Whitebridge is seeking a Service Operations Lead to join our FTSE100 client. Skills & Experience required: Essential Proven experience supporting IT operations in an outsourced/managed service environment, working closely with a Service Operations Manager and supplier teams. Strong hands-on experience of ITSM/ITIL practices, especially Incident, Major Incident, Problem and Change Management in a live BAU environment. Experience working with Service Desk operations (triage, routing, escalation, communications) and understanding how Service Desk performance impacts end-to-end service outcomes. Strong operational experience in Incident, Major Incident, Problem and Change Management, including leadership of major incidents, facilitation of PIRs, root cause analysis, and implementation of preventive actions. Working knowledge of ITSM tooling (eg, ServiceNow) and operational reporting (ticket hygiene, backlogs, trends, MI packs). Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience engaging senior leaders, operations teams, and supplier management. Strong analytical skills with the ability to use management information to prioritise, drive decisions, and measure improvement. Comfortable working in high-pressure operational situations, supporting incident commanders and escalating appropriately through the Service Operations Manager. Desirable Experience in regulated industries (energy, utilities, financial services) with an understanding of audit, assurance, and operational control expectations. Familiarity with IT outsource contracts, service credits, underpinning contracts, and commercial levers associated with service performance. Exposure to SIAM/multi-supplier operating models and service integration practices. Experience with ServiceNow (or equivalent ITSM tooling) configuration concepts, reporting, and process enablement. ITIL certification (or equivalent) and/or service management qualifications (eg, SIAM, COBIT) desirable. The successful applicant should be able to commit to starting ASAP. The role for will be hybrid and will be umbrella based working. Direct applicants only please.
Jul 06, 2026
Contractor
Whitebridge is seeking a Service Operations Lead to join our FTSE100 client. Skills & Experience required: Essential Proven experience supporting IT operations in an outsourced/managed service environment, working closely with a Service Operations Manager and supplier teams. Strong hands-on experience of ITSM/ITIL practices, especially Incident, Major Incident, Problem and Change Management in a live BAU environment. Experience working with Service Desk operations (triage, routing, escalation, communications) and understanding how Service Desk performance impacts end-to-end service outcomes. Strong operational experience in Incident, Major Incident, Problem and Change Management, including leadership of major incidents, facilitation of PIRs, root cause analysis, and implementation of preventive actions. Working knowledge of ITSM tooling (eg, ServiceNow) and operational reporting (ticket hygiene, backlogs, trends, MI packs). Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience engaging senior leaders, operations teams, and supplier management. Strong analytical skills with the ability to use management information to prioritise, drive decisions, and measure improvement. Comfortable working in high-pressure operational situations, supporting incident commanders and escalating appropriately through the Service Operations Manager. Desirable Experience in regulated industries (energy, utilities, financial services) with an understanding of audit, assurance, and operational control expectations. Familiarity with IT outsource contracts, service credits, underpinning contracts, and commercial levers associated with service performance. Exposure to SIAM/multi-supplier operating models and service integration practices. Experience with ServiceNow (or equivalent ITSM tooling) configuration concepts, reporting, and process enablement. ITIL certification (or equivalent) and/or service management qualifications (eg, SIAM, COBIT) desirable. The successful applicant should be able to commit to starting ASAP. The role for will be hybrid and will be umbrella based working. Direct applicants only please.
We are looking for a Deputy Security Manager (Security Operations Co-Ordinator) to join a leading global security provider based in Basildon (SS14). Salary 41,700 per annum Monday to Friday working 08:00 to 16:00 Permanent role and working on average 40 hours per week Site-Based Role Benefits: 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), Company pension scheme, Healthcare options, and access to Discount & Offers Platform. As a Deputy Security Manager to the Site Physical Security Manager, you will play a key role in leading the day-to-day security operation , ensuring the protection of people, assets, information, and infrastructure while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and operational excellence. Leading a team of up to 20 colleagues, including Security Officers, Security Compliance Officers, and Front of House personnel, you will be responsible for the smooth running of the site's security function . The great part about this role is that its a varied role that combines operational leadership, physical security, compliance management, and project delivery. Beyond the day-to-day operation, the Deputy Security Manager will have the opportunity to lead and support a range of security improvement projects alongside working closely with senior stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure security remains effective, compliant, and fit for the future. Ideally you have previous experience within physical security management , security operations, defence, MOD, government, corporate security, or security contracts management environments. You will have proven experience leading teams , managing security systems, and operating within highly regulated environments . Due to the nature of this role, enhanced security screening will be required . This will include a five-year UK residential history check, criminal record checks, financial background screening, and verification of employment and references covering the past five years. Deputy Security Manager : Key responsibilities Lead and oversee the day-to-day site security operation Manage and develop a team of approximately 15-20 security personnel Support and deputise for the Site Physical Security Manager Manage physical security, personnel security, and vetting activities Oversee security systems including CCTV, Access Control, and Perimeter Detection Systems Ensure compliance with government security requirements and industry standards Coordinate security audits, inspections, and regulatory visits Analyse security performance data and produce management reports Manage security incidents, investigations, and risk mitigation activities Lead security improvement projects from planning through to implementation Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory bodies Support business continuity and future security planning initiatives PLEASE APPLY ONLINE TODAY and a member of the team will be in touch or call us on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Would also suit: Security Operations Manager, Deputy Security Manager, Physical Security Manager, Security Compliance Manager, Security Contracts Manager, Security Supervisor, Corporate Security Manager, MOD Security Officer, Defence Security Manager, Site Security Manager, Security Team Leader, Security Risk Manager. Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy
Jul 06, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a Deputy Security Manager (Security Operations Co-Ordinator) to join a leading global security provider based in Basildon (SS14). Salary 41,700 per annum Monday to Friday working 08:00 to 16:00 Permanent role and working on average 40 hours per week Site-Based Role Benefits: 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), Company pension scheme, Healthcare options, and access to Discount & Offers Platform. As a Deputy Security Manager to the Site Physical Security Manager, you will play a key role in leading the day-to-day security operation , ensuring the protection of people, assets, information, and infrastructure while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and operational excellence. Leading a team of up to 20 colleagues, including Security Officers, Security Compliance Officers, and Front of House personnel, you will be responsible for the smooth running of the site's security function . The great part about this role is that its a varied role that combines operational leadership, physical security, compliance management, and project delivery. Beyond the day-to-day operation, the Deputy Security Manager will have the opportunity to lead and support a range of security improvement projects alongside working closely with senior stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure security remains effective, compliant, and fit for the future. Ideally you have previous experience within physical security management , security operations, defence, MOD, government, corporate security, or security contracts management environments. You will have proven experience leading teams , managing security systems, and operating within highly regulated environments . Due to the nature of this role, enhanced security screening will be required . This will include a five-year UK residential history check, criminal record checks, financial background screening, and verification of employment and references covering the past five years. Deputy Security Manager : Key responsibilities Lead and oversee the day-to-day site security operation Manage and develop a team of approximately 15-20 security personnel Support and deputise for the Site Physical Security Manager Manage physical security, personnel security, and vetting activities Oversee security systems including CCTV, Access Control, and Perimeter Detection Systems Ensure compliance with government security requirements and industry standards Coordinate security audits, inspections, and regulatory visits Analyse security performance data and produce management reports Manage security incidents, investigations, and risk mitigation activities Lead security improvement projects from planning through to implementation Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory bodies Support business continuity and future security planning initiatives PLEASE APPLY ONLINE TODAY and a member of the team will be in touch or call us on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Would also suit: Security Operations Manager, Deputy Security Manager, Physical Security Manager, Security Compliance Manager, Security Contracts Manager, Security Supervisor, Corporate Security Manager, MOD Security Officer, Defence Security Manager, Site Security Manager, Security Team Leader, Security Risk Manager. Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy
The Fixed Income Middle Office Senior Analyst will play a vital role in supporting thBis anking & Financial Services department by ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. This permanent position in London offers a rewarding opportunity for professionals in the financial services industry. Client Details The employer is a respected organisation within the financial services industry, known for delivering specialised banking and payment solutions to its clientele. As a medium-sized company, it is committed to providing high-quality services and fostering a professional and collaborative work environment. Description The Fixed Income Senior Analyst, Middle Office plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing, control, and oversight of post-trade activities across multiple asset classes. The role holder is responsible for the daily execution and control of transaction reporting obligations, bond and derivative settlements, and collateral management activities, ensuring full compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and market best practice. The role requires strong technical knowledge of trade lifecycles, settlement processes, and regulatory reporting frameworks, alongside the ability to identify, investigate, and resolve exceptions efficiently. The Senior Analyst will work closely with Front Office, Operations, Finance, Risk, and external counterparties to ensure trades are processed accurately, risks are mitigated, and operational integrity is maintained. As a senior member of the Middle Office function, the role holder is expected to act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to colleagues, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting a strong control environment across all assigned processes. Transaction Reporting & Regulatory Controls Perform daily processing, validation, and submission of transaction reporting in line with applicable regulatory requirements (e.g. EMIR, MiFID, SFTR where applicable). Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of reported data, investigating and resolving reporting breaks, rejections, and reconciliations. Maintain strong controls and evidence to support regulatory compliance and audit requirements. Support ongoing enhancements to transaction reporting processes, controls, and documentation. Bond, Repo and Derivative Settlements: Manage the end-to-end settlement process for bond, repo and derivative transactions, ensuring timely and accurate settlement in accordance with market conventions and contractual terms. Monitor settlement status, investigate and resolve fails, and escalate issues where required to minimise financial and operational risk. Liaise with counterparties, custodians, and internal stakeholders to resolve settlement issues efficiently. Ensure settlement instructions and static data are maintained accurately and in line with agreed controls. Collateral Management Perform daily collateral management activities, including margin calculations, margin calls, confirmations, and dispute resolution. Monitor collateral movements and exposures to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Reconcile collateral balances and investigate discrepancies in a timely manner. Maintain accurate records and reporting relating to collateral positions and movements. Controls, Risk & Governance Operate within a strong control framework, proactively identifying operational risks and control weaknesses. Support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and ad-hoc information requests. Ensure procedures, controls, and process documentation are kept up to date and adhered to. Stakeholder Engagement & Continuous Improvement Act as a key point of contact for Front Office, Risk, Operations, Finance and external parties on Middle Office processes. Provide guidance and support to junior team members, acting as a point of escalation where required. Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and efficiency gains, contributing to the ongoing development of the Middle Office function. Profile A successful Fixed Income Middle Office Senior Analyst should have: 3 years + experience in a Fixed Income Middle Office, Transaction Reporting or similar role within Banking Operations Fixed Income (Bonds/Repos) settlements / trade support (5+ years experience) ( essential ) Collateral management (OTC derivatives & ideally, repos) ( desirable ) Strong working knowledge of trade lifecycles, settlement and confirmation processes, operational risks and controls across these products Prior exposure to Transaction Reporting, Bond/Fixed Income settlements and/or Repos would be a distinct advantage Demonstrated experience in taking ownership, improving processes and adopting a proactive approach to your work and professional growth/development Job Offer Excellent Financial Services and Banking industry candidate Competitive salary between £50,000 and £55,000 per annum, plus bonus Comprehensive benefits package Hybrid working - 3 days per week in office City of London location Opportunity to work in a well-established organisation within the financial services industry. Permanent position based in London with a professional and collaborative company culture. If you are a skilled Middle Office Senior Analyst ready to contribute to a growing team in the financial services industry, we encourage you to apply today.
Jul 06, 2026
Full time
The Fixed Income Middle Office Senior Analyst will play a vital role in supporting thBis anking & Financial Services department by ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. This permanent position in London offers a rewarding opportunity for professionals in the financial services industry. Client Details The employer is a respected organisation within the financial services industry, known for delivering specialised banking and payment solutions to its clientele. As a medium-sized company, it is committed to providing high-quality services and fostering a professional and collaborative work environment. Description The Fixed Income Senior Analyst, Middle Office plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing, control, and oversight of post-trade activities across multiple asset classes. The role holder is responsible for the daily execution and control of transaction reporting obligations, bond and derivative settlements, and collateral management activities, ensuring full compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and market best practice. The role requires strong technical knowledge of trade lifecycles, settlement processes, and regulatory reporting frameworks, alongside the ability to identify, investigate, and resolve exceptions efficiently. The Senior Analyst will work closely with Front Office, Operations, Finance, Risk, and external counterparties to ensure trades are processed accurately, risks are mitigated, and operational integrity is maintained. As a senior member of the Middle Office function, the role holder is expected to act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to colleagues, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting a strong control environment across all assigned processes. Transaction Reporting & Regulatory Controls Perform daily processing, validation, and submission of transaction reporting in line with applicable regulatory requirements (e.g. EMIR, MiFID, SFTR where applicable). Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of reported data, investigating and resolving reporting breaks, rejections, and reconciliations. Maintain strong controls and evidence to support regulatory compliance and audit requirements. Support ongoing enhancements to transaction reporting processes, controls, and documentation. Bond, Repo and Derivative Settlements: Manage the end-to-end settlement process for bond, repo and derivative transactions, ensuring timely and accurate settlement in accordance with market conventions and contractual terms. Monitor settlement status, investigate and resolve fails, and escalate issues where required to minimise financial and operational risk. Liaise with counterparties, custodians, and internal stakeholders to resolve settlement issues efficiently. Ensure settlement instructions and static data are maintained accurately and in line with agreed controls. Collateral Management Perform daily collateral management activities, including margin calculations, margin calls, confirmations, and dispute resolution. Monitor collateral movements and exposures to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Reconcile collateral balances and investigate discrepancies in a timely manner. Maintain accurate records and reporting relating to collateral positions and movements. Controls, Risk & Governance Operate within a strong control framework, proactively identifying operational risks and control weaknesses. Support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and ad-hoc information requests. Ensure procedures, controls, and process documentation are kept up to date and adhered to. Stakeholder Engagement & Continuous Improvement Act as a key point of contact for Front Office, Risk, Operations, Finance and external parties on Middle Office processes. Provide guidance and support to junior team members, acting as a point of escalation where required. Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and efficiency gains, contributing to the ongoing development of the Middle Office function. Profile A successful Fixed Income Middle Office Senior Analyst should have: 3 years + experience in a Fixed Income Middle Office, Transaction Reporting or similar role within Banking Operations Fixed Income (Bonds/Repos) settlements / trade support (5+ years experience) ( essential ) Collateral management (OTC derivatives & ideally, repos) ( desirable ) Strong working knowledge of trade lifecycles, settlement and confirmation processes, operational risks and controls across these products Prior exposure to Transaction Reporting, Bond/Fixed Income settlements and/or Repos would be a distinct advantage Demonstrated experience in taking ownership, improving processes and adopting a proactive approach to your work and professional growth/development Job Offer Excellent Financial Services and Banking industry candidate Competitive salary between £50,000 and £55,000 per annum, plus bonus Comprehensive benefits package Hybrid working - 3 days per week in office City of London location Opportunity to work in a well-established organisation within the financial services industry. Permanent position based in London with a professional and collaborative company culture. If you are a skilled Middle Office Senior Analyst ready to contribute to a growing team in the financial services industry, we encourage you to apply today.
Ombudsman Sponsorship Executive Location: Glasgow (Hybrid Working) Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term/Secondment Opportunity Salary: £206 daily (inside IR35) About the Role We are looking for a highly organised and motivated Ombudsman Sponsorship Executive to support the governance and oversight of an independent dispute resolution service. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking to build experience in governance, stakeholder engagement, project coordination, performance monitoring and policy support. Working within a collaborative team, you will help ensure the effective delivery of services while contributing to a range of strategic and operational activities. Key Responsibilities Support the monitoring of service delivery against agreed objectives and performance measures. Produce management information, reports and updates for senior colleagues. Maintain governance and project management tools, including risk registers, action trackers, programme schedules and issue logs. Manage stakeholder enquiries, ensuring requests are handled effectively and escalated where appropriate. Maintain shared inboxes, records and information repositories. Coordinate meetings and governance forums, including agenda preparation, meeting logistics, minute taking and action tracking. Support compliance reviews, assurance activities and audits through information gathering, analysis and reporting. Conduct research and data analysis to support policy development and decision-making. Provide project and administrative support across a range of initiatives as required. About You You will be an organised and adaptable professional with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, working collaboratively and delivering high-quality outputs within agreed timescales. Essential Skills and Experience Experience providing administrative, governance or project support in a professional environment. Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail. Experience coordinating meetings, maintaining records and tracking actions. Ability to analyse information and present findings clearly and concisely. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders. Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results to tight deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and information management systems. What You'll Gain This role offers valuable experience across a variety of disciplines, including: Governance and oversight Stakeholder engagement Contract and performance management Regulatory compliance and assurance Policy and research support Project and programme coordination Data analysis and reporting You will join a supportive and professional environment where you can develop your skills, broaden your experience and contribute to work that delivers meaningful outcomes for consumers and stakeholders. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in governance, regulation, policy, project management or stakeholder engagement. If you are proactive, organised and enjoy working in a varied and collaborative role, we would welcome your application. y has arisen for an organised and motivated professional to join a team responsible for the strategic oversight of an independent Ombudsman service. Working from the Glasgow office, you will support governance, stakeholder engagement, project delivery and performance monitoring activities, helping to ensure a high-quality service for consumers and industry stakeholders
Jul 06, 2026
Ombudsman Sponsorship Executive Location: Glasgow (Hybrid Working) Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term/Secondment Opportunity Salary: £206 daily (inside IR35) About the Role We are looking for a highly organised and motivated Ombudsman Sponsorship Executive to support the governance and oversight of an independent dispute resolution service. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking to build experience in governance, stakeholder engagement, project coordination, performance monitoring and policy support. Working within a collaborative team, you will help ensure the effective delivery of services while contributing to a range of strategic and operational activities. Key Responsibilities Support the monitoring of service delivery against agreed objectives and performance measures. Produce management information, reports and updates for senior colleagues. Maintain governance and project management tools, including risk registers, action trackers, programme schedules and issue logs. Manage stakeholder enquiries, ensuring requests are handled effectively and escalated where appropriate. Maintain shared inboxes, records and information repositories. Coordinate meetings and governance forums, including agenda preparation, meeting logistics, minute taking and action tracking. Support compliance reviews, assurance activities and audits through information gathering, analysis and reporting. Conduct research and data analysis to support policy development and decision-making. Provide project and administrative support across a range of initiatives as required. About You You will be an organised and adaptable professional with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, working collaboratively and delivering high-quality outputs within agreed timescales. Essential Skills and Experience Experience providing administrative, governance or project support in a professional environment. Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail. Experience coordinating meetings, maintaining records and tracking actions. Ability to analyse information and present findings clearly and concisely. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders. Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results to tight deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and information management systems. What You'll Gain This role offers valuable experience across a variety of disciplines, including: Governance and oversight Stakeholder engagement Contract and performance management Regulatory compliance and assurance Policy and research support Project and programme coordination Data analysis and reporting You will join a supportive and professional environment where you can develop your skills, broaden your experience and contribute to work that delivers meaningful outcomes for consumers and stakeholders. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in governance, regulation, policy, project management or stakeholder engagement. If you are proactive, organised and enjoy working in a varied and collaborative role, we would welcome your application. y has arisen for an organised and motivated professional to join a team responsible for the strategic oversight of an independent Ombudsman service. Working from the Glasgow office, you will support governance, stakeholder engagement, project delivery and performance monitoring activities, helping to ensure a high-quality service for consumers and industry stakeholders
The Head of Change leads the Foundation's strategic change portfolio, ensuring programmes are aligned to organisational priorities and delivered effectively. Reporting to the Director of Transformation, the role oversees the Change team, and drives a culture where change is understood, embraced and successfully implemented. Hybrid, permanent role, based in Central London Client Details The Head of Change leads the Foundation's strategic change portfolio, ensuring programmes are aligned to organisational priorities and delivered effectively. Reporting to the Director of Transformation, the role oversees the Change team, and drives a culture where change is understood, embraced and successfully implemented. Hybrid, permanent role, based in Central London Description Strategic Change Leadership Lead the Foundation's strategic change programme, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. Establish and oversee change governance, providing challenge, direction and assurance. Partner with senior leaders to define change objectives and secure stakeholder commitment. Oversee organisational planning, performance monitoring and KPI delivery with the CFO. Promote a culture of change readiness, adaptability and continuous improvement. Programme & Portfolio Management Oversee the delivery of strategic projects, ensuring consistency, quality and measurable outcomes. Develop and enhance project governance, reporting, assurance and delivery frameworks. Ensure appropriate resourcing across people, technology and budgets to support change. Monitor progress, evaluate impact and adapt approaches to achieve desired outcomes. Leadership & People Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing Change team. Drive collaboration and consistency in change management and project delivery practices across the organisation. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to drive engagement and ownership. Lead change communications and engagement activities, ensuring clear and accessible messaging. Act as a trusted advisor, providing strategic insight, challenge and guidance. Change Management Practice Lead organisational change impact and readiness assessments. Develop training, coaching and support resources for leaders and teams. Embed consistent change methodologies, tools and frameworks across the organisation. Support organisational design, operating model development and capability planning. Financial & Risk Management Manage programme and project budgets effectively. Identify and mitigate risks, issues and dependencies across the change portfolio. Ensure compliance with governance, audit and regulatory requirements. Profile Skills: Self-motivated, adaptable and values-driven, with a high level of integrity. Committed to continuous improvement, quality and attention to detail. Strong customer focus, delivering excellent service to internal and external stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management capabilities. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, inspire, influence and challenge others. Highly analytical, able to translate complex issues into clear, actionable plans. Strong financial acumen, including experience managing significant budgets. Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous and collaborative environments. Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, including Executive and Board-level audiences. Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications Significant experience delivering large-scale transformation programmes within complex organisations. Experience of digital transformation, innovation initiatives and/or organisational design. Proven track record of leading enterprise-wide change and organisational readiness programmes. Demonstrable experience establishing and leading PMO functions. Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and driving cultural and behavioural change. Experience working within matrixed, multi-disciplinary and multi-site environments. Strong knowledge of recognised project and change management methodologies, such as Agile, PRINCE2, PMP, Prosci/ADKAR and CCMP. Job Offer A competitive salary and benefits package
Jul 06, 2026
Full time
The Head of Change leads the Foundation's strategic change portfolio, ensuring programmes are aligned to organisational priorities and delivered effectively. Reporting to the Director of Transformation, the role oversees the Change team, and drives a culture where change is understood, embraced and successfully implemented. Hybrid, permanent role, based in Central London Client Details The Head of Change leads the Foundation's strategic change portfolio, ensuring programmes are aligned to organisational priorities and delivered effectively. Reporting to the Director of Transformation, the role oversees the Change team, and drives a culture where change is understood, embraced and successfully implemented. Hybrid, permanent role, based in Central London Description Strategic Change Leadership Lead the Foundation's strategic change programme, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. Establish and oversee change governance, providing challenge, direction and assurance. Partner with senior leaders to define change objectives and secure stakeholder commitment. Oversee organisational planning, performance monitoring and KPI delivery with the CFO. Promote a culture of change readiness, adaptability and continuous improvement. Programme & Portfolio Management Oversee the delivery of strategic projects, ensuring consistency, quality and measurable outcomes. Develop and enhance project governance, reporting, assurance and delivery frameworks. Ensure appropriate resourcing across people, technology and budgets to support change. Monitor progress, evaluate impact and adapt approaches to achieve desired outcomes. Leadership & People Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing Change team. Drive collaboration and consistency in change management and project delivery practices across the organisation. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to drive engagement and ownership. Lead change communications and engagement activities, ensuring clear and accessible messaging. Act as a trusted advisor, providing strategic insight, challenge and guidance. Change Management Practice Lead organisational change impact and readiness assessments. Develop training, coaching and support resources for leaders and teams. Embed consistent change methodologies, tools and frameworks across the organisation. Support organisational design, operating model development and capability planning. Financial & Risk Management Manage programme and project budgets effectively. Identify and mitigate risks, issues and dependencies across the change portfolio. Ensure compliance with governance, audit and regulatory requirements. Profile Skills: Self-motivated, adaptable and values-driven, with a high level of integrity. Committed to continuous improvement, quality and attention to detail. Strong customer focus, delivering excellent service to internal and external stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management capabilities. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, inspire, influence and challenge others. Highly analytical, able to translate complex issues into clear, actionable plans. Strong financial acumen, including experience managing significant budgets. Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous and collaborative environments. Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, including Executive and Board-level audiences. Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications Significant experience delivering large-scale transformation programmes within complex organisations. Experience of digital transformation, innovation initiatives and/or organisational design. Proven track record of leading enterprise-wide change and organisational readiness programmes. Demonstrable experience establishing and leading PMO functions. Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and driving cultural and behavioural change. Experience working within matrixed, multi-disciplinary and multi-site environments. Strong knowledge of recognised project and change management methodologies, such as Agile, PRINCE2, PMP, Prosci/ADKAR and CCMP. Job Offer A competitive salary and benefits package
Senior HSE Advisor 48,000 - 50,000 Ayrshire Permanent Full Time Escape Recruitment is working with a well-established manufacturing organisation to recruit two Senior HSE Advisors for a large and complex operational site in Ayrshire. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Health & Safety professionals who are looking to join a highly regulated manufacturing environment where safety, compliance and continuous improvement are at the heart of daily operations. Working as part of an established HSE team, you will provide practical support and guidance across the site, helping to maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental performance. Key Responsibilities: Conduct workplace inspections, audits and compliance monitoring activities Support managers with risk assessments and safe systems of work Investigate incidents, near misses and safety concerns, identifying root causes and corrective actions Assist with the development and maintenance of HSE management systems Deliver HSE training and awareness initiatives Monitor HSE performance data and produce reports and statistics Support environmental compliance activities Promote a positive and proactive safety culture across site What We're Looking For: Experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation Experience conducting audits, inspections and investigations Root cause analysis and risk assessment experience Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills NEBOSH Diploma, Degree or equivalent HSE qualification preferred Desirable Experience: High hazard manufacturing environments COMAH regulated sites Process safety awareness Major accident hazard environments This role would suit an experienced HSE Advisor or an HSE Manager seeking a hands-on advisory role within a large and established operation. To apply, please submit your CV today or contact Escape Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Jul 06, 2026
Full time
Senior HSE Advisor 48,000 - 50,000 Ayrshire Permanent Full Time Escape Recruitment is working with a well-established manufacturing organisation to recruit two Senior HSE Advisors for a large and complex operational site in Ayrshire. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Health & Safety professionals who are looking to join a highly regulated manufacturing environment where safety, compliance and continuous improvement are at the heart of daily operations. Working as part of an established HSE team, you will provide practical support and guidance across the site, helping to maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental performance. Key Responsibilities: Conduct workplace inspections, audits and compliance monitoring activities Support managers with risk assessments and safe systems of work Investigate incidents, near misses and safety concerns, identifying root causes and corrective actions Assist with the development and maintenance of HSE management systems Deliver HSE training and awareness initiatives Monitor HSE performance data and produce reports and statistics Support environmental compliance activities Promote a positive and proactive safety culture across site What We're Looking For: Experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation Experience conducting audits, inspections and investigations Root cause analysis and risk assessment experience Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills NEBOSH Diploma, Degree or equivalent HSE qualification preferred Desirable Experience: High hazard manufacturing environments COMAH regulated sites Process safety awareness Major accident hazard environments This role would suit an experienced HSE Advisor or an HSE Manager seeking a hands-on advisory role within a large and established operation. To apply, please submit your CV today or contact Escape Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Role Title: Incident Manager Location: Maple Road, Tankersley, Barnsley, S75 3DL | Hybrid - 60% office, 40% home Duration: 30/11/2027 Rate: £554/day (Inside IR) MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: The role holder will adhere to the Group Major Incident Management processes & procedures to efficiently manage and communicate the recovery of IT services. Capture accurate incident life cycle milestones & drive improvement of recovery times. The role holder will lead service recovery of incidents of Medium, High and Critical threat levels, facilitating both technical and business calls with key teams and stakeholders. Build and maintain effective working relationships with IT colleagues and business partners. Once an incident has been recovered from, the role holder is responsible for ensuring that all known root cause details are documented and appropriately communicated via Major Incident Reviews in conjunction with the Problem Management discipline to track actions and prevent a recurrence of the incident. For all incidents whereby service outage is experienced, the role holder is responsible for ensuring that a Problem Record is raised to the appropriate team for further analysis. Responsibilities Triage/Priorities incidents Facilitate Service Recovery Facilitate Business Engagement Communicate recovery progress to senior management Issue Major Incident Notification (MINs) Contribute to Incident/Major Incident Reviews Execute the Incident Management Practice Participate in the Management Escalation Call (MEC) process Principal Accountabilities, Targets and Measures Impact on the Business Driving Sustainable Growth Engages with colleagues across the group including senior peer managers to generate active discussions to achieve suitable solutions to problems that meet both the Bank's and their customers' business requirements. Seeks ways to improve efficiency & minimise duplication. CTO services exceed business partner and customer expectations through reduced occurrences of service problems and corresponding service minutes lost. Achieving Excellence Focus on medium and long term goals even when under pressure. Makes considered decisions with factual & coherent recommendations, benefits & implications. Implement globally consistent incident management processes. Measurable improvement in customer satisfaction and service quality. Change & Implementation Steers & guides the team to deliver change activity, provides regular updates to stakeholders including progress, risks & issues. Leads end to end change journey and validates mitigation plans Customers/Stakeholders Customer Focus Demonstrate outstanding customer advocacy & ensure seamless service from incident escalation through to resolution and root cause identification. Seeks opportunities and provides proposals to improve the process, increase efficiency and interactions with customers throughout the incident life cycle. Adherence to Incident Management techniques, measured reduction in mean time to restore and mean time to root cause Effective Communication Effectively communicate service impacting problems, including business impact and root cause in a timely manner, using the global toolset in accordance with stakeholder expectations via both written and verbal means. Engages confidently and clearly with colleagues and executives throughout the incident life cycle Data Capture Ensure incident life cycle data is accurate, complete, consistent and available to enable analysis for proactive service problem prevention & ongoing continual service improvement. Measured reduction in repeat incidents. Leadership & Teamwork Collaboration Build rapport & mutual understanding within & across teams to improve service delivery and achieve the Bank's objectives. Encourage debate & open discussion to improve service delivery through teamwork. Creates and promotes opportunities for networking, identifies and builds relationships with key contacts and influencers. Team Management Lead and manage the resources engaged in incident management activities for the duration of the incident. Maintain excellent working relationships with all contributors from Service Management through to Business Service Owners and Senior Management with the ITID function. Evidence of excellent customer service and support, interpersonal skills and demonstrates understanding and empathy. Operational effectiveness & Control Ensure compliance with eternal regulatory requirements, internal controls & group compliance. Managing risk responsibly. Promotes & manages relevant monitoring & reporting requirements within their team. Ensures timely implementation of recommendations made by internal/external auditors & regulators. Maintains cost discipline & drives forward transformational change. Implements IT Operations best practice in risk policies and governance framework for incident management, evidence of risk mitigation as a result of Incident Management activities. Major Challenges Maintaining high quality CTO service provision of critical services that have the potential to cause significant disruption to the bank & its customers in an increasingly fast changing environment with increased regulatory oversight & stringent cost management. Client IT infrastructure is very complex, diverse & ever evolving, resulting in establishing impact & recovery options problematical and therefore communicating the issue to stakeholders a challenge. Role Context The Client IT environment is extremely complex comprising a wide variety of platforms & environments in a 24x7x365 model and incidents must be either fixed or circumvented within agreed service levels, failure to recover the services in line with agreements can severely impact the group's profitability & reputation. Very high level and diversity of support is required at all times, and often requires fast & accurate assessment of problems where decisions need to be taken regarding management escalation. Effective written and verbal communication at all levels within CTO and business partners and may include written reports used by external regulatory bodies. Management of Risk The role holder will ensure the fair treatment (service excellence) of our customers is at the heart of everything we do, both personally and as an organization The role holder will also continually reassess the operational risks associated with the role and inherent in the business, taking account of changing economic or market conditions, legal & regulatory requirements, operating procedures and practices, management restructurings, and the impact of new technology. This will be achieved by ensuring all actions take account of the likelihood of operational risk occurring. Also by addressing any areas of concern in conjunction with entity management and/or appropriate department. Observation of Internal Controls Maintains Client internal control standards, including implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external auditors. The role holder will also adhere to and be able to demonstrate adherence to internal controls. This will be achieved by adherence to all relevant procedures, keeping appropriate records and where appropriate, by the timely implementation of internal and external audit points, including issues raised by external auditors. The role holder will implement the group compliance policy by containing compliance risk in liaison with Global Head of Compliance, Global Compliance Officer, Area Compliance Officer, or Local Compliance Officer. The term compliance' embraces all relevant financial services laws, rules and codes with which the business has to comply. This will be achieved by adhering to all relevant processes/procedures and by liaising with the compliance department about new business initiatives at the earliest opportunity. Also and when applicable, by ensuring adequate resources are in place and training provided, fostering a compliance culture and optimising relations with regulators. Role Dimensions People - The role holder will not have any direct reports. And will be reporting to a Senior Incident Manager. Budget - the role holder will have no sign off budget. Regulatory - the role holder will manage risk and compliance, anticipate and identify legal and compliance risk, embed efficient compliance processes. Relationships - the role holder will contribute at a high level to stakeholder management and typically relationships will extend to peers and up to 2 levels in the organisation. Strategy -the role holder will contribute to the strategy, implementation of major parts of goals and operating model If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.
Jul 06, 2026
Contractor
We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Role Title: Incident Manager Location: Maple Road, Tankersley, Barnsley, S75 3DL | Hybrid - 60% office, 40% home Duration: 30/11/2027 Rate: £554/day (Inside IR) MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: The role holder will adhere to the Group Major Incident Management processes & procedures to efficiently manage and communicate the recovery of IT services. Capture accurate incident life cycle milestones & drive improvement of recovery times. The role holder will lead service recovery of incidents of Medium, High and Critical threat levels, facilitating both technical and business calls with key teams and stakeholders. Build and maintain effective working relationships with IT colleagues and business partners. Once an incident has been recovered from, the role holder is responsible for ensuring that all known root cause details are documented and appropriately communicated via Major Incident Reviews in conjunction with the Problem Management discipline to track actions and prevent a recurrence of the incident. For all incidents whereby service outage is experienced, the role holder is responsible for ensuring that a Problem Record is raised to the appropriate team for further analysis. Responsibilities Triage/Priorities incidents Facilitate Service Recovery Facilitate Business Engagement Communicate recovery progress to senior management Issue Major Incident Notification (MINs) Contribute to Incident/Major Incident Reviews Execute the Incident Management Practice Participate in the Management Escalation Call (MEC) process Principal Accountabilities, Targets and Measures Impact on the Business Driving Sustainable Growth Engages with colleagues across the group including senior peer managers to generate active discussions to achieve suitable solutions to problems that meet both the Bank's and their customers' business requirements. Seeks ways to improve efficiency & minimise duplication. CTO services exceed business partner and customer expectations through reduced occurrences of service problems and corresponding service minutes lost. Achieving Excellence Focus on medium and long term goals even when under pressure. Makes considered decisions with factual & coherent recommendations, benefits & implications. Implement globally consistent incident management processes. Measurable improvement in customer satisfaction and service quality. Change & Implementation Steers & guides the team to deliver change activity, provides regular updates to stakeholders including progress, risks & issues. Leads end to end change journey and validates mitigation plans Customers/Stakeholders Customer Focus Demonstrate outstanding customer advocacy & ensure seamless service from incident escalation through to resolution and root cause identification. Seeks opportunities and provides proposals to improve the process, increase efficiency and interactions with customers throughout the incident life cycle. Adherence to Incident Management techniques, measured reduction in mean time to restore and mean time to root cause Effective Communication Effectively communicate service impacting problems, including business impact and root cause in a timely manner, using the global toolset in accordance with stakeholder expectations via both written and verbal means. Engages confidently and clearly with colleagues and executives throughout the incident life cycle Data Capture Ensure incident life cycle data is accurate, complete, consistent and available to enable analysis for proactive service problem prevention & ongoing continual service improvement. Measured reduction in repeat incidents. Leadership & Teamwork Collaboration Build rapport & mutual understanding within & across teams to improve service delivery and achieve the Bank's objectives. Encourage debate & open discussion to improve service delivery through teamwork. Creates and promotes opportunities for networking, identifies and builds relationships with key contacts and influencers. Team Management Lead and manage the resources engaged in incident management activities for the duration of the incident. Maintain excellent working relationships with all contributors from Service Management through to Business Service Owners and Senior Management with the ITID function. Evidence of excellent customer service and support, interpersonal skills and demonstrates understanding and empathy. Operational effectiveness & Control Ensure compliance with eternal regulatory requirements, internal controls & group compliance. Managing risk responsibly. Promotes & manages relevant monitoring & reporting requirements within their team. Ensures timely implementation of recommendations made by internal/external auditors & regulators. Maintains cost discipline & drives forward transformational change. Implements IT Operations best practice in risk policies and governance framework for incident management, evidence of risk mitigation as a result of Incident Management activities. Major Challenges Maintaining high quality CTO service provision of critical services that have the potential to cause significant disruption to the bank & its customers in an increasingly fast changing environment with increased regulatory oversight & stringent cost management. Client IT infrastructure is very complex, diverse & ever evolving, resulting in establishing impact & recovery options problematical and therefore communicating the issue to stakeholders a challenge. Role Context The Client IT environment is extremely complex comprising a wide variety of platforms & environments in a 24x7x365 model and incidents must be either fixed or circumvented within agreed service levels, failure to recover the services in line with agreements can severely impact the group's profitability & reputation. Very high level and diversity of support is required at all times, and often requires fast & accurate assessment of problems where decisions need to be taken regarding management escalation. Effective written and verbal communication at all levels within CTO and business partners and may include written reports used by external regulatory bodies. Management of Risk The role holder will ensure the fair treatment (service excellence) of our customers is at the heart of everything we do, both personally and as an organization The role holder will also continually reassess the operational risks associated with the role and inherent in the business, taking account of changing economic or market conditions, legal & regulatory requirements, operating procedures and practices, management restructurings, and the impact of new technology. This will be achieved by ensuring all actions take account of the likelihood of operational risk occurring. Also by addressing any areas of concern in conjunction with entity management and/or appropriate department. Observation of Internal Controls Maintains Client internal control standards, including implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external auditors. The role holder will also adhere to and be able to demonstrate adherence to internal controls. This will be achieved by adherence to all relevant procedures, keeping appropriate records and where appropriate, by the timely implementation of internal and external audit points, including issues raised by external auditors. The role holder will implement the group compliance policy by containing compliance risk in liaison with Global Head of Compliance, Global Compliance Officer, Area Compliance Officer, or Local Compliance Officer. The term compliance' embraces all relevant financial services laws, rules and codes with which the business has to comply. This will be achieved by adhering to all relevant processes/procedures and by liaising with the compliance department about new business initiatives at the earliest opportunity. Also and when applicable, by ensuring adequate resources are in place and training provided, fostering a compliance culture and optimising relations with regulators. Role Dimensions People - The role holder will not have any direct reports. And will be reporting to a Senior Incident Manager. Budget - the role holder will have no sign off budget. Regulatory - the role holder will manage risk and compliance, anticipate and identify legal and compliance risk, embed efficient compliance processes. Relationships - the role holder will contribute at a high level to stakeholder management and typically relationships will extend to peers and up to 2 levels in the organisation. Strategy -the role holder will contribute to the strategy, implementation of major parts of goals and operating model If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.
Audit & Accounts Senior (Part-Qualified / Newly Qualified ACA) near CobhamReduced Hours Considered Salary £45,000 - £55,000 depending on level of study Looking to take the next step in your audit and accounts career? Join a modern, ambitious, and growing accountancy practice where you'll work with a diverse client portfolio, gain exposure to complex assignments, and enjoy genuine opportunities for progression. Well established and serving private individuals, owner-managed businesses, and medium-sized companies with turnovers exceeding £40m. Clients are based across the UK, Europe and beyond offering varied and rewarding work. Why join this firm? Varied portfolio of audit and accounts work Exposure to international and larger SME clients Supportive and collaborative team environment Clear opportunities for career progression and development Growing practice with ambitious plans for the future The Role As part of the Audit and Accounts team, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality audit and accounting services while supporting and mentoring junior team members. Key responsibilities include: Planning, leading, and completing audit assignments Identifying and assessing risks and recommending improvements Reviewing and supervising junior team members' work Reporting directly to the Audit Partner Building strong client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser Preparing statutory accounts under IFRS, FRS 102, FRS 102 Section 1A, and FRS 105 Supporting management accounts, group consolidations, and ad-hoc client projects, including acquisitions and finance-related assignments About You We're looking for someone who is motivated, proactive, and keen to develop their career in a supportive and growing practice. You'll ideally have: ACA qualified, newly qualified, or actively studying towards ACA (or equivalent) Previous audit experience within an accountancy practice Experience working with SME and owner-managed business clients Strong Excel and general IT skills Knowledge of Sage, Xero, and CCH (desirable) Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Strong attention to detail and a positive, professional attitude Next steps - please apply to this Audit and Accounts Senior role and we will aim to reply to all suitable applicants within 48 hours. Fletcher George is an inclusive financial recruiter welcoming all applications relevant to the role. We are committed to attracting a diverse pool of applicants and to assist talent to find career opportunities in which they can thrive. We are an accountancy and finance recruitment agency acting as an Employment Agency. Referrals are welcome - you can receive up to £500 of Amazon or John Lewis vouchers when we successfully place your referral, just make sure they mention you when they register. The full details of Fletcher George's referral scheme is on our website.
Jul 06, 2026
Full time
Audit & Accounts Senior (Part-Qualified / Newly Qualified ACA) near CobhamReduced Hours Considered Salary £45,000 - £55,000 depending on level of study Looking to take the next step in your audit and accounts career? Join a modern, ambitious, and growing accountancy practice where you'll work with a diverse client portfolio, gain exposure to complex assignments, and enjoy genuine opportunities for progression. Well established and serving private individuals, owner-managed businesses, and medium-sized companies with turnovers exceeding £40m. Clients are based across the UK, Europe and beyond offering varied and rewarding work. Why join this firm? Varied portfolio of audit and accounts work Exposure to international and larger SME clients Supportive and collaborative team environment Clear opportunities for career progression and development Growing practice with ambitious plans for the future The Role As part of the Audit and Accounts team, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality audit and accounting services while supporting and mentoring junior team members. Key responsibilities include: Planning, leading, and completing audit assignments Identifying and assessing risks and recommending improvements Reviewing and supervising junior team members' work Reporting directly to the Audit Partner Building strong client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser Preparing statutory accounts under IFRS, FRS 102, FRS 102 Section 1A, and FRS 105 Supporting management accounts, group consolidations, and ad-hoc client projects, including acquisitions and finance-related assignments About You We're looking for someone who is motivated, proactive, and keen to develop their career in a supportive and growing practice. You'll ideally have: ACA qualified, newly qualified, or actively studying towards ACA (or equivalent) Previous audit experience within an accountancy practice Experience working with SME and owner-managed business clients Strong Excel and general IT skills Knowledge of Sage, Xero, and CCH (desirable) Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Strong attention to detail and a positive, professional attitude Next steps - please apply to this Audit and Accounts Senior role and we will aim to reply to all suitable applicants within 48 hours. Fletcher George is an inclusive financial recruiter welcoming all applications relevant to the role. We are committed to attracting a diverse pool of applicants and to assist talent to find career opportunities in which they can thrive. We are an accountancy and finance recruitment agency acting as an Employment Agency. Referrals are welcome - you can receive up to £500 of Amazon or John Lewis vouchers when we successfully place your referral, just make sure they mention you when they register. The full details of Fletcher George's referral scheme is on our website.
Senior Engineer- Road Safety and Traffic Management Permanent Full Time 36 Hours per Week An established organisation in Scotland is seeking an experienced Engineer to lead on road safety and traffic management across a busy and diverse transport network. This is a senior, high-profile role offering the opportunity to take ownership of key safety programmes, traffic operations, and engineering improvements that directly benefit road users and local communities. The Role As a key member of the transport and infrastructure team, you will provide day-to-day leadership across road safety engineering and traffic management activities. Working closely with senior colleagues, you will oversee a specialist team delivering critical schemes, policies, and operational priorities. Key responsibilities will include: Leading road safety and traffic management services and improvement programmes Developing and implementing safety policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives Managing accident investigation and prevention programmes, including site assessments and scheme prioritisation Overseeing the maintenance and development of collision and accident data systems Supporting school route safety projects, including stakeholder engagement and engineering solutions Managing traffic regulation activity relating to parking, safety schemes, and network operation Providing technical oversight of traffic signage, signals, and wider network safety measures Ensuring effective contract delivery, including design, supervision, payments, variations, and dispute resolution Coordinating road safety audits, allocating tasks, and liaising with internal and external partners Overseeing accessibility-related parking schemes, including disabled parking provision Leadership & Team Management You will play an important role in team management and service delivery, including: Allocating workloads and ensuring sufficient resource across the function Mentoring and supporting the development of junior engineers Contributing to recruitment, appraisal, and team briefing activity Managing enquiries, complaints, and stakeholder expectations Professional Requirements Applicants should demonstrate: Registration with the Engineering Council at Incorporated Engineer level (or equivalent experience) Membership of a relevant professional institution Strong technical expertise in road safety engineering and traffic management Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver programmes under pressure Experience of project delivery and database management Desirable Experience The following would be advantageous but not essential: Formal qualification in Road Safety Engineering (RoSPA or similar) Road Safety Audit certification and/or membership of relevant safety bodies Working knowledge of contract management and procurement Previous experience leading or supervising an engineering team Familiarity with software such as AutoCAD or accident analysis platforms Salary & Benefits Salary range: £52,000 - £57,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Permanent opportunity with strong long-term progression prospects Generous annual leave and public holiday entitlement Pension provision and employee wellbeing support Ongoing professional development through annual review and training FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Charlie at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please email
Jul 06, 2026
Full time
Senior Engineer- Road Safety and Traffic Management Permanent Full Time 36 Hours per Week An established organisation in Scotland is seeking an experienced Engineer to lead on road safety and traffic management across a busy and diverse transport network. This is a senior, high-profile role offering the opportunity to take ownership of key safety programmes, traffic operations, and engineering improvements that directly benefit road users and local communities. The Role As a key member of the transport and infrastructure team, you will provide day-to-day leadership across road safety engineering and traffic management activities. Working closely with senior colleagues, you will oversee a specialist team delivering critical schemes, policies, and operational priorities. Key responsibilities will include: Leading road safety and traffic management services and improvement programmes Developing and implementing safety policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives Managing accident investigation and prevention programmes, including site assessments and scheme prioritisation Overseeing the maintenance and development of collision and accident data systems Supporting school route safety projects, including stakeholder engagement and engineering solutions Managing traffic regulation activity relating to parking, safety schemes, and network operation Providing technical oversight of traffic signage, signals, and wider network safety measures Ensuring effective contract delivery, including design, supervision, payments, variations, and dispute resolution Coordinating road safety audits, allocating tasks, and liaising with internal and external partners Overseeing accessibility-related parking schemes, including disabled parking provision Leadership & Team Management You will play an important role in team management and service delivery, including: Allocating workloads and ensuring sufficient resource across the function Mentoring and supporting the development of junior engineers Contributing to recruitment, appraisal, and team briefing activity Managing enquiries, complaints, and stakeholder expectations Professional Requirements Applicants should demonstrate: Registration with the Engineering Council at Incorporated Engineer level (or equivalent experience) Membership of a relevant professional institution Strong technical expertise in road safety engineering and traffic management Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver programmes under pressure Experience of project delivery and database management Desirable Experience The following would be advantageous but not essential: Formal qualification in Road Safety Engineering (RoSPA or similar) Road Safety Audit certification and/or membership of relevant safety bodies Working knowledge of contract management and procurement Previous experience leading or supervising an engineering team Familiarity with software such as AutoCAD or accident analysis platforms Salary & Benefits Salary range: £52,000 - £57,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Permanent opportunity with strong long-term progression prospects Generous annual leave and public holiday entitlement Pension provision and employee wellbeing support Ongoing professional development through annual review and training FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Charlie at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please email
Our client is a not-for-profit social enterprise supporting NHS GP out of hours and urgent primary care services in the Midlands. Rated as 'Outstanding' by the CQC, they have built a respected reputation throughout the region. As Performance, Insight & Reporting Lead you will support the Director of Performance & Delivery in the strategic delivery of various data analytics, KPI metrics and insight reporting to regulatory/statutory bodies. Client Details NHS Organisation Description Key Responsibilities: Leadership of the Performance Function: Provide day-to-day leadership and coordination of the Performance team, ensuring high standards of accuracy, insight and delivery. Lead the development and improvement of performance reporting frameworks, KPIs, dashboards and monitoring tools. Ensure high-quality data assurance, governance and validation processes are in place. Lead the modernisation of performance reporting by introducing digital, automated and innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and provide Real Time insight. Directorate Support & Cross-Functional Working: Work collaboratively with Heads of Department to ensure performance insight and systems support operational effectiveness and digital delivery. Support strategic and operational planning through provision of analysis, insight and performance intelligence. Provide cross-functional coordination, joining up data, systems and operational processes to enable improved service delivery. Performance, Quality & Compliance: Oversee compliance monitoring and evidence gathering required for contractual, regulatory and statutory bodies (eg, NHS England, ICBs, CQC). Ensure organisational policies, processes and standards are followed and regularly reviewed. Produce high-quality performance, assurance and compliance reporting for senior leadership, committees and external stakeholders. Audit, Risk & Assurance: Lead the audit programme covering quality improvement audits, national/local audits and responsive audits arising from incidents. Ensure audit outcomes translate into actionable improvement plans and monitor delivery to completion. Support organisational risk management processes by providing analysis, evidence and assurance as required. Programme & Project Support: Support the Director in delivering key strategic and operational programmes across the directorate. Lead assigned projects and workstreams, ensuring progress, risk management, delivery and evaluation. Provide data, insight, problem-solving and assurance support to cross-departmental projects. Develop digital dashboards and analytical tools that provide clear oversight of programme, project and service activity. Relationship Management & Communication Build effective, collaborative relationships across the Directorate and wider organisation, and maintain strong, constructive partnerships with external stakeholders involved in quality and performance oversight, including ICBs, CQC and NHS England. Present performance and improvement information clearly to colleagues at all levels, adapting style to audience. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to support compliance, reporting and assurance requirements. People Leadership & Culture: Provide day-to-day line management and development for Performance and Delivery team members. Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability and high performance across the Directorate. Support staff in developing skills in data interpretation, systems use and improvement methodologies. Profile Key Skills & Experience: Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field (eg, Health Management, Business, Data Analytics, Public Health). Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to performance, quality, or data management. Understanding of healthcare systems, NHS structures, and regulatory frameworks (CQC, ICBs, NHS England). Experience working with digital reporting tools and dashboards. Experience in data analysis, insight generation, and performance reporting to support decision making. Experience in compliance, audit, or assurance aligned with statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirements. Experience in project/programme management, including planning, risk management, and delivery of transformation initiatives Qualification or formal training in data, analytics, or performance measurement Advanced training or certification in data tools (eg Power BI, Tableau, SQL) Leadership or people management qualification Job Offer Opportunity to work with Senior Management on Data & Reporting Initiatives Opportunity to support on implementing Power BI & advanced analytics
Jul 06, 2026
Full time
Our client is a not-for-profit social enterprise supporting NHS GP out of hours and urgent primary care services in the Midlands. Rated as 'Outstanding' by the CQC, they have built a respected reputation throughout the region. As Performance, Insight & Reporting Lead you will support the Director of Performance & Delivery in the strategic delivery of various data analytics, KPI metrics and insight reporting to regulatory/statutory bodies. Client Details NHS Organisation Description Key Responsibilities: Leadership of the Performance Function: Provide day-to-day leadership and coordination of the Performance team, ensuring high standards of accuracy, insight and delivery. Lead the development and improvement of performance reporting frameworks, KPIs, dashboards and monitoring tools. Ensure high-quality data assurance, governance and validation processes are in place. Lead the modernisation of performance reporting by introducing digital, automated and innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and provide Real Time insight. Directorate Support & Cross-Functional Working: Work collaboratively with Heads of Department to ensure performance insight and systems support operational effectiveness and digital delivery. Support strategic and operational planning through provision of analysis, insight and performance intelligence. Provide cross-functional coordination, joining up data, systems and operational processes to enable improved service delivery. Performance, Quality & Compliance: Oversee compliance monitoring and evidence gathering required for contractual, regulatory and statutory bodies (eg, NHS England, ICBs, CQC). Ensure organisational policies, processes and standards are followed and regularly reviewed. Produce high-quality performance, assurance and compliance reporting for senior leadership, committees and external stakeholders. Audit, Risk & Assurance: Lead the audit programme covering quality improvement audits, national/local audits and responsive audits arising from incidents. Ensure audit outcomes translate into actionable improvement plans and monitor delivery to completion. Support organisational risk management processes by providing analysis, evidence and assurance as required. Programme & Project Support: Support the Director in delivering key strategic and operational programmes across the directorate. Lead assigned projects and workstreams, ensuring progress, risk management, delivery and evaluation. Provide data, insight, problem-solving and assurance support to cross-departmental projects. Develop digital dashboards and analytical tools that provide clear oversight of programme, project and service activity. Relationship Management & Communication Build effective, collaborative relationships across the Directorate and wider organisation, and maintain strong, constructive partnerships with external stakeholders involved in quality and performance oversight, including ICBs, CQC and NHS England. Present performance and improvement information clearly to colleagues at all levels, adapting style to audience. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to support compliance, reporting and assurance requirements. People Leadership & Culture: Provide day-to-day line management and development for Performance and Delivery team members. Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability and high performance across the Directorate. Support staff in developing skills in data interpretation, systems use and improvement methodologies. Profile Key Skills & Experience: Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field (eg, Health Management, Business, Data Analytics, Public Health). Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to performance, quality, or data management. Understanding of healthcare systems, NHS structures, and regulatory frameworks (CQC, ICBs, NHS England). Experience working with digital reporting tools and dashboards. Experience in data analysis, insight generation, and performance reporting to support decision making. Experience in compliance, audit, or assurance aligned with statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirements. Experience in project/programme management, including planning, risk management, and delivery of transformation initiatives Qualification or formal training in data, analytics, or performance measurement Advanced training or certification in data tools (eg Power BI, Tableau, SQL) Leadership or people management qualification Job Offer Opportunity to work with Senior Management on Data & Reporting Initiatives Opportunity to support on implementing Power BI & advanced analytics
NXTGEN are delighted to be recruiting for a Tax Analyst on behalf of a well-established, international business. This Tax Analyst opportunity offers the chance to join a high-performing in-house tax team within a growing listed organisation, providing broad exposure across UK and international tax. The Tax Analyst role would suit someone who is ATT/CTA part-qualified (or equivalent) looking to develop their career beyond compliance, gaining experience across tax reporting, business projects and acquisitions while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business. The Role As Tax Analyst, you'll support the delivery of corporate tax, indirect tax and employment tax compliance across a diverse group of businesses while contributing to a range of tax projects and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a varied position offering genuine breadth and excellent long-term development within an established in-house tax function. Key Responsibilities Support the preparation of UK and international corporate tax returns, working alongside external advisers where required. Assist with capital allowance claims, tax calculations and group tax reporting. Prepare VAT and indirect tax returns across multiple jurisdictions. Support employment tax compliance, including annual reporting requirements. Analyse financial data to support tax reporting, reconciliations and compliance. Maintain and develop tax models, reporting tools and compliance trackers. Support tax-related projects, acquisitions and business initiatives. Assist with tax audits, enquiries and communications with external advisers and tax authorities. Provide practical tax guidance to finance teams across the wider business. Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, controls and reporting. About You We're looking for someone with a strong grounding in corporate tax or indirect tax who is keen to broaden their experience within an in-house environment. You'll ideally have: ATT/CTA part qualification (or equivalent). Previous experience within corporate tax, VAT or a mixed tax environment. Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets. Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail. The ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently. Strong communication skills with the confidence to build relationships across the business. Experience within an in-house tax function, international tax exposure or knowledge of IFRS tax reporting would be advantageous but is by no means essential. What's on Offer Competitive salary. Generous annual leave with holiday buy/sell scheme. Company pension. Health cash plan. Flexible benefits including discounted gym membership and cycle to work scheme. Excellent career development within a growing international business. Broad exposure across corporate tax, VAT, international tax and commercial projects. If you're looking to build your career within an established in-house tax team where you'll gain exposure beyond traditional compliance work, we'd love to hear from you.
Jul 06, 2026
Full time
NXTGEN are delighted to be recruiting for a Tax Analyst on behalf of a well-established, international business. This Tax Analyst opportunity offers the chance to join a high-performing in-house tax team within a growing listed organisation, providing broad exposure across UK and international tax. The Tax Analyst role would suit someone who is ATT/CTA part-qualified (or equivalent) looking to develop their career beyond compliance, gaining experience across tax reporting, business projects and acquisitions while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business. The Role As Tax Analyst, you'll support the delivery of corporate tax, indirect tax and employment tax compliance across a diverse group of businesses while contributing to a range of tax projects and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a varied position offering genuine breadth and excellent long-term development within an established in-house tax function. Key Responsibilities Support the preparation of UK and international corporate tax returns, working alongside external advisers where required. Assist with capital allowance claims, tax calculations and group tax reporting. Prepare VAT and indirect tax returns across multiple jurisdictions. Support employment tax compliance, including annual reporting requirements. Analyse financial data to support tax reporting, reconciliations and compliance. Maintain and develop tax models, reporting tools and compliance trackers. Support tax-related projects, acquisitions and business initiatives. Assist with tax audits, enquiries and communications with external advisers and tax authorities. Provide practical tax guidance to finance teams across the wider business. Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, controls and reporting. About You We're looking for someone with a strong grounding in corporate tax or indirect tax who is keen to broaden their experience within an in-house environment. You'll ideally have: ATT/CTA part qualification (or equivalent). Previous experience within corporate tax, VAT or a mixed tax environment. Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets. Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail. The ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently. Strong communication skills with the confidence to build relationships across the business. Experience within an in-house tax function, international tax exposure or knowledge of IFRS tax reporting would be advantageous but is by no means essential. What's on Offer Competitive salary. Generous annual leave with holiday buy/sell scheme. Company pension. Health cash plan. Flexible benefits including discounted gym membership and cycle to work scheme. Excellent career development within a growing international business. Broad exposure across corporate tax, VAT, international tax and commercial projects. If you're looking to build your career within an established in-house tax team where you'll gain exposure beyond traditional compliance work, we'd love to hear from you.
A well-established higher education institution is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join its finance team on an initial six-month contract. Working closely with senior academic and professional services stakeholders, you will provide high-quality financial support, analysis and challenge to aid decision-making, ensure strong financial control and support the delivery of organisational objectives. This role offers a high degree of flexibility, with predominantly remote working. However, applicants must be able and willing to attend the North London office at short notice when required. Key Responsibilities Partner with senior stakeholders across allocated faculties and professional service areas. Lead budgeting and forecasting activities, providing guidance and support to budget holders. Produce and review monthly financial reports, forecasts and variance analysis. Support business planning, financial modelling and business case development. Provide insightful financial advice to support operational and strategic decision-making. Build strong working relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Support year-end processes and audit requirements. Contribute to the ongoing improvement of financial processes, reporting and systems. Person Specification Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA). Proven experience operating as a Finance Business Partner within the Higher Education sector. Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience. Experience working closely with senior academic and professional services stakeholders. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance audiences. Proactive, collaborative and able to work effectively in a changing environment. Contract Details Initial 6-month contract Inside IR35 (paid via Umbrella Company) Predominantly remote working North London office, with attendance required at short notice when necessary Immediate start preferred Candidates on short notice periods are particularly encouraged to apply
Jul 06, 2026
Seasonal
A well-established higher education institution is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join its finance team on an initial six-month contract. Working closely with senior academic and professional services stakeholders, you will provide high-quality financial support, analysis and challenge to aid decision-making, ensure strong financial control and support the delivery of organisational objectives. This role offers a high degree of flexibility, with predominantly remote working. However, applicants must be able and willing to attend the North London office at short notice when required. Key Responsibilities Partner with senior stakeholders across allocated faculties and professional service areas. Lead budgeting and forecasting activities, providing guidance and support to budget holders. Produce and review monthly financial reports, forecasts and variance analysis. Support business planning, financial modelling and business case development. Provide insightful financial advice to support operational and strategic decision-making. Build strong working relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Support year-end processes and audit requirements. Contribute to the ongoing improvement of financial processes, reporting and systems. Person Specification Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA). Proven experience operating as a Finance Business Partner within the Higher Education sector. Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience. Experience working closely with senior academic and professional services stakeholders. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance audiences. Proactive, collaborative and able to work effectively in a changing environment. Contract Details Initial 6-month contract Inside IR35 (paid via Umbrella Company) Predominantly remote working North London office, with attendance required at short notice when necessary Immediate start preferred Candidates on short notice periods are particularly encouraged to apply
The Senior Financial Controller will lead the finance function and business partner with the SLT for this medium sized market leader. You will develop the team, add commercial insight and be looking to make a real impact Client Details Based in South Buckinghamshire (HP postcode in the 'Chalfonts' area), our client is a well established and financially healthy niche market leader. Description Manage and oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies. Provide strategic financial analysis and business partnering to support business decision-making processes. Lead the preparation of annual financial statements and liaise with external auditors. Monitor cash flow and implement measures to improve financial efficiency. Manage and develop the accounting team, ensuring professional development. Collaborate with other departments to align financial goals with overall business strategy. Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring the organisation's financial stability. Profile The successful Senior Financial Controller should have: A professional accounting qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA). Experience in financial management. Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards. Proven leadership and team management skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £85,000 per annum. Healthcare benefits. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Supportive and collaborative company culture. Working within a respected organisation. Please note: This role is office based to allow full partnering and collaboration. If you are an accomplished Senior Financial Controller seeking an exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply and contribute to the success of this reputable organisation.
Jul 06, 2026
Full time
The Senior Financial Controller will lead the finance function and business partner with the SLT for this medium sized market leader. You will develop the team, add commercial insight and be looking to make a real impact Client Details Based in South Buckinghamshire (HP postcode in the 'Chalfonts' area), our client is a well established and financially healthy niche market leader. Description Manage and oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies. Provide strategic financial analysis and business partnering to support business decision-making processes. Lead the preparation of annual financial statements and liaise with external auditors. Monitor cash flow and implement measures to improve financial efficiency. Manage and develop the accounting team, ensuring professional development. Collaborate with other departments to align financial goals with overall business strategy. Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring the organisation's financial stability. Profile The successful Senior Financial Controller should have: A professional accounting qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA). Experience in financial management. Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards. Proven leadership and team management skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £85,000 per annum. Healthcare benefits. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Supportive and collaborative company culture. Working within a respected organisation. Please note: This role is office based to allow full partnering and collaboration. If you are an accomplished Senior Financial Controller seeking an exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply and contribute to the success of this reputable organisation.
Senior Financial Accountant (Management Accounts & Group Reporting) Universal Business Team (UBT) Warwick £70,000 - £80,000 + Company Car + Bonus Join Universal Business Team Universal Business Team (UBT) supports and partners with ambitious businesses around the world, providing specialist expertise and services that enable organisations to grow, improve performance and achieve long-term success. As part of our continued growth, we are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our finance team in Warwick. This is a key position within a complex, multi-entity environment, offering the opportunity to take ownership of management accounting, month-end reporting and financial control across multiple businesses. The role will also play a significant part in driving finance process improvements and supporting the continued development of our NetSuite ERP platform. We are particularly interested in speaking with qualified accountants who began their careers within practice and have subsequently built their experience within a group finance environment. The Role Reporting to senior finance leadership, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of financial reporting across a portfolio of businesses. Key Responsibilities Lead month-end close activities across multiple entities Prepare and review monthly management accounts Produce consolidated financial reporting and analysis Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations and eliminations Ensure balance sheet integrity through detailed reconciliations and controls Support budgeting, forecasting and business planning processes Assist with statutory reporting and year-end audit requirements Maintain compliance with accounting standards and internal controls Act as a key NetSuite subject matter expert within the finance function Support ongoing ERP optimisation and process improvement initiatives Work closely with operational and finance stakeholders across the group Requirements ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified Trained within an accountancy practice environment Experience working within a multi-entity or group finance structure Strong management accounting and month-end reporting experience Experience producing consolidated financial information Strong understanding of intercompany accounting Advanced NetSuite experience (essential) Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced and evolving environment Desirable Experience Exposure to complex business groups with multiple trading entities Experience supporting ERP implementations or system enhancements Knowledge of IFRS reporting requirements Experience driving finance process improvements and efficiencies Benefits Salary of £70,000 - £80,000 Company Car Performance Bonus Exposure to a diverse and complex business environment Opportunity to influence finance systems and processes A highly visible role with regular interaction across the wider business Long-term career development within a growing international organisation Why Join UBT? At UBT, we are committed to helping businesses and people achieve their potential. We value individuals who take ownership, strive for excellence, embrace continuous improvement and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding results. This is an opportunity to join a business where your expertise will be valued, your contribution will be visible, and your work will have a direct impact on the success of the wider group. If you have the technical accounting expertise, group reporting experience and NetSuite knowledge to succeed in this role, we would welcome your application. IND25
Jul 06, 2026
Full time
Senior Financial Accountant (Management Accounts & Group Reporting) Universal Business Team (UBT) Warwick £70,000 - £80,000 + Company Car + Bonus Join Universal Business Team Universal Business Team (UBT) supports and partners with ambitious businesses around the world, providing specialist expertise and services that enable organisations to grow, improve performance and achieve long-term success. As part of our continued growth, we are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our finance team in Warwick. This is a key position within a complex, multi-entity environment, offering the opportunity to take ownership of management accounting, month-end reporting and financial control across multiple businesses. The role will also play a significant part in driving finance process improvements and supporting the continued development of our NetSuite ERP platform. We are particularly interested in speaking with qualified accountants who began their careers within practice and have subsequently built their experience within a group finance environment. The Role Reporting to senior finance leadership, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of financial reporting across a portfolio of businesses. Key Responsibilities Lead month-end close activities across multiple entities Prepare and review monthly management accounts Produce consolidated financial reporting and analysis Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations and eliminations Ensure balance sheet integrity through detailed reconciliations and controls Support budgeting, forecasting and business planning processes Assist with statutory reporting and year-end audit requirements Maintain compliance with accounting standards and internal controls Act as a key NetSuite subject matter expert within the finance function Support ongoing ERP optimisation and process improvement initiatives Work closely with operational and finance stakeholders across the group Requirements ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified Trained within an accountancy practice environment Experience working within a multi-entity or group finance structure Strong management accounting and month-end reporting experience Experience producing consolidated financial information Strong understanding of intercompany accounting Advanced NetSuite experience (essential) Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced and evolving environment Desirable Experience Exposure to complex business groups with multiple trading entities Experience supporting ERP implementations or system enhancements Knowledge of IFRS reporting requirements Experience driving finance process improvements and efficiencies Benefits Salary of £70,000 - £80,000 Company Car Performance Bonus Exposure to a diverse and complex business environment Opportunity to influence finance systems and processes A highly visible role with regular interaction across the wider business Long-term career development within a growing international organisation Why Join UBT? At UBT, we are committed to helping businesses and people achieve their potential. We value individuals who take ownership, strive for excellence, embrace continuous improvement and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding results. This is an opportunity to join a business where your expertise will be valued, your contribution will be visible, and your work will have a direct impact on the success of the wider group. If you have the technical accounting expertise, group reporting experience and NetSuite knowledge to succeed in this role, we would welcome your application. IND25
Role: Associate Director of Contracts Role Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 - 18 months) Location: Surrey/Hybrid Salary: £81,000 - £86,000 We are seeking an experienced NHS contracting leader to join our client as Associate Director of Contracts. You will provide strategic oversight and day-to-day leadership of the contracting and income portfolio, ensuring robust governance, high-quality stakeholder management and delivery of financial plans. You will ensure that contracting arrangements are underpinned by accurate data, clear service specifications, agreed currencies, and transparent performance and reconciliation processes. Key responsibilities Lead the contracting function, providing expert advice on NHS contracting and ensure timely delivery of contracting cycles. Provide strategic oversight of contract performance, including activity, quality, finance and key contractual metrics; identify and mitigate risks, and ensure actions are tracked to resolution. Own and maintain a clear contract governance framework (committees, reporting, sign-off, delegations, document control), ensuring compliance with Trust Standing Financial Instructions and relevant NHS guidance. Lead negotiations with commissioners, systems and partner organisations, building constructive relationships Support the programme to deconstruct block contracts into agreed service lines/currencies, including mapping of activity, coding, HRG/currency development (where applicable), and agreement of baselines. Work closely with Performance/Operational teams to align contracting assumptions to capacity, demand and recovery plans; ensure contract positions reflect realistic delivery trajectories. Partner with Information Governance, Costing and Data Quality teams to improve the accuracy and completeness of activity and cost data that underpin contracting and income. Oversee contract variations, in-year changes, and dispute resolution, ensuring decisions are evidenced and auditable. Lead, coach and develop the Contracts team, creating a high-performing, customer-focused function with clear objectives and strong succession planning. Contribute to wider corporate objectives, including financial planning, system collaboration, and ensuring value for money. Essential Person specification Significant senior-level experience of NHS contracting and income, including negotiation and management of complex commissioner/provider relationships. Demonstrable experience of contract oversight and performance management, including governance, reporting and risk management. Proven track record of supporting or leading the transition from 'block' arrangements to more granular, transparent contracting models (e.g., activity-based mechanisms, aligned incentives, outcomes-based components). Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret activity, cost and performance data and translate into clear contracting positions. Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills, with the credibility to operate at senior level internally and externally. Experience of leading and developing teams, managing workload priorities, and delivering to demanding deadlines. Educated to degree level or equivalent experience; finance qualification (e.g., CCAB/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA) or equivalent senior contracting expertise. Desirable Experience of contracting within a system context, including collaborative commissioning/provider arrangements and pathway-level negotiations. Understanding of patient-level costing, service line reporting and how costing informs price, negotiation strategy and value improvement. Experience of contract dispute resolution and application of contractual terms to support robust reconciliation. Experience of leading improvement in data quality and information flows to support complete and accurate income recovery.
Jul 06, 2026
Contractor
Role: Associate Director of Contracts Role Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 - 18 months) Location: Surrey/Hybrid Salary: £81,000 - £86,000 We are seeking an experienced NHS contracting leader to join our client as Associate Director of Contracts. You will provide strategic oversight and day-to-day leadership of the contracting and income portfolio, ensuring robust governance, high-quality stakeholder management and delivery of financial plans. You will ensure that contracting arrangements are underpinned by accurate data, clear service specifications, agreed currencies, and transparent performance and reconciliation processes. Key responsibilities Lead the contracting function, providing expert advice on NHS contracting and ensure timely delivery of contracting cycles. Provide strategic oversight of contract performance, including activity, quality, finance and key contractual metrics; identify and mitigate risks, and ensure actions are tracked to resolution. Own and maintain a clear contract governance framework (committees, reporting, sign-off, delegations, document control), ensuring compliance with Trust Standing Financial Instructions and relevant NHS guidance. Lead negotiations with commissioners, systems and partner organisations, building constructive relationships Support the programme to deconstruct block contracts into agreed service lines/currencies, including mapping of activity, coding, HRG/currency development (where applicable), and agreement of baselines. Work closely with Performance/Operational teams to align contracting assumptions to capacity, demand and recovery plans; ensure contract positions reflect realistic delivery trajectories. Partner with Information Governance, Costing and Data Quality teams to improve the accuracy and completeness of activity and cost data that underpin contracting and income. Oversee contract variations, in-year changes, and dispute resolution, ensuring decisions are evidenced and auditable. Lead, coach and develop the Contracts team, creating a high-performing, customer-focused function with clear objectives and strong succession planning. Contribute to wider corporate objectives, including financial planning, system collaboration, and ensuring value for money. Essential Person specification Significant senior-level experience of NHS contracting and income, including negotiation and management of complex commissioner/provider relationships. Demonstrable experience of contract oversight and performance management, including governance, reporting and risk management. Proven track record of supporting or leading the transition from 'block' arrangements to more granular, transparent contracting models (e.g., activity-based mechanisms, aligned incentives, outcomes-based components). Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret activity, cost and performance data and translate into clear contracting positions. Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills, with the credibility to operate at senior level internally and externally. Experience of leading and developing teams, managing workload priorities, and delivering to demanding deadlines. Educated to degree level or equivalent experience; finance qualification (e.g., CCAB/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA) or equivalent senior contracting expertise. Desirable Experience of contracting within a system context, including collaborative commissioning/provider arrangements and pathway-level negotiations. Understanding of patient-level costing, service line reporting and how costing informs price, negotiation strategy and value improvement. Experience of contract dispute resolution and application of contractual terms to support robust reconciliation. Experience of leading improvement in data quality and information flows to support complete and accurate income recovery.
Fixed Income New Issue Associate A leading global financial institution is seeking a Fixed Income New Issue Associate to join their London-based team. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to further your career within one of the world's most respected banking organisations, renowned for its international reach and commitment to professional development. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting Debt Capital Markets and Treasury functions by managing the operational issuance and settlement process for primary deals across a diverse range of markets. You will benefit from tailored professional development opportunities, access to a supportive network of colleagues, and exposure to complex, high-value transactions that will enhance your expertise. The organisation values flexibility, offers comprehensive benefits packages, and encourages internal mobility, ensuring you can shape your career path according to your ambitions. What you'll do: Deliver end-to-end operational issuance and settlement for primary deals supporting Debt Capital Markets and Treasury functions, including Bonds, Tender Offers, Buy Backs, Medium Term Notes, Certificates of Deposit, and Commercial Paper. Act as a key point of coordination with Origination, Transaction Management, Syndicate teams, clearing systems, common depositaries, Issuing and Paying Agents, and other lead managers to ensure successful deal closings. Monitor pre-matching activities and settlement readiness by publishing settlement rates to the business where required and ensuring all parties are aligned for timely execution. Manage day-to-day exceptions and breaks linked to issuance activity such as stock or cash breaks and failed trades by ensuring timely resolution, accurate documentation, and clear communication with stakeholders. Contribute actively to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at streamlining processes, reducing operating risk, and enhancing efficiency - including readiness for new market issuance and digital developments. Build capability over time to provide supervisory coverage through peer coaching, quality checks on deliverables, and effective escalation management when necessary. Operate diligently within the established control framework for Debt Securities Operations to mitigate risks associated with high-value transactions in a time-sensitive environment. Support audit or regulatory considerations by maintaining robust documentation practices and adhering strictly to compliance requirements relevant to primary market operations. What you bring: Demonstrated knowledge of debt product settlements with particular expertise in syndicated issuance processes as well as handling Medium Term Notes, Certificates of Deposit, Commercial Paper, and structured products. Previous experience in Investment Banking New Issues Operations is preferred; however relevant experience in Middle Office or Investment Operations for structured products will also be considered valuable. Comprehensive understanding of primary closing mechanics across multiple markets including Euroclear, Clearstream, Crest (UK), US domestic markets as well as France, Italy, Spain among others. Solid grasp of general debt product settlement mechanics enabling you to navigate complex transaction environments confidently. Proven awareness of operational risk factors combined with an ability to operate effectively within established control frameworks designed for high-value transactions. Excellent interpersonal skills allowing you to develop dependable relationships with stakeholders both within Markets Operations teams and supported Business Lines. Ability to resolve problems efficiently by articulating requirements clearly while escalating issues appropriately with minimal input from senior management or regional/global heads. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Jul 06, 2026
Full time
Fixed Income New Issue Associate A leading global financial institution is seeking a Fixed Income New Issue Associate to join their London-based team. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to further your career within one of the world's most respected banking organisations, renowned for its international reach and commitment to professional development. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting Debt Capital Markets and Treasury functions by managing the operational issuance and settlement process for primary deals across a diverse range of markets. You will benefit from tailored professional development opportunities, access to a supportive network of colleagues, and exposure to complex, high-value transactions that will enhance your expertise. The organisation values flexibility, offers comprehensive benefits packages, and encourages internal mobility, ensuring you can shape your career path according to your ambitions. What you'll do: Deliver end-to-end operational issuance and settlement for primary deals supporting Debt Capital Markets and Treasury functions, including Bonds, Tender Offers, Buy Backs, Medium Term Notes, Certificates of Deposit, and Commercial Paper. Act as a key point of coordination with Origination, Transaction Management, Syndicate teams, clearing systems, common depositaries, Issuing and Paying Agents, and other lead managers to ensure successful deal closings. Monitor pre-matching activities and settlement readiness by publishing settlement rates to the business where required and ensuring all parties are aligned for timely execution. Manage day-to-day exceptions and breaks linked to issuance activity such as stock or cash breaks and failed trades by ensuring timely resolution, accurate documentation, and clear communication with stakeholders. Contribute actively to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at streamlining processes, reducing operating risk, and enhancing efficiency - including readiness for new market issuance and digital developments. Build capability over time to provide supervisory coverage through peer coaching, quality checks on deliverables, and effective escalation management when necessary. Operate diligently within the established control framework for Debt Securities Operations to mitigate risks associated with high-value transactions in a time-sensitive environment. Support audit or regulatory considerations by maintaining robust documentation practices and adhering strictly to compliance requirements relevant to primary market operations. What you bring: Demonstrated knowledge of debt product settlements with particular expertise in syndicated issuance processes as well as handling Medium Term Notes, Certificates of Deposit, Commercial Paper, and structured products. Previous experience in Investment Banking New Issues Operations is preferred; however relevant experience in Middle Office or Investment Operations for structured products will also be considered valuable. Comprehensive understanding of primary closing mechanics across multiple markets including Euroclear, Clearstream, Crest (UK), US domestic markets as well as France, Italy, Spain among others. Solid grasp of general debt product settlement mechanics enabling you to navigate complex transaction environments confidently. Proven awareness of operational risk factors combined with an ability to operate effectively within established control frameworks designed for high-value transactions. Excellent interpersonal skills allowing you to develop dependable relationships with stakeholders both within Markets Operations teams and supported Business Lines. Ability to resolve problems efficiently by articulating requirements clearly while escalating issues appropriately with minimal input from senior management or regional/global heads. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Senior Claims Assessor Location: Bristol or Salisbury Hybrid Working Summary of the role An FCA-regulated business is seeking a dedicated professional to join the company, as a Senior Claims Assessor. They are looking for someone who will make fair, correct, efficient decisions whilst hitting our targets as well as effectively assessing claims in at least one or more of the following areas, depending on the business need: Income Protection & Waiver of Premium, Critical Illness, Permanent Total Disability and Death claims. What you'll be doing Making admittance and medical decisions and make recommendations within admittance authority for declines/terminations/MIS-representation. Proactively manage a nominated portfolio of claims. Liaising with claimant(s) throughout the claims process and thoroughly investigate all claims, requesting and using appropriate medical and other evidence to assess the claim proactively within the agreed service standards. Making recommendations to develop innovatively the Company's claim philosophy and protocols. Providing authoritative technical support to the Risk Claims administration teams. Meeting service delivery measures of agreed service levels and elapse times. Undertaking projects, sponsored by the Risk Claims Manager, to develop the effectiveness of the Company's claims management and improve its standing in the eyes of key stakeholders Carrying out technical audits and review technical competencies, providing feedback and coaching to ensure claims are managed in accordance with the Company's claims philosophy and protocols and that claims assessors are maintaining appropriate levels of technical competence and safeguarding the company's relationship and their reinsurers. Meeting Technical and Quality Audit targets. What we're looking for Previous experience in at least one of Income Protection, Waiver of Premium, Critical Illness, Permanent and Total Disability and Death Claims assessment. Excellent telephone manner with the ability to deal with anxious distressed and sometimes angry customers. Strong Microsoft and general PC skills. Proven ability to make admittance, declinature and medical decisions and make recommendations within admittance authority. Proven ability to coach and mentor less experienced claims assessors to enable them to develop their technical knowledge. Flexibility and adaptability Planning and organisational skills Excellent letter writing skills, the ability to draft detailed non-standard letters. A good level of general education in appropriate subjects is preferred. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Jul 06, 2026
Full time
Senior Claims Assessor Location: Bristol or Salisbury Hybrid Working Summary of the role An FCA-regulated business is seeking a dedicated professional to join the company, as a Senior Claims Assessor. They are looking for someone who will make fair, correct, efficient decisions whilst hitting our targets as well as effectively assessing claims in at least one or more of the following areas, depending on the business need: Income Protection & Waiver of Premium, Critical Illness, Permanent Total Disability and Death claims. What you'll be doing Making admittance and medical decisions and make recommendations within admittance authority for declines/terminations/MIS-representation. Proactively manage a nominated portfolio of claims. Liaising with claimant(s) throughout the claims process and thoroughly investigate all claims, requesting and using appropriate medical and other evidence to assess the claim proactively within the agreed service standards. Making recommendations to develop innovatively the Company's claim philosophy and protocols. Providing authoritative technical support to the Risk Claims administration teams. Meeting service delivery measures of agreed service levels and elapse times. Undertaking projects, sponsored by the Risk Claims Manager, to develop the effectiveness of the Company's claims management and improve its standing in the eyes of key stakeholders Carrying out technical audits and review technical competencies, providing feedback and coaching to ensure claims are managed in accordance with the Company's claims philosophy and protocols and that claims assessors are maintaining appropriate levels of technical competence and safeguarding the company's relationship and their reinsurers. Meeting Technical and Quality Audit targets. What we're looking for Previous experience in at least one of Income Protection, Waiver of Premium, Critical Illness, Permanent and Total Disability and Death Claims assessment. Excellent telephone manner with the ability to deal with anxious distressed and sometimes angry customers. Strong Microsoft and general PC skills. Proven ability to make admittance, declinature and medical decisions and make recommendations within admittance authority. Proven ability to coach and mentor less experienced claims assessors to enable them to develop their technical knowledge. Flexibility and adaptability Planning and organisational skills Excellent letter writing skills, the ability to draft detailed non-standard letters. A good level of general education in appropriate subjects is preferred. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
This new role offers career structure with ongoing training and real scope to develop upwards, client variety and hybrid/flexible working over a 35 hour week. Excellent new opportunity with one of our highly regarded, independent CA Firms to join their successful and growing Audit team in Glasgow, as an Audit Senior or 3rd year CA /ACCA Trainee keen to qualify and develop upwards click apply for full job details
Jul 06, 2026
Full time
This new role offers career structure with ongoing training and real scope to develop upwards, client variety and hybrid/flexible working over a 35 hour week. Excellent new opportunity with one of our highly regarded, independent CA Firms to join their successful and growing Audit team in Glasgow, as an Audit Senior or 3rd year CA /ACCA Trainee keen to qualify and develop upwards click apply for full job details
Room At The Top Recruitment
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
We are recruiting an experienced and motivated Audit & Accounts Associate to join our thriving and growing client based in Hertfordshire. This role would suit someone who enjoys working within a collaborative team and is looking to develop their career within a supportive and progressive environment that values both professional development and work-life balance. The successful candidate will typically spend 60-70% of their time on audit assignments and 30-40% on accounts preparation. The role offers a competitive salary and the working hours are 9.00am-5.00pm Monday-Thursday and 9.00am-4.00pm on Friday. Key Responsibilities Assisting with and leading audit assignments from planning through to completion Preparing statutory accounts for a range of clients Building and maintaining strong client relationships Preparing and reviewing working papers in line with accounting and auditing standards Supporting senior team members and managers with ad hoc assignments Identifying opportunities to improve processes and deliver excellent client service Traveling to client sites as required, primarily within St Albans and occasionally London, with all work-related expenses fully covered. Skills & Experience At least three years' experience within an accountancy practice environment (ideally) Audit experience is highly desirable however, candidates with strong accounts preparation experience and limited audit exposure will also be considered AAT qualified, ACA or ACCA part-qualified, or qualified by experience Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines Must be IT literate, including the use of Microsoft Word and Excel Benefits 20 days' annual leave, increasing by one day per year of service up to a maximum of 25 days Paid travel and reimbursement of all work-related expenses Annual summer team day in London Friendly, supportive and sociable team environment Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best of luck in your job search.
Jul 06, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting an experienced and motivated Audit & Accounts Associate to join our thriving and growing client based in Hertfordshire. This role would suit someone who enjoys working within a collaborative team and is looking to develop their career within a supportive and progressive environment that values both professional development and work-life balance. The successful candidate will typically spend 60-70% of their time on audit assignments and 30-40% on accounts preparation. The role offers a competitive salary and the working hours are 9.00am-5.00pm Monday-Thursday and 9.00am-4.00pm on Friday. Key Responsibilities Assisting with and leading audit assignments from planning through to completion Preparing statutory accounts for a range of clients Building and maintaining strong client relationships Preparing and reviewing working papers in line with accounting and auditing standards Supporting senior team members and managers with ad hoc assignments Identifying opportunities to improve processes and deliver excellent client service Traveling to client sites as required, primarily within St Albans and occasionally London, with all work-related expenses fully covered. Skills & Experience At least three years' experience within an accountancy practice environment (ideally) Audit experience is highly desirable however, candidates with strong accounts preparation experience and limited audit exposure will also be considered AAT qualified, ACA or ACCA part-qualified, or qualified by experience Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines Must be IT literate, including the use of Microsoft Word and Excel Benefits 20 days' annual leave, increasing by one day per year of service up to a maximum of 25 days Paid travel and reimbursement of all work-related expenses Annual summer team day in London Friendly, supportive and sociable team environment Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best of luck in your job search.
A fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Pricing & Bids Manager has arisen to join a leading defence & technology organisation. You'll be embedded within a high-performing supply chain and procurement function, working at the heart of complex programmes and supporting critical bids across a highly regulated environment. This role focuses on leading pricing strategy and bid delivery across major procurement opportunities, ensuring commercial competitiveness, cost accuracy, and compliance with regulatory and customer requirements. You'll collaborate extensively with procurement, finance, operations, and commercial stakeholders to drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. Role - Procurement Manager (Bids) Location - Fife, Scotland (hybrid working, 3 days onsite per week) Type - Permanent position Salary - Competitive + bonus + car allowance + excellent benefits Key responsibilities of the Procurement Manager (Bids) role and not be limited to: Lead the Pricing & Bids function across procurement opportunities, tenders, and proposals. Manage end-to-end bid processes including timelines, deliverables, and governance approvals. Develop robust pricing strategies and cost models aligned to organisational and programme objectives. Coordinate cross-functional teams to gather technical, commercial, and financial inputs. Evaluate supplier pricing, market trends, and competitor intelligence to support winning proposals. Ensure all proposals are compliant with customer, regulatory, and internal governance requirements. Analyse supplier quotations and assess risk, value, and total cost of ownership. Support supplier negotiations and identify cost-saving opportunities across the supply chain. Monitor bid performance, track KPIs, and conduct post-bid reviews for continuous improvement. Present pricing strategies and bid recommendations to senior stakeholders and leadership teams. Key skills and experience required for Procurement Manager (Bids) role and not limited to: Strong experience within procurement, bid management, and pricing, ideally within defence, aerospace, or regulated sectors. Proven ability to develop pricing strategies and cost models for complex bids and tenders. Experience supporting government or public sector procurement processes. Working knowledge of FAR / DFARS or similar regulatory frameworks would be highly advantageous. Strong understanding of contract types including cost-reimbursable, fixed-price, and T&M. Experience preparing compliant cost proposals and supporting audits/reviews. Ability to lead cross-functional bid teams and deliver to tight deadlines. Strong analytical capability with experience using ERP systems and advanced Excel-based financial models. Professional certifications (MCIPS, MBA, NCMA) would be beneficial but not essential. Excellent communication skills with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders. To apply for this Procurement Manager (Bids), Purchasing Manager (Bids), Pricing Procurement Manager, Pricing Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Pricing & Bids Manager, Procurement Pricing & Bids Manager, Bid Manager, Pricing Manager, Procurement Bid Lead role, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Jul 06, 2026
Full time
A fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Pricing & Bids Manager has arisen to join a leading defence & technology organisation. You'll be embedded within a high-performing supply chain and procurement function, working at the heart of complex programmes and supporting critical bids across a highly regulated environment. This role focuses on leading pricing strategy and bid delivery across major procurement opportunities, ensuring commercial competitiveness, cost accuracy, and compliance with regulatory and customer requirements. You'll collaborate extensively with procurement, finance, operations, and commercial stakeholders to drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. Role - Procurement Manager (Bids) Location - Fife, Scotland (hybrid working, 3 days onsite per week) Type - Permanent position Salary - Competitive + bonus + car allowance + excellent benefits Key responsibilities of the Procurement Manager (Bids) role and not be limited to: Lead the Pricing & Bids function across procurement opportunities, tenders, and proposals. Manage end-to-end bid processes including timelines, deliverables, and governance approvals. Develop robust pricing strategies and cost models aligned to organisational and programme objectives. Coordinate cross-functional teams to gather technical, commercial, and financial inputs. Evaluate supplier pricing, market trends, and competitor intelligence to support winning proposals. Ensure all proposals are compliant with customer, regulatory, and internal governance requirements. Analyse supplier quotations and assess risk, value, and total cost of ownership. Support supplier negotiations and identify cost-saving opportunities across the supply chain. Monitor bid performance, track KPIs, and conduct post-bid reviews for continuous improvement. Present pricing strategies and bid recommendations to senior stakeholders and leadership teams. Key skills and experience required for Procurement Manager (Bids) role and not limited to: Strong experience within procurement, bid management, and pricing, ideally within defence, aerospace, or regulated sectors. Proven ability to develop pricing strategies and cost models for complex bids and tenders. Experience supporting government or public sector procurement processes. Working knowledge of FAR / DFARS or similar regulatory frameworks would be highly advantageous. Strong understanding of contract types including cost-reimbursable, fixed-price, and T&M. Experience preparing compliant cost proposals and supporting audits/reviews. Ability to lead cross-functional bid teams and deliver to tight deadlines. Strong analytical capability with experience using ERP systems and advanced Excel-based financial models. Professional certifications (MCIPS, MBA, NCMA) would be beneficial but not essential. Excellent communication skills with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders. To apply for this Procurement Manager (Bids), Purchasing Manager (Bids), Pricing Procurement Manager, Pricing Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Pricing & Bids Manager, Procurement Pricing & Bids Manager, Bid Manager, Pricing Manager, Procurement Bid Lead role, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
