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Job Description: Registered Extra Care Manager Position: Registered Extra Care Manager Department: Extra Care Scheme Location: Carlton Dene Extra Care Scheme, Westminster, NW6 Reporting to: Chief Operations Officer (COO) Salary: £40,000 / year Contract: Full-Time | 40 Hours | On-Call Responsibility | 28days a/l Development: Funded Health and Social Care Level 5 or 7 Pension: Employer contribution 5% Bonus: Inspection bonus 10% for Outstanding rating Lead a Flagship 24/7 Extra Care Service Chosen Care Group is an award-winning, CQC-rated ‘Good’ provider delivering care across 22 London boroughs. We are committed to safe, effective, and well-led services that promote independence, dignity, and quality of life. We are now seeking a confident and CQC-ready Registered Extra Care Manager to lead our 78-flat, 24/7 staffed Extra Care scheme in Westminster. The Opportunity - As Registered Manager, you will: • Hold CQC registration for the scheme, • Lead and develop a team of 50+ staff, • Maintain strong governance and inspection readiness, • Drive quality improvement towards Outstanding, • Ensure safe, compliant and financially stable service delivery, • Represent the service with Commissioners and Housing partners, • This role requires a decisive, organised leader who understands Extra Care and can confidently manage a large, regulated service. What You Will Be Responsible For • Governance & Compliance, • Full CQC compliance and statutory notifications, • Safeguarding oversight and incident management, • Monthly audits across medication, care plans and documentation, • Maintaining inspection-ready evidence, • Leadership & Workforce Stability, • Line management of seniors and coordinators, • Staff supervision, appraisals and performance management, • Rota oversight and safe staffing levels, • Embedding a culture of accountability and professionalism, • Working closely with housing team and supporting the day-to-day operations, • Care Quality & Resident Outcomes, • Assessing new clients for suitability and mobilising new service, • Draft assessments, care plan and reviews, • Partnership working with GPs, Social Workers and health teams, • Responding effectively to complex care needs, • Stakeholder Management, • Contract review meetings with Local Authorities, • Building strong relationships with residents and families, • Professional representation of the organisation at all times About You • Current or previous Registered Manager within Extra Care, • Strong working knowledge of CQC standards and inspection frameworks, • Experience managing teams of 30+ staff, • Level 5 in Health & Social Care (or working towards), • Calm, organised and governance-focused, • Able to manage safeguarding and complex incidents confidently, • Good IT skills and experience at Care Software Ready to Lead? If you are an experienced Registered Manager looking to lead a large Extra Care scheme with full accountability and senior leadership support, we would welcome a confidential discussion. All roles subject to enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.

Lead Information Security Engineer Location: London | Hybrid (3 days office/2 WFH) Salary: Competitive salary + benefits Are you an experienced information security professional ready to make an impact on a global scale? Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Lead Engineer - Information Security to join their London-based global technology team. This is a key opportunity to take ownership of critical security architecture and strategy across a complex, multi-region enterprise. The Role As Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining secure solutions that protect global systems and data. You'll play a pivotal role in the firm's cloud transformation journey, ensuring compliance, resilience, and best practice across all regions. Key Responsibilities • Lead the design and implementation of secure authentication, authorisation, and data protection frameworks., • Manage and enhance Data Loss Prevention (DLP) systems, incident response, and risk management processes., • Oversee cloud security architecture across Azure, O365, and iManage Cloud environments., • Collaborate with global IT, compliance, and risk teams to deliver a consistent security posture., • Minimum 5 years' experience in information security within a global enterprise environment., • Strong knowledge of cloud and network security (Azure, O365)., • Experienced in DLP, SIEM, and incident response processes., • Familiar with ISO 27001/27002 and governance frameworks., • CISSP or CEH certification preferred. You'll be joining a respected global organisation investing heavily in its security capabilities. This is a high-impact, visible role where your expertise will directly influence global security strategy, innovation, and resilience.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you a passionate expert in Technology and Cyber Security Governance? Our client, a prominent banking institution, is seeking two talented individuals to join their team as Technology & Cyber Security Governance Subject Matter Experts (SME) on a temporary basis for 6 months. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to a significant uplift in governance standards, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Role: Technology & Cyber Security Governance SME Duration: 6 Months Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days a week in office) Rate: £650 - £700 per day (umbrella) About Our Client:Founded in 2018, our client has rapidly expanded within the European Economic Area (EEA) and is poised to exceed the €30 billion threshold, leading to direct supervision by the European Central Bank (ECB). As a significant European Financial Institution, they are committed to enhancing their technology and cyber security governance frameworks to meet regulatory demands and support sustainable growth. Key Responsibilities:As a Technology & Cyber Security Governance SME, you will play a crucial role in: • Conducting a thorough review of current governance compliance in preparation for ECB supervision., • Uplifting the Policy Architecture across Technology and Information Security, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements., • Identifying and validating gaps within governance frameworks and implementing necessary remediation strategies., • Collaborating with heads of departments across IT and Information Security to gather input and reflect it appropriately in policies., • Expertise in designing Technology & Information Security Governance Frameworks and authoring relevant policies., • Experience with Risk and Resilience Frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO27001, COBIT, ITIL)., • Strong knowledge of UK and European regulations, including ECB, DORA, and FCA/PRA., • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills., • Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across all organizational levels., • Project management expertise., • Technical authoring and policy design capabilities., • Proficiency in risk and resilience framework design., • Be part of a dynamic team driving significant governance enhancements within the banking sector., • Work in a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Estates Officer – Electrical (Band 7) Location: NHS Trust in London Contract Length: 3–6 months Pay: £32–£34 per hour We are supporting a London NHS Trust with the recruitment of an experienced Estates Officer – Electrical (Band 7) on a 3–6 month contract. This is a senior technical role requiring strong engineering expertise, excellent organisational skills and the ability to lead statutory and technical electrical compliance across a large, complex healthcare estate. As Estates Officer – Electrical, you will be responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient management of electrical engineering services, supporting operational delivery, maintenance, statutory testing and the strategic management of electrical assets. You will play a vital role in ensuring a safe, resilient environment for patients, staff and visitors while supporting the Trust’s long-term estates strategy. Key responsibilities Electrical Engineering Management • Oversee and manage maintenance, installation, testing, verification, validation and commissioning of electrical plant, services and equipment.., • Manage statutory and mandatory compliance for electrical systems including LV/HV, Generators, UPS, BMS systems and critical resilience infrastructure., • Ensure electrical assets have robust maintenance regimes, including the management of electrical testing records, PAT testing, generator testing and electrical SOPs., • Support the Head of Estates in delivering a responsive, professional estates service., • Work collaboratively with fellow Estates Officers and cross-disciplinary teams on operational and project-related tasks., • Supervise contractors, provide access to plant rooms and service areas, and ensure all works comply with Trust policies and HTM/ACOP requirements., • Implement and monitor compliance with Health and Safety legislation, HTMs, ACOPs, Permit to Work systems, RAMS and Trust safety policies., • Conduct and update risk assessments, maintain compliance documentation, and ensure safe systems of work are followed., • Chair the Electrical Safety Group, providing reports, actions and technical expertise., • Analyse data, performance information and engineering outputs to support decision-making, improvement plans and estates strategy., • ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering (Essential), • Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience (Desirable).

This role leads the technical delivery and governance of enterprise AI workspace platforms, focusing on Microsoft 365 Copilot and Google Workspace Gemini. You will design, integrate, and optimise AI solutions that enhance collaboration, automation, and decision-making, ensuring secure, compliant, and scalable deployment across the digital workplace. Client Details Our client is a well-established organisation within the financial services industry. Description • Lead implementation of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Google Gemini and NotebookLM, • Design and integrate AI-powered solutions using APIs, connectors, and automation tools, • Act as SME for enterprise AI workspace platforms across engineering and security teams, • Integrate AI tools with enterprise systems and data sources, • Develop reusable prompts, templates, and workflow accelerators, • Ensure compliance, governance, and secure AI operations, • Manage deployment lifecycle, monitoring, and optimisation A successful AI Workspace Engineer should have: • Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 (Copilot, Copilot Studio, Graph API, M365 Admin), • Experience with Google Workspace (Gemini, NotebookLM, Admin Console, Add-ons), • Proven track record embedding AI into business workflows, • Strong understanding of identity, governance, and security controls, • Microsoft Graph API and Google Workspace APIs, • Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, Vertex AI, • Power Automate, Apps Script or similar automation tools, • Knowledge of Responsible AI practices, • Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert, • Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, • Google Professional Collaboration Engineer or relevant Google Cloud certifications, • Competitive daily rate between £680 and £700 a day inside IR35., • Opportunity to work within a leading organisation in the financial services industry., • Gain valuable experience in AI-driven projects within a technology-focused environment.

Are you passionate about teaching and empowering individuals with the skills they need to succeed in the legal tech sector? At Nexian, we’re more than just a technology consultancy - we’re trusted partners helping professional services firms reimagine the way they work. From AI strategy and Microsoft solutions to our partnership with Actionstep, the leading SaaS practice management platform, we’re driving a new era of modern, cloud-based operations for law firms across the UK The Role at a Glance: Legal Tech Technology TrainerUK Remote £45,000 - £60,000 Depending on ExperiencePlus Benefits: 5% pension contribution, flexible core hours Company Product / Service: Technology transformation & management consultancy for legal firms Your Skills: Technology training delivery (virtual & in-person). Legal practice management systems (PMS) (Actionstep a bonus). Microsoft 365 & Power Platform expertise. End-to-end training programme development About Us: Nexian is at the forefront of digital transformation, delivering innovative solutions that modernise operations across the professional services sector. Formerly known as Ilicomm, a UK-based managed service provider, Nexian has grown to include digital consultancy, AI strategy, business analysis, data governance, and Microsoft technology services. We’re also proud partners of Actionstep, a global leading SaaS practice management platform that is transforming the legal software space. Actionstep allows law firms to replace outdated, hosted systems with a modern, cloud-based experience - making Nexian a central partner in their digital journey. We’re a small, friendly team that’s passionate about delivering excellent service. Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in the belief that when we take care of each other, we deliver better outcomes for our clients. No matter your seniority, you’ll be hands-on and involved in making sure every client experience exceeds expectations. What You’ll Be Doing: As a Trainer at Nexian, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality training programs that ensure clients and internal teams have the knowledge and skills to use our digital solutions effectively. This includes software tools like Actionstep, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and other strategic tools in our tech stack. Your role will involve designing and delivering training content, evaluating learning outcomes, and providing ongoing support to learners as they integrate new systems into their daily workflows. You will collaborate closely with project managers, technical teams, and client services to tailor training solutions to specific needs, ensuring that both individuals and teams are fully equipped to succeed in their use of our technology. Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and deliver engaging and comprehensive training programs for clients and internal teams. • Create customised training content based on the client’s needs and technology stack. • Conduct both virtual and in-person training sessions, webinars, and workshops. • Assess learner performance and provide feedback to ensure understanding and application of training material. • Work with the implementation team to ensure training is aligned with project milestones and deliverables. • Provide ongoing support and resources to learners after training sessions to reinforce new skills. • Stay updated on industry trends, new technology features, and training methodologies to continuously improve training programs. About You: • Previous experience as a trainer or educator, with a focus on technology solutions. • Experience working in a law firm or with legal software providers is highly desirable. • Familiarity with training methodologies and tools to assess learning outcomes. • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and inspire learners. • Expertise in creating and delivering customised training content for various audiences. • Familiarity with legal technology tools (e.g., PMS, Case Management, Microsoft 365, Power Platform) is a plus. • Passion for education and staying at the forefront of digital learning trends. • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to tailor training to different learning styles. At Nexian, we’re on a mission to reshape the legal sector through the power of technology. As a trusted partner to forward-thinking law firms, we don’t just implement systems - we unlock potential. With Actionstep, the world’s leading SaaS practice management platform, and our expertise in AI, Microsoft, and digital transformation, we’re helping firms leave outdated processes behind and embrace a smarter, more connected future. If you’re ready to take the lead in shaping how modern law firms embrace legal tech, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. Join Nexian and empower clients with the confidence, skills and systems they need to thrive in a cloud-first, AI-driven future. Apply today and be part of a team that’s redefining legal technology training across the UK. Application notice... We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.

Data Engineering Product Owner, AI Data Analytics, Microsoft Stack, Azure, Data Bricks, ML, Azure, Mainly Remote Data Engineering / Technology Product Owner required to join a global Professional Services business based in Central London. However, this is practically a remote role, but when travel is required (to London, Europe and the States) on occasions. We need someone who has come from a Data-Engineering First background with a hardened skillset in Microsoft Stack Technologies (C# .NET Core) who has then transitioned into Product Ownership. We need someone highly analytical who can understand large Data Sets, Data Bricks and is able to bring Proof of Concepts to the table and help with the execution. The platform primarily serves two key personas: • Data and Intelligence Delivery specialists, who manage data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration processes, and, • Assurance professionals, who use the analysers to enhance audit quality and client service (this can be taught – the mentality is development and analytical mindset first, audit specific knowledge second, which you can learn). This being said, we need DATA HEAVY Product Owners who have managed complex, Global products. Read on for more details… Experience required: • Data FIRST mentality. You must have been working within Data Engineering before moving into Product Ownership, • Technical proficiency:Familiarity with Azure services (e.g., Data Lake, Synapse, Fabric) and Databricks for data engineering, analytics, performance optimisation, and governance, • Development Framework experience within Microsoft Stack Technologies, • Experience with implementing and optimising scalable cloud infrastructure is highly valued, • Backlog management:Demonstrated expertise in maintaining and prioritizing product backlogs, writing detailed user stories, and collaborating with development teams to deliver sprint goals, • Agile product ownership: Experience in SAFe or similar agile frameworks, including daily scrum leadership and sprint planning, • Cross-team collaboration:Effective working across engineering, analytics, and business teams to ensure seamless execution, • KPI management: Ability to track, analyze, and interpret KPIs to guide product improvements and communicate results to stakeholders, • Technical acumen: Solid understanding of modern data platforms, including experience with medallion architecture, AI/ML applications, and cloud-native infrastructures., • Communication skills:Excellent communication skills for conveying technical concepts to various audiences, including engineers, business partners, and senior leadership, • Collaboration and flexibility: Experience working with distributed teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments, • Innovation mindset: Passion for leveraging advanced analytics, AI, and cloud technologies to deliver cutting-edge solutions, • Nice to have – experience working within an Accountancy firm, like a Big 4 player (for instance) This is a great opportunity and salary is dependent upon experience. Apply now for more details…

Matchtech are working with a key client to support the recruitment of a Head of Quality - OCS to work on key rail projects. This role is a permanent position working on a hybrid basis in London 2-3 days per week. Head of Quality OCS Key Responsibilities Quality Management System (QMS) • Ensure the Contractor's QMS is certified to ISO 9001 and compliant with ISO/TS 22163 (IRIS), valid for the OCS scope and accepted by the Project Manager prior to commencement of works., • Maintain QMS compliance throughout the project lifecycle, including certificate renewals, surveillance audits, and scope extensions where required., • Ensure the scope of certification fully covers all OCS activities and locations., • Make QMS documentation, registers, certification records, and assurance evidence available to the client upon request., • Establish and monitor risk-based quality objectives aligned to contract requirements, programme KPIs, and client performance targets., • Embed "right first time" principles and continual improvement across all OCS activities., • Apply measurement system analysis (MSA) techniques to improve reliability of inspection and testing data., • Develop, implement, and maintain the OCS Quality Plan in accordance with:, • ISO 10005, • WI 600, • Ensure the Quality Plan covers design, installation, inspection, testing, commissioning, and handover., • Act independently from delivery functions with authority to challenge activities and halt works where quality or compliance is compromised., • Define, implement, and evidence robust design assurance processes for OCS works., • Oversee self-certification, design verification, technical assurance, and system certification records., • Ensure Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), surveillance plans, forms, and templates are developed and accepted prior to works commencing., • Verify witness and hold points are included within the Accepted Programme., • Ensure all quality-related deliverables are incorporated within Information Delivery Plans (IDPs)., • Develop and maintain the Material Certification and Traceability Plan in accordance with EN 10204., • Identify OCS-related special processes (e.g., welding, crimping, NDT)., • Ensure special processes are managed in accordance with ISO/TS 22163 and relevant industry standards., • Demonstrable experience leading quality management within rail systems, preferably Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS) or electrification programmes., • Proven experience operating as an independent quality authority on major infrastructure or high-speed rail projects., • Strong working knowledge and practical implementation experience of:, • ISO 9001, • ISO/TS 22163 (IRIS), • ISO 10005 (Quality Plans), • ISO 10006 (Quality in Projects), • ISO 9004 (Organisational Maturity), • ISO 19011 (Auditing Management Systems), • Experience establishing and maintaining certified QMS arrangements on complex, multi-disciplinary projects., • Experience managing quality across the full lifecycle: design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning and handover., • Competent quality auditor (IRCA or equivalent), with experience leading internal and external audits., • Demonstrable experience managing nonconformity processes, root cause analysis, corrective actions and systemic improvement programmes., • Experience overseeing material certification, traceability (EN 10204), and special process control (e.g. ISO 3834, ISO 9712)., • Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline., • Member of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) or equivalent recognised professional body (e.g., Chartered Engineer status desirable)., • Certified Lead Auditor (IRCA or equivalent recognised body)., • Formal training in root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean) desirable., • Rail, electrification, or electrical systems qualifications desirable.

Data Steward Manager – London (12-Month FTC) Are you a senior data governance professional? Looking for hybrid working for better work-life balance? A leading law firm in London is seeking a Data Steward Manager following a recent merger. You’ll ensure client and matter data across finance, risk, and business development is accurate, consistent, and compliant, and act as the point of escalation for a team of three Data Stewards. This role is approximately 70% hands-on data governance and project work, and 30% management. What’s on offer: • Salary up to £75,000, • Hybrid working: 3 days in onsite, 2 days remote, • Chance to shape a high-performing data team within an international firm What you’ll do: • Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve data quality issues, • Promote best practices in data governance and process standardisation, • Contribute to wider data initiatives and system improvements, • Supervise and support a team, managing workloads and service levels What we’re looking for: • Experience in data or information governance, • Leadership, supervisory, or senior-level experience, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, • Knowledge of GDPR Apply now!

TBM Analyst | £105K | London Hybrid | Investment BankingOverview:A leading financial services organisation is seeking a TBM Analyst to support the Head of Service Catalogue in maturing and operating EMEA TEC’s Technology Business Management (TBM) capability. This role sits at the intersection of Technology, Finance, and Business, delivering transparent and actionable insight into technology cost, consumption, and value.This is an excellent opportunity to help shape and embed a strategic TBM capability within a complex, regulated environment.Role & Responsibilities: • Support execution of the TBM roadmap and operating model., • Mature TBM capabilities including taxonomy, cost models, governance, and reporting., • Own continuous improvement of the TBM cost model across IT towers, applications, and services., • Partner with Finance to align TBM outputs with budgeting and forecasting processes., • Deliver executive dashboards and insights across run, grow, and transform spend., • Own and enhance TBM tooling (e.g., Apptio, Magic Orange, Cost Lens), ensuring data integrity., • Support regulatory, audit, and risk processes through defensible cost transparency reporting.Essential Skills & Experience:, • Strong understanding of TBM taxonomy, TBM Council standards, and cost modelling practices., • Experience operating within a TBM or cost transparency function in a large enterprise., • Solid financial management knowledge (budgeting, forecasting, allocation, chargeback/showback)., • Hands-on experience with TBM platforms such as Apptio or similar., • Strong stakeholder management skills across Technology and Finance leadership., • Excellent analytical capability with ability to translate complex data into insights., • Proven ability to operate in structured, governance-heavy environments.Desirable Experience:, • Experience within banking or other highly regulated industries., • Knowledge of FinOps, cloud financial management, or ITFM., • Understanding of infrastructure tower costing and service delivery models., • Experience supporting application portfolio rationalisation initiatives., • Professional certifications (e.g., Apptio TBM Analyst, TBM Executive).Package:, • £105K, • Great Benefits Package, • Hybrid WorkingTBM Analyst | £105K | London Hybrid | Investment Banking

Your new companyOur client is a privately owned main contractor, offering Quantity Surveyors long-term stability and a respected industry reputation. With a turnover near £500m, QSs' join a major Tier 1 environment with strong commercial exposure. Their multidisciplinary portfolio-construction, civil engineering, offshore, fitout, and FM-gives QSs' diverse project and sector experience. Projects span the UK & Ireland, with offices in key cities, enabling mobility and career growth across regions.Your new roleThe Senior Quantity Surveyor will manage project costs, contractual obligations, and change processes to ensure commercial efficiency. While preparing budgets, cost forecasts, interim valuations, and final accounts. They will procure and administer subcontractors, including assessing and certifying payments, and oversee variations, change control, and value engineering support. The role includes leading Extension of Time claims and Loss & Expense submissions and maintaining accurate commercial documentation while ensuring compliance with JCT and NEC contract procedures. They will identify and manage commercial and financial risks, produce monthly commercial reporting such as CVR's and cashflow updates, and collaborate closely with project, design, site, procurement, finance, and supply chain teams. The role also requires supporting dispute avoidance and contributing to governance, quality, safety, and risk standards across projects.What you'll need to succeedThe role requires 7+ years of experience in a similar quantity surveying position, demonstrating strong commercial awareness and a proven ability to manage costs, contracts, and project financials effectively. Candidates must have experience working with JCT and NEC forms of contract. Your experience will also include working on the construction of Steel Frames and similar sector projects in the Light Industrial, Waste Management, Warehouse, Data Centre space. Professional accreditation such as MCIOB or MRICS is considered advantageous. Travel to site in North London and offices in Central London is essential. What you'll get in returnThis is a great opportunity offering a salary between £60K - £80K + package. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Awards and Progression Manager 15-month fixed term contract 2-3 days on-site each week in central London MLC Partners is delighted to be recruiting for a full-time Awards and Progression Manager for a leading London University. We’re seeking an experienced Higher Education professional who is ready to lead a critical institutional function and help shape how progression and awards operate across a globally recognised university. This is a role for someone who wants influence, not just delivery. You’ll join a strong Registry function at a time of enhancement and transformation, where your expertise will genuinely shape systems, influence culture and strengthen governance, with visible impact from committee rooms through to graduation ceremonies The role Assessment, progression and awards sit at the heart of academic standards and student outcomes. As Awards and Progression Manager, you will lead a core Registry function, ensuring decisions are robust, compliant and consistent, while also driving improvement and modernisation across policy, process and systems. • Lead the governance, frameworks and delivery that underpin progression decisions, award confirmation, and certification/graduation readiness., • Act as a key adviser to the Academic Registrar and senior academic colleagues on academic regulations and policy, complex casework, and sector developments/best practice., • Ensure progression and awards processes are accurate, timely and transparent, fair and inclusive, consistently applied, and compliant within an evolving HE regulatory landscape., • Drive continuous improvement across assessment and progression governance, policy development, student-facing communication, and risk/quality controls., • Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing team through complex annual cycles., • Build strong relationships and influence effectively with stakeholders across academic and professional services at all levels.Essential skills and experience, • Direct leadership of an exams/assessments team (or strong aptitude and evidence of readiness to lead), • Significant experience in assessment, progression and awards processes within Higher Education, • Strong regulatory expertise with the ability to interpret and apply rules and frameworks, • Excellent stakeholder management skills, working confidently with colleagues at all levels

Commercial/Development Manager Rate - £700 (A day) Duration - 6 Months (Initially) Ir35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company) We are seeking an experienced and strategically minded Commercial/Development Manager to support the planning, delivery and optimisation of estates and facilities operations within a Higher Education environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial management, contract oversight, supplier performance, development of estates projects, and stakeholder engagement across complex multi-site estates. This role plays a critical part in driving value, ensuring operational excellence, and supporting the long-term development of the campus estate. Key ResponsibilitiesCommercial Management • Lead the commercial strategy across estates and facilities, ensuring best value, compliance, and robust financial management., • Oversee procurement processes, including tendering, contract negotiation and supplier evaluation., • Manage large-scale contracts (FM, maintenance, construction, sustainability and infrastructure packages)., • Implement commercial risk management practices, ensuring risks are identified, mitigated and reported., • Analyse costs, budgets, forecasts and business cases to support informed decision-making.Estates Development, • Support the planning and delivery of capital and refurbishment projects across the campus estate., • Contribute to long-term estates development strategies, ensuring alignment with institutional goals., • Work collaboratively with project managers, consultants and contractors to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget., • Assist with feasibility studies, stakeholder engagement, and development of project proposals.Operational & Supplier Performance, • Monitor and manage supplier and contractor performance, ensuring service delivery KPIs and SLAs are met., • Lead performance reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives., • Ensure contracts are managed in line with Higher Education governance, statutory regulations and best-practice frameworks.Stakeholder Engagement, • Build strong working relationships with academic departments, senior leadership, external partners and technical teams., • Communicate complex commercial and estates matters clearly to non-technical stakeholders., • Provide expert commercial guidance to support informed decision-making across the organisation.Skills, Experience & QualificationsEssential, • Proven experience in a commercial, development or contract management role within estates, facilities or building management., • Higher Education sector experience (university or college environment) with an understanding of sector-specific governance and operational complexities., • Strong commercial acumen and experience managing large contracts or capital projects., • Knowledge of building compliance, estates operations, FM services and procurement best practice., • Excellent negotiation, financial analysis and supplier management skills., • Ability to engage, influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across diverse functions.Desirable, • Professional qualifications such as RICS, CIPS, IWFM or equivalent., • Experience with NEC or JCT contract frameworks., • Background in sustainability initiatives within estates or facilities., • Experience contributing to large estates strategies or masterplanning programmes.Personal Attributes, • Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset., • Strong communication and relationship-building skills., • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, stakeholder-rich environment., • Detail-oriented with excellent organisational capabilities., • Demonstrates integrity, professionalism and commitment to best practice.

Our client a leading non for-profit organisation are seeking an experienced Programme Director to lead and deliver a portfolio of impactful programmes based in West London. This is a leadership role responsible for shaping programme delivery, driving performance, managing budgets, and ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple projects. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership capability, stakeholder management expertise, and a proven track record of delivering complex programmes on time and within budget. Key Responsibilities • Provide leadership and oversight of multiple programmes and projects, • Develop and implement programme plans aligned with organisational objectives, • Lead, inspire, and manage multidisciplinary teams, • Establish strong partnerships with key stakeholders, funders, and local partners, • Monitor performance, risk, and impact, ensuring high standards of governance and reporting, • Significant experience in programme or portfolio management at senior level, • Strong leadership and people management skills, • Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-building ability, • Strong analytical, reporting, and governance knowledge, • Experience working within the public, charity, education, or community sector, • Competitive salary of £50,000–£55,000, • Opportunity to shape and lead meaningful programmes, • Supportive and collaborative working environment Please submit your CV and a covering statement outlining your suitability for the role.

We are delighted to be working with Metropolitan Police Service to source an experienced Implementation lead to join their Property Services Directorate. • Location: Hendon or Sidcup / hybrid, • Initial 12-month interim role Day-to-day of the role: • Lead the delivery of complex moves, restacks, accommodation changes, and transformation programmes, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and to PSD standards., • Oversee the production and progression of Business Cases and Options Appraisals through relevant governance pathways., • Ensure all implementation activity aligns with the wider MPS Estate Strategy, operational priorities, and accommodation/occupancy requirements., • Act as a senior ‘expert client’ and maintain strong control of risks, compliance, dependencies, and assurance processes across implementation programmes., • Drive cross-directorate coordination to resolve blockers and ensure integrated delivery with Construction, Facilities Management, Real Estate Management, Engagement, and the organisation's digital teams., • Lead, coach, and develop the Implementation Management team, improving capability, resilience, and succession planning., • Strengthen evidence-based decisions through improved use of data, demand analysis, and financial modelling., • Extensive experience as a project manager in client-side organisations, particularly in delivering complex accommodation, property change, or workplace transformation projects in large, multi-site organisations., • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through major change, including contractors and external suppliers., • Strong understanding of the MPS estate, governance processes, user groups, and organisational structures., • Demonstrated experience in business case authorship, options appraisal, and data-driven decision making., • Experience working within complex governance and assurance environments., • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage risk, dependencies, and competing priorities., • Desirable: Professional qualification in project management (PRINCE2, APM), and experience in public sector estates, policing, or mission-critical environments., • Opportunity to work in a role of significant operational and political significance., • Leadership of a diverse team, with a mix of direct and matrix management., • Professional development and upskilling opportunities.

Interim Building Surveyor / Project Manager Based in London, hybrid working & Inside IR35 Length: 3 months We’re seeking an interim Building Surveyor to lead and deliver a programme of major housing capital and improvement projects, with a value of up to £5 million per annum. This is to secure effective outcomes which meet the Council’s objectives, in a challenging environment of continual change. Key Responsibilities of the Building Surveyor - Project Manager: • Manage the full lifecycle of major housing capital and improvement projects, from conception to completion, • Oversee project development, briefing, planning, design progression, procurement, contract administration and delivery, • Ensure all outcomes align with the Council’s housing, compliance and improvement objectives, • Drive efficient project governance, reporting, risk management, programme control and quality assurance, • To critically analyse data produced by the project team members to obtain qualified justifications for any proposed works and their associated costs whilst ensuring records are appropriately kept of the complete process, • Adapt to a constantly evolving programme environment and support continuous improvement in project delivery, • Ensure the project team adopts and undertakes the RIBA Planned Work approach when consulting with residents and other stakeholders throughout the life of the project. This includes from the development of initial feasibilities and final proposals through the design stage and the execution of work, to final feedback and assessment of satisfaction with the project outcome, • To act as the Council’s Client Representative under the terms of any contractual or SLA arrangements, • The post holder may be required to work evenings, weekends and occasional public holidays, in order to meet service requirements and specifically to carry out consultation and representational tasks with residents and other stakeholders alongside providing cover for emergencies Skills, Experience and Knowledge required of the Building Surveyor - Project Manager: • Demonstrable experience delivering capital and improvement projects in the housing or public sector environment, • Degree-level qualification in building or relevant construction based professional qualification or extensive experience of capital works in a social housing environment, • Strong project management capability across planning, procurement, stakeholder management, contract management and delivery *Venn Group’s “Recommendation Scheme”: if you recommend a candidate who is subsequently placed by Venn Group (for a minimum of 2 weeks) you will be eligible for vouchers from a choice of high street organisations

We are working with a provider of social housing who are looking to recruit a Senior Building Safety Manager on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for leading the strategic development, implementation, and continuous improvement of building safety management across the organisation's high-risk residential portfolio. This role combines operational oversight with strategic responsibility, strengthening policies, processes and procedures, to ensure full compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and all related regulatory expectations. You will guide, mentor, and support Building Safety Officers, ensuring that safety cases, data quality, inspections, reporting, and resident engagement activities are delivered to a consistently high standard Duties will include: • Leading the development and embedding of building safety policies, procedures, and standards., • Providing expert advice to senior leaders on emerging risks, regulatory change, and organisational readiness., • Safety case, risk & regulatory compliance, • Overseeing the production, maintenance, and quality assurance of Safety Case Reports for all higher-risk buildings., • Ensuring building safety risks are identified, mitigated, monitored, and reported effectively., • Acting as the key operational interface with the Building Safety Regulator, Fire Service, and other regulatory bodies., • Investigating and escalating data issues or breaches in line with policy., • Working closely with Asset Management, Compliance, Fire Safety, and operational teams to deliver safe and effective outcomes., • Supporting the delivery of resident engagement events, promoting transparency and trust., • Leadership & people management We are looking for: • Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management and Fire Safety in Construction., • Significant experience managing building safety across complex, high-risk residential buildings., • Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Order, building regulations, and safety management principles., • Proven leadership experience in a regulated, safety-critical environment., • Experience producing and quality-assuring Safety Case Reports or equivalent documentation., • Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including at senior level., • Strong understanding of building construction, fire protection systems, risk management, and data governance. It would be advantageous if you had: • Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g. RICS, CIOB, IFE)., • NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalent., • Experience with digital asset information systems and golden thread platforms., • Experience leading organisational change or large-scale improvement programmes. For more information, or to apply please submit your CV or contact the office to speak with Natasha Moore or James New

Director of Residential Operations – PRS Sector (London) MCR Property Group The Opportunity MCR Property Group is seeking an experienced Director of Residential Operations – PRS Sector to lead and optimise the day-to-day operational performance of our growing national PRS portfolio. This is a senior leadership role focused on operational excellence, resident experience, and scalable service delivery across a diverse and expanding residential platform. This role is ideal for a proven PRS or residential operations leader who excels in managing multi-site portfolios, leading on-site and central teams, and embedding best-in-class operational standards across lettings, property management, and facilities management functions. About MCR Property Group MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow. We deliver high-quality new-build and conversion schemes across residential and industrial sectors and manage a diverse, multi-billion-pound portfolio. Our current holdings include more than 7,500 residential plots and a significant commercial and industrial asset base valued in excess of £2 billion. We are entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and focused on long-term value creation, offering a compelling environment for senior operational leaders within the PRS sector. Role Overview The Director of Residential Operations (PRS) will have full accountability for the operational performance, service delivery, and resident experience across MCR’s Private Rented Sector (PRS) portfolio. The role spans mobilisation, lease-up, stabilisation, and steady-state operations, ensuring that all assets operate efficiently, compliantly, and in line with brand and service standards. You will lead lettings, residential management, and facilities management functions, ensuring consistent execution, strong financial performance, high resident satisfaction, and effective risk management across the portfolio. This is a highly visible leadership role, working closely with asset management, development, finance, and senior stakeholders to ensure operational delivery supports long-term asset performance. Key Responsibilities Residential Operations Leadership • Provide overall leadership and governance across all PRS operational activities., • Ensure consistent implementation of operating standards, policies, and procedures across all sites., • Take ownership of day-to-day performance across lettings, block management, and facilities management functions., • Lead mobilisation planning for new PRS schemes, including staffing models, systems, processes, and compliance readiness., • Oversee lease-up activity to ensure occupancy, income, and service targets are achieved., • Support pricing, leasing velocity, and renewal strategies aligned with local market dynamics., • Champion a resident-first operating culture across all developments., • Drive continuous improvement across the full resident journey, from enquiry and onboarding through to renewal., • Ensure consistent handling of complaints, service recovery, and resident communications., • Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing central and on-site teams., • Set clear performance expectations and KPIs for operational teams and managing agents., • Build scalable team structures and succession plans to support portfolio growth., • Own operational budgets, forecasting, and cost control across the PRS portfolio., • Drive improvements in rent collection, arrears management, void reduction, and cost efficiency., • Monitor and report on key operational KPIs including occupancy, NPS, arrears, service levels, and maintenance performance., • Ensure full compliance with health & safety, fire safety, building safety, data protection, and landlord obligations., • Maintain robust governance and audit frameworks across all residential operations., • Embed ESG principles into operational delivery, including resident wellbeing, sustainability, and social value initiatives., • 7–10+ years’ experience in a senior residential operations leadership role within PRS, PRS, student accommodation, or hospitality-led residential environments., • Demonstrable experience managing multi-site residential portfolios and operational teams., • Strong track record in lease-up delivery, stabilised operations, service improvement, and arrears reduction., • Proven ability to manage large operational budgets and complex P&Ls., • Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills., • Degree in Real Estate, Business, Hospitality, or a related discipline., • London-based role with regular travel to regional PRS sites., • 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)., • Birthday day off., • Long-term career progression within a rapidly expanding national property group.

Join a leading, forward-thinking managing agent and take ownership of a landmark residential estate in South East London. As Head of Estates, you will have the opportunity to shape the on-site services, lead a high-performing team, and ensure the delivery of exceptional standards across a dynamic and evolving environment. This is a role for a confident, proactive estates leader who thrives on delivering excellence, driving improvement and building strong client and resident relationships.Hours: Monday to Friday 9am till 530pmSalary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum depending on experience.What’s in it for you: Head of Estates • Opportunity to work for a leading global property company, • Opportunity to play a pivotal role in mobilising and shaping a prestigious Build-to-Rent development from the ground up, setting the tone for long-term operational excellence., • Chance to lead and develop a high-performing on-site team, • Benefit from structured professional development, clear career progression pathways, and the opportunity to collaborate across specialist teams, • Full strategic and operational governance across brand new luxury environmentJob Description: Head of EstatesYou will be responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of Estates Facilities Management across the development, ensuring full compliance, outstanding customer service and high-quality oversight of all hard and soft services.You will also play an integral role in implementing estate-wide strategies, enhancing service delivery, and supporting the ongoing evolution of the client’s vision for the site.The Role: Head of EstatesAs Head of Estates, you will lead on the management of all building operations, public realm standards, property compliance and health & safety across the site. You will work closely with clients, leaseholders, contractors and internal teams to deliver a seamless, compliant and resident-focused estates service.What you will be doing: Head of Estates, • Oversee the mobilisation of the block, coordinating site staff and third-party contractors., • Manage the full PPM programme for hard and soft services, ensuring compliance and timely delivery., • Lead on fire life safety management with specialist contractors., • Act as the primary on-site contact for day-to-day estate queries and operational issues., • Conduct daily inspections of common areas, basements and external building fabric, ensuring cleanliness, safety and quality standards., • Oversee contract management to ensure value for money, service quality and best-in-class delivery., • Manage the implementation of all obligations under the Property Management Agreement, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and service levels., • Develop and maintain robust management systems for buildings, facilities and public realm areas., • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, KPIs, SLAs and industry best practice., • Contribute to occupier communications, ensuring clarity, consistency and quality., • Advise the General Manager promptly on risks, incidents or emerging issues.What we are looking for: Head of Estates, • IOSH or NEBOSH certification (essential), • Membership of the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM/IWFM) (preferred), • Proven leadership experience within estates or facilities management., • Strong understanding of hard and soft FM services., • Experience in health & safety best practice and compliance management., • Skilled in contractor management and PPM oversight., • Excellent problem-solving abilities and a logical, proactive approach., • Experience dealing directly with tenants or residents in a customer-facing capacity., • Financial acumen with experience in budgeting and reporting., • Knowledge of utility management and ESG considerations., • Experience managing confidential access to residential homes with discretion and professionalism. If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please send us your CV as a matter of urgency.

Job Title Senior Product Manager - Salesforce (Core Cloud's & Marketing Cloud) Location London (Hybrid - 3 days per week in the London office) Salary & Benefits * £90,000 - £104,000 base salary * 10% annual bonus * Competitive benefits package About the Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Product Manager to lead the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of a Salesforce platform, with a strong focus on Salesforce Core Cloud and Marketing Cloud. This is a global role, working closely with regional stakeholders, technology teams, and business leaders to drive scalable, customer-centric solutions across multiple markets. You will manage a team of 3, providing leadership, coaching, and direction while owning the end-to-end product lifecycle for Salesforce capabilities that support sales, marketing, and customer engagement at scale. Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Strategy & Ownership * Own and evolve the global Salesforce product roadmap across Core Cloud and Marketing Cloud * Translate business strategy and customer needs into clear product vision, goals, and priorities * Define success metrics and track product performance, adoption, and value delivery Stakeholder & Business Partnership * Partner with global Sales, Marketing, CRM, Data, and Technology teams to align priorities * Act as the primary product voice for Salesforce capabilities across regions * Balance global standardisation with local market requirements Delivery & Execution * Work closely with Salesforce architects, engineers, and delivery teams to ensure high-quality execution * Own backlog prioritisation, feature definition, and release planning * Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with Salesforce best practices People Leadership * Line manage and mentor a team of 3 * Foster a high-performing, collaborative product culture * Support professional development and succession planning within the team Governance & Continuous Improvement * Ensure strong product governance, documentation, and lifecycle management * Stay current with Salesforce roadmap, releases, and emerging capabilities * Identify opportunities to optimise processes, tooling, and ways of working Skills & ExperienceEssential * Proven experience as a Senior Product Manager or Product Lead in enterprise environments * Strong hands-on experience with Salesforce Core Cloud (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud) and Marketing Cloud * Experience leading and managing product teams * Strong stakeholder management skills across global, cross-functional teams * Ability to balance strategic thinking with delivery-focused execution Desirable * Experience working in global or multi-market organisations * Salesforce certifications (e.g. Administrator, Marketing Cloud, Product Owner) * Experience working in agile / product-led delivery environments

Faculty Health, Safety & Department Safety Officer Lead - Interim - Hybrid working - £31.34 Per Hour Umbrella Cedar Recruitment are seeking an experienced Health and Safety professional to lead on compliance and governance within a leading Educational Institute in London. The role is working a 5 Month Contractuntil the end of July, and will involve working on a hybrid basis, going into the office 2 days per week. The successful candidate will be reporting into the Estates and Safety Operations Manager and will be required to take full ownership of Health and Safety delivery across six academic departments, act as the Departmental Safety Officer and ensure the faculty maintains a strong position against statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities • Lead Health and Safety governance and advise Heads of Departments, • Manage faculty compliance, risk registers and documentation, • Oversee incident and near-miss reporting, investigations, and performance reporting, • Coordinate mandatory training (Fire Safety, DSE, Manual Handling, Lone Working, First Aid), • Lead statutory risk assessments and workplace inspections, • Maintain emergency procedures and evacuation processes, • Work closely and build relationships with with Estates, Fire and Security teams and Safety Services to ensure safe facilities management, • The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation, • The confidence to influence and challenge senior stakeholders, • NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent Health and Safety qualification (desirable), • Be familiar with RiskNET, Mycampus or similar systems If you know of anyone who is interested then please refer them for a referral voucher if they are successfully placed and stay for the duration of the contract.

Interim Health & Safety Lead (Standards, Engagement & Culture) Location: Hybrid (2 days in the London office, 3 days remote) Contract: 3–6 months (with potential extension) Reporting to: Head of Corporate Health & Safety Aatom Recruitment is currently working in partnership with a local authority to appoint an Interim Health & Safety Lead (Standards, Engagement & Culture) for a high-profile, strategic assignment. This is a senior interim opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety professional to provide leadership and stability during a period of transition, while permanent roles are being recruited. About the Assignment The City Council is seeking an experienced Interim Health & Safety Lead to provide senior-level capacity during a critical transition period. This is a high-impact, time-limited assignment focused on: • Stabilising current Health & Safety activity, • Progressing priority improvements, • Establishing clear, practical frameworks, • Establish a clear baseline of Health & Safety maturity across the Council, • Progress priority work aligned to an ISO 45001-style management system, • Improve visibility, consistency, and engagement across services and Directorates, • Design pragmatic and deliverable frameworks for permanent staff, • Produce a structured roadmap and handover to support continued implementationKey Priority Areas1. Health & Safety Standards & Systems, • Review and update Health & Safety policies, procedures, and management systems, • Identify key risks, gaps, and areas of duplication, • Define a proportionate ISO 45001-aligned framework suitable for the City Council, • Refresh or develop priority corporate standards and model risk assessments, • Design a pragmatic audit and assurance framework (design phase only)2. Engagement, Communications & Culture, • Review and reset the Health & Safety engagement and communications approach, • Develop a simple, deliverable engagement strategy tailored to Directorates, • Increase visibility of Health & Safety through clear and consistent messaging, • Support managers in embedding Health & Safety into day-to-day operations, • Design leading and lagging indicators to measure performance and engagement3. Training & Capability (Design Phase), • Conduct a high-level training needs analysis, • Develop a Health & Safety training and competency matrix, • Identify priority gaps and quick wins, • Produce a clear roadmap for training and capability development4. Leadership & Handover, • Act as a senior advisor to Directors and senior managers, • Provide concise, accurate reporting to governance and leadership forums, • Coach and support existing Health & Safety team members, • Produce a comprehensive handover covering:, • Baseline and maturity assessment, • Work completed, • Key risks and dependencies, • Delivery of full ISO 45001 accreditation, • Long-term cultural change programmes, • Senior Health & Safety leadership experience within large, complex organisations, • Proven experience designing, reviewing, or implementing ISO 45001-aligned systems, • A strong track record of improving Health & Safety management frameworks, • Experience driving engagement and influencing Health & Safety culture, • Ability to deliver at pace within time-limited interim assignments, • Confidence influencing senior stakeholders without formal authority, • Public sector or local government experience (highly desirable)Personal Attributes, • Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Strong stakeholder management and facilitation abilities, • Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise within a short-term assignment, • A clear baseline of Health & Safety maturity and priority risks, • Defined and documented standards aligned to an ISO 45001-style framework, • Engagement and training approaches ready for implementation, • Increased organisational confidence in Health & Safety leadership

You will oversee the end-to-end student lifecycle - from enrolment through to graduation - ensuring an exceptional student experience and strong governance standards. You will provide operational leadership to the Registry team, develop efficient systems and workflows, and support compliance activities across the institution. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a developing organisation and influence continuous service improvement. Client Details Our client is a dynamic and fast-growing London-based university known for its innovative, student-centred approach and strong industry partnerships. With an expanding academic portfolio and a commitment to high-quality student experience, they offer an agile, collaborative environment where you can make a meaningful impact on student success and institutional development. Description • Develop and improve operational systems, workflows, SLAs, SOPs and digital tools., • Plan and manage academic-year workload, ensuring deadlines and priorities are met., • Develop reporting frameworks for internal and external reporting (e.g., KPIs, student performance)., • Line manage the Registry Team and support day-to-day operations., • Oversee the student lifecycle to ensure a high-quality experience from enrolment to graduation., • Lead student success initiatives including induction, advice and guidance, retention support and services for students with additional needs., • Manage extra-curricular engagement including student voice, representation and mentorship activities. A successful Registry Team Leader should have: • Experience in Registry, student services/support or HE administration., • Staff management or supervisory experience., • Ability to manage operational processes, workflows and documentation., • Experience supporting the student lifecycle and contributing to quality assurance., • Confident using student record systems and digital tools (including MS365)., • Strong understanding of HE regulations, compliance and data quality standards., • Excellent organisational, planning, problem-solving and communication skills., • Ability to analyse data and prepare clear reports., • Collaborative approach and ability to work with a range of stakeholders., • Flexible, adaptable and comfortable in a developing organisation., • Permanent position within the not-for-profit education sector., • Opportunities for professional growth and development., • Supportive and structured work environment in London.

Cobalt Recruitment is delighted to be representing a privately owned property investment and development business with an established London portfolio, in their search for a Senior Facilities Manager. The role will oversee a cluster of high-quality commercial assets across West London and the City, providing strategic oversight and operational leadership across multiple sites. Managing three on-site Building Managers, this position offers the opportunity to shape service delivery standards, drive consistency across the portfolio, and act as a key interface between asset management and operational teams. It is well suited to an experienced Facilities professional seeking greater autonomy within a commercially focused, hands-on environment. Key Responsibilities • Provide leadership and direction to 3 Building Managers across a multi-site London portfolio, • Oversee delivery of hard and soft FM services, ensuring PPM schedules, statutory compliance, and SLA performance are consistently achieved, • Manage service charge budgets across the portfolio, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and reconciliations, • Review and enhance contractor performance through structured KPI management, tender processes, and regular audits, • Ensure full compliance with H&S legislation, statutory inspections, and risk management procedures, • Support asset management initiatives including refurbishments, occupier engagement strategies, and ESG-focused improvements, • Lead on procurement exercises and contract mobilisation across multiple properties If you are interested in this position, please apply with your CV today as this role may interview & appoint before the closing date of this advert.

Senior Valuation Surveyor – London & Home Counties | Local Authority Client £34.12 p/h Umbrella (Inside IR35) 37 Hours per week Ongoing Contract Overview of the Role Service Care Solutions are working in partnership with a Local Authority within the Place Directorate to recruit an experienced Senior Valuation Surveyor to support their Corporate Estate function. Working within the Estates, Facilities and Regeneration division, you will contribute to the Directorate’s vision of delivering high professional and customer service standards, ensuring compliance with legislation, policy and Government regulations. The Council manages a diverse property portfolio valued in excess of £400m across the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account, generating over £5m annual income. This role will play a key part in protecting and enhancing that income stream through active asset management, valuation and strategic estate input. Responsibilities • Day-to-day management of the Council’s commercial property portfolio (General Fund & HRA), • Undertaking lease renewals, rent reviews and lettings of commercial property (shops, offices, industrial units etc.), • Leading on residential valuation matters including RTBs and leasehold enfranchisement, • Supporting regeneration and acquisition projects including potential CPO work, • Undertaking statutory and asset valuations in accordance with RICS Professional Standards, • Managing acquisitions and disposals via private treaty or auction, • Preparing evidence for Public Enquiries, Arbitration and Court proceedings where required, • Advising internal departments (e.g. Housing, Adult Social Care) on property matters, • Preparing Cabinet Reports, briefing notes and technical documents, • Advising on rating matters and leading appeals where necessary, • Commissioning and managing external consultants, • Supporting capital receipts delivery and contribution to MTFS objectives, • Deputising for the Service Manager – Valuation & Estate Management when required, • Ensuring asset register accuracy and strong governance/performance frameworksRequirements, • Full Member or Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS/FRICS) – General Practice, Valuation or similar, • Registered Valuer (or ability to become Registered), • Extensive experience within property valuation and/or asset management, • Strong background in commercial property management, acquisitions and disposals, • Sound knowledge of relevant property legislation, local government frameworks and compliance requirements, • Experience working within or alongside Local Authority / Public Sector estates, • Excellent report writing, numerical and analytical skills, • Ability to manage workload independently with minimal supervision, • Strong stakeholder engagement skills across internal departments and external partnersThis is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Valuation Surveyor seeking a strategic and operational role within a large and varied Local Authority estate portfolio. If you're looking for work but this role isn’t for you, please feel free to get in touch with what you're looking for.Contact: James Glover at Service Care Solutions on or via email at

Job Description Job title: Head of Course Development and Delivery Salary range: £50,957 per annum Type of contract: Permanent Location: Hybrid (On site attendance required on events and team days) Working hours: Full time, 35 hours per week About the role RCOG Events is entering an exciting phase of transformation as we strengthen and expand our global education portfolio. Aligned to our new five-year corporate strategy, we are evolving our courses, skills-based workshops and webinar programme to ensure they remain innovative, financially sustainable and globally accessible. To support this growth, we are seeking a Head of Course Development and Delivery to lead the strategic development and delivery of our repeatable education portfolio. This is a pivotal leadership role with the opportunity to shape how we design, scale and continuously improve high-quality learning for the global women’s health community. You will combine strategic vision with commercial insight, embedding structured portfolio planning, driving innovation in course design and delivery, and developing scalable franchise models to extend our reach in the UK and internationally. Leading a dedicated team, you will strengthen capability, embed robust governance and performance frameworks, and ensure our education offer aligns with the RCOG curriculum and long-term ambitions. Working closely with senior stakeholders, faculty, education partners and internal teams, you will help position RCOG courses and workshops as a leading global benchmark for professional learning in obstetrics and gynaecology. This is a unique opportunity to lead sustainable growth and lasting change while delivering education that directly contributes to improving healthcare for women and girls worldwide. Responsibilities: • Lead the development and delivery of RCOG courses, workshops and webinars, ensuring they are innovative, high-quality and aligned to the curriculum., • Drive financial sustainability and growth across the portfolio, managing budgets, income targets and reporting., • Champion innovation in course design and delivery, embedding scalable and repeatable models for global reach., • Develop and lead the Courses team, building capability and embedding effective processes. Requirements Extensive experience leading the design, development, and delivery of multi-workstream education programmes, courses, or workshops. Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, developing teams, and embedding sustainable processes that enhance capability and performance. Commercial and strategic acumen, including managing budgets, delivering revenue growth, and ensuring financial sustainability. Proven ability to influence, collaborate with, and manage complex stakeholders, committees, and external partners. Demonstrated track record of introducing innovation and continuous improvement in course design, delivery formats, and learner experience. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who are innovative, collaborative, and motivated to lead transformational change in education and learning design and delivery. Requirements: Please note that while we are looking for someone who has significant experience leading the design, development, and delivery of large-scale, complex education programmes or courses, and a strong track record of driving sustainable growth through learning initiatives, we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who are strategic, collaborative, and motivated by leading positive change in education. If you are excited about joining the RCOG at a pivotal moment of transformation, with ambitious goals for growth and a supportive, inclusive culture, we would love to hear from you. We will support you to get up to speed, but confidence in leading large, multi-workstream programmes, embedding new ways of working, and developing high-performing teams from the outset will be important. Our culture and benefits As a key member of the team, you will be located in our offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes: • Agile and flexible working environment and free lunch onsite, • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January, • 10% pension contribution after probation, • Enhanced wellbeing and family support, • Interest-free bike and season ticket loans after probation, • Tailored Learning and Development and study leave, • Affinity staff networks, • Life assurance and income protection schemes, • Lifestyle discounts

Your new role The Occupational Health & Wellbeing Project Support coordinator will provide interim support to the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Lead by delivering a range of project-based improvements across Occupational Health systems, processes, and digital platforms. The role will enhance the efficiency, accessibility, and user experience of Occupational Health services for employees and managers.Digital & Systems Improvement • Rebuild and modernise the Occupational Health intranet site using SharePoint to improve structure, content accessibility, and user experience., • Digitise existing Occupational Health forms, templates, and workflows to streamline processes and reduce manual handling., • Review existing Occupational Health filing structures, both digital and physical., • Support the development and rollout of an improved records retention and deletion framework aligned with data protection and internal compliance standards., • Work closely with the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Lead to deliver ad hoc project work supporting the team's strategic and operational goals., • Collaborate with Health & Safety, HR, and wider business stakeholders on joint initiatives., • Provide general project administration and coordination support as required., • Strong experience with SharePoint (content structure, site creation, user experience, permissions, document management)., • Proficiency in the full Microsoft 365 Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams)., • Data handling and data management skills., • Excellent attention to detail., • Strong organisational and project coordination skills., • Ability to interpret and apply data protection principles (experience in a Data Protection support role is advantageous). Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Role Summary As an AI Architect, you will guide the strategy and delivery for interoperable, compliant, and economically viable modern AI solutions. You will architectures across a Hybrid AI landscape, blending Frontier Models (Azure OpenAI/Gemini) with Cost-Efficient Small Language Models (SLMs) and Edge Inference. You will craft solutions based on advanced AI technologies from OpenAI, NVIDIA, Google, , Microsoft and AWS. This role has a focus on enabling advanced Agentic AI solutions that transform core business functions and enable the future hybrid workforce. Working at the highest levels, you will engage AI, Technology and Business leaders in the world’s most successful organizations. You will lead architectural design, establish best practices, for our most complex AI initiatives. This role requires a combination of deep hands-on technical expertise in advanced AI with strategic business acumen, serving as both a technical authority and a trusted advisor to clients What you’ll do Multi-Agent Architecture Patterns: Define and govern reference architecture for multi-agent systems, covering hierarchical, peer-to-peer, and sequential (ReAct) orchestration models. Guide teams on pattern selection based on client use cases. Memory System Design: Architect the standards for integrated memory systems, including short-term session state, long-term knowledge via vector databases and knowledge graphs, and episodic/audit memory. Ensure coherent retrieval strategies across layers. Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and CAG (Cache Augmented) Architecture: Define architectural patterns for end-to-end RAG pipelines, including chunking, embedding, vector search (e.g., Azure Cognitive Search, pgvector), and reranking. Ensure designs include standards for lineage, observability, and evaluation (e.g., RAGAS). Cross-Cloud & Vendor Integration: Create and maintain decision frameworks for platform selection (e.g., Copilot Studio for Teams integration, Vertex AI for GCP workloads). Advise clients on balancing vendor lock-in risks with integration benefits. GenAIOps & Observability: Define the architectural standards for GenAIOps, including CI/CD, IaC, and observability. Establish standard metrics to track agent decision traces, latency, token consumption, hallucination, and cost. Safety, Security & Governance: Architect enterprise-wide guardrails for safety (hallucination mitigation), security (prompt injection defense, PII masking), and fairness (bias detection). Apply governance frameworks (NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001) and design human-in-the-loop (HITL) workflows. Enterprise Integration & Scalability: Architect scalable integration patterns for agentic systems with enterprise platforms (Microsoft Entra ID, Teams, Dynamics/Salesforce, ERPs) and compute (Kubernetes). Ensure patterns address security, data residency, and compliance. Technical Leadership & Client Advisory: Combine technical architecture with strategic guidance. Lead C-level workshops on Agentic AI adoption, advise on roadmaps, and shape technology strategy. Mentor other architects and contribute to industry thought leadership. Thought leadership and public speaking: Present at industry events and publish articles that advance the AI industry. Core Qualifications (The Bar) -Enterprise Experience: 8–10+ years in technical leadership, with a strong background in both software engineering and enterprise-scale cloud architecture. -Cloud Expertise: Architectural expertise with one primary cloud platform (Azure, GCP, or AWS) and hands-on familiarity with at least one other. -GenAI & LLM Depth: Demonstrated experience architecting and guiding solutions using GenAI platforms (e.g., Azure OpenAI, Vertex AI, or AWS Bedrock). -RAG & Orchestration: Proven experience designing complex RAG pipelines. -Model Fine-tuning: Experience with instruction tuning or fine-tuning strategies for LLMs. -Leadership & Advisory Skills: Exceptional communication skills with demonstrated experience advising senior stakeholders (Director/C-Level) on technical strategy, roadmaps, and governance. Preferred Qualifications (The Differentiators) • Multi-Agent Systems: Deep understanding of, and experience designing or prototyping, advanced multi-agent systems (e.g., task decomposition, collaborative agents)., • Multi-Cloud Experience: hands-on architectural expertise across all three major clouds (Azure, AWS, GCP)., • GenAI Ops & Governance: Hands-on experience with GenAI Ops tooling. Familiarity with AI governance frameworks (NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001) and their practical application. And AI FinOps & Model Routing, • Framework Expertise: Hands-on development experience with one or more orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel)., • Thought Leadership & Open Source: Published work (whitepapers, patents), conference speaking engagements, or active contributions to relevant open-source projects., • Certifications: Professional-level cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, GCP Professional Cloud Architect).

ob Title Deputy Care Manager / Care Manager Responsible to: Director / Responsible Individual Location: (Supported Accommodation and Community Based Services) The service runs in 6 different locations. Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience and qualifications) Hours: Full time (with flexibility to meet service needs) Job Purpose The Care Manager will provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership to the service, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care in line with CQC regulations, Care Act 2014, and organisational values. The post holder will be responsible for day-to-day management of the service, staff leadership, regulatory compliance, safeguarding, and business sustainability. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Management Provide effective leadership to the care and support workforce, promoting a positive, accountable, and learning culture. Oversee day to day operational management of supported accommodation and community-based services. Ensure staffing levels, rotas, and skill mix meet service user needs and contractual requirements. Lead recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal, and performance management of staff. Promote staff wellbeing, professional development, and retention. Quality, Compliance and Governance Act as (or work towards becoming) the Registered Manager with CQC Ensure the service consistently meets CQC Fundamental Standards. Maintain robust governance systems including audits, action plans, and quality improvement. Lead preparation for inspections and ensure timely implementation of recommendations. Ensure accurate and lawful record keeping in line with GDPR and professional standards. Care Delivery and Practice Ensure care is person centred, strengths based, and outcome focused Oversee assessments, care plans, risk assessments, and reviews. Ensure service users are supported to maximise independence and engagement in activities of daily living. Embed safeguarding, positive risk taking, and least restrictive practice Respond effectively to incidents, complaints, and concerns. Safeguarding and Risk ManagementAct as safeguarding lead, ensuring compliance with local safeguarding adult’s procedures. Manage complex risk including self-harm, exploitation, and behaviours that challenge Liaise with local authorities, NHS teams, and other professionals as required Ensure lessons learned are embedded following incidents or near misses. Business and Partnership Working Contribute to business development, contract compliance, and service sustainability Monitor budgets, staffing costs, and value for money in collaboration with directors Build effective relationships with commissioners, social workers, families, and partner agencies Represent the organisation professionally at meetings and forums Person Specification Essential Criteria Qualifications NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (Adults) or equivalent Professional qualification in health or social care (or significant managerial experience) Willingness and eligibility to register with CQC Experience Significant experience managing or supervising a care or supported accommodation service. Experience working with adults with complex needs including mental health, learning disability, or dual diagnosis. Proven experience of CQC compliance, audits, and quality assurance Experience of safeguarding adults and multi-agency working. Knowledge and Skills Strong understanding of CQC regulations, Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding legislation Ability to lead, motivate, and manage staff effectively Strong assessment, care planning, and risk management skills Excellent communication and report writing skills Confident decision maker with the ability to manage competing priorities IT literate with ability to maintain accurate records and reports Personal Attributes Values driven with a commitment to dignity, respect, and inclusion Resilient, adaptable, and calm under pressure Approachable, professional, and accountable Able to lead by example and role model best practice Desirable Criteria Allied Health Professional background Experience managing supported living or healthcare related services Experience of business development or service growthKnowledge of local authority commissioning and funding processes Experience of managing inspections rated Good or Outstanding The Successful Candidate for the role will have: • The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding, • The ability to keep calm under pressure, • Excellent communication skills, • The passion to work with vulnerable Adults, • Confidence to work alone and as part of a team

Deputy ManagerLocation: HammersmithContract: Initial 6-month contractHours: 36 hours per weekRate: £38 per hour (Umbrella) (£30 PAYE an hour)Working Pattern: Minimum 4 days per week on-siteAbout the RoleWe are currently recruiting for a Deputy Manager to join an Adult Social Care Day Centre service within the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, based in Hammersmith. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred support to vulnerable adults. The service supports individuals with Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Autism, and Challenging Behaviour, and plays a vital role in promoting independence, wellbeing, and meaningful daily activities.Key Responsibilities • Support the Day Centre Manager in the day-to-day running of the service., • Take full operational responsibility for Ashchurch Centre in the Manager’s absence., • Ensure the safe and effective delivery of services with a strong focus on safeguarding and health & safety compliance., • Lead by example as a hands-on Deputy Manager, supporting staff and ensuring high standards of care and service delivery., • Work collaboratively with internal and external partners, including Social Workers and Supported Living providers., • Develop and maintain targeted, engaging activity programmes with external providers to enhance outcomes for service users., • Line manage a team of 5 Day Opportunity Support Workers, providing supervision, guidance, and ongoing support., • Promote continuity and consistency through clear communication, staff development, and team engagement.About YouWe are looking for an organised, proactive, and communicative professional who can work independently, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.Essential Experience:, • Experience working in Adult Social Care services, ideally within a Day Centre or similar setting., • Experience supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Physical Disabilities, and/or Challenging Behaviour., • Strong experience in partnership working with Social Workers, care providers, and other professionals., • Ability to lead and support staff teams, ensuring safe and effective service delivery., • Strong knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety practices.Desirable Experience:, • Experience with governance processes., • Involvement in HR processes, recruitment, or staff management., • Experience managing referrals or service access pathways.

Global Company Secretary Location: London: Hybrid (UK) Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on experience) About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Global Company Secretary to join a growing global governance and compliance team. This is a fantastic role for someone passionate about corporate governance, entity management and international compliance who is ready to take on a more senior, client-facing position. You'll be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment, working alongside industry experts to deliver global entity management services to major international clients, including FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies. Key Responsibilities \n • Act as the main point of contact for multi-jurisdictional entity management engagements, including annual compliance, governance reviews and entity changes, • Lead day-to-day client meetings, maintaining and developing strong client relationships, • Oversee service delivery and supervise junior consultants, • Collaborate with international network teams to ensure seamless service delivery, • Advise clients on governance and entity management matters, • Support projects such as entity rationalisations, M&A activity and global governance model transformations, • Contribute to the development of internal processes, tools and templates to enhance service delivery You'll have solid experience in global entity management, corporate governance, or company secretarial services, ideally gained within a professional services or in-house environment. You'll also bring: \n • In-depth technical knowledge of international corporate governance and compliance, • Excellent communication and client relationship skills, • Strong organisational and project management abilities, • Confidence in supervising and supporting junior team members, • A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving, • Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (DOE), • Hybrid working (3 office, 2 home), • A positive, inclusive and supportive team culture, • Opportunities to work with high-profile global clients, • Exposure to a diverse range of international governance projects Apply today if you are keen! #INDMALS

Company Secretarial Assistant We're working with a FTSE 250 organisation that is expanding its Corporate Secretarial Services team. The firm is looking for a Company Secretarial Assistant to join the team. This is a brilliant opportunity to develop your technical knowledge, gain exposure to a diverse client portfolio and grow your career within a fast-paced, ambitious business that's committed to excellence in governance. Perks \n • Salary- £40-50k depending on experience, • Hybrid working: 3 office, 2 home., • Performance-based bonus, • Generous employer pension contributions, • Life assurance, • Buy/sell annual leave scheme Key responsibilities include: \n • Supporting annual compliance work, routine company changes and share capital updates\n\n, • Drafting board minutes, shareholder resolutions and statutory filings\n\n, • Maintaining electronic corporate records via Diligent Entities\n\n, • Assisting with board meeting preparation, collation of papers and minute drafting\n\n, • Preparing documentation for AGMs and general meetings\n\n, • Conducting benchmarking and research into corporate governance best practices\n\n, • Supporting with regulatory guidance related to the Companies Act, Listing Rules and Market Abuse Regulation\n\n, • Managing ad hoc administrative tasks such as signatory requests, secretary certificates and notarisation\n\n About You We're looking for an enthusiastic, proactive professional who is keen to grow within the company secretarial field. You will ideally have: \n • Started or be part-way through the CGI qualification (or hold a relevant qualification with suitable experience)\n\n, • At least 2 years of UK CoSec experience in professional services or In-house. \n\n, • Great organisational skills and attention to detail\n\n, • A genuine interest in corporate governance and statutory compliance\n\n #INDMADS #LI-GF1

Responsible Individual Romford Basildon and Brightlingsea Essex • Are you a Registered Manager looking to step into a Responsible Individual position? We seek a confident, experienced and values-driven Responsible Individual to join our senior leadership team, working alongside our existing Responsible Individual to provide strong strategic leadership and regulatory oversight across our services. We are looking for someone with experience supporting 8-18s in Emotional Behavioural Difficulties also experience in Learning Disabilities Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum Key Responsibilities of our Responsible Individual • Regulatory Compliance, • Ensure all homes meet and exceed Ofsted regulations and standards, • Support preparation for Ofsted inspections., • Address areas of non-compliance and implement robust improvement plans. Governance & Leadership, • Provide strategic leadership across services., • Develop, review and implement policies aligned with regulatory and best practice standards., • Promote accountability and a culture of continuous improvement. Quality Assurance, • Support and oversee a comprehensive quality assurance framework., • Conduct regular audits of care practices and systems., • Analyse performance data and report against KPIs to Directors., • Maintain accurate regulatory records. Staff Leadership & Performance, • Direct Line Management for Registered Managers, providing supervision and performance oversight., • Monitor indicators such as sickness, turnover and complaints., • Support interim management where required., • Promote professional development and learning. Safeguarding & Welfare, • Ensure safeguarding policies are robust and consistently applied., • Maintain oversight of care planning and outcomes., • Develop strong knowledge of each child, their Care Plans and EHCPs., • Uphold the rights, safety and wellbeing of every child. Stakeholder Engagement, • Work collaboratively with Local Authorities, health professionals and education providers., • Build positive relationships with children, families and external partners.What we require from our Responsible Individual, • Significant senior experience within children’s residential care., • Experience as a Registered Manager or Responsible Individual., • Proven experience across both EBD and LD services., • In-depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations., • Strong safeguarding expertise., • Strategic thinking and analytical capability, • Excellent communication and partnership working skills., • A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people., • Full UK Driving License., • You will join a supportive and inclusive culture where your leadership and experience truly matter., • Salary & Benefits: • £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, • Hybrid working model, • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme, • Pension (3% contribution), • Annual pay review, • Employee Assistance Programme, • CPD opportunities following probation, • Access to Development and Welfare Manager, • Mental Health First Aiders, • Team building days, • Employee of the Month scheme, • Refer a Friend Scheme, • Casual dress, • Company events

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a meaningful part-time role in the charity sector? We are delighted to be recruiting a Finance Manager on behalf of a well-established and highly respected Glasgow-based charity. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or fully qualified accountant who is looking for a flexible three-day-per-week role where you can make a genuine impact. Reporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Board, you will take overall responsibility for financial management while supporting the organisation’s long-term sustainability and operational effectiveness. The Role: • Lead financial planning, budgeting, and cash-flow forecasting, • Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports for the Senior Management Team and Board, • Oversee the Sage accounting system and ensure strong financial controls, • Manage day-to-day finance operations including income, expenditure, and payroll coordination, • Ensure compliance with charity accounting standards and governance requirements, • Support strategic decision-making through high-quality financial analysis, • Contribute to organisational risk management and resilience About You: • Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (or qualified by experience), • Strong Sage experience and confident producing management accounts, • Proven experience in budgeting and cash-flow management, • Experience within the charity or voluntary sector is desirable, • Excellent Excel and IT skills, • Proactive, organised, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, • Strong communicator, able to work effectively with senior stakeholders What’s on Offer: • Part-time working (3 days per week), • Competitive pro-rata salary, • Flexible and supportive working environment, • Opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation making a real difference If you are looking for a rewarding part-time finance leadership role in Glasgow, we would love to hear from you.

Company Secretarial Assistant Manager We are seeking a CGI-qualified Company Secretary to join a dynamic London-based team supporting UK corporates and listed funds. Reporting to a Director, this role offers exposure to listed plc governance, corporate transactions and high-profile projects within a fast-growing, client-focused environment. You will play a key role in delivering exceptional governance and company secretarial services while mentoring junior colleagues and building strong client relationships. Key Responsibilities \n • Manage a portfolio of UK corporates and listed funds autonomously, • Attend and minute board, committee and shareholder meetings, • Draft board papers, statutory filings and corporate transactional documentation, • Support corporate actions, restructurings and IPO-related projects, • Ensure full compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements, • CGI qualified (ACG preferred) with 4+ years’ experience, • Strong knowledge of UK governance and listed fund requirements, • Excellent minute-taking, drafting and organisational skills, • Commercial awareness and client-focused mindset If you are an ambitious governance professional seeking greater responsibility and listed plc exposure, we would welcome a confidential conversation. #INDMADS

Senior Google Cloud Consultant £80,000-£100,000 + London Hybrid + Excellent Benefits +Bonus London Hybrid | Technology Consultancy | Permanent A growing consultancy is expanding its cloud, data and AI capability and is looking for a commercially aware, client-facing Senior Google Cloud Consultant. You'll work across enterprise organisations delivering modern cloud platforms, data solutions and AI-driven transformation - with the autonomy to shape strategy as well as lead hands-on delivery. The Role You'll act as a senior technical advisor and delivery lead, helping clients modernise their cloud, data and AI ecosystems. Projects may include: • Designing secure, scalable Google Cloud architectures, • Building modern data platforms (data lakes, warehouses, real-time analytics), • Delivering AI/ML solutions using Vertex AI and related GCP services, • Cloud migrations and transformation roadmaps, • Implementing Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform, • Embedding security, governance and FinOps best practice You'll be responsible for: • Engaging senior stakeholders to shape cloud, data and AI strategy, • Producing high-level and low-level solution designs, • Leading delivery across complex, multi-workstream programmes, • Balancing transformation with live operational constraints, • Acting as a trusted advisor on innovation and best practice What You'll Bring • Strong experience designing and delivering enterprise solutions on Google Cloud Platform, • Deep expertise in Cloud Infrastructure, Data Engineering, or AI/ML, • Hands-on experience with services such as Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Run, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, Vertex AI, • Proven ability to produce architectural documentation and migration strategies, • Strong stakeholder engagement and consulting capability, • Experience working in complex or regulated environments Highly Desirable: • Google Cloud certifications (Professional Cloud Architect, Data Engineer, ML Engineer) - these are a major advantage, • Experience with data governance, security frameworks or compliance standards Package • £80,000-£100,000 base (depending on experience), • London hybrid working, • Performance-related bonus, • Private medical insurance, • Pension contribution, • Generous holiday allowance, • Funded training & certifications, • Clear progression pathway, • High-impact projects across cloud, data and AI Why Join? • Consultancy environment with varied, enterprise-scale cloud and AI programmes, • Opportunity to influence strategy as well as lead delivery, • Strong technical community and access to senior leadership, • Modern, high-performance culture with real autonomy

AI Architect (Generative & Agentic AI) Permanent Location: London (onsite twice a week) Salary: £80,000 - £95,000 Per Annum D.O.E Plus benefits & Bonus Shape the next generation of enterprise AI We’re looking for a senior AI Architect to lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge Generative and Agentic AI solutions across complex enterprise environments. This is a client-facing, strategic role for someone who combines deep technical expertise with strong consulting instincts, someone who can move comfortably between vision, architecture, and real-world delivery. You’ll work on high-value transformation initiatives, helping organisations turn AI from experimentation into measurable business impact. The Role: As an AI Architect, you’ll operate at the intersection of strategy, solution design, and delivery. You will: • Lead discovery and design of AI-led solutions aligned to business outcomes, • Architect and scale GenAI, RAG, and Agentic AI systems in production, • Advise senior stakeholders on AI strategy, feasibility, and roadmap, • Act as a technical authority during bids, proposals, and client workshops, • Guide engineering teams through complex implementations This role offers real ownership, from shaping ideas through to deploying production-grade AI platforms. Key Responsibilities: Client & Stakeholder Engagement • Partner with commercial and delivery teams to qualify opportunities and shape compelling AI propositions, • Act as a trusted advisor in workshops, discovery sessions, and solution design discussions, • Support RFI/RFP responses and client presentations with clear, credible technical direction Solution Architecture & Delivery • Design enterprise-ready Data & AI architectures using modern cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), • Architect RAG-based GenAI solutions, chatbots, and autonomous/agentic workflows, • Select appropriate models, frameworks, orchestration tools, and evaluation approaches, • Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, observable, and production-ready Technical Leadership & Innovation • Lead and mentor teams of AI and software engineers, • Drive best practices across MLOps / LLMOps, governance, and AI observability, • Contribute to reusable accelerators, reference architectures, and go-to-market offerings What We’re Looking For: Essential Experience & Skills: • Proven experience architecting solutions across Generative AI, Agentic AI, ML, and automation, • Strong understanding of:, • Prompt engineering, • RAG pipelines, • Model fine-tuning (supervised / unsupervised), • MLOps / LLMOps and AI observability, • Hands-on experience building enterprise RAG solutions using LLMs (e.g. OpenAI, Llama, Mistral, Claude) and vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS, etc.), • Practical experience with GenAI frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, and agentic frameworks like AutoGen, CrewAI, LangGraph, • Strong Python expertise with AI/ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) and NLP libraries, • Experience deploying AI solutions on at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP), • Solid software engineering foundations for building scalable, maintainable systems, • Experience leading or guiding teams of AI / software engineers Consulting & Communication: • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, • Comfortable translating complex AI concepts into clear business value, • Experience supporting proposals, bids, and client presentations Why Apply? • Work on meaningful, enterprise-scale AI transformation programmes, • Shape AI strategy and architecture, not just build proofs of concept, • High visibility, senior-level role with real influence, • Continuous exposure to modern AI tooling, frameworks, and delivery models, • Strong investment in learning, innovation, and professional development

Interim Audit Lead – c. £400 / day Your new company Join a dynamic, fast-paced organisation operating at the forefront of its sector. The company values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, offering exposure to both internal and external stakeholders at all levels. You’ll be part of a multicultural environment that supports professional growth and innovation. Your new role As the Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in: • The role is responsible for leading monthly financial closures, preparing accurate management accounts, and maintaining strong financial controls. You will ensure compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS, manage balance sheet reconciliations, and support statutory reporting and external audits., • You’ll partner with stakeholders to deliver insightful analysis, variance commentary, and support budgeting, forecasting, and ad‑hoc commercial projects. The role also drives process improvement, systems enhancement, and scalable finance operations., • Additionally, you will contribute to audit, governance, and risk activities, coach junior team members, and build effective relationships across finance and the wider business. What you'll need to succeed • Qualified accountant (ACA / CAANZ) ideally with an audit background., • Proven experience managing an audit in an industry, • Strong technical knowledge of IFRS (including IFRS 15 & 16), FRS101, and FRS102., • Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment., • Excellent communication skills for liaising with stakeholders at all levels., • Experience working in a multicultural setting and managing audit relationships., • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4530823

Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: London (Hybrid – site presence 3 days per week) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Up to £75,000 + Car/Travel Allowance + Flexible Benefits Freedom’s Major Projects and Connections team has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to play a key commercial role on Project Olympus, a major 13km cable route scheme in London. Reporting to the Lead Quantity Surveyor, you will lead commercial management activities across this high profile project, providing guidance to the wider commercial team and ensuring strong financial and contractual control under NEC forms of contract. This role requires a highly capable commercial professional with proven NEC experience, strong leadership ability, and expertise in final account negotiation and high value subcontractor management. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: • Lead the administration of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, ensuring robust commercial governance., • Manage high value subcontractor accounts, including variations, claims, negotiations and final accounts., • Produce, review and present CVRs, forecasts and commercial reports to senior stakeholders., • Provide commercial leadership to support QS/SQS colleagues working on the project., • Maintain accurate commercial documentation and ensure compliance with internal audit requirements., • Attend site regularly (3 days per week) to support commercial, operational and client needs., • Manage change control processes, early warnings and compensation events., • Work collaboratively with engineering, delivery and commercial teams to ensure alignment on cost, risk and programme. Essential: • Extensive experience in commercial management or quantity surveying roles on live NEC projects., • Strong subcontractor management experience, including negotiation and final account settlement., • Proven CVR, forecasting and cost management expertise., • Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (RICSaccredited preferred)., • Strong technical mindset, high attention to detail and excellent work ethic., • Experience working on cable route, civil engineering, utilities or M&E schemes., • Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution, • 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, • Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle), • Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days, • Private Medical Insurance, • Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program, • Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. #LI-RF1#LI-hybrid#Freedom

Senior Internal Audit Manager - Treasury and Liquidity Risk- UK-based foreign Bank Senior Audit Manager - Treasury and Liquidity Job Overview: The Senior Audit Manager (SAM) will play a critical role in delivering professional, independent, risk-based audits throughout the Bank. The SAM is accountable for planning, execution, reporting and issue validation for allocated audits. The role requires a proactive approach in understanding and evaluating the risk profile of allocated auditable entities, identifying key risks, communicating control deficiencies effectively, and ensuring timely resolution in collaboration with management. The role is primarily an individual contributor position with accountability for complex audits, rather than a people management role. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, small banking environment, delivering significant impact on the governance, risk, and control framework. Responsibilities: Audit Planning and Execution: Contributes to risk assessment and plan development and is accountable for delivering allocated audits within the approved plan, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and the Bank's risk profile. Lead and conduct risk-based audits across the bank, including areas such as financial and regulatory reporting, treasury, credit, risk management; ensuring scope, adequacy and comprehensive risk coverage. Ongoing risk monitoring of allocated auditable entities and tracking emerging risks. Accountable for agreeing action plans, validating issue remediation, and escalating overdue or inadequate actions to the Head of Internal Audit and Audit Committee where necessary. Independent and Professional Delivery: Work independently to execute audit methodologies, engage with stakeholders, agree on findings, and deliver quality audit reports and work papers with minimal oversight. Maintain objectivity and impartiality in all aspects of audit delivery, adhering to the Internal Audit Charter and Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors' Code of Ethics. Stakeholder Engagement: Actively communicate and build relationships with senior management to provide assurance of control effectiveness. Challenge management constructively on risk and control issues, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations regarding liquidity, capital adequacy, and credit risk governance. Control Evaluation and Risk Mitigation: Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, identify gaps, and assess compliance with UK regulatory standards and the Bank’s policies and procedures. Integrate IT and operational risks into audit scopes where applicable, providing value-added recommendations to address deficiencies. Leadership and Continuous Improvement: Assist the Head of Internal Audit and support continuity of audit delivery and stakeholder engagement during short absences. Promote innovation in audit practices, adopting tools like data analytics and advanced methodologies to enhance audit effectiveness. Skills and Experience required: Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge and understanding of financial and regulatory reporting (including ILAAP and ICAAP), credit, and treasury products. The ability to integrate IT and data considerations into business and prudential audits. Qualifications: Professional certifications such as CIA, ACA, ACCA, or CISA required. Audit experience within the financial services industry, with a strong understanding of UK regulatory expectations (PRA/FCA). Core Competencies: Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior executives. Demonstrated experience in leading and delivering audits independently, producing high quality reports, and resolving complex issues. Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing competing priorities. # 4772034

Platform Engineer Are you passionate about automation, cloud, and infrastructure done right? We're working with a prestigious international law firm looking for a talented Platform Engineer to join their global IT function in London. If you're someone who enjoys building smart, secure, and scalable infrastructure through code, this could be your next move. The Essentials • Role: Platform Engineer, • Location: Central London (hybrid working model - 3 days in the office), • Type: Permanent, • Industry: Global law firm, • Join a forward-thinking IT function focused on automation, efficiency, and modern cloud delivery, • Play a key role in shaping and executing global cloud strategy, • Exposure to a broad tech stack across public cloud, private data centres, and enterprise tooling, • Work in a supportive and collaborative team with real scope to influence best practices and innovation, • Designing and building infrastructure pipelines and scripts to automate delivery across public and private cloud platforms, • Working with teams across infrastructure, security, and applications to identify and implement automation opportunities, • Creating reusable solutions and mentoring others on infrastructure-as-code best practices, • Supporting key cloud platforms (particularly Azure), integrating with tools like ServiceNow, and enhancing operational resilience, • Previous experience working as a Platform Engineer/DevOps Engineer within mid to large scale multinational professional service environments., • Hands-on experience with Terraform, CI/CD, • Experience automating into public cloud providers, • Current experience working with Microsoft Azure, • Experience developing pipelines and scripts, • Microsoft Azure Certification, preferred This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a pivotal role in a leading global organisation. If you meet the criteria and are excited about this opportunity, apply now to discuss your next move with our specialist tech recruitment team. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Senior GRC Consultant Up to £65,000 + Bonus & Benefits Hybrid – 1 day per week in the office (Central London) A specialist cyber security consultancy is looking to hire a Senior GRC Consultant to join a growing Governance, Risk and Compliance team. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of clients including commercial organisations, government, defence and critical infrastructure environments. You will play a key role in helping organisations improve their cyber security posture through advisory work, framework alignment and security maturity assessments.The Role You will work across multiple client engagements supporting organisations with governance, risk and compliance activities. This will involve advising on security frameworks, delivering maturity assessments and supporting organisations as they align to recognised cyber security standards. Key responsibilities include: • Supporting client engagements focused on governance, risk and compliance, • Advising organisations on cyber security frameworks and standards, • Supporting and delivering ISO 27001 aligned engagements, • Conducting cyber security maturity assessments, • Supporting clients with security governance, resilience and business continuity initiatives, • Working closely with senior consultants and principals across multiple projectsSkills & Experience, • Experience working in cyber security governance, risk and compliance, • Experience working with frameworks such as ISO 27001 and/or NIST CSF, • Experience working in a cyber security consultancy or advisory environment is highly desirable, • Experience supporting security maturity assessments or compliance programmes, • Strong stakeholder engagement and client-facing communication skillsDesirable Certifications, • ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or Lead Implementer, • CISSP, • CISMWhat This Role Offers, • Exposure to a wide range of industries including commercial, defence, government and critical infrastructure, • The opportunity to develop consulting skills across multiple cyber security frameworks, • A collaborative consulting environment with experienced security professionals, • Clear opportunities for professional development and progression within the GRC consulting space This role is well suited to someone looking to take the next step in their cyber security consulting career and gain exposure to a broad range of governance, risk and compliance engagements.

A well-established multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy is currently looking for a confident Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in South East London. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to work across a diverse portfolio of residential, social housing, and public sector projects, while contributing to business efficiency and service innovation. The consultancy delivers a wide range of services including Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, M&E, and Project Management, and is known for its positive social impact and strong team culture. This role would suit a proactive Senior Quantity Surveyor who enjoys leading teams, mentoring junior staff, and engaging directly with clients. The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for strategic cost planning, commercial governance, and risk management across key accounts. You'll also help shape the future of the business by driving service improvement and supporting business development activities. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to make a meaningful contribution within a progressive consultancy. Senior Quantity Surveyor - Key Responsibilities • Lead cost planning and commercial delivery using target cost models, • Provide strategic advice on cost, value, and risk to clients, • Oversee procurement processes and manage contract documentation, • Mentor junior staff and support the development of the cost management team, • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, • MRICS (or working towards) preferred, • 5+ years' experience in a consultancy or contractor environment, • Proven experience with JCT contracts and target cost models, • Strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills, • Competitive salary between £70,000 - £80,000, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, • Defined career progression pathway, • Biannual pay reviews and generous benefits package, • Professional development support and sponsored fees Reference #DM21167 Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager / Project Management / Employers Agent / Surveying / Construction / Building Surveyor / MRICS / MICOB / MAPM / FRICS / Contract Administration / Associate Director / Construction Consultancy

Big Four Treasury Advisory Opportunity Hays are delighted to be partnering with a member of the Big Four in their search for a Manager to join their rapidly expanding Accounting Advisory Services (AAS), Treasury team. The team is scaling and focused on serving the world's leading Corporate Treasuries with their most complex business challenges. The team offer deep treasury expertise in financial products and markets, risk management, systems, governance, valuation, and accounting. As a Manager, you will liaise directly with your clients responding to a range of technical queries, drawing both on your own expertise and identifying when additional input is required from more senior colleagues. Your role will also include business development activities, contributing to the team’s growth and success. You will lead teams and supervise the work of junior staff. You will also have performance management responsibilities for a small number of employees. We are firmly committed to supporting your career development and will provide you with the breadth and depth of experience to facilitate this and support you in identifying areas of specialism. What will you be doing? • Undertaking reviews and implementations of Treasury strategies, policies, target operating models, cash management processes, and technology and systems., • Conducting risk management assessments including foreign exchange, interest rate, credit and commodities., • Conducting internal audits on treasury functions ranging from FTSE100 to Housing Associations and Charities, including benchmarking., • Providing technical support on accounting and regulatory change projects such as IFRS 9, new UK GAAP, EMIR and Basel III., • Assisting with delivering Treasury advisory projects, ranging from strategy reviews, target operating models, and audit support, including providing input to larger, multidisciplinary teams., • Supporting the business development of IFRS 9 client proposition/offering, including responses to IFRS 9 client proposals, with a primary focus on Corporates, Listed and Regulatory.What you'll need to succeed, • Experience working within an accounting advisory function of a professional services firm/corporate business sector, • Experience working in a Corporate Treasury function with good technical knowledge of financial instruments, risk management, treasury strategies, systems, governance and controls, • Sound technical knowledge of IAS 39 and IFRS 9 standards, and their practical application, • Business development experience with new and existing clients 4745459

Local government finance professional Your new company Working with a dynamic team in a London Borough, this role will be covering maternity leave. Your new role Take responsibility for financial planning, budgetary control, capital financing, and capital programme management across the Public Realm and Property and Assets divisions. This is a pivotal role ensuring that our services deliver value for money, operate within a balanced budget, and maintain the highest standards of financial governance. • Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgetary control processes., • Ensure accuracy and reliability of financial data submitted for Public Realm and Property and Assets., • Oversee capital financing and capital programme management., • Conduct financial reviews and appraisals of projects to support delivery options and value for money., • Deliver training to staff on accounting procedures, financial planning, and budgetary controls., • Promote awareness of financial regulations and approval requirements to build financial literacy across the divisions. What you'll need to succeed We are looking for a candidate with: • Strong experience in public sector finance, ideally within local government., • Proven ability to lead financial planning and capital programme management., • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4751812

Lead on financial accounting and tax for an International music education organisation. The OrganisationThis is a large, well-established UK-based charity operating at national and international scale. The organisation generates significant annual income, with a substantial proportion derived from overseas activity, and manages complex operations across multiple jurisdictions. Its work reaches a very large global audience through a mix of services, products, and digital platforms. The organisation is in a period of continued development and international growth, which has increased the importance of strong financial governance, technical expertise, and effective leadership within the finance function. As part of this evolution, the organisation is strengthening its senior finance team to ensure robust controls, high quality reporting, and compliance across an increasingly complex operating environment. The RoleThe organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Financial Accounting to lead statutory reporting, financial controls, and tax compliance. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role is a key part of the senior finance leadership team and oversees one of three core finance functions, working closely with colleagues responsible for planning, analysis, and transactional finance. You will be responsible for the monthly close, preparation of statutory accounts in line with relevant regulatory and charity reporting requirements, and management of the external audit process. The role also has accountability for UK and international tax compliance, working with external advisers as required. In addition, you will play a central role in strengthening financial controls, overseeing treasury and cashflow management, driving process and systems improvements, and providing technical and commercial advice to senior stakeholders. The role is critical in ensuring financial integrity and consistent standards of governance across a diverse and evolving organisation. The PersonThe organisation is looking for a qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with strong technical expertise in financial accounting and tax. The successful candidate will demonstrate: • Significant experience in statutory reporting, financial accounting, and audit management, • Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards and relevant reporting frameworks, • Experience working within a complex or international organisation, including exposure to cross-border considerations, • A proven ability to improve financial controls and lead change initiatives, • Strong communication skills, with the confidence to advise and influence senior leaders, • A senior leadership role with real influence and visibility, • The opportunity to shape financial governance during a period of organisational change and growth, • Work within a purpose-led organisation with a meaningful mission, • A competitive salary and benefits package, including pension provision, generous annual leave, and flexible working arrangements, • Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities, • A collaborative and supportive working cultureHow to ApplyABRSM are working in partnership with Hays Senior Finance to identify the right person for this role. Please contact Peter O’Sullivan at Hays if you have any queries, but the first step towards being considered is to make your application. If suitable, Peter will follow up with a call to discuss next steps. # 4754310

Intercompany Accountant at an Architecture firm in London paying 50k part qualified Job Specification: Intercompany AccountantLocation: London Salary: £50,000 Contract: Full‑time, Permanent Qualification Level: Part‑Qualified (ACCA / CIMA / AAT Level 4+) Industry: Architecture & Design About the CompanyA leading London-based architecture and design practice known for delivering innovative, sustainable and award‑winning projects across commercial, residential, and public sectors. The firm operates globally, with multiple international entities requiring strong financial governance and seamless intercompany reporting. Role OverviewThe Intercompany Accountant will manage all intercompany accounting activities across the firm’s global entities. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of intercompany transactions, reconciliations, cost allocations, and statutory compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with project accountants, finance managers, and international offices to support a smooth month‑end and year‑end close.This is an ideal role for a part‑qualified accountant looking to step into a more complex, international finance environment within a creative industry. Key Responsibilities: Intercompany Accounting & Reconciliation • Manage and reconcile all intercompany balances across UK and international entities., • Ensure intercompany charges (fees, recharges, management costs, project allocations) are processed accurately and in line with group policies., • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner., • Prepare monthly intercompany statements and work with overseas offices to resolve mismatches.Month-End & Year-End Close, • Support the month-end close process, ensuring all intercompany journals and adjustments are posted accurately., • Prepare intercompany-related schedules for audit and statutory reporting., • Assist with year-end eliminations and consolidation support where needed.Process Improvement & Governance, • Review current intercompany processes with the aim of streamlining workflows and improving control., • Implement best-practice procedures aligned with group finance objectives., • Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards (IFRS), and external audit requirements.Operational Finance Support, • Work alongside project teams to ensure project-related intercompany recharges are accurate and appropriately documented., • Assist finance leadership with ad-hoc analysis, reporting, and cross-entity financial queries., • Participate in system enhancements and finance transformation projects as the firm continues to grow.Key Skills & ExperienceEssential, • Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or AAT Level 4+)., • Strong understanding of intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and multi-entity environments., • Experience working with international entities, multicurrency accounting, or group structures., • Excellent Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, reconciliations)., • Strong attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines., • Clear communicator able to work with finance and non-finance stakeholders.Desirable, • Experience in architecture, engineering, construction, or professional services., • Knowledge of project accounting environments., • Exposure to IFRS and group consolidation processes., • Experience with systems such as Deltek, Netsuite, Dynamics, or similar.Benefits, • £50,000+ salary, • Study support for ACCA/CIMA, • Hybrid working (2–3 days in London office), • 25+ days holiday plus bank holidays, • Modern, design-led office environment, • Opportunities for progression within a global, design-focused organisation What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4763483

Part-Time School Finance Officer - 20 hours a week, 39 weeks a year. • Salary: NJC Scale SO1 point 21, • Location: Hounslow Day-to-day of the role: • Manage day-to-day financial administration of the school, ensuring all transactions are processed accurately, securely, and in compliance with relevant legislation, financial regulations, and school policies., • Work closely with the Office Manager, Headteacher, and Governing Body to support sound financial decision-making and ensure best value for money., • Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of financial systems and procedures., • Promote high standards of financial probity and business ethos across the school., • Financial Management & Compliance, • Budget Monitoring & Reporting, • Governance & Strategic Support, • Income, Banking & Reconciliation, • Purchasing, Orders & Asset Management, • Financially knowledgeable with experience in financial administration., • Confident using computerised financial management systems., • Highly organised, accurate, and able to prioritise effectively., • Strong communicator with a collaborative approach., • A supportive and friendly school community., • A key role where you can make a real difference to pupils’ lives., • Opportunities for training and development. You must have 5 years clear references as an Enhanced DBS will be undertaken.