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How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG. Job Title: Assistant Headteacher Location: Baston House School, Bromley, Kent BR2 7AB Salary: £45,000 - £52,000 per annum (not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Fixed Term ending July 2026; Term Time Only Start: October 2025 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. As part of our continued growth in service, we are looking for an experienced Assistant Headteacher to join Baston House School on a fixed-term basis. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality education in a specialist setting for pupils with varied needs. Working alongside the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will provide clear, authentic leadership, support the development of individualised learning programmes, uphold the school’s strong safeguarding culture, and contribute strategically to the growth and success of the school. You will have the opportunity to inspire and guide a multidisciplinary team, develop school-wide policies and practices, and ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and pastoral care. This role offers the chance to be innovative, creative, and impactful, helping every pupil reach their full potential. Key Responsibilities • Provide leadership and direction to teaching and support staff, promoting high standards across the school., • Collaborate with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement the school’s vision, aims, and objectives., • Support curriculum planning and delivery, ensuring individualised learning pathways for pupils with complex needs., • Uphold the school’s safeguarding practices and act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (training provided)., • Monitor and evaluate teaching, learning, and pupil progress, providing guidance, feedback, and mentoring to staff., • Contribute to strategic planning, school improvement initiatives, and performance management., • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and degree level education., • Experience working in an SEN or specialist educational setting., • Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff., • Strong understanding of safeguarding, SEMH, and inclusive practices., • Passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of young people., • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills. Baston House is an independent day specialist provider of education and care for young people and adults aged 5 to 19 years who have been diagnosed with Autism (ASC). Baston House School ensures that our school environment supports learning and promotes the well-being of pupils and staff through a strong sense of community cohesion. Creating a sense of community, develop social understanding, improve well-being, enhance academic achievement, and develop independence are at the root of our school community. We work hard to provide a safe school where pupils are included in every aspect of school life. For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running. Why join Options Autism? We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #1

Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join the Comcast Enterprise Procurement team. As a Procurement Manager, you will be assisting with the strategic sourcing direction for Consumer Product & Network related spend categories across Sky Group (UK, DACH and ITA) and Comcast/NBCU in the US. The role will involve interaction with other departments at global and local level, including various Technology/Product areas, Finance and Legal. What you'll do: • Reporting to the Head of Procurement for Content Protection and IoT, you will support the team and help to deliver local and group wide deals across our key markets (USA, UK, Italy and Germany). You will also support other leaders within the Consumer Product and Networks team, in line with the Enterprise Procurement operating model., • Contribute to the Procurement strategy for the team's spend categories, which include customer premise equipment, content protection technologies and IoT devices., • Own and lead data gathering and analytics for the team on spend information, contract data, market analysis and other required data and reports., • Own a pipeline of tactical deals in Content Protection and IoT and support a range of strategic initiatives within the wider category., • Build and maintain internal partner relationships, with regular communication, ensuring clear understanding and alignment between their strategic technology plans and Procurement's direction., • Be able to produce deal summaries, create/deliver quality presentations and reports on a regular basis at Director-level, demonstrating an ability to clearly communicate financial and non-financial benefits to stakeholders., • Provide strategic commercial input to a broad range of initiatives, including company-wide cost-saving programmes., • Understand the external factors and key challenges faced in the Media industry and use this knowledge to drive innovation and challenge current business processes.What you'll bring:, • Proven Procurement experience specifically including the development of category plans, sourcing tools/techniques and data analysis expertise., • Excellent communication skills and the ability to listen to and understand the needs of our stakeholders whilst having the confidence to challenge them when necessary/appropriate., • Demonstrable knowledge and experience of running sourcing activities, including RFPs, contract management, large scale contract renewals, stakeholder management., • Demonstrable understanding of key contract terms such as liabilities, indemnities, intellectual property rights, termination rights etc., • Good understanding of Sky/Comcast, our platforms and products, and the wider context within which our business operates., • Experience of working in an analyst role and within a procurement team., • Experience in a global / pan-European function and a clear understanding of the challenges this can present.Procurement: We bring the best from the global market into Sky - we buy technology, marketing, corporate, operational services and editorial production solutions. We are an international team working with our partners to curate the most effective and efficient customer-led operating model. High ethical standards are embedded in our team, and we engage our supply chains in creating a sustainable future. The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: • Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place, • A generous pension package, • Private healthcare, • Discounted mobile and broadband, • Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiencesHow you'll work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your office base: Osterley: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more passionate about who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Position Overview The Global Head of Procurement will lead, enhance, and optimize procurement, commercial, and operational processes across the organization. This role requires a seasoned leader with a proven track record in IT and real estate procurement, supply chain management, commercial contracts, and global operations. The role demands strategic oversight of vendor management, ERP-driven procurement transformation, cost optimization, and risk management, while also ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. The candidate will play a critical role in supporting global projects, driving commercial efficiency, and contributing to the organization’s long-term growth. Key Responsibilities 1. Procurement Management & Transformation • Lead end-to-end procurement operations with strong compliance to policies, regulations, and governance., • Drive real estate-focused procurement, including campus setup and construction-related categories., • Implement procurement transformation initiatives, including ERP development and digitization., • Develop and enforce procurement best practices, policies, and reporting standards., • Oversee vendor onboarding, evaluation, and long-term supplier relationship management. 2. Commercial & Contract Management • Manage full contract lifecycle: drafting, negotiation, awarding, monitoring, and compliance., • Oversee insurance and health cover contracts, as well as employee services procurement., • Ensure adherence to ethical, sustainable, and regulatory procurement practices., • Maintain a comprehensive contract register and lead continuous improvements in commercial governance. 3. Supply Chain Management • Collaborate with suppliers and logistics partners to strengthen supply chain effectiveness and resilience. 4. Cost Optimization & Risk Management • Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities across procurement and operational functions., • Conduct analytics-driven reviews of procurement performance and spend efficiency., • Drive cost control initiatives across capex projects and serve as an active Capex Committee Member., • Optimize facility and administration management to reduce downtime and operational overheads. 5. Project & Global Business Support • Provide procurement and commercial support for global projects, including K-12 school set-up and expansion initiatives., • Partner with business development and project teams on large-scale, cross-border transactions., • Align procurement strategies with global business priorities. 6. Operations & Administration • Collaborate with the CEO, CXOs, and senior leadership to shape and deliver operational strategy., • Develop and implement systems, processes, and tools to improve organizational efficiency., • Manage budgets, capital investment, and expenses to achieve growth and profitability goals., • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields (Master’s preferred)., • In-depth experience in procurement, commercial management, supply chain, and operations, with exposure to:, • Real estate-focused procurement & campus setup projects., • Insurance & employee health cover contracts., • Procurement of employee services and administration contracts., • Demonstrated experience as part of a Capex Committee. Technical • Expertise in procurement systems, ERP platforms, contract lifecycle management, and supply chain tools., • Familiarity with construction and real estate procurement practices., • Strong leadership with ability to inspire, mentor, and manage large cross-functional teams., • Excellent verbal and written communication., • Ability to make informed decisions under pressure., • Exceptional time management with ability to handle multiple priorities. This is a senior leadership role at the core of the organization’s growth journey. The successful candidate will shape procurement and commercial excellence across real estate, education, and global operations, while driving transformation that enhances efficiency, compliance, and value creation.

Department: Academic/Oxford Brookes University partnership (OBU) Location: Greenford - On site Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week) - (N.B. sponsorship is not offered for this role) About Us: GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare – and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. What We Do: GBS is a higher education provider, working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers to offer a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. As part of our partnership with OBU, we offer a wide range of modern courses across business and health. The academic standards at OBU have also recently led to being ranked as one of the UK’s top 50 institutions, with the ambition of climbing even further in the years to come. The Role: We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship programme.bDue to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends. Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Do you have a background in teaching any of the following? • Project management, • Business Planning and Pitching, • Entrepreneurial People and Processes, • Financial Management Responsibilities include: • All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met, • Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate, • Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials, • Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties, • Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices, • You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable), • You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area, • You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter, • You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback, • You will have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records, • You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines, • You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills, • You will hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent), • 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holiday, • 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days, • Workplace pension scheme, • Tuition reimbursement for career development courses, • Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more, • Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more, • Reward and recognition programme, • £500 award employee referral scheme — John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

ROLE PURPOSE: The L&T Lead will oversee, coordinate and drive the delivery of excellent teaching and learning across the faculty, ensuring academic staff deliver a high-quality educational experience to students and that GBS meets the expectations of its regulators and awarding bodies for the quality of its learning, teaching and assessment . Please note: This role will require regular travel between our West London (Greenford) & East London (Stratford/Bow) campuses. They will have oversight of teaching quality, with a specific focus on observing and upskilling existing academic staff to assure a consistently high-quality academic experience for students. As a focused project, this work will run alongside and in the context of the usual teaching observation and enhancement activities of the Centre for Academic Excellence. The postholder will ensure that academic staff deliver effective teaching to our students, recognising our particular student demographic and their learning needs, and will manage the development, implementation and review of training and development initiatives that are aligned with GBS strategic priorities in learning and teaching and the student experience. The role will particularly suit candidates with experience of working with mature learners from underrepresented communities, who can bring their practical knowledge of teaching and learning, curriculum development, and student-centred approaches to improve the classroom experience of learners. ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assess the pedagogical skills of lecturers through regular classroom visits and assessments of teaching ., • Support lecturers to bridge gaps in their pedagogical knowledge and practice through structured interventions and one-to-one support, including modelling effective classroom strategies, assessment s and use of feedback., • Support, with the Centre for Academic Excellence, the development of teaching resources, curriculum materials, and assessment tasks that promote critical thinking, applied learning, and academic rigour across the programmes., • Contribute to the development of a teaching environment that promotes outstanding learning outcomes for students., • Maintain and operate appropriate processes for enhancing and assuring the quality and standards of learning and teaching in the faculty in accordance with GBS policies, national benchmarks and professional/regulatory requirements (where appropriate)., • Oversee audit and monitoring processes and documentation specific to the project., • Promote innovation and professional development in learning, teaching and assessment., • Draft reports and contribute to documentation on learning and teaching activities, including progress on enhancement initiatives., • Share and embed examples of good practice in pedagogy, including approaches drawn from FE and HE., • Foster a culture of quality enhancement across the faculty including the promotion of innovation in learning and teaching and sharing of best practice, • Substantial experience in teaching mature widening participation students in a UK HE or FE context., • Experience of leading improvements to teaching and assessment through teams of academic staff., • Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a positive attitude and approach, • Knowledge of current practices and innovations in Education., • Experienced at managing challenging conversations., • Evidence of a deep commitment to innovate within education., • Working knowledge of the OfS’ conditions of registration for Quality, reliable standards and positive outcomes for students., • Strongly self-motivated, bringing credibility, energy, resilience and commitment., • High level communication skills, with the ability to advise and support other members of academic staff effectively., • Ability to work positively with others, both internal and external to achieve outcomes and deliver change through people., • An understanding of working in an institution which supports widening participation students., • Ability to work evenings and weekends as per our teaching timetables, • Experience in the evaluation and enhancement of higher education teaching., • Staff development and teaching enhancement management experience., • Experience in fostering strong collaborative working relationships with academic colleagues., • Change management experience, • Project management skills, • Teaching observations and post observation reports The Learning & Teaching Lead will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment: • to GBS values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy., • to GBS’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GBS’s Environmental Policy.

Entity: Technology Job Family Group: IT&S Group Job Description: We’re looking for a Principal AI Engineer who combines deep technical expertise with the ability to set direction, influence stakeholders, and shape the future of AI engineering across the enterprise. Our AI Acceleration organisation is building high-impact AI-powered applications that deliver measurable business value at speed. As a Principal AI Engineer, you will serve as both a hands-on technical leader and a strategic partner driving architectural choices, aligning with business and technology stakeholders, and ensuring that our AI systems are secure, reliable, and scalable. This is a role for leaders who thrive at the intersection of disciplined engineering, AI innovation, and organizational influence. You will work across teams and business units to align technical strategies, define reusable platforms, and raise the bar for how AI is built and operated at scale. You will shape the long-term roadmap for AI engineering while ensuring delivery on today’s most pressing priorities. * Set Technical Direction: Define the long-term technical strategy for AI engineering across the enterprise, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and technology roadmaps. * Architect for Scale: Drive architectural decisions for platforms and applications that leverage LLMs, retrieval-augmented generation, AI agents, and unstructured data processing at enterprise scale. * Influence & Align: Partner with senior engineering leaders, product managers, business stakeholders, and governance teams to align AI initiatives with business value, compliance, and responsible AI practices. * Cross-Org Leadership: Lead multi-team initiatives, ensuring delivery of AI platforms and applications that are reusable, discoverable, and secure. * Raise the Bar: Mentor senior and staff engineers, fostering technical excellence, operational rigour, and a culture of innovation and reuse. * Future-Proof AI: Evaluate emerging AI frameworks, protocols, and ecosystems, identifying opportunities to standardise, reduce duplication, and avoid vendor lock-in. * Operational Excellence: Establish engineering standards, metrics, and best practices for deploying and operating AI systems reliably in production. * Thought Leadership: Represent AI engineering in internal and external forums, shaping industry perspective and ensuring bp remains a leader in practical AI adoption. * 12+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a track record of designing and delivering complex, production-grade systems. * Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional engineering initiatives at scale, with ability to influence without direct authority. * Expertise in modern software architecture, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP). * Deep hands-on experience integrating AI/ML systems into production environments, including LLMs, RAG, vector search, and AI agents. * Strong ability to communicate technical strategy to executives, engineers, and business partners alike. * Proven ability to set and enforce engineering standards for quality, security, and operational reliability. * Experience mentoring senior engineers and shaping the growth of engineering organisations. * Experience defining enterprise-level AI architectures, platforms, or internal developer tools. * Familiarity with AI orchestration frameworks (LlamaIndex, LangChain, Crew AI, AutoGen, etc.) and best practices for agentic systems. * Track record of contributions to open-source AI/ML communities or internal platform accelerators. * Background working in environments requiring compliance, security, and governance for AI applications. * Exposure to both traditional ML and modern GenAI systems, with ability to evaluate trade-offs and guide adoption. At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits! We offer an open and inclusive culture and a great work-life balance. Tremendous learning and development opportunities are available to craft a career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others! We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Travel Requirement Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working Skills: AI Agents, Cloud Infrastructure, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Data Analysis, Data cleansing and transformation, Data domain knowledge, Data Integration, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Sourcing, Data strategy and governance, Data Structures and Algorithms (Inactive), Data visualization and interpretation, Digital Security, Extract, transform and load, Group Problem Solving, Software Engineering Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please ___. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

Entity: Finance Job Family Group: Finance Group Job Description: Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner. The Control & Assurance (C&A) team is bp’s second line of defence. It is ultimately accountable for ensuring compliance with external requirements and assurance over BP’s internal control frameworks. Within this team, we have a sub-team that focuses on: * Advancing bp’s controls and assurance framework over its current externally published Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and non-financial reporting (NFR) as well as developing a future-ready framework to prepare for upcoming climate change related reporting regulations. * ESG reporting is wide ranging and a rapidly evolving landscape. Legislation in multiple jurisdictions will increase the control and assurance requirements over mandatory disclosures. A key focus of the ESG-NFR team (within C&A) is to design and maintain a fit for purpose framework to ensure integrity over externally reported ESG-NFR, including compliance with forthcoming regulations, and other controls and processes. You will encounter a wide range of ESG and sustainability related issues through regular engagement with key non-financial partners across all levels of the organization. Articulate key outcomes and accountabilities that this person will deliver to be successful in this role. Ensure you describe the deliverables the results you want the job holder to deliver and not the process you expect them to apply to get to these outcomes * Undertake assurance of externally reported ESG-NFR metrics and narrative content. * Design appropriate controls to mitigate risks of reporting errors. * Provide advice and controls support to the ESG-NFR metric owners, many of whom are not in finance. * Take the lead on projects/activities to migrate current manual control and assurance activities to a more preventative, data-driven, and risk-based environment. * Assess the impact of forthcoming legislation on the ESG-NFR control and assurance framework. * Provide valuable input into the design of ESG-NFR policies and procedures to facilitate redesign of assurance activities. * Support the annual external assurance of selected ESG-NFR metrics * Work with cross-functional partners as we design our future-ready framework. * Build and maintain a proactive partnership with business partners and business facing finance and non-finance teams What you will need to be successful: * Consider whether a degree and/or professional qualification is required to succeed in the role. If not a direct requirement for the role, academic achievements and professional qualifications should not be listed * Experience in / knowledge of ESG and/or other sustainability and non-financial reporting and assurance landscape * University degree and/ or equivalent experience or Accounting qualification (CA, CPA, CIMA, ACCA, etc.) or MBA. * Certifications in Sustainability reporting and/or assurance * Experience of driving transformation across control processes * Challenges existing ways of working and identifies quick wins and strategic solutions * 8-10 years of relevant post degree experience in financial control, reporting or auditing (or similar) in an Oil and Gas business or experience in industries such as Retail, Asset-based business, Manufacturing, and Logistics * Digital skills including Power Bi, Power Apps etc will be advantageous * Strong impact, interpersonal and communication skills, maintains constructive working relationships. * Ability to communicate, influence and challenge at different levels including VP/SVP levels. * Ability to identify control risks within complex processes and advise on actions to mitigate risk. * Strong organization, process, and governance mentality, and work towards excellence * Rapidly identifies key issues in a complex situation – and makes the complex simple. * Self-directed performer and collaborative teammate who steps in to support colleagues * Strong continuous improvement perspective and delivery oriented Describe the team, key partners, and any unique selling points of team culture You will have numerous opportunities to expand your knowledge and strengthen your technical and professional foundation. You will work across Finance FP&A ARC, Sustainability, and Planning and Performance Management and many other teams in the businesses and technical functions, such as Carbon and Environment, Safety, Communications & Corporate Reporting, Internal Audit, and Group Risk amongst others. Our team prides itself on its agile perspective and you will build enduring relationships with bp leadership and peers and influence across the three lines of defence and external auditors. Travel Requirement Negligible travel should be expected with this role Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working Skills: Accounting policy, Accounting Processes and Financial Systems, Business process control, Business process improvement, Collaboration, Commercial Acumen, Digital Fluency, Financial Reporting, Influencing, Internal control and compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please ___. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

Financial analyst, management accountant, finance business partner Your new companyThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a large, highly respected employer of choice based in Kingston upon Thames. The organisation is known for its ethical values, strong environmental and sustainability commitments, and an excellent reputation for developing staff. They offer a supportive, inclusive culture where people are genuinely valued. Your new companyThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a large, highly respected employer of choice based in Kingston upon Thames. The organisation is known for its ethical values, strong environmental and sustainability commitments, and an excellent reputation for developing staff. They offer a supportive, inclusive culture where people are genuinely valued. Your new roleAs a Financial Analyst, you’ll be responsible for partnering with key stakeholders to help manage their P&Ls, lead budgeting and forecasting processes, and produce insightful management accounts. You’ll work with large data sets, build financial models, and provide analysis to support strategic decisions. You’ll also manage two team members and play a key role in their development.You’ll be part of a professional, friendly team and report directly to the Head of FP&A, who is committed to supporting your career growth and development. This is a hybrid role, with two days per week in the Kingston upon Thames office. What you'll need to succeedYou’ll have experience in management accounting and financial analysis, with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. While direct management experience isn’t required, you should be able to demonstrate leadership qualities. You’ll be either qualified by experience (QBE), part-qualified (PQ), or a fully qualified accountant. What you'll get in returnYou’ll receive a competitive salary of up to £58,000, along with excellent benefits and a strong focus on work-life balance. You’ll be joining a company that genuinely invests in its people and operates with integrity and purpose. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4717074

About the Role As Head of Property Services, you will provide strategic direction and leadership, turning our ambitious Housing Strategy into reality. You’ll be responsible for developing the service, achieving business goals, and utilising resources efficiently. Salary £61,000 per year Main Responsibilities • Lead and inspire the Property Services Team, ensuring high standards in reactive and planned maintenance, repairs, asset modernisation, and improvement projects for residents’ homes., • Ensure all operational activities meet regulatory requirements, with a focus on consumer standards., • Promote a culture of value for money, customer focus, and innovation, delivering services within budget and achieving operational efficiencies., • Manage both direct delivery and commissioned services, including care sites and external contracts., • Oversee modern procurement methods and legal compliance, preparing a rolling 5-year procurement programme to maximise social value., • Support and implement the asset management strategy, leading annual improvement programmes., • Engage proactively with residents and customers, gathering feedback and fostering continuous improvement., • Empower and develop direct reports and teams to achieve their best in line with organisational values and behaviours., • Collaborate on strategic objectives, annual reports, and business plans, compiling committee and board reports for property activity., • Support regulatory compliance, health and safety standards, and quality assurance in partnership with cross-functional teams., • Lead property team budget setting, monitoring expenditure, and implementing effective financial control measures., • Develop and implement new policies, procedures, and initiatives in line with sector best practice and regulatory compliance., • Analyse financial and performance data to drive service improvement and efficiency. · Extensive experience in staff leadership and management. · Strong financial management and budgetary control skills. · Formal built environment qualification (e.g., RICS). · Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for motivating teams and driving cultural change. · Excellent analytical skills to support service improvement. · Proven experience in regulatory compliance within the housing sector, especially in construction, maintenance, and improvement. · Experience in commissioning and procuring contractors, with knowledge of legislative requirements and multi-year procurement programmes. · Outstanding organisational and collaborative abilities, able to manage competing priorities. · Expertise in developing asset investment plans that reflect resident aspirations and organisational feedback. · Track record of service improvement and organisational development. · Advanced IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and identification of business opportunities through digital solutions. · Strategic mindset with an ability to drive service developments aligned to organisational values. · Comprehensive understanding of compliance requirements in the housing association sector. · Relevant management qualification. · Experience working within the social housing sector and leading teams in direct services organisations. · Knowledge of repair and asset databases. If you’re ready to deliver innovative solutions and make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today by sending your CV to or contact 07712653652 for a confidential discussion.

MOTORS & Cazoo is the ultimate destination for car enthusiasts and buyers alike! As a leader in the market, we pride ourselves on providing unparalleled search tools, expert car guides, insightful reviews, and a comprehensive vehicle price guide. Our mission is simple: to empower buyers to find their perfect car efficiently and with confidence, while also helping automotive retailers reach millions of eager buyers. Our innovative advertising opportunities not only elevate our platform but also extend across a vast dealer advertising ecosystem, including automotive giants like eBay and Gumtree. We're on the lookout for a dynamic Sales Manager to lead one of our four high-performing Account Management teams, reporting directly to the Head of Account Management. In this role, you'll be responsible for guiding and developing a team of 8 Account Managers who focus on retaining and growing a diverse portfolio of small to mid-sized car dealerships. Reports To: Head of Account Management Contract Type: Permanent Location: Richmond UK, Hybrid About the role: This isn't your average Sales Manager role, we're looking for someone who thrives on driving performance, spotting growth opportunities, and inspiring a team to exceed expectations. You'll shape and execute smart sales strategies, monitor key performance metrics, and work cross-functionally to hit commercial targets. What you'll do; • Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of account managers to achieve individual and team sales targets., • Develop and implement strategies to retain and grow client accounts, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty., • Analyse account performance metrics and develop action plans to address areas for improvement., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, and Product Development, to identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling., • Serve as the primary point of contact for escalated client issues, working to resolve issues in a timely and satisfactory manner., • Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities and potential threats., • Analytical mindset, with the ability to analyse data and market trends to inform strategic decision-making., • Prior experience in managing an Account Manager team is crucial, along with a demonstrated history of consistently meeting and surpassing revenue, retention targets, and KPIs., • High capability of emotional intelligence, displaying strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop team members., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders., • Self motivated, driven and results oriented with a customer-centric approach and a clear commitment to delivering exceptional service, driving client satisfaction., • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities. Perks & Benefits We offer a supportive, flexible, and growth-focused workplace. At Motors you will have a healthy work-life balance, continuous learning, remote work options, and engaging challenges. Join us for a fulfilling career where your well-being is a priority. Financial reward • Competitive Pay, • Discretionary Bonus, • Pension Scheme (up to 9% Employer Contribution), • 25 days holiday per year growing with length of service, • Hybrid and UK Remote working depending on role, • Generous Family Friendly Leave, • Private Healthcare Insurance, • Private Dental insurance cover & Cashback., • Online private GP service., • Generous sick pay support, • Social & Inclusion Calendar - packed with events. Here at Motors we are on a mission to create a culture where all our teams are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas with equal opportunities for growth and career development throughout both of our brands. We know that a diverse and inclusive team drives creativity and makes both our brands stronger. That's why we're committed to discovering new talent and employing people who reflect the nature of the society around us, so that when you join Motors you can be you!

At MOTORS, we like to say that we know MOTORS! Millions of people come to us every month to find their next car, because we keep the car search process simple. We have hundreds of thousands of used cars listed for sale by dealers nationwide, and guides, advice, tips and reviews to help buyers find the right one. We don't just help consumers, though. For our dealer partners, we offer a unique advertising ecosystem that allows them to get their cars seen by buyers across some of the UK's biggest car search sites: MOTORS, Cazoo, eBay, Gumtree and Parkers. In 2024 we acquired Cazoo, one of the UK's most recognised automotive brands, marking the start of an exciting new chapter. We're now building on Cazoo's strong brand recognition to create the next-generation car search experience-one that's simpler, smarter, and more transparent. We're excited about what's ahead, and we're looking for ambitious, adaptable team members who thrive in a fast-moving, evolving business. We're looking for a Salesforce Product Owner to act as the strategic bridge between our Salesforce development team and the wider business. In this role, you will facilitate the delivery of Salesforce solutions that directly support our strategic goals, ensuring the platform evolves in alignment with business priorities. Reports To: Head of Commercial Operations Contract Type: Permanent Location: Richmond UK, Hybrid About the role: You'll be responsible for managing the Salesforce product backlog, capturing business requirements, and facilitating smooth delivery across agile sprints and project cycles. This is a pivotal role that combines business engagement, agile delivery management, and product ownership. Key responsibilities will include: • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across departments to deeply understand their needs, pain points, and strategic priorities., • Map out end-to-end business processes, analysing and identifying areas for improvement or automation through Salesforce., • Collaborate with key stakeholders across the business including, Commercial Operations, Sales, Marketing and Finance to understand business requirements, • Ensure that business users are informed and prepared for platform changes, working with training or change teams as needed., • Own and manage the Salesforce Jira backlog, ensuring all user stories and tickets are well-documented, prioritised, and ready for development., • Proven experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, Business Analyst, or in a similar product-focused role., • Knowledge of Salesforce platform capabilities and features (e.g., Sales Cloud, Service Cloud)., • Skilled at stakeholder management, requirement gathering, and translating business needs into actionable plans., • Adept at documentation and visualisation of process and customer journey flows, • Confident in managing a product backlog and running agile ceremonies using tools such as Jira., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical perspectives. Perks & Benefits We offer a supportive, flexible, and growth-focused workplace. At Motors you will have a healthy work-life balance, continuous learning, remote work options, and engaging challenges. Join us for a fulfilling career where your well-being is a priority. Financial reward • Competitive Pay, • Discretionary Bonus, • Pension Scheme (up to 9% Employer Contribution), • 25 days holiday per year growing with length of service, • Hybrid and UK Remote working depending on role, • Generous Family Friendly Leave, • Private Healthcare Insurance, • Private Dental insurance cover & Cashback., • Online private GP service., • Generous sick pay support, • Social & Inclusion Calendar - packed with events. Here at Motors we are on a mission to create a culture where all our teams are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas with equal opportunities for growth and career development throughout both of our brands. We know that a diverse and inclusive team drives creativity and makes both our brands stronger. That's why we're committed to discovering new talent and employing people who reflect the nature of the society around us, so that when you join Motors you can be you!