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Oculus Legal Group in Aberdeen is seeking a Solicitor/Senior Solicitor with private client experience to join a growing team. The role offers autonomy and exposure to high-quality work within a supportive environment, with a clear career development pathway. The firm emphasizes hybrid working and a strong work-life balance, along with a competitive remuneration package reflective of experience. You will advise on Wills, Trusts, and Estate planning for a varied client base. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Advise on high-quality private client matters within a respected and growing practice, offering clear progression and long-term career development. This is an excellent opportunity at Solicitor and Senior Solicitor level to join a well-regarded, forward-thinking firm with a strong Private Client presence in Aberdeen. The role offers genuine autonomy, exposure to high-quality work and a clearly supported pathway for career development within a collaborative and high-performing team. This appointment suits someone looking to deepen their technical expertise while playing a meaningful role in the continued growth of the Private Client offering. Hybrid working and a strong work-life balance form part of the firm's culture. • Career progression: Clear, supported development pathway with scope to take on increasing responsibility over time., • Quality of work: Exposure to complex and rewarding Private Client matters for a varied and loyal client base, including HNW individuals., • Supportive culture: Work alongside experienced colleagues in an environment that values collaboration, professional development and balance., • Attractive package: Competitive remuneration and benefits reflective of experience., • As part of the firm's established and growing Private Client team in Aberdeen, you will advise clients across a broad range of Private Client matters within a supportive and well-resourced environment., • You will act for a diverse client base, including families, business owners and high-net-worth individuals, providing tailored, pragmatic advice., • Advise on Wills, Executries, Trusts, Tax Planning and Powers of Attorney, • Handle complex estate and tax planning matters, • Build trusted relationships with clients through a clear, proactive and solutions-focused approach, • Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to support and grow the Private Client practice through cross-referrals, • Scottish Qualified Solicitor with experience in Private Client work, • Ideally NQ - 4+ years' PQE, with a strong grounding across core Private Client matters (if NQ, ideally have completed 12 months or more in PC seats), • High level of technical competence, attention to detail and a client-focused mindset, • Motivated by the opportunity to develop long-term expertise within a growing and high-quality Private Client team Email: LinkedIn: in/hughhardie/ This vacancy is only one of several Private Client search assignments Oculus Legal Group are advising on across Scotland, many of which are never advertised. Oculus Legal Group works closely with leading law firms through longstanding relationships on strategic hires where discretion, timing and market insight are critical. If you'd value a confidential conversation to explore the market, understand upcoming opportunities or would simply welcome support around your career plans, please do get in touch using the contact details above. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join our security team and take the lead on our security operations. Reporting to the Group CISO and working closely with IT, you will take ownership of the day-to-day running of Sword’s technical security controls, with a strong focus on Microsoft security technologies. You will play a leading role in strengthening monitoring, detection, protection, and response across the business, and in automating the work that should not be done by hand. This role suits someone with at least five years of hands-on experience, a positive can-do attitude, and the ability to take ownership, work autonomously, manage workload effectively, and deliver results. This is a hands-on technical role with real ownership, focused on implementing, operating, and improving security controls across Sword’s environment. Working with IT and the wider security function, you will strengthen monitoring, protection, detection, response, and technical assurance through effective use of security technologies and services, and you will look for opportunities to automate. We are looking for someone who is proactive, practical, and delivery-focused, with the confidence to work independently, agree and manage priorities, and follow through with minimal supervision. Key responsibilities include: • Security Monitoring and Operations - Own the day-to-day security operations across Microsoft security technologies including Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Conditional Access, Entra ID, and related Azure security capabilities, strengthening monitoring, detection, protection, and response. You will help shape what effective monitoring looks like at Sword, working in partnership with the CISO and the wider IT team., • Vulnerability Management and Hardening - Proactive and risk-based vulnerability management, including attack surface reduction, system hardening, remediation support, and cloud security posture improvement. You will also coordinate penetration testing and security assessments, and drive the findings through to remediation., • Automation and Continuous Improvement - Reduce manual effort across security operations through automation, scripting, and integration. Where work is repetitive, look to automate it. Identify and implement improvements to security tooling, detection logic, control effectiveness, and operational processes through tuning, automation, and incremental engineering. This is an important part of the role., • Security Tooling and Services - Own the security tooling estate and work closely with our external providers to make sure the services we buy deliver the outcomes we need, resolving technical issues and improving day-to-day security outcomes., • Incident Investigation and Response - Own and run security incidents from start to finish, covering technical investigation and triage, containment, remediation, closure, and keeping the business informed as it unfolds. We are looking for someone who has personally led incidents rather than taken part in them as one of a wider team, and who turns each one into a lasting improvement in our detection and response., • Security Awareness and Enablement - Provide the technical input behind awareness activity, simulated phishing exercises, and secure working practices, helping colleagues work safely without adding friction to their day., • Technical Compliance and Assurance - Own the technical controls behind our certifications and assurance activity, including Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, evidence gathering, and remediation., • Technical Risk Assessment - Lead technical security risk assessment across projects, suppliers, and internal services, identify where we are exposed, and drive practical remediation and hardening., • Regulatory and Client Requirements - Implement, maintain, and evidence the technical controls we need to meet relevant legal, regulatory, and client security obligations., • Supplier and Integration Security - Lead technical reviews of supplier and partner services, integrations, and access arrangements, and make sure the right controls are in place and stay in place. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a talented team across modern security technologies, and to make a meaningful contribution to strengthening Sword’s cyber security capability. If you enjoy solving technical security challenges and want the scope to own and improve how security operations runs, we would like to hear from you. You will need to be able to demonstrate technical experience in cyber security engineering or security operations, including direct responsibility for the day-to-day running of security tooling and incident response. Attitude matters greatly. We are looking for someone who delivers results and brings a positive, practical approach to solving problems. You should have hands-on experience in most of the following areas, and we may explore some of them practically during the interview process: • Microsoft security technologies, in depth. Microsoft Defender across endpoint, identity, Office 365, and cloud apps, including triage and tuning of Defender alerts. Microsoft Sentinel, including writing and tuning your own KQL queries, analytic rules, and workbooks. Microsoft Entra ID and Conditional Access policy design, testing, and troubleshooting. Microsoft Purview, Intune security controls, email security, and endpoint detection and response., • Automation. Practical experience of removing manual effort from security operations using scripting, playbooks, Logic Apps, APIs, or similar. You should be able to talk about something you automated, what it replaced, and what it saved., • Security control operation. Operating and improving security controls across areas such as endpoint protection, SIEM, vulnerability management, identity and access management, data protection, email security, cloud security posture, and system hardening., • Frameworks and standards. Applying security frameworks, standards, and regulatory drivers such as NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, and NIS2 through practical technical controls., • Cyber Essentials Plus. Technical control implementation, evidence collection, remediation tracking, and preparation for assessment., • Secure deployment. Supporting the secure configuration and deployment of applications, infrastructure, identities, and cloud services, working with IT teams to embed appropriate controls without slowing delivery., • Communication. Comfortable at both ends of the conversation: technical enough to work directly with our security operations centre on detections and incidents, and clear enough to explain to senior stakeholders, up to and including the CEO, what has happened, what it means, and what we are doing about it. You will also provide practical guidance to colleagues and technical input to awareness, audit, and assurance activities., • Background. Experience gained in a complex business environment, working with internal teams and external providers, ideally including a managed service or multi-client setting., • Relevant technical certifications are desirable, particularly in Microsoft security technologies such as SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, AZ-500, or similar., • Broader security certifications are welcomed but not essential if you can demonstrate strong hands-on technical capability., • Takes ownership, works independently when needed, and stays focused on delivering high-quality outcomes., • Curious, proactive, and comfortable working out what needs doing rather than waiting to be asked., • Able to manage workload effectively, prioritise sensibly, and maintain momentum in a busy technical environment., • Communicates clearly and works well with technical and non-technical colleagues to turn security requirements into practical actions and improvements., • Makes good use of tooling and automation to get more done, and is always looking for a better way to handle routine work., • Keeps pace with the threat landscape out of habit rather than obligation, forms a view on what new threats and techniques mean for an organisation like ours, and raises them proactively. At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: • Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth., • Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can., • A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well‑being, and insurance schemes. At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Mackinnons Solicitors LLP are seeking an experienced and motivated Private Client Solicitor on a full time, permanent basis to join our well‐established and expanding team based in Cults, Aberdeen. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with a minimum of 2 years post‑qualification experience to develop their career within a supportive and forward‑thinking firm. • Managing a varied caseload of private client matters, including Wills, estate planning, Powers of Attorney and executory administration., • Providing clear, practical legal advice to a wide range of clients., • Drafting legal documents with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail., • Build and maintain strong client relationships., • Qualified Solicitor in Scotland with at least 2 years’ PQE in private client work., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to manage a busy caseload independently, whilst also working well as part of a small team., • Proactive and client‑focused approach., • Full driving licence (required for home visits and branch office cover when required)., • Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits package., • Opportunities for career progression and professional development., • A supportive, friendly and collaborative working environment., • Flexible working arrangements (subject to the requirements of the business). #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Aberdeen (hybrid working available) Eden Scott is delighted to be supporting a leading energy organisation in the search for an experienced Network Architect to join their technology team. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior networking professional to play a key strategic role in shaping and leading the future network environment of a complex, multi-site business. You will be responsible for defining network strategy, architecture standards and long-term technology roadmaps, ensuring infrastructure remains secure, resilient and scalable to support continued business growth. Working closely with stakeholders across IT and the wider business, you will provide technical leadership, translate business requirements into effective network solutions and help drive continuous improvement across the organisation's network estate. • Define and develop the organisation's network architecture strategy, standards and roadmap., • Provide technical leadership across enterprise networking, security and connectivity solutions., • Design and oversee secure, resilient and scalable network environments across multiple locations., • Lead, mentor and develop a team of network professionals, promoting knowledge sharing and best practice., • Work closely with business stakeholders to align network capabilities with organisational objectives., • Manage relationships with telecommunications providers and third-party suppliers, ensuring service excellence and value for money., • Champion network security, resilience, governance and business continuity initiatives., • Support business transformation and integration projects through expert network design and delivery. We're looking for an experienced network leader who combines strong technical expertise with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. You will ideally have: • Proven experience in a Network Architect or senior network leadership position., • Strong knowledge of enterprise networking technologies including LAN, WAN, wireless networking, security and cloud connectivity., • Experience leading and developing technical teams., • A track record of managing third-party suppliers and telecommunications providers., • Relevant networking certifications such as CCNP, CCIE or equivalent experience., • The ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences., • A collaborative and pragmatic approach to problem solving., • Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally when required. In return, you'll join a business that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, offering: • Hybrid working arrangements, • Private medical and dental cover, • Enhanced pension provision, • Life assurance and income protection, • Share and incentive schemes, • Cycle to Work and electric vehicle schemes, • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities If you're looking for an opportunity to influence technology strategy, lead high-impact network initiatives and make a genuine contribution to a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026 Department: Private Client Advisory Employment Type: Permanent Location: Aberdeen DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL. BUILD YOUR CAREER. JOIN US AT AAB. AAB is a leading professional services firm operating across the UK, Ireland, and the USA. We specialise in the mid-market, supporting individuals, family businesses, and organisations with a full suite of services including audit, tax, corporate finance, payroll, people consultancy, and wealth management. With 1,000+ team members, we deliver expert support to clients all over the world. EVERYONE HAS THE AABILITY TO SUCCEED- WE’LL HELP YOU GET THERE. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We succeed together as one team, building strong client relationships through passion, empathy, and straightforward advice. That’s what makes AAB different. We invest in brilliant talent across every area of the business, offering tailored training, professional qualifications, and continuous support to help you grow. YOUR GROWTH MATTERS TO US. WE’LL GIVE YOU THE TOOLS, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO LEAD, LEARN, AND MAKE AN IMPACT. GUIDED BY OUR SIX CORE VALUES, WE FOSTER A CULTURE WHERE COLLABORATION, TRUST, AND ENTHUSIASM THRIVE. AABSOLUTELY DEDICATED TO HELPING YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS At AAB, your career is what you make it. We are here to help you turn ambition into action, whether that’s becoming a technical expert, a future leader, or someone who simply makes a difference every day. If you're ready to be part of a team that’s united by purpose and driven by values, we’d love to hear from you. ESG COMMITMENT We take our responsibility seriously. From reducing our environmental impact, to supporting education through training and talent programmes, to giving back to our local communities with our charitable initiative ABBIE- ESG is part of who we are. Key duties & responsibilities: • Oversee and lead client projects, effectively project managing challenging technical advice, • managing and building client relationships, • delivering strategic advisory services across private client, • Be a vital part of the management team who is involved with day-to-day team operations, ensuring internal and external targets and deadlines are met, including supporting the leadership team in setting and delivering the strategic objectives of the department, • Play an active role in the development and growth of the firm by identifying and progressing opportunities to promote the business in the marketplace, seeking new opportunities and securing new work, with the support of the business development team w, • Be recognised as a “go to” technical expert in all areas of private client advice, such as Inheritance Tax, Trusts, Estates, succession planning and shareholder transactions and present as a specialist both internally and externally, • Review and sign off complex Self Assessment Tax Returns, • Liaise with external advisors as appropriate to deliver high level tax advice, • Provide quality briefing to staff on delegation of work, with appropriate and ongoing support, • Continually and independently develop technical expertise to maintain market leading specialist client service, sharing technical expertise with clients and wider market, • Take responsibility for sharing technical expertise across the team and wider firm to both manage and facilitate development of connected service lines, • Build practical solutions, offers recommendations and be able to demonstrate to clients the value of this work, with due regard for risk, • Actively maintain long standing, trusted client relationships on behalf of the firm Essential Requirements • ATT/CTA qualified or equivalent., • Significant experience in private client taxation gained within professional practice., • Strong knowledge of UK personal taxation, capital gains tax and inheritance tax., • Experience managing complex compliance portfolios., • Proven ability to provide technical tax advice to private clients., • Strong project management and organisational skills., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Experience managing client relationships and supervising staff. Desirable Experience • International private client tax experience., • Knowledge of cross-border tax planning and double tax treaties., • Experience advising non-UK residents and internationally mobile individuals., • Trust and estate taxation experience., • Exposure to family office or wealth management environments., • Experience presenting to clients and professional intermediaries. We want you to feel supported inside and outside of work. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed for your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career. Time Off & Family Support • Annual leave (plus public holidays), with the option to buy or carry over leave, • Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption), • Paid volunteering day to support causes that matter to you Health & Wellbeing • Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for you and the option to cover family members, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support, • Death in Service benefit Financial Security • Competitive pension scheme, • Life assurance policies to support you and your family Flexible & Agile Working • Hybrid working model, • Agile working culture that supports flexible hours and smarter working, • Modern office spaces designed for collaboration, focus, and wellbeing #J-18808-Ljbffr

Neighbourhood Officer £39,582 - £40,405 per annum Aberdeen Permanent Full-Time At Grampian Housing Association, we believe everyone deserves a safe, secure home and a positive place to live. We are looking for a motivated and resilient Neighbourhood Officer to join our Housing Team and make a real difference in our communities across the Aberdeen City and Shire. What you'll do · Deliver a quality housing management service across a designated area · Build positive relationships with tenants, community groups and partner agencies · Manage tenancy related matters including estate management, tenancy changes and tenancy sustainment · Investigate and resolve antisocial behaviour, neighbour disputes and breaches of tenancy · Carry out home visits and neighbourhood inspections · Support tenants to access support services and promote customer engagement · Work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners About you You'll be someone who: · Treats people with respect, fairness and empathy · Remains calm, professional and solution focused in challenging situations · Has the confidence and resilience to deal with difficult conversations and challenging behaviour · Can balance support with appropriate enforcement action when required · Is organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities · Has strong communication and problem-solving skills Experience in housing, community services, customer service or similar roles are desirable. A CIH Level 3 qualification in Housing Practice or willingness to wok towards this, is required. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential. Why join us? We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment where your contribution matters. You'll have opportunities to develop your skills, influence service improvements and play a key role in helping people sustain their tenancies and communities. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements will be considered. The contribution, energy and commitment from every employee and team at Grampian helps us deliver The Grampian Deal, our pledge to deliver a positive experience for all our stakeholders. Grampian is already a great place to work, we hope you can help us to make it even better! Location: Grampian Housing Association, Aberdeen Office. Salary: £39,582 - £40,405 Appointment will be at the lower point, with progression to the upper point subject to satisfactory completion of 12 months' service and effective from the next annual pay review date (1st April). Contract Type: Permanent Benefits: Our benefits package is extensive, and we believe in rewarding colleagues for their positive contribution to our business. Our benefits package includes: · Generous annual leave entitlement (including an additional wellbeing day) · Private medical insurance and company pension · Investment in learning and development · Employee assistance programme (EAP) · Housing Perks discount scheme · Paid time off to Volunteer · Flexi time & Hybrid working (role dependant) This is a Hybrid flexible working post. We care about how you work rather than where you work. We recognise that people are at the heart of our business and that success is dependent on committed colleagues. We ensure we support and encourage a culture of opportunity and learning. For further information and to apply please Apply via the apply now option. Please note CV's cannot be accepted. There is a 6-month probationary period for all posts within the Group. Applicants must have the Right to Work and Right to Reside permanently in the UK without visa. The Grampian Group acknowledges the importance of equality and diversity, and our responsibility to play a prominent and participative roll in encouraging and supporting difference. We are committed to working to ensure an inclusive environment enabling everyone to reach their full potential and removing discrimination. We promote and celebrate difference, our stakeholders and their needs are diverse, and that diversity is reflected in the communities Grampian serves Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. Closing Date: 1 November 2026 Interview Date: 10-11 November 2026 JBRP1_UKTJ