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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: We are looking for a talented, Data Centre (DC) industry experienced, growth professional to join our market leading Technology Sector team as an Account Lead. This new role has been created to help accelerate our growth further and faster, in response to increasing DC demand, by increasing team capability, capacity and established market connections. This is an excellent opportunity to join a winning team and help to take our DC business to the next level, working with some of the brightest, most innovative and forward-thinking organisations on the planet. As an Account Lead, you will take ownership for growing a stable portfolio of existing and new DC client accounts, providing the opportunity to support hyperscale, developer-operator and colocation clients – key accountabilities include: • Delivering profitable and stable account growth across the UK, Europe & potentially globally, aligned to each client’s specific needs, • Establishing and maintaining strong and lasting relationships with existing and new clients, securing our position as trusted partner, • Achieving exceptional client experience and positive outcomes across all aspects and locations of each portfolio client’s business Bringing the best of Arcadis to our clients, connecting and coordinating services across all aspects of our business, to create client specific and highly impactful value propositions that help our clients to overcome their most pressing challenges. Role accountabilities: Account Direction & Planning for Growth • Develop and implement cross regional/global account strategies, aligned with Arcadis' market sector strategies and each client’s diverse business needs., • Translate account strategies into actionable annual and multi-year account plans with clear objectives and measurable outcomes., • Ensure alignment across geographies, solutions, and teams to deliver consistent value to the client Delivering Sustainable Growth • Drive commercial growth in bookings and margin against annual targets., • Expand Arcadis’ relationships across the client’s operations and key stakeholders across client locations., • Creation and sharing of market insight, trends and thought leadership to support client relationship building and positioning., • Creating client opportunities through regular engagement, innovation and collaboration with client teams., • Directing and leading pursuits, maintaining above target win ratio. Creating Differentiated Value Propositions • Collaborate with Arcadis Solutions teams to create differentiated service offerings and value propositions tailored to the client’s needs., • Prioritize client experience (CX) at every interaction, ensuring the client receives exceptional service and innovation., • Develop and implement pursuit strategies for key opportunities with the client., • Actively contribute to a positive, growth-oriented culture within the account team, emphasizing accountability and collaboration., • Inspire multidisciplinary teams, aligning them around shared account objectives and supporting their professional growth., • Mobilize talent across geographies and sectors to maximize impact, leveraging diverse perspectives and expertise., • Collaborate with peers within Arcadis’ global sector teams to identify synergies and drive impactful initiatives. Market Positioning • Position Arcadis as a thought leader in the client’s sector, leveraging innovation, data and sustainability practices., • Support marketing strategies (campaigns, events) to amplify Arcadis’ impact with the client. To perform the role effectively, there is required travel to different client offices and site locations in the UK, Europe and potentially wider. Potential key locations include UK, Nordics, Dublin, Benelux, and may also cover Germany, Italy, Spain and France, although locations may change over time to mirror the main focus of activity on each account. The right candidate should expect to spend time regularly at client Head Quarters, with travel to visit onsite project teams on a rotating basis. Qualifications & Experience: The successful candidate is likely to be in a DC / Technology Sector growth role today, who is looking for their next stretching challenge as a senior strategic leader within a modern, inclusive and agile global consultancy. • Relevant Engineering, Technical or Business Degree, • A background in design, engineering and program delivery consultancy services within the built asset context is essential., • The successful candidate will have a growth mindset and be well connected in the DC market to enable them to hit the ground running and make an immediate positive impact., • Deep Data Centre industry understanding, built through strong experience, coupled with proven growth and business development capability,, • Proven track record of developing and implementing sales strategies to grow regional / global client accounts profitably., • Demonstrated ability to inspire multidisciplinary teams and foster collaboration across diverse geographies and functions., • Ambitious mindset with a drive to meet and exceed business targets., • Entrepreneurial attitude with strong commercial acumen and strategic focus., • Experience as a senior client leader with significant presence in the technology sector, i.e. e-commerce, cloud computing, artificial intelligence., • Ability to navigate complex organizations and build mutually beneficial lasting relationships across the client’s operational and leadership teams., • Strong ability to position Arcadis as a trusted advisor and partner through innovative and sustainable solutions., • Experience working internationally, across industries, business lines, and functions, managing projects with global impact., • Ability to leverage data-driven decision-making and adopt emerging technologies to create and demonstrate value for the client., • Experience attracting, developing, and mobilizing talent in diverse markets, fostering a culture of growth and accountability. Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.

BELONG. There’s no place like Principality. Our home is your home. So, when you decide to join the team, we’ll go further to bring you the warmest of welcomes. From a friendly and inviting environment to a flexible benefit package designed around you – when it comes to belonging, there really is no place like Principality. We keep it flexible wherever possible; we encourage you to look after yourself; we do our bit in the communities we serve and support you in doing the same, and we promise to get better together. Some reasons you may want to consider working with us; we have an award-winning flexible/hybrid working policy, we’re a 2022 winner of UK Best Large Workplaces for Women, we have a refurbished hi-tech office in the centre of Cardiff designed around colleague feedback, we ranked number 6 for wellbeing in 2022, we have an extensive financial and well-being benefits package ‘’Belong’’ designed to put our people first, we have consistent colleague engagement scores of over 85% and a caring community of supportive Networks. But that’s not all, discover why there’s really no place like Principality; ___ An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Finance Directorate for a Portfolio Senior Analyst. This is a key position within the Balance Sheet Management (BSM) function, focusing on deal execution and contributing to our broader balance sheet optimisation initiatives. You’ll play a pivotal role in implementing hedging, investment, and liquidity management strategies, ensuring all activity aligns with dealing mandates and regulatory requirements. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your insights will directly influence strategic decisions across Treasury and Finance. What you’ll be doing: • Support the Hedging Forum by producing and developing data that enhances the measurement and monitoring of strategies across value and earnings., • Execute interest rate risk hedging in line with the ALCO-agreed rate view and risk appetite., • Contribute to the Investment Forum, providing analysis to inform decisions around the Liquid Asset Buffer and executing investment opportunities as they arise., • Manage daily liquidity, cashflow and collateral positions, ensuring the Society meets its financial and regulatory obligations., • Apply market and economic analysis to support strategic decision-making., • Develop and maintain relationships with banks, brokers, and money market counterparties., • Maintain Bank of England facilities, ensuring continuous dealer and authoriser access., • Contribute to the ongoing development of key systems, such as the Treasury Management System and Bloomberg. About You You’ll bring a combination of strong analytical ability, market insight, and attention to detail, with the confidence to contribute to key Treasury and Finance discussions. Skills & Behaviours: • Strong numeracy and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail., • Effective planning and judgement, even under time pressure., • Ownership mindset – proactive in identifying issues and delivering creative solutions., • Passionate about continuous improvement and delivering results., • Excellent communication and relationship management skills, particularly with external financial partners., • Sound judgement when analysing and distributing key information., • Willingness to improve skills and knowledge though continuous professional development Experience: • Previous experience within a Finance or Treasury function., • Understanding of treasury asset/liability portfolios and bank/building society balance sheets., • Experience in derivative, investment or wholesale market trade execution (desirable)., • Strong understanding of market and economic principles., • Knowledge of Asset and Liability Management (ALM) techniques and practices. Why join us? At Principality Building Society, you’ll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking finance team, helping shape the Society’s financial resilience and strategic direction. We’ll support your professional development and give you opportunities to grow your skills in a stimulating, fast-moving environment. Our most important asset is our people. We value a healthy work-life balance and currently offer a 35-hour work week with our hybrid approach enabling you to have a mix of office days and remote working. Your base location for this role will be our Head Office, Principality House, The Friary, Cardiff, CF10 3FA If you have any questions in relation to this role, please contact the recruitment team at ‘’We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and where colleagues feel a sense of belonging’’ Nigel Taylor – Head of Brand, Impact & Communication. But don’t just take our word for it, see what our colleagues say about working here too; ___

Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with the Head of Legal Practice, Operational Heads, Group Compliance, IT and Finance to support risk-balanced innovation. Please submit your CV and covering details to Daniel Mason at our head offices.

Volunteer Experience Manager Team: People and Culture Location: Hybrid (split between home-working and either London, Cardiff or Edinburgh) *This role sits within a pay grade with a pay range of £43,495 to £65,242. The salary on appointment will be set at the lower end of the pay range, to a maximum of £47,845 depending on the candidate's skills and experience. If you are on the same grade then the salary will be as reflected in our pay policy. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role. The Volunteer Experience Project aims to create a volunteering journey that is inclusive, engaging, and impactful, one where every volunteer feels welcomed, valued, and supported. A key focus is ensuring our volunteer community better reflects the diversity of the communities we seek to serve. Our ambition is to grow our volunteer community by 10,000 people over the lifetime of our ten-year strategy, with a particular focus on engaging underrepresented groups: • People living in communities ranked 1–5 on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation (the 50% most deprived communities), • People from Global Majority backgrounds, • Women in leadership roles Context and purpose of role The Volunteer Experience Manager is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the volunteer program within the Ramblers. This role involves recruiting, training, managing, and retaining volunteers, ensuring they have a meaningful and impactful experience. The Volunteer Experience Manager works closely with various departments to align volunteer efforts with the organisation’s mission and goals. The role will report directly to the Head of People Experience. Key responsibilities Volunteer Recruitment and Onboarding • Develop and implement strategies to attract and recruit a diverse pool of volunteers., • Create and facilitate ongoing training programs to enhance volunteer skills and knowledge., • Provide resources and support to ensure volunteers are equipped to perform their roles effectively., • Ensure accurate records of volunteer hours, roles, and performance are maintained., • Design and execute recognition programs to acknowledge and celebrate volunteer contributions., • Organise events and activities to keep volunteers engaged and motivated., • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the volunteer program., • Conduct surveys and assessments to gather feedback from volunteers and identify areas for improvement., • Work closely with teams to identify volunteer needs and opportunities., • Utilise technology track and manage volunteer information., • Maintain up-to-date records and generate reports on volunteer activities and program outcomes. Other • Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required of the post This section specifies the theoretical understanding or specific expertise needed for the role: • Knowledge of the value volunteers add, and the impact they bring to organisations., • Expert and up-to-date knowledge of the law relating to volunteering and volunteering best practice principles, and procedures, particularly around recruitment and retention. This section details the specific abilities and competencies required to perform the job Effectively: • Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives, • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, • Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, • Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse data and use insights to drive decision-making This section specifies the practical, hands-on experience required for the role: • Active Listener: Listens attentively to others and values their input, • Collaborative: Values and leverages diverse perspectives and skills within the team, • Adaptable: Able to adjust to new situations and challenges with ease, • Problem Solver: Proactively identifies issues and works towards effective solutions, • Analytical Thinker: Analyses information thoroughly and makes sound decisions., • Detail-Oriented: Pays attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in work, • Mentoring: Willing to mentor and support the development of team members, • Innovative: Embraces new ideas and technologies to improve processes, • Ethical: Upholds ethical standards and integrity in all actions Values and Behaviours Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people. Inclusive We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission. Inspiring We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission. Empowering We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action. Responsible We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.

A prominent cultural institution in the UK is seeking a Head of Learning and Participation to lead creative learning programs and engage new audiences. This role includes line management of staff, overseeing programming, and contributing to strategic decisions for enhancing visitor experiences.