Annual salary: up to £(phone number removed) Head of Estimating Location: Homebased - Remote, with UK travel Contract: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 40 per week, Monday to Friday Salary: £106,000 per annum, plus £6,900 car allowance Mears Group is seeking an exceptional Head of Estimating to lead our commercial estimating and tendering function at a strategic level. This is a pivotal senior leadership role, shaping how we price, win and mobilise major contracts across the organisation. If you are commercially astute, influential at senior levels, and passionate about driving excellence in tendering, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the future growth of our business. About the Role As Head of Estimating, you will take ownership of developing robust, compliant and commercially competitive bids across a wide range of workstreams, including Repairs & Maintenance (such as M&E and Planned Works), Central Government housing and support services, Decarbonisation and Net Zero programmes, and DLO support. You will shape the commercial strategy behind each opportunity, building cost models from first principles, driving value engineering, and ensuring risks and assumptions are clearly understood. Working closely with Business Development, Operations and Legal teams, you will influence strategic bid decisions and ensure our proposals support sustainable growth and margin protection. Your leadership will set the standard for commercial governance, pricing excellence and the continuous improvement of our estimating function. Key Responsibilities Commercial Leadership Lead the creation of high-quality commercial proposals tailored to individual opportunities Develop cost models from first principles and drive pricing strategy and value engineering Provide senior leadership with clear commercial analysis, risk positions and recommendations Partner with internal teams to shape strategic bid decisions and contract risk assessments Tender Governance & Risk Management Ensure all submissions are compliant, well-documented and commercially sound Lead competitive dialogue, clarifications, RFIs and post-tender negotiations Oversee commercial review of contracts and legal documentation Enhance estimating methodologies, tools, templates and documentation standards Stakeholder Engagement Present commercial proposals to Directors and the Senior Management Team Embed tender assumptions and methodologies into mobilisation and operational teams Engage with supply chain partners to secure competitive and deliverable pricing Mobilisation & Continuous Improvement Play a key role in mobilisation of successful tenders, challenging assumptions to drive profitability Translate estimating assumptions into operational cost monitoring Analyse outturn performance to inform future bids and build a commercial knowledge base People Leadership Lead, mentor and develop the Estimating Team, fostering technical excellence and collaboration. Identify capability gaps and champion learning, systems improvement and performance management Essential Experience Extensive experience in social housing estimating, including expert knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates. Proven ability to develop pricing strategies and deliver value engineering solutions. Strong track record in post-tender negotiations and contract award processes. End-to-end tender lifecycle experience, from pricing to mobilisation. Strong working knowledge of standard forms of contract Experience presenting commercial proposals at senior leadership level. Ability to manage multiple bids under demanding deadlines. Demonstrable leadership experience in building high-performing teams. Desirable Experience at Head of / Senior Manager level within a large contracting or housing services organisation Familiarity with sector-standard estimating systems and analytical tools Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management Key Skills & Attributes Strategic commercial thinker with strong influencing capability Excellent communicator, able to simplify complex commercial reasoning High numerical accuracy and attention to detail Proactive problem solver committed to continuous improvement Collaborative leader with a passion for developing people Benefits: Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and much more 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 3 x Life assurance Family private medical £6,900 car allowance Generous Pension Scheme and sick pay Employee Assistance Programme Mears Rewards - discount voucher scheme for a host of household name retailers, including supermarkets, offering savings on purchases Excellent training and development opportunities Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! Previous years include, Alton Towers, Drayton Manor etc Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake volunteering in the community for two days per year, in support of our social value commitment If you're ready to shape the future of estimating at Mears Group and lead a high-performing team in a role with real strategic influence, we'd love to hear from you. All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment. Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Laura Crosby url removed If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way. At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Annual salary: up to £(phone number removed) Head of Estimating Location: Homebased - Remote, with UK travel Contract: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 40 per week, Monday to Friday Salary: £106,000 per annum, plus £6,900 car allowance Mears Group is seeking an exceptional Head of Estimating to lead our commercial estimating and tendering function at a strategic level. This is a pivotal senior leadership role, shaping how we price, win and mobilise major contracts across the organisation. If you are commercially astute, influential at senior levels, and passionate about driving excellence in tendering, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the future growth of our business. About the Role As Head of Estimating, you will take ownership of developing robust, compliant and commercially competitive bids across a wide range of workstreams, including Repairs & Maintenance (such as M&E and Planned Works), Central Government housing and support services, Decarbonisation and Net Zero programmes, and DLO support. You will shape the commercial strategy behind each opportunity, building cost models from first principles, driving value engineering, and ensuring risks and assumptions are clearly understood. Working closely with Business Development, Operations and Legal teams, you will influence strategic bid decisions and ensure our proposals support sustainable growth and margin protection. Your leadership will set the standard for commercial governance, pricing excellence and the continuous improvement of our estimating function. Key Responsibilities Commercial Leadership Lead the creation of high-quality commercial proposals tailored to individual opportunities Develop cost models from first principles and drive pricing strategy and value engineering Provide senior leadership with clear commercial analysis, risk positions and recommendations Partner with internal teams to shape strategic bid decisions and contract risk assessments Tender Governance & Risk Management Ensure all submissions are compliant, well-documented and commercially sound Lead competitive dialogue, clarifications, RFIs and post-tender negotiations Oversee commercial review of contracts and legal documentation Enhance estimating methodologies, tools, templates and documentation standards Stakeholder Engagement Present commercial proposals to Directors and the Senior Management Team Embed tender assumptions and methodologies into mobilisation and operational teams Engage with supply chain partners to secure competitive and deliverable pricing Mobilisation & Continuous Improvement Play a key role in mobilisation of successful tenders, challenging assumptions to drive profitability Translate estimating assumptions into operational cost monitoring Analyse outturn performance to inform future bids and build a commercial knowledge base People Leadership Lead, mentor and develop the Estimating Team, fostering technical excellence and collaboration. Identify capability gaps and champion learning, systems improvement and performance management Essential Experience Extensive experience in social housing estimating, including expert knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates. Proven ability to develop pricing strategies and deliver value engineering solutions. Strong track record in post-tender negotiations and contract award processes. End-to-end tender lifecycle experience, from pricing to mobilisation. Strong working knowledge of standard forms of contract Experience presenting commercial proposals at senior leadership level. Ability to manage multiple bids under demanding deadlines. Demonstrable leadership experience in building high-performing teams. Desirable Experience at Head of / Senior Manager level within a large contracting or housing services organisation Familiarity with sector-standard estimating systems and analytical tools Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management Key Skills & Attributes Strategic commercial thinker with strong influencing capability Excellent communicator, able to simplify complex commercial reasoning High numerical accuracy and attention to detail Proactive problem solver committed to continuous improvement Collaborative leader with a passion for developing people Benefits: Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and much more 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 3 x Life assurance Family private medical £6,900 car allowance Generous Pension Scheme and sick pay Employee Assistance Programme Mears Rewards - discount voucher scheme for a host of household name retailers, including supermarkets, offering savings on purchases Excellent training and development opportunities Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! Previous years include, Alton Towers, Drayton Manor etc Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake volunteering in the community for two days per year, in support of our social value commitment If you're ready to shape the future of estimating at Mears Group and lead a high-performing team in a role with real strategic influence, we'd love to hear from you. All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment. Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Laura Crosby url removed If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way. At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT CENTRAL LONDON MON to FRI, 10AM to 6PM 33,000 to 37,500 + Monthly Discretionary Bonus + Benefits THE COMPANY: We're exclusively partnering with an SME hospitality focused business in Central London that has doubled the number events and such, they're now looking for an additional member to join the finance team as an Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant / Finance Assistant. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you'll join a close-knit finance function where you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business. This is a varied position offering responsibility from day one and the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders across the organisation while developing your finance career within a supportive environment. THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT / FINANCE ASSISTANT ROLE: Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll be working within a small finance team and be responsible for undertaking most of the transactional finance tasks. Posting and reconciling purchase invoices, making supplier payments, looking after the administration of the two company credit cards, banking and reconciling cash and credit card takings. Responsible for bank reconciliations and ensuring the bank matches the system Responsible for assisting colleagues in sending client invoices & statements, credit control, and allocation of receipts this is a small part of the role. Preparing payment runs and processing electronic transfers where required Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring all transactions are recorded correctly Assisting with month-end procedures and reporting requirements Supporting the Finance Manager with ad hoc finance and administrative duties Assisting with both month-end and year-end accounts Undertaking the transactional finance tasks for the charitable foundation under the supervision of the head of finance. Liaising with various departments including Sales, VIP, HR and Marketing. THE PERSON: We're seeking an individual who is a self-starter, with current experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Assistant Accountant role, or similar Must have experience of handling both Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable, ideally in an SME business. Confident processing invoices, reconciliations, payments, and general finance administration Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills alongside usual monthly suppliers there will be liaison with musicians and their agents and the internal music team Good communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with internal stakeholders Competent IT skills including MS Excel and Sage line 50 A reliable and trustworthy individual who can handle confidential information appropriately TO APPLY: Please send your CV for the Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant / Assistant Accountant role via the advert for immediate consideration. By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT CENTRAL LONDON MON to FRI, 10AM to 6PM 33,000 to 37,500 + Monthly Discretionary Bonus + Benefits THE COMPANY: We're exclusively partnering with an SME hospitality focused business in Central London that has doubled the number events and such, they're now looking for an additional member to join the finance team as an Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant / Finance Assistant. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you'll join a close-knit finance function where you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business. This is a varied position offering responsibility from day one and the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders across the organisation while developing your finance career within a supportive environment. THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT / FINANCE ASSISTANT ROLE: Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll be working within a small finance team and be responsible for undertaking most of the transactional finance tasks. Posting and reconciling purchase invoices, making supplier payments, looking after the administration of the two company credit cards, banking and reconciling cash and credit card takings. Responsible for bank reconciliations and ensuring the bank matches the system Responsible for assisting colleagues in sending client invoices & statements, credit control, and allocation of receipts this is a small part of the role. Preparing payment runs and processing electronic transfers where required Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring all transactions are recorded correctly Assisting with month-end procedures and reporting requirements Supporting the Finance Manager with ad hoc finance and administrative duties Assisting with both month-end and year-end accounts Undertaking the transactional finance tasks for the charitable foundation under the supervision of the head of finance. Liaising with various departments including Sales, VIP, HR and Marketing. THE PERSON: We're seeking an individual who is a self-starter, with current experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Assistant Accountant role, or similar Must have experience of handling both Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable, ideally in an SME business. Confident processing invoices, reconciliations, payments, and general finance administration Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills alongside usual monthly suppliers there will be liaison with musicians and their agents and the internal music team Good communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with internal stakeholders Competent IT skills including MS Excel and Sage line 50 A reliable and trustworthy individual who can handle confidential information appropriately TO APPLY: Please send your CV for the Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant / Assistant Accountant role via the advert for immediate consideration. By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.
Reliance is one of the UK s leading independent security and safety technology specialists. For 40 years we ve been trusted by major organisations to protect their people, assets and reputations through the right mix of proven systems, specialist expertise and consistently high service standards. Fully independent and vendor-agnostic, we combine the capability and footprint of a large national business with the agility, accountability and customer focus you only get from an independent team. We work in demanding, high-stakes environments where governance matters, uptime matters, and getting it right first time matters. Our Vision & Values Serious about Technology, Passionate about People. Reliance s vision is to be the trusted partner organisations rely on to protect their people, assets and reputations - by combining serious security and safety technology with service that s genuinely built around people. We believe technology only delivers value when it is designed well, implemented properly and supported consistently. That is why we are serious about technology - selecting and integrating the right solutions, keeping them resilient and cyber-secure, and making them easy to operate day to day. We are equally passionate about people - the clients and communities we protect, and the colleagues who deliver the work. We aim to build long-term relationships based on trust, openness and doing what we say we will do, every time. Reliance is recruiting for a newly created Bid Coordinator role to strengthen our ability to deliver high-quality, competitive, and compliant submissions. With the volume and complexity of bids continuing to increase, we require a skilled professional to manage the entire bid process and take full ownership of our bid management tools, such as our bid platform (Loopio) and library, ensuring that accurate, high-quality, and current information is always available to the wider team. The Bid Coordinator will act as the central point of coordination for all bids, from initial kick-off meetings through to final submission, ensuring that processes run smoothly, timelines are met, and every submission is fully aligned with client requirements and internal governance. This role is about ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and quality, protecting the strength of our bids while also driving continuous improvement in how we compete. This is not a technical writing position for each bid, though some writing and content development will be required, particularly in maintaining and updating our bid library. The main purpose is to own and coordinate the end-to-end bid process, ensuring timescales are met, bids are answered fully, best practice is embedded and improvements are consistently driven. You will work closely with teams across the business - including Sales, Marketing, Design, Project Management, Service, and Health & Safety - coordinating contributions and managing the tools that underpin our bid process. A key part of the role will be maintaining and improving our central content library, ensuring that lessons learned, examples of best practice, and updated content are captured and incorporated into future responses. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, detail-focused, and experienced in coordinating structured processes. You will be confident managing multiple deadlines, liaising across the business to drive activity, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. Experience in bid coordination or a similar project-focused environment is essential, and a commitment to professional development (e.g. APMP) is desirable. Your Team Joining Reliance s major projects team means joining an established culture where collaboration, mutual respect and a shared commitment to excellence allows everyone to be supported and encouraged to succeed. There is a genuine sense of belonging, where individual contributions are valued and achievements are celebrated collectively. Open communication, continuous learning and positive energy that motivates you to perform at your best. It is an environment where you feel empowered, connected and proud to be part of a team that works together to deliver meaningful results to the business, our customers and clients. Responsibilities To own and manage the end-to-end bid process, ensuring submissions are delivered on time, fully compliant, and aligned with client requirements and internal governance. To act as system owner for the bid management platform (Loopio), ensuring content is accurate, well-structured, version-controlled, and continuously updated (including by Content Owners) with lessons learned and best practice. To plan, schedule, and coordinate all bid activities, including kick-off meetings, progress reviews, approvals, and final submission. To liaise with internal stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Design, Senior Management, Finance, Legal, Project Management, Service, and Health & Safety) to secure timely inputs and ensure submissions are accurate and complete. To maintain and improve the central bid content library, embedding feedback and updating case studies, success stories, and company information to reflect the latest capability. To provide quality assurance across all submissions, checking alignment with evaluation criteria, governance processes, and brand standards. To support the creation of non-technical content and coordinate technical inputs, ensuring a consistent and compelling narrative. To monitor progress daily, identify risks or bottlenecks early, and drive resolution to keep bids on track. To coordinate structured post-bid reviews and wash-ups, capturing lessons learned and consolidating data to drive continuous improvement. To implement and promote best practice in bid management, ensuring clear communication of process, responsibilities, and expectations across the team. To reduce the cost to bid and improve efficiency by optimising workflows, reusing high-quality content, and streamlining processes. Contacts & Interfaces Sales & Marketing System Design Service & Maintenance Finance Project Management and Delivery Technical and Professional Services Technicians (PST) Senior Management Team (SMT) Client Success SHEQ Your Experience Proven experience in bid management, proposal support, or a similar structured process role Demonstrable understanding of the end-to-end bid process, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent submissions Experience managing and maintaining bid libraries/content management systems (e.g. Loopio or equivalent), including version control and continuous improvement Strong organisational and time-management skills, able to plan, prioritise and deliver to tight deadlines Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders across departments, including senior leaders High proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools (SharePoint, Teams) Understanding of compliance and governance requirements within a bid process (mandatory requirements, evaluation criteria, internal approvals) Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail Ability to ensure accuracy, consistency and quality across all submissions Continuous improvement mindset - capturing lessons learned and strengthening templates and reusable content over time Your Qualifications Essential: Strong working knowledge of technology-led solutions and formal tender processes GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths (or equivalent demonstrable competency) Commitment to ongoing professional development Desirable: Bachelor s degree (or equivalent experience) APMP Foundation/Practitioner (or commitment to achieve) Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 Foundation, APM PMQ, or similar) Training in quality/compliance systems (e.g. ISO awareness, document control) Your Key Skills & Competencies Bid governance and coordination - runs a structured process from kick-off to submission, keeping owners and deadlines on track Planning and prioritisation - manages multiple live bids and protects quality under pressure Stakeholder management - secures timely inputs from technical, commercial and operational teams, including senior stakeholders Quality and compliance discipline - checks mandatory requirements, evidence, consistency and submission readiness before sign-off Clear written communication - turns inputs into polished, client-ready responses while maintaining accuracy Document and content control - strong version control, templates, naming conventions and audit trail management Continuous improvement through analysis - reviews bid performance and feedback, identifies patterns and root causes, and turns learning into practical improvements (templates, content library, win themes, compliance checks and ways of working) Commercial awareness - understands assumptions, exclusions, risk/clarification points and approvals as part of compliant submissions Your Aptitudes & Behaviours Highly organised and dependable - plans ahead, meets deadlines, and follows through on actions without needing close supervision Calm under pressure - stays focused during peak bid periods and maintains quality when timelines are tight Proactive and solutions-led - anticipates issues early, escalates appropriately, and proposes practical options to keep bids moving . click apply for full job details
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Reliance is one of the UK s leading independent security and safety technology specialists. For 40 years we ve been trusted by major organisations to protect their people, assets and reputations through the right mix of proven systems, specialist expertise and consistently high service standards. Fully independent and vendor-agnostic, we combine the capability and footprint of a large national business with the agility, accountability and customer focus you only get from an independent team. We work in demanding, high-stakes environments where governance matters, uptime matters, and getting it right first time matters. Our Vision & Values Serious about Technology, Passionate about People. Reliance s vision is to be the trusted partner organisations rely on to protect their people, assets and reputations - by combining serious security and safety technology with service that s genuinely built around people. We believe technology only delivers value when it is designed well, implemented properly and supported consistently. That is why we are serious about technology - selecting and integrating the right solutions, keeping them resilient and cyber-secure, and making them easy to operate day to day. We are equally passionate about people - the clients and communities we protect, and the colleagues who deliver the work. We aim to build long-term relationships based on trust, openness and doing what we say we will do, every time. Reliance is recruiting for a newly created Bid Coordinator role to strengthen our ability to deliver high-quality, competitive, and compliant submissions. With the volume and complexity of bids continuing to increase, we require a skilled professional to manage the entire bid process and take full ownership of our bid management tools, such as our bid platform (Loopio) and library, ensuring that accurate, high-quality, and current information is always available to the wider team. The Bid Coordinator will act as the central point of coordination for all bids, from initial kick-off meetings through to final submission, ensuring that processes run smoothly, timelines are met, and every submission is fully aligned with client requirements and internal governance. This role is about ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and quality, protecting the strength of our bids while also driving continuous improvement in how we compete. This is not a technical writing position for each bid, though some writing and content development will be required, particularly in maintaining and updating our bid library. The main purpose is to own and coordinate the end-to-end bid process, ensuring timescales are met, bids are answered fully, best practice is embedded and improvements are consistently driven. You will work closely with teams across the business - including Sales, Marketing, Design, Project Management, Service, and Health & Safety - coordinating contributions and managing the tools that underpin our bid process. A key part of the role will be maintaining and improving our central content library, ensuring that lessons learned, examples of best practice, and updated content are captured and incorporated into future responses. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, detail-focused, and experienced in coordinating structured processes. You will be confident managing multiple deadlines, liaising across the business to drive activity, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. Experience in bid coordination or a similar project-focused environment is essential, and a commitment to professional development (e.g. APMP) is desirable. Your Team Joining Reliance s major projects team means joining an established culture where collaboration, mutual respect and a shared commitment to excellence allows everyone to be supported and encouraged to succeed. There is a genuine sense of belonging, where individual contributions are valued and achievements are celebrated collectively. Open communication, continuous learning and positive energy that motivates you to perform at your best. It is an environment where you feel empowered, connected and proud to be part of a team that works together to deliver meaningful results to the business, our customers and clients. Responsibilities To own and manage the end-to-end bid process, ensuring submissions are delivered on time, fully compliant, and aligned with client requirements and internal governance. To act as system owner for the bid management platform (Loopio), ensuring content is accurate, well-structured, version-controlled, and continuously updated (including by Content Owners) with lessons learned and best practice. To plan, schedule, and coordinate all bid activities, including kick-off meetings, progress reviews, approvals, and final submission. To liaise with internal stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Design, Senior Management, Finance, Legal, Project Management, Service, and Health & Safety) to secure timely inputs and ensure submissions are accurate and complete. To maintain and improve the central bid content library, embedding feedback and updating case studies, success stories, and company information to reflect the latest capability. To provide quality assurance across all submissions, checking alignment with evaluation criteria, governance processes, and brand standards. To support the creation of non-technical content and coordinate technical inputs, ensuring a consistent and compelling narrative. To monitor progress daily, identify risks or bottlenecks early, and drive resolution to keep bids on track. To coordinate structured post-bid reviews and wash-ups, capturing lessons learned and consolidating data to drive continuous improvement. To implement and promote best practice in bid management, ensuring clear communication of process, responsibilities, and expectations across the team. To reduce the cost to bid and improve efficiency by optimising workflows, reusing high-quality content, and streamlining processes. Contacts & Interfaces Sales & Marketing System Design Service & Maintenance Finance Project Management and Delivery Technical and Professional Services Technicians (PST) Senior Management Team (SMT) Client Success SHEQ Your Experience Proven experience in bid management, proposal support, or a similar structured process role Demonstrable understanding of the end-to-end bid process, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent submissions Experience managing and maintaining bid libraries/content management systems (e.g. Loopio or equivalent), including version control and continuous improvement Strong organisational and time-management skills, able to plan, prioritise and deliver to tight deadlines Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders across departments, including senior leaders High proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools (SharePoint, Teams) Understanding of compliance and governance requirements within a bid process (mandatory requirements, evaluation criteria, internal approvals) Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail Ability to ensure accuracy, consistency and quality across all submissions Continuous improvement mindset - capturing lessons learned and strengthening templates and reusable content over time Your Qualifications Essential: Strong working knowledge of technology-led solutions and formal tender processes GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths (or equivalent demonstrable competency) Commitment to ongoing professional development Desirable: Bachelor s degree (or equivalent experience) APMP Foundation/Practitioner (or commitment to achieve) Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 Foundation, APM PMQ, or similar) Training in quality/compliance systems (e.g. ISO awareness, document control) Your Key Skills & Competencies Bid governance and coordination - runs a structured process from kick-off to submission, keeping owners and deadlines on track Planning and prioritisation - manages multiple live bids and protects quality under pressure Stakeholder management - secures timely inputs from technical, commercial and operational teams, including senior stakeholders Quality and compliance discipline - checks mandatory requirements, evidence, consistency and submission readiness before sign-off Clear written communication - turns inputs into polished, client-ready responses while maintaining accuracy Document and content control - strong version control, templates, naming conventions and audit trail management Continuous improvement through analysis - reviews bid performance and feedback, identifies patterns and root causes, and turns learning into practical improvements (templates, content library, win themes, compliance checks and ways of working) Commercial awareness - understands assumptions, exclusions, risk/clarification points and approvals as part of compliant submissions Your Aptitudes & Behaviours Highly organised and dependable - plans ahead, meets deadlines, and follows through on actions without needing close supervision Calm under pressure - stays focused during peak bid periods and maintains quality when timelines are tight Proactive and solutions-led - anticipates issues early, escalates appropriately, and proposes practical options to keep bids moving . click apply for full job details
Our well respected, valued and growing Financial services client is looking for a Senior HR Manager to support their onward growth in their regional Head office. You will be report into the HR Director and will support the CEO to develop and implement their ongoing People strategy. The Group have a focus on their central values, gravitating around people to provide an exceptional service to their customers, with a strong, supportive and highly engaging culture in their regional office. They are progressive in approach, challenging the norms of the financial services industry. Work closely with the CEO and Business Units operational leaders on all HR matters. Be an active member of the D&I network and help drive the agenda. Lead people initiatives throughout the business and drive employee engagement. Point of escalation for complex disciplinary/grievance and other ER issues. Liaise with senior leadership to develop departmental people plans. Work with Reward and Benefits on the headcount forecasting. Manage the annual talent review process. Support all Learning and Development initiatives. You will be an innovative and values driven Senior HR professional. A strong HR generalist, you will enjoy and thrive working in varied teams. Highly commercial and a strong communicator you will build and maintain excellent stakeholder relationships and demonstrate how HR can positively impact the success or organisations. For more information get in touch ASAP. Artis Recruitment provide specialist recruitment services within HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, Marketing, Customer Contact and Executive Search. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that you have read and accept our Privacy Policy: (url removed)
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Our well respected, valued and growing Financial services client is looking for a Senior HR Manager to support their onward growth in their regional Head office. You will be report into the HR Director and will support the CEO to develop and implement their ongoing People strategy. The Group have a focus on their central values, gravitating around people to provide an exceptional service to their customers, with a strong, supportive and highly engaging culture in their regional office. They are progressive in approach, challenging the norms of the financial services industry. Work closely with the CEO and Business Units operational leaders on all HR matters. Be an active member of the D&I network and help drive the agenda. Lead people initiatives throughout the business and drive employee engagement. Point of escalation for complex disciplinary/grievance and other ER issues. Liaise with senior leadership to develop departmental people plans. Work with Reward and Benefits on the headcount forecasting. Manage the annual talent review process. Support all Learning and Development initiatives. You will be an innovative and values driven Senior HR professional. A strong HR generalist, you will enjoy and thrive working in varied teams. Highly commercial and a strong communicator you will build and maintain excellent stakeholder relationships and demonstrate how HR can positively impact the success or organisations. For more information get in touch ASAP. Artis Recruitment provide specialist recruitment services within HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, Marketing, Customer Contact and Executive Search. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that you have read and accept our Privacy Policy: (url removed)
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Marketing team is the driving force behind the creativity and growth at BDO. Marketing has a broad remit here. Their main goal is to equip the business to win and there are teams covering most touchpoints of the customer journey. Highlights include a national advertising campaign, the launch of a new firm-wide sales planning process and the implementation of new digital marketing tools. Because we know that great ideas can come from anywhere, you can be sure you'll be heard and have the chance to make a real impact. You'll be supported to build your career, but also to be yourself in the office. Help the firm succeed by staying ahead of the latest market trends, confidently implementing your ideas and collaborating with a range of shareholders. You'll be rewarded with a great work-life balance and a career with real purpose. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Marketing and Sales Operations Director is a senior-level role responsible for developing and implementing effective processes to support the Marketing, Sales, & Central Operations to function effectively and ensure the efficient use of marketing technology, data analytics, and processes. This role is crucial for driving operational excellence within MSC, ensuring alignment with BDO firm-wide objectives, and leading teams of marketing delivery professionals. The Director will collaborate with various departments, including Streams, IT, Finance, and Data Office teams, to ensure optimised campaign execution, budget management, and regulatory compliance. In this challenging and rewarding role you'll: Marketing Strategy & Vision: Define and implement a comprehensive marketing operations vision and strategy supporting MSC's overall strategy, to drive intelligent decision-making through precise data analysis. Oversee the entire marketing operations roadmap, including evaluation, selection, implementation, and customisation of marketing technology to meet functional needs. Budget & Financial Management: Collaborate with budget owners to develop, manage, and administer the marketing budget, ensuring proper cost tracking and accountability. Partner with analytics teams to report on marketing performance metrics, including customer lifetime value and acquisition cost, and provide insights for data-driven strategy. Data Analysis & Marketing Performance: Take the lead to build the necessary infrastructure to allow tracking and reporting of marketing funnels, including key metrics such as volume, conversion rates, and value, with segmentation by sector, stream, geography, and persona. Collaborate with the national streams marketing teams to leverage engagement data for more effective marketing strategies. Team Leadership & Development: Build, lead, and develop a high-performing marketing operations and delivery team by providing coaching, development opportunities, and filling talent gaps where needed. Ensure that policies, procedures, and processes are clearly defined, documented, and adhered to, promoting operational efficiency and data accuracy. Technology Management: Own the marketing technology stack, ensuring it is maintained, optimised, and customised for users. Identify opportunities to simplify and improve systems and processes, avoiding unnecessary complexity and customisation. Project & Campaign Coordination: Line management of Head of Marketing Engagement, with subsequent oversight of team delivering on projects and integrated marketing campaigns from planning to execution and post-campaign analysis. Line of sight to ensure infrastructure and operational marketing projects - such as improved reporting or investment in martech stack - are executed efficiently and align with the strategic goals of the PMDs and Streams. Stakeholder & Vendor Relationship Management: Regularly engage stakeholders across MSC, streams, Central Operations, and external vendors to align on marketing performance and strategies. Manage external partnerships, where necessary, and negotiate contracts with vendors to optimise marketing resources. Risk & Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards, proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks. You'll be someone with: Bachelor's degree in Marketing , Business Administration, or a related field. Extensive proven experience in marketing operations, with experience in a management role. Expertise in marketing technology, including designing and managing a marketing technology stack. Strong analytical, organisational, and project management skills. Proven track record of managing large budgets and driving data-driven marketing decisions. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership. Ability to multitask, prioritise, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Experience with enterprise software, SaaS, and knowledge of GDPR and related regulations is a plus. Strategic and analytical mindset with attention to detail. Strong leadership presence with experience managing and developing high-performance teams. Proficiency in MS Office and marketing analytics tools. Ability to manage relationships with external partners and vendors. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Marketing team is the driving force behind the creativity and growth at BDO. Marketing has a broad remit here. Their main goal is to equip the business to win and there are teams covering most touchpoints of the customer journey. Highlights include a national advertising campaign, the launch of a new firm-wide sales planning process and the implementation of new digital marketing tools. Because we know that great ideas can come from anywhere, you can be sure you'll be heard and have the chance to make a real impact. You'll be supported to build your career, but also to be yourself in the office. Help the firm succeed by staying ahead of the latest market trends, confidently implementing your ideas and collaborating with a range of shareholders. You'll be rewarded with a great work-life balance and a career with real purpose. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Marketing and Sales Operations Director is a senior-level role responsible for developing and implementing effective processes to support the Marketing, Sales, & Central Operations to function effectively and ensure the efficient use of marketing technology, data analytics, and processes. This role is crucial for driving operational excellence within MSC, ensuring alignment with BDO firm-wide objectives, and leading teams of marketing delivery professionals. The Director will collaborate with various departments, including Streams, IT, Finance, and Data Office teams, to ensure optimised campaign execution, budget management, and regulatory compliance. In this challenging and rewarding role you'll: Marketing Strategy & Vision: Define and implement a comprehensive marketing operations vision and strategy supporting MSC's overall strategy, to drive intelligent decision-making through precise data analysis. Oversee the entire marketing operations roadmap, including evaluation, selection, implementation, and customisation of marketing technology to meet functional needs. Budget & Financial Management: Collaborate with budget owners to develop, manage, and administer the marketing budget, ensuring proper cost tracking and accountability. Partner with analytics teams to report on marketing performance metrics, including customer lifetime value and acquisition cost, and provide insights for data-driven strategy. Data Analysis & Marketing Performance: Take the lead to build the necessary infrastructure to allow tracking and reporting of marketing funnels, including key metrics such as volume, conversion rates, and value, with segmentation by sector, stream, geography, and persona. Collaborate with the national streams marketing teams to leverage engagement data for more effective marketing strategies. Team Leadership & Development: Build, lead, and develop a high-performing marketing operations and delivery team by providing coaching, development opportunities, and filling talent gaps where needed. Ensure that policies, procedures, and processes are clearly defined, documented, and adhered to, promoting operational efficiency and data accuracy. Technology Management: Own the marketing technology stack, ensuring it is maintained, optimised, and customised for users. Identify opportunities to simplify and improve systems and processes, avoiding unnecessary complexity and customisation. Project & Campaign Coordination: Line management of Head of Marketing Engagement, with subsequent oversight of team delivering on projects and integrated marketing campaigns from planning to execution and post-campaign analysis. Line of sight to ensure infrastructure and operational marketing projects - such as improved reporting or investment in martech stack - are executed efficiently and align with the strategic goals of the PMDs and Streams. Stakeholder & Vendor Relationship Management: Regularly engage stakeholders across MSC, streams, Central Operations, and external vendors to align on marketing performance and strategies. Manage external partnerships, where necessary, and negotiate contracts with vendors to optimise marketing resources. Risk & Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards, proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks. You'll be someone with: Bachelor's degree in Marketing , Business Administration, or a related field. Extensive proven experience in marketing operations, with experience in a management role. Expertise in marketing technology, including designing and managing a marketing technology stack. Strong analytical, organisational, and project management skills. Proven track record of managing large budgets and driving data-driven marketing decisions. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership. Ability to multitask, prioritise, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Experience with enterprise software, SaaS, and knowledge of GDPR and related regulations is a plus. Strategic and analytical mindset with attention to detail. Strong leadership presence with experience managing and developing high-performance teams. Proficiency in MS Office and marketing analytics tools. Ability to manage relationships with external partners and vendors. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
We are recruiting an experienced Conveyancer to join and lead our Residential Conveyancing team in Kingswood. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Residential Conveyancer looking to progress to Senior Associate or Legal Director level, with the responsibility of leading a team. We have a bespoke internal management programme and academy to support an ambitious residential lawyer looking to progress and grow with our team. You will be dealing with a range of residential property transactions (including sales, purchases, transfers and remortgages) and will be well supported by a Paralegal and Legal Secretary. We focus on high-quality service over quantity of transactions and do not have a 'high volume' business model. The wider Residential Conveyancing team is among the biggest in Bristol, spanning four of our five offices. Our department is highly regarded, and we frequently receive excellent reviews on Review Solicitors and Google. The role Progressing matters proactively and professionally with the aim of concluding cases efficiently whilst achieving good outcomes for clients. Interviewing clients, taking instructions and keeping detailed file notes. Maintaining file checklists. Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing source of funds evidence for AML. Issuing client care letters. Drafting or considering contract packages. Raising enquiries. Submitting appropriate searches. Drafting title, mortgage and search reports. Acting for mortgage lenders. Conducting exchanges of contracts. Agreeing on the form of transfer deeds and raising requisitions. Completing matters on schedule. Advising clients on the progress of matters and costs. Checking all draft documents. Giving undertakings in the approved form in conveyancing matters. Notifying the Head of Department of any complaints received and assisting with resolving these. Ensuring the confidentiality and security of the firm's and clients' documentation and information. Compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors. Ensuring good working relationships with external institutions, third parties and organisations. Our team has established connections with local estate agents, and we are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident in networking and other marketing/business development activities. Accounts procedures: Preparation of bills of costs, completion statements, exchanging contracts and obtaining the approval of Accounts for bills. Obtaining payment on account from clients. Requesting cheques and obtaining authorised signatures. Notifying Accounts of incoming telegraphic transfers. Preparing written requests for telegraphic transfer for authorisation. Counting money received from clients as payments in. Requesting the transfer of money between client accounts and the office account. Part of this role involves management of the Kingswood Conveyancing team. Team Leader duties include: Hosting weekly team meetings, monthly 121s and bi-annual Personal Development Reviews for all team members. HR team responsibilities for office team members, e.g. recruitment, probation reviews and holiday management. Training of junior staff. Management of an efficient triage system for new work. About us Barcan and Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer. We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. We encourage open communication and foster a culture where colleagues are supported in achieving a real work/life balance. At Barcan and Kirby, we work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values. We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms. The ideal candidate Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer. Experience in the South West property market. Hold a Law degree, or hold a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ). Be IT literate and confident in using and adapting to new systems and processes. Location and working hours This is a full-time role (office hours are 9am - 5.15pm, Monday-Friday). Part-time considered. The role is based at our Kingswood office with the option to apply for hybrid working post-probation. Belonging at Barcan and Kirby We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you. _If there is anything we can do to make things more comfortable for you as part of the application process, including making a reasonable adjustment, please let us know by emailing ._ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year Work Location: In person
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
We are recruiting an experienced Conveyancer to join and lead our Residential Conveyancing team in Kingswood. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Residential Conveyancer looking to progress to Senior Associate or Legal Director level, with the responsibility of leading a team. We have a bespoke internal management programme and academy to support an ambitious residential lawyer looking to progress and grow with our team. You will be dealing with a range of residential property transactions (including sales, purchases, transfers and remortgages) and will be well supported by a Paralegal and Legal Secretary. We focus on high-quality service over quantity of transactions and do not have a 'high volume' business model. The wider Residential Conveyancing team is among the biggest in Bristol, spanning four of our five offices. Our department is highly regarded, and we frequently receive excellent reviews on Review Solicitors and Google. The role Progressing matters proactively and professionally with the aim of concluding cases efficiently whilst achieving good outcomes for clients. Interviewing clients, taking instructions and keeping detailed file notes. Maintaining file checklists. Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing source of funds evidence for AML. Issuing client care letters. Drafting or considering contract packages. Raising enquiries. Submitting appropriate searches. Drafting title, mortgage and search reports. Acting for mortgage lenders. Conducting exchanges of contracts. Agreeing on the form of transfer deeds and raising requisitions. Completing matters on schedule. Advising clients on the progress of matters and costs. Checking all draft documents. Giving undertakings in the approved form in conveyancing matters. Notifying the Head of Department of any complaints received and assisting with resolving these. Ensuring the confidentiality and security of the firm's and clients' documentation and information. Compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors. Ensuring good working relationships with external institutions, third parties and organisations. Our team has established connections with local estate agents, and we are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident in networking and other marketing/business development activities. Accounts procedures: Preparation of bills of costs, completion statements, exchanging contracts and obtaining the approval of Accounts for bills. Obtaining payment on account from clients. Requesting cheques and obtaining authorised signatures. Notifying Accounts of incoming telegraphic transfers. Preparing written requests for telegraphic transfer for authorisation. Counting money received from clients as payments in. Requesting the transfer of money between client accounts and the office account. Part of this role involves management of the Kingswood Conveyancing team. Team Leader duties include: Hosting weekly team meetings, monthly 121s and bi-annual Personal Development Reviews for all team members. HR team responsibilities for office team members, e.g. recruitment, probation reviews and holiday management. Training of junior staff. Management of an efficient triage system for new work. About us Barcan and Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer. We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. We encourage open communication and foster a culture where colleagues are supported in achieving a real work/life balance. At Barcan and Kirby, we work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values. We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms. The ideal candidate Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer. Experience in the South West property market. Hold a Law degree, or hold a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ). Be IT literate and confident in using and adapting to new systems and processes. Location and working hours This is a full-time role (office hours are 9am - 5.15pm, Monday-Friday). Part-time considered. The role is based at our Kingswood office with the option to apply for hybrid working post-probation. Belonging at Barcan and Kirby We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you. _If there is anything we can do to make things more comfortable for you as part of the application process, including making a reasonable adjustment, please let us know by emailing ._ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year Work Location: In person
Operations Support Manager - Central region Head Office - Wonderfield Group Contract: Full Time Salary: £40,000 Contracted Hours: 40 The Wonderfield Group has recently been purchased by Zensho Holdings, the leading food service company in Japan with a market cap of $5.5b and whose aim is to become the worlds largest food company, a position from which we can eradicate hunger and poverty from around the globe. We operate restaurants, factories, and thousands of sushi kiosks and have recently built a successful cut fruit business, Snowfruit. Combining this with the three businesses previously owned by Zensho, AFC, Sushi Circle and Sushi Take, results in annual sales of $2.5b and Ebitda in excess of $140m a year with an ambitious growth trajectory. We're hiring an Operations Support Manager to partner with our Retail Operations Manager, overseeing a portfolio of corporate-operated kiosks in major UK supermarkets covering the Central region These sites are transitioning from franchise to corporate ownership before resale, and you'll play a key role in setting them up for long-term success. This dynamic, field-based role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and brings strong food retail operations experience. From coaching teams and boosting food safety to stabilising sites during transition, you'll help drive performance, sharpen standards, and strengthen relationships with retail partners. What you'll be doing Ensure corporate-operated kiosks are set up for success, training teams on food prep, service, compliance, and daily operations Provide hands-on coaching and support to teams, driving relaunches and performance improvements Lead the transition and turnaround of kiosks post-franchise, stabilising operations and preparing sites for resale Support delivery of performance KPIs, including sales, labour, cost of goods, compliance, and training completion Champion food safety, hygiene, and allergen standards to ensure all products are fresh, on spec, and within shelf life Build strong relationships with supermarket partners, resolving issues collaboratively and maintaining high operational standards Work closely with Training, Marketing, Commercial, and Finance teams to align operational support with business priorities Track training outcomes and performance, providing insights and recommendations to the Retail Operations Manager We're proud to offer: Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice program Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Annual discretionary bonus subject to business and overall performance Discretionary Life Assurance Discretionary Income Protection Group Personal Pension Private Medical Cash Plan Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts. 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends. Contribute towards our award-winning sustainability initiatives that delivers progress against 9 UN sustainability goals. We're committed to responsibly sourcing and all our seafood, therefore we only use source sustainable fish. All our packaging is recyclable and 80% of our packaging is already made from recycled plastic. Ann
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Operations Support Manager - Central region Head Office - Wonderfield Group Contract: Full Time Salary: £40,000 Contracted Hours: 40 The Wonderfield Group has recently been purchased by Zensho Holdings, the leading food service company in Japan with a market cap of $5.5b and whose aim is to become the worlds largest food company, a position from which we can eradicate hunger and poverty from around the globe. We operate restaurants, factories, and thousands of sushi kiosks and have recently built a successful cut fruit business, Snowfruit. Combining this with the three businesses previously owned by Zensho, AFC, Sushi Circle and Sushi Take, results in annual sales of $2.5b and Ebitda in excess of $140m a year with an ambitious growth trajectory. We're hiring an Operations Support Manager to partner with our Retail Operations Manager, overseeing a portfolio of corporate-operated kiosks in major UK supermarkets covering the Central region These sites are transitioning from franchise to corporate ownership before resale, and you'll play a key role in setting them up for long-term success. This dynamic, field-based role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and brings strong food retail operations experience. From coaching teams and boosting food safety to stabilising sites during transition, you'll help drive performance, sharpen standards, and strengthen relationships with retail partners. What you'll be doing Ensure corporate-operated kiosks are set up for success, training teams on food prep, service, compliance, and daily operations Provide hands-on coaching and support to teams, driving relaunches and performance improvements Lead the transition and turnaround of kiosks post-franchise, stabilising operations and preparing sites for resale Support delivery of performance KPIs, including sales, labour, cost of goods, compliance, and training completion Champion food safety, hygiene, and allergen standards to ensure all products are fresh, on spec, and within shelf life Build strong relationships with supermarket partners, resolving issues collaboratively and maintaining high operational standards Work closely with Training, Marketing, Commercial, and Finance teams to align operational support with business priorities Track training outcomes and performance, providing insights and recommendations to the Retail Operations Manager We're proud to offer: Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice program Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Annual discretionary bonus subject to business and overall performance Discretionary Life Assurance Discretionary Income Protection Group Personal Pension Private Medical Cash Plan Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts. 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends. Contribute towards our award-winning sustainability initiatives that delivers progress against 9 UN sustainability goals. We're committed to responsibly sourcing and all our seafood, therefore we only use source sustainable fish. All our packaging is recyclable and 80% of our packaging is already made from recycled plastic. Ann
We are recruiting an experienced Conveyancer to join and lead our Residential Conveyancing team in Kingswood. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Residential Conveyancer looking to progress to Senior Associate or Legal Director level, with the responsibility of leading a team. We have a bespoke internal management programme and academy to support an ambitious residential lawyer looking to progress and grow with our team. You will be dealing with a range of residential property transactions (including sales, purchases, transfers and remortgages) and will be well supported by a Paralegal and Legal Secretary. We focus on high-quality service over quantity of transactions and do not have a 'high volume' business model. The wider Residential Conveyancing team is among the biggest in Bristol, spanning four of our five offices. Our department is highly regarded, and we frequently receive excellent reviews on Review Solicitors and Google. The role Progressing matters proactively and professionally with the aim of concluding cases efficiently whilst achieving good outcomes for clients. Interviewing clients, taking instructions and keeping detailed file notes. Maintaining file checklists. Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing source of funds evidence for AML. Issuing client care letters. Drafting or considering contract packages. Raising enquiries. Submitting appropriate searches. Drafting title, mortgage and search reports. Acting for mortgage lenders. Conducting exchanges of contracts. Agreeing on the form of transfer deeds and raising requisitions. Completing matters on schedule. Advising clients on the progress of matters and costs. Checking all draft documents. Giving undertakings in the approved form in conveyancing matters. Notifying the Head of Department of any complaints received and assisting with resolving these. Ensuring the confidentiality and security of the firm's and clients' documentation and information. Compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors. Ensuring good working relationships with external institutions, third parties and organisations. Our team has established connections with local estate agents, and we are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident in networking and other marketing/business development activities. Accounts procedures: Preparation of bills of costs, completion statements, exchanging contracts and obtaining the approval of Accounts for bills. Obtaining payment on account from clients. Requesting cheques and obtaining authorised signatures. Notifying Accounts of incoming telegraphic transfers. Preparing written requests for telegraphic transfer for authorisation. Counting money received from clients as payments in. Requesting the transfer of money between client accounts and the office account. Part of this role involves management of the Kingswood Conveyancing team. Team Leader duties include: Hosting weekly team meetings, monthly 121s and bi-annual Personal Development Reviews for all team members. HR team responsibilities for office team members, e.g. recruitment, probation reviews and holiday management. Training of junior staff. Management of an efficient triage system for new work. About us Barcan and Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer. We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. We encourage open communication and foster a culture where colleagues are supported in achieving a real work/life balance. At Barcan and Kirby, we work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values. We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms. The ideal candidate Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer. Experience in the South West property market. Hold a Law degree, or hold a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ). Be IT literate and confident in using and adapting to new systems and processes. Location and working hours This is a full-time role (office hours are 9am - 5.15pm, Monday-Friday). Part-time considered. The role is based at our Kingswood office with the option to apply for hybrid working post-probation. Belonging at Barcan and Kirby We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you. _If there is anything we can do to make things more comfortable for you as part of the application process, including making a reasonable adjustment, please let us know by emailing ._ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year Work Location: In person
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
We are recruiting an experienced Conveyancer to join and lead our Residential Conveyancing team in Kingswood. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Residential Conveyancer looking to progress to Senior Associate or Legal Director level, with the responsibility of leading a team. We have a bespoke internal management programme and academy to support an ambitious residential lawyer looking to progress and grow with our team. You will be dealing with a range of residential property transactions (including sales, purchases, transfers and remortgages) and will be well supported by a Paralegal and Legal Secretary. We focus on high-quality service over quantity of transactions and do not have a 'high volume' business model. The wider Residential Conveyancing team is among the biggest in Bristol, spanning four of our five offices. Our department is highly regarded, and we frequently receive excellent reviews on Review Solicitors and Google. The role Progressing matters proactively and professionally with the aim of concluding cases efficiently whilst achieving good outcomes for clients. Interviewing clients, taking instructions and keeping detailed file notes. Maintaining file checklists. Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing source of funds evidence for AML. Issuing client care letters. Drafting or considering contract packages. Raising enquiries. Submitting appropriate searches. Drafting title, mortgage and search reports. Acting for mortgage lenders. Conducting exchanges of contracts. Agreeing on the form of transfer deeds and raising requisitions. Completing matters on schedule. Advising clients on the progress of matters and costs. Checking all draft documents. Giving undertakings in the approved form in conveyancing matters. Notifying the Head of Department of any complaints received and assisting with resolving these. Ensuring the confidentiality and security of the firm's and clients' documentation and information. Compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors. Ensuring good working relationships with external institutions, third parties and organisations. Our team has established connections with local estate agents, and we are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident in networking and other marketing/business development activities. Accounts procedures: Preparation of bills of costs, completion statements, exchanging contracts and obtaining the approval of Accounts for bills. Obtaining payment on account from clients. Requesting cheques and obtaining authorised signatures. Notifying Accounts of incoming telegraphic transfers. Preparing written requests for telegraphic transfer for authorisation. Counting money received from clients as payments in. Requesting the transfer of money between client accounts and the office account. Part of this role involves management of the Kingswood Conveyancing team. Team Leader duties include: Hosting weekly team meetings, monthly 121s and bi-annual Personal Development Reviews for all team members. HR team responsibilities for office team members, e.g. recruitment, probation reviews and holiday management. Training of junior staff. Management of an efficient triage system for new work. About us Barcan and Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer. We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. We encourage open communication and foster a culture where colleagues are supported in achieving a real work/life balance. At Barcan and Kirby, we work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values. We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms. The ideal candidate Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer. Experience in the South West property market. Hold a Law degree, or hold a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ). Be IT literate and confident in using and adapting to new systems and processes. Location and working hours This is a full-time role (office hours are 9am - 5.15pm, Monday-Friday). Part-time considered. The role is based at our Kingswood office with the option to apply for hybrid working post-probation. Belonging at Barcan and Kirby We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you. _If there is anything we can do to make things more comfortable for you as part of the application process, including making a reasonable adjustment, please let us know by emailing ._ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year Work Location: In person
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Marketing team is the driving force behind the creativity and growth at BDO. Marketing has a broad remit here. Their main goal is to equip the business to win and there are teams covering most touchpoints of the customer journey. Highlights include a national advertising campaign, the launch of a new firm-wide sales planning process and the implementation of new digital marketing tools. Because we know that great ideas can come from anywhere, you can be sure you'll be heard and have the chance to make a real impact. You'll be supported to build your career, but also to be yourself in the office. Help the firm succeed by staying ahead of the latest market trends, confidently implementing your ideas and collaborating with a range of shareholders. You'll be rewarded with a great work-life balance and a career with real purpose. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Marketing and Sales Operations Director is a senior-level role responsible for developing and implementing effective processes to support the Marketing, Sales, & Central Operations to function effectively and ensure the efficient use of marketing technology, data analytics, and processes. This role is crucial for driving operational excellence within MSC, ensuring alignment with BDO firm-wide objectives, and leading teams of marketing delivery professionals. The Director will collaborate with various departments, including Streams, IT, Finance, and Data Office teams, to ensure optimised campaign execution, budget management, and regulatory compliance. In this challenging and rewarding role you'll: Marketing Strategy & Vision: Define and implement a comprehensive marketing operations vision and strategy supporting MSC's overall strategy, to drive intelligent decision-making through precise data analysis. Oversee the entire marketing operations roadmap, including evaluation, selection, implementation, and customisation of marketing technology to meet functional needs. Budget & Financial Management: Collaborate with budget owners to develop, manage, and administer the marketing budget, ensuring proper cost tracking and accountability. Partner with analytics teams to report on marketing performance metrics, including customer lifetime value and acquisition cost, and provide insights for data-driven strategy. Data Analysis & Marketing Performance: Take the lead to build the necessary infrastructure to allow tracking and reporting of marketing funnels, including key metrics such as volume, conversion rates, and value, with segmentation by sector, stream, geography, and persona. Collaborate with the national streams marketing teams to leverage engagement data for more effective marketing strategies. Team Leadership & Development: Build, lead, and develop a high-performing marketing operations and delivery team by providing coaching, development opportunities, and filling talent gaps where needed. Ensure that policies, procedures, and processes are clearly defined, documented, and adhered to, promoting operational efficiency and data accuracy. Technology Management: Own the marketing technology stack, ensuring it is maintained, optimised, and customised for users. Identify opportunities to simplify and improve systems and processes, avoiding unnecessary complexity and customisation. Project & Campaign Coordination: Line management of Head of Marketing Engagement, with subsequent oversight of team delivering on projects and integrated marketing campaigns from planning to execution and post-campaign analysis. Line of sight to ensure infrastructure and operational marketing projects - such as improved reporting or investment in martech stack - are executed efficiently and align with the strategic goals of the PMDs and Streams. Stakeholder & Vendor Relationship Management: Regularly engage stakeholders across MSC, streams, Central Operations, and external vendors to align on marketing performance and strategies. Manage external partnerships, where necessary, and negotiate contracts with vendors to optimise marketing resources. Risk & Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards, proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks. You'll be someone with: Bachelor's degree in Marketing , Business Administration, or a related field. Extensive proven experience in marketing operations, with experience in a management role. Expertise in marketing technology, including designing and managing a marketing technology stack. Strong analytical, organisational, and project management skills. Proven track record of managing large budgets and driving data-driven marketing decisions. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership. Ability to multitask, prioritise, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Experience with enterprise software, SaaS, and knowledge of GDPR and related regulations is a plus. Strategic and analytical mindset with attention to detail. Strong leadership presence with experience managing and developing high-performance teams. Proficiency in MS Office and marketing analytics tools. Ability to manage relationships with external partners and vendors. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Marketing team is the driving force behind the creativity and growth at BDO. Marketing has a broad remit here. Their main goal is to equip the business to win and there are teams covering most touchpoints of the customer journey. Highlights include a national advertising campaign, the launch of a new firm-wide sales planning process and the implementation of new digital marketing tools. Because we know that great ideas can come from anywhere, you can be sure you'll be heard and have the chance to make a real impact. You'll be supported to build your career, but also to be yourself in the office. Help the firm succeed by staying ahead of the latest market trends, confidently implementing your ideas and collaborating with a range of shareholders. You'll be rewarded with a great work-life balance and a career with real purpose. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Marketing and Sales Operations Director is a senior-level role responsible for developing and implementing effective processes to support the Marketing, Sales, & Central Operations to function effectively and ensure the efficient use of marketing technology, data analytics, and processes. This role is crucial for driving operational excellence within MSC, ensuring alignment with BDO firm-wide objectives, and leading teams of marketing delivery professionals. The Director will collaborate with various departments, including Streams, IT, Finance, and Data Office teams, to ensure optimised campaign execution, budget management, and regulatory compliance. In this challenging and rewarding role you'll: Marketing Strategy & Vision: Define and implement a comprehensive marketing operations vision and strategy supporting MSC's overall strategy, to drive intelligent decision-making through precise data analysis. Oversee the entire marketing operations roadmap, including evaluation, selection, implementation, and customisation of marketing technology to meet functional needs. Budget & Financial Management: Collaborate with budget owners to develop, manage, and administer the marketing budget, ensuring proper cost tracking and accountability. Partner with analytics teams to report on marketing performance metrics, including customer lifetime value and acquisition cost, and provide insights for data-driven strategy. Data Analysis & Marketing Performance: Take the lead to build the necessary infrastructure to allow tracking and reporting of marketing funnels, including key metrics such as volume, conversion rates, and value, with segmentation by sector, stream, geography, and persona. Collaborate with the national streams marketing teams to leverage engagement data for more effective marketing strategies. Team Leadership & Development: Build, lead, and develop a high-performing marketing operations and delivery team by providing coaching, development opportunities, and filling talent gaps where needed. Ensure that policies, procedures, and processes are clearly defined, documented, and adhered to, promoting operational efficiency and data accuracy. Technology Management: Own the marketing technology stack, ensuring it is maintained, optimised, and customised for users. Identify opportunities to simplify and improve systems and processes, avoiding unnecessary complexity and customisation. Project & Campaign Coordination: Line management of Head of Marketing Engagement, with subsequent oversight of team delivering on projects and integrated marketing campaigns from planning to execution and post-campaign analysis. Line of sight to ensure infrastructure and operational marketing projects - such as improved reporting or investment in martech stack - are executed efficiently and align with the strategic goals of the PMDs and Streams. Stakeholder & Vendor Relationship Management: Regularly engage stakeholders across MSC, streams, Central Operations, and external vendors to align on marketing performance and strategies. Manage external partnerships, where necessary, and negotiate contracts with vendors to optimise marketing resources. Risk & Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards, proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks. You'll be someone with: Bachelor's degree in Marketing , Business Administration, or a related field. Extensive proven experience in marketing operations, with experience in a management role. Expertise in marketing technology, including designing and managing a marketing technology stack. Strong analytical, organisational, and project management skills. Proven track record of managing large budgets and driving data-driven marketing decisions. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership. Ability to multitask, prioritise, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Experience with enterprise software, SaaS, and knowledge of GDPR and related regulations is a plus. Strategic and analytical mindset with attention to detail. Strong leadership presence with experience managing and developing high-performance teams. Proficiency in MS Office and marketing analytics tools. Ability to manage relationships with external partners and vendors. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
We are recruiting an experienced Conveyancer to join and lead our Residential Conveyancing team in Kingswood. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Residential Conveyancer looking to progress to Senior Associate or Legal Director level, with the responsibility of leading a team. We have a bespoke internal management programme and academy to support an ambitious residential lawyer looking to progress and grow with our team. You will be dealing with a range of residential property transactions (including sales, purchases, transfers and remortgages) and will be well supported by a Paralegal and Legal Secretary. We focus on high-quality service over quantity of transactions and do not have a 'high volume' business model. The wider Residential Conveyancing team is among the biggest in Bristol, spanning four of our five offices. Our department is highly regarded, and we frequently receive excellent reviews on Review Solicitors and Google. The role Progressing matters proactively and professionally with the aim of concluding cases efficiently whilst achieving good outcomes for clients. Interviewing clients, taking instructions and keeping detailed file notes. Maintaining file checklists. Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing source of funds evidence for AML. Issuing client care letters. Drafting or considering contract packages. Raising enquiries. Submitting appropriate searches. Drafting title, mortgage and search reports. Acting for mortgage lenders. Conducting exchanges of contracts. Agreeing on the form of transfer deeds and raising requisitions. Completing matters on schedule. Advising clients on the progress of matters and costs. Checking all draft documents. Giving undertakings in the approved form in conveyancing matters. Notifying the Head of Department of any complaints received and assisting with resolving these. Ensuring the confidentiality and security of the firm's and clients' documentation and information. Compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors. Ensuring good working relationships with external institutions, third parties and organisations. Our team has established connections with local estate agents, and we are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident in networking and other marketing/business development activities. Accounts procedures: Preparation of bills of costs, completion statements, exchanging contracts and obtaining the approval of Accounts for bills. Obtaining payment on account from clients. Requesting cheques and obtaining authorised signatures. Notifying Accounts of incoming telegraphic transfers. Preparing written requests for telegraphic transfer for authorisation. Counting money received from clients as payments in. Requesting the transfer of money between client accounts and the office account. Part of this role involves management of the Kingswood Conveyancing team. Team Leader duties include: Hosting weekly team meetings, monthly 121s and bi-annual Personal Development Reviews for all team members. HR team responsibilities for office team members, e.g. recruitment, probation reviews and holiday management. Training of junior staff. Management of an efficient triage system for new work. About us Barcan and Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer. We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. We encourage open communication and foster a culture where colleagues are supported in achieving a real work/life balance. At Barcan and Kirby, we work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values. We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms. The ideal candidate Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer. Experience in the South West property market. Hold a Law degree, or hold a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ). Be IT literate and confident in using and adapting to new systems and processes. Location and working hours This is a full-time role (office hours are 9am - 5.15pm, Monday-Friday). Part-time considered. The role is based at our Kingswood office with the option to apply for hybrid working post-probation. Belonging at Barcan and Kirby We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you. _If there is anything we can do to make things more comfortable for you as part of the application process, including making a reasonable adjustment, please let us know by emailing ._ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year Work Location: In person
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
We are recruiting an experienced Conveyancer to join and lead our Residential Conveyancing team in Kingswood. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Residential Conveyancer looking to progress to Senior Associate or Legal Director level, with the responsibility of leading a team. We have a bespoke internal management programme and academy to support an ambitious residential lawyer looking to progress and grow with our team. You will be dealing with a range of residential property transactions (including sales, purchases, transfers and remortgages) and will be well supported by a Paralegal and Legal Secretary. We focus on high-quality service over quantity of transactions and do not have a 'high volume' business model. The wider Residential Conveyancing team is among the biggest in Bristol, spanning four of our five offices. Our department is highly regarded, and we frequently receive excellent reviews on Review Solicitors and Google. The role Progressing matters proactively and professionally with the aim of concluding cases efficiently whilst achieving good outcomes for clients. Interviewing clients, taking instructions and keeping detailed file notes. Maintaining file checklists. Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing source of funds evidence for AML. Issuing client care letters. Drafting or considering contract packages. Raising enquiries. Submitting appropriate searches. Drafting title, mortgage and search reports. Acting for mortgage lenders. Conducting exchanges of contracts. Agreeing on the form of transfer deeds and raising requisitions. Completing matters on schedule. Advising clients on the progress of matters and costs. Checking all draft documents. Giving undertakings in the approved form in conveyancing matters. Notifying the Head of Department of any complaints received and assisting with resolving these. Ensuring the confidentiality and security of the firm's and clients' documentation and information. Compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors. Ensuring good working relationships with external institutions, third parties and organisations. Our team has established connections with local estate agents, and we are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident in networking and other marketing/business development activities. Accounts procedures: Preparation of bills of costs, completion statements, exchanging contracts and obtaining the approval of Accounts for bills. Obtaining payment on account from clients. Requesting cheques and obtaining authorised signatures. Notifying Accounts of incoming telegraphic transfers. Preparing written requests for telegraphic transfer for authorisation. Counting money received from clients as payments in. Requesting the transfer of money between client accounts and the office account. Part of this role involves management of the Kingswood Conveyancing team. Team Leader duties include: Hosting weekly team meetings, monthly 121s and bi-annual Personal Development Reviews for all team members. HR team responsibilities for office team members, e.g. recruitment, probation reviews and holiday management. Training of junior staff. Management of an efficient triage system for new work. About us Barcan and Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer. We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. We encourage open communication and foster a culture where colleagues are supported in achieving a real work/life balance. At Barcan and Kirby, we work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values. We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms. The ideal candidate Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer. Experience in the South West property market. Hold a Law degree, or hold a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ). Be IT literate and confident in using and adapting to new systems and processes. Location and working hours This is a full-time role (office hours are 9am - 5.15pm, Monday-Friday). Part-time considered. The role is based at our Kingswood office with the option to apply for hybrid working post-probation. Belonging at Barcan and Kirby We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you. _If there is anything we can do to make things more comfortable for you as part of the application process, including making a reasonable adjustment, please let us know by emailing ._ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year Work Location: In person
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Marketing team is the driving force behind the creativity and growth at BDO. Marketing has a broad remit here. Their main goal is to equip the business to win and there are teams covering most touchpoints of the customer journey. Highlights include a national advertising campaign, the launch of a new firm-wide sales planning process and the implementation of new digital marketing tools. Because we know that great ideas can come from anywhere, you can be sure you'll be heard and have the chance to make a real impact. You'll be supported to build your career, but also to be yourself in the office. Help the firm succeed by staying ahead of the latest market trends, confidently implementing your ideas and collaborating with a range of shareholders. You'll be rewarded with a great work-life balance and a career with real purpose. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Marketing Operations Director is a senior-level role responsible for developing and implementing effective processes to support the Marketing, Sales, & Central Operations to function effectively and ensure the efficient use of marketing technology, data analytics, and processes. This role is crucial for driving operational excellence within MSC, ensuring alignment with BDO firm-wide objectives, and leading teams of marketing delivery professionals. The Director will collaborate with various departments, including Streams, IT, Finance, and Data Office teams, to ensure optimised campaign execution, budget management, and regulatory compliance. In this challenging and rewarding role you'll: Marketing Strategy & Vision: Define and implement a comprehensive marketing operations vision and strategy supporting MSC's overall strategy, to drive intelligent decision-making through precise data analysis. Oversee the entire marketing operations roadmap, including evaluation, selection, implementation, and customisation of marketing technology to meet functional needs. Budget & Financial Management: Collaborate with budget owners to develop, manage, and administer the marketing budget, ensuring proper cost tracking and accountability. Partner with analytics teams to report on marketing performance metrics, including customer lifetime value and acquisition cost, and provide insights for data-driven strategy. Data Analysis & Marketing Performance: Take the lead to build the necessary infrastructure to allow tracking and reporting of marketing funnels, including key metrics such as volume, conversion rates, and value, with segmentation by sector, stream, geography, and persona. Collaborate with the national streams marketing teams to leverage engagement data for more effective marketing strategies. Team Leadership & Development: Build, lead, and develop a high-performing marketing operations and delivery team by providing coaching, development opportunities, and filling talent gaps where needed. Ensure that policies, procedures, and processes are clearly defined, documented, and adhered to, promoting operational efficiency and data accuracy. Technology Management: Own the marketing technology stack, ensuring it is maintained, optimised, and customised for users. Identify opportunities to simplify and improve systems and processes, avoiding unnecessary complexity and customisation. Project & Campaign Coordination: Line management of Head of Marketing Engagement, with subsequent oversight of team delivering on projects and integrated marketing campaigns from planning to execution and post-campaign analysis. Line of sight to ensure infrastructure and operational marketing projects - such as improved reporting or investment in martech stack - are executed efficiently and align with the strategic goals of the PMDs and Streams. Stakeholder & Vendor Relationship Management: Regularly engage stakeholders across MSC, streams, Central Operations, and external vendors to align on marketing performance and strategies. Manage external partnerships, where necessary, and negotiate contracts with vendors to optimise marketing resources. Risk & Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards, proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks. You'll be someone with: Bachelor's degree in Marketing , Business Administration, or a related field. Extensive proven experience in marketing operations, with experience in a management role. Expertise in marketing technology, including designing and managing a marketing technology stack. Strong analytical, organisational, and project management skills. Proven track record of managing large budgets and driving data-driven marketing decisions. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership. Ability to multitask, prioritise, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Experience with enterprise software, SaaS, and knowledge of GDPR and related regulations is a plus. Strategic and analytical mindset with attention to detail. Strong leadership presence with experience managing and developing high-performance teams. Proficiency in MS Office and marketing analytics tools. Ability to manage relationships with external partners and vendors. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Marketing team is the driving force behind the creativity and growth at BDO. Marketing has a broad remit here. Their main goal is to equip the business to win and there are teams covering most touchpoints of the customer journey. Highlights include a national advertising campaign, the launch of a new firm-wide sales planning process and the implementation of new digital marketing tools. Because we know that great ideas can come from anywhere, you can be sure you'll be heard and have the chance to make a real impact. You'll be supported to build your career, but also to be yourself in the office. Help the firm succeed by staying ahead of the latest market trends, confidently implementing your ideas and collaborating with a range of shareholders. You'll be rewarded with a great work-life balance and a career with real purpose. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Marketing Operations Director is a senior-level role responsible for developing and implementing effective processes to support the Marketing, Sales, & Central Operations to function effectively and ensure the efficient use of marketing technology, data analytics, and processes. This role is crucial for driving operational excellence within MSC, ensuring alignment with BDO firm-wide objectives, and leading teams of marketing delivery professionals. The Director will collaborate with various departments, including Streams, IT, Finance, and Data Office teams, to ensure optimised campaign execution, budget management, and regulatory compliance. In this challenging and rewarding role you'll: Marketing Strategy & Vision: Define and implement a comprehensive marketing operations vision and strategy supporting MSC's overall strategy, to drive intelligent decision-making through precise data analysis. Oversee the entire marketing operations roadmap, including evaluation, selection, implementation, and customisation of marketing technology to meet functional needs. Budget & Financial Management: Collaborate with budget owners to develop, manage, and administer the marketing budget, ensuring proper cost tracking and accountability. Partner with analytics teams to report on marketing performance metrics, including customer lifetime value and acquisition cost, and provide insights for data-driven strategy. Data Analysis & Marketing Performance: Take the lead to build the necessary infrastructure to allow tracking and reporting of marketing funnels, including key metrics such as volume, conversion rates, and value, with segmentation by sector, stream, geography, and persona. Collaborate with the national streams marketing teams to leverage engagement data for more effective marketing strategies. Team Leadership & Development: Build, lead, and develop a high-performing marketing operations and delivery team by providing coaching, development opportunities, and filling talent gaps where needed. Ensure that policies, procedures, and processes are clearly defined, documented, and adhered to, promoting operational efficiency and data accuracy. Technology Management: Own the marketing technology stack, ensuring it is maintained, optimised, and customised for users. Identify opportunities to simplify and improve systems and processes, avoiding unnecessary complexity and customisation. Project & Campaign Coordination: Line management of Head of Marketing Engagement, with subsequent oversight of team delivering on projects and integrated marketing campaigns from planning to execution and post-campaign analysis. Line of sight to ensure infrastructure and operational marketing projects - such as improved reporting or investment in martech stack - are executed efficiently and align with the strategic goals of the PMDs and Streams. Stakeholder & Vendor Relationship Management: Regularly engage stakeholders across MSC, streams, Central Operations, and external vendors to align on marketing performance and strategies. Manage external partnerships, where necessary, and negotiate contracts with vendors to optimise marketing resources. Risk & Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards, proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks. You'll be someone with: Bachelor's degree in Marketing , Business Administration, or a related field. Extensive proven experience in marketing operations, with experience in a management role. Expertise in marketing technology, including designing and managing a marketing technology stack. Strong analytical, organisational, and project management skills. Proven track record of managing large budgets and driving data-driven marketing decisions. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership. Ability to multitask, prioritise, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Experience with enterprise software, SaaS, and knowledge of GDPR and related regulations is a plus. Strategic and analytical mindset with attention to detail. Strong leadership presence with experience managing and developing high-performance teams. Proficiency in MS Office and marketing analytics tools. Ability to manage relationships with external partners and vendors. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Your role in the team The Architecture Compute, and Engineering organization provides a transformative platform ecosystem with a comprehensive set of capabilities that empowers end users and digital product teams to innovate seamlessly and drive growth for Allstate through the Consumer Connected Cloud mission. This ecosystem aims to provide an absolute frictionless experience for our user community. As a Lead Digital Product Manager in the ACE organization, you'll be a player/coach who drives multiple products across a platform, contributing towards defining, delivering, and managing the lifecycle of a suite of products ensuring they meet the needs of the customers and align with the company's strategic goals. You will lead and coach a team of Digital Product Managers to advance in the trade and to advance product strategy. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, technical understanding, and business acumen. The Mainframe Lead DPM is driving several strategic initiatives aimed at modernizing and optimizing Allstate's mainframe systems. This includes enhancing cyber resiliency through safeguarded storage upgrades, immutable backups, and disaster recovery exercises, while also transitioning legacy workloads to more agile and secure platforms. The role is central to exploring next-generation capabilities such as AI, machine learning, and containerization-leveraging technologies like zCX and z/OS 3.1 to enable on-platform intelligence and scalable automation. These efforts support a broader transformation of mainframe hosting into a dynamic, data-driven ecosystem that integrates seamlessly with distributed environments and accelerates business value delivery. Key Responsibilities Product Portfolio Leadership: Manage the strategic direction of your product family (multiple products) ensuring continuous alignment to the highest priority outcomes; including vision and strategy for suite of digital products, developing & managing a strategic roadmap Market Research: Conduct market and user research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape Product Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and launch new digital products. Roadmap Management and Alignment: Create appropriate forum for roadmap alignment and planning in support of strategic initiatives across product portfolio and product management team Ongoing Management: Work with the Digital Product teams to optimize team ceremonies and practices to drive maturity including write & groom stories, prioritize, and manage the backlog. Performance Monitoring: Define product performance metrics & monitor product performance using analytics tools and make data-driven decisions. Stakeholder Management: Communicate product progress and updates to internal stakeholders and external partners ensuring appropriate prioritization and coordination of the work Vendor Management: Engage in strategic vendor management where necessary ensuring interactive partnership with both our external vendors and internal sourcing leaders Budget Management: Forecast ongoing total cost of ownership of your products, manage budgets including vendor contract management, hardware costs, labor costs, etc. ensuring operation effectiveness; develops strategies and adjust courses of action Customer Feedback: Gather and analyze customer feedback to continually improve the product. Impact and Influence: Drive maturity in our product management practices, influence engineering, platform consultant and architecture leadership within your product domain and across ACE Grow Talent: Grow & mature Digital Product Management practitioner skills with your team by modeling the skills & behaviors we expect within our DPM trade as well as fostering the growth of individuals on your team Essential criteria All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Allstate is unable to provide sponsorship for this position. A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Digital Product Manager A minimum of 2 year's coaching and leading teams. Must have experience in one or more of the following within the last 10 years COBOL, JCL, CICS, IMS, DB2, VSAM, and z/OS fundamentals. Experience with Agile methodologies and product management tooling Experience of development processes, human centered design, UX/UI design, and digital marketing Demonstrable experience in effectively communicating complex and innovative product concepts to cross-functional development teams. Proven ability to apply data-driven decision-making to influence product direction and prioritization. Strong, proven capability in breaking down complex initiatives into incremental and iterative deliverables aligned with Agile best practices. Definite product performance metrics & monitor product performance using analytics tools and make data-driven decisions. Desirable Experience Understanding of the system behaviors, how batch and online transactions work, performance tuning, and capacity planning. Familiarity with RACF, encryption standards, and audit requirements-especially in regulated industries like Insurance or Finance Supervisory Experience: This job does have supervisory duties. Job posting end date: Friday the 3rd of October 2025 Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact. Why join us? Allstate NI is proud to be Allstate's European Digital Centre of Excellence-recent winners of 'Best Use of Cloud Services' at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards 2024, and recognised for our community and sustainability impact at the 2024 Business in the Community Awards and Gold accreditation for Environmental Responsibility. We're a product-driven, cloud-first organisation delivering real outcomes through modern technology, a digital product-centric talent model, and a culture rooted in engineering excellence. Our teams work in cross-functional structures, guided by an outcome-based delivery approach that accelerates speed, agility, and value. We offer: • A generous, flexible benefits package including annual leave, healthcare and dental cover, pension, and lifestyle discounts • Access to world-class learning platforms and award-winning L&D • Clear career paths, internal mobility, and a strong focus on growth • A people-first culture with flexible working options Be part of a high-performing, socially responsible organisation where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported every step of the way. Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit. Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position. Posting End Date: 20 August 2025
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Your role in the team The Architecture Compute, and Engineering organization provides a transformative platform ecosystem with a comprehensive set of capabilities that empowers end users and digital product teams to innovate seamlessly and drive growth for Allstate through the Consumer Connected Cloud mission. This ecosystem aims to provide an absolute frictionless experience for our user community. As a Lead Digital Product Manager in the ACE organization, you'll be a player/coach who drives multiple products across a platform, contributing towards defining, delivering, and managing the lifecycle of a suite of products ensuring they meet the needs of the customers and align with the company's strategic goals. You will lead and coach a team of Digital Product Managers to advance in the trade and to advance product strategy. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, technical understanding, and business acumen. The Mainframe Lead DPM is driving several strategic initiatives aimed at modernizing and optimizing Allstate's mainframe systems. This includes enhancing cyber resiliency through safeguarded storage upgrades, immutable backups, and disaster recovery exercises, while also transitioning legacy workloads to more agile and secure platforms. The role is central to exploring next-generation capabilities such as AI, machine learning, and containerization-leveraging technologies like zCX and z/OS 3.1 to enable on-platform intelligence and scalable automation. These efforts support a broader transformation of mainframe hosting into a dynamic, data-driven ecosystem that integrates seamlessly with distributed environments and accelerates business value delivery. Key Responsibilities Product Portfolio Leadership: Manage the strategic direction of your product family (multiple products) ensuring continuous alignment to the highest priority outcomes; including vision and strategy for suite of digital products, developing & managing a strategic roadmap Market Research: Conduct market and user research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape Product Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and launch new digital products. Roadmap Management and Alignment: Create appropriate forum for roadmap alignment and planning in support of strategic initiatives across product portfolio and product management team Ongoing Management: Work with the Digital Product teams to optimize team ceremonies and practices to drive maturity including write & groom stories, prioritize, and manage the backlog. Performance Monitoring: Define product performance metrics & monitor product performance using analytics tools and make data-driven decisions. Stakeholder Management: Communicate product progress and updates to internal stakeholders and external partners ensuring appropriate prioritization and coordination of the work Vendor Management: Engage in strategic vendor management where necessary ensuring interactive partnership with both our external vendors and internal sourcing leaders Budget Management: Forecast ongoing total cost of ownership of your products, manage budgets including vendor contract management, hardware costs, labor costs, etc. ensuring operation effectiveness; develops strategies and adjust courses of action Customer Feedback: Gather and analyze customer feedback to continually improve the product. Impact and Influence: Drive maturity in our product management practices, influence engineering, platform consultant and architecture leadership within your product domain and across ACE Grow Talent: Grow & mature Digital Product Management practitioner skills with your team by modeling the skills & behaviors we expect within our DPM trade as well as fostering the growth of individuals on your team Essential criteria All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Allstate is unable to provide sponsorship for this position. A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Digital Product Manager A minimum of 2 year's coaching and leading teams. Must have experience in one or more of the following within the last 10 years COBOL, JCL, CICS, IMS, DB2, VSAM, and z/OS fundamentals. Experience with Agile methodologies and product management tooling Experience of development processes, human centered design, UX/UI design, and digital marketing Demonstrable experience in effectively communicating complex and innovative product concepts to cross-functional development teams. Proven ability to apply data-driven decision-making to influence product direction and prioritization. Strong, proven capability in breaking down complex initiatives into incremental and iterative deliverables aligned with Agile best practices. Definite product performance metrics & monitor product performance using analytics tools and make data-driven decisions. Desirable Experience Understanding of the system behaviors, how batch and online transactions work, performance tuning, and capacity planning. Familiarity with RACF, encryption standards, and audit requirements-especially in regulated industries like Insurance or Finance Supervisory Experience: This job does have supervisory duties. Job posting end date: Friday the 3rd of October 2025 Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact. Why join us? Allstate NI is proud to be Allstate's European Digital Centre of Excellence-recent winners of 'Best Use of Cloud Services' at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards 2024, and recognised for our community and sustainability impact at the 2024 Business in the Community Awards and Gold accreditation for Environmental Responsibility. We're a product-driven, cloud-first organisation delivering real outcomes through modern technology, a digital product-centric talent model, and a culture rooted in engineering excellence. Our teams work in cross-functional structures, guided by an outcome-based delivery approach that accelerates speed, agility, and value. We offer: • A generous, flexible benefits package including annual leave, healthcare and dental cover, pension, and lifestyle discounts • Access to world-class learning platforms and award-winning L&D • Clear career paths, internal mobility, and a strong focus on growth • A people-first culture with flexible working options Be part of a high-performing, socially responsible organisation where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported every step of the way. Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit. Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position. Posting End Date: 20 August 2025
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Your role in the team The Architecture Compute, and Engineering organization provides a transformative platform ecosystem with a comprehensive set of capabilities that empowers end users and digital product teams to innovate seamlessly and drive growth for Allstate through the Consumer Connected Cloud mission. This ecosystem aims to provide an absolute frictionless experience for our user community. As a Lead Digital Product Manager in the ACE organization, you'll be a player/coach who drives multiple products across a platform, contributing towards defining, delivering, and managing the lifecycle of a suite of products ensuring they meet the needs of the customers and align with the company's strategic goals. You will lead and coach a team of Digital Product Managers to advance in the trade and to advance product strategy. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, technical understanding, and business acumen. The Mainframe Lead DPM is driving several strategic initiatives aimed at modernizing and optimizing Allstate's mainframe systems. This includes enhancing cyber resiliency through safeguarded storage upgrades, immutable backups, and disaster recovery exercises, while also transitioning legacy workloads to more agile and secure platforms. The role is central to exploring next-generation capabilities such as AI, machine learning, and containerization-leveraging technologies like zCX and z/OS 3.1 to enable on-platform intelligence and scalable automation. These efforts support a broader transformation of mainframe hosting into a dynamic, data-driven ecosystem that integrates seamlessly with distributed environments and accelerates business value delivery. Key Responsibilities Product Portfolio Leadership: Manage the strategic direction of your product family (multiple products) ensuring continuous alignment to the highest priority outcomes; including vision and strategy for suite of digital products, developing & managing a strategic roadmap Market Research: Conduct market and user research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape Product Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and launch new digital products. Roadmap Management and Alignment: Create appropriate forum for roadmap alignment and planning in support of strategic initiatives across product portfolio and product management team Ongoing Management: Work with the Digital Product teams to optimize team ceremonies and practices to drive maturity including write & groom stories, prioritize, and manage the backlog. Performance Monitoring: Define product performance metrics & monitor product performance using analytics tools and make data-driven decisions. Stakeholder Management: Communicate product progress and updates to internal stakeholders and external partners ensuring appropriate prioritization and coordination of the work Vendor Management: Engage in strategic vendor management where necessary ensuring interactive partnership with both our external vendors and internal sourcing leaders Budget Management: Forecast ongoing total cost of ownership of your products, manage budgets including vendor contract management, hardware costs, labor costs, etc. ensuring operation effectiveness; develops strategies and adjust courses of action Customer Feedback: Gather and analyze customer feedback to continually improve the product. Impact and Influence: Drive maturity in our product management practices, influence engineering, platform consultant and architecture leadership within your product domain and across ACE Grow Talent: Grow & mature Digital Product Management practitioner skills with your team by modeling the skills & behaviors we expect within our DPM trade as well as fostering the growth of individuals on your team Essential criteria All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Allstate is unable to provide sponsorship for this position. A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Digital Product Manager A minimum of 2 year's coaching and leading teams. Must have experience in one or more of the following within the last 10 years COBOL, JCL, CICS, IMS, DB2, VSAM, and z/OS fundamentals. Experience with Agile methodologies and product management tooling Experience of development processes, human centered design, UX/UI design, and digital marketing Demonstrable experience in effectively communicating complex and innovative product concepts to cross-functional development teams. Proven ability to apply data-driven decision-making to influence product direction and prioritization. Strong, proven capability in breaking down complex initiatives into incremental and iterative deliverables aligned with Agile best practices. Definite product performance metrics & monitor product performance using analytics tools and make data-driven decisions. Desirable Experience Understanding of the system behaviors, how batch and online transactions work, performance tuning, and capacity planning. Familiarity with RACF, encryption standards, and audit requirements-especially in regulated industries like Insurance or Finance Supervisory Experience: This job does have supervisory duties. Job posting end date: Friday the 3rd of October 2025 Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact. Why join us? Allstate NI is proud to be Allstate's European Digital Centre of Excellence-recent winners of 'Best Use of Cloud Services' at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards 2024, and recognised for our community and sustainability impact at the 2024 Business in the Community Awards and Gold accreditation for Environmental Responsibility. We're a product-driven, cloud-first organisation delivering real outcomes through modern technology, a digital product-centric talent model, and a culture rooted in engineering excellence. Our teams work in cross-functional structures, guided by an outcome-based delivery approach that accelerates speed, agility, and value. We offer: • A generous, flexible benefits package including annual leave, healthcare and dental cover, pension, and lifestyle discounts • Access to world-class learning platforms and award-winning L&D • Clear career paths, internal mobility, and a strong focus on growth • A people-first culture with flexible working options Be part of a high-performing, socially responsible organisation where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported every step of the way. Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit. Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position. Posting End Date: 20 August 2025
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Your role in the team The Architecture Compute, and Engineering organization provides a transformative platform ecosystem with a comprehensive set of capabilities that empowers end users and digital product teams to innovate seamlessly and drive growth for Allstate through the Consumer Connected Cloud mission. This ecosystem aims to provide an absolute frictionless experience for our user community. As a Lead Digital Product Manager in the ACE organization, you'll be a player/coach who drives multiple products across a platform, contributing towards defining, delivering, and managing the lifecycle of a suite of products ensuring they meet the needs of the customers and align with the company's strategic goals. You will lead and coach a team of Digital Product Managers to advance in the trade and to advance product strategy. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, technical understanding, and business acumen. The Mainframe Lead DPM is driving several strategic initiatives aimed at modernizing and optimizing Allstate's mainframe systems. This includes enhancing cyber resiliency through safeguarded storage upgrades, immutable backups, and disaster recovery exercises, while also transitioning legacy workloads to more agile and secure platforms. The role is central to exploring next-generation capabilities such as AI, machine learning, and containerization-leveraging technologies like zCX and z/OS 3.1 to enable on-platform intelligence and scalable automation. These efforts support a broader transformation of mainframe hosting into a dynamic, data-driven ecosystem that integrates seamlessly with distributed environments and accelerates business value delivery. Key Responsibilities Product Portfolio Leadership: Manage the strategic direction of your product family (multiple products) ensuring continuous alignment to the highest priority outcomes; including vision and strategy for suite of digital products, developing & managing a strategic roadmap Market Research: Conduct market and user research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape Product Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and launch new digital products. Roadmap Management and Alignment: Create appropriate forum for roadmap alignment and planning in support of strategic initiatives across product portfolio and product management team Ongoing Management: Work with the Digital Product teams to optimize team ceremonies and practices to drive maturity including write & groom stories, prioritize, and manage the backlog. Performance Monitoring: Define product performance metrics & monitor product performance using analytics tools and make data-driven decisions. Stakeholder Management: Communicate product progress and updates to internal stakeholders and external partners ensuring appropriate prioritization and coordination of the work Vendor Management: Engage in strategic vendor management where necessary ensuring interactive partnership with both our external vendors and internal sourcing leaders Budget Management: Forecast ongoing total cost of ownership of your products, manage budgets including vendor contract management, hardware costs, labor costs, etc. ensuring operation effectiveness; develops strategies and adjust courses of action Customer Feedback: Gather and analyze customer feedback to continually improve the product. Impact and Influence: Drive maturity in our product management practices, influence engineering, platform consultant and architecture leadership within your product domain and across ACE Grow Talent: Grow & mature Digital Product Management practitioner skills with your team by modeling the skills & behaviors we expect within our DPM trade as well as fostering the growth of individuals on your team Essential criteria All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Allstate is unable to provide sponsorship for this position. A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Digital Product Manager A minimum of 2 year's coaching and leading teams. Must have experience in one or more of the following within the last 10 years COBOL, JCL, CICS, IMS, DB2, VSAM, and z/OS fundamentals. Experience with Agile methodologies and product management tooling Experience of development processes, human centered design, UX/UI design, and digital marketing Demonstrable experience in effectively communicating complex and innovative product concepts to cross-functional development teams. Proven ability to apply data-driven decision-making to influence product direction and prioritization. Strong, proven capability in breaking down complex initiatives into incremental and iterative deliverables aligned with Agile best practices. Definite product performance metrics & monitor product performance using analytics tools and make data-driven decisions. Desirable Experience Understanding of the system behaviors, how batch and online transactions work, performance tuning, and capacity planning. Familiarity with RACF, encryption standards, and audit requirements-especially in regulated industries like Insurance or Finance Supervisory Experience: This job does have supervisory duties. Job posting end date: Friday the 3rd of October 2025 Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact. Why join us? Allstate NI is proud to be Allstate's European Digital Centre of Excellence-recent winners of 'Best Use of Cloud Services' at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards 2024, and recognised for our community and sustainability impact at the 2024 Business in the Community Awards and Gold accreditation for Environmental Responsibility. We're a product-driven, cloud-first organisation delivering real outcomes through modern technology, a digital product-centric talent model, and a culture rooted in engineering excellence. Our teams work in cross-functional structures, guided by an outcome-based delivery approach that accelerates speed, agility, and value. We offer: • A generous, flexible benefits package including annual leave, healthcare and dental cover, pension, and lifestyle discounts • Access to world-class learning platforms and award-winning L&D • Clear career paths, internal mobility, and a strong focus on growth • A people-first culture with flexible working options Be part of a high-performing, socially responsible organisation where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported every step of the way. Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit. Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position. Posting End Date: 20 August 2025
We are recruiting an experienced Conveyancer to join and lead our Residential Conveyancing team in Kingswood. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Residential Conveyancer looking to progress to Senior Associate or Legal Director level, with the responsibility of leading a team. We have a bespoke internal management programme and academy to support an ambitious residential lawyer looking to progress and grow with our team. You will be dealing with a range of residential property transactions (including sales, purchases, transfers and remortgages) and will be well supported by a Paralegal and Legal Secretary. We focus on high-quality service over quantity of transactions and do not have a 'high volume' business model. The wider Residential Conveyancing team is among the biggest in Bristol, spanning four of our five offices. Our department is highly regarded, and we frequently receive excellent reviews on Review Solicitors and Google. The role Progressing matters proactively and professionally with the aim of concluding cases efficiently whilst achieving good outcomes for clients. Interviewing clients, taking instructions and keeping detailed file notes. Maintaining file checklists. Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing source of funds evidence for AML. Issuing client care letters. Drafting or considering contract packages. Raising enquiries. Submitting appropriate searches. Drafting title, mortgage and search reports. Acting for mortgage lenders. Conducting exchanges of contracts. Agreeing on the form of transfer deeds and raising requisitions. Completing matters on schedule. Advising clients on the progress of matters and costs. Checking all draft documents. Giving undertakings in the approved form in conveyancing matters. Notifying the Head of Department of any complaints received and assisting with resolving these. Ensuring the confidentiality and security of the firm's and clients' documentation and information. Compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors. Ensuring good working relationships with external institutions, third parties and organisations. Our team has established connections with local estate agents, and we are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident in networking and other marketing/business development activities. Accounts procedures: Preparation of bills of costs, completion statements, exchanging contracts and obtaining the approval of Accounts for bills. Obtaining payment on account from clients. Requesting cheques and obtaining authorised signatures. Notifying Accounts of incoming telegraphic transfers. Preparing written requests for telegraphic transfer for authorisation. Counting money received from clients as payments in. Requesting the transfer of money between client accounts and the office account. Part of this role involves management of the Kingswood Conveyancing team. Team Leader duties include: Hosting weekly team meetings, monthly 121s and bi-annual Personal Development Reviews for all team members. HR team responsibilities for office team members, e.g. recruitment, probation reviews and holiday management. Training of junior staff. Management of an efficient triage system for new work. About us Barcan and Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer. We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. We encourage open communication and foster a culture where colleagues are supported in achieving a real work/life balance. At Barcan and Kirby, we work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values. We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms. The ideal candidate Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer. Experience in the South West property market. Hold a Law degree, or hold a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ). Be IT literate and confident in using and adapting to new systems and processes. Location and working hours This is a full-time role (office hours are 9am - 5.15pm, Monday-Friday). Part-time considered. The role is based at our Kingswood office with the option to apply for hybrid working post-probation. Belonging at Barcan and Kirby We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you. _If there is anything we can do to make things more comfortable for you as part of the application process, including making a reasonable adjustment, please let us know by emailing ._ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year Work Location: In person
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
We are recruiting an experienced Conveyancer to join and lead our Residential Conveyancing team in Kingswood. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Residential Conveyancer looking to progress to Senior Associate or Legal Director level, with the responsibility of leading a team. We have a bespoke internal management programme and academy to support an ambitious residential lawyer looking to progress and grow with our team. You will be dealing with a range of residential property transactions (including sales, purchases, transfers and remortgages) and will be well supported by a Paralegal and Legal Secretary. We focus on high-quality service over quantity of transactions and do not have a 'high volume' business model. The wider Residential Conveyancing team is among the biggest in Bristol, spanning four of our five offices. Our department is highly regarded, and we frequently receive excellent reviews on Review Solicitors and Google. The role Progressing matters proactively and professionally with the aim of concluding cases efficiently whilst achieving good outcomes for clients. Interviewing clients, taking instructions and keeping detailed file notes. Maintaining file checklists. Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing source of funds evidence for AML. Issuing client care letters. Drafting or considering contract packages. Raising enquiries. Submitting appropriate searches. Drafting title, mortgage and search reports. Acting for mortgage lenders. Conducting exchanges of contracts. Agreeing on the form of transfer deeds and raising requisitions. Completing matters on schedule. Advising clients on the progress of matters and costs. Checking all draft documents. Giving undertakings in the approved form in conveyancing matters. Notifying the Head of Department of any complaints received and assisting with resolving these. Ensuring the confidentiality and security of the firm's and clients' documentation and information. Compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors. Ensuring good working relationships with external institutions, third parties and organisations. Our team has established connections with local estate agents, and we are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident in networking and other marketing/business development activities. Accounts procedures: Preparation of bills of costs, completion statements, exchanging contracts and obtaining the approval of Accounts for bills. Obtaining payment on account from clients. Requesting cheques and obtaining authorised signatures. Notifying Accounts of incoming telegraphic transfers. Preparing written requests for telegraphic transfer for authorisation. Counting money received from clients as payments in. Requesting the transfer of money between client accounts and the office account. Part of this role involves management of the Kingswood Conveyancing team. Team Leader duties include: Hosting weekly team meetings, monthly 121s and bi-annual Personal Development Reviews for all team members. HR team responsibilities for office team members, e.g. recruitment, probation reviews and holiday management. Training of junior staff. Management of an efficient triage system for new work. About us Barcan and Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer. We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. We encourage open communication and foster a culture where colleagues are supported in achieving a real work/life balance. At Barcan and Kirby, we work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values. We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms. The ideal candidate Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer. Experience in the South West property market. Hold a Law degree, or hold a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ). Be IT literate and confident in using and adapting to new systems and processes. Location and working hours This is a full-time role (office hours are 9am - 5.15pm, Monday-Friday). Part-time considered. The role is based at our Kingswood office with the option to apply for hybrid working post-probation. Belonging at Barcan and Kirby We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you. _If there is anything we can do to make things more comfortable for you as part of the application process, including making a reasonable adjustment, please let us know by emailing ._ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year Work Location: In person
We are recruiting an experienced Conveyancer to join and lead our Residential Conveyancing team in Kingswood. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Residential Conveyancer looking to progress to Senior Associate or Legal Director level, with the responsibility of leading a team. We have a bespoke internal management programme and academy to support an ambitious residential lawyer looking to progress and grow with our team. You will be dealing with a range of residential property transactions (including sales, purchases, transfers and remortgages) and will be well supported by a Paralegal and Legal Secretary. We focus on high-quality service over quantity of transactions and do not have a 'high volume' business model. The wider Residential Conveyancing team is among the biggest in Bristol, spanning four of our five offices. Our department is highly regarded, and we frequently receive excellent reviews on Review Solicitors and Google. The role Progressing matters proactively and professionally with the aim of concluding cases efficiently whilst achieving good outcomes for clients. Interviewing clients, taking instructions and keeping detailed file notes. Maintaining file checklists. Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing source of funds evidence for AML. Issuing client care letters. Drafting or considering contract packages. Raising enquiries. Submitting appropriate searches. Drafting title, mortgage and search reports. Acting for mortgage lenders. Conducting exchanges of contracts. Agreeing on the form of transfer deeds and raising requisitions. Completing matters on schedule. Advising clients on the progress of matters and costs. Checking all draft documents. Giving undertakings in the approved form in conveyancing matters. Notifying the Head of Department of any complaints received and assisting with resolving these. Ensuring the confidentiality and security of the firm's and clients' documentation and information. Compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors. Ensuring good working relationships with external institutions, third parties and organisations. Our team has established connections with local estate agents, and we are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident in networking and other marketing/business development activities. Accounts procedures: Preparation of bills of costs, completion statements, exchanging contracts and obtaining the approval of Accounts for bills. Obtaining payment on account from clients. Requesting cheques and obtaining authorised signatures. Notifying Accounts of incoming telegraphic transfers. Preparing written requests for telegraphic transfer for authorisation. Counting money received from clients as payments in. Requesting the transfer of money between client accounts and the office account. Part of this role involves management of the Kingswood Conveyancing team. Team Leader duties include: Hosting weekly team meetings, monthly 121s and bi-annual Personal Development Reviews for all team members. HR team responsibilities for office team members, e.g. recruitment, probation reviews and holiday management. Training of junior staff. Management of an efficient triage system for new work. About us Barcan and Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer. We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. We encourage open communication and foster a culture where colleagues are supported in achieving a real work/life balance. At Barcan and Kirby, we work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values. We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms. The ideal candidate Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer. Experience in the South West property market. Hold a Law degree, or hold a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ). Be IT literate and confident in using and adapting to new systems and processes. Location and working hours This is a full-time role (office hours are 9am - 5.15pm, Monday-Friday). Part-time considered. The role is based at our Kingswood office with the option to apply for hybrid working post-probation. Belonging at Barcan and Kirby We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you. _If there is anything we can do to make things more comfortable for you as part of the application process, including making a reasonable adjustment, please let us know by emailing ._ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year Work Location: In person
Sep 28, 2025
Full time
We are recruiting an experienced Conveyancer to join and lead our Residential Conveyancing team in Kingswood. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Residential Conveyancer looking to progress to Senior Associate or Legal Director level, with the responsibility of leading a team. We have a bespoke internal management programme and academy to support an ambitious residential lawyer looking to progress and grow with our team. You will be dealing with a range of residential property transactions (including sales, purchases, transfers and remortgages) and will be well supported by a Paralegal and Legal Secretary. We focus on high-quality service over quantity of transactions and do not have a 'high volume' business model. The wider Residential Conveyancing team is among the biggest in Bristol, spanning four of our five offices. Our department is highly regarded, and we frequently receive excellent reviews on Review Solicitors and Google. The role Progressing matters proactively and professionally with the aim of concluding cases efficiently whilst achieving good outcomes for clients. Interviewing clients, taking instructions and keeping detailed file notes. Maintaining file checklists. Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing source of funds evidence for AML. Issuing client care letters. Drafting or considering contract packages. Raising enquiries. Submitting appropriate searches. Drafting title, mortgage and search reports. Acting for mortgage lenders. Conducting exchanges of contracts. Agreeing on the form of transfer deeds and raising requisitions. Completing matters on schedule. Advising clients on the progress of matters and costs. Checking all draft documents. Giving undertakings in the approved form in conveyancing matters. Notifying the Head of Department of any complaints received and assisting with resolving these. Ensuring the confidentiality and security of the firm's and clients' documentation and information. Compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors. Ensuring good working relationships with external institutions, third parties and organisations. Our team has established connections with local estate agents, and we are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident in networking and other marketing/business development activities. Accounts procedures: Preparation of bills of costs, completion statements, exchanging contracts and obtaining the approval of Accounts for bills. Obtaining payment on account from clients. Requesting cheques and obtaining authorised signatures. Notifying Accounts of incoming telegraphic transfers. Preparing written requests for telegraphic transfer for authorisation. Counting money received from clients as payments in. Requesting the transfer of money between client accounts and the office account. Part of this role involves management of the Kingswood Conveyancing team. Team Leader duties include: Hosting weekly team meetings, monthly 121s and bi-annual Personal Development Reviews for all team members. HR team responsibilities for office team members, e.g. recruitment, probation reviews and holiday management. Training of junior staff. Management of an efficient triage system for new work. About us Barcan and Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer. We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. We encourage open communication and foster a culture where colleagues are supported in achieving a real work/life balance. At Barcan and Kirby, we work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values. We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms. The ideal candidate Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer. Experience in the South West property market. Hold a Law degree, or hold a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ). Be IT literate and confident in using and adapting to new systems and processes. Location and working hours This is a full-time role (office hours are 9am - 5.15pm, Monday-Friday). Part-time considered. The role is based at our Kingswood office with the option to apply for hybrid working post-probation. Belonging at Barcan and Kirby We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you. _If there is anything we can do to make things more comfortable for you as part of the application process, including making a reasonable adjustment, please let us know by emailing ._ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year Work Location: In person
PR & Brand Communications Manager Full Time - Fixed Term (12 months) Up to £43,563 per annum plus benefits Location: Hybrid or Remote (UK based only) We're a dedicated, inspiring, and forward-thinking healthcare charity and our mission is to improve the bone health of the nation and prevent osteoporosis by influencing healthcare providers and professionals; supporting services to help our beneficiaries; and drive research. We're also proud to have a committed, highly engaged workforce, as shown by our employee engagement rating, which puts us comfortably above the charity benchmark and we want to attract the brightest and the best to help us beat this condition and change society for the better. This role leads the charity's PR and brand communications, ensuring that the ROS brand narrative underpins all external engagement. Working within the Marketing and Communications team and reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communications, the postholder will devise and deliver a proactive PR strategy that builds national profile and relevance, grows lifestyle PR and digital-first media coverage, and maintains strong press office performance. Do you have A proven track record in delivering brand-led PR strategies with high-profile media coverage? A strong understanding of digital-first PR and influencer ecosystems? Significant experience of working in a press office, agency or in-house comms role with a strong national media focus? If this is you, and you're looking to join a fantastic organisation and team where you can really make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Location - In this role, you would benefit from the flexibility of working either on a hybrid basis (with the expectation to attend our central Bath office, at least 20% of your time each month),or working fully remote within the UK. Please note that this roles is only open to candidates who have the right to work in the UK. We are note able to offer visa sponsorship. How to apply To apply, applicants should provide a comprehensive CV, including details of relevant experience and achievements. This should be supplemented by a supporting statement in a cover letter, demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the person specification. Want to know more? For more details on this exciting role, please download the job description. The closing date is 7th October at 23:59. 1st stage interview date will be 14th October. REF-
Sep 26, 2025
Full time
PR & Brand Communications Manager Full Time - Fixed Term (12 months) Up to £43,563 per annum plus benefits Location: Hybrid or Remote (UK based only) We're a dedicated, inspiring, and forward-thinking healthcare charity and our mission is to improve the bone health of the nation and prevent osteoporosis by influencing healthcare providers and professionals; supporting services to help our beneficiaries; and drive research. We're also proud to have a committed, highly engaged workforce, as shown by our employee engagement rating, which puts us comfortably above the charity benchmark and we want to attract the brightest and the best to help us beat this condition and change society for the better. This role leads the charity's PR and brand communications, ensuring that the ROS brand narrative underpins all external engagement. Working within the Marketing and Communications team and reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communications, the postholder will devise and deliver a proactive PR strategy that builds national profile and relevance, grows lifestyle PR and digital-first media coverage, and maintains strong press office performance. Do you have A proven track record in delivering brand-led PR strategies with high-profile media coverage? A strong understanding of digital-first PR and influencer ecosystems? Significant experience of working in a press office, agency or in-house comms role with a strong national media focus? If this is you, and you're looking to join a fantastic organisation and team where you can really make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Location - In this role, you would benefit from the flexibility of working either on a hybrid basis (with the expectation to attend our central Bath office, at least 20% of your time each month),or working fully remote within the UK. Please note that this roles is only open to candidates who have the right to work in the UK. We are note able to offer visa sponsorship. How to apply To apply, applicants should provide a comprehensive CV, including details of relevant experience and achievements. This should be supplemented by a supporting statement in a cover letter, demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the person specification. Want to know more? For more details on this exciting role, please download the job description. The closing date is 7th October at 23:59. 1st stage interview date will be 14th October. REF-
Group Web Team Manager The Role We re looking for a Group Web Team Manager to Lead PIB s centralised web function, overseeing a large multi brand estate of more than 100 websites across Europe. This role will deliver the Web Team strategy and roadmap aligned to marketing, digital, and IT strategies. This is an exciting opportunity being a key representative and conduit to the businesses marketing teams, and other technical functions across the PIB Group, offering a salary of up to £60,000 DOE. Key Responsibilities Lead platform governance for WordPress, WP Engine and Sitecore, ensuring security compliance and performance. Integrate acquired business websites into group platforms, aligning with brand, UX and security standards. Oversee day-to-day operations, monitoring availability, incident, problem, change management and capacity planning. Proven leadership of development or web operations team in a multi-site, multi-brand environment. Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to partner effectively with Marketing, InfoSec and senior business leaders. Practical understanding of modern web stacks. WordPress (hosted on WP Engine) Sitecore. Headless/Traditional CMS, React/Vue, APIs, CDNs, DNS, SSL/TLS. Hands-on knowledge of analytics and optimization tools: Google Tag Manager, GTM, GA4, and accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2). Experience integrating acquired websites and aligning them with group standards on security, UX and compliance. About You We re looking for someone who brings: Experience within insurance/financial services or other regulated industries. Exposure to large scale integration or consolidation of digital platforms in acquisitive organisations. Experience with DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines for web platforms. Experience with Jira / Confluence for work management and documentation Exposure to AWS cloud services, containerisation, and Infrastructure as Code. Familiarity with GDPR, ISO 27001 controls and PCI considerations for web journeys. SCRUM practitioner / familiarity to agile ways of working Working with international / multilingual Teams Working as part of a team with a mix of onshore, offshore and remote members Why Join Us? We offer more than just a job, we provide a place to thrive. Our benefits include: Competitive salary and benefits package Flexible working and holiday options Pension, enhanced parental leave, and life insurance Discounts on technology, travel, and leisure Learning and development opportunities Volunteering and charity support days Inclusion & Accessibility We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. REF-(Apply online only)
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Group Web Team Manager The Role We re looking for a Group Web Team Manager to Lead PIB s centralised web function, overseeing a large multi brand estate of more than 100 websites across Europe. This role will deliver the Web Team strategy and roadmap aligned to marketing, digital, and IT strategies. This is an exciting opportunity being a key representative and conduit to the businesses marketing teams, and other technical functions across the PIB Group, offering a salary of up to £60,000 DOE. Key Responsibilities Lead platform governance for WordPress, WP Engine and Sitecore, ensuring security compliance and performance. Integrate acquired business websites into group platforms, aligning with brand, UX and security standards. Oversee day-to-day operations, monitoring availability, incident, problem, change management and capacity planning. Proven leadership of development or web operations team in a multi-site, multi-brand environment. Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to partner effectively with Marketing, InfoSec and senior business leaders. Practical understanding of modern web stacks. WordPress (hosted on WP Engine) Sitecore. Headless/Traditional CMS, React/Vue, APIs, CDNs, DNS, SSL/TLS. Hands-on knowledge of analytics and optimization tools: Google Tag Manager, GTM, GA4, and accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2). Experience integrating acquired websites and aligning them with group standards on security, UX and compliance. About You We re looking for someone who brings: Experience within insurance/financial services or other regulated industries. Exposure to large scale integration or consolidation of digital platforms in acquisitive organisations. Experience with DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines for web platforms. Experience with Jira / Confluence for work management and documentation Exposure to AWS cloud services, containerisation, and Infrastructure as Code. Familiarity with GDPR, ISO 27001 controls and PCI considerations for web journeys. SCRUM practitioner / familiarity to agile ways of working Working with international / multilingual Teams Working as part of a team with a mix of onshore, offshore and remote members Why Join Us? We offer more than just a job, we provide a place to thrive. Our benefits include: Competitive salary and benefits package Flexible working and holiday options Pension, enhanced parental leave, and life insurance Discounts on technology, travel, and leisure Learning and development opportunities Volunteering and charity support days Inclusion & Accessibility We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. REF-(Apply online only)
