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We're looking for an Infrastructure & Security Engineer to act as a Senior within a growing, evolving technology estate at a pivotal point in its journey. This is a role with real substance. The foundations are in place, but there's a clear opportunity to shape, mature and lead across infrastructure, cloud, security, and supplier management. The Opportunity You'll be stepping into an established team to provide technical guidance whilst remaining hands on yourself. You'll play a key role in: Strengthening security practices and making better use of existing tooling Bringing structure to infrastructure and cloud operations Improving resilience, documentation, and disaster recovery capability Working with the Head of Operations to take back control from suppliers and ensuring quality service and better value for money Contributing to cloud and platform strategy (Azure-focused) The environment has a need for someone who can simplify, stabilise, and modernise. What You'll Be Doing Leading day-to-day infrastructure and platform operations (Azure, M365) Supporting the development of a team of 3 engineers - bringing structure, coaching, and accountability Owning operational security (patching, vulnerabilities, access controls, audits) Driving improvements in monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery Working closely with suppliers Supporting cloud journey decisions with technical knowledge Bringing greater visibility, documentation, and operational discipline This is a hands-on role, so you'll need to be comfortable being close to the tech while also stepping up as a Senior member of the team. What We're Looking For Strong infrastructure background with exposure to Azure and Microsoft stack Experience coaching or mentoring engineers in a hands-on environment Someone confident enough to challenge, but pragmatic in approach A people-focused leader who can bring a team with them Solid understanding of security fundamentals in an operational setting Experience working in multi-site environments Exposure to Azure services Logic Apps / Data Factory, or low/no-code tooling This role is part of an on-call rota which is currently 1 in 10 for P1 incidents This rota may be subject to change frequency given seniority. Permanent position Coventry based office Hybrid working - 2 days office, 3 days remote Salary £55,000 - £60,000 28 days holidays + Bank Holidays, holiday buy/sell scheme, company pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, death in service, employee assistance programme, occupational health provider service. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Chief Architect Salary : £69,501 £98,061per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Location: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham, Birmingham or Yeading. Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 24th May 2026 About the job The DVSA is building a dedicated Enterprise Architecture (EA) team to act as the bridge between the business and digital operations. Chief Enterprise Architect leads a team of Lead Enterprise, Technical and Solution Architects to deliver an excellent strategically aligned architecture service, to deliver great customer outcomes and demonstrate business value. They will contribute to the development and delivery of new and evolving operating models, accountable for delivering enterprise-wide architecture capability to ensure the best and most cost-effective technology solutions are developed and deployed for DVSA s services. Operating effectively with multi-disciplinary teams of Digital & Data professionals, policy experts and service teams throughout the change lifecycle, using business architecture to inform shape and define strategic business design. The Chief Enterprise Architect will support design, building and delivering to meet user needs, understand business goals and be able to translate future needs into statements of capability. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: To provide technical leadership, in the development, operation and ongoing improvement of complex, transformational digital services serving millions of users. Accountable for the development and communication of the organisation s enterprise architecture strategy, plans and governance to ensure that effective controls are in place for internal delegation, audit, control, and compliance. Appropriate committees and boards receive timely reports and advice that will inform their decisions. Work collaboratively with senior management and cross functional experts within DVSA, creating or reviewing the target architecture to support the strategic requirements of the business. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. Person specification Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: A strong track record in providing hands-on pragmatic architectural leadership through cross functional relationships, in a geographically dispersed, multi-service, technologically diverse environment through both internal capability and service providers Strong relationship building, influencing and negotiation skills are essential to provide technical and professional leadership to the architecture community. Proficient in matrix working to develop models and plans that drive the execution of the business strategy and improve business performance; understanding and experience of commercial contracts, procurement and sourcing strategies. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

NXTGEN have a fantastic opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join an expanding, market-leading business based in South Norfolk. Having experienced continued growth in recent years, and with further expansion forecast, it's a great time to be joining the business as they strengthen their Finance team to support long-term ambitions. As Financial Accountant, you'll be responsible for the preparation of financial statements across a number of subsidiary businesses under IFRS, consolidating these for group reporting within tight deadlines. You'll also play a key role in the delivery of the annual report and support with investor relations reporting, working closely with senior finance leadership. The role also offers exposure to VAT returns and tax computations in collaboration with the wider Tax team, giving the role great depth and breadth. This opportunity would be well suited to those looking to make their first move from practice to industry, with clear progression routes ahead. Key responsibilities: Preparation of monthly financial statements for a number of business subsidiaries in line with IFRS standards Support with the production of consolidated Group reports Assist with the preparation of quarterly, half-year, and annual investor reporting Review cash flow forecasts and support with cash management activities across the Group Ensure compliance with lease accounting requirements under IFRS16 Preparation and submission of VAT returns and support with tax calculations in collaboration with the Tax team Assist with the external audit process, ensuring deliverables are met on time and to a high standard The successful candidate will ideally be a recently qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent), preferably with a strong foundation coming from an Accountancy firm. You'll bring strong technical knowledge, ideally with exposure to IFRS and/or UK GAAP, and a keen eye for detail. Experience with IFRS16 and lease accounting would be highly advantageous but not essential. You'll also be a confident Excel user and comfortable analysing large data sets to provide insight. Communication is key in this role, so you'll need to be confident liaising with a broad range of stakeholders across the Group, with the ability to explain complex financial information in a clear and concise way. This is a business that invests in its people, so if you're looking for that first move out of practice with clear development and progression opportunities - this could be the one for you. Salary offered will be dependant on experience and qualification

Audit Senior role live within Top 100 firm offering hybrid working & £35K-£45K pa Your new company - This firm is an award-winning group of chartered accountants, chartered tax advisers, business consultants and independent financial advisers with a reputation for innovation and excellence.- By building strong relationships, their specialist teams advise clients on growing their business in a profitable, sustainable and tax-efficient way. Their award-winning success is down to the expertise of some of the brightest accountants, auditors, tax specialists and financial advisers in the business. Your new role - Assisting in the execution of regulatory and statutory audits; liaising with clients; accounts preparation; corporate tax computations and support on ad hoc assignments for new and existing clients.- Providing a premium support audit service to the Supervising Manager and Associate, - Proactively assisting in the maintenance of current client relationships whilst also seeking to establish new client relationships. - Providing weekly, clear and prompt communication to managers in relation to timescales and deliverability of assignments. -Attending training courses and independently maintaining professional competence to meet CPE requirements of the professional body What you'll need to succeed - Must be ACCA or ACA-qualified- Have relevant practical experience - A practical audit and accounts experience gained from an accountancy practice - Knowledge of various software packages - Strong communication and teamwork skills What you'll get in return - Opportunity to progress your career from manager to senior manager and beyond- Hybrid working - Agile working hours and space - Relaxed 'Dress for your Day' policy - Paid overtime or take time off in lieu of working over your contracted hours - 25-day holiday plus bank holidays and the opportunity to purchase additional holiday days - Opportunity to join our Cash Plan scheme - Lifestyle Hub, where you receive discounts for online and high-street stores - Employee Assistance Program with additional well-being benefits - Employee Referral Program - Death in Service and associated benefits - 4% employer pension contributions 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. #

Management Accountant role for an established commercial organisation. This is a team who value technical excellence, development of new tools and clear, practical insight that helps the business grow. This is a key role, supporting the Finance Manager to deliver timely, accurate management information and robust month-end processes. Manage treasury functions including payment processing, cash management and month-end treasury reconciliations Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, lead intercompany reconciliations and manage intercompany recharges Update and control the Fixed Asset Register and oversee monthly stock movements and valuations Produce monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow), variance analysis and commentary Support statutory audit preparation, tax schedules and year-end financial statements Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis, contribute to budgeting and forecasting cycles Identify and implement process improvements; support development of financial tools and reporting systems Ideally you will be a Qualified Accountant or actively studying towards your qualification. This role is based in Mid Essex with hybrid working and a generous study package.

Senior Management Accountant - £50,000 Hybrid role - Manchester Trafford Park - FMCG PLC Your new company One of Britain's most recognised and largest manufacturing and multi-production brands is searching for a skilled Management Accountant to join their high-performing team in Manchester's Trafford Park. This is a role for someone ready to take ownership and become the trusted expert for everything from day-to-day financial operations to month-end and year-end reporting. You'll dive into performance metrics, account reconciliations, insightful management information, and the creation of meaningful P&Ls. You'll also gain exposure to senior leaders across the business and work within a team that sets high standards and supports each other to achieve them. Your new role This position is far more than number-crunching. You'll work closely with teams across the organisation, producing management accounts, managing cashflow, challenging budgets, supporting audits, and ensuring financial processes are robust and efficient. VAT returns, payment processing, accruals, and prepayments will be part of your rhythm, and you'll keep a steady hand on internal audits, team performance, and statutory deadlines. Your ability to communicate clearly especially with non-finance colleagues will be essential. You'll also have the chance to contribute to ad-hoc projects that shape the future of the finance function. What you'll need to succeed You'll be a QBE, ACA, CIMA, or ACCA qualified accountant with strong Excel capability and solid management accounting skills. You'll bring commercial awareness, stakeholder management experience, and a collaborative mindset. Management accounting should feel familiar, and you'll thrive in a team environment where everyone pulls in the same direction. What you'll get in return A salary of £50,000, hybrid working with three days a week in the office, and genuine learning and development opportunities. If you're passionate about making finance a driver of growth rather than a box-ticking exercise, and you enjoy working with people who care about what they do, this role offers progression, stability, and a culture that values curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement. 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. #

About Our Client Ridgeway Education Trust is at an exciting stage of development. We are a Trust of eight schools based in and around Didcot, comprising a mix of Church of England and non-faith schools, including two secondary and six primary schools. We value the diversity of our schools alongside the strength that comes from our close geographical proximity. With an ambitious vision for the future, we plan to continue growing the Trust in the coming years. Our mission is to create excellence through high quality education for three to nineteen year olds, with strong collaboration at our heart. We believe school improvement is most effective when best practice is shared through deep professional collaboration, underpinned by trust, support and challenge. We value our people and take seriously our responsibility for staff wellbeing. Our values of ambition, integrity and leading for legacy guide our decision-making and ensure children and young people remain at the centre of all we do. We are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join our established Executive Team and play a key role in shaping and delivering the Trust's next strategic plan and longer term future. Job Description Provide strategic leadership for the Trust's financial management, ensuring long term sustainability, value for money and alignment with our educational priorities. Lead on budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and statutory reporting, presenting clear and timely financial information to our Executive, Board and the committees. Oversee the Trust-wide financial systems, controls, procurement and compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook and other regulatory frameworks. Provide strategic oversight of Human Resources and payroll, including workforce planning, affordability modelling and employment compliance. Lead risk management, audit, insurance and assurance processes, advising the CEO and Trustees on financial and operational risk. The Successful Applicant Senior financial leadership experience, ideally as a CFO, Finance Director or Deputy in a complex, multi-site not for profit or public sector organisation. Strong track record of strategic financial planning, budget management and statutory reporting within a regulated environment. Experience of leading and developing professional finance and/or HR teams, with the credibility to operate at Board and Executive level. Strong understanding of governance, risk management and value-for-money principles; academies or education sector experience desirable but not essential. What's on Offer Competitive salary ranging from £90,000 to £95,000 per annum. Additional benefits including annual leave and LGPS pension. Opportunity to influence the financial direction of a meaningful organisation. This is an opportunity to join the Trust at an important point in its journey. The role carries real purpose, with the chance to contribute positively to the education and experiences of children and young people across Didcot and the surrounding area. Ridgeway Education Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff working in all its schools to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS, references and pre-employment safeguarding checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining a post. All cases are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed. To view our Safeguarding policy, please visit our website: Safeguarding - Ridgeway Education Trust Please be aware that you will be required to bring proof of right to work in the UK and photographic ID, as applicable, to interview and online searches may be made for shortlisted candidates, as part of due diligence checks. Job summary Function CFO & Financial Management Subsector CFO & Financial Management Subsector Industry Public Sector & Not-For-Profit Location Didcot Contract type Permanent Consultant name Elizabeth Campion Job reference JN-065

Workplace Health & Safety Manager Location: Watford (with regular travel to multiple UK office locations) Contract: Permanent The Bukola Group is partnering with a well established UK financial services organisation to appoint a Workplace Health & Safety Manager . This is a key role responsible for shaping and embedding a robust health & safety, workplace risk and physical security framework across a multi site corporate environment. This opportunity would suit a proactive and pragmatic Health & Safety professional who enjoys working at both strategic and operational levels, influencing senior stakeholders and driving continuous improvement. The Role As Workplace Risk & Safety Manager, you will own and continually improve the organisation's health & safety and workplace risk framework, ensuring offices provide a safe, secure and compliant environment for employees and visitors. You will advise leaders and colleagues, reduce risk and disruption, and enable the effective delivery of business objectives. Key responsibilities include: Developing, implementing and maintaining Health & Safety and workplace risk policies, procedures and standards across all UK offices Identifying, assessing and managing workplace risks, including risk assessments and workstation/workplace needs assessments Overseeing Health & Safety and physical security incident reporting, investigation, escalation and follow up Monitoring compliance with internal policies and external legal, regulatory and professional requirements, including leading internal audits Leading workplace emergency preparedness, including evacuation and lockdown procedures and drills Designing and delivering Health & Safety and physical security training, inductions and awareness activities Maintaining statutory and compliance records (e.g. COSHH, training logs, inspections, budgets) Working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers/contractors, including effective contractor control and Permit to Work processes Applying enterprise risk management frameworks to workplace risks, with appropriate controls, monitoring and reporting About You To be successful in this role, you are likely to bring: Proven Health & Safety experience within a corporate or office based environment Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and best practice A solid understanding of physical security principles and controls Experience implementing and maintaining Health & Safety and workplace risk frameworks across multiple sites or complex organisations Excellent prioritisation and problem solving skills, with the ability to provide pragmatic, balanced advice Strong written and verbal communication skills, including producing policies, reports and delivering training The ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organisation Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and SharePoint, with an interest in evolving ways of working Qualifications Essential Recognised Health & Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent) Evidence of ongoing professional development in Health & Safety and/or risk management Desirable Higher level Health & Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent) Professional membership (or working towards) IOSH, IIRSM or similar Training or certification in physical security, security management or business continuity

Own The Space: Head of Finance and Operations Own The Space (OTS) is a campaign accelerator that develops and scales communication interventions with impact. Our leadership team has decades of experience incubating and scaling campaigns and organisations. We care passionately about the areas we engage in and pursue projects that have a high-level of ambition coupled with a potential to deliver change quickly. An activist organisation at its heart we are in our fourth year with an ambitious plan for the future. About this role We are looking for a builder-operator who will take satisfaction in developing the systems and backbone to allow our impact to significantly increase. As a growing campaign organisation, some of our systems are still evolving. The right candidate will enjoy shaping and improving them and enabling the directors to focus on campaign strategy and impact. They will enjoy building organisations, are comfortable in a high-energy campaigning environment and able to bring structure while not over-bureacratising. This role reports into one of the Own The Space Directors. The role will have the following responsibilities: 1) Finance and Financial Visibility: Ensure financial systems support the mission Own the Space operates two legal entities (a limited company and a company limited by guarantee). This role will oversee financial systems and reporting across both entities. You will be required to: Translate the organisation's strategy and programme plans into multi-year financial models that enable strategic decision making Produce clear monthly management accounts and dashboards for OTS Directors (working with external finance partners where appropriate) Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, coach budget holders and embed strong financial planning practices across OTS. Provide forward-looking financial insight linking financial position to programme milestones and fundraising assumptions. Oversee finance and performance of the for-profit arm: budgeting, pricing/margin, cash, working capital, contract risk, and management reporting. Ensure the not-for-profit entity complies with funding agreements, provide necessary financial reports and that restricted funds are managed appropriately. Establish and maintain clear intercompany arrangements (e.g. service level agreements, recharge policies, IP licences, cost-sharing etc.) so transactions remain transparent and auditable. Manage relationships with external finance providers and identify where additional finance capacity is required. 2) Operations and People Systems: Build and run the organisational infrastructure that supports the work Design and implement operational systems covering IT, data management, contract management, supplier management and internal processes. Establish simple and effective operational rhythms (planning cycles, reporting cadence etc.) that improve clarity and reduce administrative burden on directors. Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory bodies including Companies House, HMRC, GDPR/data protection, insurance requirements. Maintain oversight of organisational policies and documentation. People Systems Manage core staffing operations including employment contracts, HR policies and compliance. Support the recruitment process by coordinating hiring logistics, contracts and onboarding. Maintain clear and fair HR processes including onboarding, performance review frameworks and staff documentation and ensure appropriate HR policies and systems. Support directors in ensuring that staff have the operational support and clarity they need to succeed. 3) Organisational Capacity Building: Build financial literacy resilience across the organisation Support project teams in planning and delivering their work within realistic budgets and operational frameworks. Build financial literacy across OTS so directors and project leads can confidently understand budgets and forecasts. Help embed systems and processes that strengthen organisational resilience as the organisation grows. About you: Experience Significant experience leading finance and operational systems in a growing organisation (ideally £3m-£10m turnover), including building processes and infrastructure that enable teams to scale. Strong financial management: budgeting, cashflow, controls, management accounts, audit/statutory reporting, with the ability to translate financial information into clear insights for non-financial leaders. Experience establishing HR processes and policies in a small or growing organisation. Confidence operating across two entities (not-for-profit + commercial), including governance boundaries and intercompany working. Excellent stakeholder management: proven ability to advise and influence senior leadership with clarity and pragmatism. About you: Desirable Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent demonstrable experience. Charity finance experience (restricted funds, SORP, VAT/Gift Aid) and/or experience with trading subsidiaries. Experience working in fast moving, mission driven or entrepreneurial environments where systems are still evolving. Core Attributes: In addition to technical excellence below are the core attributes we think will make you successful and happy in the role. You are: Impact driven: You have a focus on impact, constantly assessing the most effective deployment of limited resources. You're motivated by the difference your efforts make. Detail oriented: You want to join the dots whilst keeping the bigger picture in mind. Most people that you've worked with would describe as exceptionally competent and reliable. Systems thinker: You can work independently to build systems, processes and information flows. Lifelong learner: You're able to ask for feedback to get better and independently seek out learning to improve within your own areas of expertise. Inclusion and Diversity We know that diverse teams lead to better outcomes and each new hire is a chance for Own the Space to bring in new perspectives and approaches. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation and cultural identity. We aim for Own The Space to be a welcoming, supportive and creative place to work. We make our recruitment accessible to any and all people. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at . Benefits This is a one year role with a strong possibility of extension. Own The Space uses a fixed pay scale based on organisational level. To ensure equity, salaries are non-negotiable. This role pays £78,660 pro-rata. Benefits include 35 days annual leave, pro-rata (inclusive of public holidays and grace days) and 6% pension scheme. This is a remote role but we have offices in London and Bristol for candidates within commuting distance. The role would involve regular (travel to London or Bristol, approx every 2 months, would be expected with trips sometimes involving an overnight stay). A computer and phone are provided. Applying: Please submit one document which includes (1) your CV and (2) one paragraph only outlining your suitability for the role. Applications without this paragraph will not be considered. Closing date: 9am GMT on Monday 8th June.

Financial Controller Newcastle-under-Lyme Permanent £60,000 per annum Hawk3 Talent Solutions are recruiting for a Financial Controller to lead the finance function and shape financial strategy for an established organisation in Newcastle-under-Lyme. This is a pivotal role, offering the chance to lead a talented finance team, shape financial strategy, and support key business decisions at the highest level. What You'll Do: As Financial Controller, you will be the strategic partner to the Managing Director, overseeing the company's entire financial ecosystem. Your responsibilities will include: Leading monthly closings, audits, reporting, and business reviews Managing budgets, forecasts, and forward-looking financial planning Ensuring compliance with Swiss GAAP, IFRS, and UK accounting standards Building and leading the Finance & Accounting team, driving efficiency and best practice Representing the company to government bodies, auditors, and corporate stakeholders Supporting system improvements, including potential SAP implementation Overseeing treasury, taxation, risk management, and financial process enhancements About You: You're a seasoned finance professional with a strong commercial mindset and a track record in multinational environments: CPA or equivalent higher education in Finance, Accounting, or Economics Minimum 5 years in senior accounting/controller roles, ideally within manufacturing or international businesses Expertise in IFRS/Swiss GAAP and UK GAAP Skilled in budgeting, costing, audit, and financial reporting Experienced in SAP, Sage, or other international finance systems Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse team Excellent English communication skills and cultural adaptability Willingness to travel as required Why This Role Is Exciting: This is more than just a finance role - it's a chance to shape the company's financial strategy and directly influence business growth. You'll work in a high performing, collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and rewarded. Benefits Include: Competitive salary: £60,000+ Private medical insurance & life insurance Company pension & additional leave Flexible working & casual dress Health & wellbeing programme Closing date 30.06.26 To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

Young People Registered Manager - Supported Accommodation - Midlands - £44,127 per annum + Car Allowance Your new company You'll be joining a values-driven organisation dedicated to providing supported accommodation for children, young people and families across the Midlands. The organisation delivers innovative, person-centred services with a strong focus on safety, empowerment and positive outcomes. With a commitment to Ofsted-regulated supported accommodation, trauma-informed practice and psychologically informed environments, this organisation is known for delivering high-quality support that genuinely transforms lives. Your new role As the Regional Young People and Family Services Lead, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing multiple services across the Midlands. Acting as the Registered Service Manager for Ofsted-regulated provisions, you will ensure that services meet all regulatory standards and contractual requirements at all times.This is a senior leadership role in which you will: Lead, support and mentor Service Managers to deliver safe, high-quality, compliant services. Embed organisational values, Trauma Informed Care, and Psychologically Informed Environments within everyday practice. Oversee service compliance with Ofsted Supported Accommodation Regulations (2023), reporting Regulation 27 events and preparing regulatory reports. Develop strong multi-agency partnerships with local authorities, statutory partners and specialist services. Ensure effective risk management, safeguarding, health and safety and operational procedures across all services. Lead quality assurance activity, including audits, young person feedback, KPI monitoring and outcome measurement. Support the recruitment, training, supervision and development of regional staff teams. Contribute to strategic development, service innovation and the implementation of new operational systems. What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will bring: Experience managing multiple services and leading staff teams within young people, social care, supported housing or similar settings. Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations for Supported Accommodation (2023) and associated legislation. A deep understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity and the needs of vulnerable young people and families. Experience in partnership working with external agencies and local authorities. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate, guide and develop teams. Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills. Confidence working with data, reporting requirements and regulatory frameworks. A full UK driving licence and the ability to work flexibly across the region. What you'll get in return In return, you will step into a rewarding senior leadership role with a package that reflects the importance and impact of your work. You will receive: An annual salary of £44,127, inclusive of the Ofsted allowance A £2,400 annual car allowance 35 days annual leave, including bank holidays Remote working, with regular travel required across regional services Ongoing training, development opportunities and professional support The chance to influence service quality, shape strategic improvements and make a significant difference to the lives of young people and families A collaborative, values-driven working culture that champions innovation, inclusion and continuous improvement 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. #

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.

Senior Data Planner This role owns relationships with external data vendors and is accountable for ensuring externally sourced data is technically fit, well-integrated, governed, and delivers long-term value across the organisation. Client Details Senior Data Planner The employer is a well-established public sector organisation, recognised for its commitment to providing critical services and supporting the community. As a large organisation, it offers a professional and structured environment with opportunities for impactful work. Description Senior Data Planner Define and deliver the external data sourcing strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise data architecture, analytics ambitions, and business priorities, and clearly articulating where third-party data adds value versus duplication. Identify, evaluate, and onboard external data providers, assessing datasets for technical fit, data quality, scalability, security, regulatory compliance, and compatibility with existing enterprise platforms. Build robust business cases for acquiring external data, considering commercial value, long-term sustainability, cost efficiency, and downstream usage across the organisation. Own end-to-end vendor and partnership management, including onboarding, performance monitoring, renewals, issue resolution, and exit planning, ensuring suppliers deliver against agreed technical and commercial outcomes. Lead data licensing and contractual discussions in collaboration with procurement and legal teams, providing informed input on usage rights, constraints, cost models, and risk from a data and technology perspective. Provide technical oversight of external data integration, working closely with data architecture, engineering, and platform teams to assess ingestion approaches and impacts on pipelines, schemas, lineage, data quality, and target architecture. Ensure compliance with data governance, risk, and regulatory standards, maintaining clear documentation on data provenance, usage restrictions, retention, and lineage, and supporting audits and regulatory responses relating to third-party data. Act as a senior cross-functional partner and advisor, translating complex technical and commercial considerations into clear recommendations, and providing thought leadership on the effective and responsible use of external data across the enterprise. Profile Senior Data Planner A successful Senior Data Planner should have: Essential: Significant experience workingwiththird-party / external data in an enterprise environment. Strong understanding of: data integration patterns and data pipelines enterprise data platforms, models, and downstream consumption data quality, lineage, and governance concepts Proven experience managing data vendors or partnerships, including evaluating offerings and managing ongoing relationships. Ability to assess whether external data is fit for purpose technically, not just commercially. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate credibly across technical and non-technical audiences. Strong analytical and decision-making capability, with attention to detail and risk. Desirable Experience in regulated or data intensive environments (e.g. financial services, pensions, insurance, public sector). Familiarity with data licensing models, usage rights, and contractual considerations. Experience contributing to enterprise-wide data or analytics strategies. Background working alongside data architecture or data engineering teams (without requiring hands-on build). Job Offer Senior Data Planner Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000 per annum + Hybrid working (2 days on site) Comprehensive standard benefits package. Opportunity to work in a large organisation within the public sector in London. Permanent position offering job security and career progression opportunities. Chance to contribute to meaningful projects that impact the community. If you are an experienced Senior Data Planner looking for a rewarding role in London, apply today to take the next step in your career within the public sector.

Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a global, expanding manufacturing organisation who are seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to join their European Finance team. Based in Liverpool, this role offers a hybrid working model.This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong, qualified accountant looking to develop within a fast-paced, international environment. Salary/Benefits: £60,000 - £65,000 + benefits package Hybrid working model Opportunity to work within a global finance function Job Duties: Support month-end close processes, including accruals, prepayments, provisions and general ledger postings Ensure timely and accurate financial information is recorded within SAP Complete balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations Prepare and submit VAT and Intrastat returns accurately and on time Assist with fixed asset capitalisation and maintenance of the fixed asset register Support cash postings and bank reconciliations Contribute to the preparation and delivery of annual audit requirements Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements Identify and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support to the wider European Finance team Assist senior stakeholders with financial reporting and decision-making insights Who will I report in to? European Finance Manager When will interviews be taking place? Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis Ideal Experience Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) Minimum 4 years' accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment Experience working in a shared services finance function Strong SAP knowledge (FI/SD/MM modules advantageous) Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs and data analysis) Experience supporting audits, month-end close and statutory reporting Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines Confident communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders across the business Proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency

Contract: Senior Platform Reliability Engineer (Linux, Firmware & Server Infrastructure) Location: Glasgow (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Duration: 6 months Day Rate: Negotiable (Inside IR35 via umbrella) Reference: 20460 Overview We are seeking a Senior Platform Reliability Engineer with deep Linux systems expertise and strong exposure to server hardware, firmware, and low-level infrastructure operations. This role sits within a high-performing enterprise infrastructure team responsible for maintaining and improving the reliability of critical platforms at scale. The position is heavily focused on resolving complex platform and hardware-related incidents, particularly those escalated from L3 support, with an emphasis on firmware life cycle management, disk encryption, logging, and server configuration (BIOS-level controls) across multi-vendor environments. This is a hands-off hardware role, requiring strong remote troubleshooting capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work closely with internal teams and external vendors to drive issues through to resolution. Key Responsibilities Own and manage end-to-end incident resolution for platform and hardware-related issues, including triage, mitigation, escalation, and post-incident review Diagnose and troubleshoot Linux OS-level issues arising from hardware faults, firmware changes, or configuration inconsistencies Manage and support firmware life cycle processes, including upgrades, validation, and issue remediation Work with disk encryption technologies and logging frameworks, ensuring system integrity and auditability Maintain and troubleshoot server configuration settings, including BIOS-level parameters across multiple hardware vendors (strong Dell focus) Utilize out-of-band management tools (eg, iDRAC, iLO, RACADM, Redfish APIs) for remote diagnostics and recovery Analyse vendor logs, support bundles, and telemetry data to identify root causes and remediation paths Engage directly with hardware vendors and engineering teams, managing escalations and driving timely resolutions Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, reducing incident recurrence and operational toil Produce and maintain high-quality documentation, including runbooks, troubleshooting guides, and knowledge base articles Participate in post-incident reviews (RCA) and support improvements in reliability metrics (MTTR, MTTD, SLOs) Essential Skills & Experience Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting expertise, including: Process and service management System logs and diagnostics Networking fundamentals Package and configuration management Solid understanding of server hardware and infrastructure, including: Disks, RAID/HBA controllers NICs and firmware interactions Hardware failure modes and OS-level symptoms Proven experience with: Firmware management and upgrades Disk encryption and secure configurations BIOS/server configuration management Hands-on experience with remote management and lights-out technologies, such as: iDRAC, iLO RACADM Redfish or similar APIs Strong track record of incident ownership, including: Triage and mitigation Cross-team coordination Stakeholder communication Driving issues through to resolution Experience working with: Vendor diagnostics, logs, and support bundles Vendor escalation processes and engineering engagement Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to clearly articulate technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Strong documentation skills, including creation of runbooks, procedures, and RCA reports Desirable Skills Scripting and automation experience (eg, Python, Bash, Ansible) Familiarity with configuration management and automation frameworks Exposure to virtualisation and containerisation technologies (VMware, KVM, Docker, Kubernetes) Experience with monitoring, observability, and alerting systems, including log analysis and alert tuning Understanding of SRE principles and metrics, including SLOs, SLIs, error budgets, MTTR/MTTD Key Attributes Methodical and detail-oriented approach to troubleshooting Strong sense of ownership and accountability Comfortable working in high-pressure, incident-driven environments Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across global teams and vendors Proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational excellence Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior IT Auditor Permanent Insurance London Hybrid - 3 days office £65,000 Your new company A leading insurance company that prioritises its people and fosters an innovative, customer-focused culture. With offices in the U.S. and Europe, they lead the industry in underwriting speciality insurance in 180 countries. Their diverse and entrepreneurial businesses deliver effective solutions for customers, setting industry standards. Your new role Involves planning and executing IT audits, ensuring compliance and documenting findings for stakeholders. It includes routine testing, addressing review points and supporting the IT Supervising Internal Audit Senior. What you'll need to succeed Professional certification (CISA desirable)3+ years of Internal Audit experience or professional practice experienceExperience executing end-to-end IT internal Audits.Strong stakeholder communication experience. What you'll get in return Salary: £80,000 base salary + discretionary bonus + strong benefits package Working arrangement: 3 days office per week, London 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. #

Deputy Director - Audit Policy Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working - 40% onsite per month) Salary: £128k Contract: Permanent | Full-Time An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced audit and assurance professional to join a leading UK regulatory organisation as Deputy Director - Audit Policy. Reporting into the Director of Audit Policy, this senior leadership role will help shape the future of UK audit and assurance regulation. The successful candidate will lead on ethical frameworks for audit and assurance practitioners, provide strategic technical expertise across the organisation, and support the development of innovative policy responses to emerging industry risks and opportunities. You will engage with senior stakeholders across regulatory bodies, audit firms, professional institutes, and international standard setters, while overseeing a portfolio of complex policy and assurance technology projects. Key Skills & Experience: CCAB qualified with significant audit and assurance experience Strong technical expertise in UK external auditing, assurance, and ethical standards Experience drafting technical standards, guidance, or regulatory policy Excellent understanding of UK and international audit regulatory frameworks Strong leadership and people management capability Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills Experience managing complex projects and policy initiatives Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report writing skills Understanding of emerging developments in assurance, sustainability, and technology Confident communicator with experience engaging at senior level Ideal candidate will have a background in External Audit/Regulatory Leadership/Consulting/Big 4 audit This organisation offers an excellent benefits package including 30 days annual leave, generous pension contributions, hybrid working, wellbeing support, and a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance. Please apply today to be considered. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Supplier Quality Engineer 6 month contract Based in Bolton - hybrid Offering 45ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with AS9100 standards? Do you have quality experience in Manufacturing and Supply Chain environments? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Complete scheduled Quality Assurance audits at suppliers using standardised tools Conduct thorough verification/inspection of products to ensure they meet the required quality standards Identify and document any non-conformities in the manufacturing process and deviations from the product specifications Maintain accurate and organised records of all quality control activities Communicate findings to relevant departments/stakeholders Work cross-functionally to implement root cause corrective actions at supplier Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality of our products Participate in the Project Quality network to report and share the quality assurance status linked to applicable suppliers Provide non-conformance, root cause & corrective action data analysis and summary reports into senior stakeholders Your skillset may include: Trained auditor to AS9100 Experienced in conducting Quality Audits & surveillance Quality experience within Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electronic Engineering Proven track record in Quality, Supply Chain or Manufacturing Defence, automotive, or aerospace industry experience Familiar with GD&T and able to use a variety of metrology equipment QA problem-solving and improvement methods (8D, RCA, DMAIC, etc.) Knowledge of the product lifecycle management Analytical skills; ability to run reports in Excel, use SAP QM system, and document management tools Continuous improvement awareness Experience is NADCAP If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Supplier Quality Engineer 6 month contract Based in Bolton - hybrid Offering 45ph Inside IR35 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Sustainability Technical Project Manager Location: Crewe, Pyms Lane (4 days onsite per week required) PAYE Rate: £34 per hour Limited Company Rate: £41 per hour Contract Duration: Initial 6-month contract, with programme of work expected to exceed 12 months Working Hours: Core hours 09:00-17:00, with occasional 08:00 starts depending on meeting requirements About the Role Adecco working in Partnership with Bentley Motors is seeking a Sustainability Technical Project Manager to lead and deliver key sustainability initiatives across our Procurement function. This role plays a critical part in reducing supply chain environmental impact, supporting regulatory compliance, and embedding sustainability into sourcing and supplier management processes. Based at their headquarters in Crewe, Pyms Lane, this role requires onsite presence four days per week, working closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and Group stakeholders. You will be responsible for translating sustainability strategy into practical delivery, ensuring measurable outcomes across suppliers, governance, reporting, and procurement operations. Key Responsibilities Lead sustainability projects end-to-end within Procurement, ensuring delivery against defined objectives, timelines, and outcomes Drive execution of the Procurement sustainability roadmap, turning strategy into operational action Build and manage detailed project plans, including actions, ownership, timelines, risks, and dependencies Establish and run governance structures, including reporting cycles, escalation routes, and stakeholder updates Support supplier decarbonisation initiatives and development of emissions reduction roadmaps Support integration of sustainability requirements into sourcing and supplier selection processes Contribute to Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) activities with suppliers and internal teams Support supplier compliance tracking, including audits, evidence collection, corrective actions, and risk escalation Support implementation of chain of custody and traceability processes across supply chains Develop practical tools, templates, and guidance to support buyers and suppliers in day-to-day sustainability activities Produce monthly sustainability reporting, tracking KPIs including emissions, energy, waste, and water Skills & Experience Strong operational project management experience with a focus on delivery and outcomes Ability to manage complex, cross-functional workstreams, risks, and dependencies Experience working within structured project management frameworks Strong stakeholder management skills, including senior leadership engagement Ability to influence and drive action without direct authority Strong communication and presentation skills, including Board-level reporting experience Experience supporting procurement processes and supplier engagement activities Ability to provide clear, practical guidance to internal teams and external suppliers Technical Knowledge Understanding of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems Knowledge of supply chain sustainability and Scope 3 emissions concepts Familiarity with carbon accounting principles and GHG Protocol-aligned thinking Awareness of sustainability frameworks such as Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Understanding of supplier sustainability assessment methods (e.g., audits, rating systems) Desirable knowledge of: Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) EU End-of-Life Vehicles Directive (2000/53/EC) UK ZEV Mandate EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Qualifications Degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Business, or related field desirable Relevant sustainability, ESG, or procurement certifications desirable Project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2 or equivalent) advantageous UK driving licence desirable, as occasional travel within the UK may be required About Bentley Motors Bentley Motors is committed to shaping a sustainable future for luxury automotive manufacturing. This role sits within our Procurement function, supporting the delivery of our sustainability strategy and wider environmental ambitions. Working at Bentley means contributing to meaningful change across global supply chains while operating in a high-performance, collaborative environment. Recruitment Information Adecco, working in partnership with Bentley Motors, is an employment consultancy. We bring expertise, energy, and passion to improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and backgrounds. We do this by showcasing talent, skills, and unique experience within an inclusive environment that helps individuals thrive. Candidates are encouraged to demonstrate evidence of the above within their CV to be considered for the role. 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