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The Head of Technology GRC is responsible for building, leading and continuously developing the Group Technology GRC function, translating the Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance strategy into effective services, processes, controls and assurance activity across the Group. The role provides a unique opportunity to shape and lead the long-term Technology GRC capability of one of the UK's largest retail technology estates, building on a significant transformation programme and establishing a sustainable second-line function operating across a complex multi-fascia environment. This is a leadership role with accountability for the performance, capability and day-to-day operation of the Technology GRC function and the transition from programme delivery to a sustainable long-term operating model. The role leads a multi-disciplinary team spanning technology risk, controls and assurance, policy and governance, compliance and third-party technology risk, ensuring the function operates as a coherent service with clear priorities, ownership, standards and measurable outcomes. The Head will lead the areas requiring senior GRC judgement and oversight while building team capability and delegating operational ownership appropriately. They will be responsible for ensuring GRC services are delivered consistently, that risks and control weaknesses receive effective challenge and escalation, and that the function continues to evolve as the Group's technology environment, operating model and risk profile mature. The function sits within Information Security for organisational purposes but operates as an independent second-line GRC function, providing objective challenge and assurance across the wider technology control environment. This includes controls relating to cyber security, ITGC, identity and access management, technology change, operations, resilience, third parties, data and emerging technologies. The role is central to the transition from transformation-led delivery to a sustainable, long-term operating model for Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance across the Group. The Head of Technology GRC will establish, operate and embed the services, frameworks, assurance processes, governance structures and capabilities required to support first-line ownership and provide effective second-line oversight across a complex multi-fascia technology estate. The Director of Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance retains accountability for the overall Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance strategy and the independent opinion provided to Executive leadership, the Audit & Risk Committee and external stakeholders. The Head of Technology GRC is accountable for the delivery, capability and operational effectiveness of the function. • Job Title – Head of Technology GRC, • Location – BL9 8RR, • Reports To – Director of Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance, • Direct Reports – Controls and Assurance Lead; Technology Risk Lead; Policy Lead, • Working rota – Monday-Friday, • Working hours – 40 Hours, • Lead and develop the Group Technology GRC function, providing clear direction, leadership and operational oversight across technology risk, controls and assurance, policy and governance, compliance and third-party technology risk., • Set and manage priorities across the GRC portfolio, balancing risk, regulatory requirements, assurance commitments, business demand and available capacity, and making clear trade-offs where demand exceeds capacity., • Set clear accountabilities and performance expectations for the GRC leadership team, ensuring each service has clear ownership, delivery measures, priorities and escalation routes, and holding Leads accountable for delivery and quality., • Translate the Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance strategy into an effective and sustainable operating model, services, processes and capabilities that are consistently applied across the Group., • Build and mature a high-performing second-line function that provides independent challenge, oversight and assurance across the technology control environment while maintaining clear separation from first-line operational responsibilities., • Establish and continuously improve the Technology GRC service catalogue, ensuring each service has defined scope, ownership, customers, outputs, measures and escalation routes., • Establish, maintain and continually improve the Group Technology Control Framework, ensuring control requirements remain proportionate, risk-based and aligned to business, regulatory and audit expectations., • Agree and lead the annual technology assurance programme with the Director of Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance, providing independent oversight of control effectiveness across ITGC, Provision 29, cyber security, identity and access management, technology change, operations, resilience, third-party technology risk, data and emerging technology domains., • Own the ongoing lifecycle of technology control deficiencies, ensuring issues are appropriately assessed, remediated, validated, risk accepted where necessary and ultimately closed in a controlled and auditable manner., • Embed Controls by Design and point-of-change governance across the technology lifecycle, ensuring risk, control and assurance requirements are considered before new technology, services or material changes are introduced., • Ensure GRC provides effective challenge and oversight without assuming first-line accountability for risk, controls, remediation or operational delivery., • Lead the operation and continuous improvement of technology risk management processes, ensuring technology risks are identified, assessed, reported and managed consistently across the Group., • Maintain a forward-looking view of technology risk, regulatory developments and emerging threats, translating these into practical control, governance and assurance requirements that support informed decision making., • Oversee the development and maintenance of technology risk, governance and information security policies, standards and methodologies, ensuring they remain aligned to organisational objectives, regulatory obligations and industry good practice., • Ensure effective governance structures, reporting and decision-making forums are established and maintained, providing clear visibility of technology risk, control performance, assurance outcomes and remediation progress., • Lead the GRC aspects of third-party technology risk management, including due diligence, supplier assurance, contractual control obligations, independent assurance reporting and remediation of identified gaps., • Oversee the effective operation and continuous development of the Group's GRC tooling estate, ensuring risk, control, issue, assurance and evidence data remains accurate, reliable and supports meaningful management reporting., • Develop and maintain effective relationships with Technology, Information Security, Finance, Internal Audit, Procurement, Legal and external assurance partners, ensuring clear accountability, constructive challenge and strong cross-functional collaboration., • Act as the senior operational contact for internal and external audit on Technology GRC matters, coordinating responses, evidence and follow-up while supporting the Director in senior stakeholder engagement and reliance activity., • Lead the transition of Technology GRC from transformation programme into a permanent Group capability, embedding governance, risk management, controls and assurance services across a complex multi-fascia technology estate., • Build organisational capability and awareness by promoting a strong culture of technology risk management, governance, accountability and continuous improvement across the Group., • Support the Director of Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance in providing Executive leadership, the Audit & Risk Committee, external auditors and other stakeholders with confidence in the effectiveness and maturity of the Group's technology control environment through a robust and independently operated second-line assurance capability., • Technology change is delivered safely and at pace, with effective risk assessment, Controls by Design and proportionate governance embedded before solutions enter production., • Technology risk decisions are evidence-based, transparent and defensible, with material risks and exceptions escalated through clear governance and informed decision-making., • First-line ownership of technology risks and controls is embedded across the Group, with clear accountability, timely execution and minimal dependency on GRC intervention., • A trusted, risk-based assurance programme provides confidence in the effectiveness of the technology control environment, supporting strong audit outcomes and timely remediation of identified weaknesses., • Technology risks arising from operational change, supplier dependencies, contractual commitments, ageing technology and emerging risks are identified early enough to support proactive business decisions., • Control monitoring, testing, evidence collection, workflow and attestation are increasingly automated, reducing administrative burden and enabling greater focus on judgement, challenge and risk management., • GRC data, tooling and AI provide reliable insight into risks, controls, issues and assurance outcomes, supporting informed Executive and Board decision-making., • The Technology GRC function operates as a sustainable, trusted and internally capable second-line function, providing confidence to Executive leadership, the Audit & Risk Committee and external auditors., • A pragmatic and outcome-focused leader who can balance strategic thinking with operational delivery., • Demonstrable experience building, developing and leading high-performing teams., • Strong judgement, credibility and resilience, with the confidence to provide constructive challenge where supported by evidence., • Ability to influence senior stakeholders, suppliers and control owners whilst maintaining independence and objectivity., • Comfortable operating in complex environments and translating ambiguity into clear priorities and outcomes., • Leads through ownership and accountability, taking responsibility for outcomes and driving issues through to resolution., • Comfortable moving between strategic discussions and detailed operational matters, knowing when to remain at altitude and when to become directly involved., • Demonstrates strong personal curiosity and a willingness to understand the detail behind risks, controls, findings and remediation activities., • Builds capability in others through coaching, mentoring and leading by example rather than creating dependency., • Identifies emerging issues early, escalates proportionately and acts before problems become audit findings, programme delays or operational incidents., • Operates with a high degree of autonomy, judgement and pragmatism, balancing governance discipline with commercial and operational realities., • Comfortable holding a position that may be unpopular where evidence, risk or control effectiveness supports that position., • Experience leading a Technology GRC, Technology Risk, IT Controls, Technology Assurance or IT Audit function within a complex organisation., • Strong understanding of technology risk, governance and controls, including ITGC and UK Corporate Governance Code Provision 29 requirements., • Experience designing and operating technology control frameworks and second-line testing and assurance programmes., • Experience embedding Controls by Design and integrating controls into technology delivery and change processes., • Experience managing technology control deficiencies through remediation, risk acceptance, validation and closure., • Experience operating GRC platforms and using risk, control and assurance data to support decision-making and reporting., • Experience of third-party technology risk and assurance, including interpretation of SOC reports and independent assurance outputs., • Experience applying relevant frameworks and regulatory requirements, including NIST, PCI DSS, data protection and emerging AI governance requirements., • Experience operating in multi-entity or multi-fascia environments where governance is established centrally and executed locally., • Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience, with certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, CIA or CISSP desirable., • 10+ years of progressive experience in governance, risk, compliance, or audit, with at least 3 years in a Head of, leadership or equivalent role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Lineage is the world’s largest and most innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions – this means we help move food from farms to the dinner table, with more than 22,000 employees across over 450 locations and spanning 20 countries across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America. As an FP&A Analyst within Lineage’s Global Integrated Solutions (GIS) business, you will play a key role in supporting the financial performance of our UK Road Transportation operations while contributing to FP&A activities across Europe, covering both Road Transportation and Freight Forwarding. Working in a matrix structure, you will combine hands‑on financial analysis with broader regional responsibilities. You will work closely with operational, commercial and finance teams to understand business performance, identify risks and opportunities, and turn financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights. This is more than a reporting role. You will have the opportunity to challenge existing ways of working, improve processes and help move FP&A towards more automated, scalable and data-driven solutions. The role also offers a clear development path towards a Senior Financial Analyst position, with increasing ownership and business partnering responsibilities. • Support monthly close, reporting and financial performance analysis for UK Road Transportation., • Analyse revenue, margins, operating costs, headcount, fleet expenses and productivity., • Prepare management reports, dashboards and performance reviews., • Investigate financial and operational variances and provide recommendations., • Support budgets, forecasts and long‑range planning., • Monitor key operational and financial KPIs and identify trends, risks and opportunities., • Partner with operational and commercial teams to understand business drivers and translate them into financial insights., • Support business cases, investment reviews and capital expenditure analysis., • Contribute to European reporting and FP&A activities across Road Transportation and Freight Forwarding., • Consolidate and analyse country results and support regional forecasting., • Develop profitability and performance analysis by customer, country, business line and service., • Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and automate reporting and planning processes., • Build and enhance Power BI dashboards, financial models and self‑service reporting solutions., • Drive continuous improvement in data quality, forecast accuracy and reporting efficiency., • Collaborate with finance teams across Europe and contribute to regional strategic planning initiatives., • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field and Fully qualified CIMA, ACA or ACCA., • 4–7+ years of experience in FP&A, financial controlling, commercial finance or business partnering., • Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial performance management., • Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex data into clear business recommendations., • Experience improving or automating financial reporting and processes., • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work across functions and countries., • A proactive, curious and commercially minded approach, with a willingness to challenge existing processes., • Experience with Power BI and advanced Excel is preferred., • Experience in a multinational, matrix or operationally intensive environment is an advantage., • Keen interest in Logistics/Transportation A role combining operational finance, FP&A and business partnering across the UK and Europe. Broad exposure to Road Transportation and Freight Forwarding and their underlying business drivers. The opportunity to work with senior operational, commercial and finance stakeholders across Europe. Strong exposure to Power BI, advanced Excel, financial modelling, automation and AI-enabled analytics. A clear development path towards a Senior Financial Analyst role with increasing responsibility and regional exposure. An international environment where you can build a broad finance network across Lineage. Working Monday – Friday (flexible based on 37.5 hours per week and hybrid working options) Competitive starting salary and will be discussed at screening stages before potential interviews. 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), the opportunity to earn additional holidays each year up to an extra week after 5 years. Purchased holidays – purchase up to an extra week holiday Free onsite car park Success means becoming a trusted finance partner to the UK Transportation leadership team and providing insights that help the business make better decisions. Within your first 12–24 months, you will have taken ownership of key elements of European FP&A reporting and analysis, delivered measurable improvements through automation and standardisation, and established strong relationships with operational, commercial and finance stakeholders. You will also have contributed to improving forecast quality, reporting efficiency and business insight across GIS — while building the experience and ownership needed to progress towards a Senior Financial Analyst position. Reference: INDUK We are a global company with more than 22,000 employees spanning 20 countries and more than 400 locations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America. At Lineage Logistics, we have a shared purpose; we are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. This means working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of our team, you will be a critical link in the food supply chain. Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organisation, from the warehouse floor to the office. Our team members are passionate about the impact they make every single day. We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from persons regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. At Lineage we also recognise that Ex‑Military, veterans, and military families have great experience with transferable skills and core values that can add significant value to our organisation. As a Lineage team member, we aim to provide everything you and your family need to thrive. That’s why we offer competitive rates of pay, paid time off, skills training, and development opportunities to grow a long and fulfilling career with us. This is enhanced by recognition schemes (so that your hard work won’t go unnoticed), plus the chance to make your salary go even further with our cycle‑to‑work scheme and preferential rates for loans and savings courtesy of a leading credit union. Your everyday wellbeing is also important to us, so we will provide you with all the protective equipment you need to be safe and comfortable at work, and you will have access to a free 24/7 employee assistance phone line, which offers confidential counselling and advice. With all of this offered against the backdrop of a fun and social environment in which you will be supported by a team who enjoy helping each other in achieving their goals, we are confident you will excel with us. Purchased holidays – purchase up to an extra week holiday Free onsite car park More vacancies in the Netherlands #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are seeking a recently qualified accountant who is ready to take the next step in their career and join our growing international group. Based in Milnrow, Rochdale, this varied and commercially focused role is responsible for financial reporting of our US components operations and group consolidation reporting. The Group generates annual turnover of more than £20 million, including approximately $7 million from the US operation. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management and colleagues across the business, gaining broad exposure to international operations and group-level reporting. • Prepare accurate monthly and quarterly consolidated management reporting for the Group., • Produce monthly and annual financial reports for the US components operations business., • Coordinate reporting submissions from group entities and ensure consistent accounting treatment, quality and deadlines., • Prepare consolidation journals, intercompany reconciliations and elimination entries., • Support the preparation of annual statutory accounts, audit schedules and year-end reporting., • Review balance-sheet reconciliations and investigate variances, risks and unusual movements., • Prepare budgets, forecasts, cash-flow reporting and insightful variance analysis., • Work with operational leaders to improve financial understanding, performance and decision-making., • Maintain robust financial controls and support the continued improvement of reporting processes and systems., • Liaise with external auditors, tax advisers and other professional partners as required., • Support ad hoc projects, acquisitions, integration activity and wider finance initiatives. You will act as the principal finance contact for the US components operations business, which has annual turnover of approximately $7 million. Responsibilities will include timely monthly reporting, annual financial reporting, performance analysis, balance-sheet control and coordination with local colleagues and advisers. • Recently qualified accountant, ideally ACA, ACCA or CIMA., • Strong grounding in management accounting and financial reporting., • Experience of consolidation, multi-entity reporting or international operations would be advantageous., • Sound knowledge of financial controls, balance-sheet reconciliations and year-end processes., • Strong analytical skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues., • Advanced spreadsheet skills and confidence working with finance and reporting systems., • Organised, accurate and able to manage competing deadlines., • Proactive, commercially aware and comfortable taking ownership., • Strong communication skills and the confidence to build effective relationships across different locations and cultures. The role is based in Milnrow, Rochdale. Some international travel, including occasional visits to the United States, will be required. This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified accountant seeking their next challenge. The role offers direct exposure to senior management, ownership of an international business unit and the opportunity to influence reporting, controls and decision-making across a growing group. What We Offer Competitive salary, career progression, 6% employer-matched pension, 25 days’ holiday, increasing to 30 with service, 4 x times basic salary life assurance, Cash health plan, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Service Recognition Scheme, Christmas gift. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Reporting to the Associate Director of Digital Media, the Digital Media Agency Lead is responsible for driving accountability, governance and commercial value across JD Sports' digital media agency ecosystem. The role will own the strategic management of key agency relationships, ensuring partners deliver against JD's commercial objectives, growth targets and customer acquisition goals. Working across Digital Media and Performance, alongside Brand, Analytics, Finance, Procurement and Technology, the role will develop best-in-class supplier governance frameworks, optimise media partner performance, and maximise value from JD Sports' media and agency investments across multiple markets. As JD continues to scale globally, this role will be instrumental in ensuring agency partners support the business with innovation, operational excellence and measurable commercial impact. • Own the performance management framework for JD Sports' media agencies., • Develop and maintain supplier scorecards that measure business impact, media effectiveness, service quality, innovation, operational delivery and commercial value., • Lead Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), ensuring agency are accountable for agreed KPIs and business objectives., • Identify performance gaps and drive corrective action plans to improve agency effectiveness., • Act as the primary relationship lead for key agency partner., • Establish governance frameworks that support consistent delivery, transparency and accountability across all relationships., • Challenge agency recommendations through data, performance trends and market benchmarking., • Ensure agency contributes proactively to JD Sports' growth plans through innovation, audience insights and media best practice., • Partner with Procurement, Finance and Legal teams to negotiate and optimise agency, agreements and key KPIs., • Support agency remuneration reviews, performance-based commercial models and contract renewals., • Identify opportunities for cost efficiencies, investment optimisation and incremental value creation., • Ensure agency delivers contractual obligations and agreed service levels., • Support governance of significant digital media investment across paid search, paid social, programmatic, affiliate, retail media and emerging channels in relation to the agency., • Oversee and input into supplier performance across the marketing technology ecosystem, including measurement platforms, audience solutions, attribution tools and media advertising technology partners., • Collaborate with Digital Media, Measurement and Analytics teams to improve measurement standards and media effectiveness reporting., • Work closely with Finance teams to ensure accurate agency invoicing, financial transparency and budget governance., • Monitor agency initiatives and identify risks, inefficiencies or opportunities for improved return on investment., • Ensure compliance with internal governance, auditing requirements and data privacy regulations., • Build strong relationships across Digital Media, Ecommerce, Brand Marketing, Analytics, Procurement, Finance, Customer Insight, Measurement and Data Privacy teams., • Translate agency performance and commercial insights into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders., • Support the Associate Director of Digital Media in agency strategy, business planning and agency evaluations., • Maintain an expert understanding of the digital media, sports fashion and retail landscape., • Benchmark agency performance against industry standards and competitors., • 5+ years' experience in digital media, media operations, supplier management, agency partnerships or commercial marketing roles., • Experience managing strategic relationships with media agencies., • Strong understanding of digital media channels including Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic, Affiliates and SEO., • Demonstrable experience developing agency performance frameworks and governance processes., • Experience leading commercial reviews, contract negotiations and agency performance discussions., • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to evaluate investment performance, media efficiency and supplier value., • Experience analysing digital marketing performance metrics, including ROAS, CAC, media efficiency and incrementality., • Comfortable working with performance dashboards, financial reporting and supplier scorecards., • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills., • Able to engage confidently with senior agency leaders and internal stakeholders., • Excellent presentation and communication skills., • Proven ability to drive accountability without direct line management responsibility., • Understanding of GDPR, data governance and digital marketing compliance requirements., • Experience operating within structured governance, procurement and supplier management frameworks., • Supplier and agency performance against agreed KPIs and scorecards., • Improvements in media efficiency and investment effectiveness., • Commercial value delivered through agency and vendor optimisation., • Quality of agency governance and stakeholder satisfaction., • Adoption of innovation and best practices from strategic partners., • Delivery of cost savings, operational efficiencies and measurable business impact. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Commercial Lead is responsible for commercial management across the full contract lifecycle, from supporting bids, estimates and contract negotiations through to project delivery, change control, payment, forecasting and close-out. The role will combine strong front‑end contracting capability with hands‑on management of a portfolio of live contracts, ensuring that opportunities are secured on commercially acceptable terms and deliver the expected cash, margin and risk outcomes. You will work closely with Sales, Estimating, Projects, Planning, Finance and Operations to provide commercial leadership and practical guidance throughout the contract lifecycle. This includes developing robust estimates and commercial strategies, securing appropriate contractual and payment positions, maintaining effective governance and reporting, and ensuring that risks, opportunities, obligations and entitlements are actively managed from tender handover through to final account. This is an office based position but there will be some requirement to visit sites, suppliers, Clients or other offices on a regular basis. • Provide commercial leadership across the full contract lifecycle, including bids and tenders, contract negotiation, mobilisation, delivery, change management and close‑out., • Review customer terms and conditions and identify contractual risks and opportunities, including liabilities, indemnities, warranties, liquidated damages, payment terms, termination and cancellation rights, intellectual property, securities, insurance, acceptance criteria and dispute provisions., • Lead or support customer negotiations to secure the best achievable commercial and contractual position for the business, clearly documenting any residual risks, qualifications and departures., • Work with Sales and Estimating to develop pricing strategies, commercial assumptions, risk allowances, contingencies and tender qualifications that are robust, competitive and deliverable., • Coordinate the business and Avingtrans approval process for tenders and contracts, ensuring that approval papers provide clear information on value, margin, cash, risk, opportunity, key terms and proposed mitigations., • Ensure that no tender or contract is submitted, accepted or materially amended without the appropriate delegated authority and governance approvals., • Work with Finance, Sales, Planning and Operations to design cashflows that support a cash‑positive position throughout the contract lifecycle., • Develop and negotiate deposits, advance payments, milestone payments, progress payments and payment timing that align cash receipts with expenditure and operational activity., • Challenge proposed manufacturing, procurement and delivery strategies to minimise WIP, working‑capital exposure and unfunded activity., • Develop activity, manufacturing, delivery and payment schedules that are practical, contractually aligned and support the required cash and WIP position., • Ensure the commercial position agreed during tender is fully documented and handed over to the Project Team, including key obligations, assumptions, exclusions, risks, opportunities, milestones and contractual notices., • Maintain clear commercial risk and opportunity registers from tender through contract execution, ensuring actions, owners and mitigations are identified and escalated where appropriate., • Manage an allocated portfolio of live contracts and remain accountable for their commercial performance from mobilisation through to final account and close‑out., • Provide contractual support to Project Managers and the wider business, ensuring key obligations, entitlements, risks and opportunities are understood and managed., • Prepare, review and submit applications for payment and valuations; analyse payment notices; monitor cash receipts; and support the recovery of outstanding debt and resolution of financial exceptions., • Ensure that all potential and actual changes to scope are identified, notified and managed in accordance with the contract, with variation orders and cost and time impacts agreed at the appropriate stage., • Maintain robust cost and value reconciliation, forecasting and reporting for live contracts, including anticipated final cost, revenue, margin, cash, WIP, risks and opportunities., • Manage claims, contractual notices, extensions of time, compensation events and other commercial entitlements where applicable., • Support the placement and commercial management of subcontract orders, ensuring appropriate back‑to‑back coverage and effective control of variations and final accounts., • Protect and improve contract margin through disciplined commercial management, early intervention, innovation and good practice., • Develop proactive and appropriate relationships with customers and internal and external stakeholders, providing clear commercial guidance to support sound business decisions., • Contribute positively to project and management reviews, providing accurate, timely and useful reports and escalating material issues without delay., • Support the implementation and continuous improvement of commercial procedures, governance, contract review, performance reporting and lifecycle handover processes., • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and delegated authorities., • Promote a personable, professional and accountable commercial culture focused on achieving predicted cash and profit outcomes., • Any other ad hoc duties as may be required and as commensurate with the grade of the post., • Substantial commercial management or senior Quantity Surveying experience in an engineering, manufacturing, construction or project delivery environment., • Demonstrable experience of reviewing, interpreting, negotiating and administering customer contracts across both pre‑contract and delivery stages., • Strong understanding of contractual risk, liability, payment mechanisms, change control, claims and contract administration., • Experience of providing commercial input to estimates, pricing, bids or tender submissions., • Experience of managing live contracts, including applications for payment, valuations, variations, forecasting, cash collection, cost and value reconciliation and final account close‑out., • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Law, Business, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience., • Professional membership of a relevant body such as RICS, CICES or CIPS, or working towards membership., • Experience of OEM and Aftersales contracting within an engineering or manufacturing environment., • Experience of group‑level approval processes and preparing submissions for parent‑company approval., • Knowledge of a range of standard and bespoke contract forms, including NEC where applicable., • Experience of export, international or multi‑currency contracts., • Understanding own strengths and weaknesses and showing commitment to ongoing self‑development., • Results‑driven self‑starter and team player with a professional approach to the management of self and others. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Department: Group Technology Reports to: Director of Service Management & DevOps Location: JD Sports Fashion PLC, Balmoral House, Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR JD Group is a leading global omnichannel retailer, bringing together some of the world's most recognised sports fashion and outdoor brands. Technology is central to how we operate, innovate and deliver exceptional experiences for our customers across our global business. We are investing in the future of our technology landscape and have created an exciting new leadership opportunity for a Head of Infrastructure & Cloud Services to bring together Core Infrastructure, Cloud, Networks and Database Services into one integrated, high-performing capability. This is an opportunity to shape the strategy, performance and future direction of JD Group's Infrastructure & Cloud Services across the UK and EU. As Head of Infrastructure & Cloud Services, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a complex, business-critical technology estate, ensuring our platforms are secure, resilient, reliable and ready to support the continued growth of our business. Working through functional leaders, internal teams and strategic service partners, you will bring together multiple technical capabilities under a shared vision, with clear accountability, a joined-up roadmap and a strong focus on service excellence. You will balance operational stability with meaningful transformation, driving modernisation, automation, AI-enabled operations, risk reduction and cost efficiency. You will also play a key role in translating Technology strategy into practical delivery plans, ensuring infrastructure and cloud investment creates measurable value for the wider business. This role is ideal for an experienced technology leader who can combine broad technical understanding with strong people leadership, commercial awareness and the ability to deliver change at scale. • Lead the strategy, operational management and transformation of Core Infrastructure, Cloud, Networks and Database Services as one integrated capability., • Develop and deliver a multi-year transformation roadmap that balances service stability, risk reduction, modernisation, business priorities and measurable outcomes., • Lead and empower functional leaders, establishing clear ownership, accountability and shared objectives across all infrastructure and cloud disciplines., • Simplify and modernise the hybrid technology estate across people, processes and tooling, prioritising business value, security, resilience and cost effectiveness., • Translate Group Technology strategy into an integrated Infrastructure & Cloud Services roadmap, aligned with Enterprise Architecture, Cyber Security and wider technology standards., • Identify opportunities to introduce emerging technologies, AI-enabled operations and automation to improve operational insight, service quality, resilience and efficiency., • Own the operational health and performance of the infrastructure and cloud estate, ensuring services are secure, reliable, scalable, performant and recoverable., • Establish and maintain effective resilience, business continuity and Disaster Recovery capabilities, supported by regular testing and continuous improvement., • Drive proactive management of vulnerabilities, patching, technical debt, technology lifecycle risks, end-of-life and end-of-support exposure, control gaps and audit actions., • Ensure operational risks are identified, assessed and remediated in line with agreed Cyber Security, risk management and control standards., • Embed consistent service management practices, performance measures and governance across internal teams and external partners., • Maintain a strong focus on continuous improvement, operational effectiveness and the quality of services delivered to the business., • Build an integrated leadership culture that encourages collaboration, shared accountability, continuous learning and high performance., • Develop functional leaders and teams, providing clear direction, supporting professional growth and building the capabilities needed for future technology demands., • Lead delivery through a blended operating model of internal teams, strategic partners and outsourced service providers., • Establish clear expectations, performance measures and governance for service partners, holding them accountable for service quality, resilience, security and delivery commitments., • Build effective working relationships across Technology, Enterprise Architecture, Cyber Security, Risk, Finance and business functions., • Own budget stewardship, commercial performance and value delivery across infrastructure, cloud and outsourced services., • Work closely with FinOps to improve cloud cost transparency, reporting, forecasting and optimisation, while owning the platform and supplier decisions that drive measurable efficiencies., • Identify opportunities to optimise technology investment, simplify the estate and improve the balance between cost, performance, resilience and risk., • Develop clear business cases and investment recommendations, communicating costs, benefits, risks and trade-offs to support informed decisions., • Monitor service performance, supplier commitments and transformation benefits to ensure investments deliver tangible business outcomes., • Act as a trusted senior technology leader, providing clear direction and expert guidance on infrastructure and cloud strategy, operational performance and transformation., • Translate complex technical issues, risks and investment choices into clear options and recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders., • Work collaboratively across the wider Technology function to ensure infrastructure and cloud services support business strategy, architectural principles, security requirements and future growth., • Build confidence in technology decisions through transparent communication, evidence-based recommendations and a clear focus on business outcomes., • Infrastructure leadership: Proven experience leading both the operation and transformation of a complex, business-critical infrastructure estate spanning Cloud, Networks and Database Services., • Leadership at scale: A strong track record of leading multidisciplinary technical teams through functional leaders, creating alignment and accountability across different areas of expertise., • Transformation delivery: Experience modernising large, distributed and highly available technology environments while maintaining operational stability and service continuity., • Cloud and hybrid platforms: Broad experience across cloud and hybrid infrastructure, including AWS, Azure and/or GCP, alongside network modernisation and enterprise database services., • Operational resilience: Strong experience in infrastructure security, vulnerability management, patching, technology lifecycle management, Disaster Recovery, recoverability and service resilience., • Risk and governance: Experience managing technology risk, audit and control remediation, technical debt and end-of-life or end-of-support exposure within established governance frameworks., • Partner and supplier management: Experience leading blended delivery models involving internal teams, strategic technology partners and outsourced service providers., • Commercial acumen: Strong financial and commercial management skills, including budget ownership, supplier performance, cost optimisation and demonstrable value delivery., • Technical credibility: Broad senior-level understanding of compute, storage, virtualisation, cloud platforms, networking, databases and resilience, with the ability to make informed decisions across disciplines., • Stakeholder engagement: Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate effective across technical and business teams. You will bring a strategic, collaborative and outcome-focused approach to leadership, combining the ability to see the bigger picture with a clear understanding of operational detail. You will be comfortable navigating complexity, balancing competing priorities and making informed decisions within established Technology, Architecture, Cyber Security, Risk and investment frameworks. Above all, you will be motivated by the opportunity to build an integrated infrastructure and cloud capability that enables business growth, strengthens resilience, improves efficiency and creates lasting value for JD Group. Join JD Group and help shape the future of our Infrastructure & Cloud Services. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Lineage is the world’s largest and most innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions – this means we help move food from farms to the dinner table, with more than 22,000 employees across over 450 locations and spanning 20 countries across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America. As an FP&A Analyst within Lineage’s Global Integrated Solutions (GIS) business, you will play a key role in supporting the financial performance of our UK Road Transportation operations while contributing to FP&A activities across Europe, covering both Road Transportation and Freight Forwarding. Working in a matrix structure, you will combine hands-on financial analysis with broader regional responsibilities. You will work closely with operational, commercial and finance teams to understand business performance, identify risks and opportunities, and turn financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights. This is more than a reporting role. You will have the opportunity to challenge existing ways of working, improve processes and help move FP&A towards more automated, scalable and data-driven solutions. The role also offers a clear development path towards a Senior Financial Analyst position, with increasing ownership and business partnering responsibilities. Responsibilities · Support monthly close, reporting and financial performance analysis for UK Road Transportation. · Analyse revenue, margins, operating costs, headcount, fleet expenses and productivity. · Prepare management reports, dashboards and performance reviews. · Investigate financial and operational variances and provide recommendations. · Support budgets, forecasts and long-range planning. · Monitor key operational and financial KPIs and identify trends, risks and opportunities. · Partner with operational and commercial teams to understand business drivers and translate them into financial insights. · Support business cases, investment reviews and capital expenditure analysis. · Contribute to European reporting and FP&A activities across Road Transportation and Freight Forwarding. · Consolidate and analyse country results and support regional forecasting. · Develop profitability and performance analysis by customer, country, business line and service. · Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and automate reporting and planning processes. · Build and enhance Power BI dashboards, financial models and self-service reporting solutions. · Drive continuous improvement in data quality, forecast accuracy and reporting efficiency. · Collaborate with finance teams across Europe and contribute to regional strategic planning initiatives. Your background · Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field and Fully qualified CIMA, ACA or ACCA. · 4–7+ years of experience in FP&A, financial controlling, commercial finance or business partnering. · Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial performance management. · Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex data into clear business recommendations. · Experience improving or automating financial reporting and processes. · Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work across functions and countries. · A proactive, curious and commercially minded approach, with a willingness to challenge existing processes. · Experience with Power BI and advanced Excel is preferred. · Experience in a multinational, matrix or operationally intensive environment is an advantage. · Keen interest in Logistics/Transportation What’s in it for me? • A role combining operational finance, FP&A and business partnering across the UK and Europe., • Broad exposure to Road Transportation and Freight Forwarding and their underlying business drivers., • The opportunity to work with senior operational, commercial and finance stakeholders across Europe Strong exposure to Power BI, advanced Excel, financial modelling, automation and AI-enabled analytics., • A clear development path towards a Senior Financial Analyst role with increasing responsibility and regional exposure., • An international environment where you can build a broad finance network across Lineage., • Working Monday – Friday (flexible based on 37.5 hours per week and hybrid working options), • Competitive starting salary and will be discussed at screening stages before potential interviews., • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), the opportunity to earn additional holidays each year up to an extra week after 5 years., • Purchased holidays – purchase up to an extra week holiday, • Free onsite car park How does success look like? Success means becoming a trusted finance partner to the UK Transportation leadership team and providing insights that help the business make better decisions. Within your first 12–24 months, you will have taken ownership of key elements of European FP&A reporting and analysis, delivered measurable improvements through automation and standardisation, and established strong relationships with operational, commercial and finance stakeholders. You will also have contributed to improving forecast quality, reporting efficiency and business insight across GIS — while building the experience and ownership needed to progress towards a Senior Financial Analyst position. Reference: INDUK Why Lineage? We are a global company with more than 22,000 employees spanning 20 countries and more than 400 locations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America. At Lineage Logistics, we have a shared purpose; we are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. This means working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of our team, you will be a critical link in the food supply chain. Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organisation, from the warehouse floor to the office. Our team members are passionate about the impact they make every single day. We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from persons regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. At Lineage we also recognise that Ex-Military, veterans, and military families have great experience with transferable skills and core values that can add significant value to our organisation. Benefits As a Lineage team member, we aim to provide everything you and your family need to thrive. That’s why we offer competitive rates of pay, paid time off, skills training, and development opportunities to grow a long and fulfilling career with us. This is enhanced by recognition schemes (so that your hard work won’t go unnoticed), plus the chance to make your salary go even further with our cycle-to-work scheme and preferential rates for loans and savings courtesy of a leading credit union. Your everyday wellbeing is also important to us, so we will provide you with all the protective equipment you need to be safe and comfortable at work, and you will have access to a free 24/7 employee assistance phone line, which offers confidential counselling and advice. With all of this offered against the backdrop of a fun and social environment in which you will be supported by a team who enjoy helping each other in achieving their goals, we are confident you will excel with us. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Why You Will Love It Here! • Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model, • Your Future: Professional Development Reimbursement including access to SS&C University, • Work/Life Balance: Competitive holiday scheme, • Your Wellbeing: Competitive benefits designed to support the wellbeing of our staff, • Diversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, • Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised throughout your career What You Will Get To Do: The Senior Director, Asset Servicing, Fund Accounting is accountable for the strategic leadership, governance, performance and continuous improvement of Asset Servicing and Fund Accounting functions. The role provides end-to-end oversight of core operational activities across the investment lifecycle, ensuring the delivery of accurate, efficient, scalable and compliant services to clients and stakeholders. The role is responsible for defining and executing a multi-year operational strategy focused on transformation, automation, digitisation and process optimisation. By leveraging emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and workflow automation, the Senior Director will drive operational excellence, enhance client outcomes, reduce risk and deliver sustainable efficiencies across the organisation. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Senior Director will lead significant change initiatives, shape future operating models and ensure operational capabilities remain aligned to business growth, regulatory requirements and evolving market demands. Asset Servicing & Fund Accounting Leadership • Provide strategic leadership across Asset Servicing and Fund Accounting functions., • Ensure the accurate and timely delivery of all operational, servicing and fund accounting activities., • Maintain robust governance, control and risk management frameworks., • Oversee fund valuation, NAV production, pricing controls and financial reporting processes., • Ensure operational resilience and service quality across all functions., • Lead relationships with key clients, regulators, auditors, custodians and third‑party providers., • Sponsor and oversee fund launches, restructures, migrations and complex operational events. Transformation, Automation & Innovation • Develop and execute a strategic transformation roadmap across Asset Servicing and Fund Accounting., • Lead automation initiatives aimed at reducing manual intervention, improving productivity and enhancing operational controls., • Drive adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, workflow automation and advanced data analytics., • Simplify operating models and processes to improve scalability, efficiency and service delivery., • Deliver measurable operational efficiencies, cost savings and productivity improvements., • Establish a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and operational excellence., • Identify and implement opportunities for straight‑through processing and increased automation across the investment lifecycle. Operational Excellence & Risk Management • Ensure effective oversight of operational risk, controls and regulatory obligations., • Drive process standardisation, quality improvement and service performance., • Develop and monitor key operational metrics and performance indicators., • Lead operational resilience planning and business continuity preparedness., • Ensure compliance with all internal governance standards and external regulatory requirements. Leadership & Strategic Influence • Lead and develop high‑performing operational and functional leadership teams., • Shape future operating models to support business growth and strategic priorities., • Partner with Technology, Product, Finance, Risk and Change teams to deliver strategic objectives., • Develop business cases supporting investment in technology, automation and transformation initiatives., • Represent the function at Executive, Board and Client Governance forums as required. What You Will Bring: • Significant senior leadership experience within Asset Servicing, Fund Administration or Fund Accounting environments., • Deep understanding of fund accounting, NAV production, valuation controls and operational governance., • Proven track record of leading large‑scale transformation, automation and operational excellence programmes., • Experience delivering measurable cost efficiencies and service improvements through technology and process optimisation., • Strong knowledge of regulatory environments and operational risk management., • Demonstrated success leading large, multi‑disciplinary teams through periods of growth and change., • Experience influencing executive stakeholders and driving strategic organisational outcomes. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to enable us to bring diverse perspectives to our thinking and conversation. It's important to us that we strive to have a workforce that is diverse in the widest sense. #J-18808-Ljbffr

At Lineage, helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is the world’s largest and most innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions, with over 20,000 colleagues globally. If you open your fridge freezer, up to 80% of the products you’ll see have passed through a Lineage facility. We support customers who supply schools, restaurants, and many of the UK’s leading retailers by ensuring a consistent and safe food supply. Our Heywood facility is one of Lineage's flagship automated cold storage operations in the UK, combining cutting-edge warehousing technology with 24/7 logistics capabilities to keep the nation’s food supply chain moving. We are currently seeking an Operations Manager to lead this innovative site and play a key role in driving operational excellence, team engagement and the continued success of one of the UK's most advanced cold chain facilities Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:00pm (Day Shift). Whilst this role is primarily based on the day shift, a high degree of flexibility is required to meet the needs of the business. As a senior operational leader, you will be expected to provide support across multiple shift patterns to maintain visibility across operations to ensure performance, service, and people leadership standards are consistently achieved. Salary: Negotiable depending on experience • Provide senior operational leadership across the Heywood site, ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of all warehouse activities whilst achieving agreed service, productivity, quality, and financial targets., • Act as the deputy to the General Manager, assuming full site leadership responsibility in their absence and providing strategic direction across all operational functions., • Lead and oversee multi-shift warehouse operations, managing multiple operational teams and shift patterns to ensure consistent performance, operational continuity, and customer satisfaction 24/7., • Champion a world-class safety, food safety, and compliance culture, ensuring full adherence to Health & Safety legislation, food hygiene standards, HACCP requirements, and all associated regulatory obligations., • Drive operational excellence through the development and execution of site-wide continuous improvement initiatives, delivering measurable improvements in productivity, cost control, efficiency, quality, and service performance., • Lead, coach, and develop a team of operational managers and supervisors, creating a high-performance culture focused on accountability, engagement, succession planning, and talent development., • Take ownership of workforce planning, labour forecasting, resource allocation, and operational budgets, ensuring optimum utilisation of people, equipment, and facilities., • Ensure full compliance with all quality, customer, and accreditation standards, including CMI, STS, EHO, and other relevant industry requirements, maintaining robust governance and audit readiness., • Provide senior oversight of engineering and maintenance activities, managing contractor relationships, planned preventative maintenance programmes, and site infrastructure requirements to minimise operational disruption., • Monitor and analyse operational KPIs, financial performance, customer metrics, and compliance indicators, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions to deliver continuous improvement., • Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including Finance, HR, Commercial, Customer Services, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement teams., • Support the General Manager in delivering site strategy, business objectives, customer growth plans, and operational transformation initiatives., • Significant leadership experience within a fast-paced warehousing, logistics, distribution, or supply chain environment., • Proven experience leading large-scale, multi-shift operations through teams of managers and supervisors, with accountability for operational performance across multiple shift patterns., • Demonstrable experience operating at Senior Operations Manager, Operations Manager, Deputy General Manager, or equivalent leadership level., • Strong track record of deputising for senior site leadership and making critical operational decisions in a complex logistics environment., • Experience managing large teams and developing leadership capability through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives., • Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, labour costs, productivity targets, and operational expenditure., • Experience within automated, food, FMCG, temperature-controlled, or highly regulated logistics operations would be advantageous., • Advanced understanding of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), operational reporting, labour management systems, and KPI performance analysis., • Proven ability to identify operational challenges, analyse root causes, and implement sustainable solutions that improve service, efficiency, and profitability., • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels from frontline teams to senior leadership., • Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, food safety, compliance, and quality management systems within a warehouse environment., • A permanent opportunity with a direct employer; we will not employ you through an agency., • Opportunity to develop a career within an industry leading global company., • Free onsite parking., • Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering confidential counselling and professional advice to support emotional well-being., • Preferential loan and savings options available through exclusive access to a credit union. Job Reference: INDUK We are a global company with more than 22,000 employees spanning 20 countries and more than 400 locations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America. At Lineage Logistics, we have a shared purpose; we are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. This means working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of our team, you will be a critical link in the food supply chain. Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organisation, from the warehouse floor to the office. Our team members are passionate about the impact they make every single day. 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Your everyday wellbeing is also important to us, so we will provide you with all the protective equipment you need to be safe and comfortable at work, and you will have access to a free 24/7 employee assistance phone line, which offers confidential counselling and advice. With all of this offered against the backdrop of a fun and social environment in which you will be supported by a team who enjoy helping each other in achieving their goals, we are confident you will excel with us. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Head of Technology GRC is responsible for building, leading and continuously developing the Group Technology GRC function, translating the Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance strategy into effective services, processes, controls and assurance activity across the Group. The role provides a unique opportunity to shape and lead the long-term Technology GRC capability of one of the UK's largest retail technology estates, building on a significant transformation programme and establishing a sustainable second-line function operating across a complex multi-fascia environment. This is a leadership role with accountability for the performance, capability and day-to-day operation of the Technology GRC function and the transition from programme delivery to a sustainable long-term operating model. The role leads a multi-disciplinary team spanning technology risk, controls and assurance, policy and governance, compliance and third-party technology risk, ensuring the function operates as a coherent service with clear priorities, ownership, standards and measurable outcomes. The Head will lead the areas requiring senior GRC judgement and oversight while building team capability and delegating operational ownership appropriately. They will be responsible for ensuring GRC services are delivered consistently, that risks and control weaknesses receive effective challenge and escalation, and that the function continues to evolve as the Group's technology environment, operating model and risk profile mature. The function sits within Information Security for organisational purposes but operates as an independent second-line GRC function, providing objective challenge and assurance across the wider technology control environment. This includes controls relating to cyber security, ITGC, identity and access management, technology change, operations, resilience, third parties, data and emerging technologies. The role is central to the transition from transformation-led delivery to a sustainable, long-term operating model for Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance across the Group. The Head of Technology GRC will establish, operate and embed the services, frameworks, assurance processes, governance structures and capabilities required to support first-line ownership and provide effective second-line oversight across a complex multi-fascia technology estate. The Director of Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance retains accountability for the overall Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance strategy and the independent opinion provided to Executive leadership, the Audit & Risk Committee and external stakeholders. The Head of Technology GRC is accountable for the delivery, capability and operational effectiveness of the function. • Job Title – Head of Technology GRC, • Location – BL9 8RR, • Reports To – Director of Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance, • Direct Reports – Controls and Assurance Lead; Technology Risk Lead; Policy Lead, • Working rota – Monday-Friday, • Working hours – 40 Hours, • Lead and develop the Group Technology GRC function, providing clear direction, leadership and operational oversight across technology risk, controls and assurance, policy and governance, compliance and third-party technology risk., • Set and manage priorities across the GRC portfolio, balancing risk, regulatory requirements, assurance commitments, business demand and available capacity, and making clear trade-offs where demand exceeds capacity., • Set clear accountabilities and performance expectations for the GRC leadership team, ensuring each service has clear ownership, delivery measures, priorities and escalation routes, and holding Leads accountable for delivery and quality., • Translate the Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance strategy into an effective and sustainable operating model, services, processes and capabilities that are consistently applied across the Group., • Build and mature a high-performing second-line function that provides independent challenge, oversight and assurance across the technology control environment while maintaining clear separation from first-line operational responsibilities., • Establish and continuously improve the Technology GRC service catalogue, ensuring each service has defined scope, ownership, customers, outputs, measures and escalation routes., • Establish, maintain and continually improve the Group Technology Control Framework, ensuring control requirements remain proportionate, risk-based and aligned to business, regulatory and audit expectations., • Agree and lead the annual technology assurance programme with the Director of Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance, providing independent oversight of control effectiveness across ITGC, Provision 29, cyber security, identity and access management, technology change, operations, resilience, third-party technology risk, data and emerging technology domains., • Own the ongoing lifecycle of technology control deficiencies, ensuring issues are appropriately assessed, remediated, validated, risk accepted where necessary and ultimately closed in a controlled and auditable manner., • Embed Controls by Design and point-of-change governance across the technology lifecycle, ensuring risk, control and assurance requirements are considered before new technology, services or material changes are introduced., • Ensure GRC provides effective challenge and oversight without assuming first-line accountability for risk, controls, remediation or operational delivery., • Lead the operation and continuous improvement of technology risk management processes, ensuring technology risks are identified, assessed, reported and managed consistently across the Group., • Maintain a forward-looking view of technology risk, regulatory developments and emerging threats, translating these into practical control, governance and assurance requirements that support informed decision making., • Oversee the development and maintenance of technology risk, governance and information security policies, standards and methodologies, ensuring they remain aligned to organisational objectives, regulatory obligations and industry good practice., • Ensure effective governance structures, reporting and decision-making forums are established and maintained, providing clear visibility of technology risk, control performance, assurance outcomes and remediation progress., • Lead the GRC aspects of third-party technology risk management, including due diligence, supplier assurance, contractual control obligations, independent assurance reporting and remediation of identified gaps., • Oversee the effective operation and continuous development of the Group's GRC tooling estate, ensuring risk, control, issue, assurance and evidence data remains accurate, reliable and supports meaningful management reporting., • Develop and maintain effective relationships with Technology, Information Security, Finance, Internal Audit, Procurement, Legal and external assurance partners, ensuring clear accountability, constructive challenge and strong cross-functional collaboration., • Act as the senior operational contact for internal and external audit on Technology GRC matters, coordinating responses, evidence and follow-up while supporting the Director in senior stakeholder engagement and reliance activity., • Lead the transition of Technology GRC from transformation programme into a permanent Group capability, embedding governance, risk management, controls and assurance services across a complex multi-fascia technology estate., • Build organisational capability and awareness by promoting a strong culture of technology risk management, governance, accountability and continuous improvement across the Group., • Support the Director of Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance in providing Executive leadership, the Audit & Risk Committee, external auditors and other stakeholders with confidence in the effectiveness and maturity of the Group's technology control environment through a robust and independently operated second-line assurance capability., • Technology change is delivered safely and at pace, with effective risk assessment, Controls by Design and proportionate governance embedded before solutions enter production., • Technology risk decisions are evidence-based, transparent and defensible, with material risks and exceptions escalated through clear governance and informed decision-making., • First-line ownership of technology risks and controls is embedded across the Group, with clear accountability, timely execution and minimal dependency on GRC intervention., • A trusted, risk-based assurance programme provides confidence in the effectiveness of the technology control environment, supporting strong audit outcomes and timely remediation of identified weaknesses., • Technology risks arising from operational change, supplier dependencies, contractual commitments, ageing technology and emerging risks are identified early enough to support proactive business decisions., • Control monitoring, testing, evidence collection, workflow and attestation are increasingly automated, reducing administrative burden and enabling greater focus on judgement, challenge and risk management., • GRC data, tooling and AI provide reliable insight into risks, controls, issues and assurance outcomes, supporting informed Executive and Board decision-making., • The Technology GRC function operates as a sustainable, trusted and internally capable second-line function, providing confidence to Executive leadership, the Audit & Risk Committee and external auditors., • A pragmatic and outcome-focused leader who can balance strategic thinking with operational delivery., • Demonstrable experience building, developing and leading high-performing teams., • Strong judgement, credibility and resilience, with the confidence to provide constructive challenge where supported by evidence., • Ability to influence senior stakeholders, suppliers and control owners whilst maintaining independence and objectivity., • Comfortable operating in complex environments and translating ambiguity into clear priorities and outcomes., • Leads through ownership and accountability, taking responsibility for outcomes and driving issues through to resolution., • Comfortable moving between strategic discussions and detailed operational matters, knowing when to remain at altitude and when to become directly involved., • Demonstrates strong personal curiosity and a willingness to understand the detail behind risks, controls, findings and remediation activities., • Builds capability in others through coaching, mentoring and leading by example rather than creating dependency., • Identifies emerging issues early, escalates proportionately and acts before problems become audit findings, programme delays or operational incidents., • Operates with a high degree of autonomy, judgement and pragmatism, balancing governance discipline with commercial and operational realities., • Comfortable holding a position that may be unpopular where evidence, risk or control effectiveness supports that position., • Experience leading a Technology GRC, Technology Risk, IT Controls, Technology Assurance or IT Audit function within a complex organisation., • Strong understanding of technology risk, governance and controls, including ITGC and UK Corporate Governance Code Provision 29 requirements., • Experience designing and operating technology control frameworks and second-line testing and assurance programmes., • Experience embedding Controls by Design and integrating controls into technology delivery and change processes., • Experience managing technology control deficiencies through remediation, risk acceptance, validation and closure., • Experience operating GRC platforms and using risk, control and assurance data to support decision-making and reporting., • Experience of third-party technology risk and assurance, including interpretation of SOC reports and independent assurance outputs., • Experience applying relevant frameworks and regulatory requirements, including NIST, PCI DSS, data protection and emerging AI governance requirements., • Experience operating in multi-entity or multi-fascia environments where governance is established centrally and executed locally., • Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience, with certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, CIA or CISSP desirable., • 10+ years of progressive experience in governance, risk, compliance, or audit, with at least 3 years in a Head of, leadership or equivalent role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Hybrid - two days per week in our Rochdale office Contract: 14-16-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover) Department: Group Finance Marston Holdings is one of the UK's leading debt recovery and enforcement services providers, supporting local and central government, utilities and the private sector. Through its specialist businesses, the Group delivers technology-enabled solutions across debt collection, enforcement and recovery, alongside clean air and traffic management services. We are looking for an experienced Group Management Accounting Manager to join our Group Finance team on a 14-16-month fixed-term contract, providing maternity cover. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will lead Group month-end reporting, balance sheet governance and financial control across a complex, multi-entity, PE-backed environment. You will play a key role in the external audit process, improving reconciliations and reporting processes, and supporting the Group's legal entity rationalisation programme. You will also manage a small team and work closely with finance teams across the business to ensure accurate, timely and reliable financial reporting. • Lead the Group month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting against agreed deadlines., • Own Group balance sheet integrity, leading reconciliation and clean-up activities, reviewing balances and resolving historical items and discrepancies., • Develop and maintain robust balance sheet governance, including standardised templates, clear ownership, review sign-off, issue tracking and effective controls., • Coordinate the external audit Prepared by Client (PBC) process, acting as a key contact for auditors and ensuring supporting evidence and audit queries are dealt with promptly., • Ensure accounting policies and technical requirements are consistently applied, working with the Technical Reporting team on complex accounting matters., • Analyse and explain balance sheet movements, oversee intercompany reconciliations, and review accruals, prepayments, provisions and other accounting adjustments., • Oversee Group cost allocations and fixed asset accounting, ensuring accurate recording, reconciliation and allocation across entities., • Drive continuous improvement through process standardisation, automation and stronger financial controls., • Work with transactional finance, operational teams and Group FP&A to ensure accurate financial information and reporting., • Support legal entity rationalisation, including balance sheet clean-up, intercompany reconciliations and transfers of assets and liabilities., • Oversee payroll journals through D365 and TM1, ensuring entries are accurate, complete and appropriately reviewed., • Manage and develop a Financial Accountant and offshore assistant, providing guidance, reviewing work and ensuring deadlines are met., • Support ad hoc Group Finance projects and process improvement initiatives., • A professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)., • A degree in finance, accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience., • Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP, including IFRS 16, ideally within a multi-entity group., • Demonstrable finance business partnering experience., • Proven experience delivering accurate and timely month-end reporting in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment., • Experience in group consolidations, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory reporting and working with external auditors., • A track record of improving finance processes, reporting and financial controls., • Experience managing or supervising a small team, including reviewing others' work; experience managing offshore teams would be advantageous., • Experience in a PE-backed or similarly complex group environment is desirable., • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a right-first-time mindset., • Clear communication skills, problem-solving ability and curiosity, with the confidence to explain financial matters to non-specialists., • Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines., • Advanced Excel skills; experience with D365 and TM1 would be an advantage., • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package, subject to eligibility criteria, • Health Cash Back Plan, • Staff benefits, including discounts on high street and online shopping, travel, socialising and wellbeing, • Pension Scheme, • Hybrid working, with two days per week in our Rochdale office New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and a County Court Judgment check. 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Partner with product, engineering, and operational teams to make sure security is considered from the beginning. Experience working with business, technology, product, or operational teams.

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Working Pattern - Hybrid - 2 days per week in the Vitality Bournemouth, London or Stockport Office.We are happy to discuss flexible working!.Top 3 skills needed for this role:.Proven security governance expertise.Strong information risk judgement.Credible stakeholder communication.Play a key role in

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World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Security Vetting Officer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at 'time and a quarter'.Location: Stevenage or Bolton (depending on your preference).Hybrid

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Help maintain secure configurations across infrastructure, networks, endpoints and cloud services, supporting operational resilience and business continuity.