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We are working on behalf of a reputable automotive company in Poole to find a skilled MOT Technician to join their friendly and professional team. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced MOT Technician to enhance their career within a well-established national business that values quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. The MOT Technician role offers a competitive package and numerous benefits, making it an ideal position for motivated automotive professionals seeking career development and stability. Benefits: Salary up to £40,000, with a bonus scheme, reaching an OTE of approximately £43,000 as a MOT Technician Fully funded IMI professional development and training Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, and MOTs Access to retail vouchers, wellness programmes, and financial benefits including pension and life insurance Recognition schemes such as employee of the month and long service awards Clear career progression opportunities within a supportive environmentDuties: Conduct MOT testing strictly in accordance with DVSA regulations Perform mechanical repairs and servicing, including brake and exhaust replacements Maintain high safety and quality standards during all vehicle work Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures at all times Present a professional appearance and uphold high standards of customer service Carry out additional tasks as directed by managementRequirements: Valid MOT Licence and UK driving licence held for at least 6 months Proven experience as an MOT Tester and Technician Strong knowledge of vehicle mechanical systems and repair procedures Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Ability to work efficiently both within a team and independently when required Professional attitude with a focus on customer satisfactionIf you are ready to take the next step in your automotive career, we encourage you to find out more about this MOT Technician role. Contact Tom Wharton, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Poole and Dorset today to discover more about this fantastic MOT Technician opportunity. Our team of Automotive recruitment specialists are dedicated to finding the perfect match for both job seekers and employers in the motor trade. Don't settle for just any Motor Trade job - let us help you find the one to take the first step towards your dream Motor Trade career

Package Description: We're looking for an experienced and compassionate Deputy Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of specialist support services in New Milton and the Southampton area . This rewarding role will provide leadership across a dedicated service supporting two individuals with learning disabilities, alongside a bespoke service for an individual with complex needs . Due to the highly personalised nature of the support provided, the successful candidate will possess exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, working closely with families, health professionals, and other key agencies to ensure outstanding, person-centred outcomes for the people we support . About The Role Reporting to the Registered Manager, as Deputy Manager you will be responsible for providing operational management support, leadership, and oversight across multiple services within the New Milton and Southampton areas . You will support in delivering a safe, caring, responsive , effective, and well-led service for both the people we support and staff, ensuring the highest possible standards of care are maintained in line with organisational and regulatory Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) . You will ensure that individual needs are regularly reviewed to meet current requirements, and that high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and safety are consistently maintained across all services . You will support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the services, assuming full responsibility in their absence . Main duties and Responsibilities as a Deputy Manager To support the Registered Manager with oversight of multiple services, ensuring compliance is maintained at all times in line with regulatory and organisational standards. To support the Registered Manager with line management, leadership, and development of staff across your services, including Care Managers, Seniors, and Support Workers. To ensure that operational and quality assurance KPIs are consistently met, working closely with the Registered Manager to drive continuous improvement. To actively promote the business and maintain positive relationships with people we support , families, professionals, and stakeholders through excellent communication and customer service . To prepare, manage, and oversee staff rotas across services, ensuring resources are effectively utilised and care delivery remains consistent. To support the Registered Manager in budget management and promote financial discipline across services. To ensure that Agincare Enable's values of holistic, person-centred care are embedded across all services, supporting individuals to achieve positive, outcome-based goals . To support the Registered Manager in ensuring all safeguarding concerns and notifiable events are managed appropriately and reported to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) within required timescales. To attend and contribute to meetings as required, ensuring actions are clearly identified and followed through to completion. To undertake shifts within services where required, role modelling best practice and supporting teams to deliver high-quality care that promotes independence . To act as a role model in adhering to all company policies and procedures. To undertake on-call duties as part of a rota system, ensuring effective out-of-hours support is available across the services . Any other duties that are commensurate with the role and level of responsibility. About You QCF Level 4 or 5/RMA/Health & Social Care or prepared to undertake Demonstrable experience supporting individuals with mental health needs within a health, social care, or supported living environment. Previous Leadership and Management experience in a similar environment or proven experience as a Senior Support Worker Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build positive and professional relationships with individuals, families, colleagues, and external stakeholders. Demonstrate up to date knowledge of the care sector and the regulatory framework Experience of supporting people with Learning Disabilities Proven IT experience, including Microsoft Word and Excel Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills at a range of levels Must have a valid UK Driving License What's on Offer Agincare is a family run organisation that is proud of its values and the delivery of the highest levels of care to the people we support . Working at Agincare brings many benefits including: Refer a friend scheme up to £1000* Outstanding career development Blue Light Care discount package Employee Assistance Programme Company pension scheme Ab out Agincare Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Children's Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UK's largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide . As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation . We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community . All of our services are regulated by the CQC and Agincare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isn't the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers TPBN1_UKTJ

About The RoleAs a leading UK life and pensions mutual insurer with a proud history dating back to 1843, we exist to help people live financially confident lives – protecting their income while they work and maximising it when they stop. Today, over one million members and customers trust us to look after their futures, families, and finances.Joining us means becoming part of a team that puts our members, customers, and advisers at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive. We are proud to have built a workplace where our colleagues feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued – reflected in our recognition as one of the Financial Times UK’s Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger, so bring your true self and help shape the future of LV=.Within this role, you’ll help shape and deliver risk-based assurance across IT, technology, cyber, data and digital change risks, providing insight and leadership skills to support effective governance and strategic decision-making.This is a permanent role, offered on a hybrid working basis, from our Bournemouth office. Key Accountabilities• Shape the technology audit plan through continuous risk assessment, using your knowledge of UK financial services, LV= strategy, the technology estate and emerging risk. • Own a portfolio of IT audits, from scoping and planning through fieldwork, reporting and action follow-up, delivering to agreed quality, time and budget. • Lead assurance across infrastructure, applications, cyber and information security, cloud services, identity and access management, data governance, technology resilience, and change programmes. • Help deliver Internal Audit’s strategy and modernise how technology assurance is performed, including use of data analytics, automation and AI-enabled audit techniques (where appropriate). • Translate the Chief Audit Officer’s vision into high-quality, commercially relevant technology assurance and insight. • Be a trusted technology risk adviser at governance forums, providing evidence-led, constructive challenge and clearly articulating business impact and root cause. • Provide clear reporting for senior management and relevant committees, highlighting risks, cross-cutting themes and emerging issues proactively. • Build relationships with senior technology stakeholders, including the CIO, CISO and leadership teams, while maintaining Internal Audit’s independence and objectivity. • Collaborate with business auditors, external auditors, co-source partners and SMEs to technology risk integrate into wider business audits and assurance. • Maintain awareness of developments in tech, cyber, AI, ops resilience and financial-services regulation, adding them into relevant assurance priorities. • Build relationships with external auditors and co-sourcing partners. • Lead, coach and review the work of auditors and co-source specialists, helping colleagues strengthen technology knowledge, judgement and report writing. • Provide timely, independent insights to strategic technology change, including system implementations, cloud adoption, data transformation, AI and supplier-led change.About YouOur ideal candidate will have...• A recognised technology audit or security qualification, ideally CISA, CISM or CISSP, or an equivalent relevant qualification and experience. • Significant IT internal audit or technology risk experience within financial services or another complex, highly regulated organisation. • A strong track record of leading risk-based IT audits end to end and producing concise, evidence-led reports that connect control weaknesses to business impact and root cause. • Great commercial judgement and ability to connect technology risk to member outcomes, business strategy, operational resilience and strategic decision-making. • Working knowledge of relevant FCA and PRA expectations and technology control frameworks, with the ability to apply them proportionately. • Broad technical assurance experience across IT general controls, cyber security, cloud, identity and access, data, resilience, software delivery, technology change and third-party services. • Experience in leading, coaching and developing auditors or specialists, with a commitment to quality, collaboration and continuous improvement. • Influential skills, balancing challenges with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach. Rewards & BenefitsAt LV= Savings and Retirement, you’ll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We’ll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes:• 30 days' holiday, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days • Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double-match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements) • An annual bonus scheme based on personal performance • Single-cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover) • Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance • Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family • A group life assurance policy with 4 x your basic pay to go to your dependents (you’ll have the option to increase to 8 x cover) • Group Income Protection once you reach 5 years of service • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support when you need it • A virtual GP service • Shared parental leave Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements i.e. you are unable to select any benefits that would reduce your base pay below the minimum wage threshold.About YouAbout UsWe’re proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal-opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have. Talk to us about flexible working as part of your application; if it’s right for you, our members and customers, and our business, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship in order for your application to be considered. Go on, bring your true self to LV=.Internal Advertising End Date22 Oct 2026All LocationsBournemouthAll Locations is a required fieldAll DepartmentsInternal AuditAll Departments is a required fieldAdvertising SalaryNot SpecifiedVacancy TypePermStrategic Business UnitInternal Audit

Lead Engineering in a Growing Aerospace Manufacturing Business! Beagle Aircraft is looking for an experienced Head of Engineering to lead our multidisciplinary Engineering function at our Christchurch site. Reporting to the Site Director / Managing Director, you'll provide leadership across Manufacturing Engineering, NPI & Programmes, CNC Programming, Estimating and Design/Technical Authority, ensuring Engineering delivers the capability, processes and technical direction needed to support our customers and future growth. This is a senior, hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who understands complex aerospace manufacturing and enjoys being close to the operation—not managing Engineering purely from behind a desk. Lead the Engineering function across Manufacturing Engineering, NPI, CNC Programming, Estimating and Technical Authority. Develop Engineering priorities, capability plans and technology improvements aligned with business requirements. Lead Engineering activity from RFQ and NPI through First Article, industrialisation and rate production. Drive improvements in manufacturing methods, cycle times, cost, scrap, rework and process capability. Provide senior technical leadership to resolve Engineering issues affecting production, quality and customer delivery. Support compliance with AS9100, AS9102 and customer-specific requirements. Provide technical input into RFQs, estimates, quotations and major customer programmes. Develop Engineering managers and technical teams, strengthening capability and succession across the function. We're looking for an established Engineering leader with experience in aerospace, defence or another complex regulated manufacturing environment. You'll ideally bring: Significant Engineering leadership experience within a manufacturing environment. Experience at Head of Engineering, Engineering Manager or equivalent senior leadership level. Experience leading multidisciplinary Engineering teams. Strong knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering, NPI and industrialisation. A track record of taking new products or programmes into stable production. Strong understanding of complex precision manufacturing processes. Experience developing manufacturing capability and supporting CAPEX investment. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to work effectively with customers and senior stakeholders. An Engineering degree, HND or equivalent depth of practical Engineering experience. Knowledge across areas such as metallics, sheet metal, welding, aerospace assembly, CNC machining, multi-axis programming, composites, GD&T and ERP/MRP would be highly advantageous. Competitive senior-level salary Competitive annual leave days plus Bank Holidays Company pension Private Healthcare benefits Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Holiday Purchase Scheme Birthday Leave Long service awards Free onsite parking Career development opportunities - Remember: You should never send money to a prospective employer or disclose any financial information. Should you encounter any job listings requesting payments or financial details, please reach out to us immediately. For further guidance, visit jobsaware.co.uk. - This is an opportunity to take ownership of a broad Engineering function and make a visible impact on how we deliver complex aerospace manufacturing programmes. - You'll have the opportunity to shape Engineering capability, develop people, improve manufacturing performance and work directly with senior leadership and customers as the business continues to develop. - We're particularly interested in Engineering leaders who combine strong technical knowledge with practical shop-floor understanding, commercial awareness and the ability to build and develop high-performing teams. - If you're currently a Head of Engineering, Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Manager or senior aerospace Engineering leader ready for your next challenge, we'd like to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join our Data team. You will play a critical role in shaping and implementing enterprise-scale data platforms that support advanced analytics, reporting, and data governance. The role is a fixed-term, 12‑month position based in our Bournemouth office. • Utilise cloud technologies and programming languages to develop and maintain centralised data platforms that support the business’s operational and strategic needs., • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate data requirements into actionable requests or build solutions., • Coordinate prioritisation of data requests with the project manager to meet business needs in a controlled manner., • Lead the development and improvement of technical data standards and ensure data products are compliant., • Act as the Data Workstream Lead for change portfolios, providing technical knowledge and design steer to align solutions with our data strategy., • Manage and review work of engineers and offshore partners, mentoring and sharing best practices., • Ensure documentation of all data processes and reports, and continuously improve data governance and quality processes., • Strong working knowledge of data warehousing, ETL/ELT processes and programming languages (SQL, Python, PySpark)., • Experience with cloud‑based BI/MI technologies such as Azure, Databricks, Azure Data Factory and Fabric., • Proven experience leading work streams within data‑centric or technical projects., • Ability to apply tools and processes for data security, quality and accuracy, implementing best‑practice data management, governance and quality standards., • Exceptional communication skills, translating technical data to non‑technical audiences., • Ability to work accurately under pressure in fast‑paced environments, prioritising tasks to stay responsive to business needs., • Experience building and maintaining relationships externally and internally., • Previous experience in the insurance/financial services sector., • Flexibility to buy or sell up to five days of holiday., • Annual bonus scheme based on company and personal performance., • Flexible benefits, including a cycle‑to‑work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover, private medical insurance and dental insurance., • Competitive pension scheme – double match up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements)., • Group Life Assurance of four times basic pay (option to increase to eight times)., • Group Income Protection if enrolled in the pension scheme and reaching five years of service., • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)., • Shared parental leave., • Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. We’re proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal‑opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Arborist - Climbers Location: Christchurch Contract type: Permanent Working hours: Full time Salary: £15.14 to £18.38 DOE and qualifications held, PLUS Enhanced Overtime and call-out rates. (Base Salary equivalent £31,500-38,220) About the role Our client provide a range of Arboricultural Operations including tree removals, crown thinning/reductions/lifting, deadwooding and tree planting, as well as ongoing tree maintenance. An exciting opportunity has risen for an Arborist/Climber to join our Arboricultural Association Approved contracting team in Christchurch. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career and be part of a dynamic, forwarding-thinking team. If you're ready to take the next step in your professional journey, we want to hear from you. You will need to have a keen focus on safe working practice, care and maintenance of arboricultural plant, vehicles and equipment and a passion for high quality tree care, with a can-do attitude. We have multiple positions available at various levels, from Trainee Climber to Skilled Climbers, so if this opportunity interests you and you know any experienced arborists who might be a great fit, feel free to invite them to apply with you! We're excited to build a team of like-minded individuals who enjoy their work, collaborate effectively and are committed to delivering the best service to our clients. Requirements • Previous experience working in an Arborist position, • Awareness of safety protocols and procedures is critical to ensure the well-being of both the surveyor and others in the vicinity of trees being assessed., • If you hold relevant qualifications such as Level 3 Maintenance (Formerly CS 30 / CS 31), Level 3 Climb Trees and Perform Aerial Rescue (Formerly CS 38), Level 2 Operate a Chain Saw from a Rope and Harness (Formerly CS 39), Level 3 Aerial Tree Rigging (Formerly CS 41), or the equivalent industry standard qualifications, this would be highly advantageous., • Full UK Driving License and First Aid Certificate is essential., • Eye for detail and willingness to learn. We are committed to providing a safe working environment for all employees. In line with our Drug and Alcohol Policy, employees may be subject to drug and/or alcohol testing during their employment. Why join us? As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. What we offer • Career development: We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship., • Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals., • Meaningful impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment., • Competitive benefits package: We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times. Benefits • Annual leave: Starting on 21 days of holidays, excluding back holidays, • Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave., • Employee Assistance Programmes: Support for personal and professional challenges., • Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more., • Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances., • Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future., • Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards., • Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice., • Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support. About our client We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry. We understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK. Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website. JBRP1_UKTJ

About The RoleWe have the opportunity for two experienced Supplier Managers to join our established team at LV=. As a leading UK life and pensions mutual insurer with a proud history dating back to 1843, we exist to help people live financially confident lives – protecting their income while they work and maximising it when they stop. Today, over one million members and customers trust us to look after their futures, families, and finances.Joining us means becoming part of a team that puts our members, customers, and advisers at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive. We are proud to have built a workplace where our colleagues feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued – reflected in our recognition as one of the Financial Times UK’s Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger, so bring your true self and help shape the future of LV=.Within this unique, fast-paced Supplier Manager role, you’ll develop and maintain critical supplier relationships, oversee material suppliers to ensure services are compliant and meet our commercial and performance expectations. This is a key role, where strong supplier oversight directly supports operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and long-term business success. You’ll ensure robust governance, effective risk management and strong service performance, while enabling the business to operate safely, compliantly, and with confidence. Key Accountabilities•Build and maintain strong working relationships with a portfolio of critical material suppliers, acting as the primary business interface. •Ensure supplier arrangements remain compliant with regulatory requirements (including PRA/FCA outsourcing guidance and SS2/21). •Manage supplier contracting activity, including drafting and negotiating contracts, contract amendments and Statements of Work (SoWs), as well as managing renewals and negotiating competitive pricing and favourable commercial and contractual terms. •Monitor supplier performance against SLAs, KPIs and contractual obligations, escalating and resolving any concerns as needed. •Lead on proportionate supplier governance, including performance, risk and service review forums. •Identify, manage and resolve supplier related risks, working closely with internal stakeholders and risk SMEs. •Develop and maintain clear exit and contingency plans for critical supplier services. •Collaborate with our Sourcing, Legal, and Supply Chain Risk & Operations teams to support on category plans, governance, audit readiness, and reporting. •Maintain accurate supplier data, risk assessments and controls. •Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, cost optimisation and supplier led innovation. •Support with the business’s administration automation efforts. About YouOur ideal candidate will… •Have previous experience in supplier management, vendor governance or procurement, ideally within a regulated environment •Demonstrate a strong understanding of supplier performance management, governance and contract management •Demonstrate strong commercial contracting expertise, with the ability to interpret complex contractual terms, understand their practical and commercial implications, and confidently draft and amend contractual documentation •Have a good understanding of UK financial services third party risk and regulatory expectations (e.g. FCA, PRA, SS2/21) •Possess excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively •Demonstrate strong written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate contractual, commercial and supplier risks and prepare concise, professional documentation to support contracting and approval decisions •Competently manage complex, high value and high risk supplier relationships •Be commercially aware, with an understanding of cost drivers and commercial levers •Showcase consistently strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain oversight of key suppliers •Be proficient in using supplier management tools, risk systems, and reporting platforms. •Possess a desire to work on projects such as transformation, service improvement, or innovation initiatives with third-party suppliers Desirable •CIPS qualification or other procurement/supplier management certifications (desirable but not essential) •Background in operational resilience, third-party risk, or compliance Rewards & BenefitsAt LV= Savings and Retirement, you’ll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We’ll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes:•30 days' holiday, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days •Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double-match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements) •An annual bonus scheme based on personal performance •Single-cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover) •Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance •Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family •A group life assurance policy with 4 x your basic pay to go to your dependents (you’ll have the option to increase to 8 x cover) •Group Income Protection after 5 years of service •Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support when you need it •A virtual GP service •Shared parental leave Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements i.e. you are unable to select any benefits that would reduce your base pay below the minimum wage threshold.About YouAbout UsWe’re proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal-opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have. Talk to us about flexible working as part of your application; if it’s right for you, our members and customers, and our business, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship in order for your application to be considered. Go on, bring your true self to LV=.Internal Advertising End Date06 Nov 2026All LocationsBournemouthAll Locations is a required fieldAll DepartmentsThird Party ManagementAll Departments is a required fieldAdvertising SalaryNot SpecifiedVacancy TypePermStrategic Business UnitFinance

About The Role As a leading UK life and pensions mutual insurer with a proud history dating back to 1843, we exist to help people live financially confident lives – protecting their income while they work and maximising it when they stop. Today, over one million members and customers trust us to look after their futures, families, and finances. Joining us means becoming part of a team that puts our members, customers, and advisers at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive. We are proud to have built a workplace where our colleagues feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued – reflected in our recognition as one of the Financial Times UK’s Best Employers in 2025 and 2026. We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger, so bring your true self and help shape the future of LV=. Within this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping and delivering risk-based assurance across IT, technology, cyber, data and digital change risks, providing your insight and leadership to support effective governance and strategic decision-making. This is a permanent role, offered on a hybrid working basis, from our Bournemouth office. • Shape the technology audit plan through continuous risk assessment, using your knowledge of UK financial services, LV= strategy, the technology estate and emerging risk., • Own a portfolio of IT audits end to end, from scoping and planning through fieldwork, reporting and action follow-up, delivering to agreed quality, time and budget., • Lead assurance across infrastructure, applications, cyber and information security, cloud services, identity and access management, data governance, technology resilience, and change programmes., • Help deliver Internal Audit’s strategy and modernise how technology assurance is performed, including greater use of data analytics, automation and AI-enabled audit techniques where appropriate., • Translate the Chief Audit Officer’s vision into high-quality, commercially relevant technology assurance and insight., • Act as a trusted technology risk adviser at governance forums, providing evidence-led, constructive challenge and clearly articulating business impact, root cause and the "so what?"., • Provide clear, concise reporting for senior management and relevant committees, highlighting significant risks, cross-cutting themes and emerging issues without waiting for the end of an audit., • Build trusted relationships with senior technology stakeholders, including the CIO, CISO and their leadership teams, while maintaining Internal Audit’s independence and objectivity., • Work collaboratively with business auditors, external auditors, co-source partners and subject matter experts so technology risk is integrated into wider business audits and assurance activity., • Maintain awareness of developments in technology, cyber, AI, operational resilience and financial-services regulation, translating them into relevant assurance priorities., • Build strong relationships with external auditors and co-sourcing partners, • Lead, coach and quality-review the work of auditors and co-source specialists, helping colleagues strengthen their technology knowledge, judgement and report writing., • Provide timely, independent insight to strategic technology change, including system implementations, cloud adoption, data transformation, AI and supplier-led change., • A recognised technology audit or security qualification, ideally CISA, CISM or CISSP, or an equivalent relevant qualification and experience., • Significant IT internal audit or technology risk experience within financial services or another complex, highly regulated organisation., • A strong track record of leading risk-based IT audits end to end and producing concise, evidence-led reports that connect control weaknesses to business impact and root cause., • Commercial judgement and the ability to connect technology risk to member outcomes, business strategy, operational resilience and strategic decision-making., • Working knowledge of relevant FCA and PRA expectations and recognised technology control frameworks, with the ability to apply them proportionately to LV=., • Broad technical assurance experience across IT general controls, cyber security, cloud, identity and access, data, resilience, software delivery, technology change and third-party services., • Experience leading, coaching and developing auditors or subject matter specialists, with a commitment to quality, collaboration and continuous improvement., • Confidence influencing senior leaders and technical specialists, balancing robust challenge with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach. At LV= Savings and Retirement, you’ll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We’ll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: • 30 days' holiday, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days, • Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double-match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements), • An annual bonus scheme based on personal performance, • Single-cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover), • Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance, • Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family, • A group life assurance policy with 4 x your basic pay to go to your dependents (you’ll have the option to increase to 8 x cover), • Group Income Protection once you reach 5 years of service, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support when you need it, • A virtual GP service, • Shared parental leave Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements i.e. you are unable to select any benefits that would reduce your base pay below the minimum wage threshold. About Us We’re proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal-opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have. Talk to us about flexible working as part of your application; if it’s right for you, our members and customers, and our business, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship in order for your application to be considered. Go on, bring your true self to LV=. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Bournemouth, United Kingdom | Posted on 17/09/2026 • City Bournemouth, • Province Dorset, • Country United Kingdom, • Postal Code BH1 At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That's why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors. In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions. Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors. 6 months rolling contract with a local authority Summary • This role involves a 6-month rolling contract with a local authority, offering a daily rate of £550 to £650, outside IR35. The primary responsibility is to uphold strong financial controls, forecasting, reporting, and budget management to support significant organisational transformation projects. The position requires collaboration with Programme Managers, PMO teams, Finance Business Partners, and Benefits Realisation Leads to ensure that programme investments are financially sustainable, compliant, and in line with the Council's Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP). Responsibilities • Develop, maintain, and oversee budget baselines for the ERP Programme and broader Transformation Portfolio., • Create and sustain comprehensive Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) that include internal resources, supplier costs, contingency, and project expenditures., • Ensure that programme and portfolio budgets are consistent with strategic goals and the Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP)., • Monitor financial performance and propose corrective measures when needed., • Reconcile expenditures using corporate finance systems and ensure precise cost allocation across workstreams., • Generate monthly budget monitoring reports and conduct variance analyses., • Lead forecasting activities, including Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Forecast to Complete (ETC). Requirements: • Extensive experience in managing finance for programmes, projects, or transformation initiatives., • Demonstrated success in handling complex, multi-million-pound budgets across various workstreams., • Experience in creating reliable financial forecasts, scenario modelling, and variance analysis., • Strong background in managing supplier spending and ensuring invoice accuracy. Qualifications • Fully qualified accountant with one of the following professional certifications:, • CIPFA, • CIMA, • ACCA, • ACA, • Or an equivalent recognised accounting qualification Additional Information • Payments are processed on a bi-weekly schedule., • The application deadline is 23rd September 2026; early applications are encouraged. #J-18808-Ljbffr

About the role As a Field Sales Advisor, you'll represent Virgin Media O2 out in local communities, introducing customers to our broadband, mobile and TV entertainment services that can make a real difference to everyday life. This is a face-to-face, target-driven role where resilience, confidence and motivation are key. The starting salary is £26,228 + uncapped commission, with some top earners making £50k–£70k. Day to day, you'll: • Work independently in your allocated patch, speaking with customers door to door • Build rapport quickly and confidently with a wide range of people • Understand customer needs and recommend the right broadband, mobile and TV entertainment packages • Clearly explain pricing, deals and benefits • Manage your own workload from first conversation through to close • Take ownership of your results, targets and earning potential You'll be supported from day one. You'll start with a two-week, full-time induction (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm), covering product knowledge, systems and sales skills. Ongoing coaching and peer support will continue once you're out in the field. "The training was very good, and the trainer was excellent in supporting us and delivering as much information as possible within the two-week period. I also absorbed a great deal once out in the field. I have now learned the products and services we offer, along with their pricing, which is vital. I can speak confidently with customers and position the offerings effectively, leading to successful sales." — Jack Caird, Field Sales Advisor Our ways of working This is a full-time, field-based role working 37.5 hours per week, typically between 12pm and 8pm. Teams are aligned to home postcode, so you'll need to live within the designated catchment area. Shift patterns and expectations will be discussed during the recruitment process. Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we work hard to remove bias and barriers. We want everyone who joins us – and everyone thinking about joining us – to feel seen, heard and supported. When you work with us, you'll have access to our award-winning employee network groups that champion allyship, connection and inclusion across the business. Who we are At Virgin Media O2, we connect millions of people across the UK through broadband, mobile, TV and entertainment. Our field sales teams play a key role in bringing these services directly to customers, helping them choose solutions that suit their homes and lifestyles. We're proud to be named one of the Financial Times Top 500 Best Employers for 2026 . The must haves To be successful in this role, you'll bring: • A full UK driving licence • Confidence starting conversations and working face to face with customers • Resilience, motivation and comfort working towards targets • Flexibility to work afternoon and evening shifts • A positive, self-driven approach to work The other stuff we are looking for Previous experience in sales or a target-driven environment is beneficial. That said, mindset matters most. If you're confident, motivated to earn, resilient, comfortable working independently and keen to build your sales capability through training and support, this role offers strong earning potential and progression. What's in it for you Our benefits include Bupa healthcare, wellbeing support, life cover, a pension and generous holiday – plus your birthday off. You'll also have access to: • Discounts on broadband, TV and mobile • Cycle2Work schemes • Dental insurance and neurodiversity assessments • The Virgin Family platform and O2 Priority Next steps If this sounds like a place where you could belong, we'd love to hear from you. The next steps are: Complete our quick online application and video assessment. If successful, chat with one of our friendly recruiters to learn more. Attend a video interview with an assessor to see if we're a great match. TPBN1_UKTJ

You're ready to gain the skills and experience needed to grow within your role and advance your career - and we have the perfect software engineering opportunity for you. As a Software Engineer II at JPMorganChase within CIB Payments, you are part of an agile team that works to enhance, design, and deliver the software components of the firm's state-of-the-art technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As an emerging member of a software engineering team, you execute software solutions through the design, development, and technical troubleshooting of multiple components within a technical product, application, or system, while gaining the skills and experience needed to grow within your role. With a payments platform deployed to private cloud using Kubernetes and moving to AWS, you'll join an inspiring and curious team of technologists dedicated to improving the design, analytics, development, coding, testing and application programming that goes into creating high quality software and new products. • Executes standard software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting, • Writes secure and high-quality code using the syntax of at least one programming language with limited guidance, • Designs, develops, codes, and troubleshoots with consideration of upstream and downstream systems and technical implications, • Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain to improve the value realized by automation, • Applies technical troubleshooting to break down solutions and solve technical problems of basic complexity, • Gathers, analyzes, and draws conclusions from large, diverse data sets to identify problems and contribute to decision-making in service of secure, stable application development, • Leverages enterprise-authorized AI coding assist tools within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and productivity (e.g., code generation/refactoring, unit test creation, documentation), while validating outputs through peer review, automated testing, and secure coding standards., • Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation, • Learns and applies system processes, methodologies, and skills for the development of secure, stable code and systems, • Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect., • Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability, • Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages, • Knowledge of distributed technologies such as Kafka for messaging and NoSQL databases such as Cassandra/MongoDB, • Ability to collaborate with high-performing teams and individuals throughout the firm to accomplish common goals, • Experience across the whole Software Development Life Cycle, • Hands-on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, testing, troubleshooting, or documentation) with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate and validate AI-generated outputs., • Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations., • Exposure to agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security, • Emerging knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.), • Proficiency in Object oriented concepts, Design Patterns, Java, Spring, is essential, • Exposure to cloud technologies and building cloud native applications, • Understanding of payments systems, Core Cash Management, key processing cut-off times and payments processing desirable. J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Financial Times has an exciting opportunity for aspiring Black foreign correspondents. This job is with Financial Times, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organ

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