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Position summary: The Payroll and HR Administrator is responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of all elements relating to UK Payroll, Benefits and Pensions whilst maintaining high standards of data integrity within HR systems, including Workday. The role plays an important part in ensuring payroll and benefits processes are compliant with UK legislation and HMRC requirements, while also contributing to continuous improvement and transformation initiatives across payroll, HR and Benefits administration. This includes optimisation of systems, improving processes and driving efficiencies through effective use of HR technology and data, The position acts as a key link between employees, HR, Finance, payroll and benefit vendors to deliver a high-quality employee experience and strong governance across payroll and reward operations. Additionally, they will provide administration support across more general areas of HR, including being the first point of contact for the UK HR Helpdesk, assigning and escalating HR related queries to HRBP’s where appropriate, generating insightful reports and handling confidential information with the utmost discretion. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Payroll & Benefits Administration: • Prepares and submits monthly payroll input for UK employees via the Workday system and associated systems., • Process payroll changes including: - Starters and Leavers, salary changes, bonuses, overtime and allowances, statutory payments, • Maintains accurate employee payroll/benefits data within workday and associated HR systems., • Support Year-end payroll processes and benefits reporting, including production and monitoring of the annual payroll and benefits calendar., • Ensure payroll processes align with HMRC regulations, PAYE, national insurance and pension auto enrolment requirements., • Liaises with 3rd party payroll provider, employees, line managers, and Workforce Management to ensure correct payroll calculations for colleagues on variable pay, • Administer employee benefits including; Pension schemes, Private medical insurance, Life assurance, salary sacrifice benefits, other voluntary benefits, • Responsible for benefits renewals and annual benefits administration, including benchmarking and producing business proposals., • Maintains an up to date working knowledge of company and legislative requirements in area of responsibility and able to clearly advise colleagues on the impact of any changes, • Keeps up to date with changes in payroll legislation and best practices – e.g. UK budget announcements including statutory increases, tax changes, etc, • Responsible for leading Payroll audits with external/internal auditors, • Respond to employee payroll queries in a timely and professional manner HR Administration: • Supports the management and recording of Legal Right to Work checks and ensures pre-employment checks are completed in accordance with the UK Onboarding Process and in line with our UK Sponsorship License requirements and Background Screening Policy, • Supports contract and offer administration processes, • Processes leaver terminations in Workday and associated systems, ensuring accuracy of final pay data and relevant documentation, • Produces and analyses reports and MI relating to HR operations, identifying areas for improvement and where value can be added to the business., • Identifies opportunities and creates business proposals for any renewals or potential changes, specifically to UK policy and process, however, supporting other locations in the EU where required. Systems, Transformation & Continuous Improvement: • Maintains the HR Helpdesk, HR and Payroll Inboxes, • Act as a key user of Workday, for employee data management and payroll- related transactions, • Support improvements to Workday processes, workflows and data quality, • Proactively Identify opportunities to streamline payroll and HR administrative processes whilst horizon scanning for suggesting new initiatives and enhancements, • Contribute to continuous improvement and HR transformation initiatives, including automation, process standardisation and systems optimisation., • Support testing and implementation of system updates, payroll changes and process enhancements, • Responsible for improving documentation of payroll/benefits and HR operational procedures, • Supports and enhances the colleague experience by promptly managing queries but also identifying where improvements could be made to encourage self-service opportunities for colleagues and managers, • Responsible for administrative duties as reasonably requested by the HR Business Partners, • Delivers a positive, professional, and customer orientated experience for both internal and external customers, • Responds and resolves routine enquiries, issues, and complaints; escalates as appropriate to HRBPs when required, • Manages and responds to third party information requests, references and HMRC information, • Executes and delivers all employee communications relating to Payroll and Benefits, encouraging use of self-service resources where available Experience/Qualifications Essential: • CIPP or equivalent Payroll Technician Certificate, • Previous experience in payroll processing and HR Administration, • Knowledge and understanding of UK statutory and legislative regulations and compliance requirements, • Knowledge of UK Benefits market, including experience of conducting regular reviews and presenting a business case to ensure the most cost-effective solutions are being offered to employees, • Strong time management, organisation, self-direction, and prioritisation skill set, • Works effectively in high-pressure situations, • Strong drive for problem solving whilst striving to support business needs, • Comfortable communicating and supporting employees at all levels within the organisation, • Balances numerous tasks/priorities whilst meeting SLA deadlines, • Works well within global and virtual teams Desirable: • Knowledge of Workday Compliance Responsibilities • Understanding of governance and risk in relation to the role, especially within a regulated environment, and keeping up to date with any regulatory changes in your local region and Europe, • Responsible for ensuring adherence and working in accordance with the PRA Group compliance policies, including participation in the management of risks, • Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies across areas of organisational responsibility, • Completion of mandatory training) that may adversely affect the business, interests or reputation of any Group Company., • Responsible for ensuring adherence and working in accordance with the PRA Group compliance policies, including participation in the management of risks (including completion of mandatory training) that may adversely affect the business, interests or reputation of any Group Company., • Understand and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and guidelines including those governing securities activities, company law, anti-money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions; the Group’s policies and procedures; and the Group Code of Conduct. Take personal responsibility for understanding the risk and compliance requirements of the role. Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk and compliance matters., • Embed the Group’s Values and Group Code of Conduct to ensure adherence with the highest standards of ethics. Comply with relevant policies, processes and regulations, as part of the culture.

Executive Assistant Location: Glasgow Length: 6 Months PAYE only Overall purpose of the role: We’re looking for a proven Executive Assistant within financial, corporate or legal industries that thrives on managing multiple, shifting priorities with confidence and precision. This is a high-impact Executive Assistant role supporting 3–5 senior leaders at Managing Director and Director level. It offers a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment, providing critical support to senior stakeholders across various locations. We’re looking for a proactive and highly skilled EA who thrives on managing multiple, shifting priorities with confidence and precision. You will be part of a collaborative team, working closely alongside other experienced Executive Assistants. You'll play a key role in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes—often independently—within a hybrid working model. If you enjoy being a trusted partner to senior leadership and bring exceptional organisation, judgement, and initiative to everything you do, this role offers both challenge and reward in equal measure. Key Accountabilities * Provide high-level diary management across multiple time zones * Anticipate scheduling conflicts and proactively manage shifting priorities * Handle sensitive and confidential information within a controlled environment * Coordinate travel arrangements and expenses, including international travel when needed * Build strong virtual working relationships with senior stakeholders across locations * Prepare documents, manage communications, and support meeting preparation and follow-up * Collaborate with internal teams and external partners with professionalism and discretion Key Skills: * Previous experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant in a large corporate, legal, or financial services environment * Proven ability to manage multiple diaries and stakeholders with competing demands * Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools * High integrity and proven experience managing confidential information * Exceptional organizational and communication skills * Comfortable working remotely with London-based stakeholders; ability to build rapport virtually is key * Experience with expense systems (e.g., Concur) is a plus, but not essential * Experience handling travel logistics is helpful but not mandatory About Barclays Barclays is a British universal bank. It is diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Barclays businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by its service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group. Values Everything Barclays does is shaped by its five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. The Barclays values inform the foundations of its relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how Barclays measures and rewards the performance of colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it. Diversity Barclays aims to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to Barclays vision and goals. Hybrid Working Barclays is currently in the early stages of implementing a hybrid working environment, which means that many colleagues spend part of their working hours at home and part in the office, depending on the nature of the role they are in. Barclays is flexible on how this works and it may continue to change and evolve. Depending on your team, typically this means that colleagues spend a minimum of between 20% to 60% of their time in the office, which could be over a week, a month or a quarter. However, some colleagues may choose to spend more time in the office over a typical period than their role type requires. Barclays also has a flexible working process where, subject to business needs, all colleagues globally are able to request work patterns to reflect their personal circumstances Your Benefits As a contract employee of Randstad Sourceright, you’ll receive a wide range of financial and personal benefits. There’s enrolment in a pension plan (after 12 weeks on assignment) and holiday pay. You’ll also get 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme, designed to help you deal with any problems that could be affecting your home or work life. Plus, there’s discounts at heaps of high street shops, restaurants and entertainment - from Asda to Zizzi Italian restaurants.

Job Title: Senior Combat Systems Engineer Location: Scotstoun, Hybrid – 3 days per week on site We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £49,000 dependent on skills and experience 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. Job Description: Assist the Technical Lead in producing and developing multi-layered designs and compartment layouts in line with specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements. Conduct detailed design appraisals across assigned ship areas to ensure design intent is fully maintained. Support installation, set-to-work, trials, and acceptance activities. Investigate system obsolescence affecting installed ship components, while continuously developing skills to provide technical support across disciplines and promote best practices to improve processes. Core duties: Develops and maintains skills and capabilities to be able to provide technical support and knowledge to other design Disciplines as required. (seeking and sharing good practice and knowledge to continuously improve practices and processes). Assist with the production / maintenance of design artefacts in support of Detail Designers to ensure that Combat Systems compartment layouts are viable and in line with design intent. Provide support to resolution of technical issues through Installation, Setting to Work and Trials activities. Applies Systems Engineering and Lifecycle Management Processes to ensure design viability. Essential Skills: You will bring an HNC/HND in an engineering or scientific discipline (or equivalent experience), demonstrating a good technical foundation. You will have a solid understanding of the systems engineering design lifecycle and how it applies in practice. You will have experience in system physical and functional integration across design, build, commissioning, and acceptance within a highly regulated environment. The Combat Systems Physical Integration Team: Join the Type 26 Combat Systems Team, working across the full ship lifecycle and multiple platforms. The team covers gunnery, communications, sensors, infrastructure, and navigation, supporting everything from concept to sea trials while guiding technical change and obsolescence to deliver next-generation Royal Navy frigates. 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: 22nd April 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-AP1 #LI-Hybrid

Senior Medical Writer | Medical Communications | UK Based | Freelance Contract | Agency | Remote | Flexible Hourly Rate. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Medical Writer to support a growing medical communications team across multiple therapy areas and channels. This role would suit someone

Researcher Training is a client-facing function that imparts training to researchers, universities, and corporate clients through live in-person sessions and online webinars.We have a global pool of trainers who conduct these events for our research base around the world.Training topics include manu

We’re looking for a media-savvy and experienced Press Manager to lead consumer communications across EMEA. This role is part of the Global Consumer & Product Communications team and reports to the Director of Global Consumer & Product Comms (US-based). You will own day-to-day communications strate

Researcher Training is a client-facing function that imparts training to researchers, universities, and corporate clients through live in-person sessions and online webinars.We have a global pool of trainers who conduct these events for our research base around the world.Training topics include manu

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Value Communications Consultant with a strong background in value communications and value proposition development on a part-time contract (inside OR outside IR35) basis. Value Communications Specialist. Proven experience in value communication

Senior Medical Writer | Medical Communications | UK Based | Freelance Contract | Agency | Remote | Flexible Hourly Rate. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Medical Writer to support a growing medical communications team across multiple therapy areas and channels. This role would suit someone

As a full-time soldier, entry-level Communications Engineer in the British Army, youll: Learn how to protect our frontline communications systems from cyber warfare threats Join one of three focused trades: Information Services, Networks, or Infrastructure Configure, deploy, and maintain operational

Marketing within manufacturingWere looking for a proactive, confident Marketing & Communications Manager to lead marketing and communications for one of our Business Units within the Eminox Group, part of the global Hexadex Group a majority employee-owned business.

We are looking for a textured hair champion to be our Communications Intern to support the delivery of social media, PR and communications activity for Cantu across the UK and Europe. Strong interest in social media, PR and communications. A strong foundation for a career in marketing and communicat

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will be a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for developing and embedding a global communications strategy across country teams and providing a communications perspective in the planning and implementation of Lie Detectors’ expansion. Lea

The BCO Site Manager is responsible for overall supervision and performance of Base Communications Office operations, including, but not limited to Base Telecommunications Distribution System, including switch operations, switchboard operations, inside plant telephone switch maintenance, inside plan

A leading marketing agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Vice President, Brand Communications & Marketing, to oversee a multi-company, multi-brand portfolio.

As Communications Specialist, you will draft compelling content for different audiences and support the Head of Communications and Membership and the Communications Lead to implement the communications and social media strategy. Designing and implementing communications plans which have delivered im

A global impact company in Kilmarnock is looking for a full-time Mail Processor.This role involves organizing and processing mail, ensuring timely responses to customers, and working under pressure.Candidates should have great attention to detail and a positive attitude.The position offers a chance

We are currently looking for a Senior Frontend Engineer, Communications in the United Kingdom.

Lead communications planning and execution for The ImPact’s global and regional events, including development of messaging timelines, invitations, registration communications, and post‑event follow‑up. We are looking for a Communications Manager to support shaping and stewarding The ImPact’s

Candidates should have a PhD in wireless communications or AI, with a strong publication record in relevant fields.

The ideal candidate will assist in managing marketing logistics, coordinate internal communications, and provide general marketing support.

A leading academic publishing company in the United Kingdom is seeking experienced researchers and journal editors to work as Journal Selection and Pre Submission Peer Reviewers.This role offers flexibility, allowing you to telecommute and manage your own work hours.Candidates must have prior experi

A leading medical communications company in the UK is seeking an experienced Account Director to ensure quality delivery across medical affairs projects. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of experience in Healthcare Communications, along with a Bachelor's degree.

A leading research communication company in the United Kingdom is seeking experienced researchers or former researchers for the role of peer reviewer.Candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent and have at least two recent publications.Responsibilities include evaluating manuscript originality, study d

A manufacturing company based in the UK is looking for an Extrusion Operator to join their team.The role involves producing and packaging products safely and efficiently, monitoring quality, and performing equipment operations.Applicants should have experience in manufacturing, preferably in extrusi

You should be able to disclose your full name and affiliations with the publishers.Doctorate (PhD/MD) or equivalent advanced degree in the subject area.At least two publications in the last two years in your field.Thorough understanding of research methodologies and ethical principles within the rel

A technology communications company based in the UK seeks an SRE to enhance reliability and operational readiness.

A major IT services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Major Incident Manager to join its global team.You will manage critical incidents, ensuring timely escalations and coordinate with technical teams for service restoration.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, a

You will be responsible for supervising the Base Communications Office, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and maintaining operations of communication systems. A leading global engineering services provider is seeking a Base Communications Officer Site Manager to oversee operations on the i

This role touches corporate communications, consumer public relations, and employee communications, so no two days will look the same. We’re looking for a Communications Specialist who thrives at the intersection of storytelling, organization, and culture. Work cross-functionally to project manage

A leading academic publishing firm is seeking experienced peer reviewers to assess and provide feedback on academic manuscripts.Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent degree and have at least two recent publications in their field.Responsibilities include evaluating study design, checking literatu

A leading global IT services firm is seeking a Brand Communications Trainee to work closely with the Brand Manager. This role involves implementing plans for brand loyalty and awareness, conducting market research, and ensuring brand consistency across communications. Ideal candidates will have a pr

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ICL appoints Aimee Davey as Marketing Communications Manager: Aimee Davey joins ICL at a key point as the business moves into a busy period of campaign and product activity across its Turf and Landscape portfolio, taking on the role of Marketing Communications Manager for the UK and Ireland. ICL app

A leading UK environmental charity is seeking a Communications and Media Manager to enhance its campaigns and fundraising efforts. You will oversee a seven-member team, shaping media strategies and ensuring impactful communications.

A leading academic services provider is seeking experienced researchers as Journal Selection and Pre Submission Peer Reviewers on a freelance basis.You will provide expert evaluations of manuscripts, offer constructive feedback, and maintain deadlines while telecommuting.The ideal candidates will ha

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A local health support organization in Bristol seeks a part-time Fundraising and Communications Officer. The role involves building community relationships, delivering effective communications, and overseeing social media.

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A nonprofit organization is seeking a Communications Manager to shape and steward communication strategies. This remote role involves developing engaging content, managing messaging frameworks, and ensuring effective internal communications processes. Candidates should have 5–7 years of experience

Journal Selection and Pre Submission Peer.We are currently seeking experienced researchers and journal editors to collaborate with us on a freelance basis as Journal Selection and Pre Submission Peer Reviewers.Provide expert input in the form of peer-review-style comments on manuscripts.Highlight ar

Own Cloudbeds’ global communications strategy, spanning PR, thought leadership, executive visibility, and industry influence. Extensive experience in communications, PR, or corporate messaging within hospitality, hotel tech, or adjacent B2B SaaS industries. Experience partnering closely with senio

A leading academic publishing firm in the UK is seeking experienced researchers to conduct peer reviews for journals.Ideal candidates will have a doctorate and at least two recent publications in their field, with strong analytical and communication skills.Responsibilities include assessing manuscri

A leading technology sales firm is seeking an experienced Account Director to drive sales in the financial services sector across the UK and EMEA.You will be responsible for creating new business opportunities and exceeding annual targets.The ideal candidate has a proven track record in high-value S