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Job title: Associate Director: Accounts Reporting to: Director/ Regional Head Hours: Full time Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm (37.5 hours per week) Location: Orpington / Sidcup or Sutton office Affinia is a leading, UK Top 50 Accountancy firm. Through successful acquisitions and organic growth, the firm has seen significant development within the last 18 months. Last October we launched our new brand ‘Affinia’ (___) which saw the coming together of LB Group and six other likeminded firms across the East & South East of England to form a combined challenger accounting, tax and business advisory firm. With a combined heritage spanning over 300 years, we have more than 400 accountancy professionals based in Stratford, Colchester, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Halstead, Harlow, Leigh on Sea, Orpington, Sidcup, and Sutton. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across seven principal practice groups: Accountancy & Advisory, Tax and Planning, Audit Services, Corporate Finance, Digital Solutions, Payroll and Financial Planning. We have invested continuously in technology and gained in-depth knowledge across a broad range of markets, growing through acquisitions and private investment. We offer an exceptional service to our clients, with access to our sector experts to develop the strategy that will help them reach their goals. We keep a finger on the industry pulse, so our clients receive the best short to medium and long-term advice. Purpose of the role: As an Associate Director within our expanding Accounts service line you will lead a high-value client portfolio, delivering strategic, compliant, and commercially successful services. You will act as a key advisor to clients, supporting business development efforts and identifying opportunities to add value. Internally, you will oversee and mentor Managers and Senior Managers, role model the firm’s values, and contribute to service line strategy, operational projects, and change initiatives. You’ll take ownership of process improvements, risk management, and cross-location collaboration, while supporting the Director or Service Line Head in achieving team and firm-wide objectives. You will be supported in your role with line management and leadership training as well as CPD access via Tolley’s, Croner-i, Mercia and LinkedIn Learning as required. Together with your line manager you will craft a development plan that sees you succeed in your role and plan for the next step should you wish to take it. Accountabilities: Client and Portfolio Leadership • Lead service delivery for a portfolio of high-value or technically complex clients, ensuring timely, high-quality, and compliant output., • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic, commercially sound advice and proactively identifying opportunities to add value., • Maintain strong client relationships through regular contact, effective communication, and a deep understanding of client needs. Commercial and Financial Management • Monitor WIP, billing, and recovery rates across your portfolio, taking proactive action to maximise profitability and manage overruns or scope creep., • Meet targets for billable hours, utilisation, and portfolio profitability, ensuring jobs are delivered within agreed budgets and timeframes., • Contribute to fee discussions, service scoping, and pricing strategy in collaboration with Directors and Partners. Strategic and Operational Contribution • Contribute insights to the development of service line and group strategy, particularly in any areas of specialism or market knowledge., • Support Directors and Service Line Leaders (SLLs) on strategic initiatives and internal planning projects., • Take ownership of service line projects, driving outcomes that support operational efficiency, quality, or growth., • Stay informed on market trends, competitor activity, and emerging client needs to inform service line positioning. People Leadership and Culture • Provide ongoing guidance and structured development opportunities to junior team members, particularly Managers and Senior Managers., • Act as a role model for firm values and behaviours, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement., • Conduct or support performance appraisals, 1:1s, and feedback processes to drive individual and team growth., • Champion diversity and inclusion within the team, promoting open, honest, and two-way communication across locations. Process Improvement and Change • Identify and lead process improvements that enhance service efficiency, quality, or client experience., • Support the adoption and implementation of new technology or systems, advocating for smarter ways of working., • Embrace and help deliver change projects within the service line or wider group. Risk Management and Compliance • Ensure all services are delivered in line with firm quality standards, ethical policies, and regulatory requirements., • Manage risks associated with client engagements, including reputational, legal, and compliance risks., • Proactively identify and escalate internal risk incidents or concerns in line with firm protocols. Business Development and External Profile • Support Directors and SLLs with business development activities including proposals, pitches, and client onboarding., • Identify and act on cross-selling or upselling opportunities within your client portfolio., • Represent the firm at industry events, networking opportunities, and speaking engagements, contributing to the firm's public profile. Professional skills/qualifications: • ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification (fully qualified with significant post-qualification experience), • Typically 10+ years in practice with demonstrable experience managing large or complex clients, • Expert technical knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102), Companies Act, and tax principles, • Track record in commercial portfolio management, WIP/billing oversight, and client retention, • Strong leadership and coaching skills, including mentoring Managers and future leaders, • Strategic thinker with the ability to contribute to business planning and change initiatives, • High-level communication and interpersonal skills, with credibility to represent the firm. Core Benefits: At Affinia, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits: • 27 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays (Sept-Aug)., • Auto enrolment Pension Scheme with True Potential, • Death in Service, • Professional membership support, • Paycare – claim money back for Dental / Optical / Professional Therapies, • Agile/Hybrid Working Policy, • Dress for your Diary Policy Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. Affinia is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion, or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.

LGC Ltd (___) is a global life sciences company serving government, academia, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, food, environment, security, and sports sectors. Its Grant Management Group works closely with the NIHR and other UK government bodies to support medical and health research.GMG manages funding calls, contracts and intellectual property, ensuring research projects are delivered efficiently and in line with strategic priorities, while collaborating with stakeholders across the NHS, academia, government and industry to advance health innovation. The NIHR, funded by the Department of Health and Social Care, is the UK’s largest funder of health and social care research. It delivers world leading studies that improve health, wellbeing and economic growth with GMG providing critical operational and management support to its funding programs.' Job Description This position reports to the NIHR Lead Economist and provides an excellent opportunity to join the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Team at LGC. The team focuses on generating timely and suitable evidence and insights to help NIHR be innovative, adaptable, and effective in supporting and handling research impact. This position will assist both organisational level NIHR MEL activity through the NIHR Impact Programme and local Programme/Scheme level MEL activity. This role primarily focuses on advancing the development and reporting of the NIHR Indicators, a vital part of NIHR organisational MEL within the NIHR Impact Programme. These indicators allow NIHR to communicate progress with DHSC and other collaborators about our aim to improve the health and wealth of the nation. The framework is based on our 4 I’s: Impact, Inclusion, Innovation, and Investment. Responsibilities include supporting the NIHR Impact Programme by leading the delivery and integration of cross-NIHR indicator evidence into products and communications. The person will support the creation and review of both quantitative and qualitative evidence. They will offer advice on data quality, method reliability, contextual interpretation, and impact visualisation. Furthermore, they will collaborate across sectors to encourage adherence to standard processes and ongoing improvement. As part of your duties, you will provide evidence and communicate the effects of our health and social care research investments. You will guide activities that promote, develop, and embed enhanced monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) methods throughout NIHR. This fosters a learning environment that improves research management and amplifies its impact. You will be a strategic problem solver who can view issues and solutions from various partner perspectives to understand the bigger picture. You will handle complexity well and lead the development, planning, and delivery of complex projects in a practical and balanced way. Excellent interpersonal skills and refined relationship-building abilities are crucial to work effectively with NIHR colleagues and important internal and external collaborators across the NIHR research ecosystem. This is a hybrid role situated at LGC’s office in Twickenham, requiring you to be present 4 days each month. Key Responsibilities NIHR Indicators • Chair of the ‘NIHR Indicators Delivery Group’ as part of the NIHR Impact Programme, • Provide progress reports in monthly Impact Leadership meetings and as needed. Update slide decks and reports and respond to given direction, • Function as a liaison between other NIHR Impact Programme projects in other delivery groups, including providing and assessing NIHR indicator evidence for information requests and proactive activities, attending delivery group meetings, and reviewing products and reports, • Maintain and review key process-related documents, e.g. Terms of Reference, work instructions, RAID logs, • Manage a small group of ‘indicator leads’, facilitating and supporting the data collection, analysis, and write-up process for all NIHR indicator evidence, reviewing technical reports, • Manage the integration and upkeep of NIHR Indicator evidence within a comprehensive dashboard, • Maintain close working relationships with NIHR collaborators across analytical, Impact, Communications, External Affairs, and wider functions, and with key DHSC partners, • Support the future development of data collection and analysis methods for all NIHR indicators, aligned with strategic goals. Collaborate with partners across NIHR to create indicators and secure leadership approval when needed Qualifications Required Criteria • Postgraduate degree in health related or social sciences, or equivalent experience, • Proven ability to apply monitoring, evaluation and learning approaches to deliver insight and encourage sustained refinement of programme/scheme processes, • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to create, test, and implement innovative solutions to complex challenges, • Experience developing innovative methodologies that collate different types of data from across systems, • Proficiency in methodologies to evaluate and assess impact, • Experience of using digital tools and systems to drive improvements, • Education and/ or equivalent experience in economics/ population health, • Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external collaborators, • Excellent organisational abilities, including effective prioritisation and the capacity to meet targets by deadlines, with a proven history in project management, • Excellent written and oral communication skills are shown through high-level reporting and data visualization. You articulate, synthesize, and distill complex information into a simple, accessible format, • Highly motivated individual who thrives in managing complex and varied responsibilities and deliverables, • Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment Additional Information Compensation, Benefits & Working Arrangements: Salary: £48,600 to £51,300 per year Location: Twickenham, London / hybrid working model Contract Type: Permanent, full time Working Hours: 37.5 per week, 7.5 hours per day Annual Leave: 25 days, plus UK public holidays Employee Benefits Include: Annual bonus, subject to company performance Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme Life Insurance Cover Benenden Healthcare Membership Training and Development Opportunities Season Ticket Loan NB: We offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, flexible working arrangements. This is an office based, hybrid role with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices 1 day each week, this may increase, subject to team requirements. Application If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a 'Statement of Suitability' that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the 'Required and Desired Criteria' outlined in the job description. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with the NIHR. Deadline for applications is 5pm on the 17th December, with interviews to commence from the 22nd December. Inclusion and Diversity LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership. For more information about LGC, please visit our website ___

LGC is an international life sciences company working with customers in the government, academic, pharmaceutical, agricultural biotechnology, food, environment, security and sports sectors to achieve excellence in investigative, diagnostic and measurement science. LGC’s Grant Management Group (GMG) are experts in managing research funding to maximise its impact. On behalf of the UK Department of Health and Social Care, GMG manages important components of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR): the NIHR Research Coordinating Centre and the NIHR Office for Clinical Research Infrastructure (NOCRI). The NIHR is a large, multi-faceted and nationally distributed organisation funded through the Department of Health and Social Care. Together, NIHR people, facilities and systems represent the most integrated clinical and social care research system in the world, driving research from bench to bedside for the benefit of patients and the economy. Other UK based GMG customers include NHS England - for the delivery of the Small Businesses Research Initiative (SBRI) Healthcare, the NHS Cancer Programme Open Innovation Call and the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health and Care Award - and Health Care Research Wales, for the delivery of a new Integrated Health and Care Research Funding Scheme. Job Description GMG is looking for an experienced Project Manager to contribute project management expertise and support to GMG’s data migration activities. Key Responsibilities: • Coordinate the capture of diverse data requirements across various Programme Teams, • Engage and involve key stakeholder groups, • Refine data migration project plans and breakdown into tasks, • Allocate tasks and track progress against the data migration plan, ensuring the project sticks to schedule while maintaining an appropriate scope of work, • Organise and chair meetings and workshops, • Develop a clear communication plan and corresponding materials, • Maintaining a query log and disseminate answers, • Identify, log and actively manage project risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies (RAID), maintaining an up-to-date RAID log and escalating where appropriate, • Other project management support as required Candidate Profile Required Criteria: • Proven experience managing complex, multifaceted projects, including end-to-end data migration initiatives, • Strong understanding of SQL principles and relational data structures, • Demonstrated ability to manage and influence diverse stakeholders at all organisational levels, • Clear evidence of advanced problem solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex project challenges and deliver practical, effective solutions, • Solid understanding of database design principles and the technical activities required to plan and execute data migrations, • Demonstrable hands on experience using Jira for project tracking and delivery management, • Experience working within both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies, including hybrid environments Desired Criteria • Strong understanding of grant management systems, including the processes and workflows involved in administering grants, • Experience or knowledge of systems used for the management of grants across the full grant lifecycle, • Demonstrated understanding of complex data migration projects, including data mapping, validation, and reconciliation activities, • Experience using data analysis and visualisation tools such as Tableau and Alteryx Other Skills and Abilities: • Strong interpersonal skills, • Effective at working with staff at all levels, • Excellent planning and organisational skills, • Excellent attention to detail, • Well developed written and presentation skills Additional information Compensation, Benefits & Working Arrangements: Salary: £40,300 to £42,600 (more for an exceptional candidate) Location: Twickenham, London / Hybrid working model Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 6 months Working Hours: 37.5 hour per week Annual Leave: 25 days, plus UK public holidays Employee Benefits Include: Annual, discretionary bonus Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme Life Insurance Cover Benenden Healthcare Membership Training and Development Opportunities Season Ticket Loan NB: We offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, flexible working arrangements. This is an office based, hybrid role with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices 1 day each week, this may increase, subject to team requirements. Application If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a 'Statement of Suitability' that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the 'Required and Desired Criteria' outlined in the job description. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with the NIHR. Please note: This is a time critical appointment and we are particularly interested in candidates who can commence the role at short notice. The closing date for applications is 15 December, with interviews scheduled to begin from 17 December. Inclusion and Diversity LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have any accessibility requirements please contact Carl by email to arrange appropriate support.

Join LGC’s dynamic Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning team as a Senior MEL Manager, driving innovative, high-impact insights that shape NIHR’s national research strategy. Lead the development of NIHR Indicators, elevate evidence quality and collaborate across sectors to influence real-world health and economic outcomes. The Role This role offers an exciting opportunity to join the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning team, supporting NIHR in generating high quality evidence that demonstrates and strengthens research impact. Reporting to the NIHR Lead Economist, the post encompasses organisational and programme level MEL activities, with a core focus on developing, managing and reporting NIHR Indicators across the four I’s: Impact, Inclusion, Innovation, and Investment. Key responsibilities include chairing the NIHR Indicators Delivery Group, integrating indicator evidence into outputs, producing and reviewing quantitative and qualitative data, advising on data quality and methods and enhancing impact visualisation. The role involves liaising with other delivery groups, maintaining process documentation, managing a team of indicator leads and overseeing data collection, analysis and report preparation, including integration into a comprehensive dashboard. You will collaborate across NIHR and external stakeholders to promote consistent processes, support continuous improvement and contribute to wider MEL development. Success requires strategic problem solving, strong project leadership and excellent relationship building skills to operate effectively across a complex research ecosystem. About you Required Criteria • Postgraduate degree in health related or social sciences, or equivalent experience, • Proven ability to apply monitoring, evaluation and learning approaches to deliver insight and encourage sustained refinement of programme/scheme processes, • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical and problem solving abilities with the capacity to create, test and implement innovative solutions to complex challenges, • Experience developing innovative methodologies that collate different types of data from across systems, • Proficiency in methodologies to evaluate and assess impact, • Experience of using digital tools and systems to drive improvements, • In depth experience and understanding of UK health and life sciences R&D sector, including dissemination and adoption, and the importance of research impact Desired Criteria • Education and/ or equivalent experience in economics/ population health, • Experience working for a research funding organisation Competencies and Behaviors • Strong interpersonal and networking skills to build effective internal and external relationships, • Highly organised with proven project management experience and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines, • Excellent written and oral communication, including reporting and data visualisation, with ability to simplify complex information, • Motivated, adaptable and able to manage diverse responsibilities independently or within a team Compensation, Benefits & Working Arrangements: Salary: £48,600 to £51,300 per year Location: Twickenham, London / hybrid working model Contract Type: Permanent, full time Working Hours: 37.5 per week, 7.5 hours per day Annual Leave: 25 days, plus UK public holidays Employee Benefits Include: Annual bonus, subject to company performance Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme Life Insurance Cover Benenden Healthcare Membership Training and Development Opportunities Season Ticket Loan NB: We offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, flexible working arrangements. This is an office based, hybrid role with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices 1 day each week, this may increase, subject to team requirements. Application If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a 'Statement of Suitability' that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the 'Required and Desired Criteria' outlined in the job description. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with the NIHR. Deadline for applications is 5pm on the 8th December, with interviews to commence from the 15th December. Inclusion and Diversity LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

About Loveday Loveday is the UKs leading provider of luxury senior living and care. We are proud to combine world-class hospitality with exceptional clinical expertise, creating residences that not only feel like five-star hotels but also deliver truly personalised support. Our residences in Kensington, Belgravia, Abbey Road and Esher are designed with elegance, comfort and dignity at their core. Every detail has been carefully considered to ensure our members enjoy outstanding dining, bespoke lifestyle experiences and the highest standards of care, whether they are living with us permanently, staying for recovery or respite, or joining as Day Club members. What makes Loveday unique is our commitment to both excellence and innovation. We continually invest in our people, our environments and our services to set a new benchmark in luxury senior living. Joining Loveday means becoming part of a dedicated, professional and passionate team who share the same goal, to deliver the very best in care and hospitality for our members and their families. Rewards Package Paid breaks Company pension plan Health Care Cash Plan Access to Wagestream platform Access to Perkbox, discounts platform Opportunities for Training & Development Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Discretionary bonus Employee Recognition Programmes Death in Service benefit Scope for progression and promotion within the company as we grow from one Care Home to the development and subsequent opening of four new homes in London. Employee Referral Scheme Main Duties and Responsibilities Co-ordinate the member assessment process, ensuring involvement of the resident in identifying needs and preferences, and integration of all information into the care plan. Ensure that all relevant information in respect of each member is communicated as appropriate to achieve delivery of person-centred approach. Complete all allocated one-to-one meetings and yearly performance reviews with staff in the department. Ensure appropriate staff allocations and completion of daily assignments. Regularly communicate to family members with regards to member needs and progress. Conduct and oversee effective handovers between all shifts, ensuring that the Care Services Manager is kept fully informed at all times with regards to applicable areas. Provide daily coaching and support to Care Assistants as needed, leading by example at all times. Develop and execute daily programming for members focusing on person centred activities. Carrying out any other task that may be reasonably assigned to you. Eligibility In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Loveday & Co is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Working variable hours (on a rota basis) to suit business needs, including evenings and weekends. The ideal candidate will be punctual, hardworking and quick to learn, with a high attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and an outgoing personality and a positive work ethic is ideal for this role as well as good physical stamina & mobility. TPBN1_UKTJ

Gas Repair Engineer Ganymede Energy is recruiting for a leading private provider of heating and maintenance services for residential properties across the UK. They are the second-largest home care maintenance company in the country, following British Gas. With a strong presence and continuous growth, who currently employs over 350 engineers. Established in 1992, the company brings decades of industry experience and offers excellent training facilities nationwide. Their training programs are comprehensive, safety-focused, and tailored to support individual employee development and career progression. The role involves working in private residential properties to identify and diagnose faults in central heating systems, followed by carrying out necessary boiler repairs. Here is a short breakdown of the offering: The Package: Basic salary: £51,400 + a £3,000 guaranteed bonus in your first year! 40 hours per week, with annualised hours (less in summer, more in winter – consistent pay all year round!) Overtime available 33 days' holiday (including BHs) with the option to buy, sell or carry over up to a week Sick Pay & Maternity/Paternity Pay Company van, fuel card, tools, uniform & PPE provided Fantastic pension with income protection cover Access to a private, award-winning training centre & field coaches to support your growth Up to £2,500 Smart Tech & Home Improvement salary sacrifice scheme (IKEA, Currys) A supportive team where you'll be recognised and rewarded Clear progression opportunities About You: CCN1, CENWAT1, HTR1 & CKR1 Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty points Excellent customer service Proactive, 'can do' attitude Keen eye for detail and problem-solving skills If you are interested in joining a growing business at an exciting time, you can reply directly below or send your CV to or call me on for a full job description. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation TPBN1_UKTJ