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Director of Technology and Business Change This is a rare opportunity to define and deliver an IT and business transformation strategy within a purpose led organisation at a pivotal point in its journey. You will shape a clear and practical roadmap for modernising systems, improving services, and enabling meaningful change for local communities. Client Details Our client is a well established, values driven not for profit organisation supporting thousands of customers across the North West. With a strong commitment to community impact, they provide essential services that improve lives and create opportunities for people to thrive. Following recent growth and organisational change, the organisation is now focused on modernising how it operates. Significant investment has already been made in core systems and service delivery, and the next phase is to strengthen technology capability and embed sustainable, organisation wide transformation. The focus is on building on that existing investment and making sure it delivers consistent outcomes in practice. The culture is diverse, inclusive, and highly collaborative, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, shared purpose, and supporting people through change. Description This is a broad and influential leadership role with responsibility across IT and Transformation. The core purpose is to bring clarity and direction to an evolving technology landscape, defining a practical IT and digital strategy and roadmap that supports wider transformation objectives. You will lead a capable and established team, ensuring day to day IT services remain stable, resilient, and effective, while driving longer term improvements across systems, data, and ways of working. A key part of the role will be shaping how technology enables frontline services, improving integration across core platforms, and helping the organisation make better use of data to support insight led decision making. Alongside this, you will play a central role in business transformation, working across the organisation to embed new systems, improve processes, and support colleagues through change. This is an opportunity to join at a point where key platforms are already in place, and where strong leadership is needed to unlock value, reduce complexity, and create a clear and sustainable path forward. Profile We are looking for a proven technology and transformation leader who can balance strategic thinking with delivery focus. You will bring: Experience leading enterprise IT and business transformation within a complex organisation Senior leadership experience at IT Director, Digital Director or equivalent level Strong knowledge of IT services, infrastructure, enterprise systems, cyber security, and data strategy A track record of delivering large scale change and service improvement programmes Experience modernising and simplifying legacy technology environments Strong governance, commercial and risk management capability The ability to influence at Board and Executive level Experience leading organisational and cultural change Strong people leadership and stakeholder engagement skills Experience within housing, regulated industries, public sector, or customer focused operational environments would be advantageous Most importantly, you will be a pragmatic and empathetic leader who combines strategic capability with a strong focus on service, people, and outcomes. Job Offer Salary up to 100,000 Generous annual leave - starting at 27 days, rising to 32 days after 5 years plus bank holidays Hybrid working & flexibility - supporting work-life balance Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay Free on-site parking at key office locations Pension schemes with life insurance cover Healthcare cash plan - claim back costs for dental, optical, physio & more Learning & development opportunities - grow your career Volunteer days - up to 5 paid days to give back Closing Date 5th June 2026

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 BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place. 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. You'll be someone with: An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients Experience of dealing with client senior management Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Demonstrable post qualified experience You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

About Hft Hft is a national charity with a clear purpose: supporting learning disabled adults to live the best life possible. We have a long history, a strong values base and a workforce committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support. In recent years, we have worked hard to strengthen our financial position and build greater stability across the organisation. That progress gives us a solid platform for the future. We are now focused on the next phase of our journey. This includes embedding long-term sustainability, continuing to improve the quality and consistency of our services, and ensuring that the organisation is well set up to adapt and grow in a changing environment. There is a clear sense of direction and a strong commitment to doing things well. About the role We are looking for an Executive Director of Finance and Organisational Excellence to join our Executive Team, reporting to the CEO. This is a broad and influential role, bringing together responsibility for finance, IT, systems and digital, alongside the organisation's approach to transformation. You will play a central part in ensuring these areas work together to support effective decision-making, strong performance and long-term sustainability. While financial leadership is fundamental, the role goes beyond this. You will help shape how the organisation operates, ensuring that insight, systems and financial planning are aligned and support the delivery of high-quality services. A key focus will be strengthening organisational capability, including the development of meaningful management information, effective business partnering and a clear, coordinated approach to improvement and change. You will work closely with the CEO, Trustees and Executive colleagues, providing clear, confident advice and helping translate strategic ambition into practical delivery. About you We are open on background. You may come from a not-for-profit, public sector or commercial environment, particularly within service-led organisations. You will bring strong financial and commercial acumen, alongside experience of operating at a senior level and supporting strategic decision-making. You will be comfortable working across a broad portfolio and using systems, data and insight to improve organisational performance. You will be an effective communicator, able to present complex information clearly and build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including Trustees and senior leaders. Your leadership style will be collaborative and enabling. You will be confident but grounded, able to work across boundaries and bring people with you. You will also be resilient, with the ability to operate calmly and effectively in a dynamic environment. Why join us This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of Hft. You will join an organisation with a clear purpose, a strong set of values and a leadership team committed to continuous improvement. The role offers the chance to influence at scale, strengthen core organisational capability and support better outcomes for the people we serve. If you are motivated by making a meaningful contribution and want to be part of an organisation with both ambition and purpose, we would be pleased to hear from you. For more information, please visit our dedicated recruitment microsite at , or for a confidential conversation contact David Needham () or Anita Denton ().

Job Description You're Not Just Anyone - and neither is this role. You're Not Just Anyone - and neither is this role. As a Service Manager at Lifeways, you create environments where people thrive, and every decision you make shapes someone's future. Discover why this matters in our newest video HERE The Opportunity As a Service Manager, you'll oversee a 19 bed flat scheme supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. You'll have the support of our dedicated Area Manager and Regional Director, while still having the freedom to lead with your own style-focusing on achieving the best outcomes for the people we support and for your staff teams. We're looking for an experienced, passionate manager who: Leads with positivity, compassion, and confidence. Inspires their team to deliver outstanding, person-centred support. Drives quality, safety, and continuous improvement across all services. Every day, you'll make a difference - ensuring the people we support live with independence, dignity, and purpose in their own homes. In this role, you will: Support, inspire, and develop your team of support workers and team leaders to deliver outstanding care and support within this supported living flat scheme. You will oversee the delivery of high-quality care and support for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, challenging behaviours, and physical disabilities, each with their own unique and complex needs. Drive service improvements and quality standards Build strong relationships with your team, families, and communities You'll lead with purpose, inspire your teams, and deliver the highest standards of care while shaping the future of services. What You'll Bring A minimum Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care with Level 5 being desirable (or working towards it) Strong experience in operational and people management A valid UK driver's licence and willingness to travel locally A genuine passion for quality care - and the ability to lead by example We're looking for individuals who embody empathy, courage, honesty, equality, and passion. If that sounds like you, we'd love to welcome you to the team. Why Join Lifeways? When you join Lifeways, you step into a leadership role in a company that values and invests in its people. Our shared values guide everything we do:Caring - Honest - One Team - Innovative - Courageous - Equal You'll get: Enjoy financial wellbeing tools with Stream - real-time pay tracking, savings features, and instant access to earned pay when you need it. Leadership development programmes & progression pathways A supportive, inclusive workplace culture Matched contribution company pension scheme Wellbeing resources and mental health support Reward and Recognition Schemes Discounts on shopping, tech, travel, and more through CHOICE Rewards Why Now? We are on a bold journey to become the Care Provider of Choice - and this is an exciting time to join us. We listen closely to our team members through surveys and forums and act on their ideas, continuously improving how we support both our people and the individuals in our care. As a leader, you'll have the authority, resources, and support to shape your team's culture and the quality of care they deliver. We invest in your growth through leadership development and promote a workplace where wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion are more than just words - they're lived values. At Lifeways, you're not just anyone. You're a leader who can make a difference every single day. We are not using agencies for this recruitment. Any CVs sent to anyone in Lifeways from a recruitment agency will be treated as a gift.

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 Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. As market leaders, the award-winning Real Estate & Construction tax team at BDO serves a wide and exciting range of domestic and international companies with UK operations. It's your chance to experience a focused and unique blend of the highest level of technical expertise along with extensive experience in commercial transactions. This industry continues to grow rapidly, so there are always new challenges or opportunities that you can take on. At the heart of our success are the strong and progressive relationships we build with our clients and colleagues. With a focus on continuing development and exposure to clients and senior partners, you'll have all the freedom you need to grow your career. Responsibilities: This role will provide corporate tax compliance, advisory and accounting services to a range of clients from small start-ups to major multinationals, predominantly within the real estate and construction sector. Working, and developing relationships, with clients to advise on corporate tax planning and restructuring projects in the UK, as well as producing complex UK tax computations and returns. P-actively manage you own workload, communicating with managers/directors/partners on a regular basis to service their clients. Be able to consider and highlight further opportunities to develop new work. We're looking for someone with: An understanding of and previous experience within UK corporate tax compliance Some experience of providing corporate tax advisory and compliance services to primarily corporate groups, but may include partnership tax returns and non-resident landlord income tax returns Keenness to develop a career within the real estate profession Ability to prepare proposals for new work, including researching target client companies and on technical issues to identify new solutions Ability to manage a small client portfolio Ability to actively seek opportunities for selling new services to existing clients Some experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders Educated to degree level, and CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is the leading voice for rural land and business across England and Wales. We exist to champion our members, working at the heart of policy, advocacy and industry to shape a thriving, resilient rural economy. We are a powerful ally and expert adviser, supporting thousands of members who own and manage over half of the rural land in England and Wales. With a newly agreed Corporate Plan for , the CLA has set out ambitious priorities to maximise its impact, grow and engage its membership, and strengthen long-term organisational resilience. We are now seeking an outstanding Director of Marketing and Commercial to join our Executive Team at a pivotal moment for the organisation. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this role will have responsibility for marketing, commercial partnerships, sponsorship, and all other non-subscription income streams, with a clear mandate to reshape and grow the CLA's commercial and marketing capability. This is a senior, high-profile leadership role with significant autonomy and influence. You will lead the development and delivery of a clear commercial and marketing strategy aligned to corporate priorities, increasing the contribution of non-subscription income and ensuring we maximise the value of our member base, platforms and partnerships. This work will be central to our future success. A core part of the remit is embedding a more data-led, insight-driven approach, strengthening the use of CRM, and driving a step-change in performance across marketing and commercial activity. Working closely with the Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Regions, you will ensure member acquisition, engagement and retention strategies are fully aligned, with a coherent end-to-end member journey and a compelling, consistent story about the value of CLA membership. You will also optimise key member service partnerships, develop new scalable commercial opportunities, and strengthen how events, learning and sponsorship operate as profit centres that also deepen member engagement. As a member of the Executive Team, you will contribute to organisational leadership, performance and decision-making, advising the CEO and Board on commercial and marketing opportunities, risks and outcomes. You will build and lead a high-impact marketing function, establish clear KPIs and governance, and lead teams through change with credibility, pace and clarity. This role calls for an experienced executive leader with a strong commercial and/or marketing background and a proven track record of growing diversified income streams and leading transformation. You will bring commercial judgement, collaborative leadership and the confidence to operate at board and CEO level in a complex membership organisation. This is a rare opportunity to shape how a nationally significant organisation grows, engages its members and delivers value in a rapidly changing rural economy - combining purpose, profile and measurable commercial impact. Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the CLA on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit using reference OADAVB . Alternatively email . Applications should be received by noon on Tuesday 26 May.

Client Services Manager - Property Sector Aztec, Bristol Salary: 30,000 - 32,000 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm Contract: Permanent Are you from a Beauty, Travel, Recruitment, Estate Agency, Flight Attendant background, or currently working in house lettings or property but looking for a change? We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic, and commercially minded individual with excellent customer service and strong face-to-face people skills. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established property company in a key Client Services Manager role. You will be someone who is comfortable in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, confident in building relationships, and capable of opening doors to new business opportunities. A proactive, motivated attitude and strong communication skills are essential. The Role This position plays a vital role in the financial and operational success of the centre. You will be responsible for driving sales performance, increasing occupancy, and ensuring excellent client service delivery while supporting the wider objectives of the business. You will work closely with the Directorship and be expected to demonstrate strong organisational ability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure. A team-focused mindset and a commitment to delivering high standards of customer service are essential. Key Responsibilities Operational and Financial Management: Full accountability for the financial and operational performance of the centre Management of financial procedures and operational efficiency Responsibility for maintaining strong commercial performance Working within agreed annual budgets to achieve financial targets Monitoring and managing aged debtors effectively Understanding and reviewing profit and loss reports and cost control Identifying and implementing opportunities for additional revenue Preparing and presenting lettings and revenue plans when required Sales and Marketing: Building and maintaining relationships with brokers and commercial agents Promoting available space under agreed commercial terms Driving occupancy levels and achieving sales targets Managing licence agreement renewals to retain and grow revenue Developing relationships with corporate occupiers and key local businesses Identifying opportunities for short-term expansion and project-based requirements Maximising revenue from all services within the centre Networking with influencers, public sector contacts, and inward investment bodies Assisting with the creation of marketing materials Identifying and implementing local marketing initiatives Handling enquiries, conducting viewings, negotiating deals, and completing contracts Using social media in a creative and professional manner Developing and supporting promotional campaigns for the business centre Client Services and Business Development: Attracting new clients and retaining existing customers Providing excellent customer service at all times Developing long-term client relationships Supporting ongoing growth and expansion opportunities Ensuring smooth communication between clients, brokers, and internal teams Skills and Attributes Required Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational ability and attention to detail Confident, enthusiastic, and proactive approach Ability to multitask and work under pressure Strong customer service focus and commercial awareness Ability to work effectively as part of a team Sales-driven mindset with a desire to contribute to business growth Adaptable, resilient, and motivated Benefits 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension scheme Healthcare Life assurance

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the most highly regarded companies in the region in a truly influential board position as UK Finance Director. Part of the multinational B Braun group, the UK operation has been a significant part of the Sheffield business landscape since beginning operations in the city in 1988 - now employing over 1,200 people at its UK Head office just to the north of the city. Client Details With a turnover of over £300m and very strong profitability the UK business is the 3 largest in the group, supplying over 5,000 different products to more than 250 customers including every acute NHS Trust in the country. The business is very proud that what they do makes a real difference to patient care in the UK and they are now looking to recruit a Finance Director who will share in this feeling, and be motivated to take on a role that provides autonomy and opportunity to help continually improve the delivery of the work B Braun do. This role reports to the UK MD and is part of the UK Executive Committee and as such has scope across the full UK operation, including 5 legal trading entities covering Sales, Marketing & distribution to the UK market as well as supporting their ever-growing presence in the Home Care sector. The role will provide strategic vision in the leadership and performance of the following central service functions with direct management for circa 35 people: Finance Indirect Procurement & Facilities Management IT In doing so, the successful candidate will sustain an environment and culture of inclusion, continuous improvement, service and commercial excellence. Description Core duties and responsibilities Fully responsible for local Finance, Accounting, Controlling, tax, and the interface with Global Business Services. Responsible for financial performance management to achieve set targets (revenue and profit growth) Collaborate with local and global stakeholders, including the UK executive team, regional CFO, and global CFO, to align financial strategies and objectives. Establishes and maintains budgets and regularly reports on actual or forecasted revenues, profit and losses in his/her area of responsibility. As a member of the Senior Management Team, advise the top management and lead local strategic projects. Profile The successful candidate will of course be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) and with senior finance (FD/Div FD/GFC/Head of Finance etc ) experience in an organisation of scale, relational to the size of B Braun. Having worked in an internationally trading organisation would be very advantageous so you can demonstrate prior experience of operating within a matrix management structure and delivering effective results in this environment. It is very likely, given the nature of B Braun's operation, that you will have significant experience in a product-based industry and can demonstrate not only excellent financial stewardship but also achievements highlighting added value outside the core financial aspects of your role in this sector. To be successful in the role you will show strong leadership and collaboration across the business as well as key core competencies of the role including: Driving innovation & change Acting with a customer focus Delivering performance & achieve results Job Offer On offer is six figure salary plus attractive benefits package with hybrid working opportunity (3 days on-site) - as well as getting to work for a company with an exceptional culture and ethos. The B. Braun company began with a passion for positive change. To this day, they attract people who express progressive ideas and implement them together with trust, transparency and appreciation. Because everyone follows the same vision: we protect and improve the health of people worldwide.

Chief Technology & Operations Officer (CTOO) / Technology & Operations Director Location: Coventry (Hybrid) Salary: 80,000- 100,000 DOE Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Join a Growing Technology Business Where You Can Truly Make an Impact We're partnering with an ambitious and growing technology company looking for a commercially minded, hands-on technology leader to take ownership of both software delivery and IT operations across the business. This is a rare opportunity to join a smaller organisation where your influence will genuinely shape the future direction of technology, operations, delivery, and customer outcomes. You'll work closely with the executive team, helping drive strategic decisions while remaining close enough to the technology to guide teams, solve problems, and improve delivery standards. We're looking for someone who enjoys building structure in fast-paced environments, thrives on solving operational challenges, and still has the technical depth to engage with engineering teams and architecture decisions when required. The Role As CTOO / Technology & Operations Director, you'll oversee the operational effectiveness of software development, infrastructure, and technical services across the organisation's application estate. You'll act as the bridge between commercial teams, customers, developers, and IT services - ensuring priorities are aligned, delivery remains controlled, and systems stay secure, stable, and scalable. This role combines strategic leadership with practical execution. You'll be expected to roll your sleeves up when needed, support critical decision-making, and help teams deliver effectively with limited resources. Key Responsibilities Technology & Operational Leadership Lead the development and IT services functions across the business Ensure applications and platforms are delivered, maintained, and supported effectively Drive operational stability, resilience, and continuous improvement Balance long-term strategy with day-to-day execution Hands-On Technical Leadership Provide guidance across software delivery, infrastructure, DevOps, and architecture Support teams with technical decision-making and delivery planning Maintain oversight of cloud infrastructure, databases, environments, and security controls Act as a senior escalation point during incidents or critical operational issues Executive Delivery & Prioritisation Translate executive and customer requirements into achievable delivery plans Manage competing priorities across development and IT operations Clearly communicate risks, trade-offs, and delivery expectations Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with sales, commercial, product, and operational teams Support customer-facing technical discussions and solution planning Improve collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders Governance, Security & Compliance Ensure strong governance, policies, and operational procedures are in place Support ISO9001 / ISO27001 aligned processes and customer audit requirements Maintain focus on GDPR, cybersecurity, resilience, and risk management What We're Looking For Essential Experience Proven leadership across software engineering and IT operations/infrastructure Experience working in smaller or growing businesses where adaptability is key Strong hands-on technical understanding with the ability to engage at engineering level Experience managing software delivery, technical operations, and cross-functional teams Strong understanding of Agile delivery, DevOps, CI/CD, and modern software practices Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Knowledge of databases including MS SQL and/or Oracle Experience managing incidents, operational risk, and technical escalations Desirable Background Computer Science, Engineering, or similar technical background Experience with architecture or solution design Exposure to sectors such as Construction, Utilities, Retail, Logistics, Manufacturing, Insurance, or B2B technology services Personal Attributes Commercially aware and pragmatic Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving ability Comfortable making decisions and driving accountability Able to communicate effectively with both technical teams and senior stakeholders Hands-on, approachable, and delivery focused What Success Looks Like Within your first 6-12 months, you'll have: Improved operational stability and delivery visibility Established clearer prioritisation across development and IT services Strengthened collaboration between technical and commercial teams Improved governance, documentation, and compliance readiness Built empowered teams with strong accountability and ownership Package 80,000- 100,000 salary depending on experience Hybrid working model Opportunity to shape technology strategy within a growing business High level of ownership and autonomy Collaborative and fast-moving environment where your contribution matters

Payroll Officer Hackney - E8 Hybrid - 2 Days in The Office 3 Months 24.61 to 26.92 Per Hour (Umbrella) 18.78 to 19.98 Per Hour (PAYE) ASAP Start Are you an experienced and customer-focused payroll professional looking for a new challenge? Join the London Borough of Hackney , one of the UK's most diverse and highest-performing local authorities, We are Open, Inclusive, Ambitious, Pioneering, Proactive, and Proud . Key Information Post Title: Payroll Officer Directorate: Chief Executive Service: HR & Traded Services: Payroll Location: Hackney Service Centre (with hybrid/agile working) Responsible To: Payroll Team Leader The Role: What you will do As a Payroll Officer, you will be crucial in assisting in the delivery of the Payroll service. You will work with a reasonable degree of autonomy and may be responsible for a number of areas of transactional work. The payroll service supports Hackney, Traded Services, including Schools and Teachers. Core Responsibilities include: Processing and Data Management: Accurately inputting payroll data (Starters, Leavers, Secondments, etc.) into the Midland HR System (ITRENT) - ITRENT EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE Payment Calculation: Calculating and recording statutory and occupational Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption payments. Expense & Claims: Processing Overtime Claims and Travel/Mileage expense claims, including Teachers' data in line with HLT provisions. Compliance: Ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time, checking monthly payrolls and variance reports. You will maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and lawful deductions. Customer Support: Providing effective responses to a wide range of enquiries from employees, managers, and external organisations. You will advise employees and managers on all payroll issues, aiming to resolve matters at the source. Third-Party Payments: Processing and quality assuring payments to third parties like Income Tax/NI and Pension Contributions. About You: What you will bring We are looking for a highly organised individual with excellent attention to detail. Essential Requirements (Demonstrable Experience & Knowledge): Payroll Expertise: Proven up-to-date knowledge of payroll processes, principles, and statutory payments/deductions (SSP, SMP, TAX, and NI). System Experience: Demonstrable experience processing a range of transactions using IRETNT /HR/Payroll/Pensions systems. Query Resolution: Experience resolving customer queries/problems related to payroll matters, providing advice, and taking initiative to progress solutions. Legislation/Policies: Knowledge and understanding of employment legislation, PAYE, and the ability to interpret and apply these to provide information. Understanding of Local Government and Teachers' Terms & Conditions is also valuable. Skills: High-level customer service skills, the ability to work quickly, accurately, and to tight deadlines , and strong problem-solving skills. Ready to apply? If you are a proactive team player who thrives in a quality-controlled, customer-focused environment and possess the required experience, we want to hear from you! Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Lead a nationally significant FMCG account for a globally recognised brand, taking ownership of client strategy, commercial performance, and field execution across the UK. This is a high-impact opportunity for a commercially driven account leader to shape growth, influence senior stakeholders, and drive measurable results. Client Details Our client is one of the UK's leading field sales and marketing agencies, partnering with major FMCG and retail brands to deliver high-impact field operations, in-store activation, and commercial growth strategies. Known for its collaborative culture, ambitious growth mindset, and focus on innovation and people development. Description Key Responsibilities Own and deliver annual revenue and growth targets across the account Build and maintain exceptional senior-level client relationships Develop and execute strategic account and field execution plans Lead KPI delivery, performance reporting, and quarterly business reviews Translate commercial objectives into clear, achievable plans for field teams Analyse data, market trends, and retailer insights to drive recommendations and new opportunities Identify innovative ways to optimise field performance and client ROI Support and develop Regional Managers and wider field teams where applicable Ensure best-in-class briefing, reporting, and operational execution Manage commercial performance with strong awareness of P&L impact Profile About You You will be an experienced client services or account leadership professional with strong FMCG knowledge and a passion for delivering results. You'll also bring: Proven experience in client leadership and strategic account management within FMCG Experience working within a field sales or marketing agency environment Strong commercial acumen and experience managing account performance Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills Confidence working with complex data and translating insight into compelling narratives Experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams A proactive, resilient, and solutions-focused mindset The ability to operate independently while managing multiple priorities effectively What Makes You Stand Out Multi-channel field sales experience Strong storytelling and presentation capability Experience delivering measurable ROI and KPI-led programmes A collaborative leadership style with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from 65,000 to 80,000 per annum. 6,000 car allowance. 10% performance-based bonus. Permanent role with opportunities for career growth and development. Supportive company culture with a focus on professional success. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply today!

IT Project Administrator Astley (FTC 12 Months) Wynnstay Group is looking for a proactive and highly organised IT Project Administrator to join our IT team and help drive the successful delivery of exciting technology projects across the business. In this fast-paced and collaborative role, you ll support a wide range of IT initiatives; from infrastructure and cloud migrations to system upgrades and business rollouts - ensuring projects stay organised, on track, and delivered effectively. Using Microsoft Project Online and Planner, you ll coordinate schedules, meetings, documentation, reporting, and project governance while working closely with internal teams and external partners. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong coordination skills, attention to detail, and a passion for technology to build their career within a respected and growing business that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities: Provide day-to-day administrative and coordination support across multiple IT projects and programmes. Maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, timelines, and dependencies using Microsoft Project Online and Microsoft Planner. Coordinate project meetings, workshops, and stakeholder reviews, including preparing agendas and tracking follow-up actions. Capture and distribute accurate meeting minutes and ensure actions are completed within agreed timescales. Maintain RAID logs, project documentation, governance records, and version-controlled project artefacts. Produce regular project status reports, dashboards, and updates for key stakeholders and the IT leadership team. Support project governance processes, including change control, risk management, and project reporting. Assist with project testing, implementation, and go-live activities to support smooth project delivery. Monitor project progress and proactively highlight risks, delays, or issues that may impact delivery. Support the delivery of IT infrastructure, networking, cloud migration, server, and system upgrade projects. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the IT department and project delivery function. Provide professional and responsive support to the IT Director and wider project teams as required. What we re looking for: Essential: Minimum 2 years experience as an IT Project Administrator or similar role within an internal IT team or service provider. Experience supporting IT infrastructure, networking, server, cloud or system change projects. Hands-on experience using Microsoft Project Online and/or Microsoft Planner. Understanding of Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid project delivery approaches. Strong organisational, communication and documentation skills. Desirable: Experience working within PMO or IT governance frameworks. Familiarity with project management frameworks such as PRINCE2 or Agile. Formal project management qualifications (desirable but not essential) Benefits: Competitive salary Employee Assistance Programme with BUPA Company profit related pay scheme Life Assurance x2 Salary 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores Opportunity to join a supportive, values-led organisation with a turnover of £613 million and over 900 colleagues nationwide

AI Solution Architect - Senior Manager/Associate Director Capital Markets Location: Edinburgh Working pattern: Hybrid Salary: Compensation aligned to experience and seniority Ref: J13118 Senior AI Solution Architects are required to support the design, implementation and scaling of advanced AI solutions within financial services and capital markets environments. This role would suit an experienced professional with a strong background in AI, cloud and data architecture, with experience designing enterprise AI solutions and translating business requirements into scalable technical architectures. You will play a key role in shaping AI architecture strategy, leading technical teams and supporting organisations as they move from strategy and experimentation through to enterprise deployment. You will work closely with AI Engineers, Data Scientists, Enterprise Architects, MLOps teams, business stakeholders and senior leadership to design, deliver and scale AI solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. Key responsibilities: Translating business objectives into AI architecture strategies, roadmaps and scalable solution designs Designing and implementing end to end AI and ML architectures across enterprise environments Defining scalable, performant and cost optimised deployment patterns across cloud, containerised and GPU enabled environments Supporting AI implementation programmes from proof of concept through to enterprise deployment and optimisation Evaluating and selecting technologies across open source and commercial platforms Designing and integrating AI solutions into existing enterprise systems and applications Working with AI Engineers, Data Scientists and technical teams to support AI delivery and scaling initiatives Supporting AI governance, security, risk and regulatory considerations throughout the delivery lifecycle Supporting architecture governance, technical review boards and design authorities Building relationships with technical and business stakeholders across large scale transformation programmes Producing solution design documentation, implementation plans and technical proposals Providing technical leadership and mentoring within multidisciplinary teams Experience Required: Experience designing AI, ML or modern data architectures within enterprise environments Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks or similar technologies Experience architecting scalable AI and ML solutions across serverless, containerised or GPU enabled environments Experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, embeddings, semantic search and RAG patterns Exposure to vector databases and agent frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph or similar technologies Understanding of MLOps, LLMOps and model lifecycle management principles Experience designing APIs and integrating AI solutions into enterprise environments Strong understanding of modern data architectures and platform design principles Experience presenting architectural designs to technical and business stakeholders Financial services experience within capital markets or broader banking environments This is a strong opportunity for an AI architecture professional who wants to work on high impact AI and data transformation programmes within complex financial services environments. For more information make an application today! Alternatively, you can refer a friend or colleague by taking part in our fantastic referral schemes! If you have a friend or colleague who would be interested in this role, please refer them to us. For each relevant candidate that you introduce to us (there is no limit) and we place, you will be entitled to our general gift/voucher scheme. Datatech is one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies in the field of analytics and host of the critically acclaimed event, Women in Data UK. For more information visit our website: (url removed)

AI Solution Architect - Senior Manager/Associate Director Capital Markets Location: Manchester Working pattern: Hybrid Salary: Compensation aligned to experience and seniority Ref: J13119 Senior AI Solution Architects are required to support the design, implementation and scaling of advanced AI solutions within financial services and capital markets environments. This role would suit an experienced professional with a strong background in AI, cloud and data architecture, with experience designing enterprise AI solutions and translating business requirements into scalable technical architectures. You will play a key role in shaping AI architecture strategy, leading technical teams and supporting organisations as they move from strategy and experimentation through to enterprise deployment. You will work closely with AI Engineers, Data Scientists, Enterprise Architects, MLOps teams, business stakeholders and senior leadership to design, deliver and scale AI solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. Key responsibilities: Translating business objectives into AI architecture strategies, roadmaps and scalable solution designs Designing and implementing end to end AI and ML architectures across enterprise environments Defining scalable, performant and cost optimised deployment patterns across cloud, containerised and GPU enabled environments Supporting AI implementation programmes from proof of concept through to enterprise deployment and optimisation Evaluating and selecting technologies across open source and commercial platforms Designing and integrating AI solutions into existing enterprise systems and applications Working with AI Engineers, Data Scientists and technical teams to support AI delivery and scaling initiatives Supporting AI governance, security, risk and regulatory considerations throughout the delivery lifecycle Supporting architecture governance, technical review boards and design authorities Building relationships with technical and business stakeholders across large scale transformation programmes Producing solution design documentation, implementation plans and technical proposals Providing technical leadership and mentoring within multidisciplinary teams Experience Required: Experience designing AI, ML or modern data architectures within enterprise environments Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks or similar technologies Experience architecting scalable AI and ML solutions across serverless, containerised or GPU enabled environments Experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, embeddings, semantic search and RAG patterns Exposure to vector databases and agent frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph or similar technologies Understanding of MLOps, LLMOps and model lifecycle management principles Experience designing APIs and integrating AI solutions into enterprise environments Strong understanding of modern data architectures and platform design principles Experience presenting architectural designs to technical and business stakeholders Financial services experience within capital markets or broader banking environments This is a strong opportunity for an AI architecture professional who wants to work on high impact AI and data transformation programmes within complex financial services environments. For more information make an application today! Alternatively, you can refer a friend or colleague by taking part in our fantastic referral schemes! If you have a friend or colleague who would be interested in this role, please refer them to us. For each relevant candidate that you introduce to us (there is no limit) and we place, you will be entitled to our general gift/voucher scheme. Datatech is one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies in the field of analytics and host of the critically acclaimed event, Women in Data UK. For more information visit our website: (url removed)

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients 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 clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Role Overview This role will provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of corporate and owner managed clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. You will also provide assistance to Director/Partners in both client work and in the management of the group and on occasions the practice. Will be involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. A key part of the role requires the individual to actively seek, and keep the Partner informed about, any new business opportunities arising on existing and new clients. Responsibilities To act as a key point of contact within the firm for the client, together with the Senior Manager/Partner. This will involve responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients There will be an expectation that you will take full responsibility for project delivery on their portfolio Manage a portfolio of clients including control of billings and cash collection within the firms criteria Review of work prepared by more junior members of staff Liaise with HMRC To ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and keep client/Partner informed of overruns and plan staff assignments in order to give an appropriate spread of experience Ensure that the firm's quality control procedures are adhered to including second partner review Identify risk and technical matters, as well as selling opportunities, to the Partner/ Senior Manager/Manager, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Requirements Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. Lead projects of limited scale or complexity You'll also be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. 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 our clients and satisfying experiences at work, 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.

As a registered, qualified nurse, our Learning and Development Officer - Clinical, Registered Nurse role offers you a unique opportunity to step into a county wide role where your varied nursing clinical expertise will influence practice far beyond a single setting. You'll join our Learning and Development Team supporting Adult Health and Care Provider Services to develop a confident, skilled and compassionate workforce. In your varied and impactful role, you'll use your nursing background to help shape the future of adult social care by supporting with the development of clinical capability across the Adults' Health and Care Directorate. This includes Reablement and Hampshire County Council Care Support Services for both younger and older adults. Your work will directly support high quality, person centred care and ensure clinical best practice is embedded across the county. Working collaboratively with operational teams and partner agencies, you'll play a critical role in workforce transformation while making a real difference to the lives of people in local communities. What you'll do: Support with the development and delivery of a specialist clinical skills workforce development programme across the Adults' Health and Care Directorate. Design, develop and deliver evidence based, person centred learning programmes aligned to service transformation and workforce priorities. Support operational teams by building clinical confidence and competence to a safe, high quality standard of practice. Deliver specialist clinical skills training to nurses and professional care staff across Adults' Health and Care, including through the Impact offer for the private and voluntary sector. Lead and manage the Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified Nurses and Allied Health Professionals. Work closely with internal teams and external partner agencies to provide clinical advice, guidance and support. Ensure learning activities reflect current clinical best practice and the evolving adult social care landscape. What we're looking for: A registered, qualified nurse with a broad range of clinical experience. A teaching qualification (e.g. PTLLS / Level 3 Award in Education & Training) or a willingness to undertake this training. Experience or a strong interest in learning and workforce development within health or social care. Excellent communication and relationship building skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders. Strong organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly and independently across multiple priorities. An understanding of the social care landscape, including key challenges, strategic priorities and transformation agendas. A genuine passion for how high quality learning and workforce development can support and impact on the delivery of outstanding care for service users. Why join us: A rare opportunity to shape learning and clinical practice across adult social care at a county wide level. The chance to work alongside learning and development experts and subject matter specialists, within a collaborative, supportive team with a shared vision to inform, inspire and innovate. Meaningful work that directly supports frontline staff and improves lives in local communities. Ongoing training and career development support, including teaching and professional development opportunities Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme - to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Other roles you may have experience of may include: Clinical Learning and Development Officer, Clinical Education Officer (Registered Nurse), Clinical Workforce Development Officer, Clinical Practice Development Nurse, Clinical Education and Training Lead, Clinical Learning Lead, Clinical Skills Development Lead, Education and Development Nurse, Learning and Development Lead - Clinical Services, Clinical Capability and Development Officer.

Job Title: Director of Finance and Corporate Resources Location: Main Office in Olton (B27 6PF) with some home working Salary: circa £75,000 per annum Job Type: Full time, Permanent Hours per week: 35 hours per week The Trust is entering an exciting new chapter. Formed through the recent merger of two reputable trusts, we are building on over 675 years of charitable history to create a strong, forward looking organisation with a clear and ambitious strategy for the future. With a turnover of around £8 million, the trust delivers a diverse range of housing, care, youth and community services. We are now seeking an exceptional Director of Finance and Corporate Resources to play a pivotal role in shaping our sustainability, governance and growth. About The Role: Reporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic leadership across finance and corporate services, including financial planning, treasury, risk management, ICT and key support functions. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will help steer the organisation through its post merger phase, ensuring robust governance, financial resilience and value for money, while enabling delivery of our long term vision. Key aspects of the role involve: Executive Leadership, Financial Strategy and Control Governance and Decision Making Treasury Human Resources and People Management ICT Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and a full job description is available to download on our website. About you: Experience: Proven experience at a senior leadership level in a finance environment. Charity and or Housing Association experience is essential. Experience of preparing financial business plans, modelling scenarios and carrying out sensitivity analysis and stress tests. Track record of delivering on a range of other corporate support services such as IT, HR and Governance in addition to financial responsibilities would be an advantage. Experience of developing services to achieve and support strategic organisational objectives. Proven experience of leading teams through change, delivering consistent services with excellent results and maintaining high levels of staff engagement. Experience of managing investment portfolios. Knowledge / Skills and Qualifications: A skilled influencer and negotiator able to communicate effectively with external stakeholders, customers, colleagues and Board members to include report writing and presentations Strong financial reasoning, highly numerate and IT literate Up to date knowledge of all regulatory requirements including: finance, people, IT & governance Knowledge of the Housing Sector and its current issues Proven ability to analyse and solve complex problems Commercial awareness Strategy & policy development Planning and organising Budget management Able to work under pressure to cost and time deadlines Relevant professional financial qualification and equivalent senior finance experience, with a strong understanding of governance and regulatory requirements. Membership of a recognised UK professional body and sector specific knowledge desirable. Other: Able to demonstrate you share the values of the trust. Ability to attend evening meetings and work occasional weekends Commitment to equality and diversity Current, valid UK driving license Entitled to work in UK Undertake any other duties within the spirit of this role as required by the CEO Benefits: Starting on 31 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (increases with service) An annual 'wellbeing' day for all staff Company sick pay Free onsite parking Pension scheme Life Insurance Refer a Friend incentive scheme Funded Blue Light Card membership Wisdom: guide to health and mental wellbeing Health Assured: Employee Assistance Programme inc. access to external support and counselling Bright Exchange: perks and benefits from a range of retailers including well known brands Training opportunities for professional qualifications Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: The Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from under represented groups. Safeguarding: The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. Appointment will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks. To apply for this role please click APPLY button to submit a CV. Candidates with previous experience and job titles of; Finance Services Manager, Head of Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Corporate Services Manager, Head of Corporate Services, People Development, Organisational Development, Workforce Engagement Officer Corporate Services Coordinator, Programme Management, Project Management may also be considered for this role.

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 Working hard and working together, our Tax team thrives on keeping busy. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Overview: As an Associate Director, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and for the timely delivery of services. You will also support Partners/Directors with complex HM Revenue & Customs enquiries and voluntary disclosures to ensure a satisfactory settlement is negotiated between the client and H M Revenue & Customs. You will be expected to contribute toward marketing and business development initiatives and build sustainable internal and external client relationships. Responsibilities: Be a stakeholder in the delivery of the Tax strategic framework by involvement with team's strategy in conjunction with Partners/Directors. Manage the every day running of the HM Revenue & Customs enquiries or disclosure for a portfolio of clients. Prepare investigation and disclosure reports, including all computational aspects of the report, for submission to the HMRC Specialist Investigations, working directly to a Partner and delegating appropriate tasks to junior staff. Liaise directly with clients, contacts and other parties to ensure work is completed and produced according to the desired timescales. Prepare agendas for all meeting with clients and/or H M Revenue & Customs and ensure that all points are followed up after the meeting. Prepare work plans and liaise with the partner/director to ensure that the report covers all areas included in the work plan. Take part in the negotiation of the settlement either directly or by providing the partner with an aide memoir in relation to the details of the case and the specific technical arguments that are likely to arise. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate the team's junior employees. This includes participating in recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines, and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Manage the billing and collection in respect of each client in their portfolio. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities and inform the Partner/Director and client as appropriate. Maintain a network of professional and business contacts. Act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in marketing events, keep abreast of the wide range of services the firm offers and suggest innovative products and services. Requirements: CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience within HM Revenue & Customs Demonstrable post qualified experience across all aspects of tax dispute resolution Strong experience of HMRC enquiries and voluntary disclosures Report writing and tax computational experience Excellent client relationship, project management and business management skills Knowledge of Microsoft Office Previous people management experience with the ability to develop team members Highly collaborative and a team player You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Role Mission To support customer outcomes by making deep, hands-on Microsoft centric expertise available to customers and internal teams across hybrid identity, security and endpoint management. This includes Windows Active Directory and integration with Microsoft Entra ID, unified security operations with Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel, and modern endpoint and device management with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr), providing practical guidance, design assurance and implementation support where needed. Objectives & Key Results Deliver consulting-grade architecture assurance and outcomes for customers Provide high quality architecture reviews and design assurance for complex customer opportunities and deliveries, highlighting risks, trade-offs and pragmatic options Produce clear customer-facing technical outputs (e.g., current-state assessments, target-state architectures, and phased roadmaps) that accelerate decision-making Improve consistency and reduce avoidable rework for customers by using repeatable patterns, checklists and standards aligned to Claranet ways of working. Essential Roles & Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Delivery Serve as a senior technical expert within the Office of the CTO, providing hands-on technical depth and assurance in support of the UK CTO Provide hands-on technical contribution and specialist support across Microsoft identity, security, endpoint and cloud platforms drawing on broader networking and architecture skills where customer engagements require it Behavioural Competencies Organisational & Behavioural Fit Technological Curiosity: Naturally curious, proactively explores how new and existing technologies work, experiments safely, and shares what they learn Hands-On Mindset: Enjoys being on the keyboard solving technical challenges Customer Engagement: Exceptional presence and clarity when engaging with customers Influence Without Authority: Guides teams through expertise and collaboration, not hierarchy Clear Communicator: Able to articulate complex problems simply and confidently Calm & Composed: Operates effectively in high-pressure or ambiguous situations Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for delivering high-quality outcomes Continuous Improvement: Always seeking ways to enhance technical and engineering quality, security and efficiency Travel: Ability to travel to different sites and locations on a weekly basis Critical Competencies Technical Competencies (Essential) Strong architectural capability across Microsoft Azure and core Microsoft cloud services Proficiency in security technologies, frameworks, and secure architecture patterns (including Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel) Strong expertise in Windows Active Directory and hybrid identity integration with Microsoft Entra ID Experience with modern endpoint and device management and configuration management, including Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr) Hands-on capability in automation, IaC, CI/CD, scripting and platform engineering Comfortable using AI tools to achieve outcomes (e.g., accelerating analysis, troubleshooting, automation and documentation) with appropriate security and data-handling practices Critical Competencies Technical Competencies (Desirable) Experience with distributed systems or modern application architectures Exposure to data engineering, observability platforms or edge networking Please note: You will be required to have been resident in the UK for five years prior to application and to hold or be prepared to undergo UK Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) and/or a Security Check (SC) clearance as part of this role.

Role Information Our client is a leading international provider of innovative Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Solutions. The core sectors are Energy, Power and Renewables, Pharma, Food & Beverage, and Data Centres. They provide best in class contracting solutions with in-house, flexible resources capable of delivering a personable and consistent service to their customers. Over the past 40 years, they have delivered projects for Irish and multinational clients across the globe. They are currently expanding significantly, and are delivering large scale projects across Ireland, the U.K, Germany, Denmark and Sweden. They recognise that continued business success depends on their commitment to and development of their people. They are determined to create a diverse and equal workforce and to ensure their company appeals to the best and brightest people. They want for all employees to realise their full potential and have the opportunity to grow and develop during their career with Suir. They are also working continuously to promote a culture of positive wellbeing through their well-being programmes and support for employees and their families through their Employee Assistance Programme and the Lighthouse Club. What you will be doing Oversee Construction Projects from beginning to end. Co-ordination of all design works & Interfaces with all third-party stakeholders Maintaining excellent working relationships with Client from project start to handover, acting as ambassador with Clients and all other stakeholders. Arrange and chair handover of project from estimating department to construction team. Liaise with Project Director and Operations Director in staffing of project and agree on a recruitment plan for staff and operatives particular to your staff. Ensure audits are carried out by the person responsible on site for Quality Control in accordance with the design plan (if applicable). Hold weekly progress meetings with sub-contractors and ensure that safety and training are discussed. Maintain excellent working relationships with the client from project start up to project completion. Is this the job for me? Trade qualification through Apprenticeship or Engineering qualification. Civil qualification and experience Demonstrate appropriate knowledge and experience for work undertaken under NERS scheme (additional training provided). Relevant H&S qualification, i.e. IOHS Managing Safely or similar. Proven experience in managing a project from scoping out project(s)' requirements and resources in line with strategic company objectives to the completion and delivery of the project. Proven experience in managing, coordinating, and developing staff. Experience in supporting a continuous improvement culture amongst the project team. Experience in High Voltage projects Awareness of BIM technologies where relevant. Awareness of Engineering processes and best practice. Benefits 23 days annual leave Company Pension contributions - no waiting periods Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave Private Health Insurance contribution Life and Disability cover EAP for employees and their families Educational Assistance, CPD, Chartership supports and upskilling opportunities. Opportunities for international assignments to work on one of their European projects in Sweden, Denmark, or Germany.