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Financial Controller, Head of Finance Your new company An exciting global FMCG business based in Richmond upon Thames is recruiting a European Financial Reporting Manager. The business is going through a significant period of change which has created this brand-new opportunity.Reporting to a passionate and supportive Finance Director, this is a rare chance to join an organisation that offers excellent long-term career prospects and has historically enjoyed very strong staff retention at this level.Based in smart, corporate and friendly offices, the business promotes a highly collaborative culture with a strong focus on teamwork and employee wellbeing. Regular social and team engagement activities create a vibrant and inclusive environment. The company operates a flexible hybrid model, with three days in the office and two from home, along with flexibility around start and finish times. Your new role As the European Financial Reporting Manager, you will play a key role within the senior management team. You will be responsible for leading multi-entity statutory reporting across Europe, ensuring robust governance and managing external audits.You will oversee the region's Record to Report processes in conjunction with the global shared service centre, ensuring a timely and accurate close, while partnering closely with key stakeholders across the business.The role includes line management of a UK-based team, with responsibility for maintaining balance sheet integrity and strengthening the overall control environment. You will work closely with Risk and Assurance, Tax, Treasury and the wider global finance teams.In addition, you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, driving efficiencies and enhancing reporting processes across the finance function. What you'll need to succeed You will be ACA or ACCA qualified, ideally with a background in audit, and experience gained within a large corporate or international organisation.You will bring: Experience working with offshore or shared service centres Strong technical statutory reporting expertise Proven experience leading audits The ability to build strong relationships and partner effectively with stakeholders What you'll get in return A superb opportunity to join an employer of choice in a supportive and collaborative environment Salary in the range of £90,000 to £110,000 plus bonus and car allowance Hybrid working model with flexibility around working hours Offices within easy walking distance of the station, with parking available What you need to do now If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion.If this role is not quite right for you but you are exploring new opportunities, please get in touch for a confidential career discussion.

Your new company Leading provider of personalised investment management and wealth management services for private investors and trustees. This includes discretionary investment management, unit trusts, tax planning, trust and company management, pension advice and banking services. Your new role The Business Manager is urgently required to join the organisation to oversee the business operations and growth within the regions. They will play a pivotal role in driving the commercial success and operational excellence of the Wealth Management business across a defined region. They will act as a strategic partner to regional heads, Team leaders and relationship managers to optimise business performance, and support the delivery of exceptional client outcomes. The position requires a strategic approach to commercials, relationship management and operational excellence. This individual will be responsible for driving business performance, supporting regional senior leadership, ensuring efficient day-to-day business management, and leading strategic initiatives to enable growth, scalability, and regulatory compliance. This role leads the planning, coordination, and execution of business readiness activities to minimise operational risks, maximise adoption, and ensure seamless transitions for the region. Partner with Regional Heads and Relationship Managers to deliver regional business plans and growth targets. Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including revenue, net new money, client acquisition, and productivity. Support the implementation of strategic initiatives, including segmentation, pricing, and client experience enhancements. Member of the local or FP Leadership Committee and Management Committee team driving and shaping the future success of WM Develop plans and goals to help the WM leadership team achieve the agreed strategy and identify priorities against long-term and short-term directives. Principally responsible for ensuring that the wealth management business is fully prepared for the successful implementation of new products, services, operating model changes, technology, and regulatory changes. Realising WM business objectives by promoting efficiency and increasing profitability Oversight of WM Change initiative roadmap, ensuring appropriate resourcing/governance and local implementation Manage production of the annual business plan, budgets and forecasts, collaborating with CCO/ Distribution/ COO. Act as the first point of contact for resolving regional operational issues and escalating them where necessary. Support regional leadership in workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning. Drive performance management processes, including objective setting and regular reviews. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in business management within wealth management, private banking, or financial services. Strong understanding of the regulatory environment and operational frameworks. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong people-orientation, able to establish and maintain business relationships and motivate cross-functional teams. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive insights. Experience in leading change and managing cross-functional projects. Strong commercial acumen and client-centric approach. Commercially astute, with a strong understanding of business dynamics and financial implications. Confident in manipulating, analysing, and interpreting data. Self-driven, comfortable working independently with a strong bias towards action and the ability to get things done at pace and to a high standard. A collaborative team member, adept at managing diverse requests, excelling in time and project management, and effectively delegating tasks within a team environment. What you'll get in return A company pension - 9% non-contributory or 10% if you contribute 5%. Private medical insurance - Individual on joining, family after 1 years' service. Life assurance - 8 x salary Income protection - 75 % salary Company share scheme. Discretionary bonus Flexible holidays - purchase up to 5 additional days. Green Car Scheme Family friendly policies - enhanced family leave for parents & carers Study support - study days and funding for courses and qualifications. Season travel ticket loans. Volunteering days Gym discounts Other voluntary benefits you can choose to suit you. 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)

Job Title: Tax Director (mixed tax) Location: Central London Package: Salary dependant on experience but will be 90k and above, plus huge benefits Working Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday A hugely exciting opportunity has arisen within a top 50 UK accountancy practice in Central London, as they hire for a Tax Director. Due to continued growth, this practice are keen to onboard a new tax director, who can be progressed to Partner level quite quickly You will be advising the partners and their clients on all tax matters, including income tax, capital gains, national insurance, corporate tax, inheritance tax, SDLT and VAT, as well as international matters. If you are already a director, or a senior manager looking to progress to this level, then look no further. This role and firm offer excellent progression, new challenges, and some great benefits Tax Director Job Responsibilities Provide strategic advice to partners and clients across a full range of UK taxes, including Income Tax, Corporation Tax, CGT, VAT, NICs, IHT, and SDLT Deliver tailored tax planning solutions for a diverse client base (HNWIs, entrepreneurs, trusts, partnerships, and multinational businesses) Draft clear, high-quality tax advisory reports, technical notes, and client communications (e.g. newsletters and bulletins) Proactively identify tax risks, opportunities, and planning strategies to optimise client outcomes Support and manage HMRC enquiries, investigations, and correspondence Represent the firm in client meetings, presenting advice with clarity and commercial insight Collaborate with partners and internal teams to develop and implement tax strategies Monitor legislative changes and ensure advice remains compliant, current, and technically robust Tax Director Job Requirements CTA qualified is preferable, but ACA and ACCA can also be considered Experience working as a Senior Manager in mixed tax, within an accountancy practice Excellent client management skills, and experience in providing advisory services Ambition to progress to partnership level in the future Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills Tax Director Salary & Benefits Salary dependant on experience, salaries will start at 90k and can range beyond 100k Competitive pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer) with salary sacrifice options Life assurance (up to 4x salary) and season ticket loan after qualifying service Discretionary bonus scheme linked to firm and individual performance Overtime compensation options plus late working expenses (meals and taxi) Private medical cover, wellbeing support, and health benefits (e.g. gym contribution, flu jab, eye care) Generous annual leave with increases for long service and additional flexibility for religious observance Flexible working arrangements, including core hours, hybrid working, and summer early finishes Strong learning and development support, including funded study, professional subscriptions, and ongoing training 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.

Help us to make a world of difference Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. We re looking for a fixed term contract Time and Attendance System Analyst. Based at our Capenhurst site you ll provide comprehensive support for the Time and Attendance system, from initial implementation to successful ongoing adoption of the system at Capenhurst. The Time and Attendance System Coordinator plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the organisation's time-tracking processes, contributing to smooth operations, informing Senior Management in their understanding of hours worked, accurate payroll management and activity costings. At Urenco we re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what we're looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. What you ll do: Providing pragmatic and useful advice, guidance and support to the Time and Attendance process, working with the Time and Attendance Manager, across the following work fronts: System development and maintenance Reporting including time, job costing, absence and holidays Communications Process and Training development, amendment, roll out Continuous Improvement of all of the above. Support the development and implementation of solutions and processes which are: a fit for purpose take the best from both internal and external working ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory and company policy standards are practical to apply across Capenhurst. Provide day-to-day co-ordination and support to Time and Attendance System deliverables, including but not limited to scheduling briefings / focus groups / workshops, collating and synthesising feedback, producing summary insights and driving actions and delivery of improvements. Work collaboratively with colleagues to identify improvement opportunities and sharing of best practices across Time and Attendance Systems. Maintain delivery plans, system risk assessments and status reports to effectively support management of the Time and Attendance Business system and reporting Be a driver for change, providing a positive influence across Capenhurst in terms of Time and Attendance, standards and behaviours. Identify business risks and barriers to change adoption and identify/manage mitigations. Support the development of clear roles and responsibilities for users, managers, project manager, departmental administrators etc, which include knowledge transfer, reinforcement, and the ongoing ownership and monitoring of successful role delivery. What do you need to thrive in this role? Expected to have diverse range of skills capable of delivering across a range of topics with understanding gained through business experience to date. Degree qualification may be useful, but not essential if equivalent relevant experience and skills can be demonstrated Expected to have diverse range of skills capable of delivering across a range of topics with understanding gained through business experience to date. Degree qualification may be useful, but not essential if equivalent relevant experience and skills can be demonstrated Experience of working with and administering business critical systems such as SAP etc. Experience of working with and influencing across different levels of the organisation (including department managers and the wider work force). Experience of working at and across the Capenhurst Site with an understanding of the ways of working and current challenges The ability to analyse, interpret and report necessary data to stakeholders Experience of acting as a liaison with the business in order to achieve cultural improvements and ensuring completeness and accuracy with the system and maintaining stakeholder confidence and engagement What can you expect from us? More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive: Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. There s also a newly added scheme for buying and selling holiday, up to 5 days. A diverse range of family friendly policies. A generous bonus scheme. A defined contribution pension scheme; with up to 16% employer s contribution. Single private medical and dental cover. Flexible benefits package; including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings. Education and training; we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs. FTC duration until end October 2027 Security vetting Due to the nature of the industry that Urenco operates in, all personnel regardless of employment status working for Urenco are required to obtain security clearance at the level required for their role. Security clearances are assessed in accordance with regulations and official guidance issued by the relevant competent authorities for national security vetting. In certain circumstances, additional enhanced security clearance considerations apply to roles within Urenco owing to the particular activities that the Urenco Group undertakes in relation to uranium enrichment. Successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements, and all offers of appointment are made subject to the successful approval of all checks initiated. Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know. Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.

Tax Risk & Assurance Associate Director Your new company : A leading global professional services firm is seeking an Associate Director to join its Tax Assurance & Risk Management (TARM) team. The team works with a diverse client base, ranging from fast-growing entrepreneurial businesses to major listed organisations. Recognised for its expertise in SAO compliance, CCO compliance, tax risk management, tax governance and strategy, and the development of tax control frameworks, the team operates both nationally and internationally. This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a team in a period of significant growth and transformation. You'll work alongside industry specialists, contribute to high-impact projects, and have a clear pathway to progress to Director level in the coming years. Your new role : Support a wide portfolio of clients with tax assurance and risk management needs Lead and deliver work on SAO compliance, CCO compliance, and broader tax risk projects Develop, assess, and enhance tax governance frameworks and tax control environments Produce high-quality written reports, reviews, and recommendations for clients Host and deliver workshops, training sessions, and webinars, including at Board level Collaborate with senior managers, directors, and partners on client engagements Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and highlight potential new services Build strong client relationships and maintain regular communication Contribute to the growth and development of the Tax Assurance & Risk Management team Engage with technology and AI initiatives to support innovation in tax processes What you'll need to succeed: CTA and or ACCA qualification (or equivalent) Significant experience in tax risk work, particularly SAO Experience leading workshops to senior stakeholders Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage client relationships and identify business development opportunities Confident presentation skills, with experience delivering workshops, training sessions and webinars, often at Board level What you'll get in return : A clear pathway to Director level, supported by structured development, mentoring and exposure to high-profile projects A dynamic, growing team environment, offering autonomy, influence and the chance to shape the future direction of the practice Flexible, people-centred working arrangements, with a culture that values individuality, collaboration and long-term career progression 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.

Audit Senior, Guildford, Hybrid Working. Our client is a leading firm of independent accountants with a well-established customer base. They have a dynamic and highly experienced management team who pride themselves on providing high-quality accounting, taxation and business advice. The firm offers exciting prospects to self-motivated and career-driven individuals. About You Ideally, you will be an ambitious ACA or ACCA Qualified Audit Senior / Accountant with strong up-to-date Audit experience with the ability to build long-term business relationships with clients. You will be an individual who enjoys Audit work perhaps you may be working for a Top 10 / Top 20 and want to work for a very successful Independent firm with a high level of autonomy or perhaps you work in London and wish to move to the local area and find a firm which will guarantee to reward your hard work with a healthy work/life balance. About this Audit Senior role: You will report directly to the Audit Manager and one of the Partners and the role will be predominantly focussed on Audit (80-90%). Your clients will cover a wide variety of industries typically with annual turnovers of up to £25M. Responsibilities include: Conducting Audit assignments successfully from planning and execution through to Completion. Leading on-site Audit teams and ensuring the team s Audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances and risk Working closely with the Audit Manager and the senior stakeholders across the firm to ensure client deliverables are met What could be on offer for you? You will enjoy a generous benefits package that includes free parking, life assurance, company pension and other benefits A guarantee that you will be working in a democratic environment that respects hard work and will support a strong work/life balance The salary band of £45,000 - £52,000 is set by Fletcher George and will be based on your relevant Audit experience. Flexi-time can be offered and this can be discussed at the interview. This Guildford-based Audit Senior role is commutable for Woking, Weybridge, Cobham, Kingston and surrounding areas. Next steps: Please apply for this Audit Senior role and we aim to respond to all candidates relevant for the role within a 48 hour working period. Fletcher George is a Surrey based financial recruiter. We specialise in placing candidates resident and wishing to work in Surrey and South West London. Our team have over 50 years of experience recruiting Accounting and Tax professionals in the local area. We aim to offer all registered candidates a first-class service based on our local knowledge and specialist relationships. Sometimes we may consider your application is more suited to other roles we have registered and we may also consider your application for more than one role. Referrals are welcome you can receive up to £500 of Amazon vouchers when we successfully place your referral, just make sure they mention you when they register. The full details of Fletcher George s referral scheme are on our website.

Operations Manager - Cable Engineering (New Connections) North-East EnglandPermanentCompetitive Salary + Company Vehicle + Flexible Benefits Freedom Group have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to lead the delivery of our Cable Engineering Services contract with Northern Powergrid, focusing on New Connections. This full-time, permanent role is based in the North-East of England and offers a competitive salary, company vehicle, and excellent benefits. Reporting to the Operations Director, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the efficient, safe, and high-quality execution of new electrical connection projects across the Northern Powergrid area. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Operational Delivery : Oversee day-to-day operations for all new connections work, ensuring delivery to specification, within budget, and on schedule. Team Leadership : Lead a team of Project Managers, Supervisors, Planners, Engineers, and Site Operatives. Foster a culture of safety, quality, and performance excellence. Client Liaison : Act as the main point of contact with Northern Powergrid for operational matters. Build strong relationships to ensure client satisfaction and contract performance. Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) : Champion safe working practices and ensure compliance with all HSQE policies, procedures, and legal requirements. Project Management : Manage multiple new connection projects concurrently, from initial planning through to final energisation and handover. Resource Management : Plan and allocate resources (labour, plant, and materials) effectively to meet project demands. Performance Monitoring : Track KPIs, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions to meet contract targets. Compliance & Documentation : Ensure accurate and timely submission of project documentation, risk assessments, method statements, and as-built drawings. Stakeholder Engagement : Liaise with local authorities, subcontractors, and third-party stakeholders to facilitate successful project delivery. What we're looking for: We're looking for a results-driven leader with a strong background in cable engineering and operational management. Ideally, you'll have: Proven experience in a senior operational role within cable installation, utilities, or power distribution projects. Strong working knowledge of LV and HV cable networks, preferably in a DNO environment. Understanding of new connection processes within a regulated utility environment. Demonstrated leadership and team management skills. Excellent client and stakeholder relationship skills. Strong commercial awareness and contract management experience. NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification. Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable: Previous experience working on contracts with Northern Powergrid. Streetworks knowledge. Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM). Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with an option to Buy/Sell additional days Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to choose from including: Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give-As-You Earn, Travel Insurance and Tax Free Bikes. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be

Operations Manager - Cable Engineering (New Connections) North-East EnglandPermanentCompetitive Salary + Company Vehicle + Flexible Benefits Freedom Group have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to lead the delivery of our Cable Engineering Services contract with Northern Powergrid, focusing on New Connections. This full-time, permanent role is based in the North-East of England and offers a competitive salary, company vehicle, and excellent benefits. Reporting to the Operations Director, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the efficient, safe, and high-quality execution of new electrical connection projects across the Northern Powergrid area. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Operational Delivery : Oversee day-to-day operations for all new connections work, ensuring delivery to specification, within budget, and on schedule. Team Leadership : Lead a team of Project Managers, Supervisors, Planners, Engineers, and Site Operatives. Foster a culture of safety, quality, and performance excellence. Client Liaison : Act as the main point of contact with Northern Powergrid for operational matters. Build strong relationships to ensure client satisfaction and contract performance. Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) : Champion safe working practices and ensure compliance with all HSQE policies, procedures, and legal requirements. Project Management : Manage multiple new connection projects concurrently, from initial planning through to final energisation and handover. Resource Management : Plan and allocate resources (labour, plant, and materials) effectively to meet project demands. Performance Monitoring : Track KPIs, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions to meet contract targets. Compliance & Documentation : Ensure accurate and timely submission of project documentation, risk assessments, method statements, and as-built drawings. Stakeholder Engagement : Liaise with local authorities, subcontractors, and third-party stakeholders to facilitate successful project delivery. What we're looking for: We're looking for a results-driven leader with a strong background in cable engineering and operational management. Ideally, you'll have: Proven experience in a senior operational role within cable installation, utilities, or power distribution projects. Strong working knowledge of LV and HV cable networks, preferably in a DNO environment. Understanding of new connection processes within a regulated utility environment. Demonstrated leadership and team management skills. Excellent client and stakeholder relationship skills. Strong commercial awareness and contract management experience. NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification. Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable: Previous experience working on contracts with Northern Powergrid. Streetworks knowledge. Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM). Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with an option to Buy/Sell additional days Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to choose from including: Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give-As-You Earn, Travel Insurance and Tax Free Bikes. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be

Operations Manager - Cable Engineering (New Connections) North-East EnglandPermanentCompetitive Salary + Company Vehicle + Flexible Benefits Freedom Group have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to lead the delivery of our Cable Engineering Services contract with Northern Powergrid, focusing on New Connections. This full-time, permanent role is based in the North-East of England and offers a competitive salary, company vehicle, and excellent benefits. Reporting to the Operations Director, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the efficient, safe, and high-quality execution of new electrical connection projects across the Northern Powergrid area. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Operational Delivery : Oversee day-to-day operations for all new connections work, ensuring delivery to specification, within budget, and on schedule. Team Leadership : Lead a team of Project Managers, Supervisors, Planners, Engineers, and Site Operatives. Foster a culture of safety, quality, and performance excellence. Client Liaison : Act as the main point of contact with Northern Powergrid for operational matters. Build strong relationships to ensure client satisfaction and contract performance. Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) : Champion safe working practices and ensure compliance with all HSQE policies, procedures, and legal requirements. Project Management : Manage multiple new connection projects concurrently, from initial planning through to final energisation and handover. Resource Management : Plan and allocate resources (labour, plant, and materials) effectively to meet project demands. Performance Monitoring : Track KPIs, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions to meet contract targets. Compliance & Documentation : Ensure accurate and timely submission of project documentation, risk assessments, method statements, and as-built drawings. Stakeholder Engagement : Liaise with local authorities, subcontractors, and third-party stakeholders to facilitate successful project delivery. What we're looking for: We're looking for a results-driven leader with a strong background in cable engineering and operational management. Ideally, you'll have: Proven experience in a senior operational role within cable installation, utilities, or power distribution projects. Strong working knowledge of LV and HV cable networks, preferably in a DNO environment. Understanding of new connection processes within a regulated utility environment. Demonstrated leadership and team management skills. Excellent client and stakeholder relationship skills. Strong commercial awareness and contract management experience. NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification. Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable: Previous experience working on contracts with Northern Powergrid. Streetworks knowledge. Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM). Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with an option to Buy/Sell additional days Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to choose from including: Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give-As-You Earn, Travel Insurance and Tax Free Bikes. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be

Operations Manager - Cable Engineering (New Connections) North-East EnglandPermanentCompetitive Salary + Company Vehicle + Flexible Benefits Freedom Group have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to lead the delivery of our Cable Engineering Services contract with Northern Powergrid, focusing on New Connections. This full-time, permanent role is based in the North-East of England and offers a competitive salary, company vehicle, and excellent benefits. Reporting to the Operations Director, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the efficient, safe, and high-quality execution of new electrical connection projects across the Northern Powergrid area. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Operational Delivery : Oversee day-to-day operations for all new connections work, ensuring delivery to specification, within budget, and on schedule. Team Leadership : Lead a team of Project Managers, Supervisors, Planners, Engineers, and Site Operatives. Foster a culture of safety, quality, and performance excellence. Client Liaison : Act as the main point of contact with Northern Powergrid for operational matters. Build strong relationships to ensure client satisfaction and contract performance. Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) : Champion safe working practices and ensure compliance with all HSQE policies, procedures, and legal requirements. Project Management : Manage multiple new connection projects concurrently, from initial planning through to final energisation and handover. Resource Management : Plan and allocate resources (labour, plant, and materials) effectively to meet project demands. Performance Monitoring : Track KPIs, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions to meet contract targets. Compliance & Documentation : Ensure accurate and timely submission of project documentation, risk assessments, method statements, and as-built drawings. Stakeholder Engagement : Liaise with local authorities, subcontractors, and third-party stakeholders to facilitate successful project delivery. What we're looking for: We're looking for a results-driven leader with a strong background in cable engineering and operational management. Ideally, you'll have: Proven experience in a senior operational role within cable installation, utilities, or power distribution projects. Strong working knowledge of LV and HV cable networks, preferably in a DNO environment. Understanding of new connection processes within a regulated utility environment. Demonstrated leadership and team management skills. Excellent client and stakeholder relationship skills. Strong commercial awareness and contract management experience. NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification. Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable: Previous experience working on contracts with Northern Powergrid. Streetworks knowledge. Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM). Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with an option to Buy/Sell additional days Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to choose from including: Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give-As-You Earn, Travel Insurance and Tax Free Bikes. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be

Operations Manager - Cable Engineering (New Connections) North-East EnglandPermanentCompetitive Salary + Company Vehicle + Flexible Benefits Freedom Group have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to lead the delivery of our Cable Engineering Services contract with Northern Powergrid, focusing on New Connections. This full-time, permanent role is based in the North-East of England and offers a competitive salary, company vehicle, and excellent benefits. Reporting to the Operations Director, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the efficient, safe, and high-quality execution of new electrical connection projects across the Northern Powergrid area. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Operational Delivery : Oversee day-to-day operations for all new connections work, ensuring delivery to specification, within budget, and on schedule. Team Leadership : Lead a team of Project Managers, Supervisors, Planners, Engineers, and Site Operatives. Foster a culture of safety, quality, and performance excellence. Client Liaison : Act as the main point of contact with Northern Powergrid for operational matters. Build strong relationships to ensure client satisfaction and contract performance. Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) : Champion safe working practices and ensure compliance with all HSQE policies, procedures, and legal requirements. Project Management : Manage multiple new connection projects concurrently, from initial planning through to final energisation and handover. Resource Management : Plan and allocate resources (labour, plant, and materials) effectively to meet project demands. Performance Monitoring : Track KPIs, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions to meet contract targets. Compliance & Documentation : Ensure accurate and timely submission of project documentation, risk assessments, method statements, and as-built drawings. Stakeholder Engagement : Liaise with local authorities, subcontractors, and third-party stakeholders to facilitate successful project delivery. What we're looking for: We're looking for a results-driven leader with a strong background in cable engineering and operational management. Ideally, you'll have: Proven experience in a senior operational role within cable installation, utilities, or power distribution projects. Strong working knowledge of LV and HV cable networks, preferably in a DNO environment. Understanding of new connection processes within a regulated utility environment. Demonstrated leadership and team management skills. Excellent client and stakeholder relationship skills. Strong commercial awareness and contract management experience. NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification. Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable: Previous experience working on contracts with Northern Powergrid. Streetworks knowledge. Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM). Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with an option to Buy/Sell additional days Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to choose from including: Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give-As-You Earn, Travel Insurance and Tax Free Bikes. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be

80507- Protection and Commissioning Engineer This Protection and Commissioning Engineer will report to the Lead Protection and Commissioning Engineer and will work within Capital Programme based in several locations in our SPN licence area. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of 80,557 plus car and a bonus of 3%. If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check Should you not have the full range of essential skills, qualifications and competencies listed below, there may be an opportunity for further training to equip you. If you do not have all relevant competencies for the core grade, it will be appropriate to appoint at a lower grade until you have developed the required competencies. Close Date: .05/10/2025 We also provide the following additional benefits 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays. Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products Discounted gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Job Purpose Plan and perform commissioning testing of all types of substation equipment at all voltage levels following current procedures. Provide Design / Standards support Perform witnessing of manufacturers commissioning tests to ensure quality assurance and compliance. Knowledge and Experience Required You will hold either a relevant engineering degree or Higher National HNC/HND qualification. It is desirable that you have network operational experience as an Authorised Person (AP) of which, a period of time would be as a commissioning engineer. This is a complex field requiring high technical understanding and proficiency and will include the ability to apply practical engineering sense from first principles using a logical disciplined approach to problem solving. Additional IT skills will allow interaction from laptop to complex modern relay schemes to programme, test, extract fault records and interpret results with a right first-time approach. Principal Accountabilities Ensure safety management prevail throughout all areas and that safety performance is maintained within parameters defined by the Executive. Promote the zero harm philosophy. Plan and manage the programme of commissioning work testing and plant acceptance testing leading to safe energisation and successful project completion for both internal and external customers. Develop and agree commissioning plans and programmes for projects applying sound engineering knowledge to set standards and ensure through and complete testing of new schemes. At design reviews working with in-house, contractor and supplier experts, evaluate designs which deliver optimisation and leads to scheme design understanding, reduced risk and complete testing methodology. Check and apply software programmable logic and settings to protection schemes checking operational and making adjustments to the scheme logic. During commissioning testing, diagnose problems and propose modifications to scheme design to provide desired operability. As a recognised expert, investigate, advise, diagnose and correct mal operations that occur during the life of the equipment. Drawing on the skills of senior commissioning engineers, collaboration with technical experts in other organisations propose the root cause and to develop permanent solutions to the issues. Often this is required to tight timescales when network equipment has failed in service. Work with Network Control, planning and authorising safe energisation of plant on to the network. To ensure that Customer Minutes Lost (CML) and Customer Interruptions (CI) are minimised as a result of the activities of commissioning new plant and that schemes will deliver lower numbers over the life of the project. To witness contractors testing and to coordinate the use of test sheets, test routines and policy applied. Ensure that all settings applied to relays are confirmed back into our database before energisation. All as built records are completed by contractors and employees to ensure records of work are maintained. Nature and Scope Commissioning and the associated quality assurance occur throughout the process of delivering the network capital programme. From the early broad design review to detailed design checks at the later stages. Equipment is checked, tested, safely energised and records updated as part of the process. The role is one of teamwork with many other specialists and colleagues. Commissioning equipment requires communication and understanding with technical staff Contractors, Suppliers, and Customers and internally with designers and project managers. Technical problems that occur on site are normally handled locally where you will find a way to achieve the end often without reference to higher authority. Applying precedents, you will make decisions about a way forward. Often there is no right answer. For this reason, communication must be unambiguous. Risk is often reduced by an ability to understand and rationalise conflicting points of view to reach an optimum solution. Work is normally on sites with varying degrees of accommodation. The majority of the work is site-based including outdoor and indoor construction areas and site-based office locations. Work often takes place outside normal hours to lower the risk of customer interruptions whilst new plant is commissioned and tested. The planning process towards this can be very long term. There will be limited technical guidance provided and you may have to request help. General remote managerial supervision is provided. You will contribute to the development of commissioning testing. Outline rules and policies exist to guide staff. New developments are being incorporated into designs all the time resulting in your learning. Commissioning engineers are often required to provide expertise to operational staff when faults or failures affect customers' supplies. The workload tends to be peaked towards the summer and early winter months and as a result of network outage risk, customer requirements and the demands of the programme require flexible working times. You will have to work outside normal hours. You will be a major influence on prioritisation and planning of work. Decisions on testing and energisation lay with you. You will normally be the technical authority on site for solving problems, faults, failures.

Audit Senior, Guildford, Hybrid Working. Our client is a leading firm of independent accountants with a well-established customer base. They have a dynamic and highly experienced management team who pride themselves on providing high-quality accounting, taxation and business advice. The firm offers exciting prospects to self-motivated and career-driven individuals. About You Ideally, you will be an ambitious ACA or ACCA Qualified Audit Senior / Accountant with strong up-to-date Audit experience with the ability to build long-term business relationships with clients. You will be an individual who enjoys Audit work perhaps you may be working for a Top 10 / Top 20 and want to work for a very successful Independent firm with a high level of autonomy or perhaps you work in London and wish to move to the local area and find a firm which will guarantee to reward your hard work with a healthy work/life balance. About this Audit Senior role: You will report directly to the Audit Manager and one of the Partners and the role will be predominantly focussed on Audit (80-90%). Your clients will cover a wide variety of industries typically with annual turnovers of up to £25M. Responsibilities include: Conducting Audit assignments successfully from planning and execution through to Completion. Leading on-site Audit teams and ensuring the team s Audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances and risk Working closely with the Audit Manager and the senior stakeholders across the firm to ensure client deliverables are met What could be on offer for you? You will enjoy a generous benefits package that includes free parking, life assurance, company pension and other benefits A guarantee that you will be working in a democratic environment that respects hard work and will support a strong work/life balance The salary band of £45,000 - £52,000 is set by Fletcher George and will be based on your relevant Audit experience. Flexi-time can be offered and this can be discussed at the interview. This Guildford-based Audit Senior role is commutable for Woking, Weybridge, Cobham, Kingston and surrounding areas. Next steps: Please apply for this Audit Senior role and we aim to respond to all candidates relevant for the role within a 48 hour working period. Fletcher George is a Surrey based financial recruiter. We specialise in placing candidates resident and wishing to work in Surrey and South West London. Our team have over 50 years of experience recruiting Accounting and Tax professionals in the local area. We aim to offer all registered candidates a first-class service based on our local knowledge and specialist relationships. Sometimes we may consider your application is more suited to other roles we have registered and we may also consider your application for more than one role. Referrals are welcome you can receive up to £500 of Amazon vouchers when we successfully place your referral, just make sure they mention you when they register. The full details of Fletcher George s referral scheme are on our website.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of cyber security? At UK Power Networks, we're seeking a dedicated Senior Cyber Security Risk Specialist to join our Information Systems directorate in either our London or Crawley office. With a competitive salary of up to 75,000.00 plus a 7.5% bonus. Step into a pivotal role where your skills and insights will help shape the security posture of a leading energy distribution company. You'll report directly to the Cyber Security Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager and play a vital part in safeguarding essential business operations from evolving cyber threats. The role is dynamic and collaborative, involving close teamwork with a group of 8-10 GRC professionals and expert partners. You'll mentor less experienced analysts, offer guidance and training, and occasionally deputise for the GRC Manager, representing UK Power Networks at industry forums and regulatory working groups. Communication is at the heart of this position; you'll interact regularly with senior management across IT, IS, and the broader business, as well as with auditors and third-party partners, translating technical risks into actionable recommendations. Your main accountabilities will revolve around conducting cyber security risk assessments using the UK Power Networks framework, identifying, tracking, and remediating control environment risks, and ensuring third-party risks are also addressed. You'll produce management information and regulatory submissions, maintain compliance with major standards like ISO 27001/27002, and provide assurance for policy compliance. Establishing robust GRC policies and procedures, developing the IT controls framework, and supporting business continuity and disaster recovery planning will all fall under your remit. You'll operate and improve our information security management system, ensure ongoing compliance with legal and regulatory requirements such as Cyber Essentials, NIS Regulations, and the Smart Energy Code, and support technical implementation of GRC tools. Imagine being part of a team that is integral to delivering seamless technology solutions and continuous improvement throughout the organisation. The Information Systems Department underpins our commitment to operational excellence, customer service, and cyber resilience. In this role, you'll assess IT and cyber risks, drive improvements in our cyber maturity, collaborate with a variety of internal and external partners, and enable UK Power Networks to maintain its license to operate by demonstrating a strong and sustainable security posture. We're looking for someone with practical experience in GRC, audit, or cyber security, and with relevant training in cyber risk assessment. You should have a deep knowledge of at least three specialist areas such as industry standards, operational controls, risk management, business continuity, or supply chain security. Professional certifications like CISSP, CompTIA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, or an academic background in information security will be highly valued, along with hands-on experience in compliance frameworks, IT/OT risk assessments, and audit engagements. Familiarity with regulated environments, especially within the energy sector, will be advantageous. Beyond a competitive salary and bonus, we offer 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, reservist leave, a generous pension plan, tenancy loan deposit and season ticket schemes, tax-efficient benefits, health support, retail discounts, and an employee assistance programme. We are committed to supporting your health, safety, and wellbeing, and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who values diversity and inclusion at every level. If you are motivated to support a critical infrastructure business, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are passionate about advancing cyber security, we invite you to apply and become a key player in the future of UK Power Networks. Take the next step towards an exciting and rewarding career-your expertise could make all the difference. Click apply to view the full job description on our careers page with a closing date of 28/09/2025