas and continually raise the bar Highly experienced with US export, security and military regulations (ITAR, EAR, CUI, DFARS) Highly experienced with UK and EU export, security and military regulations (UKML, Dual-Use, Official-Sensitive, MOD F680) A minimum of a bachelor s degree in International Trade or a related field Experience working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment Proactive in overcoming challenges, implementing change and improvements Confidence in taking ownership, accountability and delegating effectively For full details, contact Willis Global a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone : With the ability to identify risk matters and raises with a manager and/or partner, while exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Who can identify and understand needs of the Audited Entity, suggest potential solutions on technical matters and communicate and agree the needs and potential solutions with Managers or Partner. Who can build and maintain strong relationships with new and established Audited Entities, identifying opportunities and be a point of contact throughout the year. With experience of conducting rigorous project and financial management on all projects, completing projects within agreed timescales and raising issues in a timely manner. Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS or overseas equivalent. Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends. Experience supervising and coaching junior members of the team. Experience of managing projects. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

The Premier League Foundation is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Grants and Compliance Manager on a permanent basis. As a key member of the Central Operations team, you will help ensure the Foundation operates as an effective and efficient charity by maintaining robust, high quality grant management processes. Working closely with the Head of Governance and Operations and the Senior Impact and Insight Manager, you will oversee all grant making activity, from application through to monitoring, reporting and end of grant procedures. You will ensure that grantees comply with funder requirements, and that our grant making practices reflect, promote and continue to evolve in line with sector best practice. You will collaborate closely with the Programmes Team and the Impact and Insights Team to ensure they have the tools and frameworks needed to monitor grant delivery and performance in line with Premier League programme expectations and funder requirements. Supported by the Governance and Grants Executive, you will track how funding is used, ensure grant conditions are met, and lead the ongoing improvement of grant making systems and processes. A core part of the role will be leading the development and implementation of the Capability Code of Practice - a governance framework designed specifically for the unique needs and context of professional football club charities. You will ensure the Code continues to evolve with governance best practice and will work directly with Premier League club charities to create regular opportunities for sharing good practice, supporting them to achieve full compliance with the Code and to strengthen their effectiveness and efficiency as charitable organisations. Working alongside the Head of Governance and Operations, you will also help ensure the Foundation maintains strong governance and operational excellence, including our own compliance with the Code and ongoing improvements to internal systems and processes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast paced environment, managing multiple workstreams while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and exceptional attention to detail. They will be comfortable working both autonomously and collaboratively and will bring a strong understanding of progressive grant making and the role that good governance plays in delivering the Foundation's charitable objectives. They will be confident in embedding these principles across the organisation and wider network and will demonstrate a clear commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Who we are The Premier League Foundation was established in 2010 to distribute funding provided by the Premier League and its partners to professional football club charities across England and Wales, supporting them in their delivery in thousands of community venues and schools across the country. A total of 106 club charities are supported across the Premier League, English Football League, and National League. More than 2.5 million individuals have benefitted from the charity, which aims to foster positive sporting, health, personal and education opportunities for children, young people, and the wider community. Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. You will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements. The role: Oversee the Premier League Foundation's grant management function, ensuring timely, high-quality and consistent processes for grant assessment, approval, delivery, monitoring and reporting. Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of grant-making processes to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery. Provide advice and support on the design and development of application and grant-making processes for new programmes and funds. Work with the Head of Governance and Operations and the Finance team to support grant payment processes, including quarterly grant payments as required. Oversee the management of grant agreements, supported by the Foundation Governance and Grants Executive, and establish processes to ensure all grant-related documentation is quality assured and appropriately maintained. Contribute to reports relating to governance and grant management including mid-year and end of year monitoring updates for Premier League Foundation Board meetings. Support the Programmes Team in producing engaging and informative reports on programme performance and impact for our funding partners and other relevant stakeholders as required. Communicate regularly with club charities to provide updates, respond to queries, and build strong, collaborative relationships. Work with impact and insight colleagues to develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks for grant-funded projects. Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to ensure the impact of funded projects is measured, documented, and communicated effectively. Oversee the development and implementation of the Capability Code of Practice and the Capability Audit process, working collaboratively with funding partners and key stakeholders to assess the governance and management arrangements of funded organisations, and to embed a culture of continuous improvement across the network Develop and maintain strong relationships with the 20 Premier League football club charities to ensure compliance with the Capability Code of Practice, providing tailored support, advice and guidance to aid the effective implementation of their Capability Action Plans Lead the Premier League Foundation's internal self assessment against the Capability Code of Practice, monitoring progress and evaluating performance against the actions set out in our Capability Action Plan. Lead the delivery of the bi annual Capability Code of Practice Conference, as well as other grant making or governance related networking opportunities, events and training sessions Line-manage the Governance and Grants Executive, providing regular supervision, workload management, wellbeing support and opportunities for professional development. Ensure the Foundation is well connected to other initiatives and organisations in the sector and stay informed of trends in grant funding practice to inform operational improvements. Represent the Premier League Foundation in a professional and positive manner when engaging with internal and external stakeholders, always reflecting the organisation's values. Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required, and are commensurate with the job role, in furtherance of the objectives of the Premier League Foundation. Requirements for the role: Strong written and analytical skills, with the ability to produce high-quality, impactful board reports. Experience working in governance, grant management or compliance within the voluntary, community, and/or sports sector. Knowledge and understanding of best practice, initiatives and legislation relating to charitable grant giving. Strong project management, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a complex network of internal and external stakeholders. Ability to work at pace, manage pressure, exercise sound judgement and resolve problems effectively. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences across different formats, with written communication to an excellent standard. Excellent interpersonal, influencing and relationship management skills. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and with partners. High level of computer proficiency, particularly with excel. An understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and how they relate to the role. Willingness to travel within England and Wales as required. Satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm. For further information, please see our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Guidance. To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is Monday 11 May 2026. We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact

Our client is a well-established and growing independent accountancy practice based in Liverpool, operating across the North West. The firm has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality audit, accounting, and advisory services to a broad client base, with particular expertise in SME/owner-managed businesses and the not-for-profit sector. With a collaborative culture and clear succession planning in place, this is a key strategic hire aimed at strengthening and developing the firm's audit function. Role Overview - Audit Manager The successful candidate will play a central role in managing audit engagements, developing client relationships, and contributing to the growth of the audit department. Managing and delivering audit assignments from planning through to completion Acting as the main point of contact for a varied client portfolio, including SME/owner-managed businesses, not-for-profit organisations, and professional practices Line managing and developing a team of 3-4 staff members Reviewing audit work and ensuring compliance with UK auditing standards Taking an active role in business development, including: Supporting pitches and tender processes Identifying opportunities within existing client relationships Building commercial awareness and visibility within the firm Assisting with ad hoc projects including due diligence assignments and complex accounting issues Supporting the firm's audit quality control processes Working closely with senior leadership with the aim of stepping into an RI role in the short term Role Requirements - Audit Manager ACA or ACCA qualified Proven experience operating at Audit Manager level within a UK practice Strong knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards Background in general practice with experience managing multiple audits concurrently Experience supervising and developing junior team members Exposure to not-for-profit or SME audit work is highly desirable Experience with SRA Accounts Rules reviews would be an advantage, but not essential Salary & Benefits - Audit Manager Salary: £50,000- £60,000 (depending on experience) Working hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm (office-based role in Liverpool) Clear progression pathway to RI status Exposure to business development and leadership responsibilities Supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunity to shape and grow the firm's audit offering Standard holiday entitlement (25-27 days + bank holidays, depending on level and experience) Pension scheme Additional discretionary bonus and performance-based review opportunities Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.