Looking for a Financial Controller role where you can make a genuine impact? We're partnering with a growing, multi-site business to appoint a commercially minded Financial Controller. Reporting to the CFO, you'll lead the finance function, manage and develop a high-performing team, and play a key role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making across the business. The Role This is a broad, hands-on position, offering plenty of variety and the opportunity to influence the wider business. Responsibilities include: Leading and developing the finance team. Delivering accurate monthly management accounts and financial reporting. Managing budgeting, forecasting and cash flow. Maintaining robust financial controls and ensuring statutory compliance. Partnering with operational leaders to provide commercial insight and support decision-making. Driving process improvements and enhancing finance systems. About You We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience in a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager or similar leadership role. You'll also bring: Strong technical accounting and reporting knowledge. Experience leading and developing finance teams. A commercial mindset with excellent stakeholder management skills. Strong budgeting, forecasting and business partnering experience. Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with ERP systems. Experience within a multi-site or multi-entity environment. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious business where you'll work closely with an experienced CFO and have the autonomy to influence both the finance function and the wider organisation. If you're looking for a role where you can add value, improve processes and help shape future growth, we'd love to hear from you. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Looking for a Financial Controller role where you can make a genuine impact? We're partnering with a growing, multi-site business to appoint a commercially minded Financial Controller. Reporting to the CFO, you'll lead the finance function, manage and develop a high-performing team, and play a key role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making across the business. The Role This is a broad, hands-on position, offering plenty of variety and the opportunity to influence the wider business. Responsibilities include: Leading and developing the finance team. Delivering accurate monthly management accounts and financial reporting. Managing budgeting, forecasting and cash flow. Maintaining robust financial controls and ensuring statutory compliance. Partnering with operational leaders to provide commercial insight and support decision-making. Driving process improvements and enhancing finance systems. About You We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience in a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager or similar leadership role. You'll also bring: Strong technical accounting and reporting knowledge. Experience leading and developing finance teams. A commercial mindset with excellent stakeholder management skills. Strong budgeting, forecasting and business partnering experience. Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with ERP systems. Experience within a multi-site or multi-entity environment. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious business where you'll work closely with an experienced CFO and have the autonomy to influence both the finance function and the wider organisation. If you're looking for a role where you can add value, improve processes and help shape future growth, we'd love to hear from you. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
Rise Technical Recruitment
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Data Engineer Newcastle upon Tyne 90,000 - 100,000 + Hybrid Working + Excellent Company Benefits Excellent opportunity for a senior Data Engineer to join a major national organisation and take ownership of the architecture, development and ongoing evolution of its enterprise data platform. This is a newly influential role within an organisation investing significantly in data, reporting and technology. You will have the opportunity to design and develop scalable data pipelines, shape the architecture of a Microsoft-based data lake and work directly with senior stakeholders across technology and finance. Reporting to the Group IT Director, you will build and maintain data solutions across Azure and AWS, bringing together information from multiple systems and ensuring that complex datasets remain accurate, secure and reliable. You will work closely with developers, infrastructure engineers, data specialists, report writers and senior business users. The position therefore offers a strong mixture of hands-on engineering, technical ownership and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have expert SQL skills, extensive MS SQL Server experience and strong knowledge of Databricks and Azure Data Factory. You must also have practical experience delivering data solutions across both Azure and AWS environments. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role in the development of a large organisation's data capability, with the autonomy to influence architecture, engineering standards and future technology decisions. The Role: Designing, developing and maintaining scalable data pipelines Building data architecture that brings together multiple business systems Developing and supporting a Microsoft-based enterprise data lake Designing and maintaining MS SQL databases and related data systems Building ETL and data transformation solutions using Databricks and Azure Data Factory Developing cloud-based data solutions across Azure and AWS Ensuring the quality, integrity and reliability of complex datasets Working closely with FP&A, technology teams and senior business stakeholders Collaborating with developers, infrastructure engineers and reporting specialists Troubleshooting complex data and pipeline issues Four days per week based in the Newcastle office, with one day working from home The Person: Senior-level Data Engineering experience Expert SQL knowledge Extensive experience with Microsoft SQL Server Strong experience with Databricks Experience building ETL pipelines using Azure Data Factory or similar tools Hands-on experience working across both Azure and AWS Programming knowledge using Python, Java, C# or a similar language Strong understanding of data architecture, data lakes and pipeline development Confident communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience working with financial systems or FP&A teams would be advantageous Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Data Engineer Newcastle upon Tyne 90,000 - 100,000 + Hybrid Working + Excellent Company Benefits Excellent opportunity for a senior Data Engineer to join a major national organisation and take ownership of the architecture, development and ongoing evolution of its enterprise data platform. This is a newly influential role within an organisation investing significantly in data, reporting and technology. You will have the opportunity to design and develop scalable data pipelines, shape the architecture of a Microsoft-based data lake and work directly with senior stakeholders across technology and finance. Reporting to the Group IT Director, you will build and maintain data solutions across Azure and AWS, bringing together information from multiple systems and ensuring that complex datasets remain accurate, secure and reliable. You will work closely with developers, infrastructure engineers, data specialists, report writers and senior business users. The position therefore offers a strong mixture of hands-on engineering, technical ownership and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have expert SQL skills, extensive MS SQL Server experience and strong knowledge of Databricks and Azure Data Factory. You must also have practical experience delivering data solutions across both Azure and AWS environments. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role in the development of a large organisation's data capability, with the autonomy to influence architecture, engineering standards and future technology decisions. The Role: Designing, developing and maintaining scalable data pipelines Building data architecture that brings together multiple business systems Developing and supporting a Microsoft-based enterprise data lake Designing and maintaining MS SQL databases and related data systems Building ETL and data transformation solutions using Databricks and Azure Data Factory Developing cloud-based data solutions across Azure and AWS Ensuring the quality, integrity and reliability of complex datasets Working closely with FP&A, technology teams and senior business stakeholders Collaborating with developers, infrastructure engineers and reporting specialists Troubleshooting complex data and pipeline issues Four days per week based in the Newcastle office, with one day working from home The Person: Senior-level Data Engineering experience Expert SQL knowledge Extensive experience with Microsoft SQL Server Strong experience with Databricks Experience building ETL pipelines using Azure Data Factory or similar tools Hands-on experience working across both Azure and AWS Programming knowledge using Python, Java, C# or a similar language Strong understanding of data architecture, data lakes and pipeline development Confident communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience working with financial systems or FP&A teams would be advantageous Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Technology & Software Architecture Lead Southampton Hybrid 2-3 days a week onsite Senior Technology Leadership Role Reporting to the CTO Are you an experienced Software Architect, Application Architect or senior technical leader looking for an opportunity to shape and rebuild business-critical software solutions? We're recruiting a Technology & Software Architecture Lead to join a successful and growing organisation undergoing an exciting period of technology transformation. Working closely with the CTO, you'll review the existing software and application landscape and lead the future design, rebuild and modernisation of customer-facing technology solutions. The focus is very much on software, architecture and technical leadership. You'll assess existing solutions, understand what is working and what needs to change, and define a modern technology architecture capable of supporting future growth. This could involve rebuilding applications, improving integration's, consolidating systems and introducing new technologies, including AI, where they can deliver genuine business value. What are we looking for? You'll combine strong software engineering knowledge with architecture and technical leadership experience. You should be comfortable operating strategically while remaining close enough to the technology to guide development teams and technical decisions. Experience across areas such as: Software, application or solutions architecture Designing and modernising complex customer-facing applications Software transformation or application rebuild programmes Modern software development and architecture Microservices and service-oriented architectures APIs, integration patterns and third-party services C#, .NET, JavaScript, and/or Python SQL, data integration and enterprise data systems Cloud-native architecture and modern engineering practices Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD Technical leadership of software development teams Experience with AI, LLMs or agentic AI would be highly valuable, particularly where you have helped move AI into real business or customer solutions. Why apply? This is an opportunity to join an established and growing organisation at an important point in its technology journey. Rather than simply maintaining an existing architecture, you'll have the opportunity to review what exists today and help shape what comes next. If you're a Software Architect, Principal Engineer or Software Development Lead looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you. Hit apply or contact Steve at Spectrum IT Recruitment. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Technology & Software Architecture Lead Southampton Hybrid 2-3 days a week onsite Senior Technology Leadership Role Reporting to the CTO Are you an experienced Software Architect, Application Architect or senior technical leader looking for an opportunity to shape and rebuild business-critical software solutions? We're recruiting a Technology & Software Architecture Lead to join a successful and growing organisation undergoing an exciting period of technology transformation. Working closely with the CTO, you'll review the existing software and application landscape and lead the future design, rebuild and modernisation of customer-facing technology solutions. The focus is very much on software, architecture and technical leadership. You'll assess existing solutions, understand what is working and what needs to change, and define a modern technology architecture capable of supporting future growth. This could involve rebuilding applications, improving integration's, consolidating systems and introducing new technologies, including AI, where they can deliver genuine business value. What are we looking for? You'll combine strong software engineering knowledge with architecture and technical leadership experience. You should be comfortable operating strategically while remaining close enough to the technology to guide development teams and technical decisions. Experience across areas such as: Software, application or solutions architecture Designing and modernising complex customer-facing applications Software transformation or application rebuild programmes Modern software development and architecture Microservices and service-oriented architectures APIs, integration patterns and third-party services C#, .NET, JavaScript, and/or Python SQL, data integration and enterprise data systems Cloud-native architecture and modern engineering practices Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD Technical leadership of software development teams Experience with AI, LLMs or agentic AI would be highly valuable, particularly where you have helped move AI into real business or customer solutions. Why apply? This is an opportunity to join an established and growing organisation at an important point in its technology journey. Rather than simply maintaining an existing architecture, you'll have the opportunity to review what exists today and help shape what comes next. If you're a Software Architect, Principal Engineer or Software Development Lead looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you. Hit apply or contact Steve at Spectrum IT Recruitment. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior SOC Analyst London (Hybrid) £58,620 Package 24/7 Shift Pattern Permanent Nights / Weekends / Bank Holidays all worked from home. Day Shifts on Tuesdays and Thursday all worked from home. We're recruiting multiple Senior Cyber Security Analysts to join a BRAND NEW growing Security Operations team within a leading international technology and cyber security provider. This is far more than a traditional SOC role. You'll be involved in incident response, threat hunting, vulnerability management, detection engineering and proactive cyber defence activities across a modern Microsoft security environment. What You'll Be Doing Investigating and managing security incidents end-to-end Monitoring security events across cloud, endpoint, identity and network environments Threat hunting and proactive security investigations Querying and analysing data using KQL within Microsoft Sentinel Working with Microsoft Defender XDR technologies Supporting vulnerability management and security posture improvements Detection engineering, alert tuning and security tooling optimisation Producing technical reports and recommendations Supporting governance and compliance requirements Technology Environment Microsoft Sentinel Microsoft Defender XDR Defender for Endpoint Defender for Cloud Defender for Identity Defender for Cloud Apps Microsoft Intune Qualys AttackIQ XM Cyber We're Interested In Candidates with experience in: SOC Operations Security Monitoring Incident Response Threat Hunting Cyber Defence Vulnerability Management Security Operations Engineering You may currently be working as a: Senior SOC Analyst SOC Analyst Cyber Security Analyst Security Analyst Security Operations Analyst Incident Response Analyst Blue Team Analyst Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, KQL and the wider Microsoft security ecosystem would be highly advantageous. Package £48,654.60 base salary £9,965.40 shift allowance 4 on / 4 off 12-hour shifts Hybrid working Home-based night shifts Private medical cover Enhanced pension Life assurance Industry certifications and training Genuine career progression A fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected cyber security organisation supporting enterprise-scale environments and operating at the forefront of modern security operations.
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Senior SOC Analyst London (Hybrid) £58,620 Package 24/7 Shift Pattern Permanent Nights / Weekends / Bank Holidays all worked from home. Day Shifts on Tuesdays and Thursday all worked from home. We're recruiting multiple Senior Cyber Security Analysts to join a BRAND NEW growing Security Operations team within a leading international technology and cyber security provider. This is far more than a traditional SOC role. You'll be involved in incident response, threat hunting, vulnerability management, detection engineering and proactive cyber defence activities across a modern Microsoft security environment. What You'll Be Doing Investigating and managing security incidents end-to-end Monitoring security events across cloud, endpoint, identity and network environments Threat hunting and proactive security investigations Querying and analysing data using KQL within Microsoft Sentinel Working with Microsoft Defender XDR technologies Supporting vulnerability management and security posture improvements Detection engineering, alert tuning and security tooling optimisation Producing technical reports and recommendations Supporting governance and compliance requirements Technology Environment Microsoft Sentinel Microsoft Defender XDR Defender for Endpoint Defender for Cloud Defender for Identity Defender for Cloud Apps Microsoft Intune Qualys AttackIQ XM Cyber We're Interested In Candidates with experience in: SOC Operations Security Monitoring Incident Response Threat Hunting Cyber Defence Vulnerability Management Security Operations Engineering You may currently be working as a: Senior SOC Analyst SOC Analyst Cyber Security Analyst Security Analyst Security Operations Analyst Incident Response Analyst Blue Team Analyst Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, KQL and the wider Microsoft security ecosystem would be highly advantageous. Package £48,654.60 base salary £9,965.40 shift allowance 4 on / 4 off 12-hour shifts Hybrid working Home-based night shifts Private medical cover Enhanced pension Life assurance Industry certifications and training Genuine career progression A fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected cyber security organisation supporting enterprise-scale environments and operating at the forefront of modern security operations.
Senior SOC Analyst Leeds (Hybrid) £58,620 Package 24/7 Shift Pattern Permanent Nights / Weekends / Bank Holidays all worked from home. Day Shifts on Tuesdays and Thursday all worked from home. We're recruiting multiple Senior Cyber Security Analysts to join a BRAND NEW growing Security Operations team within a leading international technology and cyber security provider. This is far more than a traditional SOC role. You'll be involved in incident response, threat hunting, vulnerability management, detection engineering and proactive cyber defence activities across a modern Microsoft security environment. What You'll Be Doing Investigating and managing security incidents end-to-end Monitoring security events across cloud, endpoint, identity and network environments Threat hunting and proactive security investigations Querying and analysing data using KQL within Microsoft Sentinel Working with Microsoft Defender XDR technologies Supporting vulnerability management and security posture improvements Detection engineering, alert tuning and security tooling optimisation Producing technical reports and recommendations Supporting governance and compliance requirements Technology Environment Microsoft Sentinel Microsoft Defender XDR Defender for Endpoint Defender for Cloud Defender for Identity Defender for Cloud Apps Microsoft Intune Qualys AttackIQ XM Cyber We're Interested In Candidates with experience in: SOC Operations Security Monitoring Incident Response Threat Hunting Cyber Defence Vulnerability Management Security Operations Engineering You may currently be working as a: Senior SOC Analyst SOC Analyst Cyber Security Analyst Security Analyst Security Operations Analyst Incident Response Analyst Blue Team Analyst Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, KQL and the wider Microsoft security ecosystem would be highly advantageous. Package £48,654.60 base salary £9,965.40 shift allowance 4 on / 4 off 12-hour shifts Hybrid working Home-based night shifts Private medical cover Enhanced pension Life assurance Industry certifications and training Genuine career progression A fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected cyber security organisation supporting enterprise-scale environments and operating at the forefront of modern security operations.
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Senior SOC Analyst Leeds (Hybrid) £58,620 Package 24/7 Shift Pattern Permanent Nights / Weekends / Bank Holidays all worked from home. Day Shifts on Tuesdays and Thursday all worked from home. We're recruiting multiple Senior Cyber Security Analysts to join a BRAND NEW growing Security Operations team within a leading international technology and cyber security provider. This is far more than a traditional SOC role. You'll be involved in incident response, threat hunting, vulnerability management, detection engineering and proactive cyber defence activities across a modern Microsoft security environment. What You'll Be Doing Investigating and managing security incidents end-to-end Monitoring security events across cloud, endpoint, identity and network environments Threat hunting and proactive security investigations Querying and analysing data using KQL within Microsoft Sentinel Working with Microsoft Defender XDR technologies Supporting vulnerability management and security posture improvements Detection engineering, alert tuning and security tooling optimisation Producing technical reports and recommendations Supporting governance and compliance requirements Technology Environment Microsoft Sentinel Microsoft Defender XDR Defender for Endpoint Defender for Cloud Defender for Identity Defender for Cloud Apps Microsoft Intune Qualys AttackIQ XM Cyber We're Interested In Candidates with experience in: SOC Operations Security Monitoring Incident Response Threat Hunting Cyber Defence Vulnerability Management Security Operations Engineering You may currently be working as a: Senior SOC Analyst SOC Analyst Cyber Security Analyst Security Analyst Security Operations Analyst Incident Response Analyst Blue Team Analyst Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, KQL and the wider Microsoft security ecosystem would be highly advantageous. Package £48,654.60 base salary £9,965.40 shift allowance 4 on / 4 off 12-hour shifts Hybrid working Home-based night shifts Private medical cover Enhanced pension Life assurance Industry certifications and training Genuine career progression A fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected cyber security organisation supporting enterprise-scale environments and operating at the forefront of modern security operations.
Your new company An exciting interim opportunity has become available with a well-established organisation. The business is seeking an experienced VAT professional to take ownership of indirect tax compliance activities, ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance and strong financial controls across multiple entities. This is a temporary assignment to provide additional support to an established VAT Compliance team during a busy period, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced contractor who can add value quickly and hit the ground running. Your new role This interim position will see you leading the delivery of VAT compliance and reporting obligations across a diverse business portfolio. Alongside managing day-to-day compliance activities, you will focus on enhancing processes, strengthening controls and supporting the wider business with technical VAT matters. The role will involve: Leading VAT compliance activities and ensuring regulatory obligations are met. Reviewing and improving existing reporting processes and controls. Partner closely with finance and operational teams to provide expert guidance on VAT-related matters and support business decision-making. Supporting the delivery of accurate financial and tax reporting. Acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders Driving efficiency improvements through process enhancement and the effective use of technology. Managing VAT-related projects and supporting business change initiatives. Providing guidance on technical VAT matters and helping to mitigate risk. Building strong relationships across finance, tax and operational teams. What you'll need to succeed Professionally qualified accountant or specialist (ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent). Proven experience operating within VAT compliance Strong technical understanding of VAT and wider indirect tax legislation. Ability to research and resolve complex VAT issues. Experience working with complex financial data, reporting requirements and ERP systems. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels. A proactive and commercially minded approach, with a focus on problem solving and continuous improvement. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks, challenge existing processes and implement practical solutions. A collaborative mindset with the confidence to work across finance, tax and operational functions. What you'll get in return Immediate start Competitive day rate. Hybrid working - 2 days on site in Bradford Immediate start opportunity. Exposure to a large-scale and evolving business environment. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Jul 28, 2026
Seasonal
Your new company An exciting interim opportunity has become available with a well-established organisation. The business is seeking an experienced VAT professional to take ownership of indirect tax compliance activities, ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance and strong financial controls across multiple entities. This is a temporary assignment to provide additional support to an established VAT Compliance team during a busy period, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced contractor who can add value quickly and hit the ground running. Your new role This interim position will see you leading the delivery of VAT compliance and reporting obligations across a diverse business portfolio. Alongside managing day-to-day compliance activities, you will focus on enhancing processes, strengthening controls and supporting the wider business with technical VAT matters. The role will involve: Leading VAT compliance activities and ensuring regulatory obligations are met. Reviewing and improving existing reporting processes and controls. Partner closely with finance and operational teams to provide expert guidance on VAT-related matters and support business decision-making. Supporting the delivery of accurate financial and tax reporting. Acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders Driving efficiency improvements through process enhancement and the effective use of technology. Managing VAT-related projects and supporting business change initiatives. Providing guidance on technical VAT matters and helping to mitigate risk. Building strong relationships across finance, tax and operational teams. What you'll need to succeed Professionally qualified accountant or specialist (ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent). Proven experience operating within VAT compliance Strong technical understanding of VAT and wider indirect tax legislation. Ability to research and resolve complex VAT issues. Experience working with complex financial data, reporting requirements and ERP systems. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels. A proactive and commercially minded approach, with a focus on problem solving and continuous improvement. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks, challenge existing processes and implement practical solutions. A collaborative mindset with the confidence to work across finance, tax and operational functions. What you'll get in return Immediate start Competitive day rate. Hybrid working - 2 days on site in Bradford Immediate start opportunity. Exposure to a large-scale and evolving business environment. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Nigel Wright Group
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
The BusinessNorthern Powergrid is responsible for the electricity distribution network that supplies power to 8 million customers in 3.9 million homes and businesses across the Northeast, Yorkshire, and northern Lincolnshire. With a workforce of more than 3,000 people, Northern Powergrid operates over 63,000 substations and approximately 60,000 miles of overhead power lines and underground cables, covering an area of 9,650 square miles. The organisation plays a key role in powering people's lives and supporting economic growth within the communities it serves. Investing daily to safely manage, maintain, and improve its network.Northern Powergrid is taking action today to prepare for the energy demands of tomorrow. This includes building a diverse and skilled workforce ready to manage future energy systems that integrate increasing levels of smart and low-carbon technologies. Ground-breaking innovation projects are enabling the business to explore new technologies and support its transition toward more sustainable energy in line with net-zero emissions targets.The RoleNigel Wright is working in partnership with Northern Powergrid to appoint a Finance Services Operations Manager into a business-critical role.This is a exciting and rare opportunity for an experienced operational finance leader to take ownership of large-scale finance operations at a time of transformation, system change and increased performance focus.Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Finance Services Operations Manager will lead a large team of approximately 35 colleagues across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including billing, cashiering and debt collection.This role goes well beyond day-to-day management as this position will play a central role in shaping future-state processes, embedding automation and ensuring the organisation realises the benefits of that investment.You will be responsible for: Leading day-to-day AP and AR operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and service quality Supporting teams to deliver against agreed service levels and regulatory expectations Developing people capability, engagement and performance through visible, supportive leadership Working with stakeholders across Finance, Customer Services, Procurement and the wider business Contributing to the ongoing development of processes and systems to make work easier, clearer and more effective for teams Ensuring strong governance, controls and audit readiness This is a hands-on leadership role where visibility, pragmatism and credibility with operational teams are essential.Who This Role Will SuitThis role will suit someone who enjoys leading large operational teams and creating an environment where people can do their best work. This is a predominantly office-based role, split between Sunderland and Shiremoor. Regular on-site presence is an important part of the leadership expectation.You are likely to bring: Experience managing AP, AR or shared finance services teams A people-focused leadership style, with the ability to engage, support and develop others A track record of process improvement and systems-led change Exposure to ERP implementations or major finance system upgrades Confidence working in a structured, regulated or customer-focused environment Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with teams and stakeholders Interested?Please do apply for further information about this exciting opportunity.
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
The BusinessNorthern Powergrid is responsible for the electricity distribution network that supplies power to 8 million customers in 3.9 million homes and businesses across the Northeast, Yorkshire, and northern Lincolnshire. With a workforce of more than 3,000 people, Northern Powergrid operates over 63,000 substations and approximately 60,000 miles of overhead power lines and underground cables, covering an area of 9,650 square miles. The organisation plays a key role in powering people's lives and supporting economic growth within the communities it serves. Investing daily to safely manage, maintain, and improve its network.Northern Powergrid is taking action today to prepare for the energy demands of tomorrow. This includes building a diverse and skilled workforce ready to manage future energy systems that integrate increasing levels of smart and low-carbon technologies. Ground-breaking innovation projects are enabling the business to explore new technologies and support its transition toward more sustainable energy in line with net-zero emissions targets.The RoleNigel Wright is working in partnership with Northern Powergrid to appoint a Finance Services Operations Manager into a business-critical role.This is a exciting and rare opportunity for an experienced operational finance leader to take ownership of large-scale finance operations at a time of transformation, system change and increased performance focus.Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Finance Services Operations Manager will lead a large team of approximately 35 colleagues across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including billing, cashiering and debt collection.This role goes well beyond day-to-day management as this position will play a central role in shaping future-state processes, embedding automation and ensuring the organisation realises the benefits of that investment.You will be responsible for: Leading day-to-day AP and AR operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and service quality Supporting teams to deliver against agreed service levels and regulatory expectations Developing people capability, engagement and performance through visible, supportive leadership Working with stakeholders across Finance, Customer Services, Procurement and the wider business Contributing to the ongoing development of processes and systems to make work easier, clearer and more effective for teams Ensuring strong governance, controls and audit readiness This is a hands-on leadership role where visibility, pragmatism and credibility with operational teams are essential.Who This Role Will SuitThis role will suit someone who enjoys leading large operational teams and creating an environment where people can do their best work. This is a predominantly office-based role, split between Sunderland and Shiremoor. Regular on-site presence is an important part of the leadership expectation.You are likely to bring: Experience managing AP, AR or shared finance services teams A people-focused leadership style, with the ability to engage, support and develop others A track record of process improvement and systems-led change Exposure to ERP implementations or major finance system upgrades Confidence working in a structured, regulated or customer-focused environment Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with teams and stakeholders Interested?Please do apply for further information about this exciting opportunity.
About Ricoh A global leader in digital services, recognised for innovation, sustainability and a people-first culture. We feature in the Gartner Magic Quadrant , are listed in the Global 100 Most Sustainable Companies , and have been named one of Forbes World s Best Employers 2025 . At Ricoh, we believe people do their best work when they feel valued and supported. We create inclusive workplaces where you can grow, contribute, and make a positive impact while helping to build a more sustainable future. Find your place. Transform your future Our purpose is centred on understanding and improving how people work. By focusing on real working experiences, we support individuals to develop their skills, realise their potential and do work that feels meaningful. People transform when they Love What They Do This belief sits at the heart of The Ricoh Promise. It guides how we recruit, how we support our people, and how we work together every day, creating an environment where you can grow, feel valued and make a difference. When you join us, you are encouraged to share your ideas, challenge the way things are done, and work with others to build something better. If you are looking for a place where your voice is heard, your development is supported, and your work feels meaningful, you will feel at home at Ricoh. What you will be doing Purchasing of goods, services and resource requirements via third party Distribution chain, working with and supporting the Telco and IT Services Procurement function through supporting Sales teams ensuring that each transaction provides best value, compliance, on-time delivery and on-time supplier invoice payments. Responsible for day-to-day delivery of accurate and efficient procurement purchasing of Resource, Hardware, Software and Services from approved suppliers across a broad portfolio Effective negotiation, compliant processing, goods receipting, on-time delivery and on-time payment of supplier invoices Manage and comply with company procurement purchasing order processes including order creation, item creation, goods receipting, back order reports, returns, resource timesheets and renewals Work collaboratively and compliantly across all Procurement teams, Sales and key stakeholders Proven experience in working with third party suppliers and distribution supply chain Arranging transport of goods and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery Coordinating inventory management with warehouse for hardware call offs Coordinating processing of engineering timesheets accurately and timely Monitoring stock and escalating to suppliers and procurement management as required Strong written and communication skills to support the Sales function Proven experience in application of attention to detail and overall diligence to identify and mitigate risk Develop and maintain internal and external relationships to become a trusted advisor Experience of inventory control, administration and processing requisitions Follow internal procurement operational process to record data Evidence additional cost savings achieved through effective negotiation at point of order to optimise margins and reduce operating costs Contribute to, maintain and accomplish team performance levels (KPI s) to consistently achieve internal departmental and business objectives Pro-active approach to all areas of responsibility Able to work as part of a team and independently Align to Ricoh s values and the department core competencies Open to undertake self-paced, supported learning and training to upskill/cross skill and maintain IT Services knowledge and experience You will ideally have Proven relevant experience in a procurement function undertaking activities associated with purchasing from distributors / third party suppliers Proven experience of clean order management and item creation processes Proven customer service experience with good interpersonal, analytical, negotiation and conflict resolution skills Excellent relationship management underpinned by being professional and confident in manner Ability to communicate effectively with internal/external stakeholders, suppliers, customers, peers, senior management and the wider business at all levels of seniority Good knowledge of the Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Oracle ERP system and capability to learn the use of other software applications Ability to cope with pressure and adapt to situations Analytical and problem-solving skills, able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Good organisational and time management skills Can remain calm under pressure We are an equal opportunities employer We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Our hiring decisions are based on skills, experience and potential, and we are committed to creating a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment journey, please let us know and we will support you to bring your best self forward. Ready to love what you do? Apply now and help us shape what comes next.
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
About Ricoh A global leader in digital services, recognised for innovation, sustainability and a people-first culture. We feature in the Gartner Magic Quadrant , are listed in the Global 100 Most Sustainable Companies , and have been named one of Forbes World s Best Employers 2025 . At Ricoh, we believe people do their best work when they feel valued and supported. We create inclusive workplaces where you can grow, contribute, and make a positive impact while helping to build a more sustainable future. Find your place. Transform your future Our purpose is centred on understanding and improving how people work. By focusing on real working experiences, we support individuals to develop their skills, realise their potential and do work that feels meaningful. People transform when they Love What They Do This belief sits at the heart of The Ricoh Promise. It guides how we recruit, how we support our people, and how we work together every day, creating an environment where you can grow, feel valued and make a difference. When you join us, you are encouraged to share your ideas, challenge the way things are done, and work with others to build something better. If you are looking for a place where your voice is heard, your development is supported, and your work feels meaningful, you will feel at home at Ricoh. What you will be doing Purchasing of goods, services and resource requirements via third party Distribution chain, working with and supporting the Telco and IT Services Procurement function through supporting Sales teams ensuring that each transaction provides best value, compliance, on-time delivery and on-time supplier invoice payments. Responsible for day-to-day delivery of accurate and efficient procurement purchasing of Resource, Hardware, Software and Services from approved suppliers across a broad portfolio Effective negotiation, compliant processing, goods receipting, on-time delivery and on-time payment of supplier invoices Manage and comply with company procurement purchasing order processes including order creation, item creation, goods receipting, back order reports, returns, resource timesheets and renewals Work collaboratively and compliantly across all Procurement teams, Sales and key stakeholders Proven experience in working with third party suppliers and distribution supply chain Arranging transport of goods and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery Coordinating inventory management with warehouse for hardware call offs Coordinating processing of engineering timesheets accurately and timely Monitoring stock and escalating to suppliers and procurement management as required Strong written and communication skills to support the Sales function Proven experience in application of attention to detail and overall diligence to identify and mitigate risk Develop and maintain internal and external relationships to become a trusted advisor Experience of inventory control, administration and processing requisitions Follow internal procurement operational process to record data Evidence additional cost savings achieved through effective negotiation at point of order to optimise margins and reduce operating costs Contribute to, maintain and accomplish team performance levels (KPI s) to consistently achieve internal departmental and business objectives Pro-active approach to all areas of responsibility Able to work as part of a team and independently Align to Ricoh s values and the department core competencies Open to undertake self-paced, supported learning and training to upskill/cross skill and maintain IT Services knowledge and experience You will ideally have Proven relevant experience in a procurement function undertaking activities associated with purchasing from distributors / third party suppliers Proven experience of clean order management and item creation processes Proven customer service experience with good interpersonal, analytical, negotiation and conflict resolution skills Excellent relationship management underpinned by being professional and confident in manner Ability to communicate effectively with internal/external stakeholders, suppliers, customers, peers, senior management and the wider business at all levels of seniority Good knowledge of the Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Oracle ERP system and capability to learn the use of other software applications Ability to cope with pressure and adapt to situations Analytical and problem-solving skills, able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Good organisational and time management skills Can remain calm under pressure We are an equal opportunities employer We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Our hiring decisions are based on skills, experience and potential, and we are committed to creating a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment journey, please let us know and we will support you to bring your best self forward. Ready to love what you do? Apply now and help us shape what comes next.
Repairs Supervisor - Merseyside We are looking for an experienced Repairs Supervisor to lead a team of trade operatives delivering responsive repairs and maintenance services. You'll be responsible for the day-to-day supervision, performance management and quality of works, ensuring all repairs are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone with strong trade knowledge, excellent organisational skills and the ability to motivate and support a mobile workforce, delivering first-time fixes and excellent customer service. Responsibilities Lead and supervise a team of operatives and subcontractors delivering responsive repairs and maintenance. Ensure jobs are completed on time, to specification and within budget. Manage productivity, performance and quality through regular monitoring and site visits. Review completed works, coding accuracy and justification for variations. Liaise with planners, administrators and internal teams to maintain a smooth workflow and accurate reporting. Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety, quality and regulatory standards. Deliver toolbox talks, carry out risk assessments and site inspections, promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Support resource planning and coordinate out-of-hours services where required. Build strong working relationships with residents, customers and colleagues, maintaining professionalism at all times. Mentor apprentices and support the ongoing development of the team. About You Proven experience as a Repairs Supervisor or Senior Operative within social housing or property maintenance. Excellent technical knowledge across multiple trades. Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation, RAMS and compliance processes. Experience managing teams and monitoring performance against KPIs. Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. IT proficient, including Microsoft Office and mobile work management systems. CSCS card and supervisory safety qualification (SSSTS, SMSTS and/or IOSH Managing Safely preferred). Full UK driving licence. What's on Offer Salary up to £39,000, depending on experience. Company van and fuel card for business use. 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. Opportunity to earn additional income through out-of-hours work. Long service recognition awards. Perkbox membership with discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment and wellbeing. One paid volunteering day each year. Ongoing training, development and genuine opportunities for career progression. Our Commitment We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting diversity, equality and inclusion throughout our recruitment process and beyond.
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Repairs Supervisor - Merseyside We are looking for an experienced Repairs Supervisor to lead a team of trade operatives delivering responsive repairs and maintenance services. You'll be responsible for the day-to-day supervision, performance management and quality of works, ensuring all repairs are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone with strong trade knowledge, excellent organisational skills and the ability to motivate and support a mobile workforce, delivering first-time fixes and excellent customer service. Responsibilities Lead and supervise a team of operatives and subcontractors delivering responsive repairs and maintenance. Ensure jobs are completed on time, to specification and within budget. Manage productivity, performance and quality through regular monitoring and site visits. Review completed works, coding accuracy and justification for variations. Liaise with planners, administrators and internal teams to maintain a smooth workflow and accurate reporting. Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety, quality and regulatory standards. Deliver toolbox talks, carry out risk assessments and site inspections, promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Support resource planning and coordinate out-of-hours services where required. Build strong working relationships with residents, customers and colleagues, maintaining professionalism at all times. Mentor apprentices and support the ongoing development of the team. About You Proven experience as a Repairs Supervisor or Senior Operative within social housing or property maintenance. Excellent technical knowledge across multiple trades. Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation, RAMS and compliance processes. Experience managing teams and monitoring performance against KPIs. Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. IT proficient, including Microsoft Office and mobile work management systems. CSCS card and supervisory safety qualification (SSSTS, SMSTS and/or IOSH Managing Safely preferred). Full UK driving licence. What's on Offer Salary up to £39,000, depending on experience. Company van and fuel card for business use. 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. Opportunity to earn additional income through out-of-hours work. Long service recognition awards. Perkbox membership with discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment and wellbeing. One paid volunteering day each year. Ongoing training, development and genuine opportunities for career progression. Our Commitment We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting diversity, equality and inclusion throughout our recruitment process and beyond.
Senior Linux Systems Administrator (DV Cleared/DV Eligible) Location: Near Reading (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits + £5,000 DV Allowance (where applicable) Senior Linux Systems Administrator We're partnering with a leading organisation delivering secure technology solutions that support some of the UK's most critical national infrastructure programmes. This is an opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for maintaining and evolving a large-scale data platform that underpins advanced cyber security and data science capabilities. Working within a DevOps environment, you'll help deliver continuous improvements across a secure, mission-critical infrastructure. Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. The Opportunity As a Senior Linux Systems Administrator, you'll play a key role in supporting and enhancing enterprise Linux environments while driving automation and operational excellence across the platform. You'll work alongside experienced infrastructure, security and DevOps engineers, solving complex technical challenges in an environment where reliability, performance and security are paramount. Key Responsibilities Administer, maintain and optimise enterprise Linux server environments across production and development platforms. Manage VMware vSphere infrastructure, including ESXi hosts, virtual machines and resource allocation. Develop and enhance infrastructure automation using Ansible and related tooling. Troubleshoot complex operating system, networking, storage and performance issues. Support secure platform operations within a highly regulated environment. Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver continuous improvements through DevOps best practices. Assist with integration and interoperability between Linux and Windows Server environments where required. Essential Skills Strong Linux administration experience (RHEL, Rocky Linux or similar) Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Shell Scripting (Bash) Infrastructure automation experience Continuous Integration/DevOps experience Strong understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure Knowledge of IT security principles Desirable Experience VMware vSphere/ESXi administration Ansible or similar configuration management tools Networking, storage and Linux permissions Windows Server administration Experience supporting highly secure or regulated environments Security Requirements Due to the sensitive nature of this work, applicants must be eligible to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. To be eligible, you will typically need to have: Lived in the UK continuously for the past 10 years. Be willing to undergo comprehensive government security vetting. A DV allowance of £5,000 per annum may be payable whilst holding active clearance and working within a qualifying role. Working Pattern Based near Reading Week 1: Monday-Friday on-site Week 2: Monday-Thursday on-site, Friday remote 37.5 hours per week Benefits Annual performance bonus Excellent pension contribution Private healthcare options 24/7 online GP for you and your immediate family Enhanced family leave Holiday purchase scheme Flexible benefits package including dental and gym membership options Ongoing technical training and career development Opportunity to work on nationally significant technology programmes *Rates depend on experience and client requirements
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Senior Linux Systems Administrator (DV Cleared/DV Eligible) Location: Near Reading (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits + £5,000 DV Allowance (where applicable) Senior Linux Systems Administrator We're partnering with a leading organisation delivering secure technology solutions that support some of the UK's most critical national infrastructure programmes. This is an opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for maintaining and evolving a large-scale data platform that underpins advanced cyber security and data science capabilities. Working within a DevOps environment, you'll help deliver continuous improvements across a secure, mission-critical infrastructure. Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. The Opportunity As a Senior Linux Systems Administrator, you'll play a key role in supporting and enhancing enterprise Linux environments while driving automation and operational excellence across the platform. You'll work alongside experienced infrastructure, security and DevOps engineers, solving complex technical challenges in an environment where reliability, performance and security are paramount. Key Responsibilities Administer, maintain and optimise enterprise Linux server environments across production and development platforms. Manage VMware vSphere infrastructure, including ESXi hosts, virtual machines and resource allocation. Develop and enhance infrastructure automation using Ansible and related tooling. Troubleshoot complex operating system, networking, storage and performance issues. Support secure platform operations within a highly regulated environment. Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver continuous improvements through DevOps best practices. Assist with integration and interoperability between Linux and Windows Server environments where required. Essential Skills Strong Linux administration experience (RHEL, Rocky Linux or similar) Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Shell Scripting (Bash) Infrastructure automation experience Continuous Integration/DevOps experience Strong understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure Knowledge of IT security principles Desirable Experience VMware vSphere/ESXi administration Ansible or similar configuration management tools Networking, storage and Linux permissions Windows Server administration Experience supporting highly secure or regulated environments Security Requirements Due to the sensitive nature of this work, applicants must be eligible to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. To be eligible, you will typically need to have: Lived in the UK continuously for the past 10 years. Be willing to undergo comprehensive government security vetting. A DV allowance of £5,000 per annum may be payable whilst holding active clearance and working within a qualifying role. Working Pattern Based near Reading Week 1: Monday-Friday on-site Week 2: Monday-Thursday on-site, Friday remote 37.5 hours per week Benefits Annual performance bonus Excellent pension contribution Private healthcare options 24/7 online GP for you and your immediate family Enhanced family leave Holiday purchase scheme Flexible benefits package including dental and gym membership options Ongoing technical training and career development Opportunity to work on nationally significant technology programmes *Rates depend on experience and client requirements
Regional Support Supervisor Purpose of your role: Working Hours: Working 37.5 hours per week, over 5 days, flexibility for weekend working will be required for this role. Role will be supporting the Region from Dunfermline up to Fraserburgh on pre-planned schedules Driver Requirement: Access to own car is essential for this role as traveling is part of the job. Supporting Regional Performance Managers in managing the day-to-day activity and running of departments within stores. Building relationships, effective coaching of teams and delivering consistent operational and commercial standards. Driving sales and profitability through the performance and development of the Field Merchandising Teams. Key Objectives: Supporting the Regional Performance Manager to Implement and maintain the appropriate operating standards and principles across the area to maximize consistency and results, always seeking to improve our service to internal and external customers. Supporting and coaching individuals to meet the business targets. To be aware of monetary budget through payroll and expenses. To be fully flexible and reactive to the Regional Performance Manager requests at all times. Responsibilities of the role: Coaching and leadership: To support in delivering the field Merchandising Retail strategy. To support in the communication of business and regional objectives to store teams. To identify underperforming stores, liaise with the Regional Performance Manager, and support in the plan to drive performance in the area. To collate and provide constructive feedback to colleagues and the senior team. To support compliance in the delivery of all activity - promotional and trading. To work with the store, Regional Performance Manager and merchandising team, building relationships, and supporting communication. To be highly organised through planning workload and managing time in an effective way. Attend team meetings when applicable, celebrate success, share best practice, and drive consistency across the area. Support in the development of new business opportunities. Support in the development of new policies, procedures, and technology. Support in developing a culture of teamwork, resilience, and high performance. Adopt a coaching style of leadership within the team. To be computer literate with working knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point and all Dee Set systems. People: To ensure that training, coaching and development of merchandising colleagues is delivered including D Learning. To work with the Regional Performance Manager and to ensure all on the job training is completed. To support in performance reviews of the merchandising team and identification of individuals with potential for development and growth. To support delivery of HR process and policies through the line. Customer Service: Ensure we follow procedures and provide the support to deliver maximum on-shelf availability. Ensure that the merchandising proposition is delivered consistently in all stores. Ensuring all colleagues are aware of specific procedures and policies in line with customer's guidelines and are adhering to them. Ensure that the team delivers and maintains a fast, friendly and efficient service to both internal and external customers. Develop and maintain the image and perception of the Dee Set brand & ensure it is known both internally and externally for its exceptional service. Always role model exceptional customer service in store, engaging in communication with store management teams to build strong relationships. Support in ensuring all customer complaints are dealt with in a fast, positive and professional manner. INDHP
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Regional Support Supervisor Purpose of your role: Working Hours: Working 37.5 hours per week, over 5 days, flexibility for weekend working will be required for this role. Role will be supporting the Region from Dunfermline up to Fraserburgh on pre-planned schedules Driver Requirement: Access to own car is essential for this role as traveling is part of the job. Supporting Regional Performance Managers in managing the day-to-day activity and running of departments within stores. Building relationships, effective coaching of teams and delivering consistent operational and commercial standards. Driving sales and profitability through the performance and development of the Field Merchandising Teams. Key Objectives: Supporting the Regional Performance Manager to Implement and maintain the appropriate operating standards and principles across the area to maximize consistency and results, always seeking to improve our service to internal and external customers. Supporting and coaching individuals to meet the business targets. To be aware of monetary budget through payroll and expenses. To be fully flexible and reactive to the Regional Performance Manager requests at all times. Responsibilities of the role: Coaching and leadership: To support in delivering the field Merchandising Retail strategy. To support in the communication of business and regional objectives to store teams. To identify underperforming stores, liaise with the Regional Performance Manager, and support in the plan to drive performance in the area. To collate and provide constructive feedback to colleagues and the senior team. To support compliance in the delivery of all activity - promotional and trading. To work with the store, Regional Performance Manager and merchandising team, building relationships, and supporting communication. To be highly organised through planning workload and managing time in an effective way. Attend team meetings when applicable, celebrate success, share best practice, and drive consistency across the area. Support in the development of new business opportunities. Support in the development of new policies, procedures, and technology. Support in developing a culture of teamwork, resilience, and high performance. Adopt a coaching style of leadership within the team. To be computer literate with working knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point and all Dee Set systems. People: To ensure that training, coaching and development of merchandising colleagues is delivered including D Learning. To work with the Regional Performance Manager and to ensure all on the job training is completed. To support in performance reviews of the merchandising team and identification of individuals with potential for development and growth. To support delivery of HR process and policies through the line. Customer Service: Ensure we follow procedures and provide the support to deliver maximum on-shelf availability. Ensure that the merchandising proposition is delivered consistently in all stores. Ensuring all colleagues are aware of specific procedures and policies in line with customer's guidelines and are adhering to them. Ensure that the team delivers and maintains a fast, friendly and efficient service to both internal and external customers. Develop and maintain the image and perception of the Dee Set brand & ensure it is known both internally and externally for its exceptional service. Always role model exceptional customer service in store, engaging in communication with store management teams to build strong relationships. Support in ensuring all customer complaints are dealt with in a fast, positive and professional manner. INDHP
Employee Relations Manager (National Health Service) Directorate: Corporate Department: Human Resources and Organisational Development Reporting to: Head of Employee Relations Responsible for: Senior Employee Relations Advisers Employment type: Contract Working arrangement: Hybrid (3 days on-site) Hourly rate: £26.16 Location: Croydon Start date: ASAP About the role We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to join a complex NHS organisation in Croydon Working with the Head of Employee Relations, you will lead a professional service, oversee complex casework and ensure investigations are fair, consistent and completed on time You will promote early resolution, advise managers, manage the Employee Relations team and improve case quality, performance and NHS staff experience Main responsibilities Employee relations and case management Lead complex disciplinary, grievance, dignity at work, bullying and harassment, and capability cases Provide expert advice in line with NHS policies, employment law, ACAS guidance and best practice Manage complex investigations, hearings, appeals and formal processes Ensure investigations are thorough, evidence-based and completed on time Oversee investigation reports and hearing documentation Support managers presenting cases and advise hearing chairs and panels Identify and escalate procedural, evidential and organisational risks Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive employee relations information Liaise with external legal advisers on legal and Employment Tribunal matters Build effective relationships with Trade Unions and senior stakeholders Team leadership Line-manage and develop Senior Employee Relations Advisers Set quality standards, allocate work fairly and monitor performance Track case progress, quality and completion times Keep the employee relations case-management system accurate and current Coordinate service cover and promote early, compassionate resolution Policy, training and service development Draft, review and implement policies in line with NHS Terms and Conditions, employment law and best practice Develop guidance, templates and tools for managers and employees Design and deliver employee relations training for NHS managers Maintain Intranet guidance and resources Promote fair treatment and a compassionate employee relations culture Capture lessons learned and implement service improvements Lead or support employee relations projects Data, reporting and assurance Analyse employee relations data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities Produce KPI and performance reports for senior management Monitor case timelines, outcomes and disparities relating to protected characteristics Develop action plans where concerns or inequalities are identified Support Freedom of Information and Subject Access Requests within required timescales General responsibilities Deputise for the Head of Employee Relations Work independently and manage competing priorities Support junior colleagues and the wider NHS HR team Maintain current knowledge of employment law and NHS HR practice Complete appraisal, professional development and mandatory training requirements Person specification Essential qualifications and experience Degree-level qualification or equivalent CIPD qualified and registered Evidence of continuing professional development Extensive employee relations experience within the NHS or another complex organisation Experience managing complex investigations, hearings and sensitive people matters Experience in a multidisciplinary and unionised environment Experience advising senior managers and influencing stakeholders Experience developing policies and delivering employee relations training Experience managing and developing a team Essential knowledge and skills Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment law and HR best practice Ability to interpret and apply employment law in complex cases Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills Confidence handling conflict and emotionally sensitive situations Strong planning, prioritisation and independent decision-making skills Ability to analyse data and present findings clearly Good Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills Experience using the NHS Electronic Staff Record or a comparable HR system Desirable Postgraduate Certificate in Employment Law or equivalent Previous NHS experience PRINCE2 or another relevant project-management qualification Important Information Applicants must be UK residents No visa sponsorship is available for this role This role is hybrid, requiring three days on-site each week, with no fully remote option Salt contact: Robert Sprigens, (see below) About this advert This advert provides a simplified overview of the position. Applicants whose qualifications and experience align with the role requirements will receive the full job description following submission and initial review of their application. *Rates depend on experience and client requirements
Jul 28, 2026
Contractor
Employee Relations Manager (National Health Service) Directorate: Corporate Department: Human Resources and Organisational Development Reporting to: Head of Employee Relations Responsible for: Senior Employee Relations Advisers Employment type: Contract Working arrangement: Hybrid (3 days on-site) Hourly rate: £26.16 Location: Croydon Start date: ASAP About the role We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to join a complex NHS organisation in Croydon Working with the Head of Employee Relations, you will lead a professional service, oversee complex casework and ensure investigations are fair, consistent and completed on time You will promote early resolution, advise managers, manage the Employee Relations team and improve case quality, performance and NHS staff experience Main responsibilities Employee relations and case management Lead complex disciplinary, grievance, dignity at work, bullying and harassment, and capability cases Provide expert advice in line with NHS policies, employment law, ACAS guidance and best practice Manage complex investigations, hearings, appeals and formal processes Ensure investigations are thorough, evidence-based and completed on time Oversee investigation reports and hearing documentation Support managers presenting cases and advise hearing chairs and panels Identify and escalate procedural, evidential and organisational risks Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive employee relations information Liaise with external legal advisers on legal and Employment Tribunal matters Build effective relationships with Trade Unions and senior stakeholders Team leadership Line-manage and develop Senior Employee Relations Advisers Set quality standards, allocate work fairly and monitor performance Track case progress, quality and completion times Keep the employee relations case-management system accurate and current Coordinate service cover and promote early, compassionate resolution Policy, training and service development Draft, review and implement policies in line with NHS Terms and Conditions, employment law and best practice Develop guidance, templates and tools for managers and employees Design and deliver employee relations training for NHS managers Maintain Intranet guidance and resources Promote fair treatment and a compassionate employee relations culture Capture lessons learned and implement service improvements Lead or support employee relations projects Data, reporting and assurance Analyse employee relations data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities Produce KPI and performance reports for senior management Monitor case timelines, outcomes and disparities relating to protected characteristics Develop action plans where concerns or inequalities are identified Support Freedom of Information and Subject Access Requests within required timescales General responsibilities Deputise for the Head of Employee Relations Work independently and manage competing priorities Support junior colleagues and the wider NHS HR team Maintain current knowledge of employment law and NHS HR practice Complete appraisal, professional development and mandatory training requirements Person specification Essential qualifications and experience Degree-level qualification or equivalent CIPD qualified and registered Evidence of continuing professional development Extensive employee relations experience within the NHS or another complex organisation Experience managing complex investigations, hearings and sensitive people matters Experience in a multidisciplinary and unionised environment Experience advising senior managers and influencing stakeholders Experience developing policies and delivering employee relations training Experience managing and developing a team Essential knowledge and skills Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment law and HR best practice Ability to interpret and apply employment law in complex cases Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills Confidence handling conflict and emotionally sensitive situations Strong planning, prioritisation and independent decision-making skills Ability to analyse data and present findings clearly Good Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills Experience using the NHS Electronic Staff Record or a comparable HR system Desirable Postgraduate Certificate in Employment Law or equivalent Previous NHS experience PRINCE2 or another relevant project-management qualification Important Information Applicants must be UK residents No visa sponsorship is available for this role This role is hybrid, requiring three days on-site each week, with no fully remote option Salt contact: Robert Sprigens, (see below) About this advert This advert provides a simplified overview of the position. Applicants whose qualifications and experience align with the role requirements will receive the full job description following submission and initial review of their application. *Rates depend on experience and client requirements
We have excellent contract job opportunity for Observability/Monitoring Service Owner - Cloud for our leading client. Role overview Own the technical execution of the Observability solutions, integration of monitoring tools, leveraging the ai capabilities in the NOW platform to manage events of client's Transform products and technical platforms. Contract - 6 months (high potential to extend further) Location - Waterside (UB7 0GB) (2-3 days per week onsite) Pay - attractive daily rate (inside IR35) In this role, you will Leadership and Governance: Lead and own the IT observability, Automation and Autohealing services for IAG Transform. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement in the organisation. Develop and implement policies, process and procedures for observability service. Define standards for logs, event alerts and quality assurance. Establish governance frameworks to ensure consistent and compliant usage of observability tools. Set up technical review gov board for any monitoring solutions to define/validate/endorse monitoring strategies, solutions, demands, etc. Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with established policies and standards. Responsible for providing an observability centre of excellence, own and provide observability solutions to product and platform teams. Innovation and Strategy: Develop strategies to leverage new observability tools and technologies to enhance IT service operations and overall business operations. Lead proof-of-concept initiatives to automation resolution of events and incidents. Introduce and implement new machine learning models and aiops features. Process Improvement: Responsible to identify service optimisation initiatives to mature the overall service. Continuously improve IT and business service availability through effective use of observability and automation tooling. Identify opportunities to automate processes and reduce manual efforts. Optimise metric intelligence. Vendor Management: Manage vendors and partners to provide best in class service to meet IAG requirements. Manage vendor relationships, service-level agreements (SLAs), escalations and CSI plans. Evaluate and select new vendors and tools as needed. Observability Tooling Architecture: Design and oversee the implementation of a comprehensive enterprise observability tooling architecture and strategy that supports ITSM, monitoring, observability, automation, and delivery management. Engage in AiOps project to ensure that the key monitoring tools like Datadog, AWS, Azure monitor, Dynatrace, etc is feeding the right logs and metrics into event mgt module in service now. Optimize observability tooling infrastructure to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance. Ensure that all tools integrate seamlessly with each other and with other enterprise systems. Develop and maintain a roadmap for enterprise tool enhancements and upgrades. Set up business service monitoring dashboards for the critical business services Automation & Autohealing: Own the automation and autohealing service, platforms and tools. Define the automation and autohealing policy, process and procedure. Identify potential use cases for automation and autohealing and take it through the right governance to implement automation playbooks using ansible or any AWS/AZURE native services that seem fit for the use case. Responsible for reduction in manual efforts in service ops and increase in automation. Tool Integration and Optimization: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure integration of tools across the Enterprise to reduce manual effort and maximise quality and productivity. Define the technical specifications, standards, and policy for technical integration of monitoring tools into ServiceNow/Ansible. Validate the technical architecture of the integration to ensure its fit for use, fit for purpose, its scalable and flexible to meet the demands of measuring business services. Implement best practices, industry standards and frameworks for configuration and usage of observability and automation technology tools. ITSM Tooling: Responsible to identify opportunities to increase the proactive prediction, detection and restoration of events and incidents using machine learning models. Responsible to leverage the aiops, service now to increase the automation of resolution. Design and oversee the implementation of ITSM tooling solutions that support ITIL-aligned processes. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure integration of ITSM tools with other essential enterprise tools (eg, monitoring, CMDB, service desk, automation tools). Training and Support: Provide training and support to technology staff on the effective use of observability and automation services. Serve as a subject matter expert for enterprise tools and related technologies. Skills Minimum Requirements: Extensive experience (typically 15+ years) in observability and automation technology, tools, service, process with a strong focus on management, effectiveness and architecture. Significant experience in observability and automation architecture and enterprise systems. Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and managing a variety of observability tools such as Cloudwatch, Azure monitor, Datadog, ThousandEyes, etc. Proven expertise in designing, implementing and managing a variety of automation and autohealing tools such as ansible, NextThink and native AWS/Azure services. Experience of integrating with other industry tooling such as ServiceNow, Ansible, Next Think, GitHub, and other DevOps tooling. Experience with industry standard SDLCs including but not limited to Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, product operating model, etc. Demonstrated ability to integrate and optimize observability tooling across complex IT environments in cloud hosting specifically AWS & Azure, On-Prem and SaaS. Preferred experience with range of cloud native solutions ie Kubernetes monitoring. Experience and knowledge of Service now platform, preferably ITSM/ITOM/AIOps including Metrics intelligence. Experience in defining and owning the event management and automation process. Strong understanding of event correlation, noise reduction techniques which will complement the AIOps, automation and autohealing capabilities. Experience with defining observability, automation and autohealing strategies to increase the coverage and adoption across the landscape. Experience embedding observability, automation and autohealing practices into BAU operations through service design and service operations processes. Additional/Desirable: Strong understanding of ITSM best practices and principles; ITIL certification is preferred. Experience of managing and working with vendors/offshore teams to support day to day activities. Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams and the skill to influence stakeholder decision-making with data-driven insights. Flexibility to adapt to changing organizational requirements, technologies, and methodologies. Excellent communication skills with a capacity to present, discuss and disseminate technical concepts in a business language to multiple audiences. Deep understanding of service value for customers and driving continuous improvement through automation. Initiates and manages change to help shape the future direction of IAG Tech and organisation. Collaborative, open working, resulting in recognition as a valued partner by colleagues, customers and senior stakeholders across the organisation. Clear decision-making ability with the facility to judge complex situations and assess when to escalate issues. Demonstrates a passion for and commitment to continuous personal professional development. Critical Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills specific to a fast-paced, global corporate environment. Robust problem-solving and analytical capabilities. Experience in vendor management and negotiation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey change proposals, document architecture and processes and liaise with stakeholders at all levels. Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.
Jul 28, 2026
Contractor
We have excellent contract job opportunity for Observability/Monitoring Service Owner - Cloud for our leading client. Role overview Own the technical execution of the Observability solutions, integration of monitoring tools, leveraging the ai capabilities in the NOW platform to manage events of client's Transform products and technical platforms. Contract - 6 months (high potential to extend further) Location - Waterside (UB7 0GB) (2-3 days per week onsite) Pay - attractive daily rate (inside IR35) In this role, you will Leadership and Governance: Lead and own the IT observability, Automation and Autohealing services for IAG Transform. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement in the organisation. Develop and implement policies, process and procedures for observability service. Define standards for logs, event alerts and quality assurance. Establish governance frameworks to ensure consistent and compliant usage of observability tools. Set up technical review gov board for any monitoring solutions to define/validate/endorse monitoring strategies, solutions, demands, etc. Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with established policies and standards. Responsible for providing an observability centre of excellence, own and provide observability solutions to product and platform teams. Innovation and Strategy: Develop strategies to leverage new observability tools and technologies to enhance IT service operations and overall business operations. Lead proof-of-concept initiatives to automation resolution of events and incidents. Introduce and implement new machine learning models and aiops features. Process Improvement: Responsible to identify service optimisation initiatives to mature the overall service. Continuously improve IT and business service availability through effective use of observability and automation tooling. Identify opportunities to automate processes and reduce manual efforts. Optimise metric intelligence. Vendor Management: Manage vendors and partners to provide best in class service to meet IAG requirements. Manage vendor relationships, service-level agreements (SLAs), escalations and CSI plans. Evaluate and select new vendors and tools as needed. Observability Tooling Architecture: Design and oversee the implementation of a comprehensive enterprise observability tooling architecture and strategy that supports ITSM, monitoring, observability, automation, and delivery management. Engage in AiOps project to ensure that the key monitoring tools like Datadog, AWS, Azure monitor, Dynatrace, etc is feeding the right logs and metrics into event mgt module in service now. Optimize observability tooling infrastructure to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance. Ensure that all tools integrate seamlessly with each other and with other enterprise systems. Develop and maintain a roadmap for enterprise tool enhancements and upgrades. Set up business service monitoring dashboards for the critical business services Automation & Autohealing: Own the automation and autohealing service, platforms and tools. Define the automation and autohealing policy, process and procedure. Identify potential use cases for automation and autohealing and take it through the right governance to implement automation playbooks using ansible or any AWS/AZURE native services that seem fit for the use case. Responsible for reduction in manual efforts in service ops and increase in automation. Tool Integration and Optimization: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure integration of tools across the Enterprise to reduce manual effort and maximise quality and productivity. Define the technical specifications, standards, and policy for technical integration of monitoring tools into ServiceNow/Ansible. Validate the technical architecture of the integration to ensure its fit for use, fit for purpose, its scalable and flexible to meet the demands of measuring business services. Implement best practices, industry standards and frameworks for configuration and usage of observability and automation technology tools. ITSM Tooling: Responsible to identify opportunities to increase the proactive prediction, detection and restoration of events and incidents using machine learning models. Responsible to leverage the aiops, service now to increase the automation of resolution. Design and oversee the implementation of ITSM tooling solutions that support ITIL-aligned processes. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure integration of ITSM tools with other essential enterprise tools (eg, monitoring, CMDB, service desk, automation tools). Training and Support: Provide training and support to technology staff on the effective use of observability and automation services. Serve as a subject matter expert for enterprise tools and related technologies. Skills Minimum Requirements: Extensive experience (typically 15+ years) in observability and automation technology, tools, service, process with a strong focus on management, effectiveness and architecture. Significant experience in observability and automation architecture and enterprise systems. Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and managing a variety of observability tools such as Cloudwatch, Azure monitor, Datadog, ThousandEyes, etc. Proven expertise in designing, implementing and managing a variety of automation and autohealing tools such as ansible, NextThink and native AWS/Azure services. Experience of integrating with other industry tooling such as ServiceNow, Ansible, Next Think, GitHub, and other DevOps tooling. Experience with industry standard SDLCs including but not limited to Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, product operating model, etc. Demonstrated ability to integrate and optimize observability tooling across complex IT environments in cloud hosting specifically AWS & Azure, On-Prem and SaaS. Preferred experience with range of cloud native solutions ie Kubernetes monitoring. Experience and knowledge of Service now platform, preferably ITSM/ITOM/AIOps including Metrics intelligence. Experience in defining and owning the event management and automation process. Strong understanding of event correlation, noise reduction techniques which will complement the AIOps, automation and autohealing capabilities. Experience with defining observability, automation and autohealing strategies to increase the coverage and adoption across the landscape. Experience embedding observability, automation and autohealing practices into BAU operations through service design and service operations processes. Additional/Desirable: Strong understanding of ITSM best practices and principles; ITIL certification is preferred. Experience of managing and working with vendors/offshore teams to support day to day activities. Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams and the skill to influence stakeholder decision-making with data-driven insights. Flexibility to adapt to changing organizational requirements, technologies, and methodologies. Excellent communication skills with a capacity to present, discuss and disseminate technical concepts in a business language to multiple audiences. Deep understanding of service value for customers and driving continuous improvement through automation. Initiates and manages change to help shape the future direction of IAG Tech and organisation. Collaborative, open working, resulting in recognition as a valued partner by colleagues, customers and senior stakeholders across the organisation. Clear decision-making ability with the facility to judge complex situations and assess when to escalate issues. Demonstrates a passion for and commitment to continuous personal professional development. Critical Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills specific to a fast-paced, global corporate environment. Robust problem-solving and analytical capabilities. Experience in vendor management and negotiation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey change proposals, document architecture and processes and liaise with stakeholders at all levels. Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.
Management Accountant Fast-Growth Consumer Brand London / Hybrid The Opportunity Harmonic are delighted to be supporting a fast-growing, entrepreneurial consumer products business in its search for a Management Accountant. The business operates a portfolio of high-growth FMCG brands across retail, eCommerce and international wholesale, and is entering an exciting new phase of scale. With revenues growing rapidly and ambitions to exceed £20m+ turnover within the next 12-24 months, the finance team is evolving to support increased operational complexity, an ERP implementation and first-year audit readiness. This is a broad, hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced SME environment. Reporting into the Financial Controller, you'll own the month-end process while helping build the finance infrastructure needed for the next stage of growth. The Business Our client is an ambitious, founder-led consumer brand group operating several UK entities spanning manufacturing, sourcing and branded consumer products. The business has experienced exceptional recent growth through a combination of strong retail partnerships, direct-to-consumer sales and international expansion. Despite this growth, they have maintained an entrepreneurial culture where everyone is encouraged to contribute, move quickly and take ownership. The finance team is lean, collaborative and highly visible within the business, giving this role exposure to founders and senior leadership from day one. Key Responsibilities: Owning the month-end close process across multiple entities Preparing monthly management accounts with meaningful variance analysis Maintaining accurate balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and month-end adjustments Supporting year-end audit preparation and liaising with external auditors Producing financial analysis to support commercial decision making Supporting inventory accounting and stock reconciliations Assisting with accounts payable, supplier queries and high-volume credit control where required Supporting ERP implementation and wider finance transformation projects Driving improvements to financial processes, controls and reporting Working closely with operational teams across the business What the client would like to see (essential): ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or part-qualified (study support available) Strong management accounting experience Excellent balance sheet reconciliation skills Experience supporting audit processes Background within an FMCG, retail, consumer products or inventory-led business Comfortable working within a growing SME environment Strong Excel and financial systems experience Experience with Xero would be advantageous Exposure to ERP implementation would be beneficial What we would like to see (bonus): Hands-on and willing to get into the detail Naturally curious with a continuous improvement mindset Comfortable working with minimal hierarchy Organised and process-driven Adaptable within a fast-changing environment A strong communicator who enjoys collaborating across the wider business Salary: £55,000-£60,000 + benefits (+study support, if applicable) Location: London (hybrid) Start-date: ASAP At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Management Accountant Fast-Growth Consumer Brand London / Hybrid The Opportunity Harmonic are delighted to be supporting a fast-growing, entrepreneurial consumer products business in its search for a Management Accountant. The business operates a portfolio of high-growth FMCG brands across retail, eCommerce and international wholesale, and is entering an exciting new phase of scale. With revenues growing rapidly and ambitions to exceed £20m+ turnover within the next 12-24 months, the finance team is evolving to support increased operational complexity, an ERP implementation and first-year audit readiness. This is a broad, hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced SME environment. Reporting into the Financial Controller, you'll own the month-end process while helping build the finance infrastructure needed for the next stage of growth. The Business Our client is an ambitious, founder-led consumer brand group operating several UK entities spanning manufacturing, sourcing and branded consumer products. The business has experienced exceptional recent growth through a combination of strong retail partnerships, direct-to-consumer sales and international expansion. Despite this growth, they have maintained an entrepreneurial culture where everyone is encouraged to contribute, move quickly and take ownership. The finance team is lean, collaborative and highly visible within the business, giving this role exposure to founders and senior leadership from day one. Key Responsibilities: Owning the month-end close process across multiple entities Preparing monthly management accounts with meaningful variance analysis Maintaining accurate balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and month-end adjustments Supporting year-end audit preparation and liaising with external auditors Producing financial analysis to support commercial decision making Supporting inventory accounting and stock reconciliations Assisting with accounts payable, supplier queries and high-volume credit control where required Supporting ERP implementation and wider finance transformation projects Driving improvements to financial processes, controls and reporting Working closely with operational teams across the business What the client would like to see (essential): ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or part-qualified (study support available) Strong management accounting experience Excellent balance sheet reconciliation skills Experience supporting audit processes Background within an FMCG, retail, consumer products or inventory-led business Comfortable working within a growing SME environment Strong Excel and financial systems experience Experience with Xero would be advantageous Exposure to ERP implementation would be beneficial What we would like to see (bonus): Hands-on and willing to get into the detail Naturally curious with a continuous improvement mindset Comfortable working with minimal hierarchy Organised and process-driven Adaptable within a fast-changing environment A strong communicator who enjoys collaborating across the wider business Salary: £55,000-£60,000 + benefits (+study support, if applicable) Location: London (hybrid) Start-date: ASAP At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.
Rise Technical Recruitment
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Deputy IT Director Newcastle upon Tyne 110,000 - 120,000 + 8,500 Car Allowance + Hybrid Working + Excellent Company Benefits Excellent opportunity for an accomplished IT Director or senior Head of IT to join a major national organisation in a highly influential leadership position, shaping and delivering its future technology and digital strategy. This organisation has operated successfully for more than 75 years and has established a significant national presence. It is now investing in the continued modernisation of its technology landscape, creating an opportunity for an experienced IT leader to deliver genuine business-wide transformation. Reporting directly to the Group IT Director, you will help define and deliver the organisation's IT and digital strategy across a complex, multi-site operation. You will lead senior technology functions covering development and infrastructure while acting as a trusted technology advisor to executive and divisional leadership teams. The role will combine strategic transformation with responsibility for dependable day-to-day technology services. You will oversee infrastructure, systems, cyber security, data governance, business continuity, suppliers and major technology programmes. The ideal candidate will have operated as an IT Director, Deputy IT Director or senior Head of IT within a large, multi-site organisation. You will have a proven record of leading major transformation programmes while maintaining secure, reliable and commercially effective IT operations. This is a rare opportunity to join the senior leadership team of a nationally recognised business and play a central role in defining how technology supports its next stage of growth. The Role: Helping define and deliver a Group-wide IT and digital strategy Acting as a senior technology advisor to executive and divisional leadership teams Leading transformation programmes across operational, commercial, finance and customer-facing functions Overseeing infrastructure, networks, systems, development and IT support services Leading and developing the Heads of Development and Infrastructure Improving core ERP, CRM, document management and business systems Establishing strong cyber security, data governance and business continuity frameworks Managing major suppliers, technology contracts and commercial relationships Taking responsibility for IT budgets, return on investment and supplier performance Four days per week based in the Newcastle office, with one day working from home Occasional travel to regional offices and partner locations The Person: Previous experience as an IT Director, Deputy IT Director or senior Head of IT Leadership experience within a large, multi-site organisation Proven experience delivering business-wide IT transformation Strong knowledge of infrastructure, software development and operational IT delivery Experience managing ERP, CRM and integrated enterprise systems Strong understanding of cyber security, data governance and risk management Commercially astute, with experience managing budgets, suppliers and contracts Comfortable influencing and advising stakeholders at Board and executive level Strong leadership, change management and team development experience Experience within construction, housebuilding, property or another multi-site industry would be advantageous Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Deputy IT Director Newcastle upon Tyne 110,000 - 120,000 + 8,500 Car Allowance + Hybrid Working + Excellent Company Benefits Excellent opportunity for an accomplished IT Director or senior Head of IT to join a major national organisation in a highly influential leadership position, shaping and delivering its future technology and digital strategy. This organisation has operated successfully for more than 75 years and has established a significant national presence. It is now investing in the continued modernisation of its technology landscape, creating an opportunity for an experienced IT leader to deliver genuine business-wide transformation. Reporting directly to the Group IT Director, you will help define and deliver the organisation's IT and digital strategy across a complex, multi-site operation. You will lead senior technology functions covering development and infrastructure while acting as a trusted technology advisor to executive and divisional leadership teams. The role will combine strategic transformation with responsibility for dependable day-to-day technology services. You will oversee infrastructure, systems, cyber security, data governance, business continuity, suppliers and major technology programmes. The ideal candidate will have operated as an IT Director, Deputy IT Director or senior Head of IT within a large, multi-site organisation. You will have a proven record of leading major transformation programmes while maintaining secure, reliable and commercially effective IT operations. This is a rare opportunity to join the senior leadership team of a nationally recognised business and play a central role in defining how technology supports its next stage of growth. The Role: Helping define and deliver a Group-wide IT and digital strategy Acting as a senior technology advisor to executive and divisional leadership teams Leading transformation programmes across operational, commercial, finance and customer-facing functions Overseeing infrastructure, networks, systems, development and IT support services Leading and developing the Heads of Development and Infrastructure Improving core ERP, CRM, document management and business systems Establishing strong cyber security, data governance and business continuity frameworks Managing major suppliers, technology contracts and commercial relationships Taking responsibility for IT budgets, return on investment and supplier performance Four days per week based in the Newcastle office, with one day working from home Occasional travel to regional offices and partner locations The Person: Previous experience as an IT Director, Deputy IT Director or senior Head of IT Leadership experience within a large, multi-site organisation Proven experience delivering business-wide IT transformation Strong knowledge of infrastructure, software development and operational IT delivery Experience managing ERP, CRM and integrated enterprise systems Strong understanding of cyber security, data governance and risk management Commercially astute, with experience managing budgets, suppliers and contracts Comfortable influencing and advising stakeholders at Board and executive level Strong leadership, change management and team development experience Experience within construction, housebuilding, property or another multi-site industry would be advantageous Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Finance Manager - Manufacturing Burford (Shropshire) 55k to 60k Overview Additional Travel: to one other office approximately once per month My client is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to join its team and play a key role in supporting the financial and operational performance of its operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong manufacturing experience to work closely with senior stakeholders and operational teams, providing insight and analysis that directly supports profitability, cost control and continuous improvement. The Role As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of financial reporting, business partnering, operational finance, costing, inventory controls, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis across the business. Working closely with Production, Procurement, Operations, Sales and Supply Chain teams, you will provide robust financial insight and challenge to help drive improved profitability and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities o Financial Control & Reporting o Manage the month-end close process and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. o Prepare monthly management accounts, KPI reports and Board reporting packs. o Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies. o Review balance sheet reconciliations and maintain robust financial controls. o Lead and coordinate internal and external audits. o Business Partnering o Partner with Managers and Operations teams to improve profitability and operational performance. o Challenge operational assumptions and provide meaningful commercial insight. o Support pricing decisions through detailed margin analysis. o Analyse customer, product and plant profitability. o Present financial performance and recommendations to senior management. Manufacturing Finance & Costing o Own and maintain costing models. o Analyse key production variances o Machine efficiency and spend o Monitor production KPIs and operational performance. o Review production losses and identify recovery opportunities. o Support continuous improvement initiatives across the business. o Inventory & Supply Chain Finance o Maintain financial control over inventory, including: o Lead weekly and monthly stock reconciliations. o Coordinate counts and annual stocktakes. o Analyse inventory ageing and slow-moving stock. o Monitor and review inventory valuation. Budgeting & Forecasting o Manage the annual budgeting process. o Prepare rolling forecasts. o Develop weekly and monthly operational forecasts. o Analyse actual performance against budget and forecast. o Provide scenario modelling and financial analysis to support business decisions. o Performance Reporting o Maintain and develop performance dashboards covering key operational and financial metrics Commercial Analysis o Analyse raw material purchase prices and trends. o Review customer profitability. o Monitor contribution margins. o Identify and support cost-saving opportunities. o Compliance & Process Improvement o Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls. o Identify opportunities to improve finance processes. o Support the ongoing development of ERP systems. o Develop and maintain finance policies and standard operating procedures. About You The successful candidate will be an experienced finance professional with a strong background in manufacturing finance and a commercially focused approach. You will ideally have: o Significant experience in a manufacturing finance environment. o Strong knowledge of manufacturing accounting and costing. o Experience with variance analysis and operational performance reporting. o Strong inventory accounting experience. o Experience of budgeting and forecasting. o Advanced Excel skills. o The ability to work closely with operational and senior management teams. o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. o Excellent communication and business partnering abilities. Qualifications & Experience o ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification preferred. o 5 10+ years' experience in manufacturing finance.
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager - Manufacturing Burford (Shropshire) 55k to 60k Overview Additional Travel: to one other office approximately once per month My client is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to join its team and play a key role in supporting the financial and operational performance of its operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong manufacturing experience to work closely with senior stakeholders and operational teams, providing insight and analysis that directly supports profitability, cost control and continuous improvement. The Role As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of financial reporting, business partnering, operational finance, costing, inventory controls, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis across the business. Working closely with Production, Procurement, Operations, Sales and Supply Chain teams, you will provide robust financial insight and challenge to help drive improved profitability and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities o Financial Control & Reporting o Manage the month-end close process and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. o Prepare monthly management accounts, KPI reports and Board reporting packs. o Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies. o Review balance sheet reconciliations and maintain robust financial controls. o Lead and coordinate internal and external audits. o Business Partnering o Partner with Managers and Operations teams to improve profitability and operational performance. o Challenge operational assumptions and provide meaningful commercial insight. o Support pricing decisions through detailed margin analysis. o Analyse customer, product and plant profitability. o Present financial performance and recommendations to senior management. Manufacturing Finance & Costing o Own and maintain costing models. o Analyse key production variances o Machine efficiency and spend o Monitor production KPIs and operational performance. o Review production losses and identify recovery opportunities. o Support continuous improvement initiatives across the business. o Inventory & Supply Chain Finance o Maintain financial control over inventory, including: o Lead weekly and monthly stock reconciliations. o Coordinate counts and annual stocktakes. o Analyse inventory ageing and slow-moving stock. o Monitor and review inventory valuation. Budgeting & Forecasting o Manage the annual budgeting process. o Prepare rolling forecasts. o Develop weekly and monthly operational forecasts. o Analyse actual performance against budget and forecast. o Provide scenario modelling and financial analysis to support business decisions. o Performance Reporting o Maintain and develop performance dashboards covering key operational and financial metrics Commercial Analysis o Analyse raw material purchase prices and trends. o Review customer profitability. o Monitor contribution margins. o Identify and support cost-saving opportunities. o Compliance & Process Improvement o Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls. o Identify opportunities to improve finance processes. o Support the ongoing development of ERP systems. o Develop and maintain finance policies and standard operating procedures. About You The successful candidate will be an experienced finance professional with a strong background in manufacturing finance and a commercially focused approach. You will ideally have: o Significant experience in a manufacturing finance environment. o Strong knowledge of manufacturing accounting and costing. o Experience with variance analysis and operational performance reporting. o Strong inventory accounting experience. o Experience of budgeting and forecasting. o Advanced Excel skills. o The ability to work closely with operational and senior management teams. o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. o Excellent communication and business partnering abilities. Qualifications & Experience o ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification preferred. o 5 10+ years' experience in manufacturing finance.
WCS Software Architect Overview We are seeking a hands-on Software Architect to play a key role in shaping and evolving a mission-critical Warehouse Control System (WCS) used in highly automated logistics environments. This platform sits at the heart of real-time operations, orchestrating material flow across conveyor systems, integrating with PLC controls, robotics (AMR/AGV), and upstream enterprise platforms such as WMS and ERP. This is a highly technical position where you will set architectural direction, make critical design decisions, and remain close to the code and engineering challenges . You will work alongside an existing architecture function to scale capability as the platform transitions to a modern .NET / Blazor-based ecosystem from its current Python/Django foundation. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Technical Leadership Define and evolve the architecture across application, data, messaging, and deployment layers Lead the design of complex features and subsystems, producing clear design artefacts and architecture documentation (including ADRs) Make key technical decisions across persistence, messaging, caching, and integration patterns Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements including performance, scalability, availability, and security Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues, including concurrency, bottlenecks, and integration failures Systems Integration Own and define integration patterns between the WCS platform and external systems including PLCs, WMS, ERP, and robotics platforms Design robust, scalable messaging and API-based interfaces Ensure resilience through clear contract definitions, error handling, and recovery strategies Support emulation and pre-deployment validation approaches to reduce risk Client-Facing & Delivery Support Act as a technical authority in client workshops, design reviews, FAT/SAT, and commissioning phases Provide support during go-live activities, including system tuning, troubleshooting, and stabilisation Collaborate with delivery and project teams to ensure integration success Maintain a calm, solution-focused approach in high-pressure live environments Technology Strategy & Governance Contribute to architectural standards, coding guidelines, and design governance Evaluate new tools and technologies, making evidence-based recommendations Ensure alignment between business requirements, architecture decisions, and delivered solutions Drive best practices across performance, observability, and system resilience Collaboration & Mentoring Work closely with product, development, test, and controls engineering teams Provide visibility of architectural direction, risks, and readiness to stakeholders Mentor and support engineers, raising overall technical capability within the team Promote a culture of high-quality engineering and continuous improvement Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Software Architect or a senior/lead engineer stepping into architecture Strong expertise in C# / .NET and modern application development practices Experience designing distributed systems, microservices, and high-performance applications Solid background in system integration (APIs, messaging, event-driven architecture) Exposure to industrial systems, warehouse automation, WCS/WMS, or similar environments Experience working with PLCs, robotics, or real-time control systems (desirable) Knowledge of CI/CD, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), and Linux-based environments Strong problem-solving ability, with experience in performance tuning and scalability challenges Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders Working Environment Fully remote role with flexibility in working patterns Involvement in occasional onsite activities during key project phases such as system go-lives and commissioning Collaborative, engineering-led environment focused on delivering high-quality, real-world solutions Opportunity to work on a platform undergoing significant modernisation and growth What We're Looking For A hands-on technical leader who takes ownership of architectural outcomes Someone pragmatic, detail-oriented, and confident in making decisions A strong collaborator who can work across disciplines and teams An individual who can balance long-term architectural vision with delivery priorities A professional who thrives in complex, real-time, integration-heavy environments To find out more about Computer Futures please visit (url removed) Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
WCS Software Architect Overview We are seeking a hands-on Software Architect to play a key role in shaping and evolving a mission-critical Warehouse Control System (WCS) used in highly automated logistics environments. This platform sits at the heart of real-time operations, orchestrating material flow across conveyor systems, integrating with PLC controls, robotics (AMR/AGV), and upstream enterprise platforms such as WMS and ERP. This is a highly technical position where you will set architectural direction, make critical design decisions, and remain close to the code and engineering challenges . You will work alongside an existing architecture function to scale capability as the platform transitions to a modern .NET / Blazor-based ecosystem from its current Python/Django foundation. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Technical Leadership Define and evolve the architecture across application, data, messaging, and deployment layers Lead the design of complex features and subsystems, producing clear design artefacts and architecture documentation (including ADRs) Make key technical decisions across persistence, messaging, caching, and integration patterns Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements including performance, scalability, availability, and security Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues, including concurrency, bottlenecks, and integration failures Systems Integration Own and define integration patterns between the WCS platform and external systems including PLCs, WMS, ERP, and robotics platforms Design robust, scalable messaging and API-based interfaces Ensure resilience through clear contract definitions, error handling, and recovery strategies Support emulation and pre-deployment validation approaches to reduce risk Client-Facing & Delivery Support Act as a technical authority in client workshops, design reviews, FAT/SAT, and commissioning phases Provide support during go-live activities, including system tuning, troubleshooting, and stabilisation Collaborate with delivery and project teams to ensure integration success Maintain a calm, solution-focused approach in high-pressure live environments Technology Strategy & Governance Contribute to architectural standards, coding guidelines, and design governance Evaluate new tools and technologies, making evidence-based recommendations Ensure alignment between business requirements, architecture decisions, and delivered solutions Drive best practices across performance, observability, and system resilience Collaboration & Mentoring Work closely with product, development, test, and controls engineering teams Provide visibility of architectural direction, risks, and readiness to stakeholders Mentor and support engineers, raising overall technical capability within the team Promote a culture of high-quality engineering and continuous improvement Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Software Architect or a senior/lead engineer stepping into architecture Strong expertise in C# / .NET and modern application development practices Experience designing distributed systems, microservices, and high-performance applications Solid background in system integration (APIs, messaging, event-driven architecture) Exposure to industrial systems, warehouse automation, WCS/WMS, or similar environments Experience working with PLCs, robotics, or real-time control systems (desirable) Knowledge of CI/CD, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), and Linux-based environments Strong problem-solving ability, with experience in performance tuning and scalability challenges Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders Working Environment Fully remote role with flexibility in working patterns Involvement in occasional onsite activities during key project phases such as system go-lives and commissioning Collaborative, engineering-led environment focused on delivering high-quality, real-world solutions Opportunity to work on a platform undergoing significant modernisation and growth What We're Looking For A hands-on technical leader who takes ownership of architectural outcomes Someone pragmatic, detail-oriented, and confident in making decisions A strong collaborator who can work across disciplines and teams An individual who can balance long-term architectural vision with delivery priorities A professional who thrives in complex, real-time, integration-heavy environments To find out more about Computer Futures please visit (url removed) Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
hackajob is collaborating with BAE Critical Skills to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Job Title: Senior Engineer - Process Assurance Location: Glascoed We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £57,824 (dependent on skills and experience) Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Role Description: As a Senior Engineer, Process Assurance, you will ensure the integrity and safety of manufacturing processes at the Glascoed site. Acting as a Subject Matter Expert in functional safety, you will support the development, implementation, and assurance of compliant processes across both new and legacy products. You will provide guidance to projects and site teams, ensuring process safety deliverables are robust and credible. Working collaboratively with Engineering Delegated Authorities and SMEs, you will help maintain safe, controlled processes and support continuous improvement across process safety, with scope to expand into environmental and security aspects. Core Duties: Participation in establishing a complete and credible Basis of Safety (BoS) and/or Trials Readiness Certificates for each of the manufacturing processes at the home site including but not limited to liaising with delegated authorities to identify and implement functional safety requirements in line with industry standards and best practice, assuring and approving technical documentation and associated risk assessment documentation for facilities and equipment, approving commissioning plans and reviewing test evidence to support the approval of certificates of manufacture Support and advise the delegated authorities in the business, in matters relating to process safety for projects and capital acquisitions Ensure that the influence of Human Factors is recognised both throughout the implementation of the safe system of work Learning and Sharing. Build, maintain and foster a strong Process Safety culture across the Munitions business amongst the wider stakeholder community. This may include leading training and engagement with internal new starters and/or other personnel across the home site, internal Senior Leaders, up to Sector or Group level, approval Authorities/Regulators and external customers Participate as Approver in the Engineering Change Management process, for matters relating to Process Safety Conduct incident investigations. Contribute to the management of the Data Recording and Corrective Action System(s) and other record-keeping systems Chair Engineering Safety and Environmental Review Panels (ESERPs) and other Process Safety related reviews Scrutinise documentation in support of applications for process-related Trials Readiness Certificates. Act as assurance approval signatory Ensure that the framework of technical competencies is complete and maintained for Process and Manufacturing Engineering roles, and that relevant underpinning training and experience requirements are defined Essential Skills: You'll have a degree or higher qualification in a relevant engineering field, or equivalent experience You'll have a proven track record of producing technical engineering reports You'll be able to define and contribute to the development of process safety capability, including the creation of safety-related engineering training material You'll be able to lead the implementation of process safety best practices, potentially acting as a trainer. You'll have an understanding of safety aspects and the completion of assessments for compliance against various UK and other legislation You'll be able to define and justify safety requirements and risk controls across the full safety lifecycle, including hazard analysis, risk assessment and ALARP arguments (functional safety, munitions standards, and HAC techniques) Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. Central Engineering Product & Process Assurance Team: The role is with the Central Engineering Product and Process Assurance team, initially reporting directly to the Engineering Manager - Product Assurance. There will be a requirement to integrate with the process and manufacturing engineering communities at your home site, whilst supporting peers in the Operations and deployed Engineering functions at the other manufacturing sites. Matters related to your capability and governance will be managed by Central Engineering Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 28th July 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
hackajob is collaborating with BAE Critical Skills to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Job Title: Senior Engineer - Process Assurance Location: Glascoed We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £57,824 (dependent on skills and experience) Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Role Description: As a Senior Engineer, Process Assurance, you will ensure the integrity and safety of manufacturing processes at the Glascoed site. Acting as a Subject Matter Expert in functional safety, you will support the development, implementation, and assurance of compliant processes across both new and legacy products. You will provide guidance to projects and site teams, ensuring process safety deliverables are robust and credible. Working collaboratively with Engineering Delegated Authorities and SMEs, you will help maintain safe, controlled processes and support continuous improvement across process safety, with scope to expand into environmental and security aspects. Core Duties: Participation in establishing a complete and credible Basis of Safety (BoS) and/or Trials Readiness Certificates for each of the manufacturing processes at the home site including but not limited to liaising with delegated authorities to identify and implement functional safety requirements in line with industry standards and best practice, assuring and approving technical documentation and associated risk assessment documentation for facilities and equipment, approving commissioning plans and reviewing test evidence to support the approval of certificates of manufacture Support and advise the delegated authorities in the business, in matters relating to process safety for projects and capital acquisitions Ensure that the influence of Human Factors is recognised both throughout the implementation of the safe system of work Learning and Sharing. Build, maintain and foster a strong Process Safety culture across the Munitions business amongst the wider stakeholder community. This may include leading training and engagement with internal new starters and/or other personnel across the home site, internal Senior Leaders, up to Sector or Group level, approval Authorities/Regulators and external customers Participate as Approver in the Engineering Change Management process, for matters relating to Process Safety Conduct incident investigations. Contribute to the management of the Data Recording and Corrective Action System(s) and other record-keeping systems Chair Engineering Safety and Environmental Review Panels (ESERPs) and other Process Safety related reviews Scrutinise documentation in support of applications for process-related Trials Readiness Certificates. Act as assurance approval signatory Ensure that the framework of technical competencies is complete and maintained for Process and Manufacturing Engineering roles, and that relevant underpinning training and experience requirements are defined Essential Skills: You'll have a degree or higher qualification in a relevant engineering field, or equivalent experience You'll have a proven track record of producing technical engineering reports You'll be able to define and contribute to the development of process safety capability, including the creation of safety-related engineering training material You'll be able to lead the implementation of process safety best practices, potentially acting as a trainer. You'll have an understanding of safety aspects and the completion of assessments for compliance against various UK and other legislation You'll be able to define and justify safety requirements and risk controls across the full safety lifecycle, including hazard analysis, risk assessment and ALARP arguments (functional safety, munitions standards, and HAC techniques) Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. Central Engineering Product & Process Assurance Team: The role is with the Central Engineering Product and Process Assurance team, initially reporting directly to the Engineering Manager - Product Assurance. There will be a requirement to integrate with the process and manufacturing engineering communities at your home site, whilst supporting peers in the Operations and deployed Engineering functions at the other manufacturing sites. Matters related to your capability and governance will be managed by Central Engineering Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 28th July 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Employment Lawyer or Knowledge Lawyer to join a highly regarded specialist law firm on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. Working closely with the firm's Principal Knowledge Lawyer, you will play a key role in legal know-how, training, thought leadership, business development and the adoption of innovative legal technologies. Client Details Our client is a respected specialist law firm with an established reputation for advising employers on complex workplace and employment law matters. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence, innovative approach to service delivery and commitment to providing practical, commercially focused advice to clients across a broad range of sectors. Description Reporting to the Principal Knowledge Lawyer, you will support the employment team across a broad range of knowledge management, training, research and business development activities. Key Responsibilities Knowledge & Technical Support Monitor and analyse legal and regulatory developments in employment law and communicate updates to the wider team. Maintain, update and draft precedents, templates and guidance materials. Manage and promote contributions to the firm's knowledge resources and intranet. Provide technical and research support to lawyers on client matters. Develop and deliver internal legal training programmes. Coordinate training schedules and knowledge-sharing initiatives. Support know-how meetings and ongoing professional development activities. Help identify and implement process improvements, legal technology solutions and AI tools. Assist with ensuring compliance with new employment law developments and regulatory changes. Profile A successful Employment Knowledge Lawyer should have: Strong expertise in employment law within the professional services industry. Experience in drafting legal documents and templates. Ability to analyse and interpret complex legal information. Excellent communication and presentation skills for training delivery. Proficiency in using knowledge management tools and systems. A collaborative approach to working with legal teams. Job Offer 12-month fixed-term contract commencing mid-August 2026 Part-time position (3 days per week) with flexibility around working pattern Hybrid working arrangement with some London office attendance required Opportunity to work closely with senior employment law specialists Significant involvement in legal training, knowledge management and thought leadership Exposure to legal technology and AI-driven innovation projects Supportive and collaborative working environment
Jul 28, 2026
Seasonal
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Employment Lawyer or Knowledge Lawyer to join a highly regarded specialist law firm on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. Working closely with the firm's Principal Knowledge Lawyer, you will play a key role in legal know-how, training, thought leadership, business development and the adoption of innovative legal technologies. Client Details Our client is a respected specialist law firm with an established reputation for advising employers on complex workplace and employment law matters. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence, innovative approach to service delivery and commitment to providing practical, commercially focused advice to clients across a broad range of sectors. Description Reporting to the Principal Knowledge Lawyer, you will support the employment team across a broad range of knowledge management, training, research and business development activities. Key Responsibilities Knowledge & Technical Support Monitor and analyse legal and regulatory developments in employment law and communicate updates to the wider team. Maintain, update and draft precedents, templates and guidance materials. Manage and promote contributions to the firm's knowledge resources and intranet. Provide technical and research support to lawyers on client matters. Develop and deliver internal legal training programmes. Coordinate training schedules and knowledge-sharing initiatives. Support know-how meetings and ongoing professional development activities. Help identify and implement process improvements, legal technology solutions and AI tools. Assist with ensuring compliance with new employment law developments and regulatory changes. Profile A successful Employment Knowledge Lawyer should have: Strong expertise in employment law within the professional services industry. Experience in drafting legal documents and templates. Ability to analyse and interpret complex legal information. Excellent communication and presentation skills for training delivery. Proficiency in using knowledge management tools and systems. A collaborative approach to working with legal teams. Job Offer 12-month fixed-term contract commencing mid-August 2026 Part-time position (3 days per week) with flexibility around working pattern Hybrid working arrangement with some London office attendance required Opportunity to work closely with senior employment law specialists Significant involvement in legal training, knowledge management and thought leadership Exposure to legal technology and AI-driven innovation projects Supportive and collaborative working environment
Workforce Planner At Wilf Ward Family Trust, we believe that great support starts with great people. We're looking for an experienced and proactive Workforce Planner to play a key role in transforming how we plan, deploy, and support our workforce across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the implementation and ongoing optimisation of a new digital rostering system, helping our managers create high-quality, person-centred rosters that deliver excellent outcomes for the people we support while ensuring operational efficiency. If you're passionate about workforce planning, enjoy using data to drive improvement, and have the confidence to coach and influence others, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role As Workforce Planner, you'll become the organisation's expert in our new electronic rostering system, supporting its successful rollout and embedding best practice across services. Working closely with Operational, Digital, Finance and People teams, you'll help managers build compliant, effective and efficient rosters that meet commissioned hours, maximise support time, and reduce unnecessary costs. This is a highly visible role that combines system expertise, data analysis, coaching, governance, and continuous improvement. What You'll Be Doing Leading Digital Rostering Excellence Deliver training and hands-on support to managers throughout implementation and beyond. Develop and maintain workforce planning standards, templates and guidance. Support managers to publish high-quality rosters at least 12 weeks in advance. Review rosters, identify trends and areas for improvement, and provide structured feedback. Help services respond to changing staffing requirements and commissioned hours. Provide targeted rostering support during exceptional circumstances. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste and maximise productive support hours. Analyse workforce data to identify trends in agency use, overtime, vacancies, absence and staffing gaps. Produce meaningful reports and workforce planning insights for senior leaders. Challenge constructively, promote accountability and help remove barriers to effective workforce planning. About You We're looking for someone who combines technical expertise with strong relationship-building skills. Experience in workforce planning and rota management within a social care environment. Experience using electronic rostering systems such as Sona, Log My Care, Allocate Optima, Nourish or similar platforms. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret workforce data and translate findings into practical actions. Experience training, coaching or supporting managers and colleagues. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Understanding of how commissioned hours, workforce planning and quality care delivery interact within social care services. Ability to travel across service locations as required. Desirable Experience implementing or rolling out new digital systems. Knowledge of supported living, residential care, transitions or complex care services. Experience in service improvement and root cause analysis. Understanding of payroll processes and workforce/payroll integrations. Additional Information Hybrid working with a mix of office and home-based working. Regular travel across WWFT services located in Yorkshire will be required. Occasional evening or weekend attendance at events may be needed. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Founded in 1986, The Wilf Ward Family Trust is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. We empower them to lead fulfilling lives and embrace innovation to stay at the forefront of social care. Join us on our journey towards equality and a brighter future. Welcome to the Wilf Ward Family Trust.
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Workforce Planner At Wilf Ward Family Trust, we believe that great support starts with great people. We're looking for an experienced and proactive Workforce Planner to play a key role in transforming how we plan, deploy, and support our workforce across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the implementation and ongoing optimisation of a new digital rostering system, helping our managers create high-quality, person-centred rosters that deliver excellent outcomes for the people we support while ensuring operational efficiency. If you're passionate about workforce planning, enjoy using data to drive improvement, and have the confidence to coach and influence others, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role As Workforce Planner, you'll become the organisation's expert in our new electronic rostering system, supporting its successful rollout and embedding best practice across services. Working closely with Operational, Digital, Finance and People teams, you'll help managers build compliant, effective and efficient rosters that meet commissioned hours, maximise support time, and reduce unnecessary costs. This is a highly visible role that combines system expertise, data analysis, coaching, governance, and continuous improvement. What You'll Be Doing Leading Digital Rostering Excellence Deliver training and hands-on support to managers throughout implementation and beyond. Develop and maintain workforce planning standards, templates and guidance. Support managers to publish high-quality rosters at least 12 weeks in advance. Review rosters, identify trends and areas for improvement, and provide structured feedback. Help services respond to changing staffing requirements and commissioned hours. Provide targeted rostering support during exceptional circumstances. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste and maximise productive support hours. Analyse workforce data to identify trends in agency use, overtime, vacancies, absence and staffing gaps. Produce meaningful reports and workforce planning insights for senior leaders. Challenge constructively, promote accountability and help remove barriers to effective workforce planning. About You We're looking for someone who combines technical expertise with strong relationship-building skills. Experience in workforce planning and rota management within a social care environment. Experience using electronic rostering systems such as Sona, Log My Care, Allocate Optima, Nourish or similar platforms. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret workforce data and translate findings into practical actions. Experience training, coaching or supporting managers and colleagues. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Understanding of how commissioned hours, workforce planning and quality care delivery interact within social care services. Ability to travel across service locations as required. Desirable Experience implementing or rolling out new digital systems. Knowledge of supported living, residential care, transitions or complex care services. Experience in service improvement and root cause analysis. Understanding of payroll processes and workforce/payroll integrations. Additional Information Hybrid working with a mix of office and home-based working. Regular travel across WWFT services located in Yorkshire will be required. Occasional evening or weekend attendance at events may be needed. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Founded in 1986, The Wilf Ward Family Trust is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. We empower them to lead fulfilling lives and embrace innovation to stay at the forefront of social care. Join us on our journey towards equality and a brighter future. Welcome to the Wilf Ward Family Trust.
