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 Our Sales and Marketing team is being reshaped to directly support BDO's growth ambitions. We're building a high-performing function that is proud of its technical skills, reliable in delivery, and outcome-led in how we prioritise and execute. You'll join a team big enough to offer diverse roles and opportunities, big priorities and commercial challenges, yet personal enough to ensure you're supported and empowered from day one. Here, we think beyond activity. You'll bring ideas, fresh thinking and help shape how we deliver campaigns, insights and engagement across the business. Working closely with internal clients, you'll deepen your understanding of our sectors and add value in your role From strategic storytelling to capability building and smarter ways of working, you'll grow your skills while working with people who care about doing the right thing and doing it well. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Sales and Marketing team are looking for a Proposal Hub Content Manager for a 18-24 month Fixed term contract. Role purpose The Bid Hub Knowledge Content Manager is responsible for producing, maintaining and improving bid and proposal knowledge assets used across proposals, credentials and PQQ responses. Deployed into the bid knowledge function, the role works under the direction of the Bid Hub Knowledge Senior Manager to ensure content is accurate, consistent in tone and messaging, and ready for rapid reuse through the firm's proposal automation system. The role sits within the Content capability and therefore applies the firm's content methodology, standards and editorial processes. A core part of the role is ensuring content is audience-aware-supporting personalisation by buyer type and stakeholder needs-and that feedback from live bids and pursuits is captured and fed into ongoing asset refresh so materials continue to resonate with buyers. Key Responsibilities Draft, edit and maintain core bid content assets including credentials, case studies, standard responses and PQQ materials. Ensure content is evidence-based, clearly written, and suitable for reuse across multiple submissions and stakeholders. Maintain version control and follow agreed review/expiry processes to keep content current. Structure and maintain content so it can be adapted for different audiences and buyer types while remaining consistent with approved messaging. Ensure assets include guidance or variations where appropriate to help bid teams tailor responses to buyer priorities, sector context and decision-maker needs. Capture common buyer concerns and objections and reflect these in updated content and proof points. Apply Content capability standards for commissioning, approvals, quality and storage of assets. Ensure assets are stored and tagged in the agreed single source of truth so stakeholders can find and reuse them. Work with the Head of Content and proposition owners as required to reflect updates in bid-ready language. Support the Bid Hub Knowledge Senior Manager to secure inputs from subject matter experts and teams across the business. Prepare briefs for contributors, manage timelines for reviews/approvals, and track completion of content updates. Support the creation and ongoing refinement of template content for the automation tool, ensuring wording, structure and tone are consistent. Capture feedback from live bids and pursuits, including objections, differentiators, proof point gaps and buyer signals. You will be someone with Strong writing and editing skills, ideally in bids/proposals or professional services content environments. Ability to translate complex solutions into clear, persuasive and compliant bid-ready content. Strong attention to detail, version control discipline and comfort working to deadlines. Confident working with subject matter experts and managing review/approval loops. Comfortable operating within defined standards, templates and governance processes. Able to interpret buyer needs and bid feedback and convert them into practical content and personalisation improvements. 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. and
May 20, 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 Our Sales and Marketing team is being reshaped to directly support BDO's growth ambitions. We're building a high-performing function that is proud of its technical skills, reliable in delivery, and outcome-led in how we prioritise and execute. You'll join a team big enough to offer diverse roles and opportunities, big priorities and commercial challenges, yet personal enough to ensure you're supported and empowered from day one. Here, we think beyond activity. You'll bring ideas, fresh thinking and help shape how we deliver campaigns, insights and engagement across the business. Working closely with internal clients, you'll deepen your understanding of our sectors and add value in your role From strategic storytelling to capability building and smarter ways of working, you'll grow your skills while working with people who care about doing the right thing and doing it well. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Sales and Marketing team are looking for a Proposal Hub Content Manager for a 18-24 month Fixed term contract. Role purpose The Bid Hub Knowledge Content Manager is responsible for producing, maintaining and improving bid and proposal knowledge assets used across proposals, credentials and PQQ responses. Deployed into the bid knowledge function, the role works under the direction of the Bid Hub Knowledge Senior Manager to ensure content is accurate, consistent in tone and messaging, and ready for rapid reuse through the firm's proposal automation system. The role sits within the Content capability and therefore applies the firm's content methodology, standards and editorial processes. A core part of the role is ensuring content is audience-aware-supporting personalisation by buyer type and stakeholder needs-and that feedback from live bids and pursuits is captured and fed into ongoing asset refresh so materials continue to resonate with buyers. Key Responsibilities Draft, edit and maintain core bid content assets including credentials, case studies, standard responses and PQQ materials. Ensure content is evidence-based, clearly written, and suitable for reuse across multiple submissions and stakeholders. Maintain version control and follow agreed review/expiry processes to keep content current. Structure and maintain content so it can be adapted for different audiences and buyer types while remaining consistent with approved messaging. Ensure assets include guidance or variations where appropriate to help bid teams tailor responses to buyer priorities, sector context and decision-maker needs. Capture common buyer concerns and objections and reflect these in updated content and proof points. Apply Content capability standards for commissioning, approvals, quality and storage of assets. Ensure assets are stored and tagged in the agreed single source of truth so stakeholders can find and reuse them. Work with the Head of Content and proposition owners as required to reflect updates in bid-ready language. Support the Bid Hub Knowledge Senior Manager to secure inputs from subject matter experts and teams across the business. Prepare briefs for contributors, manage timelines for reviews/approvals, and track completion of content updates. Support the creation and ongoing refinement of template content for the automation tool, ensuring wording, structure and tone are consistent. Capture feedback from live bids and pursuits, including objections, differentiators, proof point gaps and buyer signals. You will be someone with Strong writing and editing skills, ideally in bids/proposals or professional services content environments. Ability to translate complex solutions into clear, persuasive and compliant bid-ready content. Strong attention to detail, version control discipline and comfort working to deadlines. Confident working with subject matter experts and managing review/approval loops. Comfortable operating within defined standards, templates and governance processes. Able to interpret buyer needs and bid feedback and convert them into practical content and personalisation improvements. 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. and
Operations Management in Care Homes Care Homes Management Operations Manager - Care Homes Location - Multi-site along the M6 corridor, Northwest, North Wales, Northamptonshire Our client, a seasoned, Pan European Real Estate and Hospitality fund is expanding and looking to bolster their operational function for one of the Group companies. As a business they are incredibly active and invest in a wide range of asset classes, taking them on and then building businesses and operations around them, one of which is Care Homes. The Operations Manager will oversee the performance, quality, and compliance of a portfolio of care homes, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care in line with regulatory standards. The role is responsible for supporting Home Managers, driving operational excellence, and ensuring commercial sustainability across the group. Your Key Responsibilities will be: Operational Management Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple care homes within the group Support and supervise Home Managers to ensure high standards of care and service delivery Monitor occupancy levels, staffing, and resources to ensure efficient operations Incident, complaint, and safeguarding escalation management Supplier and contractor management Lead on crisis management and provide hands-on support where required Regulatory Compliance & Quality Ensure all homes meet and maintain standards set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Prepare for and manage inspections, audits, and action plans Drive continuous improvement in care quality, safety, and outcomes Ensure policies and procedures are implemented and up to date Leadership & People Management Recruit, mentor, and develop Home Managers and senior staff. Building confidence and competence on operations, finance, and P&L empowering mangers rather than executing on their behalf HR oversight at portfolio level - recruitment, retention, and performance issues that escalate beyond home level Foster a positive, values-driven culture across all services Support performance management, training, and succession planning Promote staff engagement, retention, and wellbeing Financial & Commercial Performance Oversee budgets and ensure financial targets are achieved by Home Managers Monitor costs, including staffing, agency use, and general procurement Support fee setting, local authority relationships, and private client growth with key focus on driving occupancy, negotiating and increasing fee levels and shifting the resident mix toward a higher proportion of private payers vs. local authority funded Identify opportunities for service development and business growth Stakeholder Management Build strong relationships with GP's, residents, families, local authorities, and private sources Represent the organisation in external meetings and forums Handle escalated complaints and safeguarding concerns appropriately Reporting & Governance Provide regular performance reports to senior leadership Analyse KPIs including occupancy, compliance, staffing, and financial performance Ensure robust governance and risk management processes are in place The ideal person should have the following experience: Proven multi-site operational leadership experience within the UK elderly residential and/or nursing care sector Previous Registered Manager experience preferred, with strong working knowledge of CQC regulations and inspection frameworks Demonstrable track record of improving occupancy and increasing private-pay mix Strong commercial acumen, including experience managing P&L, budgets, and financial reporting Effective leader with the ability to hold operational teams accountable while coaching and developing them Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Willingness to travel across the Northwest, North Wales, West Midlands, and occasionally the East Midlands Strong cultural fit, with the ability to work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders Desirable Registered Manager experience Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent) Experience in turnaround or improvement projects Full UK driving licence Key Competencies Leadership & decision-making Regulatory and quality focus Financial acumen Problem-solving and resilience Relationship building Success Measures Improved CQC ratings across homes High occupancy and financial performance Strong staff retention and engagement Positive feedback from residents and families Further Details: Up to £85,000 dependent on experience plus discretionary, performance-based Bonuses. This will be a role requiring you in the office and visiting sites, it will predominantly be Monday to Friday HQ based with some flexibility This is a super role and opportunity to work with a fast moving, highly motivated senior leadership team where you will have a significant role to play whilst being fast tracked to the next level. For further information, please contact Grant Kaveney in confidence at GKR International.
May 20, 2026
Full time
Operations Management in Care Homes Care Homes Management Operations Manager - Care Homes Location - Multi-site along the M6 corridor, Northwest, North Wales, Northamptonshire Our client, a seasoned, Pan European Real Estate and Hospitality fund is expanding and looking to bolster their operational function for one of the Group companies. As a business they are incredibly active and invest in a wide range of asset classes, taking them on and then building businesses and operations around them, one of which is Care Homes. The Operations Manager will oversee the performance, quality, and compliance of a portfolio of care homes, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care in line with regulatory standards. The role is responsible for supporting Home Managers, driving operational excellence, and ensuring commercial sustainability across the group. Your Key Responsibilities will be: Operational Management Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple care homes within the group Support and supervise Home Managers to ensure high standards of care and service delivery Monitor occupancy levels, staffing, and resources to ensure efficient operations Incident, complaint, and safeguarding escalation management Supplier and contractor management Lead on crisis management and provide hands-on support where required Regulatory Compliance & Quality Ensure all homes meet and maintain standards set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Prepare for and manage inspections, audits, and action plans Drive continuous improvement in care quality, safety, and outcomes Ensure policies and procedures are implemented and up to date Leadership & People Management Recruit, mentor, and develop Home Managers and senior staff. Building confidence and competence on operations, finance, and P&L empowering mangers rather than executing on their behalf HR oversight at portfolio level - recruitment, retention, and performance issues that escalate beyond home level Foster a positive, values-driven culture across all services Support performance management, training, and succession planning Promote staff engagement, retention, and wellbeing Financial & Commercial Performance Oversee budgets and ensure financial targets are achieved by Home Managers Monitor costs, including staffing, agency use, and general procurement Support fee setting, local authority relationships, and private client growth with key focus on driving occupancy, negotiating and increasing fee levels and shifting the resident mix toward a higher proportion of private payers vs. local authority funded Identify opportunities for service development and business growth Stakeholder Management Build strong relationships with GP's, residents, families, local authorities, and private sources Represent the organisation in external meetings and forums Handle escalated complaints and safeguarding concerns appropriately Reporting & Governance Provide regular performance reports to senior leadership Analyse KPIs including occupancy, compliance, staffing, and financial performance Ensure robust governance and risk management processes are in place The ideal person should have the following experience: Proven multi-site operational leadership experience within the UK elderly residential and/or nursing care sector Previous Registered Manager experience preferred, with strong working knowledge of CQC regulations and inspection frameworks Demonstrable track record of improving occupancy and increasing private-pay mix Strong commercial acumen, including experience managing P&L, budgets, and financial reporting Effective leader with the ability to hold operational teams accountable while coaching and developing them Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Willingness to travel across the Northwest, North Wales, West Midlands, and occasionally the East Midlands Strong cultural fit, with the ability to work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders Desirable Registered Manager experience Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent) Experience in turnaround or improvement projects Full UK driving licence Key Competencies Leadership & decision-making Regulatory and quality focus Financial acumen Problem-solving and resilience Relationship building Success Measures Improved CQC ratings across homes High occupancy and financial performance Strong staff retention and engagement Positive feedback from residents and families Further Details: Up to £85,000 dependent on experience plus discretionary, performance-based Bonuses. This will be a role requiring you in the office and visiting sites, it will predominantly be Monday to Friday HQ based with some flexibility This is a super role and opportunity to work with a fast moving, highly motivated senior leadership team where you will have a significant role to play whilst being fast tracked to the next level. For further information, please contact Grant Kaveney in confidence at GKR International.
DAVID SHEPHERD WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
Guildford, Surrey
A rare and exciting opportunity to join the Senior Management Team of David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) at a pivotal moment of growth. As Director of Development, you will help shape the future direction of the Foundation, leading its fundraising strategy, inspiring support and delivering significant and sustainable income growth. Throughout the interview process we ll be keen to hear about your track record in fundraising at a leadership level and your experience of making an impact on an organisation of our size or larger. You will demonstrate how you develop strategies and implement them successfully, show an understanding of DSWF s existing development portfolio, and a view on where you see you might help to take us over the next 3 years and beyond. We are looking for a collaborative team player, who leads with integrity, warmth and passion. Experience in the conservation sector is an advantage but not a prerequisite. The right candidate will be the person who can prove that they are able to ignite action, build lasting relationships and generate meaningful growth in support of the DSWF s mission. JOB DESCRIPTION Role: Director of Development (DoD) Reports to: CEO Works closely with: CEO/COO/CFO as part of the SMT Line manages: Development Team: Development Manager, Trust and Foundations Manager, Development Executive, CRM Executive Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week (4 days) Location: Hybrid working between the DSWF Shalford Office (GU4 8JU) for a minimum of two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays), and home with occasional travel Annual Leave: 25 days per annum pro rata. Bank Holidays are also provided, and at DSWF s discretion the office usually closes between Christmas and New Year (additional to annual leave) Salary: Competitive executive-level salary dependent on experience and breadth of impact. Please ask for salary range on application. Start date: Asap. Summary of the Role The Director of Development (DoD) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all fundraising income and supporter engagement activity at DSWF. The role is accountable for delivering sustainable, diversified revenue growth aligned with DSWF s mission across conservation, education and art, while building lasting relationships with major donors, trusts, foundations, corporate partners and senior supporters. Working in close partnership with the CEO, COO, CFO, and Board of Trustees, the DoD translates organisational strategy into compelling Cases for Support, effective fundraising plans and measurable outcomes. The postholder leads and develops a high-performing Development team, ensuring strong delivery and continuous improvement. As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), the Director shares responsibility for shaping the Foundation s overall direction, contributing to governance, organisational culture and high-level strategic decision-making. This is a pivotal position combining senior management with hands-on major gift fundraising and team leadership. Central to enabling the Foundation s long-term impact and growth, the DoD is a driving force behind DSWF s ability to successfully deliver its mission to protect endangered species in Africa and Asia. Key responsibilities Strategic Leadership •Lead on the development, implementation, delivery and continuous refinement of DSWF s multi-year Development strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and long-term financial sustainability. •Advise the CEO and Trustees on fundraising performance, trends, risks and opportunities. •Own and articulate the organisational Case/s for Support, ensuring a clear, compelling narrative that integrates conservation impact, education outcomes and artistic heritage. •Working closely with the rest of the SMT, embed a culture of philanthropy across the organisation, enabling all team members, Trustees and ambassadors to actively support income generation. •As part of SMT, be jointly responsible for over-arching decisions regarding the direction of the Foundation, its mission, strategies and culture. Major & Strategic Fundraising •Working closely with the CEO, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of DSWF s most significant donors and prospects, including major individual donors, trusts and foundations, legacy campaigns and strategic partners. •Responsible, alongside the CEO, for the overall management of all corporate partnerships and sponsors. •Design and lead bespoke solicitation strategies for new high-value prospects, involving the CEO, Trustees and senior colleagues as appropriate. •Oversee the development of structured approaches to major giving, trusts & foundations, legacy giving and corporate partnerships. •Have strategic oversight of lower-level individual giving programmes including appeals, regular individual giving and adoption schemes. •Be responsible and ensure best practice in prospect research, due diligence, stewardship and ethical fundraising. Team Leadership & Management •Lead, manage and develop the Development team, setting clear objectives, KPIs and income targets aligned to the overall strategy. •Ensure the structure, resourcing and capabilities of the team are fit for purpose and scalable as income grows. •Coach and support all those within the organisation that are responsible for fundraising, providing professional leadership, mentoring and performance management. •Lead on all training and offer career progression for all staff within the Development team. •Foster strong collaboration between Development and all departments, including; Policy and Programmes, Marketing and Communications, Education, Art, Finance and Operations. Supporter Engagement •Represent DSWF externally with senior donors, partners and sector peers, enhancing the organisation s profile and credibility. •Oversee a high-quality supporter journey across all touchpoints, ensuring donors feel valued, informed and connected to impact including lower-level individual giving. •Champion systematic all level stewardship, donor care and impact reporting to maximise retention, lifetime value and advocacy. •Ensure accurate, GDPR-compliant data capture and effective use of CRM systems (Beacon) to drive insight-led fundraising. Events •This senior role will have overall responsibility for any fundraising or donor profile events (at present this would include the Wildlife Ball which is an annual fundraising/profile raising event that takes place at the Dorchester Hotel). •Working closely with the rest of SMT, this role will direct the Development team to ensure that all events deliver optimum, high level donor experiences and are run professionally (with logistics and operational support from the COO and team). •This role will have overall responsibility for ensuring the CEO has all information required to support engagement with donors at all events. Governance & Reporting •Report on Development performance to the CEO, SMT and Trustees, providing clear analysis against agreed targets. •Work closely with Finance to support forecasting, budgeting and long-term income planning. •Work closely with Finance and legal advisors in relation to all legal matters pertaining to legacies and bequests. •Ensure all Development activity aligns with regulatory, governance and ethical standards. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience •Significant senior leadership experience in fundraising and development within complex, mission-driven non-profit organisations, at Director level or equivalent, where philanthropy is critical to organisational impact and growth. •Significant experience in leading and delivering long-term development strategies, with a demonstrable track record of translating organisational ambition into clear, costed and achievable fundraising plans. •Proven ability to set strategic direction across multiple income streams, establish measurable objectives and KPIs and use data and insight to monitor performance, evaluate impact and adapt approach over time. •Experience of driving sustained income growth, strengthening donor pipelines, and delivering measurable outcomes aligned to organisational priorities and long-term sustainability. •Deep understanding of the UK philanthropic landscape, with well-established networks across major donors, trusts and foundations, corporates and high-net-worth individuals and the ability to build credibility and influence rapidly at national and international levels. •Demonstrable experience of leading and scaling fundraising income through periods of organisational change, growth or strategic transformation. •Proven track record of securing transformational gifts and long-term partnerships from individuals, corporates, trusts and foundations. •Strong history of inspirational leadership, team building and talent development, with the ability to motivate teams towards ambitious shared goals. •Experience of working with public sector stakeholders and cross-sector partnerships to advance organisational objectives. •Experience of implementing and embedding robust CRM systems and donor stewardship frameworks to support data-led decision making and excellent supporter journeys. Personal Skills, Qualities and Attributes •Exceptional interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to engage, influence and inspire a wide range of stakeholders. •A collaborative team player who values partnership working and shared success click apply for full job details
May 20, 2026
Full time
A rare and exciting opportunity to join the Senior Management Team of David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) at a pivotal moment of growth. As Director of Development, you will help shape the future direction of the Foundation, leading its fundraising strategy, inspiring support and delivering significant and sustainable income growth. Throughout the interview process we ll be keen to hear about your track record in fundraising at a leadership level and your experience of making an impact on an organisation of our size or larger. You will demonstrate how you develop strategies and implement them successfully, show an understanding of DSWF s existing development portfolio, and a view on where you see you might help to take us over the next 3 years and beyond. We are looking for a collaborative team player, who leads with integrity, warmth and passion. Experience in the conservation sector is an advantage but not a prerequisite. The right candidate will be the person who can prove that they are able to ignite action, build lasting relationships and generate meaningful growth in support of the DSWF s mission. JOB DESCRIPTION Role: Director of Development (DoD) Reports to: CEO Works closely with: CEO/COO/CFO as part of the SMT Line manages: Development Team: Development Manager, Trust and Foundations Manager, Development Executive, CRM Executive Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week (4 days) Location: Hybrid working between the DSWF Shalford Office (GU4 8JU) for a minimum of two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays), and home with occasional travel Annual Leave: 25 days per annum pro rata. Bank Holidays are also provided, and at DSWF s discretion the office usually closes between Christmas and New Year (additional to annual leave) Salary: Competitive executive-level salary dependent on experience and breadth of impact. Please ask for salary range on application. Start date: Asap. Summary of the Role The Director of Development (DoD) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all fundraising income and supporter engagement activity at DSWF. The role is accountable for delivering sustainable, diversified revenue growth aligned with DSWF s mission across conservation, education and art, while building lasting relationships with major donors, trusts, foundations, corporate partners and senior supporters. Working in close partnership with the CEO, COO, CFO, and Board of Trustees, the DoD translates organisational strategy into compelling Cases for Support, effective fundraising plans and measurable outcomes. The postholder leads and develops a high-performing Development team, ensuring strong delivery and continuous improvement. As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), the Director shares responsibility for shaping the Foundation s overall direction, contributing to governance, organisational culture and high-level strategic decision-making. This is a pivotal position combining senior management with hands-on major gift fundraising and team leadership. Central to enabling the Foundation s long-term impact and growth, the DoD is a driving force behind DSWF s ability to successfully deliver its mission to protect endangered species in Africa and Asia. Key responsibilities Strategic Leadership •Lead on the development, implementation, delivery and continuous refinement of DSWF s multi-year Development strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and long-term financial sustainability. •Advise the CEO and Trustees on fundraising performance, trends, risks and opportunities. •Own and articulate the organisational Case/s for Support, ensuring a clear, compelling narrative that integrates conservation impact, education outcomes and artistic heritage. •Working closely with the rest of the SMT, embed a culture of philanthropy across the organisation, enabling all team members, Trustees and ambassadors to actively support income generation. •As part of SMT, be jointly responsible for over-arching decisions regarding the direction of the Foundation, its mission, strategies and culture. Major & Strategic Fundraising •Working closely with the CEO, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of DSWF s most significant donors and prospects, including major individual donors, trusts and foundations, legacy campaigns and strategic partners. •Responsible, alongside the CEO, for the overall management of all corporate partnerships and sponsors. •Design and lead bespoke solicitation strategies for new high-value prospects, involving the CEO, Trustees and senior colleagues as appropriate. •Oversee the development of structured approaches to major giving, trusts & foundations, legacy giving and corporate partnerships. •Have strategic oversight of lower-level individual giving programmes including appeals, regular individual giving and adoption schemes. •Be responsible and ensure best practice in prospect research, due diligence, stewardship and ethical fundraising. Team Leadership & Management •Lead, manage and develop the Development team, setting clear objectives, KPIs and income targets aligned to the overall strategy. •Ensure the structure, resourcing and capabilities of the team are fit for purpose and scalable as income grows. •Coach and support all those within the organisation that are responsible for fundraising, providing professional leadership, mentoring and performance management. •Lead on all training and offer career progression for all staff within the Development team. •Foster strong collaboration between Development and all departments, including; Policy and Programmes, Marketing and Communications, Education, Art, Finance and Operations. Supporter Engagement •Represent DSWF externally with senior donors, partners and sector peers, enhancing the organisation s profile and credibility. •Oversee a high-quality supporter journey across all touchpoints, ensuring donors feel valued, informed and connected to impact including lower-level individual giving. •Champion systematic all level stewardship, donor care and impact reporting to maximise retention, lifetime value and advocacy. •Ensure accurate, GDPR-compliant data capture and effective use of CRM systems (Beacon) to drive insight-led fundraising. Events •This senior role will have overall responsibility for any fundraising or donor profile events (at present this would include the Wildlife Ball which is an annual fundraising/profile raising event that takes place at the Dorchester Hotel). •Working closely with the rest of SMT, this role will direct the Development team to ensure that all events deliver optimum, high level donor experiences and are run professionally (with logistics and operational support from the COO and team). •This role will have overall responsibility for ensuring the CEO has all information required to support engagement with donors at all events. Governance & Reporting •Report on Development performance to the CEO, SMT and Trustees, providing clear analysis against agreed targets. •Work closely with Finance to support forecasting, budgeting and long-term income planning. •Work closely with Finance and legal advisors in relation to all legal matters pertaining to legacies and bequests. •Ensure all Development activity aligns with regulatory, governance and ethical standards. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience •Significant senior leadership experience in fundraising and development within complex, mission-driven non-profit organisations, at Director level or equivalent, where philanthropy is critical to organisational impact and growth. •Significant experience in leading and delivering long-term development strategies, with a demonstrable track record of translating organisational ambition into clear, costed and achievable fundraising plans. •Proven ability to set strategic direction across multiple income streams, establish measurable objectives and KPIs and use data and insight to monitor performance, evaluate impact and adapt approach over time. •Experience of driving sustained income growth, strengthening donor pipelines, and delivering measurable outcomes aligned to organisational priorities and long-term sustainability. •Deep understanding of the UK philanthropic landscape, with well-established networks across major donors, trusts and foundations, corporates and high-net-worth individuals and the ability to build credibility and influence rapidly at national and international levels. •Demonstrable experience of leading and scaling fundraising income through periods of organisational change, growth or strategic transformation. •Proven track record of securing transformational gifts and long-term partnerships from individuals, corporates, trusts and foundations. •Strong history of inspirational leadership, team building and talent development, with the ability to motivate teams towards ambitious shared goals. •Experience of working with public sector stakeholders and cross-sector partnerships to advance organisational objectives. •Experience of implementing and embedding robust CRM systems and donor stewardship frameworks to support data-led decision making and excellent supporter journeys. Personal Skills, Qualities and Attributes •Exceptional interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to engage, influence and inspire a wide range of stakeholders. •A collaborative team player who values partnership working and shared success click apply for full job details
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 Our Sales and Marketing team is being reshaped to directly support BDO's growth ambitions. We're building a high-performing function that is proud of its technical skills, reliable in delivery, and outcome-led in how we prioritise and execute. You'll join a team big enough to offer diverse roles and opportunities, big priorities and commercial challenges, yet personal enough to ensure you're supported and empowered from day one. Here, we think beyond activity. You'll bring ideas, fresh thinking and help shape how we deliver campaigns, insights and engagement across the business. Working closely with internal clients, you'll deepen your understanding of our sectors and add value in your role From strategic storytelling to capability building and smarter ways of working, you'll grow your skills while working with people who care about doing the right thing and doing it well. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Sales and Marketing team are looking for a Proposal Hub Content Manager for a 18-24 month Fixed term contract. Role purpose The Bid Hub Knowledge Content Manager is responsible for producing, maintaining and improving bid and proposal knowledge assets used across proposals, credentials and PQQ responses. Deployed into the bid knowledge function, the role works under the direction of the Bid Hub Knowledge Senior Manager to ensure content is accurate, consistent in tone and messaging, and ready for rapid reuse through the firm's proposal automation system. The role sits within the Content capability and therefore applies the firm's content methodology, standards and editorial processes. A core part of the role is ensuring content is audience-aware-supporting personalisation by buyer type and stakeholder needs-and that feedback from live bids and pursuits is captured and fed into ongoing asset refresh so materials continue to resonate with buyers. Key Responsibilities Draft, edit and maintain core bid content assets including credentials, case studies, standard responses and PQQ materials. Ensure content is evidence-based, clearly written, and suitable for reuse across multiple submissions and stakeholders. Maintain version control and follow agreed review/expiry processes to keep content current. Structure and maintain content so it can be adapted for different audiences and buyer types while remaining consistent with approved messaging. Ensure assets include guidance or variations where appropriate to help bid teams tailor responses to buyer priorities, sector context and decision-maker needs. Capture common buyer concerns and objections and reflect these in updated content and proof points. Apply Content capability standards for commissioning, approvals, quality and storage of assets. Ensure assets are stored and tagged in the agreed single source of truth so stakeholders can find and reuse them. Work with the Head of Content and proposition owners as required to reflect updates in bid-ready language. Support the Bid Hub Knowledge Senior Manager to secure inputs from subject matter experts and teams across the business. Prepare briefs for contributors, manage timelines for reviews/approvals, and track completion of content updates. Support the creation and ongoing refinement of template content for the automation tool, ensuring wording, structure and tone are consistent. Capture feedback from live bids and pursuits, including objections, differentiators, proof point gaps and buyer signals. You will be someone with Strong writing and editing skills, ideally in bids/proposals or professional services content environments. Ability to translate complex solutions into clear, persuasive and compliant bid-ready content. Strong attention to detail, version control discipline and comfort working to deadlines. Confident working with subject matter experts and managing review/approval loops. Comfortable operating within defined standards, templates and governance processes. Able to interpret buyer needs and bid feedback and convert them into practical content and personalisation improvements. 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. and
May 20, 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 Our Sales and Marketing team is being reshaped to directly support BDO's growth ambitions. We're building a high-performing function that is proud of its technical skills, reliable in delivery, and outcome-led in how we prioritise and execute. You'll join a team big enough to offer diverse roles and opportunities, big priorities and commercial challenges, yet personal enough to ensure you're supported and empowered from day one. Here, we think beyond activity. You'll bring ideas, fresh thinking and help shape how we deliver campaigns, insights and engagement across the business. Working closely with internal clients, you'll deepen your understanding of our sectors and add value in your role From strategic storytelling to capability building and smarter ways of working, you'll grow your skills while working with people who care about doing the right thing and doing it well. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Sales and Marketing team are looking for a Proposal Hub Content Manager for a 18-24 month Fixed term contract. Role purpose The Bid Hub Knowledge Content Manager is responsible for producing, maintaining and improving bid and proposal knowledge assets used across proposals, credentials and PQQ responses. Deployed into the bid knowledge function, the role works under the direction of the Bid Hub Knowledge Senior Manager to ensure content is accurate, consistent in tone and messaging, and ready for rapid reuse through the firm's proposal automation system. The role sits within the Content capability and therefore applies the firm's content methodology, standards and editorial processes. A core part of the role is ensuring content is audience-aware-supporting personalisation by buyer type and stakeholder needs-and that feedback from live bids and pursuits is captured and fed into ongoing asset refresh so materials continue to resonate with buyers. Key Responsibilities Draft, edit and maintain core bid content assets including credentials, case studies, standard responses and PQQ materials. Ensure content is evidence-based, clearly written, and suitable for reuse across multiple submissions and stakeholders. Maintain version control and follow agreed review/expiry processes to keep content current. Structure and maintain content so it can be adapted for different audiences and buyer types while remaining consistent with approved messaging. Ensure assets include guidance or variations where appropriate to help bid teams tailor responses to buyer priorities, sector context and decision-maker needs. Capture common buyer concerns and objections and reflect these in updated content and proof points. Apply Content capability standards for commissioning, approvals, quality and storage of assets. Ensure assets are stored and tagged in the agreed single source of truth so stakeholders can find and reuse them. Work with the Head of Content and proposition owners as required to reflect updates in bid-ready language. Support the Bid Hub Knowledge Senior Manager to secure inputs from subject matter experts and teams across the business. Prepare briefs for contributors, manage timelines for reviews/approvals, and track completion of content updates. Support the creation and ongoing refinement of template content for the automation tool, ensuring wording, structure and tone are consistent. Capture feedback from live bids and pursuits, including objections, differentiators, proof point gaps and buyer signals. You will be someone with Strong writing and editing skills, ideally in bids/proposals or professional services content environments. Ability to translate complex solutions into clear, persuasive and compliant bid-ready content. Strong attention to detail, version control discipline and comfort working to deadlines. Confident working with subject matter experts and managing review/approval loops. Comfortable operating within defined standards, templates and governance processes. Able to interpret buyer needs and bid feedback and convert them into practical content and personalisation improvements. 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. and
A fast-growing London-based Managed Service Provider delivering high-availability IT services to boutique hedge funds, asset managers, and other financial institutions across the capital. We pride ourselves on exceptional client experience, operational maturity, and a service culture built around trust, responsiveness, and continuous improvement. As we expand our financial-sector portfolio, we're seeking a Service Delivery Manager who can own client relationships, drive service excellence, and ensure our technical teams consistently meet the high standards expected by regulated financial clients. The Role You'll act as the primary point of accountability for service performance across a portfolio of financial-sector clients. This is a hands-on, relationship-driven role where you'll combine operational oversight with strategic guidance, ensuring our services remain reliable, compliant, and aligned with client expectations. Key Responsibilities • Lead service delivery for a defined set of financial clients, ensuring SLAs, KPIs, and contractual commitments are consistently met. • Build strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, including CTOs, Heads of Infrastructure, and Operations Directors. • Conduct regular service reviews, reporting on performance, incident trends, capacity, and improvement opportunities. • Work closely with technical teams to prioritise workloads, manage escalations, and ensure timely resolution of incidents and requests. • Drive continual service improvement initiatives across processes, tooling, and client engagement. • Support onboarding of new clients, ensuring smooth transition into BAU service. • Maintain awareness of regulatory expectations relevant to financial clients (e.g., operational resilience, incident reporting, change governance). • Identify opportunities to enhance service value, including technology refreshes, optimisation projects, and consultancy engagements. Skills & Experience • Proven experience in a Service Delivery Manager or similar client-facing role within an MSP environment. • Strong understanding of ITIL principles and service management best practice. • Experience supporting clients in the financial sector (hedge funds, asset managers, private equity, or similar) is highly desirable. • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills. • Ability to translate technical detail into clear, business-focused language. • Confident managing escalations and navigating high-pressure situations. • Strong organisational skills with a proactive, improvement-driven mindset. What We Offer • The opportunity to work with high-performing financial clients who value quality and reliability. • A collaborative MSP environment where your voice and ideas genuinely shape service evolution. • Professional development support, including ITIL, service management, and sector-specific training. • Competitive salary, hybrid working, and a clear progression path.
May 20, 2026
Full time
A fast-growing London-based Managed Service Provider delivering high-availability IT services to boutique hedge funds, asset managers, and other financial institutions across the capital. We pride ourselves on exceptional client experience, operational maturity, and a service culture built around trust, responsiveness, and continuous improvement. As we expand our financial-sector portfolio, we're seeking a Service Delivery Manager who can own client relationships, drive service excellence, and ensure our technical teams consistently meet the high standards expected by regulated financial clients. The Role You'll act as the primary point of accountability for service performance across a portfolio of financial-sector clients. This is a hands-on, relationship-driven role where you'll combine operational oversight with strategic guidance, ensuring our services remain reliable, compliant, and aligned with client expectations. Key Responsibilities • Lead service delivery for a defined set of financial clients, ensuring SLAs, KPIs, and contractual commitments are consistently met. • Build strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, including CTOs, Heads of Infrastructure, and Operations Directors. • Conduct regular service reviews, reporting on performance, incident trends, capacity, and improvement opportunities. • Work closely with technical teams to prioritise workloads, manage escalations, and ensure timely resolution of incidents and requests. • Drive continual service improvement initiatives across processes, tooling, and client engagement. • Support onboarding of new clients, ensuring smooth transition into BAU service. • Maintain awareness of regulatory expectations relevant to financial clients (e.g., operational resilience, incident reporting, change governance). • Identify opportunities to enhance service value, including technology refreshes, optimisation projects, and consultancy engagements. Skills & Experience • Proven experience in a Service Delivery Manager or similar client-facing role within an MSP environment. • Strong understanding of ITIL principles and service management best practice. • Experience supporting clients in the financial sector (hedge funds, asset managers, private equity, or similar) is highly desirable. • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills. • Ability to translate technical detail into clear, business-focused language. • Confident managing escalations and navigating high-pressure situations. • Strong organisational skills with a proactive, improvement-driven mindset. What We Offer • The opportunity to work with high-performing financial clients who value quality and reliability. • A collaborative MSP environment where your voice and ideas genuinely shape service evolution. • Professional development support, including ITIL, service management, and sector-specific training. • Competitive salary, hybrid working, and a clear progression path.
Marshall Moore Recruitment Limited
Birkenhead, Merseyside
An established and growing trading and logistics business based in Birkenhead is seeking an experienced Ship Broker/Chartering professional to support the continued expansion of its chartering and vessel operations activities. This is a flexible opportunity where both the level of appointment and remuneration package can be tailored to suit the successful candidate's experience, network, and commercial capability. The role would suit either: An experienced Ship Broker or Chartering Manager looking for greater autonomy and commercial influence; or A developing broker with strong market knowledge seeking progression within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. Key Responsibilities: Managing vessel chartering activities across dry cargo and/or bulk operations Developing and maintaining relationships with ship owners, operators, charterers, and cargo interests Negotiating fixture terms and charter party agreements Monitoring market trends, freight rates, and vessel availability Identifying new commercial opportunities and supporting business growth Coordinating closely with operations and trading teams to ensure smooth execution Candidate Requirements: Previous experience within ship brokering, chartering, or commercial shipping Strong understanding of freight markets and chartering processes Commercially minded with strong negotiation skills Existing industry contacts/network advantageous Ability to work independently in a fast-paced trading environment Excellent communication and relationship management skills What's on Offer: Seniority and package tailored to experience Opportunity to play a key role in a growing business Entrepreneurial and commercially focused environment Long-term career progression potential
May 20, 2026
Full time
An established and growing trading and logistics business based in Birkenhead is seeking an experienced Ship Broker/Chartering professional to support the continued expansion of its chartering and vessel operations activities. This is a flexible opportunity where both the level of appointment and remuneration package can be tailored to suit the successful candidate's experience, network, and commercial capability. The role would suit either: An experienced Ship Broker or Chartering Manager looking for greater autonomy and commercial influence; or A developing broker with strong market knowledge seeking progression within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. Key Responsibilities: Managing vessel chartering activities across dry cargo and/or bulk operations Developing and maintaining relationships with ship owners, operators, charterers, and cargo interests Negotiating fixture terms and charter party agreements Monitoring market trends, freight rates, and vessel availability Identifying new commercial opportunities and supporting business growth Coordinating closely with operations and trading teams to ensure smooth execution Candidate Requirements: Previous experience within ship brokering, chartering, or commercial shipping Strong understanding of freight markets and chartering processes Commercially minded with strong negotiation skills Existing industry contacts/network advantageous Ability to work independently in a fast-paced trading environment Excellent communication and relationship management skills What's on Offer: Seniority and package tailored to experience Opportunity to play a key role in a growing business Entrepreneurial and commercially focused environment Long-term career progression potential
We're seeking a highly organised Senior Manager to oversee our Accounting & Finance office in the Chartered Accountants. The ideal candidate will be ACA Qualified with several years experience of working in accountancy practice. You will have a desire to run your own practice within a 5 year period allowing the currently owner to sell up and retire. Client Details Our client is a successful firm of Chartered Accountants , operating in Dorset. They are a small practice known for the quality of their work and the portfolio of varied clients that they deal with. Working as part of a small team. The company is renowned for its commitment to excellence and an unparalleled level of service. Description Overseeing the daily operations of the Accounting & Finance department Developing and implementing strategic financial plans Collaborating with other departments to ensure financial goals align with company objectives Ensuring financial compliance and adherence to regulations Providing financial reports and interpreting financial information Supervising, coaching, and developing team members Utilising CCH software for accounting and financial management Participating in critical business decisions as a member of the management team Oversee and manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring their needs are met effectively and efficiently. Lead and mentor a team within the Accounting & Finance department to achieve business objectives. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards within the Professional Services industry. Prepare and review financial reports and statements for clients. Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as their main point of contact. Identify opportunities for business growth and provide strategic recommendations. Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless service delivery to clients. Monitor and improve internal processes to enhance organisational efficiency. Profile A successful Senior Manager should have: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field Professional qualification ACA is essential Proficiency in CCH software Excellent leadership and team management skills Strong analytical and decision-making skills Deep understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns Excellent communication and presentation skills Strong client management skills with a focus on delivering exceptional service. Excellent organisational and leadership abilities to manage a team effectively. Proven expertise in Accounting & Finance within the Professional Services industry. Proficiency in financial reporting and regulatory compliance. A proactive approach to identifying and capitalising on business opportunities. Job Offer A competitive salary in the range of £55,000 to £60,000 The opportunity to work in a a pleasant office Chance to purchase the practice within the next 5 years Generous holiday leave The chance to be a small dedicated team in the professional services industry Must be ACA Qualified opposed to ACCA due to the practice being Chartered Accountancy Practice Hybrid working arrangement for flexibility and work-life balance. Permanent position within a supportive and collaborative team environment. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. Chance to work in the Dorset within a respected Professional Services organisation. If you are an experienced Senior Manager looking for a rewarding opportunity in the Professional Services industry, apply now to join this successful and highly respected practice based Dorset!
May 20, 2026
Full time
We're seeking a highly organised Senior Manager to oversee our Accounting & Finance office in the Chartered Accountants. The ideal candidate will be ACA Qualified with several years experience of working in accountancy practice. You will have a desire to run your own practice within a 5 year period allowing the currently owner to sell up and retire. Client Details Our client is a successful firm of Chartered Accountants , operating in Dorset. They are a small practice known for the quality of their work and the portfolio of varied clients that they deal with. Working as part of a small team. The company is renowned for its commitment to excellence and an unparalleled level of service. Description Overseeing the daily operations of the Accounting & Finance department Developing and implementing strategic financial plans Collaborating with other departments to ensure financial goals align with company objectives Ensuring financial compliance and adherence to regulations Providing financial reports and interpreting financial information Supervising, coaching, and developing team members Utilising CCH software for accounting and financial management Participating in critical business decisions as a member of the management team Oversee and manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring their needs are met effectively and efficiently. Lead and mentor a team within the Accounting & Finance department to achieve business objectives. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards within the Professional Services industry. Prepare and review financial reports and statements for clients. Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as their main point of contact. Identify opportunities for business growth and provide strategic recommendations. Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless service delivery to clients. Monitor and improve internal processes to enhance organisational efficiency. Profile A successful Senior Manager should have: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field Professional qualification ACA is essential Proficiency in CCH software Excellent leadership and team management skills Strong analytical and decision-making skills Deep understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns Excellent communication and presentation skills Strong client management skills with a focus on delivering exceptional service. Excellent organisational and leadership abilities to manage a team effectively. Proven expertise in Accounting & Finance within the Professional Services industry. Proficiency in financial reporting and regulatory compliance. A proactive approach to identifying and capitalising on business opportunities. Job Offer A competitive salary in the range of £55,000 to £60,000 The opportunity to work in a a pleasant office Chance to purchase the practice within the next 5 years Generous holiday leave The chance to be a small dedicated team in the professional services industry Must be ACA Qualified opposed to ACCA due to the practice being Chartered Accountancy Practice Hybrid working arrangement for flexibility and work-life balance. Permanent position within a supportive and collaborative team environment. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. Chance to work in the Dorset within a respected Professional Services organisation. If you are an experienced Senior Manager looking for a rewarding opportunity in the Professional Services industry, apply now to join this successful and highly respected practice based Dorset!
Expatriate Tax Senior Manager (Birmingham) Your new company Step into a dynamic and forward-thinking environment where innovation meets expertise. This national employment solutions team is a powerhouse of specialists across the UK, delivering cutting-edge support in domestic employment tax, global mobility, and reward strategies. They're proud to help clients navigate complex tax landscapes while aligning with their strategic goals - and now, they're looking for someone like you to help them go even further. Your new role As an Expatriate Tax Senior Manager within the Birmingham-based Global Employer Services team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of global mobility tax. You'll be working closely with a national network of experts, providing both advisory and compliance services to a diverse portfolio of clients. Your day-to-day will involve leading complex projects with a practical and commercial approach, while also contributing to business development through proposals and networking. Beyond client work, you'll be a mentor within the team, helping to develop talent and foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a progressive environment and is ready to make a meaningful impact. What you'll need to succeed They're looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and a collaborative spirit. If you're passionate about global mobility and ready to take your next step, we want to hear from you - even if you don't tick every box. Ideally, you'll have: ATT and/or CTA qualification (or equivalent) Strong technical knowledge in global mobility tax A people-first approach to leadership and team development A proactive mindset with a flair for identifying and nurturing talent What you'll get in return They believe in rewarding their people with more than just a competitive salary. You'll enjoy a flexible, supportive environment designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally. Benefits include: Hybrid working options 27 days holiday (plus the option to buy more) Lifestyle, health, and financial wellbeing perks - including access to a virtual GP and an electric car scheme Over 300 on-demand courses and structured career development pathways What you need to do now If you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead with purpose in a nationally recognised team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a journey where your expertise truly matters. #
May 20, 2026
Full time
Expatriate Tax Senior Manager (Birmingham) Your new company Step into a dynamic and forward-thinking environment where innovation meets expertise. This national employment solutions team is a powerhouse of specialists across the UK, delivering cutting-edge support in domestic employment tax, global mobility, and reward strategies. They're proud to help clients navigate complex tax landscapes while aligning with their strategic goals - and now, they're looking for someone like you to help them go even further. Your new role As an Expatriate Tax Senior Manager within the Birmingham-based Global Employer Services team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of global mobility tax. You'll be working closely with a national network of experts, providing both advisory and compliance services to a diverse portfolio of clients. Your day-to-day will involve leading complex projects with a practical and commercial approach, while also contributing to business development through proposals and networking. Beyond client work, you'll be a mentor within the team, helping to develop talent and foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a progressive environment and is ready to make a meaningful impact. What you'll need to succeed They're looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and a collaborative spirit. If you're passionate about global mobility and ready to take your next step, we want to hear from you - even if you don't tick every box. Ideally, you'll have: ATT and/or CTA qualification (or equivalent) Strong technical knowledge in global mobility tax A people-first approach to leadership and team development A proactive mindset with a flair for identifying and nurturing talent What you'll get in return They believe in rewarding their people with more than just a competitive salary. You'll enjoy a flexible, supportive environment designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally. Benefits include: Hybrid working options 27 days holiday (plus the option to buy more) Lifestyle, health, and financial wellbeing perks - including access to a virtual GP and an electric car scheme Over 300 on-demand courses and structured career development pathways What you need to do now If you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead with purpose in a nationally recognised team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a journey where your expertise truly matters. #
Senior Technical Accounting Manager - Financial Services - London (Hybrid) - £100,000 - £115,000 Your new company A leading, large-scale and highly acquisitive financial services group is seeking a Senior Technical Accounting Manager to join its Group Finance function. This is a high-impact role focused on resolving complex and often one-off technical accounting issues across a diverse and expanding international business. Your new role Key Responsibilities Provide technical accounting guidance across a broad range of areas including. Lead on transitioning entities between accounting frameworks Review statutory financial statements Support and maintain group accounting policies Prepare clear and concise technical accounting papers and memos Partner with senior stakeholders, auditors and advisors What you'll need to succeed ACA qualified with significant post-qualification experience Background in Big 4 audit combined with industry experience Strong technical accounting expertise (IFRS essential) Experience in accounting policy or technical accounting roles Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues What you'll get in return Exposure to a highly acquisitive, complex group environment Broad and varied technical accounting challenges Significant senior stakeholder interaction Flexible, home-based working model with limited travel 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. #
May 20, 2026
Full time
Senior Technical Accounting Manager - Financial Services - London (Hybrid) - £100,000 - £115,000 Your new company A leading, large-scale and highly acquisitive financial services group is seeking a Senior Technical Accounting Manager to join its Group Finance function. This is a high-impact role focused on resolving complex and often one-off technical accounting issues across a diverse and expanding international business. Your new role Key Responsibilities Provide technical accounting guidance across a broad range of areas including. Lead on transitioning entities between accounting frameworks Review statutory financial statements Support and maintain group accounting policies Prepare clear and concise technical accounting papers and memos Partner with senior stakeholders, auditors and advisors What you'll need to succeed ACA qualified with significant post-qualification experience Background in Big 4 audit combined with industry experience Strong technical accounting expertise (IFRS essential) Experience in accounting policy or technical accounting roles Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues What you'll get in return Exposure to a highly acquisitive, complex group environment Broad and varied technical accounting challenges Significant senior stakeholder interaction Flexible, home-based working model with limited travel 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. #
Senior Corporate Tax opportunity with clear progression to Partner, based in Birmingham. Your new company This is a forward-thinking, multi-office accountancy practice with a strong reputation for delivering expert tax advice to large owner-managed businesses. With a growing client base and a dynamic leadership team, the firm is expanding its Corporate Tax offering and investing in both talent and infrastructure. The Birmingham office is rapidly expanding, and tax is playing a huge part in this growth. Your new role You will join a high-performing Corporate Tax team that operates across the firm, supporting clients with turnovers typically above the audit threshold. The team is known for its technical excellence and collaborative culture, and includes a Corporate Tax Partner, Managers and Seniors, and a cohort of trainees.This is a senior leadership role with flexibility depending on your experience and career goals. You could join as a Senior Manager, Director, or new Partner, with a clear path to equity for the right candidate. Your responsibilities will include: Leading complex corporate tax advisory projects for large owner-managed businesses High level oversight of corporate tax compliance work Providing strategic input into the growth of the tax practice Mentoring and developing junior team members Optionally engaging in business development and client acquisition, if aligned with your interests The firm is open to candidates with either a focus towards complex technical delivery or a combined role with a business development element, depending on your strengths and aspirations. What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this role, you will need: CTA qualification (or equivalent) Significant experience in corporate tax advisory and compliance Proven ability to manage complex tax matters for large businesses Strong communication and leadership skills A collaborative mindset and desire to contribute to team development Experience in business development or practice growth is advantageous but not essential. What you'll get in return You'll be joining a firm that values its people and offers a supportive, flexible working environment. The benefits package includes: Competitive salary based on experience and level (Senior Manager to Junior Partner) Generous holiday allowance Enhanced maternity package, including additional pay and childcare support Flexible working arrangements Support for professional development and qualifications Clear progression pathways and recognition for performance Modern, spacious offices to support expansion This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior tax leadership role with real influence and long-term career potential. What you need to do now If you're ready to take the next step in your corporate tax career, apply now or contact Hays for a confidential discussion. #
May 20, 2026
Full time
Senior Corporate Tax opportunity with clear progression to Partner, based in Birmingham. Your new company This is a forward-thinking, multi-office accountancy practice with a strong reputation for delivering expert tax advice to large owner-managed businesses. With a growing client base and a dynamic leadership team, the firm is expanding its Corporate Tax offering and investing in both talent and infrastructure. The Birmingham office is rapidly expanding, and tax is playing a huge part in this growth. Your new role You will join a high-performing Corporate Tax team that operates across the firm, supporting clients with turnovers typically above the audit threshold. The team is known for its technical excellence and collaborative culture, and includes a Corporate Tax Partner, Managers and Seniors, and a cohort of trainees.This is a senior leadership role with flexibility depending on your experience and career goals. You could join as a Senior Manager, Director, or new Partner, with a clear path to equity for the right candidate. Your responsibilities will include: Leading complex corporate tax advisory projects for large owner-managed businesses High level oversight of corporate tax compliance work Providing strategic input into the growth of the tax practice Mentoring and developing junior team members Optionally engaging in business development and client acquisition, if aligned with your interests The firm is open to candidates with either a focus towards complex technical delivery or a combined role with a business development element, depending on your strengths and aspirations. What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this role, you will need: CTA qualification (or equivalent) Significant experience in corporate tax advisory and compliance Proven ability to manage complex tax matters for large businesses Strong communication and leadership skills A collaborative mindset and desire to contribute to team development Experience in business development or practice growth is advantageous but not essential. What you'll get in return You'll be joining a firm that values its people and offers a supportive, flexible working environment. The benefits package includes: Competitive salary based on experience and level (Senior Manager to Junior Partner) Generous holiday allowance Enhanced maternity package, including additional pay and childcare support Flexible working arrangements Support for professional development and qualifications Clear progression pathways and recognition for performance Modern, spacious offices to support expansion This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior tax leadership role with real influence and long-term career potential. What you need to do now If you're ready to take the next step in your corporate tax career, apply now or contact Hays for a confidential discussion. #
Unique Compliance Manager position within the procurement team Your new company This is an opportunity to join a leading, international business at the forefront of a rapidly evolving and highly regulated sector. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and operational excellence, the organisation has a significant UK presence and a well-established global footprint. Procurement sits at the heart of its operations, playing a critical role in managing external spend, driving value and ensuring robust governance across a complex supplier landscape. This is a business that continues to invest in its people, offering genuine long-term career development and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, forward-looking initiatives. Your new role This is a strategically important role within the UK procurement function, focused on governance, risk and supplier oversight. You will take ownership of procurement policies, controls and frameworks, ensuring best practice is embedded across the business and aligned with Group standards. You will: •Lead the design and implementation of procurement policies, processes and controls •Oversee procurement risk and compliance activity, including monitoring and remediation •Act as the subject-matter expert for governance, controls and assurance within procurement •Drive supplier governance best practice, strengthening oversight and accountability across the business •Oversee procurement's involvement in outsourcing arrangements and third-party risk management •Lead and develop a high-performing risk and compliance team •Deliver insight through spend, performance and compliance reporting to support business decision-making •Drive continuous improvement, innovation and transformation across procurement activities •Champion sustainability and ESG initiatives across the supplier base •Build strong relationships with Risk, Compliance and senior stakeholders both locally and at Group level What you'll need to succeed You will bring strong compliance experience from within a procurement or supply chain setting, coupled with a robust understanding of governance and risk ideally within a regulated environment. You will have: •Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at a senior level •Experience designing and implementing controls, policies and governance frameworks •Proven experience leading teams within procurement, risk or supply chain •A track record of driving change, process improvement and operational efficiency •Commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing significant spend •A clear understanding of risk, compliance and governance frameworks •Experience working within a heavily regulated sector (essential) What you'll get in return You will join a forward-thinking organisation that offers a highly competitive and flexible reward package, alongside a strong focus on well-being and career progression. The package includes: •Competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience •Bonus scheme (up to 15%) •Generous pension scheme •Electric company car •Private medical and a full suite of health and wellbeing benefits •25 days' annual leave + additional flexible options (buy/sell, volunteering days, etc.) •Hybrid working model and a strong commitment to work-life balance •Access to market-leading learning and development opportunities What you need to do now If you are a procurement or compliance professional looking to step into a high-impact, strategic role within a growing and evolving organisation, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career. Please apply with your most up-to-date CV. #
May 20, 2026
Full time
Unique Compliance Manager position within the procurement team Your new company This is an opportunity to join a leading, international business at the forefront of a rapidly evolving and highly regulated sector. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and operational excellence, the organisation has a significant UK presence and a well-established global footprint. Procurement sits at the heart of its operations, playing a critical role in managing external spend, driving value and ensuring robust governance across a complex supplier landscape. This is a business that continues to invest in its people, offering genuine long-term career development and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, forward-looking initiatives. Your new role This is a strategically important role within the UK procurement function, focused on governance, risk and supplier oversight. You will take ownership of procurement policies, controls and frameworks, ensuring best practice is embedded across the business and aligned with Group standards. You will: •Lead the design and implementation of procurement policies, processes and controls •Oversee procurement risk and compliance activity, including monitoring and remediation •Act as the subject-matter expert for governance, controls and assurance within procurement •Drive supplier governance best practice, strengthening oversight and accountability across the business •Oversee procurement's involvement in outsourcing arrangements and third-party risk management •Lead and develop a high-performing risk and compliance team •Deliver insight through spend, performance and compliance reporting to support business decision-making •Drive continuous improvement, innovation and transformation across procurement activities •Champion sustainability and ESG initiatives across the supplier base •Build strong relationships with Risk, Compliance and senior stakeholders both locally and at Group level What you'll need to succeed You will bring strong compliance experience from within a procurement or supply chain setting, coupled with a robust understanding of governance and risk ideally within a regulated environment. You will have: •Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at a senior level •Experience designing and implementing controls, policies and governance frameworks •Proven experience leading teams within procurement, risk or supply chain •A track record of driving change, process improvement and operational efficiency •Commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing significant spend •A clear understanding of risk, compliance and governance frameworks •Experience working within a heavily regulated sector (essential) What you'll get in return You will join a forward-thinking organisation that offers a highly competitive and flexible reward package, alongside a strong focus on well-being and career progression. The package includes: •Competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience •Bonus scheme (up to 15%) •Generous pension scheme •Electric company car •Private medical and a full suite of health and wellbeing benefits •25 days' annual leave + additional flexible options (buy/sell, volunteering days, etc.) •Hybrid working model and a strong commitment to work-life balance •Access to market-leading learning and development opportunities What you need to do now If you are a procurement or compliance professional looking to step into a high-impact, strategic role within a growing and evolving organisation, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career. Please apply with your most up-to-date CV. #
Investment Tax Manager: Competitive Day Rate London (Hybrid) Your new company This company is a leading UK-based organisation responsible for the management and investment of upwards of £50 billion in assets. Also overseeing the administration of multiple pension schemes. They have deep roots in supporting a specialist industry and its workforce, developing a distinct, member-focused approach.They are looking for an Investment Tax Manager to join the Tax team in London for a 9-month contract with hybrid working. Your new role As an Investment Tax Manager, you will support both the Head of Investment Tax and Investment Tax Senior Manager in ensuring tax filing obligations are met in a timely manner.Some responsibilities include: Preparing and submitting CIS returns monthlySupporting the preparationReview and submission of VAT returnsManaging the corporation and partnership tax return submissionsSupporting with ad hoc tax queries What you'll need to succeed Experience across multiple tax areas, including corporate taxATT or CTA qualification, or qualification as an accountantStrong Excel skills and confidence working with financial dataProven ability to manage tax compliance processes and tax-related activitiesExposure to VAT Key Skills & Attributes High attention to detail and accuracyStrong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlinesOwnership mindset, with the ability to manage end-to-end compliance deliveryExcellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate financial information to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersSelf-directed, proactive approach to workA positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop What you'll get in return Competitive salary - depending on experience.28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.Hybrid working. 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. #
May 20, 2026
Contractor
Investment Tax Manager: Competitive Day Rate London (Hybrid) Your new company This company is a leading UK-based organisation responsible for the management and investment of upwards of £50 billion in assets. Also overseeing the administration of multiple pension schemes. They have deep roots in supporting a specialist industry and its workforce, developing a distinct, member-focused approach.They are looking for an Investment Tax Manager to join the Tax team in London for a 9-month contract with hybrid working. Your new role As an Investment Tax Manager, you will support both the Head of Investment Tax and Investment Tax Senior Manager in ensuring tax filing obligations are met in a timely manner.Some responsibilities include: Preparing and submitting CIS returns monthlySupporting the preparationReview and submission of VAT returnsManaging the corporation and partnership tax return submissionsSupporting with ad hoc tax queries What you'll need to succeed Experience across multiple tax areas, including corporate taxATT or CTA qualification, or qualification as an accountantStrong Excel skills and confidence working with financial dataProven ability to manage tax compliance processes and tax-related activitiesExposure to VAT Key Skills & Attributes High attention to detail and accuracyStrong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlinesOwnership mindset, with the ability to manage end-to-end compliance deliveryExcellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate financial information to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersSelf-directed, proactive approach to workA positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop What you'll get in return Competitive salary - depending on experience.28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.Hybrid working. 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. #
Accounts Assistant (Experienced) Waltham Abbey Office-based Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join an award-winning, fast-growing business with a genuinely positive culture and strong team values. This is a newly created role within a well-established finance function, designed to support the Finance Manager and provide hands-on oversight across day-to-day accounting activity, while also acting as a dependable point of support for two Accounts Assistants. We are looking for someone practically experienced, confident in transaction-led finance and comfortable taking responsibility, without needing a formal "senior" title or fast-tracked hierarchy progression. The Role: What You'll Be Doing Posting sales invoices, credit notes and purchase invoices Processing and managing overhead invoices Setting up new customers and suppliers (following internal authorisation) Running D&B checks Raising ad-hoc monthly sales invoices Completing monthly bank reconciliations Investigating and resolving reconciliation differences Processing authorised repayments Monitoring and managing the accounts inbox and resolving queries Supporting month-end processes, including first-draft reporting Acting as a go-to support for Accounts Assistants where issues arise Assisting with audit sampling and supporting documentation What We're Asking For: Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant or in a similar bookkeeping-focused role Solid understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger and nominal accounts Experience with bank reconciliations and assisting with month-end routines Ability to investigate discrepancies logically and thoroughly Confident using accounting systems (Sage 200 ideal but not essential) Strong Excel skills, including working with data (VLOOKUP-level competence desirable) About You: Comfortable and capable of taking ownership and responsibility Able to work independently while knowing when to ask for help Organised, methodical and calm under pressure Friendly, communicative and team-focused Professional, approachable and emotionally intelligent What's On Offer: Competitive salary - will be discussed with you Annual bonus of up to 10% 20 days holiday rising to 25 days with service Pension scheme Free on-site parking Breakfast and lunch provided daily Drinks and fruit available throughout the day Death in Service scheme 500 employee referral bonus Regular company events Modern office and genuinely supportive team culture Tate look forward to meeting shortlisted candidates and supporting your application. Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.
May 20, 2026
Full time
Accounts Assistant (Experienced) Waltham Abbey Office-based Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join an award-winning, fast-growing business with a genuinely positive culture and strong team values. This is a newly created role within a well-established finance function, designed to support the Finance Manager and provide hands-on oversight across day-to-day accounting activity, while also acting as a dependable point of support for two Accounts Assistants. We are looking for someone practically experienced, confident in transaction-led finance and comfortable taking responsibility, without needing a formal "senior" title or fast-tracked hierarchy progression. The Role: What You'll Be Doing Posting sales invoices, credit notes and purchase invoices Processing and managing overhead invoices Setting up new customers and suppliers (following internal authorisation) Running D&B checks Raising ad-hoc monthly sales invoices Completing monthly bank reconciliations Investigating and resolving reconciliation differences Processing authorised repayments Monitoring and managing the accounts inbox and resolving queries Supporting month-end processes, including first-draft reporting Acting as a go-to support for Accounts Assistants where issues arise Assisting with audit sampling and supporting documentation What We're Asking For: Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant or in a similar bookkeeping-focused role Solid understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger and nominal accounts Experience with bank reconciliations and assisting with month-end routines Ability to investigate discrepancies logically and thoroughly Confident using accounting systems (Sage 200 ideal but not essential) Strong Excel skills, including working with data (VLOOKUP-level competence desirable) About You: Comfortable and capable of taking ownership and responsibility Able to work independently while knowing when to ask for help Organised, methodical and calm under pressure Friendly, communicative and team-focused Professional, approachable and emotionally intelligent What's On Offer: Competitive salary - will be discussed with you Annual bonus of up to 10% 20 days holiday rising to 25 days with service Pension scheme Free on-site parking Breakfast and lunch provided daily Drinks and fruit available throughout the day Death in Service scheme 500 employee referral bonus Regular company events Modern office and genuinely supportive team culture Tate look forward to meeting shortlisted candidates and supporting your application. Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.
Reputable firm in Solihull recruiting a VAT Manager paying up to £70,000 + benefits. Flexible, hybrid working Your new company Join a progressive tax advisory team in Solihull that values collaboration, inclusivity, and professional growth. With a strong focus on communication and teamwork, the firm offers a supportive and collaborative environment where your expertise and ideas can thrive. Your new role As a VAT Manager, you'll take the lead on high-level advisory projects involving complex areas such as property transactions, corporate restructures, and M&A activity. You'll be the go-to expert for internal teams, offering strategic VAT guidance across a broad spectrum of commercial issues. Alongside senior leadership, you'll help drive business development initiatives and build lasting relationships with clients. There's also a clear path for career progression, with opportunities to present at industry events and move swiftly towards a Senior Manager position. What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this role, you'll need a sharp analytical mindset and a strong foundation in VAT legislation. You should be confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels and able to work both independently and as part of a team. A proactive attitude and a genuine interest in deepening your technical knowledge will set you apart. Familiarity with Microsoft Office and other relevant tools is essential, and a commitment to continuous learning will be key to your success. What you'll get in return You'll be part of a vibrant and supportive team, working with a diverse client base across multiple industries. Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance. The company culture embraces both professionalism and fun-with regular team events, dress-down Fridays, and a genuinely enjoyable office atmosphere. You'll also have access to ongoing training and development, including fully funded professional qualifications, helping you grow both personally and professionally. 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. #
May 20, 2026
Full time
Reputable firm in Solihull recruiting a VAT Manager paying up to £70,000 + benefits. Flexible, hybrid working Your new company Join a progressive tax advisory team in Solihull that values collaboration, inclusivity, and professional growth. With a strong focus on communication and teamwork, the firm offers a supportive and collaborative environment where your expertise and ideas can thrive. Your new role As a VAT Manager, you'll take the lead on high-level advisory projects involving complex areas such as property transactions, corporate restructures, and M&A activity. You'll be the go-to expert for internal teams, offering strategic VAT guidance across a broad spectrum of commercial issues. Alongside senior leadership, you'll help drive business development initiatives and build lasting relationships with clients. There's also a clear path for career progression, with opportunities to present at industry events and move swiftly towards a Senior Manager position. What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this role, you'll need a sharp analytical mindset and a strong foundation in VAT legislation. You should be confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels and able to work both independently and as part of a team. A proactive attitude and a genuine interest in deepening your technical knowledge will set you apart. Familiarity with Microsoft Office and other relevant tools is essential, and a commitment to continuous learning will be key to your success. What you'll get in return You'll be part of a vibrant and supportive team, working with a diverse client base across multiple industries. Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance. The company culture embraces both professionalism and fun-with regular team events, dress-down Fridays, and a genuinely enjoyable office atmosphere. You'll also have access to ongoing training and development, including fully funded professional qualifications, helping you grow both personally and professionally. 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. #
Lettings Manager Your new company We are seeking an experienced property professional to lead and manage a varied portfolio of commercial and residential lettings, including office accommodation and temporary/social housing. This role is responsible for maximising occupancy, minimising void periods, and ensuring all properties are maintained to a high standard while remaining fully compliant with statutory and contractual requirements. A strong focus on tenant engagement and delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service is essential. Your new role Property & Tenancy Management / Void Management. Develop and implement strategies to reduce void periods and maximise occupancy across the portfolio. Monitor performance, analyse trends, and recommend improvements to increase utilisation. Coordinate marketing and promotion of available properties and liaise with internal housing teams. Act as the main point of contact for tenants, ensuring queries and issues are resolved efficiently. Build and maintain positive tenant relationships through clear and proactive communication. Implement feedback mechanisms to improve service delivery and tenant satisfaction. Monitor rental income and arrears, ensuring effective debt management processes are in place. Manage budgets, ensuring cost control and achievement of income targets. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including health & safety, housing legislation, and data protection. Produce regular KPI reports covering occupancy rates, void turnaround, arrears, and tenant satisfaction. Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders to drive continuous improvement. Support the sourcing and acquisition of additional properties in line with strategic objectives. Conduct market research and financial appraisals to inform investment decisions. Oversee onboarding and integration of new properties into the portfolio. Work closely with internal teams including Housing, Property Services, and Finance, as well as external partners to ensure seamless delivery of services. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience within commercial lettings, property management, or social housing. Strong understanding of property legislation, tenancy agreements, and compliance requirements. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience managing budgets, income targets, and financial performance. Strong organisational and multitasking abilities. Data-driven mindset with experience in reporting and performance analysis. 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. #
May 20, 2026
Full time
Lettings Manager Your new company We are seeking an experienced property professional to lead and manage a varied portfolio of commercial and residential lettings, including office accommodation and temporary/social housing. This role is responsible for maximising occupancy, minimising void periods, and ensuring all properties are maintained to a high standard while remaining fully compliant with statutory and contractual requirements. A strong focus on tenant engagement and delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service is essential. Your new role Property & Tenancy Management / Void Management. Develop and implement strategies to reduce void periods and maximise occupancy across the portfolio. Monitor performance, analyse trends, and recommend improvements to increase utilisation. Coordinate marketing and promotion of available properties and liaise with internal housing teams. Act as the main point of contact for tenants, ensuring queries and issues are resolved efficiently. Build and maintain positive tenant relationships through clear and proactive communication. Implement feedback mechanisms to improve service delivery and tenant satisfaction. Monitor rental income and arrears, ensuring effective debt management processes are in place. Manage budgets, ensuring cost control and achievement of income targets. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including health & safety, housing legislation, and data protection. Produce regular KPI reports covering occupancy rates, void turnaround, arrears, and tenant satisfaction. Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders to drive continuous improvement. Support the sourcing and acquisition of additional properties in line with strategic objectives. Conduct market research and financial appraisals to inform investment decisions. Oversee onboarding and integration of new properties into the portfolio. Work closely with internal teams including Housing, Property Services, and Finance, as well as external partners to ensure seamless delivery of services. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience within commercial lettings, property management, or social housing. Strong understanding of property legislation, tenancy agreements, and compliance requirements. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience managing budgets, income targets, and financial performance. Strong organisational and multitasking abilities. Data-driven mindset with experience in reporting and performance analysis. 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. #
Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Manager Contract Duration: Until 13 November 2027 Location: Hybrid (2 days onsite - office based in London or Sheffield) Job Type: Contract We are seeking an experienced Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Manager to join our team. This role involves driving risk assurance, compliance oversight, and certification delivery across a complex, multi-entity environment. The successful candidate will be a hands-on GRC Manager who can operate with autonomy, bring structure to ambiguity, and engage effectively across business and technology stakeholders. Day-to-day of the role : Subsidiary Risk Assurance & Governance : Conduct risk assessments, develop risk heat maps, and produce executive-level summaries. ISO 27001 & Cyber Essentials Delivery : Oversee readiness assessments, provide governance oversight, and validate compliance with standards. Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement : Deliver regular reports, manage stakeholder engagement, and maintain centralised dashboards. Strategic Roadmapping : Develop a 3-year cyber compliance roadmap, detailing priorities, timelines, and resource requirements. Compliance & Advisory : Provide ongoing support for compliance, interpret regulatory requirements, and ensure alignment with industry standards. Incident Leadership & Management : Lead the coordination of high-severity cyber incidents, ensuring effective communication and structured execution. Required Skills & Qualifications: Core Experience : Proven experience in Cyber Incident Response or Major Incident Management, preferably in a SOC or Security Operations environment. Stakeholder & Leadership Skills : Excellent communication skills, ability to influence and negotiate under pressure, and experience with senior stakeholders. Operational Capability : Experience managing incident bridges/war rooms and strong decision-making skills in high-pressure situations. Technical Understanding (Desirable) : Knowledge of cyber security concepts, Endpoint Detection & Response, SIEM platforms, and ServiceNow. To apply for the Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Manager position, please submit your CV and a member of the Reed Professional Services Talent Team will be in touch
May 20, 2026
Seasonal
Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Manager Contract Duration: Until 13 November 2027 Location: Hybrid (2 days onsite - office based in London or Sheffield) Job Type: Contract We are seeking an experienced Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Manager to join our team. This role involves driving risk assurance, compliance oversight, and certification delivery across a complex, multi-entity environment. The successful candidate will be a hands-on GRC Manager who can operate with autonomy, bring structure to ambiguity, and engage effectively across business and technology stakeholders. Day-to-day of the role : Subsidiary Risk Assurance & Governance : Conduct risk assessments, develop risk heat maps, and produce executive-level summaries. ISO 27001 & Cyber Essentials Delivery : Oversee readiness assessments, provide governance oversight, and validate compliance with standards. Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement : Deliver regular reports, manage stakeholder engagement, and maintain centralised dashboards. Strategic Roadmapping : Develop a 3-year cyber compliance roadmap, detailing priorities, timelines, and resource requirements. Compliance & Advisory : Provide ongoing support for compliance, interpret regulatory requirements, and ensure alignment with industry standards. Incident Leadership & Management : Lead the coordination of high-severity cyber incidents, ensuring effective communication and structured execution. Required Skills & Qualifications: Core Experience : Proven experience in Cyber Incident Response or Major Incident Management, preferably in a SOC or Security Operations environment. Stakeholder & Leadership Skills : Excellent communication skills, ability to influence and negotiate under pressure, and experience with senior stakeholders. Operational Capability : Experience managing incident bridges/war rooms and strong decision-making skills in high-pressure situations. Technical Understanding (Desirable) : Knowledge of cyber security concepts, Endpoint Detection & Response, SIEM platforms, and ServiceNow. To apply for the Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Manager position, please submit your CV and a member of the Reed Professional Services Talent Team will be in touch
Salary: £39,000 £42,000 per annum (£65,000 £70,000 FTE equivalent) Contract: Permanent Part time, 3 days a week Location: London or Birmingham Working pattern: Hybrid. Cross-region travel up to twice a month for in-person SMT meetings. Envision is at an exciting moment. Our programmes are working, our partnerships are growing, and our team cares deeply about getting it right. What we need now is someone to help us build the infrastructure to match our ambition reaching and impacting more young people from less-advantaged backgrounds across London, Birmingham and Bristol. As our Chief Operating Officer , you will join our Senior Management Team and take clear ownership of Envision's finance, compliance, HR governance, and operational efficiency. This is a newly defined role created to give the function the senior leadership it needs and to free the CEO to focus on external leadership, fundraising, and strategy. You will join an SMT of four, working alongside the Director of Programmes and Impact and the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships, led by the CEO. It is a collegiate team that operates with a high degree of mutual trust and collective ownership and we are looking for someone who is as comfortable in a strategic conversation about Envision's future as they are reviewing a set of management accounts. Key Responsibilities Play an active role in SMT contributing operational and financial insight to organisational planning, strategy development, and decision-making alongside the CEO and senior leadership team. Lead finance oversight and board reporting : overseeing monthly and quarterly management accounts, leading the annual budget-setting process, owning the audit cycle, and preparing papers for the Finance, Audit and Risk Governance (FARG) Committee. Own HR policy and governance : maintaining Envision's HR framework, handling complex employee relations matters, and overseeing the full employee lifecycle with execution led by the Business Admin and Finance Officer. Line manage the Finance Manager and Business Admin and Finance Officer, providing clear direction and developing a high-performing team. Lead operational improvement : conducting a review of processes and systems, building a live improvement register, and implementing agreed changes through to completion not just to proposal. Explore and pilot AI and automation tools for high-friction tasks. Genuine curiosity and willingness to experiment matters more than technical expertise. Hold compliance and risk governance oversight GDPR, Health and Safety, regulatory filings ensuring a clear calendar of requirements is owned and met. Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or demonstrable equivalent finance expertise. Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role with finance oversight responsibility. Experience of audit management and board-level financial reporting. Track record of leading and developing small teams. Working knowledge of GDPR and charity compliance obligations. Demonstrable ability to operate at a strategic and governance level Experience leading operational process or systems improvement, from diagnosis through to implementation. Active interest in AI and automation tools, with a practical approach to exploring and applying them. Commitment to Envision's vision, mission and values and ability to work well in, and contribute to, our organisational culture. Envision actively encourages applications from those from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, as they are currently under-represented in our organisation. We seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. Envision graduates will be guaranteed a first-round interview. Please note: we are unable to support visa applications and therefore applicants must have the right to work in the UK. To apply, please apply through CharityJob . Closing date for applications - Wednesday 10 June (midnight) Round 1 interviews (online) : Thursday 18 June Round 2 interviews (in person- London): Thursday 25 June We will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. The safety and wellbeing of the young people we work with is paramount at Envision. Successful candidates will be subject to a full Enhanced DBS check and reference checks. All new staff must attend safeguarding training during their induction period.
May 20, 2026
Full time
Salary: £39,000 £42,000 per annum (£65,000 £70,000 FTE equivalent) Contract: Permanent Part time, 3 days a week Location: London or Birmingham Working pattern: Hybrid. Cross-region travel up to twice a month for in-person SMT meetings. Envision is at an exciting moment. Our programmes are working, our partnerships are growing, and our team cares deeply about getting it right. What we need now is someone to help us build the infrastructure to match our ambition reaching and impacting more young people from less-advantaged backgrounds across London, Birmingham and Bristol. As our Chief Operating Officer , you will join our Senior Management Team and take clear ownership of Envision's finance, compliance, HR governance, and operational efficiency. This is a newly defined role created to give the function the senior leadership it needs and to free the CEO to focus on external leadership, fundraising, and strategy. You will join an SMT of four, working alongside the Director of Programmes and Impact and the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships, led by the CEO. It is a collegiate team that operates with a high degree of mutual trust and collective ownership and we are looking for someone who is as comfortable in a strategic conversation about Envision's future as they are reviewing a set of management accounts. Key Responsibilities Play an active role in SMT contributing operational and financial insight to organisational planning, strategy development, and decision-making alongside the CEO and senior leadership team. Lead finance oversight and board reporting : overseeing monthly and quarterly management accounts, leading the annual budget-setting process, owning the audit cycle, and preparing papers for the Finance, Audit and Risk Governance (FARG) Committee. Own HR policy and governance : maintaining Envision's HR framework, handling complex employee relations matters, and overseeing the full employee lifecycle with execution led by the Business Admin and Finance Officer. Line manage the Finance Manager and Business Admin and Finance Officer, providing clear direction and developing a high-performing team. Lead operational improvement : conducting a review of processes and systems, building a live improvement register, and implementing agreed changes through to completion not just to proposal. Explore and pilot AI and automation tools for high-friction tasks. Genuine curiosity and willingness to experiment matters more than technical expertise. Hold compliance and risk governance oversight GDPR, Health and Safety, regulatory filings ensuring a clear calendar of requirements is owned and met. Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or demonstrable equivalent finance expertise. Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role with finance oversight responsibility. Experience of audit management and board-level financial reporting. Track record of leading and developing small teams. Working knowledge of GDPR and charity compliance obligations. Demonstrable ability to operate at a strategic and governance level Experience leading operational process or systems improvement, from diagnosis through to implementation. Active interest in AI and automation tools, with a practical approach to exploring and applying them. Commitment to Envision's vision, mission and values and ability to work well in, and contribute to, our organisational culture. Envision actively encourages applications from those from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, as they are currently under-represented in our organisation. We seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. Envision graduates will be guaranteed a first-round interview. Please note: we are unable to support visa applications and therefore applicants must have the right to work in the UK. To apply, please apply through CharityJob . Closing date for applications - Wednesday 10 June (midnight) Round 1 interviews (online) : Thursday 18 June Round 2 interviews (in person- London): Thursday 25 June We will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. The safety and wellbeing of the young people we work with is paramount at Envision. Successful candidates will be subject to a full Enhanced DBS check and reference checks. All new staff must attend safeguarding training during their induction period.
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 Our Sales and Marketing team is being reshaped to directly support BDO's growth ambitions. We're building a high-performing function that is proud of its technical skills, reliable in delivery, and outcome-led in how we prioritise and execute. You'll join a team big enough to offer diverse roles and opportunities, big priorities and commercial challenges, yet personal enough to ensure you're supported and empowered from day one. Here, we think beyond activity. You'll bring ideas, fresh thinking and help shape how we deliver campaigns, insights and engagement across the business. Working closely with internal clients, you'll deepen your understanding of our sectors and add value in your role From strategic storytelling to capability building and smarter ways of working, you'll grow your skills while working with people who care about doing the right thing and doing it well. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Sales and Marketing team are looking for a Proposal Hub Content Manager for a 18-24 month Fixed term contract. Role purpose The Bid Hub Knowledge Content Manager is responsible for producing, maintaining and improving bid and proposal knowledge assets used across proposals, credentials and PQQ responses. Deployed into the bid knowledge function, the role works under the direction of the Bid Hub Knowledge Senior Manager to ensure content is accurate, consistent in tone and messaging, and ready for rapid reuse through the firm's proposal automation system. The role sits within the Content capability and therefore applies the firm's content methodology, standards and editorial processes. A core part of the role is ensuring content is audience-aware-supporting personalisation by buyer type and stakeholder needs-and that feedback from live bids and pursuits is captured and fed into ongoing asset refresh so materials continue to resonate with buyers. Key Responsibilities Draft, edit and maintain core bid content assets including credentials, case studies, standard responses and PQQ materials. Ensure content is evidence-based, clearly written, and suitable for reuse across multiple submissions and stakeholders. Maintain version control and follow agreed review/expiry processes to keep content current. Structure and maintain content so it can be adapted for different audiences and buyer types while remaining consistent with approved messaging. Ensure assets include guidance or variations where appropriate to help bid teams tailor responses to buyer priorities, sector context and decision-maker needs. Capture common buyer concerns and objections and reflect these in updated content and proof points. Apply Content capability standards for commissioning, approvals, quality and storage of assets. Ensure assets are stored and tagged in the agreed single source of truth so stakeholders can find and reuse them. Work with the Head of Content and proposition owners as required to reflect updates in bid-ready language. Support the Bid Hub Knowledge Senior Manager to secure inputs from subject matter experts and teams across the business. Prepare briefs for contributors, manage timelines for reviews/approvals, and track completion of content updates. Support the creation and ongoing refinement of template content for the automation tool, ensuring wording, structure and tone are consistent. Capture feedback from live bids and pursuits, including objections, differentiators, proof point gaps and buyer signals. You will be someone with Strong writing and editing skills, ideally in bids/proposals or professional services content environments. Ability to translate complex solutions into clear, persuasive and compliant bid-ready content. Strong attention to detail, version control discipline and comfort working to deadlines. Confident working with subject matter experts and managing review/approval loops. Comfortable operating within defined standards, templates and governance processes. Able to interpret buyer needs and bid feedback and convert them into practical content and personalisation improvements. 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. and
May 20, 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 Our Sales and Marketing team is being reshaped to directly support BDO's growth ambitions. We're building a high-performing function that is proud of its technical skills, reliable in delivery, and outcome-led in how we prioritise and execute. You'll join a team big enough to offer diverse roles and opportunities, big priorities and commercial challenges, yet personal enough to ensure you're supported and empowered from day one. Here, we think beyond activity. You'll bring ideas, fresh thinking and help shape how we deliver campaigns, insights and engagement across the business. Working closely with internal clients, you'll deepen your understanding of our sectors and add value in your role From strategic storytelling to capability building and smarter ways of working, you'll grow your skills while working with people who care about doing the right thing and doing it well. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Sales and Marketing team are looking for a Proposal Hub Content Manager for a 18-24 month Fixed term contract. Role purpose The Bid Hub Knowledge Content Manager is responsible for producing, maintaining and improving bid and proposal knowledge assets used across proposals, credentials and PQQ responses. Deployed into the bid knowledge function, the role works under the direction of the Bid Hub Knowledge Senior Manager to ensure content is accurate, consistent in tone and messaging, and ready for rapid reuse through the firm's proposal automation system. The role sits within the Content capability and therefore applies the firm's content methodology, standards and editorial processes. A core part of the role is ensuring content is audience-aware-supporting personalisation by buyer type and stakeholder needs-and that feedback from live bids and pursuits is captured and fed into ongoing asset refresh so materials continue to resonate with buyers. Key Responsibilities Draft, edit and maintain core bid content assets including credentials, case studies, standard responses and PQQ materials. Ensure content is evidence-based, clearly written, and suitable for reuse across multiple submissions and stakeholders. Maintain version control and follow agreed review/expiry processes to keep content current. Structure and maintain content so it can be adapted for different audiences and buyer types while remaining consistent with approved messaging. Ensure assets include guidance or variations where appropriate to help bid teams tailor responses to buyer priorities, sector context and decision-maker needs. Capture common buyer concerns and objections and reflect these in updated content and proof points. Apply Content capability standards for commissioning, approvals, quality and storage of assets. Ensure assets are stored and tagged in the agreed single source of truth so stakeholders can find and reuse them. Work with the Head of Content and proposition owners as required to reflect updates in bid-ready language. Support the Bid Hub Knowledge Senior Manager to secure inputs from subject matter experts and teams across the business. Prepare briefs for contributors, manage timelines for reviews/approvals, and track completion of content updates. Support the creation and ongoing refinement of template content for the automation tool, ensuring wording, structure and tone are consistent. Capture feedback from live bids and pursuits, including objections, differentiators, proof point gaps and buyer signals. You will be someone with Strong writing and editing skills, ideally in bids/proposals or professional services content environments. Ability to translate complex solutions into clear, persuasive and compliant bid-ready content. Strong attention to detail, version control discipline and comfort working to deadlines. Confident working with subject matter experts and managing review/approval loops. Comfortable operating within defined standards, templates and governance processes. Able to interpret buyer needs and bid feedback and convert them into practical content and personalisation improvements. 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. and
Confidential Opportunity - Senior Credit Risk Analyst / Portfolio Risk Manager Birmingham Specialist Property & Structured Lending Environment Our client is a growing UK financial services organisation operating within the specialist property-backed lending sector. With a current lending portfolio of approximately £250m and further capital expansion planned, the business continues to strengthen its risk infrastructure as part of its next phase of growth. The organisation operates within a highly regulated environment and has established a strong reputation for disciplined underwriting, prudent governance and customer-focused lending solutions across Home Purchase Plans, Buy-to-Let (BTL), Bridging / Development broader specialist finance products. As part of the continued evolution of the Risk function, the business is now seeking to appoint a commercially minded and technically capable Credit Risk professional with strong analytical capability, IFRS9 knowledge and experience across portfolio risk, modelling and risk framework development. This position represents an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to play a genuinely influential role within a growing lending platform, working closely with senior leadership and governance committees while helping shape the future direction of portfolio risk oversight. Role Overview The successful individual will play a key role in the ongoing development, monitoring and enhancement of the organisation's credit risk framework, with particular focus across portfolio analytics, IFRS9 methodology, stress testing, impairment analysis and proactive risk identification. The role will suit an individual capable not only of producing high-quality analysis and reporting, but also interpreting portfolio trends, identifying emerging risks and helping drive meaningful risk-based decision making across the wider business. The position sits closely alongside the broader Second Line Risk function and will involve regular exposure to senior stakeholders, governance committees and strategic risk discussions. Key Responsibilities Monitor and assess the performance of the firm's HPP, BTL, Bridging and specialist lending portfolios, identifying emerging trends, concentration risks and early warning indicators. Support the development, enhancement and ongoing calibration of IFRS9 / Expected Credit Loss (ECL) methodologies and portfolio impairment frameworks. Contribute toward the design, implementation and refinement of credit risk models, stress testing frameworks and scenario analysis tools. Produce portfolio analytics, MI and risk reporting for Executive Committees, Credit Committees and Board-level governance forums. Assist in the ongoing development of credit risk policies, risk appetite frameworks and portfolio governance standards. Analyse arrears performance, delinquency trends, forbearance activity and portfolio migration behaviour to support proactive risk management decisions. Work closely with Underwriting, Finance, Compliance and Operations teams to ensure robust risk oversight across the lending lifecycle. Support risk-based decision making through meaningful interpretation of portfolio data and forward-looking risk indicators. Assist in the maintenance and development of enterprise risk registers, governance reporting and broader 2LoD oversight processes. Act as Secretariat support to Credit Committee and associated governance forums where required. Contribute toward regulatory and internal audit responses relating to portfolio risk, impairment modelling and governance controls. Support ongoing enhancement of risk frameworks as the business expands into additional lending and commercial finance sectors. Skills & Experience Required Experience within Credit Risk, Portfolio Risk, Risk Analytics or IFRS9-focused roles gained within banking, specialist lending, mortgages, real estate finance, challenger banking or wider financial services environments. Strong understanding of IFRS9 standards, Expected Credit Loss (ECL) methodologies and impairment modelling principles. Experience supporting or developing credit risk models, stress testing frameworks or scenario analysis processes. Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret complex portfolio data and convert findings into meaningful commercial insight. Understanding of UK regulated lending environments including FCA expectations, governance standards and prudent risk management principles. Experience preparing senior-level risk reporting, committee packs and portfolio analysis documentation. Advanced Excel skills and exposure to portfolio analytics, data modelling or risk reporting tools. Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders across Risk, Finance and Lending functions. Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to operate within a growing and evolving lending environment. Highly Desirable Exposure to property finance, bridging finance, specialist mortgages or buy-to-let lending. Experience operating within a Second Line of Defence (2LoD) framework. Exposure to SAS, SQL, Power BI, Python or other analytical / modelling tools. Experience contributing toward risk appetite frameworks, portfolio strategy or impairment governance. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-capitalised lending platform at an important stage of its evolution. Please note this role is Birmingham based and so we are sharing this role across locations where it is commutable within 1.5 hours of the Head Office. Solihull has a rail startion and the firm has large car park. The expectations of employees are only once or twice per week in the office maximum. We currently have employees in the office commuting into us from most areas including London, Northampton, Nottingham, Gloucester, Coventry, Birmingham, Stoke, Leicester, Derby.
May 20, 2026
Full time
Confidential Opportunity - Senior Credit Risk Analyst / Portfolio Risk Manager Birmingham Specialist Property & Structured Lending Environment Our client is a growing UK financial services organisation operating within the specialist property-backed lending sector. With a current lending portfolio of approximately £250m and further capital expansion planned, the business continues to strengthen its risk infrastructure as part of its next phase of growth. The organisation operates within a highly regulated environment and has established a strong reputation for disciplined underwriting, prudent governance and customer-focused lending solutions across Home Purchase Plans, Buy-to-Let (BTL), Bridging / Development broader specialist finance products. As part of the continued evolution of the Risk function, the business is now seeking to appoint a commercially minded and technically capable Credit Risk professional with strong analytical capability, IFRS9 knowledge and experience across portfolio risk, modelling and risk framework development. This position represents an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to play a genuinely influential role within a growing lending platform, working closely with senior leadership and governance committees while helping shape the future direction of portfolio risk oversight. Role Overview The successful individual will play a key role in the ongoing development, monitoring and enhancement of the organisation's credit risk framework, with particular focus across portfolio analytics, IFRS9 methodology, stress testing, impairment analysis and proactive risk identification. The role will suit an individual capable not only of producing high-quality analysis and reporting, but also interpreting portfolio trends, identifying emerging risks and helping drive meaningful risk-based decision making across the wider business. The position sits closely alongside the broader Second Line Risk function and will involve regular exposure to senior stakeholders, governance committees and strategic risk discussions. Key Responsibilities Monitor and assess the performance of the firm's HPP, BTL, Bridging and specialist lending portfolios, identifying emerging trends, concentration risks and early warning indicators. Support the development, enhancement and ongoing calibration of IFRS9 / Expected Credit Loss (ECL) methodologies and portfolio impairment frameworks. Contribute toward the design, implementation and refinement of credit risk models, stress testing frameworks and scenario analysis tools. Produce portfolio analytics, MI and risk reporting for Executive Committees, Credit Committees and Board-level governance forums. Assist in the ongoing development of credit risk policies, risk appetite frameworks and portfolio governance standards. Analyse arrears performance, delinquency trends, forbearance activity and portfolio migration behaviour to support proactive risk management decisions. Work closely with Underwriting, Finance, Compliance and Operations teams to ensure robust risk oversight across the lending lifecycle. Support risk-based decision making through meaningful interpretation of portfolio data and forward-looking risk indicators. Assist in the maintenance and development of enterprise risk registers, governance reporting and broader 2LoD oversight processes. Act as Secretariat support to Credit Committee and associated governance forums where required. Contribute toward regulatory and internal audit responses relating to portfolio risk, impairment modelling and governance controls. Support ongoing enhancement of risk frameworks as the business expands into additional lending and commercial finance sectors. Skills & Experience Required Experience within Credit Risk, Portfolio Risk, Risk Analytics or IFRS9-focused roles gained within banking, specialist lending, mortgages, real estate finance, challenger banking or wider financial services environments. Strong understanding of IFRS9 standards, Expected Credit Loss (ECL) methodologies and impairment modelling principles. Experience supporting or developing credit risk models, stress testing frameworks or scenario analysis processes. Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret complex portfolio data and convert findings into meaningful commercial insight. Understanding of UK regulated lending environments including FCA expectations, governance standards and prudent risk management principles. Experience preparing senior-level risk reporting, committee packs and portfolio analysis documentation. Advanced Excel skills and exposure to portfolio analytics, data modelling or risk reporting tools. Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders across Risk, Finance and Lending functions. Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to operate within a growing and evolving lending environment. Highly Desirable Exposure to property finance, bridging finance, specialist mortgages or buy-to-let lending. Experience operating within a Second Line of Defence (2LoD) framework. Exposure to SAS, SQL, Power BI, Python or other analytical / modelling tools. Experience contributing toward risk appetite frameworks, portfolio strategy or impairment governance. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-capitalised lending platform at an important stage of its evolution. Please note this role is Birmingham based and so we are sharing this role across locations where it is commutable within 1.5 hours of the Head Office. Solihull has a rail startion and the firm has large car park. The expectations of employees are only once or twice per week in the office maximum. We currently have employees in the office commuting into us from most areas including London, Northampton, Nottingham, Gloucester, Coventry, Birmingham, Stoke, Leicester, Derby.
Finance Manager Derbyshire Full Time, Permanent £55,000 - £60,000 About the Role We are seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Manager to join a growing SME manufacturing business based in Derbyshire click apply for full job details
May 20, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager Derbyshire Full Time, Permanent £55,000 - £60,000 About the Role We are seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Manager to join a growing SME manufacturing business based in Derbyshire click apply for full job details
