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Introduction At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher. Overview We’re on the lookout for a talented Senior Consulting Actuary to join our UK Financial Consulting team, in a highly visible and influential role. This appointment is suited to an individual who is ready to take ownership of client relationships, lead complex projects, and play a key role in growing our corporate actuarial offering. You’ll be at the heart of delivering expert corporate actuarial advice to sponsors of defined benefit pension schemes, helping clients tackle complex challenges with confidence. There are also opportunities to take on scheme actuary appointments so would be perfectly suited to someone with a scheme actuary certificate looking for a balance of trustee and corporate work (although this is not essential). This is your chance to make a real difference—enhancing our actuarial consulting practice, driving its growth, and shaping its future success. We’re flexible on location and welcome applications from candidates near our offices in Manchester, London, Ipswich, or Edinburgh. How you'll make an impact • Take ownership of key client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser to sponsors and trustees, • Lead the delivery of complex expert actuarial projects from strategy through to execution from, • Provide expert advice on funding, risk management and pension strategy, • Identify and develop new business opportunities, leveraging Gallagher’s broking relationships and wider network, • Support and lead client pitches, contributing to the growth of the practice, • Play a central role in shaping and expanding the corporate team, including mentoring and developing more junior colleagues over time, • Share your expertise by speaking at industry seminars and representing Gallagher in client meetings, • Ensure high standards by conducting thorough peer reviews and maintaining compliance About You • You’re a qualified actuary (FIA/FFA) with a wealth of experience in actuarial consultancy, • Strong track record of managing senior client relationships and navigating complex stakeholder environments, • A self-starter who is comfortable operating autonomously and taking full ownership of client outcomes, • Commercially aware, with an ability to identify and convert business development opportunities, • Able to operate independently, managing priorities and delivering high-quality outputs with minimal senior support, • Collaborative in approach, but confident leading independently when required Compensation and benefits At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, _. • Competitive compensation, • Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being, • Career development opportunities and ongoing learning, • A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership, • The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our _ to stay connected to additional career opportunities. Although this role is listed as full-time, if you’re in a job-share partnership, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible arrangement, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if required, so please let us know. Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)

Job Description We now have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Operational and Regulatory Technology department for an award-winning investment platform, offering a collaborative team working environment, training and excellent career progression.Our strategy is to have a cross functional development team, with team members working on all areas of our technology stack and propositions.What to expect:Agile methodologies and a passion for continuous improvement and building a high-performance engineering teamGuide and mentor the team to design and deliver high quality productsConsider architectural and non-functional requirements and work with the team to deliverTech CompetencySignificant commercial experience developing services and APIs with C#, .NET core, Mongo and/or SQL with techniques such as domain-driven design and MVC.Strong technical background in web development with Angular/React/VueJs.Experience in developing HTTP-based APIs and implementation of RESTful services with JSON.Thorough understanding of CI/CD pipelinesPractices Test Driven Development and is comfortable with various test frameworks and concepts.A proven record in developing scalable, highly available and highly performing middle-tier components.Familiarisation with containerisation and tools like Docker and KubernetesExperience of developing, deploying, and maintaining Cloud-Based solutions on AWSUnderstand principles behind highly performing web pagesExperience/Familiarity with Entity framework core.Experience/Familiarity with communications technologies (Web API, Google Protocol Buffers) and message queues (e.g. RabbitMQ, SQS)Soft skills:Agile / SCRUM / SAFeStrong communication skills, written and verbalVery motivated with high levels of drive and enthusiasmE-commerce and/or financial services experienceAbout us:At AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good. Whether you're looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, whether you want to invest with the help of a financial adviser or do it yourself, we have easy-to-use solutions to suit people from all walks of life.We're one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, trusted by everyone from professional financial advisers to first-time investors.Today, over 762,000customers trust us to manage more than £121.5billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures.We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work® in 2025 and 2026, a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture.What we offer26 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays7% Pension with matched contributionsDiscretionary bonus schemeShare schemes (including free shares and BAYE)Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcareFree onsite gymEnhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria)Travel and bike loan schemesEmployee Assistance ProgrammeLife at AJ BellRegular social events including summer and Christmas partiesLearning and development opportunities tailored to youCasual dress codeFriendly, supportive team environmentOur ways of workingWe offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 50% of your working time per month spent in the office.For new starters, there's an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships.Inclusion & diversityWe're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work.We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.TPBN1_UKTJ

Our client is a leading British bank.Join us as a Wealth Planner, where you'll take a leading role in helping clients shape their financial future through thoughtful planning and investment advice. You'll work with new and existing clients to understand their long-term goals and offer bespoke solutions that support their financial and lifestyle needs. Your knowledge will help clients feel informed, supported, and empowered in the choices they make.This role is part of our Wealth Management Business, a growing area for the bank. We're expanding our ability to support clients with investable assets up to £3 million and help close the Advice Gap in the UK. As part of our broader Affluent segment, this planning-led proposition offers clear and accessible investment options shaped around each client's needs. Clients benefit from a seamless experience that blends digital channels with adviser support, creating a connected and supportive journey.You'll build lasting relationships by listening with care, offering specialist guidance, and tailoring planning strategies to each client's journey. You'll collaborate with our Wealth Acquisition team to welcome new clients and ensure a smooth transition from prospect to invested customer. You'll also work across teams to deliver a consistent and seamless experience.As a Wealth Planner, you'll be part of a forward-thinking environment. You'll use digital tools to enhance client engagement and stay connected to market trends. You'll be encouraged to share ideas, refine your approach, and contribute to a culture that values integrity, inclusion, and high standards. This is more than a role—it's a chance to make a meaningful impact while growing your experience in a supportive and evolving space.To be successful as a Wealth Planner, you should bring:A financial planning qualification at RDR Level 4 or above, including certification in advising on packaged products.Experience offering personalised planning and investment advice, with a solid understanding of financial markets, products, and regulations.Ability to use digital tools to support client conversations, along with thoughtful communication that builds trust.A careful approach to identifying and managing risk, while maintaining high standards of compliance.Some other highly valued skills may include:Experience working with internal teams and external networks to grow client relationships.Broad knowledge of the Financial Services industry, especially in retail regulated products and asset management.Familiarity with pensions, investment advice, and UK taxation.FCA-approved status and experience managing risk within a client portfolio.Adaptability and curiosity in a fast-changing environment.You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.This role is based in Manchester.This role is deemed as a Certified role under the PRA & UK Financial Conduct Authority - Individual Accountabilities Regulations and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.Purpose of the roleTo establish and nurture profitable partnerships with both corporate and individual clients. It's the bridge between the bank's offerings and clients' needs, ensuring mutual benefit and long-term success.AccountabilitiesManagement of client relationships to identify the clients financial goals, challenges, and risk tolerance to support the analysis of data obtained from various sources, including the investment portfolio and cash flow, to identify trends, insights, areas for improvement and additional services to support client needs.Research and understanding of the client's industry trends, regulatory landscape, and competitive environment to inform strategic recommendations.Design of customised solutions that address the client's specific needs and objectives, incorporating a range of products and services from the bank's portfolio.Communication of the value proposition of proposed solutions, justification of recommendations, and negotiation of terms that are beneficial for both the client and the bank.Provision of guidance to clients to support their financial decisions, offering expert investment advice, risk management and wealth management strategies support, and updates on market trends to ensure a positive and continuous relationship.Assessment of financial, legal, and operational risks associated with client relationships, and implementation of measures to minimise potential losses.Documentation of all client interactions, transactions, and agreements to ensure transparency and auditability, and communicate findings effectively to support product development, service offerings, and the overall bank strategy.Monitoring of client satisfaction, revenue generated, and other relevant metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of relationship management efforts.Vice President ExpectationsTo contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures..If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements..If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others..OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions..Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment.Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes.Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate our Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate our Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Description This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and experienced Data Engineering team at AJ Bell, contributing significantly to the development of our state-of-the-art data platform using cutting-edge technology. As a Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, maintaining, and evolving our data infrastructure, ensuring it meets the growing needs of our business. You'll engage in end-to-end development, collaborate closely with key stakeholders and internal customers, and empower the organisation by enabling informed, data-driven decision-making.What does the job involve?The key responsibilities of the role are as follows:Collaborating with stakeholders to identify and refine data requirements, ensuring data is accessibility and alignment with business needs.Developing Data Warehousing solutions.Automating extract, load and transform (ELT) pipelines that follow modern CI/CD practices.Data Integration Design – Ensure development is scalable, efficient and future-proof.Data Modelling – Producing clear data models where necessary.Maintaining and continuously enhancing the data platform.Provisioning data from various sources.Create automated tests to ensure quality and integrity of data.Ensure data is compliant with AJ Bell's Data Governance and Data Classification policies.Maintain data dictionary.Maintain business level data model.Recommending and introducing new technology where needed.Core:Cloud data platforms (e.g. Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)Data transformation technology such as DBTVisual Studio CodePythonCI automation systems such as JenkinsA git-based source control system such as BitBucketData Warehouse/Kimball methodologyData replication technology such as Fivetran HVR.Excellent problem-solving skills.Good communication skills and comfortable working with both technical and non-technical teamsOther:Good knowledge of IT products and systemsGood analytical skillsExcellent communication skills verbal and writtenAble to communicate with people at all levels confidently and effectivelyAble to prioritise work effectivelyCustomer focussedFlexible approach to work - team playerAdaptable to changing environmentSelf-motivatedEmbraces continuous learningPrevious experience working in an e-commerce and/or financial services businessAbility to use Docker and container orchestration toolsAWS cloud infrastructure including AWS CDKMS SQLNo SQL database such as MongoAI Tools such as CoPilot, Snowflake CortexAbout AJ BellAt AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good. Whether you're looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, whether you want to invest with the help of a financial adviser or do it yourself, we have easy-to-use solutions to suit people from all walks of life.We're one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, trusted by everyone from professional financial advisers to first-time investors.Today, over 762,000customers trust us to manage more than £121.5billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures.We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work® in 2025 and 2026, a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture.What we offer25 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays6% Pension with matched contributionsDiscretionary bonus schemeShare schemes (including free shares and BAYE)Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcareFree onsite gymEnhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria)Travel and bike loan schemesEmployee Assistance ProgrammeLife at AJ BellRegular social events including summer and Christmas partiesLearning and development opportunities tailored to youCasual dress codeFriendly, supportive team environmentOur ways of workingWe offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 50% of your working time per month spent in the office.For new starters, there's an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships.Inclusion & diversityWe're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work.We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.TPBN1_UKTJ

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions - we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you. We are seeking a Technical Lead to join our Data, Analytics & AI team within a professional services environment. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for the design and delivery of capabilities supporting the firm’s cloud data platform, Datacore. Operating across Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks and wider Azure services, the role will help federated and client-facing teams adopt Datacore safely, consistently and effectively. The Technical Lead will work closely with data architects, platform teams, and delivery teams to translate architectural principles into platform capabilities, implementation patterns, reusable technical standards and utilise Datacore. The role requires strong cloud data engineering expertise, practical delivery leadership and the ability to enable teams across the firm. It will help ensure that client teams can build scalable, secure, observable and auditable data products, while driving platform evolution through reusable patterns, technical innovation, efficiency improvements, and catalogued approaches for wider adoption. • Providing technical leadership for the design and delivery of Datacore platform capabilities, cloud data services and reusable engineering patterns, • Supporting client-facing teams in adopting Datacore safely and consistently across their development of new data products and services, • Defining reusable implementation patterns for common Datacore use cases, including ingestion, medallion architecture, data quality, orchestration, semantic modelling and publication, • Defining and promoting controlled engineering practices across Datacore assets, including source control, development, testing, deployment, validation and support, • Identifying opportunities to improve Datacore capability, efficiency, lineage, discovery, automation, observability, and cost effectiveness, • Working closely with data architects, technical teams, business partners, and internal stakeholders to align technical delivery with business priorities We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate: • Significant experience in cloud data engineering, data platform delivery or data product implementation within an enterprise environment, • Strong practical understanding of Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, Azure data services or equivalent cloud data platform technologies, • Proven ability to translate architectural principles into implementation patterns, technical standards and development work packages, • Experience designing and delivering scalable, secure and supportable data products or cloud data services, • Strong understanding of lakehouse architecture, medallion patterns, data ingestion, transformation, orchestration and data publication, • Experience supporting federated or distributed delivery teams through technical guidance, design review, enablement and reusable delivery patterns, • Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical decisions, risks and trade-offs to technical and non-technical stakeholders, • Hands‑on technical credibility in relevant data engineering technologies such as SQL, Python, Spark, notebooks, orchestration tools, APIs and cloud data platforms We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work. • Hybrid and Flexible working, • 26 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days), • Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP., • Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team. At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion. At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

KPMG's Corporate Finance practice has an industry-leading reputation for delivering forward thinking and objective advice for our UK and global client base, as well as an envied track record in closing successful deals. Together, our firm's Corporate Financiers have advised on or arranged critical and sensitive equity and debt transactions for some of the world's largest corporations, financial institutions and governments. KPMG is the leading mid-market M&A adviser in the UK, Europe and globally. Revenue growth means we are in the market for recruiting top talent, who are keen to contribute to the ongoing success of the business. You will work on the origination and execution of lead advisory mandates in the mid-market and specialise within the North to help achieve the client’s strategic objectives of buying or selling their company from initial strategic review to successful completion.This is an ideal opportunity for candidates to join a growing and ambitious team as a sector specialist. The business has significant growth ambitions, through continued deep sector expertise and delivering the highest quality deal execution. • Senior and trusted client relationships across mid-market and global companies, new strategic entrants, financial investors and leading entrepreneurs, • An enviable set of market credentials across each of KPMG’s major service lines, • A diverse skill set and deep sector expertise spanning across all sectors, • Lead projects (with support from Director/ Partner) including being one of the senior points of contact with clients on M&A projects, • Actively managing client interfaces, taking responsibility for the day to day project management and delivery of M&A transactions. This will include assuming responsibility for managing all phases of the transaction cycle and deal execution, • Leading and managing the delivery of transaction documentation including pitch materials and client proposals, • Directing and managing colleagues, wider support staff and other external advisers, • Supervising and reviewing financial analysis complex modelling carried out by team members, • Build and develop strong relationships in the market, • Take responsibility for agreed areas of origination and business development, • Set, monitor and control M&A project budgets, billing and other reporting requirements., • Strong academic background (ACA, CFA, MBA or equivalent), • Significant experience within M&A advisory, • Proven execution ability and developing origination skills, • Strong numerical, analytical and strategic thinking skills, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Personal drive to deliver results and ambition to make an impact in a growing sector, • Demonstrated experience of Financial modelling including LBO & DCF analysis, • Commitment to high quality standards, attention to detail and motivation to deliver results within tight deadlines, • Personable approach, possessing the ability to create confidence and trust with colleagues and clients alike, • Sector specific M&A experience and strong Transactional experience with a demonstrable record of deal execution across all phases of the transaction cycle from origination to completion, • Must have relevant corporate finance experience in an investment bank, big 4, private equity team, M&A Boutique or corporate business development role, • Have a good knowledge of financing structures, particularly, debt project finance, equity infrastructure finance including high leverage and other types of project based financing;, • Have a knowledge and experience of advising and executing projects to a financial close for private sector clients (including M&A and refinancing);, • Have a knowledge and experience of advising public sector clients with particular experience of undertaking option appraisals, value for money analysis and business case development;, • Have good business case writing, Excel and Power-point skills;, • Be skilled in financial modelling, financial analysis, in addition to having an understanding of financial accounting;, • Strong ability to interpret and present outputs from financial models to support the provision of commercial advice;, • Relish the opportunity for interaction and dialogue with companies, investors, regulators and other stakeholders, and with a host of functions across KPMG;, • Be an independent thinker with the ability to identify problems and contribute to the development of solutions, helping us to remain at the cutting edge of thinking in the sector;, • Have experience of working in and managing people in teams;, • Appreciate the chance to work on a wide range of projects and proposals simultaneously to demanding timetables. With offices across the UK, we are part of a global network of firms providing Audit, Tax & Law, Consulting, and Technology Services to diverse clients. They provide us with a strong sense of identity, ensuring we can grow stronger. They bind us together, across our different backgrounds and cultures, and are common to each of us. Explore more about why Our Values matter. From role sharing and flexible start and finish times to home working, we'll try and support the flexible work patterns that best suit you. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues thrive and reach their full potential, whatever their identity or background. We're a member of the Business Disability Forum so please get in touch if you'd like to discuss any adjustments that you might need in the application process - and if you are successful beyond this. We're a recognised leader in the Government's scheme. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for all experienced professional opportunities. We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies - you can see our policy on agencies here: Similar vacancies you might be interested in Associate Director - Sale and Purchase Agreement ("SPA"), Transaction Services team Associate Director - Transaction Services Transaction Services - Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) - Associate Director #J-18808-Ljbffr

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions - we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you. Are you an experienced audit professional with a passion for data analytics, commercial development and senior stakeholder engagement? We are seeking an Associate Director (Bespoke Analytics Lead) to join RSM UK’s Audit Data Analytics function - a team embedded within our audit practice, working alongside engagement teams to improve audit quality, support risk-based methodology and enhance the experience for clients and teams. This is a senior leadership opportunity where you will own the commercial, operational and people strategy for our bespoke analytics capability, leading a team of ACA-qualified auditors delivering client-specific analytical solutions across the audit practice. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing function where your relationship-building, audit expertise and leadership will help shape how analytics supports audit delivery across the firm. • Owning and developing strategic relationships with senior audit partners and RIs, identifying opportunities and driving adoption of analytics across the practice, • Leading the commercial positioning of analytics in major tenders and key engagements, confidently presenting, influencing and owning outcomes, • Setting the strategic direction for the bespoke analytics capability, shaping how the function evolves, scales and delivers value across audit, • Overseeing the operating model for bespoke analytics delivery, ensuring demand, prioritisation and resourcing are managed effectively and sustainably, • Building and developing a high-performing team, creating clear progression pathways and embedding a culture of quality, accountability and continuous improvement Are you someone who thrives on building relationships, leading senior conversations and turning analytical capability into meaningful outcomes? If you are commercially minded, confident influencing partners and RIs, and passionate about developing people, this role could be perfect for you. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate: • ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified, with an audit background and strong understanding of audit methodology, • Proven ability to lead senior stakeholder conversations and drive commercial outcomes independently, • Experience taking analytical projects from concept through to active production in a professional services environment, • Proficiency with data analytics tooling — whether no-code / low-code platforms (such as Alteryx, Dataiku, KNIME or equivalent) or cloud-based analytics environments, • Experience leading tender processes, including presenting to clients, with the confidence to lead the analytics narrative and influence outcomes, • Confidence managing and developing mixed-grade teams, including early-career colleagues, with the ability to build structured development pathways, • 27 days holiday, with the option to purchase additional days, • Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits including financial wellbeing tools, electric car scheme, and access to a virtual GP, • Access to a suite of 300+ on-demand development courses built by our in-house talent team, • Hybrid working, balancing team collaboration, client engagement, and focused delivery, • Clear progression pathway within a function growing in scale and strategic importance across the RSM network At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion. At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The University of Manchester is seeking two Principal Architects to help shape and deliver the architectural direction of a major portfolio of change and transformation activity. This is an opportunity to influence enterprise-wide initiatives, contribute to long-term technology strategy and support the delivery of the University's ambitions through effective architecture planning, governance and collaboration. As a senior member of the Enterprise and Business Architecture team, you will work alongside executive sponsors, business leaders, technology teams and delivery partners to ensure strategic objectives are translated into clear architecture roadmaps and achievable change plans. You will contribute to investment discussions, help shape future demand and support informed decision-making across the University. • Shaping architecture strategy, planning and roadmap development across a major University value stream., • Developing and maintaining architecture blueprints, future-state visions and transition plans that support delivery of the University's strategic goals., • Building effective partnerships with stakeholders and acting as a trusted adviser on architectural, technological and strategic matters., • Working with colleagues across programmes and projects to provide architectural guidance and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles, standards and roadmaps., • Identifying opportunities for simplification, reuse and continuous improvement while helping teams navigate risks, dependencies and complexity., • Supporting architecture governance and assurance activities, helping stakeholders understand and navigate key decision‑making processes., • Sharing insight on emerging technologies and future opportunities that could enhance teaching, research and professional services., • Coaching, developing and supporting Business Service Architects and Business Analysts aligned to the portfolio. We're looking for someone who enjoys bringing people together to solve complex challenges and can balance long‑term thinking with practical delivery. You'll be comfortable building relationships across a large organisation and helping colleagues make informed choices in a collaborative environment. You will bring: • Significant experience in enterprise architecture, architecture leadership, technology strategy or a related discipline within a large and complex organisation., • A strong understanding of business architecture, applications, data, integration, infrastructure and security considerations., • Experience working with senior stakeholders and providing clear, evidence‑based recommendations to support strategic outcomes., • A track record of developing architecture roadmaps, target states and transformation plans., • Experience of architecture governance, assurance and design decision‑making., • Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences., • Experience supporting, developing and enabling high‑performing teams. Professional certifications such as TOGAF, BCS Architecture, cloud architecture certifications or experience with architecture modelling frameworks such as ArchiMate would be advantageous. The University of Manchester is one of the world's leading universities, recognised for its pioneering research, outstanding teaching and global impact. You'll have the opportunity to work on complex, organisation‑wide challenges, contributing to the technology landscape that supports our students, staff and researchers for years to come. We recognise that strong candidates may not meet every requirement listed. If you're excited about the opportunity and believe your skills and experience are relevant, we'd encourage you to apply. We welcome applications from people with a variety of career backgrounds and value collaboration, curiosity, continuous learning and different perspectives alongside technical expertise. • Generous employer contribution pension, • 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure, • Ride to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes, • Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities Lewis Burne Talent.attraction@manchester.ac.uk This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK. Applications close at midnight on the closing date. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Sowena Group are delighted to be retained in the search for a Group Finance Director for a PE backed, fast‑growing, and services group based in Greater Manchester. The company is set for a period of substantial growth, with plans to double in size. With a strong reputation in the facilities management sector, the business is committed to expanding its operations, investing in cutting‑edge systems, and ensuring robust financial controls. The Finance Director will play a crucial role in leading the company’s financial strategy, optimising commercial performance, and supporting operational improvements. We are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Finance Director to join the leadership team of a fast‑growing, private‑equity backed business. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a senior, high‑impact role with responsibility for leading all financial aspects of the organisation and supporting its ambitious growth plans. The Finance Director will work closely with the CEO, Board, and investors to shape financial strategy, drive performance, and ensure the business is well‑positioned to scale. This role blends strategic influence with hands‑on leadership, including building robust financial controls, developing scalable systems and infrastructure, and creating a high‑performing finance function. • Lead the financial strategy and support the execution of the company’s growth plans, including acquisitions and integration, • Act as a trusted adviser to the CEO and Board on financial performance, investment decisions, and capital allocation, • Strengthen financial controls, governance, and compliance as the business scales, • Deliver high‑quality financial reporting, forecasting, FP&A, and commercial insight, • Partner with operational and commercial teams to improve margins, manage costs, and drive profitability, • Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity, • Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing finance team, • Proven experience as a Finance Director or senior finance leader in a fast‑growing or acquisitive business, ideally in the facilities management or services sector, • ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent), • Strong technical accounting expertise combined with excellent commercial acumen, • Experience working with private equity, boards, and senior stakeholders, • Hands‑on leadership style with the ability to drive change and continuous improvement, • Confident communicator with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills This role offers a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in a dynamic and rapidly growing company. If you are a forward‑thinking finance professional with experience in scaling businesses and leading financial transformations, please click apply or contact Perran Cooke for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Role: Portfolio and Structuring Director Location: Flexible (with some travel to our Manchester office) Hours: 35 hours per week Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, but we can’t achieve our customer focused strategy without the right people in our team. At Secure Trust Bank, we know that people are our biggest Asset, which is why a career with us is not just a job. It’s the chance to be part of something bigger, to add real value to the Bank and help us constantly improve. We believe in giving our staff autonomy, with initiative and exceptional performance recognised through a variety of individual and team awards and incentives. All our employees have a tangible impact on the Group’s core values, and we are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic, proactive and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. • A competitive salary and benefits package including discretionary bonus, • Matched pension contributions, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off, on us!, • A monthly wellbeing hour to spend doing whatever makes you happy, • A wide range of flexible benefits from Cycle2Work to private healthcare, • Life assurance, • Paid volunteering days and matched charity fundraising, • A collaborative and flexible working environment., • Opportunities for professional development and career progression., • A chance to make a real impact in a regulated, purpose-driven organization. The Portfolio Director will oversee a portfolio of Asset Based Lending (ABL) clients, acting as the primary relationship owner and trusted adviser. The role focuses on delivering outstanding customer outcomes, maintaining credit quality, identifying opportunities for growth, and ensuring facilities remain fit for purpose throughout the client lifecycle. Partnering with Credit, Portfolio Management, Operations and Business Development teams, the Portfolio Director will drive portfolio growth while maintaining robust risk controls and regulatory compliance. • Manage and develop a portfolio of Asset Based Lending (ABL) clients, acting as the primary relationship owner., • Build strong relationships with business owners, finance leaders and key stakeholders., • Develop a thorough understanding of clients' businesses, funding needs and growth plans., • Conduct regular portfolio reviews to identify opportunities, monitor performance and mitigate risks., • Deliver excellent customer service, driving high levels of client satisfaction and retention., • Own portfolio performance, profitability and overall credit quality., • Monitor financial performance, covenant compliance and facility utilisation., • Complete credit reviews, renewals and risk assessments within agreed timescales., • Prepare credit recommendations and assess amendments, restructures and additional funding requests., • Identify and support growth opportunities through funding solutions and working capital strategies., • Collaborate with Credit Risk, Portfolio Management, Operations, Legal, Compliance and Business Development teams., • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, governance standards and fair customer outcomes., • Significant experience within Asset Based Lending (ABL), Invoice Finance, or Commercial Banking., • Strong knowledge of ABL products and structures, including Factoring, Invoice Discounting, Stock Finance, and Cash Flow Lending., • Proven experience managing portfolios of SME and corporate clients., • Strong credit analysis skills with the ability to assess financial performance and identify emerging risks., • Commercially minded, with the ability to balance customer needs, portfolio growth, and risk management., • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging senior decision-makers., • Strong problem-solving and decision‑making capabilities, with the ability to develop practical funding solutions., • Collaborative, organised, and customer-focused, with a high level of professionalism and integrity. As part of our vision to become the most trusted specialist lender in the UK, we’ve been helping customers and businesses fulfil their ambitions since 1952. In that time, we’ve learned that we’re more than the sum of our parts. We’re a strong Group because of our people being our strength; specialist, expert, ambitious and also diverse. All of our people are different and this is something we celebrate. Every one of our employees brings unique talent, ability and perspective to their role. That’s why Secure Trust Bank Group nurtures differences. We understand that we perform better because we’re not cast from the same mould. We actively embrace and support diversity, work with leading industry bodies and promote initiatives that reinforce our philosophy of giving you the freedom to be who you are. We’re an award-winning bank providing savings accounts and lending services to over one million customers. We’re Secure Trust Bank Group. We embrace difference. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Thomas & Co International is a growing, multi-award-winning tax and strategic advisory firm supporting entrepreneurs, privately owned businesses, and internationally mobile clients across the UK and overseas. Following sustained, profitable growth, we are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join our growing team of high performers. Our Founder & CEO Josh Thomas has the largest personal brand in the tax advisory space, yielding millions of views each month and landing him in entrepreneurial circles out of reach to most. This has built our companies pipeline to be consistently oversubscribed. You can explore his thought leadership and insights via his Instagram This role is designed for experienced tax professionals who want to step beyond delivery and into senior advisory, client leadership, and internal influence. You will work with some of the most complex and interesting clients in the market, supporting founder-led businesses as they scale, restructure, and protect wealth. Our corporate clients typically range from £1m–£30m turnover, and our private clients typically have £3m–£100m net worth. As a Tax Manager, you will take full ownership of complex tax advisory engagements from initial scoping through to technical analysis, client delivery, implementation and close-out. You will act as a trusted adviser to entrepreneurs, business owners and high-net-worth clients, taking responsibility for the client relationship, technical direction, commercial delivery and overall outcome of each engagement. This is a role for an experienced tax professional who is comfortable exercising judgement, leading client conversations and operating with genuine authority. The Head of Tax will provide the final technical and compliance review before material advice is issued, but day-to-day ownership of the engagement will sit with the Tax Manager. • Lead complex corporate and private client tax advisory engagements end to end., • Act as the principal adviser for a portfolio of entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses and high-profile private clients., • Establish the client’s objectives, relevant facts, technical issues and required workstreams., • Lead client meetings, present recommendations and manage discussions with solicitors, valuers, banks and other professional advisers., • Provide technical leadership on structuring, reorganisations, succession, remuneration, extraction, transactions and international tax matters., • Develop and compare credible options, considering tax, commercial practicality, risk, cost and implementation., • Take responsibility for project scope, fees, deadlines, client communication and delivery quality., • Ensure recommendations are properly evidenced, technically defensible and capable of implementation., • Review and challenge work prepared by Senior Associates and Assistant Managers., • Mentor junior team members and provide clear technical and performance feedback., • Identify wider risks, planning opportunities and additional advisory needs across the client relationship., • Work closely with the Head of Tax and senior leadership on complex cases, new service offerings and strategic initiatives., • Contribute to the development of the firm’s advisory methodologies, templates, systems and internal processes., • Represent the firm at relevant events and help build professional and referral networks., • Strong technical capability across corporate tax, private client tax or a broad mixed-tax advisory environment., • Proven experience leading client engagements or significant advisory workstreams., • Confidence advising entrepreneurs and business owners directly., • Strong commercial awareness and the ability to translate legislation into practical, clear recommendations., • Comfortable making and defending judgement-led technical decisions., • Ability to manage multiple complex engagements, deadlines and stakeholders., • Experience reviewing technical work and developing junior colleagues., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Up-to-date knowledge of developments across the UK and international tax landscape., • A proactive, collaborative approach and a genuine interest in helping build a growing tax department. The role provides a clear route towards broader portfolio, people and service-line leadership, including future progression to Head of Department as the firm develops specialist teams across Corporate Tax, Private Client, M&A and International Tax. • ACA / CA / ACCA / CTA (or equivalent), • Significant experience in corporate and private client tax advisory, • Strong client-facing experience, including leading advisory discussions, • International tax exposure (UAE experience advantageous), • Proven ability to interpret and apply new and existing tax legislation in complex scenarios, • Confident, credible communicator with strong written and verbal skills, • You consider yourself a high performer and hold yourself to high personal and professional standards, • Strategic and commercially minded, with an interest in how businesses operate, • A collaborative team player who actively contributes to discussions, decisions, and firm-wide progress, • Deeply client-focused, with a genuine care for outcomes and long-term relationships, • Highly committed to continuous self-development and raising your own standards over time A highly competitive remuneration package designed to recognise both individual contribution and collective team success. Our approach combines financial reward, career progression, and personal wellbeing to support our people in continued growth, and development. As a fast-growing, innovative international business, having doubled revenue for four consecutive years, we work with some of the world’s leading brands and deliver large-scale social media campaigns reaching millions each month. Joining us means being part of a high-performance environment where your impact is visible, and your growth is supported. We measure contribution, not just length of service. If you are looking to operate at a senior advisory level, influence the direction of a growing firm, and be rewarded for real impact, Thomas & Co International is your calling. • Highly competitive base salary, • Commission structure calculated as a percentage of your contribution to advisory outcomes, billable work, and commercial impact, • Profit-share model aligned to department-level results, • Wellness subscription, • Life assurance cover, • An additional day’s leave for your birthday, plus a holiday buy-back scheme, • Remote & Flexible working arrangements, • Clear progression into higher level positions, with increasing responsibility for client leadership, technical authority, and team development We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Group Tax Manager to provide direct tax expertise and governance support across Brand Addition and The Pebble Group. This is a reduced-hours role, ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, partnering with senior stakeholders and external advisers, and applying technical tax knowledge in a practical, business-focused way. You will primarily support our UK, European and Asian operations, helping to ensure robust tax compliance, reporting, transfer pricing and governance across the Group. The role will also provide support on significant international, transactional and cross-border matters where required. Reporting to the Brand Addition European Financial Controller, with a dotted line to the TPG Group Financial Controller, this role will involve regular interaction with the CFO and wider Finance teams. In this role, you will take responsibility for coordinating and supporting a broad range of tax activities across the Group, including: • Oversight of UK, European and Asian corporation tax compliance processes., • Review of tax returns prepared by external advisers., • Management of tax payments, claims and related filings., • Support on tax audits and enquiries., • Monitoring of permanent establishment and withholding tax exposures., • Support preparation of tax forecasts and budgets., • Support half-year and year-end tax reporting processes., • Support the TPG Group FC and external advisers in providing information required for tax reporting and disclosures., • Support TPG Group FC during audit processes and adviser interactions., • Coordinate and oversee external advisers in relation to transfer pricing benchmarking, documentation and technical support., • Support implementation of transfer pricing policies across the business., • Coordinate the preparation of transfer pricing documentation and supporting evidence, working with external advisers and Finance teams., • Work with the Senior Tax Accountant - North America to ensure a consistent approach across jurisdictions., • Support maintenance of tax risk registers., • Monitor legislative developments affecting the Group., • Assist with governance requirements including SAO, Pillar 2 and CbCR as applicable., • Support tax training and awareness across Finance teams., • Act as key contact for external tax advisers., • Manage adviser workstreams and budgets., • Review technical advice and recommend practical solutions., • Support significant business changes and transactions as required., • Provide technical support on material cross-border matters., • Work collaboratively with the Senior Tax Accountant, North America and Indirect Tax Manager on matters with wider Group implications. We are looking for someone who can bring a strong technical tax background together with a pragmatic, collaborative and organised approach. You will be comfortable managing external advisers, working with senior stakeholders and balancing detail with commercial judgement. • Strong UK corporation tax experience., • Experience of working with external advisers., • Experience of tax reporting and provisions under IFRS., • Transfer pricing awareness and willingness to oversee TP governance., • Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills., • Comfortable working independently It would also be helpful if you have: • Prior in-house experience., • International tax exposure, particularly European jurisdictions., • Experience supporting cross-border projects., • Awareness of indirect taxes and customs duties This is an opportunity to take on a varied Group tax role within an international business, working closely with senior Finance stakeholders and external advisers. You will have the autonomy to manage key workstreams, influence tax governance and provide practical support across a range of jurisdictions and business priorities. If you are looking for a reduced-hours tax role where you can make a meaningful contribution across a growing international group, we would be pleased to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

CDW UK – Manchester, United Kingdom. Role: Senior Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect. CDW’s Microsoft Solutions team is a group of Solutions Architects and Specialists that is part of the wider Microsoft Practice. The role has three key areas of responsibility, which are broken down below. • Act as a senior architect, using your depth of expertise and the wider team to own opportunities, engage with customers and win enterprise-scale Microsoft Azure stack engagements., • Support the development of the team and the wider department by contributing to team projects and helping junior team members achieve their career aspirations., • Develop and maintain your own skills and knowledge through research, self-guided learning, lab time and formal training/accreditation., • Work with customers, partners and salespeople to qualify opportunities and deliver value-adding Microsoft and other technology outcomes., • Produce high-quality documentation., • Support the smooth handover of projects into delivery teams and act as an escalation point during their life and transition into service., • Drive and evangelise CDW capabilities to customers, differentiating CDW through its productised services, consulting capability and Microsoft expertise., • Build and develop strong relationships across the business (Sales, Professional Services, Managed Services and the wider CDW community) to draw on as needed., • Cultivate strong Microsoft and Microsoft ecosystem relationships to stay current with offerings and roadmaps and advise customers as an agnostic advisor., • Understand the commercial impact of proposed solutions and help customers and CDW’s sales teams select solutions that meet budget and expectations., • Assist CDW salespeople with technical guidance across products and solutions and evangelise the team’s capabilities., • Act as a trusted adviser to key customers by building knowledge of their environments., • Provide input into team meetings, one-to-ones, appraisals and assessments and cover for the Practice Lead where required., • Attain and maintain the highest relevant accreditations where required., • Demonstrated credible experience in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft ecosystem technologies, with a track record of using this experience to win complex opportunities with mid-market, enterprise and public sector customers., • Advanced Azure capability; a specialism in Data AI or Cyber areas is desirable., • Ability to lead customers through a transformational journey that delivers tangible benefits quickly while maximising engagement scope., • Experience selling both professional and managed services., • A passion to learn and deliver presales expertise across a broader set of technologies., • Highly ambitious, credible, motivated and accountable, with the ability to build meaningful relationships and to win hearts and minds—confident yet humble., • Detail-oriented with strong time management, the ability to lead multiple initiatives and adjust priorities as business needs change., • Excellent communication skills to clearly present concepts and recommendations in verbal, written and presenting formats to customers, senior leaders and cross-functional audiences., • High levels of industry knowledge with a continuous desire to stay informed about market developments., • Willingness to travel occasionally between CDW UK and international offices while maintaining work-life balance., • Commitment to personal development (training, certifications and soft-skill development). CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law. • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level, • Employment type: Full-time, • Job function: Engineering and Information Technology, • Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr

Pivotal is building an AI-first Pulse Platform for UK mortgage advisory with Jarvis AI assistance. You will help shape a modern Django 6 backend and a React 19/TypeScript frontend, in a high-ownership role on the Pulse CRM. You’ll work alongside senior engineers to ship features end‑to‑end and push for reliability, performance and scalable AI-powered adviser workflows. We seek candidates with strong Python/Django production experience, solid React/TS, REST, background jobs, and a track record #J-18808-Ljbffr

Manchester - Hybrid Working, £100,000-£120,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Looking for an Audit Director opportunity where you'll have genuine influence, the autonomy to shape client relationships and the backing of an established national firm? A leading accountancy practice is looking to appoint an experienced Audit Director to join its growing large corporate audit team in Manchester. This is a key leadership appointment offering the chance to work alongside an ambitious Partner group, lead a high-quality portfolio and play a central role in the firm's continued growth. You’ll work with a diverse client base including listed businesses, international groups and large privately owned organisations, combining technical excellence with commercial leadership and business development. Audit Director As Audit Director, you'll take ownership of a substantial audit portfolio while helping to shape the future direction of the team. You'll be trusted to make decisions, build lasting client relationships and support the development of the next generation of audit leaders. • Leading a portfolio of complex audit engagements across listed, international and large corporate clients, • Signing audit reports as a Responsible Individual and maintaining the highest standards of audit quality, • Acting as the senior adviser for clients, building trusted long-term relationships, • Presenting audit findings and recommendations to boards, audit committees and senior stakeholders, • Working closely with Partners to identify opportunities for growth and win new business, • Supporting the strategic development of the audit practice across Manchester, • Coaching, mentoring and developing senior managers and future leaders, • Driving continuous improvement across audit methodology, quality and client service, • ACA, ACCA or CA qualified, • Current or future Responsible Individual (RI) status desirable, • Extensive experience leading external audits within a UK accountancy practice, • Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and IFRS, • Experience managing large corporate, listed and international audit clients, • A proven track record of developing client relationships and generating new business, • A collaborative leadership style with a passion for developing high-performing teams, • £100,000-£120,000 basic salary, • Annual performance bonus, • Hybrid and flexible working, • Clear long-term progression towards Partner, • High-profile client portfolio with significant autonomy, • Ongoing investment in leadership and professional development, • Comprehensive benefits package including enhanced pension, wellbeing support and generous holiday allowance, • Modern offices with excellent transport links If you’re an established Audit Director looking for a leadership role that combines high-quality clients, strategic influence and a genuine route towards Partnership, we’d welcome a confidential conversation. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We're recruiting a Senior Information Security Engineer to support the Chief Information Security Officer in managing and reducing information security risks across Technology Services. This is a hands-on, technical engineering role where you'll help design, build and continuously improve the security controls, platforms and infrastructure that protect AJ Bell and our customers. You'll be at the forefront of how we evolve our security capability, making sure our tools, systems and integrations are not only secure, but scalable, automated and effective. In many ways, you'll be a builder of our security foundations, helping ensure we can detect, prevent and respond to threats at pace while enabling the business to move safely and confidently. • Lead the design, delivery and ongoing improvement of enterprise security solutions across endpoint, cloud, network, DevOps and security monitoring environments., • Design and implement secure infrastructure controls aligned to industry best practice, ensuring scalability, resilience and operational effectiveness., • Evaluate, select and implement new security tools and platforms, driving automation, integration and measurable value across the estate., • Lead the adoption of new security technologies, ensuring smooth transition into operational support and long-term sustainability., • Oversee patch management across systems and hardware, ensuring effective coordination and risk reduction., • Support server hardening and secure configuration initiatives in collaboration with Infrastructure and Service Delivery teams., • Provide security oversight across projects and change initiatives, ensuring security is embedded from design through to delivery., • Support audits, regulatory reviews and due diligence activities, ensuring evidence and controls are robust and well maintained., • Act as a key technical link between the CISO function and Infrastructure teams, ensuring alignment across security and operational delivery., • Contribute to continuous improvement of cybersecurity risk management processes, helping to enhance maturity across the organisation., • Proven experience implementing enterprise security platforms, • Strong knowledge of security risk management tools and techniques, • Deep understanding of security solutions (e.g. SIEM, PAM, IGA, endpoint protection, email/web gateways), • Experience with firewall technologies (desirable), • Knowledge of cloud security standards and solutions (desirable), • Strong understanding of core IT and networking principles, • Awareness of the evolving threat landscape, • Experience working within frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST or similar, • Significant experience in IT security, • Financial services or e-commerce experience preferred, • Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail, • Ability to take ownership and deliver end‑to‑end solutions, • Effective communicator, able to work across technical and non-technical teams, • CISSP (achieved or in progress) desirable At AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good. Whether you're looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, whether you want to invest with the help of a financial adviser or do it yourself, we have easy-to-use solutions to suit people from all walks of life. We're one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, trusted by everyone from professional financial advisers to first‑time investors. Today, over 762,000 customers trust us to manage more than £121.5 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026, a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. • Competitive starting salary, • 26 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays, • 7% Pension with matched contributions, • Discretionary bonus scheme, • Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE), • Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare, • Free gym, • Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria), • Travel and bike loan schemes, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties, • Learning and development opportunities tailored to you, • Casual dress code, • Friendly, supportive team environment At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you'll spend a minimum of 50% of working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be spent full‑time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential. This vacancy is being managed exclusively by our in-house Recruitment team. We are not partnering with recruitment agencies on this opportunity and will only accept applications submitted directly by candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Tameside Council in Ashton-under-Lyme, Greater Manchester, invites applications for a Senior Assurance Lead and Chief Audit Executive. You will provide strategic leadership across internal audit, risk, counter fraud, insurance, business continuity, and corporate assurance, while guiding partnerships such as SWAP to enhance assurance capabilities. You will work with the Chief Executive and senior leaders to transform assurance into a trusted adviser role, strengthening governance and enabling #J-18808-Ljbffr

London (region), Wales This position can be based at any of the following locations: 102 Petty France (MOJ) London, SW1H 9AJ. Cardiff Churchill House, Cardiff, CF10 2HH. Job summary Reporting into the Director of the Justice AI Unit you will: • Set the product vision and strategy for AI across the Justice AI Unit, ensuring investment is focused on genuine user needs and measurable justice outcomes., • Lead the Justice AI Unit’s portfolio of AI products, making clear choices about priorities, investment and where teams should focus., • Define and embed high standards for AI product development, ensuring products are outcome-driven, user-obsessed, evidence-led and developed responsibly., • Shape how AI products are built and adopted across the justice system, moving from ideas and pilots to products that can deliver impact at scale., • Lead the development of AI-native products, working across product, engineering, design, research and operational teams to turn emerging AI capabilities into valuable products., • Ensure teams deeply understand the problems they are solving, test assumptions early and use evidence and user insight to guide product decisions., • Create empowered multidisciplinary teams that can move quickly, make good decisions and take responsibility for outcomes., • Challenge established ways of working where they constrain effective product development, and establish better ways to build, test, learn and scale AI products., • Build and lead a high-performing product management function, providing clear direction, coaching and development to product leaders and teams., • Create a strong product culture focused on curiosity, collaboration, experimentation, evidence and measurable outcomes., • Build product capability across the Justice AI Unit, helping teams and senior stakeholders develop a shared understanding of what good AI product development looks like., • Embed responsible AI throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring products are developed and adopted safely, ethically and with appropriate consideration of fairness and public trust., • Ensure AI products have clear measures of success and plans for adoption, evaluation and continuous improvement., • Work across organisational boundaries to ensure AI products can be adopted effectively across MoJ services and deliver sustainable value at scale., • Act as a trusted product adviser to senior leaders across the Ministry of Justice and wider government, communicating complex product choices and trade-offs clearly., • Work as part of the Justice AI Unit senior leadership team, ensuring product strategy and delivery are aligned with the Unit’s wider priorities., • Represent the Justice AI Unit in senior forums and, where required, deputise for the Director., • Represent the Director in strategic forums, including cross-government AI working groups, high-level stakeholder engagements, and external conferences., • Lead Criteria - Significant experience leading product strategy and a portfolio of products, making clear prioritisation and investment decisions based on user needs, evidence and measurable outcomes., • Excellent leadership skills, with a proven ability to provide clear direction and coaching to high-performing product teams., • Proven experience building new products people want from 0 to 1, and taking successful products through adoption and scale., • Exceptional stakeholder skills, with an ability to act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, influence strategic decisions and build strong relationships across organisational boundaries., • Experience building and delivering AI-native products, with strong product judgement and an understanding of the opportunities, limitations and responsible use of AI., • Entrepreneurial or start-up experience. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We now havean exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Operational and Regulatory Technology department for an award-winning investment platform, offering a collaborative team working environment, training and excellent career progression. Our strategy is to have a cross functional development team, with team members working on all areas of our technology stack and propositions. • Agile methodologies and a passion for continuous improvement and building a high-performance engineering team, • Guide and mentor the team to design and deliver high quality products, • Consider architectural and non-functional requirements and work with the team to deliver, • Significant commercial experience developing services and APIs with C#, .NET core, Mongo and/or SQL with techniques such as domain-driven design and MVC., • Strong technical background in web development with Angular/React/VueJs., • Experience in developing HTTP-based APIs and implementation of RESTful services with JSON., • Thorough understanding of CI/CD pipelines, • Practices Test Driven Development and is comfortable with various test frameworks and concepts., • A proven record in developing scalable, highly available and highly performing middle-tier components., • Familiarisation with containerisation and tools like Docker and Kubernetes, • Experience of developing, deploying, and maintaining Cloud-Based solutions on AWS, • Understand principles behind highly performing web pages, • Experience/Familiarity with Entity framework core., • Experience/Familiarity with communications technologies (Web API, Google Protocol Buffers) and message queues (e.g. RabbitMQ, SQS), • Agile / SCRUM / SAFe, • Strong communication skills, written and verbal, • Very motivated with high levels of drive and enthusiasm, • E-commerce and/or financial services experience At AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good. Whether you're looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, whether you want to invest with the help of a financial adviser or do it yourself, we have easy-to-use solutions to suit people from all walks of life. We're one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, trusted by everyone from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. Today, over 762,000customers trust us to manage more than £121.5billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026, a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. • 26days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays, • 7% Pension with matched contributions, • Discretionary bonus scheme, • Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE), • Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare, • Free onsite gym, • Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria), • Travel and bike loan schemes, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties, • Learning and development opportunities tailored to you, • Casual dress code, • Friendly, supportive team environment We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of50% of your working time per monthspent in the office. For new starters, there’s an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions - we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you. We are seeking a Technical Lead to join our Data, Analytics & AI team within a professional services environment. Operating across the firm’s enterprise data platforms, the role sits at the intersection of data architecture, platform engineering, service management, and delivery governance. The Technical Lead will act as the bridge between published data architecture and day-to-day engineering delivery, translating architectural direction into implementable technical standards, reusable engineering patterns, and clearly defined work packages for the data engineering team. The role requires close collaboration with data architects, security, service management, internal stakeholders and delivery teams to ensure our enterprise data team provides stable, supportable, scalable solutions that align to business priorities. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across the firm’s enterprise data landscape, ensuring that core integrations, pipelines, and platform services are reliable, efficient, visible, and consistently delivered to agreed data engineering standards. • Provide technical leadership for the firm’s enterprise data platforms, integrations, pipelines and related platform services, • Review technical designs and engineering outputs to ensure they align with agreed architecture, platform principles and operational standards, • Own the technical design of enterprise data integrations across core systems, operational platforms and downstream data services, • Own CI/CD standards for enterprise data engineering assets, including pipelines, scripts, notebooks, configuration and deployment artefacts, • Provide technical leadership for change, incident and problem management relating to enterprise data platforms, integrations and pipelines, • Identify opportunities to improve enterprise data platform reliability, performance, observability, automation, cost efficiency, and developer experience, • Work closely with data architects, technical teams, business partners, and internal stakeholders to align technical delivery with business priorities We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate: • Experience in data engineering, enterprise data platforms or data integration within an enterprise environment, • Strong experience of designing and supporting data integration patterns, pipeline design, orchestration, transformation and data platform services, • Proven ability to translate data architecture into implementable technical standards, patterns and delivery work packages, • Strong understanding of CI/CD, source control, incident and release management and deployment practices for data engineering assets, • Ability to define clear technical requirements, acceptance criteria, testing expectations and support handover requirements, • Hands‑on technical credibility in relevant data engineering technologies such as SQL, Python, orchestration tools, cloud data platforms, APIs, file‑based integrations or data warehouse/lakehouse platforms We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work. • Hybrid and Flexible working, • 26 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days), • Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP., • Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team. At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm’s principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion. At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Manchester Other locations: Anywhere in Country Date: 6 Aug 2026 Requisition ID: 1708958 At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. EY’s Private Capital Tax team is the largest such practice in the UK with an exceptional reputation for sector expertise and close, trusted adviser, relationships across a broad range of clients including global financial institutions and market-leading boutiques, high and ultra-high net worth individuals and investment and business structures.It provides corporate, partnership and personal tax advisory services. This role is relevant for an individual with corporate, personal, owner managed business, or a mixed tax background. EY’s Private Capital Tax team provides a full suite of tax advisory and compliance services to non-listed (i.e., not publicly traded) Financial Services businesses, dealing with the UK and international tax affairs of the business itself, owners, employees and other stakeholders. We also work with many ultra-high net worth and high-profile individuals, advising them on their personal needs as well as their business holdings or investment structures (e.g. trusts, funds or family companies). This includes asset management businesses, fintechs, and other non-listed financial services organizations. Due to the ongoing success and growth of the team, we have new opportunities for experienced and talented individuals to join our London or Manchester offices, working within the Private Capital Tax team. You will receive extensive training and support from a variety of tax professionals to assist you in building a successful career within EY. Your key responsibilities • Leading the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding UK and international tax advisory projects to our clients, and provide support to our growth strategy in the private capital market;, • Driving the creation and growth of key client relationships by delivering exceptional client service, • Help people to develop through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring staff., • Role in the management of the team both in terms of strategy and operations and alsothrough managing staff development and assignments. Skills and attributes for success • High-level of familiarity and practical tax knowledge in advising individuals, families and their investment structures, UK corporate tax and/or partnership matters., • Client-focused, with the ability to deliver pragmatic, solution-oriented advice in a commercial context., • Business development skills, able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work., • Excellent communicator with an ability to build, sustain and lead effective teams., • Ensure delivery of quality work and take day to day leadership of delivery team., • Computer literacy, with the ability to adapt to new systems. To qualify for the role you must • ACA / CTA / Tax Inspectors with full Technical Training course / Law qualification / Taxspecialist qualification, • Strong tax technical skills, • Initiative, professionalism and confidence, • Experience of coaching and developing junior staff, • Eligibility to work in the UK, • The ability to motivate a team; manage, mentor and train junior staff and work with peoplefrom across the business What we look for Our Private Capital Team focuses on advising individuals, owner-managed businesses, investment structures, global financial institutions and market-leading boutiques on all aspects of their tax affairs, working with other specialist teams within EY’s wider business, across tax and other services. We want to hear from candidates who are looking for a broad and varied foundation in tax matters, and who are excited by the challenges of working in this dynamic environment. What working at EY offers We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your own and your team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: • Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around., • Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career., • The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you. EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. About EY As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too. As part of the Contracts & Commercial Team within Governance & Compliance, this role will support the Associate GC - Contracts and Governance in delivering the firm's commercial contracting, procurement, third-party risk and contractual governance agenda across the international network. The role will help ensure that commercial activity is supported in a controlled, proportionate and legally defensible manner, in line with the firm’s commercial objectives and risk appetite. Reporting to the Associate GC - Contracts and Governance, you will support the day-to-day delivery of the team’s work and help coordinate the lawyers and paralegals involved in the firm’s commercial and contractual arrangements. You will contribute to effective prioritisation, consistent and timely execution, and the delivery of high-quality, practical and commercially focused advice across the business. You will respond to or delegate day-to-day commercial contracting, procurement and contractual governance enquiries and will often be the first escalation point for queries. You will identify when you can make proportionate, risk-based decisions within delegated authority and when a matter should be escalated to the Associate GC - Contracts and Governance, or another senior member of the Governance & Compliance team. You will continually identify and implement ways for the team to work more effectively and efficiently. You will develop and maintain subject matter expertise and become a key contact and trusted adviser for commercial contracting, procurement and contractual risk matters. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders across all Eversheds Sutherland offices, supporting consistent standards while recognising local legal, regulatory and commercial requirements. Alongside your commercial contracting responsibilities, you will play a key role in helping to deliver the transformation of the firm's commercial contracting and contractual governance function. Working closely with the Associate GC - Contracts and Governance, Deputy General Counsel and wider Governance & Compliance team, you will contribute to the development and implementation of new approaches to commercial contracting, client terms management and contractual governance, including the use of technology, automation, contract intelligence and agentic AI. This role provides a unique opportunity to combine high-quality commercial contracting work with innovative transformation activity at the intersection of law, technology and business change. • Support the Associate GC - Contracts and Governance in coordinating the Contracts & Commercial team, helping to prioritise work, allocate or delegate day-to-day enquiries and deliver high-quality commercial and contractual advice across the firm., • Support the delivery of priorities, objectives and work plans for the firm's commercial contracting and procurement governance programme., • Contribute to the development of the capability, processes and effectiveness of the Contracts & Commercial function, identifying and implementing improvements where appropriate., • Help ensure the function provides a high-quality, practical, commercially focused and risk-based service to the business., • Support the Associate GC - Contracts and Governance in delivering the firm's commercial contracting transformation programme and embedding new ways of working across the Contracts & Commercial function., • Support the Associate GC - Contracts and Governance in maintaining and, where appropriate, developing the firm's commercial contracting framework, including policies, standards, governance arrangements, templates, playbooks and guidance materials., • Support the development of scalable contracting playbooks, decision frameworks, governance standards and risk models that improve consistency and support technology-enabled contracting processes., • Provide day-to-day commercial and contractual support across the firm, including supplier agreements, client terms, outsourcing arrangements, strategic partnerships, intra-group arrangements and third‑party engagements, escalating complex or high‑risk matters as appropriate., • Maintain and update the firm's suite of standard engagement documentation and key commercial templates, with appropriate input from the Associate GC - Contracts and Governance., • Ensure contracting activity within your remit is aligned with the firm's commercial objectives, governance requirements and risk appetite., • Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and improve commercial contracting processes whilst maintaining appropriate legal and commercial oversight., • Support the Associate GC - Contracts and Governance on complex, high‑value and strategically significant commercial arrangements, leading discrete workstreams or negotiations where required., • Support the firm's approach to supplier contracting, procurement governance and third‑party risk management., • Provide day-to-day advice on the contractual aspects of supplier onboarding, procurement activity and supplier management processes., • Contribute to effective governance, controls and decision‑making processes relating to third‑party commercial arrangements, escalating material issues to the Associate GC - Contracts and Governance., • Advise on supplier relationships and commercial partnerships within delegated authority, supporting the Associate GC - Contracts and Governance on strategic matters., • Support initiatives designed to improve supplier contracting, procurement governance and third‑party risk management through process improvement automation and technology‑enabled solutions., • Identify trends, themes and emerging risks arising from the firm's commercial and contractual arrangements and bring material issues to the Associate GC - Contracts and Governance’s attention., • Use contract data, assurance findings, market developments and business insight to support stronger controls, improved contracting practices and reduced commercial risk exposure., • Use contractual and operational data to identify opportunities for efficiency, simplification, automation and continuous improvement., • Support appropriate governance, escalation and reporting of material commercial and contractual risks., • Advise stakeholders on contractual risk, commercial structuring, governance and negotiation strategy within delegated authority, escalating complex, novel or material matters as appropriate., • Support delivery of the firm's commercial contracting transformation programme., • Contribute to the development and implementation of AI‑enabled approaches to contract review, contract management and contractual governance., • Develop and maintain contracting playbooks, negotiation guidance, governance frameworks and decision‑support tools., • Work with Technology, Procurement and Business Services teams to help translate legal expertise into scalable workflows, processes and operating models., • Support implementation of contract lifecycle management, contract intelligence and workflow solutions., • Help identify opportunities to automate routine contracting activity whilst ensuring appropriate governance and oversight., • Lead or support specific workstreams within wider transformation initiatives., • Contribute to innovation, continuous improvement and the development of future contracting capabilities across the firm., • Apply and support the development of contracting standards, templates, policies and governance processes for international use, with appropriate local adaptation where required., • Work with international offices to promote consistency of approach and manage local commercial, legal and contractual risks, escalating issues requiring senior input., • Advise on contractual arrangements across the Eversheds Sutherland international network, including intra‑group and third‑party relationships, within delegated authority., • Support the sharing of best practice and continuous improvement across jurisdictions., • Contribute to strategic projects impacting the firm's commercial arrangements, contractual frameworks and risk profile, leading discrete workstreams where required., • Provide practical commercial and contractual advice in support of the firm's growth initiatives, transformation programmes and business objectives., • Provide contractual and commercial support relating to the firm's technology and AI and commercial contracting transformation initiatives., • Support the design and implementation of new contracting processes, governance frameworks, playbooks and operating models., • Contribute to projects involving legal technology, automation, contract intelligence, workflow optimisation and AI‑enabled contracting solutions. Act as a trusted adviser to stakeholders on strategic commercial matters and complex contractual issues, escalating matters to the Associate GC - Contracts and Governance or another senior member of the Governance & Compliance team where appropriate., • Act as a key contact and first escalation point for day‑to‑day commercial contracting, procurement and contractual governance matters., • Build effective relationships with partners, practice group leaders, international offices, Business Services leaders and external stakeholders., • Advise stakeholders on commercial risk, contracting strategy, governance and third‑party arrangements within delegated authority, escalating material or novel issues as appropriate., • Work collaboratively with Governance & Compliance, Supplier Management, Finance, IT, Service Excellence and other Business Services teams to support the firm's strategic objectives., • Monitor legal, regulatory and market developments affecting commercial contracting and procurement activity, update the team and business as appropriate, and support responses led by the Associate GC - Contracts and Governance., • Develop and deliver, or support, training, guidance and awareness initiatives to strengthen commercial capability and promote consistent contracting standards., • Provide briefings and insight to stakeholders on emerging developments, strategic implications and areas of commercial risk, escalating material issues to the Associate GC - Contracts and Governance as appropriate., • Identify and implement continuous improvements in contracting processes, governance arrangements, controls and service delivery within delegated authority, including opportunities arising from technology, automation and AI‑enabled solutions., • Qualified solicitor with at least 8 years’ experience, including substantial experience in commercial contracts, procurement and complex commercial arrangements., • Experience delivering commercial contracting activity within a complex professional services business, regulated or international environment., • Excellent judgement with a proportionate, pragmatic and risk‑based approach to balancing legal, operational and commercial considerations., • Experience advising stakeholders on strategic commercial, contractual and risk matters, with the judgement to elevate complex or high‑risk issues., • Experience supervising or coordinating small teams, junior lawyers or workstreams in a legal or professional services environment., • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to deliver clear, practical advice to colleagues at all levels., • Excellent negotiation skills and strong commercial and financial awareness., • Ability to think independently, manage own workload, prioritise competing demands and delegate or engage appropriately across an international environment., • Genuine interest in technology, innovation and the opportunities presented by automation and agentic AI., • Experience designing or improving processes, frameworks, governance models, playbooks or operating procedures., • Ability to think beyond traditional legal advice and contribute to improving how commercial contracting services are delivered., • Comfortable working alongside technology, operational, project and business teams., • Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage discrete workstreams., • Curious, adaptable and enthusiastic about helping to deliver change and transformation. At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world. • We’re fair, transparent and equitable, • We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance, • We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working, • We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support, • We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion, • We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs, • We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross‑function exposure, • We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement, • We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together. We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations. Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process. We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Department: Other Employment Type: Permanent Location: Manchester DJH is an award-winning accountancy firm with offices across the UK and Ireland. We work with businesses as partners - not just for them - to achieve great things together. Our multidisciplinary team delivers a full range of services including audit, accounts, tax, R&D, corporate finance, capital allowances, estate planning and international advice. We're recruiting at a senior level to be centre of our compliance and quality framework, whether that's based out of our Head Office in Stoke-on-Trent or one of our Manchester based offices! As a Senior Technical & Compliance Manager, you will lead DJH’s regulatory and professional compliance obligations, acting as our subject matter expert on all matters relating to audit regulations, ICAEW practice assurance, technical audit monitoring, ethical standards and emerging regulatory requirements. Reporting to the Director of Governance, Risk & Compliance, you will work across all service lines and offices, supporting the firm in maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct and regulatory standing. As part of our team, you'll: Regulatory Compliance & Quality Management • Lead the firm's compliance with ICAEW practice assurance and audit requirements and manage all aspects of monitoring visits, including preparation, responses and follow-up, • Own and develop the firm's quality management framework under ISQM 1 and ISQM 2, including the annual evaluation of the system of quality management, • Monitor developments from the HMRC, ICAEW and other regulatory bodies, assessing the impact on firm policies and procedures and communicating findings to Partners and team members, • Maintain and update the firm's compliance manuals, policies and procedures, ensuring they remain current with regulatory requirements, • Track and manage regulatory correspondence, findings, action plans and remediation activity Technical Audit & Monitoring • Design and operate the firm’s technical audit monitoring programme, including file selection, review methodology and thematic inspection across all audit service lines, • Lead the evaluation and reporting of audit monitoring outcomes, identifying systemic findings, root causes and trends across the portfolio, • Develop and maintain audit technical guidance, including updates to audit methodology, templates and working paper standards in response to standard changes and monitoring findings, • Liaise with engagement teams on monitoring findings, tracking remediation actions and escalating recurring or significant issues to the Director group Ethics & Independence • Act as the primary point of contact for queries relating to the ICAEW Code of Ethics, ethical standards for auditors and the PCRT, • Manage the firm's independence policies, including the register of financial interests, prohibited services and fee dependency monitoring, • Advise on conflicts of interest and maintain the firm's conflict checking procedures, • Oversee compliance with the HMRC tax adviser registration regime, including identifying relevant persons, monitoring ongoing eligibility conditions and maintaining registration records Audit Standards & Technical Development • Monitor developments in auditing standards (ISAs (UK), FRC guidance and FRC Audit Quality Review findings), assessing the impact on firm methodology and communicating updates to audit teams, • Maintain and update the firm’s audit methodology and technical resource library, ensuring materials remain current with standard-setter requirements and regulatory expectations, • Support the implementation and ongoing development of the firm’s audit technology platform, working with engagement teams to promote consistent and effective use of audit tools, • Assisting and managing technical queries, • Assist with integration and alignment of compliance policies and systems with new acquisitions Training & Awareness • Design and deliver compliance and technical CPD for Partners and team members, covering audit monitoring findings, ethics, regulatory updates and emerging requirements, • Develop and maintain compliance communications including alerts, guidance notes and policy summaries, • Support the induction of new starters on compliance obligations and firm policies Reporting & Leadership • Report regularly to the Director group on compliance matters, regulatory developments and the outcomes of the quality management evaluation, • Contribute to firm-wide strategy and quality improvement initiatives, • Build effective relationships across all service lines, offices and support functions Hungry for a new challenge, you'll have these essentials: • ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification, • Significant post-qualification experience in a practice environment, including a compliance, risk or quality management role, • Strong working knowledge of ICAEW practice assurance and audit requirements and ISQM 1 / ISQM 2, • Demonstrable experience of technical audit monitoring or file review, including identifying findings, root cause analysis and driving remediation, • Sound understanding of the ICAEW Code of Ethics, ethical standards for auditors and PCRT obligations, • Strong working knowledge of ISAs (UK), FRC quality and audit standards, and familiarity with FRC Audit Quality Review findings and themes, • Excellent written communication skills - able to produce clear, practical guidance on complex regulatory topics, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing deadlines, • Confident and credible - able to advise and challenge Directors and senior colleagues constructively, • Pragmatic and solutions-focused, balancing regulatory rigour with commercial awareness, • Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills, • High degree of personal integrity and professional discretion, • Proactive in identifying compliance risks and driving improvements, • Collaborative and approachable, with the ability to build trust across the firm Want to know what we'd think is a bonus? You'll have: • Knowledge of the HMRC tax adviser registration requirements (Finance Act 2025 regime), • Experience of preparing for and managing ICAEW practice assurance monitoring visits, • Experience of designing or managing a firm-wide technical audit monitoring programme, including reporting to leadership on outcomes and improvement actions, • Previous involvement in delivering compliance training or CPD Here’s a few reasons to come and join us, but you’ll find a lot more once you get your feet under the table: • Competitive salary, • Generous holiday allowance with an extra day off to celebrate your birthday, • Holiday purchase scheme, • Volunteer day, • Flexible hybrid working, • Tailored learning and development, • Salary sacrifice car scheme, • Company pension, • Health MOTs, • Mental health support, • A fully loaded wellbeing, social & community calendar. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Thomas & Co International is a growing, multi-award-winning tax and strategic advisory firm supporting entrepreneurs, privately owned businesses, and internationally mobile clients across the UK and overseas. Following sustained, profitable growth, we are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join our growing team of high performers. Our Founder & CEO Josh Thomas has the largest personal brand in the tax advisory space, yielding millions of views each month and landing him in entrepreneurial circles out of reach to most. This has built our companies pipeline to be consistently oversubscribed. You can explore his thought leadership and insights via his Instagram. This role is designed for experienced tax professionals who want to step beyond delivery and into senior advisory, client leadership, and internal influence. You will work with some of the most complex and interesting clients in the market, supporting founder‑led businesses as they scale, restructure, and protect wealth. Our corporate clients typically range from £1m–£30m turnover, and our private clients typically have £3m–£100m net worth. • Lead complex corporate and private client tax advisory engagements end to end., • Act as the principal adviser for a portfolio of entrepreneurs, owner‑managed businesses and high‑profile private clients., • Establish the client’s objectives, relevant facts, technical issues and required workstreams., • Lead client meetings, present recommendations and manage discussions with solicitors, valuers, banks and other professional advisers., • Provide technical leadership on structuring, reorganisations, succession, remuneration, extraction, transactions and international tax matters., • Develop and compare credible options, considering tax, commercial practicality, risk, cost and implementation., • Take responsibility for project scope, fees, deadlines, client communication and delivery quality., • Ensure recommendations are properly evidenced, technically defensible and capable of implementation., • Review and challenge work prepared by Senior Associates and Assistant Managers., • Mentor junior team members and provide clear technical and performance feedback., • Identify wider risks, planning opportunities and additional advisory needs across the client relationship., • Work closely with the Head of Tax and senior leadership on complex cases, new service offerings and strategic initiatives., • Contribute to the development of the firm’s advisory methodologies, templates, systems and internal processes., • Represent the firm at relevant events and help build professional and referral networks., • Strong technical capability across corporate tax, private client tax or a broad mixed-tax advisory environment., • Proven experience leading client engagements or significant advisory workstreams., • Confidence advising entrepreneurs and business owners directly., • Strong commercial awareness and the ability to translate legislation into practical, clear recommendations., • Comfortable making and defending judgement‑led technical decisions., • Ability to manage multiple complex engagements, deadlines and stakeholders., • Experience reviewing technical work and developing junior colleagues., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Up‑to‑date knowledge of developments across the UK and international tax landscape., • A proactive, collaborative approach and a genuine interest in helping build a growing tax department., • ACA / CA / ACCA / CTA (or equivalent), • Significant experience in corporate and private client tax advisory, • Strong client‑facing experience, including leading advisory discussions, • International tax exposure (UAE experience advantageous), • Proven ability to interpret and apply new and existing tax legislation in complex scenarios, • Confident, credible communicator with strong written and verbal skills, • You consider yourself a high performer and hold yourself to high personal and professional standards, • Strategic and commercially minded, with an interest in how businesses operate, • A collaborative team player who actively contributes to discussions, decisions, and firm‑wide progress, • Deeply client‑focused, with a genuine care for outcomes and long‑term relationships, • Highly committed to continuous self‑development and raising your own standards over time A highly competitive remuneration package designed to recognise both individual contribution and collective team success. Our approach combines financial reward, career progression, and personal wellbeing to support our people in continued growth, and development. As a fast‑growing, innovative international business, having doubled revenue for four consecutive years, we work with some of the world’s leading brands and deliver large‑scale social media campaigns reaching millions each month. Joining us means being part of a high‑performance environment where your impact is visible, and your growth is supported. We measure contribution, not just length of service. If you are looking to operate at a senior advisory level, influence the direction of a growing firm, and be rewarded for real impact, Thomas & Co International is your calling. • Highly competitive base salary, • Commission structure calculated as a percentage of your contribution to advisory outcomes, billable work, and commercial impact, • Profit‑share model aligned to department‑level results, • Wellness subscription, • Life assurance cover, • An additional day’s leave for your birthday, plus a holiday buy‑back scheme, • Remote & Flexible working arrangements, • Clear progression into higher level positions, with increasing responsibility for client leadership, technical authority, and team development We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Principal Recruitment Consultant Manchester £40,000 basic, plus uncapped commission About the Company This is a specialist construction and architectural recruitment consultancy with a 15-year track record in the sector. They work across main contracting, civil engineering, project management and specialist trades, building long-term relationships with leading contractors, consultancies and SMEs throughout the UK. Their team has developed strong market knowledge across construction disciplines, and candidates value their consultative, supportive approach to finding the right role. The Desk • Managing the full 360 recruitment cycle across construction disciplines including site management, M&E, civil engineering, trades and labour, and project delivery, from initial client brief through to placement and aftercare., • Developing new business through outbound calls, meetings and site visits with regional contractors, consultancies and SMEs across Manchester's growing construction landscape., • Sourcing and headhunting talent at every level, from site operatives through to senior project and technical professionals, using job boards, LinkedIn, referrals and your own network., • Writing and posting job advertisements, screening applications and shortlisting candidates against client briefs, then coordinating interviews and preparing candidates ahead of client meetings., • Negotiating terms, fees and offers to bring roles to a successful close., • Establishing and growing a profitable niche within your chosen construction specialism, acting as a trusted adviser to your client base., • Providing market insight and salary benchmarking to clients and candidates and building your profile at industry events and networking functions. Who This Suits • Proven experience in construction, engineering or specialist technical recruitment, with a strong track record of billing and successful placements., • Commercial drive, resilience and strong communication skills, with the confidence to manage a diverse range of clients and candidate audiences., • A genuine interest in the construction sector and a consultative, relationship-driven approach to recruitment, rather than a purely transactional one., • Comfortable working autonomously to build and grow a desk, while still contributing to a wider team., • Ambition to progress into a senior or leadership role as the desk and the business grow. What You Get • Base salary of £40,000, plus uncapped commission and performance incentives., • Clear career progression with mentoring and professional development opportunities., • Flexible working arrangements and access to industry events., • Recruitment-specific training and cutting-edge CRM and recruitment tools. Confidentiality All applications are treated in the strictest confidence. JBRP1_UKTJ

Intermediate - Senior Building Surveyor Manchester | Construction Consultancy | Up to £60,000 + Benefits Ready to move beyond the next rung of the ladder? If you're an experienced Building Surveyor looking for more responsibility, greater project exposure and a consultancy that will back your progression, this could be a great next move. I'm working with an established and forward-thinking construction consultancy that's continuing to build its presence across the Northwest. Their Manchester team is growing, and they're looking for an Intermediate or Senior Building Surveyor who wants the opportunity to take ownership of their work and build a career with a business that genuinely invests in its people. Your week won't look the same twice. The project portfolio spans education, healthcare, residential, commercial and public sector clients, giving you the chance to work across both professional surveying instructions and project delivery. You could be: Inspecting - condition, defect, measured and dilapidation surveys Advising - providing technical guidance around refurbishment, maintenance, repair and improvement works Delivering - managing contract administration and projects from initial instruction through to completion Preparing - specifications, schedules of work, tender documentation and detailed technical reports Developing - strengthening client relationships, generating repeat opportunities and becoming a trusted adviser Leading - supporting junior surveyors and APC candidates while continuing to develop your own career What will make you stand out? They're looking for someone with a solid consultancy background who is ready to operate with a good level of autonomy. Ideally, you'll have: • A degree in Building Surveying or a related discipline, • Around 4+ years' consultancy experience, • MRICS status or be actively working towards chartership, • Strong experience across professional and project-based surveying, • The confidence to manage instructions and projects independently, • Excellent technical, report writing and client-facing skills, • Strong commercial awareness and a proactive approach, • The ability to build relationships and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team More than just a salary The package is designed to support both your career and your life outside of work, including: • Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience, • Hybrid and flexible working, • 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, • Health & wellbeing allowance, • Phone allowance, • Ongoing CPD and professional development, • Clear opportunities for career progression, • A supportive team environment where development is genuinely encouraged, • Exposure to a diverse portfolio of high-quality projects, • Comprehensive wider benefits package The opportunity Whether you're an Intermediate Building Surveyor ready to step up or an established senior looking for a fresh challenge, this is an opportunity to join a growing consultancy where you'll have the autonomy to make an impact, work on interesting projects and continue developing your career. If that sounds like the kind of move you've been waiting for, apply today! For more information, contact Georgie Marden. Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business. JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Title: Policy Adviser (Dairy) Salary: c. £42,000 (Dependant on Skills and Experience) Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire with agile working Working Hours: 35 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent The National Farmers' Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK. We're proud to make a difference for all our members, by shaping attitudes towards British farming and leading the charge on a range of major issues, from climate change and food standards to rural crime and broadband rollout. Purpose of the role & how you will contribute: As Adviser (Dairy), you'll play a key role in championing the interests of dairy farming members and helping shape the future of the dairy sector. Working closely with the National Dairy Board and industry stakeholders, you'll provide expert policy advice, develop lobbying strategies, and analyse legislative, technical and market developments. You'll communicate complex policy issues clearly, build influential relationships, and ensure members are informed and represented on the issues that matter most to their businesses. What you'll bring: You'll have a degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline, alongside knowledge of the UK food industry, policy development or government decision-making processes. Strong communication, influencing and relationship-building skills are essential, with the ability to translate technical information for a variety of audiences. You'll be a strategic thinker who can work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver results. An understanding of agriculture or the dairy sector, together with a proactive, solutions-focused approach and confidence using Microsoft Office and AI tools, would be advantageous. Why choose us? Join us and you'll find an organisation that encourages and enables you to achieve your full potential. In return you will be rewarded with a full range of benefits including: • Generous holiday allowance (starting at 25 days a year + Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days with length of service), plus 1 annual Christmas company day, • Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave, • Company funded health Cashplan, • Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave, • Performance-related pay, • Competitive Pension and Life assurance, • Access to interest-free loans for cars, bikes, season tickets and driving lessons, • Employee Assistance program to help you deal with life's challenges, • Discounts on new a range of vehicles, holiday rentals, wellbeing and lifestyle and many more, • Attractive, modern office, with on-site restaurant and free parking Who we are Every day, we're the voice of around 44,000 British farmers and growers who produce food, making sure their concerns are heard at the heart of government both online and locally. This means developing strong relationships with everyone from NFU colleagues to government ministers. As well as having a high profile in both the media and Westminster, we work with and support local members through a network of regional and county offices across England and Wales. Policy and Trade & Business Strategy This team takes an active role in developing and influencing the policies that benefit farming businesses across the UK. This means keeping up to date with and responding to national and international developments, engaging with and advising NFU members, and putting their decisions into action. It's exciting, sometimes technical work, covering every area of farming and dealing with a range of stakeholders, from government ministers, civil servants and the media, to local NFU branches. The sheer variety of our work means you can be involved in a wide range of projects from initial research to policy delivery. Our collaborative approach means you'll find plenty of opportunities to build your knowledge – it's up to you to seize them. Join us We're committed to recruiting a diverse and highly-talented workforce. We'll support you by providing you with extensive learning and development opportunities and build a career that balances your professional ambitions with your personal commitments including discussions around agile and flexible work options. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If we decide we've found the right person for the role, we reserve the right to withdraw this advert and close applications before the closing date. REF-231 114 JBRP1_UKTJ

Manchester Full time At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and we’re committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it’s our people who make this happen. Director of HR Manchester | Permanent | Hybrid | £115,000 - £125,000 Shape the future of people leadership at AQA You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AQA through its people, providing the clarity, direction and strategic vision needed to help the organisation thrive during a period of growth, change and opportunity. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll lead a People function of around 25 colleagues and help shape a people agenda that supports more than 1,500 employees across AQA Education. Working closely with leaders across the organisation, you'll champion a strategic business partnering approach, strengthen organisational effectiveness and workforce transformation driven by technology and AI, and ensure our people strategy helps drive long-term success. This is a role with significant strategic breadth and influence. You'll work closely with the Executive Team, Directors, Trustees and Trade Unions, providing trusted advice on organisational priorities, workforce planning, leadership capability, employee relations and organisational effectiveness. Most importantly, you'll help shape a clear and ambitious people vision that enables organisational success whilst creating an environment where people can thrive. Leading strategic people partnering A key focus of this role is continuing to strengthen AQA's approach to strategic people partnering. You'll lead and develop a high-performing team that works alongside leaders to solve organisational challenges, build capability, plan for the future and deliver meaningful organisational outcomes. We're looking for someone who sees HR as more than a support function, and who is comfortable managing risk. Someone who can build trusted partnerships, influence decision-making and help leaders navigate complexity with confidence and clarity. Alongside Strategic People Partnering, you'll lead: • Diversity & Inclusion, • Employee Relations, • People Advice, • People Services, • Pay, Reward & Benefits You'll work closely with the Head of People Operations, whose remit includes Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development and People Operations, to ensure a joined-up and effective people strategy. Shaping an inclusive future Creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can do their best work is a strategic priority for AQA. You'll lead our Diversity & Inclusion agenda, supported by a dedicated Head of Diversity & Inclusion and D&I Specialist. We've made genuine investment in this area because we believe greater representation, broader perspectives and inclusive leadership make us stronger as an organisation. You'll help ensure inclusion is embedded across our people strategy, leadership practices and employee experience, helping us better reflect and serve the communities we work with every day. You’ll thrive in this role if you have: • Significant senior HR leadership experience within a complex organisation, • A demonstrable track record of leading and developing strategic HR Business Partnering teams, • Extensive Employee Relations and Trade Union experience, • Experience influencing Executive, Board or Trustee-level stakeholders, • Experience shaping organisational change, workforce planning and leadership capability, • Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills, • A collaborative, strategically minded and outcomes-focused approach, • The credibility and judgement to act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders What's in it for you? Alongside a salary of £115,000 - £125,000, you'll benefit from: • 25 days' annual leave, rising to 30 with service, plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days, • A 35-hour working week and flexible hybrid working arrangements, • An excellent pension scheme with combined contributions of up to 18.5%, • Private Medical Insurance, life assurance and a health cash plan, • Enhanced family-friendly policies, • Up to five paid volunteering days each year, • Ongoing professional development opportunities Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to influence the future direction of a purpose-led organisation whose work impacts millions of learners and educators. What's Next? Initial Teams interviews are expected to take place during mid to late October, with final face-to-face interviews in Manchester in early November. We anticipate making a successful appointment by mid to late November. We're committed to providing a positive candidate experience and all applicants will receive a written outcome following their application. Our commitment to inclusion At AQA, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can do their best work. We value the different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds our people bring, knowing they strengthen our culture, decision-making and impact. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect, has access to opportunities to grow and contribute, and feels able to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. #STEC Recruitment Agencies We have a preferred supplier list (PSL) in place. Unsolicited CVs will be treated as a gift. We will not be subject to or liable under your terms and conditions for agency fees. Summary The role has overall responsibility for People Partnering, Pay & Benefits, Employee & Industrial Relations, People Services, and Diversity & Inclusion, ensuring the delivery of integrated, high-quality people services across the organisation. Leading a team of People (HR) Business Partners and Advisors, you will provide the primary people interface for business areas across AQA. Together, you will build trusted partnerships with leaders, supporting them to create a sustainable, high-performing organisation, develop talent, drive organisational effectiveness, and foster an inclusive and engaging culture. Through a modern, insight-led and proactive approach, the team will deliver solutions that meets business needs alongside an outstanding employee experience. As a trusted adviser to the Chief Operating Officer, Executive Team and Directors Group, you will provide expert strategic counsel on people matters, helping to inform business decisions and organisational priorities. You will also work closely with the Employee Forum, recognised Trade Unions and employee diversity networks, building positive and constructive relationships that support meaningful engagement and collaboration across AQA. The postholder will lead the organisation's approach to Employee Relations, ensuring that people practices and decisions support organisational outcomes while operating within legal, regulatory and governance frameworks. In addition, you will oversee the People Services function, ensuring the delivery of an efficient, responsive and customer-focused service to employees and leaders. A visible and influential champion of Diversity & Inclusion, you will provide senior sponsorship for people-related D&I initiatives, embedding inclusive practices and helping to create an environment where all colleagues can thrive and contribute to their full potential.Landscape: AQA Group is more than an exam board, with AQA Education focusing on General Qualifications, alongside other parts of the Group focused on Vocational Qualifications and Educational Assessment Services. This role is focussed on AQA Education, which employs almost 1,500 permanent staff alongside seasonal staff and associates. As the UK’s leading provider of General Qualifications (GCSEs and A Levels), we are focused on organic growth, digital transformation and diversification through acquisitions in the UK and internationally. Our growth and diversification is driven by the aim of increasing our charitable impact and ensuring financial sustainability. This role is part of a wider Corporate Services Office leadership team and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. You will work closely with the Head of People Operations, who is responsible for People Systems & Data, Recruitment, and Learning & Development. Activities: Leadership & Line Management Provide strategic direction for the People function, aligning it with the overall people agenda and organisational goals. Set the department up for success, with clear priorities and the right resources. Role model and embed AQA’s desired culture, focusing on our strategy and our customers to create an inclusive workplace where people learn and grown, and can do their best work every day. Manage talent and performance of your team, holding colleagues to account for delivery and behaviour, and ensuring long term capability and organisational sustainability. Focus on achievement, taking ownership to drive change, continuous improvement and deliver results. As a senior leader, champion enterprise-wide initiatives and contribute to the development and implementation of the company's business strategy. Build HR business partnering capability: Lead and coach HR team members for effective business partnering, fostering development through clear feedback. Drive HR business partnering capability, building relationships, understanding of AQA strategy and acting as a "critical friend" with strong influencing and risk management skills. Provide high quality people analyses and recommendations to drive positive change in line with objectives. Lead the team in supporting informed and commercially sound decisions. Proactively engage with stakeholders to influence strategic projects. People (HR) Strategy and Planning: Co-lead the AQA people strategy by developing and executing an HR agenda that supports organisational growth and development. Lead workforce planning initiatives, ensuring the right talent and capability is in place to meet current and future business needs, and reflecting the impact of technology (including AI) on skills and the workforce. Lead the HR strand of business planning and contribute to an effective and value adding business process. Manage competing demands for people related activities, creating a unified HR strategy across AQA and gaining buy-in from organisational leaders on agreed priorities. Utilise people and business data and insights to proactively inform and influence both organisational decision making and the design of people products and services. Input to and analyse business cases and business planning to ensure people requirements are identified and addressed. Communicate AQA’s employee offer so that we retain and motivate existing and attract future talent. Plan and manage HR team expenditures and headcount within budget as part of the wider People Group budgeting and planning, ensuring the function delivers value for money. Organisation design and development: Drive organisational effectiveness by leading initiatives that enhance employee performance, engagement and satisfaction. Oversee organisational change efforts, including potential integration of acquisitions and restructuring, acting as the HR lead when necessary. Oversee AQA’s approach to job evaluation, ensuring roles are sized objectively, and that line managers are able to make fast, responsive and robust decisions about pay. Employee Relations: Manage and maintain positive employee relations, working closely with unions and employee representatives. Oversee HR policies and procedures, ensuring they reflect legal requirements, AQA's appetite for risk, and organisational culture and values. Oversee a specialist team to lead and resolve employee relations issues, ensuring support for organisational outcomes and adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks. Talent Management: Collaborate with leaders to identify talent needs, develop succession plans, and foster career development opportunities. In collaboration with People Group centres of expertise in Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development, implement effective strategies for recruiting, retaining, and developing top talent. Pay and performance: Lead on the design of competitive compensation and benefits programs, working closely with Talent Acquisition and Finance to ensure they are effectively implemented. Manage the pay and performance cycle and annual negotiations with unions, ensuring organisational leaders are ready and able to play their part in objective setting, regular feedback and calibration of contribution recommendations. General accountabilities: #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Department: Service Delivery and Infrastructure The Senior Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for designing, delivering, supporting and maintaining secure, resilient and supportable infrastructure solutions across AJ Bell’s technology estate. The role acts as a senior technical contributor within the Infrastructure team. It owns technical design and delivery for medium-sized infrastructure changes and projects, understands dependencies between systems and workstreams, guides Infrastructure Engineers, and ensures work is delivered in line with agreed standards, controls and security expectations. The Senior Infrastructure Engineer is expected to be highly technically skilled and experienced across multiple infrastructure technologies. The role balances hands‑on delivery with planning, technical leadership, stakeholder communication, operational support, documentation, risk awareness and security-focused best practice. The role supports the reliability, security, scalability and maintainability of AJ Bell’s infrastructure services, while supporting and enabling the business to achieve its regulatory requirements, including Consumer Duty. Competence and Knowledge Competence • Strong experience in an Infrastructure Engineer or similar technical role, preferably gained in a Financial Services, regulated or business‑critical technology environment., • Experience designing, delivering and supporting production infrastructure services., • Ability to own technical design and delivery for medium-sized infrastructure changes or projects., • Strong understanding of dependencies between infrastructure technologies, applications, networks, identity, security and operational processes., • Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and support timely incident and problem resolution., • Experience producing technical documentation, implementation plans, support handover material and standards documentation., • Experience working within change control, operational governance and service management processes., • Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical risks, decisions and trade‑offs clearly., • Ability to coach, guide and support less experienced engineers., • Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work to agreed timescales., • Strong understanding of security, resilience, monitoring, capacity and maintainability considerations., • Experience working with suppliers and third‑party support providers where required. Knowledge • VMware technologies including Dell VxRail hyperconverged infrastructure, Aria Suite, NSX, HCX, vSAN, VCF and VMC., • Load balancing technologies such as VMware AVI, NSX or equivalent., • Fortinet SD‑WAN and firewall technologies, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer and FortiClient VPN or equivalent., • Microsoft Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux server configuration and management., • Monitoring and observability tooling such as SolarWinds, Opsgenie, Grafana, Prometheus or equivalent., • Storage, backup and disaster recovery technologies, including SAN/NAS, replication, snapshotting and recovery testing concepts., • Identity and access technologies such as Active Directory, ADFS, SSO and MFA., • Cisco networking technologies, Cisco ISE and Catalyst Centre or equivalent demonstrable networking experience., • Infrastructure performance and capacity monitoring, planning and remediation., • AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, container platform concepts and cloud-based infrastructure patterns desirable., • Infrastructure as Code, automation, scripting and CI/CD practices desirable with experience of Terraform preferred, • Security tooling and practices including patch management, vulnerability management, SIEM, EDR, PAM and micro‑segmentation desirable., • ITIL service management and PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum or equivalent project delivery experience beneficial. Personal and other skills, • Able to manage complexity and ambiguity, seeking the information and perspectives required to make effective decisions., • Demonstrates good judgement, ownership and self‑awareness when balancing business need, risk, security and operational impact., • Focuses on customers by protecting service reliability, supporting agreed service levels and improving customer experience., • Understands the link between Infrastructure, wider Technology Services teams and business outcomes., • Engages others effectively through clear communication, constructive challenge, useful feedback and knowledge sharing., • Makes good decisions by considering evidence, technical options, wider consequences and long‑term maintainability., • Works as part of a team to drive improvements, reduce operational risk and support long‑term changes, • Builds and maintains strong working relationships across the Technology Services department and wider business. About AJ Bell At AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good. Whether you're looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, whether you want to invest with the help of a financial adviser or do it yourself, we have easy‑to‑use solutions to suit people from all walks of life. We're one of the UK's fastest‑growing investment platform businesses, trusted by everyone from professional financial advisers to first‑time investors. Today, over 762,000customers trust us to manage more than £121.5billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work® in 2025 and 2026, a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. What we offer • 26days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays, • 7% Pension with matched contributions, • Discretionary bonus scheme, • Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE), • Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare, • Free gym, • Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria), • Travel and bike loan schemes, • Employee Assistance Programme Life at AJ Bell, • Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties, • Learning and development opportunities tailored to you, • Casual dress code, • Friendly, supportive team environment Our ways of working At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you'll spend a minimum of 50% of working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be spent full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues. Inclusion & diversity We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential. Agency information This vacancy is being managed exclusively by our in-house Recruitment team. We are not partnering with recruitment agencies on this opportunity and will only accept applications submitted directly by candidates #J-18808-Ljbffr

£100,000 - £130,000 + Benefits I'm working with a leading professional services firm who are looking to bring in a new Head of Tax Advisory to lead their corporate tax advisory business across Manchester and support growth across the wider North. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and build a tax advisory offering, focusing on providing support to the Mid-Market. This opportunity would suit an ambitious Senior Manager or Director who wants to take a step up, or a experienced Partner who really wants to put their own stamp on a service line. • Lead the delivery of complex corporate tax advisory projects, providing strategic tax planning and commercial tax advice, • Advise clients on mergers, acquisitions, disposals, restructurings, and group reorganisations, • Provide guidance on international tax matters, cross-border transactions, and transfer pricing considerations, • Support clients with tax risk management, governance, and HMRC enquiries, • Advise on tax-efficient business structures, financing arrangements, and growth strategies, • Identify and maximise tax relief opportunities, including R&D tax credits, Patent Box, and capital allowances, • Build and maintain strong relationships with CFOs, Finance Directors, and business owners as a trusted adviser, • Lead business development activities, including networking, pitching, and growing advisory fee income, • Review and oversee technical tax advice, ensuring quality and compliance with legislation, • Manage, mentor, and develop tax managers and senior members of the team, • Suitable qualification (CTA, ACA, ACCA, ATT), • UK tax corporate tax experience, supporting OMB & SME style clients with tax advisory projects, • Previous experience running and managing corporate tax advisory teams & leading on complex engagements As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Alternatively, Grant Thornton. At Grant Thornton we do things differently – looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. We provide audit, tax and advisory services and empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity and genuine partnership. We empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work‑life balance. A true alternative. We are growing our team and looking for an exceptional Senior Manager/Associate Director to scale our Controllership Transformation and Financial Close Automation practice. This high‑profile role sits at the intersection of finance operations, process redesign and enabling technology, working alongside senior finance leaders and shaping the future of our controllership offering. You will take a leading role in delivering engagements that help clients fundamentally improve how they close their books, consolidate financials and report with confidence. You will combine deep controllership expertise with hands‑on experience of close automation and EPM technology to drive genuine, measurable outcomes – reducing close cycle times, improving accuracy and freeing up finance teams to focus on higher‑value work. This is not a back‑office role. You will be visible with clients at CFO and Financial Controller level, shaping propositions, leading teams and building Grant Thornton’s reputation as the go‑to adviser for controllership transformation. • Lead end‑to‑end controllership transformation programmes from current‑state diagnostic through to future‑state operating model design and implementation, • Own financial close automation workstreams, overseeing solution design, vendor engagement, configuration, testing, user adoption and change management, • Advise clients on close technology platform selection, with specific expertise across FloQast, OneStream and Prophix, • Redesign financial close and consolidation processes, including close calendar optimisation, task management, account reconciliation and intercompany automation, • Develop and implement policy and control frameworks that underpin a faster, more reliable close, reducing manual effort and audit risk simultaneously, • Drive automation of journal entry, reconciliation and variance analysis workflows to materially reduce close cycle times, • Translate complex finance operations and technology challenges into clear, actionable roadmaps that clients can own and execute, • Manage delivery across multiple concurrent engagements, ensuring quality, timeline and budget commitments are met, • Build and maintain a strong pipeline through existing client relationships, network referrals and targeted outbound activity with CFOs and Financial Controllers, • Author compelling proposals and lead pitches to CFO and Controller‑level stakeholders, articulating a clear and differentiated point of view on financial close transformation, • Develop and maintain relationships with close technology vendors, including FloQast, OneStream and Prophix, as part of GT's Digital Alliances programme, • Contribute to the development of Grant Thornton’s Controllership and financial close service offerings – including methodologies, diagnostic tools, accelerators and thought leadership, • Build and mentor a high‑performing team of Managers and Consultants, creating a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning, • Represent Grant Thornton at external events, roundtables and industry forums to build our profile in the controllership transformation market, • Significant experience in controllership, financial close transformation or finance management consulting, with a track record of leading complex programmes, • Hands‑on implementation or advisory experience with one or more close automation or EPM platforms: FloQast, OneStream, Prophix, Blackline or comparable, • Deep understanding of controllership processes: financial close cycles, account reconciliation, consolidation, intercompany accounting, journal entry management and statutory reporting, • Demonstrated ability to design future‑state close operating models – covering process, automation, controls, data and people dimensions, • Experience working at senior client levels – comfortable building trusted relationships with CFOs and Financial Controllers, • Track record of identifying and driving out controllership inefficiencies through a combination of process redesign, policy clarification and technology enablement, • Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or equivalent) strongly preferred, • Strong commercial acumen, able to scope engagements, manage budgets and identify revenue opportunities, • Experience in Private Equity‑backed environments, particularly improving close quality and auditability ahead of exit or IPO, • FloQast implementation or roll‑out experience (certification an advantage), • OneStream or Prophix consolidation and close management configuration experience, • Familiarity with broader finance technology landscape: ERP (SAP, Oracle, D365), reconciliation automation and reporting tools, • Understanding of the intersection between close quality, internal controls and external audit, and how to turn audit findings into a transformation business case, • Sector depth in one or more of: Financial Services, Consumer, TMT, Infrastructure or Public Sector, • Experience building or scaling a consulting practice area or service line The culture at Grant Thornton is what sets us apart – we’re known for an inclusive culture and creating environments where everyone can flourish. We value purpose‑driven people who are actively curious, candid and kind, and we look for those who align with our values. Alongside a competitive salary and reward package, you’ll also receive: • Tailored development programmes and access to coaching, • Flexible bank holidays, allowing you to celebrate the days that are important to you, • Pension, life assurance, private medical, additional holiday purchasing and health benefits, • Other benefits giving you access to shopping discounts, gym memberships and financial advice We have a trust‑based way of working, driven by responsible people who put the best interests of our firm and clients first. Our framework gives flexibility in where, how and when we work to deliver the best results for our clients, whilst keeping a healthy work‑life balance. We want people who can drive the business forward, contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Pay of £57,946 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Please note this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We're looking for an experienced Security and Fraud Risk Manager to help shape public services that are secure by design, resilient to fraud and error, and trusted by the people who rely on them. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year that support millions of people across the country. This is an influential advisory role at the heart of service design and delivery. You'll act as a trusted expert on fraud, error and security risk, helping teams across Universal Credit and Working Age Services make informed decisions about how services are designed, delivered and improved. Colleagues will come to you for expert advice when developing new services, changing existing processes, introducing new technology or responding to emerging threats. Drawing on your expertise, you'll identify risks, assess vulnerabilities and recommend practical solutions that protect public money, safeguard citizens and support the delivery of effective public services. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and the impact of your work will be felt across services used by millions of people every day. We'd love you to join us. • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), • Governance, Risk and Compliance Professional (GRCP), • Or an equivalent security qualification, • Experience of using security and/or fraud and error strategies, principles and threat assessment approaches to identify, assess and respond to risks., • Ability to use threat intelligence or emerging risk information to inform decisions, prioritise activity and support secure or fraud-resilient outcomes., • Demonstrable knowledge and practical experience of risk management, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, response, control monitoring and reporting., • Practical experience and understanding of relevant policy and criminal law, including areas such as Nexus, Non-Repudiation and PACE., • Practical experience of influencing and negotiating with senior stakeholders, translating business needs and strategic objectives into effective security, fraud and risk solutions., • Experience of working with digital delivery teams and an understanding of Agile delivery methodologies. You'll work closely with senior leaders, product teams, operational colleagues, security specialists and delivery teams as a trusted adviser on fraud, error and security risk. Teams will look to you for expert guidance when designing services, changing processes or addressing emerging threats. You'll help them understand risks, evaluate options and make informed decisions that balance effective service delivery with strong security and fraud controls. Using your expertise in fraud prevention, citizen identity, risk management and secure design, you'll analyse complex technical, operational and business information and turn it into clear, practical advice. You'll recommend solutions that help teams strengthen controls, reduce vulnerabilities and build services that are secure, resilient and trusted by the public. Your work will help protect public money, safeguard citizens from identity theft and ensure that fraud, error and security risks are identified, understood and managed effectively across Universal Credit and Working Age Services. We're looking for someone with strong analytical skills, sound judgement and the confidence to challenge constructively, influence decisions and build trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Depending on your experience, support will be available to work towards the Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) qualification. You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. We offer competitive pay of £57,946. You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%. A generous leave package starting at 26 days after one year days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. • Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies, • Time off volunteering and charitable giving, • Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP', • Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more, • Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference, • Sports and social activities, • Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities., • DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards, • Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024, • Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025, • Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: • Interview: a single stage interview online. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Join us as a Wealth Planner, where you’ll take a leading role in helping clients shape their financial future through thoughtful planning and investment advice. You’ll work with new and existing clients to understand their long-term goals and offer bespoke solutions that support their financial and lifestyle needs. Your knowledge will help clients feel informed, supported, and empowered in the choices they make. This role is part of our Wealth Management Business, a growing area for the bank. We’re expanding our ability to support clients with investable assets up to £3 million and help close the Advice Gap in the UK. As part of our broader Affluent segment, this planning-led proposition offers clear and accessible investment options shaped around each client’s needs. Clients benefit from a seamless experience that blends digital channels with adviser support, creating a connected and supportive journey. You’ll build lasting relationships by listening with care, offering specialist guidance, and tailoring planning strategies to each client’s journey. You’ll collaborate with our Wealth Acquisition team to welcome new clients and ensure a smooth transition from prospect to invested customer. You’ll also work across teams to deliver a consistent and seamless experience. As a Wealth Planner, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking environment. You’ll use digital tools to enhance client engagement and stay connected to market trends. You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, refine your approach, and contribute to a culture that values integrity, inclusion, and high standards. This is more than a role—it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact while growing your experience in a supportive and evolving space. • A financial planning qualification at RDR Level 4 or above, including certification in advising on packaged products., • Experience offering personalised planning and investment advice, with a solid understanding of financial markets, products, and regulations., • Ability to use digital tools to support client conversations, along with thoughtful communication that builds trust., • A careful approach to identifying and managing risk, while maintaining high standards of compliance., • Experience working with internal teams and external networks to grow client relationships., • Broad knowledge of the Financial Services industry, especially in retail regulated products and asset management., • Familiarity with pensions, investment advice, and UK taxation., • FCA-approved status and experience managing risk within a client portfolio., • Adaptability and curiosity in a fast-changing environment. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role is based in Manchester or Liverpool. This role is deemed as a Certified role under the PRA & UK Financial Conduct Authority - Individual Accountabilities Regulations and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks. To establish and nurture profitable partnerships with both corporate and individual clients. It's the bridge between the bank's offerings and clients' needs, ensuring mutual benefit and long-term success. • Management of client relationships to identify the clients financial goals, challenges, and risk tolerance to support the analysis of data obtained from various sources, including the investment portfolio and cash flow, to identify trends, insights, areas for improvement and additional services to support client needs., • Research and understanding of the client's industry trends, regulatory landscape, and competitive environment to inform strategic recommendations., • Design of customised solutions that address the client's specific needs and objectives, incorporating a range of products and services from the bank's portfolio., • Communication of the value proposition of proposed solutions, justification of recommendations, and negotiation of terms that are beneficial for both the client and the bank., • Provision of guidance to clients to support their financial decisions, offering expert investment advice, risk management and wealth management strategies support, and updates on market trends to ensure a positive and continuous relationship., • Assessment of financial, legal, and operational risks associated with client relationships, and implementation of measures to minimise potential losses., • Documentation of all client interactions, transactions, and agreements to ensure transparency and auditability, and communicate findings effectively to support product development, service offerings, and the overall bank strategy., • Monitoring of client satisfaction, revenue generated, and other relevant metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of relationship management efforts., • To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escape breaches of policies/procedures., • If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements., • If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others., • OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions., • Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment., • Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda., • Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does., • Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business., • Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies., • Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions., • Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes., • Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Operational and Regulatory Technology department for an award-winning investment platform, offering a collaborative team working environment, training and excellent career progression. Our strategy is to have a cross functional development team, with team members working on all areas of our technology stack and propositions. • Agile methodologies and a passion for continuous improvement and building a high-performance engineering team, • Guide and mentor the team to design and deliver high quality products, • Consider architectural and non-functional requirements and work with the team to deliver, • Significant commercial experience developing services and APIs with C#, .NET core, Mongo and/or SQL with techniques such as domain-driven design and MVC., • Strong technical background in web development with Angular/React/VueJs., • Experience in developing HTTP-based APIs and implementation of RESTful services with JSON., • Thorough understanding of CI/CD pipelines, • Practices Test Driven Development and is comfortable with various test frameworks and concepts., • A proven record in developing scalable, highly available and highly performing middle-tier components., • Familiarisation with containerisation and tools like Docker and Kubernetes, • Experience of developing, deploying, and maintaining Cloud-Based solutions on AWS, • Understand principles behind highly performing web pages, • Experience/Familiarity with Entity framework core., • Experience/Familiarity with communications technologies (Web API, Google Protocol Buffers) and message queues (e.g. RabbitMQ, SQS), • Agile / SCRUM / SAFe, • Strong communication skills, written and verbal, • Very motivated with high levels of drive and enthusiasm, • E-commerce and/or financial services experience At AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good. Whether you're looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, whether you want to invest with the help of a financial adviser or do it yourself, we have easy-to-use solutions to suit people from all walks of life. We're one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, trusted by everyone from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. Today, over 762,000customers trust us to manage more than £121.5billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026, a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. • 26 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays, • 7% Pension with matched contributions, • Discretionary bonus scheme, • Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE), • Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare, • Free onsite gym, • Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria), • Travel and bike loan schemes, • Employee Assistance Programme We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 50% of your working time per month spent in the office. For new starters, there s an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. We re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Contract: Permanent Salary: £98,303 Location: Ashton-under-Lyme / Hybrid (circa 2 days onsite per week, on average) This is a rare opportunity to join an ambitious local authority at a pivotal stage in its transformation and play a leading role in shaping how assurance, governance and risk support the delivery of better outcomes for residents. Reporting to the Strategic Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer), you will act as the Senior Assurance Lead and Council's Chief Audit Executive leader, providing strategic leadership across, internal audit, risk, counter fraud, insurance, business continuity and corporate assurance, whilst overseeing key strategic partnerships including SWAP (South West Audit Partnership) who we partner with for our Internal Audit function. Far more than a traditional internal audit role, you will help redefine the way assurance supports the organisation - moving from compliance and assurance in isolation towards a modern, enabling function that acts as a trusted adviser and critical friend to services, supporting innovation whilst ensuring effective governance, proportionate control and informed decision-making. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Members and senior leaders, you will influence corporate decision-making, strengthen the Council's assurance framework, oversee major transformation programmes and help drive continuous improvement across governance, risk management and organisational resilience. Like many local authorities, Tameside faces financial and service pressures. However, the Council also has a clear vision for the future, underpinned by ambitious plans for transformation, innovation and improved outcomes for residents. Significant investment has already been made in strengthening the Council's audit and assurance arrangements, creating an exciting platform from which to develop a genuinely modern assurance function that enables transformation, supports better decision-making and strengthens organisational resilience. We are interested in speaking with experienced Chief Audit Executives, Assistant Directors, Heads of Internal Audit, Heads of Risk, Governance or Assurance, together with other ambitious senior assurance professionals who have experience across multiple assurance disciplines. You will combine strong professional credibility with outstanding leadership, relationship-building and influencing skills. Whether your experience has been gained within local government or another large, complex public sector organisation, you will be confident operating strategically, managing partnerships, constructively challenging senior stakeholders and enabling positive organisational change. #J-18808-Ljbffr

• As part of our AG2030 Growth Strategy, we are seeking an ambitious Managing Associate in our Real Estate Disputes team to provide expert legal support and representation in high-value, high-profile, and often complex litigation matters, while taking a leading role in matter delivery, client relationships and the development of junior team members., • Part of the Real Estate Group, the Real Estate Disputes team is led by 7 Partners across Leeds, Manchester and London. The Manchester team is made up of 2 Partners, 2 Legal Directors, 3 Managing Associates and an excellent cohort of Associates, offering a supportive environment with peers and senior lawyers to work alongside., • Clients include an impressive range of landlords, tenants, developers, investors, and corporate occupiers, as well as bank & insolvency practitioners., • The Manchester team have a wealth of experience in acting in high-value and complex litigation, including reported cases before the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court., • More generally we undertake the usual contentious property matters including dilapidations, lease renewals, rent review, professional negligence and general property management work., • Our lawyers are known for their technical excellence, commercial acumen, and strategic litigation approach, often involved in precedent-setting and cross-border matters., • We invest heavily in the development of our people, and we offer mentoring, leadership training, and international collaboration opportunities as part of long-term career growth. This is a very stable, collegiate and ambitious team who pride themselves on collaboration and teamwork., • You can expect a varied and broad mix of work across all forms of real estate disputes, with a particular emphasis on leading complex and high-value matters. Responsibilities will include dealing with a full range of landlord and tenant matters including lease renewals (contested and uncontested), dilapidation claims, service of break notices, forfeiture and possession actions., • You will act on a range of high-value, high-profile and complex litigation matters, including those for retailers with extensive property portfolios. Clients include developers, landlords, tenants, banks/ financial institutions, insolvency practitioners and professional advisors., • You will take day-to-day ownership of matters, leading strategy, managing client relationships and driving cases forward efficiently and commercially, while working closely with Partners and Legal Directors on the most complex, high-profile or business-critical mandates., • You will play a significant role in supporting key clients of the Division and the firm, helping to strengthen and deepen those relationships through excellent client service, commercial insight and responsiveness., • As a more senior member of the team, you will be expected to supervise, mentor and develop junior lawyers, supporting effective delegation and helping to maintain the team's high standards of technical quality and client delivery., • You will also be encouraged to contribute meaningfully to business development activity, including identifying opportunities with existing clients, supporting pitches and panel appointments, building your internal and external profile, and helping the team develop new relationships in line with the firm's growth ambitions., • This is a high performing, cohesive and busy team with excellent prospects for career development. We have a strong reputation for giving Managing Associates significant responsibility within a supportive, stretching environment, and for supporting the development of leadership capability as well as technical excellence. To be successful in this role: • Be an England & Wales -qualified Solicitor with at least 6 years' post-qualification experience in Real Estate Disputes., • Possess strong technical expertise across a broad range of contentious real estate matters, with the confidence and capability to lead on complex landlord and tenant disputes, as well as related litigation., • Be able to manage significant matters with an appropriate level of autonomy, exercising sound judgement on legal, procedural, and strategic issues, while recognising when escalation is required., • Demonstrate a commercial, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to align legal advice to clients' commercial objectives and broader risk considerations., • Have excellent client relationship management skills, including experience acting as a trusted day-to-day adviser and contributing to the development and growth of client relationships., • Possess strong organisational and matter management skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities, delegate effectively, and consistently deliver high-quality work across multiple matters. Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Welcome to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) careers page. If you are an internal applicant, you will need to log into your MyHR employee self service to apply for the role. The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included. Please note, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Interview dates: 7 and 8 April2026 Make a difference, join our team. The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) is a modern, vibrant organisation full of passionate, committed people.We make final decisionson complaintsthat have not been resolved by UK Government departments and the NHS in England.We work closely with people to understand where, how and why public services sometimes fall short andfail toput people first. And we find ways to put it right. Based in thecentreofManchester,we employover600 individuals, collaboratively working together to make voices heard.We have created a diverse and inclusive culture, whilst offering flexibilityto give you theautonomy to workin the bestway suitedtoyou. The Head of Commercial leads the organisation’s commercial and procurement function, setting strategic direction and ensuring procurement, contract management and supplier engagement are effective,compliantand focused on delivering value for money. The role shapes how the organisation works with markets, manages commercialriskand applies best practice across the full commercial lifecycle. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance, the postholder leads the Commercial and Procurement team andprovidesexpert commercial advice to senior stakeholders. Theyare responsible foroverseeing allcommercialactivity, leading complex andhighriskprocurements, and ensuring robust governance,transparencyand assurance in commercialdecisionmaking. The role combines strong technicalexpertisewith people leadership and influence. Through effective market engagement, clear oversight of contracts and suppliers, and a focus on continuous improvement, the Head of Commercial ensures commercial activity supports organisational priorities, delivers sustainableoutcomesand reflects the organisation’s values. • will have a strong understanding of UK PublicContractsRegulations2015 and UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023including frameworks and competitive procedures, together with a sound knowledge of contract law in relation to commercialcontracts, • will have demonstrable experience in complex commercial negotiations, including dispute resolutionand supplierexit strategies, withan emphasis on digital products, • will have excellent communication skillsand beadept atbuilding trust and influencing at senior levels, • will hold full membership of the CharteredInstituteof Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)and have undertaken continuing commercial leadership, procurementlawor contract management We recognise the value of lived experience.If you have experienceofcomplainingaboutany public body, we strongly encourage you to apply. We know the value of having diverse, representative teams across our organisation. Which is why we particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented within the team. These include people who are: • Asian, Black, Mixed Ethnicity or another ethnic background, • disabled, • LGBTQ., • Civil Service Pension scheme, • 32.5days annual leave(plus bank holidays on top), • hybridworking,40 percentoffice based, • access to a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 advice and support from professionals and counsellors, • comprehensivelearning anddevelopmentprogramme, • employee discount scheme across hundreds of retailers, • bicycle loan scheme, • season ticket loan, • paid for professional memberships Equality, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing are vital to the way we work and our culture. We want our colleagues feel included, valued, and supported at work. It is essential that we are representative and accessible for the people who work here and those who use our service. Actions we take to embed this include: • an anonymised shortlisting process to make sure it is fair and unbiased, • monitoring the demographic trends in our workforce and making measured, sustained efforts to improve our diversity at all levels, • providing wellbeing support and opportunities for personal and professional development for all colleagues, • creating spaces for connection and engagement through our employee network groups and social clubs, • part of the disability confident scheme, • providing reasonable adjustments, • engaging in regular inclusion learning to enhance the cultural competency of our organisation. If you want to join a dedicated team that makes a real difference and helps raise standards in public services, thenis theopportunity for you. Pleasedo not useAI as this may result in in your application being rejected. Please note that wedon’toffer feedback at application stage. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorshipas we do not have a licence. We do not acceptCVs. To apply for the role, pleasecomplete the application form by clicking on the ‘applyonline’ button. No agencies.Applications from individuals only. We have been made aware that some websites are falsely advertising job vacancies for the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO). We only advertise job vacancies through these official channels: - our website #J-18808-Ljbffr

Associate Solicitor – Infrastructure, Projects & Energy Manchester | NQ – 3 Years PQE The Opportunity We are working with a leading UK law firm to recruit an Associate Solicitor for their Infrastructure, Projects & Energy (IPE) practice in Manchester, as the team continues to grow. This is a genuine opportunity to work on a diverse mix of infrastructure, public sector, regeneration and commercial projects for some of the UK's most significant public and private sector organisations — with excellent exposure to high-profile matters, strategic client relationships, and long-term career progression within a leading national infrastructure practice. The Team Our client's IPE team is one of the most established multi-disciplinary teams of any UK law firm, and advises funds, developers, asset managers, operators, financial institutions, energy and utility companies, central and local government and NHS Trusts on innovative, complex projects that are frequently in the headlines. The team brings a commercial, business‑orientated approach to work across markets including water, large‑scale outsourcing, renewable energy, transport and healthcare — both in the UK and internationally, often on novel and "first in class" projects. Recent and current highlights include advisory work on: • A major government health centre procurement programme, • An overseas government hospital PPP, • A new hospital development in Indonesia, • An £80m social housing regeneration project for a UK local authority, • A university's complex student accommodation redevelopment, • A major water infrastructure resilience project supplying Manchester and the Pennines, • A new build nuclear power station, • A cross‑border gas pipeline project, • The team's transport practice is recognised as one of the most experienced in the sector, with a particular focus on rail, urban transit, ports, freight and logistics, and transport hubs, and holds panel positions with several major national transport bodies.Alongside this headline work, the team also handles a wide range of smaller matters, giving mid‑level associates a supportive environment in which to build experience and the chance to specialise — or gain exposure across several sectors.What You’ll Be Doing, • Advising public and private sector clients on a wide range of infrastructure, regeneration and commercial projects, • Supporting project development, procurement exercises, strategic partnerships, commercial contracts and operational arrangements, • Working across sectors including healthcare, housing, regeneration, education, energy, utilities, transport and local government, • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial and project documentation, • Managing workstreams on complex matters, with increasing responsibility for client contact and transaction management, • Building strong client relationships and developing into a trusted adviser through responsive, commercially focused advice, • Collaborating with colleagues across multiple practice areas to deliver integrated solutions, • Benefiting from structured training, mentoring and development within a supportive, ambitious team, • What We’re Looking For, • A qualified lawyer (NQ – 3 years PQE) with experience in Infrastructure, Projects & Energy, or a Commercial Contracts background, • An interest in infrastructure projects and the delivery of essential services, whether through public sector, regulated or private sector markets, • Strong drafting, analytical and problem‑solving skills, • Enthusiasm, resilience and ambition to find solutions to clients’ legal challenges, • Commercial awareness and curiosity about how clients deliver and operate projects, • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across a varied workload, • A collaborative approach and willingness to work across sectors and disciplines, • A genuine interest in continuous learning and developing your legal skill set, • An inquisitive mindset — wanting to understand clients, their drivers and what matters to them, so advice has quality, imagination and impact, • About Our Client Our client's story of international growth is built on a performance mindset, innovation and true collaboration. They believe results follow relationships, and work closely across teams to develop deep client connections and deliver excellence.Their award‑winning culture balances high standards and hard work with genuine care — looking out for each other, supporting professional development, in a down‑to‑earth and inclusive environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Independent Financial Adviser Remote / Home Based Clients provided OTE £100,000 - £120,000+ An Independent Financial Planning firm is looking to appoint three financial advisers or IFAs. They have been trading for nearly 15 years and have an excellent reputation, providing holistic advice to a wide range personal and corporate clients. The role is remote / home based and the firm moved from office base... JBRN1_UKTJ

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Self-Employed | Fully Remote | Manchester/Leeds area.We have an exciting opportunity for an.This is a self-employed, fully flexible role, ideal for a Protection Adviser who enjoys autonomy while benefiting from a steady flow of business.You’ll be working closely with a.While the role is fully remo

As a Desk Based Financial Planner, you will provide high-quality, independent financial advice and financial planning to private clients across a broad range of planning needs.

You can’t become a great financial planner if you’re not seeing enough clients.