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Residential Conveyancer / Legal Executive I'm working with a firm of solicitors based in Shenfield, who pride themselves on providing a complete service to both business and private clients with a traditional approach. The successful candidate will be managing their own caseload of residential property files. You will be self-motivated with a commitment to delivering an excellent service to clients. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a strong department and have an active hand in the development and expansion of the team. The prime role of a Fee Earner is to advise and assist clients in pursuit of their best interests, and in comprehensive support and assistance to the Residential Property team. The Role To generate fee income by taking responsibility for the conduct of conveyancing cases on behalf of clients. To assist other members of the firm on subjects of expertise. Advise and assist clients on legal matters relating to those areas of expertise in Conveyancing. Develop and maintain relationships with clients and with other professional contacts. Keep abreast of developments in the law in related subjects as necessary, taking responsibility for self-development and ensuring CPD is observed. To ensure firm's procedures are followed when recording time and managing the billing process. The Candidate Required qualifications, skills and experience A Minimum of 3 years Plus experience in Residential Property environment. Our client will consider Licenced Conveyancers, Solicitors or Legal Executives You will possess the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels. Self-motivated, organised with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload. Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure. Proactive thinker. Benefits 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure Pension Scheme Onsite parking Apply Now If you feel this is the right opportunity for you, Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2383 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion . For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website. All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Major Incident Manager (MIM) - Contract Job Description This contract role is an opportunity for an experienced Major Incident Manager to play a key role within the MIM function, leading the end-to-end management of major incidents across technology, cyber security, workplace and business operations. You will coordinate incident response, manage communications with senior stakeholders and drive recovery efforts during high-impact service disruptions, ensuring operational resilience and structured incident handling in a complex enterprise environment. This is a 6 month rolling contract working hybrid from the Edinburgh, Glasgow or Manchester office 2-3 days per week. This role will be INSIDE IR35. Responsibilities Lead major incident response activities across technology, cyber security, operations and business services, ensuring a structured and controlled approach to incident management. Take ownership of high-severity incidents from initial assessment through to service restoration and post-incident review, driving incidents through to successful resolution. Coordinate recovery activities across multiple technical and business teams, aligning actions and priorities to restore services as quickly and safely as possible. Provide clear, concise and timely communications to technical, operational and executive stakeholders throughout the incident life cycle, including status updates and key decisions. Conduct risk and impact assessments during incidents, evaluating recovery options and advising stakeholders on implications, trade-offs and recommended actions. Manage stakeholder engagement across technology leadership, business stakeholders and executive audiences, ensuring expectations are understood and managed appropriately. Support post-incident reviews and lessons learned activities, capturing root causes, improvement opportunities and agreed actions to strengthen operational resilience. Utilise incident management platforms, collaboration tools, reporting and analytics solutions, and operational dashboards to support effective monitoring, coordination and communication. Ensure adherence to ITIL-aligned incident and change management processes, and support the development of operational governance and procedures. Essential Skills Significant, proven experience as a Major Incident Manager leading high-severity incidents within a large, complex enterprise environment. Extensive hands-on experience in major incident management, including service restoration and incident recovery coordination. Demonstrable expertise in crisis management and operational resilience within technology and business operations. Strong knowledge and practical application of IT Service Management (ITSM) principles, particularly ITIL Incident Management and ITIL Change Management. Ability to take full ownership of incidents from initial assessment through to service restoration and post-incident review. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging technical teams, business stakeholders and executive audiences. Proven experience chairing major incident bridge calls and coordinating multiple teams during high-pressure service disruptions. Strong communication skills with concise status reporting, and clear risk and impact assessments. experience in decision and action tracking during incidents, ensuring accountability and follow-through on agreed recovery steps. Additional Skills & Qualifications experience with ServiceNow as an IT service management and incident management platform. experience with Everbridge or similar incident communication and mass notification tools. Exposure to incident management platforms, collaboration and communication tools, reporting and analytics tools, and operational dashboards and monitoring solutions. Background in continuous service improvement, identifying and implementing enhancements to processes and controls. Strong understanding of operational resilience frameworks and practices. Location Edinburgh, UK Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. 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A highly successful manufacturing organisation is looking for a proven B2B Emailed Marketing Executive, playing a vital part in developing and executing impactful email marketing and social media campaigns. This role is based in the Reading area, Berkshire with hybrid working arrangements (2 days per week in the office). The successful candidate will work closely with a dynamic digital marketing team, including copywriters and designers, managing high-quality content across multiple platforms to engage an international audience of technical professionals. Build, segment, and schedule global email campaigns using Pardot/Salesforce Marketing Cloud and social media management tools. Collaborate with product specialists, copywriters, and designers to optimise campaign assets for maximum engagement. Create humanised, conversational content by suggesting compelling subject lines, calls-to-action, and messaging hooks. Ensure all campaign outputs are polished, brand-compliant, and error-free before final sign-off. Plan and execute A/B tests on designs, formats, and messaging; analyse results to inform future campaigns. Pull and interpret engagement data to assess campaign performance and identify areas for optimisation. Support the technical development of automated email workflows and social media scheduling to improve efficiency and outreach. Support the project to organisation's transition to Salesforce Marketing Cloud (latest marketing automation). In order to be suitable for this role you must have the following background / skills: Minimum of two years' experience in B2B email marketing. Proficient in building B2B email marketing campaigns, using platforms such as Pardot, Mailchimp, or similar Strong copy editing / proof reading skills Detailed-oriented, with a keen eye for accuracy and quality control. Proactive, with a demonstrated ability to suggest process improvements and interpret engagement metrics. Excellent communicator, able to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively. A team player who values collaboration, flexible in managing multiple priorities within a global calendar. Any experience working in a technology / manufacturing business with a technical audience, would be considered highly advantageous Some social media marketing experience would be beneficial, but not essential Exposure to Salesforce Marketing Cloud or social scheduling experience would be ideal, but not required This role offers the chance to work within a reputable organisation that values innovation and collaboration. You will enjoy a supportive environment that encourages professional growth, with access to training on Salesforce Marketing Cloud and other tools. This B2B Email Marketing Executive is paying up to £30,000, plus benefits including 25 days holiday, discretionary annual bonus, auto-enrolment pension, & 3pm finish on Fridays. If you meet the criteria and are eager to advance your career in B2B digital marketing, we invite you to submit your application today.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, plus a 14.5% pension contribution and a relocation package where applicable. Shape the future of information security for one of the world's most important organisations supporting biomedical research. At UK Biobank, information security isn't simply about protecting systems, it's about safeguarding one of the world's most valuable health research resources. Our data is trusted by more than 22,000 approved researchers across over 60 countries, helping advance our understanding of cancer, dementia, cardiovascular disease, mental health and hundreds of other conditions. Protecting that trust while enabling scientific discovery is fundamental to everything we do. We're entering one of the most significant periods of technology transformation in our history. As we continue to invest in modern cloud platforms, AI-enabled services, new digital capabilities and our £127.6 million headquarters at Manchester Science Park, we're looking for a Director of Information Security to lead the next phase of our information security maturity. This isn't a role focused on maintaining an established security function. It's an opportunity to shape and define a world-class capability Can you do it? As Director of Information Security, you'll report directly to our Chief Technology Officer and provide strategic leadership for information security across UK Biobank. You'll be responsible for ensuring our governance, cyber security, identity management, business continuity, and risk management capabilities continue to evolve alongside an increasingly complex threat landscape. Working closely with colleagues across Data and Technology, Legal, and the wider organisation, you'll embed security into organisational decision-making, providing confidence that our platforms remain secure, resilient, and compliant while continuing to support innovation and world-leading research. This is a unique opportunity to build on the strong foundations already in place while leading the next phase of UK Biobank's security maturity. As we continue our wider technology transformation, you'll shape the organisation's security strategy, strengthen operational capability, and help embed security into every aspect of our cloud platforms, digital services, AI initiatives, and future technologies. You'll lead a growing Information Security function, with the opportunity to develop capability, evolve the team, and foster a positive security culture across the organisation. Working at both strategic and operational levels, you'll influence Executive Leadership and Board discussions while providing the leadership needed to respond to emerging threats, manage organisational risk, and ensure security enables innovation rather than becoming a barrier to it. This is a unique and rare opportunity to shape the future of information security within one of the world's leading biomedical research organisations, protecting data that supports thousands of researchers across the globe while helping deliver the next generation of scientific discovery. You will be responsible for Developing, implementing, and creating a comprehensive information security strategy, providing direction and support to ensure effective implementation of security controls. Conducting regular risk assessments, audits, tests, and modelling to identify and evaluate vulnerabilities and potential threats. Providing regular updates to the executive leadership team and represent information security at board, audit, and governance committees Establishing metrics and enforcing information security policies, procedures, and guidelines aligned with standards and frameworks, particularly ISO27001 and the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework, as well as regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Ensuring that critical data and assets have been identified, classified, and subject to appropriate controls, including for handling, ownership, and destruction. Leading the organisation's response to major cyber incidents, including providing out-of-hours and crisis-level support when required. Promoting and communicating a culture of security awareness so all staff understand their role in maintaining information security. Managing the Information Security budget, setting investment priorities, and contributing to financial planning. Is this 'you'? To be successful, you will have: Significant experience in information security management, with a proven track record of leadership in the field. Relevant industry certifications, preferably CISSP, CISM, or CCISO. Strong knowledge of information security standards, frameworks, and best practices. Previous experience of ISO270001 is a key requirement. A clear understanding of the laws and regulations associated with controlling and processing personal data, directing organisation responses to cyber incidents. Strong knowledge and understanding of the cyber threat landscape. Experience securing cloud environments with a knowledge of the vulnerability detection tools and security services available in AWS and /or MS Azure. Experience of deploying controls across networking, end-user compute, identity and access management, software development, and business operations to minimise the likelihood of security incidents. Experience of recruiting specialist staff, building teams, and developing existing colleagues through training, coaching and mentoring. Working hours are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with 3 days onsite and hybrid working available. The role will be based at Greenheys, Manchester Science Park's headquarters. Our passion for diversity and equality means creating a work environment for all employees that is welcoming, respectful, engaging, and enriched with opportunities for personal and professional development. We actively welcome applications from people with disabilities, long-term health conditions, neurodivergent candidates, and those with diverse thinking styles. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and in the workplace so that everyone can perform at their best. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Tommy Wilson at so we can support you. Your Wellbeing Matters to Us Colleagues at UK Biobank often highlight feeling supported, included, and connected to meaningful work, with wellbeing and work-life balance genuinely valued across teams. We're proud to offer a benefits package that supports your health, financial security, and development from day one: Currently 14.5% employer contribution to the USS Pension Scheme Healthcare Cash Plan to help cover everyday healthcare costs ️ 30 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays Buy up to 5 additional days' annual leave through our Holiday Buy Scheme A paid day off for your birthday Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay Hybrid and flexible working for many office-based roles Up to 6 months' full sick pay ️ Free on-site gym Subsidised lunch when working on site ️ Life Assurance Cycle to Work Scheme Season Ticket Loan Training and development opportunities, including a £500 annual personal development allowance Paid professional subscriptions, where applicable ️ Employee Discounts Portal Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme Free annual flu vaccination and Hepatitis B vaccination, where applicable An active social committee with regular social events Free on-site parking Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) The job advert closing date may change, so early applications are encouraged. About UK Biobank UK Biobank is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing in-depth genetic and health information from half a million UK participants. The database, the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in the world, is anonymised and made widely accessible by UK Biobank to global researchers who use it to find new scientific discoveries about common and life-threatening diseases - such as cancer, heart disease and stroke which strike in mid-later life. UK Biobank is an innovative organisation with over 350 staff across four sites in the UK that fosters an engaging environment and supports the development of our staff. Our dedicated teams work alongside the world's leading biomedical scientists in our joint mission to improve public health.

This employee owned, national Public Affairs & PR consultancy are looking to expand their growing team with the appointment of an Account Manager based in either their York or Cheltenham office. Working for high-profile clients in sectors including low carbon, energy, NetZero, property, renewables, transport, education, housing, and sustainable development, you will be helping clients to understand the political and planning landscape in which they bring forward development proposals, identifying community support, stakeholder engagement and working to achieve consent. This is an exciting opportunity and a chance for the right candidate to stamp their mark on a successful and expanding business. They need someone who can connect across the business, but also work independently. Account Manager They looking for a proactive and articulate individual who will take ownership of project strategies, lead and motivate your team, and ensure that activities are aligned with our clients' goals. Your strategic input will be key in ensuring the delivery of high-impact communications and consultation plans. Role Responsibilities: Provide strategic insights into clients' businesses, understanding their commercial landscape and key challenges. Lead campaigns/projects, driving them forward to meet objectives and agreed goals. Ensure seamless delivery of communications or community consultation plans, applying appropriate evaluation, measurement, and reporting systems. Prepare and present strategic plans and recommendations to clients. Actively participate in new business development, identifying leads, contributing to pitches, and drafting proposals. Manage crises and incidents with minimal oversight, ensuring swift and effective resolutions. Lead, mentor, and train members of the account team, ensuring high-quality output. Oversee the work of Account Executives, delegating tasks, monitoring progress, and ensuring consistent delivery across accounts. Build and nurture long-term client relationships through regular contact and delivering added value. Take full responsibility for the successful execution of client events, ensuring all logistics are expertly managed. Stay informed on local/national politics, public sector structures, and planning processes relevant to our sectors. Key Skills: Excellent spoken and written communication skills. Strong presentation, consultation, and negotiation abilities. Confidence, tact, and a persuasive manner when engaging with clients and stakeholders. Strong organisational and time management skills. Effective leadership skills with the ability to motivate and mentor teams. A good understanding of local and national political structures and planning regimes. The ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and within deadlines. Business acumen and a strong focus on working to budgets. Rewards: Attractive competitive salary 25 days holiday (3 of which to be taken in the Christmas break) plus 1 extra day per year of service (up to a maximum of 28 days) Employee Support Services Fantastic, friendly, close-knit team Clear progression, training, development and career planning Salary exchange pension scheme Full private healthcare cover Life insurance Contractual Maternity/Paternity pay Cycle-to-work scheme Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Simply Health plan Hybrid working approach Company away days and team drinks / lunches Opportunity to work towards profit-based bonus scheme

General Manager North Wales / North West Excellent bonus and company car + benefits Our client is a well-established and highly profitable specialist business supplying products into the plumbing, heating and trade sectors across the UK and Ireland. Backed by the strength of a larger international group while operating with the agility of an SME, the business has ambitious growth plans and is looking for a commercially driven General Manager to lead the next phase of its development. This is a genuine succession opportunity, offering the successful candidate a clear pathway to Managing Director. Reporting to the Managing Director, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and commercial performance of the business, driving sustainable growth while leading a small, dedicated team. Key responsibilities include: Developing and delivering the commercial growth strategy Driving sales, profitability and market share Managing key customer relationships and national accounts Identifying new business opportunities and routes to market Leading product development and range expansion Developing pricing strategies and improving margins Managing budgets, forecasts and P&L performance Working closely with group functions including Purchasing, Finance and Operations Leading, motivating and developing the team About You You'll be a commercially driven leader with experience growing businesses, leading high-performing teams and delivering profitable results. You'll likely be working as a General Manager, Commercial Director, Sales Director, Business Unit Director or in a similar senior leadership role. Experience within manufacturing, trade distribution, plumbing, heating, building products, tools or industrial sectors would be advantageous, alongside strong commercial acumen and P&L responsibility. Most importantly, you'll be ambitious, hands-on and excited by the opportunity to lead a successful business with a genuine pathway to Managing Director. What's on Offer? £65,000-£80,000 basic salary Up to £15,000 annual performance bonus Company car Pension scheme 34 days annual leave (increasing with service) Life assurance Laptop, mobile phone and iPad Employee discount scheme Genuine career progression to Managing Director This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious commercial leader looking to take ownership of a successful business and make a lasting impact. Apply today for a confidential discussion.

Internal Technical Sales Executive Rotherham £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience Are you an experienced Internal Sales professional looking for a varied role with genuine long-term career prospects? We're recruiting for an Internal Technical Sales Executive to join a well-established engineering business based in Rotherham. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team where you'll receive full training and have the chance to develop into a more senior role over time. With an experienced team member due to retire next year, you'll have the opportunity to learn from them and progress into their position, making this an excellent long-term career move. The business is also going through an exciting period of change, creating a varied role where no two days are the same. This is a relaxed, close-knit team looking for someone with a positive attitude who is happy to get involved and support wherever needed. Package Salary of £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience. No sales targets. Genuine long-term career progression with the opportunity to develop into a more senior role. Friendly, supportive and relaxed working environment. Full training and ongoing development. 23 days holiday plus bank holidays. Early finish on a Friday. Responsibilities of the Internal Technical Sales Executive: Responding to inbound customer enquiries via email and telephone. Preparing accurate quotations and following them up to secure orders. Creating and processing job cards for production. Building strong relationships with customers and providing excellent service throughout the sales process. Interpreting customer requirements from technical drawings and specifications. Liaising with internal departments to ensure customer requirements are met. Providing technical support and advice to customers where required. Working with customers across a global customer base. Supporting the wider team with day-to-day tasks and contributing to a collaborative working environment. Requirements of the Internal Technical Sales Executive: Previous experience in an Internal Sales, Technical Sales, Sales Support or Customer Service role within an engineering or manufacturing environment. Experience preparing quotations and managing customer enquiries. The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. This could have been gained through previous employment or education. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple enquiries. A proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to support the wider team. A positive attitude with a genuine desire to learn and develop. Experience within an engineering or technical environment would be advantageous. If you're looking for a stable, long-term opportunity where you can develop your technical knowledge, build customer relationships and progress your career within a supportive engineering business, we'd love to hear from you!

About the job Job summary The Knowledge Analysis and Intelligence (KAI) Directorate is one of the Civil Service's largest analytical teams, with around 700 colleagues. We have access to a unique set of administrative data on individuals and businesses, allowing for some hugely exciting analysis. KAI provides analysis, research and statistics to support transformation, operational delivery and policy in HMRC, partnering with HM Treasury, the Office for Budget Responsibility and wider government. We have an excellent reputation within HMRC and with our wider stakeholders. Candidate Information Session Jonathan Athow and Alison Woodhouse will host a webinar on Thursday 6th August 2026, 13:00 - 13:45, for applicants to learn more about the role and KAI, Strategy & Policy Group, and HMRC. There will be time for questions, and we will also discuss the application process. Please register your interest here: Information Session Co-Director - KAI Job description KAI operates under two co-Directors, each with distinct portfolios. The co-Directors jointly lead the Directorate and report to Jonathan Athow, Director General of HMRC Strategy and Policy. There are opportunities for enterprise leadership, tackling cross-business challenges. You will have line management responsibility for KAI's compliance and HMRC operations facing teams, as well as the team responsible for research, evaluation, data and technology. Co-Directors will: Jointly lead the KAI Senior Leadership team as a high-performing team. Maintain and build KAI's high-quality outputs and professional standards Manage and maintain strong relationships with key customers / stakeholders across HMRC, operational, transformation and Corporate Finance teams, HM Treasury (including ministers), the Office for Budget Responsibility, the National Audit Office and Office for Statistics Regulation, and various Other Government Departments Set direction and ensure that KAI delivers a programme of analysis that delivers maximum value for stakeholders. Work collaboratively with other analytical directorates, to provide strong strategic leadership for analysis and professionalism in HMRC Implement and ensure rigorous prioritisation and strong work management practices, championing analysis, maintaining a highly skilled motivated and engaged workforce with a strong focus on quality assurance Use interpersonal and communication skills to land analysis with impact. Create a supportive and inclusive environment so that everyone in KAI can thrive. Be an active member of the Strategy and Policy SLT (collective decision-making, cross-group strategic alignment, and leadership of people, culture and delivery) and wider HMRC leadership community. Please see the candidate information pack for a full description of the role and KAI Directorate. Person specification The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading large analytical teams, driving innovation, and influencing government policy or the strategic direction of other large organisations, as well as a deep understanding of analytical methodologies and a passion for data-driven decision-making. Essential Criteria: Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated experience in leading and developing large analytical teams in an inclusive way, setting strategic direction, and driving innovation. Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders in large, complex organisations to influence policy and decision-making. Analytical Expertise: Deep understanding of analytical methodologies and techniques, with a track record of delivering high-quality research, analysis, and evaluation. Experience of practical application of these techniques to solve business / policy problems. Data and technology. Proven track record of driving strategic data capability improvements. Effective Communication: Ability to absorb analytical information quickly and communicate in a clear and credible way to influence decision making. Desirable Criteria: Knowledge of tax policy, administration and operations. Benefits Alongside your salary of £105,000, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £30,418 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details All Criminal Record Checks applications are considered fairly in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice and the Recruitment of ex-offenders Policy. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. 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Description Hello, we're Starling. We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We're a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ nearly 4,000 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. We are seeking a commercial and collaborative Procurement Manager to join our Finance team's Vendor function. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will play a central role in shaping how we buy, negotiate, and manage key partnerships across technology, operations, and our people teams. This is a highly visible role where you will act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, driving commercial value and championing procurement best practices across the entire business. Responsibilities End-to-End Procurement: Lead end-to-end procurement activity for complex, high-value contracts across technology, data, operational services, and people team categories. Sourcing Strategy: Develop and execute sourcing strategies that create genuine market competition and deliver measurable cost savings and value. Commercial Modelling: Build and maintain commercial models from supplier quotes to identify negotiation opportunities and inform strategy. Contract Renewals: Own contract renewals, ensuring no auto-renewal is missed and every renewal is approached with a clear commercial plan. Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contract terms, pricing, SLAs, and exit provisions that protect the business and reflect market rates. Negotiate and establish competitive commercial agreements, documenting evidence of commercial improvements or cost avoidance. In-Contract Management: Manage agreements post-contract by measuring the relationship against agreed SLAs, engaging with internal stakeholders, and ensuring a regular cadence of MI meetings with material strategic suppliers. Performance Optimisation: Look for opportunities to optimise vendor's commercial and operational performance as well as internal processes. Requirements Gathering: Identify, document, and agree requirements at the beginning of a project to provide clarity during the contracting, negotiation, and sign-off process. Market Awareness: Maintain a sound working knowledge base of category supplier capacities in the market, category market trends, and developments, attending trade events and conferences where applicable. Workflow Maintenance: Ensure that all procurement and contractual workflows are maintained and kept up to date within the contract management system. Stakeholder & Vendor Relations: Build healthy and productive relationships with key internal stakeholders within category spend areas. Act as a point of escalation, providing guidance and support to stakeholders across the organisation. Work closely with the Vendor onboarding teams ensuring supplier on-boarding is in line with process and regulations. Reporting: Contribute to Monthly reporting and updates to Executives (VMF). Best Practice Advocacy: Champion procurement best practice across the business, improving commercial awareness and policy compliance. Requirements Knowledge & Experience 0-3 years of procurement experience. Educated to degree level Experience working in Financial Services. Experience working on SaaS contracts. Behaviours & Competencies Commercial Analysis: Strong commercial analysis skills with the ability to build cost models, interpret supplier financials, and identify negotiation levers. Negotiation Excellence: Excellent negotiation skills with a demonstrable ability to achieve strong commercial outcomes. Contractual Literacy: Contractually literate with the ability to negotiate around the finer points of an agreement. Communication & Output: High standard of written output with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and commercially focused documents and analysis. Interpersonal Skills: Great relationship-building, communication, problem-solving, organisational, and time management skills, maintained with an overall collaborative approach. Autonomy: Ability to work with significant independence, exercise sound judgement in ambiguous situations, and take ownership of decisions. Benefits 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work and Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. 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eCommerce Executive Salary: Competitive Location: Deeside - Hybrid Are you an organised and commercially minded eCommerce professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing retail business for an eCommerce Executive to join their online trading team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving online sales, optimising website performance and delivering an exceptional customer experience. We're looking for someone who is proactive, resilient and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You'll be confident building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, enjoy analysing data and be comfortable taking the initiative to identify opportunities that improve online performance. The Role Working as part of the eCommerce team, you'll support the day-to-day management of the online trading function, ensuring products, promotions and website content are accurate, engaging and commercially effective. Your responsibilities will include: Managing and maintaining online product listings, ensuring product information is accurate and up to date. Supporting the planning and execution of online campaigns, promotions and seasonal trading events. Monitoring competitor activity and market trends to help identify commercial opportunities. Updating website banners, merchandising, product content and promotional messaging. Analysing website performance, customer behaviour and sales data to identify trends and recommend improvements. Supporting the delivery of the wider online trading strategy through cross-functional projects. Monitoring category performance and making recommendations to optimise sales. Working closely with Buying and Supply Chain teams to ensure product availability, pricing and stock levels are aligned. Collaborating with Marketing to maximise traffic across all eCommerce channels, including email marketing, social media and affiliate campaigns. Liaising with internal development and IT teams to identify website improvements, troubleshoot issues and enhance the customer journey. About You To be successful in this role you'll have: Previous experience in an eCommerce, online trading or digital merchandising role. Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills. Experience working within an eCommerce or online retail environment. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong analytical skills with confidence interpreting sales and website performance data. A proactive approach with the confidence to take ownership and show initiative. A resilient and adaptable attitude, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills and a positive, enthusiastic personality. Strong attention to detail and a genuine passion for delivering an outstanding online customer experience. What's on Offer? In return, our client offers an excellent benefits package including: Competitive salary 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) Company pension scheme Free onsite parking Electric vehicle charging points Subsidised staff restaurant and Costa Coffee Employee discount schemes Christmas vouchers and savings scheme Refer a Friend bonus Long service awards Career development and progression opportunities within a successful and growing business If you're looking for a varied eCommerce role where your ideas are valued and you can genuinely influence online performance, we'd love to hear from you. New Ventures Recruitment Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. New Ventures Recruitment Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We're looking for a proactive and customer-focused Customer Service Account Executive to join our team in Marlow. In this role, you'll be the main point of contact for a portfolio of B2B customers, ensuring their requirements are delivered on time and to the highest standards. Working closely with Sales, Operations, Transport and Forecasting teams, you'll build strong customer relationships, resolve queries, monitor service performance and help drive excellent customer satisfaction. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with customer service, account management or client services experience who enjoys problem-solving, relationship building and working in a fast-paced environment. Apply today If you have experience in customer service, account management, client services or account coordination and are passionate about delivering exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role What You'll Be Doing Managing relationships with business customers and key stakeholders Acting as the first point of contact for customer enquiries Coordinating customer mailings and operational requirements Working with internal teams to ensure service levels are achieved Monitoring and resolving customer queries, complaints and invoice issues Producing KPI, SLA and service performance reports Identifying trends and opportunities for service improvement Supporting customer retention through excellent account management Attending review meetings and contributing to future planning activities Benefits Annual leave enhanced with long service. Company Pension Long service rewards: both financial and leave-based. Health cash plan. Life assurance scheme. Critical Illness cover Access to our prestige benefits and rewards portal. Career development opportunities. Access to a well-established Employee Assistance Programme provider. And other excellent benefits you'd expect from a market leader. Requirements What We're Looking For Experience in Account Management, Customer Service, Client Services or Account Coordination or similar working environments Experience managing B2B customer relationships Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities A proactive and solutions-focused approach Good analytical skills and attention to detail Intermediate Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs Ability to work independently and as part of a team Additional information Flexible approach to working hours to accommodate working on a rotating shift pattern. Hybrid working opportunities available after successful probation Be able to travel on occasion to other business and/or customer sites for meetings as required.

About the job Job summary Reporting to the Director General, CDIO, the Director of Resilience provides enterprise leadership across HMRC, ensuring that resilience, business continuity, contingency planning and crisis management are embedded within governance, operations and decision-making across the department. Working closely with the Chief Security Officer, the role forms part of HMRC's wider Security and Resilience leadership arrangements. The Director will lead the Resilience Directorate, responsible for enterprise resilience, business continuity, crisis management and organisational preparedness across HMRC. Job description Strategic Leadership & Accountability Lead and Mature the Operating Model: Provide strategic leadership for business continuity, crisis management and resilience arrangements, ensuring governance and accountability remain effective. Strengthen Organisational Capability: Develop the processes, tools, systems and professional expertise needed to support preparedness and response. Drive Continuous Improvement: Use insight, threat intelligence and lessons learned to strengthen resilience capability and address emerging risks. Promote a Culture of Resilience: Lead engagement and awareness activity to ensure resilience ownership and accountability is embedded across HMRC. Provide Assurance of Maturity: Oversee internal and external assurance activity, including alignment with ISO 22301 and other recognised standards. Crisis Management Leadership: Provide strategic leadership during crisis situations, ensuring effective activation of business continuity, recovery and response arrangements. Command Arrangements: Maintain, develop and oversee Gold, Silver and Bronze command structures, ensuring clear responsibilities, escalation pathways and effective mobilisation of resources. Integrated Resilience Framework: Lead the continued development and embedding of contingency planning, business continuity, disaster recovery and crisis response arrangements. Scenario Planning and Testing: Oversee resilience exercises, playbooks and assurance activity to strengthen organisational readiness and response capability. Business Continuity Assurance: Ensure critical business services are supported by effective and regularly tested continuity arrangements. Strategic Leadership: Provide expert advice and assurance to Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, ExCom and the HMRC Board on resilience risks, preparedness and organisational capability. Strategic Influence and Collaboration: The Director of Resilience operates at the strategic centre of HMRC's resilience capability, providing expert advice and assurance to senior leaders and governance forums. Internal Influence: Work with Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, ExCom, the HMRC Board and senior leaders across lines of business to embed resilience within strategic planning, operational delivery and enterprise risk management. External Collaboration: Represent HMRC in cross-government resilience and crisis management forums, building trusted relationships with government departments, agencies, suppliers and delivery partners and contributing to wider resilience capability across government. Communication and Impact: Translate complex resilience issues into clear, credible advice that supports effective decision-making before, during and after disruption. Person specification The successful applicant will need to demonstrate the right senior-level experience, relevant qualifications and effective delivery against the following essential criteria: Strategic Leadership and Delivery: Proven ability to lead complex organisations through change and deliver sustainable outcomes across organisational boundaries. Resilience, Crisis, Contingency and Continuity Leadership: Experience of leading resilience, crisis management, business continuity or recovery arrangements in a complex operational environment. Building Organisational Capability: Experience of strengthening organisational capability through planning, preparedness, assurance, continuous improvement and organisational learning. Stakeholder Engagement and Influence: Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility and secure commitment from Ministers, boards, senior leaders, operational teams and external partners. Government and External Collaboration: Experience of building effective partnerships across government, industry and external organisations to deliver strategic outcomes. Qualifications, Frameworks and Assurance: Relevant professional qualifications, or equivalent expertise, and knowledge of recognised resilience, continuity, risk management or assurance frameworks. Benefits Alongside your salary of £105,000, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £30,418 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). Pension Your Civil Service pension is a valuable part of your total reward and is one of your biggest benefits. When you join the Civil Service, you get access to the alpha pension with a generous employer contribution of 28.97% and some of the lowest member contributions in the public sector. Please visit Civil Service Pension Scheme for more information. Annual Leave and Bank Holiday Allowance 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service (allowance pro-rata for part-time colleagues). This is complemented by one days paid privilege leave to mark the King's Birthday and is in addition to your public holidays. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion The Civil Service values and supports all its employees. At HMRC we want to create great places to work that are welcoming to all - where there is a strong sense of belonging and community. We embed inclusion in everything we do. Senior Civil Servants play a crucial role in promoting and maintaining inclusive behaviours, addressing disparities and reporting progress. Our HMRC equality objectives describe how we are working to become a more inclusive and representative organisation reflective of our values. Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details Selection Panel Tony Poulter Civil Service Commissioner & Chair Daljit Rehal, HMRC Director General CDIO / vacancy holder Helen Pickles, HMRC Chief People Officer & Director General, People and Place Group Myrtle Lloyd, Director General, Customer Services Group, HMRC Shortlist The panel will assess the evidence provided in your CV and statement. Candidates whose applications best meet the essential criteria will be selected for interview. HMRC is a Disability Confident leader and guarantees to interview candidates applying under the Disability Confident Scheme who successfully meet the minimum selection criteria outlined in the person specification. Due Diligence Candidates should declare any perceived conflicts of interest at application, and this may be discussed with you at interview. Informal Conversation Shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to speak to the vacancy holder or nominated senior leader. This is an informal discussion to allow you to learn more about the role and is not part of the assessment process. Assessment If shortlisted, you will take part in the following assessments: Individual Leadership Assessment - a combination of psychometric assessments. Staff Engagement Exercise - a presentation and Q&A with a representative staff group from across HMRC. Assessments are designed to support the panel's decision-making and highlight areas for further exploration at interview. They do not result in a pass or fail decision. Interview You will attend a panel interview for a more in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence. This will include a 5-minute verbal presentation; further information will be issued in advance. Interviews are expected to take place in person in London. Offer and Feedback Unfortunately, due to the anticipated number of applicants for this role, we are unable to provide feedback to those not successful at shortlist stage. Candidates who are shortlisted and attend an interview will be offered feedback from a member of the interview panel. We will also send you a copy of the report for any assessment you have undergone. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years . click apply for full job details

Associate Director Tax Investigations & Disputes London Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits Join a Top 10 Firm with a Clear Route to Partnership A Top 10 accountancy firm is looking to appoint an ambitious Associate Director to join its highly regarded Tax Investigations & Disputes team in London . This is a genuine opportunity to join a growing practice with a strong reputation in the market, advising a broad portfolio of businesses, high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients on complex HMRC enquiries and disputes. The successful candidate will have a clear, long-term progression path towards Partnership , making this an ideal move for someone looking to take the next step in their career. The Opportunity As Associate Director , you'll lead on complex Tax Investigations and Tax Disputes matters while supporting Partners in developing client relationships, identifying new opportunities and driving the continued growth of the team. You'll work across a broad range of contentious tax matters, including COP8 and COP9 investigations , HMRC enquiries, voluntary disclosures, Code of Practice cases and settlement negotiations. Alongside your technical expertise, you'll be encouraged to develop your own client portfolio and play an active role in the firm's business development strategy. Key Responsibilities Lead complex Tax Investigations & Tax Disputes assignments. Manage COP8 and COP9 cases from initial instruction through to resolution. Advise clients on HMRC enquiries, disclosures, settlements and dispute resolution strategies. Build and strengthen relationships with clients and professional referrers. Support Partners with business development initiatives and winning new work. Mentor, coach and develop junior members of the team. Contribute to the continued growth of one of the firm's fastest-growing specialist service lines. About You A minimum of 5 years' experience within a Tax Investigations or Tax Disputes practice. Strong technical knowledge across HMRC enquiries, COP8, COP9 , voluntary disclosures and dispute resolution. Previous experience managing complex client relationships and leading assignments. Commercial awareness with an interest in business development. Previous HMRC experience is advantageous but not essential. CTA, ACA, ACCA or an equivalent professional qualification is desirable. What's on Offer Competitive salary with an excellent bonus structure. Hybrid and flexible working based from the London office. The opportunity to join a leading Top 10 firm with a nationally recognised Tax Investigations team. High-quality work involving some of the UK's most complex Tax Investigations and Tax Disputes matters. Ongoing investment in your development and leadership skills. A clear, transparent pathway to Partnership , with the opportunity to build your own client base and play a key role in the practice's future growth. Interested? If you're an experienced Tax Investigations Senior Manager ready to step into an Associate Director role, or an established Associate Director seeking a clear route to Partnership , I'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Key Account Manager This successful travel organisation is looking for an enthusiastic and target focused Key Account Manager. This team are at the heart of the business and provide day to day support for members across the group, assisting key accounts with developing their business and supporting with day to day operational enquiries. Key Account Manager - Role & Responsibilities : Responsible for all queries arising from Key Accounts, and as required to provide assistance to colleagues to cover other accounts. Support new members in the early stages of membership to help them start to grow their business. Provide assistance, in collaboration with other departments to assist your key accounts in the development of their business. Proactively provide your key accounts with details of products and services offered by the group, providing training and guidance as required. Hold regular membership meetings at head office or elsewhere as appropriate. Build strong relationships with your Key Accounts and solve any problems which arise. Represent the company at face to face events, workshops and trade shows on an ad hoc basis throughout the year. Maintain accurate records and engagement history through the CRM system. Help deliver engaging training sessions to empower and upskill members. Answering phone and emails from members as part of the support from the overall team. Key Account Manager - Skills & Experience Required: Travel industry background essential, with knowledge of retail travel desirable. Key Account Manager experience advantageous. Confidence and ability to network and communicate with members at regional, national and international events. Customer focused, flexible, caring, positive approach with the willingness to assist in other areas of the business as required. Very strong and effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Self motivated with an ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks. Ability to liaise with colleagues across all levels and enjoy working as part of a team. Commercially astute with the drive and ability to meet targets set by the business. Key Account Manager - Additional Information: Salary circa 33k with some flexibility depending on experience. Office based Monday to Friday 9 to 5.30 with flexibility to work from home 2 days per month. Willingness to travel as required for ad hoc meetings, & events. Company benefits include pension, private health care, life assurance. Background as Key Account Executive, Regional Sales Manager, Travel Agency Manager would be beneficial to this role. If you have the background and experience required, please apply for the position of Key Account Manager online or email your cv to (url removed).