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Location: Hybrid / Orpington, UK Job Type: Permanent / Full-time Sector and Subsector: Tax & Practice | General Practice Salary: Negotiable Salary Role can be based in any Southern office to include: Brighton, Sutton, Orpington, Sidcup. Affinia is a UK Top 35 Accounting firm, where we support our clients with everything from day‑to‑day Accounting, Audit and Tax planning to strategic business advice, compliance and specialist services such as Cloud Accounting, Payroll and Mergers & Acquisitions across a wide range of sectors. We are committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of our work, adapting to the evolving regulatory landscape while consistently exceeding client expectations. We focus on building authentic connections, collaboration and growth, both with our clients and colleagues with over 300 years’ experience, bringing together financial experts from across London, East Anglia & Southeast England. We have more than 600 accountancy professionals across our 15+ offices and advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across seven principal practice groups: Accountancy & Advisory, Tax and Planning, Audit Services, Corporate Finance, Digital Solutions, Payroll and Financial Planning We have invested continuously in technology and gained in-depth knowledge across a broad range of markets, growing through acquisitions and private investment. We offer an exceptional service to our clients, with access to our sector experts to develop the strategy that will help them reach their goals. We keep a finger on the industry pulse, so our clients receive the best short to medium and long‑term advice. As a Director within either our Personal or Corporate team, you will be responsible for continuing to grow our overall Tax offering within the firm both internally within the existing client portfolio but also externally through your own professional contacts and connections. This role goes beyond technical tax oversight — it is a leadership position responsible for building high‑performing teams, developing future leaders, ensuring operational excellence, and helping shape the firm’s long‑term strategic direction. You will act as a key advisor to clients, supporting business development efforts and identifying opportunities to add value. Internally, you will oversee and mentor Managers and Senior Managers, role model the firm’s values, and contribute to service line strategy, operational projects, and change initiatives. You will take ownership of process improvements, risk management, and cross‑location collaboration, while supporting the Head of Tax in achieving team and firm‑wide objectives. You will be required to manage a comprehensive and complex client list, provide line and performance management and make a significant contribution to ongoing growth of a successful Tax practice. You will have a direct contribution to the development and achievement of building the practice and will be required to build and maintain relationships with third parties. You will be expected to advise clients in connection with their tax affairs and onboard them to the team to offer bespoke advice. You should already be working as an experienced senior manager or Director and looking to develop your role considerably through technical advice, client management and business development. • Lead service delivery for a portfolio of high‑value or technically complex clients, ensuring timely, high‑quality, and compliant output., • Partner with firm leadership to define and execute the tax practice growth strategy., • Lead capacity planning, resource allocation, and workflow optimisation during periods of rapid expansion., • Identify new service lines, cross‑selling opportunities, and market expansion initiatives., • Contribute to firm‑wide strategic planning and innovation initiatives., • Experience of working with our target clients such as UHNWs/ HNW clients, family‑owned, SMEs and not purely large corporate clients., • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic, commercially sound advice and proactively identifying opportunities to add value., • Lead by example in embodying Affinia’s values and client‑first mindset., • Monitor WIP, billing, and recovery rates, taking proactive action to maximise profitability and manage overruns or scope creep., • Identify potential tax risks and cash savings opportunities, and support initiatives to manage the risks or realise the opportunities., • Meet targets for billable hours, utilisation, and portfolio profitability, ensuring jobs are delivered within agreed budgets and timeframes., • Contribute to fee discussions, service scoping, and pricing strategy in collaboration with Directors and Partners., • Contribute insights to the development of service line and group strategy, particularly in any areas of specialism or market knowledge., • Support Directors and Service Line Leaders (SLLs) on strategic initiatives and internal planning projects., • Take ownership of service line projects, driving outcomes that support operational efficiency, quality, or growth., • Stay informed on market trends, competitor activity, and emerging client needs to inform service line positioning., • Provide ongoing guidance and structured development opportunities to junior team members, particularly Managers and Senior Managers., • Act as a role model for firm values and behaviours, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement., • Conduct or support performance appraisals, 1:1s, and feedback processes to drive individual and team growth., • Champion diversity and inclusion within the team, promoting open, honest, and two‑way communication across locations., • Ensure all services are delivered in line with firm quality standards, ethical policies, and regulatory requirements., • Manage risks associated with client engagements, including reputational, legal, and compliance risks., • Proactively identify and elevate internal risk incidents or concerns in line with firm protocols., • CTA qualification or an equivalent professional tax qualification., • Ideally 10+ years in practice with demonstrable experience managing large or complex clients., • Experience and ability to assist in managing the KPIs such as Chargeable Time, Recoveries, Utilisation and Gross Margin and take the necessary actions to improve the performance where needed., • Track record in commercial portfolio management, billing oversight, and client retention., • Strategic Vision: Ability to think beyond day‑to‑day operations and guide long‑term growth., • People Developer: Passion for coaching, mentoring, and building future leaders., • Change Leader: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and leading through rapid expansion., • Client‑Centric Mindset: Balances technical excellence with relationship leadership., • Collaborative Executive: Partners effectively across departments and service lines., • Auto enrolment Pension Scheme with True Potential, • Death in Service, • Private Medical Insurance, • Professional membership support, • Paycare – claim money back for Dental / Optical / Professional Therapies, • Dress for your Diary Policy Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required to take on additional responsibilities when requested. Affinia is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion, or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit. #J-18808-Ljbffr

JOB TITLE: Legal and Commercial Associate REPORTS TO: Head of Legal Operations DEPARTMENT: Legal, Company Operations LOCATION: Penta Consulting Ltd, Oaks House, 16-22 West Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7RG (on-site) ABOUT PENTA CONSULTING LTD At Penta Consulting, we believe technology reaches its full potential when powered by the right people. As a leading provider of Technology Resource Solutions, we connect businesses with top-tier talent to drive digital transformation and innovation. With over 25 years of experience, we’ve built a global reputation for delivering high-quality expertise across key areas such as software development, artificial intelligence, project management, cloud computing, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and data analytics. Our clients span the globe, relying on our team of specialists to deliver tailored, impactful solutions. We’re proud to be a trusted partner in helping organisations stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. If you're looking to join an award-winning, forward-thinking, and solution-focused team, Penta Consulting is the place to grow your career. KEY STAKEHOLDERS Executive Management Team, Senior Leadership Team, Company Operations, Resource Operations and Professional Services. JOB PURPOSE The Legal & Commercial Associate is responsible for the day-to-day execution and delivery of all legal and commercial activities across the business, ensuring contracts, procurement, and compliance matters are managed efficiently, consistently, and in line with company risk appetite. Reporting directly to the Head of Legal Operations this role acts as the operational owner of legal and commercial workstreams, providing hands on support to sales, operations, finance, and compliance teams. The role is accountable for managing contract lifecycles, overseeing client onboarding and procurement, maintaining legal documentation, and ensuring contractual and regulatory obligations are met across all jurisdictions in which the business operates. The Legal & Commercial Associate is accountable for ensuring that legal and commercial operations are not only compliant, but operationally efficient, scalable, and supported by appropriate systems and automation. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Contract Management & Commercial Execution • Own the end-to-end contract lifecycle for group companies, clients, suppliers, and ad-hoc requests from initial review through to execution, renewal, and termination., • Draft, review, negotiate, and finalise a wide range of commercial agreements including NDAs, MSAs, MPA’s, Collaboration Frameworks, RFI’s, SOWs, agreements, and amendments., • Ensure contractual terms appropriately reflect agreed commercial positions, flow downs, and risk mitigation measures., • Maintain and continuously improve standard contract templates in line with regulatory changes and business requirements, liaising with external counsel where necessary., • Ensure all client and supplier documentation is valid, up to date, and aligned with internal regulatory requirements (KYC’s, credit checks, company certificates, licenses)., • Act as the primary legal and commercial point of contact for client and supplier relationships, supporting negotiations and resolving contractual queries., • Monitor contractual compliance and service obligations, escalating risks or breaches as required. Stakeholder Support & Business Enablement • Provide day to day legal and commercial support to sales, operations, finance, contracts and compliance teams to enable efficient deal execution., • Support the sales function by reviewing and negotiating client terms to facilitate timely deal closure while protecting the company’s commercial interests., • Translate legal risk into clear, pragmatic commercial advice for non-legal stakeholders. Governance, Compliance & Risk • Ensure all contracts and commercial activities comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and jurisdictional obligations., • Maintain accurate and up to date contract records, databases, and document repositories, flagging key dates, renewals, and expiries., • Identify recurring risks or inefficiencies in contracting and procurement processes and recommend improvements., • Support audits, internal reviews, and compliance initiatives as required. Team & Operational Support • Act as an operational escalation point for team members, providing guidance on legal or contract queries and process adherence., • Support onboarding and training new team members on legal and commercial processes, templates, and best practices., • Deputise for the Head of Legal Operations on routine operational matters when required. Automation, Systems & Operational Process Improvement • Own and continuously improve legal and commercial operational processes, ensuring workflows are efficient, scalable, and aligned with business growth., • Identify opportunities to automate manual, repetitive, or high volume legal and commercial tasks, including contract lifecycle management, procurement onboarding, approvals, and renewals., • Act as the departmental lead for systems and tools, including contract repositories, workflow tools, CRM integrations, and document management platforms., • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), playbooks, and guidance for legal and commercial processes, ensuring consistency and audit readiness., • Ensure automation and process changes continue to meet regulatory, contractual, and internal governance requirements. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS • Proven experience in an in-house legal role or commercial legal role., • Experience working within a commercial, operational or compliance environment (professional services or staffing industry preferred)., • Strong understanding of legal agreements, commercial risk, compliance and legal operational efficiencies and best practices., • Knowledge of regulatory and operational compliance standards, • Skilled in relationship management across internal and external teams., • Proficient with CRM systems, document management, reporting tools and Microsoft Office suite. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE • Strong analytical, problem solving and investigative mindset., • High attention to detail and accuracy., • Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management capabilities., • Proactive, commercially aware, and able to identify risks before they surface., • Adaptable, organised and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Integrity driven with strong professional ethics. BENEFITS • Christmas & Birthday Leave, • Workplace Pension, • Bike to Work, • Travel Season Ticket Loan, • Company Social Events, • Company Incentive Trips, • Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan Scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Enhanced Family Planning Policies AWARDS • FT1000 - Financial Times & Statista's list of fastest growing businesses in Europe 2026, • Sunday Times Best Companies to work for 2026 & 2025, • King's Award for Enterprise (International Trade) 2025, • London Business Awards (International Business of the Year) 2025, • London Business Awards (Overall Winner) 2025, • TIARA Awards (Growth Company of the Year) 2025, • TIARA Awards (UK Specialist of the Year (Over £20m)) 2025, • Recognised in the Sunday Times 100 2025, • Shortlisted for the Growing Business Awards (2 categories) 2026, • Shortlisted for the TIARA Awards (3 categories) 2026, • Shortlisted for the Private Business Awards (Scale Up of the Year) 2026, • Shortlisted for the National SME Awards (2 categories) 2026

Become part of the team powering household names like Andrex®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Viva®, and WypAll®. At Arbex, everything you need is right here—innovation, growth, and the chance to leave a real mark. Settling for just any role isn't you, and it isn't us either. Being Unstoppable Together calls for a particular kind of person and teams who genuinely care about making a difference. Here, you'll channel your professional expertise, talent, and drive into building and managing a portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you'll help shape the future of tissue and hygiene for billions of people worldwide. In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the centre. As the Global Privacy and AI Counsel joining our Legal & Compliance team, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the business on data protection and privacy matters, helping teams navigate complex regulatory requirements while enabling innovation, growth and responsible data use. You will partner with stakeholders across commercial, digital, supply chain, procurement, HR and innovation functions to deliver pragmatic, risk-based solutions aligned with business objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a broad range of international privacy matters within a dynamic, global organization, influencing strategic initiatives and driving privacy compliance across multiple markets. It starts with YOU You will report directly to the Head of Compliance and will be an individual contributor (no direct reports). Location: we can offer a hybrid model (on remote / Office) for candidates already based in the UK. • Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice on privacy and data protection matters across the IFP business., • Support compliance with GDPR, UK GDPR, and other applicable privacy regulations across multiple jurisdictions., • Lead and contribute to Privacy-by-Design reviews and privacy assessments for new products, platforms, campaigns, and business initiatives., • Advise stakeholders on DPIAs, lawful processing, transparency obligations, data retention, information security, and data governance., • Draft, review, and negotiate data protection and information security provisions in commercial, procurement, technology, and intra-group agreements., • Support international data transfer assessments and implementation of appropriate safeguards., • Assist in managing privacy incidents, investigations, regulatory inquiries, and audit activities., • Deliver privacy training, awareness initiatives, and governance improvements that strengthen organizational compliance and enable business growth. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications: • Qualification as a solicitor, attorney or equivalent legal professional., • Significant post-qualification experience, including substantial exposure to privacy and data protection law., • Strong working knowledge of GDPR, UK GDPR, and privacy compliance frameworks., • Experience advising on commercial contracts, data sharing arrangements and international data transfers., • Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills., • Experience working within an international organization and/or leading law firm., • Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cultures, functions and geographies., • Fluent English We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then ARBEX is the place for you. We offer competitive pay and benefits to employees and reward excellence and performance. Our belief in promoting a healthy work-life balance drives us to support our employees’ total well‑being, offering comprehensive benefits not limited to gym memberships, private medical insurance, dental cover, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, critical illness cover, travel insurance and a market leading defined contribution pension scheme. Certain benefits, such as flexible work schedules and parental leave, can be tailored to meet specific individual needs, giving our employees the flexibility to manage their commitments inside and outside of work. We are proud to be rated as a top 100 workplace for working mothers for two years in a row. We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value. For ARBEX to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that shape the future of tissue and hygiene, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompassesthe experiences of our consumers.When you bring your original thinking to ARBEX, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. Employment is subject to verification of local policies. This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. ARBEX will not provide relocation support for this role. #LI-Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Head of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs: • will manage the Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs function., • is appointed as the person responsible for regulatory compliance, ensuring that the business meets the requirements of the MDR., • is appointed by Top Management as the Management Representative., • is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining and promoting the Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs strategy and providing leadership to the Regulatory and Quality Assurance functions., • is responsible for driving a quality and regulatory culture, ensuring that all staff are aware of the policies and procedures and the need to adhere to them., • maintaining the Quality Management Systems and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements., • provides leadership to the Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs function, • responsible for ensuring compliance with MDSAP and other regulations (where applicable), • the position is also responsible for making sure filings are completed in key global territories and supporting our customers' regulatory efforts, • takes responsibility for the day-to-day Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs activities. In addition, the role is responsible for keeping abreast of all regulatory changes impacting on the business and providing regulatory support to project and development teams across the company., • Act as Management Representative., • Act as the key liaison with the Authorised Person under the European Union Medical Device Regulation., • Ensuring that processes needed for the Quality Management Systems are documented in accordance with MDSAP and ISO 13485 standard., • Reporting to Chief Executive Officer on the effectiveness of the Quality Management Systems and any needs for improvements., • Ensuring the promotion of awareness of applicable regulatory requirements and Quality Management Systems requirements., • Support the preparation of global regulatory strategies for the registration of new and modified products and to implement the regulatory project plan, including applicable regulatory submission schedule deliverables., • To develop, implement, maintain, and promote Quality Assurance strategy., • Raise awareness and advise on compliance routes to support new product development., • To ensure compliance to all applicable standards, regulations and internal procedures by proactively interpreting Quality and regulatory requirements and devising and implementing solutions to support the maintenance and enhancement of Quality Management Systems and regulatory documentation., • Responsible for communications with customers, notified bodies and other regulatory bodies to address Quality Assurance, Quality Management Systems and Regulatory Affairs issues and accreditations., • Responsible for the overall compliance and delivery of Internal and External Audits, CAPA, Management Review and External Audits., • Liaising with competent authorities and regulatory authorities on issues with patient safety for all products., • Ensuring that Vigilance and PMS processes needed for the Quality Management Systems within the Group are documented in accordance with MDSAP and ISO 13485 standard., • Oversee the Complaint handling activities, ensuring all KPI's are met including complaint investigations and regulatory reporting timelines., • Supporting the promotion of supplier and manufacturing quality awareness of applicable quality requirements and Quality Management System requirements., • Responsible for the CAPA process management., • Oversee the Nonconformity process Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs team Mandatory: • Five years of professional experience in regulatory affairs or in quality management systems relating to medical devices., • Proven leadership in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs within medical devices., • A demonstrable strong working knowledge and experience of applying medical device standards and regulations within the medical device industry, in particular ISO 60601 series., • Experience in liaising with Notified bodies, Certification Bodies and Competent Authorities., • Experience of development of new products from initial concept to commercialisation., • A track record of developing and executing global regulatory strategies that align with business needs., • Experience managing CE marking and FDA approval processes, • Experience and demonstrated performance working with medical device quality management and/or regulatory affairs, in particular software medical device standards, • Experience working across different regulatory markets; EU, US and UK and any other relevant markets., • Good knowledge of ISO 13485 and MDSAP, • Good knowledge of ISO 60601 series Desirable: • MDR Certification, • Internal Audit Certification, • A demonstrable and broad understanding of medical device quality assurance and regulatory affairs., • The ability to interpret regulatory and standard requirements to ensure that implications for users and processes are clear., • The ability to learn quickly and establish a high degree of regulatory and quality knowledge., • The ability to engage and deliver compelling presentations to a varied audience and communicate and present a technical subject matter in an understandable, coherent manner., • The ability to engage, inspire and manage subordinate staff to achieve the same levels of excellence expected of yourself., • Excellent communication skills, flexible attitude and capable of multi-tasking and working to tight deadlines and under pressure., • The ability to get on with and to influence people both internally and externally and to achieve objectives., • Clear thinker, who can work independently and show leadership in managing and undertaking activities., • Knowledgeable of, and sympathetic to, the commercial and business aspects of any transaction. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Overview As Engineering Manager (AI) within Advanced Analytics (DA3) in the Chief Data & AI Office at Allianz Partners, you will manage our AI engineering teams: engineers who build agent-based AI services and conversational/voice AI systems that integrate with our digital insurance products. The remit covers two delivery surfaces: agent-based AI services consumed by domain teams via API (and conforming to Core Backend client libraries / API conventions where applicable), and voice/conversational AI experiences for customer-facing and operational use cases. You will own people management, performance, hiring, resourcing, and delivery leadership. Technical decisions stay with the senior engineers and technical leads in each team. Your role is to build the people structure, capacity, and ways of working that let those engineers ship applied AI into production. You'll partner with peer Engineering Managers on cross-team dependencies, with the AI Governance Review forum on AI compliance and ethics review, and with the Head of AI Platform & Engineering (HoP&E) as CAB chair on AI service change windows. Key Responsibilities • Manage and grow the AI teams: hiring, onboarding, performance management, career development, and 1:1s for ML/AI engineers, computational linguists, conversational AI engineers, and AI specialists embedded with delivery teams., • Capacity-balance engineers across the agent and voice surfaces in response to demand from domain teams; coordinate with senior leadership on team sizing and skill mix., • Coordinate the embedded-AI-specialist model with the backend Engineering Manager: agree how specialists join domain delivery, how their performance is reviewed, and how their work is balanced between embedded delivery and central capability building., • Coach and develop the technical leads in both teams: support them as authorities on prompt engineering, agent design, NLU/NLP, and voice flow design while keeping standards consistent., • Work with the AI Governance Review forum (the dedicated AI-ethics body in the hub operating model) on AI compliance reviews: model choices, data handling, bias review, and compliance attestations., • Coordinate change windows for AI service rollouts through the HoP&E-chaired CAB; feed the change calendar to the Run & Change service layer., • Help balance the agent and voice roadmaps: ensure investment is staged correctly across each surface and the hybrid use cases that span both., • Coordinate with backend leadership on how AI services are consumed in production., • Coordinate with frontend leadership on AI-driven UX patterns., • Work with delivery leads on ceremonies, cross-team planning, and continuous improvement of delivery flow., • Run hiring loops: design interview rubrics for ML/AI engineers, computational linguists, conversational AI engineers, and embedded AI specialists aligned with the team's applied-AI delivery model. Required Experience And Skills • 8+ years engineering experience with at least 3 years in a people-management role leading applied AI, ML, or conversational AI delivery teams., • Track record managing 6 to 15 engineers across at least two distinct teams or specialisations (e.g., ML engineering and conversational/voice AI)., • Strong technical literacy in the AI stack, enough to mentor and challenge but not to override technical leads:, • LLM-based agent systems: prompt engineering, agent design patterns, evaluation, retrieval augmentation., • Voice and conversational AI platforms: NLU/NLP system design, speech pipeline integration, dialogue management., • Production deployment of AI services on Kubernetes: API design, observability, latency and cost control., • Embedded-specialist delivery models: placing specialists into product teams without losing central capability ownership., • Experience running structured hiring at scale for AI roles: rubric-based interviews, calibration, and onboarding programmes., • Experience with formal performance management cycles, career frameworks, and compensation calibration., • Comfortable working with formal AI governance and ethics review processes; familiarity with AI compliance requirements in regulated industries., • Demonstrated ability to coordinate across organisational boundaries: peer Engineering Managers, governance, backend and frontend delivery teams, and external vendors. Ways of Working • Leads through coaching, not directing: defers technical authority to senior engineers and technical leads., • Comfortable in agile, iterative delivery environments with a clear bias for unblocking the team over centralising decisions., • Pragmatic about applied AI: focused on shipping AI capabilities into production for measurable business outcomes, not on research for its own sake., • Clear communicator across global, cross-functional stakeholders; able to translate AI capability and reliability into business impact for non-technical audiences., • Pragmatic adopter of AI-assisted developer tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) and supports the team in integrating them into daily delivery. Nice to Have • Experience leading distributed AI delivery teams., • Background in voice or conversational AI at production scale (IVR replacement, contact-centre automation, voice-first product experiences)., • Experience operating an embedded-specialist model alongside a central capability team., • Experience with AI governance frameworks: model cards, bias audits, regulatory attestations., • Insurance or financial services domain familiarity (claims, policy, payments)., • Experience in regulated industries (insurance, finance, healthcare) where compliance, audit, and access control are part of standard delivery practice. Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges is what makes us a unique employer. We are united by a shared commitment: to put our customers first and at the center of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and where integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust are at the heart of our culture. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. Join us. Let's care for tomorrow. Note: Having different strengths, experiences, perspectives and approaches is an integral part of Allianz‘s company culture. One means to achieve this is a regular rotation of Allianz employees across functions, Allianz entities and geographies. Therefore, Allianz expects from its employees a general openness and a high motivation to regularly change positions and collect experiences across Allianz Group. #J-18808-Ljbffr

HEAD OF HEALTH & SAFETY / HEAD OF HSE – LONDON Up to £75,000 Per Annum + Performance Related Bonus + Car / Car Allowance + Free TfL Travel + Pension We’re looking for an experienced and influential Head of Health & Safety / Head of HSE to lead the health and safety strategy across London operations. This is a highly visible role requiring regular presence across London sites. While there may be flexibility to work remotely when appropriate, this is not a predominantly home-based position. Duties & Responsibilities • Lead and develop the Health & Safety strategy across London operations, • Provide expert advice and guidance to senior leaders and operational teams, • Drive a proactive, positive and accountable safety culture, • Monitor safety performance, identify trends and lead continuous improvement, • Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, regulatory requirements and company standards, • Oversee significant incident investigations and ensure lessons learned are implemented, • Provide constructive challenge and assurance to operational and engineering leaders, • Develop effective risk management, audit and assurance processes, • Maintain a strong and visible presence across operational locations, • Work collaboratively with internal teams and key external stakeholders You'll Ideally Bring • NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 Health & Safety qualification, • Chartered IOSH membership, or demonstrable progress towards Chartered status, • Significant Health & Safety leadership experience within a large, complex operational organisation, • Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and best practice, • Experience developing and implementing H&S strategy, • Strong investigation, risk management, audit and assurance experience, • The confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders, • Excellent communication and leadership skills, • A practical, visible and hands-on approach to safety leadership We’re looking for an established HSE / Health & Safety Leader who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to influence people at every level. If you are keen to hear more, please apply with an up to date CV to David James at Caeldonian Recruitment Group

Job Title: Assistant Branch Manager. Location : Croydon Hours : Full Time 40 hours As an Assistant Branch Manager, you play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and profitable functioning of our branch with a primary focus on delivering exceptional customer service. You will lead a dynamic team and collaborate closely with various departments to achieve organizational goals. Benefits : 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) Free onsite parking Company pension scheme Employee discount scheme Funded Summer and Christmas events Cycle to Work Scheme Discounted car hire rates Friendly and supportive working environment Main Duties: · Identify and convert sales opportunities, motivate the team in upselling incremental products and explore new business opportunities and partnerships through market research and competitor analysis · Ensure comprehensive training for yourself and colleagues in line with company guidelines · Manage all Switch processes and procedures in line with audit criteria · Work within Service Level Agreements, driving performance improvements to meet all branch KPI objectives · Safeguard the branch and its assets, promptly reporting any risks or security events to the Security Manager · Maintain effective communication with your Senior Location Manager and colleagues for collective success · Proactively manage your time to ensure branch performance meets targets. Key Responsibilities: · May be required to work at another location within a reasonable distance · Uphold GDPR rules and stay vigilant against potential cybersecurity threats · Act as an ambassador for the company, promoting company interests at all times · Ongoing completion of training on our platform · Ensure all accidents/incidents are reported following company guidelines · Regularly review and update risk and COSHH assessments, considering changes in processes, equipment or legislation. Skills, Experience, and/or Qualifications Required: · Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively and work under pressure · Self-starter with a positive approach to team development and continuous improvement · Demonstrate excellent customer service and lead by example · Previous experience in the car rental industry or a related field · Excellent communication and administrative skills · Computer skills (email, spreadsheets, and the ability to learn/use in-house systems) · Full driving licence (held for 12 months at least) If you are ready to embark on a challenging yet rewarding career path, apply now to be part of our dynamic team! About us: Switch is the largest privately owned leasing company in the UK with 81 locations nationwide. Our Head Office is the heart of our operations, and we're on the lookout for an exceptional Reservations Manager to lead our team to new heights. We have become one of the leading rental companies in the UK thanks to our comprehensive fleet and excellence in customer service. With such growth come amazing opportunities to join our family business where our people continue to remain at the heart of everything we do! Join us and shape the future with us! APPLY NOW and join us! TPBN1_UKTJ

Compliance Manager Location: Morden, South London Rate: £450-£500 per day DOE Contract: 3-6 Months Working Pattern: 3 days per week in the office, 2 days remote An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Compliance Manager to join a London Local Authority on an interim basis. This role will take the lead on statutory property compliance across a diverse corporate estate, ensuring the council meets all regulatory and legislative obligations while driving continuous improvement in compliance management and governance. Reporting to the Head of Compliance, Maintenance and Facilities Management, you will manage a small team of Compliance Officers and oversee specialist contractors delivering compliance inspections, testing and remedial works across the property portfolio. Key Responsibilities Lead property compliance across the council's estate, including: Gas Electrical Fire Safety Water Hygiene / Legionella Asbestos Lifts Lightning Protection LOLER and PUWER requirements Manage statutory inspection programmes and ensure compliance obligations are met. Procure and oversee compliance surveys, testing programmes and remedial works. Monitor contractor performance, ensuring compliance works are delivered to specification, budget and timescales. Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures and governance frameworks. Conduct audits and inspections to monitor ongoing compliance performance. Produce reports and compliance assurances for senior management. Manage compliance data, certification records and CAFM systems. Support procurement, contract management and re-tendering of compliance service contracts. Lead on compliance risk management and ensure the portfolio remains audit-ready. Provide technical advice and guidance to stakeholders across the organisation. Requirements Significant experience managing property compliance within a local authority, public sector or large corporate estate environment. Strong knowledge of statutory compliance disciplines including asbestos, fire safety, gas, electrical, water hygiene and mechanical & electrical compliance. Experience managing contractors, consultants and compliance programmes. IOSH, NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification. Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification within a construction, building surveying, engineering or property-related discipline. Experience using CAFM systems and managing compliance data. Strong reporting, stakeholder management and leadership skills. Membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CIBSE or equivalent is desirable. What's on Offer? £450-£500 per day, dependent on experience. Initial 3-6 month contract. Hybrid working arrangement with 3 days per week in the office. Opportunity to lead a high-profile compliance function across a large and varied property portfolio. Potential for contract extension. If you're an experienced Property Compliance Manager with a strong understanding of statutory compliance within a complex property portfolio, we'd be keen to hear from you

This is a genuinely rare opportunity to shape a brand new commercial function from the ground up. A long-established, family-run specialist commercial roofing and external refurbishment contractor is creating its first dedicated Quantity Surveyor role, and they are looking for someone with a couple of years' experience who wants real ownership, real mentoring and a clear pathway to grow into a senior commercial position over the next two to three years. The business has been trading continuously since 1979, operating as Principal Contractor across London and the South East. It delivers work on existing buildings across education, industrial, healthcare, heritage, residential block and public sector projects. As a manufacturer-neutral contractor, recommendations are based on condition, suitability and value rather than loyalty to any one system, giving real technical variety across the project portfolio. Working closely with the Senior Contracts Manager, you will support the commercial side of live projects, protect project margin and build the skills and experience to progress within the business as the commercial department grows around you. Junior Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits Salary: £33,000 to £38,000 (DOE), including car allowance 25 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays Flexible, Hybrid Working from Surbiton Head Office with Regular Site Visits Pension Contribution Minimum 20 Hours of Internal and External Training Each Year Mentoring and Hands-On Exposure Working Directly with the Senior Contracts Manager Wellbeing Allowance, Gym Discounts, Retail Discount Packages and Cycle to Work Scheme Quarterly Events and Team Activities Clear route to progress as the role and department grow Junior Quantity Surveyor Job Overview Assist the Senior Contracts Manager with the commercial administration of live projects from order through to final account Prepare interim valuations and applications for payment, working from site progress information provided by the Contracts Managers and Contracts Supervisors Check and process subcontractor payment applications and invoices against measured work and agreed rates Measure completed and part-completed work on site and cross-reference against valuations and cost reports Maintain accurate project cost trackers and assist with monthly cost and margin reporting Record variations and instructions, ensuring these are agreed and confirmed in writing before valuation Support the preparation of final accounts including collating records of instructions, variations and agreed costs Liaise with the Procurement team on subcontractor orders, rates and account queries Attend site visits across London and the South East to verify progress, take measurements and meet with Contracts Managers and clients Assist with cash flow forecasting and cost-to-complete reporting on live contracts Maintain an accurate audit trail of commercial correspondence, valuations and payment records Junior Quantity Surveyor Requirements Around 1 to 3 years' experience in a quantity surveying, commercial or cost management role within construction, refurbishment or a related trade Working knowledge of measurement, valuations, applications for payment and cost reporting Strong numeracy, accuracy and organisational skills with real attention to detail Confident written and verbal communication, comfortable liaising with Contracts Managers, subcontractors and clients Competent with Excel and confident learning new systems A proactive, methodical approach with a genuine interest in the commercial side of construction HNC, HND, foundation degree or degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Construction Management (or working towards one) is desirable Exposure to JCT contracts is desirable Full UK driving licence, as the role involves regular site visits across London and the South East What Makes This Opportunity Different? A newly created role, giving you the chance to help shape the commercial function from the ground up Direct mentoring from the Senior Contracts Manager, with a clear route to progress into a more senior commercial position over the next two to three years Long-established family-run specialist with over 45 years of continuous trading history Genuinely varied project portfolio across education, industrial, healthcare, heritage, residential block and public sector work Manufacturer-neutral technical approach, so you gain broad system exposure rather than being tied to one product range A minimum 20 hours of structured training every year plus proper flexible working and a well-rounded benefits package Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for

Pear Recruitment – Head of Client Accounts Location - Earlsfield Salary - £50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus up to 10% Hours – Monday–Friday 9am–6pm (1 day working from home after probation) Our client is a fast-growing independent property business, seeking a Head of Client Accounts to lead their busy Accounts team. This is a senior operational role covering client accounting, financial controls, reconciliations, payments, compliance, reporting, systems and team leadership. Working closely with Directors and Heads of Department, you will provide financial and operational guidance, act as the senior escalation point for complex matters and drive continuous improvement across the function. As Head of Client Accountant, you will take overall responsibility for the accurate, compliant and efficient management of client money. If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Key Responsibilities Client Accounting & Financial Control Lead the day-to-day Client Accounts function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of all client money transactions. Own Lettings Forecast, staff commissions, supplier commissions, property licensing accounting, agency fees, and ad hoc invoicing Maintain robust controls over client funds, payment processes and financial approvals. Act as the senior escalation point for complex client accounting matters. Compliance, Governance & Risk Own the Client Accounts control framework and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Client Money Protection requirements, SafeAgent standards and company policies. Maintain and continuously improve client accounting policies, procedures, controls and audit trails. Monitor financial and operational risks and implement appropriate corrective and preventative controls. Banking, Reporting & Audits Oversee client account banking, payment preparation, approvals and submissions. Take ownership of month-end accounts and reports Take ownership of business accounts payables and bank payments, including payroll Act as the sole point of contact for external auditors, SafeAgent and other client money assurance reviews + Lead the end-to-end completion Systems & Process Improvement Own the accuracy and integrity of client accounting data across Reapit, Xero, 360 and other relevant systems. Identify system, reporting and process weaknesses and implement practical improvements. Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, automation and financial controls. Support system changes, migrations and new implementations from a client accounting perspective. Team Leadership Lead, manage and develop the Client Accounts team. Provide technical guidance and coaching on accounting, compliance and client matters. Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, ownership and continuous improvement. Business Partnership Work closely with Directors, CFO, Lettings, Property Services and Operations to resolve financial and client accounting matters. Provide clear financial guidance to financial and non-financial stakeholders. Challenge transactions, processes or decisions where there are financial, client money or compliance concerns. Lead and support projects that strengthen controls, reporting and operational efficiency. What We’re Looking for Essential Significant experience in residential property accounting, client accounting or a similar financial environment. 2-year experience using Reapit Strong knowledge of client money, reconciliations, compliance and financial controls. Experience managing or supervising a finance or client accounting team. Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage competing priorities, work autonomously and exercise sound professional judgement. Desirable Qualified or part qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent professional qualification. Client Accounts Manager or Finance Manager experience. Experience within a Client Money Protection / SafeAgent environment. Experience managing client money or financial compliance audits. Experience with financial systems implementation, migration or process improvement If you are interested in this Head of Client Accounts role and would like to know more, please email your CV or telephone us on a strictly private and confidential basis for an informal discussion. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to each applicant individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days, you may assume you have not been selected at this time - but please do apply for anything you feel you are suitable for and thank you for your interest in PEAR Recruitment. Recommend a friend - Do you know someone looking for a position? If you recommend them to us, we have a fantastic referral fee to offer! Please contact us for more information. Confidentiality – All communication with us is treated with the upmost confidentiality and you will always be advised if your CV is being submitted to a client

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