This is a newly created opportunity for an experienced Fractional Finance Director to take on a 3-day-a-week, 6-month contract with a professional services consultancy in the Dorking area of Surrey. This contract will be 3 days a week in the office and pays £500 p/d INSIDE IR35. To be considered for this position, you will be a seasoned FD with both hands-on accounts experience and road-mapping / strategic experience. Part of this role will also include coaching & mentoring the Finance Manager into a more strategic & structured role. You will have proven experience as a Finance Director or senior finance leader in an SME (£10m-£50m turnover), and ideally a background in professional services, IT services, or product-led businesses. You will have a strong experience of finance transformation and team development, and hands-on experience implementing or optimising accounting systems (ideally Sage 200). The successful candidate will have solid experience around the following key areas: Leadership & Team Development Coach and mentor the finance team, improving capability and confidence Support the Finance Manager in stepping into a more structured, delegated role Foster a culture of accountability, clarity, and continuous improvement Financial Control & Reporting Produce (or oversee production of) monthly management accounts Deliver a consistent, insightful management pack for senior stakeholders Ensure balance sheet integrity and robust reconciliation processes Systems & Process Improvement Review and optimise finance processes end-to-end Ensure effective use of Sage 200 and supporting tools Work with external providers to enhance reporting outputs Commercial & Strategic Support Provide analysis on revenue streams, margins, and operational performance Support pricing models and service profitability analysis Partner with leadership on growth planning and investment decisions Governance & Compliance Ensure appropriate financial controls and risk management Maintain compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements Prepare the business for future scale (audit readiness, funding, etc.) This will initially be a 6 month contract for 3 days a week, onsite in the HQ office in Dorking (onsite parking available), with possible extensions. This contract pays £500 p/d inside IR35. If you are an experienced Finance Director / Fractional FD looking for a new part-time opportunity, please send me your CV immediatly.
May 06, 2026
Full time
This is a newly created opportunity for an experienced Fractional Finance Director to take on a 3-day-a-week, 6-month contract with a professional services consultancy in the Dorking area of Surrey. This contract will be 3 days a week in the office and pays £500 p/d INSIDE IR35. To be considered for this position, you will be a seasoned FD with both hands-on accounts experience and road-mapping / strategic experience. Part of this role will also include coaching & mentoring the Finance Manager into a more strategic & structured role. You will have proven experience as a Finance Director or senior finance leader in an SME (£10m-£50m turnover), and ideally a background in professional services, IT services, or product-led businesses. You will have a strong experience of finance transformation and team development, and hands-on experience implementing or optimising accounting systems (ideally Sage 200). The successful candidate will have solid experience around the following key areas: Leadership & Team Development Coach and mentor the finance team, improving capability and confidence Support the Finance Manager in stepping into a more structured, delegated role Foster a culture of accountability, clarity, and continuous improvement Financial Control & Reporting Produce (or oversee production of) monthly management accounts Deliver a consistent, insightful management pack for senior stakeholders Ensure balance sheet integrity and robust reconciliation processes Systems & Process Improvement Review and optimise finance processes end-to-end Ensure effective use of Sage 200 and supporting tools Work with external providers to enhance reporting outputs Commercial & Strategic Support Provide analysis on revenue streams, margins, and operational performance Support pricing models and service profitability analysis Partner with leadership on growth planning and investment decisions Governance & Compliance Ensure appropriate financial controls and risk management Maintain compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements Prepare the business for future scale (audit readiness, funding, etc.) This will initially be a 6 month contract for 3 days a week, onsite in the HQ office in Dorking (onsite parking available), with possible extensions. This contract pays £500 p/d inside IR35. If you are an experienced Finance Director / Fractional FD looking for a new part-time opportunity, please send me your CV immediatly.
We are seeking an experienced and driven Finance Manager to lead our accounts team and play a pivotal role within the business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both managing people and owning the end-to-end monthly accounts process, while acting as a key link between finance and the wider organisation. The Role Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will oversee a team of four accounts staff and take full responsibility for the monthly management accounts cycle. You will work closely with internal departments and senior leadership, ensuring accurate reporting and supporting business decision-making. Preparation of monthly management accounts and full reporting pack with insightful commentary Submission of reports to senior management and group for consolidation Monthly reconciliation of finance facilities Ensuring HMRC compliance, including quarterly VAT returns Producing regular and ad hoc financial reports for managers and directors Managing weekly cashflow forecasts and cash resources Overseeing day-to-day finance operations (sales ledger, purchase ledger, banking, expenses, rebates, etc.) Maintaining and improving financial processes and controls Managing accounting systems (Sage200) and supporting CRM integration Working with large datasets and Excel-based reporting Leading, mentoring, and developing the accounts team (including 1:1s and training) Supporting annual budgeting and external audit processes Investigating and explaining variances to budget with department managers Maintaining capital expenditure records and audit documentation Ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance across all financial data and processes About You Strong experience in a similar Finance Manager or senior accounts role Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, large datasets) Knowledge of Sage200 (beneficial but not essential) AAT qualified, Accounting & Finance degree, or part-qualified with relevant experience Proven team management and leadership experience Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability Ideally based locally to Wolverhampton
May 06, 2026
Full time
We are seeking an experienced and driven Finance Manager to lead our accounts team and play a pivotal role within the business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both managing people and owning the end-to-end monthly accounts process, while acting as a key link between finance and the wider organisation. The Role Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will oversee a team of four accounts staff and take full responsibility for the monthly management accounts cycle. You will work closely with internal departments and senior leadership, ensuring accurate reporting and supporting business decision-making. Preparation of monthly management accounts and full reporting pack with insightful commentary Submission of reports to senior management and group for consolidation Monthly reconciliation of finance facilities Ensuring HMRC compliance, including quarterly VAT returns Producing regular and ad hoc financial reports for managers and directors Managing weekly cashflow forecasts and cash resources Overseeing day-to-day finance operations (sales ledger, purchase ledger, banking, expenses, rebates, etc.) Maintaining and improving financial processes and controls Managing accounting systems (Sage200) and supporting CRM integration Working with large datasets and Excel-based reporting Leading, mentoring, and developing the accounts team (including 1:1s and training) Supporting annual budgeting and external audit processes Investigating and explaining variances to budget with department managers Maintaining capital expenditure records and audit documentation Ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance across all financial data and processes About You Strong experience in a similar Finance Manager or senior accounts role Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, large datasets) Knowledge of Sage200 (beneficial but not essential) AAT qualified, Accounting & Finance degree, or part-qualified with relevant experience Proven team management and leadership experience Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability Ideally based locally to Wolverhampton
Your new company A medium-sized business based on the outskirts of Bath is looking to recruit an ambitious Financial Controller to partner with the Finance Director. Your new role Acting as number 2 within the finance function and reporting to the Finance Director, this role will play a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day operations of the finance function, as well as supporting its transformation to modernise and progress processes. The role will include: Oversee month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and internal controls across all entities. Deliver timely management accounts with variance analysis. Mnagge the external audit, statutory filings and internal audit requirements Work closely with operational and commercial teams Manage the operational finance team Lead improvements to our ERP and reporting tools, and ensure financial data is accurate, timely, and actionable. What you'll need to succeed We are looking for a qualified accountant that is technically strong who is ambitious and wants to play an active part in the transformation of a finance function. This role suits someone who enjoys solving operational problems, improving processes, and partnering across the business. There is also an opportunity to develop within the finance function. What you'll get in return This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to step up into their first financial controller role, or an experienced manager that wants to work under a Finance Director, playing a key part in the running of the finance function. The role is hybrid, with the expectation of being on site 4 days. 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 Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
May 06, 2026
Full time
Your new company A medium-sized business based on the outskirts of Bath is looking to recruit an ambitious Financial Controller to partner with the Finance Director. Your new role Acting as number 2 within the finance function and reporting to the Finance Director, this role will play a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day operations of the finance function, as well as supporting its transformation to modernise and progress processes. The role will include: Oversee month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and internal controls across all entities. Deliver timely management accounts with variance analysis. Mnagge the external audit, statutory filings and internal audit requirements Work closely with operational and commercial teams Manage the operational finance team Lead improvements to our ERP and reporting tools, and ensure financial data is accurate, timely, and actionable. What you'll need to succeed We are looking for a qualified accountant that is technically strong who is ambitious and wants to play an active part in the transformation of a finance function. This role suits someone who enjoys solving operational problems, improving processes, and partnering across the business. There is also an opportunity to develop within the finance function. What you'll get in return This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to step up into their first financial controller role, or an experienced manager that wants to work under a Finance Director, playing a key part in the running of the finance function. The role is hybrid, with the expectation of being on site 4 days. 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 Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
Ampthill, Bedfordshire
Job Title: Accounts and Audit Senior Location: Ampthill, Bedfordshire Package: Up to 55,000 , hybrid and flexible working, progression routes, and more Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Accounts and Audit Senior to join a highly regarded, multi-faceted Accountancy Practice in Luton. This is a key role within this practice, offering exposure to a broad client base, with clear opportunities for progression Paying up to 50k, this is a mixed role across accounts, audit, and tax. The role is well suited to someone who is ACA/ACCA qualified or almost qualified, with over 3 years practice experience, from a mixed practice background. If you are seeking a new challenge with flexibility, better exposure, and a lot of progression, then look no further! Accounts and Audit Senior Job Responsibilities Support the Client Service Manager in managing a varied portfolio of audit and accounts clients, building strong relationships and identifying opportunities for additional services. Prepare statutory accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies under UK GAAP (FRS 102/105) and, where applicable, IFRS, ensuring quality, accuracy and timeliness. Review junior team members' work, resolve technical accounting issues, and ensure files are complete and compliant prior to Manager/Director review. Plan and deliver audit assignments from start to finish, performing fieldwork with minimal supervision and acting as the firm's senior on-site representative. Manage audit workflow, supervise and mentor junior staff, and ensure assignments are completed within budget, timeframe and UK auditing standards. Prepare and review Corporation Tax and Personal Tax computations (including CT600 submissions), identify tax planning opportunities, and oversee timely filing. Review and submit P11Ds and support with additional tax matters such as ATED, CGT, IHT and HMRC enquiries, ensuring all deadlines are met. Contribute to team development and wider firm initiatives, including workflow planning, training, company secretarial support, management accounts and ad hoc projects. Accounts and Audit Senior Job Requirements ACA or ACCA qualified, or working towards qualification Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards Experience managing audit fieldwork and associated team members Familiarity with accounting and audit software such as MWP, CaseWare, CCH, IRIS, or similar, is preferable but not essential Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills Accounts and Audit Senior Salary and Benefits Salary up to 55,000 depending on experience Hybrid working and flexible work arrangements 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Group income protection scheme Life assurance at 4x basic annual salary On-site parking Excellent progression opportunities Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Accounts and Audit Senior Location: Ampthill, Bedfordshire Package: Up to 55,000 , hybrid and flexible working, progression routes, and more Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Accounts and Audit Senior to join a highly regarded, multi-faceted Accountancy Practice in Luton. This is a key role within this practice, offering exposure to a broad client base, with clear opportunities for progression Paying up to 50k, this is a mixed role across accounts, audit, and tax. The role is well suited to someone who is ACA/ACCA qualified or almost qualified, with over 3 years practice experience, from a mixed practice background. If you are seeking a new challenge with flexibility, better exposure, and a lot of progression, then look no further! Accounts and Audit Senior Job Responsibilities Support the Client Service Manager in managing a varied portfolio of audit and accounts clients, building strong relationships and identifying opportunities for additional services. Prepare statutory accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies under UK GAAP (FRS 102/105) and, where applicable, IFRS, ensuring quality, accuracy and timeliness. Review junior team members' work, resolve technical accounting issues, and ensure files are complete and compliant prior to Manager/Director review. Plan and deliver audit assignments from start to finish, performing fieldwork with minimal supervision and acting as the firm's senior on-site representative. Manage audit workflow, supervise and mentor junior staff, and ensure assignments are completed within budget, timeframe and UK auditing standards. Prepare and review Corporation Tax and Personal Tax computations (including CT600 submissions), identify tax planning opportunities, and oversee timely filing. Review and submit P11Ds and support with additional tax matters such as ATED, CGT, IHT and HMRC enquiries, ensuring all deadlines are met. Contribute to team development and wider firm initiatives, including workflow planning, training, company secretarial support, management accounts and ad hoc projects. Accounts and Audit Senior Job Requirements ACA or ACCA qualified, or working towards qualification Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards Experience managing audit fieldwork and associated team members Familiarity with accounting and audit software such as MWP, CaseWare, CCH, IRIS, or similar, is preferable but not essential Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills Accounts and Audit Senior Salary and Benefits Salary up to 55,000 depending on experience Hybrid working and flexible work arrangements 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Group income protection scheme Life assurance at 4x basic annual salary On-site parking Excellent progression opportunities Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Stantec Consulting International Ltd.
Leeds, Yorkshire
Our Regulatory Advice team, part of the Stantec Advisory Services Group, has a significant track record of successful delivery across the Water and Infrastructure sectors. We support our clients to help them drive performance and realise financial and social value from their assets. We do this by working with clients in a collaborative environment to provide strategic, resilient, sustainable, and innovative solutions to their performance issues. We work with client teams and stakeholders to unlock hidden data and provide insight into the performance of their asset base, helping them to work more effectively and make systems based, informed and timely decisions. Our continued success in supporting many of the UK's main utility providers and major infrastructure developers brings significant growth across the group. As a result, we have opportunities for Senior Consultants to join our Asset Management and Regulatory Advice teams. The Senior Consultant roles can be based in any of our 40 offices in major cities UK and Ireland, the benefits of hybrid working allows enhanced work life balance by a combination of office and home working. An important part of your role will be to identify wider improvement opportunities for clients to reduce risk and/or improve their effectiveness and efficiency. You will build internal and external relationships to guide and influence client's strategic thinking and raise the profile of our Advisory Services group, with the overall aim of building and growing the Stantec business. As a Senior Consultant - Regulatory Advice, you will play a key role in delivering high quality regulatory advice to clients operating in regulated sectors. You will lead workstreams within larger engagements or deliver smaller assignments independently, producing clear, evidence based analysis and advice on regulatory requirements, price controls, performance frameworks, and assurance. You will work closely with Principals and Directors while supporting the development of junior colleagues. If you are looking for an opportunity to accelerate your career forward within a highly supportive organisation, delivering exceptional solutions for clients then we want to hear from you. About You Experience working in a regulated sector or regulatory consulting environment (utilities preferred). Good understanding of regulatory frameworks, price controls, or performance and incentive regimes. Experience supporting price reviews or revenue setting processes. Familiarity with assurance, audit, or governance concepts. Understanding of benchmarking, or performance measurement. Experience facilitating workshops or supporting senior stakeholder discussions. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to work confidently with data and evidence. Excellent written communication skills, with experience producing regulator or board facing documents. Ability to manage tasks and priorities across multiple workstreams. Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills. This opportunity can be based anywhere in the UK, and we have the right culture and well being to provide the flexibility, support, and work life balance that you need. We offer a fantastic range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, Private Medical Insurance, a strong pension scheme and a people orientated company culture. Importantly, we offer you the chance to play a key part in our growing Advisory Services Group and the opportunity to take your career to another level. About Stantec The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply. At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact we will talk to you about how we can support you.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Our Regulatory Advice team, part of the Stantec Advisory Services Group, has a significant track record of successful delivery across the Water and Infrastructure sectors. We support our clients to help them drive performance and realise financial and social value from their assets. We do this by working with clients in a collaborative environment to provide strategic, resilient, sustainable, and innovative solutions to their performance issues. We work with client teams and stakeholders to unlock hidden data and provide insight into the performance of their asset base, helping them to work more effectively and make systems based, informed and timely decisions. Our continued success in supporting many of the UK's main utility providers and major infrastructure developers brings significant growth across the group. As a result, we have opportunities for Senior Consultants to join our Asset Management and Regulatory Advice teams. The Senior Consultant roles can be based in any of our 40 offices in major cities UK and Ireland, the benefits of hybrid working allows enhanced work life balance by a combination of office and home working. An important part of your role will be to identify wider improvement opportunities for clients to reduce risk and/or improve their effectiveness and efficiency. You will build internal and external relationships to guide and influence client's strategic thinking and raise the profile of our Advisory Services group, with the overall aim of building and growing the Stantec business. As a Senior Consultant - Regulatory Advice, you will play a key role in delivering high quality regulatory advice to clients operating in regulated sectors. You will lead workstreams within larger engagements or deliver smaller assignments independently, producing clear, evidence based analysis and advice on regulatory requirements, price controls, performance frameworks, and assurance. You will work closely with Principals and Directors while supporting the development of junior colleagues. If you are looking for an opportunity to accelerate your career forward within a highly supportive organisation, delivering exceptional solutions for clients then we want to hear from you. About You Experience working in a regulated sector or regulatory consulting environment (utilities preferred). Good understanding of regulatory frameworks, price controls, or performance and incentive regimes. Experience supporting price reviews or revenue setting processes. Familiarity with assurance, audit, or governance concepts. Understanding of benchmarking, or performance measurement. Experience facilitating workshops or supporting senior stakeholder discussions. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to work confidently with data and evidence. Excellent written communication skills, with experience producing regulator or board facing documents. Ability to manage tasks and priorities across multiple workstreams. Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills. This opportunity can be based anywhere in the UK, and we have the right culture and well being to provide the flexibility, support, and work life balance that you need. We offer a fantastic range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, Private Medical Insurance, a strong pension scheme and a people orientated company culture. Importantly, we offer you the chance to play a key part in our growing Advisory Services Group and the opportunity to take your career to another level. About Stantec The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply. At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact we will talk to you about how we can support you.
Stantec Consulting International Ltd.
Birmingham, Staffordshire
Our Regulatory Advice team, part of the Stantec Advisory Services Group, has a significant track record of successful delivery across the Water and Infrastructure sectors. We support our clients to help them drive performance and realise financial and social value from their assets. We do this by working with clients in a collaborative environment to provide strategic, resilient, sustainable, and innovative solutions to their performance issues. We work with client teams and stakeholders to unlock hidden data and provide insight into the performance of their asset base, helping them to work more effectively and make systems based, informed and timely decisions. Our continued success in supporting many of the UK's main utility providers and major infrastructure developers brings significant growth across the group. As a result, we have opportunities for Senior Consultants to join our Asset Management and Regulatory Advice teams. The Senior Consultant roles can be based in any of our 40 offices in major cities UK and Ireland, the benefits of hybrid working allows enhanced work life balance by a combination of office and home working. An important part of your role will be to identify wider improvement opportunities for clients to reduce risk and/or improve their effectiveness and efficiency. You will build internal and external relationships to guide and influence client's strategic thinking and raise the profile of our Advisory Services group, with the overall aim of building and growing the Stantec business. As a Senior Consultant - Regulatory Advice, you will play a key role in delivering high quality regulatory advice to clients operating in regulated sectors. You will lead workstreams within larger engagements or deliver smaller assignments independently, producing clear, evidence based analysis and advice on regulatory requirements, price controls, performance frameworks, and assurance. You will work closely with Principals and Directors while supporting the development of junior colleagues. If you are looking for an opportunity to accelerate your career forward within a highly supportive organisation, delivering exceptional solutions for clients then we want to hear from you. About You Experience working in a regulated sector or regulatory consulting environment (utilities preferred). Good understanding of regulatory frameworks, price controls, or performance and incentive regimes. Experience supporting price reviews or revenue setting processes. Familiarity with assurance, audit, or governance concepts. Understanding of benchmarking, or performance measurement. Experience facilitating workshops or supporting senior stakeholder discussions. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to work confidently with data and evidence. Excellent written communication skills, with experience producing regulator or board facing documents. Ability to manage tasks and priorities across multiple workstreams. Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills. This opportunity can be based anywhere in the UK, and we have the right culture and well being to provide the flexibility, support, and work life balance that you need. We offer a fantastic range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, Private Medical Insurance, a strong pension scheme and a people orientated company culture. Importantly, we offer you the chance to play a key part in our growing Advisory Services Group and the opportunity to take your career to another level. About Stantec The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply. At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact we will talk to you about how we can support you.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Our Regulatory Advice team, part of the Stantec Advisory Services Group, has a significant track record of successful delivery across the Water and Infrastructure sectors. We support our clients to help them drive performance and realise financial and social value from their assets. We do this by working with clients in a collaborative environment to provide strategic, resilient, sustainable, and innovative solutions to their performance issues. We work with client teams and stakeholders to unlock hidden data and provide insight into the performance of their asset base, helping them to work more effectively and make systems based, informed and timely decisions. Our continued success in supporting many of the UK's main utility providers and major infrastructure developers brings significant growth across the group. As a result, we have opportunities for Senior Consultants to join our Asset Management and Regulatory Advice teams. The Senior Consultant roles can be based in any of our 40 offices in major cities UK and Ireland, the benefits of hybrid working allows enhanced work life balance by a combination of office and home working. An important part of your role will be to identify wider improvement opportunities for clients to reduce risk and/or improve their effectiveness and efficiency. You will build internal and external relationships to guide and influence client's strategic thinking and raise the profile of our Advisory Services group, with the overall aim of building and growing the Stantec business. As a Senior Consultant - Regulatory Advice, you will play a key role in delivering high quality regulatory advice to clients operating in regulated sectors. You will lead workstreams within larger engagements or deliver smaller assignments independently, producing clear, evidence based analysis and advice on regulatory requirements, price controls, performance frameworks, and assurance. You will work closely with Principals and Directors while supporting the development of junior colleagues. If you are looking for an opportunity to accelerate your career forward within a highly supportive organisation, delivering exceptional solutions for clients then we want to hear from you. About You Experience working in a regulated sector or regulatory consulting environment (utilities preferred). Good understanding of regulatory frameworks, price controls, or performance and incentive regimes. Experience supporting price reviews or revenue setting processes. Familiarity with assurance, audit, or governance concepts. Understanding of benchmarking, or performance measurement. Experience facilitating workshops or supporting senior stakeholder discussions. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to work confidently with data and evidence. Excellent written communication skills, with experience producing regulator or board facing documents. Ability to manage tasks and priorities across multiple workstreams. Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills. This opportunity can be based anywhere in the UK, and we have the right culture and well being to provide the flexibility, support, and work life balance that you need. We offer a fantastic range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, Private Medical Insurance, a strong pension scheme and a people orientated company culture. Importantly, we offer you the chance to play a key part in our growing Advisory Services Group and the opportunity to take your career to another level. About Stantec The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply. At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact we will talk to you about how we can support you.
Job Title: Infrastructure & Identity Access Management (IAM) Architect Location: London (Hybrid) Contract Type: Permanent Overview We are seeking a senior Infrastructure & IAM Architect to lead the design, evolution, and governance of identity, access management, and supporting infrastructure within a global professional services environment. This is a strategic architecture role with deep hands-on influence, focused on enterprise-scale IAM , privileged access, authentication, and zero trust principles across hybrid and cloud platforms. You'll work closely with Security, Platform Engineering, and Infrastructure teams to strengthen identity security, reduce risk, and improve user experience at global scale. The role suits an experienced IAM architect who enjoys setting standards, driving modern identity practices, and influencing senior stakeholders across a complex organisation. Key Responsibilities Identity & Access Architecture Define and maintain enterprise IAM architecture , covering identity life cycle, access governance, and privileged access management. Design secure authentication and authorisation patterns using OpenID Connect, SAML, OAuth, Kerberos, and LDAP . Lead implementation of Conditional Access , risk-based authentication, and device/state-based access controls. Embed zero trust and least-privilege principles across all enterprise applications and privileged roles. Privileged Access & Security Integration Architect and enhance Privileged Access Management (PAM) capabilities, including approval workflows and continuous monitoring. Champion identity threat detection and response (ITDR) approaches to mitigate identity-based attacks. Integrate IAM with HR, IT, and engineering systems to support automated joiner/mover/leaver processes. Assess IAM-related vulnerabilities and design remediation strategies. Infrastructure & Governance Own global Firewall architecture and design , aligning identity, network, and access strategies. Support Azure Policies, guardrails, and audit readiness aligned to security and compliance standards. Guide the hardening and operation of Active Directory (on-prem and Entra ID/Azure AD). Produce reference architectures, design standards, runbooks, and technical documentation. Strategy, Collaboration & Innovation Track emerging IAM technologies (eg passwordless, adaptive access, decentralised identity). Work with vendors on roadmaps, governance, and security notifications. Communicate architectural decisions clearly to senior IT and business leaders. Promote consistent identity and infrastructure standards across regions. Skills & Experience Experience 7-10 years' experience in IAM, identity engineering, or architecture within large or enterprise environments. Strong experience leading complex IAM design initiatives at scale. Background in global or multi-jurisdictional organisations strongly preferred. Technical Expertise Deep expertise in Microsoft identity platforms (Entra ID/Azure AD, on-prem AD). Strong hands-on experience with RBAC, entitlement management, and automated provisioning. Proficiency with PowerShell and REST APIs for identity automation. Understanding of network security concepts and their interaction with IAM (Firewalls, segmentation, remote access). Experience with Azure Policy, landing zones, and security guardrails. Certifications (Required/Preferred) Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (required). CISSP (preferred). Azure Cybersecurity Architect/Expert (preferred). CIAM or equivalent identity certifications (highly desirable). Personal Attributes Strong communicator able to explain complex identity concepts clearly. Confident, consultative, and comfortable challenging the status quo. Highly collaborative across security, engineering, and business teams. Structured, detail-oriented, and resilient under pressure. High discretion when handling sensitive information. Why Apply? This is a high-impact architecture role offering ownership of identity and access strategy at enterprise scale. You'll shape modern IAM practices, influence security posture globally, and work with cutting-edge Microsoft identity technologies in a complex professional services environment.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Infrastructure & Identity Access Management (IAM) Architect Location: London (Hybrid) Contract Type: Permanent Overview We are seeking a senior Infrastructure & IAM Architect to lead the design, evolution, and governance of identity, access management, and supporting infrastructure within a global professional services environment. This is a strategic architecture role with deep hands-on influence, focused on enterprise-scale IAM , privileged access, authentication, and zero trust principles across hybrid and cloud platforms. You'll work closely with Security, Platform Engineering, and Infrastructure teams to strengthen identity security, reduce risk, and improve user experience at global scale. The role suits an experienced IAM architect who enjoys setting standards, driving modern identity practices, and influencing senior stakeholders across a complex organisation. Key Responsibilities Identity & Access Architecture Define and maintain enterprise IAM architecture , covering identity life cycle, access governance, and privileged access management. Design secure authentication and authorisation patterns using OpenID Connect, SAML, OAuth, Kerberos, and LDAP . Lead implementation of Conditional Access , risk-based authentication, and device/state-based access controls. Embed zero trust and least-privilege principles across all enterprise applications and privileged roles. Privileged Access & Security Integration Architect and enhance Privileged Access Management (PAM) capabilities, including approval workflows and continuous monitoring. Champion identity threat detection and response (ITDR) approaches to mitigate identity-based attacks. Integrate IAM with HR, IT, and engineering systems to support automated joiner/mover/leaver processes. Assess IAM-related vulnerabilities and design remediation strategies. Infrastructure & Governance Own global Firewall architecture and design , aligning identity, network, and access strategies. Support Azure Policies, guardrails, and audit readiness aligned to security and compliance standards. Guide the hardening and operation of Active Directory (on-prem and Entra ID/Azure AD). Produce reference architectures, design standards, runbooks, and technical documentation. Strategy, Collaboration & Innovation Track emerging IAM technologies (eg passwordless, adaptive access, decentralised identity). Work with vendors on roadmaps, governance, and security notifications. Communicate architectural decisions clearly to senior IT and business leaders. Promote consistent identity and infrastructure standards across regions. Skills & Experience Experience 7-10 years' experience in IAM, identity engineering, or architecture within large or enterprise environments. Strong experience leading complex IAM design initiatives at scale. Background in global or multi-jurisdictional organisations strongly preferred. Technical Expertise Deep expertise in Microsoft identity platforms (Entra ID/Azure AD, on-prem AD). Strong hands-on experience with RBAC, entitlement management, and automated provisioning. Proficiency with PowerShell and REST APIs for identity automation. Understanding of network security concepts and their interaction with IAM (Firewalls, segmentation, remote access). Experience with Azure Policy, landing zones, and security guardrails. Certifications (Required/Preferred) Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (required). CISSP (preferred). Azure Cybersecurity Architect/Expert (preferred). CIAM or equivalent identity certifications (highly desirable). Personal Attributes Strong communicator able to explain complex identity concepts clearly. Confident, consultative, and comfortable challenging the status quo. Highly collaborative across security, engineering, and business teams. Structured, detail-oriented, and resilient under pressure. High discretion when handling sensitive information. Why Apply? This is a high-impact architecture role offering ownership of identity and access strategy at enterprise scale. You'll shape modern IAM practices, influence security posture globally, and work with cutting-edge Microsoft identity technologies in a complex professional services environment.
Job Title: Group Director of Finance SAAS Location: London, Remote Salary: £100,000 - £110,000 plus Bonus up to 30% and Benefits About the Client This role is with a respected organisation in the Software industry. They are committed to building a collaborative and inclusive workplace where trust, transparency, and employee empowerment are central to their success. About the Job As Group Director of Finance Nordic region, you will oversee the financial performance of multiple business units, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial reporting and supporting business growth. Acting as a strategic partner to senior leaders, you will manage financial submissions, drive process improvements, and provide key insights into organisational performance. Duties will include: Ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial submissions, including statutory financial statements and variance analysis. Managing consolidated reporting and overseeing external audits and compliance. Acting as a business partner to leaders, optimising KPIs and providing insightful forecasting. Supporting acquisitions, including due diligence, onboarding, and financial integration activities. Identifying process improvements, enhancing internal controls, and delivering training across finance teams. About the Successful Applicant You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with at least five years of post-qualification experience as an FD or CFO, ideally practice trained with industry experience with in the Software or Telecoms industries. You should bring advanced Excel skills, strong reporting and analytical capabilities, and experience in a multi-currency, global business environment. Ideally managed operations in the Scandinavian region. Familiarity with software revenue recognition principles IFRS15 /ASC606 and acquisition integration is highly advantageous. The role demands exceptional communication and collaboration skills and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities. Previous experience with NetSuite is beneficial What You Will Receive in Return Join a supportive and forward-thinking organisation that values professional development and employee well-being. Enjoy a competitive salary, opportunities for career growth, and the chance to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Group Director of Finance SAAS Location: London, Remote Salary: £100,000 - £110,000 plus Bonus up to 30% and Benefits About the Client This role is with a respected organisation in the Software industry. They are committed to building a collaborative and inclusive workplace where trust, transparency, and employee empowerment are central to their success. About the Job As Group Director of Finance Nordic region, you will oversee the financial performance of multiple business units, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial reporting and supporting business growth. Acting as a strategic partner to senior leaders, you will manage financial submissions, drive process improvements, and provide key insights into organisational performance. Duties will include: Ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial submissions, including statutory financial statements and variance analysis. Managing consolidated reporting and overseeing external audits and compliance. Acting as a business partner to leaders, optimising KPIs and providing insightful forecasting. Supporting acquisitions, including due diligence, onboarding, and financial integration activities. Identifying process improvements, enhancing internal controls, and delivering training across finance teams. About the Successful Applicant You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with at least five years of post-qualification experience as an FD or CFO, ideally practice trained with industry experience with in the Software or Telecoms industries. You should bring advanced Excel skills, strong reporting and analytical capabilities, and experience in a multi-currency, global business environment. Ideally managed operations in the Scandinavian region. Familiarity with software revenue recognition principles IFRS15 /ASC606 and acquisition integration is highly advantageous. The role demands exceptional communication and collaboration skills and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities. Previous experience with NetSuite is beneficial What You Will Receive in Return Join a supportive and forward-thinking organisation that values professional development and employee well-being. Enjoy a competitive salary, opportunities for career growth, and the chance to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. BDO has ideas at the heart of what it does - "Ideas, People, Trust" is our tagline. This position will help transform those ideas into tangible and demonstrable innovation and change within the company and with our clients, often through digital services and products. You will be helping build the BDO of the Future. Basically, turning ideas into reality. In this role you'll: Help drive innovation - both mindset and practical delivery - throughout BDO's 8,000 employees and at all levels. Help the business areas create and define new opportunities, innovations and assess whether digital products can help deliver benefits for these areas. Help the business define the benefits of the change, short and long term, tangible and intangible and assess priority. Help to administer the internal innovation platform for all users, including helping people set innovation challenges and managing the ideas generated. Assist the Product Owner where required in our Agile/SCRUM development process, and interface into our internal and external development teams. Ensure the product is complete - i.e. the business strategy, the product specification, the business case and the technical requirements match the delivered solution, both commercially and technically. Liaise with the Business Relationship Managers to help manage the pipeline of incoming products, PoCs/prototypes and technology requests. Support them with captivating content to extend the reach of innovation within business units. Help manage the firm's innovation community to communicate our product roadmap, and help develop new ideas and possible products. Help arrange and deliver learning and training across a range of skills and levels, in order to increase uptake of delivered innovation, and to improve our Digital Mindset and client experience. You'll be someone with: A passion for innovation and product development, from concept to delivery to ownership, with a demonstrable track record of successful products. The ability to champion ideas, innovation, digital, mobile and AI in a professional services environment. The ability to contribute to all aspects of digital product development, incl. business planning, costs/revenue projections, marketing/comms, operational planning, product requirements (including writing epics/features/stories and managing the product backlog), liaising with development teams and solution architects, change control, project timescales and costs, UX/UI and digital design, customer feedback and co-creation. Excellent knowledge of digital and mobile product creation, with attention to detail and the desire for products to look fantastic and delight customers. The ability to work with both internal delivery teams and external suppliers (including scouting, selection, managing commercial terms as well as actual delivery). The ability to manage challenging ideas full lifecycle, i.e. from idea to product. Product Management and Product Owner experience and qualifications. Knowledge of the professional services sector, specifically accountancy areas of tax, audit and advisory, and the associated trends and products (desirable) Knowledge of innovation and product development lifecycles, product design and delivery methodology The ability to organise product portfolio and manage backlog of change. General agile delivery and management skills. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. BDO has ideas at the heart of what it does - "Ideas, People, Trust" is our tagline. This position will help transform those ideas into tangible and demonstrable innovation and change within the company and with our clients, often through digital services and products. You will be helping build the BDO of the Future. Basically, turning ideas into reality. In this role you'll: Help drive innovation - both mindset and practical delivery - throughout BDO's 8,000 employees and at all levels. Help the business areas create and define new opportunities, innovations and assess whether digital products can help deliver benefits for these areas. Help the business define the benefits of the change, short and long term, tangible and intangible and assess priority. Help to administer the internal innovation platform for all users, including helping people set innovation challenges and managing the ideas generated. Assist the Product Owner where required in our Agile/SCRUM development process, and interface into our internal and external development teams. Ensure the product is complete - i.e. the business strategy, the product specification, the business case and the technical requirements match the delivered solution, both commercially and technically. Liaise with the Business Relationship Managers to help manage the pipeline of incoming products, PoCs/prototypes and technology requests. Support them with captivating content to extend the reach of innovation within business units. Help manage the firm's innovation community to communicate our product roadmap, and help develop new ideas and possible products. Help arrange and deliver learning and training across a range of skills and levels, in order to increase uptake of delivered innovation, and to improve our Digital Mindset and client experience. You'll be someone with: A passion for innovation and product development, from concept to delivery to ownership, with a demonstrable track record of successful products. The ability to champion ideas, innovation, digital, mobile and AI in a professional services environment. The ability to contribute to all aspects of digital product development, incl. business planning, costs/revenue projections, marketing/comms, operational planning, product requirements (including writing epics/features/stories and managing the product backlog), liaising with development teams and solution architects, change control, project timescales and costs, UX/UI and digital design, customer feedback and co-creation. Excellent knowledge of digital and mobile product creation, with attention to detail and the desire for products to look fantastic and delight customers. The ability to work with both internal delivery teams and external suppliers (including scouting, selection, managing commercial terms as well as actual delivery). The ability to manage challenging ideas full lifecycle, i.e. from idea to product. Product Management and Product Owner experience and qualifications. Knowledge of the professional services sector, specifically accountancy areas of tax, audit and advisory, and the associated trends and products (desirable) Knowledge of innovation and product development lifecycles, product design and delivery methodology The ability to organise product portfolio and manage backlog of change. General agile delivery and management skills. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
FTC Senior Accounts Assistant Location: Preston Salary: £35,000-£40,000 Reference: ASPLIV Our client is seeking an experienced and hands-on Senior Accounts Assistant to join their business on a 12-month fixed term contract to provide maternity cover. This is a key role responsible for the end-to-end management of the finance function, combining day-to-day transactional oversight with ownership of cash flow, reporting, and financial controls. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and can take full ownership of financial processes while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong governance. Responsibilities: Manage end-to-end sales and purchase ledger processes, including invoice processing, approvals, and postings Perform and review reconciliations across multiple bank accounts, credit cards, and e-commerce payment platforms Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial transactions Reconcile supplier statements and maintain accurate accounts payable records Oversee aged receivables and support credit control procedures, including authorisation of sales orders Monitor and manage daily bank balances, deposits, and liquidity requirements Forecast foreign currency requirements and coordinate overseas payments Manage bulk and ad-hoc payment runs Manage trade finance activities Produce regular reports on sales performance and overall financial position Deliver cash position updates and insights, including monthly reviews with the Managing Director Prepare aged stock and receivables reports Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, including PVA and VAT Maintain robust financial controls and governance across all processes Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, supporting audits and information requests Manage credit insurance processes Requirements: Previous experience in a Finance Manager or Senior Finance role Experience using Xero accounting software (preferred) or similar systems Strong cash flow management experience Experience working with auditors and external financial stakeholders Knowledge of imports, import VAT, and trade finance (preferred) Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Hands-on approach, comfortable managing both transactional and strategic finance tasks High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills Package Details / Benefits: 12 month fixed-term contract (maternity cover) 23 days annual leave + Bank Holiday Option to buy or sell 3 days. Company Pension (Apply online only) Monday to Friday To Contact Direct: Daniel Barnett Senior Executive Consultant (phone number removed) (url removed) At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion, and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store, and handle your data these can be viewed on our website.
May 06, 2026
Full time
FTC Senior Accounts Assistant Location: Preston Salary: £35,000-£40,000 Reference: ASPLIV Our client is seeking an experienced and hands-on Senior Accounts Assistant to join their business on a 12-month fixed term contract to provide maternity cover. This is a key role responsible for the end-to-end management of the finance function, combining day-to-day transactional oversight with ownership of cash flow, reporting, and financial controls. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and can take full ownership of financial processes while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong governance. Responsibilities: Manage end-to-end sales and purchase ledger processes, including invoice processing, approvals, and postings Perform and review reconciliations across multiple bank accounts, credit cards, and e-commerce payment platforms Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial transactions Reconcile supplier statements and maintain accurate accounts payable records Oversee aged receivables and support credit control procedures, including authorisation of sales orders Monitor and manage daily bank balances, deposits, and liquidity requirements Forecast foreign currency requirements and coordinate overseas payments Manage bulk and ad-hoc payment runs Manage trade finance activities Produce regular reports on sales performance and overall financial position Deliver cash position updates and insights, including monthly reviews with the Managing Director Prepare aged stock and receivables reports Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, including PVA and VAT Maintain robust financial controls and governance across all processes Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, supporting audits and information requests Manage credit insurance processes Requirements: Previous experience in a Finance Manager or Senior Finance role Experience using Xero accounting software (preferred) or similar systems Strong cash flow management experience Experience working with auditors and external financial stakeholders Knowledge of imports, import VAT, and trade finance (preferred) Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Hands-on approach, comfortable managing both transactional and strategic finance tasks High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills Package Details / Benefits: 12 month fixed-term contract (maternity cover) 23 days annual leave + Bank Holiday Option to buy or sell 3 days. Company Pension (Apply online only) Monday to Friday To Contact Direct: Daniel Barnett Senior Executive Consultant (phone number removed) (url removed) At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion, and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store, and handle your data these can be viewed on our website.
Lead accounting, tax compliance and finance improvement activity Wolviston management Services is delighted to be working in partnership with Tioxide to recruit a Lead Accountant to join the Finance organisation. This is a hands-on finance leadership role where you will lead a small team in delivering accounting, tax compliance and reporting activity to a high standard, ensuring internal and external controls are met and reporting deadlines are achieved. You will work closely with the Accounting Director and colleagues across the business, taking ownership of assigned projects, improving processes and acting as a key point of contact for cross-department projects and escalations. What you ll be doing You will: Lead and motivate a small team of qualified and/or part-qualified finance professionals. Support, develop and performance manage team members through regular one-to-ones, team meetings and development plans. Plan, manage and delegate team workload to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met. Ensure month-end activities under Local GAAP, IFRS and UK GAAP are completed accurately and on time. Maintain the Local GAAP ledger in accordance with FRS102. Ensure statutory accounts are accurate, compliant and delivered to required deadlines. Lead Corporate Income Tax compliance activity, ensuring external auditor requests are completed on time. Ensure VAT returns and other indirect tax deliverables, including ECSL and Intrastat where applicable, are accurate and filed on time. Support multi-country indirect tax compliance, including liaison with external agents where required. Keep up to date with relevant accounting standards and technical developments. Coordinate internal and external audits for the team, delegating activity to relevant process and entity owners. Ensure internal controls are followed and evidenced appropriately. Lead and plan projects assigned by the Accounting Director, assigning tasks and monitoring progress through to completion. Act as an initial point of contact for cross-department finance projects and escalations. Carry out all duties in line with Corporate EHS, internal controls and business conduct policies. Candidate requirements We welcome applications from people who have: A professional accountancy qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CPA or CIMA. Post-qualification experience in a process, manufacturing, industrial or similarly complex environment. A strong technical accounting and compliance background. Experience with GAAP compliance, including IAS, UK GAAP, IFRS and FRS102. Experience dealing with tax authorities and working in complex accounting environments. Knowledge of UK VAT and experience preparing or filing VAT returns would be beneficial. Experience leading, supporting or developing finance team members. Strong planning, workload management and delegation skills. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify improvements and deliver outcomes. Good IT skills and ERP experience; SAP experience would be welcomed. A commitment to accuracy, compliance, inclusion, continuous improvement and values-led behaviours. We know people gain skills in different ways. You do not need to meet every point above to apply. If this role interests you and you believe you could make a positive contribution, we would welcome your application. Why join Tioxide? Join Tioxide in a finance leadership role where your technical accounting knowledge, compliance focus and people leadership skills will help support accurate reporting, strong controls and continuous improvement across a complex manufacturing business. You will work with a knowledgeable finance team and have the opportunity to influence processes, support cross-functional projects and contribute to high-quality financial governance. Diversity and inclusion Tioxide is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to contribute. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including people from groups currently under-represented in finance, manufacturing and leadership roles. Tioxide and Wolviston Management Services are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Lead accounting, tax compliance and finance improvement activity Wolviston management Services is delighted to be working in partnership with Tioxide to recruit a Lead Accountant to join the Finance organisation. This is a hands-on finance leadership role where you will lead a small team in delivering accounting, tax compliance and reporting activity to a high standard, ensuring internal and external controls are met and reporting deadlines are achieved. You will work closely with the Accounting Director and colleagues across the business, taking ownership of assigned projects, improving processes and acting as a key point of contact for cross-department projects and escalations. What you ll be doing You will: Lead and motivate a small team of qualified and/or part-qualified finance professionals. Support, develop and performance manage team members through regular one-to-ones, team meetings and development plans. Plan, manage and delegate team workload to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met. Ensure month-end activities under Local GAAP, IFRS and UK GAAP are completed accurately and on time. Maintain the Local GAAP ledger in accordance with FRS102. Ensure statutory accounts are accurate, compliant and delivered to required deadlines. Lead Corporate Income Tax compliance activity, ensuring external auditor requests are completed on time. Ensure VAT returns and other indirect tax deliverables, including ECSL and Intrastat where applicable, are accurate and filed on time. Support multi-country indirect tax compliance, including liaison with external agents where required. Keep up to date with relevant accounting standards and technical developments. Coordinate internal and external audits for the team, delegating activity to relevant process and entity owners. Ensure internal controls are followed and evidenced appropriately. Lead and plan projects assigned by the Accounting Director, assigning tasks and monitoring progress through to completion. Act as an initial point of contact for cross-department finance projects and escalations. Carry out all duties in line with Corporate EHS, internal controls and business conduct policies. Candidate requirements We welcome applications from people who have: A professional accountancy qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CPA or CIMA. Post-qualification experience in a process, manufacturing, industrial or similarly complex environment. A strong technical accounting and compliance background. Experience with GAAP compliance, including IAS, UK GAAP, IFRS and FRS102. Experience dealing with tax authorities and working in complex accounting environments. Knowledge of UK VAT and experience preparing or filing VAT returns would be beneficial. Experience leading, supporting or developing finance team members. Strong planning, workload management and delegation skills. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify improvements and deliver outcomes. Good IT skills and ERP experience; SAP experience would be welcomed. A commitment to accuracy, compliance, inclusion, continuous improvement and values-led behaviours. We know people gain skills in different ways. You do not need to meet every point above to apply. If this role interests you and you believe you could make a positive contribution, we would welcome your application. Why join Tioxide? Join Tioxide in a finance leadership role where your technical accounting knowledge, compliance focus and people leadership skills will help support accurate reporting, strong controls and continuous improvement across a complex manufacturing business. You will work with a knowledgeable finance team and have the opportunity to influence processes, support cross-functional projects and contribute to high-quality financial governance. Diversity and inclusion Tioxide is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to contribute. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including people from groups currently under-represented in finance, manufacturing and leadership roles. Tioxide and Wolviston Management Services are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.
STEM Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Senior Scientist / Study Manager for our client based in Dundee, Scotland. Our client are an innovative biotechnology company focused on humanised in vivo models and tools for advancing the drug development paradigm and predicting drug-drug interactions in patients. In this essential role, you collaborate with global clients, research institutes, drug regulators such as the MHRA and philanthropic foundations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. We are now seeking a highly organised and proactive Senior Scientist / Study Manager to coordinate and deliver project activities under the Gates-funded programme. This role is central to ensuring that studies using the humanised mouse model are efficiently planned, executed, tracked, and reported in alignment with grant commitments and partner expectations. Role overview The Senior Scientist / Study Manager will support the delivery of studies for Gates funded researchers working closely with scientists, external collaborators, and partner organisations. This role requires exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple scientific workstreams simultaneously. This is a hands-on operational role that sits at the heart of the in vivo and translational research portfolio. Key Responsibilities Study Coordination & Planning - Manage day-to-day planning and scheduling of studies conducted under the Gates grant. Coordinate study protocols, experimental timelines, resource requirements, and logistics. Ensure alignment between scientific plans and available animal, staffing, and facility capacity. Operational Oversight - Track study progress, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring timely execution, maintain detailed study documentation including protocols, amendments, and internal records. Support coordination of sample handling, data capture, and study-related workflows. Communication & Collaboration - Liaise effectively with internal scientists, external collaborators, Gates-funded partners, and other stakeholders. Facilitate study meetings, prepare agendas, and circulate action logs. Ensure that all parties remain updated on timelines, dependencies, and required inputs. Manage the resolution of any issues that arise during the execution of the projects. Data & Reporting - Support scientific team in assembling data packages and reports for funders and collaborators. Maintain accurate and audit-ready study files. Assist with drafting operational sections of progress reports to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Quality & Compliance - Ensure adherence to internal SOPs and ethical standards relating to in vivo work. Support continuous improvement in study coordination processes. Skills & Experience Required Experience & Attributes - PhD qualified, plus experience in managing scientific projects, within a life sciences CRO, biotech or pharmaceutical setting. Strong organisational skills with proven ability to manage multiple concurrent activities. Excellent communication skills and confidence working across multidisciplinary teams. Detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable maintaining structured documentation. Expert knowledge of the drug development paradigm, and specifically in drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics. Desirable Additional Skills - Project management qualification (eg PRINCE2). Familiarity with project management tools (eg Motion, Notion, Monday). Familiarity with interdisciplinary engagement. Familiarity with computational models and databases used in drug development. The role offers a competitive salary package, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work within a leading organisation in the biotechnology sector. You'll be part of a dynamic team committed to innovative research and development, fostering professional development and career progression in a supportive environment.
May 06, 2026
Full time
STEM Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Senior Scientist / Study Manager for our client based in Dundee, Scotland. Our client are an innovative biotechnology company focused on humanised in vivo models and tools for advancing the drug development paradigm and predicting drug-drug interactions in patients. In this essential role, you collaborate with global clients, research institutes, drug regulators such as the MHRA and philanthropic foundations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. We are now seeking a highly organised and proactive Senior Scientist / Study Manager to coordinate and deliver project activities under the Gates-funded programme. This role is central to ensuring that studies using the humanised mouse model are efficiently planned, executed, tracked, and reported in alignment with grant commitments and partner expectations. Role overview The Senior Scientist / Study Manager will support the delivery of studies for Gates funded researchers working closely with scientists, external collaborators, and partner organisations. This role requires exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple scientific workstreams simultaneously. This is a hands-on operational role that sits at the heart of the in vivo and translational research portfolio. Key Responsibilities Study Coordination & Planning - Manage day-to-day planning and scheduling of studies conducted under the Gates grant. Coordinate study protocols, experimental timelines, resource requirements, and logistics. Ensure alignment between scientific plans and available animal, staffing, and facility capacity. Operational Oversight - Track study progress, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring timely execution, maintain detailed study documentation including protocols, amendments, and internal records. Support coordination of sample handling, data capture, and study-related workflows. Communication & Collaboration - Liaise effectively with internal scientists, external collaborators, Gates-funded partners, and other stakeholders. Facilitate study meetings, prepare agendas, and circulate action logs. Ensure that all parties remain updated on timelines, dependencies, and required inputs. Manage the resolution of any issues that arise during the execution of the projects. Data & Reporting - Support scientific team in assembling data packages and reports for funders and collaborators. Maintain accurate and audit-ready study files. Assist with drafting operational sections of progress reports to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Quality & Compliance - Ensure adherence to internal SOPs and ethical standards relating to in vivo work. Support continuous improvement in study coordination processes. Skills & Experience Required Experience & Attributes - PhD qualified, plus experience in managing scientific projects, within a life sciences CRO, biotech or pharmaceutical setting. Strong organisational skills with proven ability to manage multiple concurrent activities. Excellent communication skills and confidence working across multidisciplinary teams. Detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable maintaining structured documentation. Expert knowledge of the drug development paradigm, and specifically in drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics. Desirable Additional Skills - Project management qualification (eg PRINCE2). Familiarity with project management tools (eg Motion, Notion, Monday). Familiarity with interdisciplinary engagement. Familiarity with computational models and databases used in drug development. The role offers a competitive salary package, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work within a leading organisation in the biotechnology sector. You'll be part of a dynamic team committed to innovative research and development, fostering professional development and career progression in a supportive environment.
Infrastructure Security Engineer required by a financial services organisation - responsible for influencing and shaping the overarching security strategy, and to recommend and adopt technologies to better safeguard the organisation. This role would be ideal opportunity for an Infrastructure specialist with cyber security knowledge looking for a role to specialise further in Cyber security. The role offers the opportunity for hybrid working with only 1 day a week required in office in a really welcoming and positive working environment. Our client offers a competitive salary and package which includes:- c£40K salary depending on experience Hybrid Working - mainly remote with 1 day per week required in office 35 Hour Week Private Healthcare Generous pension Free Onsite Parking 25 days holidays (rising with service) + 8 bank holidays plus other benefits. Key Skills & Experience: Prior experience of a cyber security role. Experience of a regulated or audited industry would be beneficial. Experience in managing Windows 11, Microsoft Office & Active Directory. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Group Policy and InTune configuration Excellent understanding of firewall (NGFW) and network technologies and configuration. Proficiently troubleshoot and resolve IT related issues A sound general range of IT skills, which need to be kept up to date in line with IT developments in the business. An excellent understanding of NIST, CIS, ISO27001 framework and controls Experience developing cyber resilience and disaster recovery Confidence to communicate effectively with all layers of the business, including the delivery of reports to management and training and best-practice guidance to all staff Drive efficiency through automation utilising PowerShell, with integration to Microsoft services such as Active Directory and Graph API Responsibilities: End to end management of phishing, through design, scheduling, reporting and training. Conduct staff training covering emerging threats, end-user best practices, phishing, password management and more. Vulnerability management life cycle including detection and remediation Maintain third party 24/7 SOC relationship and workflow approvals Engage in proactive threat assessment with support of the SOC Oversee access reviews across all systems with continued development Infrastructure best practice audit, development and maintenance including work on firewalls, networking, Microsoft Office 365, MDM and antivirus to reduce exposure Data Loss Prevention development and maintenance Maintaining server and end-user compute security in addition to MDM compliance Collaborate within the IT Team to develop security policies, hardening guidelines and department procedure guides Continue development in ISO27001 / CIS / NIST type frameworks ensuring industry best practices This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional working environment with exciting career development opportunities. The role is offered as a permanent role and will provide the incumbent the chance to develop their skills and experience. In return you will enjoy an attractive salary c£40K, a hybrid working environment and a range of benefits including a 35-hour week, healthcare, pension, and free onsite parking. Our client welcomes applications from a diverse background and encourages equality and inclusion in their workforce. Forward your CV to Elaine Hallworth and we will be back in touch to discuss the role and client further.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Infrastructure Security Engineer required by a financial services organisation - responsible for influencing and shaping the overarching security strategy, and to recommend and adopt technologies to better safeguard the organisation. This role would be ideal opportunity for an Infrastructure specialist with cyber security knowledge looking for a role to specialise further in Cyber security. The role offers the opportunity for hybrid working with only 1 day a week required in office in a really welcoming and positive working environment. Our client offers a competitive salary and package which includes:- c£40K salary depending on experience Hybrid Working - mainly remote with 1 day per week required in office 35 Hour Week Private Healthcare Generous pension Free Onsite Parking 25 days holidays (rising with service) + 8 bank holidays plus other benefits. Key Skills & Experience: Prior experience of a cyber security role. Experience of a regulated or audited industry would be beneficial. Experience in managing Windows 11, Microsoft Office & Active Directory. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Group Policy and InTune configuration Excellent understanding of firewall (NGFW) and network technologies and configuration. Proficiently troubleshoot and resolve IT related issues A sound general range of IT skills, which need to be kept up to date in line with IT developments in the business. An excellent understanding of NIST, CIS, ISO27001 framework and controls Experience developing cyber resilience and disaster recovery Confidence to communicate effectively with all layers of the business, including the delivery of reports to management and training and best-practice guidance to all staff Drive efficiency through automation utilising PowerShell, with integration to Microsoft services such as Active Directory and Graph API Responsibilities: End to end management of phishing, through design, scheduling, reporting and training. Conduct staff training covering emerging threats, end-user best practices, phishing, password management and more. Vulnerability management life cycle including detection and remediation Maintain third party 24/7 SOC relationship and workflow approvals Engage in proactive threat assessment with support of the SOC Oversee access reviews across all systems with continued development Infrastructure best practice audit, development and maintenance including work on firewalls, networking, Microsoft Office 365, MDM and antivirus to reduce exposure Data Loss Prevention development and maintenance Maintaining server and end-user compute security in addition to MDM compliance Collaborate within the IT Team to develop security policies, hardening guidelines and department procedure guides Continue development in ISO27001 / CIS / NIST type frameworks ensuring industry best practices This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional working environment with exciting career development opportunities. The role is offered as a permanent role and will provide the incumbent the chance to develop their skills and experience. In return you will enjoy an attractive salary c£40K, a hybrid working environment and a range of benefits including a 35-hour week, healthcare, pension, and free onsite parking. Our client welcomes applications from a diverse background and encourages equality and inclusion in their workforce. Forward your CV to Elaine Hallworth and we will be back in touch to discuss the role and client further.
Description Starling is the UK's first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking! We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We're a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,000 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. Our technologists are at the very heart of Starling and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that revolves around building, creating, and disrupting to keep us on the cutting edge of the industry. Innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. We operate a flat working structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be. Help is never far away either and you will find support in your team and from across the business - we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Starling is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: from contributing code to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five Starling values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. In Technology, we're asking that you attend the office a minimum of 1 day per week. About the role Starling is growing our first line Information Technology Risk Management Team (ITRM) and is looking for a technical regulatory compliance manager who is passionate about making a difference in the development of the risk, control and compliance space, and has a drive to facilitate the implementation of compliant technology led solutions to our Banking services. As a member of our first line ITRM team, you will be responsible for ensuring Information Technology complies with the relevant industry rules and regulations, ensuring our regulatory obligations are met, and avoiding any issues which may impact the business adversely. This role will require collaborative working with all stakeholders including second and third line to ensure compliance, operational efficiency and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Chief IT Control Officer via the Technical Resilience Director, you will have the responsibility for the protection of Information Technology's reputation and integrity through the coordination of first line compliance activities and the preparation for regulatory attestations and accreditations. This will enable Information Technology to contribute to the delivery of the Bank's integrity and reputation through demonstrable compliance delivery. What you'll get to do: Monitoring and the provision of evidence to support compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies Supporting the SMF24 and others with responsibilities under SMCR to enable the delivery of regulatory expectations; ensuring timely and accurate submission of attestations Support the evolving regulatory compliance work associated with operational resilience and in Technology's Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning, including the assurance of compliance across the technology supply chain Interpreting and communicating regulatory changes, ensuring that all findings are recorded and followed up with appropriate stakeholders / teams The investigation of any irregularities, breaches and non-compliance issues Championing compliance best practice and contributing to robust and effective compliance controls within the organisation The performance of risk assessments, technology led thematic reviews and internal compliance audits to understand compliance risk level, significance and scope IT policy development: advisory and assurance across the compliance elements / implications within the IT governance documentation suite Helping the business function to identify solutions to compliance issues The implementation of preventative and/or corrective measures to mitigate compliance risk Creation of a function-wide compliance culture through the education about regulation and industry best practices, with insight into the impact of non-compliance on the organisation The review of technical change to assure compliance with regulatory / scheme requirements Ensuring that the correct internal policies and procedures are in place to achieve compliance with external regulations. Assisting in the gathering of internal information in response to regulatory requests Managing voluntary best practice relating to professional standards Collaborating with other departments / functions / lines of defense to create a culture of compliance Compliance monitoring including the development and tracking of compliance metrics and ensuring adherence to internal controls Investigating compliance violations or irregularities Reporting on current compliance risks and compliance performance across Information Technology Highlighting / escalating areas of concern to the Information Technology departmental and team leads, risk owners and Chief IT Control Officer as required. Keeping up to date with the evolving regulatory environment. Requirements Have a comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the UK's regulatory environment and sourcebooks Be able to advise and make recommendations to the business on regulatory compliance matters identify opportunities for and where appropriate recommend business process improvements to ensure compliance Have a pragmatic approach and be able to work collaboratively within the compliance spaces across a technology driven environment Have an understanding of compliance risks across technology, information security and regulatory environments Have an understanding of the principles of IT Risk Management Have knowledge of ISO accreditations against which to monitor compliance Have knowledge of industry standards such as COBIT, NIST, SOC I and SOC II, and PCI-DSS against which to monitor compliance Have previous knowledge of CASS, BACS, SCV, Pay UK and Swift CSP against which to monitor compliance Be proficient in working with external auditors Share knowledge and provide guidance on internal bank first line or similar related processes. Take responsibility and do the right thing for customers, colleagues and partners. Experience across one or more of these areas is useful but it is not expected that you will have worked in all of these. The following skills and experience are desirable: Experience working within financial services, specifically within technology risk management. Experience working with key stakeholders, developing working relationships and providing insightful management reporting / information. Good attention to detail as you are likely to be examining laws and regulations and checking compliance Working knowledge of SMCR requirements Ability to influence across multiple stakeholders information to technical and non-technical audiences Flexibility in your approach to meeting goals as part of the wider team. Benefits 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status . click apply for full job details
May 06, 2026
Full time
Description Starling is the UK's first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking! We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We're a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,000 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. Our technologists are at the very heart of Starling and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that revolves around building, creating, and disrupting to keep us on the cutting edge of the industry. Innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. We operate a flat working structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be. Help is never far away either and you will find support in your team and from across the business - we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Starling is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: from contributing code to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five Starling values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. In Technology, we're asking that you attend the office a minimum of 1 day per week. About the role Starling is growing our first line Information Technology Risk Management Team (ITRM) and is looking for a technical regulatory compliance manager who is passionate about making a difference in the development of the risk, control and compliance space, and has a drive to facilitate the implementation of compliant technology led solutions to our Banking services. As a member of our first line ITRM team, you will be responsible for ensuring Information Technology complies with the relevant industry rules and regulations, ensuring our regulatory obligations are met, and avoiding any issues which may impact the business adversely. This role will require collaborative working with all stakeholders including second and third line to ensure compliance, operational efficiency and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Chief IT Control Officer via the Technical Resilience Director, you will have the responsibility for the protection of Information Technology's reputation and integrity through the coordination of first line compliance activities and the preparation for regulatory attestations and accreditations. This will enable Information Technology to contribute to the delivery of the Bank's integrity and reputation through demonstrable compliance delivery. What you'll get to do: Monitoring and the provision of evidence to support compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies Supporting the SMF24 and others with responsibilities under SMCR to enable the delivery of regulatory expectations; ensuring timely and accurate submission of attestations Support the evolving regulatory compliance work associated with operational resilience and in Technology's Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning, including the assurance of compliance across the technology supply chain Interpreting and communicating regulatory changes, ensuring that all findings are recorded and followed up with appropriate stakeholders / teams The investigation of any irregularities, breaches and non-compliance issues Championing compliance best practice and contributing to robust and effective compliance controls within the organisation The performance of risk assessments, technology led thematic reviews and internal compliance audits to understand compliance risk level, significance and scope IT policy development: advisory and assurance across the compliance elements / implications within the IT governance documentation suite Helping the business function to identify solutions to compliance issues The implementation of preventative and/or corrective measures to mitigate compliance risk Creation of a function-wide compliance culture through the education about regulation and industry best practices, with insight into the impact of non-compliance on the organisation The review of technical change to assure compliance with regulatory / scheme requirements Ensuring that the correct internal policies and procedures are in place to achieve compliance with external regulations. Assisting in the gathering of internal information in response to regulatory requests Managing voluntary best practice relating to professional standards Collaborating with other departments / functions / lines of defense to create a culture of compliance Compliance monitoring including the development and tracking of compliance metrics and ensuring adherence to internal controls Investigating compliance violations or irregularities Reporting on current compliance risks and compliance performance across Information Technology Highlighting / escalating areas of concern to the Information Technology departmental and team leads, risk owners and Chief IT Control Officer as required. Keeping up to date with the evolving regulatory environment. Requirements Have a comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the UK's regulatory environment and sourcebooks Be able to advise and make recommendations to the business on regulatory compliance matters identify opportunities for and where appropriate recommend business process improvements to ensure compliance Have a pragmatic approach and be able to work collaboratively within the compliance spaces across a technology driven environment Have an understanding of compliance risks across technology, information security and regulatory environments Have an understanding of the principles of IT Risk Management Have knowledge of ISO accreditations against which to monitor compliance Have knowledge of industry standards such as COBIT, NIST, SOC I and SOC II, and PCI-DSS against which to monitor compliance Have previous knowledge of CASS, BACS, SCV, Pay UK and Swift CSP against which to monitor compliance Be proficient in working with external auditors Share knowledge and provide guidance on internal bank first line or similar related processes. Take responsibility and do the right thing for customers, colleagues and partners. Experience across one or more of these areas is useful but it is not expected that you will have worked in all of these. The following skills and experience are desirable: Experience working within financial services, specifically within technology risk management. Experience working with key stakeholders, developing working relationships and providing insightful management reporting / information. Good attention to detail as you are likely to be examining laws and regulations and checking compliance Working knowledge of SMCR requirements Ability to influence across multiple stakeholders information to technical and non-technical audiences Flexibility in your approach to meeting goals as part of the wider team. Benefits 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status . click apply for full job details
Role: Business Development Chef Salary: Excellent Salary / Package plus Great Benefits Location: Reading / M4 Corridor At Impact Food Group , we re more than a school caterer. The people are the heart of what we do. We re driven by creating a positive food culture and helping more students eat better food. Making a positive social impact is at the centre of our identity. We tirelessly learn, develop and make improvements in every way, every day. We one of England s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment. Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce , reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector. As an organisation we are 900+ sites, with continued growth year on year. Due to continued business growth an exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Business Development Chef to join the Chapter One team. Reporting to our Food Director you will joining a growing Food team that is making a real impact on the success of Impact Food Group. What you will be doing Sales Presentations & Business Retention Preparing and presenting in their region (and supporting neighbouring presentations.) Retention supporting with added value and business retention presentations Including auditing and development plans for the sites. Deliver a centre of excellence For each brand support and develop the food offer (in line with the Brand Standards) Implement a PVR Highest standards of Health and Safety, and food safety. Hosting schools that are struggling to maintain standards to develop teams. Mobilisation support doing site visits and driving brand standard audits. Identifying Talent Building a team to support with presentations. Pipelining future talent in the business and supporting growth from the Regional Support Chefs. Food Development Pressure testing recipes. Localising the offer to fit the needs of the business to ensure local sales are not being missed due to regional demands. Hospitality cover/support driving more sales in this area. What we are looking for Formal culinary qualification NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent with 3 years experience in a similar role. Computer literate, Microsoft office programmes (Word, Excel, & Powerpoint), alongside our Catering management systems. A strong understanding of menu/concept development, cost controls and operations. Excellent leadership, communication (both in person and on email and teams), and interpersonal skills. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve high performance. What We d Love to Give You Competitive salary Bonus payable upon team hitting target 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays Access to our extensive online Learning platform and development opportunities An employee wellbeing platform. Access to a salary sacrifice electric car scheme. IFG rewards for highstreets discounts. Annual Summer Party with company awards. Additional Details IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which we supply the cost for. We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Role: Business Development Chef Salary: Excellent Salary / Package plus Great Benefits Location: Reading / M4 Corridor At Impact Food Group , we re more than a school caterer. The people are the heart of what we do. We re driven by creating a positive food culture and helping more students eat better food. Making a positive social impact is at the centre of our identity. We tirelessly learn, develop and make improvements in every way, every day. We one of England s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment. Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce , reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector. As an organisation we are 900+ sites, with continued growth year on year. Due to continued business growth an exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Business Development Chef to join the Chapter One team. Reporting to our Food Director you will joining a growing Food team that is making a real impact on the success of Impact Food Group. What you will be doing Sales Presentations & Business Retention Preparing and presenting in their region (and supporting neighbouring presentations.) Retention supporting with added value and business retention presentations Including auditing and development plans for the sites. Deliver a centre of excellence For each brand support and develop the food offer (in line with the Brand Standards) Implement a PVR Highest standards of Health and Safety, and food safety. Hosting schools that are struggling to maintain standards to develop teams. Mobilisation support doing site visits and driving brand standard audits. Identifying Talent Building a team to support with presentations. Pipelining future talent in the business and supporting growth from the Regional Support Chefs. Food Development Pressure testing recipes. Localising the offer to fit the needs of the business to ensure local sales are not being missed due to regional demands. Hospitality cover/support driving more sales in this area. What we are looking for Formal culinary qualification NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent with 3 years experience in a similar role. Computer literate, Microsoft office programmes (Word, Excel, & Powerpoint), alongside our Catering management systems. A strong understanding of menu/concept development, cost controls and operations. Excellent leadership, communication (both in person and on email and teams), and interpersonal skills. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve high performance. What We d Love to Give You Competitive salary Bonus payable upon team hitting target 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays Access to our extensive online Learning platform and development opportunities An employee wellbeing platform. Access to a salary sacrifice electric car scheme. IFG rewards for highstreets discounts. Annual Summer Party with company awards. Additional Details IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which we supply the cost for. We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.
Business and Account Development Manager - Digital Marketing Services Our client is an established digital solutions provider with over 120 active clients and a strong reputation in their sector. With 20+ years of delivery behind them, a profitable business, and a growing portfolio of digital solutions, they are now looking for a talented sales professional to help drive revenue from both their existing client base and new logo acquisition. This is a high-impact role with a warm pipeline from day one - and real earning potential for someone who knows how to develop relationships and close. You will: Develop and grow revenue across an established client base of 120+ organisations - identifying opportunities to introduce additional services and deepen relationships. Drive selective new logo acquisition to complement account development activity. Manage deal sizes typically ranging from £5k-£25k, with relatively short sales cycles and tangible ROI for clients. Build and maintain a strong, well-qualified pipeline. Sell to marketing directors, heads of digital, and senior commercial stakeholders. Deliver persuasive proposals and business cases that position the agency as a long-term strategic partner. Work closely with technical and creative delivery teams to ensure seamless client handover and ongoing satisfaction. The services you'll be selling include: SEO and website performance audits, with automated ongoing reporting. Ongoing performance optimisation to improve page speed and user experience. Google Analytics services - setup, configuration, custom dashboards, KPI reporting, and client training. User-journey and behaviour analysis to identify conversion and engagement opportunities. Creative campaign support - motion graphics and social media communication strategies. Accessibility audits and ongoing monitoring aligned to WCAG and public sector standards. Who we're looking for: A B2B sales professional with 3-5 years' experience selling digital agency services. Someone who has sold SEO, performance optimisation, analytics, or related digital services - and knows how to make the technical compelling to a non-technical buyer. Comfortable working both sides of the revenue equation - developing existing accounts and winning new ones. A consultative seller: you uncover real problems, build credible business cases, and close with confidence. A self-starter who manages their own pipeline without needing to be chased. An exceptional communicator - persuasive in conversation, sharp in writing, credible in a room with senior stakeholders. Public sector or housing sector exposure is a plus, but not essential. What's on offer: £45,000-£50,000 basic salary OTE: £80,000, completely uncapped Hybrid working: 3 days in-office, part of a collaborative and high-performance culture Clear career progression into senior commercial / leadership roles A warm client base, a strong product set, and the autonomy to go and build something meaningful This is a genuine opportunity for an experienced agency sales professional who wants a well-supported platform, strong earning potential, and the chance to sell services that deliver real, measurable results for clients. If that sounds like you, apply today.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Business and Account Development Manager - Digital Marketing Services Our client is an established digital solutions provider with over 120 active clients and a strong reputation in their sector. With 20+ years of delivery behind them, a profitable business, and a growing portfolio of digital solutions, they are now looking for a talented sales professional to help drive revenue from both their existing client base and new logo acquisition. This is a high-impact role with a warm pipeline from day one - and real earning potential for someone who knows how to develop relationships and close. You will: Develop and grow revenue across an established client base of 120+ organisations - identifying opportunities to introduce additional services and deepen relationships. Drive selective new logo acquisition to complement account development activity. Manage deal sizes typically ranging from £5k-£25k, with relatively short sales cycles and tangible ROI for clients. Build and maintain a strong, well-qualified pipeline. Sell to marketing directors, heads of digital, and senior commercial stakeholders. Deliver persuasive proposals and business cases that position the agency as a long-term strategic partner. Work closely with technical and creative delivery teams to ensure seamless client handover and ongoing satisfaction. The services you'll be selling include: SEO and website performance audits, with automated ongoing reporting. Ongoing performance optimisation to improve page speed and user experience. Google Analytics services - setup, configuration, custom dashboards, KPI reporting, and client training. User-journey and behaviour analysis to identify conversion and engagement opportunities. Creative campaign support - motion graphics and social media communication strategies. Accessibility audits and ongoing monitoring aligned to WCAG and public sector standards. Who we're looking for: A B2B sales professional with 3-5 years' experience selling digital agency services. Someone who has sold SEO, performance optimisation, analytics, or related digital services - and knows how to make the technical compelling to a non-technical buyer. Comfortable working both sides of the revenue equation - developing existing accounts and winning new ones. A consultative seller: you uncover real problems, build credible business cases, and close with confidence. A self-starter who manages their own pipeline without needing to be chased. An exceptional communicator - persuasive in conversation, sharp in writing, credible in a room with senior stakeholders. Public sector or housing sector exposure is a plus, but not essential. What's on offer: £45,000-£50,000 basic salary OTE: £80,000, completely uncapped Hybrid working: 3 days in-office, part of a collaborative and high-performance culture Clear career progression into senior commercial / leadership roles A warm client base, a strong product set, and the autonomy to go and build something meaningful This is a genuine opportunity for an experienced agency sales professional who wants a well-supported platform, strong earning potential, and the chance to sell services that deliver real, measurable results for clients. If that sounds like you, apply today.
Description Engine by Starling , was born out of Starling : the UK's first and leading digital bank. Today, Starling delivers intuitive, customer-centric tools to help over 4.6 million people and small businesses to be 'good with money'. We believe that great technology has the ability to empower customers to save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. Engine is on a mission to promote this philosophy around the world. Engine is a cloud-native, bank-built SaaS platform. We provide a comprehensive and cloud-native solution to power banks around the world, who share our ambition of building businesses designed to evolve, innovate, and meet growing customer demands. The SaaS technology platform is now available to banks, building societies and credit unions around the world, enabling them to benefit from the modern digital features and efficient back-office processes that has helped Starling to achieve its success. At Engine, we follow five guiding principles: listen, keep it simple, do the right thing, own it, and aim for greatness. Having launched in 2022, we are a rapidly-growing organisation who adopts the same agile mindset as our technology. As such, we embrace change, the reimagination of processes and have cultivated an environment where our colleagues - and partners - can design, build and collaborate openly, with a strong degree of ownership and empowerment to get things done. Hybrid Working Engine is headquartered in London, with offices in Manchester, Cardiff, Southampton in the UK and internationally Dublin, Sydney, Dubai, Toronto and New York. We have a hybrid approach to working at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our UK offices to enable in-person collaboration and interaction with your team. About the Role This role will shape our Security objectives, practices and associated policies and processes within Engine as well as lead the continuous improvement of our Information Security capabilities whilst managing a growing Information Security Team. The successful candidate will act as the liaison between Engine and Starling Bank's Information Security teams whilst also ensuring that they are the point of contact for all Information security related questions raised by Engine clients and our auditors. We're looking for a curious, versatile, adaptable and experienced information security or cyber specialist with executive presence and strong leadership skills who enjoys the challenge of a varied and collaborative role. You'll enjoy problem solving, working with a wide variety of stakeholders, and enabling us to be creative in continuing to provide innovative products and services to support our clients, and stay at the forefront of all things Information Security. What you'll get to do: Manage and maintain the Information Security Policy and Information Security Management System to ensure (i) it meets the needs of Engine, its clients, employees and other stakeholders and (ii) compliance with the relevant industry standards, regulatory and certification requirements such as ISO 27001. Oversee Engine's Information Security governance documents (processes, standards and procedures) and optimise reporting of identified threats and vulnerabilities. Oversee the process for obtaining and maintaining compliance certifications and accreditations including but not limited to ISO 27001, SOC 1, SOC 2 and PCI DSS/3DS through engagement with internal teams and our external auditors. Maintain the Information Security Risk Register; identifying, assessing and mitigating information security risks (including security risks related to third-parties and partners) and ensuring coherence with Engine's Risk Management framework. Act as a point of contact for all Information Security related client queries and issues; providing expert opinion and communication during initial client conversations, RFPs, RFIs, delivery and throughout the client lifecycle. Act as an Information Security point of contact for Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery; this includes responsibility for initiation and execution of cyber business impact analysis. Advise the wider organisation on compliance and governance requirements. Oversee Incident Response related to Information Security and ensure coherence and collaboration with the broader Technology response capability. Liaise with external bodies and organisations to keep abreast of the threat landscape, emerging trends, technologies and legislation that have an impact on Information Security. Assist as necessary to investigate security breaches and pursue associated disciplinary and legal matters. Lead and manage a team of subject matter experts to ensure Information Security is managed effectively throughout the IT service delivery lifecycle, addressing client needs. Promote security awareness by collaborating with the relevant teams to provide training and awareness to the wider Engine organisation. Requirements deep understanding and knowledge of cyber security principles, security standards and regulatory compliance and its application in a wide variety of organisations with a strong risk culture. experience in a business facing security role, ideally in an Information Security Director, BISO, CISO or similar capacity strong business acumen and commercial awareness with previous experience in a senior client-facing role or similar. be a self starter / self motivated with the ability to lead, inspire and drive change through an organisation. have the ability to be pragmatic while balancing the needs of Engine against security. ability to work with a variety of stakeholders across all levels and can adapt communication style to different stakeholders. have an ability to think and plan strategically and systematically while recognising the need to deliver to the business requirements. have previous experience working in a complex IT organisation encompassing service delivery, application development and IT infrastructure. an understanding of best practice within Information Security and risk management including standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials and COBIT. an understanding of legislation and regulations that impact information Security. E.g. Data Protection Act and GDPR, Freedom of Information Act, PCI DSS. Have previous experience in leading, developing and motivating a team of subject matter experts. An understanding of current and emerging threats and countermeasures and the organisational challenges to addressing these threats. A good practical knowledge of security technologies and wider business solutions including Identity and access management, SIEM, remote working and cloud technologies. Experience of working in a banking or financial services environment would be beneficial. ISC2 CISSP or ISACA CISM, ISACA CRISC, CISA or Open FAIR qualifications would be beneficial. Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial video interview with Engine's deputy CTO (45 minutes) A secondary, deeper interview, with Engine CTO and Starling Group CISO (75-90 minutes) Final interview with Engine's CEO and Chief of Staff (45 minutes) Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status . click apply for full job details
May 06, 2026
Full time
Description Engine by Starling , was born out of Starling : the UK's first and leading digital bank. Today, Starling delivers intuitive, customer-centric tools to help over 4.6 million people and small businesses to be 'good with money'. We believe that great technology has the ability to empower customers to save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. Engine is on a mission to promote this philosophy around the world. Engine is a cloud-native, bank-built SaaS platform. We provide a comprehensive and cloud-native solution to power banks around the world, who share our ambition of building businesses designed to evolve, innovate, and meet growing customer demands. The SaaS technology platform is now available to banks, building societies and credit unions around the world, enabling them to benefit from the modern digital features and efficient back-office processes that has helped Starling to achieve its success. At Engine, we follow five guiding principles: listen, keep it simple, do the right thing, own it, and aim for greatness. Having launched in 2022, we are a rapidly-growing organisation who adopts the same agile mindset as our technology. As such, we embrace change, the reimagination of processes and have cultivated an environment where our colleagues - and partners - can design, build and collaborate openly, with a strong degree of ownership and empowerment to get things done. Hybrid Working Engine is headquartered in London, with offices in Manchester, Cardiff, Southampton in the UK and internationally Dublin, Sydney, Dubai, Toronto and New York. We have a hybrid approach to working at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our UK offices to enable in-person collaboration and interaction with your team. About the Role This role will shape our Security objectives, practices and associated policies and processes within Engine as well as lead the continuous improvement of our Information Security capabilities whilst managing a growing Information Security Team. The successful candidate will act as the liaison between Engine and Starling Bank's Information Security teams whilst also ensuring that they are the point of contact for all Information security related questions raised by Engine clients and our auditors. We're looking for a curious, versatile, adaptable and experienced information security or cyber specialist with executive presence and strong leadership skills who enjoys the challenge of a varied and collaborative role. You'll enjoy problem solving, working with a wide variety of stakeholders, and enabling us to be creative in continuing to provide innovative products and services to support our clients, and stay at the forefront of all things Information Security. What you'll get to do: Manage and maintain the Information Security Policy and Information Security Management System to ensure (i) it meets the needs of Engine, its clients, employees and other stakeholders and (ii) compliance with the relevant industry standards, regulatory and certification requirements such as ISO 27001. Oversee Engine's Information Security governance documents (processes, standards and procedures) and optimise reporting of identified threats and vulnerabilities. Oversee the process for obtaining and maintaining compliance certifications and accreditations including but not limited to ISO 27001, SOC 1, SOC 2 and PCI DSS/3DS through engagement with internal teams and our external auditors. Maintain the Information Security Risk Register; identifying, assessing and mitigating information security risks (including security risks related to third-parties and partners) and ensuring coherence with Engine's Risk Management framework. Act as a point of contact for all Information Security related client queries and issues; providing expert opinion and communication during initial client conversations, RFPs, RFIs, delivery and throughout the client lifecycle. Act as an Information Security point of contact for Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery; this includes responsibility for initiation and execution of cyber business impact analysis. Advise the wider organisation on compliance and governance requirements. Oversee Incident Response related to Information Security and ensure coherence and collaboration with the broader Technology response capability. Liaise with external bodies and organisations to keep abreast of the threat landscape, emerging trends, technologies and legislation that have an impact on Information Security. Assist as necessary to investigate security breaches and pursue associated disciplinary and legal matters. Lead and manage a team of subject matter experts to ensure Information Security is managed effectively throughout the IT service delivery lifecycle, addressing client needs. Promote security awareness by collaborating with the relevant teams to provide training and awareness to the wider Engine organisation. Requirements deep understanding and knowledge of cyber security principles, security standards and regulatory compliance and its application in a wide variety of organisations with a strong risk culture. experience in a business facing security role, ideally in an Information Security Director, BISO, CISO or similar capacity strong business acumen and commercial awareness with previous experience in a senior client-facing role or similar. be a self starter / self motivated with the ability to lead, inspire and drive change through an organisation. have the ability to be pragmatic while balancing the needs of Engine against security. ability to work with a variety of stakeholders across all levels and can adapt communication style to different stakeholders. have an ability to think and plan strategically and systematically while recognising the need to deliver to the business requirements. have previous experience working in a complex IT organisation encompassing service delivery, application development and IT infrastructure. an understanding of best practice within Information Security and risk management including standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials and COBIT. an understanding of legislation and regulations that impact information Security. E.g. Data Protection Act and GDPR, Freedom of Information Act, PCI DSS. Have previous experience in leading, developing and motivating a team of subject matter experts. An understanding of current and emerging threats and countermeasures and the organisational challenges to addressing these threats. A good practical knowledge of security technologies and wider business solutions including Identity and access management, SIEM, remote working and cloud technologies. Experience of working in a banking or financial services environment would be beneficial. ISC2 CISSP or ISACA CISM, ISACA CRISC, CISA or Open FAIR qualifications would be beneficial. Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial video interview with Engine's deputy CTO (45 minutes) A secondary, deeper interview, with Engine CTO and Starling Group CISO (75-90 minutes) Final interview with Engine's CEO and Chief of Staff (45 minutes) Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status . click apply for full job details
Our client is a not-for-profit social enterprise supporting NHS GP out of hours and urgent primary care services in the Midlands. Rated as 'Outstanding' by the CQC, they have built a respected reputation throughout the region. As Performance, Insight & Reporting Manager you will support the Director of Performance & Delivery in the strategic delivery of various data analytics, KPI metrics and insight reporting to regulatory/statutory bodies. Client Details NHS Organisation Description Key Responsibilities: Leadership of the Performance Function: Provide day-to-day leadership and coordination of the Performance team, ensuring high standards of accuracy, insight and delivery. Lead the development and improvement of performance reporting frameworks, KPIs, dashboards and monitoring tools. Ensure high-quality data assurance, governance and validation processes are in place. Lead the modernisation of performance reporting by introducing digital, automated and innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and provide Real Time insight. Directorate Support & Cross-Functional Working: Work collaboratively with Heads of Department to ensure performance insight and systems support operational effectiveness and digital delivery. Support strategic and operational planning through provision of analysis, insight and performance intelligence. Provide cross-functional coordination, joining up data, systems and operational processes to enable improved service delivery. Performance, Quality & Compliance: Oversee compliance monitoring and evidence gathering required for contractual, regulatory and statutory bodies (eg, NHS England, ICBs, CQC). Ensure organisational policies, processes and standards are followed and regularly reviewed. Produce high-quality performance, assurance and compliance reporting for senior leadership, committees and external stakeholders. Audit, Risk & Assurance: Lead the audit programme covering quality improvement audits, national/local audits and responsive audits arising from incidents. Ensure audit outcomes translate into actionable improvement plans and monitor delivery to completion. Support organisational risk management processes by providing analysis, evidence and assurance as required. Programme & Project Support: Support the Director in delivering key strategic and operational programmes across the directorate. Lead assigned projects and workstreams, ensuring progress, risk management, delivery and evaluation. Provide data, insight, problem-solving and assurance support to cross-departmental projects. Develop digital dashboards and analytical tools that provide clear oversight of programme, project and service activity. Relationship Management & Communication Build effective, collaborative relationships across the Directorate and wider organisation, and maintain strong, constructive partnerships with external stakeholders involved in quality and performance oversight, including ICBs, CQC and NHS England. Present performance and improvement information clearly to colleagues at all levels, adapting style to audience. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to support compliance, reporting and assurance requirements. People Leadership & Culture: Provide day-to-day line management and development for Performance and Delivery team members. Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability and high performance across the Directorate. Support staff in developing skills in data interpretation, systems use and improvement methodologies. Profile Key Skills & Experience: Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field (eg, Health Management, Business, Data Analytics, Public Health). Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to performance, quality, or data management. Understanding of healthcare systems, NHS structures, and regulatory frameworks (CQC, ICBs, NHS England). Experience working with digital reporting tools and dashboards. Experience in data analysis, insight generation, and performance reporting to support decision making. Experience in compliance, audit, or assurance aligned with statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirements. Experience in project/programme management, including planning, risk management, and delivery of transformation initiatives Qualification or formal training in data, analytics, or performance measurement Advanced training or certification in data tools (eg Power BI, Tableau, SQL) Leadership or people management qualification Job Offer Opportunity to work with Senior Management on Data & Reporting Initiatives Opportunity to support on implementing Power BI & advanced analytics
May 06, 2026
Full time
Our client is a not-for-profit social enterprise supporting NHS GP out of hours and urgent primary care services in the Midlands. Rated as 'Outstanding' by the CQC, they have built a respected reputation throughout the region. As Performance, Insight & Reporting Manager you will support the Director of Performance & Delivery in the strategic delivery of various data analytics, KPI metrics and insight reporting to regulatory/statutory bodies. Client Details NHS Organisation Description Key Responsibilities: Leadership of the Performance Function: Provide day-to-day leadership and coordination of the Performance team, ensuring high standards of accuracy, insight and delivery. Lead the development and improvement of performance reporting frameworks, KPIs, dashboards and monitoring tools. Ensure high-quality data assurance, governance and validation processes are in place. Lead the modernisation of performance reporting by introducing digital, automated and innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and provide Real Time insight. Directorate Support & Cross-Functional Working: Work collaboratively with Heads of Department to ensure performance insight and systems support operational effectiveness and digital delivery. Support strategic and operational planning through provision of analysis, insight and performance intelligence. Provide cross-functional coordination, joining up data, systems and operational processes to enable improved service delivery. Performance, Quality & Compliance: Oversee compliance monitoring and evidence gathering required for contractual, regulatory and statutory bodies (eg, NHS England, ICBs, CQC). Ensure organisational policies, processes and standards are followed and regularly reviewed. Produce high-quality performance, assurance and compliance reporting for senior leadership, committees and external stakeholders. Audit, Risk & Assurance: Lead the audit programme covering quality improvement audits, national/local audits and responsive audits arising from incidents. Ensure audit outcomes translate into actionable improvement plans and monitor delivery to completion. Support organisational risk management processes by providing analysis, evidence and assurance as required. Programme & Project Support: Support the Director in delivering key strategic and operational programmes across the directorate. Lead assigned projects and workstreams, ensuring progress, risk management, delivery and evaluation. Provide data, insight, problem-solving and assurance support to cross-departmental projects. Develop digital dashboards and analytical tools that provide clear oversight of programme, project and service activity. Relationship Management & Communication Build effective, collaborative relationships across the Directorate and wider organisation, and maintain strong, constructive partnerships with external stakeholders involved in quality and performance oversight, including ICBs, CQC and NHS England. Present performance and improvement information clearly to colleagues at all levels, adapting style to audience. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to support compliance, reporting and assurance requirements. People Leadership & Culture: Provide day-to-day line management and development for Performance and Delivery team members. Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability and high performance across the Directorate. Support staff in developing skills in data interpretation, systems use and improvement methodologies. Profile Key Skills & Experience: Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field (eg, Health Management, Business, Data Analytics, Public Health). Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to performance, quality, or data management. Understanding of healthcare systems, NHS structures, and regulatory frameworks (CQC, ICBs, NHS England). Experience working with digital reporting tools and dashboards. Experience in data analysis, insight generation, and performance reporting to support decision making. Experience in compliance, audit, or assurance aligned with statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirements. Experience in project/programme management, including planning, risk management, and delivery of transformation initiatives Qualification or formal training in data, analytics, or performance measurement Advanced training or certification in data tools (eg Power BI, Tableau, SQL) Leadership or people management qualification Job Offer Opportunity to work with Senior Management on Data & Reporting Initiatives Opportunity to support on implementing Power BI & advanced analytics
Your new company Our client is a large International Accountancy Firm working with large corporate businesses across a varied client base. The role is based in a niche team within a large business tax business. Your new role This Firm is looking for a Tax Audit Senior Manager to be based in the Midlands, to take responsibility for the tax specialist work on a portfolio of their largest and most complex audits along with a role on compliance and reporting clients. You will regularly speak with heads of tax from FTSE100 businesses. The scope of the role includes: tax accounting (IFRS, FRS102 and US GAAP); working as a specialist as part of the audit team; managing relationships with client tax and finance teams and a national role in setting the agenda on how the firm undertakes tax audits. The role allows you to put into practice your tax technical skills in a stimulating and challenging environment What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will have gained tax audit experience within a big 4 environment or large corporate business, have an in-depth knowledge of IFRS and FRS102 and ideally have some US Gaap experience. What you'll get in return This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career across a varied client-base. There is a clear career path structure through to director (with potential pathway to Partner). You will receive a competitive salary package and a performance related bonus. The firm operates a flexible working policy for all members of staff. Part-time hours will be considered, flexible working around school summer holidays or a combined home/office based contract. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 06, 2026
Full time
Your new company Our client is a large International Accountancy Firm working with large corporate businesses across a varied client base. The role is based in a niche team within a large business tax business. Your new role This Firm is looking for a Tax Audit Senior Manager to be based in the Midlands, to take responsibility for the tax specialist work on a portfolio of their largest and most complex audits along with a role on compliance and reporting clients. You will regularly speak with heads of tax from FTSE100 businesses. The scope of the role includes: tax accounting (IFRS, FRS102 and US GAAP); working as a specialist as part of the audit team; managing relationships with client tax and finance teams and a national role in setting the agenda on how the firm undertakes tax audits. The role allows you to put into practice your tax technical skills in a stimulating and challenging environment What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will have gained tax audit experience within a big 4 environment or large corporate business, have an in-depth knowledge of IFRS and FRS102 and ideally have some US Gaap experience. What you'll get in return This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career across a varied client-base. There is a clear career path structure through to director (with potential pathway to Partner). You will receive a competitive salary package and a performance related bonus. The firm operates a flexible working policy for all members of staff. Part-time hours will be considered, flexible working around school summer holidays or a combined home/office based contract. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Senior Manager Compliance & Business Delivery Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience) Location: On-site - Bridgnorth Salary: £60,000-£65,000 (DOE) Contract: Full Time Permanent Reports to: Managing Director Level: Senior Leadership Team / Executive We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager Compliance & Business Delivery to join a growing organisation operating within a regulated manufacturing environment. This is a critical senior leadership role, acting as the Managing Director s operational deputy , with responsibility for overseeing day-to-day business operations, compliance, and delivery. The role is designed to strengthen leadership capacity, ensure operational continuity and support long-term business growth as the organisation evolves. Key Responsibilities: Executive Leadership & Deputy Responsibilities: Act as the Managing Director s deputy for operational, compliance and delivery matters Provide day-to-day leadership across the business Support strategic planning and long-term organisational development Represent the business with customers, suppliers, auditors and stakeholders Operations & Manufacturing Management: Lead operational activities including production, engineering collaboration and quality control Ensure delivery of high-quality output aligned with customer and regulatory requirements Monitor and report on KPIs including efficiency, quality, cost and delivery Supply Chain & Procurement: Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations including procurement and logistics Manage supplier performance, risk and resilience Develop cost-effective and compliant sourcing strategies Quality & ISO Governance: Hold accountability for the Quality Management System (ISO 9001) Lead internal and external audits Drive continuous improvement and corrective action initiatives Defence & Regulatory Compliance: Provide oversight of defence and regulated programmes Ensure compliance with defence standards, export controls and contractual obligations Support bid reviews, contract reviews and programme assurance activities Act as a key point of contact for auditors and regulatory bodies Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance: Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and environmental standards Lead risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions Promote a strong safety and compliance culture Financial & Commercial Management: Manage operational budgets and resource planning Identify cost-saving and efficiency improvements Support pricing, project costing and commercial decision-making Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement: Lead and develop operational, quality and compliance teams Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and partners Promote cross-functional collaboration across the business Skills, Experience & Qualifications Essential: Significant senior leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, supply chain, quality or compliance Experience within regulated manufacturing environments Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and quality systems Experience managing regulatory compliance and defence-related contracts Ability to operate at executive level alongside senior leadership Desirable: Experience in defence, aerospace or high-reliability electronics sectors Knowledge of export controls, sanctions and regulatory frameworks Experience supporting organisational growth or leadership transition Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Operations or Business Personal Attributes: High integrity and accountability Strategic thinker with strong operational focus Calm, resilient and decisive under pressure Confident leader with the ability to act autonomously Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Performance Measures: Operational efficiency and delivery performance Audit outcomes and regulatory compliance Supply chain performance and cost control Health, safety and environmental standards Successful transition of day-to-day operational leadership Summary: This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced professional looking to step into a strategically influential role , combining operational management, compliance oversight and business leadership within a complex, regulated environment.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Senior Manager Compliance & Business Delivery Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience) Location: On-site - Bridgnorth Salary: £60,000-£65,000 (DOE) Contract: Full Time Permanent Reports to: Managing Director Level: Senior Leadership Team / Executive We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager Compliance & Business Delivery to join a growing organisation operating within a regulated manufacturing environment. This is a critical senior leadership role, acting as the Managing Director s operational deputy , with responsibility for overseeing day-to-day business operations, compliance, and delivery. The role is designed to strengthen leadership capacity, ensure operational continuity and support long-term business growth as the organisation evolves. Key Responsibilities: Executive Leadership & Deputy Responsibilities: Act as the Managing Director s deputy for operational, compliance and delivery matters Provide day-to-day leadership across the business Support strategic planning and long-term organisational development Represent the business with customers, suppliers, auditors and stakeholders Operations & Manufacturing Management: Lead operational activities including production, engineering collaboration and quality control Ensure delivery of high-quality output aligned with customer and regulatory requirements Monitor and report on KPIs including efficiency, quality, cost and delivery Supply Chain & Procurement: Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations including procurement and logistics Manage supplier performance, risk and resilience Develop cost-effective and compliant sourcing strategies Quality & ISO Governance: Hold accountability for the Quality Management System (ISO 9001) Lead internal and external audits Drive continuous improvement and corrective action initiatives Defence & Regulatory Compliance: Provide oversight of defence and regulated programmes Ensure compliance with defence standards, export controls and contractual obligations Support bid reviews, contract reviews and programme assurance activities Act as a key point of contact for auditors and regulatory bodies Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance: Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and environmental standards Lead risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions Promote a strong safety and compliance culture Financial & Commercial Management: Manage operational budgets and resource planning Identify cost-saving and efficiency improvements Support pricing, project costing and commercial decision-making Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement: Lead and develop operational, quality and compliance teams Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and partners Promote cross-functional collaboration across the business Skills, Experience & Qualifications Essential: Significant senior leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, supply chain, quality or compliance Experience within regulated manufacturing environments Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and quality systems Experience managing regulatory compliance and defence-related contracts Ability to operate at executive level alongside senior leadership Desirable: Experience in defence, aerospace or high-reliability electronics sectors Knowledge of export controls, sanctions and regulatory frameworks Experience supporting organisational growth or leadership transition Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Operations or Business Personal Attributes: High integrity and accountability Strategic thinker with strong operational focus Calm, resilient and decisive under pressure Confident leader with the ability to act autonomously Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Performance Measures: Operational efficiency and delivery performance Audit outcomes and regulatory compliance Supply chain performance and cost control Health, safety and environmental standards Successful transition of day-to-day operational leadership Summary: This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced professional looking to step into a strategically influential role , combining operational management, compliance oversight and business leadership within a complex, regulated environment.