Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially- spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed Our clients 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 clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview As a Manager, you'll play a key role in leading the team and ensuring the smooth delivery of services to our clients. Our clients value the quality of our advice, which stems from strong relationships and a deep understanding of their businesses. You'll manage day-to-day team operations, support senior colleagues, and oversee the review of statutory financial statements, financial reporting for various entities, corporate tax services, and ad-hoc advisory work. You'll also contribute to strategic growth, coach junior staff, and support business development and commercial performance. This role offers the chance to build on your financial reporting and technical expertise within a collaborative and supportive team. You'll receive high-quality training and development to help you succeed. We work with a wide range of clients, primarily owner-managed and SME businesses, across various sectors. Our work spans UK GAAP and IFRS frameworks, including financial statement preparation and advisory projects. You'll be someone with: Qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent. Previous experience in a management role. Strong working knowledge of UK and international reporting standards (including UK GAAP and UK-adopted IFRS) and related financial reporting requirements. Previous experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts. Business development experience - able to contribute to the identification and conversion of opportunities to services. 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 everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in 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. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side . Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and w e'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 them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6, 500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach 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. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially- spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed Our clients 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 clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview As a Manager, you'll play a key role in leading the team and ensuring the smooth delivery of services to our clients. Our clients value the quality of our advice, which stems from strong relationships and a deep understanding of their businesses. You'll manage day-to-day team operations, support senior colleagues, and oversee the review of statutory financial statements, financial reporting for various entities, corporate tax services, and ad-hoc advisory work. You'll also contribute to strategic growth, coach junior staff, and support business development and commercial performance. This role offers the chance to build on your financial reporting and technical expertise within a collaborative and supportive team. You'll receive high-quality training and development to help you succeed. We work with a wide range of clients, primarily owner-managed and SME businesses, across various sectors. Our work spans UK GAAP and IFRS frameworks, including financial statement preparation and advisory projects. You'll be someone with: Qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent. Previous experience in a management role. Strong working knowledge of UK and international reporting standards (including UK GAAP and UK-adopted IFRS) and related financial reporting requirements. Previous experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts. Business development experience - able to contribute to the identification and conversion of opportunities to services. 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 everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in 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. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side . Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and w e'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 them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6, 500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach 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. JBRP1_UKTJ
Barron Williams Executive Search have been retained on an exclusive basis by our client, a well-established consumer Financial Services provider with a unique offering and approach to their target market. The business is privately owned and operated regulated financial services provider, offering a highly tailored service to consumers planning to achieve their long-term financial goals. Based in Teesside, the close-knit team of c50 colleagues together deliver great outcomes for their customers via their own highly developed, high touch, service-oriented process. With the business firmly established in its core geographical market, they are now seeking to develop partnership-led growth via a B2B service offering within the Financial Services market also. The opportunity has now arisen for the right Business Development Manager to join the business and lead the development of this initiative as it becomes a core strategic goal. In essence, the role is to identify, approach and develop high quality IFA Partners and then to manage the Partner relationships to help them achieve their agreed goals. Working closely with Marketing colleagues to maintain a consistent flow of relevant prospects, you will engage with potential Partners and secure the right Partner relationships to grow the B2B side of the business. You will build a high-quality Partner team fully engaged in delivering the defined service offering to their targeted customer base. You will be an experienced sales/commercial leader with relevant experience (ideally within regulated consumer Financial Services). You will understand B2C service provision and be able to build credible relationships in B2B services also. You will apply your commercial skills and determination to the role in growing and supporting the Partner team maximising their potential and supporting their journey to success. This is essentially a role requiring focus and application finding the right people with a passion to succeed in a soft sales customer environment with the potential to materially benefit their customer s long-term aspirations. It s an exciting time to be joining the business and, for the right person, the long-term prospects are excellent, including the opportunity to join the senior leadership team and benefit accordingly. Job Title: Business Development Manager Reports to: Head of Operations Key Deliverables: Drive the B2B growth plan by identifying and recruiting a high-calibre Partner team Manage the onboarding and business launch of new Partners as they embark on their joint venture Develop the Partners, helping them to fulfil their potential and maximise their opportunity Manage the network on an ongoing basis, developing initiatives and programmes to benefit all Co-ordinate with functional colleagues to provide excellent Partner support and to support growth Building on feedback received, further develop the proposition and offering to attract prospects Deliver the strategic goal of making the B2B channel the key driver of growth for the wider business Location: North-East England (Teesside primarily Office-based) Package: Excellent Package (salary + perf-related earnings + comprehensive benefits package) Candidate profile: Ambitious and commercial B2B/B2C Services sales professional, seeking a pivotal, dynamic sales role Demonstrable pedigree in relevant, service-driven markets, ideally FS or similarly regulated services Commercial and engaging, able to advise and guide as well as lead on service and customer-related issues Evidence of business growth achieved in B2B or B2C markets (Financial Services experience ideal) Can develop the Partner journey valuably to improve business performance against soft and hard KPI s Systematic and organised, comfortable with CRM platforms and structured sales systems & processes Capable of taking a more senior, strategic role as the business expands Genuine team player, engaging and collaborative and able to gain trust and credibility quickly For a confidential exploratory discussion, please contact Barron Williams Director, Paul Barron on the number provided. All enquiries will be handled by Barron Williams and should be directed to the contact email provided.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Barron Williams Executive Search have been retained on an exclusive basis by our client, a well-established consumer Financial Services provider with a unique offering and approach to their target market. The business is privately owned and operated regulated financial services provider, offering a highly tailored service to consumers planning to achieve their long-term financial goals. Based in Teesside, the close-knit team of c50 colleagues together deliver great outcomes for their customers via their own highly developed, high touch, service-oriented process. With the business firmly established in its core geographical market, they are now seeking to develop partnership-led growth via a B2B service offering within the Financial Services market also. The opportunity has now arisen for the right Business Development Manager to join the business and lead the development of this initiative as it becomes a core strategic goal. In essence, the role is to identify, approach and develop high quality IFA Partners and then to manage the Partner relationships to help them achieve their agreed goals. Working closely with Marketing colleagues to maintain a consistent flow of relevant prospects, you will engage with potential Partners and secure the right Partner relationships to grow the B2B side of the business. You will build a high-quality Partner team fully engaged in delivering the defined service offering to their targeted customer base. You will be an experienced sales/commercial leader with relevant experience (ideally within regulated consumer Financial Services). You will understand B2C service provision and be able to build credible relationships in B2B services also. You will apply your commercial skills and determination to the role in growing and supporting the Partner team maximising their potential and supporting their journey to success. This is essentially a role requiring focus and application finding the right people with a passion to succeed in a soft sales customer environment with the potential to materially benefit their customer s long-term aspirations. It s an exciting time to be joining the business and, for the right person, the long-term prospects are excellent, including the opportunity to join the senior leadership team and benefit accordingly. Job Title: Business Development Manager Reports to: Head of Operations Key Deliverables: Drive the B2B growth plan by identifying and recruiting a high-calibre Partner team Manage the onboarding and business launch of new Partners as they embark on their joint venture Develop the Partners, helping them to fulfil their potential and maximise their opportunity Manage the network on an ongoing basis, developing initiatives and programmes to benefit all Co-ordinate with functional colleagues to provide excellent Partner support and to support growth Building on feedback received, further develop the proposition and offering to attract prospects Deliver the strategic goal of making the B2B channel the key driver of growth for the wider business Location: North-East England (Teesside primarily Office-based) Package: Excellent Package (salary + perf-related earnings + comprehensive benefits package) Candidate profile: Ambitious and commercial B2B/B2C Services sales professional, seeking a pivotal, dynamic sales role Demonstrable pedigree in relevant, service-driven markets, ideally FS or similarly regulated services Commercial and engaging, able to advise and guide as well as lead on service and customer-related issues Evidence of business growth achieved in B2B or B2C markets (Financial Services experience ideal) Can develop the Partner journey valuably to improve business performance against soft and hard KPI s Systematic and organised, comfortable with CRM platforms and structured sales systems & processes Capable of taking a more senior, strategic role as the business expands Genuine team player, engaging and collaborative and able to gain trust and credibility quickly For a confidential exploratory discussion, please contact Barron Williams Director, Paul Barron on the number provided. All enquiries will be handled by Barron Williams and should be directed to the contact email provided.
Locations : Boston Atlanta London Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do The Global Platform Team Lead and Senior Director - IT Security is responsible for leading the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of BCG's security platforms across identity, device, and data protection domains. This role ensures end-to-end security engineering across all technology environments, including cloud, on-prem, and hybrid systems. The leader will drive strategic planning, execution, and operations of scalable, automated, and resilient security controls that protect BCG's global operations and users, while enabling innovation and agility across BCG Core, BCG X, and CT worldwide. This role is also accountable for embedding security within DevSecOps practices, enforcing automation at scale, and applying Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles across all security services. The role requires strong partnership with ISRM, with a focus on balancing and prioritizing security requirements, automation opportunities, user experience needs, and broader business outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Transformation: Define and execute a unified security engineering strategy that addresses identity, endpoint, and data protection across all environments. Lead the design and implementation of scalable, automated security solutions that integrate seamlessly into enterprise platforms and user experiences. Establish a global security architecture and engineering roadmap focused on prevention, detection, and rapid response. Drive continuous improvement of security posture while aligning with business needs, regulatory requirements, and user experience expectations. Champion DevSecOps practices to embed security early into development and delivery workflows. Security Platform Engineering: Lead end-to-end engineering for identity and access management (IAM), including authentication, authorization, and privileged access controls. Oversee endpoint security architecture and enforcement, ensuring comprehensive coverage for threat detection, malware prevention, and device compliance. Build and operate scalable data protection solutions, including data loss prevention (DLP), secrets management, encryption, and classification. Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native services, and on-prem platforms to enforce security-by-design principles. Deliver security capabilities that support modern work scenarios, remote access, zero-trust networking, and AI/ML workloads. Leverage automation frameworks and IaC to improve scalability and reduce manual intervention. Operational Security, SRE & Assurance: Ensure security platforms are resilient, continuously monitored, and designed for 24x7 support and incident response readiness. Embed security telemetry and observability to enable proactive threat detection and automated response. Apply SRE principles to improve reliability, performance, and maintainability of security services. Lead platform health, patching automation, and vulnerability remediation workflows. Define service level objectives (SLOs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for all security services. Compliance, Governance & Risk Management: Ensure alignment with global compliance requirements such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, and others. Partner with governance, legal, and ISRM teams to implement enforceable policies and standards across identity, endpoint, and data domains. Operationalize policy enforcement through automated controls and continuous compliance checks. Lead risk mitigation efforts with technical solutions that scale across diverse user and system profiles. Financial & Vendor Management: Manage security platform budgets and investments with a focus on cost optimization and long-term value. Evaluate and manage third-party vendors and partners, ensuring they meet technical, contractual, and security expectations. Lead procurement and renewal cycles in alignment with operational and architectural strategies. Leadership & Talent Development: Build and mentor a global team of security engineers, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture. Drive internal knowledge sharing and upskilling programs across security architecture, automation, and secure software engineering. Collaborate cross-functionally with platform, product, and enterprise architecture teams to embed security early and often. What You'll Bring Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, or platform security roles. 5+ years in a senior leadership position with accountability for enterprise-scale security platforms. Deep expertise in IAM, endpoint security, and data protection technologies, with proven ability to design and scale global solutions. Experience with security engineering in hybrid and cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Proven track record in automating security controls, implementing zero-trust models, and supporting 24x7 security operations. Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and risk management strategies. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, AWS/Azure Security Specialty, or equivalent. Experience with tools like Okta, Azure AD, CrowdStrike, Tanium, Zscaler, Vault, and other modern security platforms. Familiarity with DevSecOps principles, Infrastructure as Code, and secure software development practices. Who You'll Work With Work Environment & Additional Information: Hybrid or on-site work model. Occasional travel may be required for business, vendor, or team engagement. Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment, balancing long-term strategy with operational agility. Additional info For US locations only In the US, we have a compensation transparency approach. Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package described below. The base salary range for this role in Boston is $183,000.00 - $237,000.00. This is an estimated range, however, specific base salaries within the range depend on various factors such as experience and skill set. It is not common for new BCG employees to be hired at the high-end of the salary range. BCG regularly reviews its ranges to ensure market competitiveness. In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will include a bonus of up to 45% and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 10%. Senior Directors/Executive Directors are also eligible for a Firm Performance Bonus. All of our plans provide best in class coverage: Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 20 vacation days per year (earned at 1.66 days per month) Paid sick time on an as needed basis Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Locations : Boston Atlanta London Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do The Global Platform Team Lead and Senior Director - IT Security is responsible for leading the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of BCG's security platforms across identity, device, and data protection domains. This role ensures end-to-end security engineering across all technology environments, including cloud, on-prem, and hybrid systems. The leader will drive strategic planning, execution, and operations of scalable, automated, and resilient security controls that protect BCG's global operations and users, while enabling innovation and agility across BCG Core, BCG X, and CT worldwide. This role is also accountable for embedding security within DevSecOps practices, enforcing automation at scale, and applying Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles across all security services. The role requires strong partnership with ISRM, with a focus on balancing and prioritizing security requirements, automation opportunities, user experience needs, and broader business outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Transformation: Define and execute a unified security engineering strategy that addresses identity, endpoint, and data protection across all environments. Lead the design and implementation of scalable, automated security solutions that integrate seamlessly into enterprise platforms and user experiences. Establish a global security architecture and engineering roadmap focused on prevention, detection, and rapid response. Drive continuous improvement of security posture while aligning with business needs, regulatory requirements, and user experience expectations. Champion DevSecOps practices to embed security early into development and delivery workflows. Security Platform Engineering: Lead end-to-end engineering for identity and access management (IAM), including authentication, authorization, and privileged access controls. Oversee endpoint security architecture and enforcement, ensuring comprehensive coverage for threat detection, malware prevention, and device compliance. Build and operate scalable data protection solutions, including data loss prevention (DLP), secrets management, encryption, and classification. Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native services, and on-prem platforms to enforce security-by-design principles. Deliver security capabilities that support modern work scenarios, remote access, zero-trust networking, and AI/ML workloads. Leverage automation frameworks and IaC to improve scalability and reduce manual intervention. Operational Security, SRE & Assurance: Ensure security platforms are resilient, continuously monitored, and designed for 24x7 support and incident response readiness. Embed security telemetry and observability to enable proactive threat detection and automated response. Apply SRE principles to improve reliability, performance, and maintainability of security services. Lead platform health, patching automation, and vulnerability remediation workflows. Define service level objectives (SLOs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for all security services. Compliance, Governance & Risk Management: Ensure alignment with global compliance requirements such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, and others. Partner with governance, legal, and ISRM teams to implement enforceable policies and standards across identity, endpoint, and data domains. Operationalize policy enforcement through automated controls and continuous compliance checks. Lead risk mitigation efforts with technical solutions that scale across diverse user and system profiles. Financial & Vendor Management: Manage security platform budgets and investments with a focus on cost optimization and long-term value. Evaluate and manage third-party vendors and partners, ensuring they meet technical, contractual, and security expectations. Lead procurement and renewal cycles in alignment with operational and architectural strategies. Leadership & Talent Development: Build and mentor a global team of security engineers, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture. Drive internal knowledge sharing and upskilling programs across security architecture, automation, and secure software engineering. Collaborate cross-functionally with platform, product, and enterprise architecture teams to embed security early and often. What You'll Bring Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, or platform security roles. 5+ years in a senior leadership position with accountability for enterprise-scale security platforms. Deep expertise in IAM, endpoint security, and data protection technologies, with proven ability to design and scale global solutions. Experience with security engineering in hybrid and cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Proven track record in automating security controls, implementing zero-trust models, and supporting 24x7 security operations. Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and risk management strategies. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, AWS/Azure Security Specialty, or equivalent. Experience with tools like Okta, Azure AD, CrowdStrike, Tanium, Zscaler, Vault, and other modern security platforms. Familiarity with DevSecOps principles, Infrastructure as Code, and secure software development practices. Who You'll Work With Work Environment & Additional Information: Hybrid or on-site work model. Occasional travel may be required for business, vendor, or team engagement. Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment, balancing long-term strategy with operational agility. Additional info For US locations only In the US, we have a compensation transparency approach. Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package described below. The base salary range for this role in Boston is $183,000.00 - $237,000.00. This is an estimated range, however, specific base salaries within the range depend on various factors such as experience and skill set. It is not common for new BCG employees to be hired at the high-end of the salary range. BCG regularly reviews its ranges to ensure market competitiveness. In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will include a bonus of up to 45% and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 10%. Senior Directors/Executive Directors are also eligible for a Firm Performance Bonus. All of our plans provide best in class coverage: Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 20 vacation days per year (earned at 1.66 days per month) Paid sick time on an as needed basis Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Head of Repairs and Maintenance Hackney Council Building Maintenance & Estate Environment Climate, Homes & Economy Directorate Salary: £70,860 - £78,860 (Inclusive of Market Supplement) Goodman Masson is proud to be partnering with Hackney Council to recruit a Head of Repairs and Maintenance a key strategic leadership role shaping the delivery of high-performing, customer-focused housing repairs services across the borough. This is a pivotal opportunity to lead the full end-to-end repairs journey, ensuring residents receive a reliable, high-quality service that reflects Hackney s values, commitments, and ambitions. You will provide strategic direction across responsive repairs, voids, customer services, business support, and specialist teams, driving service improvement, digital transformation, and operational excellence. Working closely with senior leadership, you will lead the review of policies, systems, staffing structures, and processes to embed a coordinated, efficient, resident-centred service. You will ensure strong performance management, compliance, financial oversight, and value-for-money delivery across an in-house DLO and contracted providers. A key part of the role includes driving culture change, championing customer experience, and ensuring lessons learned translate into real service improvement, particularly around complaints, disrepair, and damp and mould. You will also play a central role in modernising Hackney s repairs technology, ensuring systems such as diagnostics tools, CRM and new digital repair ordering platforms support an effective, streamlined operation. As a visible and collaborative leader, you will build strong relationships with tenants, leaseholders, community partners and internal colleagues across Housing, Resident Safety, Asset Management and wider council services. We are seeking: • A proven senior leader within housing repairs, property maintenance or a related operational environment • Strong experience transforming services, improving performance and embedding a customer-focused culture • Excellent understanding of repairs operations, diagnostics, compliance, performance frameworks and financial management • Ability to lead large, multi-disciplinary teams through change • Confidence managing complex workloads, risk, and high-profile service challenges • Strong communication skills and the ability to engage residents, colleagues and stakeholders • Commitment to Hackney s values, equality, and inclusion priorities This is a highly influential role offering the opportunity to make a measurable difference to housing services that thousands of residents rely upon every day. For more information or to apply, please contact (url removed)
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Head of Repairs and Maintenance Hackney Council Building Maintenance & Estate Environment Climate, Homes & Economy Directorate Salary: £70,860 - £78,860 (Inclusive of Market Supplement) Goodman Masson is proud to be partnering with Hackney Council to recruit a Head of Repairs and Maintenance a key strategic leadership role shaping the delivery of high-performing, customer-focused housing repairs services across the borough. This is a pivotal opportunity to lead the full end-to-end repairs journey, ensuring residents receive a reliable, high-quality service that reflects Hackney s values, commitments, and ambitions. You will provide strategic direction across responsive repairs, voids, customer services, business support, and specialist teams, driving service improvement, digital transformation, and operational excellence. Working closely with senior leadership, you will lead the review of policies, systems, staffing structures, and processes to embed a coordinated, efficient, resident-centred service. You will ensure strong performance management, compliance, financial oversight, and value-for-money delivery across an in-house DLO and contracted providers. A key part of the role includes driving culture change, championing customer experience, and ensuring lessons learned translate into real service improvement, particularly around complaints, disrepair, and damp and mould. You will also play a central role in modernising Hackney s repairs technology, ensuring systems such as diagnostics tools, CRM and new digital repair ordering platforms support an effective, streamlined operation. As a visible and collaborative leader, you will build strong relationships with tenants, leaseholders, community partners and internal colleagues across Housing, Resident Safety, Asset Management and wider council services. We are seeking: • A proven senior leader within housing repairs, property maintenance or a related operational environment • Strong experience transforming services, improving performance and embedding a customer-focused culture • Excellent understanding of repairs operations, diagnostics, compliance, performance frameworks and financial management • Ability to lead large, multi-disciplinary teams through change • Confidence managing complex workloads, risk, and high-profile service challenges • Strong communication skills and the ability to engage residents, colleagues and stakeholders • Commitment to Hackney s values, equality, and inclusion priorities This is a highly influential role offering the opportunity to make a measurable difference to housing services that thousands of residents rely upon every day. For more information or to apply, please contact (url removed)
Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 41 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Ben to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Product Developer (Restaurants) to join our Food Team. The role is based in Park Royal with frequent visits in our Restaurants. The Role: Working alongside the Restaurant Senior Product Development Manager (SPDM) and Restaurant Product Development Technologist (PDT), you will support all related product launches from our Central Production Kitchen and location-based restaurant kitchens. This is a hands-on role, responsible for both creating new recipes and enhancing existing ones and training new recipes and processes to CPU and restaurant kitchen teams. You will collaborate closely with internal departments and key suppliers to deliver high-quality products while ensuring food safety, integrity, and legality. You will be involved throughout the full product lifecycle from concept through to launch including planning, recipe development, benchmarking, testing, sample preparation, recipe set-up, training and costings. The role also includes sourcing new ingredients, liaising directly with suppliers alongside procurement colleagues, supporting process teams during trials, and assisting the Restaurant Senior Product Development Manager with presentations. In addition, you will play a key role in the continuous improvement of our products, working with the Central Production and restaurant operations teams to manage projects through the business gate process and driving quality and innovation across the restaurant menus. Key Responsibilities: Product Development • Develop new restaurant recipes in line with company strategy, briefs, food vision, nutritional standards, and CPU capabilities with specific focus on restaurant operations restrictions and capabilities. • Continuously improve existing recipes and processes to enhance quality, cost efficiency, nutrition, and compliance. • You will have a good understanding of our restaurant operations and target development of product according to limitations and capabilities. • Support optimisation and growth of the restaurant hot food category through innovation and best practice. • Conduct competitor benchmarking, gap analysis, and trend monitoring to identify opportunities. • Test new operations equipment, processes, packaging, and hot-hold times to optimise product quality and service. • Produce high-quality samples for presentations, photography, tasting sessions, retailer sell-ins, and customer visits. • Deliver presentations at gate stages alongside the Senior PDM and Product Development Technologist. • Continuously improve existing recipes and processes to enhance quality, cost efficiency, meeting nutrition targets and compliance. • Testing new hot hold times to optimise quality, provide records and recommendations. Quality & Compliance • Define, write, and maintain recipes, costings, QA specifications, and product attribute documentation. • Conduct kitchen-level yield, organoleptic, and shelf-life testing of products, ingredients, and packaging. • Validate and sign off raw ingredients and packaging with procurement and supplier assurance. • Attend taste panels and positive release tastings, providing feedback and signing off quality prior to launch. • Regularly visit restaurants and CPU kitchens to review recipe execution, quality, and consistency, making recommendations for improvement. • Troubleshoot issues and lead corrective actions on recipes, ingredients, or processes either directly in CPU or at restaurant kitchen locations. • Ensure compliance with all food safety, integrity, and company standards. Operations & Training • Lead and deliver training of new recipes and processes to CPU and restaurant kitchen teams. • Support trials, pre-production runs, launches, and handovers to ensure seamless scale up from development to operations. • Provide post-launch support in site-based restaurant kitchens, ensuring consistent delivery of standards. • Work closely with restaurant teams to identify quality improvement opportunities and embed best practices in restaurant kitchens and central sushi production kitchen. • Support marketing and promotional activities, ensuring food is represented to brand standards. • Support SPDM and Food Director with franchise or company international operations requirements. Supplier & Process Collaboration • Prepare ingredient sourcing briefs under guidance of the Senior PDM and liaise with suppliers on specifications and amendments. • Support the Senior Product Development Manager with packaging briefs and related documentation. • Support procurement and supplier assurance on validation, communication, and corrective action processes. • Attend supplier visits, food trawls, and food shows to source innovation and strengthen supplier partnerships. Additional Responsibilities • Share responsibility for maintenance and operation of the development kitchen, including cleaning, restocking, and raw material procurement. • Attend photography sessions, preparing samples and props supporting marketing team. • Support hospitality activities for customers, internal events, and high-profile visitors. • Assist the Senior PDM with packaging briefs, sample preparation, and customer-facing sessions. • Stay up to date with food trends, competitor activity, and retail market developments. • Attend training courses as required to maintain knowledge and skills Our requirements: Previous experience as a Product Developer within the food manufacturing and QSR industry Proven background in short shelf-life chilled products within a manufacturing and QSR environment (essential). Degree in a food-related discipline (e.g., Food Science, Food Technology, Home Economics) preferred. Strong knowledge of food, ingredients, and culinary practices. Awareness of food trends; knowledge of East and Southeast Asian cuisine advantageous but not essential. Passion for great-tasting food. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive with strong industry awareness. Excellent communication skills, able to interact effectively at all levels. Highly organised and methodical, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong planning skills with exceptional attention to detail. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment In return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme Hybrid working model Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Electric Vehicle Scheme through Octapus Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. Join a company where you ll have the opportunity to work for a growing company and build a real career. COME ROLL WITH US!
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 41 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Ben to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Product Developer (Restaurants) to join our Food Team. The role is based in Park Royal with frequent visits in our Restaurants. The Role: Working alongside the Restaurant Senior Product Development Manager (SPDM) and Restaurant Product Development Technologist (PDT), you will support all related product launches from our Central Production Kitchen and location-based restaurant kitchens. This is a hands-on role, responsible for both creating new recipes and enhancing existing ones and training new recipes and processes to CPU and restaurant kitchen teams. You will collaborate closely with internal departments and key suppliers to deliver high-quality products while ensuring food safety, integrity, and legality. You will be involved throughout the full product lifecycle from concept through to launch including planning, recipe development, benchmarking, testing, sample preparation, recipe set-up, training and costings. The role also includes sourcing new ingredients, liaising directly with suppliers alongside procurement colleagues, supporting process teams during trials, and assisting the Restaurant Senior Product Development Manager with presentations. In addition, you will play a key role in the continuous improvement of our products, working with the Central Production and restaurant operations teams to manage projects through the business gate process and driving quality and innovation across the restaurant menus. Key Responsibilities: Product Development • Develop new restaurant recipes in line with company strategy, briefs, food vision, nutritional standards, and CPU capabilities with specific focus on restaurant operations restrictions and capabilities. • Continuously improve existing recipes and processes to enhance quality, cost efficiency, nutrition, and compliance. • You will have a good understanding of our restaurant operations and target development of product according to limitations and capabilities. • Support optimisation and growth of the restaurant hot food category through innovation and best practice. • Conduct competitor benchmarking, gap analysis, and trend monitoring to identify opportunities. • Test new operations equipment, processes, packaging, and hot-hold times to optimise product quality and service. • Produce high-quality samples for presentations, photography, tasting sessions, retailer sell-ins, and customer visits. • Deliver presentations at gate stages alongside the Senior PDM and Product Development Technologist. • Continuously improve existing recipes and processes to enhance quality, cost efficiency, meeting nutrition targets and compliance. • Testing new hot hold times to optimise quality, provide records and recommendations. Quality & Compliance • Define, write, and maintain recipes, costings, QA specifications, and product attribute documentation. • Conduct kitchen-level yield, organoleptic, and shelf-life testing of products, ingredients, and packaging. • Validate and sign off raw ingredients and packaging with procurement and supplier assurance. • Attend taste panels and positive release tastings, providing feedback and signing off quality prior to launch. • Regularly visit restaurants and CPU kitchens to review recipe execution, quality, and consistency, making recommendations for improvement. • Troubleshoot issues and lead corrective actions on recipes, ingredients, or processes either directly in CPU or at restaurant kitchen locations. • Ensure compliance with all food safety, integrity, and company standards. Operations & Training • Lead and deliver training of new recipes and processes to CPU and restaurant kitchen teams. • Support trials, pre-production runs, launches, and handovers to ensure seamless scale up from development to operations. • Provide post-launch support in site-based restaurant kitchens, ensuring consistent delivery of standards. • Work closely with restaurant teams to identify quality improvement opportunities and embed best practices in restaurant kitchens and central sushi production kitchen. • Support marketing and promotional activities, ensuring food is represented to brand standards. • Support SPDM and Food Director with franchise or company international operations requirements. Supplier & Process Collaboration • Prepare ingredient sourcing briefs under guidance of the Senior PDM and liaise with suppliers on specifications and amendments. • Support the Senior Product Development Manager with packaging briefs and related documentation. • Support procurement and supplier assurance on validation, communication, and corrective action processes. • Attend supplier visits, food trawls, and food shows to source innovation and strengthen supplier partnerships. Additional Responsibilities • Share responsibility for maintenance and operation of the development kitchen, including cleaning, restocking, and raw material procurement. • Attend photography sessions, preparing samples and props supporting marketing team. • Support hospitality activities for customers, internal events, and high-profile visitors. • Assist the Senior PDM with packaging briefs, sample preparation, and customer-facing sessions. • Stay up to date with food trends, competitor activity, and retail market developments. • Attend training courses as required to maintain knowledge and skills Our requirements: Previous experience as a Product Developer within the food manufacturing and QSR industry Proven background in short shelf-life chilled products within a manufacturing and QSR environment (essential). Degree in a food-related discipline (e.g., Food Science, Food Technology, Home Economics) preferred. Strong knowledge of food, ingredients, and culinary practices. Awareness of food trends; knowledge of East and Southeast Asian cuisine advantageous but not essential. Passion for great-tasting food. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive with strong industry awareness. Excellent communication skills, able to interact effectively at all levels. Highly organised and methodical, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong planning skills with exceptional attention to detail. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment In return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme Hybrid working model Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Electric Vehicle Scheme through Octapus Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. Join a company where you ll have the opportunity to work for a growing company and build a real career. COME ROLL WITH US!
Locations : Boston Atlanta London Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do The Global Platform Team Lead and Senior Director - IT Security is responsible for leading the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of BCG's security platforms across identity, device, and data protection domains. This role ensures end-to-end security engineering across all technology environments, including cloud, on-prem, and hybrid systems. The leader will drive strategic planning, execution, and operations of scalable, automated, and resilient security controls that protect BCG's global operations and users, while enabling innovation and agility across BCG Core, BCG X, and CT worldwide. This role is also accountable for embedding security within DevSecOps practices, enforcing automation at scale, and applying Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles across all security services. The role requires strong partnership with ISRM, with a focus on balancing and prioritizing security requirements, automation opportunities, user experience needs, and broader business outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Transformation: Define and execute a unified security engineering strategy that addresses identity, endpoint, and data protection across all environments. Lead the design and implementation of scalable, automated security solutions that integrate seamlessly into enterprise platforms and user experiences. Establish a global security architecture and engineering roadmap focused on prevention, detection, and rapid response. Drive continuous improvement of security posture while aligning with business needs, regulatory requirements, and user experience expectations. Champion DevSecOps practices to embed security early into development and delivery workflows. Security Platform Engineering: Lead end-to-end engineering for identity and access management (IAM), including authentication, authorization, and privileged access controls. Oversee endpoint security architecture and enforcement, ensuring comprehensive coverage for threat detection, malware prevention, and device compliance. Build and operate scalable data protection solutions, including data loss prevention (DLP), secrets management, encryption, and classification. Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native services, and on-prem platforms to enforce security-by-design principles. Deliver security capabilities that support modern work scenarios, remote access, zero-trust networking, and AI/ML workloads. Leverage automation frameworks and IaC to improve scalability and reduce manual intervention. Operational Security, SRE & Assurance: Ensure security platforms are resilient, continuously monitored, and designed for 24x7 support and incident response readiness. Embed security telemetry and observability to enable proactive threat detection and automated response. Apply SRE principles to improve reliability, performance, and maintainability of security services. Lead platform health, patching automation, and vulnerability remediation workflows. Define service level objectives (SLOs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for all security services. Compliance, Governance & Risk Management: Ensure alignment with global compliance requirements such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, and others. Partner with governance, legal, and ISRM teams to implement enforceable policies and standards across identity, endpoint, and data domains. Operationalize policy enforcement through automated controls and continuous compliance checks. Lead risk mitigation efforts with technical solutions that scale across diverse user and system profiles. Financial & Vendor Management: Manage security platform budgets and investments with a focus on cost optimization and long-term value. Evaluate and manage third-party vendors and partners, ensuring they meet technical, contractual, and security expectations. Lead procurement and renewal cycles in alignment with operational and architectural strategies. Leadership & Talent Development: Build and mentor a global team of security engineers, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture. Drive internal knowledge sharing and upskilling programs across security architecture, automation, and secure software engineering. Collaborate cross-functionally with platform, product, and enterprise architecture teams to embed security early and often. What You'll Bring Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, or platform security roles. 5+ years in a senior leadership position with accountability for enterprise-scale security platforms. Deep expertise in IAM, endpoint security, and data protection technologies, with proven ability to design and scale global solutions. Experience with security engineering in hybrid and cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Proven track record in automating security controls, implementing zero-trust models, and supporting 24x7 security operations. Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and risk management strategies. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, AWS/Azure Security Specialty, or equivalent. Experience with tools like Okta, Azure AD, CrowdStrike, Tanium, Zscaler, Vault, and other modern security platforms. Familiarity with DevSecOps principles, Infrastructure as Code, and secure software development practices. Who You'll Work With Work Environment & Additional Information: Hybrid or on-site work model. Occasional travel may be required for business, vendor, or team engagement. Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment, balancing long-term strategy with operational agility. Additional info For US locations only In the US, we have a compensation transparency approach. Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package described below. The base salary range for this role in Boston is $183,000.00 - $237,000.00. This is an estimated range, however, specific base salaries within the range depend on various factors such as experience and skill set. It is not common for new BCG employees to be hired at the high-end of the salary range. BCG regularly reviews its ranges to ensure market competitiveness. In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will include a bonus of up to 45% and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 10%. Senior Directors/Executive Directors are also eligible for a Firm Performance Bonus. All of our plans provide best in class coverage: Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 20 vacation days per year (earned at 1.66 days per month) Paid sick time on an as needed basis Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Locations : Boston Atlanta London Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do The Global Platform Team Lead and Senior Director - IT Security is responsible for leading the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of BCG's security platforms across identity, device, and data protection domains. This role ensures end-to-end security engineering across all technology environments, including cloud, on-prem, and hybrid systems. The leader will drive strategic planning, execution, and operations of scalable, automated, and resilient security controls that protect BCG's global operations and users, while enabling innovation and agility across BCG Core, BCG X, and CT worldwide. This role is also accountable for embedding security within DevSecOps practices, enforcing automation at scale, and applying Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles across all security services. The role requires strong partnership with ISRM, with a focus on balancing and prioritizing security requirements, automation opportunities, user experience needs, and broader business outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Transformation: Define and execute a unified security engineering strategy that addresses identity, endpoint, and data protection across all environments. Lead the design and implementation of scalable, automated security solutions that integrate seamlessly into enterprise platforms and user experiences. Establish a global security architecture and engineering roadmap focused on prevention, detection, and rapid response. Drive continuous improvement of security posture while aligning with business needs, regulatory requirements, and user experience expectations. Champion DevSecOps practices to embed security early into development and delivery workflows. Security Platform Engineering: Lead end-to-end engineering for identity and access management (IAM), including authentication, authorization, and privileged access controls. Oversee endpoint security architecture and enforcement, ensuring comprehensive coverage for threat detection, malware prevention, and device compliance. Build and operate scalable data protection solutions, including data loss prevention (DLP), secrets management, encryption, and classification. Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native services, and on-prem platforms to enforce security-by-design principles. Deliver security capabilities that support modern work scenarios, remote access, zero-trust networking, and AI/ML workloads. Leverage automation frameworks and IaC to improve scalability and reduce manual intervention. Operational Security, SRE & Assurance: Ensure security platforms are resilient, continuously monitored, and designed for 24x7 support and incident response readiness. Embed security telemetry and observability to enable proactive threat detection and automated response. Apply SRE principles to improve reliability, performance, and maintainability of security services. Lead platform health, patching automation, and vulnerability remediation workflows. Define service level objectives (SLOs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for all security services. Compliance, Governance & Risk Management: Ensure alignment with global compliance requirements such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, and others. Partner with governance, legal, and ISRM teams to implement enforceable policies and standards across identity, endpoint, and data domains. Operationalize policy enforcement through automated controls and continuous compliance checks. Lead risk mitigation efforts with technical solutions that scale across diverse user and system profiles. Financial & Vendor Management: Manage security platform budgets and investments with a focus on cost optimization and long-term value. Evaluate and manage third-party vendors and partners, ensuring they meet technical, contractual, and security expectations. Lead procurement and renewal cycles in alignment with operational and architectural strategies. Leadership & Talent Development: Build and mentor a global team of security engineers, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture. Drive internal knowledge sharing and upskilling programs across security architecture, automation, and secure software engineering. Collaborate cross-functionally with platform, product, and enterprise architecture teams to embed security early and often. What You'll Bring Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, or platform security roles. 5+ years in a senior leadership position with accountability for enterprise-scale security platforms. Deep expertise in IAM, endpoint security, and data protection technologies, with proven ability to design and scale global solutions. Experience with security engineering in hybrid and cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Proven track record in automating security controls, implementing zero-trust models, and supporting 24x7 security operations. Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and risk management strategies. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, AWS/Azure Security Specialty, or equivalent. Experience with tools like Okta, Azure AD, CrowdStrike, Tanium, Zscaler, Vault, and other modern security platforms. Familiarity with DevSecOps principles, Infrastructure as Code, and secure software development practices. Who You'll Work With Work Environment & Additional Information: Hybrid or on-site work model. Occasional travel may be required for business, vendor, or team engagement. Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment, balancing long-term strategy with operational agility. Additional info For US locations only In the US, we have a compensation transparency approach. Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package described below. The base salary range for this role in Boston is $183,000.00 - $237,000.00. This is an estimated range, however, specific base salaries within the range depend on various factors such as experience and skill set. It is not common for new BCG employees to be hired at the high-end of the salary range. BCG regularly reviews its ranges to ensure market competitiveness. In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will include a bonus of up to 45% and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 10%. Senior Directors/Executive Directors are also eligible for a Firm Performance Bonus. All of our plans provide best in class coverage: Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 20 vacation days per year (earned at 1.66 days per month) Paid sick time on an as needed basis Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Head Chef or Kitchen Manager Two-bedroom cottage, 5-minute walk to work, No Nights - Daytime only Salary 40k to 45k A Caf is beautifully situated on the shores of Coniston Water in the heart of the English Lake District and forms part of the popular Coniston Boating Centre, a thriving tourist destination offering a wide range of water-based activities. A family-run, independent business , employing up to 30 staff during peak season across Front of House and Kitchen. With seating for over 140 covers, we operate a high-volume counter service and app-ordering system, serving freshly prepared food, drinks, alcohol and ice creams throughout the day and into early evening during the summer months. The caf is open daily all year (except Christmas Day). Due to continued success, we are now looking to recruit an experienced, motivated and hands-on Head Chef to lead our busy kitchen operation. The Role As Head Chef, you will take overall responsibility for the kitchen, leading from the front in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will ensure consistently high food quality, strong cost controls, excellent hygiene standards and a positive, professional kitchen culture. Key Responsibilities Lead, train and delegate kitchen staff at all levels, setting the standard through example Manage high-volume catering operations with a consistent focus on quality and detail Maintain clear and effective communication with Directors, Senior Management and Front of House Trial, cost and implement seasonal menu specials with management approval Ensure full compliance with all food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations (COSHH, HACCP, First Aid) Maintain up-to-date allergen information and ensure strong awareness of food allergies and dietary requirements Keep all ingredient and allergen lists current and available at the counter Demonstrate creativity and awareness of current food trends within similar establishments Manage stock control, ordering, rotation, storage, labelling and recording Ensure all kitchen equipment is functioning correctly and report faults promptly Keep recipe files accurate and fully updated Deliver strong GP control through waste reduction, accurate recording and cost control Carry out daily and deep cleaning of all kitchen equipment and appliances Show flexibility with working hours to meet business needs and seasonal demands The Ideal Candidate Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume environment A natural leader with excellent communication and organisational skills High personal standards with a professional, positive and flexible attitude Strong understanding of food safety, allergens and kitchen compliance Commercially aware with sound stock and GP control experience Passionate about fresh food, teamwork and customer satisfaction What We Offer A stunning lakeside working environment Two-bedroom Cottage recently refurbished A stable, year-round position within a successful family-run business Supportive management team Competitive salary 40 to 45k The opportunity to make a real impact on menus, standards and kitchen operations
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Head Chef or Kitchen Manager Two-bedroom cottage, 5-minute walk to work, No Nights - Daytime only Salary 40k to 45k A Caf is beautifully situated on the shores of Coniston Water in the heart of the English Lake District and forms part of the popular Coniston Boating Centre, a thriving tourist destination offering a wide range of water-based activities. A family-run, independent business , employing up to 30 staff during peak season across Front of House and Kitchen. With seating for over 140 covers, we operate a high-volume counter service and app-ordering system, serving freshly prepared food, drinks, alcohol and ice creams throughout the day and into early evening during the summer months. The caf is open daily all year (except Christmas Day). Due to continued success, we are now looking to recruit an experienced, motivated and hands-on Head Chef to lead our busy kitchen operation. The Role As Head Chef, you will take overall responsibility for the kitchen, leading from the front in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will ensure consistently high food quality, strong cost controls, excellent hygiene standards and a positive, professional kitchen culture. Key Responsibilities Lead, train and delegate kitchen staff at all levels, setting the standard through example Manage high-volume catering operations with a consistent focus on quality and detail Maintain clear and effective communication with Directors, Senior Management and Front of House Trial, cost and implement seasonal menu specials with management approval Ensure full compliance with all food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations (COSHH, HACCP, First Aid) Maintain up-to-date allergen information and ensure strong awareness of food allergies and dietary requirements Keep all ingredient and allergen lists current and available at the counter Demonstrate creativity and awareness of current food trends within similar establishments Manage stock control, ordering, rotation, storage, labelling and recording Ensure all kitchen equipment is functioning correctly and report faults promptly Keep recipe files accurate and fully updated Deliver strong GP control through waste reduction, accurate recording and cost control Carry out daily and deep cleaning of all kitchen equipment and appliances Show flexibility with working hours to meet business needs and seasonal demands The Ideal Candidate Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume environment A natural leader with excellent communication and organisational skills High personal standards with a professional, positive and flexible attitude Strong understanding of food safety, allergens and kitchen compliance Commercially aware with sound stock and GP control experience Passionate about fresh food, teamwork and customer satisfaction What We Offer A stunning lakeside working environment Two-bedroom Cottage recently refurbished A stable, year-round position within a successful family-run business Supportive management team Competitive salary 40 to 45k The opportunity to make a real impact on menus, standards and kitchen operations
IAM Engineer II Location: London (City) - (4 days office/1 remote) Salary: 85,000 + annual discretionary bonus Hours: 11am-7pm (fixed shift) About the firm Our client is a leading global law firm with world-class offices in the heart of the City. The firm has recently moved into a brand-new building offering outstanding facilities, including free breakfast, lunch and dinner, a fully equipped on-site gym, and a modern, collaborative working environment. The opportunity This is a new role within the EMEA Identity & Access Management team, supporting a global user base and working closely with teams in the US and APAC. The position offers a mix of hands-on BAU operations and project delivery focused on improving automation, access controls and privileged account management across the firm's enterprise environment. You'll work alongside experienced IAM engineers to maintain and enhance the firm's Microsoft identity platforms, supporting the joiner-mover-leaver life cycle and driving continuous improvement in identity security and governance. Key responsibilities Manage and maintain Active Directory, Azure/Entra ID and M365 identity services Support and enhance the firm's PAM platform (Delinea) - experience with CyberArk or BeyondTrust also welcome Administer PIM, Conditional Access and MFA policies across the Entra environment Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation and reporting Collaborate with global IAM and Infrastructure teams on projects and incident resolution Ensure access governance, compliance and audit requirements are met across systems Contribute to roadmap development and platform improvements within the EMEA region What we're looking for Strong hands-on experience with Active Directory and Azure/Entra ID administration Knowledge of PAM solutions such as Delinea, CyberArk or BeyondTrust Good understanding of M365, Intune and identity security principles Confident using PowerShell for automation and troubleshooting Familiarity with PIM, MFA and Conditional Access Experience working in large, global or professional services environments Collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in identity security What's on offer Salary up to 85,000 depending on experience Annual discretionary bonus On-site working (4 days office/1 remote) Free breakfast, lunch and dinner each day Free on-site gym Excellent benefits package Genuine career progression - clear path to Senior Engineer or IAM Architect as the team expands If you're an experienced IAM or Infrastructure Engineer looking to step into a global role with a strong Microsoft and PAM focus, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
IAM Engineer II Location: London (City) - (4 days office/1 remote) Salary: 85,000 + annual discretionary bonus Hours: 11am-7pm (fixed shift) About the firm Our client is a leading global law firm with world-class offices in the heart of the City. The firm has recently moved into a brand-new building offering outstanding facilities, including free breakfast, lunch and dinner, a fully equipped on-site gym, and a modern, collaborative working environment. The opportunity This is a new role within the EMEA Identity & Access Management team, supporting a global user base and working closely with teams in the US and APAC. The position offers a mix of hands-on BAU operations and project delivery focused on improving automation, access controls and privileged account management across the firm's enterprise environment. You'll work alongside experienced IAM engineers to maintain and enhance the firm's Microsoft identity platforms, supporting the joiner-mover-leaver life cycle and driving continuous improvement in identity security and governance. Key responsibilities Manage and maintain Active Directory, Azure/Entra ID and M365 identity services Support and enhance the firm's PAM platform (Delinea) - experience with CyberArk or BeyondTrust also welcome Administer PIM, Conditional Access and MFA policies across the Entra environment Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation and reporting Collaborate with global IAM and Infrastructure teams on projects and incident resolution Ensure access governance, compliance and audit requirements are met across systems Contribute to roadmap development and platform improvements within the EMEA region What we're looking for Strong hands-on experience with Active Directory and Azure/Entra ID administration Knowledge of PAM solutions such as Delinea, CyberArk or BeyondTrust Good understanding of M365, Intune and identity security principles Confident using PowerShell for automation and troubleshooting Familiarity with PIM, MFA and Conditional Access Experience working in large, global or professional services environments Collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in identity security What's on offer Salary up to 85,000 depending on experience Annual discretionary bonus On-site working (4 days office/1 remote) Free breakfast, lunch and dinner each day Free on-site gym Excellent benefits package Genuine career progression - clear path to Senior Engineer or IAM Architect as the team expands If you're an experienced IAM or Infrastructure Engineer looking to step into a global role with a strong Microsoft and PAM focus, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV
Permanent Financial Controller £55,000 pa - £65,000 pa Based in Milton Keynes A great opportunity based in Milton Keynes to oversee the smooth running of both the finance and operations for a well established global manufacturing company with 20 sites throughout the world. Our client treat people with respect, effectively demonstrating a strong team environment, working harmoniously across the business. The Business Controller will play a key role in the financial health and operations, driving performance through strategic financial management, operation oversight and the coordination of budgets and forecasts. Part of the Senior Management Team, reporting to the Managing Director, providing insights into operations to meet the short-term and long-term business objectives. Role Specification: Financial Management and Reporting Compliance and Regulatory Oversight Manage Business Administrative functions including payroll and pensions Manage and oversee Health and Safety Compliance Strategic and Operational support Responsible for the Management Accounts, Business Administration, Management Systems and Corporate and Statutory compliance Strong analytical, budgeting and forecasting skills Expertise in financial reporting, internal controls and financial modelling Personal Specification: Proven experience as a Business Controller/Operations/Finance Management role Degree or Qualifications in Business Administration/Finance/Accounting Experience in SAP, Zero, Agresso or similar ERP/Accounting systems Ability to collaborate across departments A qualification in Project Management is advantageous but not essential Commercially minded, with the ability to make recommendations that drive financial success Excellent communicator and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effective at all levels of the business Please let us know if we need to make reasonable adjustments to our process, please let us know about how we can best support you and make the adjustments that may be needed. Altitude-Recruitment Limited acting as an Employment Agency and Employment Business.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Permanent Financial Controller £55,000 pa - £65,000 pa Based in Milton Keynes A great opportunity based in Milton Keynes to oversee the smooth running of both the finance and operations for a well established global manufacturing company with 20 sites throughout the world. Our client treat people with respect, effectively demonstrating a strong team environment, working harmoniously across the business. The Business Controller will play a key role in the financial health and operations, driving performance through strategic financial management, operation oversight and the coordination of budgets and forecasts. Part of the Senior Management Team, reporting to the Managing Director, providing insights into operations to meet the short-term and long-term business objectives. Role Specification: Financial Management and Reporting Compliance and Regulatory Oversight Manage Business Administrative functions including payroll and pensions Manage and oversee Health and Safety Compliance Strategic and Operational support Responsible for the Management Accounts, Business Administration, Management Systems and Corporate and Statutory compliance Strong analytical, budgeting and forecasting skills Expertise in financial reporting, internal controls and financial modelling Personal Specification: Proven experience as a Business Controller/Operations/Finance Management role Degree or Qualifications in Business Administration/Finance/Accounting Experience in SAP, Zero, Agresso or similar ERP/Accounting systems Ability to collaborate across departments A qualification in Project Management is advantageous but not essential Commercially minded, with the ability to make recommendations that drive financial success Excellent communicator and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effective at all levels of the business Please let us know if we need to make reasonable adjustments to our process, please let us know about how we can best support you and make the adjustments that may be needed. Altitude-Recruitment Limited acting as an Employment Agency and Employment Business.
Group Director of BI and Data Location: London or North East England (on site 3 days/week) Salary & package: To be discussed - highly competitive salary with comprehensive executive package (including bonus and car allowance) Sector: Operational Data is essential - experience in Logistics, Supply chain, Transport, Shipping or similar would be particularly interesting Are you a strategic data leader ready to shape the future of enterprise-wide analytics and insight? Do you have a passion for data governance, business intelligence, and influencing change across complex organisations? If so, this is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic leadership team and drive transformation at scale. We are seeking a Group Director of BI and Data to lead the development and delivery of a forward-thinking data strategy. This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Group CIO, with responsibility for embedding data as a strategic asset across the organisation. While this role does not have direct reports, it requires exceptional influencing skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively with Data Platform and BI Product teams. Experience with operational data is essential, given the complexity of the business and the enterprise-wide opportunities to enhance operations through both internal and external data sources. This role will be instrumental in fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making, ensuring high standards of data governance, accessibility, and insight delivery. Key Responsibilities: Enterprise Data Strategy: Define and lead the group-wide data strategy, aligning it with business goals and driving measurable value. Technology Leadership: Act as a role model for innovation, collaboration, and integrity within the Group IT Leadership Team. Influence Without Authority: Deliver results through partnership and influence, working closely with BI and Data Platform teams. Cross-Business Collaboration: Identify opportunities for data-driven improvement across business units and functions. Data Governance: Champion robust governance frameworks to ensure data quality, compliance, and stewardship. BI Solutions: Lead the adoption of scalable, secure, and user-centric BI tools and platforms. Insight Delivery: Translate complex data into actionable insights and performance metrics. Innovation: Explore and implement emerging technologies and methodologies in BI and analytics. Culture & Change Leadership: Promote data literacy and evidence-based decision-making across the organisation. Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted relationships with senior leaders to align data initiatives with strategic priorities. The successful candidate will have the following experience: Operational Data is key - experience in Logistics, Supply chain, Transport, Shipping or similar would be particularly interesting Proven experience leading enterprise data, BI, or analytics programmes Expertise in data governance, BI strategy, and analytics delivery Deep understanding of BI platforms, data architecture, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR) Ability to influence and collaborate across teams without direct line management Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Strategic mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement Why apply? Shape the future of data and analytics in a major organisation Influence strategic decisions at the highest level Drive innovation and transformation across business units Work in a culture that values collaboration, insight, and continuous improvement The salary and package on offer is generous and tailored to attract top-tier talent. This can be discussed in more detail directly.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Group Director of BI and Data Location: London or North East England (on site 3 days/week) Salary & package: To be discussed - highly competitive salary with comprehensive executive package (including bonus and car allowance) Sector: Operational Data is essential - experience in Logistics, Supply chain, Transport, Shipping or similar would be particularly interesting Are you a strategic data leader ready to shape the future of enterprise-wide analytics and insight? Do you have a passion for data governance, business intelligence, and influencing change across complex organisations? If so, this is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic leadership team and drive transformation at scale. We are seeking a Group Director of BI and Data to lead the development and delivery of a forward-thinking data strategy. This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Group CIO, with responsibility for embedding data as a strategic asset across the organisation. While this role does not have direct reports, it requires exceptional influencing skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively with Data Platform and BI Product teams. Experience with operational data is essential, given the complexity of the business and the enterprise-wide opportunities to enhance operations through both internal and external data sources. This role will be instrumental in fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making, ensuring high standards of data governance, accessibility, and insight delivery. Key Responsibilities: Enterprise Data Strategy: Define and lead the group-wide data strategy, aligning it with business goals and driving measurable value. Technology Leadership: Act as a role model for innovation, collaboration, and integrity within the Group IT Leadership Team. Influence Without Authority: Deliver results through partnership and influence, working closely with BI and Data Platform teams. Cross-Business Collaboration: Identify opportunities for data-driven improvement across business units and functions. Data Governance: Champion robust governance frameworks to ensure data quality, compliance, and stewardship. BI Solutions: Lead the adoption of scalable, secure, and user-centric BI tools and platforms. Insight Delivery: Translate complex data into actionable insights and performance metrics. Innovation: Explore and implement emerging technologies and methodologies in BI and analytics. Culture & Change Leadership: Promote data literacy and evidence-based decision-making across the organisation. Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted relationships with senior leaders to align data initiatives with strategic priorities. The successful candidate will have the following experience: Operational Data is key - experience in Logistics, Supply chain, Transport, Shipping or similar would be particularly interesting Proven experience leading enterprise data, BI, or analytics programmes Expertise in data governance, BI strategy, and analytics delivery Deep understanding of BI platforms, data architecture, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR) Ability to influence and collaborate across teams without direct line management Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Strategic mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement Why apply? Shape the future of data and analytics in a major organisation Influence strategic decisions at the highest level Drive innovation and transformation across business units Work in a culture that values collaboration, insight, and continuous improvement The salary and package on offer is generous and tailored to attract top-tier talent. This can be discussed in more detail directly.
Senior Planner - London Location: London (South East London) Employment Type: Full-time Salary: Competetive I m partnering with a highly successful, fast-growing organisation with an impressive £200m+ annual turnover to support their search for top talent. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, industry-leading business that combines strong commercial performance with a forward-thinking, people-focused culture. If you re looking to take the next step in your career within a company that offers stability, progression, and the chance to make a real impact, JOB DESCRIPTION: SENIOR PLANNER Duties & Responsibilities: Pre-Construction Review and comment on client programme Review team programme to include: Confirmation of logic / sequence Crane usage Labour resourcing Cashflow Critical path analysis Identify float within overall programme Review TES Review design programme Sign off and approve programme suite Review and comment on client stated programme duration, phasing and sequencing Input / advice on sequence and durations, inc. hook / cycle times programme produced and owned by PM Ensure that logic works and critical path is present and understood Ensure float is identified and we are presented with a true nett programme at tender settlement Sign off construction and design programmes ahead of tender settlement NOTE: Production and ownership of programmes remains the responsibility of the Project Manager / Operations Director Operational Review team dropline on programme Dropline Critical path analysis Resource levels Forecast impact Audit of project programme reporting to include TES Design Program Offsite manufacture and works Construction works Support teams with Preparation of sub-contractor contract programmes for procurement / orders Impact of change Sequence review to mitigate delays / changes Commercial / Contract Review and support in Development of as built programme Sub-contractor claims and EOT applications EOT Prepare EOT programme for issue to Client teams Reporting Prepare monthly summary programme to include Project position and performance against contract programme Difference between audit position and team position Trend analysis Key package performance and issues Resource review planned -v- actual Monthly programme audit for each live contract. To be coordinated with CVR dates To include: Construction current position and forecast Design with input from Design Director / Design Manager / Tech Servs Dir. Sub-Contract Design and Installation programmes with input from Des Dir. / Tech Servs. Dir. Advise on programme impacts for change control, including alternative programme proposals / solutions. advice to client before / after change Advise Ops Dir / PM on programme for EOT process Advise / comment on key supply chain programmes, as required, ahead of placement of key orders (Facades, MEP, Structural Steelwork, Sub-structures and so on) Reporting Produce summary reports for monthly board meeting on programme performance for each live contract including short / long term forecast Process Develop and agree appropriate processes and procedures with Operational Board to standardise across business: Programme templates / borders Programme Resources / calendars etc. to be used Reporting formats Appropriate levels of programme governance
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Senior Planner - London Location: London (South East London) Employment Type: Full-time Salary: Competetive I m partnering with a highly successful, fast-growing organisation with an impressive £200m+ annual turnover to support their search for top talent. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, industry-leading business that combines strong commercial performance with a forward-thinking, people-focused culture. If you re looking to take the next step in your career within a company that offers stability, progression, and the chance to make a real impact, JOB DESCRIPTION: SENIOR PLANNER Duties & Responsibilities: Pre-Construction Review and comment on client programme Review team programme to include: Confirmation of logic / sequence Crane usage Labour resourcing Cashflow Critical path analysis Identify float within overall programme Review TES Review design programme Sign off and approve programme suite Review and comment on client stated programme duration, phasing and sequencing Input / advice on sequence and durations, inc. hook / cycle times programme produced and owned by PM Ensure that logic works and critical path is present and understood Ensure float is identified and we are presented with a true nett programme at tender settlement Sign off construction and design programmes ahead of tender settlement NOTE: Production and ownership of programmes remains the responsibility of the Project Manager / Operations Director Operational Review team dropline on programme Dropline Critical path analysis Resource levels Forecast impact Audit of project programme reporting to include TES Design Program Offsite manufacture and works Construction works Support teams with Preparation of sub-contractor contract programmes for procurement / orders Impact of change Sequence review to mitigate delays / changes Commercial / Contract Review and support in Development of as built programme Sub-contractor claims and EOT applications EOT Prepare EOT programme for issue to Client teams Reporting Prepare monthly summary programme to include Project position and performance against contract programme Difference between audit position and team position Trend analysis Key package performance and issues Resource review planned -v- actual Monthly programme audit for each live contract. To be coordinated with CVR dates To include: Construction current position and forecast Design with input from Design Director / Design Manager / Tech Servs Dir. Sub-Contract Design and Installation programmes with input from Des Dir. / Tech Servs. Dir. Advise on programme impacts for change control, including alternative programme proposals / solutions. advice to client before / after change Advise Ops Dir / PM on programme for EOT process Advise / comment on key supply chain programmes, as required, ahead of placement of key orders (Facades, MEP, Structural Steelwork, Sub-structures and so on) Reporting Produce summary reports for monthly board meeting on programme performance for each live contract including short / long term forecast Process Develop and agree appropriate processes and procedures with Operational Board to standardise across business: Programme templates / borders Programme Resources / calendars etc. to be used Reporting formats Appropriate levels of programme governance
At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK's leading Wealth & Investments group. Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry's best talent. Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders, and society. We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent. Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments, and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs: interactive investor: The UK's second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enabling individuals in the UK to plan, save, and invest in the way that works for them. Adviser: Provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers. Investments: A specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes. About the Department The Enterprise Applications team is dedicated to designing, implementing, and optimising enterprise solutions to support our business operations and goals. The team focuses on leveraging cloud technologies, modern engineering practices and collaborative Agile methodologies to deliver high-quality, scalable and secure applications and services. About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Engineer to join our Enterprise Applications team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Oracle ERP and EPM products, strong proficiency in cloud technologies and hands-on experience with GitHub, API integrations, Identity and Access Management (IAM) including Single Sign-On (SSO). This role will be instrumental in designing, implementing and optimising enterprise solutions that support our business operations and strategic goals. Key Responsibilities Spearhead the migration and optimisation of Oracle ERP and EPM applications to cloud-native services, focusing on architecture, cost and operational efficiency. Design, develop and maintain RESTful and SOAP APIs to integrate Oracle systems with internal and third-party applications, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability. Manage and implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions using tools like Azure AD, Okta and Oracle Identity Cloud Service. Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines, test automation and observability practices using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub and Jenkins to streamline the development life cycle. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, participate in code reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Monitor system performance, conduct root cause analysis, implement corrective actions and ensure compliance with security, data governance and regulatory standards. About the Candidate The ideal candidate will possess the following: Extensive experience with Oracle ERP Cloud (eg, Financials, Procurement, Projects) and Oracle EPM Cloud (eg, Planning, Financial Consolidation). Proficiency in developing and maintaining RESTful and SOAP APIs, with strong knowledge of JSON and XML. Hands-on experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions, including Azure Active Directory, Okta, and Oracle Identity Cloud Service. Proven experience in designing and managing cloud-native applications and infrastructure using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), AWS, or Azure. Strong background in utilizing GitHub, Jenkins, Terraform, and other DevOps tools for source control, code reviews, and CI/CD pipeline implementation. Proficiency in programming and Scripting languages such as SQL, PL/SQL, Java, Python, and Shell Scripting. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process. Our benefits There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported. When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days' annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits - including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount porta. Our business Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas - our vectors of growth - focused on our clients' changing needs. An inclusive way of working Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we'd like to hear from you. At Aberdeen we've adopted a blended working' approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business. An inclusive culture, where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements - for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability - please let us know and we'll be happy to help. We're committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense - this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK's leading Wealth & Investments group. Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry's best talent. Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders, and society. We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent. Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments, and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs: interactive investor: The UK's second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enabling individuals in the UK to plan, save, and invest in the way that works for them. Adviser: Provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers. Investments: A specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes. About the Department The Enterprise Applications team is dedicated to designing, implementing, and optimising enterprise solutions to support our business operations and goals. The team focuses on leveraging cloud technologies, modern engineering practices and collaborative Agile methodologies to deliver high-quality, scalable and secure applications and services. About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Engineer to join our Enterprise Applications team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Oracle ERP and EPM products, strong proficiency in cloud technologies and hands-on experience with GitHub, API integrations, Identity and Access Management (IAM) including Single Sign-On (SSO). This role will be instrumental in designing, implementing and optimising enterprise solutions that support our business operations and strategic goals. Key Responsibilities Spearhead the migration and optimisation of Oracle ERP and EPM applications to cloud-native services, focusing on architecture, cost and operational efficiency. Design, develop and maintain RESTful and SOAP APIs to integrate Oracle systems with internal and third-party applications, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability. Manage and implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions using tools like Azure AD, Okta and Oracle Identity Cloud Service. Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines, test automation and observability practices using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub and Jenkins to streamline the development life cycle. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, participate in code reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Monitor system performance, conduct root cause analysis, implement corrective actions and ensure compliance with security, data governance and regulatory standards. About the Candidate The ideal candidate will possess the following: Extensive experience with Oracle ERP Cloud (eg, Financials, Procurement, Projects) and Oracle EPM Cloud (eg, Planning, Financial Consolidation). Proficiency in developing and maintaining RESTful and SOAP APIs, with strong knowledge of JSON and XML. Hands-on experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions, including Azure Active Directory, Okta, and Oracle Identity Cloud Service. Proven experience in designing and managing cloud-native applications and infrastructure using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), AWS, or Azure. Strong background in utilizing GitHub, Jenkins, Terraform, and other DevOps tools for source control, code reviews, and CI/CD pipeline implementation. Proficiency in programming and Scripting languages such as SQL, PL/SQL, Java, Python, and Shell Scripting. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process. Our benefits There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported. When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days' annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits - including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount porta. Our business Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas - our vectors of growth - focused on our clients' changing needs. An inclusive way of working Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we'd like to hear from you. At Aberdeen we've adopted a blended working' approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business. An inclusive culture, where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements - for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability - please let us know and we'll be happy to help. We're committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense - this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.
Head of Study Programme Reports to: Executive director (ED) Direct reports: Education programme manager, exam and research paper (RP) coordinator, North America administrator, Australasia administrator Salary: £55,000 - £60,000, depending on experience Application process: Apply with a covering letter and CV, outlining how your skills and experience apply to those outlined in the role description Apply by: 7 December (midnight, UK time) Phone interviews: W/C 8 December Final interview: 18 December Scope of the Role The head of study programme is responsible for the global delivery of the Master of Wine (MW) study programme and examinations. Within that remit they are responsible for building the membership of the Institute by attracting high calibre potential members and supporting them through the process of becoming Masters of Wine. The head of study programme oversees a team of five, works with a global network of MWs and students and is a member of the IMW's senior management team. The role requires regular travel and working during evening/weekends to attend and oversee the events related to the MW study programme (introductory courses, seminars, trips). Team management Management of a team of fiver and line management of a team of four including conducting performance reviews, providing feedback and support. Ensuring cross-team planning and collaboration so that deadlines are shared and pressure is managed well over the team Stakeholder management Works with and coordinates highly engaged, volunteer Masters of Wine in all aspects of the study programme and exam. Maintains strong relationships with the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) supporters and, where relevant, provides them with opportunities to contribute to the MW study programme. Works with supporters and sponsors and other contributors to develop opportunities for MW students (such as scholarships) and oversee the implementation of these opportunities. Develops a strong understanding of the student body and their perceptions of the programme and exam. Manages MW candidates' expectations globally. Study programme Ensures effective delivery of all study programme events, including course days and seminars. Attends seminars globally every year. Works closely with the study programme committee (SPCom) to continually improve the MW study programme. Main escalation point for students with complaints, issues or requests for special consideration. Represents the IMW at study programme events and in webinars to students. Ensure that the programme is delivered on time and to budget. In collaboration with education programme manager, have oversight of all communication with students, making sure that expectations are clear and well understood. Recruitment and admissions Work with the marketing and events manager to oversee the marketing and communication of education programme across all channels. Oversight of recruitment and admissions process, supporting education programme manager to ensure that the process is efficient and effective. With education programme manager, supports admissions committee (AdCom) to recruit strong candidates to the MW study programme. Examination Oversees the work of the exam and RP coordinator to ensure the effective, high-quality delivery of the annual examinations (stage one assessment, stage two exam and research paper). Final quality assurance of all examination-related administration, including: production of examination papers, distribution of scripts, exam software set up, results, announcement, etc. Producing reports on final exam results for exam and study programme board (ESPB), chief examiner and ED. Ensures that exam policies and procedures are up-to-date, understood and implemented consistently across all regions, including oversight of the appeals process. Ensures any examination software functions appropriately. Wine procurement and management Working alongside education officer, procure wines required for the MW study programme on a yearly basis, ensuring good value for money. Ensure operation efficiency in wine procurement, storage and shipping, making sure that wines arrive promptly and in good condition. Software and technology Responsible for maintenance of IMW's student database and ensuring clean and accurate data entered for all students both present and historical. Accountable for effective use of technology at all student events. Developing systems that improve student experience. Working with communications team, ensuring the student website is kept up to date and is easy to use and navigate. Working with operations manager, accountable for continuous improvement of the use of software used to manage the study programme. Ensuring team are well trained in how to use relevant technology. Budgets Working with the finance team, sets and agrees the yearly budget. Manages the budget for study programme and exam, ensuring careful financial management. Working with operations manager, increase operational and budgetary efficiencies to ensure that study programme can manage costs over the longer term. Committees Sits on, and secretariat to ESPB, ensuring that they are well supported to set the overall study programme strategy, and make continual improvement. Sit on other relevant committees: Admissions committee (AdCom) education committee (EdCom) and the examination committee (ExamCom). Facilitates the efficient operation of all committees listed above. Continuous Improvement In collaboration with ED and operations manager, recommends and implements changes in the delivery of the study programme to improve quality of delivery. Takes technical lead on developing the education and examination strategy. Keeps the Institute up to date with education and examination best practices. Ensures that policies and procedures are developed to respond to global changes. Works with the ED to maintain the Institute's relevance to the global wine industry. Identifies policy areas relating to the study programme or the examination that need development and to develop new or improved policies. In collaboration with operations manager, improves use of software and technology. The head of study programme will also support across wider IMW projects where required. Person specification Significant experience leading complex educational programmes or examinations delivered across multiple locations. Significant experience of stakeholder management working with high-level, industry leading experts in a creative and engaging way. Proven track record of delivering complex and multifaceted projects on time and within budget. Experience of managing successful teams within dynamic and changing environments. High level data analysis skills. Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative. Experience of working and travelling internationally. Experience of using the latest technology to enhance educational delivery. An effective communicator with the ability to adapt style to suit audience. High degree of emotional and cultural intelligence, diplomacy and organisational awareness. The ability to motivate and enthuse colleagues and stakeholders in meeting high standards and delivering client focused outcomes. Ability to respond to challenges, create and implement novel solutions. Meticulous attention to detail. An interest in the world of wine and a passion for high-quality learning outcomes. The desire to strive towards and maintain outstanding standards for the Institute Experience within the wine industry is not required for this role, however a genuine interest in the subject is essential. A second language is desirable. How to Apply Click on the 'Apply now' button below. Please upload your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is Sunday 7th December 2025.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Head of Study Programme Reports to: Executive director (ED) Direct reports: Education programme manager, exam and research paper (RP) coordinator, North America administrator, Australasia administrator Salary: £55,000 - £60,000, depending on experience Application process: Apply with a covering letter and CV, outlining how your skills and experience apply to those outlined in the role description Apply by: 7 December (midnight, UK time) Phone interviews: W/C 8 December Final interview: 18 December Scope of the Role The head of study programme is responsible for the global delivery of the Master of Wine (MW) study programme and examinations. Within that remit they are responsible for building the membership of the Institute by attracting high calibre potential members and supporting them through the process of becoming Masters of Wine. The head of study programme oversees a team of five, works with a global network of MWs and students and is a member of the IMW's senior management team. The role requires regular travel and working during evening/weekends to attend and oversee the events related to the MW study programme (introductory courses, seminars, trips). Team management Management of a team of fiver and line management of a team of four including conducting performance reviews, providing feedback and support. Ensuring cross-team planning and collaboration so that deadlines are shared and pressure is managed well over the team Stakeholder management Works with and coordinates highly engaged, volunteer Masters of Wine in all aspects of the study programme and exam. Maintains strong relationships with the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) supporters and, where relevant, provides them with opportunities to contribute to the MW study programme. Works with supporters and sponsors and other contributors to develop opportunities for MW students (such as scholarships) and oversee the implementation of these opportunities. Develops a strong understanding of the student body and their perceptions of the programme and exam. Manages MW candidates' expectations globally. Study programme Ensures effective delivery of all study programme events, including course days and seminars. Attends seminars globally every year. Works closely with the study programme committee (SPCom) to continually improve the MW study programme. Main escalation point for students with complaints, issues or requests for special consideration. Represents the IMW at study programme events and in webinars to students. Ensure that the programme is delivered on time and to budget. In collaboration with education programme manager, have oversight of all communication with students, making sure that expectations are clear and well understood. Recruitment and admissions Work with the marketing and events manager to oversee the marketing and communication of education programme across all channels. Oversight of recruitment and admissions process, supporting education programme manager to ensure that the process is efficient and effective. With education programme manager, supports admissions committee (AdCom) to recruit strong candidates to the MW study programme. Examination Oversees the work of the exam and RP coordinator to ensure the effective, high-quality delivery of the annual examinations (stage one assessment, stage two exam and research paper). Final quality assurance of all examination-related administration, including: production of examination papers, distribution of scripts, exam software set up, results, announcement, etc. Producing reports on final exam results for exam and study programme board (ESPB), chief examiner and ED. Ensures that exam policies and procedures are up-to-date, understood and implemented consistently across all regions, including oversight of the appeals process. Ensures any examination software functions appropriately. Wine procurement and management Working alongside education officer, procure wines required for the MW study programme on a yearly basis, ensuring good value for money. Ensure operation efficiency in wine procurement, storage and shipping, making sure that wines arrive promptly and in good condition. Software and technology Responsible for maintenance of IMW's student database and ensuring clean and accurate data entered for all students both present and historical. Accountable for effective use of technology at all student events. Developing systems that improve student experience. Working with communications team, ensuring the student website is kept up to date and is easy to use and navigate. Working with operations manager, accountable for continuous improvement of the use of software used to manage the study programme. Ensuring team are well trained in how to use relevant technology. Budgets Working with the finance team, sets and agrees the yearly budget. Manages the budget for study programme and exam, ensuring careful financial management. Working with operations manager, increase operational and budgetary efficiencies to ensure that study programme can manage costs over the longer term. Committees Sits on, and secretariat to ESPB, ensuring that they are well supported to set the overall study programme strategy, and make continual improvement. Sit on other relevant committees: Admissions committee (AdCom) education committee (EdCom) and the examination committee (ExamCom). Facilitates the efficient operation of all committees listed above. Continuous Improvement In collaboration with ED and operations manager, recommends and implements changes in the delivery of the study programme to improve quality of delivery. Takes technical lead on developing the education and examination strategy. Keeps the Institute up to date with education and examination best practices. Ensures that policies and procedures are developed to respond to global changes. Works with the ED to maintain the Institute's relevance to the global wine industry. Identifies policy areas relating to the study programme or the examination that need development and to develop new or improved policies. In collaboration with operations manager, improves use of software and technology. The head of study programme will also support across wider IMW projects where required. Person specification Significant experience leading complex educational programmes or examinations delivered across multiple locations. Significant experience of stakeholder management working with high-level, industry leading experts in a creative and engaging way. Proven track record of delivering complex and multifaceted projects on time and within budget. Experience of managing successful teams within dynamic and changing environments. High level data analysis skills. Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative. Experience of working and travelling internationally. Experience of using the latest technology to enhance educational delivery. An effective communicator with the ability to adapt style to suit audience. High degree of emotional and cultural intelligence, diplomacy and organisational awareness. The ability to motivate and enthuse colleagues and stakeholders in meeting high standards and delivering client focused outcomes. Ability to respond to challenges, create and implement novel solutions. Meticulous attention to detail. An interest in the world of wine and a passion for high-quality learning outcomes. The desire to strive towards and maintain outstanding standards for the Institute Experience within the wine industry is not required for this role, however a genuine interest in the subject is essential. A second language is desirable. How to Apply Click on the 'Apply now' button below. Please upload your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is Sunday 7th December 2025.
Business Development Manager - Highways Maintenance (Nationwide, Hybrid) Drive nationwide growth and make your mark You will step into a Business Development Manager role where you're trusted to shape the national sales strategy, open new routes to market and directly influence a £15m+ growth plan. You'll enjoy a competitive salary, bonus, company car and the flexibility of hybrid working, while owning high-value relationships across the highways maintenance sector. Who you'll be joining You'll be joining a well-established, nationwide highways maintenance contractor working across both public and private sectors. The business delivers: Conventional highways maintenance - surfacing, patching and minor civils Safety defect repairs and pre-patching works Footway and footpath schemes, minor civils and small surfacing schemes Specialist spray injection patching services Thermal patching solutions Porous, low-impact footpath surfacing suitable for active travel routes and off-highway use You'll work closely with an experienced Operations Director and Managing Director who are committed to innovation, sustainable growth and long-term client partnerships, giving you the backing and support to deliver ambitious results. What you'll be doing As Business Development Manager, you will take ownership of driving profitable growth across a diverse highways portfolio, with a key focus on new relationships and frameworks. In this role you will: Lead the strategy to grow the contracting business from its current level towards a £15m+ target Develop new relationships on term maintenance contracts (TMCs) and with direct clients to deliver c. £3m+ per year of new highways maintenance revenue Target safety defects, pre-patching, footway schemes, minor civils, small surfacing and associated works with local authorities and major contractors Grow spray injection patching revenues by £500k-£1m per year by winning work with local authorities and Tier 1 contractors where the business currently has limited or no presence Do the same for thermal patching - identifying, bidding and securing new opportunities worth £500k-£1m per year Build a predictable pipeline of porous / low-impact footpath surfacing schemes (e.g. off-highway footpaths, bridleways, PROWs and active travel routes) towards a £1m per year target Lead the full business development lifecycle - from market mapping, lead generation and networking, through to bid support, negotiation and closing Work hand-in-hand with operations to ensure tenders are deliverable, commercially sound and aligned with wider business objectives Monitor performance against agreed targets and KPIs, reporting regularly to the Operations Director and Managing Director Represent the company at client meetings, industry events and networking opportunities to raise profile and uncover new workstreams What you'll bring To succeed in this Business Development Manager position, you will need: Proven business development or sales leadership experience in the highways sector (maintenance, surfacing, term maintenance, minor civils or similar) A strong track record of winning work with local authorities, Tier 1 contractors and/or on highways maintenance frameworks Commercial awareness and confidence in negotiating profitable contracts and frameworks Understanding of highways maintenance activities such as surfacing, patching, safety defects, minor civils and specialist repair techniques Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to operate credibly with clients at all levels A proactive, results-driven approach with the resilience to work towards stretching revenue targets Strong communication, presentation and report-writing skills Willingness to travel nationwide to meet clients and visit sites as required Pay, bonus and benefits In return for your skills and experience, you will receive: Salary in the region of £50,000-£60,000 per annum, depending on experience Performance-related bonus linked to clear growth and revenue objectives Company car (or car allowance, depending on package) suitable for regular nationwide travel Hybrid working arrangement combining home, site/client visits and time in the head office A comprehensive benefits package, including pension and holiday entitlement The tools, backing and autonomy you need to deliver results and grow your career Where and how you'll work, and how you can develop You will be contracted on a permanent, hybrid basis. The role is: Nationwide, with regular travel to meet clients and visit schemes Linked to a head office in Rugby, where you'll collaborate with senior leadership and operations Hybrid, giving you flexibility to balance office, home and field-based work in line with business needs As the business grows, you'll have the opportunity to: Play a central role in shaping sales strategy across multiple product and service lines Develop towards more senior commercial or strategic positions, such as Head of Business Development or senior leadership roles Build a national profile within the highways, term maintenance and local authority markets FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Business Development Manager - Highways Maintenance (Nationwide, Hybrid) Drive nationwide growth and make your mark You will step into a Business Development Manager role where you're trusted to shape the national sales strategy, open new routes to market and directly influence a £15m+ growth plan. You'll enjoy a competitive salary, bonus, company car and the flexibility of hybrid working, while owning high-value relationships across the highways maintenance sector. Who you'll be joining You'll be joining a well-established, nationwide highways maintenance contractor working across both public and private sectors. The business delivers: Conventional highways maintenance - surfacing, patching and minor civils Safety defect repairs and pre-patching works Footway and footpath schemes, minor civils and small surfacing schemes Specialist spray injection patching services Thermal patching solutions Porous, low-impact footpath surfacing suitable for active travel routes and off-highway use You'll work closely with an experienced Operations Director and Managing Director who are committed to innovation, sustainable growth and long-term client partnerships, giving you the backing and support to deliver ambitious results. What you'll be doing As Business Development Manager, you will take ownership of driving profitable growth across a diverse highways portfolio, with a key focus on new relationships and frameworks. In this role you will: Lead the strategy to grow the contracting business from its current level towards a £15m+ target Develop new relationships on term maintenance contracts (TMCs) and with direct clients to deliver c. £3m+ per year of new highways maintenance revenue Target safety defects, pre-patching, footway schemes, minor civils, small surfacing and associated works with local authorities and major contractors Grow spray injection patching revenues by £500k-£1m per year by winning work with local authorities and Tier 1 contractors where the business currently has limited or no presence Do the same for thermal patching - identifying, bidding and securing new opportunities worth £500k-£1m per year Build a predictable pipeline of porous / low-impact footpath surfacing schemes (e.g. off-highway footpaths, bridleways, PROWs and active travel routes) towards a £1m per year target Lead the full business development lifecycle - from market mapping, lead generation and networking, through to bid support, negotiation and closing Work hand-in-hand with operations to ensure tenders are deliverable, commercially sound and aligned with wider business objectives Monitor performance against agreed targets and KPIs, reporting regularly to the Operations Director and Managing Director Represent the company at client meetings, industry events and networking opportunities to raise profile and uncover new workstreams What you'll bring To succeed in this Business Development Manager position, you will need: Proven business development or sales leadership experience in the highways sector (maintenance, surfacing, term maintenance, minor civils or similar) A strong track record of winning work with local authorities, Tier 1 contractors and/or on highways maintenance frameworks Commercial awareness and confidence in negotiating profitable contracts and frameworks Understanding of highways maintenance activities such as surfacing, patching, safety defects, minor civils and specialist repair techniques Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to operate credibly with clients at all levels A proactive, results-driven approach with the resilience to work towards stretching revenue targets Strong communication, presentation and report-writing skills Willingness to travel nationwide to meet clients and visit sites as required Pay, bonus and benefits In return for your skills and experience, you will receive: Salary in the region of £50,000-£60,000 per annum, depending on experience Performance-related bonus linked to clear growth and revenue objectives Company car (or car allowance, depending on package) suitable for regular nationwide travel Hybrid working arrangement combining home, site/client visits and time in the head office A comprehensive benefits package, including pension and holiday entitlement The tools, backing and autonomy you need to deliver results and grow your career Where and how you'll work, and how you can develop You will be contracted on a permanent, hybrid basis. The role is: Nationwide, with regular travel to meet clients and visit schemes Linked to a head office in Rugby, where you'll collaborate with senior leadership and operations Hybrid, giving you flexibility to balance office, home and field-based work in line with business needs As the business grows, you'll have the opportunity to: Play a central role in shaping sales strategy across multiple product and service lines Develop towards more senior commercial or strategic positions, such as Head of Business Development or senior leadership roles Build a national profile within the highways, term maintenance and local authority markets FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
The Senior Fundraising & Grants Manager will lead the development and delivery of Bite Back's fundraising strategy with a primary focus on trusts, foundations and institutional grants. You ll oversee the organisation s grants pipeline, coordinate funding applications and reports, and ensure excellent standards of funder stewardship and compliance. You ll also play a role in developing early-stage public fundraising activities to diversify income and support the long-term sustainability of Bite Back s youth-led mission. RESPONSIBILITIES The Senior Fundraising and Grants Manager is accountable for: Fundraising Strategy & Planning Design, deliver and monitor a values-aligned fundraising strategy, with a primary focus on trusts and foundations. Set annual income targets, track progress against goals, and report performance to senior leadership and trustees. Identify new income opportunities to support Bite Back s strategic growth and impact. Develop and maintain a month grant pipeline to forecast income and manage funding cycles. Ensure all fundraising activity complies with the Code of Fundraising Practice, GDPR, and Bite Back s ethical standards. Grants from Trusts and Foundations Lead the processes for securing income from trusts, foundations and institutional funders, from prospect research through to submission, reporting and renewal. Research, identify and prioritise funding opportunities aligned with Bite Back s youth-led mission and programmes. Collaborate with internal teams to conduct due diligence to ensure funding sources are aligned with our values. Prepare and submit high-quality, evidence-led, and compelling grant proposals in collaboration with the CEO, Director of Finance & Operations, Monitoring & Evaluation Manager, and programme leads. Coordinate grant management and tracking: maintain accurate records of deadlines, deliverables, and reporting requirements. Work with the finance team to develop accurate project budgets and ensure financial reporting meets funder expectations and our operational needs. Produce and submit clear, engaging progress reports to funders that highlight impact, learning, and youth voices. Monitor grant income and expenditure, ensuring compliance and timely claims against restricted funding. Work with the Operations and Contracts Manager and the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager to develop and improve systems for grant tracking and data integrity within the CRM (Salesforce). Donor Stewardship and Relationship Management Work closely with the CEO to build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential funders, ensuring high-quality engagement and stewardship. Coordinate communications, updates, and thank-you processes for donors to encourage repeat and multi-year funding. Lead workstreams, working closely with the Brand Manager and leadership team for support, in order to deliver meetings, presentations, and reports to funders. Represent Bite Back at relevant events, funder briefings, and networking opportunities. Promote a culture of fundraising awareness and collaboration across the organisation. Fundraising Development Work with the Communications and Operations teams to explore and pilot small-scale public fundraising initiatives (e.g. individual giving, online campaigns, web donation tool). Work with the CEO and Communications team to develop a new strategy to build a strong and committed donor network of high net worth individuals aligned with Bite Back s values Develop systems, messaging, and supporter journeys that reflect Bite Back s youth-led identity. Explore opportunities for revenue from the public sector. Test new public fundraising channels and evaluate their return on investment to inform future strategy. Other Champion Bite Back s values - Fresh, Resilient, Respectful, Energetic, and Real - in all fundraising work. Collaborate with the youth activism, communications, and policy teams to translate programme outcomes into fundable opportunities and compelling narratives. Stay informed about trends in the fundraising and grant-making sectors and share learning across the team. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE We will be looking for applications that demonstrate experience in at least some of these, and evidence of capacity to build skills in other areas. Please don t be put off applying for one of our jobs because you can t demonstrate every skill. If you're passionate and excited about working for us, and possess the main skills and experience we are looking for, go ahead and apply. You could be just what we are looking for! The ideal candidate would have the following: Essential Proven experience in securing income from trusts and foundations, ideally within the non-profit or campaigning sector. Track record of developing and managing a grant pipeline and meeting income targets. Excellent written communication skills with experience producing high-quality funding applications and impact reports. Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines. Understanding of budgeting and financial management for grant-funded projects. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience using CRM systems for tracking income and reporting (ideally Salesforce). Knowledge of fundraising regulations, GDPR, and ethical standards. Commitment to Bite Back s youth-led, systems-change mission. Desirable Experience of developing public fundraising initiatives (individual giving, digital, community). Familiarity with youth-led or campaigning charities. Experience managing cross-team collaboration on proposals and reports. Understanding of impact measurement and evaluation in fundraising contexts. Confidence presenting to funders or representing the organisation externally.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
The Senior Fundraising & Grants Manager will lead the development and delivery of Bite Back's fundraising strategy with a primary focus on trusts, foundations and institutional grants. You ll oversee the organisation s grants pipeline, coordinate funding applications and reports, and ensure excellent standards of funder stewardship and compliance. You ll also play a role in developing early-stage public fundraising activities to diversify income and support the long-term sustainability of Bite Back s youth-led mission. RESPONSIBILITIES The Senior Fundraising and Grants Manager is accountable for: Fundraising Strategy & Planning Design, deliver and monitor a values-aligned fundraising strategy, with a primary focus on trusts and foundations. Set annual income targets, track progress against goals, and report performance to senior leadership and trustees. Identify new income opportunities to support Bite Back s strategic growth and impact. Develop and maintain a month grant pipeline to forecast income and manage funding cycles. Ensure all fundraising activity complies with the Code of Fundraising Practice, GDPR, and Bite Back s ethical standards. Grants from Trusts and Foundations Lead the processes for securing income from trusts, foundations and institutional funders, from prospect research through to submission, reporting and renewal. Research, identify and prioritise funding opportunities aligned with Bite Back s youth-led mission and programmes. Collaborate with internal teams to conduct due diligence to ensure funding sources are aligned with our values. Prepare and submit high-quality, evidence-led, and compelling grant proposals in collaboration with the CEO, Director of Finance & Operations, Monitoring & Evaluation Manager, and programme leads. Coordinate grant management and tracking: maintain accurate records of deadlines, deliverables, and reporting requirements. Work with the finance team to develop accurate project budgets and ensure financial reporting meets funder expectations and our operational needs. Produce and submit clear, engaging progress reports to funders that highlight impact, learning, and youth voices. Monitor grant income and expenditure, ensuring compliance and timely claims against restricted funding. Work with the Operations and Contracts Manager and the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager to develop and improve systems for grant tracking and data integrity within the CRM (Salesforce). Donor Stewardship and Relationship Management Work closely with the CEO to build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential funders, ensuring high-quality engagement and stewardship. Coordinate communications, updates, and thank-you processes for donors to encourage repeat and multi-year funding. Lead workstreams, working closely with the Brand Manager and leadership team for support, in order to deliver meetings, presentations, and reports to funders. Represent Bite Back at relevant events, funder briefings, and networking opportunities. Promote a culture of fundraising awareness and collaboration across the organisation. Fundraising Development Work with the Communications and Operations teams to explore and pilot small-scale public fundraising initiatives (e.g. individual giving, online campaigns, web donation tool). Work with the CEO and Communications team to develop a new strategy to build a strong and committed donor network of high net worth individuals aligned with Bite Back s values Develop systems, messaging, and supporter journeys that reflect Bite Back s youth-led identity. Explore opportunities for revenue from the public sector. Test new public fundraising channels and evaluate their return on investment to inform future strategy. Other Champion Bite Back s values - Fresh, Resilient, Respectful, Energetic, and Real - in all fundraising work. Collaborate with the youth activism, communications, and policy teams to translate programme outcomes into fundable opportunities and compelling narratives. Stay informed about trends in the fundraising and grant-making sectors and share learning across the team. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE We will be looking for applications that demonstrate experience in at least some of these, and evidence of capacity to build skills in other areas. Please don t be put off applying for one of our jobs because you can t demonstrate every skill. If you're passionate and excited about working for us, and possess the main skills and experience we are looking for, go ahead and apply. You could be just what we are looking for! The ideal candidate would have the following: Essential Proven experience in securing income from trusts and foundations, ideally within the non-profit or campaigning sector. Track record of developing and managing a grant pipeline and meeting income targets. Excellent written communication skills with experience producing high-quality funding applications and impact reports. Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines. Understanding of budgeting and financial management for grant-funded projects. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience using CRM systems for tracking income and reporting (ideally Salesforce). Knowledge of fundraising regulations, GDPR, and ethical standards. Commitment to Bite Back s youth-led, systems-change mission. Desirable Experience of developing public fundraising initiatives (individual giving, digital, community). Familiarity with youth-led or campaigning charities. Experience managing cross-team collaboration on proposals and reports. Understanding of impact measurement and evaluation in fundraising contexts. Confidence presenting to funders or representing the organisation externally.
Are you a commercially minded, senior leader with strong experience in operations, company management, partnership building and income generation? VDT is seeking an experienced Head of Operations and Business Development to spearhead the implementation of our ambitious new Commercial Strategy, driving growth and expanding income streams. This is a crucial, high-impact role for someone who thrives on operational excellence, has excellent management skills and a passion for strategy implementation. It is ideal for someone with strong experience in partnership building, negotiating contracts, lead generation and organisational development. Working closely with the Chief Executive / Artistic Director, the role works collaboratively across the small staff team to deliver the company s Business Plan, Funding Agreement, Mission and Values. You will identify opportunities, generate new leads and manage the company s wide range of production, participation and continued professional development programmes. You will grow a new customer base for our online training and E-learning and develop income from within arts academic and social enterprise settings. You will track progress and ensure the company is run in line with best practice. You might not have worked in the arts or creative industries before. If you have experience as a Business Manager, Operations Director, Executive Director or Senior Producer within or outside of the cultural / charity sector, then you ll have the core skills we are looking for. Closing date for applications: Midday Tuesday 6 January 2026 Interview Date: Thursday 15 January 2026 (possible second interview 23 January 2026).
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Are you a commercially minded, senior leader with strong experience in operations, company management, partnership building and income generation? VDT is seeking an experienced Head of Operations and Business Development to spearhead the implementation of our ambitious new Commercial Strategy, driving growth and expanding income streams. This is a crucial, high-impact role for someone who thrives on operational excellence, has excellent management skills and a passion for strategy implementation. It is ideal for someone with strong experience in partnership building, negotiating contracts, lead generation and organisational development. Working closely with the Chief Executive / Artistic Director, the role works collaboratively across the small staff team to deliver the company s Business Plan, Funding Agreement, Mission and Values. You will identify opportunities, generate new leads and manage the company s wide range of production, participation and continued professional development programmes. You will grow a new customer base for our online training and E-learning and develop income from within arts academic and social enterprise settings. You will track progress and ensure the company is run in line with best practice. You might not have worked in the arts or creative industries before. If you have experience as a Business Manager, Operations Director, Executive Director or Senior Producer within or outside of the cultural / charity sector, then you ll have the core skills we are looking for. Closing date for applications: Midday Tuesday 6 January 2026 Interview Date: Thursday 15 January 2026 (possible second interview 23 January 2026).
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 Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. 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. As a Senior Manager you'll project manage larger client engagements, which includes determining the project scope and resourcing requirements, monitoring progress against budget and established timeframe, review of work completed by junior team members and resolving all project issues prior to Partner and Director review. You'll be someone with A thorough working knowledge of Transaction Services activities ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. People management experienced Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel. An understanding of Capital Markets transactions legislation would be an advantage 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. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 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 Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. 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. As a Senior Manager you'll project manage larger client engagements, which includes determining the project scope and resourcing requirements, monitoring progress against budget and established timeframe, review of work completed by junior team members and resolving all project issues prior to Partner and Director review. You'll be someone with A thorough working knowledge of Transaction Services activities ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. People management experienced Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel. An understanding of Capital Markets transactions legislation would be an advantage 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. JBRP1_UKTJ
An exceptional opportunity to influence the UK's sovereign financing strategy has arisen, working at the interface of government and global financial markets This is a pivotal executive leadership role in a high-performing, purpose-driven organisation with a world-class reputation for excellence and integrity Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will co-lead the Financing Strategy function, shaping and delivering the UK Government's debt and cash management strategy. About the DMO The DMO is an Executive Agency of HM Treasury, responsible for managing the Government's debt and cash, administering local authority lending, and overseeing certain public sector funds. Since its inception in 1998, the DMO has raised over £3.7 trillion in gilt issuance and manages annual cash operations exceeding £5 trillion. The Financing Strategy area plays a central role in delivering the DMO's mandate, with responsibilities spanning debt issuance, cash management, policy development, investor engagement, and strategic research. About the role of Managing Director, Financing Strategy You will be a key member of the Executive Committee and Advisory Board, contributing to strategic decision-making across the organisation and representing the DMO at the highest levels externally, ensuring that its reputation for professional excellence, integrity and cooperation is maintained and enhanced. As one of two Managing Directors, you will lead a multidisciplinary team covering key areas such as: Policy & Research - Providing strategic advice to HM Treasury, backed by rigorous analysis and market intelligence. You will develop proposals to be presented within government and externally Markets - Overseeing gilt and cash desks, managing relationships with investment banks and market counterparties. The Candidate We are seeking an accomplished senior leader with a deep understanding of financial markets, particularly in fixed income and sovereign debt. You will bring strategic insight into public debt management, liquidity risk, and the implementation of monetary policy, alongside a proven track record of delivering high-quality policy advice and leading complex market operations. Your ability to communicate clearly and effectively-especially when distilling technical issues for senior stakeholders-will be essential. You will be a collaborative leader, capable of inspiring specialist teams and working seamlessly across organisational boundaries. Above all, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to public service values, integrity, and the mission of the UK Debt Management Office. Candidates will be assessed against Civil Service Success Profiles throughout the process. More information on this can be found here: Success Profiles: Candidate overview - GOV.UK Closing date: Sunday 7 th December 2025 For more information please contact Andrew Timlin () or Owen Quant () at Hays Executive: Diversity is vital to the success of this role, and to the Civil Service as a whole. We actively welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, with different experiences and perspectives - and we are committed to ensuring that we work in an inclusive way that means everyone in the Civil Service can perform at their best.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
An exceptional opportunity to influence the UK's sovereign financing strategy has arisen, working at the interface of government and global financial markets This is a pivotal executive leadership role in a high-performing, purpose-driven organisation with a world-class reputation for excellence and integrity Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will co-lead the Financing Strategy function, shaping and delivering the UK Government's debt and cash management strategy. About the DMO The DMO is an Executive Agency of HM Treasury, responsible for managing the Government's debt and cash, administering local authority lending, and overseeing certain public sector funds. Since its inception in 1998, the DMO has raised over £3.7 trillion in gilt issuance and manages annual cash operations exceeding £5 trillion. The Financing Strategy area plays a central role in delivering the DMO's mandate, with responsibilities spanning debt issuance, cash management, policy development, investor engagement, and strategic research. About the role of Managing Director, Financing Strategy You will be a key member of the Executive Committee and Advisory Board, contributing to strategic decision-making across the organisation and representing the DMO at the highest levels externally, ensuring that its reputation for professional excellence, integrity and cooperation is maintained and enhanced. As one of two Managing Directors, you will lead a multidisciplinary team covering key areas such as: Policy & Research - Providing strategic advice to HM Treasury, backed by rigorous analysis and market intelligence. You will develop proposals to be presented within government and externally Markets - Overseeing gilt and cash desks, managing relationships with investment banks and market counterparties. The Candidate We are seeking an accomplished senior leader with a deep understanding of financial markets, particularly in fixed income and sovereign debt. You will bring strategic insight into public debt management, liquidity risk, and the implementation of monetary policy, alongside a proven track record of delivering high-quality policy advice and leading complex market operations. Your ability to communicate clearly and effectively-especially when distilling technical issues for senior stakeholders-will be essential. You will be a collaborative leader, capable of inspiring specialist teams and working seamlessly across organisational boundaries. Above all, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to public service values, integrity, and the mission of the UK Debt Management Office. Candidates will be assessed against Civil Service Success Profiles throughout the process. More information on this can be found here: Success Profiles: Candidate overview - GOV.UK Closing date: Sunday 7 th December 2025 For more information please contact Andrew Timlin () or Owen Quant () at Hays Executive: Diversity is vital to the success of this role, and to the Civil Service as a whole. We actively welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, with different experiences and perspectives - and we are committed to ensuring that we work in an inclusive way that means everyone in the Civil Service can perform at their best.
Head of Finance Poole Reports to: Finance Director Chilworth Partnership have the pleasure in supporting a private equity-backed SME, based in Poole, to recruit an ambitious Head of Finance in a newly created role. This role has been introduced due to a significant period of growth following a refinance earlier in 2025, with succession planning in mind and progression to Finance Director on offer. The business is renowned locally for their stunning waterside offices and bespoke product base. The successful candidate will also have access to free weekly PT sessions at their on-site gym, as well as being given time out of your working week to take part in company social events, charity initiatives and regular well-being breaks. Key responsibilities: Lead and develop the finance function : ensuring robust financial controls, efficient processes, and scalable systems, while mentoring a high-performing team and fostering continuous improvement. Oversee all financial operations : including statutory reporting, audits, tax compliance, Companies House submissions, payroll, and adherence to regulatory requirements. Manage budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning : providing clear analysis and insights to support commercial decision-making and influence group strategy. Deliver accurate and timely management accounts, KPI tracking, and Board reporting : including production of the Board pack and presentations to senior stakeholders. Partner with senior leadership: to shape pricing, budgets, growth initiatives, and business strategy, ensuring alignment between financial goals and operational priorities. Collaborate with Treasury and drive process improvements : enhancing cashflow management, financial control, and the safeguarding of company assets. About you: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is essential. Comprehensive Financial Services experience, preferably gained within industry but a relevant portfolio within practice will also be considered. Proven leadership skills, both in terms of managing people and internal / external stakeholders. Robust technical accounting skills combined with strong commercial awareness. Benefits / Additional Information: Discretionary annual bonus scheme. 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays. 5% company pension scheme employer contribution. Free car parking. Free on-site gym and fitness classes. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Chilworth Partnership / Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010. Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at (url removed).
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Head of Finance Poole Reports to: Finance Director Chilworth Partnership have the pleasure in supporting a private equity-backed SME, based in Poole, to recruit an ambitious Head of Finance in a newly created role. This role has been introduced due to a significant period of growth following a refinance earlier in 2025, with succession planning in mind and progression to Finance Director on offer. The business is renowned locally for their stunning waterside offices and bespoke product base. The successful candidate will also have access to free weekly PT sessions at their on-site gym, as well as being given time out of your working week to take part in company social events, charity initiatives and regular well-being breaks. Key responsibilities: Lead and develop the finance function : ensuring robust financial controls, efficient processes, and scalable systems, while mentoring a high-performing team and fostering continuous improvement. Oversee all financial operations : including statutory reporting, audits, tax compliance, Companies House submissions, payroll, and adherence to regulatory requirements. Manage budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning : providing clear analysis and insights to support commercial decision-making and influence group strategy. Deliver accurate and timely management accounts, KPI tracking, and Board reporting : including production of the Board pack and presentations to senior stakeholders. Partner with senior leadership: to shape pricing, budgets, growth initiatives, and business strategy, ensuring alignment between financial goals and operational priorities. Collaborate with Treasury and drive process improvements : enhancing cashflow management, financial control, and the safeguarding of company assets. About you: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is essential. Comprehensive Financial Services experience, preferably gained within industry but a relevant portfolio within practice will also be considered. Proven leadership skills, both in terms of managing people and internal / external stakeholders. Robust technical accounting skills combined with strong commercial awareness. Benefits / Additional Information: Discretionary annual bonus scheme. 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays. 5% company pension scheme employer contribution. Free car parking. Free on-site gym and fitness classes. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Chilworth Partnership / Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010. Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at (url removed).
An established and expanding business in the manufacturing sector is seeking a motivated Finance Business Partner to join its Finance team. This pivotal role will support the Finance Director and wider departmental teams by delivering accurate cost of sales reporting, insightful gross margin analysis, and robust financial planning as well as monthly management accounts. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or recently qualified finance professional with strong analytical skills who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. What will the Finance Business Partner role involve? Preparation and oversight of management accounts, forecasts, and financial reporting. Produce accurate cost of sales reporting and reconciliations. Deliver gross margin reporting and variance analysis. Partner with Operations teams on scenario planning and decision support. Lead cost of sales budgets, forecasts, and crop plan costing. Manage stock, plant, and utilities reporting. Suitable Candidate for the Finance Business Partner vacancy: Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Strong background in financial and margin analysis. Detail-oriented with strong Excel and system skills Manufacturing, FMCG, or Engineering experience an advantage. Strong communication and stakeholder skills. Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Business Partner: Flexible hybrid working arrangement. Enhanced benefits package including bonus, pension, and holiday allowance. Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders in a growing business. CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
An established and expanding business in the manufacturing sector is seeking a motivated Finance Business Partner to join its Finance team. This pivotal role will support the Finance Director and wider departmental teams by delivering accurate cost of sales reporting, insightful gross margin analysis, and robust financial planning as well as monthly management accounts. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or recently qualified finance professional with strong analytical skills who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. What will the Finance Business Partner role involve? Preparation and oversight of management accounts, forecasts, and financial reporting. Produce accurate cost of sales reporting and reconciliations. Deliver gross margin reporting and variance analysis. Partner with Operations teams on scenario planning and decision support. Lead cost of sales budgets, forecasts, and crop plan costing. Manage stock, plant, and utilities reporting. Suitable Candidate for the Finance Business Partner vacancy: Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Strong background in financial and margin analysis. Detail-oriented with strong Excel and system skills Manufacturing, FMCG, or Engineering experience an advantage. Strong communication and stakeholder skills. Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Business Partner: Flexible hybrid working arrangement. Enhanced benefits package including bonus, pension, and holiday allowance. Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders in a growing business. CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
