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About Us Spence & Partners (Spence) provides pension actuarial, consulting, investment consulting and administration services that provide simply smarter solutions for trustees, employers, and members. We are excited about the future. The industry in which we operate offers a dynamic and challenging environment and our excellent reputation is contributing to the growth of our business from an expanding portfolio of clients. With our unique approach to the provision of services, we aspire to continue to extend our client base and deliver truly integrated solutions across our work through the use of our highly innovative software platform, Mantle. We are defined by our ethos and by our goal: Our ethos is an individual and collective commitment achieved through carefully balancing responsibility with freedom and flexibility, all of which is underpinned by a willingness to work interdependently. When we get this balance right, it is how we do our best work. Our goal is to provide interesting, worthwhile, and healthy careers for our colleagues; we believe that this emphasis sets us apart from our competitors. We do not pigeonhole colleagues and aim to provide challenging and interesting work which will allow our staff to build rewarding careers. We will support you every step of the way. Spence is part of the 3173 Group of companies, which also includes Dalriada Trustees Limited, one of the UKs largest professional pension scheme trustee companies, and Mantle, which reimagines the traditional models of defined benefit pensions administration and actuarial valuation software. Joining us as can open up opportunities for you to use your experience to add value across the Group. We have clients throughout the UK, serviced from offices in London, Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, and Leeds. More information about what its like to work at Spence can be found here. About You We recruit the best individuals with the potential to be the future influencers in our business. We are looking for individuals who are seeking their next challenge and want to continue to develop within a busy and successful organisation. These individuals should be intelligent, innovative and motivated to make an impact which could lead to further opportunities in our award winning organisation. You should enjoy solving complex problems for your clients and have an actively developed understanding of the UK pensions industry and the areas affecting it. You will be well organised and proactive, calm under pressure and able to communicate well at all levels (both written and verbally). You will enjoy working in a challenging environment in which you can develop both personally and professionally. You should be able to demonstrate a conscientious approach to your work and exhibit exceptional attention to detail. You will be an individual who is great at working with people and knows how to interact in a professional environment and can deliver to the requirements of our high performing culture. You should be making good progress through your professional exams, with a strong background of experience in a similar role/environment. You will be commercially astute and aware of issues relevant in the role of a Pensions Actuary, including investment matters, and able to deliver to the demands of the changing environment. This role will suit someone that is either close to completing the professional exams or recently qualified. A strong background of experience in a similar role and environment will be beneficial. We are especially interested in individuals that can combine an excellent knowledge of technology and systems with consulting and client relationship skills. Responsibilities & Criteria Essential Criteria 2:1 or above in a relevant degree. Excellent experience in a similar role advising clients. Nearing or recently having attained Fellowship of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries status Ability to demonstrate a track record of excellent client service and a broad knowledge of how UK pensions schemes and investments work. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Evidence of proactive extra curricular learning and engagement in your chosen career path. Excellent knowledge of computerised systems, in particular Excel, and the ability to learn use of other software platforms. Strong teamworking skills and an ability to manage projects. Desirable Criteria Knowledge of and experience in GMPE equalisation calculations Knowledge of and experience in Risk Transfer activities Practical knowledge of the Pension Protection Fund Circumstances Location: One of our offices in Glasgow or Belfast Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with additional hours as and when required. All roles are subject to a six-month probationary period and all prospective employees are required to complete an Access NI check. As part of the pre-hire process the successful candidate will be subject to reference checking security vetting. Spence & Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applying with a disability or long-term health condition? As part of our belief that we benefit from the differences among us we are committed to increasing the representation of disabled colleagues and want to remove any barriers or challenges that get in the way of candidates with a disability or long-term health condition from applying to work with us. If there is support or an adjustment that we can provide to enable you to be at your best during the recruitment and selection process, we encourage you to advise us in good time so that we may make suitable arrangements. We understand that being open with us may feel uncomfortable so please only share with us the information that you are comfortable to share, and rest assured that we will use this only to provide you with the right support. Any information you give us will be treated completely confidentially. To discuss this further please call and ask to speak to a member of the HR team. Due to the changing nature of our business the role profile will inevitably change. We therefore recognise that from time to time, you will be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within your capabilities, as directed by the board.

Tactical Buyer Belfast Full time 2025-11-27 Posted Today R0292609 Location: Belfast, United Kingdom In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Location: Belfast Term: Permanent We're looking for a Tactical Buyer to support our Integrated Airspace-protection Systems business unit (IAS) in Belfast. This is an exciting opportunity with responsibility for ensuring that the materials Thales procures are of the required specification, giving consideration to quality, delivery, price and other contractual conditions. As a Tactical Buyer you will be responsible for a personal purchasing budget of up to £1M equating to the management of approximately 400 purchase parts and will have authority to negotiate and approve individual Purchase Orders (PO) and sub-contracts up to £15,000. You will be required to support the negotiation, financial and contractual control of purchases and the implementation of the systems and processes required to successfully manage them. The ideal candidate will be an experienced manufacturing buyer with working knowledge of ERP systems and demonstrable experience of influencing and negotiating. Key responsibilities and Accountabilities: Generate and issue Purchase Orders (POs) utilising the Thales ERP and procurement systems Sign and approve purchase orders within Delegation of Authority Limits Coordinate all invoice and account queries relating to purchase orders to assist the orderly flow of cash Negotiate purchase pricing and terms and conditions Support the assessment and appraisal of new and existing suppliers Work with wider global Thales Procurement community to ensure the best Procurement solution is found for material requirements. Issue 'Request for Quotations' (RFQs) in support of Programme and Bid requirements Interface with relevant internal functions and stakeholders to ensure requirements are met. Determine and manage the export control status of incoming material Support the preparation and management of business reviews with relevant suppliers Capture, develop and improve supplier performance Comply with Thales processes within the procurement function Technical Skills and Experience: Experience in a Manufacturing Buyer role or other relevant purchasing experience Experience of using an ERP system General commercial knowledge Knowledge of Microsoft packages including Outlook, Word and Excel is essential Ability to demonstrate influencing and negotiation skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the business MCIPS or equivalent qualifications is desirable but a commitment to work towards MCIPs is essential #LI-SW1 In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now!