Summary Are you ready to embrace change? Are you an aspiring leader? Are you seeking to develop and deliver exceptional visitor experiences at unique places? If so, we're looking for a results-driven leader to take our visitor experiences to the next level across the North Coast Property Group, which includes globally recognised attractions such as the Giant's Causeway World Heritage Site, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and Mussenden Temple at Downhill Demesne. This role will be diverse, fast paced and rewarding. You'll drive visitor satisfaction, deepen connection to place through enhanced interpretation and storytelling, deliver innovative and engaging experiences and lead a dynamic team that strives for excellence. This is a leadership role that will create inclusive and memorable experiences for over 600,000 visitors from around the world. If you thrive in working in partnership, thinking creatively, leading and collaborating to achieve results, then this could be the next role for you What it's like to work here Flanked by the wild north Atlantic Ocean and a landscape of dramatic cliffs, for centuries the Giant's Causeway has inspired artists, stirred scientific debate, and captured the imagination of all who visit. Northern Ireland's North Coast is one of the largest and stunning portfolios within the National Trust, welcoming visitors from all over the world, who come to explore the iconic coastline. Working in the North Coast Property Group means contributing to the preservation and promotion of the Giant's Causeway, Downhill Demesne and Carrick-a-Rede Rope-bridge. Your efforts will help ensure that these special places are protected for future generations, while providing visitors with memorable experiences. The sense of purpose and fulfilment that comes from knowing that your work makes a difference is a significant part of what makes working here special. This is an operational role based primarily at the Giant's Causeway, with a property group team of approximately 100 passionate and enthusiastic staff and volunteers, working hard to provide exceptional and well cared for visitor services and life-long memories for our visitors. What you'll be doing You will have a deep understanding and relevant expertise to know what makes a great visitor experience. You will shape the end-to-end visitor journey, in collaboration with other colleagues, ensuring it is welcoming and memorable. You will work with all teams to ensure consistency and quality of service and access. You will use visitor feedback, audience insights and evaluation to shape and deliver a dynamic, inspiring and relevant visitor experience that connects with local and international audiences. You'll be continually looking for ways to enhance interpretation at our sites (indoors and outdoors) and will have the opportunity to create refreshed, inclusive and inspiring interpretation that brings our stories to life and deepens connection to our special places. You will collaborate with the marketing team and Business Development Manager to develop and execute appropriate marketing activity. You will also ensure that all promotional activities align with the National Trust's brand and values, maintaining a consistent and positive image of our places. You'll be leading a small team, creating a positive, confident and collaborative working culture. You will be skilled in building relationships and will work in partnership to co-create experiences that will appeal to specific key audiences. Key to your role will be working closely with colleagues to develop and deliver a joined-up property plan to share the history and significance of our properties. You'll be part of the Property Leadership Team, and the duty manager team, which means you'll have direct delegated budget management and compliance task responsibilities, as well as occasionally acting as duty manager or representing the General Manager. The National Trust is committed to the professional development of its employees. Whether through on-the-job training, workshops, or opportunities for advancement, you'll have access to resources that will help and support your professional development. Who we're looking for •knowledge of storytelling, interpretive planning, and curatorial practices that bring heritage to life. •ability to develop medium to long-term audience-led plans that align with organisational goals and audience needs •experience in managing visitor services or public engagement in a tourism, heritage, museum, or cultural setting •proven ability to use data and feedback to shape inclusive and relevant visitor experiences •led and developed staff and/or volunteers to deliver high-quality service •designed or co-created engaging interpretation and public programmes •ability to build effective relationships with internal teams and external partners to co-create experiences The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. •Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary •Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) •Rental deposit loan scheme •Season ticket loan •EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) •Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts •Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. •Flexible working whenever possible •Employee assistance programme •Free parking at most Trust places Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Summary Are you ready to embrace change? Are you an aspiring leader? Are you seeking to develop and deliver exceptional visitor experiences at unique places? If so, we're looking for a results-driven leader to take our visitor experiences to the next level across the North Coast Property Group, which includes globally recognised attractions such as the Giant's Causeway World Heritage Site, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and Mussenden Temple at Downhill Demesne. This role will be diverse, fast paced and rewarding. You'll drive visitor satisfaction, deepen connection to place through enhanced interpretation and storytelling, deliver innovative and engaging experiences and lead a dynamic team that strives for excellence. This is a leadership role that will create inclusive and memorable experiences for over 600,000 visitors from around the world. If you thrive in working in partnership, thinking creatively, leading and collaborating to achieve results, then this could be the next role for you What it's like to work here Flanked by the wild north Atlantic Ocean and a landscape of dramatic cliffs, for centuries the Giant's Causeway has inspired artists, stirred scientific debate, and captured the imagination of all who visit. Northern Ireland's North Coast is one of the largest and stunning portfolios within the National Trust, welcoming visitors from all over the world, who come to explore the iconic coastline. Working in the North Coast Property Group means contributing to the preservation and promotion of the Giant's Causeway, Downhill Demesne and Carrick-a-Rede Rope-bridge. Your efforts will help ensure that these special places are protected for future generations, while providing visitors with memorable experiences. The sense of purpose and fulfilment that comes from knowing that your work makes a difference is a significant part of what makes working here special. This is an operational role based primarily at the Giant's Causeway, with a property group team of approximately 100 passionate and enthusiastic staff and volunteers, working hard to provide exceptional and well cared for visitor services and life-long memories for our visitors. What you'll be doing You will have a deep understanding and relevant expertise to know what makes a great visitor experience. You will shape the end-to-end visitor journey, in collaboration with other colleagues, ensuring it is welcoming and memorable. You will work with all teams to ensure consistency and quality of service and access. You will use visitor feedback, audience insights and evaluation to shape and deliver a dynamic, inspiring and relevant visitor experience that connects with local and international audiences. You'll be continually looking for ways to enhance interpretation at our sites (indoors and outdoors) and will have the opportunity to create refreshed, inclusive and inspiring interpretation that brings our stories to life and deepens connection to our special places. You will collaborate with the marketing team and Business Development Manager to develop and execute appropriate marketing activity. You will also ensure that all promotional activities align with the National Trust's brand and values, maintaining a consistent and positive image of our places. You'll be leading a small team, creating a positive, confident and collaborative working culture. You will be skilled in building relationships and will work in partnership to co-create experiences that will appeal to specific key audiences. Key to your role will be working closely with colleagues to develop and deliver a joined-up property plan to share the history and significance of our properties. You'll be part of the Property Leadership Team, and the duty manager team, which means you'll have direct delegated budget management and compliance task responsibilities, as well as occasionally acting as duty manager or representing the General Manager. The National Trust is committed to the professional development of its employees. Whether through on-the-job training, workshops, or opportunities for advancement, you'll have access to resources that will help and support your professional development. Who we're looking for •knowledge of storytelling, interpretive planning, and curatorial practices that bring heritage to life. •ability to develop medium to long-term audience-led plans that align with organisational goals and audience needs •experience in managing visitor services or public engagement in a tourism, heritage, museum, or cultural setting •proven ability to use data and feedback to shape inclusive and relevant visitor experiences •led and developed staff and/or volunteers to deliver high-quality service •designed or co-created engaging interpretation and public programmes •ability to build effective relationships with internal teams and external partners to co-create experiences The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. •Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary •Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) •Rental deposit loan scheme •Season ticket loan •EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) •Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts •Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. •Flexible working whenever possible •Employee assistance programme •Free parking at most Trust places Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
Manager - Managed Learning Service (MLS), Financial Services, People Consulting Location: London Other locations: Primary Location Only Salary: Competitive Date: 7 Nov 2025 Job Description Requisition ID: People Consulting - Learning and Development - Manager (Managed Learning Services) At EY, we are proud to partner with leading financial services organizations, empowering their teams to achieve peak performance. Join Us in Transforming the Workplace We are on a mission to reshape employee experiences, build innovative learning solutions, and drive organizational change. As part of our dynamic People Consulting team, you will play a crucial role in navigating the complexities of today's business environment. Why This Role Matters This is an exciting opportunity to engage with clients on their people strategies. We invite you to join our fast-growing EY People Consulting (Learning) team as we work together to create a Better Working World. We leverage creativity, scientific insights, and industry expertise to develop impactful learning experiences for clients in Banking, Wealth and Asset Management, and Insurance. Your contributions will help clients identify skills gaps, design learning pathways, and implement effective learning functions. Key Responsibilities Lead diverse workstreams across complex engagements in the financial services sector. Design and implement innovative solutions tailored to client needs. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor. Identify new business opportunities and contribute to proposal development. Oversee operational aspects and risk management of client engagements. Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering their professional growth. Collaborate on strategic initiatives that support the overall growth of the firm. Focus on Learning Operations In This Role, You Will Drive the end-to-end delivery of Managed Learning Services (MLS) engagements, ensuring high-quality outcomes. Develop tailored learning strategies and operational solutions based on client needs. Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively. Create compelling presentations and proposals that resonate with clients. Contribute to the growth of the MLS business by shaping new offerings and providing innovative insights. What We're Looking For Consulting experience at the Manager level, preferably within a Big Four or similar professional services environment. A proven track record in developing transformational operational solutions, including organizational design and process transformation. Strong business development skills, including client relationship management and proposal development. Expertise in managing large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels. Experience in leading and developing teams in a fast-paced, client-focused setting. Preferred Qualifications Experience in financial services (banking, insurance, wealth and asset management) or a passion for the sector. Knowledge of the Learning & Development industry and Managed Learning Services. Proficiency in creating impactful presentations and performing data analysis using PowerPoint and Excel. Relevant degree-level education and/or professional qualifications. Why EY? At EY, we are committed to building a Better Working World. Our culture promotes training, opportunities, and the creative freedom to drive change. We offer a competitive remuneration package that rewards individual and team performance, along with flexible working arrangements to support your career and personal priorities. Join us in making a lasting impact for our clients and society by putting people at the heart of everything we do.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Manager - Managed Learning Service (MLS), Financial Services, People Consulting Location: London Other locations: Primary Location Only Salary: Competitive Date: 7 Nov 2025 Job Description Requisition ID: People Consulting - Learning and Development - Manager (Managed Learning Services) At EY, we are proud to partner with leading financial services organizations, empowering their teams to achieve peak performance. Join Us in Transforming the Workplace We are on a mission to reshape employee experiences, build innovative learning solutions, and drive organizational change. As part of our dynamic People Consulting team, you will play a crucial role in navigating the complexities of today's business environment. Why This Role Matters This is an exciting opportunity to engage with clients on their people strategies. We invite you to join our fast-growing EY People Consulting (Learning) team as we work together to create a Better Working World. We leverage creativity, scientific insights, and industry expertise to develop impactful learning experiences for clients in Banking, Wealth and Asset Management, and Insurance. Your contributions will help clients identify skills gaps, design learning pathways, and implement effective learning functions. Key Responsibilities Lead diverse workstreams across complex engagements in the financial services sector. Design and implement innovative solutions tailored to client needs. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor. Identify new business opportunities and contribute to proposal development. Oversee operational aspects and risk management of client engagements. Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering their professional growth. Collaborate on strategic initiatives that support the overall growth of the firm. Focus on Learning Operations In This Role, You Will Drive the end-to-end delivery of Managed Learning Services (MLS) engagements, ensuring high-quality outcomes. Develop tailored learning strategies and operational solutions based on client needs. Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively. Create compelling presentations and proposals that resonate with clients. Contribute to the growth of the MLS business by shaping new offerings and providing innovative insights. What We're Looking For Consulting experience at the Manager level, preferably within a Big Four or similar professional services environment. A proven track record in developing transformational operational solutions, including organizational design and process transformation. Strong business development skills, including client relationship management and proposal development. Expertise in managing large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels. Experience in leading and developing teams in a fast-paced, client-focused setting. Preferred Qualifications Experience in financial services (banking, insurance, wealth and asset management) or a passion for the sector. Knowledge of the Learning & Development industry and Managed Learning Services. Proficiency in creating impactful presentations and performing data analysis using PowerPoint and Excel. Relevant degree-level education and/or professional qualifications. Why EY? At EY, we are committed to building a Better Working World. Our culture promotes training, opportunities, and the creative freedom to drive change. We offer a competitive remuneration package that rewards individual and team performance, along with flexible working arrangements to support your career and personal priorities. Join us in making a lasting impact for our clients and society by putting people at the heart of everything we do.
Octopus Energy is at the forefront of the energy transition, making energy cheaper and greener through its cutting-edge technology. The Flexibility team is building the next generation of products and tools to make energy more flexible, including automating electric vehicle charging, saving customers money by demand shifting through Saving Sessions and Free Electricity, and managing large grid-scale batteries to balance the system. The team develops products that are used by millions of customers, helping boost renewables use and decarbonise energy systems worldwide. As we continue to grow our product portfolio, we are looking for an Optimisation Manager - to level up our strategies for monetising customer devices and generating value for them. We are looking for someone with a deep knowledge of flexibility markets, coupled with analytical expertise, to match market mechanisms to trading and scheduling strategies. What you will do: Market expert. Understand, define, and disseminate functional requirements from the full range of markets and services. Strategy owner. Evaluate market and service structures, identify participation criteria for all relevant asset and customer types, and then develop applicable strategies in partnership with the Trading team. Creative thinker. Identify key opportunities and fundamental barriers, and take a pragmatic approach to solution design. Action-oriented. Lead the charge in advocating market and service simplification and lowering the barriers to entry through detailed understanding of the existing structures, engagement with all relevant internal and external stakeholders and by proving capabilities in the real world Analytical mindset. Use data and analysis to inform decision making. Work closely with the Data Science team to scope investigations and validate insights. Clear Communicator. Translate product, market and operational requirements into clear and concise technical requirements for analysts and developers Ownership. Accountable and responsible for coordinating with internal commercial, policy, product and engineering team members to ensure successful participation in all selected services What you will need: Strong working knowledge of energy and grid service markets (bias towards GB but with the ability to generalise globally), as well as grid-tied technologies, such as PV, wind, demand response, and storage. Demonstrated techno-economic and financial modelling expertise, both rapid and comprehensive Experience digesting and translating technical requirements and policy/regulatory information for commercial applicability An ability to respond to complicated briefs from stakeholders, make decisions and communicate appropriate strategies An agile mindset; you can both nurture a commercial offering and optimise the implementation to the smallest detail An ability to pick up work in a fast paced environment with a willingness to learn Entrepreneurial instincts with clear bias for informed action and track record of leading new initiatives with limited resources and support An ability to relate to individuals and nurture other team members Excellent communication and documentation skills Experience with Python and SQL would be a bonus An interest in sustainability, green energy and Net Zero power systems Why else you'll love it here • Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit! • Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We were recently named the , and we ranked in the . Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded and how we empower our people. We've also been placed in the • Visit our UK perks hub - If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. P.S. Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we'll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, you'll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Got any burning questions before then? Drop us a message at and we'd love to help! Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic! Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Octopus Energy is at the forefront of the energy transition, making energy cheaper and greener through its cutting-edge technology. The Flexibility team is building the next generation of products and tools to make energy more flexible, including automating electric vehicle charging, saving customers money by demand shifting through Saving Sessions and Free Electricity, and managing large grid-scale batteries to balance the system. The team develops products that are used by millions of customers, helping boost renewables use and decarbonise energy systems worldwide. As we continue to grow our product portfolio, we are looking for an Optimisation Manager - to level up our strategies for monetising customer devices and generating value for them. We are looking for someone with a deep knowledge of flexibility markets, coupled with analytical expertise, to match market mechanisms to trading and scheduling strategies. What you will do: Market expert. Understand, define, and disseminate functional requirements from the full range of markets and services. Strategy owner. Evaluate market and service structures, identify participation criteria for all relevant asset and customer types, and then develop applicable strategies in partnership with the Trading team. Creative thinker. Identify key opportunities and fundamental barriers, and take a pragmatic approach to solution design. Action-oriented. Lead the charge in advocating market and service simplification and lowering the barriers to entry through detailed understanding of the existing structures, engagement with all relevant internal and external stakeholders and by proving capabilities in the real world Analytical mindset. Use data and analysis to inform decision making. Work closely with the Data Science team to scope investigations and validate insights. Clear Communicator. Translate product, market and operational requirements into clear and concise technical requirements for analysts and developers Ownership. Accountable and responsible for coordinating with internal commercial, policy, product and engineering team members to ensure successful participation in all selected services What you will need: Strong working knowledge of energy and grid service markets (bias towards GB but with the ability to generalise globally), as well as grid-tied technologies, such as PV, wind, demand response, and storage. Demonstrated techno-economic and financial modelling expertise, both rapid and comprehensive Experience digesting and translating technical requirements and policy/regulatory information for commercial applicability An ability to respond to complicated briefs from stakeholders, make decisions and communicate appropriate strategies An agile mindset; you can both nurture a commercial offering and optimise the implementation to the smallest detail An ability to pick up work in a fast paced environment with a willingness to learn Entrepreneurial instincts with clear bias for informed action and track record of leading new initiatives with limited resources and support An ability to relate to individuals and nurture other team members Excellent communication and documentation skills Experience with Python and SQL would be a bonus An interest in sustainability, green energy and Net Zero power systems Why else you'll love it here • Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit! • Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We were recently named the , and we ranked in the . Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded and how we empower our people. We've also been placed in the • Visit our UK perks hub - If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. P.S. Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we'll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, you'll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Got any burning questions before then? Drop us a message at and we'd love to help! Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic! Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
West Drayton, Middlesex
We have an excellent job opportunity for a Data Analyst - Reward for our leading airline client. Role purpose Highly analytical Data & Reporting Analyst, working in the reward team to transform complex datasets into clear, actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making. Scope Solving data challenges, building robust reporting solutions, and shaping business performance through high-quality analysis. Contract - 6 months Location - Waterside (UB7 0GB) Hybrid - 3 days per week on-site Pay - attractive daily rate (inside IR35) Responsibilities & Accountabilities Data Analysis & Interpretation Manipulate, clean, and structure large datasets from multiple systems to ensure accuracy and usability. Conduct deep-dive analysis to identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities. Translate raw data into meaningful insights that support operational and strategic initiatives. Financial & Business Analysis Perform financial modelling, forecasting, and variance analysis to support planning cycles Evaluate business performance using KPIs and develop insight-driven recommendations. Present financial and operational findings to stakeholders in a clear, compelling format. Reporting & Dashboard Development Design and maintain dynamic dashboards and reports that communicate complex information effectively. Apply data visualisation best practices to enhance clarity, usability, and decision-making. Automate recurring reporting processes to improve efficiency and consistency. Power BI & Data Modelling Build advanced Power BI solutions, including DAX calculations, data models, and Power Query transformations. Optimise report performance and ensure data governance standards are met. Develop scalable reporting frameworks that support long-term business needs. Data Management & Technical Skills Work confidently with large datasets using Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, advanced formulas).Write and optimise SQL queries to extract and manipulate data from relational databases. Ensure data integrity through rigorous validation, reconciliation, and quality checks. Skills / capabilities Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights clearly. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines Follow-through decisions whilst maintaining accuracy and quality of output. Initiative, flexibility and judgement in identifying the most appropriate ways of working. A proactive, curious approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. Mature and balanced understanding of the internal and external constraints and the business context in which it needs to be applied. Capable in handling highly sensitive and confidential information Able to always use discretion effectively whilst maintaining the required position of the reward and people function. Qualifications / experience University Degree in Business/Numerical subject Experience in financial analysis, reporting, or business intelligence roles. Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and SQL. Expert level skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint Excellent numeracy and communication skills, both written and verbal Knowledge of reward practices and policies. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 08, 2026
Contractor
We have an excellent job opportunity for a Data Analyst - Reward for our leading airline client. Role purpose Highly analytical Data & Reporting Analyst, working in the reward team to transform complex datasets into clear, actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making. Scope Solving data challenges, building robust reporting solutions, and shaping business performance through high-quality analysis. Contract - 6 months Location - Waterside (UB7 0GB) Hybrid - 3 days per week on-site Pay - attractive daily rate (inside IR35) Responsibilities & Accountabilities Data Analysis & Interpretation Manipulate, clean, and structure large datasets from multiple systems to ensure accuracy and usability. Conduct deep-dive analysis to identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities. Translate raw data into meaningful insights that support operational and strategic initiatives. Financial & Business Analysis Perform financial modelling, forecasting, and variance analysis to support planning cycles Evaluate business performance using KPIs and develop insight-driven recommendations. Present financial and operational findings to stakeholders in a clear, compelling format. Reporting & Dashboard Development Design and maintain dynamic dashboards and reports that communicate complex information effectively. Apply data visualisation best practices to enhance clarity, usability, and decision-making. Automate recurring reporting processes to improve efficiency and consistency. Power BI & Data Modelling Build advanced Power BI solutions, including DAX calculations, data models, and Power Query transformations. Optimise report performance and ensure data governance standards are met. Develop scalable reporting frameworks that support long-term business needs. Data Management & Technical Skills Work confidently with large datasets using Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, advanced formulas).Write and optimise SQL queries to extract and manipulate data from relational databases. Ensure data integrity through rigorous validation, reconciliation, and quality checks. Skills / capabilities Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights clearly. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines Follow-through decisions whilst maintaining accuracy and quality of output. Initiative, flexibility and judgement in identifying the most appropriate ways of working. A proactive, curious approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. Mature and balanced understanding of the internal and external constraints and the business context in which it needs to be applied. Capable in handling highly sensitive and confidential information Able to always use discretion effectively whilst maintaining the required position of the reward and people function. Qualifications / experience University Degree in Business/Numerical subject Experience in financial analysis, reporting, or business intelligence roles. Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and SQL. Expert level skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint Excellent numeracy and communication skills, both written and verbal Knowledge of reward practices and policies. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Overview CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. STR, a CoStar company, is the global leader in hospitality data benchmarking, analytics, and marketplace insights for the global hospitality industry. We are recruiting an Analyst to support international forecasting efforts and keep STR's position as a leading provider of forward looking hotel performance data worldwide. Responsibilities Assist in the production and delivery of STR's Market Forecasts outside of North America under the direction of the Forecast Director. Contribute to the development of forecasting methodology that captures region specific macroeconomic and hotel performance trends. Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and conduct market research to investigate market conditions and demand drivers, adjusting forecast projections accordingly. Build an in depth understanding of global hotel performance and key trends to create compelling hotel performance storylines. Communicate effectively through written memos/analyses and verbal interactions with clients and colleagues regarding hotel performance trends, forecast data, and assumptions. Promote STR as a thought leader within the industry, transforming data into meaningful insights by visualizing STR's data for conferences, events, meetings, and client engagements. Contribute analyses to blogs, articles, and white papers, which are distributed to clients and stakeholders on a regular basis. Maintain high levels of data quality and accuracy by applying processes and robust reviews, investigating anomalies, and finding resolutions. Adhere to STR's standards and guidelines for data confidentiality. Maintain proactive and open communication with the Product team and global analyst teams. Keep up to date on hotel industry trends and news, particularly those that affect hotel performance. Ensure CoStar brand and corporate values are evident to the customer at all times. Qualifications Strong understanding of the hotel industry; experience working within the industry is a plus. Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Familiarity with Power BI and SSMS is preferred. Customer focused with excellent relationship building skills and the ability to present to clients. Adaptable to changing working environments, priorities, and organizational needs. Results oriented with the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute tasks independently or as part of a team. Analytical and research skills, including the ability to analyze, interpret, and visualize data, and conduct research to explain data and validate information. Strong decision making skills, making timely decisions based on available information and taking ownership of decisions. Proficient in presenting trends and insights to relevant stakeholders, both internal and external. Excellent organizational and planning skills, managing multiple projects within tight deadlines across different time zones. Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of related work experience, or equivalent work experience. Benefits Other perks include full private medical cover, dental cover, life assurance and member rewards, 28 days annual leave, a competitive pension, season ticket loans, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and more. The role is based in London. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre employment substance abuse testing.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Overview CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. STR, a CoStar company, is the global leader in hospitality data benchmarking, analytics, and marketplace insights for the global hospitality industry. We are recruiting an Analyst to support international forecasting efforts and keep STR's position as a leading provider of forward looking hotel performance data worldwide. Responsibilities Assist in the production and delivery of STR's Market Forecasts outside of North America under the direction of the Forecast Director. Contribute to the development of forecasting methodology that captures region specific macroeconomic and hotel performance trends. Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and conduct market research to investigate market conditions and demand drivers, adjusting forecast projections accordingly. Build an in depth understanding of global hotel performance and key trends to create compelling hotel performance storylines. Communicate effectively through written memos/analyses and verbal interactions with clients and colleagues regarding hotel performance trends, forecast data, and assumptions. Promote STR as a thought leader within the industry, transforming data into meaningful insights by visualizing STR's data for conferences, events, meetings, and client engagements. Contribute analyses to blogs, articles, and white papers, which are distributed to clients and stakeholders on a regular basis. Maintain high levels of data quality and accuracy by applying processes and robust reviews, investigating anomalies, and finding resolutions. Adhere to STR's standards and guidelines for data confidentiality. Maintain proactive and open communication with the Product team and global analyst teams. Keep up to date on hotel industry trends and news, particularly those that affect hotel performance. Ensure CoStar brand and corporate values are evident to the customer at all times. Qualifications Strong understanding of the hotel industry; experience working within the industry is a plus. Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Familiarity with Power BI and SSMS is preferred. Customer focused with excellent relationship building skills and the ability to present to clients. Adaptable to changing working environments, priorities, and organizational needs. Results oriented with the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute tasks independently or as part of a team. Analytical and research skills, including the ability to analyze, interpret, and visualize data, and conduct research to explain data and validate information. Strong decision making skills, making timely decisions based on available information and taking ownership of decisions. Proficient in presenting trends and insights to relevant stakeholders, both internal and external. Excellent organizational and planning skills, managing multiple projects within tight deadlines across different time zones. Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of related work experience, or equivalent work experience. Benefits Other perks include full private medical cover, dental cover, life assurance and member rewards, 28 days annual leave, a competitive pension, season ticket loans, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and more. The role is based in London. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre employment substance abuse testing.
Overview Lead Delivery Excellence. Enable Project Success. Engineer a Better future! At AtkinsRéalis, our Delivery Assurance capability plays a critical role in helping secure government clients understand the true health, strength and resilience of their programmes. Our assurance professionals work across major, complex and high integrity delivery environments, providing expert assessment, constructive challenge, and actionable recommendations that improve delivery confidence and drive better outcomes. This is an opportunity for an experienced P3M professional who enjoys analytical thinking, stakeholder influence, evidence based assessment and supporting clients to deliver with clarity, control and confidence. You'll bring together delivery expertise, structured review methods and professional curiosity to identify risks early, strengthen governance, and improve performance across some of the most important programmes in the UK. You'll join a growing community of PMO, planning, risk, delivery and digital specialists within our Delivery Optimisation practice - working together to embed maturity, improve standards and enhance delivery across our Secure Government portfolio. You will: Work on mission critical secure government programmes that protect national interests. Lead delivery reviews, health checks and assurance activities using robust frameworks and recognised best practice. Shape the development of assurance capability across the Secure Government market. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across risk, planning, PMO, commercial, finance and delivery. Influence senior client stakeholders and provide assessments they can trust. Access structured development, including assurance frameworks, leadership pathways and advanced delivery training. Operate in a culture that values psychological safety, constructive challenge and evidence based thinking. Your role As a Delivery Assurance Consultant, you'll act as a trusted, independent voice within complex secure government programmes. You'll lead or contribute to structured reviews, deep dive assessments and assurance activities that evaluate performance, governance, risks, controls and delivery confidence. Working across multiple programmes, you'll apply analytical thinking, professional judgement and delivery expertise to identify early warning signs, uncover root causes, and highlight opportunities for improvement. You'll work closely with project leaders, PMO, planners, risk managers and technical specialists to understand delivery dynamics, challenge assumptions and triangulate evidence from multiple sources. You'll lead the development of assurance outputs - from findings and recommendations to maturity assessments and action plans - ensuring they are clear, pragmatic and tailored to each client environment. You'll also support the ongoing development of the Assurance capability within Delivery Optimisation, helping refine methods, build templates, mentor junior colleagues and strengthen best practice across the business. Your work will directly influence delivery outcomes and improve the reliability, predictability and transparency of major programmes. In this role, you will: Lead or support structured delivery reviews, health checks and assurance activities across projects and programmes. Assess delivery performance using recognised frameworks, best practice standards and AtkinsRéalis methodologies. Review governance structures, controls, plans, financials, risks, issues, dependencies and reporting quality. Conduct interviews, workshops and evidence reviews with key stakeholders at all levels. Analyse delivery data, triangulate information and form evidence based conclusions. Produce clear, concise and actionable findings, recommendations and improvement plans. Provide constructive challenge and advisory support to programme leaders and sponsors. Monitor progress against recommendations and help embed improvements in delivery environments. Influence and collaborate with PMO, Risk, Planning, Digital Insights and Delivery colleagues to ensure assurance is holistic. Contribute to the growth of the Delivery Review & Assurance capability, developing guidance, tools and approaches. Coach and mentor junior colleagues involved in assurance activity and delivery diagnostics. All our roles are subject to a minimum of 3 days in the office, either onsite with our clients or at one of our AtkinsRéalis offices, (pro rated for part time employees). This particular role is based in Manchester and we are looking for candidates who can commit to being onsite in Manchester for a minimum of 4 days per week. About you Experience & Expertise Extensive experience in project, programme or portfolio environments, ideally within secure government or high integrity sectors. Strong understanding of delivery controls, governance, planning, risk, commercial and performance management. Experience conducting reviews, audits, assurance activity or deep dive assessments (formal or informal). Ability to quickly understand complex delivery environments and identify underlying risks or performance challenges. Skilled at interviewing, evidence gathering, analysis and triangulation. Strong report writing and storytelling skills - able to distil complex information into clear, actionable insight. Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and providing balanced, constructive challenge. Attributes & Behaviours Curious, analytical and comfortable asking difficult questions. Independent minded, objective and committed to evidence based conclusions. Collaborative, supportive and able to build trust quickly. Able to balance critique with empathy, pragmatism and solutions focused thinking. Composed and professional within sensitive or politically complex environments. Rewards & benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more. About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis, a world class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. Additional information Security clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Overview Lead Delivery Excellence. Enable Project Success. Engineer a Better future! At AtkinsRéalis, our Delivery Assurance capability plays a critical role in helping secure government clients understand the true health, strength and resilience of their programmes. Our assurance professionals work across major, complex and high integrity delivery environments, providing expert assessment, constructive challenge, and actionable recommendations that improve delivery confidence and drive better outcomes. This is an opportunity for an experienced P3M professional who enjoys analytical thinking, stakeholder influence, evidence based assessment and supporting clients to deliver with clarity, control and confidence. You'll bring together delivery expertise, structured review methods and professional curiosity to identify risks early, strengthen governance, and improve performance across some of the most important programmes in the UK. You'll join a growing community of PMO, planning, risk, delivery and digital specialists within our Delivery Optimisation practice - working together to embed maturity, improve standards and enhance delivery across our Secure Government portfolio. You will: Work on mission critical secure government programmes that protect national interests. Lead delivery reviews, health checks and assurance activities using robust frameworks and recognised best practice. Shape the development of assurance capability across the Secure Government market. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across risk, planning, PMO, commercial, finance and delivery. Influence senior client stakeholders and provide assessments they can trust. Access structured development, including assurance frameworks, leadership pathways and advanced delivery training. Operate in a culture that values psychological safety, constructive challenge and evidence based thinking. Your role As a Delivery Assurance Consultant, you'll act as a trusted, independent voice within complex secure government programmes. You'll lead or contribute to structured reviews, deep dive assessments and assurance activities that evaluate performance, governance, risks, controls and delivery confidence. Working across multiple programmes, you'll apply analytical thinking, professional judgement and delivery expertise to identify early warning signs, uncover root causes, and highlight opportunities for improvement. You'll work closely with project leaders, PMO, planners, risk managers and technical specialists to understand delivery dynamics, challenge assumptions and triangulate evidence from multiple sources. You'll lead the development of assurance outputs - from findings and recommendations to maturity assessments and action plans - ensuring they are clear, pragmatic and tailored to each client environment. You'll also support the ongoing development of the Assurance capability within Delivery Optimisation, helping refine methods, build templates, mentor junior colleagues and strengthen best practice across the business. Your work will directly influence delivery outcomes and improve the reliability, predictability and transparency of major programmes. In this role, you will: Lead or support structured delivery reviews, health checks and assurance activities across projects and programmes. Assess delivery performance using recognised frameworks, best practice standards and AtkinsRéalis methodologies. Review governance structures, controls, plans, financials, risks, issues, dependencies and reporting quality. Conduct interviews, workshops and evidence reviews with key stakeholders at all levels. Analyse delivery data, triangulate information and form evidence based conclusions. Produce clear, concise and actionable findings, recommendations and improvement plans. Provide constructive challenge and advisory support to programme leaders and sponsors. Monitor progress against recommendations and help embed improvements in delivery environments. Influence and collaborate with PMO, Risk, Planning, Digital Insights and Delivery colleagues to ensure assurance is holistic. Contribute to the growth of the Delivery Review & Assurance capability, developing guidance, tools and approaches. Coach and mentor junior colleagues involved in assurance activity and delivery diagnostics. All our roles are subject to a minimum of 3 days in the office, either onsite with our clients or at one of our AtkinsRéalis offices, (pro rated for part time employees). This particular role is based in Manchester and we are looking for candidates who can commit to being onsite in Manchester for a minimum of 4 days per week. About you Experience & Expertise Extensive experience in project, programme or portfolio environments, ideally within secure government or high integrity sectors. Strong understanding of delivery controls, governance, planning, risk, commercial and performance management. Experience conducting reviews, audits, assurance activity or deep dive assessments (formal or informal). Ability to quickly understand complex delivery environments and identify underlying risks or performance challenges. Skilled at interviewing, evidence gathering, analysis and triangulation. Strong report writing and storytelling skills - able to distil complex information into clear, actionable insight. Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and providing balanced, constructive challenge. Attributes & Behaviours Curious, analytical and comfortable asking difficult questions. Independent minded, objective and committed to evidence based conclusions. Collaborative, supportive and able to build trust quickly. Able to balance critique with empathy, pragmatism and solutions focused thinking. Composed and professional within sensitive or politically complex environments. Rewards & benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more. About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis, a world class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. Additional information Security clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
About Us At IronmongeryDirect, we've been a trusted name in architectural ironmongery for over 50 years. What started as a traditional ironmongery shop has since grown into the UK's leading direct supplier, delivering thousands of parcels each week. With a vast range of over 18,000 high-quality products available for next-day delivery, we're the reliable choice for tradespeople who value efficiency, expert advice, and top-tier service. If you're looking to be part of a dynamic, growing company that's built on a foundation of trust and excellence, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships and driving business growth? We're looking for a Key Account Executive to join our Key Account Management (KAM) Team-a high-energy, collaborative team dedicated to helping our customers succeed and drive sales. This role isn't just about sales; it's about understanding customers' needs, solving challenges, and creating long-term partnerships that fuel mutual success. You'll thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment where best practices are shared, ideas are valued, and success is celebrated. We offer a hybrid working model, with two days in the office and three from home, giving you the flexibility to work in a way that suits you. On top of that, we have a clear and achievable bonus structure that rewards your performance, ensuring your hard work is recognised. Most importantly, you'll be part of a dynamic and collaborative culture where your impact truly matters. If you're motivated, resilient, and love building relationships that make a difference, we'd love to hear from you! Key Responsibilities Reporting into the Key Account Team Manager, you will develop existing Key Account Customer relationships to drive up revenue, average order value (AOV) and order frequency, whilst maintaining gross profit (GP) margins. This will include elements such as cross selling, add selling etc. You will manage your own designated Key Accounts to ensure consistent exceptional service. WOWing customers should be central to your approach and keeping clear, detailed notes from discussions into Hubspot is also vital for future success. You will have your finger on the pulse with your KAM customers ensuring you are tracking account performance, ensuring targets are met or exceeded. You will plan and manage your monthly and quarterly sales strategy of target accounts and outreach plans. Provide valuable customer feedback and insights to wider business, including providing future product onboarding through customer feedback. Working closely with internal teams to ensure swift issue resolution and seamless customer service. Sharing customer insights with our Marketing and Category Management teams to develop the right value propositions and product features to expand into your target market. Working towards KPI's for KAM tasks on customer contact to ensure timely responses. About You 2+ years of experience in a fast-paced B2B environment, with a strong understanding of customer needs and business growth. Experience managing key accounts, fostering long-term relationships, and delivering tailored solutions. Clear and concise communicator, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels. Demonstrated success in consistently meeting and surpassing sales targets, with a results-driven approach. High emotional intelligence and the ability to build rapport and trust with clients and colleagues alike. Confident in addressing objections and skilled in negotiating mutually beneficial agreements. Ability to thrive in dynamic, high-pressure environments while maintaining focus on team success. Proven ability to develop and implement account strategies aligned with overarching business objectives. Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis for identifying trends and opportunities. Driven to succeed with a proactive mindset and a strong desire to achieve both personal and team goals. What We Offer 25 days annual leave plus public bank holidays. Hybrid working arrangements 40 hours of training & development investment per employee annually. Private healthcare (subsidised) for employees and their families. Health & Wellbeing support via Health Shield, including claim-back medical costs, EAP services, GP Anytime, and more Individual performance-related annual bonus. Quarterly WOW awards for outstanding contributions. Staff discounts on our extensive product range. Long service awards. Two paid volunteer days per year. 500 refer-a-friend incentive scheme. Free onsite parking at our Head Office. Become a part of the IronmongeryDirect team, where expertise, collaboration, and customer success are at the heart of everything we do. Apply now and take the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, fast-growing environment!
May 08, 2026
Full time
About Us At IronmongeryDirect, we've been a trusted name in architectural ironmongery for over 50 years. What started as a traditional ironmongery shop has since grown into the UK's leading direct supplier, delivering thousands of parcels each week. With a vast range of over 18,000 high-quality products available for next-day delivery, we're the reliable choice for tradespeople who value efficiency, expert advice, and top-tier service. If you're looking to be part of a dynamic, growing company that's built on a foundation of trust and excellence, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships and driving business growth? We're looking for a Key Account Executive to join our Key Account Management (KAM) Team-a high-energy, collaborative team dedicated to helping our customers succeed and drive sales. This role isn't just about sales; it's about understanding customers' needs, solving challenges, and creating long-term partnerships that fuel mutual success. You'll thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment where best practices are shared, ideas are valued, and success is celebrated. We offer a hybrid working model, with two days in the office and three from home, giving you the flexibility to work in a way that suits you. On top of that, we have a clear and achievable bonus structure that rewards your performance, ensuring your hard work is recognised. Most importantly, you'll be part of a dynamic and collaborative culture where your impact truly matters. If you're motivated, resilient, and love building relationships that make a difference, we'd love to hear from you! Key Responsibilities Reporting into the Key Account Team Manager, you will develop existing Key Account Customer relationships to drive up revenue, average order value (AOV) and order frequency, whilst maintaining gross profit (GP) margins. This will include elements such as cross selling, add selling etc. You will manage your own designated Key Accounts to ensure consistent exceptional service. WOWing customers should be central to your approach and keeping clear, detailed notes from discussions into Hubspot is also vital for future success. You will have your finger on the pulse with your KAM customers ensuring you are tracking account performance, ensuring targets are met or exceeded. You will plan and manage your monthly and quarterly sales strategy of target accounts and outreach plans. Provide valuable customer feedback and insights to wider business, including providing future product onboarding through customer feedback. Working closely with internal teams to ensure swift issue resolution and seamless customer service. Sharing customer insights with our Marketing and Category Management teams to develop the right value propositions and product features to expand into your target market. Working towards KPI's for KAM tasks on customer contact to ensure timely responses. About You 2+ years of experience in a fast-paced B2B environment, with a strong understanding of customer needs and business growth. Experience managing key accounts, fostering long-term relationships, and delivering tailored solutions. Clear and concise communicator, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels. Demonstrated success in consistently meeting and surpassing sales targets, with a results-driven approach. High emotional intelligence and the ability to build rapport and trust with clients and colleagues alike. Confident in addressing objections and skilled in negotiating mutually beneficial agreements. Ability to thrive in dynamic, high-pressure environments while maintaining focus on team success. Proven ability to develop and implement account strategies aligned with overarching business objectives. Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis for identifying trends and opportunities. Driven to succeed with a proactive mindset and a strong desire to achieve both personal and team goals. What We Offer 25 days annual leave plus public bank holidays. Hybrid working arrangements 40 hours of training & development investment per employee annually. Private healthcare (subsidised) for employees and their families. Health & Wellbeing support via Health Shield, including claim-back medical costs, EAP services, GP Anytime, and more Individual performance-related annual bonus. Quarterly WOW awards for outstanding contributions. Staff discounts on our extensive product range. Long service awards. Two paid volunteer days per year. 500 refer-a-friend incentive scheme. Free onsite parking at our Head Office. Become a part of the IronmongeryDirect team, where expertise, collaboration, and customer success are at the heart of everything we do. Apply now and take the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, fast-growing environment!
Forecasting Model Developer / Statistician: Electricity Trading At Volcore, our team of wholesale electricity traders and technical experts work together to make real-time decisions that support increasing renewable generation and keep the electricity system stable. We are a profitable and ambitious scale-up, with several full-time, on-site openings in our technical team to underpin our rapid growth. LOCATION Manchester City Centre, On-site EMPLOYMENT TYPE Permanent Full-Time Develop real-time forecasts of electricity prices and their drivers including demand and generation, to deliver industry-leading accuracy. Solve real-world energy problems, often requiring novel approaches developed through team collaboration and original research. Identify and ingest relevant data, ensuring thorough documentation in our internal knowledge base. Iteratively and rapidly test hypotheses and develop proof-of-concepts to solve real-time forecasting problems. Document and visualise results, sharing insights with the team. Develop, deploy and maintain forecasting pipelines with a focus on speed and accuracy. Continually improve our shared libraries and workflows to ensure they are fast, accurate and a delight to use. Role model and advise on best practices and become a trusted expert in the topics you work most deeply on. Why Volcore? Uncapped career development: Deliver value, and you'll be recognised and rewarded, regardless of title or experience. We offer continuous opportunities for growth and new challenges. Fast-growing scale-up: We're a profitable, ambitious company on a rapid growth trajectory, giving you the opportunity to play a key role in shaping our future. Impactful problem solving: You will be trusted with significant projects that can immediately, visibly affect our success and the industry more broadly, leading to innovative solutions in areas that haven't been tackled before. Minimal bureaucracy: Your ideas and feedback matter. We prioritise time for you to focus on what you do best, while still providing support from the wider team. Modern tech stack: Including Python, Node JS / Typescript, PostgreSQL, DuckDB and Rust. Colleagues instead of customers: Everything you build will be used by people sitting next to you. High-performing, friendly team: Work alongside bright, driven people who are trusted to deliver and enjoy socialising after a successful day. About You Electricity markets experience is not required, but is a strong plus. Either way, you must quickly learn new concepts and think independently; this is one of the most fun parts of the role. At least 2 full years of experience in applied time-series forecasting, either professionally or as part of a PhD. Should include novel, practically useful, statistically rigorous work on a previously unsolved problem, especially in terms of accuracy, performance, and maintainability. Experience with real-time and online forecasting, and extracting novel, domain-specific features is particularly relevant. Proven ability to solve complex, real-world mathematical problems, including selecting and implementing the right algorithms, and delivering clean, efficient, and reliable code. Strong working fluency in Python and SQL. It is fine to prefer working in R or other languages, but you must still be confident building useful code quickly and accurately using Python and SQL. Some applied experience with model deployment, productionisation and compiled languages. The ability to document and communicate your thinking clearly, including in our knowledge base, notebooks, comments and code itself. Ownership of projects from start to finish, with intrinsic drive to deliver high-quality work quickly. By the time this role commences, be eligible to live and work full-time in the UK. The following are not essential, but you will benefit from highlighting any relevant experience: Finance, sports betting or other markets modelling experience. Meteorological data manipulation and physical systems modelling. This position typically attracts either strong academic researchers looking for more real-world impact, or forecasting specialists who have outgrown their previous role and are seeking more responsibility or more challenging subject matter. Starting salary: £40,000 to £55,000 depending on experience + participation in our bonus scheme for high-performers. To apply, please: Submit your CV, highlighting how your experience meets the requirements for this role Complete the short application questionnaire Thank you for reading this far. We look forward to hearing from you.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Forecasting Model Developer / Statistician: Electricity Trading At Volcore, our team of wholesale electricity traders and technical experts work together to make real-time decisions that support increasing renewable generation and keep the electricity system stable. We are a profitable and ambitious scale-up, with several full-time, on-site openings in our technical team to underpin our rapid growth. LOCATION Manchester City Centre, On-site EMPLOYMENT TYPE Permanent Full-Time Develop real-time forecasts of electricity prices and their drivers including demand and generation, to deliver industry-leading accuracy. Solve real-world energy problems, often requiring novel approaches developed through team collaboration and original research. Identify and ingest relevant data, ensuring thorough documentation in our internal knowledge base. Iteratively and rapidly test hypotheses and develop proof-of-concepts to solve real-time forecasting problems. Document and visualise results, sharing insights with the team. Develop, deploy and maintain forecasting pipelines with a focus on speed and accuracy. Continually improve our shared libraries and workflows to ensure they are fast, accurate and a delight to use. Role model and advise on best practices and become a trusted expert in the topics you work most deeply on. Why Volcore? Uncapped career development: Deliver value, and you'll be recognised and rewarded, regardless of title or experience. We offer continuous opportunities for growth and new challenges. Fast-growing scale-up: We're a profitable, ambitious company on a rapid growth trajectory, giving you the opportunity to play a key role in shaping our future. Impactful problem solving: You will be trusted with significant projects that can immediately, visibly affect our success and the industry more broadly, leading to innovative solutions in areas that haven't been tackled before. Minimal bureaucracy: Your ideas and feedback matter. We prioritise time for you to focus on what you do best, while still providing support from the wider team. Modern tech stack: Including Python, Node JS / Typescript, PostgreSQL, DuckDB and Rust. Colleagues instead of customers: Everything you build will be used by people sitting next to you. High-performing, friendly team: Work alongside bright, driven people who are trusted to deliver and enjoy socialising after a successful day. About You Electricity markets experience is not required, but is a strong plus. Either way, you must quickly learn new concepts and think independently; this is one of the most fun parts of the role. At least 2 full years of experience in applied time-series forecasting, either professionally or as part of a PhD. Should include novel, practically useful, statistically rigorous work on a previously unsolved problem, especially in terms of accuracy, performance, and maintainability. Experience with real-time and online forecasting, and extracting novel, domain-specific features is particularly relevant. Proven ability to solve complex, real-world mathematical problems, including selecting and implementing the right algorithms, and delivering clean, efficient, and reliable code. Strong working fluency in Python and SQL. It is fine to prefer working in R or other languages, but you must still be confident building useful code quickly and accurately using Python and SQL. Some applied experience with model deployment, productionisation and compiled languages. The ability to document and communicate your thinking clearly, including in our knowledge base, notebooks, comments and code itself. Ownership of projects from start to finish, with intrinsic drive to deliver high-quality work quickly. By the time this role commences, be eligible to live and work full-time in the UK. The following are not essential, but you will benefit from highlighting any relevant experience: Finance, sports betting or other markets modelling experience. Meteorological data manipulation and physical systems modelling. This position typically attracts either strong academic researchers looking for more real-world impact, or forecasting specialists who have outgrown their previous role and are seeking more responsibility or more challenging subject matter. Starting salary: £40,000 to £55,000 depending on experience + participation in our bonus scheme for high-performers. To apply, please: Submit your CV, highlighting how your experience meets the requirements for this role Complete the short application questionnaire Thank you for reading this far. We look forward to hearing from you.
Based in the Redditch area, this established and well known construction business are growing at pace. With a focus across residential groundworks and civil engineering services, they have been established for over 40 years. A multi-site operation, they business work alongside some of the UK's leading construction businesses and service a wide portfolio of clients across the UK. Currently seeking a Head of Finance this role will take the lead and responsibility for providing strategic financial leadership and ensuring the long-term financial health of the business. To be considered for this role you shall reside in the local area as this is an office based position, you shall also hold the relevant ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification and have a proven track record in financial leadership and team development within a similar industry or environment. Candidates who do not have experince within the sector are not being considered for this role. Your New Role As Head of Finance: As Head of Finance you shall take responsibility of developing and implementing financial strategies, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, managing financial risk, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and partnering with senior leadership to drive business growth, the Head of Finance will play a key strategic role within the business. Main role duties: o Shaping and implementing long-term financial plans that align with the company's vision and future objectives o Providing leadership, management and mentorship to the Accounts/finance team, fostering professional growth and building a high-performing and collaborative department o Leading the preparation and review of financial statements, including profit and loss accounts and balance sheets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards o Overseeing the production of management accounts and KPIs, providing senior leadership with analysis to support strategic decision-making o Developing and monitoring budgets and cash flow forecasts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and providing regular updates to directorship o Driving effective credit control and cash management, working closely alongside Commercial teams where required o Ensuring compliance with pension regulations, overseeing the company pension scheme and all related financial obligations o Managing financial risk and governance, including VAT, CIS submissions, and other statutory requirements o Advising on funding arrangements and financial structuring for business growth and investment opportunities o Managing compliance with regulatory reporting o Monitoring financial performance of the business, providing actionable insights to improve profitability o Leading continuous improvement in financial processes and systems, ensuring robust internal controls and efficiency Role Requirements: To be considered you shall have operated at a senior level within the construction/civil engineering sector and have a proven track record of business leadership within this sector. You shall hold the relevant ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification and have a proven track record in financial leadership and team development within a similar industry or environment. Candidates who do not have experince within the sector are not being considered for this role. Salary And Reward On Offer: With a competitive Salary, 25 days holiday and company pension scheme, there are further enhancements to maternity/paternity pay on offer. This role is being handled by Darren Cadman, Kenton Black Finance Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham
May 08, 2026
Full time
Based in the Redditch area, this established and well known construction business are growing at pace. With a focus across residential groundworks and civil engineering services, they have been established for over 40 years. A multi-site operation, they business work alongside some of the UK's leading construction businesses and service a wide portfolio of clients across the UK. Currently seeking a Head of Finance this role will take the lead and responsibility for providing strategic financial leadership and ensuring the long-term financial health of the business. To be considered for this role you shall reside in the local area as this is an office based position, you shall also hold the relevant ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification and have a proven track record in financial leadership and team development within a similar industry or environment. Candidates who do not have experince within the sector are not being considered for this role. Your New Role As Head of Finance: As Head of Finance you shall take responsibility of developing and implementing financial strategies, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, managing financial risk, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and partnering with senior leadership to drive business growth, the Head of Finance will play a key strategic role within the business. Main role duties: o Shaping and implementing long-term financial plans that align with the company's vision and future objectives o Providing leadership, management and mentorship to the Accounts/finance team, fostering professional growth and building a high-performing and collaborative department o Leading the preparation and review of financial statements, including profit and loss accounts and balance sheets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards o Overseeing the production of management accounts and KPIs, providing senior leadership with analysis to support strategic decision-making o Developing and monitoring budgets and cash flow forecasts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and providing regular updates to directorship o Driving effective credit control and cash management, working closely alongside Commercial teams where required o Ensuring compliance with pension regulations, overseeing the company pension scheme and all related financial obligations o Managing financial risk and governance, including VAT, CIS submissions, and other statutory requirements o Advising on funding arrangements and financial structuring for business growth and investment opportunities o Managing compliance with regulatory reporting o Monitoring financial performance of the business, providing actionable insights to improve profitability o Leading continuous improvement in financial processes and systems, ensuring robust internal controls and efficiency Role Requirements: To be considered you shall have operated at a senior level within the construction/civil engineering sector and have a proven track record of business leadership within this sector. You shall hold the relevant ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification and have a proven track record in financial leadership and team development within a similar industry or environment. Candidates who do not have experince within the sector are not being considered for this role. Salary And Reward On Offer: With a competitive Salary, 25 days holiday and company pension scheme, there are further enhancements to maternity/paternity pay on offer. This role is being handled by Darren Cadman, Kenton Black Finance Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham
Overview Empowering projects in a complex world. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world class talent knows no distinctions. As a Consultant Project Manager in our Secure Government division, you'll be part of our Transformation Solutions Practice. In your role, you'll enable organisations to achieve maximum benefits from digital transformation and innovative operations. You'll work directly with clients, identifying, shaping and managing better delivery capabilities. You'll be supported to lead your own work packages or Agile delivery teams across our markets. Your role Manage and lead defined work packages or small-to-medium projects. Ensure delivery meets agreed scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations. Work directly with clients to shape delivery approaches. Manage risks and dependencies across delivery activities. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to achieve project outcomes. Ensure outputs support successful digital transformation. Analyse performance and produce clear, insightful reporting. Guide team activity and support continuous improvement. Operate with autonomy while maintaining strong delivery discipline. Represent the Transformation Solution Practice and build client confidence. About you Strong Leadership skills with demonstrable experience of leading diverse technical specialists across a complex supply chain. Proven experience delivering work packages or projects within structured or agile environments. Ability to manage scope, schedule, budget and quality to meet client expectations. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, building trusted relationships. Confidence analysing project data and presenting insights clearly. Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and shaping delivery approaches. Strong facilitation skills across meetings, workshops and delivery sessions. Ability to anticipate risks, manage dependencies and support mitigations. Strong written communication, producing high quality reports and deliverables. Commercial understanding of project financials, contracts and supply chain impacts. We support flexible working and welcome applications that align with our policies. While hybrid working is part of life at AtkinsRéalis, many Secure Government projects require more onsite collaboration due to security and client requirements. For these positions, candidates must be able to work onsite at least four days per week. Rewards & benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis, a world class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Additional information Security clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Overview Empowering projects in a complex world. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world class talent knows no distinctions. As a Consultant Project Manager in our Secure Government division, you'll be part of our Transformation Solutions Practice. In your role, you'll enable organisations to achieve maximum benefits from digital transformation and innovative operations. You'll work directly with clients, identifying, shaping and managing better delivery capabilities. You'll be supported to lead your own work packages or Agile delivery teams across our markets. Your role Manage and lead defined work packages or small-to-medium projects. Ensure delivery meets agreed scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations. Work directly with clients to shape delivery approaches. Manage risks and dependencies across delivery activities. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to achieve project outcomes. Ensure outputs support successful digital transformation. Analyse performance and produce clear, insightful reporting. Guide team activity and support continuous improvement. Operate with autonomy while maintaining strong delivery discipline. Represent the Transformation Solution Practice and build client confidence. About you Strong Leadership skills with demonstrable experience of leading diverse technical specialists across a complex supply chain. Proven experience delivering work packages or projects within structured or agile environments. Ability to manage scope, schedule, budget and quality to meet client expectations. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, building trusted relationships. Confidence analysing project data and presenting insights clearly. Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and shaping delivery approaches. Strong facilitation skills across meetings, workshops and delivery sessions. Ability to anticipate risks, manage dependencies and support mitigations. Strong written communication, producing high quality reports and deliverables. Commercial understanding of project financials, contracts and supply chain impacts. We support flexible working and welcome applications that align with our policies. While hybrid working is part of life at AtkinsRéalis, many Secure Government projects require more onsite collaboration due to security and client requirements. For these positions, candidates must be able to work onsite at least four days per week. Rewards & benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis, a world class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Additional information Security clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
Be part of the Family We're a family business through and through - family owned since 1868, family run and with a warm family welcome for guests and team alike. Our seven hotels are unique and set in three stunning Scottish locations. Some are big, some are small, but all offer fantastic food and drink, cozy beds and a wealth of things to do. We offer an expansive range of benefits to help you make the most of life outside of work, and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels heard and valued. We treat our guests like family, and we support our people the same way. If you're someone who lives our values of Be Creative, Be Curious, Be Thoughtful, Be Positive and Be You, you'll fit right in. Crieff Hydro Hotel In the heart of Scotland, we're set in a 900 acre estate in stunning Perthshire. A home from home, we've been welcoming generations of families for 150 years. We have 215 hotel bedrooms, 55 self-catering lodges, 6 restaurants and over 60 onsite activities - including a spa, leisure center, horse-riding center and our famously exciting Action Glen. There really is something for everyone! About the role We're looking for a confident, energetic, and hands on Food & Beverage Supervisor to join our team at Crieff Hydro. Based primarily in our newly refurbished Winter Garden restaurant, you'll also support our other restaurants, bars, and events team when needed, so adaptability and a love for variety are key. You'll help lead a passionate and hard-working team to deliver great service at scale, ensuring every guest has an experience worth remembering. With high footfall and multiple outlets, no two days are the same, but you'll bring consistency, energy, and a positive leadership presence to every shift. This is a fantastic opportunity to take your next step in hospitality management with a proudly independent company where your impact truly matters. What we need from you A friendly, outgoing, and confident personality - you set the tone for the team Experience in a busy hospitality environment - you understand volume and pace A natural motivator who knows how to lead by example, especially when it's busy A team player who can step in wherever needed to support the operation Someone who's calm under pressure, organised, and solution-focused What you'll be doing Supervising daily operations in the Winter Garden and other outlets as needed Leading and motivating your team to deliver great guest experiences Ensuring smooth, efficient service during busy breakfast, lunch, and dinner periods Supporting with training, onboarding, and team development Working closely with the management team to meet service standards and targets What you'll get from us Live-in Accommodation - On-site, affordable housing with bills included may be available. Most rooms are single occupancy with an ensuite, though this isn't guaranteed. Availability and rates (set by HMRC) can be discussed at interview. Exclusive Discounts - Enjoy 30% off food, drinks and retail, discounted leisure membership and reduced rates on hotel activities. Team Rate Hotel Stays - Take time to recharge with discounted stays at all of our hotels from just £30 per night - where will you explore next? Refer a Friend Bonus - Earn up to £250 £500 for each successful team member or manager which you recommend to us. Guest Mention Rewards - Earn £5 every time a guest gives you a positive shoutout in a review. A Friendly & Supportive Team - Work in a fun, welcoming environment where team spirit and well-being are a priority. Career Progression - With seven hotels, multiple departments, and a wide range of roles, you'll have plenty of opportunities to grow and explore new career paths. Wellbeing Support - Get 24/7 confidential support via the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, covering mental health, finances, and more. Team Events & Annual Staff Party - We love to celebrate our people! Enjoy team events throughout the year and a legendary annual staff party. Careers at the Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels We have dedicated social media pages for our Careers within the Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels. Give us a follow to keep up to date with the latest careers news and insights. Facebook: Crieff Hydro Family Careers Crieff Instagram: Please note: This opportunity does not qualify for sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Be part of the Family We're a family business through and through - family owned since 1868, family run and with a warm family welcome for guests and team alike. Our seven hotels are unique and set in three stunning Scottish locations. Some are big, some are small, but all offer fantastic food and drink, cozy beds and a wealth of things to do. We offer an expansive range of benefits to help you make the most of life outside of work, and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels heard and valued. We treat our guests like family, and we support our people the same way. If you're someone who lives our values of Be Creative, Be Curious, Be Thoughtful, Be Positive and Be You, you'll fit right in. Crieff Hydro Hotel In the heart of Scotland, we're set in a 900 acre estate in stunning Perthshire. A home from home, we've been welcoming generations of families for 150 years. We have 215 hotel bedrooms, 55 self-catering lodges, 6 restaurants and over 60 onsite activities - including a spa, leisure center, horse-riding center and our famously exciting Action Glen. There really is something for everyone! About the role We're looking for a confident, energetic, and hands on Food & Beverage Supervisor to join our team at Crieff Hydro. Based primarily in our newly refurbished Winter Garden restaurant, you'll also support our other restaurants, bars, and events team when needed, so adaptability and a love for variety are key. You'll help lead a passionate and hard-working team to deliver great service at scale, ensuring every guest has an experience worth remembering. With high footfall and multiple outlets, no two days are the same, but you'll bring consistency, energy, and a positive leadership presence to every shift. This is a fantastic opportunity to take your next step in hospitality management with a proudly independent company where your impact truly matters. What we need from you A friendly, outgoing, and confident personality - you set the tone for the team Experience in a busy hospitality environment - you understand volume and pace A natural motivator who knows how to lead by example, especially when it's busy A team player who can step in wherever needed to support the operation Someone who's calm under pressure, organised, and solution-focused What you'll be doing Supervising daily operations in the Winter Garden and other outlets as needed Leading and motivating your team to deliver great guest experiences Ensuring smooth, efficient service during busy breakfast, lunch, and dinner periods Supporting with training, onboarding, and team development Working closely with the management team to meet service standards and targets What you'll get from us Live-in Accommodation - On-site, affordable housing with bills included may be available. Most rooms are single occupancy with an ensuite, though this isn't guaranteed. Availability and rates (set by HMRC) can be discussed at interview. Exclusive Discounts - Enjoy 30% off food, drinks and retail, discounted leisure membership and reduced rates on hotel activities. Team Rate Hotel Stays - Take time to recharge with discounted stays at all of our hotels from just £30 per night - where will you explore next? Refer a Friend Bonus - Earn up to £250 £500 for each successful team member or manager which you recommend to us. Guest Mention Rewards - Earn £5 every time a guest gives you a positive shoutout in a review. A Friendly & Supportive Team - Work in a fun, welcoming environment where team spirit and well-being are a priority. Career Progression - With seven hotels, multiple departments, and a wide range of roles, you'll have plenty of opportunities to grow and explore new career paths. Wellbeing Support - Get 24/7 confidential support via the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, covering mental health, finances, and more. Team Events & Annual Staff Party - We love to celebrate our people! Enjoy team events throughout the year and a legendary annual staff party. Careers at the Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels We have dedicated social media pages for our Careers within the Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels. Give us a follow to keep up to date with the latest careers news and insights. Facebook: Crieff Hydro Family Careers Crieff Instagram: Please note: This opportunity does not qualify for sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK.
Portfolio HR & Reward is delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation to find their next Reward Specialist for the UK & Ireland. We are looking for a talented individual to step into this key role and help shape a truly exceptional employee experience . Reward Specialist: The Architect of Appreciation (UK and Ireland) Are you a data wizard with a heart for people? Do you believe that reward is about more than just a paycheque-it is about making work feel worth it? We are looking for a brilliant Reward Specialist to join a vibrant HR family. This isn't just about spreadsheets; it's about crafting an employee experience that shines. If you love balancing analytical precision with a passion for wellbeing and fair play, we want to meet you. The Magic You Will Create As the UK and Ireland Reward Guru, you will be the heartbeat of Compensation and Benefits. You won't just manage programmes; you will nurture them. Benefit Brilliance: You will lead the charge on everything from pensions and medical insurance to exciting DEI and Wellbeing initiatives. The Insights Engine: You will dive deep into data to provide the lightbulb moments that help the leadership team make great decisions. The Bridge Builder: You will be the friendly face connecting HR, Finance, and Payroll, ensuring external partners are delivering the best for the people. Champion of Fairness: From Gender Pay Gap reporting to pay transparency, you will be a key player in making sure the organisation stays ethical, competitive, and inclusive. Moderniser: Help sprinkle some digital magic on reward systems to make everything smoother for everyone. Why You Are The Perfect Match You are a rare find-someone who loves the why as much as the how. You are likely to be: A Reward Aficionado: You know the UK and Ireland landscape like the back of your hand, from insurance renewals to the nuances of pensions. An Excel Artist: You don't just use spreadsheets; you make them sing. Turning complex data into clear, beautiful stories is your superpower. Financially Savvy: You are comfortable with budgets, forecasts, and invoices. You have a keen eye for detail that ensures every penny is perfectly placed. A People Person: You can translate technical reward speak into human for managers and employees. The Ultimate Collaborator: You thrive in a team where ideas are shared and everyone's voice matters. Ready to Level Up? If you have experience with job evaluation methodologies and a knack for systems like SuccessFactors, you are already top of the list. We are looking for a proactive, structured, and detail-oriented soul who wants to make a real impact on how people feel valued every single day. 51073BRR2 INDHRR The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Portfolio HR & Reward is delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation to find their next Reward Specialist for the UK & Ireland. We are looking for a talented individual to step into this key role and help shape a truly exceptional employee experience . Reward Specialist: The Architect of Appreciation (UK and Ireland) Are you a data wizard with a heart for people? Do you believe that reward is about more than just a paycheque-it is about making work feel worth it? We are looking for a brilliant Reward Specialist to join a vibrant HR family. This isn't just about spreadsheets; it's about crafting an employee experience that shines. If you love balancing analytical precision with a passion for wellbeing and fair play, we want to meet you. The Magic You Will Create As the UK and Ireland Reward Guru, you will be the heartbeat of Compensation and Benefits. You won't just manage programmes; you will nurture them. Benefit Brilliance: You will lead the charge on everything from pensions and medical insurance to exciting DEI and Wellbeing initiatives. The Insights Engine: You will dive deep into data to provide the lightbulb moments that help the leadership team make great decisions. The Bridge Builder: You will be the friendly face connecting HR, Finance, and Payroll, ensuring external partners are delivering the best for the people. Champion of Fairness: From Gender Pay Gap reporting to pay transparency, you will be a key player in making sure the organisation stays ethical, competitive, and inclusive. Moderniser: Help sprinkle some digital magic on reward systems to make everything smoother for everyone. Why You Are The Perfect Match You are a rare find-someone who loves the why as much as the how. You are likely to be: A Reward Aficionado: You know the UK and Ireland landscape like the back of your hand, from insurance renewals to the nuances of pensions. An Excel Artist: You don't just use spreadsheets; you make them sing. Turning complex data into clear, beautiful stories is your superpower. Financially Savvy: You are comfortable with budgets, forecasts, and invoices. You have a keen eye for detail that ensures every penny is perfectly placed. A People Person: You can translate technical reward speak into human for managers and employees. The Ultimate Collaborator: You thrive in a team where ideas are shared and everyone's voice matters. Ready to Level Up? If you have experience with job evaluation methodologies and a knack for systems like SuccessFactors, you are already top of the list. We are looking for a proactive, structured, and detail-oriented soul who wants to make a real impact on how people feel valued every single day. 51073BRR2 INDHRR The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
This role is based at our Head Office near Solihull in the West Midlands. You must live within a commutable distance of Solihull to apply for this role. About Us Stonegate Group is the UK's largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues, including Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld, to name a few. We're proud of our diverse portfolio and deeply committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces individuality in all its forms-including neurodiversity. By fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported, we reflect the vibrant communities we serve and empower our people to thrive. Purpose of the Job To provide financial support, insight, guidance, and challenge to the relevant business segment, enabling them to make data driven, sound financial decisions and assist in the delivery of the key financial objectives for the trading segment. You will act as a key liaison between the finance department and other departments within the company, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Your expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering will be crucial in driving the financial success. Key Responsibilities - Duties and Responsibilities Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis to support decision-making processes. Act as a trusted advisor to the operations team and wider stakeholders, providing financial expertise, guidance and challenge as required to improve performance. Conduct financial modelling and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making and evaluate the financial impact of new initiatives, projects, and investments. Analyse financial performance including variance and trend analysis, providing the operations team with actionable insight to drive business performance forwards. Support the preparation of forecasts, ensuring these are aligned with the business's objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders both in the FP&A team and wider business to build strong relationships. Work collaboratively with both the managed accounts team and reporting team to ensure reporting shared with the wider business remains accurate and relevant to the audience that use it. Act as the key representative for the FP&A department in meetings, presentations, and discussions with the operations teams and wider stakeholders. Identify profitable opportunities within the business segment you support, in line with the strategic objectives. Skills, Experience and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field. A professional accounting qualification or studying towards (e.g., ACCA, CIMA) is highly desirable. Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner or similar role in the hospitality or food and beverage industry is preferred. Strong financial analysis and reporting skills, with a solid understanding of financial metrics. Ability to frame and structure Business problems into clear analytical direction, transferring data into storytelling. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including group Leadership Team. Strong business acumen and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights. Analytical mindset, with attention to detail and the ability to work with complex financial data. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, effectively managing multiple priorities. What makes Stonegate a great place to work? At Stonegate, we believe that when you feel your best, you do your best. That's why we're committed to supporting the health, happiness, and overall wellbeing of every team member. From lifestyle perks and flexible support to mental health resources, our benefits are designed to help you thrive, both in and out of work. 25 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year Bonus Scheme Access to discounted Private Medical Insurance through Vitality Exclusive discounts on Dental Insurance Reward Card via the MiXR app, giving you and your friends 25% off food and drinks as well as VIP entry across our Managed Estate Life Assurance which gives access to Access to your pay early via Stream The Stonegate Xtra portal with access to a wide range of high street discounts and offers Discounted access to David Lloyd membership Award winning Learning & Development programmes to drive your career If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. You can contact us on .
May 08, 2026
Full time
This role is based at our Head Office near Solihull in the West Midlands. You must live within a commutable distance of Solihull to apply for this role. About Us Stonegate Group is the UK's largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues, including Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld, to name a few. We're proud of our diverse portfolio and deeply committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces individuality in all its forms-including neurodiversity. By fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported, we reflect the vibrant communities we serve and empower our people to thrive. Purpose of the Job To provide financial support, insight, guidance, and challenge to the relevant business segment, enabling them to make data driven, sound financial decisions and assist in the delivery of the key financial objectives for the trading segment. You will act as a key liaison between the finance department and other departments within the company, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Your expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering will be crucial in driving the financial success. Key Responsibilities - Duties and Responsibilities Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis to support decision-making processes. Act as a trusted advisor to the operations team and wider stakeholders, providing financial expertise, guidance and challenge as required to improve performance. Conduct financial modelling and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making and evaluate the financial impact of new initiatives, projects, and investments. Analyse financial performance including variance and trend analysis, providing the operations team with actionable insight to drive business performance forwards. Support the preparation of forecasts, ensuring these are aligned with the business's objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders both in the FP&A team and wider business to build strong relationships. Work collaboratively with both the managed accounts team and reporting team to ensure reporting shared with the wider business remains accurate and relevant to the audience that use it. Act as the key representative for the FP&A department in meetings, presentations, and discussions with the operations teams and wider stakeholders. Identify profitable opportunities within the business segment you support, in line with the strategic objectives. Skills, Experience and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field. A professional accounting qualification or studying towards (e.g., ACCA, CIMA) is highly desirable. Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner or similar role in the hospitality or food and beverage industry is preferred. Strong financial analysis and reporting skills, with a solid understanding of financial metrics. Ability to frame and structure Business problems into clear analytical direction, transferring data into storytelling. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including group Leadership Team. Strong business acumen and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights. Analytical mindset, with attention to detail and the ability to work with complex financial data. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, effectively managing multiple priorities. What makes Stonegate a great place to work? At Stonegate, we believe that when you feel your best, you do your best. That's why we're committed to supporting the health, happiness, and overall wellbeing of every team member. From lifestyle perks and flexible support to mental health resources, our benefits are designed to help you thrive, both in and out of work. 25 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year Bonus Scheme Access to discounted Private Medical Insurance through Vitality Exclusive discounts on Dental Insurance Reward Card via the MiXR app, giving you and your friends 25% off food and drinks as well as VIP entry across our Managed Estate Life Assurance which gives access to Access to your pay early via Stream The Stonegate Xtra portal with access to a wide range of high street discounts and offers Discounted access to David Lloyd membership Award winning Learning & Development programmes to drive your career If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. You can contact us on .
Opteon: Where Value Means More Opteon is reimagining the future of property solutions. As the leading valuation insights firm across Australia, New Zealand, and the US, we deliver trusted insights by combining human expertise with industry-leading tech.But we're more than that. At Opteon, value means investing in our people, too. We do this through flexible work, mentoring, and leadership pathways, all backed by a safety-first culture and meaningful benefits.Now in a new chapter of growth, we're expanding globally, diversifying our offering, and staying grounded in what matters most: delivering value that makes a difference. About the role: We are seeking a qualified Certified Practising Valuer to join our team to support on a number of major government contracts and projects. The role is responsible for providing quality valuation reports in a timely manner for various property classes including residential, commercial and specialised property for Local, State and Federal Government clients. Excellent communication skills are required to ensure smooth and timely outcomes for clients while effectively managing business opportunities and at the same time achieving personal annual budgets. What sets you apart from the rest: We are seeking a driven professional with not only highly developed valuation skills but exceptional communication and business development skills. You have strong client communication skills and commitment to professional development, together with: Degree in Business (Property) or equivalent qualifications CPV status (RPV Status considered) combined with significant experience in the government valuation space , and i deally some commercial valuation experience (not essential) Strong attention to detail, report writing and analytical skills Excellent customer service and stakeholder communication What we have on offer: Competitive salary and uncapped commission earning potential: As well as API membership and mandatory modules fully covered Referral Bonus: Refer people from your network and receive a bonus if they are successfully recruited Career Development: Joining Opteon means having access to experienced professionals in all areas of Valuations including Residential, Core Commercial, Residential Development, Middle Markets, Agribusiness and more. We provide leadership training and free access to LinkedIn learning to support you in developing your leadership or specialist skills Paid Parental Leave: Receive paid leave to spend quality time at home with your child Novated Leasing Options: Lease a car with our flexible novated leasing program Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working arrangements that suit your lifestyle Our partnership with Medibank means you will be eligible for discounts as an Opteon employee Onboarding & Training: Company induction and continuous training to ensure your success Rewards & Recognition: Be acknowledged for your hard work through our Reward & Recognition program, including Annual Awards night, Service recognition and more. Support When You Need It: Access confidential support anytime through Intellect , our mental health and wellbeing platformOpteon is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness, where employees are embraced for their unique qualities and valued for their contributions. We encourage applications from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds, including First Nations People. How to apply: Please click the apply button and ensure you submit your resume.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Opteon: Where Value Means More Opteon is reimagining the future of property solutions. As the leading valuation insights firm across Australia, New Zealand, and the US, we deliver trusted insights by combining human expertise with industry-leading tech.But we're more than that. At Opteon, value means investing in our people, too. We do this through flexible work, mentoring, and leadership pathways, all backed by a safety-first culture and meaningful benefits.Now in a new chapter of growth, we're expanding globally, diversifying our offering, and staying grounded in what matters most: delivering value that makes a difference. About the role: We are seeking a qualified Certified Practising Valuer to join our team to support on a number of major government contracts and projects. The role is responsible for providing quality valuation reports in a timely manner for various property classes including residential, commercial and specialised property for Local, State and Federal Government clients. Excellent communication skills are required to ensure smooth and timely outcomes for clients while effectively managing business opportunities and at the same time achieving personal annual budgets. What sets you apart from the rest: We are seeking a driven professional with not only highly developed valuation skills but exceptional communication and business development skills. You have strong client communication skills and commitment to professional development, together with: Degree in Business (Property) or equivalent qualifications CPV status (RPV Status considered) combined with significant experience in the government valuation space , and i deally some commercial valuation experience (not essential) Strong attention to detail, report writing and analytical skills Excellent customer service and stakeholder communication What we have on offer: Competitive salary and uncapped commission earning potential: As well as API membership and mandatory modules fully covered Referral Bonus: Refer people from your network and receive a bonus if they are successfully recruited Career Development: Joining Opteon means having access to experienced professionals in all areas of Valuations including Residential, Core Commercial, Residential Development, Middle Markets, Agribusiness and more. We provide leadership training and free access to LinkedIn learning to support you in developing your leadership or specialist skills Paid Parental Leave: Receive paid leave to spend quality time at home with your child Novated Leasing Options: Lease a car with our flexible novated leasing program Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working arrangements that suit your lifestyle Our partnership with Medibank means you will be eligible for discounts as an Opteon employee Onboarding & Training: Company induction and continuous training to ensure your success Rewards & Recognition: Be acknowledged for your hard work through our Reward & Recognition program, including Annual Awards night, Service recognition and more. Support When You Need It: Access confidential support anytime through Intellect , our mental health and wellbeing platformOpteon is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness, where employees are embraced for their unique qualities and valued for their contributions. We encourage applications from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds, including First Nations People. How to apply: Please click the apply button and ensure you submit your resume.
Role Title: Engagement Manger - Technology Location: London Salary: Competitive Who we are GlobalData operates an intelligence platform that empowers leaders to act decisively in a world of complexity and change. By uniting proprietary data, human expertise, and purpose-built AI into a single, connected platform, we help organizations see what s coming, move faster, and lead with confidence. Our solutions are used by over 5,000 organizations across the world s largest industries, delivering tailored intelligence that supports strategic planning, innovation, risk management, and sustainable growth. Why join GlobalData? GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey and we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision to deliver intelligence that transforms uncertainty into opportunity for the world s most successful organizations.? Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. Working together in an intellectually challenging environment, where learning is super-charged to keep us on our toes, the highly stimulating, fast-paced, global environment we operate in, and our bold ambitions result in unique learning opportunities for our people. Your key responsibilities will include: Project Management: Lead the day to day execution of client projects Directly manage small project teams of analysts, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet or exceed client expectations. Manage multiple consulting assignments and internal projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Support the Consulting Director in resource planning. Client Relationship Management: Support Consulting Directors and sales teams in understanding clients needs. Begin to develop key client relationships through consulting engagements, presenting at conferences, and thought leadership documents. Ensure client satisfaction and long-term engagement through regular communication and by providing value-added insights. Strategic Development: Support the Consulting Directors and the Global Leader in developing a long-term consulting strategy that aligns with the broader company objectives. Leverage the skill sets of the consulting team and the assets of the company to create innovative solutions and new business opportunities. Support the Consulting Directors with client and business development work. Team Management and Development: Support in the development of a dedicated consulting team, promoting a culture of continuous learning and high performance. Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages team members to share knowledge and expertise. Collaborate strongly with colleagues in various roles, including sales, research and analysis, and customer success. Thought Leadership: Develop and disseminate thought leadership materials, including white papers, articles, and presentations, to position GlobalData as a leader in the Technology sector. Represent GlobalData at industry conferences, webinars, and other events to enhance the company s visibility and reputation. Innovation and Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities to innovate and improve consulting methodologies and processes. Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive dynamics to ensure GlobalData remains at the forefront of market research and consulting. What we look for: Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Ability to conceptualize and communicate solutions to our clients' business issues. Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach. Industry Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the Enterprise Software, Technology and Telco sectors obtained through either working in the industry or in a consultancy. Management Experience: Extensive project management experience and experience managing a small team within a client support role. Demonstrable ability to manage projects to deadlines while maintaining quality. Technical Skills: Strong skills related to market sizing, competitive analysis, benchmarking, primary research, storytelling, and other relevant analytic frameworks. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. Client Management: Experience working closely with and managing internal and/or external clients, and in preparing and conducting presentations to Senior Management. To find out more and to apply to our roles please visit (url removed) We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, GlobalData is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Role Title: Engagement Manger - Technology Location: London Salary: Competitive Who we are GlobalData operates an intelligence platform that empowers leaders to act decisively in a world of complexity and change. By uniting proprietary data, human expertise, and purpose-built AI into a single, connected platform, we help organizations see what s coming, move faster, and lead with confidence. Our solutions are used by over 5,000 organizations across the world s largest industries, delivering tailored intelligence that supports strategic planning, innovation, risk management, and sustainable growth. Why join GlobalData? GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey and we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision to deliver intelligence that transforms uncertainty into opportunity for the world s most successful organizations.? Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. Working together in an intellectually challenging environment, where learning is super-charged to keep us on our toes, the highly stimulating, fast-paced, global environment we operate in, and our bold ambitions result in unique learning opportunities for our people. Your key responsibilities will include: Project Management: Lead the day to day execution of client projects Directly manage small project teams of analysts, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet or exceed client expectations. Manage multiple consulting assignments and internal projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Support the Consulting Director in resource planning. Client Relationship Management: Support Consulting Directors and sales teams in understanding clients needs. Begin to develop key client relationships through consulting engagements, presenting at conferences, and thought leadership documents. Ensure client satisfaction and long-term engagement through regular communication and by providing value-added insights. Strategic Development: Support the Consulting Directors and the Global Leader in developing a long-term consulting strategy that aligns with the broader company objectives. Leverage the skill sets of the consulting team and the assets of the company to create innovative solutions and new business opportunities. Support the Consulting Directors with client and business development work. Team Management and Development: Support in the development of a dedicated consulting team, promoting a culture of continuous learning and high performance. Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages team members to share knowledge and expertise. Collaborate strongly with colleagues in various roles, including sales, research and analysis, and customer success. Thought Leadership: Develop and disseminate thought leadership materials, including white papers, articles, and presentations, to position GlobalData as a leader in the Technology sector. Represent GlobalData at industry conferences, webinars, and other events to enhance the company s visibility and reputation. Innovation and Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities to innovate and improve consulting methodologies and processes. Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive dynamics to ensure GlobalData remains at the forefront of market research and consulting. What we look for: Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Ability to conceptualize and communicate solutions to our clients' business issues. Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach. Industry Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the Enterprise Software, Technology and Telco sectors obtained through either working in the industry or in a consultancy. Management Experience: Extensive project management experience and experience managing a small team within a client support role. Demonstrable ability to manage projects to deadlines while maintaining quality. Technical Skills: Strong skills related to market sizing, competitive analysis, benchmarking, primary research, storytelling, and other relevant analytic frameworks. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. Client Management: Experience working closely with and managing internal and/or external clients, and in preparing and conducting presentations to Senior Management. To find out more and to apply to our roles please visit (url removed) We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, GlobalData is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
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 07, 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.
Business Development Manager Overview We are recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join our Growth team. The role requires industry knowledge, commercial insight and collaborative leadership to help shape the organisations short-term and long-term success within the evolving water and environmental landscape. Up to £65k doe + bonus Company car / car allowance We specialise in sustainable water asset management solutions, delivering exceptional value outcomes in potable water, wastewater and the environment. There s never been a more exciting time to join us. With increasing investment in water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure, we re growing fast - and we re looking for passionate people to grow with us. What you'll be doing This is a high impact role, reporting directly to the Chief Growth Officer. You will play a key role in promoting the business as a purpose lead sustainability expert co-ordinating end-market work winning activities and supporting strategic initiatives across Water, Wastewater and Environment. Drive sales enquiries and opportunities through effective client-interaction and internal stakeholder management Support Regional Directors, Framework and Delivery Managers in winning work and expanding opportunities Support the Client Development Plan (CDP) and process, driving actions to deliver on revenue growth objectives Focus on the most beneficial clients, products and services in particular growing ROV / PM100 solutions to new clients Present Water, Wastewater and Environment services and capabilities to existing and prospective customers Communicate new product and service development / innovation to existing and prospective clients Work with the marketing team to produce and deliver marketing literature, including case studies, insights, reports and presentations Identify cross-selling opportunities to maximise revenues from each customer Who we're looking for You will be an experienced Business Development Manager with a strong knowledge of the water market, including regulatory frameworks. Proven business development experience and revenue growth Demonstrable experience of realising business opportunities Experience in Environment, Wastewater, Clean Water Relevant sales and marketing qualification or equivalent to NVQ Level 4, or Huthwaite SPIN Selling, or Miller Heiman strategic selling What we're offering Holidays You will receive 24 days paid holiday per annum, rising to 25 after two years service Options to buy five extra days using the Holiday Scheme Volunteering day - up to two days per year to contribute to our local communities Enhanced occupational maternity leave policy Finance / Rewards Up to £65k doe + bonus Company car / car allowance Pension You will receive a 6% company pension contribution Life Assurance Income protection Benifex Platform - including the Technology Scheme, Dental Plan, and the Bike Scheme Health and Wellbeing Private Medical Insurance Eyecare Scheme Apply Now!
May 07, 2026
Full time
Business Development Manager Overview We are recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join our Growth team. The role requires industry knowledge, commercial insight and collaborative leadership to help shape the organisations short-term and long-term success within the evolving water and environmental landscape. Up to £65k doe + bonus Company car / car allowance We specialise in sustainable water asset management solutions, delivering exceptional value outcomes in potable water, wastewater and the environment. There s never been a more exciting time to join us. With increasing investment in water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure, we re growing fast - and we re looking for passionate people to grow with us. What you'll be doing This is a high impact role, reporting directly to the Chief Growth Officer. You will play a key role in promoting the business as a purpose lead sustainability expert co-ordinating end-market work winning activities and supporting strategic initiatives across Water, Wastewater and Environment. Drive sales enquiries and opportunities through effective client-interaction and internal stakeholder management Support Regional Directors, Framework and Delivery Managers in winning work and expanding opportunities Support the Client Development Plan (CDP) and process, driving actions to deliver on revenue growth objectives Focus on the most beneficial clients, products and services in particular growing ROV / PM100 solutions to new clients Present Water, Wastewater and Environment services and capabilities to existing and prospective customers Communicate new product and service development / innovation to existing and prospective clients Work with the marketing team to produce and deliver marketing literature, including case studies, insights, reports and presentations Identify cross-selling opportunities to maximise revenues from each customer Who we're looking for You will be an experienced Business Development Manager with a strong knowledge of the water market, including regulatory frameworks. Proven business development experience and revenue growth Demonstrable experience of realising business opportunities Experience in Environment, Wastewater, Clean Water Relevant sales and marketing qualification or equivalent to NVQ Level 4, or Huthwaite SPIN Selling, or Miller Heiman strategic selling What we're offering Holidays You will receive 24 days paid holiday per annum, rising to 25 after two years service Options to buy five extra days using the Holiday Scheme Volunteering day - up to two days per year to contribute to our local communities Enhanced occupational maternity leave policy Finance / Rewards Up to £65k doe + bonus Company car / car allowance Pension You will receive a 6% company pension contribution Life Assurance Income protection Benifex Platform - including the Technology Scheme, Dental Plan, and the Bike Scheme Health and Wellbeing Private Medical Insurance Eyecare Scheme Apply Now!
Put simply, our mission is to be the solutions and the team behind the best experiences for the world's leading brands. Wherever and whenever needed. With 170,000 people working across the globe, Foundever securely connects brands with their customers 9 million times a day in 60+ languages. Our global footprint makes us one of the few true global players in the BPO industry. The Opportunity: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Analytics Consultantto support the next phase of growth and innovation for Foundever's English-speaking markets. The ideal candidate will be an analytical thinker, naturally inquisitive, with exceptional problem-solving skills. In this role, you will combine industry knowledge with your technical capabilities to deliver analytics & Insight programs for our clients. These will help achieve a range of outcomes including optimising business processes, enhancing customer experiences and growing sales / revenue. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders and client teams to design, pitch and deliver these programs of work across a wide range of sectors. As part of the wider Analytics and Insight community, you will leverage your expertise in data analysis with strong stakeholder management skills to deliver high impact analysis and gain the buy-in of the business, our operations and our clients. 2+ years experience working with contact centre data is essential, please do not apply if you do not have this as a minimum otherwise your application will be declined. Key Responsibilities: Data Analysis Lead analyst for the delivery of Insight & analytics programs Support with the co-ordination of project resources and coaching / developing junior team members Develop and deliver presentations to client teams, translating complex analysis into clear, business-friendly language. Work with our BI & reporting team to design and fine tune insight dashboards, reports, and visualizations in Power BI. Design and execute experiments (A/B testing) to validate insights and recommendations. Stakeholder Management Partner with clients to understand business objectives and translate them into analytical & insight solutions. Present the findings of your analysis to stakeholders at all levels from Team Managers to C-suite. Act as a trusted advisor to both operations and our clients, helping them leverage data to achieve their goals. Solution Design Develop insight into initiatives that lead to business process, technology or service improvements (cost reduction, CX or employee experience improvement, revenue growth / protection). Track the implementation and success of solutions providing feedback and adjustment recommendations when required. Stay up-to-date with the latest analytical tools, techniques and trends to continuously improve the impact and efficiency of analysis. Develop business cases and calculate ROI to enable our team to pitch for and win new business or expand our services for an existing client Support our Insight & Analytics Director with the development of sales and analytics solutions , which will form part of a proposals to new prospects or the expansion of services for an existing account Your profile & experience: 3+ years of experience in an analytics role, ideally in a BPO setting (desirable but not essential) Hands on expertise in programming languages such as SQL, Python or R ideally in a cloud computing environment (ideally MS Azure) Intermediate to expert knowledge of Power BI data visualisation Knowledge of Azure cloud infrastructure e.g. Databricks is preferred but not essential Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to influence stakeholders. Excellent problem-solving skills and critical thinking ability. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The Package: Competitive salary of up to £50K, depending on experience 10% bonus based on company and personal performance 25 day annual leave + standard bank holidays You will also have the benefit of working for a very secure and stable organisation that provides excellent working conditions and training as well as an aggressive growth strategy for the UK & SA which will open up careers opportunities for the right individual. If this really interests you and you are attracted to pushing yourself to a rewarding career, then please apply now and our Recruitment Team will be more than happy to speak with you.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Put simply, our mission is to be the solutions and the team behind the best experiences for the world's leading brands. Wherever and whenever needed. With 170,000 people working across the globe, Foundever securely connects brands with their customers 9 million times a day in 60+ languages. Our global footprint makes us one of the few true global players in the BPO industry. The Opportunity: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Analytics Consultantto support the next phase of growth and innovation for Foundever's English-speaking markets. The ideal candidate will be an analytical thinker, naturally inquisitive, with exceptional problem-solving skills. In this role, you will combine industry knowledge with your technical capabilities to deliver analytics & Insight programs for our clients. These will help achieve a range of outcomes including optimising business processes, enhancing customer experiences and growing sales / revenue. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders and client teams to design, pitch and deliver these programs of work across a wide range of sectors. As part of the wider Analytics and Insight community, you will leverage your expertise in data analysis with strong stakeholder management skills to deliver high impact analysis and gain the buy-in of the business, our operations and our clients. 2+ years experience working with contact centre data is essential, please do not apply if you do not have this as a minimum otherwise your application will be declined. Key Responsibilities: Data Analysis Lead analyst for the delivery of Insight & analytics programs Support with the co-ordination of project resources and coaching / developing junior team members Develop and deliver presentations to client teams, translating complex analysis into clear, business-friendly language. Work with our BI & reporting team to design and fine tune insight dashboards, reports, and visualizations in Power BI. Design and execute experiments (A/B testing) to validate insights and recommendations. Stakeholder Management Partner with clients to understand business objectives and translate them into analytical & insight solutions. Present the findings of your analysis to stakeholders at all levels from Team Managers to C-suite. Act as a trusted advisor to both operations and our clients, helping them leverage data to achieve their goals. Solution Design Develop insight into initiatives that lead to business process, technology or service improvements (cost reduction, CX or employee experience improvement, revenue growth / protection). Track the implementation and success of solutions providing feedback and adjustment recommendations when required. Stay up-to-date with the latest analytical tools, techniques and trends to continuously improve the impact and efficiency of analysis. Develop business cases and calculate ROI to enable our team to pitch for and win new business or expand our services for an existing client Support our Insight & Analytics Director with the development of sales and analytics solutions , which will form part of a proposals to new prospects or the expansion of services for an existing account Your profile & experience: 3+ years of experience in an analytics role, ideally in a BPO setting (desirable but not essential) Hands on expertise in programming languages such as SQL, Python or R ideally in a cloud computing environment (ideally MS Azure) Intermediate to expert knowledge of Power BI data visualisation Knowledge of Azure cloud infrastructure e.g. Databricks is preferred but not essential Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to influence stakeholders. Excellent problem-solving skills and critical thinking ability. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The Package: Competitive salary of up to £50K, depending on experience 10% bonus based on company and personal performance 25 day annual leave + standard bank holidays You will also have the benefit of working for a very secure and stable organisation that provides excellent working conditions and training as well as an aggressive growth strategy for the UK & SA which will open up careers opportunities for the right individual. If this really interests you and you are attracted to pushing yourself to a rewarding career, then please apply now and our Recruitment Team will be more than happy to speak with you.
Senior Audit Manager - Value For Money Contract type: Permanent Location: London or Newcastle offices based with a min 2 days a week attendance in either office. Salary: Newcastle salary; circa£67,000 & London salary, circa£74,500 plus Civil Service Employer Pension Contribution of 28.9% The NAO welcomes applications from candidates who work part-time and are keen to support colleagues to work flexibly including on a job share basis. Senior Audit Manager: Value for money (performance audit) Introduction Thank you for your interest in joining the National Audit Office (NAO) as a Senior Audit Manager. This job description will give you a better idea of who we are, what you will do when you join us, and what we offer. It also gives more detail/s about the application process. We are independent of government and the civil service, and we play a critical role supporting Parliament scrutinise how effectively the government spends public money. Our strategy () sets out our ambition to contribute to two distinct outcomes - helping to improve the productivity and resilience of public services and supporting better financial management and reporting in government. Our strategy is also clear that government will need to innovate if it is to deliver effective and affordable public services. We will use our public audit perspective to highlight positive examples of innovation within the public sector and take account of government's risk appetite in our audit approach. The recommendations from our work can result in financial savings and positive changes in government to improve services and ensure value for money for taxpayers. You will tackle complex projects that inform debates and influence some of the biggest decisions that government makes. You will work with dedicated and talented people toward shared and important goals. And, by taking on new opportunities and challenges, you'll build a rewarding and fascinating career. We are looking to recruit Senior Audit Managers. We are looking for people with strong analytical and communication skills as well as experience of project and people management, which can be drawn from a range of backgrounds including experienced analysts, value for money (performance audit) auditors, the civil service and internal auditors.If you like what you see and can meet our requirements, then we want to hear from you. The role Each year we publish around 60 major value for money (VFM) reports looking at various government programmes and projects. VFM reports are multi-method reports often delivered at pace to achieve real impact. We write long form reports and other types of written communication on complex subjects in ways that nonspecialist or technical audiences can understand. Our work can cover any area where government spends public money, ranging from government's plans to build new hospitals to the use of data analytics to tackle fraud and error. Our lessons learned reports bring together what we know on important recurring issues to make it easier for others to understand and apply the lessons from our work, such as government's use of external consultants and key findings from the NAO's financial audits. More about the NAO, including some of our recent value for money reports, is available on our website Responsibilities Our Senior Audit Managers play a key role in making sure we achieve our objectives and secure impact from our work: You will lead our teams to deliver high-quality work that supports improvements in the delivery of public services. This involves planning, researching and drafting our value for money reports, working alongside sector or topic specialists, analysts and qualified accountants as well as applying strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills. You will role model behaviours and ways of working to support us as an exemplar organisation. You will engage with external clients and stakeholders to deliver greater engagement with our work. You will get involved in other work too, including investigations, correspondence (from the public and MPs) and other work that supports Parliamentary select committees. All Senior Audit Managers are expected to spend part of their time developing their expertise in one or more specialist areas through our networks (Hubs) across the office. This includes providing analytical insight and support to others outside of your team on your areas of expertise such as analytical techniques and methods, commercial and regulatory issues, digital transformation and data use in the public sector, financial risk and management, major project delivery, and people and operational management. Relationships and Accountability You will manage a team to deliver value for money work to time and budget. You will work with other people of all grades. You will work with Senior Auditors and / or Senior Analysts who lead a team of Analysts and accounting trainees to deliver high-quality reports. The Director is accountable for the overall quality and impact of the audit. You will commonly meet and interact with senior people in the NAO and in government bodies. The impact you will make Our work responds to government's plans and particularly those with long-term implications for public spending. You'll contribute to work that examines the cost, effectiveness and efficiency of government programmes and projects. Whatever you work on, it all serves to help hold government to account for the way it uses public money and helps to promote improvements in public service delivery. Our recommendations and reports on good practice help government improve public services, and our work in the last year led to: Positive financial impacts of £5.3 billion in 2024. For every £1 spent we delivered an impact of £53 through either reduced costs, improved service delivery or other benefits to people. 93% of our recommendations to government were accepted or partially accepted. You can find out more about us and our work by visiting The people we are looking for Education /work experience This role operates within the NAO's hybrid working model, with a minimum expectation of two days per week working from the office (or at an audited body), in line with our organisation wide approach. We are committed to supporting flexible ways of working and actively encourage applications from candidates seeking part time hours. Working patterns, including office days, are agreed with the line manager. Based in either our London or Newcastle office, you'll join a collaborative and supportive environment that values work life balance, flexibility and professional development. A strong academic background and experience in managing audit projects and producing high quality, accessible written outputs. For individuals with an audit background this means: An ACA or other professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIPFA, CIA, MIIA, CIMA) with relevant experience. For individuals with other backgrounds this means either: A minimum of a 2:1 degree or a relevant post-graduate qualification and relevant experience. We are keen to hear from people who have experience shaping and evaluating public policy, leading change in organisations, or making a difference through impactful projects, no matter what sector those skills were gained in. Abilities: It will be essential that you can demonstrate the ability to: Lead, develop and motivate diverse teams and support all colleagues to deliver great work and achieve their potential. Support and manage teams ensure the delivery of high-quality assurance work which supports our strategic aims and enables longer term value for money. Oversee the production of a range of well-produced written outputs which support our findings and recommendations and are designed to engage a wide audience. Work collaboratively and flexibly to ensure the office achieves its objectives and to support the wellbeing and development of colleagues. Show creativity and innovation in how we do our work and build insights and support teams to do so. Work closely with colleagues in our Hubs (specialist knowledge teams) and other client teams to ensure we get the most value from our work and expand our knowledge and expertise. Create recognition and impact (improvements in public service delivery) from our work by developing strong and influential relationships with external clients and stakeholders. Attributes In addition, we are looking for the candidates with the following attributes: Show a strong commitment to your own self development, to delivering the NAO's strategic objectives, and keeping yourself up to date on office initiatives and information relevant to your work and specialism. Compliance with corporate responsibilities and interest in supporting others to do so. Working in accordance with the NAO's values and champion our diversity and inclusion strategy. Intellectual curiosity, especially about using data and evidence to answer questions. Flexibility to make a significant contribution across a range of topics and outputs. Drive and determination to overcome obstacles, resistance or challenges to achieve goals. Passion for improving government and the ability to defend and promote your point of view in the face of challenge click apply for full job details
May 07, 2026
Full time
Senior Audit Manager - Value For Money Contract type: Permanent Location: London or Newcastle offices based with a min 2 days a week attendance in either office. Salary: Newcastle salary; circa£67,000 & London salary, circa£74,500 plus Civil Service Employer Pension Contribution of 28.9% The NAO welcomes applications from candidates who work part-time and are keen to support colleagues to work flexibly including on a job share basis. Senior Audit Manager: Value for money (performance audit) Introduction Thank you for your interest in joining the National Audit Office (NAO) as a Senior Audit Manager. This job description will give you a better idea of who we are, what you will do when you join us, and what we offer. It also gives more detail/s about the application process. We are independent of government and the civil service, and we play a critical role supporting Parliament scrutinise how effectively the government spends public money. Our strategy () sets out our ambition to contribute to two distinct outcomes - helping to improve the productivity and resilience of public services and supporting better financial management and reporting in government. Our strategy is also clear that government will need to innovate if it is to deliver effective and affordable public services. We will use our public audit perspective to highlight positive examples of innovation within the public sector and take account of government's risk appetite in our audit approach. The recommendations from our work can result in financial savings and positive changes in government to improve services and ensure value for money for taxpayers. You will tackle complex projects that inform debates and influence some of the biggest decisions that government makes. You will work with dedicated and talented people toward shared and important goals. And, by taking on new opportunities and challenges, you'll build a rewarding and fascinating career. We are looking to recruit Senior Audit Managers. We are looking for people with strong analytical and communication skills as well as experience of project and people management, which can be drawn from a range of backgrounds including experienced analysts, value for money (performance audit) auditors, the civil service and internal auditors.If you like what you see and can meet our requirements, then we want to hear from you. The role Each year we publish around 60 major value for money (VFM) reports looking at various government programmes and projects. VFM reports are multi-method reports often delivered at pace to achieve real impact. We write long form reports and other types of written communication on complex subjects in ways that nonspecialist or technical audiences can understand. Our work can cover any area where government spends public money, ranging from government's plans to build new hospitals to the use of data analytics to tackle fraud and error. Our lessons learned reports bring together what we know on important recurring issues to make it easier for others to understand and apply the lessons from our work, such as government's use of external consultants and key findings from the NAO's financial audits. More about the NAO, including some of our recent value for money reports, is available on our website Responsibilities Our Senior Audit Managers play a key role in making sure we achieve our objectives and secure impact from our work: You will lead our teams to deliver high-quality work that supports improvements in the delivery of public services. This involves planning, researching and drafting our value for money reports, working alongside sector or topic specialists, analysts and qualified accountants as well as applying strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills. You will role model behaviours and ways of working to support us as an exemplar organisation. You will engage with external clients and stakeholders to deliver greater engagement with our work. You will get involved in other work too, including investigations, correspondence (from the public and MPs) and other work that supports Parliamentary select committees. All Senior Audit Managers are expected to spend part of their time developing their expertise in one or more specialist areas through our networks (Hubs) across the office. This includes providing analytical insight and support to others outside of your team on your areas of expertise such as analytical techniques and methods, commercial and regulatory issues, digital transformation and data use in the public sector, financial risk and management, major project delivery, and people and operational management. Relationships and Accountability You will manage a team to deliver value for money work to time and budget. You will work with other people of all grades. You will work with Senior Auditors and / or Senior Analysts who lead a team of Analysts and accounting trainees to deliver high-quality reports. The Director is accountable for the overall quality and impact of the audit. You will commonly meet and interact with senior people in the NAO and in government bodies. The impact you will make Our work responds to government's plans and particularly those with long-term implications for public spending. You'll contribute to work that examines the cost, effectiveness and efficiency of government programmes and projects. Whatever you work on, it all serves to help hold government to account for the way it uses public money and helps to promote improvements in public service delivery. Our recommendations and reports on good practice help government improve public services, and our work in the last year led to: Positive financial impacts of £5.3 billion in 2024. For every £1 spent we delivered an impact of £53 through either reduced costs, improved service delivery or other benefits to people. 93% of our recommendations to government were accepted or partially accepted. You can find out more about us and our work by visiting The people we are looking for Education /work experience This role operates within the NAO's hybrid working model, with a minimum expectation of two days per week working from the office (or at an audited body), in line with our organisation wide approach. We are committed to supporting flexible ways of working and actively encourage applications from candidates seeking part time hours. Working patterns, including office days, are agreed with the line manager. Based in either our London or Newcastle office, you'll join a collaborative and supportive environment that values work life balance, flexibility and professional development. A strong academic background and experience in managing audit projects and producing high quality, accessible written outputs. For individuals with an audit background this means: An ACA or other professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIPFA, CIA, MIIA, CIMA) with relevant experience. For individuals with other backgrounds this means either: A minimum of a 2:1 degree or a relevant post-graduate qualification and relevant experience. We are keen to hear from people who have experience shaping and evaluating public policy, leading change in organisations, or making a difference through impactful projects, no matter what sector those skills were gained in. Abilities: It will be essential that you can demonstrate the ability to: Lead, develop and motivate diverse teams and support all colleagues to deliver great work and achieve their potential. Support and manage teams ensure the delivery of high-quality assurance work which supports our strategic aims and enables longer term value for money. Oversee the production of a range of well-produced written outputs which support our findings and recommendations and are designed to engage a wide audience. Work collaboratively and flexibly to ensure the office achieves its objectives and to support the wellbeing and development of colleagues. Show creativity and innovation in how we do our work and build insights and support teams to do so. Work closely with colleagues in our Hubs (specialist knowledge teams) and other client teams to ensure we get the most value from our work and expand our knowledge and expertise. Create recognition and impact (improvements in public service delivery) from our work by developing strong and influential relationships with external clients and stakeholders. Attributes In addition, we are looking for the candidates with the following attributes: Show a strong commitment to your own self development, to delivering the NAO's strategic objectives, and keeping yourself up to date on office initiatives and information relevant to your work and specialism. Compliance with corporate responsibilities and interest in supporting others to do so. Working in accordance with the NAO's values and champion our diversity and inclusion strategy. Intellectual curiosity, especially about using data and evidence to answer questions. Flexibility to make a significant contribution across a range of topics and outputs. Drive and determination to overcome obstacles, resistance or challenges to achieve goals. Passion for improving government and the ability to defend and promote your point of view in the face of challenge click apply for full job details
Senior Consultant - Insurance Technology Transformation, TC FS Location: London Overview The commercial insurance and reinsurance market is on an exciting, complex, and fast moving transformation journey, where incumbent and new market participants are responding to the rapid emergence of new technologies, market cycle volatility, market wide modernisation, and evolving regulatory requirements to drive competitive advantage. Our Insurance Technology Transformation team is at the centre of this modernisation agenda, helping clients make more informed decisions on how to optimise their businesses, drive growth, realise efficiencies and improve their customer journeys. This could be re designing or simplifying operating models, improving processes, implementing data and technology driven solutions often guiding a client through the lifecycle of their transformation programme. Drawing on its reputation for providing deep industry experience and leading consulting services to the Insurance market, EY is now expanding its Insurance Technology Transformation team. The team's purpose is to create a lasting, positive impact on the Insurance industry through an inclusive, diverse, and connected team of driven individuals, with the courage to lead and inspire those around them. To enable this purpose, we are seeking exceptional, passionate individuals with proven experience in Specialty and / or General Insurance markets to join our team. Whether you're an experienced consultant or an ambitious industry professional interested in being part of a growing team where your contribution is valued and your work makes a difference, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Working as part of a team to support the design and delivery of complex, strategic end to end technology transformation projects. Engaging with client stakeholders on a daily basis to understand the challenges their businesses are facing, and helping to tailor solutions to address these. Analysing and owning complex information and data to translate into simple and clear analysis, delivering impactful presentations and supporting the production of client deliverables. Supporting the development of market wide propositions, proposals and bids for new clients and projects. Contributing to the growth of our practice through learning & development and supporting graduates and industry placement students who are seconded into the team on a rotational basis. Qualifications Demonstrable experience of working within Specialty and / or General Insurance markets, whether in a provider's business or external advisory role. An understanding of how market trends and business challenges are affecting insurers, reinsurers, brokers and other market participants within Specialty or General Insurance markets. Experience in supporting change and transformation initiatives and an understanding of end to end business driven change through the full lifecycle (discovery, business requirements definition, design and implementation). Excellent client stakeholder management skills and the ability to build relationships. A team player attitude; openly supporting, encouraging and sharing knowledge with colleagues. The ability to coach and mentor junior colleagues and provide on the job training. A commitment to actively engaging with our DE&I agenda and championing social purpose driven change. A strong interest and commitment to developing and delivering leading edge solutions to insurance industry clients. A willingness to contribute towards the development of our internal practice. Benefits We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with MyReward you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Senior Consultant - Insurance Technology Transformation, TC FS Location: London Overview The commercial insurance and reinsurance market is on an exciting, complex, and fast moving transformation journey, where incumbent and new market participants are responding to the rapid emergence of new technologies, market cycle volatility, market wide modernisation, and evolving regulatory requirements to drive competitive advantage. Our Insurance Technology Transformation team is at the centre of this modernisation agenda, helping clients make more informed decisions on how to optimise their businesses, drive growth, realise efficiencies and improve their customer journeys. This could be re designing or simplifying operating models, improving processes, implementing data and technology driven solutions often guiding a client through the lifecycle of their transformation programme. Drawing on its reputation for providing deep industry experience and leading consulting services to the Insurance market, EY is now expanding its Insurance Technology Transformation team. The team's purpose is to create a lasting, positive impact on the Insurance industry through an inclusive, diverse, and connected team of driven individuals, with the courage to lead and inspire those around them. To enable this purpose, we are seeking exceptional, passionate individuals with proven experience in Specialty and / or General Insurance markets to join our team. Whether you're an experienced consultant or an ambitious industry professional interested in being part of a growing team where your contribution is valued and your work makes a difference, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Working as part of a team to support the design and delivery of complex, strategic end to end technology transformation projects. Engaging with client stakeholders on a daily basis to understand the challenges their businesses are facing, and helping to tailor solutions to address these. Analysing and owning complex information and data to translate into simple and clear analysis, delivering impactful presentations and supporting the production of client deliverables. Supporting the development of market wide propositions, proposals and bids for new clients and projects. Contributing to the growth of our practice through learning & development and supporting graduates and industry placement students who are seconded into the team on a rotational basis. Qualifications Demonstrable experience of working within Specialty and / or General Insurance markets, whether in a provider's business or external advisory role. An understanding of how market trends and business challenges are affecting insurers, reinsurers, brokers and other market participants within Specialty or General Insurance markets. Experience in supporting change and transformation initiatives and an understanding of end to end business driven change through the full lifecycle (discovery, business requirements definition, design and implementation). Excellent client stakeholder management skills and the ability to build relationships. A team player attitude; openly supporting, encouraging and sharing knowledge with colleagues. The ability to coach and mentor junior colleagues and provide on the job training. A commitment to actively engaging with our DE&I agenda and championing social purpose driven change. A strong interest and commitment to developing and delivering leading edge solutions to insurance industry clients. A willingness to contribute towards the development of our internal practice. Benefits We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with MyReward you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
