Internal Audit, Risk, Governance, Assurance, Control Framework, Strategic Leadership With an Executive level package, this is a permanent position for a leading and rapidly growing financial services organisation. Seeking an exceptional Director of Internal Audit: Corporate Functions, this is a role for a strategic audit leader with deep technical expertise, outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, and a proven ability to lead teams through change and transformation.This high impact role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver a comprehensive audit strategy across a broad portfolio which includes Finance, Change, HR, IT, Risk, Legal, Product Operations and wider corporate functions, while playing a pivotal role in the ongoing development of a maturing Internal Audit function. About YouYou will bring a blend of technical depth, strategic judgment and leadership presence, ideally gained in professional practice, banking, investment management, wholesale lending, or broader financial services. You will have a deep understanding of financial controls, operational processes, governance frameworks and risk management. Your familiarity with IT and cybersecurity controls and modern change management methodologies as well as an experience base in people risk, HR processes, and workforce-related control environments. Having a grounding in governance and committee structures, and how they align to risk appetite and corporate strategy, alongside a proven track record of leading complex, risk-based internal audit programmes in regulated financial environments will be essential to success. Demonstrating resilient and ethical leadership, with the ability to challenge constructively, bringing strategic insight and the ability to form credible, evidence-based opinions. You will be skilled at influencing senior stakeholders, balancing independence with collaboration. Additionally, your exceptional communication skills will blend seamlessly with the ability to lead teams through organisational change. As someone who is highly delivery focused, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment, you will have established membership of a recognised internal audit or accountancy professional body (e.g., IIA, ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS), and demonstrate a strong working knowledge of IIA standards and risk based internal audit methodology. It would be great if you also had additional qualifications or CPD in investment management, credit/market risk, treasury, compliance, or financial services risk disciplines. The RoleReporting to the Managing Director of Internal Audit, the Director will deliver across a number of key areas. Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Act as the primary Internal Audit partner to senior leaders across Corporate Functions and Operations. Build influential, trusted relationships with Executive and Committee level stakeholders. Represent Internal Audit at key governance forums and contribute expert insight on major programmes, transformation initiatives, and policy development. Audit Planning & Delivery Lead the creation and continuous development of the Corporate Functions audit universe. Own the risk-based Internal Audit Plan for all relevant operational and corporate domains. Oversee delivery of engagements across in-house teams and co-sourced audit partners. Ensure all work aligns with the Internal Audit Manual, Global Internal Audit Standards, and the Internal Audit Code of Practice. Support the annual evidence based Audit Committee opinion. Technical Expertise & Methodology Provide subject matter expertise on governance, operational risk, corporate functions and control frameworks. Champion Internal Audit methodology, quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives. Contribute to strategic work streams and support the implementation of Internal Audit's long-term strategy. People Leadership Lead, coach, and develop Senior Internal Audit Managers and Managers, fostering a high performance, inclusive culture. Support resource planning, capability development, and skills investment to meet current and future organisational needs. To express interest or request an initial conversation, please submit your CV or reach out directly via the advertised contact channel. All enquiries will be treated with the highest discretion. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Internal Audit, Risk, Governance, Assurance, Control Framework, Strategic Leadership With an Executive level package, this is a permanent position for a leading and rapidly growing financial services organisation. Seeking an exceptional Director of Internal Audit: Corporate Functions, this is a role for a strategic audit leader with deep technical expertise, outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, and a proven ability to lead teams through change and transformation.This high impact role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver a comprehensive audit strategy across a broad portfolio which includes Finance, Change, HR, IT, Risk, Legal, Product Operations and wider corporate functions, while playing a pivotal role in the ongoing development of a maturing Internal Audit function. About YouYou will bring a blend of technical depth, strategic judgment and leadership presence, ideally gained in professional practice, banking, investment management, wholesale lending, or broader financial services. You will have a deep understanding of financial controls, operational processes, governance frameworks and risk management. Your familiarity with IT and cybersecurity controls and modern change management methodologies as well as an experience base in people risk, HR processes, and workforce-related control environments. Having a grounding in governance and committee structures, and how they align to risk appetite and corporate strategy, alongside a proven track record of leading complex, risk-based internal audit programmes in regulated financial environments will be essential to success. Demonstrating resilient and ethical leadership, with the ability to challenge constructively, bringing strategic insight and the ability to form credible, evidence-based opinions. You will be skilled at influencing senior stakeholders, balancing independence with collaboration. Additionally, your exceptional communication skills will blend seamlessly with the ability to lead teams through organisational change. As someone who is highly delivery focused, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment, you will have established membership of a recognised internal audit or accountancy professional body (e.g., IIA, ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS), and demonstrate a strong working knowledge of IIA standards and risk based internal audit methodology. It would be great if you also had additional qualifications or CPD in investment management, credit/market risk, treasury, compliance, or financial services risk disciplines. The RoleReporting to the Managing Director of Internal Audit, the Director will deliver across a number of key areas. Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Act as the primary Internal Audit partner to senior leaders across Corporate Functions and Operations. Build influential, trusted relationships with Executive and Committee level stakeholders. Represent Internal Audit at key governance forums and contribute expert insight on major programmes, transformation initiatives, and policy development. Audit Planning & Delivery Lead the creation and continuous development of the Corporate Functions audit universe. Own the risk-based Internal Audit Plan for all relevant operational and corporate domains. Oversee delivery of engagements across in-house teams and co-sourced audit partners. Ensure all work aligns with the Internal Audit Manual, Global Internal Audit Standards, and the Internal Audit Code of Practice. Support the annual evidence based Audit Committee opinion. Technical Expertise & Methodology Provide subject matter expertise on governance, operational risk, corporate functions and control frameworks. Champion Internal Audit methodology, quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives. Contribute to strategic work streams and support the implementation of Internal Audit's long-term strategy. People Leadership Lead, coach, and develop Senior Internal Audit Managers and Managers, fostering a high performance, inclusive culture. Support resource planning, capability development, and skills investment to meet current and future organisational needs. To express interest or request an initial conversation, please submit your CV or reach out directly via the advertised contact channel. All enquiries will be treated with the highest discretion. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
We have an exciting opportunity for a IT Service Resilience Senior Manager to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast Accountable for translating business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture and operational disaster recovery requirements, and for owning the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers. What you will do The successful candidate should have strong technical hands-on skills in Cloud, infrastructure and applications deployments, along with the ability to translate business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture along with operational disaster recovery requirements. It will be their responsibility to own the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers and internal teams. Key Stakeholders; I&O Support teams & InfoSec Business Continuity Management Regional IT Support team Technical Delivery and Project & Programme Delivery Software vendors and Managed Service Providers Responsibilities; Ownership and leadership execution in the following areas: Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, middleware, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design Lead DR implementation and testing program: design automated DR processes when feasible, schedule regular tests Own operational runbooks, monitoring and incident playbooks aligned to graceful degradation modes; ensure monitoring and SRE/operations practices are aligned to expected degradation behaviors. Coordinate crisis response governance and periodic scenario exercises with crisis response teams, define activation criteria, maintain war room procedures and ensure lessons learned feed back into architecture and DR plans. Run supplier resilience assessments for critical SaaS/third parties using a posture assessment approach; escalate remediation, negotiate contractual improvements or recommend contingencies/alternative sourcing. Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design. Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security/CISO, application owners, BC/operational leads and procurement to embed resilience standards across lifecycle Manage and test application/service tiers to business agreed RTO/RPO and reliability design targets Define and ensure adherence to DR/Resilience programme metrics: frequency of tests, % successful automated DR runs, closure rate for remediation actions identified through testing Manage vendor performance and contractual compliance of vendors agreed operational SLAs and vendor contingency plans validated via tests. Identify and assess IT resilience risks related to system outages, cyber threats and 3rd party dependencies What you will have Experience 10+ years in technology resilience, disaster recovery, or IT operations, with 5+ years in leadership positions managing cross-functional teams. Deep hands-on knowledge of a range of IT environments, SaaS, cloud infrastructure (AWS & Azure), and security tools. Required expertise in ISO 22301, NIST and ITIL Certifications (Preferred): Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), CISSP, CISM, or DRI International certifications Experience of communicating to senior stakeholders and interpreting complex technical solutions to simple language. Exposure of working in both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies. Personal Ability to anticipate risks and shift from reactive disaster recovery to proactive service resilience, focusing on "prevention by design" Skilled at navigating changing technology environments (e.g. cloud, DevOps) and leading transformation Strong stakeholder engagement and influence skills to work with EA, Platform Owners, I&O, InfoSec, Business Continuity, Procurement Proven ability to manage crisis situations, make quick, informed decisions during incidents, and maintain confidence (strategic optimism) within teams Excellent customer-facing skills with a good grasp of key drivers and requirements within the business. Understanding of how technology resilience directly impacts business operations, continuity, and profitability. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a IT Service Resilience Senior Manager to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast Accountable for translating business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture and operational disaster recovery requirements, and for owning the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers. What you will do The successful candidate should have strong technical hands-on skills in Cloud, infrastructure and applications deployments, along with the ability to translate business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture along with operational disaster recovery requirements. It will be their responsibility to own the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers and internal teams. Key Stakeholders; I&O Support teams & InfoSec Business Continuity Management Regional IT Support team Technical Delivery and Project & Programme Delivery Software vendors and Managed Service Providers Responsibilities; Ownership and leadership execution in the following areas: Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, middleware, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design Lead DR implementation and testing program: design automated DR processes when feasible, schedule regular tests Own operational runbooks, monitoring and incident playbooks aligned to graceful degradation modes; ensure monitoring and SRE/operations practices are aligned to expected degradation behaviors. Coordinate crisis response governance and periodic scenario exercises with crisis response teams, define activation criteria, maintain war room procedures and ensure lessons learned feed back into architecture and DR plans. Run supplier resilience assessments for critical SaaS/third parties using a posture assessment approach; escalate remediation, negotiate contractual improvements or recommend contingencies/alternative sourcing. Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design. Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security/CISO, application owners, BC/operational leads and procurement to embed resilience standards across lifecycle Manage and test application/service tiers to business agreed RTO/RPO and reliability design targets Define and ensure adherence to DR/Resilience programme metrics: frequency of tests, % successful automated DR runs, closure rate for remediation actions identified through testing Manage vendor performance and contractual compliance of vendors agreed operational SLAs and vendor contingency plans validated via tests. Identify and assess IT resilience risks related to system outages, cyber threats and 3rd party dependencies What you will have Experience 10+ years in technology resilience, disaster recovery, or IT operations, with 5+ years in leadership positions managing cross-functional teams. Deep hands-on knowledge of a range of IT environments, SaaS, cloud infrastructure (AWS & Azure), and security tools. Required expertise in ISO 22301, NIST and ITIL Certifications (Preferred): Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), CISSP, CISM, or DRI International certifications Experience of communicating to senior stakeholders and interpreting complex technical solutions to simple language. Exposure of working in both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies. Personal Ability to anticipate risks and shift from reactive disaster recovery to proactive service resilience, focusing on "prevention by design" Skilled at navigating changing technology environments (e.g. cloud, DevOps) and leading transformation Strong stakeholder engagement and influence skills to work with EA, Platform Owners, I&O, InfoSec, Business Continuity, Procurement Proven ability to manage crisis situations, make quick, informed decisions during incidents, and maintain confidence (strategic optimism) within teams Excellent customer-facing skills with a good grasp of key drivers and requirements within the business. Understanding of how technology resilience directly impacts business operations, continuity, and profitability. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
We are delighted to be working with a well-established and growing food manufacturer to recruit a Senior Brand Manager. This is a newly-created, pivotal role within the business, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of brand strategy and play a key part in shaping future growth. With significant investment planned across innovation and brand development, including new product development capabilities, this is an exciting time to join a business that is evolving rapidly within its category. As Senior Brand Manager, you will lead the development and execution of brand strategy, ensuring a consistent and compelling presence across all channels. Reporting into the senior commercial leadership team, you will take a highly visible role in driving brand performance, innovation, and market impact. You will work cross-functionally to bring products and campaigns to life-from initial consumer insight through to successful retail execution. Key Responsibilities: -Own and develop the overall brand strategy, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints -Lead integrated marketing campaigns from concept through to execution and evaluation -Manage the end-to-end NPD pipeline in collaboration with internal teams -Analyse market trends, consumer insights, and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities -Track and evaluate campaign performance, delivering clear, actionable insights -Collaborate closely with sales, operations, and product teams to ensure commercial alignment -Manage brand budgets and ensure effective allocation of spend -Oversee relationships with external agencies, ensuring high-quality creative and delivery -Support and develop digital marketing initiatives across relevant channels -Present performance updates and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders We are looking for a commercially driven, autonomous and insight-led brand professional who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. You will bring: -Proven experience in a Brand Manager or Senior Brand role within FMCG or food -Strong commercial awareness with the ability to turn insight into action -Experience delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns -Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills -Strong project management and stakeholder engagement capability -Experience managing budgets and external agencies -Confident communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels Why Apply? -Join a forward-thinking business with clear growth plans -High-visibility role with real influence on brand and commercial performance -Collaborative culture with a strong focus on innovation -Autonomous role with the scope to shape and elevate a well-established brand As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
We are delighted to be working with a well-established and growing food manufacturer to recruit a Senior Brand Manager. This is a newly-created, pivotal role within the business, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of brand strategy and play a key part in shaping future growth. With significant investment planned across innovation and brand development, including new product development capabilities, this is an exciting time to join a business that is evolving rapidly within its category. As Senior Brand Manager, you will lead the development and execution of brand strategy, ensuring a consistent and compelling presence across all channels. Reporting into the senior commercial leadership team, you will take a highly visible role in driving brand performance, innovation, and market impact. You will work cross-functionally to bring products and campaigns to life-from initial consumer insight through to successful retail execution. Key Responsibilities: -Own and develop the overall brand strategy, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints -Lead integrated marketing campaigns from concept through to execution and evaluation -Manage the end-to-end NPD pipeline in collaboration with internal teams -Analyse market trends, consumer insights, and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities -Track and evaluate campaign performance, delivering clear, actionable insights -Collaborate closely with sales, operations, and product teams to ensure commercial alignment -Manage brand budgets and ensure effective allocation of spend -Oversee relationships with external agencies, ensuring high-quality creative and delivery -Support and develop digital marketing initiatives across relevant channels -Present performance updates and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders We are looking for a commercially driven, autonomous and insight-led brand professional who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. You will bring: -Proven experience in a Brand Manager or Senior Brand role within FMCG or food -Strong commercial awareness with the ability to turn insight into action -Experience delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns -Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills -Strong project management and stakeholder engagement capability -Experience managing budgets and external agencies -Confident communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels Why Apply? -Join a forward-thinking business with clear growth plans -High-visibility role with real influence on brand and commercial performance -Collaborative culture with a strong focus on innovation -Autonomous role with the scope to shape and elevate a well-established brand As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Interim Director of Grants and Philanthropic Partnerships Location: United Kingdom - Candidates can work remotely with occasional travel to the office Contract: 1 year FT contract with the possibility of extension Salary: UK £120,000 to £135,000 Working pattern: Full-Time initially with the option to go to 4 days after 3 months if required. About FILE The Foundation for International Law for the Environment (FILE) is a not-for-profit philanthropic organisation working to accelerate legal action on climate change. Through grant-making and in-house legal expertise, we empower our partners to deliver strategic, innovative legal interventions and we support lawyers in their own countries to bring their own cases. Legal action can unlock the systemic changes in finance, policy and social systems needed to protect all of us from climate change. The power of the law is both direct (changing policy and practice) and indirect (signalling the wider shifts taking place across these systems). FILE is a regrantor - this means we do not bring legal action in our own name. We receive grants from our philanthropic donors and make onwards grants to partners who align with FILE s charitable aims and purposes. We do not seek to make any profit from our activities either in a relevant financial year or in the longer term. The Role We are looking for an inspiring and strategic interim leader to join FILE during a period of organisational transition, as we shape our strategy for the next three years and review our long-term leadership structure. This is a strictly interim appointment, created to provide visible senior leadership across our Grants and Philanthropic Partnerships functions while FILE undertakes a wider review of its long-term organisational design and permanent leadership arrangements. As Interim Director of Grants and Philanthropic Partnerships, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, partnering closely with the Executive Director, Supervisory Board, and senior leaders to strengthen the connection between our fundraising, donor engagement and grantmaking activities. You will help build an integrated approach across teams, ensure our resources are deployed to maximise impact and long-term sustainability, and support the transition to a new permanent leadership structure. This is an opportunity for someone who combines strong relationship-building and leadership skills with a deep understanding of philanthropy, partnerships and systems change, and who is excited by the chance to help shape FILE's future direction at an important moment in our growth. The role spans five core areas: strategic leadership, team development and operational excellence, grantmaking strategy and portfolio oversight, strategic fundraising and partnership development, and external engagement and ecosystem stewardship. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership (20%) As an interim Senior Leadership Team member during a period of change, you will support the development and delivery of FILE's Strategic Plan, contributing to collective SLT decision-making and accountability. You will advise the Executive Director, SLT and Board on grantmaking, philanthropic partnerships, ecosystem trends and strategic growth opportunities, and lead strategic planning and scenario analysis on funding and grantmaking priorities together with the Interim Finance Director. Leadership, Team Development and Operational Excellence (25%) You will provide integrated leadership across the Grants and Philanthropic Partnerships functions, acting as their ambassador within the SLT and ensuring their perspectives are visible in senior decision-making. This includes building leadership capability and succession across both teams, ensuring effective governance, performance and accountability frameworks are in place, and fostering a coherent approach to impact, relationship management and organisational learning across the two functions. Grantmaking Strategy, Risk and Portfolio Oversight (20%) You will provide strategic oversight of FILE's grantmaking approach, portfolio risk, due diligence and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and the evolving needs of the climate legal ecosystem. You will champion grant process improvements and innovative grantmaking approaches, embed JEDI principles throughout grantmaking policies and decision-making, and ensure robust oversight of portfolio performance, impact and learning. Strategic Fundraising and Partnership Development (20%) You will lead FILE's Philanthropic Partnerships function, co-developing and delivering a long-term fundraising strategy aligned to FILE's priorities and growth ambitions. This includes overseeing funding diversification, major donor engagement, income pipelines and fundraising performance, engaging the Board on partnership opportunities, and fostering an organisation-wide culture of relationship stewardship and resource mobilisation. External Engagement, Influence and Ecosystem Stewardship (15%) You will represent FILE at the most senior levels with donors, partners and sector stakeholders, positioning the organisation as a trusted voice within the climate philanthropy and climate justice ecosystem. Key Outcomes FILE's Grants and Philanthropic Partnerships teams implement FILE's strategy in a highly collaborative environment, working effectively with the Strategy team, Communications and the Organisational Development offer. Key functions are supported and enabled for transition to a new permanent leadership structure during a period of change. FILE raises funds to meet its strategic ambition, with strong relationship management, and is viewed by donors as a trusted partner and thought leader. High quality insight and guidance is provided to the Executive Director, Senior Leadership Team and Board across grantmaking and partnerships. Strong risk and resilience approaches are embedded across all grants and partnerships activity. FILE's grantmaking is equitable, inclusive and values driven, with JEDI principles visibly embedded in grantmaking design, decision making and partner relationships. Efficient, adaptable and effective systems, policies and processes are in place across grantmaking and partnerships, reflecting FILE's values and culture. The Board is actively engaged on philanthropic partnerships matters, with Board relationships leveraged effectively to support funder introductions and income development. JEDI principles are championed and embedded across FILE, with the Director of Grants and Philanthropic Partnerships modelling and advancing these values in all aspects of their leadership About you We know that long lists of criteria can be discouraging and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply. We also recognise that skills and experience can be gained in unexpected places, so we welcome applications from candidates who feel they have relevant skills for the role, gained from a wide range of professional, lived and learned experiences. Essential criteria Technical Skills Significant experience in grantmaking in international contexts, particularly in high risk geographies or settings. Proven experience in donor relationship and funding management, especially within private philanthropy. Demonstrated fundraising experience at a senior level, with a track record of securing significant income. Strong experience in organisational development within the non-profit or philanthropy sector, with the ability to strengthen team capability, resilience and effectiveness. Power Skills A visible, values-driven leader who leads through change with confidence, coaches and enables their team, and fosters a culture of collaboration and transparency. Communicates with clarity and confidence at all levels, including Board and executive level, adapting style and language to the audience. A strategic thinker who can hold the big picture while ensuring operational coherence across complex, interconnected functions. Exceptional relationship builder and stakeholder manager, able to engage and align diverse internal and external audiences towards shared goals. Highly collaborative and adaptable, remaining effective and grounded during periods of ambiguity and organisational change. Acts with integrity, exercises strong professional judgement, and actively champions JEDI principles across all aspects of their leadership. Location We are advertising this role for candidates based (and with the right to work) in the UK and in the Netherlands. Please note that you will see this role advertised in multiple locations but that we are only hiring for one position based in either location, and that we are able to offer collaborative working spaces only in the Netherlands and the UK. Please apply to the job post for your preferred location. Working for FILE FILE is a collaborative community of individuals who share a passion for climate, nature, and justice. We bring together knowledge and experience to support our mission. . click apply for full job details
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Interim Director of Grants and Philanthropic Partnerships Location: United Kingdom - Candidates can work remotely with occasional travel to the office Contract: 1 year FT contract with the possibility of extension Salary: UK £120,000 to £135,000 Working pattern: Full-Time initially with the option to go to 4 days after 3 months if required. About FILE The Foundation for International Law for the Environment (FILE) is a not-for-profit philanthropic organisation working to accelerate legal action on climate change. Through grant-making and in-house legal expertise, we empower our partners to deliver strategic, innovative legal interventions and we support lawyers in their own countries to bring their own cases. Legal action can unlock the systemic changes in finance, policy and social systems needed to protect all of us from climate change. The power of the law is both direct (changing policy and practice) and indirect (signalling the wider shifts taking place across these systems). FILE is a regrantor - this means we do not bring legal action in our own name. We receive grants from our philanthropic donors and make onwards grants to partners who align with FILE s charitable aims and purposes. We do not seek to make any profit from our activities either in a relevant financial year or in the longer term. The Role We are looking for an inspiring and strategic interim leader to join FILE during a period of organisational transition, as we shape our strategy for the next three years and review our long-term leadership structure. This is a strictly interim appointment, created to provide visible senior leadership across our Grants and Philanthropic Partnerships functions while FILE undertakes a wider review of its long-term organisational design and permanent leadership arrangements. As Interim Director of Grants and Philanthropic Partnerships, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, partnering closely with the Executive Director, Supervisory Board, and senior leaders to strengthen the connection between our fundraising, donor engagement and grantmaking activities. You will help build an integrated approach across teams, ensure our resources are deployed to maximise impact and long-term sustainability, and support the transition to a new permanent leadership structure. This is an opportunity for someone who combines strong relationship-building and leadership skills with a deep understanding of philanthropy, partnerships and systems change, and who is excited by the chance to help shape FILE's future direction at an important moment in our growth. The role spans five core areas: strategic leadership, team development and operational excellence, grantmaking strategy and portfolio oversight, strategic fundraising and partnership development, and external engagement and ecosystem stewardship. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership (20%) As an interim Senior Leadership Team member during a period of change, you will support the development and delivery of FILE's Strategic Plan, contributing to collective SLT decision-making and accountability. You will advise the Executive Director, SLT and Board on grantmaking, philanthropic partnerships, ecosystem trends and strategic growth opportunities, and lead strategic planning and scenario analysis on funding and grantmaking priorities together with the Interim Finance Director. Leadership, Team Development and Operational Excellence (25%) You will provide integrated leadership across the Grants and Philanthropic Partnerships functions, acting as their ambassador within the SLT and ensuring their perspectives are visible in senior decision-making. This includes building leadership capability and succession across both teams, ensuring effective governance, performance and accountability frameworks are in place, and fostering a coherent approach to impact, relationship management and organisational learning across the two functions. Grantmaking Strategy, Risk and Portfolio Oversight (20%) You will provide strategic oversight of FILE's grantmaking approach, portfolio risk, due diligence and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and the evolving needs of the climate legal ecosystem. You will champion grant process improvements and innovative grantmaking approaches, embed JEDI principles throughout grantmaking policies and decision-making, and ensure robust oversight of portfolio performance, impact and learning. Strategic Fundraising and Partnership Development (20%) You will lead FILE's Philanthropic Partnerships function, co-developing and delivering a long-term fundraising strategy aligned to FILE's priorities and growth ambitions. This includes overseeing funding diversification, major donor engagement, income pipelines and fundraising performance, engaging the Board on partnership opportunities, and fostering an organisation-wide culture of relationship stewardship and resource mobilisation. External Engagement, Influence and Ecosystem Stewardship (15%) You will represent FILE at the most senior levels with donors, partners and sector stakeholders, positioning the organisation as a trusted voice within the climate philanthropy and climate justice ecosystem. Key Outcomes FILE's Grants and Philanthropic Partnerships teams implement FILE's strategy in a highly collaborative environment, working effectively with the Strategy team, Communications and the Organisational Development offer. Key functions are supported and enabled for transition to a new permanent leadership structure during a period of change. FILE raises funds to meet its strategic ambition, with strong relationship management, and is viewed by donors as a trusted partner and thought leader. High quality insight and guidance is provided to the Executive Director, Senior Leadership Team and Board across grantmaking and partnerships. Strong risk and resilience approaches are embedded across all grants and partnerships activity. FILE's grantmaking is equitable, inclusive and values driven, with JEDI principles visibly embedded in grantmaking design, decision making and partner relationships. Efficient, adaptable and effective systems, policies and processes are in place across grantmaking and partnerships, reflecting FILE's values and culture. The Board is actively engaged on philanthropic partnerships matters, with Board relationships leveraged effectively to support funder introductions and income development. JEDI principles are championed and embedded across FILE, with the Director of Grants and Philanthropic Partnerships modelling and advancing these values in all aspects of their leadership About you We know that long lists of criteria can be discouraging and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply. We also recognise that skills and experience can be gained in unexpected places, so we welcome applications from candidates who feel they have relevant skills for the role, gained from a wide range of professional, lived and learned experiences. Essential criteria Technical Skills Significant experience in grantmaking in international contexts, particularly in high risk geographies or settings. Proven experience in donor relationship and funding management, especially within private philanthropy. Demonstrated fundraising experience at a senior level, with a track record of securing significant income. Strong experience in organisational development within the non-profit or philanthropy sector, with the ability to strengthen team capability, resilience and effectiveness. Power Skills A visible, values-driven leader who leads through change with confidence, coaches and enables their team, and fosters a culture of collaboration and transparency. Communicates with clarity and confidence at all levels, including Board and executive level, adapting style and language to the audience. A strategic thinker who can hold the big picture while ensuring operational coherence across complex, interconnected functions. Exceptional relationship builder and stakeholder manager, able to engage and align diverse internal and external audiences towards shared goals. Highly collaborative and adaptable, remaining effective and grounded during periods of ambiguity and organisational change. Acts with integrity, exercises strong professional judgement, and actively champions JEDI principles across all aspects of their leadership. Location We are advertising this role for candidates based (and with the right to work) in the UK and in the Netherlands. Please note that you will see this role advertised in multiple locations but that we are only hiring for one position based in either location, and that we are able to offer collaborative working spaces only in the Netherlands and the UK. Please apply to the job post for your preferred location. Working for FILE FILE is a collaborative community of individuals who share a passion for climate, nature, and justice. We bring together knowledge and experience to support our mission. . click apply for full job details
We have an exciting opportunity for a IT Service Resilience Senior Manager to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast Accountable for translating business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture and operational disaster recovery requirements, and for owning the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers. What you will do The successful candidate should have strong technical hands-on skills in Cloud, infrastructure and applications deployments, along with the ability to translate business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture along with operational disaster recovery requirements. It will be their responsibility to own the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers and internal teams. Key Stakeholders; I&O Support teams & InfoSec Business Continuity Management Regional IT Support team Technical Delivery and Project & Programme Delivery Software vendors and Managed Service Providers Responsibilities; Ownership and leadership execution in the following areas: Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, middleware, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design Lead DR implementation and testing program: design automated DR processes when feasible, schedule regular tests Own operational runbooks, monitoring and incident playbooks aligned to graceful degradation modes; ensure monitoring and SRE/operations practices are aligned to expected degradation behaviors. Coordinate crisis response governance and periodic scenario exercises with crisis response teams, define activation criteria, maintain war room procedures and ensure lessons learned feed back into architecture and DR plans. Run supplier resilience assessments for critical SaaS/third parties using a posture assessment approach; escalate remediation, negotiate contractual improvements or recommend contingencies/alternative sourcing. Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design. Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security/CISO, application owners, BC/operational leads and procurement to embed resilience standards across lifecycle Manage and test application/service tiers to business agreed RTO/RPO and reliability design targets Define and ensure adherence to DR/Resilience programme metrics: frequency of tests, % successful automated DR runs, closure rate for remediation actions identified through testing Manage vendor performance and contractual compliance of vendors agreed operational SLAs and vendor contingency plans validated via tests. Identify and assess IT resilience risks related to system outages, cyber threats and 3rd party dependencies What you will have Experience 10+ years in technology resilience, disaster recovery, or IT operations, with 5+ years in leadership positions managing cross-functional teams. Deep hands-on knowledge of a range of IT environments, SaaS, cloud infrastructure (AWS & Azure), and security tools. Required expertise in ISO 22301, NIST and ITIL Certifications (Preferred): Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), CISSP, CISM, or DRI International certifications Experience of communicating to senior stakeholders and interpreting complex technical solutions to simple language. Exposure of working in both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies. Personal Ability to anticipate risks and shift from reactive disaster recovery to proactive service resilience, focusing on "prevention by design" Skilled at navigating changing technology environments (e.g. cloud, DevOps) and leading transformation Strong stakeholder engagement and influence skills to work with EA, Platform Owners, I&O, InfoSec, Business Continuity, Procurement Proven ability to manage crisis situations, make quick, informed decisions during incidents, and maintain confidence (strategic optimism) within teams Excellent customer-facing skills with a good grasp of key drivers and requirements within the business. Understanding of how technology resilience directly impacts business operations, continuity, and profitability. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a IT Service Resilience Senior Manager to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast Accountable for translating business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture and operational disaster recovery requirements, and for owning the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers. What you will do The successful candidate should have strong technical hands-on skills in Cloud, infrastructure and applications deployments, along with the ability to translate business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture along with operational disaster recovery requirements. It will be their responsibility to own the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers and internal teams. Key Stakeholders; I&O Support teams & InfoSec Business Continuity Management Regional IT Support team Technical Delivery and Project & Programme Delivery Software vendors and Managed Service Providers Responsibilities; Ownership and leadership execution in the following areas: Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, middleware, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design Lead DR implementation and testing program: design automated DR processes when feasible, schedule regular tests Own operational runbooks, monitoring and incident playbooks aligned to graceful degradation modes; ensure monitoring and SRE/operations practices are aligned to expected degradation behaviors. Coordinate crisis response governance and periodic scenario exercises with crisis response teams, define activation criteria, maintain war room procedures and ensure lessons learned feed back into architecture and DR plans. Run supplier resilience assessments for critical SaaS/third parties using a posture assessment approach; escalate remediation, negotiate contractual improvements or recommend contingencies/alternative sourcing. Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design. Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security/CISO, application owners, BC/operational leads and procurement to embed resilience standards across lifecycle Manage and test application/service tiers to business agreed RTO/RPO and reliability design targets Define and ensure adherence to DR/Resilience programme metrics: frequency of tests, % successful automated DR runs, closure rate for remediation actions identified through testing Manage vendor performance and contractual compliance of vendors agreed operational SLAs and vendor contingency plans validated via tests. Identify and assess IT resilience risks related to system outages, cyber threats and 3rd party dependencies What you will have Experience 10+ years in technology resilience, disaster recovery, or IT operations, with 5+ years in leadership positions managing cross-functional teams. Deep hands-on knowledge of a range of IT environments, SaaS, cloud infrastructure (AWS & Azure), and security tools. Required expertise in ISO 22301, NIST and ITIL Certifications (Preferred): Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), CISSP, CISM, or DRI International certifications Experience of communicating to senior stakeholders and interpreting complex technical solutions to simple language. Exposure of working in both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies. Personal Ability to anticipate risks and shift from reactive disaster recovery to proactive service resilience, focusing on "prevention by design" Skilled at navigating changing technology environments (e.g. cloud, DevOps) and leading transformation Strong stakeholder engagement and influence skills to work with EA, Platform Owners, I&O, InfoSec, Business Continuity, Procurement Proven ability to manage crisis situations, make quick, informed decisions during incidents, and maintain confidence (strategic optimism) within teams Excellent customer-facing skills with a good grasp of key drivers and requirements within the business. Understanding of how technology resilience directly impacts business operations, continuity, and profitability. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
We have an exciting opportunity for a IT Service Resilience Senior Manager to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast Accountable for translating business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture and operational disaster recovery requirements, and for owning the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers. What you will do The successful candidate should have strong technical hands-on skills in Cloud, infrastructure and applications deployments, along with the ability to translate business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture along with operational disaster recovery requirements. It will be their responsibility to own the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers and internal teams. Key Stakeholders; I&O Support teams & InfoSec Business Continuity Management Regional IT Support team Technical Delivery and Project & Programme Delivery Software vendors and Managed Service Providers Responsibilities; Ownership and leadership execution in the following areas: Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, middleware, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design Lead DR implementation and testing program: design automated DR processes when feasible, schedule regular tests Own operational runbooks, monitoring and incident playbooks aligned to graceful degradation modes; ensure monitoring and SRE/operations practices are aligned to expected degradation behaviors. Coordinate crisis response governance and periodic scenario exercises with crisis response teams, define activation criteria, maintain war room procedures and ensure lessons learned feed back into architecture and DR plans. Run supplier resilience assessments for critical SaaS/third parties using a posture assessment approach; escalate remediation, negotiate contractual improvements or recommend contingencies/alternative sourcing. Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design. Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security/CISO, application owners, BC/operational leads and procurement to embed resilience standards across lifecycle Manage and test application/service tiers to business agreed RTO/RPO and reliability design targets Define and ensure adherence to DR/Resilience programme metrics: frequency of tests, % successful automated DR runs, closure rate for remediation actions identified through testing Manage vendor performance and contractual compliance of vendors agreed operational SLAs and vendor contingency plans validated via tests. Identify and assess IT resilience risks related to system outages, cyber threats and 3rd party dependencies What you will have Experience 10+ years in technology resilience, disaster recovery, or IT operations, with 5+ years in leadership positions managing cross-functional teams. Deep hands-on knowledge of a range of IT environments, SaaS, cloud infrastructure (AWS & Azure), and security tools. Required expertise in ISO 22301, NIST and ITIL Certifications (Preferred): Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), CISSP, CISM, or DRI International certifications Experience of communicating to senior stakeholders and interpreting complex technical solutions to simple language. Exposure of working in both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies. Personal Ability to anticipate risks and shift from reactive disaster recovery to proactive service resilience, focusing on "prevention by design" Skilled at navigating changing technology environments (e.g. cloud, DevOps) and leading transformation Strong stakeholder engagement and influence skills to work with EA, Platform Owners, I&O, InfoSec, Business Continuity, Procurement Proven ability to manage crisis situations, make quick, informed decisions during incidents, and maintain confidence (strategic optimism) within teams Excellent customer-facing skills with a good grasp of key drivers and requirements within the business. Understanding of how technology resilience directly impacts business operations, continuity, and profitability. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a IT Service Resilience Senior Manager to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast Accountable for translating business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture and operational disaster recovery requirements, and for owning the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers. What you will do The successful candidate should have strong technical hands-on skills in Cloud, infrastructure and applications deployments, along with the ability to translate business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture along with operational disaster recovery requirements. It will be their responsibility to own the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers and internal teams. Key Stakeholders; I&O Support teams & InfoSec Business Continuity Management Regional IT Support team Technical Delivery and Project & Programme Delivery Software vendors and Managed Service Providers Responsibilities; Ownership and leadership execution in the following areas: Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, middleware, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design Lead DR implementation and testing program: design automated DR processes when feasible, schedule regular tests Own operational runbooks, monitoring and incident playbooks aligned to graceful degradation modes; ensure monitoring and SRE/operations practices are aligned to expected degradation behaviors. Coordinate crisis response governance and periodic scenario exercises with crisis response teams, define activation criteria, maintain war room procedures and ensure lessons learned feed back into architecture and DR plans. Run supplier resilience assessments for critical SaaS/third parties using a posture assessment approach; escalate remediation, negotiate contractual improvements or recommend contingencies/alternative sourcing. Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design. Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security/CISO, application owners, BC/operational leads and procurement to embed resilience standards across lifecycle Manage and test application/service tiers to business agreed RTO/RPO and reliability design targets Define and ensure adherence to DR/Resilience programme metrics: frequency of tests, % successful automated DR runs, closure rate for remediation actions identified through testing Manage vendor performance and contractual compliance of vendors agreed operational SLAs and vendor contingency plans validated via tests. Identify and assess IT resilience risks related to system outages, cyber threats and 3rd party dependencies What you will have Experience 10+ years in technology resilience, disaster recovery, or IT operations, with 5+ years in leadership positions managing cross-functional teams. Deep hands-on knowledge of a range of IT environments, SaaS, cloud infrastructure (AWS & Azure), and security tools. Required expertise in ISO 22301, NIST and ITIL Certifications (Preferred): Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), CISSP, CISM, or DRI International certifications Experience of communicating to senior stakeholders and interpreting complex technical solutions to simple language. Exposure of working in both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies. Personal Ability to anticipate risks and shift from reactive disaster recovery to proactive service resilience, focusing on "prevention by design" Skilled at navigating changing technology environments (e.g. cloud, DevOps) and leading transformation Strong stakeholder engagement and influence skills to work with EA, Platform Owners, I&O, InfoSec, Business Continuity, Procurement Proven ability to manage crisis situations, make quick, informed decisions during incidents, and maintain confidence (strategic optimism) within teams Excellent customer-facing skills with a good grasp of key drivers and requirements within the business. Understanding of how technology resilience directly impacts business operations, continuity, and profitability. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Testing & Environments Senior Manager to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast Office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Architecture and Technology Platforms To develop and maintain the firm's technology strategy and enterprise architecture. In parallel, own, improve and simplify the firm's key technology 'building blocks' by designing, building and managing the core technology platforms which are fundamental to delivering strategic business goals. What you will do Reporting to the Head of Software Engineering, this role provides management of testing resources and testing environments to meet A&O Shearman's business requirements, quality assurance goals, and compliance obligations. The role is a member of the Enterprise Architecture & Technology Platform teams and is responsible for defining the testing strategy and framework for the project delivery lifecycle, business as usual testing, directing external third-party service providers, and management of testing environments. The role is accountable for the efficacy, accuracy and completeness of project lifecycle testing, along with the security, integrity and performance of testing environments, and representing quality assurance at the Change Advisory board. The role also provides guidance and feedback on testing best practices to internal software engineering DevOps teams delivering bespoke software. Overseeing the testing of project delivery workstreams and business-as-usual testing. Managing and maintaining testing environments, collaborating with infrastructure and security teams to ensure the environments remain secure, available, and cost-effective, Owning the Test Data Management tooling and implementation across projects and teams. Attend Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings as a representative for quality assurance. Maintain strong customer relationships with fee earners and business teams to manage the quality. Work as part of the Enterprise Architecture & Technology Platforms leadership team to collectively define, implement and operate the firm's testing and test environment strategy. Work with senior stakeholders from Infrastructure & Operations, Tech Delivery, and the Process Team to maximise the stability of releases. Act as the focal point for matters related to software testing strategy and environment management, providing expert guidance to other teams when required. Performance management of external testing teams, providing mentorship and ensuring alignment with HR standards and policies. Facilitate regular service provider reviews to assess performance against service targets, drive innovation, and ensure any remediation activities are being delivered. Own the software testing strategy and environment management budget and benefits delivery, balancing priorities and clearly demonstrating the value that software testing strategy and environment management delivers whilst working with IT Business Operations to ensure alignment. Actively identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement in software testing strategy and environment management, whilst assessing the viability and business value for the firm. What you will have Experience: Extensive experience in manual and automated testing, preferably within the legal or professional services sector. Deep knowledge and understanding of automated testing of Cloud-based SaaS applications, testing environments, and operational management. Knowledge of IT strategic planning, design, and operations processes. Proven project and program management capabilities. Familiarity with testing frameworks in the C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, PowerShell, and Python ecosystems. Strong knowledge of current IT and data market trends and technology innovations. Proven track record of managing large globally dispersed teams. Hands-on and current test automation practitioner and able to configure environments with scripting Experience within the IT industry, leading high-performing test teams. Working knowledge of creating, configuring and maintaining cloud-based test environments. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Testing & Environments Senior Manager to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast Office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Architecture and Technology Platforms To develop and maintain the firm's technology strategy and enterprise architecture. In parallel, own, improve and simplify the firm's key technology 'building blocks' by designing, building and managing the core technology platforms which are fundamental to delivering strategic business goals. What you will do Reporting to the Head of Software Engineering, this role provides management of testing resources and testing environments to meet A&O Shearman's business requirements, quality assurance goals, and compliance obligations. The role is a member of the Enterprise Architecture & Technology Platform teams and is responsible for defining the testing strategy and framework for the project delivery lifecycle, business as usual testing, directing external third-party service providers, and management of testing environments. The role is accountable for the efficacy, accuracy and completeness of project lifecycle testing, along with the security, integrity and performance of testing environments, and representing quality assurance at the Change Advisory board. The role also provides guidance and feedback on testing best practices to internal software engineering DevOps teams delivering bespoke software. Overseeing the testing of project delivery workstreams and business-as-usual testing. Managing and maintaining testing environments, collaborating with infrastructure and security teams to ensure the environments remain secure, available, and cost-effective, Owning the Test Data Management tooling and implementation across projects and teams. Attend Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings as a representative for quality assurance. Maintain strong customer relationships with fee earners and business teams to manage the quality. Work as part of the Enterprise Architecture & Technology Platforms leadership team to collectively define, implement and operate the firm's testing and test environment strategy. Work with senior stakeholders from Infrastructure & Operations, Tech Delivery, and the Process Team to maximise the stability of releases. Act as the focal point for matters related to software testing strategy and environment management, providing expert guidance to other teams when required. Performance management of external testing teams, providing mentorship and ensuring alignment with HR standards and policies. Facilitate regular service provider reviews to assess performance against service targets, drive innovation, and ensure any remediation activities are being delivered. Own the software testing strategy and environment management budget and benefits delivery, balancing priorities and clearly demonstrating the value that software testing strategy and environment management delivers whilst working with IT Business Operations to ensure alignment. Actively identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement in software testing strategy and environment management, whilst assessing the viability and business value for the firm. What you will have Experience: Extensive experience in manual and automated testing, preferably within the legal or professional services sector. Deep knowledge and understanding of automated testing of Cloud-based SaaS applications, testing environments, and operational management. Knowledge of IT strategic planning, design, and operations processes. Proven project and program management capabilities. Familiarity with testing frameworks in the C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, PowerShell, and Python ecosystems. Strong knowledge of current IT and data market trends and technology innovations. Proven track record of managing large globally dispersed teams. Hands-on and current test automation practitioner and able to configure environments with scripting Experience within the IT industry, leading high-performing test teams. Working knowledge of creating, configuring and maintaining cloud-based test environments. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
Senior Service Designer (SFIA Level 5) Location: Remote (with occasional ad hoc travel) Rate: 540 per day inside IR35 Contract Length: Initial 4-month discovery phase, with transition to long-term engagement via rolling 6-month SOWs Clearance: BPSS required Equipment: Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Role Purpose We are looking for an experienced Senior Service Designer to lead the design of end-to-end services across complex HMRC programmes. You will ensure that services are user-centred, efficient, and aligned to policy and operational requirements, while shaping service strategy across multiple teams. This role requires translating user and business needs into cohesive, scalable service designs. Core Responsibilities End-to-End Service Design Design, map, and optimise end-to-end service journeys across multiple channels and touchpoints Produce key service design artefacts, including: User journeys Service blueprints Ecosystem maps Ensure alignment between front-stage user experience and back-office processes Identify pain points, gaps, and opportunities across the service landscape Service Strategy & Direction Define and influence service vision, design principles, and direction Ensure services are aligned with: User needs Business objectives Policy and operational constraints Work across programmes to ensure consistency, coherence, and scalability of services User-Centred Design Leadership Champion GDS and User-Centred Design (UCD) principles across teams Leverage user research insights to: Inform design decisions Drive service improvements Collaborate closely with: User Researchers Product Managers Designers Stakeholder Engagement & Alignment Engage effectively with: Senior stakeholders Delivery teams Policy and operational stakeholders Facilitate workshops and collaborative sessions to: Align on service vision, priorities, and outcomes Communicate complex service concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Cross-Team Coordination Work across multiple Agile teams to ensure joined-up service delivery Identify and manage: Dependencies Gaps or overlaps between services Drive consistency across products, platforms, and services within the wider programme Continuous Improvement & Insight Use data and insight to: Identify service issues and improvement opportunities Evaluate service performance and user outcomes Support teams in iterating and continuously improving services Promote a culture of evidence-based design and ongoing optimisation Key Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience operating at SFIA Level 5 (Senior Service Designer) Strong track record of designing complex, end-to-end services within large organisations Advanced knowledge of service design methodologies and artefacts, including: Journey mapping Service blueprints Ecosystem mapping Deep understanding of user-centred design (UCD) principles and practices Excellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts Ability to influence at both team and programme level Experience working within Agile, multidisciplinary teams Comfortable operating across multiple teams and programmes simultaneously Strong collaboration skills across design, product, delivery, and policy functions
Jun 24, 2026
Contractor
Senior Service Designer (SFIA Level 5) Location: Remote (with occasional ad hoc travel) Rate: 540 per day inside IR35 Contract Length: Initial 4-month discovery phase, with transition to long-term engagement via rolling 6-month SOWs Clearance: BPSS required Equipment: Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Role Purpose We are looking for an experienced Senior Service Designer to lead the design of end-to-end services across complex HMRC programmes. You will ensure that services are user-centred, efficient, and aligned to policy and operational requirements, while shaping service strategy across multiple teams. This role requires translating user and business needs into cohesive, scalable service designs. Core Responsibilities End-to-End Service Design Design, map, and optimise end-to-end service journeys across multiple channels and touchpoints Produce key service design artefacts, including: User journeys Service blueprints Ecosystem maps Ensure alignment between front-stage user experience and back-office processes Identify pain points, gaps, and opportunities across the service landscape Service Strategy & Direction Define and influence service vision, design principles, and direction Ensure services are aligned with: User needs Business objectives Policy and operational constraints Work across programmes to ensure consistency, coherence, and scalability of services User-Centred Design Leadership Champion GDS and User-Centred Design (UCD) principles across teams Leverage user research insights to: Inform design decisions Drive service improvements Collaborate closely with: User Researchers Product Managers Designers Stakeholder Engagement & Alignment Engage effectively with: Senior stakeholders Delivery teams Policy and operational stakeholders Facilitate workshops and collaborative sessions to: Align on service vision, priorities, and outcomes Communicate complex service concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Cross-Team Coordination Work across multiple Agile teams to ensure joined-up service delivery Identify and manage: Dependencies Gaps or overlaps between services Drive consistency across products, platforms, and services within the wider programme Continuous Improvement & Insight Use data and insight to: Identify service issues and improvement opportunities Evaluate service performance and user outcomes Support teams in iterating and continuously improving services Promote a culture of evidence-based design and ongoing optimisation Key Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience operating at SFIA Level 5 (Senior Service Designer) Strong track record of designing complex, end-to-end services within large organisations Advanced knowledge of service design methodologies and artefacts, including: Journey mapping Service blueprints Ecosystem mapping Deep understanding of user-centred design (UCD) principles and practices Excellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts Ability to influence at both team and programme level Experience working within Agile, multidisciplinary teams Comfortable operating across multiple teams and programmes simultaneously Strong collaboration skills across design, product, delivery, and policy functions
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Testing & Environments Senior Manager to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast Office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Architecture and Technology Platforms To develop and maintain the firm's technology strategy and enterprise architecture. In parallel, own, improve and simplify the firm's key technology 'building blocks' by designing, building and managing the core technology platforms which are fundamental to delivering strategic business goals. What you will do Reporting to the Head of Software Engineering, this role provides management of testing resources and testing environments to meet A&O Shearman's business requirements, quality assurance goals, and compliance obligations. The role is a member of the Enterprise Architecture & Technology Platform teams and is responsible for defining the testing strategy and framework for the project delivery lifecycle, business as usual testing, directing external third-party service providers, and management of testing environments. The role is accountable for the efficacy, accuracy and completeness of project lifecycle testing, along with the security, integrity and performance of testing environments, and representing quality assurance at the Change Advisory board. The role also provides guidance and feedback on testing best practices to internal software engineering DevOps teams delivering bespoke software. Overseeing the testing of project delivery workstreams and business-as-usual testing. Managing and maintaining testing environments, collaborating with infrastructure and security teams to ensure the environments remain secure, available, and cost-effective, Owning the Test Data Management tooling and implementation across projects and teams. Attend Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings as a representative for quality assurance. Maintain strong customer relationships with fee earners and business teams to manage the quality. Work as part of the Enterprise Architecture & Technology Platforms leadership team to collectively define, implement and operate the firm's testing and test environment strategy. Work with senior stakeholders from Infrastructure & Operations, Tech Delivery, and the Process Team to maximise the stability of releases. Act as the focal point for matters related to software testing strategy and environment management, providing expert guidance to other teams when required. Performance management of external testing teams, providing mentorship and ensuring alignment with HR standards and policies. Facilitate regular service provider reviews to assess performance against service targets, drive innovation, and ensure any remediation activities are being delivered. Own the software testing strategy and environment management budget and benefits delivery, balancing priorities and clearly demonstrating the value that software testing strategy and environment management delivers whilst working with IT Business Operations to ensure alignment. Actively identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement in software testing strategy and environment management, whilst assessing the viability and business value for the firm. What you will have Experience: Extensive experience in manual and automated testing, preferably within the legal or professional services sector. Deep knowledge and understanding of automated testing of Cloud-based SaaS applications, testing environments, and operational management. Knowledge of IT strategic planning, design, and operations processes. Proven project and program management capabilities. Familiarity with testing frameworks in the C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, PowerShell, and Python ecosystems. Strong knowledge of current IT and data market trends and technology innovations. Proven track record of managing large globally dispersed teams. Hands-on and current test automation practitioner and able to configure environments with scripting Experience within the IT industry, leading high-performing test teams. Working knowledge of creating, configuring and maintaining cloud-based test environments. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Testing & Environments Senior Manager to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast Office. Information Technology team - Belfast The core of the global technology department's mission is to provide stable, reliable, and secure platforms and services to our partners, staff and clients and fulfil our regulatory obligations across 30+ countries. To ensure that a consistent and standardised IT service is delivered to all offices, IT is managed and led as a global function, enabling all offices to benefit from complete systems integration and economies of scale. We have around 400 technologists based predominantly in the UK, Singapore and increasingly in the US. Enterprise Architecture and Technology Platforms To develop and maintain the firm's technology strategy and enterprise architecture. In parallel, own, improve and simplify the firm's key technology 'building blocks' by designing, building and managing the core technology platforms which are fundamental to delivering strategic business goals. What you will do Reporting to the Head of Software Engineering, this role provides management of testing resources and testing environments to meet A&O Shearman's business requirements, quality assurance goals, and compliance obligations. The role is a member of the Enterprise Architecture & Technology Platform teams and is responsible for defining the testing strategy and framework for the project delivery lifecycle, business as usual testing, directing external third-party service providers, and management of testing environments. The role is accountable for the efficacy, accuracy and completeness of project lifecycle testing, along with the security, integrity and performance of testing environments, and representing quality assurance at the Change Advisory board. The role also provides guidance and feedback on testing best practices to internal software engineering DevOps teams delivering bespoke software. Overseeing the testing of project delivery workstreams and business-as-usual testing. Managing and maintaining testing environments, collaborating with infrastructure and security teams to ensure the environments remain secure, available, and cost-effective, Owning the Test Data Management tooling and implementation across projects and teams. Attend Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings as a representative for quality assurance. Maintain strong customer relationships with fee earners and business teams to manage the quality. Work as part of the Enterprise Architecture & Technology Platforms leadership team to collectively define, implement and operate the firm's testing and test environment strategy. Work with senior stakeholders from Infrastructure & Operations, Tech Delivery, and the Process Team to maximise the stability of releases. Act as the focal point for matters related to software testing strategy and environment management, providing expert guidance to other teams when required. Performance management of external testing teams, providing mentorship and ensuring alignment with HR standards and policies. Facilitate regular service provider reviews to assess performance against service targets, drive innovation, and ensure any remediation activities are being delivered. Own the software testing strategy and environment management budget and benefits delivery, balancing priorities and clearly demonstrating the value that software testing strategy and environment management delivers whilst working with IT Business Operations to ensure alignment. Actively identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement in software testing strategy and environment management, whilst assessing the viability and business value for the firm. What you will have Experience: Extensive experience in manual and automated testing, preferably within the legal or professional services sector. Deep knowledge and understanding of automated testing of Cloud-based SaaS applications, testing environments, and operational management. Knowledge of IT strategic planning, design, and operations processes. Proven project and program management capabilities. Familiarity with testing frameworks in the C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, PowerShell, and Python ecosystems. Strong knowledge of current IT and data market trends and technology innovations. Proven track record of managing large globally dispersed teams. Hands-on and current test automation practitioner and able to configure environments with scripting Experience within the IT industry, leading high-performing test teams. Working knowledge of creating, configuring and maintaining cloud-based test environments. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays) Benefits: enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay family-friendly policies 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) life assurance cover at 3 x annual salary health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash) access to a wellbeing app flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning) commitment to employee health and wellbeing. we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer Join Dementia UK as Policy and Public Affairs Manager (Wales) and play a pivotal role in shaping our influence as we deliver our 2025-30 strategy. This new role reflects a significant investment in expanding our Campaigns, Policy and Public Affairs function, strengthening our ability to drive change across all nations of the UK. You will lead our work to amplify Dementia UK's voice in Wales, ensuring that the experiences of people living with dementia, and the Admiral Nurses who support them, drive meaningful improvements in care and support. You will lead our political and policy engagement in Wales, building trusted relationships with Senedd, civil servants, political advisers and sector partners. Through sharp political insight and rigorous policy development, you will help shape our influencing priorities, identify strategic opportunities, and position Dementia UK as a credible and authoritative voice on dementia care within the Welsh policy landscape. Working collaboratively with colleagues across policy, public affairs, campaigns, communications, clinical services and lived experience, you will develop and deliver a Welsh policy and public affairs strategy that aligns with our UK-wide approach. You will also represent Dementia UK externally as our primary political contact in Wales, ensuring our perspectives are heard in key debates and decision making forums. To thrive in this role, you will bring strong political instincts, deep knowledge of Welsh political institutions and policy processes, and a proven ability to build influential relationships with senior stakeholders. You will be a strategic thinker with the confidence to lead evidence-based policy development, assess risks and opportunities in a fast-moving environment, and drive forward activity that supports our long-term ambition to transform dementia care across the UK. Whilst this role is home-based, the postholder must be based in Wales in order to regularly attend meetings in the Senedd and other stakeholder meetings. We would love to hear from you! If you would like to find out more about the role, or have any queries, please get in touch with . Our culture In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It's important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia. Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion. Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to feel comfortable being themselves at work. Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer. If you'd like support to make an application, contact . By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK. Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays) Benefits: enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay family-friendly policies 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) life assurance cover at 3 x annual salary health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash) access to a wellbeing app flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning) commitment to employee health and wellbeing. we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer Join Dementia UK as Policy and Public Affairs Manager (Wales) and play a pivotal role in shaping our influence as we deliver our 2025-30 strategy. This new role reflects a significant investment in expanding our Campaigns, Policy and Public Affairs function, strengthening our ability to drive change across all nations of the UK. You will lead our work to amplify Dementia UK's voice in Wales, ensuring that the experiences of people living with dementia, and the Admiral Nurses who support them, drive meaningful improvements in care and support. You will lead our political and policy engagement in Wales, building trusted relationships with Senedd, civil servants, political advisers and sector partners. Through sharp political insight and rigorous policy development, you will help shape our influencing priorities, identify strategic opportunities, and position Dementia UK as a credible and authoritative voice on dementia care within the Welsh policy landscape. Working collaboratively with colleagues across policy, public affairs, campaigns, communications, clinical services and lived experience, you will develop and deliver a Welsh policy and public affairs strategy that aligns with our UK-wide approach. You will also represent Dementia UK externally as our primary political contact in Wales, ensuring our perspectives are heard in key debates and decision making forums. To thrive in this role, you will bring strong political instincts, deep knowledge of Welsh political institutions and policy processes, and a proven ability to build influential relationships with senior stakeholders. You will be a strategic thinker with the confidence to lead evidence-based policy development, assess risks and opportunities in a fast-moving environment, and drive forward activity that supports our long-term ambition to transform dementia care across the UK. Whilst this role is home-based, the postholder must be based in Wales in order to regularly attend meetings in the Senedd and other stakeholder meetings. We would love to hear from you! If you would like to find out more about the role, or have any queries, please get in touch with . Our culture In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It's important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia. Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion. Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to feel comfortable being themselves at work. Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer. If you'd like support to make an application, contact . By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK. Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
We have an exciting opportunity for a IT Service Resilience Senior Manager to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast Accountable for translating business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture and operational disaster recovery requirements, and for owning the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers. What you will do The successful candidate should have strong technical hands-on skills in Cloud, infrastructure and applications deployments, along with the ability to translate business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture along with operational disaster recovery requirements. It will be their responsibility to own the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers and internal teams. Key Stakeholders; I&O Support teams & InfoSec Business Continuity Management Regional IT Support team Technical Delivery and Project & Programme Delivery Software vendors and Managed Service Providers Responsibilities; Ownership and leadership execution in the following areas: Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, middleware, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design Lead DR implementation and testing program: design automated DR processes when feasible, schedule regular tests Own operational runbooks, monitoring and incident playbooks aligned to graceful degradation modes; ensure monitoring and SRE/operations practices are aligned to expected degradation behaviors. Coordinate crisis response governance and periodic scenario exercises with crisis response teams, define activation criteria, maintain war room procedures and ensure lessons learned feed back into architecture and DR plans. Run supplier resilience assessments for critical SaaS/third parties using a posture assessment approach; escalate remediation, negotiate contractual improvements or recommend contingencies/alternative sourcing. Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design. Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security/CISO, application owners, BC/operational leads and procurement to embed resilience standards across lifecycle Manage and test application/service tiers to business agreed RTO/RPO and reliability design targets Define and ensure adherence to DR/Resilience programme metrics: frequency of tests, % successful automated DR runs, closure rate for remediation actions identified through testing Manage vendor performance and contractual compliance of vendors agreed operational SLAs and vendor contingency plans validated via tests. Identify and assess IT resilience risks related to system outages, cyber threats and 3rd party dependencies What you will have Experience 10+ years in technology resilience, disaster recovery, or IT operations, with 5+ years in leadership positions managing cross-functional teams. Deep hands-on knowledge of a range of IT environments, SaaS, cloud infrastructure (AWS & Azure), and security tools. Required expertise in ISO 22301, NIST and ITIL Certifications (Preferred): Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), CISSP, CISM, or DRI International certifications Experience of communicating to senior stakeholders and interpreting complex technical solutions to simple language. Exposure of working in both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies. Personal Ability to anticipate risks and shift from reactive disaster recovery to proactive service resilience, focusing on "prevention by design" Skilled at navigating changing technology environments (e.g. cloud, DevOps) and leading transformation Strong stakeholder engagement and influence skills to work with EA, Platform Owners, I&O, InfoSec, Business Continuity, Procurement Proven ability to manage crisis situations, make quick, informed decisions during incidents, and maintain confidence (strategic optimism) within teams Excellent customer-facing skills with a good grasp of key drivers and requirements within the business. Understanding of how technology resilience directly impacts business operations, continuity, and profitability. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a IT Service Resilience Senior Manager to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast Accountable for translating business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture and operational disaster recovery requirements, and for owning the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers. What you will do The successful candidate should have strong technical hands-on skills in Cloud, infrastructure and applications deployments, along with the ability to translate business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture along with operational disaster recovery requirements. It will be their responsibility to own the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers and internal teams. Key Stakeholders; I&O Support teams & InfoSec Business Continuity Management Regional IT Support team Technical Delivery and Project & Programme Delivery Software vendors and Managed Service Providers Responsibilities; Ownership and leadership execution in the following areas: Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, middleware, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design Lead DR implementation and testing program: design automated DR processes when feasible, schedule regular tests Own operational runbooks, monitoring and incident playbooks aligned to graceful degradation modes; ensure monitoring and SRE/operations practices are aligned to expected degradation behaviors. Coordinate crisis response governance and periodic scenario exercises with crisis response teams, define activation criteria, maintain war room procedures and ensure lessons learned feed back into architecture and DR plans. Run supplier resilience assessments for critical SaaS/third parties using a posture assessment approach; escalate remediation, negotiate contractual improvements or recommend contingencies/alternative sourcing. Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design. Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security/CISO, application owners, BC/operational leads and procurement to embed resilience standards across lifecycle Manage and test application/service tiers to business agreed RTO/RPO and reliability design targets Define and ensure adherence to DR/Resilience programme metrics: frequency of tests, % successful automated DR runs, closure rate for remediation actions identified through testing Manage vendor performance and contractual compliance of vendors agreed operational SLAs and vendor contingency plans validated via tests. Identify and assess IT resilience risks related to system outages, cyber threats and 3rd party dependencies What you will have Experience 10+ years in technology resilience, disaster recovery, or IT operations, with 5+ years in leadership positions managing cross-functional teams. Deep hands-on knowledge of a range of IT environments, SaaS, cloud infrastructure (AWS & Azure), and security tools. Required expertise in ISO 22301, NIST and ITIL Certifications (Preferred): Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), CISSP, CISM, or DRI International certifications Experience of communicating to senior stakeholders and interpreting complex technical solutions to simple language. Exposure of working in both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies. Personal Ability to anticipate risks and shift from reactive disaster recovery to proactive service resilience, focusing on "prevention by design" Skilled at navigating changing technology environments (e.g. cloud, DevOps) and leading transformation Strong stakeholder engagement and influence skills to work with EA, Platform Owners, I&O, InfoSec, Business Continuity, Procurement Proven ability to manage crisis situations, make quick, informed decisions during incidents, and maintain confidence (strategic optimism) within teams Excellent customer-facing skills with a good grasp of key drivers and requirements within the business. Understanding of how technology resilience directly impacts business operations, continuity, and profitability. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
Your new company This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, multi-site professional organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high quality services to a diverse client base.The business prides itself on its people first culture, commitment to continuous improvement, and a collaborative working environment. With ambitious growth plans and a clear strategic vision, the organisation is seeking an experienced HR professional to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering its people strategy. Your new role What you'll need to succeed As HR Manager, you will take full ownership of the operational delivery of HR services across the organisation, ensuring alignment with wider business objectives and compliance with UK employment legislation.You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, leading on all aspects of the employee life cycle while driving continuous improvement in HR processes and practices.Key areas of responsibility will include: Partnering with leadership to develop and deliver the people strategy Managing a full range of employee relations matters including performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance processes Leading talent attraction initiatives through a multichannel recruitment approach Overseeing onboarding, training and development programmes Driving engagement, retention and internal communication initiatives Managing appraisal processes and supporting performance management across the business Overseeing payroll inputs and ensuring accuracy with external providers Leading, coaching and developing a small HR team This is a broad, generalist role with both strategic and hands-on responsibilities, offering real scope to make an impact. What you'll get in return To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced HR professional with a strong commercial mindset and the ability to influence at all levels.You will bring: CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience) At least 5 years' HR experience within a commercial environment, including HR Manager-level exposure Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Confidence using HR systems and data to inform decisions What you need to do now In return, you'll join a forward-thinking organisation where HR is valued as a key strategic function.You can expect: A varied and influential role with real autonomy 60,000 per annum Mainly Office Based role with Travel across four locations The opportunity to shape and develop the people strategy Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making A supportive and collaborative working environment Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Your new company This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, multi-site professional organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high quality services to a diverse client base.The business prides itself on its people first culture, commitment to continuous improvement, and a collaborative working environment. With ambitious growth plans and a clear strategic vision, the organisation is seeking an experienced HR professional to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering its people strategy. Your new role What you'll need to succeed As HR Manager, you will take full ownership of the operational delivery of HR services across the organisation, ensuring alignment with wider business objectives and compliance with UK employment legislation.You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, leading on all aspects of the employee life cycle while driving continuous improvement in HR processes and practices.Key areas of responsibility will include: Partnering with leadership to develop and deliver the people strategy Managing a full range of employee relations matters including performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance processes Leading talent attraction initiatives through a multichannel recruitment approach Overseeing onboarding, training and development programmes Driving engagement, retention and internal communication initiatives Managing appraisal processes and supporting performance management across the business Overseeing payroll inputs and ensuring accuracy with external providers Leading, coaching and developing a small HR team This is a broad, generalist role with both strategic and hands-on responsibilities, offering real scope to make an impact. What you'll get in return To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced HR professional with a strong commercial mindset and the ability to influence at all levels.You will bring: CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience) At least 5 years' HR experience within a commercial environment, including HR Manager-level exposure Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Confidence using HR systems and data to inform decisions What you need to do now In return, you'll join a forward-thinking organisation where HR is valued as a key strategic function.You can expect: A varied and influential role with real autonomy 60,000 per annum Mainly Office Based role with Travel across four locations The opportunity to shape and develop the people strategy Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making A supportive and collaborative working environment Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Reed are working with a fantastic client on ours that are on the hunt for an experienced HR Advisor to join them on a 12-month Fixed Term basis. It is a really exciting time to join this organization with a lot of growth and opportunity arising daily within the business. The role requires an HR Advisor to provide high quality, professional and proactive generalist HR support to all areas of the organisation. The HR Advisor will work with employees, line managers and key stakeholders to help build organisational and people capacity, and shape and implement effective people strategies and activities. Job Title- HR Advisor Salary- 39,000- 40,000 Location- Edinburgh Duties- Manage employee relations casework: grievance, sickness, absence, performance, disciplinary, probation, dismissal, etc. Provide advice, guidance, training and coaching to senior managers and line managers on HR related matters across the business to resolve all employee issues. Support them to manage and develop shared approaches that implement relevant strategies to achieve organisational objectives Provide professional HR advice and guidance on policies, procedures and legislation Proactively manage both long term and short-term sickness cases advising managers on appropriate action taken and liaising with a range of stakeholders Provide accurate management information and contextual information Provide mediation and facilitation support to resolve conflicts and improve working relationships as needed. Support managers in dealing with flexible working requests, ensuring they are managed to the required timeframes and according to the correct procedure Advise on recruitment and selection strategies Responsible for running the monthly payroll with the outsourced payroll provider, by ensuring all data is submitted in a timely and accurate manner Responsible for any payroll related queries Support and guide the HR team with recruitment activities for the relevant business area Monitor, interpret and implement all relevant new and revised legislation including developments to policy and procedure, ensuring that significant changes are communicated to colleagues and line management Provide facilitation support to resolve conflicts and improve working relationships as needed Support the HR Manager with a range of activities, including change management, employee engagement and performance Provide advice to managers on transformational change management initiatives and provide support, advice and guidance on people related projects including workforce planning, recruitment, selection and retention, performance management, organisational design and succession planning, health, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and learning and development Design and deliver workshops on HR related topics Develop, evaluate, and refine HR-related training programs Policies and Process Improvement Ensure accurate and timely HR data reporting and analytics Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to users experiencing system issues, escalating complex problems as required Desirables iTrent systems skills Payroll If you are looking for an exciting 12 month FTC in an exciting and diverse environment, working with a friendly and collaborative environment this could be the role for you!
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Reed are working with a fantastic client on ours that are on the hunt for an experienced HR Advisor to join them on a 12-month Fixed Term basis. It is a really exciting time to join this organization with a lot of growth and opportunity arising daily within the business. The role requires an HR Advisor to provide high quality, professional and proactive generalist HR support to all areas of the organisation. The HR Advisor will work with employees, line managers and key stakeholders to help build organisational and people capacity, and shape and implement effective people strategies and activities. Job Title- HR Advisor Salary- 39,000- 40,000 Location- Edinburgh Duties- Manage employee relations casework: grievance, sickness, absence, performance, disciplinary, probation, dismissal, etc. Provide advice, guidance, training and coaching to senior managers and line managers on HR related matters across the business to resolve all employee issues. Support them to manage and develop shared approaches that implement relevant strategies to achieve organisational objectives Provide professional HR advice and guidance on policies, procedures and legislation Proactively manage both long term and short-term sickness cases advising managers on appropriate action taken and liaising with a range of stakeholders Provide accurate management information and contextual information Provide mediation and facilitation support to resolve conflicts and improve working relationships as needed. Support managers in dealing with flexible working requests, ensuring they are managed to the required timeframes and according to the correct procedure Advise on recruitment and selection strategies Responsible for running the monthly payroll with the outsourced payroll provider, by ensuring all data is submitted in a timely and accurate manner Responsible for any payroll related queries Support and guide the HR team with recruitment activities for the relevant business area Monitor, interpret and implement all relevant new and revised legislation including developments to policy and procedure, ensuring that significant changes are communicated to colleagues and line management Provide facilitation support to resolve conflicts and improve working relationships as needed Support the HR Manager with a range of activities, including change management, employee engagement and performance Provide advice to managers on transformational change management initiatives and provide support, advice and guidance on people related projects including workforce planning, recruitment, selection and retention, performance management, organisational design and succession planning, health, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and learning and development Design and deliver workshops on HR related topics Develop, evaluate, and refine HR-related training programs Policies and Process Improvement Ensure accurate and timely HR data reporting and analytics Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to users experiencing system issues, escalating complex problems as required Desirables iTrent systems skills Payroll If you are looking for an exciting 12 month FTC in an exciting and diverse environment, working with a friendly and collaborative environment this could be the role for you!
Business Development Manager Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 + Commission & Performance Incentives Location: Hybrid Working - Manchester Hours: Full-time or Part-time with flexible working arrangements Start Date: ASAP UK Staffing Group are recruiting on behalf of a growing consultancy that helps organisations improve leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and organisational performance. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a well-established, values-driven business with a strong reputation and an ambitious growth strategy. The role offers significant flexibility and would suit someone who enjoys building relationships, generating new business opportunities, and working closely with senior decision-makers. You'll be joining a collaborative team where your contribution will directly influence business growth and future success. What You'll Do: Develop and convert new business opportunities through a combination of inbound enquiries, referrals, and proactive outreach. Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers. Leverage existing networks to generate introductions and identify potential opportunities. Collaborate with internal teams to create proposals, presentations, and tailored solutions. Manage and maintain a healthy sales pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasting and CRM updates. Represent the business at networking events, client meetings, and industry activities. Who Are You: An experienced Business Development professional with a strong track record of generating and winning new business. Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and building long-term commercial relationships. Commercially driven, proactive, and comfortable working autonomously. Strong networking, communication, and relationship-management skills. Looking for a flexible opportunity within a growing professional services environment. Nice-to-Have Experience: Previous experience within consulting, professional services, leadership development, organisational development, HR, or L&D. Existing network within HR, People, Learning & Development, or Leadership communities. Experience selling high-value consultancy or professional service solutions. What's on Offer: 50,000 - 60,000 salary Uncapped Commission and performance-related incentives. Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working. Opportunity to shape the role and influence future business growth. Supportive and collaborative team culture. Long-term career development within a growing organisation. Please send your CV for immediate consideration either by clicking apply now or sending it directly. Interviews are taking place over the coming weeks. UK Staffing Group operates as an employment agency and employment business. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from persons of any age for this role. By applying for this role, you accept our Terms and Privacy Policy, which can both be found on our website. About UK Staffing Group UK Staffing Group are a specialist recruitment business focused on delivering highly experienced and reputable permanent staff to local businesses. We can offer: Free support and advice throughout your job search. Full interview support, including coaching and preparation. Ongoing support before, during, and after placement.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Business Development Manager Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 + Commission & Performance Incentives Location: Hybrid Working - Manchester Hours: Full-time or Part-time with flexible working arrangements Start Date: ASAP UK Staffing Group are recruiting on behalf of a growing consultancy that helps organisations improve leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and organisational performance. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a well-established, values-driven business with a strong reputation and an ambitious growth strategy. The role offers significant flexibility and would suit someone who enjoys building relationships, generating new business opportunities, and working closely with senior decision-makers. You'll be joining a collaborative team where your contribution will directly influence business growth and future success. What You'll Do: Develop and convert new business opportunities through a combination of inbound enquiries, referrals, and proactive outreach. Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers. Leverage existing networks to generate introductions and identify potential opportunities. Collaborate with internal teams to create proposals, presentations, and tailored solutions. Manage and maintain a healthy sales pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasting and CRM updates. Represent the business at networking events, client meetings, and industry activities. Who Are You: An experienced Business Development professional with a strong track record of generating and winning new business. Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and building long-term commercial relationships. Commercially driven, proactive, and comfortable working autonomously. Strong networking, communication, and relationship-management skills. Looking for a flexible opportunity within a growing professional services environment. Nice-to-Have Experience: Previous experience within consulting, professional services, leadership development, organisational development, HR, or L&D. Existing network within HR, People, Learning & Development, or Leadership communities. Experience selling high-value consultancy or professional service solutions. What's on Offer: 50,000 - 60,000 salary Uncapped Commission and performance-related incentives. Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working. Opportunity to shape the role and influence future business growth. Supportive and collaborative team culture. Long-term career development within a growing organisation. Please send your CV for immediate consideration either by clicking apply now or sending it directly. Interviews are taking place over the coming weeks. UK Staffing Group operates as an employment agency and employment business. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from persons of any age for this role. By applying for this role, you accept our Terms and Privacy Policy, which can both be found on our website. About UK Staffing Group UK Staffing Group are a specialist recruitment business focused on delivering highly experienced and reputable permanent staff to local businesses. We can offer: Free support and advice throughout your job search. Full interview support, including coaching and preparation. Ongoing support before, during, and after placement.
Head of Digital Governance Location: Swansea, Bristol, Birmingham (Garretts Green), Nottingham, Yeading (Hayes), Oldham (Chadderton), Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Timeor Part Time Closing Date: Monday 6th July 2026 DVSA is investing in the foundations that support a strong, modern digital function from the way we govern and assure delivery to how we build trust in our services and data. We re growing a team that can shape and strengthen how digital work gets done, and we re looking for leaders who bring clarity, consistency, and confidence to how we manage change. This role is part of the Digital & Data Hub a centre of expertise designed to improve how we recruit and develop digital talent, embed better governance, and support business areas with expert advice and insight. Whether it s setting clear routes through governance forums, improving how we assess digital risk, or supporting portfolio delivery teams, you ll play a key role in making sure DVSA delivers smarter, more joined-up digital services. You ll work closely with colleagues across Driver, Vehicle, Enforcement, and Common Services, helping teams navigate complexity, stay aligned to strategy, and make decisions with the right information at the right time. We re building a high-performing, inclusive digital culture and this is your chance to help shape how it operates. If you re motivated by improving delivery standards and want to help others succeed through clear, practical governance you ll feel right at home here. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description The Head of Digital Governance will lead a small team responsible for maintaining oversight of DVSA s digital portfolio. You ll ensure that digital activity is delivered responsibly, aligned with organisational goals, and supported by sound decision-making and assurance. Based in one of our administrative offices (Bristol, Newcastle, Swansea, Nottingham, Oldham, Birmingham, or Leeds), this role requires a blend of strategic thinking, relationship management, and professional credibility in governance and assurance. Required experience: Leadership: Guide and support a small team of governance and assurance professionals, creating a culture of integrity, collaboration, and constructive challenge. Governance Oversight: Own the digital governance framework and ensure it reflects best practice, government standards, and the evolving needs of DVSA s digital teams. Assurance & Risk: Be the go-to expert for digital assurance ensuring our projects are accountable, well-documented, and set up for success from the outset. Project & Programme Practice: Maintain and evolve our programme and project delivery standards, ensuring they re usable, proportionate, and aligned with recognised methodologies like MSP and PRINCE2. Senior Engagement: Work alongside directors, service owners, and external partners to maintain trust and alignment across DVSA and the wider Department for Transport family. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification Key Responsibilities We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as the Head of Digital Governance. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in environments where they can work with high levels of autonomy and bring structure and rigour to areas that need it most. You have extensive experience and a deep understanding of governance and policy compliance. Your background in project and programme methodology is robust, and you have a proven track record of working with and influencing Executives or Board level colleagues. Your advice is not just sound but authoritative, and you are known for your excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills. You have used assurance functions to inform decision-making effectively and have set standards and processes that enable and monitor quality. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Head of Digital Governance Location: Swansea, Bristol, Birmingham (Garretts Green), Nottingham, Yeading (Hayes), Oldham (Chadderton), Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Timeor Part Time Closing Date: Monday 6th July 2026 DVSA is investing in the foundations that support a strong, modern digital function from the way we govern and assure delivery to how we build trust in our services and data. We re growing a team that can shape and strengthen how digital work gets done, and we re looking for leaders who bring clarity, consistency, and confidence to how we manage change. This role is part of the Digital & Data Hub a centre of expertise designed to improve how we recruit and develop digital talent, embed better governance, and support business areas with expert advice and insight. Whether it s setting clear routes through governance forums, improving how we assess digital risk, or supporting portfolio delivery teams, you ll play a key role in making sure DVSA delivers smarter, more joined-up digital services. You ll work closely with colleagues across Driver, Vehicle, Enforcement, and Common Services, helping teams navigate complexity, stay aligned to strategy, and make decisions with the right information at the right time. We re building a high-performing, inclusive digital culture and this is your chance to help shape how it operates. If you re motivated by improving delivery standards and want to help others succeed through clear, practical governance you ll feel right at home here. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description The Head of Digital Governance will lead a small team responsible for maintaining oversight of DVSA s digital portfolio. You ll ensure that digital activity is delivered responsibly, aligned with organisational goals, and supported by sound decision-making and assurance. Based in one of our administrative offices (Bristol, Newcastle, Swansea, Nottingham, Oldham, Birmingham, or Leeds), this role requires a blend of strategic thinking, relationship management, and professional credibility in governance and assurance. Required experience: Leadership: Guide and support a small team of governance and assurance professionals, creating a culture of integrity, collaboration, and constructive challenge. Governance Oversight: Own the digital governance framework and ensure it reflects best practice, government standards, and the evolving needs of DVSA s digital teams. Assurance & Risk: Be the go-to expert for digital assurance ensuring our projects are accountable, well-documented, and set up for success from the outset. Project & Programme Practice: Maintain and evolve our programme and project delivery standards, ensuring they re usable, proportionate, and aligned with recognised methodologies like MSP and PRINCE2. Senior Engagement: Work alongside directors, service owners, and external partners to maintain trust and alignment across DVSA and the wider Department for Transport family. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification Key Responsibilities We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as the Head of Digital Governance. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in environments where they can work with high levels of autonomy and bring structure and rigour to areas that need it most. You have extensive experience and a deep understanding of governance and policy compliance. Your background in project and programme methodology is robust, and you have a proven track record of working with and influencing Executives or Board level colleagues. Your advice is not just sound but authoritative, and you are known for your excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills. You have used assurance functions to inform decision-making effectively and have set standards and processes that enable and monitor quality. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Head of Digital Governance Location: Swansea, Bristol, Birmingham (Garretts Green), Nottingham, Yeading (Hayes), Oldham (Chadderton), Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time or Part Time Closing Date: Monday 6th July 2026 DVSA is investing in the foundations that support a strong, modern digital function from the way we govern and assure delivery to how we build trust in our services and data. We re growing a team that can shape and strengthen how digital work gets done, and we re looking for leaders who bring clarity, consistency, and confidence to how we manage change. This role is part of the Digital & Data Hub a centre of expertise designed to improve how we recruit and develop digital talent, embed better governance, and support business areas with expert advice and insight. Whether it s setting clear routes through governance forums, improving how we assess digital risk, or supporting portfolio delivery teams, you ll play a key role in making sure DVSA delivers smarter, more joined-up digital services. You ll work closely with colleagues across Driver, Vehicle, Enforcement, and Common Services, helping teams navigate complexity, stay aligned to strategy, and make decisions with the right information at the right time. We re building a high-performing, inclusive digital culture and this is your chance to help shape how it operates. If you re motivated by improving delivery standards and want to help others succeed through clear, practical governance you ll feel right at home here. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description The Head of Digital Governance will lead a small team responsible for maintaining oversight of DVSA s digital portfolio. You ll ensure that digital activity is delivered responsibly, aligned with organisational goals, and supported by sound decision-making and assurance. Based in one of our administrative offices (Bristol, Newcastle, Swansea, Nottingham, Oldham, Birmingham, or Leeds), this role requires a blend of strategic thinking, relationship management, and professional credibility in governance and assurance. Required experience: Leadership: Guide and support a small team of governance and assurance professionals, creating a culture of integrity, collaboration, and constructive challenge. Governance Oversight: Own the digital governance framework and ensure it reflects best practice, government standards, and the evolving needs of DVSA s digital teams. Assurance & Risk: Be the go-to expert for digital assurance ensuring our projects are accountable, well-documented, and set up for success from the outset. Project & Programme Practice: Maintain and evolve our programme and project delivery standards, ensuring they re usable, proportionate, and aligned with recognised methodologies like MSP and PRINCE2. Senior Engagement: Work alongside directors, service owners, and external partners to maintain trust and alignment across DVSA and the wider Department for Transport family. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification Key Responsibilities We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as the Head of Digital Governance. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in environments where they can work with high levels of autonomy and bring structure and rigour to areas that need it most. You have extensive experience and a deep understanding of governance and policy compliance. Your background in project and programme methodology is robust, and you have a proven track record of working with and influencing Executives or Board level colleagues. Your advice is not just sound but authoritative, and you are known for your excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills. You have used assurance functions to inform decision-making effectively and have set standards and processes that enable and monitor quality. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Head of Digital Governance Location: Swansea, Bristol, Birmingham (Garretts Green), Nottingham, Yeading (Hayes), Oldham (Chadderton), Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time or Part Time Closing Date: Monday 6th July 2026 DVSA is investing in the foundations that support a strong, modern digital function from the way we govern and assure delivery to how we build trust in our services and data. We re growing a team that can shape and strengthen how digital work gets done, and we re looking for leaders who bring clarity, consistency, and confidence to how we manage change. This role is part of the Digital & Data Hub a centre of expertise designed to improve how we recruit and develop digital talent, embed better governance, and support business areas with expert advice and insight. Whether it s setting clear routes through governance forums, improving how we assess digital risk, or supporting portfolio delivery teams, you ll play a key role in making sure DVSA delivers smarter, more joined-up digital services. You ll work closely with colleagues across Driver, Vehicle, Enforcement, and Common Services, helping teams navigate complexity, stay aligned to strategy, and make decisions with the right information at the right time. We re building a high-performing, inclusive digital culture and this is your chance to help shape how it operates. If you re motivated by improving delivery standards and want to help others succeed through clear, practical governance you ll feel right at home here. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description The Head of Digital Governance will lead a small team responsible for maintaining oversight of DVSA s digital portfolio. You ll ensure that digital activity is delivered responsibly, aligned with organisational goals, and supported by sound decision-making and assurance. Based in one of our administrative offices (Bristol, Newcastle, Swansea, Nottingham, Oldham, Birmingham, or Leeds), this role requires a blend of strategic thinking, relationship management, and professional credibility in governance and assurance. Required experience: Leadership: Guide and support a small team of governance and assurance professionals, creating a culture of integrity, collaboration, and constructive challenge. Governance Oversight: Own the digital governance framework and ensure it reflects best practice, government standards, and the evolving needs of DVSA s digital teams. Assurance & Risk: Be the go-to expert for digital assurance ensuring our projects are accountable, well-documented, and set up for success from the outset. Project & Programme Practice: Maintain and evolve our programme and project delivery standards, ensuring they re usable, proportionate, and aligned with recognised methodologies like MSP and PRINCE2. Senior Engagement: Work alongside directors, service owners, and external partners to maintain trust and alignment across DVSA and the wider Department for Transport family. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification Key Responsibilities We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as the Head of Digital Governance. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in environments where they can work with high levels of autonomy and bring structure and rigour to areas that need it most. You have extensive experience and a deep understanding of governance and policy compliance. Your background in project and programme methodology is robust, and you have a proven track record of working with and influencing Executives or Board level colleagues. Your advice is not just sound but authoritative, and you are known for your excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills. You have used assurance functions to inform decision-making effectively and have set standards and processes that enable and monitor quality. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Head of Digital Governance Location: Swansea, Bristol, Birmingham (Garretts Green), Nottingham, Yeading (Hayes), Oldham (Chadderton), Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Timeor Part Time Closing Date: Monday 6th July 2026 DVSA is investing in the foundations that support a strong, modern digital function from the way we govern and assure delivery to how we build trust in our services and data. We re growing a team that can shape and strengthen how digital work gets done, and we re looking for leaders who bring clarity, consistency, and confidence to how we manage change. This role is part of the Digital & Data Hub a centre of expertise designed to improve how we recruit and develop digital talent, embed better governance, and support business areas with expert advice and insight. Whether it s setting clear routes through governance forums, improving how we assess digital risk, or supporting portfolio delivery teams, you ll play a key role in making sure DVSA delivers smarter, more joined-up digital services. You ll work closely with colleagues across Driver, Vehicle, Enforcement, and Common Services, helping teams navigate complexity, stay aligned to strategy, and make decisions with the right information at the right time. We re building a high-performing, inclusive digital culture and this is your chance to help shape how it operates. If you re motivated by improving delivery standards and want to help others succeed through clear, practical governance you ll feel right at home here. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description The Head of Digital Governance will lead a small team responsible for maintaining oversight of DVSA s digital portfolio. You ll ensure that digital activity is delivered responsibly, aligned with organisational goals, and supported by sound decision-making and assurance. Based in one of our administrative offices (Bristol, Newcastle, Swansea, Nottingham, Oldham, Birmingham, or Leeds), this role requires a blend of strategic thinking, relationship management, and professional credibility in governance and assurance. Required experience: Leadership: Guide and support a small team of governance and assurance professionals, creating a culture of integrity, collaboration, and constructive challenge. Governance Oversight: Own the digital governance framework and ensure it reflects best practice, government standards, and the evolving needs of DVSA s digital teams. Assurance & Risk: Be the go-to expert for digital assurance ensuring our projects are accountable, well-documented, and set up for success from the outset. Project & Programme Practice: Maintain and evolve our programme and project delivery standards, ensuring they re usable, proportionate, and aligned with recognised methodologies like MSP and PRINCE2. Senior Engagement: Work alongside directors, service owners, and external partners to maintain trust and alignment across DVSA and the wider Department for Transport family. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification Key Responsibilities We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as the Head of Digital Governance. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in environments where they can work with high levels of autonomy and bring structure and rigour to areas that need it most. You have extensive experience and a deep understanding of governance and policy compliance. Your background in project and programme methodology is robust, and you have a proven track record of working with and influencing Executives or Board level colleagues. Your advice is not just sound but authoritative, and you are known for your excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills. You have used assurance functions to inform decision-making effectively and have set standards and processes that enable and monitor quality. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Head of Digital Governance Location: Swansea, Bristol, Birmingham (Garretts Green), Nottingham, Yeading (Hayes), Oldham (Chadderton), Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Timeor Part Time Closing Date: Monday 6th July 2026 DVSA is investing in the foundations that support a strong, modern digital function from the way we govern and assure delivery to how we build trust in our services and data. We re growing a team that can shape and strengthen how digital work gets done, and we re looking for leaders who bring clarity, consistency, and confidence to how we manage change. This role is part of the Digital & Data Hub a centre of expertise designed to improve how we recruit and develop digital talent, embed better governance, and support business areas with expert advice and insight. Whether it s setting clear routes through governance forums, improving how we assess digital risk, or supporting portfolio delivery teams, you ll play a key role in making sure DVSA delivers smarter, more joined-up digital services. You ll work closely with colleagues across Driver, Vehicle, Enforcement, and Common Services, helping teams navigate complexity, stay aligned to strategy, and make decisions with the right information at the right time. We re building a high-performing, inclusive digital culture and this is your chance to help shape how it operates. If you re motivated by improving delivery standards and want to help others succeed through clear, practical governance you ll feel right at home here. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description The Head of Digital Governance will lead a small team responsible for maintaining oversight of DVSA s digital portfolio. You ll ensure that digital activity is delivered responsibly, aligned with organisational goals, and supported by sound decision-making and assurance. Based in one of our administrative offices (Bristol, Newcastle, Swansea, Nottingham, Oldham, Birmingham, or Leeds), this role requires a blend of strategic thinking, relationship management, and professional credibility in governance and assurance. Required experience: Leadership: Guide and support a small team of governance and assurance professionals, creating a culture of integrity, collaboration, and constructive challenge. Governance Oversight: Own the digital governance framework and ensure it reflects best practice, government standards, and the evolving needs of DVSA s digital teams. Assurance & Risk: Be the go-to expert for digital assurance ensuring our projects are accountable, well-documented, and set up for success from the outset. Project & Programme Practice: Maintain and evolve our programme and project delivery standards, ensuring they re usable, proportionate, and aligned with recognised methodologies like MSP and PRINCE2. Senior Engagement: Work alongside directors, service owners, and external partners to maintain trust and alignment across DVSA and the wider Department for Transport family. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification Key Responsibilities We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as the Head of Digital Governance. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in environments where they can work with high levels of autonomy and bring structure and rigour to areas that need it most. You have extensive experience and a deep understanding of governance and policy compliance. Your background in project and programme methodology is robust, and you have a proven track record of working with and influencing Executives or Board level colleagues. Your advice is not just sound but authoritative, and you are known for your excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills. You have used assurance functions to inform decision-making effectively and have set standards and processes that enable and monitor quality. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
We have an exciting opportunity for a IT Service Resilience Senior Manager to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast Accountable for translating business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture and operational disaster recovery requirements, and for owning the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers. What you will do The successful candidate should have strong technical hands-on skills in Cloud, infrastructure and applications deployments, along with the ability to translate business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture along with operational disaster recovery requirements. It will be their responsibility to own the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers and internal teams. Key Stakeholders; I&O Support teams & InfoSec Business Continuity Management Regional IT Support team Technical Delivery and Project & Programme Delivery Software vendors and Managed Service Providers Responsibilities; Ownership and leadership execution in the following areas: Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, middleware, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design Lead DR implementation and testing program: design automated DR processes when feasible, schedule regular tests Own operational runbooks, monitoring and incident playbooks aligned to graceful degradation modes; ensure monitoring and SRE/operations practices are aligned to expected degradation behaviors. Coordinate crisis response governance and periodic scenario exercises with crisis response teams, define activation criteria, maintain war room procedures and ensure lessons learned feed back into architecture and DR plans. Run supplier resilience assessments for critical SaaS/third parties using a posture assessment approach; escalate remediation, negotiate contractual improvements or recommend contingencies/alternative sourcing. Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design. Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security/CISO, application owners, BC/operational leads and procurement to embed resilience standards across lifecycle Manage and test application/service tiers to business agreed RTO/RPO and reliability design targets Define and ensure adherence to DR/Resilience programme metrics: frequency of tests, % successful automated DR runs, closure rate for remediation actions identified through testing Manage vendor performance and contractual compliance of vendors agreed operational SLAs and vendor contingency plans validated via tests. Identify and assess IT resilience risks related to system outages, cyber threats and 3rd party dependencies What you will have Experience 10+ years in technology resilience, disaster recovery, or IT operations, with 5+ years in leadership positions managing cross-functional teams. Deep hands-on knowledge of a range of IT environments, SaaS, cloud infrastructure (AWS & Azure), and security tools. Required expertise in ISO 22301, NIST and ITIL Certifications (Preferred): Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), CISSP, CISM, or DRI International certifications Experience of communicating to senior stakeholders and interpreting complex technical solutions to simple language. Exposure of working in both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies. Personal Ability to anticipate risks and shift from reactive disaster recovery to proactive service resilience, focusing on "prevention by design" Skilled at navigating changing technology environments (e.g. cloud, DevOps) and leading transformation Strong stakeholder engagement and influence skills to work with EA, Platform Owners, I&O, InfoSec, Business Continuity, Procurement Proven ability to manage crisis situations, make quick, informed decisions during incidents, and maintain confidence (strategic optimism) within teams Excellent customer-facing skills with a good grasp of key drivers and requirements within the business. Understanding of how technology resilience directly impacts business operations, continuity, and profitability. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a IT Service Resilience Senior Manager to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast Accountable for translating business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture and operational disaster recovery requirements, and for owning the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers. What you will do The successful candidate should have strong technical hands-on skills in Cloud, infrastructure and applications deployments, along with the ability to translate business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture along with operational disaster recovery requirements. It will be their responsibility to own the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers and internal teams. Key Stakeholders; I&O Support teams & InfoSec Business Continuity Management Regional IT Support team Technical Delivery and Project & Programme Delivery Software vendors and Managed Service Providers Responsibilities; Ownership and leadership execution in the following areas: Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, middleware, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design Lead DR implementation and testing program: design automated DR processes when feasible, schedule regular tests Own operational runbooks, monitoring and incident playbooks aligned to graceful degradation modes; ensure monitoring and SRE/operations practices are aligned to expected degradation behaviors. Coordinate crisis response governance and periodic scenario exercises with crisis response teams, define activation criteria, maintain war room procedures and ensure lessons learned feed back into architecture and DR plans. Run supplier resilience assessments for critical SaaS/third parties using a posture assessment approach; escalate remediation, negotiate contractual improvements or recommend contingencies/alternative sourcing. Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design. Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security/CISO, application owners, BC/operational leads and procurement to embed resilience standards across lifecycle Manage and test application/service tiers to business agreed RTO/RPO and reliability design targets Define and ensure adherence to DR/Resilience programme metrics: frequency of tests, % successful automated DR runs, closure rate for remediation actions identified through testing Manage vendor performance and contractual compliance of vendors agreed operational SLAs and vendor contingency plans validated via tests. Identify and assess IT resilience risks related to system outages, cyber threats and 3rd party dependencies What you will have Experience 10+ years in technology resilience, disaster recovery, or IT operations, with 5+ years in leadership positions managing cross-functional teams. Deep hands-on knowledge of a range of IT environments, SaaS, cloud infrastructure (AWS & Azure), and security tools. Required expertise in ISO 22301, NIST and ITIL Certifications (Preferred): Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), CISSP, CISM, or DRI International certifications Experience of communicating to senior stakeholders and interpreting complex technical solutions to simple language. Exposure of working in both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies. Personal Ability to anticipate risks and shift from reactive disaster recovery to proactive service resilience, focusing on "prevention by design" Skilled at navigating changing technology environments (e.g. cloud, DevOps) and leading transformation Strong stakeholder engagement and influence skills to work with EA, Platform Owners, I&O, InfoSec, Business Continuity, Procurement Proven ability to manage crisis situations, make quick, informed decisions during incidents, and maintain confidence (strategic optimism) within teams Excellent customer-facing skills with a good grasp of key drivers and requirements within the business. Understanding of how technology resilience directly impacts business operations, continuity, and profitability. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
We have an exciting opportunity for a IT Service Resilience Senior Manager to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast Accountable for translating business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture and operational disaster recovery requirements, and for owning the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers. What you will do The successful candidate should have strong technical hands-on skills in Cloud, infrastructure and applications deployments, along with the ability to translate business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture along with operational disaster recovery requirements. It will be their responsibility to own the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers and internal teams. Key Stakeholders; I&O Support teams & InfoSec Business Continuity Management Regional IT Support team Technical Delivery and Project & Programme Delivery Software vendors and Managed Service Providers Responsibilities; Ownership and leadership execution in the following areas: Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, middleware, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design Lead DR implementation and testing program: design automated DR processes when feasible, schedule regular tests Own operational runbooks, monitoring and incident playbooks aligned to graceful degradation modes; ensure monitoring and SRE/operations practices are aligned to expected degradation behaviors. Coordinate crisis response governance and periodic scenario exercises with crisis response teams, define activation criteria, maintain war room procedures and ensure lessons learned feed back into architecture and DR plans. Run supplier resilience assessments for critical SaaS/third parties using a posture assessment approach; escalate remediation, negotiate contractual improvements or recommend contingencies/alternative sourcing. Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design. Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security/CISO, application owners, BC/operational leads and procurement to embed resilience standards across lifecycle Manage and test application/service tiers to business agreed RTO/RPO and reliability design targets Define and ensure adherence to DR/Resilience programme metrics: frequency of tests, % successful automated DR runs, closure rate for remediation actions identified through testing Manage vendor performance and contractual compliance of vendors agreed operational SLAs and vendor contingency plans validated via tests. Identify and assess IT resilience risks related to system outages, cyber threats and 3rd party dependencies What you will have Experience 10+ years in technology resilience, disaster recovery, or IT operations, with 5+ years in leadership positions managing cross-functional teams. Deep hands-on knowledge of a range of IT environments, SaaS, cloud infrastructure (AWS & Azure), and security tools. Required expertise in ISO 22301, NIST and ITIL Certifications (Preferred): Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), CISSP, CISM, or DRI International certifications Experience of communicating to senior stakeholders and interpreting complex technical solutions to simple language. Exposure of working in both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies. Personal Ability to anticipate risks and shift from reactive disaster recovery to proactive service resilience, focusing on "prevention by design" Skilled at navigating changing technology environments (e.g. cloud, DevOps) and leading transformation Strong stakeholder engagement and influence skills to work with EA, Platform Owners, I&O, InfoSec, Business Continuity, Procurement Proven ability to manage crisis situations, make quick, informed decisions during incidents, and maintain confidence (strategic optimism) within teams Excellent customer-facing skills with a good grasp of key drivers and requirements within the business. Understanding of how technology resilience directly impacts business operations, continuity, and profitability. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a IT Service Resilience Senior Manager to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast Accountable for translating business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture and operational disaster recovery requirements, and for owning the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers. What you will do The successful candidate should have strong technical hands-on skills in Cloud, infrastructure and applications deployments, along with the ability to translate business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture along with operational disaster recovery requirements. It will be their responsibility to own the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers and internal teams. Key Stakeholders; I&O Support teams & InfoSec Business Continuity Management Regional IT Support team Technical Delivery and Project & Programme Delivery Software vendors and Managed Service Providers Responsibilities; Ownership and leadership execution in the following areas: Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, middleware, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design Lead DR implementation and testing program: design automated DR processes when feasible, schedule regular tests Own operational runbooks, monitoring and incident playbooks aligned to graceful degradation modes; ensure monitoring and SRE/operations practices are aligned to expected degradation behaviors. Coordinate crisis response governance and periodic scenario exercises with crisis response teams, define activation criteria, maintain war room procedures and ensure lessons learned feed back into architecture and DR plans. Run supplier resilience assessments for critical SaaS/third parties using a posture assessment approach; escalate remediation, negotiate contractual improvements or recommend contingencies/alternative sourcing. Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design. Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security/CISO, application owners, BC/operational leads and procurement to embed resilience standards across lifecycle Manage and test application/service tiers to business agreed RTO/RPO and reliability design targets Define and ensure adherence to DR/Resilience programme metrics: frequency of tests, % successful automated DR runs, closure rate for remediation actions identified through testing Manage vendor performance and contractual compliance of vendors agreed operational SLAs and vendor contingency plans validated via tests. Identify and assess IT resilience risks related to system outages, cyber threats and 3rd party dependencies What you will have Experience 10+ years in technology resilience, disaster recovery, or IT operations, with 5+ years in leadership positions managing cross-functional teams. Deep hands-on knowledge of a range of IT environments, SaaS, cloud infrastructure (AWS & Azure), and security tools. Required expertise in ISO 22301, NIST and ITIL Certifications (Preferred): Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), CISSP, CISM, or DRI International certifications Experience of communicating to senior stakeholders and interpreting complex technical solutions to simple language. Exposure of working in both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies. Personal Ability to anticipate risks and shift from reactive disaster recovery to proactive service resilience, focusing on "prevention by design" Skilled at navigating changing technology environments (e.g. cloud, DevOps) and leading transformation Strong stakeholder engagement and influence skills to work with EA, Platform Owners, I&O, InfoSec, Business Continuity, Procurement Proven ability to manage crisis situations, make quick, informed decisions during incidents, and maintain confidence (strategic optimism) within teams Excellent customer-facing skills with a good grasp of key drivers and requirements within the business. Understanding of how technology resilience directly impacts business operations, continuity, and profitability. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
HR Risk & Policy Specialist Contract Length: 6 Months Location: Leeds (Hybrid - 2 days on site) Pay Rate: £800 a day Inside IR35 Drive Global HR Policy & Compliance in a Complex, Regulated Environment We're partnering with a leading UK organisation to hire an experienced HR Risk & Policy Specialist to support a high-impact programme focused on global policy alignment and employment law compliance. This is a unique opportunity to work at scale-translating regulation into practical HR frameworks while engaging with senior stakeholders across HR, Legal, and Risk. About the Opportunity You'll join a central People Risk / Governance function, operating at the intersection of HR, policy, and compliance within a large, highly matrixed organisation. The role is focused on: Reviewing and aligning global HR policies with local legislation Ensuring consistency, traceability, and compliance across jurisdictions Supporting regulatory change initiatives in the UK This is a hands-on delivery role where you'll own key outputs, navigate complexity, and influence decision-making across multiple business areas. Key Responsibilities Lead a global review of HR policies, mapping them against local employment law across jurisdictions (e.g. US, Europe, India) Identify compliance gaps, inconsistencies, and localisation requirements Translate regulatory requirements into clear, practical HR policy updates and frameworks Support interpretation and implementation of UK employment legislation changes Collaborate with HR, Legal, and Risk stakeholders to drive alignment and execution Engage stakeholders across regions to gather insight, challenge assumptions, and influence outcomes Provide structured reporting on compliance status, risks, and improvement actions Skills & Experience Essential Strong background in HR (HR Manager, HRBP, HR Policy or HR Governance) Proven experience implementing or reviewing HR policies aligned to employment law Exposure to multi-jurisdiction / international HR environments Ability to interpret legislation and translate into practical policy Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence to influence senior audiences Experience working in large, complex and highly matrixed organisations Desirable Understanding of risk, controls, or governance frameworks Experience working alongside Risk or Compliance functions Exposure to regulatory change or transformation programmes Familiarity with structured policy frameworks or assurance processes Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
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HR Risk & Policy Specialist Contract Length: 6 Months Location: Leeds (Hybrid - 2 days on site) Pay Rate: £800 a day Inside IR35 Drive Global HR Policy & Compliance in a Complex, Regulated Environment We're partnering with a leading UK organisation to hire an experienced HR Risk & Policy Specialist to support a high-impact programme focused on global policy alignment and employment law compliance. This is a unique opportunity to work at scale-translating regulation into practical HR frameworks while engaging with senior stakeholders across HR, Legal, and Risk. About the Opportunity You'll join a central People Risk / Governance function, operating at the intersection of HR, policy, and compliance within a large, highly matrixed organisation. The role is focused on: Reviewing and aligning global HR policies with local legislation Ensuring consistency, traceability, and compliance across jurisdictions Supporting regulatory change initiatives in the UK This is a hands-on delivery role where you'll own key outputs, navigate complexity, and influence decision-making across multiple business areas. Key Responsibilities Lead a global review of HR policies, mapping them against local employment law across jurisdictions (e.g. US, Europe, India) Identify compliance gaps, inconsistencies, and localisation requirements Translate regulatory requirements into clear, practical HR policy updates and frameworks Support interpretation and implementation of UK employment legislation changes Collaborate with HR, Legal, and Risk stakeholders to drive alignment and execution Engage stakeholders across regions to gather insight, challenge assumptions, and influence outcomes Provide structured reporting on compliance status, risks, and improvement actions Skills & Experience Essential Strong background in HR (HR Manager, HRBP, HR Policy or HR Governance) Proven experience implementing or reviewing HR policies aligned to employment law Exposure to multi-jurisdiction / international HR environments Ability to interpret legislation and translate into practical policy Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence to influence senior audiences Experience working in large, complex and highly matrixed organisations Desirable Understanding of risk, controls, or governance frameworks Experience working alongside Risk or Compliance functions Exposure to regulatory change or transformation programmes Familiarity with structured policy frameworks or assurance processes Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
