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Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients’ needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you’ll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it’s advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you’ll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You’ll be providing VAT Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals as well as public sector and not for profit entities. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you’ll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Job Description This role will provide VAT advisory services to a wide range of organisations. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients including being involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis, whilst ensuring the Firm’s quality and risk standards are met. The role will be supported by the VAT Director and VAT Partner. Responsibilities • Provide VAT advisory services with some compliance element to a wide range of clients, getting involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis., • Ensure the Firm’s quality control procedures are adhered to as appropriate, and the Firm’s professional standards are met. Highlight risk, quality control and technical matters to the Partner/ Director, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters., • Develop professional relationships with clients and within the Firm, adapting the approach for the relevant audience., • Take ownership and manage a portfolio of clients including client take on and engagement; billings and recovery rates; and debt management., • To act as a key point of contact within the Firm for the client, together with the Partner/ Director. This will involve responding promptly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients., • There will be an expectation that you will take full responsibility for project delivery on the portfolio., • Ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and timescales and keep client/ Partner/ Director informed of overruns., • Liaise with HMRC and other stakeholders., • Self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within the Firm., • Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area., • Challenge current practice – driving improvements and championing change. Requirements • An in depth, up to date, technical knowledge of VAT and the ability to deal with complex issues, • Project and staff management experience, • Ability to manage a client portfolio profitably, • Experience of dealing with client management and HMRC, • CTA and/or ACA qualified or experienced within HMRC, • Demonstrable VAT advisory experience, • Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions. You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients’ needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you’ll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it’s advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you’ll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You’ll be providing VAT Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals as well as public sector and not for profit entities. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you’ll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Job Description This role will provide VAT advisory services to a wide range of organisations. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients including being involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis, whilst ensuring the Firm’s quality and risk standards are met. The role will be supported by the VAT Director and VAT Partner. Responsibilities • Provide VAT advisory services with some compliance element to a wide range of clients, getting involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis., • Ensure the Firm’s quality control procedures are adhered to as appropriate, and the Firm’s professional standards are met. Highlight risk, quality control and technical matters to the Partner/ Director, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters., • Develop professional relationships with clients and within the Firm, adapting the approach for the relevant audience., • Take ownership and manage a portfolio of clients including client take on and engagement; billings and recovery rates; and debt management., • To act as a key point of contact within the Firm for the client, together with the Partner/ Director. This will involve responding promptly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients., • There will be an expectation that you will take full responsibility for project delivery on the portfolio., • Ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and timescales and keep client/ Partner/ Director informed of overruns., • Liaise with HMRC and other stakeholders., • Self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within the Firm., • Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area., • Challenge current practice – driving improvements and championing change. Requirements • An in depth, up to date, technical knowledge of VAT and the ability to deal with complex issues, • Project and staff management experience, • Ability to manage a client portfolio profitably, • Experience of dealing with client management and HMRC, • CTA and/or ACA qualified or experienced within HMRC, • Demonstrable VAT advisory experience, • Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions. You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients’ needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you’ll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it’s advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you’ll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You’ll be providing VAT Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals as well as public sector and not for profit entities. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you’ll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Job Description This role will provide VAT advisory services to a wide range of organisations. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients including being involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis, whilst ensuring the Firm’s quality and risk standards are met. The role will be supported by the VAT Director and VAT Partner. Responsibilities • Provide VAT advisory services with some compliance element to a wide range of clients, getting involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis., • Ensure the Firm’s quality control procedures are adhered to as appropriate, and the Firm’s professional standards are met. Highlight risk, quality control and technical matters to the Partner/ Director, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters., • Develop professional relationships with clients and within the Firm, adapting the approach for the relevant audience., • Take ownership and manage a portfolio of clients including client take on and engagement; billings and recovery rates; and debt management., • To act as a key point of contact within the Firm for the client, together with the Partner/ Director. This will involve responding promptly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients., • There will be an expectation that you will take full responsibility for project delivery on the portfolio., • Ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and timescales and keep client/ Partner/ Director informed of overruns., • Liaise with HMRC and other stakeholders., • Self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within the Firm., • Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area., • Challenge current practice – driving improvements and championing change. Requirements • An in depth, up to date, technical knowledge of VAT and the ability to deal with complex issues, • Project and staff management experience, • Ability to manage a client portfolio profitably, • Experience of dealing with client management and HMRC, • CTA and/or ACA qualified or experienced within HMRC, • Demonstrable VAT advisory experience, • Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions. You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients’ needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you’ll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it’s advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you’ll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You’ll be providing VAT Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals as well as public sector and not for profit entities. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you’ll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Job Description This role will provide VAT advisory services to a wide range of organisations. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients including being involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis, whilst ensuring the Firm’s quality and risk standards are met. The role will be supported by the VAT Director and VAT Partner. Responsibilities • Provide VAT advisory services with some compliance element to a wide range of clients, getting involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis., • Ensure the Firm’s quality control procedures are adhered to as appropriate, and the Firm’s professional standards are met. Highlight risk, quality control and technical matters to the Partner/ Director, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters., • Develop professional relationships with clients and within the Firm, adapting the approach for the relevant audience., • Take ownership and manage a portfolio of clients including client take on and engagement; billings and recovery rates; and debt management., • To act as a key point of contact within the Firm for the client, together with the Partner/ Director. This will involve responding promptly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients., • There will be an expectation that you will take full responsibility for project delivery on the portfolio., • Ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and timescales and keep client/ Partner/ Director informed of overruns., • Liaise with HMRC and other stakeholders., • Self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within the Firm., • Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area., • Challenge current practice – driving improvements and championing change. Requirements • An in depth, up to date, technical knowledge of VAT and the ability to deal with complex issues, • Project and staff management experience, • Ability to manage a client portfolio profitably, • Experience of dealing with client management and HMRC, • CTA and/or ACA qualified or experienced within HMRC, • Demonstrable VAT advisory experience, • Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions. You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Purpose and objectives of the role This role is taking ownership of the company’s compliance to AS9100/ISO9001- ISO3485 – ISO14001 and co-ordinate and facilitate Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) activities concerning our operated buildings (PCB, Sheet Metal, Electrical Mechanical Assembly), ensuring safety practices are adhered to throughout. Being the primary contact for all building-specific HSE matters for all managers and the primary interface for all relevant Audits and HSE inspections. Reports directly to the Managing Director and works with GMs on Divisional Quality and HSE Functions. Main duties and responsibilities • Ensure that the Zot Integrated Management Systems is operating consistently and effectively to the requirements of:, • IS9001, • AS9100*, • ISO13485**, • ISO14001, • Provide training, where appropriate, on new changing procedures, • Ensure Quality Management Systems and maintained and improved., • Q-Pulse Administration, • Manage the Calibration process., • Manage External Audits, • Manage Internal Audits, • Manage Document Control, • Manage Customer Database, • Manage Approved Supplier Database, • Ensure compliance with Regulatory Affairs meets legislative requirements., • Define standards for quality activities across the business, measuring and reporting to Senior Management., • Organise, manage and coordinate all audits and assessments by notified bodies., • Respond to external audits with recommendations from findings., • • Produce relevant and appropriate reports providing data., • Maintain awareness of new proposed legislation that impacts the business by communicating any changes to senior management., • Organise and take charge of Management Reviews., • Implementing & Maintaining Divisional & Company KPI’s, • Any other associated duties when necessary for the successful running of the business, • Support all health and safety-related matters., • As QHSE Manager, you will be appointed the role of Management Representative by top management of Zot Engineering Ltd. and fulfil the requirements specifically but not limited to the standards noted below: – IS013485**, • Ensure that processes needed for the quality management system are documented., • Report to top management on the effectiveness of the quality management system and any need for improvement, • Ensure the promotion of awareness of applicable regulatory and quality management system requirements throughout the organisation. ISO9100*, • Ensuring the quality management system conforms to the requirements of this International Standard, • Ensuring that the processes are delivering their intended outputs, • Reporting on the performance of the quality management system and opportunities for improvement, in particular to top management, • Ensuring the promotion of customer focus throughout the organisation, • Ensuring that the integrity of the quality management system is maintained when changes to the quality management system are planned and implemented. As QHSE Manager, you are identified as the management representative who shall have the responsibility and authority for oversight of the above requirements. Furthermore, as QHSE Manager and the management representative, you shall have the organisational freedom and unrestricted access to top management to resolve quality management issues., • Lastly, the responsibility of the QHSE Manager as the management representative can include liaison with external parties on matters relating to the quality management system. All employees may be required to carry out other tasks as necessary for the business. These tasks will be appropriate to their skills and experience and will not be unreasonable. Qualifications • Educated to Degree level or relevant industry experience. Skills • Ability to work on own initiative with a pro-active strategic approach to challenges., • Extensive experience working in a Quality/Regulatory Environment, • Attention to detail/thoroughness., • Excellent presentation/communication skills at all levels, • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office., • Knowledge of MRP/Q-Pulse, • Ability to influence management/individuals and teams to achieve desired goals and objectives., • Excellent oral and written communication/report skills., • Computer literate in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint., • Effective Team player, • Ability to motivate and lead to achieve set goals., • Ability to take a systematic approach to daily operations., • Highly motivated and able to build close relationships internally and externally to achieve an end goal., • Systems focused., • Experience Previous experience within a busy manufacturing organisation as a Quality Engineer or Quality Assurance is preferable. Salary • £55k Why Zot? • Over 50 years of Engineering experience in all aspects of Manufacturing, • 30 days paid holiday per year (this includes 8 public), • Workplace pension scheme (when applicable), • Shift allowance (where applicable), • Excellent on-the-job training, • Sage Benefits offering an employee assistance programme and employee discounts in many stores., • Good transport links and on-site car parking, • Equal Opportunities Employer

The company A new style of law firm, we’re trusted by clients because we focus on what matters: delivering practical advice and transparency on costs. We understand your needs and are committed to a user-friendly style of business. Our firm providesclients with unparalleled access to one of the largest legal resources in Scotland. With a team of over 250 lawyers, we seamlessly integrate business acumen with innovative approaches, guaranteeing exceptional client service and unrivalled expertise. We work with clients in all key sectors within the Scottish economy. Our strength comes from our collaborative relationships and our breadth of connections. We have an extensive network of clients and contacts throughout Scotland, as well as strong links to the wider UK and international markets. The role This role can be based at either our Edinburgh or Glasgow offices. As a member of our Executive Committee, the CPO acts as the firm’s chief adviser on all people and culture matters, shaping strategy, challenging and supporting senior leaders to drive sustainable commercial performance and an exceptional client experience aligned to the firm's growth ambitions. With the support of your People team, the CPO will focus on the following areas: Strategic Leadership • Shapes and delivers the People Strategy aligned to the firm’s vision, strategy and growth plans., • Provides courageous and constructive challenge to ExCo and partners to ensure people decisions align with the firm’s strategic and financial goals., • Translates people data into insight that informs decisions on profitability, resourcing and client service delivery., • Leads the design and delivery of culture-shaping initiatives that support market focus, collaboration, client focus, and sustainable performance., • Oversees talent acquisition, learning & development, talent review, succession planning and career pathways to ensure the firm has the right skills for the future., • Develops, implements and reviews fair, competitive and commercially viable reward strategies., • Champions diversity, inclusion and belonging as drivers of talent attraction, retention, innovation and client value., • Ensure high-quality HR operations, policies, systems and compliance., • Lead the People team to deliver consistent, professional and efficient service to the business. The successful candidate The firm is a leading independent Scottish law firm, operating in a highly competitive market that demands strong financial performance, excellent client service and a distinctive culture. The CPO partners with the CEO, ExCo and the Board to align people priorities with commercial strategy. The role requires the ability to challenge senior leaders constructively, providing insight and data-driven evidence to ensure decisions support long-term sustainable growth. • Outstanding senior HR Director/ People leader with significant experience in complex professional services or partnership or similar type environments., • Strong analytical and data-driven mindset: able to interpret complex workforce, financial and market data to influence decision-making, • Resilient and persuasive, with the gravitas to influence senior partners and challenge constructively at Board / ExCo/partner and leadership level., • Experience of leading cultural and organisational change., • Deep knowledge of talent, reward, L&D, workforce planning, diversity and employee engagement., • High personal credibility and professional integrity., • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD), • Chartered/Fellow membership of an appropriate accredited Professional Institution(s) is preferred. How to apply To apply, please send your CV to Jaclyn Needham, Director at FWB to or for an initial confidential discussion, please contact her on 0131 539 7087.

About VPZ VPZ is the UK’s number one vape retailer. Since opening our first store in Edinburgh, we’ve grown to over 190 locations across the UK and we’re just getting started. We’re known for setting and driving the standards within the vape industry, combining world class product development with responsible retailing and compliance leadership. As we enter our next phase of growth, we’re seeking an exceptional Manufacturing & Compliance Director to help scale our production capabilities, strengthen our regulatory framework, and drive operational excellence across our global supply chain. The Role This is a senior strategic leadership position responsible for owning VPZ’s manufacturing, regulatory, and duty compliance strategy ensuring that our products are produced efficiently, responsibly, and to the highest standards. You’ll lead our manufacturing operations to deliver improved capacity, quality, and scalability, while ensuring the business remains fully compliant with evolving HMRC and international regulatory frameworks. This is a pivotal role that sits at the intersection of growth and governance combining operational leadership with deep regulatory expertise to support VPZ’s continued UK and global expansion. Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Leadership & Efficiency • Oversee VPZ’s end-to-end manufacturing operations, driving continuous improvement across production efficiency, cost control, and output quality., • Develop and execute a manufacturing expansion strategy to support domestic and international growth., • Implement lean manufacturing principles and performance KPIs across production and supply chain teams., • Lead supplier management, raw material sourcing, and process optimisation to ensure reliable, scalable output., • Champion innovation in product formulation, automation, and process technology. Regulatory Strategy & Governance • Own and lead VPZ’s regulatory and duty compliance strategy across manufacturing, import/export, and product development., • Act as the primary liaison with HMRC, MHRA, and other regulatory authorities on excise, duty, and restricted goods compliance., • Interpret, communicate, and influence new legislation affecting vaping and nicotine containing products., • Ensure VPZ remains ahead of evolving regulatory frameworks in the UK and global markets. Duty & Restricted Industry Compliance • Ensure robust duty reporting systems, documentation, and audit trails for all duty paid and duty suspended products., • Lead the company’s compliance with excise, packaging, and import/export legislation., • Partner with finance and logistics teams to embed transparent, scalable compliance processes. Global Regulatory Oversight • Maintain compliance with TPD, CLP, REACH, and MHRA product registration frameworks., • Oversee regulatory notifications, SDS documentation, and labelling standards for all product lines., • Align manufacturing and product development practices with international regulatory requirements. Stakeholder Engagement & Risk Management • Advise the CEO, Board, and senior leadership on compliance risk, manufacturing scalability, and operational performance., • Represent VPZ in external forums and industry consultations on vaping and restricted goods legislation., • Provide compliance and manufacturing input for new product development, procurement, and market expansion initiatives. Qualifications & Experience • Proven experience leading manufacturing and compliance functions, ideally at Director or Head of level., • Strong operational background with a track record in manufacturing optimisation, process improvement, or multi site scaling., • Deep understanding of duty regulations, HMRC frameworks, and restricted goods legislation., • Working knowledge of MHRA, TPD, CLP, and REACH compliance standards., • Experience in regulated industries such as vaping, tobacco, alcohol, or pharmaceuticals., • Strategic and commercial mindset with the ability to translate regulation into competitive advantage., • Outstanding communication and leadership skills, capable of managing cross-functional teams and influencing at board level. Why Join VPZ? At VPZ, you’ll be part of a dynamic and visionary team reshaping the future of vaping in the UK and beyond. This is a unique opportunity to lead both the operational and regulatory evolution of the country’s largest vape brand, building scalable, world class manufacturing systems that support innovation, compliance, and long-term growth.

Drainage Highway Market Lead / Associate Director - UK Wide As a Drainage Highway Market Lead, you'll play a central role in supporting the future of infrastructure across the UK and beyond. You'll lead the delivery of high-quality drainage design solutions for transportation and urban infrastructure projects, applying your deep technical expertise and understanding of UK standards to complex, multidisciplinary challenges. You'll guide a geographically diverse team across Ireland, the UK, and global offices-mentoring junior engineers, collaborating across disciplines, and ensuring technical excellence at every stage of project delivery. Your leadership will foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing, while your proactive approach will help drive sustainable, compliant, and efficient design outcomes. In this role, you will: • Lead drainage design across all project stages, ensuring compliance with |UK standards and client expectations., • Mentor and develop junior engineers, supporting their growth and technical development., • Collaborate with clients and approval authorities, building trusted relationships and delivering strategic solutions., • Champion innovation and sustainability in drainage design, contributing to decarbonisation and resilient infrastructure., • Work flexibly across offices and client sites Jacobs' Transportation team is recognised for delivering high-profile projects for clients such as Transport Infrastructure Ireland, National Highways, Transport Scotland, Network Rail, Welsh Government, HS2 Ltd, and numerous Local Authorities. With a growing portfolio in Ireland and internationally, this role offers the opportunity to influence major infrastructure developments while advancing your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. Thriving communities. Healthy cities. A brighter future. If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact-Jacobs is ready to invest in you. * Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline • Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or equivalent., • Extensive experience in drainage design for highways and urban environments, • Strong knowledge of UK Transport Infrastructure standards and the SuDS Manual and other drainage guidance, • Proven experience obtaining design approvals from authorities, • Proficiency in drainage modelling software and tools, • Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust across teams and with clients #IETransportation #LI-AS5 Manchester|Greater Manchester|United Kingdom Leeds|West Yorkshire|United Kingdom Glasgow|Lanarkshire|United Kingdom Birmingham|West Midlands|United Kingdom Bristol|Bristol City|United Kingdom Warrington|Cheshire|United Kingdom Wokingham|Berkshire|United Kingdom Cardiff|South Glamorgan|United Kingdom Edinburgh|East Lothian|United Kingdom Belfast|Antrim|United Kingdom London|Greater London|United Kingdom Civil and Structural Transportation

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