Mellis Blue is seeking a Commercial Accountant for our client located in Watford, Hertfordshire. This permanent position is ideal for a fully qualified accountant with experience in financial reporting or management accounts. The successful candidate will be integral to the finance team, providing accurate monthly management accounts, supporting financial controls, and delivering insightful analysis to drive business performance. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of core accounting activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, month-end processes, and transactional finance oversight. Your role will involve identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation, collaborating with stakeholders across the business, and ensuring timely delivery of financial reports that support decision-making in a fast-paced environment. Main Responsibilities and Duties: Financial Reporting & Control: Prepare and review monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all accounts are fully supported and discrepancies are resolved Maintain and improve financial controls and processes to support a growing and evolving business Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and audit deliverables Month-End & General Ledger Lead key elements of the month-end close process, including journals, accruals, and prepayments Review and approve journals prepared within the team Ensure integrity of the general ledger and consistency in accounting treatment Operational Finance Oversight Provide oversight of Accounts Payable and Receivable processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency Support resolution of complex queries and drive process improvements across transactional finance Assist in processing employee expense reports and ensuring compliance with policies Track and reconcile company credit card transactions Business Support & Analysis Support the Finance Manager with financial analysis, reporting, and performance insights Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business performance Provide financial input to support operational and commercial decision-making Process Improvement & Automation Identify opportunities to streamline and automate finance processes Support implementation of new systems, tools, and reporting improvements Drive a culture of continuous improvement across the finance function, building on recent automation initiatives Collaboration & Stakeholder Management Partner with internal stakeholders across departments to improve financial understanding and accountability Communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance colleagues Support and mentor junior team members where required Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) Experience in financial reporting, management accounts, or month-end close Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls This role offers a competitive salary , a performance-related bonus, comprehensive benefits including life insurance, 25 days holiday, on-site gym, and long-service healthcare benefits.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Mellis Blue is seeking a Commercial Accountant for our client located in Watford, Hertfordshire. This permanent position is ideal for a fully qualified accountant with experience in financial reporting or management accounts. The successful candidate will be integral to the finance team, providing accurate monthly management accounts, supporting financial controls, and delivering insightful analysis to drive business performance. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of core accounting activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, month-end processes, and transactional finance oversight. Your role will involve identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation, collaborating with stakeholders across the business, and ensuring timely delivery of financial reports that support decision-making in a fast-paced environment. Main Responsibilities and Duties: Financial Reporting & Control: Prepare and review monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all accounts are fully supported and discrepancies are resolved Maintain and improve financial controls and processes to support a growing and evolving business Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and audit deliverables Month-End & General Ledger Lead key elements of the month-end close process, including journals, accruals, and prepayments Review and approve journals prepared within the team Ensure integrity of the general ledger and consistency in accounting treatment Operational Finance Oversight Provide oversight of Accounts Payable and Receivable processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency Support resolution of complex queries and drive process improvements across transactional finance Assist in processing employee expense reports and ensuring compliance with policies Track and reconcile company credit card transactions Business Support & Analysis Support the Finance Manager with financial analysis, reporting, and performance insights Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business performance Provide financial input to support operational and commercial decision-making Process Improvement & Automation Identify opportunities to streamline and automate finance processes Support implementation of new systems, tools, and reporting improvements Drive a culture of continuous improvement across the finance function, building on recent automation initiatives Collaboration & Stakeholder Management Partner with internal stakeholders across departments to improve financial understanding and accountability Communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance colleagues Support and mentor junior team members where required Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) Experience in financial reporting, management accounts, or month-end close Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls This role offers a competitive salary , a performance-related bonus, comprehensive benefits including life insurance, 25 days holiday, on-site gym, and long-service healthcare benefits.
Junior Delivery Manager - SC Cleared SR2 has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Delivery Manager to join a high-profile government programme focused on AI assurance, intelligent automation and digital service transformation . The programme aims to help transform public services through the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence and automation. This is a great opportunity for someone with 2-4 years' project or delivery management experience who is looking to build their career on a strategic, multi-year government transformation programme. It would suit someone moving from permanent employment into contracting. Key Responsibilities Support delivery activities across an in-flight AI assurance and automation programme. Work closely with civil service teams, product, technical and operational stakeholders. Help coordinate delivery plans, actions, risks, dependencies and progress reporting. Support Agile ceremonies and maintain delivery momentum across workstreams. Engage stakeholders to gather updates, unblock issues and ensure clear communication. Support governance, documentation and assurance activities linked to AI-enabled delivery. Help teams adopt structured delivery practices in a fast-moving transformation environment. Required Experience Active SC clearance. 2-4 years' experience in project management, delivery management or PMO/delivery support. Experience working in Agile delivery environments. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to organise information clearly and keep actions, risks and dependencies moving. Comfortable working with technical and non-technical teams. Proactive, organised and keen to develop within digital delivery.
Jun 19, 2026
Contractor
Junior Delivery Manager - SC Cleared SR2 has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Delivery Manager to join a high-profile government programme focused on AI assurance, intelligent automation and digital service transformation . The programme aims to help transform public services through the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence and automation. This is a great opportunity for someone with 2-4 years' project or delivery management experience who is looking to build their career on a strategic, multi-year government transformation programme. It would suit someone moving from permanent employment into contracting. Key Responsibilities Support delivery activities across an in-flight AI assurance and automation programme. Work closely with civil service teams, product, technical and operational stakeholders. Help coordinate delivery plans, actions, risks, dependencies and progress reporting. Support Agile ceremonies and maintain delivery momentum across workstreams. Engage stakeholders to gather updates, unblock issues and ensure clear communication. Support governance, documentation and assurance activities linked to AI-enabled delivery. Help teams adopt structured delivery practices in a fast-moving transformation environment. Required Experience Active SC clearance. 2-4 years' experience in project management, delivery management or PMO/delivery support. Experience working in Agile delivery environments. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to organise information clearly and keep actions, risks and dependencies moving. Comfortable working with technical and non-technical teams. Proactive, organised and keen to develop within digital delivery.
Are you an experienced payroll professional with a passion for systems optimisation? An established organisation in north Portsmouth is seeking a Payroll & Systems Manager to lead their payroll function and enhance their HR and payroll systems. This role offers an exciting chance to influence operational processes within a supportive, growth-oriented environment. The organisation values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, providing comprehensive benefits including hybrid working, a competitive pension, generous holiday allowance, and various wellness initiatives. What will the Payroll & Systems Manager role involve? Leading the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK legislation, while driving system enhancements Acting as the expert resource for payroll queries, supporting staff and management with payroll and system-related issues Managing and developing payroll systems, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements Collaborating with HR and Finance teams to optimise data flow, reporting, and audit processes Supporting system upgrades, new implementations, and ongoing system health to foster continual improvement Suitable Candidate for the Payroll & Systems Manager vacancy: Proven experience managing payroll operations within the UK, with a solid understanding of PAYE, NIC, pensions, and statutory payments Strong technical expertise with payroll systems, including implementation or improvement projects Excellent attention to detail, analytical capabilities, and problem-solving skills Confident communicator, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels Experience supervising or supporting team members is advantageous but not essential Additional benefits and information for the role of Payroll & Systems Manager: 37.5 hours per week, with 2 days WFH Excellent company pension contribution 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Discretionary annual bonus Life assurance Retail discounts, online GP, EV scheme, cycle-to-work, healthcare cash plan, and more. ESG days Employee Assistance Programme Salary depending on experience CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and does not discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced payroll professional with a passion for systems optimisation? An established organisation in north Portsmouth is seeking a Payroll & Systems Manager to lead their payroll function and enhance their HR and payroll systems. This role offers an exciting chance to influence operational processes within a supportive, growth-oriented environment. The organisation values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, providing comprehensive benefits including hybrid working, a competitive pension, generous holiday allowance, and various wellness initiatives. What will the Payroll & Systems Manager role involve? Leading the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK legislation, while driving system enhancements Acting as the expert resource for payroll queries, supporting staff and management with payroll and system-related issues Managing and developing payroll systems, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements Collaborating with HR and Finance teams to optimise data flow, reporting, and audit processes Supporting system upgrades, new implementations, and ongoing system health to foster continual improvement Suitable Candidate for the Payroll & Systems Manager vacancy: Proven experience managing payroll operations within the UK, with a solid understanding of PAYE, NIC, pensions, and statutory payments Strong technical expertise with payroll systems, including implementation or improvement projects Excellent attention to detail, analytical capabilities, and problem-solving skills Confident communicator, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels Experience supervising or supporting team members is advantageous but not essential Additional benefits and information for the role of Payroll & Systems Manager: 37.5 hours per week, with 2 days WFH Excellent company pension contribution 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Discretionary annual bonus Life assurance Retail discounts, online GP, EV scheme, cycle-to-work, healthcare cash plan, and more. ESG days Employee Assistance Programme Salary depending on experience CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and does not discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
Job Title - Senior Business Development Manager (UK) Salary - from £60,000 per annum Contract Type - Permanent, Full-time (35 hours) Location - We fully support flexible working, from our superb offices in Holborn and from home. We do require staff to spend 20% of their time in the office. This is subject to role requirements. About us Do you want to change healthcare for the better? Join the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England) and you will be part of a professional membership organisation and registered charity that is committed to advancing surgical care. We provide world-class education, assessment and development to 30,000 surgeons and dental surgeons at all stages of their career. Our vision is to see excellent surgical care for everyone. We do this by setting professional standards, facilitating research and championing the best outcomes for patients. Our heritage home in Lincoln's Inn Fields, Holborn Nestled in the heart of bustling London, our beautiful heritage building in Lincoln's Inn Fields, Holborn, offers an easily accessible location steeped in history. Now transformed into a centre of excellence for surgery, it provides a welcoming place for all our members to train, meet or network, wherever they live and work. About the role The Royal College of Surgeons of England is looking for Senior Business Development Manager (UK). This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly established Business Development Department, forming a key plank of the Finance & Commercial Foundation and supporting the aims of sustainable finances, a diversified income stream, and growing commercial capability. This role will lead the organisation's B2B growth and partnership strategy across the United Kingdom, with an understanding of the broader international landscape and of the UK as a global centre of healthcare excellence. The postholder will identify, develop, and manage business-to-business and cross-sector partnerships that expand the organisation's reach, impact, and revenue potential. Responsibilities Strategy & Leadership Lead the design and implementation of the organisation's UK B2B (including B2B2C) business development strategy. Build sustainable UK revenue streams through strategic engagement and contracts. Participate and play a positive and engaged role in the wider College Leadership Team. Market & Opportunity Intelligence Work with key income-generating teams in the UK to understand RCS member needs, UK healthcare market trends, competitor activity, and sector opportunities and international opportunities within the context of the UK as global healthcare excellence country. Translate data and market insight into actionable business plans and go-to-market strategies. Align UK Healthcare, Public Health Policies, Private Healthcare, and NHS objectives with RCS offerings in the UK. Tailor offerings to the growing demand in digital solutions. Business Development & Opportunity Generation Identify, qualify, and pursue new opportunities aligned with strategic priorities, including proactively researching and identifying B2B and B2B2C opportunities in the public and private sectors. Develop and design new approaches to business models, new offerings and new solutions. Develop a structured approach to lead generation, pipeline management, and conversion tracking. Lead proposal and bid development, ensuring high-quality submissions aligned with client needs and organisational goals. Account & Relationship Management Manage key UK accounts and partnerships, ensuring strong performance, satisfaction, and retention. Lead B2B negotiations, including the structuring of commercial terms, pricing, and value propositions. Cross-Directorate & Interdepartmental Collaboration Collaborate closely with colleagues across the organisation to design market-relevant B2B offerings and B2B2C offerings. Work closely with Membership to support the wider Membership offering, involving relevant business units to ensure cohesive delivery and a consistent customer experience for members. Work with the Finance team to develop financial models and revenue forecasts for new initiatives. Finance & Performance Management Maintain a live UK business pipeline and report on growth metrics, conversion rates, and partner performance. Produce business cases, proposals, and presentations for leadership and external stakeholders. Other Regular UK travel will be required; About you Qualifications Educated to degree level or relevant professional experience (essential) Relevant professional or postgraduate qualifications e.g. CIM, MBA (desirable) Skills/Experience Substantial experience in business development, commercial partnerships, or account management within a B2B environment. Proven track record of securing and managing high-value B2B relationships in healthcare, education, or professional services. Strong experience in pipeline development, opportunity qualification, and deal negotiation. Experience in commercial negotiation, contract management, and financial planning Experience of working in public and private sector, understanding of working with different stakeholder groups (commercial, charity, government, quangos) Good understanding of sales cycles in the UK Healthcare and dental (including NHS), partnership development, and value creation. Skilled in CRM systems, marketing automation tools, and data analytics platforms. Ability to influence, convince and negotiate with others in a way that results in acceptance and agreement. Knowledge of healthcare (including dental) sector in the UK (public/NHS and private); understanding of healthcare policy and regulatory landscape (desirable) Understanding of UK and London as an international healthcare excellence hub (desirable) What's in it for you? 27 days paid holiday + bank holidays and up to 4 college closure days over the festive period & other leave entitlements (carers leave, fertility treatment leave, etc.) Hybrid and flexible working. We require staff to spend a minimum of 20% of their time in the office, subject to role requirements. Enhanced contributory pension scheme Equal access to enhanced parenthood leave A range of staff and peer networks Employee health and wellbeing committed (Healthcare cash plan, menopause friendly, disability confident employer, mental health first aiders, EAP etc.) Retail discount platform Sabbatical and volunteering opportunities Variety of learning and development opportunities Interested Candidates: If you wish to apply or if you have any questions about this position please email your CV together with a cover letter to . Any personal data collected from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us in accordance with our recruitment processes. If unsuccessful in your application, your information will be held by us on our database for a period of 6 months before deletion. If you would like your information removed sooner, please contact Closing date: Monday 29 June 2026 The Royal College of Surgeons of England is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are open to all talent and we actively ensure that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regards to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. The Royal College of Surgeons of England is committed to protecting your privacy. We are registered as a data controller with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). All College employees are responsible for records held, created and used as part of their work for the College including patient/client, corporate and administrative records. Records are managed according to the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 and ensure confidentiality. The College ensures that staff are trained to handle the information you submit to us with care and discretion, seeking advice where necessary.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Job Title - Senior Business Development Manager (UK) Salary - from £60,000 per annum Contract Type - Permanent, Full-time (35 hours) Location - We fully support flexible working, from our superb offices in Holborn and from home. We do require staff to spend 20% of their time in the office. This is subject to role requirements. About us Do you want to change healthcare for the better? Join the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England) and you will be part of a professional membership organisation and registered charity that is committed to advancing surgical care. We provide world-class education, assessment and development to 30,000 surgeons and dental surgeons at all stages of their career. Our vision is to see excellent surgical care for everyone. We do this by setting professional standards, facilitating research and championing the best outcomes for patients. Our heritage home in Lincoln's Inn Fields, Holborn Nestled in the heart of bustling London, our beautiful heritage building in Lincoln's Inn Fields, Holborn, offers an easily accessible location steeped in history. Now transformed into a centre of excellence for surgery, it provides a welcoming place for all our members to train, meet or network, wherever they live and work. About the role The Royal College of Surgeons of England is looking for Senior Business Development Manager (UK). This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly established Business Development Department, forming a key plank of the Finance & Commercial Foundation and supporting the aims of sustainable finances, a diversified income stream, and growing commercial capability. This role will lead the organisation's B2B growth and partnership strategy across the United Kingdom, with an understanding of the broader international landscape and of the UK as a global centre of healthcare excellence. The postholder will identify, develop, and manage business-to-business and cross-sector partnerships that expand the organisation's reach, impact, and revenue potential. Responsibilities Strategy & Leadership Lead the design and implementation of the organisation's UK B2B (including B2B2C) business development strategy. Build sustainable UK revenue streams through strategic engagement and contracts. Participate and play a positive and engaged role in the wider College Leadership Team. Market & Opportunity Intelligence Work with key income-generating teams in the UK to understand RCS member needs, UK healthcare market trends, competitor activity, and sector opportunities and international opportunities within the context of the UK as global healthcare excellence country. Translate data and market insight into actionable business plans and go-to-market strategies. Align UK Healthcare, Public Health Policies, Private Healthcare, and NHS objectives with RCS offerings in the UK. Tailor offerings to the growing demand in digital solutions. Business Development & Opportunity Generation Identify, qualify, and pursue new opportunities aligned with strategic priorities, including proactively researching and identifying B2B and B2B2C opportunities in the public and private sectors. Develop and design new approaches to business models, new offerings and new solutions. Develop a structured approach to lead generation, pipeline management, and conversion tracking. Lead proposal and bid development, ensuring high-quality submissions aligned with client needs and organisational goals. Account & Relationship Management Manage key UK accounts and partnerships, ensuring strong performance, satisfaction, and retention. Lead B2B negotiations, including the structuring of commercial terms, pricing, and value propositions. Cross-Directorate & Interdepartmental Collaboration Collaborate closely with colleagues across the organisation to design market-relevant B2B offerings and B2B2C offerings. Work closely with Membership to support the wider Membership offering, involving relevant business units to ensure cohesive delivery and a consistent customer experience for members. Work with the Finance team to develop financial models and revenue forecasts for new initiatives. Finance & Performance Management Maintain a live UK business pipeline and report on growth metrics, conversion rates, and partner performance. Produce business cases, proposals, and presentations for leadership and external stakeholders. Other Regular UK travel will be required; About you Qualifications Educated to degree level or relevant professional experience (essential) Relevant professional or postgraduate qualifications e.g. CIM, MBA (desirable) Skills/Experience Substantial experience in business development, commercial partnerships, or account management within a B2B environment. Proven track record of securing and managing high-value B2B relationships in healthcare, education, or professional services. Strong experience in pipeline development, opportunity qualification, and deal negotiation. Experience in commercial negotiation, contract management, and financial planning Experience of working in public and private sector, understanding of working with different stakeholder groups (commercial, charity, government, quangos) Good understanding of sales cycles in the UK Healthcare and dental (including NHS), partnership development, and value creation. Skilled in CRM systems, marketing automation tools, and data analytics platforms. Ability to influence, convince and negotiate with others in a way that results in acceptance and agreement. Knowledge of healthcare (including dental) sector in the UK (public/NHS and private); understanding of healthcare policy and regulatory landscape (desirable) Understanding of UK and London as an international healthcare excellence hub (desirable) What's in it for you? 27 days paid holiday + bank holidays and up to 4 college closure days over the festive period & other leave entitlements (carers leave, fertility treatment leave, etc.) Hybrid and flexible working. We require staff to spend a minimum of 20% of their time in the office, subject to role requirements. Enhanced contributory pension scheme Equal access to enhanced parenthood leave A range of staff and peer networks Employee health and wellbeing committed (Healthcare cash plan, menopause friendly, disability confident employer, mental health first aiders, EAP etc.) Retail discount platform Sabbatical and volunteering opportunities Variety of learning and development opportunities Interested Candidates: If you wish to apply or if you have any questions about this position please email your CV together with a cover letter to . Any personal data collected from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us in accordance with our recruitment processes. If unsuccessful in your application, your information will be held by us on our database for a period of 6 months before deletion. If you would like your information removed sooner, please contact Closing date: Monday 29 June 2026 The Royal College of Surgeons of England is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are open to all talent and we actively ensure that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regards to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. The Royal College of Surgeons of England is committed to protecting your privacy. We are registered as a data controller with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). All College employees are responsible for records held, created and used as part of their work for the College including patient/client, corporate and administrative records. Records are managed according to the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 and ensure confidentiality. The College ensures that staff are trained to handle the information you submit to us with care and discretion, seeking advice where necessary.
Financial Controller High-growth, PE group £80k Hybrid Manchester I'm delighted to be bringing a new, fantastic opportunity to the market. I'm working with a fast-growing, private equity-backed group operating at the forefront of their industry. With £30m+ revenues, and a highly active growth agenda through acquisition, this is a business entering the next phase of its journey, scaling quickly and seeking a PE Exit within the next couple of years.They are now seeking a Financial Controller to play a pivotal role in shaping the group's finance function as it evolves. Reporting into an experienced FD with regular exposure to the CFO, this role offers genuine ownership and leadership. It's particularly well-suited to a 2nd or 3rd time mover from a top-tier accountancy firm, or a Senior Manager from a leading audit practice, who wants to step into industry and be close to the commercial decision-making, growth strategy, and senior leadership.This is a career-defining opportunity for someone ambitious, technically strong, and ready to make their mark in a high-impact, PE-backed environment. The Role The Financial Controller will take ownership of group financial reporting, technical accounting, and business partnering, while leading and developing a small finance team. Key responsibilities include: Leading the month-end close process, including group consolidation Ownership of monthly management reporting and board packs, including commentary and analysis Partnering closely with senior operational leaders, explaining performance and supporting decision-making Acting as the technical accounting lead across the group, supporting complex accounting matters Managing and developing subsidiary or divisional accountants Supporting the integration of new acquisitions into group reporting and controls Ensuring robust financial controls, balance sheet integrity, and governance processes Acting as a key point of contact for external auditors and leading the annual audit process Driving continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and automation About You This role will suit an ambitious finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Background in a top-tier or Top-20 audit firm, with strong technical foundations Experience managing and developing finance professionals Strong understanding of financial controls, reporting frameworks, and governance Confident communicator, able to engage and challenge senior stakeholders Proactive, resilient, and comfortable taking full ownership of numbers and outcomes Experience with M&A, acquisition accounting, or integration is advantageous Interest in systems, data, and process efficiency improvements is a plus Why Apply? High-visibility role in a PE-backed group preparing for a value-creation event Genuine ownership and leadership responsibility Close exposure to FD, CFO, and senior stakeholders Hybrid working and a competitive salary up to £80,000 Full details will be shared at the shortlist stage to maintain confidentiality.INDFIN
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Financial Controller High-growth, PE group £80k Hybrid Manchester I'm delighted to be bringing a new, fantastic opportunity to the market. I'm working with a fast-growing, private equity-backed group operating at the forefront of their industry. With £30m+ revenues, and a highly active growth agenda through acquisition, this is a business entering the next phase of its journey, scaling quickly and seeking a PE Exit within the next couple of years.They are now seeking a Financial Controller to play a pivotal role in shaping the group's finance function as it evolves. Reporting into an experienced FD with regular exposure to the CFO, this role offers genuine ownership and leadership. It's particularly well-suited to a 2nd or 3rd time mover from a top-tier accountancy firm, or a Senior Manager from a leading audit practice, who wants to step into industry and be close to the commercial decision-making, growth strategy, and senior leadership.This is a career-defining opportunity for someone ambitious, technically strong, and ready to make their mark in a high-impact, PE-backed environment. The Role The Financial Controller will take ownership of group financial reporting, technical accounting, and business partnering, while leading and developing a small finance team. Key responsibilities include: Leading the month-end close process, including group consolidation Ownership of monthly management reporting and board packs, including commentary and analysis Partnering closely with senior operational leaders, explaining performance and supporting decision-making Acting as the technical accounting lead across the group, supporting complex accounting matters Managing and developing subsidiary or divisional accountants Supporting the integration of new acquisitions into group reporting and controls Ensuring robust financial controls, balance sheet integrity, and governance processes Acting as a key point of contact for external auditors and leading the annual audit process Driving continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and automation About You This role will suit an ambitious finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Background in a top-tier or Top-20 audit firm, with strong technical foundations Experience managing and developing finance professionals Strong understanding of financial controls, reporting frameworks, and governance Confident communicator, able to engage and challenge senior stakeholders Proactive, resilient, and comfortable taking full ownership of numbers and outcomes Experience with M&A, acquisition accounting, or integration is advantageous Interest in systems, data, and process efficiency improvements is a plus Why Apply? High-visibility role in a PE-backed group preparing for a value-creation event Genuine ownership and leadership responsibility Close exposure to FD, CFO, and senior stakeholders Hybrid working and a competitive salary up to £80,000 Full details will be shared at the shortlist stage to maintain confidentiality.INDFIN
Ideal Personnel & Recruitment Solutions Limited
City, Birmingham
Our client has a vacancy for a dynamic individual to expand their product reach and profit revenues by identifying new market opportunities, new customers, and business within target industry sectors. They are already operating in traditional automation industry sectors such as food and packaging, automotive, life sciences and pharmaceutical, semiconductor and machine tools as well as emerging sectors including energy, infrastructure and renewable energy. The ideal candidate will identify and explore emerging and non-traditional industry sectors to diversify and expand into. As a Business Development Manager, you will: Collaborate with the Industry Team Leader to plan and target the market according to company sales policies and personal targets. Identify and target significant segments within the UK, aligning efforts with global initiatives. Map target segments, including end users' processes and OEM machines. Join global teams to share information, challenges, and successes. Identify and evaluate sector-relevant exhibitions, events, and journals, making budgeted recommendations to sales management. Coordinate and monitor large potential opportunities using MQS data and success reporting. Promote sector-relevant products and applications. Identify end users and OEMs needing sales activity and communicate strategic importance to the RSM. Drive new product developments based on customer and segment requirements. Create and maintain a 5-year sales plan, validating market forecasts and reviewing actual performances. Support the salesforce with regular joint visits to targeted industry accounts. Maintain accurate and relevant records, submitting reports in a timely manner. Product Promotion Promote sales and understanding of market-specific products through sales-by-example, joint visits, and promotional literature. Identify and pursue significant demands for specials based on the target market. Identify market needs and request new products. Aggressively promote new products to the salesforce and marketplace. Know the competition and report on their activities. Maintain detailed customer records in the CRM system. Submit activity and marketing reports regularly. Essential Education, Skills and Experience Proven experience in technical solution selling. Strong communication and presentation skills. Solid commercial knowledge and understanding. Hold a current UK driving licence. Eligibility to work in the UK and hold a current passport to undertake planned UK and international travel. Desirable education, skills and experience Educated to a degree level or equivalent. Previous business development experience. Experience presenting at exhibitions. Experience in creating white papers and/or technical articles. Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Our client has a vacancy for a dynamic individual to expand their product reach and profit revenues by identifying new market opportunities, new customers, and business within target industry sectors. They are already operating in traditional automation industry sectors such as food and packaging, automotive, life sciences and pharmaceutical, semiconductor and machine tools as well as emerging sectors including energy, infrastructure and renewable energy. The ideal candidate will identify and explore emerging and non-traditional industry sectors to diversify and expand into. As a Business Development Manager, you will: Collaborate with the Industry Team Leader to plan and target the market according to company sales policies and personal targets. Identify and target significant segments within the UK, aligning efforts with global initiatives. Map target segments, including end users' processes and OEM machines. Join global teams to share information, challenges, and successes. Identify and evaluate sector-relevant exhibitions, events, and journals, making budgeted recommendations to sales management. Coordinate and monitor large potential opportunities using MQS data and success reporting. Promote sector-relevant products and applications. Identify end users and OEMs needing sales activity and communicate strategic importance to the RSM. Drive new product developments based on customer and segment requirements. Create and maintain a 5-year sales plan, validating market forecasts and reviewing actual performances. Support the salesforce with regular joint visits to targeted industry accounts. Maintain accurate and relevant records, submitting reports in a timely manner. Product Promotion Promote sales and understanding of market-specific products through sales-by-example, joint visits, and promotional literature. Identify and pursue significant demands for specials based on the target market. Identify market needs and request new products. Aggressively promote new products to the salesforce and marketplace. Know the competition and report on their activities. Maintain detailed customer records in the CRM system. Submit activity and marketing reports regularly. Essential Education, Skills and Experience Proven experience in technical solution selling. Strong communication and presentation skills. Solid commercial knowledge and understanding. Hold a current UK driving licence. Eligibility to work in the UK and hold a current passport to undertake planned UK and international travel. Desirable education, skills and experience Educated to a degree level or equivalent. Previous business development experience. Experience presenting at exhibitions. Experience in creating white papers and/or technical articles. Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.
Senior Delivery Lead (Cognitive Automation Ecosystem) 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate Heathrow based - hybrid working - up to 3 days a week onsite About the Role The Cognitive Automation Ecosystem team turns agentic automation and AI from isolated initiatives into a safe, scalable, enterprise capability. It provides the platform, guardrails, and shared services that agentic delivery and run teams rely upon to scale safely and effectively across the business. This is a hands-on delivery role for someone who genuinely enjoys bringing order to complexity. You'll lead delivery across multiple technology programmes, where competing priorities, shared resources, and fast-moving timelines are the norm, not the exception. You'll work through influence rather than authority, earning trust quickly, pushing back when needed, and keeping the squad moving without creating bureaucratic drag. There is no dedicated product lead, so you'll work closely with the Technical Lead to shape priorities and turn requirements into clear, sequenced delivery outcomes. What You'll Own Team Leadership & Delivery Lead a small team of contract engineers, setting clear direction and keeping delivery on track Create a high-performing, psychologically safe, delivery-focused culture with clarity of ownership and high standards Communicate credibly with senior stakeholders and step in quickly when things wobble Governance, Planning & Reporting Own integrated plans, milestones, dependencies, delivery cadence, and estimation across concurrent workstreams, using delivery data to maintain realistic forecasts Run governance that protects the organisation without creating drag, keeping teams aligned to guardrails and standards Keep RAID, decisions, and reporting up-to-date; anticipate potential issues early Roadmap, Backlog & Documentation Own a clear, prioritised roadmap and delivery-ready backlog, balancing strategic value, capacity, and stakeholder demand Ensure delivery artefacts, decisions, and requirements are maintained at source, current, and audit-ready with minimal manual effort Push back on vague, low-value, or poorly defined work; if it is not clear, it is not ready Ensure teams generate accurate, timely delivery data as part of day-to-day working, with strong Jira discipline and minimal reliance on manual reporting Cross-Functional Coordination & Accountability Operate as the connective tissue across Product, Tech, Engineering, Architecture, and business stakeholders, keeping dependencies and sequencing visible Influence peers and senior stakeholders through credibility, judgement, and consistency rather than formal authority Hold teams to commitments with clarity and follow-through, driving a culture of accountability, delivery discipline, and early escalation Ecosystem Build & Reuse Help shape the agent ecosystem around reusable enterprise capabilities, shared services, and orchestration patterns Spot duplication early and work with technical leads so teams do not build the same thing twice What We're Looking For Experience 10+ years leading technology delivery in complex, high-accountability environments with multiple senior stakeholders Strong track record of delivering applied AI, automation, data, or API-led products from ambiguity to measurable business value Experience turning business priorities into clear roadmaps and sequenced delivery plans. Strong delivery leadership across concurrent initiatives with shared resources, tight dependencies, and competing deadlines Experience raising delivery standards in environments that needed more structure, pace, and accountability Understanding of modern cloud and enterprise technology environments, with enough technical fluency to challenge, prioritise, and make sound trade-offs Skills & Attributes Excellent at bringing structure to ambiguity and turning complexity into clear, executable plans Confident making tough calls, challenging constructively, and holding teams and stakeholders to commitments Strong judgement on priority, pace, and trade-offs; knows when to push, when to simplify, and when to escalate Influences through credibility, clarity, and consistency rather than relying on hierarchy Communicates effectively across engineering, product, and executive audiences Experience in complex operational environments where reliability, coordination, and governance matter Preferred Experience in platform-led or enterprise capability teams rather than single-product delivery Exposure to agent frameworks, orchestration patterns, or AI operating models in enterprise settings 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.
Jun 19, 2026
Contractor
Senior Delivery Lead (Cognitive Automation Ecosystem) 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate Heathrow based - hybrid working - up to 3 days a week onsite About the Role The Cognitive Automation Ecosystem team turns agentic automation and AI from isolated initiatives into a safe, scalable, enterprise capability. It provides the platform, guardrails, and shared services that agentic delivery and run teams rely upon to scale safely and effectively across the business. This is a hands-on delivery role for someone who genuinely enjoys bringing order to complexity. You'll lead delivery across multiple technology programmes, where competing priorities, shared resources, and fast-moving timelines are the norm, not the exception. You'll work through influence rather than authority, earning trust quickly, pushing back when needed, and keeping the squad moving without creating bureaucratic drag. There is no dedicated product lead, so you'll work closely with the Technical Lead to shape priorities and turn requirements into clear, sequenced delivery outcomes. What You'll Own Team Leadership & Delivery Lead a small team of contract engineers, setting clear direction and keeping delivery on track Create a high-performing, psychologically safe, delivery-focused culture with clarity of ownership and high standards Communicate credibly with senior stakeholders and step in quickly when things wobble Governance, Planning & Reporting Own integrated plans, milestones, dependencies, delivery cadence, and estimation across concurrent workstreams, using delivery data to maintain realistic forecasts Run governance that protects the organisation without creating drag, keeping teams aligned to guardrails and standards Keep RAID, decisions, and reporting up-to-date; anticipate potential issues early Roadmap, Backlog & Documentation Own a clear, prioritised roadmap and delivery-ready backlog, balancing strategic value, capacity, and stakeholder demand Ensure delivery artefacts, decisions, and requirements are maintained at source, current, and audit-ready with minimal manual effort Push back on vague, low-value, or poorly defined work; if it is not clear, it is not ready Ensure teams generate accurate, timely delivery data as part of day-to-day working, with strong Jira discipline and minimal reliance on manual reporting Cross-Functional Coordination & Accountability Operate as the connective tissue across Product, Tech, Engineering, Architecture, and business stakeholders, keeping dependencies and sequencing visible Influence peers and senior stakeholders through credibility, judgement, and consistency rather than formal authority Hold teams to commitments with clarity and follow-through, driving a culture of accountability, delivery discipline, and early escalation Ecosystem Build & Reuse Help shape the agent ecosystem around reusable enterprise capabilities, shared services, and orchestration patterns Spot duplication early and work with technical leads so teams do not build the same thing twice What We're Looking For Experience 10+ years leading technology delivery in complex, high-accountability environments with multiple senior stakeholders Strong track record of delivering applied AI, automation, data, or API-led products from ambiguity to measurable business value Experience turning business priorities into clear roadmaps and sequenced delivery plans. Strong delivery leadership across concurrent initiatives with shared resources, tight dependencies, and competing deadlines Experience raising delivery standards in environments that needed more structure, pace, and accountability Understanding of modern cloud and enterprise technology environments, with enough technical fluency to challenge, prioritise, and make sound trade-offs Skills & Attributes Excellent at bringing structure to ambiguity and turning complexity into clear, executable plans Confident making tough calls, challenging constructively, and holding teams and stakeholders to commitments Strong judgement on priority, pace, and trade-offs; knows when to push, when to simplify, and when to escalate Influences through credibility, clarity, and consistency rather than relying on hierarchy Communicates effectively across engineering, product, and executive audiences Experience in complex operational environments where reliability, coordination, and governance matter Preferred Experience in platform-led or enterprise capability teams rather than single-product delivery Exposure to agent frameworks, orchestration patterns, or AI operating models in enterprise settings 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.
AI Portfolio Manager - Consulting We are looking for a Consultant / AI Portfolio Manager to support a global AI Centre of Excellence, helping shape business demand, prioritise high-value opportunities and ensure AI solutions are built once and reused effectively across multiple business areas. This is a strategic, client-facing role suited to someone with strong consulting discipline, enterprise business understanding and the ability to turn broad or ambiguous ideas into clearly scoped, commercially valuable AI initiatives. Key Responsibilities : Manage a portfolio of AI initiatives, maintaining visibility of scope, dependencies, sequencing, risks and progress. Shape business demand by working with senior stakeholders to understand objectives, test opportunities and prioritise where AI can create measurable value. Identify duplication across initiatives and promote reuse of existing accelerators, frameworks and solution patterns. Support the governance of reusable AI assets, helping decide what should be reused, adapted, hardened or retired. Challenge loosely defined ideas and convert them into clearly scoped initiatives with quantified business outcomes. Support pre-sales, solutioning and business case development, ensuring proposals lead with value rather than technology alone. Quantify benefits such as revenue growth, cost reduction, productivity improvement, risk reduction and operational efficiency. Work across business, technology and operations teams to align stakeholders and build consensus. Ensure validated and approved use cases are handed over clearly into delivery teams without loss of context. Required Experience: 7-10 years' experience in management consulting, strategy, digital transformation, pre-sales or portfolio/programme delivery. Proven ability to structure ambiguous business problems into clear, actionable initiatives. Experience shaping technology-enabled transformation, AI, automation or data-led opportunities. Portfolio or programme management experience across multi-workstream environments. Ability to work confidently with technical, operational and business teams. Strong communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, senior-facing outputs.
Jun 19, 2026
Contractor
AI Portfolio Manager - Consulting We are looking for a Consultant / AI Portfolio Manager to support a global AI Centre of Excellence, helping shape business demand, prioritise high-value opportunities and ensure AI solutions are built once and reused effectively across multiple business areas. This is a strategic, client-facing role suited to someone with strong consulting discipline, enterprise business understanding and the ability to turn broad or ambiguous ideas into clearly scoped, commercially valuable AI initiatives. Key Responsibilities : Manage a portfolio of AI initiatives, maintaining visibility of scope, dependencies, sequencing, risks and progress. Shape business demand by working with senior stakeholders to understand objectives, test opportunities and prioritise where AI can create measurable value. Identify duplication across initiatives and promote reuse of existing accelerators, frameworks and solution patterns. Support the governance of reusable AI assets, helping decide what should be reused, adapted, hardened or retired. Challenge loosely defined ideas and convert them into clearly scoped initiatives with quantified business outcomes. Support pre-sales, solutioning and business case development, ensuring proposals lead with value rather than technology alone. Quantify benefits such as revenue growth, cost reduction, productivity improvement, risk reduction and operational efficiency. Work across business, technology and operations teams to align stakeholders and build consensus. Ensure validated and approved use cases are handed over clearly into delivery teams without loss of context. Required Experience: 7-10 years' experience in management consulting, strategy, digital transformation, pre-sales or portfolio/programme delivery. Proven ability to structure ambiguous business problems into clear, actionable initiatives. Experience shaping technology-enabled transformation, AI, automation or data-led opportunities. Portfolio or programme management experience across multi-workstream environments. Ability to work confidently with technical, operational and business teams. Strong communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, senior-facing outputs.
Premier Technical Recruitment
Leicester, Leicestershire
Engineering Project Manager - Automation to 60k plus benefits East Midlands - commutable from Nottingham, Leicester and Coventry Our client can demonstrate almost half a century's expertise in the design, development and manufacture of bespoke automation and robotic systems, and are regarded by many in the industry as one of the leading automation system solution providers in the whole of the UK. As a result of continued success and a planned programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit an experienced Engineering Project Manager to oversee the activities of a highly professional solutions division and lead the delivery of a range of exciting special purpose machinery-based projects ranging from 200k to 2m each. Based near Leicester and tasked with ensuring the successful completion of multiple assigned projects both on time and within budget, as Engineering Project Manager you will manage the scope of all projects and control any deviations as necessary, communicating effectively at every stage of the project with the customer and operating as the technical lead for projects to ensure a consistent high standard of machine design through to project delivery. You will be responsible for the accurate planning of resources to ensure that projects can be completed successfully and will create quotes for and agree upgrades outside of the scope of projects as required, managing the resolution of any issues that may arise at various stages and planning appropriate aftersales support as well as ensuring safe working practices are adhered to and relevant documentation and CE certification are presented to the customer at the handover of each project. Other responsibilities for this varied and challenging role will include maintaining and updating specifications as necessary, defining and controlling budgets, completing project plans and attaining design approval with full customer agreement, planning and leading internal design reviews to ensure the highest standards of machine design, actively developing and driving product development and standardisation programs across the portfolio of solutions and successfully completing IAT, FAT and SAT on every project machine. You will approve and handover mechanical and controls BOMs to the purchasing teams and agree dates whilst identifying potential cost savings for manufactured and bought-out items and ensure that customer information and component requirements are clear and arrive on time before arranging the delivery and installation of projects as required. To be considered for this business-critical Engineering Project Manager position it is essential that the successful candidate can demonstrate proven project management skills, and ideally a background that has allowed considerable exposure to PLC control software and multi axis Robotic systems within any manufacturing environment. An excellent benefits package and genuine scope to progress your career into a management position supervising a team of control software and service engineers is available for the right candidate - so if you believe you possess the relevant skills and experience for this position, in the first instance send your cv to (url removed) or call the Projects team on (phone number removed) for further details.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Engineering Project Manager - Automation to 60k plus benefits East Midlands - commutable from Nottingham, Leicester and Coventry Our client can demonstrate almost half a century's expertise in the design, development and manufacture of bespoke automation and robotic systems, and are regarded by many in the industry as one of the leading automation system solution providers in the whole of the UK. As a result of continued success and a planned programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit an experienced Engineering Project Manager to oversee the activities of a highly professional solutions division and lead the delivery of a range of exciting special purpose machinery-based projects ranging from 200k to 2m each. Based near Leicester and tasked with ensuring the successful completion of multiple assigned projects both on time and within budget, as Engineering Project Manager you will manage the scope of all projects and control any deviations as necessary, communicating effectively at every stage of the project with the customer and operating as the technical lead for projects to ensure a consistent high standard of machine design through to project delivery. You will be responsible for the accurate planning of resources to ensure that projects can be completed successfully and will create quotes for and agree upgrades outside of the scope of projects as required, managing the resolution of any issues that may arise at various stages and planning appropriate aftersales support as well as ensuring safe working practices are adhered to and relevant documentation and CE certification are presented to the customer at the handover of each project. Other responsibilities for this varied and challenging role will include maintaining and updating specifications as necessary, defining and controlling budgets, completing project plans and attaining design approval with full customer agreement, planning and leading internal design reviews to ensure the highest standards of machine design, actively developing and driving product development and standardisation programs across the portfolio of solutions and successfully completing IAT, FAT and SAT on every project machine. You will approve and handover mechanical and controls BOMs to the purchasing teams and agree dates whilst identifying potential cost savings for manufactured and bought-out items and ensure that customer information and component requirements are clear and arrive on time before arranging the delivery and installation of projects as required. To be considered for this business-critical Engineering Project Manager position it is essential that the successful candidate can demonstrate proven project management skills, and ideally a background that has allowed considerable exposure to PLC control software and multi axis Robotic systems within any manufacturing environment. An excellent benefits package and genuine scope to progress your career into a management position supervising a team of control software and service engineers is available for the right candidate - so if you believe you possess the relevant skills and experience for this position, in the first instance send your cv to (url removed) or call the Projects team on (phone number removed) for further details.
Systems & Scalability - Luxury Timepieces - Operational Leadership London Rare watches. Scaling energy. Luxury standards. Ready to step into a hands-on operational leadership role inside one of the UK's most exciting luxury watch trading businesses?We're looking for a highly organised, systems-driven operator to help scale a fast-growing business specialising in rare and luxury Swiss timepieces including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, FP Journe and more. This is a rare opportunity for someone who genuinely lives and breathes watches and understands that behind every exceptional luxury business sits exceptional operational discipline. You'll join a close-knit, ambitious team operating with start-up energy, high standards and a genuine passion for excellence, detail and growth. If you're the kind of person who can't leave a broken system unfixed, thrives on accountability and takes genuine pride in making things run flawlessly, this role could genuinely become the best career move you've ever made. The Role at a Glance: Digital/Business Operations ManagerHatton Garden, London£42,000 - £46,000 Base SalaryUp to £60,000 OTE (Based on KPI, Performance & Growth Bonuses)Plus Work Trips, Team Events, Industry Experiences & MoreFull Time - Permanent Company: Fast-scaling luxury watch trading business Sector: Luxury Timepieces High-End Trading Swiss Watches Culture: Entrepreneurial Detail-Obsessed High-Performance Work Hard, Play Hard Your Background / Skills: Operations, Systems Improvement, SOPs, CRM, Team Accountability, Luxury Goods, Process Improvement, SME Operations, AI & Automation, KPI Management Tech Stack: Asana, HubSpot, Manage Luxury, Missive, AI Tools & Automation Platforms Who we are: We buy and sell some of the world's rarest and most desirable luxury timepieces. From Rolex and Patek Philippe through to Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille and FP Journe, we operate within one of the most exciting and fast-moving sectors in luxury goods. But this isn't a traditional luxury business. We combine scaling energy with luxury brand standards. The business is scaling rapidly, the ambitions are huge, and the team is built around people who genuinely care about excellence, accountability and building something meaningful together. We're small, agile and obsessed with doing things properly. Everyone owns their work. Everyone contributes. Everyone helps build the business. Ready to help scale something exceptional? The Opportunity: This is a hands-on Operations Manager role where you'll own the operational engine of the business while helping translate the founder's vision into structured team execution. This is not a traditional customer service or corporate operations role. This role sits at the centre of buying, selling, operational coordination, systems management and team accountability across a fast-moving luxury trading environment. You'll help ensure the business runs smoothly, efficiently and professionally while continuously identifying opportunities to improve systems, workflows and productivity. There is currently no large operational team beneath you. This is a role for someone who executes as well as oversees, takes ownership naturally and enjoys building operational structure from the ground up.The right person will bring maturity, calm communication, operational confidence and a genuine passion for watches and luxury craftsmanship. What your day might look like: • Owning and optimising operational systems across the business• Building, documenting and continuously improving SOPs and workflows• Managing operational processes across stock, listings, invoicing and compliance• Translating founder strategy into clear operational execution for the wider team• Holding team accountability around KPIs, deadlines and delivery standards• Supporting operational reporting and business visibility for leadership• Identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements• Driving productivity gains through systems, automation and AI-enabled workflows• Supporting CRM management, marketing operations and client interaction processes• Managing operational detail and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks• Helping scale operational infrastructure as the business grows• Working closely with leadership to support growth initiatives and commercial execution About You: • Proven experience within a start-up, SME or scaling business environment• Demonstrable experience building or improving systems and operational processes• Genuine passion for luxury watches and timepieces• Highly organised, process-driven and detail obsessed• Calm, composed and confident under pressure• Strong communication skills with the ability to align teams around execution• Experience managing team accountability and operational performance• Comfortable operating hands-on within fast-paced businesses• AI-savvy with strong interest in automation and operational efficiency• Experience using CRM systems such as HubSpot beneficial• Commercially aware with strong common sense and operational judgement• Professional, discreet and mature approach suited to luxury clientele and environments• Comfortable working flexibly when needed inside a high-growth business Non-Negotiables: • Obsessed by systems and efficiency - you must be able to demonstrate a system or process you personally built or improved• Genuine enthusiasm for watches and luxury timepieces• Start-up or SME exper
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Systems & Scalability - Luxury Timepieces - Operational Leadership London Rare watches. Scaling energy. Luxury standards. Ready to step into a hands-on operational leadership role inside one of the UK's most exciting luxury watch trading businesses?We're looking for a highly organised, systems-driven operator to help scale a fast-growing business specialising in rare and luxury Swiss timepieces including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, FP Journe and more. This is a rare opportunity for someone who genuinely lives and breathes watches and understands that behind every exceptional luxury business sits exceptional operational discipline. You'll join a close-knit, ambitious team operating with start-up energy, high standards and a genuine passion for excellence, detail and growth. If you're the kind of person who can't leave a broken system unfixed, thrives on accountability and takes genuine pride in making things run flawlessly, this role could genuinely become the best career move you've ever made. The Role at a Glance: Digital/Business Operations ManagerHatton Garden, London£42,000 - £46,000 Base SalaryUp to £60,000 OTE (Based on KPI, Performance & Growth Bonuses)Plus Work Trips, Team Events, Industry Experiences & MoreFull Time - Permanent Company: Fast-scaling luxury watch trading business Sector: Luxury Timepieces High-End Trading Swiss Watches Culture: Entrepreneurial Detail-Obsessed High-Performance Work Hard, Play Hard Your Background / Skills: Operations, Systems Improvement, SOPs, CRM, Team Accountability, Luxury Goods, Process Improvement, SME Operations, AI & Automation, KPI Management Tech Stack: Asana, HubSpot, Manage Luxury, Missive, AI Tools & Automation Platforms Who we are: We buy and sell some of the world's rarest and most desirable luxury timepieces. From Rolex and Patek Philippe through to Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille and FP Journe, we operate within one of the most exciting and fast-moving sectors in luxury goods. But this isn't a traditional luxury business. We combine scaling energy with luxury brand standards. The business is scaling rapidly, the ambitions are huge, and the team is built around people who genuinely care about excellence, accountability and building something meaningful together. We're small, agile and obsessed with doing things properly. Everyone owns their work. Everyone contributes. Everyone helps build the business. Ready to help scale something exceptional? The Opportunity: This is a hands-on Operations Manager role where you'll own the operational engine of the business while helping translate the founder's vision into structured team execution. This is not a traditional customer service or corporate operations role. This role sits at the centre of buying, selling, operational coordination, systems management and team accountability across a fast-moving luxury trading environment. You'll help ensure the business runs smoothly, efficiently and professionally while continuously identifying opportunities to improve systems, workflows and productivity. There is currently no large operational team beneath you. This is a role for someone who executes as well as oversees, takes ownership naturally and enjoys building operational structure from the ground up.The right person will bring maturity, calm communication, operational confidence and a genuine passion for watches and luxury craftsmanship. What your day might look like: • Owning and optimising operational systems across the business• Building, documenting and continuously improving SOPs and workflows• Managing operational processes across stock, listings, invoicing and compliance• Translating founder strategy into clear operational execution for the wider team• Holding team accountability around KPIs, deadlines and delivery standards• Supporting operational reporting and business visibility for leadership• Identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements• Driving productivity gains through systems, automation and AI-enabled workflows• Supporting CRM management, marketing operations and client interaction processes• Managing operational detail and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks• Helping scale operational infrastructure as the business grows• Working closely with leadership to support growth initiatives and commercial execution About You: • Proven experience within a start-up, SME or scaling business environment• Demonstrable experience building or improving systems and operational processes• Genuine passion for luxury watches and timepieces• Highly organised, process-driven and detail obsessed• Calm, composed and confident under pressure• Strong communication skills with the ability to align teams around execution• Experience managing team accountability and operational performance• Comfortable operating hands-on within fast-paced businesses• AI-savvy with strong interest in automation and operational efficiency• Experience using CRM systems such as HubSpot beneficial• Commercially aware with strong common sense and operational judgement• Professional, discreet and mature approach suited to luxury clientele and environments• Comfortable working flexibly when needed inside a high-growth business Non-Negotiables: • Obsessed by systems and efficiency - you must be able to demonstrate a system or process you personally built or improved• Genuine enthusiasm for watches and luxury timepieces• Start-up or SME exper
Application Software Engineer Location: Fareham, Hampshire Salary: Up to 65,000 DOE + Benefits We are seeking an experienced Application Software Engineer to join a leading engineering team developing innovative software solutions for advanced underwater robotics systems. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the next generation of autonomous and remotely operated underwater vehicles, working across both application and backend software development. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and implement application software solutions for underwater robotics and autonomous systems. Architect and develop backend server infrastructure and software frameworks. Develop high-performance software in C++ for next-generation underwater vehicles. Maintain, support, and enhance existing software products and codebases. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver robust and scalable software solutions. Contribute to software architecture, design reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives. Required Skills & Experience Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent commercial experience. Extensive commercial experience developing software in C++ . Experience developing control or automation software for complex systems. Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices. Experience designing and developing backend server applications and services. Familiarity with modern web technologies and web-based application development. Exposure to front-end development, with the ability to create functional user interfaces and web pages. Proficiency in one or more of the following technologies: JavaScript, Python, XML, JSON, HTML, and CSS . Experience developing software on both Windows and Linux platforms. 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.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Application Software Engineer Location: Fareham, Hampshire Salary: Up to 65,000 DOE + Benefits We are seeking an experienced Application Software Engineer to join a leading engineering team developing innovative software solutions for advanced underwater robotics systems. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the next generation of autonomous and remotely operated underwater vehicles, working across both application and backend software development. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and implement application software solutions for underwater robotics and autonomous systems. Architect and develop backend server infrastructure and software frameworks. Develop high-performance software in C++ for next-generation underwater vehicles. Maintain, support, and enhance existing software products and codebases. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver robust and scalable software solutions. Contribute to software architecture, design reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives. Required Skills & Experience Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent commercial experience. Extensive commercial experience developing software in C++ . Experience developing control or automation software for complex systems. Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices. Experience designing and developing backend server applications and services. Familiarity with modern web technologies and web-based application development. Exposure to front-end development, with the ability to create functional user interfaces and web pages. Proficiency in one or more of the following technologies: JavaScript, Python, XML, JSON, HTML, and CSS . Experience developing software on both Windows and Linux platforms. 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.
Ideal Personnel & Recruitment Solutions Limited
City, Birmingham
Our client is a global market leader in pneumatic and automation technology, where innovation and customer satisfaction are at the forefront of everything they do. They have a vacancy for a dynamic Business Development Manager to expand their product reach and profit revenues by identifying new market opportunities, new customers, and business within the Food and Packaging industry sector. You will become familiar with and understand the vision, strategy, and objectives of the business, ensuring alignment with our company's goals and values. As a Business Development Manager, you will: Collaborate with the Industry Team Leader to plan and target the market according to company sales policies and personal targets. Identify and target significant segments within the UK, aligning efforts with global initiatives. Map target segments, including end users' processes and OEM machines. Join global teams to share information, challenges, and successes. Identify and evaluate sector-relevant exhibitions, events, and journals, making budgeted recommendations to sales management. Coordinate and monitor large potential opportunities using MQS data and success reporting. Promote sector-relevant products and applications. Identify end users and OEMs needing sales activity and communicate strategic importance to the RSM. Drive new product developments based on customer and segment requirements. Create and maintain a 5-year sales plan, validating market forecasts and reviewing actual performances. Support the salesforce with regular joint visits to targeted industry accounts. Maintain accurate and relevant records, submitting reports in a timely manner. Product Promotion Promote sales and understanding of market-specific products through sales-by-example, joint visits, and promotional literature. Identify and pursue significant demands for specials based on the target market. Identify market needs and request new products. Aggressively promote new products to the salesforce and marketplace. Know the competition and report on their activities. Maintain detailed customer records in the CRM system. Submit activity and marketing reports regularly. Essential Education, Skills and Experience Proven experience in technical solution selling. Strong communication and presentation skills. Solid commercial knowledge and understanding. Hold a current UK driving licence. Eligibility to work in the UK and hold a current passport to undertake planned UK and international travel. Desirable education, skills and experience Educated to a degree level or equivalent. Previous business development experience. Experience presenting at exhibitions. Experience in creating white papers and/or technical articles. Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Our client is a global market leader in pneumatic and automation technology, where innovation and customer satisfaction are at the forefront of everything they do. They have a vacancy for a dynamic Business Development Manager to expand their product reach and profit revenues by identifying new market opportunities, new customers, and business within the Food and Packaging industry sector. You will become familiar with and understand the vision, strategy, and objectives of the business, ensuring alignment with our company's goals and values. As a Business Development Manager, you will: Collaborate with the Industry Team Leader to plan and target the market according to company sales policies and personal targets. Identify and target significant segments within the UK, aligning efforts with global initiatives. Map target segments, including end users' processes and OEM machines. Join global teams to share information, challenges, and successes. Identify and evaluate sector-relevant exhibitions, events, and journals, making budgeted recommendations to sales management. Coordinate and monitor large potential opportunities using MQS data and success reporting. Promote sector-relevant products and applications. Identify end users and OEMs needing sales activity and communicate strategic importance to the RSM. Drive new product developments based on customer and segment requirements. Create and maintain a 5-year sales plan, validating market forecasts and reviewing actual performances. Support the salesforce with regular joint visits to targeted industry accounts. Maintain accurate and relevant records, submitting reports in a timely manner. Product Promotion Promote sales and understanding of market-specific products through sales-by-example, joint visits, and promotional literature. Identify and pursue significant demands for specials based on the target market. Identify market needs and request new products. Aggressively promote new products to the salesforce and marketplace. Know the competition and report on their activities. Maintain detailed customer records in the CRM system. Submit activity and marketing reports regularly. Essential Education, Skills and Experience Proven experience in technical solution selling. Strong communication and presentation skills. Solid commercial knowledge and understanding. Hold a current UK driving licence. Eligibility to work in the UK and hold a current passport to undertake planned UK and international travel. Desirable education, skills and experience Educated to a degree level or equivalent. Previous business development experience. Experience presenting at exhibitions. Experience in creating white papers and/or technical articles. Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.
Paid Media Manager - Manchester My client is looking for an experienced Paid Media Manager to join their growing digital team. Working closely with the Head of Digital Marketing, you ll take ownership of planning, managing, developing, and optimising a wide range of paid media campaigns across multiple digital channels. This is a hands on role and a key contributor to our clients customer acquisition and growth strategy, driving performance through data led decision making and continuous optimisation. Who We re Looking For The ideal candidate will: Have a strong understanding of paid search, display, and paid social, including platforms such as: Google Ads (Search & Display), Google Display Network, Meta Ads Manager, Microsoft Advertising, YouTube Ads, TikTok Ads, and programmatic DSPs Be confident building and managing consumer focused campaigns from scratch, with a clear focus on KPIs, ROI, and commercial outcomes Use tools such as Google Ads Editor, SA360, Meta Events Manager, Google Tag Manager, and Looker Studio to optimise and report on performance Work collaboratively with the Head of Digital Marketing and wider internal teams to maximise campaign efficiency Adopt a test and learn mindset, continuously identifying new opportunities across Display, Video, Paid Social, Retargeting, and Remarketing Partner with the design team to produce effective, compliant creative assets for display, video, and social formats Test creative, targeting, and landing pages to deliver best in class results Provide regular performance updates and insights to key stakeholders Own and maintain all weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting Key Skills & Experience Minimum 3 years experience managing paid media campaigns across Google Ads, GDN, Meta Ads, Microsoft Ads, YouTube, TikTok Ads, and programmatic DSPs Strong numeracy and literacy skills Proven ability to plan, execute, and optimise paid media activity using tools such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Looker Studio, and attribution platforms Ability to produce accurate, commercially focused MI aligned to business KPIs Hands on experience with campaign automation, including rules based optimisation, scripts, and audience automation Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy Up to date knowledge of digital marketing trends, platform changes, and emerging paid media technologies High levels of enthusiasm, curiosity, and a genuine desire to learn and grow Benefits Package Hapi benefits programme (discounts at supermarkets, cinemas, and major retailers) Free parking Employee Assistance Programme Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Paid Media Manager - Manchester
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Paid Media Manager - Manchester My client is looking for an experienced Paid Media Manager to join their growing digital team. Working closely with the Head of Digital Marketing, you ll take ownership of planning, managing, developing, and optimising a wide range of paid media campaigns across multiple digital channels. This is a hands on role and a key contributor to our clients customer acquisition and growth strategy, driving performance through data led decision making and continuous optimisation. Who We re Looking For The ideal candidate will: Have a strong understanding of paid search, display, and paid social, including platforms such as: Google Ads (Search & Display), Google Display Network, Meta Ads Manager, Microsoft Advertising, YouTube Ads, TikTok Ads, and programmatic DSPs Be confident building and managing consumer focused campaigns from scratch, with a clear focus on KPIs, ROI, and commercial outcomes Use tools such as Google Ads Editor, SA360, Meta Events Manager, Google Tag Manager, and Looker Studio to optimise and report on performance Work collaboratively with the Head of Digital Marketing and wider internal teams to maximise campaign efficiency Adopt a test and learn mindset, continuously identifying new opportunities across Display, Video, Paid Social, Retargeting, and Remarketing Partner with the design team to produce effective, compliant creative assets for display, video, and social formats Test creative, targeting, and landing pages to deliver best in class results Provide regular performance updates and insights to key stakeholders Own and maintain all weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting Key Skills & Experience Minimum 3 years experience managing paid media campaigns across Google Ads, GDN, Meta Ads, Microsoft Ads, YouTube, TikTok Ads, and programmatic DSPs Strong numeracy and literacy skills Proven ability to plan, execute, and optimise paid media activity using tools such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Looker Studio, and attribution platforms Ability to produce accurate, commercially focused MI aligned to business KPIs Hands on experience with campaign automation, including rules based optimisation, scripts, and audience automation Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy Up to date knowledge of digital marketing trends, platform changes, and emerging paid media technologies High levels of enthusiasm, curiosity, and a genuine desire to learn and grow Benefits Package Hapi benefits programme (discounts at supermarkets, cinemas, and major retailers) Free parking Employee Assistance Programme Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Paid Media Manager - Manchester
SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) is a market leader in the domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are a respected, established, and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base. The company has a worldwide impact in the marine sector by leading the next generation of maritime domain awareness technologies "MDA", products, and systems that significantly enhance security, safety, environmental protection, and sustainability. Our customers are global and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners. SRT is an exciting company where high-quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and constantly seek to innovate in order to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work, where talented, hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine industry. Role overview of our System Monitoring & Observability Engineer (Prometheus / Grafana) You as a System Monitoring & Observability Engineer (Prometheus / Grafana) here at SRT, you will be part of a small team tasked with implementing an end-user observability visualisation. Currently, we have observability dashboards in place for our engineers, utilising Prometheus for metrics collection and Grafana for visualisation. This initiative aims to deliver a more user-friendly solution tailored for our end-users. Our clients are located across various countries worldwide, each with differing WAN capabilities, and our system is geographically distributed on-premises across multiple sites. We are fortunate to have a team of highly experiencedengineers, including UX designers, who can provide support and guidance. Our lead observability engineer will oversee and assist with your work throughout the project in the role of System Monitoring & Observability Engineer (Prometheus / Grafana). Key Responsibilities - System Monitoring & Observability Engineer (Prometheus / Grafana) - (not exhaustive) Monitoring & Metrics Collection Design, configure, and maintain Prometheus-based monitoring solutions Develop and manage metric exporters for application and system-level data Optimise Prometheus scraping configurations and retention policies Alerting & Incident Response Define and maintain alert rules based on SLIs/SLOs and performance baselines Ensure alerts are actionable, with minimal false positives Participate (not necessarily lead) in on-call rotations and incident postmortems Observability Dashboards Design and maintain Grafana dashboards for real-time operational insights Collaborate with engineering and product teams to create tailored visualisations Provide self-service dashboard capabilities for end users System Performance & Reliability Monitor infrastructure (servers, containers, databases, services) for uptime, latency, and throughput Identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements Required Skills & Experience - System Monitoring & Observability Engineer (Prometheus / Grafana) Proven experience with Prometheus (including PromQL) and Grafana in production environments Strong knowledge of Linux-based systems Experience writing and optimising PromQL queries for alerts and dashboards Familiarity with exporters (node_exporter, blackbox_exporter, custom exporters) Understanding of alertmanager configuration and routing Proficiency with Grafana dashboard creation and templating Strong troubleshooting skills for infrastructure and application issues Familiarity with containers (Docker) Scripting skills (Bash, Python, or Go) for automation Just some of the benefits we offer Highly Competitive Salary Matched company pension contributions up to 5% 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days with service Career development opportunities Company "Get to know you" days SRT Marine Systems plc are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community
Jun 18, 2026
Full time
SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) is a market leader in the domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are a respected, established, and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base. The company has a worldwide impact in the marine sector by leading the next generation of maritime domain awareness technologies "MDA", products, and systems that significantly enhance security, safety, environmental protection, and sustainability. Our customers are global and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners. SRT is an exciting company where high-quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and constantly seek to innovate in order to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work, where talented, hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine industry. Role overview of our System Monitoring & Observability Engineer (Prometheus / Grafana) You as a System Monitoring & Observability Engineer (Prometheus / Grafana) here at SRT, you will be part of a small team tasked with implementing an end-user observability visualisation. Currently, we have observability dashboards in place for our engineers, utilising Prometheus for metrics collection and Grafana for visualisation. This initiative aims to deliver a more user-friendly solution tailored for our end-users. Our clients are located across various countries worldwide, each with differing WAN capabilities, and our system is geographically distributed on-premises across multiple sites. We are fortunate to have a team of highly experiencedengineers, including UX designers, who can provide support and guidance. Our lead observability engineer will oversee and assist with your work throughout the project in the role of System Monitoring & Observability Engineer (Prometheus / Grafana). Key Responsibilities - System Monitoring & Observability Engineer (Prometheus / Grafana) - (not exhaustive) Monitoring & Metrics Collection Design, configure, and maintain Prometheus-based monitoring solutions Develop and manage metric exporters for application and system-level data Optimise Prometheus scraping configurations and retention policies Alerting & Incident Response Define and maintain alert rules based on SLIs/SLOs and performance baselines Ensure alerts are actionable, with minimal false positives Participate (not necessarily lead) in on-call rotations and incident postmortems Observability Dashboards Design and maintain Grafana dashboards for real-time operational insights Collaborate with engineering and product teams to create tailored visualisations Provide self-service dashboard capabilities for end users System Performance & Reliability Monitor infrastructure (servers, containers, databases, services) for uptime, latency, and throughput Identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements Required Skills & Experience - System Monitoring & Observability Engineer (Prometheus / Grafana) Proven experience with Prometheus (including PromQL) and Grafana in production environments Strong knowledge of Linux-based systems Experience writing and optimising PromQL queries for alerts and dashboards Familiarity with exporters (node_exporter, blackbox_exporter, custom exporters) Understanding of alertmanager configuration and routing Proficiency with Grafana dashboard creation and templating Strong troubleshooting skills for infrastructure and application issues Familiarity with containers (Docker) Scripting skills (Bash, Python, or Go) for automation Just some of the benefits we offer Highly Competitive Salary Matched company pension contributions up to 5% 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days with service Career development opportunities Company "Get to know you" days SRT Marine Systems plc are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community
Lead global financial control in an organisation delivering impact worldwide We're seeking an experienced and strategic finance leader to head a global Financial Control function within a large, complex international organisation operating across multiple countries and currencies. This is an opportunity to shape and strengthen financial governance at a global level, leading a high-performing team responsible for financial controls, donor audits, compliance and continuous improvement. You'll work with senior stakeholders across regions and functions to ensure robust financial management, minimise risk and embed best practice across an organisation committed to delivering meaningful impact internationally. The role Reporting to the Global Financial Controller, you will lead the global Financial Control and Donor Audit teams, overseeing a team of nine colleagues and partnering with finance leaders across multiple regions. Key responsibilities include: Leading and strengthening the global financial control framework, identifying risks and ensuring timely resolution of control and compliance issues. Driving continuous improvement, standardisation and automation of financial control processes. Leading global donor and award audits, managing relationships with external auditors and key funding partners. Providing strategic insight through analysis of financial performance indicators and risk reporting. Developing policies, procedures and training that build financial capability across global teams. Collaborating with senior stakeholders to embed best practice and support organisational change initiatives. Building and developing a high-performing, collaborative team culture. About you You'll be a qualified accountant (or possess equivalent experience) with significant experience leading financial control within a large, complex organisation. You'll bring: Proven leadership experience in financial control, governance and external audit management. Strong knowledge of donor-funded environments and experience managing donor audits. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Experience driving process improvement, standardisation and automation across geographically dispersed teams. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills. A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence and build relationships across diverse cultures and teams. The ability to thrive in a dynamic, evolving international environment. Experience within the charity, international development or not-for-profit sector, and within large global multi-currency organisations, would be advantageous. Why apply? This is a rare opportunity to combine technical excellence with global impact. You'll play a pivotal role in strengthening financial governance, improving organisational effectiveness and supporting programmes that make a tangible difference worldwide. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams.
Jun 18, 2026
Full time
Lead global financial control in an organisation delivering impact worldwide We're seeking an experienced and strategic finance leader to head a global Financial Control function within a large, complex international organisation operating across multiple countries and currencies. This is an opportunity to shape and strengthen financial governance at a global level, leading a high-performing team responsible for financial controls, donor audits, compliance and continuous improvement. You'll work with senior stakeholders across regions and functions to ensure robust financial management, minimise risk and embed best practice across an organisation committed to delivering meaningful impact internationally. The role Reporting to the Global Financial Controller, you will lead the global Financial Control and Donor Audit teams, overseeing a team of nine colleagues and partnering with finance leaders across multiple regions. Key responsibilities include: Leading and strengthening the global financial control framework, identifying risks and ensuring timely resolution of control and compliance issues. Driving continuous improvement, standardisation and automation of financial control processes. Leading global donor and award audits, managing relationships with external auditors and key funding partners. Providing strategic insight through analysis of financial performance indicators and risk reporting. Developing policies, procedures and training that build financial capability across global teams. Collaborating with senior stakeholders to embed best practice and support organisational change initiatives. Building and developing a high-performing, collaborative team culture. About you You'll be a qualified accountant (or possess equivalent experience) with significant experience leading financial control within a large, complex organisation. You'll bring: Proven leadership experience in financial control, governance and external audit management. Strong knowledge of donor-funded environments and experience managing donor audits. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Experience driving process improvement, standardisation and automation across geographically dispersed teams. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills. A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence and build relationships across diverse cultures and teams. The ability to thrive in a dynamic, evolving international environment. Experience within the charity, international development or not-for-profit sector, and within large global multi-currency organisations, would be advantageous. Why apply? This is a rare opportunity to combine technical excellence with global impact. You'll play a pivotal role in strengthening financial governance, improving organisational effectiveness and supporting programmes that make a tangible difference worldwide. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams.
Electrical Engineer Oldham Up To 41,000 + Benefits Days We are looking for a motivated Electrical Engineer to join a growing engineering team based in Oldham. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in the design, installation, commissioning, and ongoing support of electrical control systems across a variety of industrial applications. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong electrical knowledge and hands-on experience in PLC programming, commissioning, and installation. The company is committed to investing in its people through ongoing training and development, providing opportunities to enhance your technical skills while working on a diverse range of projects. The role will suit an ambitious Electrical Engineer looking for a technically challenging position within a stable and forward-thinking organisation. Role Description PLC programming, modification, and fault-finding on a range of control systems Electrical installation and commissioning of industrial machinery and automated equipment Testing and validation of electrical control panels and systems Diagnosing and resolving electrical faults both on-site and remotely Supporting project delivery from design through to commissioning Producing and updating technical documentation where required Working closely with customers and internal teams to ensure successful project completion Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager Occasional travel to customer sites for commissioning and support activities Skills & Qualifications Previous experience as an Electrical Engineer, Controls Engineer, or Automation Engineer Strong PLC programming experience (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, or similar) Proven commissioning and electrical installation experience Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings Electrical Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ, HNC/HND, or equivalent) Experience with industrial control panels and automation systems Strong electrical fault-finding and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach Full UK Driving Licence desirable This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established company offering varied project work, technical development, and long-term career progression within the industrial automation and controls sector.
Jun 18, 2026
Full time
Electrical Engineer Oldham Up To 41,000 + Benefits Days We are looking for a motivated Electrical Engineer to join a growing engineering team based in Oldham. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in the design, installation, commissioning, and ongoing support of electrical control systems across a variety of industrial applications. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong electrical knowledge and hands-on experience in PLC programming, commissioning, and installation. The company is committed to investing in its people through ongoing training and development, providing opportunities to enhance your technical skills while working on a diverse range of projects. The role will suit an ambitious Electrical Engineer looking for a technically challenging position within a stable and forward-thinking organisation. Role Description PLC programming, modification, and fault-finding on a range of control systems Electrical installation and commissioning of industrial machinery and automated equipment Testing and validation of electrical control panels and systems Diagnosing and resolving electrical faults both on-site and remotely Supporting project delivery from design through to commissioning Producing and updating technical documentation where required Working closely with customers and internal teams to ensure successful project completion Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager Occasional travel to customer sites for commissioning and support activities Skills & Qualifications Previous experience as an Electrical Engineer, Controls Engineer, or Automation Engineer Strong PLC programming experience (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, or similar) Proven commissioning and electrical installation experience Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings Electrical Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ, HNC/HND, or equivalent) Experience with industrial control panels and automation systems Strong electrical fault-finding and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach Full UK Driving Licence desirable This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established company offering varied project work, technical development, and long-term career progression within the industrial automation and controls sector.
Business Development Manager Electrical Sector South East England £40K - £50K Basic NEG DOE OTE, plus Bonus plus Car Pension Health Insurance, Critical Illness cover, Life Assurance benefits. Fantastic opportunity to join a market leading and progressive company in the Electrical Industry as a Business Development Manager. The successful applicants will receive a good basic salary, company car and pension, along with participation in the target related Bonus scheme and significant health and life insurance benefits. To be successful in your application you will require previous sales experience in the industrial electrical market place with some technical ability and a product knowledge strength in some area, in an Area Sales Engineer, Sales Engineer, Area Sales Manager or Sales Development type role, along with ideal but not mandatory an electrical qualification. Working remotely from a home base to plan your own diary and customer visits within your defined territory, as the Business Development Manager, you will identify opportunities to promote and sell a full range of electrical, lighting, power distribution, factory automation and process automation solutions across a wide range of industries. The company have access to an extensive range of supplier products types and brands at your disposal to satisfy most requirements. Reporting to and under the guidance of your local Regional Sales Manager, you will identify opportunities for business and engage with decision makers to further develop relationships and business. There is available extensive customer database information, along with support from marketing activities. In addition there is full technical support available for all products along with the on-going product and technical training. For this role we are seeking candidates located in Chelmsford, Wickford, Southend on Sea, Basildon, Dartford, Maidstone, Croydon type areas in order to be fairly central to the territory, with good access to road networks, although an excellent candidate located anywhere with the South East of England would be considered. For this field based sales position, prospective candidates you will have the following attributes, skills and experience: Demonstrable Sales career history and success. Time management, well organised, great communication skills, verbal & written. Self-motivation, driven, can do attitude. Commercial and technical ability. Ideally Industrial Electrical/Control & Automation knowledge. Microsoft 365 proficient. Customer focussed. Must hold a full UK driving license. Must be eligible to work in the UK. No sponsorship is available for this role and it is only open to those already living and working in the UK. To register your interest contact us with an up to date CV and we will be pleased to call you for a confidential discussion. To view more of our positions click on the Rise logo at the top of this page or visit our website directly. Post codes used are for advertising purposes only and do not reflect the exact location of the company. We work across a range of business to business/B2B market sectors including Renewable Energy, Electrical, Control & Automation, Electronic, Renewable Energy, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Fluid Power, Instrumentation, Engineering services companies, Industrial Consumables, Industrial Components, Capital Equipment, Material Handling, Scientific Equipment, Petrochemical and Utilities. Rise Executive Search & Recruitment Ltd are currently working on a wide range of business to business/B2B sales positions, account management, business development and sales management roles including: Sales Manager, UK Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Country Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Senior Sales Executive, National Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Account Executive, National Account Executive, Sales Specialist, Global Account Manager, Sales Representative, Territory Sales, Field Sales, Client Relationship Manager, Sales Engineer, Sales Consultant, Technical Sales, Senior Sales Engineer, Export Sales, International Sales, European Sales, Branch Manager, Sales Director, Trainee Sales, Graduate Sales, Telesales, Internal Sales, Office Sales.
Jun 18, 2026
Full time
Business Development Manager Electrical Sector South East England £40K - £50K Basic NEG DOE OTE, plus Bonus plus Car Pension Health Insurance, Critical Illness cover, Life Assurance benefits. Fantastic opportunity to join a market leading and progressive company in the Electrical Industry as a Business Development Manager. The successful applicants will receive a good basic salary, company car and pension, along with participation in the target related Bonus scheme and significant health and life insurance benefits. To be successful in your application you will require previous sales experience in the industrial electrical market place with some technical ability and a product knowledge strength in some area, in an Area Sales Engineer, Sales Engineer, Area Sales Manager or Sales Development type role, along with ideal but not mandatory an electrical qualification. Working remotely from a home base to plan your own diary and customer visits within your defined territory, as the Business Development Manager, you will identify opportunities to promote and sell a full range of electrical, lighting, power distribution, factory automation and process automation solutions across a wide range of industries. The company have access to an extensive range of supplier products types and brands at your disposal to satisfy most requirements. Reporting to and under the guidance of your local Regional Sales Manager, you will identify opportunities for business and engage with decision makers to further develop relationships and business. There is available extensive customer database information, along with support from marketing activities. In addition there is full technical support available for all products along with the on-going product and technical training. For this role we are seeking candidates located in Chelmsford, Wickford, Southend on Sea, Basildon, Dartford, Maidstone, Croydon type areas in order to be fairly central to the territory, with good access to road networks, although an excellent candidate located anywhere with the South East of England would be considered. For this field based sales position, prospective candidates you will have the following attributes, skills and experience: Demonstrable Sales career history and success. Time management, well organised, great communication skills, verbal & written. Self-motivation, driven, can do attitude. Commercial and technical ability. Ideally Industrial Electrical/Control & Automation knowledge. Microsoft 365 proficient. Customer focussed. Must hold a full UK driving license. Must be eligible to work in the UK. No sponsorship is available for this role and it is only open to those already living and working in the UK. To register your interest contact us with an up to date CV and we will be pleased to call you for a confidential discussion. To view more of our positions click on the Rise logo at the top of this page or visit our website directly. Post codes used are for advertising purposes only and do not reflect the exact location of the company. We work across a range of business to business/B2B market sectors including Renewable Energy, Electrical, Control & Automation, Electronic, Renewable Energy, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Fluid Power, Instrumentation, Engineering services companies, Industrial Consumables, Industrial Components, Capital Equipment, Material Handling, Scientific Equipment, Petrochemical and Utilities. Rise Executive Search & Recruitment Ltd are currently working on a wide range of business to business/B2B sales positions, account management, business development and sales management roles including: Sales Manager, UK Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Country Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Senior Sales Executive, National Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Account Executive, National Account Executive, Sales Specialist, Global Account Manager, Sales Representative, Territory Sales, Field Sales, Client Relationship Manager, Sales Engineer, Sales Consultant, Technical Sales, Senior Sales Engineer, Export Sales, International Sales, European Sales, Branch Manager, Sales Director, Trainee Sales, Graduate Sales, Telesales, Internal Sales, Office Sales.
Your new companyYou will be joining a well-established and growing organisation that places technology and data at the centre of its operational strategy. The business has a strong reputation for innovation and continuous improvement, offering a collaborative environment where systems and process optimisation are actively encouraged. Your new roleWe are currently recruiting for a Data Analyst to support the IT Manager and wider business prepare for a large data migration project and to support the wider business to better utilise customer data to enable and support strategic business objectives. As the Data Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the stability, performance and ongoing development of key business systems. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business to deliver meaningful data insights. This will involve developing reports and dashboards using tools such as SQL, Excel, Power BI and Tableau, while also supporting data quality and governance standards. The business is currently in the very early stages of migrating to Salesforce. This role will play a critical part in that project. Longer term, you will take ownership of driving process automation to improve operational efficiency and support business users to make data more accessible and meaningful. You will design and implement workflows, streamline manual processes and take ownership of SharePoint administration, including site structure and permissions. You will also play an active role in troubleshooting and maintaining workflow solutions. What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will need advanced Excel skills (Power Query, pivot tables and complex formulas), strong SQL skills and great communication - bridging the gap between IT/ Data and the wider business. Experience with Power BI and Tableau is advantageous but not essential. You will have a proven ability to analyse data and produce clear, insightful reporting. What you'll get in returnSalary up to 50,000, 1 day a week working from (possibly 2 days from home), health cash back plan, Life Insurance (2x salary), free food and catered lunches on-site, free on-site parking with electrical charge points. Full benefits package to be confirmed shortly. In return, you will have the opportunity to work across a broad technology landscape in a role that offers real variety and impact. You will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, with opportunities to develop your technical skills and contribute to meaningful business improvements. What you need to do nowIf you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Jun 18, 2026
Full time
Your new companyYou will be joining a well-established and growing organisation that places technology and data at the centre of its operational strategy. The business has a strong reputation for innovation and continuous improvement, offering a collaborative environment where systems and process optimisation are actively encouraged. Your new roleWe are currently recruiting for a Data Analyst to support the IT Manager and wider business prepare for a large data migration project and to support the wider business to better utilise customer data to enable and support strategic business objectives. As the Data Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the stability, performance and ongoing development of key business systems. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business to deliver meaningful data insights. This will involve developing reports and dashboards using tools such as SQL, Excel, Power BI and Tableau, while also supporting data quality and governance standards. The business is currently in the very early stages of migrating to Salesforce. This role will play a critical part in that project. Longer term, you will take ownership of driving process automation to improve operational efficiency and support business users to make data more accessible and meaningful. You will design and implement workflows, streamline manual processes and take ownership of SharePoint administration, including site structure and permissions. You will also play an active role in troubleshooting and maintaining workflow solutions. What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will need advanced Excel skills (Power Query, pivot tables and complex formulas), strong SQL skills and great communication - bridging the gap between IT/ Data and the wider business. Experience with Power BI and Tableau is advantageous but not essential. You will have a proven ability to analyse data and produce clear, insightful reporting. What you'll get in returnSalary up to 50,000, 1 day a week working from (possibly 2 days from home), health cash back plan, Life Insurance (2x salary), free food and catered lunches on-site, free on-site parking with electrical charge points. Full benefits package to be confirmed shortly. In return, you will have the opportunity to work across a broad technology landscape in a role that offers real variety and impact. You will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, with opportunities to develop your technical skills and contribute to meaningful business improvements. What you need to do nowIf you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Not every business needs layers of management, endless meetings, and corporate politics. Some businesses need someone who simply gets things done. This is one of those businesses. Business Operations Manager Bacup, Lancashire Full-time, permanent Competitive salary dependent on experience Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and live within a 30-minute commuting distance of Bacup. About us Established in 1917, Lancashire Sock Manufacturing Company is a specialist manufacturer supplying customers across the UK, Europe and beyond. We're a family-run business where people roll their sleeves up, solve problems and get involved. No two days are the same, and that's exactly how we like it. The role We're looking for someone who can become the operational backbone of the business. This isn't a traditional Office Manager role. It's a varied position for someone who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes and helping a business run more efficiently. You'll work closely with the owner and senior leadership team, supporting the day-to-day running of the business across finance, purchasing, administration and operations. One day you might be negotiating with suppliers and reviewing purchasing costs. The next you could be producing management reports, supporting month-end accounts, working with our external accountants on year-end requirements, improving office systems or researching how AI can help streamline processes. This is a role for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in solving problems and isn't afraid to roll their sleeves up when needed. Key responsibilities Manage the day-to-day administration and operations of the business. Oversee purchasing activities, supplier relationships and commercial negotiations. Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency. Maintain Sage accounts and payroll records. Support month-end reporting and year-end accounting processes. Liaise with external accountants and professional advisers. Produce and analyse Excel reports, spreadsheets and management information. Support import and export administration, including CDS processes. Research and implement practical AI solutions to improve business performance. Develop and improve business systems, processes and workflows. Support senior management with business planning and decision-making. We'd love to hear from you if you have experience with: Working in an SME, owner-managed or family-run business. Sage accounts and payroll. Month-end reporting and year-end accounts preparation. Purchasing, procurement and supplier management. Import and export administration. Advanced Excel and reporting. Process improvement and operational efficiency. AI and business automation. Managing multiple priorities and responsibilities. How to apply If you're someone who thrives in a hands-on business environment and enjoys improving processes, solving problems and helping businesses run better, we'd love to hear from you. You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please. Related job titles: Business Operations Manager, Operations Manager, Business Manager, Office Manager, Commercial Manager, SME Operations Manager, Finance and Operations Manager, General Manager, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Business Support Manager, Company Manager, Manufacturing Office Manager, Family Business Manager, Executive Assistant, Managing Director's Assistant.
Jun 18, 2026
Full time
Not every business needs layers of management, endless meetings, and corporate politics. Some businesses need someone who simply gets things done. This is one of those businesses. Business Operations Manager Bacup, Lancashire Full-time, permanent Competitive salary dependent on experience Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and live within a 30-minute commuting distance of Bacup. About us Established in 1917, Lancashire Sock Manufacturing Company is a specialist manufacturer supplying customers across the UK, Europe and beyond. We're a family-run business where people roll their sleeves up, solve problems and get involved. No two days are the same, and that's exactly how we like it. The role We're looking for someone who can become the operational backbone of the business. This isn't a traditional Office Manager role. It's a varied position for someone who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes and helping a business run more efficiently. You'll work closely with the owner and senior leadership team, supporting the day-to-day running of the business across finance, purchasing, administration and operations. One day you might be negotiating with suppliers and reviewing purchasing costs. The next you could be producing management reports, supporting month-end accounts, working with our external accountants on year-end requirements, improving office systems or researching how AI can help streamline processes. This is a role for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in solving problems and isn't afraid to roll their sleeves up when needed. Key responsibilities Manage the day-to-day administration and operations of the business. Oversee purchasing activities, supplier relationships and commercial negotiations. Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency. Maintain Sage accounts and payroll records. Support month-end reporting and year-end accounting processes. Liaise with external accountants and professional advisers. Produce and analyse Excel reports, spreadsheets and management information. Support import and export administration, including CDS processes. Research and implement practical AI solutions to improve business performance. Develop and improve business systems, processes and workflows. Support senior management with business planning and decision-making. We'd love to hear from you if you have experience with: Working in an SME, owner-managed or family-run business. Sage accounts and payroll. Month-end reporting and year-end accounts preparation. Purchasing, procurement and supplier management. Import and export administration. Advanced Excel and reporting. Process improvement and operational efficiency. AI and business automation. Managing multiple priorities and responsibilities. How to apply If you're someone who thrives in a hands-on business environment and enjoys improving processes, solving problems and helping businesses run better, we'd love to hear from you. You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please. Related job titles: Business Operations Manager, Operations Manager, Business Manager, Office Manager, Commercial Manager, SME Operations Manager, Finance and Operations Manager, General Manager, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Business Support Manager, Company Manager, Manufacturing Office Manager, Family Business Manager, Executive Assistant, Managing Director's Assistant.
Avanti Recruitment is working with an established Oxford-based software company that develops highly specialised products used by organisations operating in regulated and data-driven environments. They are looking to hire a Graduate / Junior QA Engineer to join their growing Quality Assurance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional who enjoys problem-solving, spotting details others miss and understanding how software works from a user's perspective. No commercial QA experience is required. The company is happy to provide training for the right person, but you will need a 2:1 or above degree in a STEM subject. The Role As a QA Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring software is thoroughly tested before release. You'll work closely with developers and product teams, helping to identify bugs, improve user experience and maintain high standards of software quality. Typical responsibilities include: Testing new software features before release Investigating and reproducing software issues Verifying bug fixes Providing feedback on usability and functionality Reviewing documentation and product changes Working closely with developers and product managers Supporting software releases and quality standards The role is primarily focused on manual testing, with opportunities to develop automation skills over time. What We're Looking For You will need to be Naturally curious and analytical, detail oriented, strong communicator, comfortable learning new technologies, interested in software quality/testing, and motivated to build a career within technology. Must Have Skills & Experience STEM degree (or graduating this year) in a subject such as Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Natural Sciences or similar Excellent attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication skills Analytical and logical problem-solving ability Ability to learn new concepts and technologies quickly Strong organisational skills Genuine interest in software quality, testing and user experience Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment Willingness to work from the Oxford office a minimum of 3 days per week Desirable Skills & Experience Previous software testing or QA experience (commercial, internship, placement year or personal projects) Exposure to Python Experience using Linux Familiarity with Jira or similar issue-tracking tools Understanding of Agile development methodologies Exposure to API testing Experience writing or maintaining automated tests Previous customer-facing experience Summer internships, industrial placements or part-time work demonstrating initiative and responsibility Understanding of software development lifecycles What's On Offer? 30,000 starting salary Up to 8% annual bonus Enhanced pension contributions Childcare contribution scheme Free office lunches twice per week Dog-friendly office Hybrid working Excellent training and career development opportunities Supportive and collaborative team environment Interview Process 1st stage: Initial video interview (30 minutes) Final : Face to face interview onsite in Oxford (60-90 minutes) No coding test required. If you're looking for an opportunity to join a successful technology company where you'll receive genuine support, training and long-term career development, then I want to hear from you. Click Apply Now
Jun 18, 2026
Full time
Avanti Recruitment is working with an established Oxford-based software company that develops highly specialised products used by organisations operating in regulated and data-driven environments. They are looking to hire a Graduate / Junior QA Engineer to join their growing Quality Assurance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional who enjoys problem-solving, spotting details others miss and understanding how software works from a user's perspective. No commercial QA experience is required. The company is happy to provide training for the right person, but you will need a 2:1 or above degree in a STEM subject. The Role As a QA Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring software is thoroughly tested before release. You'll work closely with developers and product teams, helping to identify bugs, improve user experience and maintain high standards of software quality. Typical responsibilities include: Testing new software features before release Investigating and reproducing software issues Verifying bug fixes Providing feedback on usability and functionality Reviewing documentation and product changes Working closely with developers and product managers Supporting software releases and quality standards The role is primarily focused on manual testing, with opportunities to develop automation skills over time. What We're Looking For You will need to be Naturally curious and analytical, detail oriented, strong communicator, comfortable learning new technologies, interested in software quality/testing, and motivated to build a career within technology. Must Have Skills & Experience STEM degree (or graduating this year) in a subject such as Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Natural Sciences or similar Excellent attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication skills Analytical and logical problem-solving ability Ability to learn new concepts and technologies quickly Strong organisational skills Genuine interest in software quality, testing and user experience Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment Willingness to work from the Oxford office a minimum of 3 days per week Desirable Skills & Experience Previous software testing or QA experience (commercial, internship, placement year or personal projects) Exposure to Python Experience using Linux Familiarity with Jira or similar issue-tracking tools Understanding of Agile development methodologies Exposure to API testing Experience writing or maintaining automated tests Previous customer-facing experience Summer internships, industrial placements or part-time work demonstrating initiative and responsibility Understanding of software development lifecycles What's On Offer? 30,000 starting salary Up to 8% annual bonus Enhanced pension contributions Childcare contribution scheme Free office lunches twice per week Dog-friendly office Hybrid working Excellent training and career development opportunities Supportive and collaborative team environment Interview Process 1st stage: Initial video interview (30 minutes) Final : Face to face interview onsite in Oxford (60-90 minutes) No coding test required. If you're looking for an opportunity to join a successful technology company where you'll receive genuine support, training and long-term career development, then I want to hear from you. Click Apply Now