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Opportunity Overview The School of Health & Society is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised. Programme Assistant to join our professional services team. We are looking for someone with strong teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality support. In return, you will play a key role in shaping a positive experience for students and staff, with opportunities for professional development and career progression in higher education administration. This is a varied and rewarding opportunity, central to programme delivery and the smooth running of School operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Please note that this role may close earlier than the advertised closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications. Key Responsibilites • Providing a front-line professional service to School Office visitors and delivering an outstanding customer experience to students and staff., • Supporting academic staff with programme and module information and activities, aligned with University processes and professional requirements., • Delivering high-quality administrative and programme support for partnerships, enterprise, and School growth initiatives. With over 8,000 students we are the largest School at the University, with colleagues and students from all over the world. We are a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real-world impact. We offer programmes across a range of subject areas including counselling, nursing and midwifery, allied and public health, psychology, sociology, social work and social policy, policing and criminology, and sport. Through our interdisciplinary research network and three research centres, we focus on improving health, social and individual outcomes. We are part of the global healthcare community and collaboration is at the heart of what we do, working with a wide range of industry partners locally, regionally and globally. By joining us, you will become part of a wide network of professionals, sharing knowledge and expertise. You will be part of an ambitious journey to shape the health professionals, community and social leaders of the future. What’s in it for you? • Competitive Salary and excellent pension scheme., • An impressive 32 days leave, plus bank holidays, additional time off at winter break, and the opportunity to buy even more!, • Flexible Working – we support a culture of flexible and agile working, to help you find the right balance.

A leading water utility provider in Peterborough is seeking an Assistant Scientist for a permanent, full-time role.

Are you an experienced Corporate Tax professional ready to take the next step in your career? This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and growing firm where you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality corporate tax services, managing complex client portfolios, and shaping the development of a talented team. The organisation is open-minded on level and welcomes applications from established Corporate Tax Managers, as well as Senior Managers looking for a fresh challenge and strong Assistant Managers ready to step up. You'll be joining a business that values technical excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement. If you're motivated by responsibility, client impact and the chance to contribute to wider business growth, this role offers a strong platform for progression. Your New Role As Corporate Tax Manager, you will take ownership of a varied and high‑value portfolio, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely and compliant tax work. You will: Lead the delivery of corporate tax compliance and advisory services Manage a portfolio of clients with complex needs, building strong and trusted relationships Review complex corporation tax returns, group submissions and final tax packs Provide technical guidance on complex tax matters and support advisory projects Oversee workflow planning, team allocation and quality control Support business development through proposals, fee quotes and client tenders Attend client meetings, including pre‑year‑end and completion meetings Identify opportunities for wider advisory work and contribute to regional marketing activity Champion new technologies and more efficient ways of working What You'll Need to SucceedYou'll bring strong technical capability, commercial awareness and the confidence to lead both client work and people. You should have: Proven experience in corporate tax within practice Strong technical knowledge and the ability to research complex issues Experience managing a portfolio of clients and delivering high‑quality work The ability to mentor, develop and empower junior team members Confidence in decision‑making and managing challenging situations Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships A proactive approach to identifying opportunities and improving processesApplications are welcomed from Managers, Senior Managers, and Assistant Managers ready to step into a managerial role. What You'll Get in ReturnYou'll be joining a supportive and ambitious team where your contribution will be recognised. You can expect: A role with genuine responsibility and visibility across the business Opportunities to shape team development and influence departmental strategy Ongoing professional development and clear progression pathways A collaborative culture that values new ideas and continuous improvement Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package What You Need to Do Now If you're ready to take the next step in your corporate tax career and want to join a firm where you can make a real impact, we'd welcome a confidential conversation Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)