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MS Dynamics 365 F&O Lead Finance Consultant We are looking for a Dynamics 365F&O Lead Finance Consultant with knowledge in all phases of large-scale enterprise Dynamics 365F&O projects with a hands-on approach and proven experience in end to end implementations, along with interfacing and integration of Dynamics products. Consultancy experience is a must as this role will entail continuous interaction with clients, managing onshore consultants while also working with both onshore and offshore development teams. This role will also require a level of presales activities focused around Dynamics F&O and the wider Microsoft platform. You will also contribute to proposal development and provide input in business development while mentoring more junior staff. This role is therefore key to KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions’ customer delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations solutions. It is a dynamic and exciting opportunity to join a rapidly developing business area within an established and market-leading global firm. Responsibilities: • Leading the Finance stream of D365 F&O implementations, • Experience with Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (D365F&O) or AX2012 with a minimum of 3 end to end implementations, • Experience with (D365F&O) interfacing and Integration, • Experience in consulting and very good presentation skills, • Knowledge in gathering technical requirement, • Knowledge of LCS and DevOps/VSTS is beneficial, • Experience responding to RFPs and RFQs is a must, • Experience in mentoring more junior consultants is a must Requirements: Qualifications and Skills • Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O implementation experience including the following modules and areas, • General Ledger, • Accounts Receivable, • Accounts payable, • Cash and Bank Management, • Budgeting, • Project Management and Accounting, • Fixed Assets, • Management Reporter, • Financial Consolidation and elimination experience, • Experience with electronic banking file needs, • Advanced knowledge in Financial workflow or journal approval, • Outstanding understanding of Accounting processes, principles, functionality & systems, • Microsoft Dynamics Finance certification preferable, • Solid Finance background (ACA/ACCA/CIMA part qualified or qualified is desirable but not essential), • Exudes confidence, • Works independently as well as in a team environment, • Acts with professional demeanour, • Manages time and multiple tasks accordingly, • Thinks clearly and calmly under pressure, • Solves complex problems with creative solutions, • Places emphasis on client satisfaction, • Desires to constantly assess and incorporate new technologies and software into their skillset, • Promotes the Values of our company, • Leads people and helps to grow them in their role

Working at The Adaptavist Group ___ is a global family of companies with a common goal. We combine the best of teamwork, technology, and processes, helping all kinds of businesses be better today and tomorrow. We are experts at delivering enterprise software, tailored solutions, and quality services across some of the world’s most trusted technology ecosystems, including Atlassian, AWS, Slack, GitLab, and monday.com! We make change happen. From anywhere. What we offer you We offer a very generous holiday (PTO) allowance, trusting you to take vacation time that suits your personal life, alongside flexible working hours that empower you to work when it best fits you and your team. We provide MacBooks to all employees and additional support for fully remote workers to set up their home offices. Our exceptional Time Away Policy includes 26 weeks of fully paid leave for birthing parents, 13 weeks for non-birthing parents, and extended leave for adoption, IVF, surrogacy, elective egg freezing, and women's health needs such as menopause, menstruation, endometriosis, and PCOS. Our trusting, flexible, remote-first way of working means that work can fit around your life, rather than your life fitting around work. About the role As a Senior Solution Engineer, you will engage with clients using a consultative approach at all levels of the customer business to discover their challenges and provide potential solutions. Technical knowledge of the services and how they impact a client’s existing infrastructure and solutions are critical to guide the discussion. Working with various stakeholders across The Adaptavist Group and customers, the Senior Solution Engineer will use strong relationship management and rapport-building skills to build stories and narratives around our product and service solutions. This role will be critical in moving qualified opportunities for existing and potential new Adaptavist Group customers forward. This will include working closely with our Account Management teams through the sales process and collaborating in developing strategic account plans, gathering metrics, reporting, and coordinating with delivery teams in The Adaptavist Group. What you'll be doing The Senior Solution Engineer will also participate in promoting The Adaptavist Group at various industry events where appropriate. Solution Architecture • Collaborate with Account Managers and Sales to develop strategic and technical sales opportunities., • Attend and support sales calls from a technical solution architect perspective to advance qualified opportunities., • Use consultative techniques to conduct in-depth technical discovery with potential new and existing customers., • Work with account managers and sales to develop Problem Statements for typical engagements and craft solutions for qualified opportunities., • Work with Account Managers to expand reach in key accounts by positioning additional products and services offered by the Adaptavist Group., • Engage with communities and gain deep knowledge in at least one of the key Adaptavist practices - Cloud, ITSM, DevOps, Agile, and Work Management., • Identify future opportunities for The Adaptavist Group within a practice., • Drive client retention by developing and maintaining trusted advisor status through high-level business conversations. Collaboration • Assist The Adaptavist Group stakeholders in developing a range of technical solutions and packages that will address customer needs., • Support The Adaptavist Group in fostering expansion in existing key accounts using our technical expertise., • Coordinate with various colleagues on customer solution proposal development., • Participate in quarterly business reviews of key accounts and engagements., • Leverage The Adaptavist Group's reach to build and expand industry contacts both internal and external., • Utilise The Adaptavist Group CRM of choice to record customer interactions, analyse account information and plan strategic actions based on customer needs. Customer Advocacy • Assist The Adaptavist Group Marketing in developing practice-led campaigns., • Actively participate in customer retrospectives by working with Account Managers, Project Managers and Delivery to ensure a positive outcome., • Build and run customer demonstrations of Adaptavist solutions and the many partners Adaptavist work with, predominantly, Atlassian, GitLab and AWS., • Participate in industry and customer events where required., • Provide thought leadership throughout The Adaptavist Group and to the group’s portfolio of customers., • Collaborate with various stakeholders to plan, develop and execute tactical actions within key accounts to support account plan outcomes., • Seek opportunities for business development through objective competitor analysis., • Utilise strong communication skills to communicate complex technical messages to varied stakeholders and audiences using appropriate language and tools., • Work on behalf of the customer to ensure the delivery engagement is addressing the agreed-upon problem statement. What we're looking for Essential • Broad knowledge of current and emerging practices in the digital workplace., • Deep knowledge of Atlassian technologies and solutions., • Proven experience in delivering client-focused solutions., • Strong consultation skills., • Ability to address unidentified, underlying and long-term customer needs and services in addition to specific service requests., • Fully embrace The Adaptavist Group Values of Trust; Pragmatism; Teamwork; Humility; Principles, and Curiosity, • Recognise and value the contributions of all team members., • Proficient communicator in both written and oral presentations using appropriate clear communication skills., • Fluent in English, and German or Spanish (written and communication). Desirable • Deep knowledge of two or more of The Adaptavist Group practices - Cloud, ITSM, DevOps, Agile or Work Management., • Working knowledge of Adaptavist’s partner technologies and solutions (Gitlab, AWS, monday.com and more)., • Also fluent in any other languages including Greek is desirable. Not ticking every box? That’s totally okay! Studies show that women and people of colour might hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. At The Adaptavist Group, we’re dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming team. If you’re passionate about this role and keen to learn and grow with us, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t have everything that's listed just yet. Drop us your application, we’d love to hear from you! What to expect We have published some support on Interviewing with us to try to alleviate any pre-interview anxieties, here you’ll find information to help you prepare and ace an interview at TAG.

Overview At Stonbury, we’re specialists in sustainable water asset management delivering high-value outcomes across potable water, wastewater, and environmental sectors. With growing demand for our services and a strong pipeline of opportunities. We are seeking an experienced Head of Bid Management with a proven track record of successfully securing contracts and frameworks on a 12-month fixed-term contract. What you'll be doing This is a pivotal leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Growth Officer and forming part of the Growth Management Leadership Team. You’ll work closely with our COO, Regional Directors, Commercial Director, and external partners to shape and deliver our bid strategy - ensuring we continue to win and retain key contracts and frameworks. • Lead and inspire the bid team to deliver high-quality, winning submissions across PQQs, ITTs, and BAFOs., • Oversee the full bid lifecycle, from opportunity identification through to submission and post-bid analysis., • Develop and implement bid strategies aligned with our growth objectives., • Manage the bid/no-bid process, ensuring resources are focused on the most promising opportunities., • Coordinate internal and external contributors to produce compelling, compliant, and commercially sound proposals., • Maintain and enhance our bid library to streamline future submissions and improve efficiency., • Monitor tender portals and client communications to identify new opportunities and forecast future revenue., • Track and analyse bid performance metrics to drive continuous improvement., • Manage the bid team budget and ensure effective resource allocation. Who we're looking for • Proven experience leading end-to-end bid management processes, including EOI, PQQ, ITT, RFP, and BAFO submissions., • A strong track record of securing new contracts and frameworks in a competitive environment., • Excellent understanding of commercial terms and conditions, particularly NEC4., • Exceptional proposal writing, editing, and presentation skills., • Strong organisational and stakeholder management capabilities., • Ability to thrive under pressure, manage multiple deadlines, and lead cross-functional teams., • A collaborative, proactive, and results-driven mindset. What we're offering • Benifex Platform - including the Technology Scheme, Dental Plan, and the Bike Scheme, • Discounts on retail, shopping, gym access and cinema tickets, • 24 days’ annual leave, • Private Medical Insurance, • Income protection, • Life assurance, • 6% employer pension contribution There’s never been a more exciting time to join us. With increasing investment in water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure, we’re growing fast - and we’re looking for passionate people to grow with us. At Stonbury, we’re one team with a shared purpose: to be the best water and environment specialist.

Role Summary The Head of Commercial will lead ATS UK & IE’s commercial strategy, driving revenue through new business acquisition, account expansion and client retention. This role will shape our go-to-market approach, build a high-performing sales function and ensure ATS UK & IE is positioned as the partner of choice for digital transformation. Skills • Proven experience in a senior sales leadership role within industrial automation, digital transformation, or wider technology solutions., • Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and Industry 4.0 technologies., • Track record of developing sales strategies that deliver sustainable growth., • Exceptional leadership and people management skills., • Commercial acumen with the ability to translate customer challenges into business opportunities., • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills., • Analytical mindset with experience managing forecasts, KPIs, and CRM systems. Key Responsibilities • Strategy Development – Creating and implementing commercial strategies that align with the ATS’s business goals to promote growth, especially within the engineered software market., • Market & Opportunity Analysis – Conducting market research to understand industry trends, identify new business opportunities, and assess competitive threats., • Revenue & Profitability Management – Collaborate with senior leadership to set commercial targets, monitor key performance indicators and develop strategies to maximise revenue and profitability., • Client & Stakeholder Management – Building and maintaining strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders to understand their needs and foster new business. Corporate client development and cross function/geographic region alignment., • Cross-Functional Collaboration – Working closely with marketing, sales, finance, and engineering teams to ensure commercial activities support broader business objectives., • Sales & Marketing Oversight – Guiding efforts in sales operations, marketing campaigns, and customer acquisition to drive sales growth., • Contract Management – Collaborate with senior leadership in overseeing commercial negotiations, drafting contracts and ensuring that said contracts are structured to benefit ATS – manage commercial risks: proposal and quote development., • Risk Management – Identifying and mitigating commercial risks., • Performance Monitoring – Tracking commercial performance, analysing data and reporting key metrics to senior management. How We Will Reward You The benefits of working for ATS UK include: • 23 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year to a maximum of 28 days, plus bank holidays, • Paid family support days, • Private healthcare, • Home office provision, • Discretionary performance related bonus, • Access to a fee-free mortgage service and other financial advice through our wellbeing partner, • Access to mental health first aiders (MHFA trained), • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), • Monthly wellbeing events including yoga, meditations, mental health awareness sessions, fitness challenges, and more!, • Life assurance, • Employee ‘away days’

Associate Director – Electrical or Mechanical – Data Centres and Mission Critical Location UK-Wide (London, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Glasgow, Cardiff and Bristol) We are a specialist recruitment agency partnering with a leading UK consultancy renowned for delivering high-profile, mission-critical data centre projects across the UK and Europe. As the business continues to expand its footprint in hyperscale, colocation, and bespoke data centre sectors, we are seeking an experienced Associate Director in Building Services Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) to join their senior leadership team. This pivotal role offers a blend of technical leadership, business development, and strategic oversight across multidisciplinary data centre projects. Who We're Looking For We are inviting applications from senior Electrical or Mechanical Engineers with extensive experience in leading complex data centre projects, managing large teams, and driving business growth across UK and European markets. You will play a key role in setting strategic direction, delivering exceptional engineering solutions, and fostering client and stakeholder relationships at the highest levels. For Electrical Associate Directors: • Lead the electrical engineering strategy across hyperscale and colocation data centre projects in the UK and Europe, • Provide technical governance on power infrastructure including UPS, switchgear, generators, and standby systems, • Drive innovation in electrical design and adoption of new technologies, • Oversee project portfolios ensuring high standards of design quality, risk management, and compliance, • Act as a trusted advisor to clients and internal leadership on electrical systems and market trends For Mechanical Associate Directors: • Shape the mechanical engineering strategy for HVAC, cooling, and environmental systems across large data centres, • Champion energy efficiency, resilience, and sustainability in mechanical design, • Lead cross-functional teams to deliver integrated MEP solutions on complex projects, • Manage stakeholder engagement with clients, contractors, and regulators, • Mentor senior staff and promote continuous improvement in mechanical engineering practices For Both Roles: • Provide senior leadership on multi-disciplinary project delivery and business growth initiatives, • Lead business development efforts including proposal preparation, client presentations, and bid leadership, • Represent the consultancy at industry forums, conferences, and key client meetings across UK and Europe, • Drive culture and operational excellence within the engineering teams, • Support professional development and career progression pathways Requirements • Degree-qualified in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or Building Services), • Chartered Engineer status (CEng) essential, • 10+ years of progressive experience in building services engineering with a minimum of 4 years at a senior leadership level, • Proven success delivering hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical data centre projects across the UK and Europe, • Strong commercial acumen, client management, and business development skills, • Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic planning capabilities, • Ability to manage and inspire large, multidisciplinary teams What’s on Offer • Executive leadership role within a market-leading data centre consultancy, • Competitive executive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package, • Hybrid working, • Opportunity to influence the future of data centre engineering at scale, • Supportive environment fostering innovation, diversity, and professional growth, • Executive-Level Competitive Package + Benefits If you are an experienced Associate Director with expertise in electrical or mechanical engineering for hyperscale and colocation data centres across the UK and Europe, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to shape the future of electrical and security solutions? Join Firntec and Ventro - a dynamic group of companies at the forefront of electrical services, security solutions, and fire-safety services. We're looking for a talented Bid Writer to join our team and play a crucial role in our continued growth. As our Bid Writer, you will manage the full tender lifecycle, ensuring submissions meet the company's quality standards and deadlines. You will collaborate closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to drive bid success and embed social value within proposals. You will play a vital role in helping win contracts which helps reducing risks to our customers. This role sits at the heart of commercial growth in a rapidly expanding company. What makes this opportunity special: • Work on cutting-edge electrical, security, and fire safety projects that are genuinely making buildings safer and more technologically advanced, • Enjoy direct access to senior leadership - your voice will be heard and your recommendations acted upon, • Shape the future of our bid processes and department operations as we continue to expand across multiple companies, • Experience regular variety through exciting site visits, client presentations, and industry networking opportunities, • Benefit from clear career development pathways within our growing company group, with opportunities to advance and specialise, • Build expertise in high-demand sectors (electrical services and security systems) that are crucial for modern infrastructure Other benefits include: • Flexible Benefits: Holiday purchase scheme allowing additional time off, • Healthcare: Comprehensive health insurance coverage, • Employee Referral Program: Financial incentives for successful candidate referrals, • Company Rewards: Access to employee discount schemes and recognition programs Day-to-day responsibilities Business Development & Client Management: • Identify the best tender opportunities for business growth, • Secure new business and retain existing maintenance contracts through tenders and renewals Bid Management & Coordination: • Work closely with the bid manager to build and coordinate winning teams across departments, • Complete supplier questionnaires and pre-qualification documents (PQQ), • Handle Invitation to Tender (ITT) and Request for Proposal (RFP) responses through creation and coordination, • Present strategic bid recommendations to leadership Content Development & Knowledge Management: • Maintain and update the Bid Library with tailored content for specific client requirements, • Convert technical knowledge from operational teams into accessible language, • Develop winning strategies and best practices repository Stakeholder Engagement & Process Improvement: • Build relationships with subject matter experts, functional leads, and operational teams, • Support knowledge sharing and best practice implementation across the business, • Continuously improve bid success rates through post-award analysis, • Propose improvements to submission quality What you'll need Essential: • Proven bid writing experience, • Meticulous attention to detail, • Strong time management and prioritisation skills, • Outstanding written and verbal communication, • Confidence with Microsoft Office suite, • Must be willing to visit the Plymouth office occasionally Desirable: • Background in Electrical, Security, or Fire Safety sectors is preferred but not essential Firntec and Ventro Ltd values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Note: Firntec and Ventro prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible. We do not accept speculative CVs and no fee will be applicable if sent. By submitting an application you are agreeing to Ventro Group's GDPR Privacy Notice (including data storage).

Senior SuccessFactors Employee Central Consultant Position Overview Join NTT DATA Business Solutions as a SuccessFactors Employee Central Consultant, where you'll play a key role in delivering impactful solutions to clients, driving business growth, and shaping the future of our HCM practice. This role offers opportunities for career growth through exposure to cutting-edge SAP technologies and ongoing professional development initiatives Responsibilities • Deliver high-quality SuccessFactors Employee Central projects that meet or exceed client expectations., • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for SuccessFactors Employee Central, guiding projects from scoping to delivery., • Lead activities such as solution design, configuration, integration, and support for Employee Central projects., • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to promote collaboration and mutual success., • Support NTT DATA Business Solutions in thought leadership activities, including industry forums, seminars, blogs, and marketing initiatives., • Collaborate with Technical Architects and Product Owners to translate business needs into effective technical solutions., • Participate in business development activities, such as proposal generation, solution planning., • Conduct workshops and document detailed designs, ensuring alignment with client business processes., • Minimum 3 years of professional experience, including significant expertise in SuccessFactors Employee Central and a good understanding of Time Off, Time Sheet, and related SuccessFactors modules., • Certification in Employee Central is required; additional certifications in modules such as Recruitment and/or, Onboarding advantageous., • Proven ability to design and deliver solutions that align with customer needs and business goals., • Experience integrating SAP SuccessFactors with 3rd party systems., • A good understanding of data migration, configuration, and reporting tools, such as SuccessFactors People Stories., • Experience of integrating SAP SuccessFactors with SAP S4/HANA and SAP Payroll products Skills and Attributes • Proven track record of delivering end-to-end implementations of SuccessFactors Employee Central, including configuration, integration and testing, across different industries, • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal skills., • Effective communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels., • Team-oriented, with a willingness to mentor and collaborate with others., • Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities effectively members and foster a collaborative team environment., • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in SAP HCM technologies. Employee Benefits Great Salary and Bonus Scheme - • 25 days paid holiday (plus “Free Fridays” which effectively will give you another 12 days holiday a year as you will get one "Free Friday" a month), • Home based contract from where you travel to NTT Data Business Solutions offices and client site, • Fuel card (business & personal use), • Group Life Assurance 4 X base salary, • Employer Pension contribution at the rate of 5%. Employee @ 4% minimum though you can pay more if you wish, • Group income protection, • Private Medical Insurance, • Laptop, • Mobile phone (business and personal use), • Cycle to work scheme, • Option to join the Electric Car leasing scheme

HCLTECH are looking to hire a Lead Power Apps Consultant. You we be responsible for driving the functional workstream in Power Apps projects, engaging directly with business stakeholders (in English), gathering and analyzing requirements, designing solutions on the Power Platform, and ensuring successful delivery and adoption. Key Responsibilities • Customer Engagement, • Build strong rapport and trust with business users and stakeholders., • Conduct workshops and interviews to understand business needs and processes., • Communicate fluently in English with customer stakeholders., • Requirements Gathering & Analysis, • Document and clarify functional and non-functional requirements., • Translate business challenges into clear problem statements and solution requirements., • Establish complexity levels and create estimates (ROE)., • Solution Design, • Propose and design solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and Power BI., • Present solution options and recommendations to customers., • Prepare and review solution design and specification documents. Project Delivery • Act as a liaison between the customer and HCLTech development teams., • Ensure timely communication and alignment across all project layers., • Support the development, testing, deployment, and adoption of Power Platform solutions., • Training & Change Management, • Support the creation and delivery of user training and enablement materials., • Help drive user adoption and change management activities. Required Skills & Experience • Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Power BI) functional consultant., • Proven track record of leading end-to-end Power Platform solution implementations., • Strong experience in requirements gathering, solution design, and customer engagement., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in English., • Experience working in Agile and/or Waterfall project environments., • Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio., • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field., • Relevant Power Platform certifications (e.g., PL-200, PL-400, PL-600). Desirable • Exposure to Azure DevOps or similar tools., • Ability to mentor junior team members and deliver internal knowledge sessions., • Experience supporting pre-sales activities, including solution demos and proposal creation. HCLTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, or other protected status. For more information on how we process your personal data, please refer to HCLTech’s ___.

Sales Executive – SAP Cloud & Managed Services A Sales Executive is required by Whitehall Resources to join a leading provider of managed cloud and technical services for SAP on a permanent basis. This is a UK-based role with a hybrid working model, combining home working with time in the South Coast office to collaborate closely with technical teams and leadership. This is a pivotal role focused on building and scaling the company’s UK presence. You will lead new business acquisition, develop enterprise relationships, and position SAP and cloud solutions as strategic enablers of business transformation. This role offers the opportunity to shape the UK strategy from the ground up while working alongside technical experts and experienced leadership. Do you have? • Proven track record in selling SAP transformation services, such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP RISE, BTP, or cloud-based SAP solutions, to enterprise or upper mid-market clients?, • Experience managing complex deals, ideally in the £500k–1M+ contract range?, • Strong understanding of cloud migration, including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and the basics of hosting applications on data centres?, • The ability to engage and build trust with C-level stakeholders and senior IT leaders?, • Commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and experience creating win-win contractual agreements?, • A proactive, entrepreneurial approach with the ability to work autonomously while aligning with wider organisational objectives?, • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills? Would you like to? • Play a leading role in establishing a UK footprint for a respected international SAP and cloud services provider?, • Work closely with onshore delivery teams to bring technical expertise into the sales process early, differentiating your proposals from competitors?, • Build and nurture high-value enterprise relationships, delivering innovative solutions aligned to their business objectives? If so, please apply! Key Responsibilities • Identify and engage new business opportunities across UK enterprise and upper mid-market organisations., • Lead the full sales cycle: prospecting, qualification, proposal development, negotiation, and closure., • Craft bespoke value propositions for SAP and cloud services, working closely with technical teams to align solutions to client strategies., • Build trusted relationships with CIOs, CFOs, and senior IT leaders, positioning the organisation as a strategic partner., • Collaborate with internal teams—delivery, pre-sales, and marketing—to ensure seamless execution and client satisfaction., • Maintain accurate pipeline and revenue forecasts using CRM and internal reporting processes., • Stay current on industry trends, SAP innovations, and competitor offerings to inform client conversations and sales strategy. Personal Profile • Results-driven, entrepreneurial, and motivated to build something from the ground up., • Ambitious, resilient, and proactive with a growth mindset., • Collaborative, able to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively., • Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and analytical skills., • Comfortable working autonomously while contributing to wider team success.

Who are we? OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it. Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team. About the job We are looking for a reputable Bid Manager to join our growing Bid Team based anywhere in the UK. This is a particularly exciting opportunity as we progress into the business' next phase of growth. If you are passionate about bidding / work winning, want to work with an incredibly experienced, motivated and supportive team, this may be the opportunity for you. At OCU, your voice will be heard, and you can make all the difference. At OCU, safety isn't just a policy — it's one of the core values that drives everything we do. As a Bid Manager, you'll play a crucial role in upholding our commitment to safety by ensuring that every proposal reflects our dedication to creating secure, responsible, and sustainable solutions for our clients and our people. We believe growth is earned through delivery—by consistently exceeding expectations, driving innovation, and creating value for our clients. As our new Bid Manager, you’ll be at the heart of that mission, leading strategic bids that fuel our expansion and deepen our impact. What you will bring: • Previous bid management experience, ideally within sectors like renewable energy, utilities and / or high voltage power distribution., • Commercial awareness of NEC 3/4., • Excellent communication skills. What does life look like at OCU? At OCU, we offer a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, community volunteering days, and ongoing personal development and training, because we believe in striving to be better everyday. We have an open door culture, and promote open communication, transparency and inclusiveness, creating a truly collaborative and productive work environment. Joining OCU means you will have a voice, the opportunity to make a positive impacts and changes, whilst delivering to grow as we grow. There has never been a more exciting time to join us!

Qualifications: • Graduate Engineering Degree-Mandatory, • Ability to create, structure and sell large deals ($5M+) including multi-service deals, • Ability to generate $1M+ per year from new logos, • Ability to build and maintain relationship with senior leaders in customer organisations (VPs and above), • Clear understanding of concepts in modern networking and applications, Digital Transformation in enterprises, Data engineering and migration, enterprise applications implementation and life cycle support and the ability to sell solutions to customers, • Hands-on experience in Sales lifecycle (prospecting including market analysis and competitor assessment, lead qualification, requirement understanding, proposal presentation and Sales closure.)., • Good communication and interpersonal skills, • Must possess an affable personality with a proven record in interworking and collaboration with other functions (esp. Between Engineering & Sales)., • Experience of selling in Europe, • Must be willing to travel extensively on business within Europe (expected travel upto 75%) Regional Sales, See details above Desirable Skills (a) Exposure to working with Global companies, (b) Experience of working closely with India based delivery centres, (c) Experience in responding to large RFP/RFQs and proposals

Who We Are Provenir is a global decisioning company with offices across North America, the UK, and Singapore. Provenir helps our clients make smarter decisions, faster and with greater confidence. We are passionate about technology and empowering businesses to become industry leaders. As a leading provider of decision-making and analytics products we enable businesses to create digital-first decisioning solutions that drive growth. If you’d like to work at an innovative business with a global footprint that is redefining the industry, then we want you! What You’ll Do As a Senior Sales Executive, you’ll lead Provenir’s growth, with a strong focus on the payments sector. Your role will center on leveraging your existing network of clients and industry contacts to drive new business and retain existing customers, while managing the complete sales cycle from prospecting to close. This role is based in UK, with flexibility for remote work. You should be comfortable working with clients across EMEA region markets and have a deep understanding of the regional payments landscape. Key Responsibilities • Drive revenue growth by identifying, engaging, and closing new business opportunities—particularly within payment providers, processors, PSPs, mobile money platforms, and cross-border remittance companies., • Leverage your existing network to accelerate pipeline development and open doors with decision-makers in financial services and fintech., • Conduct thorough discovery to understand client challenges and position Provenir’s platform as a strategic solution., • Deliver tailored, value-centric presentations to C-level stakeholders., • Own the sales cycle end-to-end: prospecting, proposal development, pricing, contract negotiation, and closure., • Collaborate with internal teams—including pre-sales, solutions engineering, customer success, and marketing—to execute a seamless sales process., • Maintain accurate records of all sales activities and forecasts using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce)., • Represent Provenir at industry conferences, partner events, and fintech forums to increase brand visibility and generate leads., • Partner with strategic resellers, system integrators, and channel partners to identify joint sales opportunities., • Provide insights on customer trends, market shifts, and competitive landscape to inform regional strategy. About You • 7+ years of enterprise sales experience in fintech, payments, or financial services—preferably selling SaaS, decisioning, or analytics solutions., • Proven success selling to payment providers, digital wallets, aggregators, banks, and alternative lenders in EMEA Region markets., • Strong, established network of C level decision-makers across the EMEA Region financial services ecosystem., • Deep domain experience of the payments sector, • Comfortable leading the line and breaking into new markets, • Ability to understand and describe complex issues simply, • Adaptability to adjust focus and messaging to align with industry needs, • Strategic thinker, balancing short and longer term more strategic planning and execution, • Innovative, able to think on your feet, ideate new solutions, offerings or approaches, • Demonstrated ability to consistently exceed revenue targets in high-growth, competitive environments., • Skilled in consultative selling, stakeholder management, and contract negotiation., • Comfortable working across geographies and time zones, with experience in a remote or distributed team setting., • Proficient in using CRM systems to manage pipeline and track performance., • Fluent in English., • Willingness to travel occasionally across EMEA for client meetings and events. Why Join Us? At Provenir, you’ll join a global leader empowering businesses to move faster, smarter, and more confidently. Here’s what you’ll gain: • A chance to shape the future of decisioning EMEA’s fast-growing payments ecosystem., • The ability to make a real impact, backed by a proven platform and global client success., • Autonomy, flexibility, and support from a high-performance, collaborative team., • A role that puts your industry connections and regional expertise to powerful use.

Strategic Head of Proposals - Built Environment Consultancy London, Oxford, Bristol, Reading or Birmingham Competitive package Permanent full-time position This is a high-impact leadership opportunity offering real influence over the future direction of a successful and ambitious professional services firm. We are not simply looking for someone to lead the proposals team - we are seeking a transformative leader who can introduce best-in-class processes and systems. Your mission will be to help guide the business as it evolves from a relationship and delivery-focused model to a more professionalised, insight-led, and data-driven proposals function. Our client With a focus on quality, innovation and growth, our client is continually looking to expand their expertise and nurture their talent. They are an award-winning high-growth business with ambitious 10-year goals. They know what they want to achieve and now need a capable leader in their bids to team to help them get there. As a built environment consultancy, they help public and private sector clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment by providing access to a wide range of integrated expertise and professional disciplines. By aligning their services directly to their clients’ distinct needs, they help them navigate every challenge with confidence. Providing expert counsel and practical hands-on support, they listen, lead and deliver. They are private equity-backed and have ambitious growth plans via both acquisition and organic expansion. The opportunity As part of their strategic growth, we are seeking an experienced, driven, and collaborative Head of Proposals to lead a national proposals and bids team of 25. This role sits in the Marketing function, reporting into an inspiring CMO who is great to work with. You will be instrumental in defining the end-to-end bid process, driving continuous improvement, developing pursuit strategies for complex opportunities, and embedding best practices to ensure high-quality, compelling, and client-focused submissions. Your influence will extend across all business units and regions, helping to position the firm as a partner of choice for clients across the UK. There is significant investment and board-level support for the proposals function, recognising its central role in achieving the company’s ten-year growth ambitions. Key responsibilities; • Lead the national proposals and bids team, setting direction, standards and frameworks that deliver consistently high-quality outputs, • Develop and implement an integrated proposals strategy aligned with the organisation’s growth and client objectives, • Provide strategic leadership and coaching on major pursuits, working closely with senior stakeholders and technical teams, • Work closely with marketing to help harmonise formatting and proposal messaging/style across all business streams., • Establish clear bid/no-bid criteria, pursuit planning processes and win strategies to enhance success rates, • Oversee resource planning and team structure to ensure the right support is available for each opportunity, • Champion a culture of excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the team, • Monitor pipeline activity and proposal performance metrics to identify trends, improve win rates, and drive return on investment, • Work with marketing, communications and business development colleagues to align messaging and positioning across all client touchpoints, • Lead on developing persuasive written content, executive summaries and value propositions that resonate with clients, • Mentor and develop proposal professionals at all levels, providing clear career pathways and opportunities for growth, • Act as a trusted advisor to the Executive and Sector Leads on pursuit strategy, market trends and client feedback The candidate We’re looking for a strategic thinker with a sharp commercial instinct, a passion for creating business processes and leading high-performing proposals teams. • Proven experience in a senior proposals or bids leadership role within the professional services, consultancy or built environment sectors, • Demonstrable success in leading and developing large, geographically dispersed proposals teams and supporting high-value, complex bids, • Strong understanding of proposal best practice, client-centric storytelling, and how to win work in competitive markets, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong eye for detail and quality assurance, • Confident in engaging senior stakeholders, building trust and shaping successful strategies, • Skilled in managing performance metrics, continuous improvement, and process enhancement across a busy proposals function, • Experience in leading teams through change, and in fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and professional development You will benefit from becoming part of their engaging and progressive culture, which supports your continued development, career aspirations and overall wellbeing. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation during a significant period of expansion, offering a range of attractive benefits including; • 25 days' paid annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell additional days, • 3 days per year to volunteer for causes you care about, • A holistic wellbeing package - supporting financial, physical and mental health, • Flexible, hybrid working arrangements, • Tailored career development - focused on professional, personal and educational growth For more information and to arrange a confidential conversation about the role, please apply now by submitting your CV or contact Dean Forster at Tempest Jones directly.

About the job Established in 1982, Bytes has grown rapidly and now employs over 800+ people across 6 locations in the UK and Ireland. Our turnover in Financial Year 2024 was in excess of £2bn. We work with SME’s, corporates and public sector organisations to modernise and digitally transform their IT infrastructures. We invest in our employees through on-going support, training and advice to help them achieve their career aspirations, rewarding success both financially and personally. There is opportunity to grow and move internally which can be seen through our long-standing employees who have developed existing and new skills to move into senior positions in the organisation leaving space for new team members to begin their journey. Why Bytes? • Over 800 staff (plans to double in size over the next 5 years), • Operating from modern, hybrid working environments with offices in Leatherhead, Reading, London, Manchester, Port Solent and Dublin., • Winners of an array of industry awards, • Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work, • Excellent training and career prospects offered, • Fantastic office with gym, canteen, open plan, smart casual dress code, regular incentives and company events, • Supporters of 85+ charities with strong commitment to diversity and sustainability PURPOSE OF JOB: As a Microsoft Cloud Security Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in driving the growth of our Microsoft Security business. This is a strategic sales overlay role focused on supporting our sales teams in positioning, differentiating, and closing opportunities across Microsoft’s security portfolio - including Microsoft Defender XDR, Sentinel, Entra, Purview, and Defender for Cloud. You will act as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor, helping customers understand the value of Microsoft’s integrated security solutions and how they can reduce risk, improve compliance, and accelerate secure digital transformation. A key part of your remit will be to lead sales of our Microsoft Security Managed Service, including managed SOC. You will collaborate closely with internal sales teams, Microsoft account teams, and Bytes stakeholders to align with the Microsoft FY26 solution plays and partner incentives. Your success will be measured by pipeline growth, deal velocity, and the expansion of our managed security services footprint. RESPONSIBILITIES: Sales Enablement & Technical Pre-Sales • Collaborate with account executives and solution architects to position Microsoft security solutions effectively during customer engagements., • Translate customer security requirements into solution architectures using Microsoft technologies., • Assist in crafting proposals, RFP responses, and statements of work with a security focus. Customer Engagement & Solution Design • Design tailored security solutions leveraging Microsoft’s cloud-native tools and services., • Advise customers on best practices for cloud security posture management, threat detection, data governance, and compliance. Product Expertise & Evangelism • Maintain deep technical expertise in Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, Purview, and related security offerings., • Stay current with Microsoft’s security roadmap, product updates, and licensing changes., • Act as a trusted advisor to customers and internal teams on Microsoft’s security capabilities and integrations. Managed Security Services Support • Support the positioning and onboarding of customers into your Security Managed Service., • Collaborate with service delivery teams to ensure smooth transitions from pre-sales to implementation., • Provide input into service development and enhancement based on customer feedback and market trends. Training & Knowledge Sharing • Educate sales teams on Microsoft security products and how to identify opportunities., • Create and deliver internal enablement sessions, playbooks, and reference architectures., • Share insights from customer engagements to improve sales strategies and technical offerings. Cross-Team Collaboration • Work closely with Microsoft account teams, partner managers, and technical specialists., • Coordinate with compliance, identity, and infrastructure teams to deliver holistic security solutions., • Support marketing and events by contributing to webinars, blogs, and customer success stories. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS: Educational Qualifications: • Educated to A Level standard, equivalent or higher (ESSENTIAL) Professional Qualifications • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900) DESIRABLE, • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) DESIRABLE, • Microsoft Security Compliance & Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) ESSENTIAL, • Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100) DESIRABLE Years of Experience: • Minimum 3 years working with Microsoft Cloud technologies ESSENTIAL Other requirements: • Proven experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Purview in real-world environments., • Strong understanding of cloud security architecture, SIEM/SOAR, compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR), and data protection., • Familiarity with Azure, Microsoft 365, and hybrid cloud environments., • Understanding of security operations, incident response, and threat intelligence. CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS • Proven experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Purview, • Understanding of security operations, incident response, and threat intelligence., • Ability to translate technical concepts into business value for non-technical stakeholders, • Strong presentation, demo, and proposal-writing skills., • Comfortable engaging with C-level executives, security teams, and IT leadership

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