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Job Title: Senior/Principal Naval Architect Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, Portsmouth or Frimley We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Competitive Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you’ll be doing: You will be conducting the analysis and evaluations of submarine platform manoeuvring performance from concept design to in service support, whilst undertaking the development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring models using physical model test data. You will be working with enterprise partners to develop modelling capabilities, processes and toolsets, all whilst collaborating with Naval Architect teams and customers to deliver innovative and safe submarine solutions, while supporting and conducting hydrodynamic sea trials. Core duties: • You will have gained prior experience within the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling, • You will need to be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods, • You will need to hold a degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or have relevant equivalent experience The Vehicle Control Team: As a Principal or Senior Naval Architect in the Vehicle Control team, you will work with experts across Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team on major, complex submarine design and build programmes, delivering advanced platforms for the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 14th May 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-CB1 #LI-hybrid

Data Analyst Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first data analyst role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you're hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month. The Programme Complete this 10-week online training with just 10-15 hours per week of study time. You'll learn industry-standard tools, including Excel, SQL, Python, and Power BI, while building a professional portfolio with workplace projects. The programme includes earning BCS and CompTIA certifications recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, and dedicated job placement support with CV help, interview preparation, and direct employer introductions. The Outcome 93% of graduates secure data analyst roles within 3 months. Starting salaries: £28,000 – £38,000 Who This Is For The programme is completely beginner friendly, so no experience needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace. *This programme is available to UK-based learners only. Ready to start earning in data? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Data Analyst Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first data analyst role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you're hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month. The Programme Complete this 10-week online training with just 10-15 hours per week of study time. You'll learn industry-standard tools, including Excel, SQL, Python, and Power BI, while building a professional portfolio with workplace projects. The programme includes earning BCS and CompTIA certifications recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, and dedicated job placement support with CV help, interview preparation, and direct employer introductions. The Outcome 93% of graduates secure data analyst roles within 3 months. Starting salaries: £28,000 – £38,000 Who This Is For The programme is completely beginner friendly, so no experience needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace. *This programme is available to UK-based learners only. Ready to start earning in data? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Data Analyst Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first data analyst role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you're hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month. The Programme Complete this 10-week online training with just 10-15 hours per week of study time. You'll learn industry-standard tools, including Excel, SQL, Python, and Power BI, while building a professional portfolio with workplace projects. The programme includes earning BCS and CompTIA certifications recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, and dedicated job placement support with CV help, interview preparation, and direct employer introductions. The Outcome 93% of graduates secure data analyst roles within 3 months. Starting salaries: £28,000 – £38,000 Who This Is For The programme is completely beginner friendly, so no experience needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace. *This programme is available to UK-based learners only. Ready to start earning in data? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Role Overview We are looking for a highly capable and commercially focused Commercial Manager to lead commercial performance across our wastewater capital projects portfolio. This is a key role supporting the delivery of major capital schemes for the largest client in our business, so strong client management, internal stakeholder engagement and commercial leadership are essential. The successful candidate will bring strong NEC contract experience and practical knowledge of wastewater projects. They will also be confident using CEMAR to manage contractual communications, Early Warnings, Compensation Events and associated records. This role will also play an important part in supporting and mentoring Apprentice and Assistant Quantity Surveyors, helping them develop their commercial capability and progress through their RICS development pathway. Key Responsibilities Commercial Leadership and Governance • Lead the commercial management of wastewater capital projects from mobilisation through to final account., • Drive commercial performance across the project portfolio, with a focus on cost control, cash recovery, margin protection and risk management., • Manage core commercial processes, including:, • Cash forecasting, • Applications for Payment, • Compensation Events, • Target Cost Estimates/TCEs, • Work in Progress management, • Cost control and value management, • Risk and opportunity management, • Ensure commercial reporting is accurate, timely and aligned with both internal and client expectations., • Support weekly CVR reviews, providing clear commentary on performance, risks, opportunities and required actions., • Ensure strong commercial governance, audit trails and evidence are maintained across all projects. Contract and Change Management • Manage and interpret NEC3/NEC4 contract requirements, ensuring contractual compliance and protection of commercial entitlement., • Build, validate and submit TCEs, ensuring they are accurate, well evidenced and aligned to the scope, programme and contract., • Prepare, submit and manage Compensation Events, including robust cost build-ups, supporting evidence and programme impact where required., • Raise and manage Early Warnings in line with contractual timescales., • Use CEMAR to manage Early Warnings, Compensation Events, formal communications and contract administration., • Oversee change management, ensuring variations, scope changes and programme impacts are captured, evidenced and progressed., • Support procurement, subcontract management, tendering and final account processes where required., • Ensure project teams understand key contractual obligations, early warning requirements and change control processes. Financial Management and Reporting • Manage project cost, value, risk and margin performance across allocated schemes., • Own and support accurate cash forecasting, revenue recognition and cost reporting., • Prepare and manage Applications for Payment in line with contract requirements., • Monitor and manage WIP, ensuring aged balances are reviewed, challenged and progressed., • Track, validate and manage cost allocations, variations, change controls and project movements., • Ensure accurate billing, cost recovery and commercial audit readiness., • Provide clear commercial analysis to support operational, client and senior leadership reviews. Wastewater Capital Project Support • Apply practical understanding of wastewater networks, capital delivery processes and operational constraints., • Understand the commercial and operational drivers within wastewater capital delivery, including labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, access constraints, scope changes and programme movement., • Work closely with Operations, Delivery, Planning and Finance teams to ensure project costs, risks and changes are captured accurately., • Ensure commercial decisions reflect the technical, regulatory and client specific requirements of wastewater projects., • Support the review of project performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities across the capital programme. Client and Stakeholder Management • Act as a key commercial interface for our largest client, building strong, professional and collaborative relationships., • Work closely with internal stakeholders across Operations, Delivery, Finance, Planning, Procurement and Senior Leadership., • Support commercial discussions, project reviews, negotiations and performance meetings with the client., • Provide confident, solution focused communication on commercial risks, opportunities and performance., • Challenge and influence internal teams where required to ensure commercial requirements are understood and delivered., • Balance a collaborative client relationship with the need to protect the business’s commercial position. Team Development and RICS Mentorship • Mentor Apprentice and Assistant Quantity Surveyors, supporting their technical, commercial and contractual development., • Provide guidance aligned to RICS best practice and professional development requirements., • Review and support junior team members with AFPs, CEs, TCEs, WIP reviews, reporting and contract administration., • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, commercial awareness and professional growth within the team., • Help develop the next generation of commercial talent within the business. Skills and Experience Required Essential • RICS qualified., • Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within utilities, civil engineering, infrastructure, water or wastewater capital projects., • Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts., • Practical understanding of wastewater projects, wastewater networks or capital delivery environments., • Demonstrable experience building, validating and managing TCEs., • Experience managing Compensation Events, Early Warnings, Applications for Payment, cash forecasting and WIP., • CEMAR system experience for contract administration and formal communications., • Strong financial and commercial acumen, including cost control, forecasting, margin analysis and risk management., • Ability to interpret contract requirements and apply them practically within a project delivery environment., • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage confidently with internal teams, senior leaders and major clients., • Strong communication skills, with the confidence to challenge, influence and support at all levels., • High attention to detail, with the ability to produce accurate, well evidenced commercial submissions. Desirable • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline., • Experience mentoring Apprentice or Assistant Quantity Surveyors through their RICS development pathway., • Experience working with major regulated utility clients or long term framework agreements., • Strong Excel, reporting and commercial data analysis skills., • Experience supporting commercial process improvement or digital reporting improvements. Personal Attributes • Commercially astute and confident., • Proactive, organised and solutions focused., • Strong communicator who can build trust and influence at all levels., • Collaborative and approachable, while able to hold the commercial position when required., • Detail-focused, with strong governance and contract discipline., • Resilient under pressure and comfortable working in a fast paced environment., • Able to turn complex commercial and contractual issues into clear actions., • Passionate about developing others and supporting a strong commercial team. The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers. At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world. Lanes Group are a signatory of the 'Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health' run by Mindful Employer. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community Strictly no agencies please

Managemernt Accountant | Preston | Permanent | Up to £45,000 | Study Support Your new company I am working with a thriving business in Preston, who are looking to appoint an experienced Management Accountant to join their team on a permanent and full-time basis. This role is to support the recently promoted Financial Controller. Your new role In your new role as Management Accountant, you will report to the FC and be responsible for the preparation of monthly management accounts and year-end accounts. You will prepare monthly variance analysis, financial analysis and fixed asset register maintenance, including depreciation. Alongside this, you will manage all reconciliation of balance sheet items and preparation of the annual budget. You will be joining a small but efficient finance team, who will assist you with your daily tasks. This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will have experience of Sage accounts and be experienced in preparing monthly management accounts. You will have experience in budget and cash flow reporting alongside proficient use of Excel. It would be ideal for you to have a partial qualification in either CIMA or ACCA, or be AAT qualified. What you'll get in return In return for this, you will be offered a full-time salary up to £45,000. Alongside this, you are offered a range of benefits including 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, healthcare cash plan, hybrid working, study support and parking onsite. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4636013

Commercial Finance | Large, Complex Org | Up to £375 DailyRate | 6-9Month Contract | 2x Opportunities | Hybrid Your new company You will be joining a large, complex, contract-led infrastructure business, operating across major long-term frameworks. The organisation is PE-backed, commercially driven, and continues to invest heavily in its finance and commercial capability as its portfolio grows. Due to internal change and an expanding senior leadership remit, the business is now seeking 2x additional interim commercial finance support to ensure continuity and robustness across key contracts. Your new role As an Interim Commercial Finance Analyst, you will play a pivotal role supporting one of the organisation’s largest and most commercially complex contracts. Reporting into the Head of Commercial Finance, you will act as a key link between finance, operations, and commercial teams. This is a highly hands-on role, requiring someone who can hit the ground running, quickly understand contract mechanics, and work comfortably with detailed operational and financial data. Key responsibilities will include: • Producing weekly and monthly P&L reporting, using operational and commercial data to drive insight, • Ownership of forecasting, variance analysis, and rolling reforecasts, ensuring forecast accuracy and transparency, • Detailed margin analysis, revenue recognition, and contract performance tracking, • Managing accrued income and WIP, ensuring accurate balance sheet treatment and cashflow forecasting, • Supporting month-end close with robust commentary and variance explanations, • Working closely with non-finance stakeholders, including Quantity Surveyors and operational leads, to translate financial performance into operational actions, • Operating within a manual-process, Excel-heavy environment, identifying risks, trends, and data inconsistencies The role is offered on an interim basis for 6-9 months, with two days per week onsite. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will be a commercially minded finance professional with strong contract exposure and the confidence to operate independently. You will ideally bring: • Experience in Commercial Finance, Finance Business Partnering, or Contract Finance roles, • Strong understanding of contract mechanics, revenue recognition, and margin drivers, • Proven capability across forecasting, P&L ownership, and cashflow, • Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to manipulate and analyse large, complex datasets, • Experience working in PE-backed, fast-paced, or operationally complex environments, • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, particularly with operational and commercial teams, • Systems exposure to NetSuite or similar ERP systems (highly desirable) What you'll get in return In return, you will receive: • A day rate of £300-£375, depending on experience, • A 6-9 month interim assignment with potential for extension, • Hybrid working, with two days onsite per week, • Exposure to high-profile contracts within a commercially sophisticated business, • The opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership during a period of transformationWhat you need to do now If you’re interested in this role, please click “apply” and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you’re an accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester. # 4785841

Financial Reporting Manager required for a highly entrepreneurial Property & Real estate SME based in Preston Your new company Your new company is a real estate and property family office. A privately managed investment entity that oversees the acquisition, management, and growth of a family’s property portfolio. The firm focusses on long term value creation through strategic investments in residential, commercial, and mixed use assets, while providing services such as asset management, development oversight, financing, and estate planning. It adopts a tailored, multi-generational approach, prioritising capital preservation, sustainable growth, and effective portfolio diversification to support the family’s financial and legacy objectives. Your new role The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting the strategic management and growth of a diverse real estate portfolio within a private family office. Responsibilities include identifying and evaluating new investment opportunities, overseeing asset and property management activities, coordinating development projects, and managing relationships with external partners such as agents, lenders, and contractors. The role requires strong financial acumen to assess performance, optimise returns, and support long-term planning, alongside a proactive approach to maintaining high standards across all assets. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, contributing to the preservation and growth of wealth across generations. What you'll need to succeed You will be ACA/ACCA Qualified with the ability to demonstrate strong experience in real estate investment, asset management, or a related field, with a solid understanding of property markets and financial analysis. They will possess excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assets and stakeholders effectively. A proactive and commercial mindset is essential, alongside strong negotiation and relationship-building abilities. The role requires attention to detail, discretion when handling confidential matters, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. What you'll get in return In return, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary of £75,000 plus benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within a high performing private family office environment. The role provides exposure to a high quality, diverse real estate portfolio and the chance to contribute to long term investment strategy and decision making. You will benefit from close collaboration with senior stakeholders, a supportive and agile working culture, and strong opportunities for professional development and career progression. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4792240

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Advisor to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Preston, initially on a 12 month FTC. This is a true generalist role where you will work as part of an established people team, playing a key role in shaping the people strategy, supporting managers, and delivering an excellent HR service to the business. Key Responsibilities: • Support with employee relations cases such as performance management, disciplinaries, grievances, and sickness absence, • Advise Managers on HR policies, procedures and employment law, • Produce HR reports with analysis for the Management team, • Assist with recruitment, including job descriptions, adverts, shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding, • Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across the organisation, • Work with Managers to understand training needs and create relevant content, • Support the broader people team on a variety of HR projects This is an ideal role for an enthusiastic and experienced HR Advisor who has strong employment law knowledge, along with excellent stakeholder management skills and a proven ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion at all times. If this role sounds of interest please send your CV for immediate consideration.

We are looking for a commercially minded and analytically strong Finance Business Partner to support our UK Supply Chain function based in Preston. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role plays a key part in linking financial insight to operational performance, driving cost efficiency, and supporting strategic decision-making across logistics, inventory, and customer service operations. The Person: A proactive and commercially aware finance professional, you are confident working in a fast-paced, operational environment. You bring strong analytical capability and the ability to translate data into meaningful insights that influence decision-making. You are comfortable challenging stakeholders, building relationships across functions, and driving continuous improvement. With a keen eye for detail and a structured approach, you balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. The Role: Reporting to the Head of Finance, with no direct reports, this role partners closely with the UK Supply Chain leadership team to drive financial performance, cost control, and operational efficiency. You will lead on financial planning, reporting, and analysis for supply chain activities, including inventory, logistics, and distribution. The role also plays a key part in embedding World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methodologies, improving processes, and supporting strategic initiatives such as systems tr...

Software Support Engineer Preston - Hybrid working Application support, SQL, Software Support, Preston, Lancashire, North West This advanced solutions provider requires a driven and self-motivated Software Support Engineer to join their busy technical services team and motivate those around them. They are based inPreston and are operating a hybrid working model. The key to this role is customer service and hence you will be a good communicator with plenty of energy and enthusiasm. The Software Support Engineer will be responsible for: • Software support for critical business systems of business customers, • Deployment & configuration of software applications, meeting customer requirements, delivering error free deployment and configuration, • Handling customer incidents, problems and requests within strict Service Level Agreements, • Answer questions from customers about the features and capabilities of the supported Applications The following skills and experience are required: • Ability to multi-task in a pressurised environment, • Knowledge and experience of Software Deployment, • Problem analysis and solving, • Supporting bespoke application, • Knowledge and experience of system monitoring solutions, • Excellent communication skill whilst developing effective working relati...

Your new companyI am working with a thriving business in Preston, who are looking to appoint an experienced Management Accountant to join their team on a permanent and full-time basis. This role is to support the recently promoted Financial Controller. Your new roleIn your new role as Management Accountant, you will report to the FC and be responsible for the preparation of monthly management accounts and year-end accounts. You will prepare monthly variance analysis, financial analysis and fixed asset register maintenance, including depreciation. Alongside this, you will manage all reconciliation of balance sheet items and preparation of the annual budget. You will be joining a small but efficient finance team, who will assist you with your daily tasks. This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will have experience of Sage accounts and be experienced in preparing monthly management accounts. You will have experience in budget and cash flow reporting alongside proficient use of Excel. It would be ideal for you to have a partial qualification in either CIMA or ACCA, or be AAT qualified. What you'll get in returnIn return for this, you will be offered a full-time salary up to £45,000. Alongside this, you are offered a range of benefits including 25 days holiday, plus bank holid...

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Category Insight ExecutiveLocation | Pay | Hours | Days of Week working | PermanentIntroduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Category Insight Executive to join our client, a leading UK food manufacturing business in order to support one of the UK's largest grocery retailers. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in category, insights, and commercial strategy, with direct exposure to a major retail account and the chance to influence real business decisions. please dont change the words Key Duties: • Analyse sales, EPOS and market data to identify trends and opportunities., • Deliver category insights to support ranging, pricing, promotions and NPD., • Monitor consumer behaviour and market trends using tools such as Kantar/Nielsen., • Support the development of category strategies to drive growth., • Conduct store visits and competitor analysis to benchmark performance., • Work cross-functionally to support commercial and product initiatives., • Build strong relationships with internal teams and external retail partners.Requirements:, • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and present data clearly., • Confident communicator with good stakeholder engagement skills., • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities....

Management Accountant Preston Adecco are privileged to be supporting our engineering parts supply client in Preston as they recruit for a new group Accountant. They are recognised as a leading provider of industrial solutions. A global company the UK operation plays a key role in delivering maintenance, upgrades, and bespoke engineering services and solutions. This is a stand alone role so you will need to be a capable and commercially minded fully qualified accountant to take ownership of the finance function and support strategic decision-making. Reporting to Managing Director and EU based senior finance management, you will take full responsibility for the finance function, ensuring robust financial control, insightful reporting, and compliance with statutory requirements. This role will suit a proactive individual who thrives in a hands-on SME environment within a global group structure. • Preparation and presentation of monthly management accounts to strict deadlines, including detailed variance analysis, commentary, and actionable insights for senior leadership., • Ownership of the annual budgeting and forecasting process, including quarterly forecasting and strategic financial planning., • Preparation and submission of monthly VAT returns, ensuring fu...

Alchem Partners have been retained to source an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead a multi-disciplined team on site in Preston, the site is a COMAH regulated site specialising in a number of chemical products. The role will focus on existing processes and improvements, leading and mentoring multi-disciplined teams, increasing preventative maintenance activity and projects to support these. This is an excellent opportunity for someone in a supervisor or team lead position who is looking to make the next step in their career. The successful candidate will; • Lead the teams ensuring development, mentoring and coaching for the team, • Ensure that all maintenance and servicing aspects relating to site are efficiently undertaken to support operations, • Ensure all works carried out adhere to our safe working systems, • Manage Service Contracts and contractors attending site, • Developing and implementing the Planned Preventive Maintenance Systems, • Conduct investigations based on downtime to determine root cause analysis and then implement corrective and preventative actions using appropriate stakeholders, • Forecast and manage the maintenance budget., • Assist in ongoing project work and development of CAPEX projects Required experience: • Proven experience within a similar supervisory position within a manufacturing environment – ideally within chemical/COMAH environments., • Degree in Mechanical or other engineering discipline or equivalent certification or experience., • Engineer fitter education/experience (desirable/advantage)., • Proficient in basic IT programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and Internet)., • Understanding of HMI and PLC Controllers., • Writing Planned Preventive Maintenance., • Further information available on request! This role is a days Monday - Friday with a lunchtime finish on Friday. In return our client are paying c£55,000 - £60,000pa and benefits. *Please kindly note, whilst we endeavour to respond to all candidate applications, due to the very high response rate across our various advertising campaigns, we may only be able to reply to candidates who match the position, thank you. About us: Alchem Partners are a UK based, international Search business, we pride ourselves on a personable and process driven approach ensuring the very best levels of service. As acknowledged specialists in a number of disciplines, we support the Chemical and associated industries by providing a truly consultative service to our clients and candidates alike. www.alchempartners.co.uk

Financial Controller Location: Preston Salary: Up to £65,000 Qualification: ACA / ACCA / CIMA We are seeking a Financial Controller to lead finance operations for a £15m turnover site, operating within a PE-backed group turning over £100m+. This is a high-impact role offering site autonomy while benefiting from the strength, scale, and pace of a growing group environment. The Role Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will take full ownership of site-level financial control while partnering closely with operational teams to drive performance and profitability. You will also manage and develop a small finance team. Key Responsibilities • Full ownership of management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, • Detailed variance analysis with clear insight and recommendations, • Business partnering with operational teams to drive profit and efficiency, • Stakeholder management across site and group level, • Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, • Lead, coach and develop a team of 2, • Support continuous improvement and commercial decision-making About You • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, • Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager, • Strong background in management accounting and commercial finance, • Confident working in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment, • Naturally collabora...

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as an Accounts Assistant as part of the Trading and Reporting team within the Project Finance Delivery Team delivering customer focused Project Finance support as part of the Capability Centre, within BAE Systems at their Samlesbury site. In this role you will aide the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects. The Project Finance Delivery team contains key capability groups that support the project lifecycle with the ambition to strive for excellence, efficiency and provide world class analysis. As part of the team, you are going to be delivering best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver superior performance. You will work collaboratively with the Project Finance Leads, the other teams within the Project Finance Capability Centre (PFCC), the Wider Finance and Non finance Stakeholders to deliver key project information providing world-class insights and analysis to drive both Service Delivery Unit (SDU) and Contract performance. Typical duties include; - Completing the Sales and Margin Trading on a monthly basis ahead of month end for your assigned area in line with the latest signed Quarterly SSR. In Accordance with IFRS 15 principles. - Support the AIR FPA Business Performance teams in completing their accounts and month end process through the IFRS 15 Loaders, Late Adjustment and Integr...

Financial Controller | Preston |£55,000 – £60,000 + bonus + bensPermanent | On-site | Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or Part Qual or QBECherry Professional is recruiting a Financial Controller for a manufacturing sector business with an established operational site in the Preston area. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to strengthen reporting, support decision-making, and drive site performance. The role • Lead month-end close and deliver accurate, timely management reporting, • Own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis with clear insight and recommendations, • Provide business partnering across the site, highlighting risks and opportunities, • Support capital spend tracking and investment-related reporting, • Improve process, controls and management information What we’re looking for, • ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified, Part Qual or Qualified By Experience with strong, relevant experience, • Solid experience in a site-based / operational finance role, • Confident communicator with the credibility to influence stakeholders, • Strong Excel and a proactive, improvement-led mindse What’...

Finance Business Partner | Preston£65,000 + bonus + bensPermanent | On-site | Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBECherry Professional is recruiting a Finance Business Partner for a manufacturing sector business with an established operational site in the Preston area. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to strengthen reporting, support decision-making, and drive site performance. The role • Extensive business partnering - working with the local leadership team to support operational stakeholders, • Lead month-end close and deliver accurate, timely management reporting, • Own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis with clear insight and recommendations, • Support capex and spend tracking - driving decision support information, • Improve process, controls and management information, • Supporting the General Manager as the main finance head in the local management team What we’re looking for, • ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified or Qualified By Experience with strong, relevant experience, • Solid experience in a site-based / operational finance role, • Confident communicator with the credibility...

Your new company We are currently partnering with a manufacturing business to appoint a Cost Accountant on a six-month fixed-term contract. The organisation operates across a mix of manufactured and externally sourced product ranges and has a strong focus on commercial accuracy and operational performance. This role will play a key part in ensuring cost transparency and pricing discipline, working closely with both manufacturing and sales functions. The successful candidate will support informed, data-led decision making by providing robust cost analysis, maintaining pricing integrity, and helping drive efficiency across the operation. Your new role • Managing, maintaining, and enhancing the cost and retail pricing systems to ensure accuracy and consistency, • Calculating product cost prices by consolidating and analysing data from multiple internal systems and databases, • Producing retail price lists for finished goods for the Sales Team, applying structured percentage markup models that reflect all direct and indirect costs, target margins, and maximum permissible trade discounts, • Delivering performance, efficiency, and productivity analysis across manufacturing operations to support operational improvement, • Applying sound commercial judgement to cost-related queries, identifying opportunities to improve business performance and cost efficiency, • Reviewing...

Axon Moore are excited to be supporting a well-established business in Preston to recruit a new Finance Manager. This role is paying a competitive salary of up to £65,000 with a flexible hybrid working arrangement on offer.Job Purpose Responsible for the timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts, including all supporting schedules, reconciliations, and statutory submissions. The role also supports quarterly reporting requirements and the year-end audit process.Key Responsibilities • Prepare monthly management accounts within strict deadlines, including accruals, prepayments, and detailed variance analysis against budget and forecast, • Review financial performance and investigate significant variances, providing clear commentary and insight, • Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations in line with reporting timetables, ensuring any discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly, • Maintain oversight of aged debtor and creditor balances, ensuring regular reviews and timely resolution of outstanding items, • Support the preparation of comprehensive management reporting packs, • Identify financial risks and opportunities within the P&L and balance sheet that may impact forecasts, • Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing accurate and timely information to support audit processes, • Ensure queries are resolved efficiently and to a ...

Job Title: Mechanical CNC Service Engineer Location: Manchester and surrounding areas Pay Range/details: Circa £55,(Apply online only) OTE Contract Type: Permanent We are seeking an experienced Mechanical CNC Service Engineer to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical CNC Service Engineer who is looking for a field-based role with variety, autonomy, and excellent career development prospects. Key Responsibilities - Mechanical CNC Service Engineer Carry out installation and commissioning of CNC machine tools Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on CNC machinery Perform preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing Conduct machine alignments geometry checks and accuracy testing Support troubleshooting of CNC controls including Heidenhain Siemens SINUMERIK and Fanuc Read and interpret engineering drawings hydraulic and pneumatic schematics Replace and adjust mechanical components such as ball screws linear guides bearings spindles tool changers and hydraulic pneumatic systems Conduct root cause analysis and provide corrective actions Provide technical support and training to customers where required Complete service reports and documentation accurately and promptly Liaise with internal departments regarding parts technical issues and scheduling Maintain company tools equipment and vehicle in good condition Ensure compliance with health and safet...

Assistant Project Accountant - 6 month contract (may extend/perm possibility) - Warton Aerodrome, Lancashire - £ph UMB or £ph PAYE (Inside IR35) The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles. The Role You will be working as part of the Trading and Reporting team within the Project Finance Delivery Team delivering customer focused Project Finance support as part of the Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects. The Project Finance Delivery team contains key capability groups that support the project lifecycle with the ambition to strive for excellence, efficiency and provide world class analysis. As part of the team, you are going to be delivering best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver superior performance. You will work collaboratively with the Project Finance Leads, the other teams within the Project Finance Capability Centre (PFCC), the Wider Finance and Non finance Stakeholders to deliver key project information providing...

This is an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to play a pivotal role in overseeing financial operations within the industrial / manufacturing sector. Based in Preston, this permanent position offers a chance to contribute to a high-performing Accounting & Finance team. Client Details The company is recognised for its robust operations and commitment to excellence. This small-sized organisation part of a larger business seeking to strengthen its accounting and finance team with a dedicated professional. Description Prepare and maintain accurate financial reports to support decision-making processes. Oversee budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring alignment with company goals. Monitor and analyse financial performance, identifying variances and recommending improvements. Assist in the month-end and year-end financial close processes. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations. Provide insights and recommendations to improve cost-efficiency and profitability. Support external audits and liaise with auditors as required. Contribute to the development of financial policies and procedures.Profile A successful Management Accountant should have: A relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Strong technical skills in financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis. Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel. An ability to work...

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Advisor to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Preston, initially on a 12 month FTC. This is a true generalist role where you will work as part of an established people team, playing a key role in shaping the people strategy, supporting managers, and delivering an excellent HR service to the business. Key Responsibilities: • Support with employee relations cases such as performance management, disciplinaries, grievances, and sickness absence, • Advise Managers on HR policies, procedures and employment law, • Produce HR reports with analysis for the Management team, • Assist with recruitment, including job descriptions, adverts, shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding, • Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across the organisation, • Work with Managers to understand training needs and create relevant content, • Support the broader people team on a variety of HR projects This is an ideal role for an enthusiastic and experienced HR Advisor who has strong employment law knowledge, along with excellent stakeholder management skills and a proven ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion at all times. If this role sounds of interest please send your CV for immediate consideration. AMRT1_UKTJ ...

Payroll Team Manager Preston based £36.51 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Preston. Hybrid working, 2-3 days per week on site. Core duties General • Managing the team SLA's and KPI's to ensure that all Payrolls are delivered accurately and on time. Maintaining and monitoring daily/weekly quality statistics, thereafter providing recommendations., • Lead on internal/external Payroll reviews/audits., • Lead on the continuous improvement initiative within the team, implementing new ideas and better ways of working., • Lead the team on the review and timely completion of all outstanding Finance Reconciliation items., • Responsible for providing subject matter expertise to key projects including TUPE activities/acquisitions., • Responsible for the ongoing review of existing processes and work instructions to ensure these remain up to date, relevant and fit for purpose., • Assist with the coordination and submission of year end returns., • Responsible for the transaction of BACS payments, FPS and all Pay cycle submissions., • Lead on the end to end investigation of all Payroll defects, managing perception and complaints, including root cause analysis and preventative measures to ensure a positive outcome and to minimize future payroll...

Our client, based in Leyland, is currently looking for an experienced Management Accountant for a minimum of 14 months to cover maternity leave.Starting in June, this will be an integral role within the accounts team and will support the Finance Manager. Duties include: • Preparing monthly management accounts including profit and loss, balance sheet, and variance analysis, • Providing financial analysis and insights to support the business decision making, • Reconciling key balance sheet accounts, • Monitoring and analysing costs, margin and performance, • Supporting cash flow forecasting and working capital, • Overseeing and supporting the transactional team You must have experience of working as a management accountant to be considered for this role.You must also have a strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy, you must be organised with good time management, have strong interpersonal skills and be a excellent communicator. You need to be immediately available or be on a short notice period. In return you will be paid a competitive salary, receive 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and the opport...

Your new companyWe are currently partnering with a manufacturing business to appoint a Cost Accountant on a six-month fixed-term contract. The organisation operates across a mix of manufactured and externally sourced product ranges and has a strong focus on commercial accuracy and operational performance. This role will play a key part in ensuring cost transparency and pricing discipline, working closely with both manufacturing and sales functions. The successful candidate will support informed, data-led decision making by providing robust cost analysis, maintaining pricing integrity, and helping drive efficiency across the operation.Your new role • Managing, maintaining, and enhancing the cost and retail pricing systems to ensure accuracy and consistency, • Calculating product cost prices by consolidating and analysing data from multiple internal systems and databases, • Producing retail price lists for finished goods for the Sales Team, applying structured percentage markup models that reflect all direct and indirect costs, target margins, and maximum permissible trade discounts, • Delivering performance, efficiency, and productivity analysis across manufacturing operations to support operational improvement, • Applying sound commercial judgement to cost-related queries, identifying opportunities to improve business performance and cost efficiency, • Reviewing purchasing and co...

Our client is looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join their busy accounts team.This financial services company is looking for someone with a strong management accounts background and excellent double entry skills who can confidently deliver the monthly accounts whilst maintaining tight financial controls. Duties include: • Producing accurate and timely management accounts, • Providing monthly analysis and review of overheads, investigating variances and cost saving opportunities, • Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations including prepayments, accruals and other control accounts, • Assisting the FC in preparing the monthly management accounts pack including detailed analysis of overheads and cost performance, • Preparing cost reports with commentary, • Prepare quarterly VAT return for FC review, • Prepare weekly cash flow reports to enable cash reporting and forecasting, • Assessing existing processes and implement improvements to increase efficiency, • Assist the wider finance team where needed To be considere...

Job title: Environmental Lead Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: Subject to clearance Duration: 12 months Pay rate: DOE Location: Preston Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Hours of work: 40 hours per week Role information: Join a leading nuclear sector environmental team and take ownership of environmental compliance, permitting, and safety case input across high profile projects. We're looking for an experienced Environmental Lead to act as a trusted advisor across environmental regulation, permitting, and hazard analysis on a major regulated site. Lead environmental permitting (RSR, Installation/PPC, GHG) and manage variations, renewals & compliance. Responsibilities: Regulatory Compliance & Permitting Act as the site technical authority for environmental Permits on projects including: RSR Permit (radioactive discharges, disposals, waste management). Installation Permit (PPC) covering industrial activities, emissions, and pollution prevention. Greenhouse Gas (GHG) permit and related emissions monitoring, reporting and verification duties. Ensure all Permit conditions, improvement conditions, limits and reporting requirements are understood on a project by project basis. Lead on Permit variations, renewals, compliance assessments and communication with regulators (EA/SEPA/NRW as applicable), if required (or sufficiently brief SFL Environment Manager). Ensure requi...

Headhunter Legal & Professional Description Legal Headhunter / Recruitment Consultant. INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN TRUSTPILOTS 3rd MOST HIGHLY RATED RECRUITMENT BUSINESS OUT OF 2300 UK WIDE. 25K - 40K basic depending on exp and previous track record. 50K-100K OTE Headhunter Legal & Professional is quickly forging a reputation as one of Preston's most sought-after workplaces. The culture is like no other, let alone other recruitment agencies. We are specialists in Legal recruitment and headhunting and work with the country's most exclusive legal 500 clients. Our consultants have the very best tools to enable them to deliver great results. Everyone has clear goals, progression plans, and detailed analysis of what works and doesn’t work for them. We enjoy the highest paid salaries in the industry topped up with a commission scheme that gives overall percentage earnings way above any other recruitment business. Making money is not a chore, it’s made enjoyable and you always feel well-supported and appreciated. The atmosphere in the office is unrivaled due to the great characters and genuine team spirit. Kirkham-based with easy access to motorway links. If you are just a little bit curious about what else could be out there please respond and you can be assured of a completely off-the-record and confidential chat. Consultants typically earn circa 40+% of the revenue they generate. This is backed ...

Data Analyst Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first data analyst role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you're hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month. The Programme Complete this 10-week online training with just 10-15 hours per week of study time. You'll learn industry-standard tools, including Excel, SQL, Python, and Power BI, while building a professional portfolio with workplace projects. The programme includes earning BCS and CompTIA certifications recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, and dedicated job placement support with CV help, interview preparation, and direct employer introductions. The Outcome 93% of graduates secure data analyst roles within 3 months. Starting salaries: £28,000 – £38,000 Who This Is For The programme is completely beginner friendly, so no experience needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace. *This programme is available to UK-based learners only. Ready to start earning in data? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Data Analyst Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first data analyst role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you're hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month. The Programme Complete this 10-week online training with just 10-15 hours per week of study time. You'll learn industry-standard tools, including Excel, SQL, Python, and Power BI, while building a professional portfolio with workplace projects. The programme includes earning BCS and CompTIA certifications recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, and dedicated job placement support with CV help, interview preparation, and direct employer introductions. The Outcome 93% of graduates secure data analyst roles within 3 months. Starting salaries: £28,000 – £38,000 Who This Is For The programme is completely beginner friendly, so no experience needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace. *This programme is available to UK-based learners only. Ready to start earning in data? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

About the job Job summary Commercial Officer The Commercial team supports the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) to spend public money responsibly through effective procurement, contract management and supplier management. A key part of the role is ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and the IPO Spend Policy. Commercial is split into three category teams: DDaT contracts, People Services contracts and Corporate contracts. This post sits within the People Services category team, providing commercial advice and support across the IPO. The portfolio includes Consultancy and Professional Services, Human Resources, Resourcing, and Learning and Development. You will contribute to all aspects of public buying activity, including procurement, contract and supplier management, and the maintenance of commercial records and data. We are looking for a proactive self-starter who works well with others, communicates clearly and has strong attention to detail. You will lead and support activities across the IPO's buying process, helping ensure business needs are met through compliant and effective commercial approaches. You'll use your procurement knowledge while building and maintaining strong working relationships with stakeholders across the organisation. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Procurement and contract management • Lead and support the full procurement lifecycle, from identifying needs and drafting tender documentation through to contract award and ongoing contract management., • Support the development and delivery of procurement strategies that achieve value for money and comply with organisational policies and procedures., • Ensure procurement activity complies with public procurement legislation, regulations and organisational guidance. Stakeholder engagement and supplier management • Advise internal stakeholders on compliant routes to market, providing clear guidance on commercial options and requirements., • Build and manage relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, resolving issues promptly and maintaining effective communication., • Support supplier performance reviews to confirm delivery against contract terms and identify improvement actions. Financial and risk management • Identify, assess and help manage commercial risks linked to contracts and supplier performance., • Monitor and report on procurement spend, supporting budget management and identifying cost-saving opportunities. Policy, governance and compliance • Ensure procurement activity aligns with organisational policies and procedures and complies with public procurement regulations., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of procurement activity, contracts and suppliers in line with audit and compliance requirements. Market analysis and continuous learning • Undertake market research to identify potential suppliers and understand market trends to inform sourcing decisions., • Keep up to date with changes in procurement regulations, market conditions and best practice. Process improvement • Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes, tools and templates to increase efficiency and effectiveness., • Identify opportunities to innovate and add value within commercial and procurement activities. Commercial administration • Use the e-tendering system to publish tenders., • Maintain contract and purchase order information in the e-tendering system., • Approve Requests to Purchase (RTP) within the purchase-to-pay (P2P) process. Person specification Essential Criteria: • Experience in a procurement or commercial role, ideally within the public sector or another regulated environment., • Experience of contract management., • An understanding of central government frameworks and how to use them., • Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and influence stakeholders., • Ability to manage and prioritise your own workload with minimal supervision., • Experience using procurement systems (for example, e-tendering systems)., • Knowledge of PCR 2015 and PA23 regulations., • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. How to Apply: Click the 'Apply now' button and complete the application form by providing the following: 750-word Personal Statement • Use this to explain why you're suitable for the role ., • Structure your statement around the essential criteria in the Person Specification., • Make sure to provide clear examples to show how you meet each requirement. For further information on the sift and interview stages of this recruitment campaign, please head to our 'Things you need to know' section below. Please visit our Civil Service Careers page - IPO - Recruitment Support , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk) If you require job-specific information, please contact Sharon Duncombe. E-mail: Telephone: Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Delivering at Pace, • Communicating and Influencing, • Making Effective Decisions Benefits Alongside your salary of 32,816, Intellectual Property Office contributes 9,506 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. • A flexible working scheme with excellent development opportunities, • 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments (1 day per year) over 5 years of reckonable service. You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave, • Family friendly policies that support modern working families and individuals with caring responsibilities, • A variety of support functions; Staff Counselling Service, Peer to Peer Support Group, • Eligibility for special and office-wide bonus payments, • The opportunity to form part of our many inclusive network groups, find out more by looking at Intellectual Property Office (IPO) (diversityjobsgroup.com), • A range of wellbeing initiatives; Onsite Gym (Newport office), Eye Care Scheme, Volunteering Programme, Cycling facilities, • Free car parking is available on site at our Newport office, • On-site shop, restaurant and coffee shop at our Newport office For more information about what's on offer at the Intellectual Property Office please review our IPO benefit pack attached to the bottom of this advert. Please note that benefits may be subject to change. Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. The assessment process will comprise of the following: Stage 1 - Sift An initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements: Experience Your 750 word Personal statement will demonstrate your Experience against the listed person specification. Stage 2 - Interviews If invited to interview Behaviours Experience and Strength based questioning will be used. Specific information regarding the Success Profile elements that will be assessed at interview will be contained within the interview invitation. Interviews for this role will be carried out in person at our Newport Office. Additional Information As part of the role, the successful candidate will be expected to work towards obtaining, as a minimum, Level 4 CIPS once they have successfully passed probation. This will be paid for by the IPO. Candidates must be either partly qualified (Level 1) or fully qualified (Level 1 plus Level 2) in order to receive it: Financial and Commercial Allowance Level 1 (Part Qualified) - 1,494 Financial and Commercial Allowance Level 2 (Fully Qualified) - 3,285 This recruitment campaign will keep a reserve list for 12 months. If you meet the requirements for this role but aren't offered after passing the interview, you'll be placed on the reserve list. If a suitable position opens up during this time, we will reach out to individuals in merit order. The successful candidate would be expected to remain in the role for a minimum of 12 months before applying for another role. Applicants to note: CVs sent direct to the IPO will not be accepted. This post is being advertised to Internal , across Government and external candidates at the same time. Incomplete and/or late submissions will not be accepted or considered. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. We do not routinely reimburse travel expenses for candidates, however if participating in the selection process would cause you undue financial hardship or if it restricts your ability to participate, please contact the recruitment team for more information. In line with Government guidance, successfully appointed candidates will need to provide documents for our Right to Work checks. Information on this will be sent within the invite to interview text. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, then please let the recruitment team know via; Please be aware that only one application per candidate is permitted for each recruitment campaign. Multiple applications, including those made using different accounts, may result in your application being withdrawn or rejected at any stage of the process. For more information on the IPO's terms and conditions, please review the attached IPO Modernised Terms and Conditions document attached at the bottom of this advert. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020, • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .

About the job Job summary Senior Business Analyst As a Senior Business Analyst at the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) you will join an established and supportive community of Business Analysts and work across all areas of projects and service lifecycle. In this role you will work as part of an Agile multi-disciplinary squad alongside product managers, service design, data specialists, developers, and testers to deliver new internal and external services. You will be expected to be proactive and take ownership of analysis activities and deliverables including writing user stories with acceptance criteria, modelling business processes, and contributing to three amigo/refinement sessions. You must be able to build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels, demonstrating good leadership and collaborative working skills. You will need excellent presentation and communication skills, across a variety of situations and levels of stakeholders. You will work together with IPO colleagues, partner organisations and/or suppliers to ensure that approaches and outcomes are fit for purpose meeting business needs, user needs and IPO standards. Within the Business Analyst Community, you will play an important role in establishing and promoting best practice and standards. You will support the professionalisation and maturity of the Business Analysis practice through peer support, tutoring and mentoring of others in the team. We are looking for enthusiastic people with a desire to pick up new skills in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering excellent services for our customers. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals to join our IT team at a time where the IPO has set out how to help make the UK the most innovative and creative country in the world by: • Delivering Excellent IP Services, • Creating a World-leading IP Environment, • Making the IPO a Brilliant Place to Work Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: • Work alongside product managers to create a pipeline of fully developed user stories ensuring that the business and technical viewpoints are understood and acknowledged., • Undertake key business analysis activities, including but not limited to, requirements elicitation, documentation of business processes, workflows and business rules, using suitable methodologies, tools and standards., • Advise on business scenarios and develop acceptance criteria to ensure requirements can be traced to develop new functionality., • Identify and articulate options considering opportunities and limitations related to business and technology., • Present complex information in a tailored format, allowing you to communicate key findings and put forward recommendations to the wider organisation., • Tutor/mentor/coach BAs and Junior BAs by providing accurate and professional support., • Develop and promote best practice, standards and guidance. Person specification Essential Criteria • Background in Business Analysis with considerable knowledge and understanding of Business Analysis principles and techniques., • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to bring clarity to business problems and shape business solutions., • Considerable experience working in a software development setting with technical colleagues i.e. data, developers, testers., • Comfortable working with individuals at various skill levels up to and including senior management levels., • Experience of gaining consensus where there are strong differing opinions., • Strong presentation and communication skills across a variety of situations and levels of stakeholders., • Experience of developing BA best practice, standards and guidance., • Experience tutoring and mentoring others Business Analysts, • BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis, or equivalent. How to Apply Click the 'Apply now' button and complete the application form by providing the following: Your CV • Upload an anonymised copy of your current CV. Please remove all identifying markers such as name, title, education institution etc., • Make sure it clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification. 750-word Personal Statement • Use this to explain why you're suitable for the role ., • Structure your statement around the essential criteria in the Person Specification., • Make sure to provide clear examples to show how you meet each For further information on the sift and interview stages of this recruitment campaign, please head to our 'Things you need to know' section below. Please visit our Civil Service Careers page - IPO - Recruitment Support , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk) If you require job-specific information, please contact Dominic Read E-mail: Telephone: Qualifications Candidates must hold a BCS Diploma to be eligible to apply for this role Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Communicating and Influencing, • Working Together, • Changing and Improving Benefits Alongside your salary of 47,766, Intellectual Property Office contributes 13,837 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. • Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access, • Access to Microsoft's ESI training suite, • Hybrid working with no core hours, • Substantial support for career progression, • 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments, • You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave For more information about what's on offer at the Intellectual Property Office please review our IPO benefit pack attached to the bottom of this advert. Please note that benefits may be subject to change. Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. Additional details on security and vetting Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check and if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a higher Security Clearance . For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to have consistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 years in order to meet the relevant security clearance. Further information on the vetting process can be found at National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK If you have questions regarding this or are unsure if you meet the eligibility criteria, please contact Stage 1 - Sift An initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements: Experience Your CV will be used to assess your suitability for the role and Your 750 word Personal statement will demonstrate your Experience against the listed person specification/essential criteria Stage 2 - Virtual Interview If successful at sift you will be invited to attend a Virtual interview via Teams where you will be assessed against the Experience success profile, If successful you will then be invited to an in person interview Specific information regarding the Success Profile elements that will be assessed at interview will be contained within the interview invitation. Stage 3 - In person Interviews If invited to interview Behaviours based questioning will be used. Specific information regarding the Success Profile elements that will be assessed at interview will be contained within the interview invitation. Stage 3 Interviews for this role will be carried out in person at our Newport Office. This recruitment campaign will keep a reserve list for 12 months. If you meet the requirements for this role but aren't offered after passing the interview, you'll be placed on the reserve list. If a suitable position opens up during this time, we will reach out to individuals in merit order. Applicants to note: CVs sent direct to the IPO will not be accepted. There may be important information contained within the job role profile candidates may also wish to refer to. We recommend candidates download and save a copy of the role profile for reference. This post is being advertised to Internal , across Government and external candidates at the same time. Incomplete and/or late submissions will not be accepted or considered. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. We do not routinely reimburse travel expenses for candidates, however if participating in the selection process would cause you undue financial hardship or if it restricts your ability to participate, please contact the recruitment team for more information. In line with Government guidance, successfully appointed candidates will need to provide documents for our Right to Work checks. Information on this will be sent within the invite to interview text. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, then please let the recruitment team know via; Please be aware that only one application per candidate is permitted for each recruitment campaign. Multiple applications, including those made using different accounts, may result in your application being withdrawn or rejected at any stage of the process. For more information on the IPO's terms and conditions, please review the attached IPO Modernised Terms and Conditions document attached at the bottom of this advert. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. 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Our client, a market leading company, are currently recruiting an ambitious, commercial aware and proactive Management Accountant to support the Financial Controller in preparing monthly management information and other financial performance analytics. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for: • Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports, • Supporting the FC with the daily management of the team, cash flow forecasting, departmental budgeting and cost centre analysis to drive efficiencies and improve workflows across the business, • Developing best practice processes and procedures both in the department and across the wider business where applicable, • Oversee daily accounting operations (sales ledger, purchase ledger, cashbook), • Reconcile bank accounts, stock, and manufacturer accounts, • Manage month-end and year-end close processes, • Support budgeting and forecasting activities, • Analyse variances and provide actionable insights to management, • Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards, • Liaise with auditors, external accountants, and stakeholders, • Maintaining the VAT Returns, • Additional ad hoc / project duties As a successful candidate you will be AAT Qualified / Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and studying towards CIMA/ACCA or QBE with a strong unders...

Health and Safety Manager £52,000 Leyland Days Only (Mon-Fri) gap technical are seeking an experienced, proactive Head of Health and Safety to provide strategic leadership and drive continuous improvement across one of clients organisations. This is a pivotal role with responsibility for setting and maintaining high health and safety standards, ensuring full legislative compliance, and embedding a robust, proactive safety culture across all operations. Performance Objectives • Lead and continually develop the site's Health & Safety strategy, policies, and procedures., • Ensure compliance with all UK Health & Safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act, PUWER, DSEAR, COSHH, RIDDOR, and related food sector safety requirements, • Conduct and oversee risk assessments covering machinery, manual handling, chemicals, DSE, noise and warehouse operations, • Manage and oversee all liability claims (employee, employer, and public), working closely with insurers, legal advisors, and internal teams to ensure accurate documentation, timely responses, and effective resolution, • Lead accident and incident investigations, ensuring robust root cause analysis and corrective actions, • Oversee contractor management and ensure compliance with permit to work systems and safe systems of work

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Trainee Business Analyst Programme – Job Guarantee Included Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first Business Analyst role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you're hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month. The Programme Complete this 8-10 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, including business process modelling, stakeholder analysis, and requirements engineering, while building practical experience with real-world case studies. The programme includes earning BCS certification recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, dedicated recruitment support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities. The Outcome 93% of graduates secure business analyst roles within 3 months. Starting salaries: £30,000 – £40,000+ Who This Is For The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace. *This programme is available to UK-based learners only. Ready to start earning in Business Analysis? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first Business Analyst role. You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, including business process modelling, stakeholder analysis, and requirements engineering, while building practical experience with real-world case

Trainee Business Analyst Programme – Job Guarantee Included. Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first Business Analyst role. You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, including business process modelling, stakeholder analysis, and requirements engine

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