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Procurement Enablement Lead - P2P (Purchase to Pay) COE (Centre of Excellence) & COS (Centre of Scale) Ops is accountable for managing and overseeing procurement operations in alignment with the function’s strategy and goals. This role serves as the primary interface between the procurement function and shared service execution teams, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. The role provides leadership in resolving issues, validating data, and driving performance across procurement operations. RESPONSIBILITIES Procurement Operations Oversight Lead and manage day-to-day procurement operations, ensuring alignment with functional strategy and business needs. Oversee execution activities performed by shared service teams and ensure consistent delivery of procurement services. Monitor operational performance and identify areas for improvement across processes and systems. Act as the CSL interface between CoS and CoE, ensuring full operability between the two Centres. Act as the CSL day to day programme manager for both centres and report into Global Head Strategy & Innovation and the CPO for any escalations. Interface with Centre of Scale (CoS) Drive external partner to secure a consistently high level of service delivery, act as second level escalation point for service issues, follow up on continuous improvement activities, and KPIs Collaborate with CoS to align procurement operations with best practices and organizational standards. Leverage insights and data from CoS to drive process improvements and enhance operational efficiency. Facilitate communication, issue resolution, and performance feedback loops between teams. Provide feedback and reporting on COE effectiveness to support data-driven decisions and enhance operational outcomes. Act as the link between the Category and Sourcing teams to collect feedback and drive user-based process improvement activities in collaboration with the CoS Interface with Centre of Excellence (CoE) Drive external partner to secure a consistently high level of service delivery, act as second level escalation point for service issues, follow uo on continuous improvement activities, and KPIs Full responsibility for delivery of agreed hard savings from outsourced categories as well as sourcing execution below 500K USD. Collaborate with the CoE to align tactical and strategic procurement activities with best practices and organisational standards. Leverage insights and data from the CoS to drive process improvements and enhance operational efficiency. Facilitate communication, issue resolution, and performance feedback loops between teams. Provide feedback and reporting on COE effectiveness to support data-driven decisions and enhance operational outcomes. Act as the link between the Category and Sourcing teams to collect feedback and drive user-based process improvement activities in collaboration with the CoE Compliance management Validate procurement data and reporting outputs to ensure accuracy and consistency. Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements across all operational activities. Act as the point of contact and escalation for compliance-related issues within the procurement function. Support audit readiness and documentation management to maintain governance standards. Process oversight and improvement Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and user experience. Collaborate with the Procurement Excellence Manager and other stakeholders to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Support the development and refinement of procurement systems and tools. Process and systems knowledge specialist Serve as the subject matter expert on procurement processes and systems to ensure consistency, compliance, and operational efficiency across the function. Provide guidance and support to stakeholders on system capabilities and process improvements to optimize procurement performance and data accuracy. Other responsibilities Training and development support. Issue resolution. Documentation management. Communication across the function. Data review and validation. Feedback collection Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related discipline is required. Postgraduate qualifications or certifications in procurement operations, governance, or process improvement (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) are desirable Experience Requirements Minimum 8+years of experience in procurement operations, shared services, or governance roles. Proven success in managing procurement execution teams and driving operational performance. Strong background in compliance, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement. Experience working with cross-functional teams and shared service environments. Competencies Strategic thinking: Strong strategic mindset to align procurement operations with organisational objectives and drive continuous improvement. Compliance knowledge: In-depth understanding of procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to ensure adherence. Problem-solving abilities: Strong problem-solving skills to address operational challenges and implement effective solutions. Adaptability: Ability to work globally and manage issues and queries as they arise Working Conditions Ability to work across time zones and manage global stakeholder relationships CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients’ needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives. CSL Behring operates one of the world’s largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries. To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit and CSL Plasma at . Our Benefits For more information on CSL benefits visit _. You Belong at CSL At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future. To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging Equal Opportunity Employer CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit _.

The purpose of the role of Procurement Enablement Lead - ESG, Governance, Training & Development is responsible for developing, in close alignment with the Corporate Governance team, and executing the Procurement ESG Strategy across the entire Procurement organization. The role is also responsible for driving the entire reporting function in collaboration with the CoE. The role is accountable for the Procurement Governance process, including Policies and Procedures, Guidelines as well as owning the Procurement DOI Project management and Savings Process. The role is also accountable for the ongoing as well as ad-hoc savings reporting to CPO, PLT, and COO. The role is responsible for the development and implementation of a global Procurement Academy based on the Procurement Capability Framework. The role will own the Procurement Talent Strategy, which will be developed in collaboration with PLT and CPO. The execution of the strategy as well as the development and implementation of the academy will be in collaboration with CPO, PLT, HR, as external partners. Once the academy is developed, the role will assume full accountability for its day-to-day operations. RESPONSIBILITIES The main responsibilities and accountabilities for this role evolve around the areas of Governance, Policies, ESG, and Training and Development. The role is responsible for the area of Procurement Policies, securing the setup, management and updates of the Global Procurement process as well as the adjoining policies that may be applicable. The role is responsible for the Procurement Governance model, as designed in the DOI and Savings methodology. The role is accountable for Procurement Savings reporting to CPO, PLT, COO, and the rest of the GLG. The role is responsible for the setup and accountable for the management of the Procurement ESG strategy and subsequent reporting thereof. The role is responsible for the setup and then accountable for the management of a global procurement academy and as well as the formation of a Procurement Talent Strategy. The development responsibility for this is shared with HR. Policies and Governance Owns the setup, management and retirement of Procurement related SOPs, Own and drive the compliance reporting for the procurement related SOPs, The role owns the procurement project management process (DOI) as well as the RACI and is responsible for its continuous development. Validate procurement data and reporting outputs to ensure accuracy and consistency. Act as the point of contact and escalation for compliance-related issues within the procurement function. Support audit readiness and documentation management to maintain governance standards. Aligns with the Operations Lead for Analytics to report on compliance, savings targets etc. ESG strategy and execution Owning the setup of the Procurement ESG strategy and roadmap, based on the Corporate ESG strategy and drive the collaboration with the category and sourcing teams to ensure inclusion of ESG aspects in all our procurement activities Stakeholder management within and outside of global procurement – driving the Procurement ESG agenda ESG reporting – collaboration with CoE as well as the Operations Lead Analytics to secure compliant and timely reporting. Procurement Academy & Capability Building Design and implement a Procurement Academy to uplift procurement capability across all levels (foundational to advanced). Define a clear capability framework, competency models, and learning pathways aligned to business and procurement strategy. Develop and curate learning content (e.g., SRM, category management, negotiation, digital procurement, change management). Partner with HR and external providers to deliver blended learning solutions (formal training, coaching, communities of practice). Track and report on capability maturity, learning effectiveness, and impact on procurement performance. Process oversight and improvement Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and user experience. Collaborate with the Procurement Excellence Manager and other stakeholders to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the enterprise. Support the development and refinement of procurement systems and tools. Change & Stakeholder Leadership Act as a change leader, embedding new ways of working and driving adoption across procurement and the wider business. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and influence outcomes without direct authority. Lead, coach, and develop procurement operations and enablement resources. Create clear communication, engagement, and change management plans to support transformation initiatives. Other responsibilities Training and development support. Issue resolution. Documentation management. Communication across the function. Data review and validation. Feedback collection. Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related discipline is required. Postgraduate qualifications or certifications in procurement operations, governance, or process improvement (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) are desirable Experience Requirements Minimum 8+ years of experience in procurement operations, shared services, or governance roles. Proven success in managing procurement execution teams and driving operational performance. Strong background in compliance, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement. Experience working with cross-functional teams and shared service environments. Competencies mindset to align procurement operations with organisational objectives and drive continuous improvement. Compliance knowledge: In-depth understanding of procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to ensure adherence. Problem-solving abilities: Strong problem-solving skills to address operational challenges and implement effective solutions. Adaptability: Ability to work globally and manage issues and queries as they arise Working Conditions Ability to work across time zones and manage global stakeholder relationships CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients’ needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives. CSL Behring operates one of the world’s largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries. To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit and CSL Plasma at . Our Benefits For more information on CSL benefits visit _. You Belong at CSL At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future. To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging Equal Opportunity Employer CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit _.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We’ll broaden your horizons Our Shared Service Centre team (SSC) provides essential support to a number of teams across our firm. As well as assisting on large-scale operations, beyond the capacity of a core specialist team, they provide the unparalleled expertise we need to keep moving forward. As part of this friendly department, you’ll have the chance to work on exciting projects and develop your skillset. There’s real opportunity, making it a great chance to use industry knowledge and experience to solve problems in your next career step, or it can be a place to learn if you’re just starting out. If you want to work on important projects and explore your potential, we’ll give you the friendly, supportive working environment to go far. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Event Delivery Manager leads the SSC Events support function, overseeing the planning, coordination, and delivery of BDO’s events programme. The role provides strategic, operational, and people leadership, ensuring high standards, consistency, and efficiency across all event activity. Working closely with the Operations Manager, the Event Delivery Manager is responsible for the development and performance of the Events Coordinators and Events Assistants, supporting continuous improvement and excellence in event delivery. You’ll be someone with: • Extensive experience in event management within a corporate or professional setting., • Proven leadership and team‑development experience., • Strong operational and organisational skills., • Supplier or agency management experience., • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities., • Good working knowledge of event technologies and management systems. Desirable • Experience supporting operational change or transformation., • Understanding of professional services environments., • Event management qualification. You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. #LI-RZ1 #TJ-RZ1

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. Join Our Learning Development Team! Are you ready to design impactful and innovative learning solutions that drive business success? Then look no further! Our Audit Stream L&D Team is looking for a manager-level designer to join our development team to support the design, curation and creation of varied content across our growing audit curriculum. Your Role: Content Creation and Innovation: Design and curate both technical and non-technical learning content that meets business objectives and learner needs in an impactful, innovative and engaging way. Integrate the latest design thinking, technology and innovation into learning solutions to support high-quality, effective outcomes. Quality Assurance: Review and ensure the quality and consistency of content developed by team members, ensuring learning outcomes are achieved and learning effectiveness optimised. Leverage practising audit experience and detailed understanding of accounting and auditing to support the development of relevant learning. Programme Support: Collaborate with SMEs to translate business needs into effective learning objectives and interventions. Support delivery of programmes with onsite programme management and/or facilitation support when needed. Assist the Faculty team with the briefing and training of facilitators to equip them to delivery learning content for our people. Team Development: Coach and upskill junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. Strategic Initiatives: Support broader activities across L&D such as the Learning Library and Learning Culture programmes. Skills & Experience: Qualified accountant with practical experience on external audits. Experienced manager (or equivalent) with proven experience in programme development, including audit-technical content – a minimum of 2 years’ experience is expected for this role. Solid understanding of financial reporting, ethics and professional conduct needed. Formal L&D qualifications would be an advantage, but experience will be considered as a suitable proxy here. Understanding of the latest design thinking, innovation, tools and technology to support programme development, data analytics / evidence-based analysis. Strong relationship-building, communication and influencing skills. Teamworking and collaboration will be key, as well as an ability to work independently Experience with behavioural change and cultural programmes is a plus. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Focus on excellence, quality and outputs. This is a flexible UK-based role but some travel to London, where the team is based, and other locations will be required. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Join Us as our US Curriculum Lead in Learning and Development! Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We’ll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Are you ready to broaden your horizons and make a real impact on the future of learning? We’re looking for an Experienced Manager to join our Audit Stream L&D team to lead on the development of our US Curriculum. This is your chance to shape the future of learning in this important area for the business. About the Role As our US Curriculum Lead, you'll manage the entire learning process for our US offering. You'll be pivotal in transitioning the curriculum into Audit Stream L&D (it currently sits in the business). You’ll work close with our US practitioners, ensuring our learning meets the needs of the business, remains high-quality and is commercially viable. You’ll be responsible for overseeing our QC 1000 response and liaise directly with global and US colleagues, influencing learning strategy for the future. You’ll report directly to the Audit Stream L&D Leadership Team. Key responsibilities: • Support the transition plan for the US curriculum, addressing compliance and delivery risks and managing the change process., • Develop and deliver high quality, impactful and innovative content that meets learner needs and delivers business outcomes., • Build strategic relationships with SMEs, Global L&D, and the US firm., • Support the evaluation of learning impact and effectiveness (lead by our Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance team), • Bring fresh ideas to support effective learning solutions., • Support the QC 1000 process, optimising our systems, processes and controls in relation to the US curriculum., • What We're Looking For, • Experienced Manager with an audit background and recent US experience, • Experience of authoring learning content and/or facilitation would be an advantage but is not essential, • Strong relationship and collaboration skills, • Ability to work independently or as part of a team, • Experience with change programmes is beneficial, • Interest in developing self and others through high-quality learning, • Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, • Strong data-analytics and problem-solving skills, • Understanding of business strategy and a focus on delivering effectively This role offers the flexibility to be based anywhere in the UK, with some travel required. If you're a talented, high-performing individual ready to lead change and support our L&D strategy, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help us redefine service quality in our US sector. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Join Us as our US Curriculum Lead in Learning and Development! Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We’ll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Are you ready to broaden your horizons and make a real impact on the future of learning? We’re looking for an Experienced Manager to join our Audit Stream L&D team to lead on the development of our US Curriculum. This is your chance to shape the future of learning in this important area for the business. About the Role As our US Curriculum Lead, you'll manage the entire learning process for our US offering. You'll be pivotal in transitioning the curriculum into Audit Stream L&D (it currently sits in the business). You’ll work close with our US practitioners, ensuring our learning meets the needs of the business, remains high-quality and is commercially viable. You’ll be responsible for overseeing our QC 1000 response and liaise directly with global and US colleagues, influencing learning strategy for the future. You’ll report directly to the Audit Stream L&D Leadership Team. Key responsibilities: • Support the transition plan for the US curriculum, addressing compliance and delivery risks and managing the change process., • Develop and deliver high quality, impactful and innovative content that meets learner needs and delivers business outcomes., • Build strategic relationships with SMEs, Global L&D, and the US firm., • Support the evaluation of learning impact and effectiveness (lead by our Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance team), • Bring fresh ideas to support effective learning solutions., • Support the QC 1000 process, optimising our systems, processes and controls in relation to the US curriculum., • What We're Looking For, • Experienced Manager with an audit background and recent US experience, • Experience of authoring learning content and/or facilitation would be an advantage but is not essential, • Strong relationship and collaboration skills, • Ability to work independently or as part of a team, • Experience with change programmes is beneficial, • Interest in developing self and others through high-quality learning, • Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, • Strong data-analytics and problem-solving skills, • Understanding of business strategy and a focus on delivering effectively This role offers the flexibility to be based anywhere in the UK, with some travel required. If you're a talented, high-performing individual ready to lead change and support our L&D strategy, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help us redefine service quality in our US sector. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Are you an experienced and ambitious Domiciliary Care Manager looking for a genuine long-term career opportunity within a growing and award-winning organisation? Alternatively - are you an experienced deputy manager with the right skills and knowledge to make an impact in this business? Lastminute Care & Nursing is seeking a highly motivated and experienced manager to help lead and develop our growing domiciliary care operations across the Wirral and Cheshire region from our Neston office. This is not a standard management role. We are building a strong long-term leadership team and are looking for someone who wants progression, responsibility, influence, and the opportunity to grow alongside the business. The Opportunity The successful candidate will work closely alongside our Supported Living Manager, with both individuals operating as Registered Managers within the same location. This dual-management structure has been designed intentionally to create a stronger, more supportive operational environment. Both managers will support each other with service delivery, compliance, annual leave cover, sickness cover, operational pressures, and business development. We believe management works best when leaders have support around them rather than operating in isolation. This role offers the opportunity to become involved in far more than simply managing one local service. As the business continues to expand nationally, the successful candidate will also have opportunities to support wider operational projects, assist other locations, and potentially become involved in supporting our growing franchise network, which already operates across 16 UK locations. Key Responsibilities • Overseeing the safe and effective delivery of domiciliary care services, • Supporting and maintaining high standards of CQC compliance, • Managing care coordinators, office staff, and care teams, • Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and retention of staff, • Building strong relationships with service users, families, local authorities, and healthcare professionals, • Assisting with rota management and operational efficiency, • Supporting safeguarding, quality assurance, and care standards, • Working collaboratively with the existing management team, • Providing operational cover and support during annual leave and sickness, • Assisting with service growth and development opportunities, • Supporting wider business and operational projects where appropriate What We’re Looking For • Proven experience within domiciliary care management, • Strong understanding of CQC regulations and compliance, • Leadership experience within health and social care, • Excellent communication and organisational skills, • Commercial awareness and problem-solving ability, • Positive leadership style and ability to motivate teams, • Ambitious mindset with a desire for progression, • Passion for delivering high-quality care services, • Full UK driving licence preferred Why Join Us? At Lastminute Care & Nursing, we are continuing to grow rapidly across multiple healthcare sectors, including domiciliary care, supported living, staffing, and national operational support services. The successful candidate will have opportunities to: • Support and mentor operators within our national franchise network, • Become involved in wider operational and strategic projects, • Help shape and develop growing care services, • Progress into senior operational or regional management roles, • Work within an ambitious and award-winning organisation, • Build a long-term career with genuine progression opportunities We are looking for someone who wants to become part of the long-term journey of the business rather than simply filling a position. What We Offer • £40,000 – £60,000 salary depending on experience, ability, and impact, • Performance and progression opportunities, • Strong senior leadership support, • Collaborative dual-management structure, • Long-term career progression opportunities, • Ongoing professional development and training, • Opportunity to support multiple locations and projects, • Mileage allowance / expenses where applicable, • Company pension, • Growing organisation with ambitious expansion plans

About Us: Join a fast-growing law firm transforming group litigation. KP Law is not your typical law firm. We believe what we are doing is unique in the Group Action claim space and sets us apart from our competitors We represent more than 500,000 clients across large-scale group action claims, combining legal expertise, smart processes and cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional outcomes and client experiences. We’re now looking for a Project Manager to help drive the next phase of our growth leading high-impact projects, shaping the way we work, and helping deliver a best-in-class claims platform. If you enjoy solving problems, leading collaborative teams, and delivering meaningful change in a fast-moving environment, we’d love to hear from you. Why join KP Law as a Project Manager? At KP Law we manage project delivery differently to traditional methods. We are constantly learning, evolving, and delivering new and innovative pieces of work. This often means projects don't have a pre-defined path based on previous projects, so it's important you are comfortable with being able to work with colleagues to quickly understand what is required and how to plan and deliver it at pace, self-learn and find solutions to new challenges. You will lead delivery squads working on projects that directly impact how we serve hundreds of thousands of clients. You will work alongside talented legal, operational and technology teams, helping shape both our platform and the future of group litigation. At KP Law, you’ll have the opportunity to: • Lead exciting claim delivery and technology projects, • Work with best-in-class technology products including Salesforce, Generative & Agentic AI, client mobile apps and other 3rd party integrated software tools, • Influence how we develop our project management and delivery practices, • Collaborate with passionate people who genuinely want to make a difference, • Add to your CV experience through exposure to different project types in a growing, ambitious business Role Summary: As a Project Manager, you will be part of our Business Solutions team alongside Business Analysts, Developers and Data Specialists. Together, the team delivers the platform that underpins our legal and operational services by combining people, process and technology to support large-scale claims management and client delivery. Our squads are made up of Project Managers (you!), Business Analysts, Software Developers and legal/operational SME's. Squads work together collaboratively to: • Onboard new claims and support ongoing claim delivery, • Develop new processes, • Develop new platform capability Key Duties & Responsibilities: You will be responsible for ensuring projects are successfully delivered on time, within scope and within budget. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading the delivery squad to define, execute and launch project deliverables, • Defining scope, timelines, activities, resources and budgets, • Building and maintaining clear project plans and schedules using PM tools (Monday.com), • Managing project risks, dependencies and opportunities, • Coordinating stakeholders across legal, operational and technology teams, • Tracking and communicating project progress and KPIs, • Delivering clear and meaningful project reporting, • Maintaining accurate project documentation and repositories, • Driving continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practice, • Acting as a champion for change across the business., • Supporting collaboration across multidisciplinary delivery squads About you: We’re looking for an ambitious and proactive Project Manager who thrives on solving complex problem, thinking outside the box, and adapting quickly in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. You’ll be a confident communicator and collaborator with a results-driven mindset, strong organisational skills, and the ability to balance immediate priorities with long-term strategic goals. You understand that success comes from taking full ownership of projects from inception to delivery, demonstrating accountability, sound decision-making, and a clear strategic vision. You’ll bring fresh ideas, challenge conventional thinking. Build strong relationships across teams and with stakeholders, able to pivot and work in a fast-changing environment to drive successful outcomes and lasting impact. If this sounds like you, then this may just be the role for YOU! Skills and Experience: • Proven working experience in project management., • Strong experience in building and maintaining schedules in PM tools such as Monday.com and being able to show inter team dependencies., • Understanding the Software Development Life Cycle and the role of each of the functional teams involved in project delivery., • Excellent knowledge MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint & Monday, • Ability to build effective, trusted relationships at all levels within the organisation and with external stakeholders and service providers, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to take complex scenarios and to break them into easily understandable deliverables, • Strong team player with the ability to influence and enable multiple teams, • Highly self-motivated with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced dynamic environment with consistently high levels of performance., • Ability to manage multiple projects in an agile way, with the right level of engagement and priority that adds value., • Strong negotiation skills with the ability to skilfully navigate competing priorities and business demands., • Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred but not essential., • Ability to travel to all our offices Our Culture & Values KP Law is a values-led firm with an inclusive and supportive culture. We believe great results come from collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement and we’re committed to creating an environment where people can thrive. Our values are: • Excellence in Everything, • Together We Achieve More, • There’s Always a Way We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Benefits We offer a competitive benefits package, that employees value, no matter what stage of their career they are in. Current benefits include: • Annual discretionary bonus scheme, • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, • Company contributory pension scheme, • Life assurance, • Free Snacks/Refreshments, • Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home), • Cash-back healthcare scheme, • Enhanced family friendly polices, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Subsidised gym membership, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Staff referral scheme, • State of the art working environment

Court of Protection Solicitor – Liverpool – Up to £65,000 + Bonus + Benefits A top tier Legal 500 firm is seeking a Court of Protection Solicitor in Liverpool to join its growing specialist team. As a Court of Protection Solicitor in Liverpool, you’ll handle a varied caseload of complex property and affairs matters while working alongside a highly reputable and experienced team. This role offers strong career progression, high-quality work and exposure to complex cases within a supportive environment. The Role • Managing a caseload of Court of Protection property and affairs matters, • Handling complex and high-value applications, • Liaising with clients, families and professional advisors, • Supporting vulnerable clients with practical and financial matters, • Working alongside senior colleagues on complex cases, • Ensuring high standards of client care and service, • Managing deadlines and delivering work efficiently, • Supporting wider team development The Candidate • 2–5 PQE Court of Protection Solicitor, • Experience in Court of Protection or Private Client work, • Knowledge of property and affairs matters desirable, • Strong technical ability and financial awareness, • Excellent client care and communication skills, • Organised with strong attention to detail, • Commercially aware and proactive approach, • Experience within a high street or regional firm The Benefits and How to Apply • Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience, • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Bonus scheme (individual and team), • Hybrid working with home office support, • Private healthcare, • Enhanced family-friendly and sickness benefits, • Supportive and collaborative team, • Clear progression opportunities Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone Contact: Rachel Thompson, Retained Consultant Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07939 986 652 Email: rachel.thompson@williamjamesrecruitment.com More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments

Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Legal Executive - Liverpool - up to £75,000 + benefits + bonus This is an outstanding opportunity to join a Legal 500 ranked firm based in Liverpool, nationally recognised for its expertise in Clinical Negligence. The department is highly regarded for achieving excellent outcomes for clients and is continuing to grow due to ongoing success and demand for its specialist services. You'll be joining an experienced and supportive team of experts, working on high-quality cases from inception through to conclusion, with genuine scope to develop your technical expertise and progress your career. The Role: • Run your own caseload of Clinical Negligence claims, • Investigate and litigate multi-track cases under supervision, • Manage cases from inception through to conclusion, • Draft a wide range of legal documentation, • Progress complex and technically challenging claims, • Work closely with experienced Clinical Negligence specialists, • Deliver high standards of client care throughout, • This is a strong opportunity to develop within a respected and growing specialist department About You: • Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with Clinical Negligence experience, • Experience managing your own caseload, • Litigation experience preferred, • Strong drafting and analytical skills, • Excellent organisation and ability to manage a varied workload, • Strong client care and communication skills, • A genuine interest in Clinical Negligence work, • Able to work independently and as part of a team Benefits: • Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience, • 35 days' annual leave including bank holidays and Christmas closure, • Annual company bonus, • Hybrid and flexible working, • Ongoing training and development opportunities, • Long service awards, • Opportunity to join a Legal 500 ranked Clinical Negligence team, • High-quality, complex caseload with strong progression potential Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone. Contact Roya Ratcliffe Retained Consultant INDRR Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07376 640 524 Email: Roya.Ratcliffe@williamjamesrecruitment.com More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

Private Client Solicitor – Liverpool – Up to £65,000 + Bonus + Benefits A leading Legal 500 firm is seeking a Private Client Solicitor in Liverpool to join its expanding and highly regarded team. As a Private Client Solicitor in Liverpool, you’ll handle a varied caseload of wills, trusts and probate matters, advising high-net-worth clients and working closely with families and financial advisers. This role offers strong career progression, quality work and a collaborative, high-performing environment. The Role • Managing a caseload of private client matters including wills, trusts and probate, • Advising high-net-worth clients on estate and financial planning, • Handling complex trust and estate administration matters, • Supporting clients with financial affairs and long-term planning, • Working closely with families and professional advisers, • Delivering high standards of client care, • Managing deadlines and caseloads effectively, • Supporting ongoing team growth The Candidate • 2–5 PQE Private Client Solicitor, • Experience managing a full private client caseload, • Strong technical knowledge across trusts and estates, • Commercially aware with good financial acumen, • Ambitious and driven with a proactive approach, • Excellent client care and communication skills, • Strong organisational and time management skills The Benefits and How to Apply • Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience, • 30 days annual leave increasing with service, • Individual and team bonus scheme, • Hybrid working (50/50 split), • Private healthcare, • Enhanced family-friendly and sickness benefits, • Supportive and collaborative culture, • Clear progression opportunities Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone Contact: Rachel Thompson, Retained Consultant Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07939 986 652 Email: rachel.thompson@williamjamesrecruitment.com More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments

Commercial Manager Location: Knowsley - Office based Job Type: Full-time & Permanent About the Role L-Pac Packaging is an independently owned packaging distribution business operating from two locations in Durham and Liverpool. We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join our packaging distribution business. This is a dynamic, hands-on role that goes beyond traditional purchasing, requiring a balance of supply chain expertise, sales support, and strategic commercial awareness. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing supplier relationships, navigating complex supply chains, and supporting business growth through value-driven solutions for customers. Key Responsibilities • Oversee and manage the end-to-end supply chain, ensuring continuity of supply and operational efficiency., • Monitor and manage day-to-day stock control, ensuring optimal inventory levels., • Work closely with the sales team as a “front of house” commercial lead, supporting customer relationships., • Build, maintain, and develop strong relationships with suppliers, demonstrating excellent communication and negotiation skills., • Proactively manage and resolve supply chain challenges, particularly during volatile or constrained market conditions., • Apply commercial awareness to purchasing decisions, balancing cost, service, and strategic objectives., • Lead cost negotiations with suppliers, including pricing structures, rebates, and long-term agreements., • Contribute to business growth by identifying and sourcing value-added solutions for customers., • Collaborate across the team to ensure alignment—fostering a unified, team-oriented approach rather than departmental functions., • Take a proactive, solution-focused approach to forecasting and procurement, thinking beyond standard purchasing processes., • Implement import/export activities and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Maintain strong awareness of global supply markets, including raw material trends and risks. Skills & Experience · Proven experience in a commercial, purchasing, or supply chain role within the packaging industry (distribution experience highly desirable). · Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills and financial awareness. · Demonstrated ability to manage supply chain disruptions and deliver effective solutions. · Ability to operate both strategically and operationally in a fast-paced environment. · A proactive problem-solver with the ability to think beyond conventional processes. · Strong Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Word and particularly Excel. · Confidence to speak up, suggest improvements and identify efficiencies within the business. Why Join Us? · Opportunity to play a key role in a growing business. · Exposure to global supply chains and strategic decision-making. · Collaborative environment with a strong team ethos. The Package Salary £35,000 to £50,000 (negotiable and subject to experience) Annual bonus scheme 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Private health cover Pension scheme

🌍 Join ZIM as our next Country Manager UK and lead one of the most strategic markets in global shipping and logistics. We are looking for a commercially driven and operationally strong leader to oversee our UK business operations, drive profitability, strengthen customer relationships, and lead high-performing teams across sales, logistics, customer service, and operations. Key Responsibilities • Full Profit & Loss responsibility for the UK business, • Drive commercial growth and expand the country customer base, • Deliver outstanding customer service aligned with global standards, • Oversee logistics and port operations across the country, • Lead financial performance, working capital management, and forecasting, • Strengthen collaboration with global and regional stakeholders, • Develop and execute country business development strategies, • Represent ZIM with local authorities and industry partners, • Lead teams toward ambitious KPIs, operational excellence, and market share growth Requirements • 10+ years of experience in the global shipping container company is essential, • Strong commercial and sales leadership background, • Previous experience as Country Manager, Managing Director, or Commercial senior leadership role in the UK market, • Proven success managing cross-functional teams, • Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field, • Advanced English Why Join ZIM? At ZIM, you’ll join a globally recognized shipping and logistics company known for innovation, agility, and customer-focused solutions. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of the UK market while working with international teams and industry-leading professionals. 📩 Apply now or contact us directly to learn more.

Strategic Partnerships Account Executive | Birkenhead | Hybrid £30k base plus benefits Join a growing commercial team supporting the development and management of strategic partnerships. This role focuses on providing sales and administrative support, strengthening partner relationships, coordinating meetings and events, and helping drive customer satisfaction and revenue growth. Ideal candidates will have strong relationship-building and communication skills, experience supporting sales or account management teams, excellent organisation, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience with CRM systems, reporting, compliance processes, and stakeholder management is beneficial. Hybrid working, competitive benefits, bonus potential, pension, private medical cover, and strong career development opportunities available.

If you need support in completing the application or if you require a different format of this document, please get in touch with at UKI.recruitment@tcs.com or call TCS London Office number 02031552100 / +44 204 520 2575 with the subject line: “Application Support Request”. Careers at TCS: It means more TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership. • This role will give exponential career growth as a Data and Analytics Business Development Manager, building strategic partnerships, accelerating revenue, shaping solutions, and leading transformation across manufacturing industries in UK The Role Manufacturing Data & Analytics Lead in UK Your responsibilities: • Serve as a strategic advisor to client stakeholders and technical teams., • Drive business development by identifying and pursuing opportunities to sell data analytics services to Chief Data Officers and other key decision-makers., • Develop and present compelling presentations to senior customer executives and stakeholders., • Work with customer to drive workshops and create data analytics charters and business cases, • Demand Creation: Work with customers to generate data analytics project opportunities, • Customer Advisory: Lead Data & Analytics Assessment, Strategy and Roadmap engagements and drive customer workshops for analytics use cases, • PreSales Leadership: Own stages of the presales cycle, RFI, RFP, and contribute to the development of solutions for presales, • Business Process Consulting: Organize and facilitate meetings for data gathering and data analysis based on understanding processes and outcomes related to business questions., • Business Systems Analysis: Interview clients and conduct research to gain an understanding of current systems and structures., • Technology Application: Determine functionality, design, and requirements for solutions that create value for clients technology preferences. Your Profile Essential skills/knowledge/experience: • Proven experience in a leadership role within data analytics., • Extensive experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks) and Lakehouse architecture., • Demonstrated ability to connect with customer business stakeholders to articulate business problem and approach for data analytics solutions, • Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior-level audiences., • Experience in the manufacturing industry., • Able to work with various levels of business organization to coordinate between stakeholders on Pre-sales activities, • Analyzing, understanding and documenting the business processes in detail where required to guide use case development, • Experience in manufacturing Industry; Provide functional expertise to projects, • Strong problem solving, quantitative and analytical abilities., • Strong ability to plan and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. Rewards & Benefits TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network. We offer health & wellness initiatives and sports events; we are the proud sponsor of the London Marathon. Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998. We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer an interview to applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please email us at UKI.recruitment@tcs.com if you would like to opt in. If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact us at UKI.recruitment@tcs.com with the subject line: “Adjustment Request” or call TCS London Office 02031552100 / +44 204 520 2575 to request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process.

Personal Injury Fee Earner - Liverpool - Up to £45,000 + bonus + benefits This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established law firm known for delivering high-quality legal services to both individuals and businesses. As the Personal Injury department continues to grow, the firm is seeking an experienced Fee Earner to manage a varied caseload of litigated Fast Track claims. You'll be joining a team with a steady flow of new instructions, offering strong exposure to RTA and EL/PL litigation work and genuine opportunities for career progression. The Role: • Handle a caseload of RTA and EL/PL Fast Track claims, • Manage litigated matters in line with CPR and court procedures, • Progress files efficiently and meet key deadlines, • Build and maintain strong client relationships, • Provide clear, professional communication to clients and colleagues, • Deliver high-quality case outcomes within a fast-paced environment, • Work collaboratively within a busy PI team, • This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to develop within a structured and growing department About You: • Experience managing RTA or EL/PL claims, • Strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules, • Litigation experience essential, • Ability to manage a varied caseload and meet deadlines, • Strong organisation and time management skills, • Excellent communication and client care ability, • Able to work independently and as part of a team, • Detail-focused with a proactive approach Benefits: • Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience, • Market-leading bonus scheme, • 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, • Flexible working options, • Death in service benefit, • Clear progression opportunities Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone. Contact Roya Ratcliffe Retained Consultant INDRR Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07376 640 524 Email: Roya.Ratcliffe@williamjamesrecruitment.com More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

Head of HR and Payroll Liverpool CC based Head Office Remote working with travel required to Liverpool and further sites within the North West Permanent & Full Time (flexible working including a 9-day fortnight or 4.5 day working week) £75,000 plus benefits package, including 40 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory holidays) and enhanced employer pension contributions My client is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of People & Payroll to lead the delivery of a high-quality, responsive people and payroll service within a values-driven organisation. Reporting into the HR Director, this pivotal leadership role will be responsible for shaping and delivering people strategies that align with organisational objectives and support continued growth and positive social impact. The successful candidate will play a key role in fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture and creating an exceptional employee experience across the organisation. The role requires a proactive and collaborative leader who can drive organisational success through effective people practices, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities of the Head of HR & Payroll: • Provide effective leadership and oversight of a large People and Payroll function, ensuring a professional, efficient, and customer-focused service., • Ensure robust systems, controls, and processes are in place for payroll administration and wider people operations., • Maintain legally compliant policies, procedures, and people management practices., • Lead on employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes, minimising organisational risk., • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and recognised trade unions., • Manage and monitor departmental budgets, ensuring effective financial control and value for money., • Develop and analyse people metrics and insights to inform strategic decision-making and service improvement., • Contribute to organisational growth and transformation through strategic workforce planning and people initiatives., • Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture that supports employee engagement, wellbeing, and belonging., • Champion Equality, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and ensure inclusive practices are embedded across the organisation., • Develop and enhance the organisation’s Employee Value Proposition. Key requirements for the Head of HR and Payroll: • Significant leadership experience within HR and Payroll functions., • Whilst there is an experienced and established Payroll Manager in place, it is essential that you have previously had oversight of a payroll function., • You must be a Chartered member of CIPD or similar., • Ideally you will have previously worked within a similar role within a not-for-profit organisation and/or Public Sector, however this is not essential criteria for you to be considered., • Strong strategic and operational HR expertise., • A proven track record of leading organisational change and workforce initiatives., • Excellent knowledge of employment law, payroll governance, and people best practice., • Able to build effective, credible relationships quickly with key stakeholders., • A passion for creating positive workplace cultures and employee experiences., • Skilled and experienced facilitator, including facilitating in scenarios of challenging group/individual dynamics., • Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills. If you are interested in this Head of HR and Payroll opportunity and you feel your experience matches the criteria, please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Mark Croston. Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the North West of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Multi-Site Store Manager – WHSmith At WHSmith, our mission is simple: to enhance every journey through exceptional service, and at the heart of this are our people, customers, and partners. As a Multi-Site Store Manager, you’ll lead the performance of multiple stores across various formats, including InMotion and hospitality, driving growth and ensuring a world-class customer experience. Airport Requirements: • 5 years continuous references – to gain an airport pass you will need to provide 5 years’ worth of either employment or education references without any gaps., • Criminal Records Bureau Check – to be completed by WHSmith if your application is successful., • Photographic ID i.e. passport or UK Driving Licence. What being a Multi-Site Store Manager is all about: People: • Fostering a positive, unified multi-store culture where teams work together to achieve business goals., • Tailoring development and training plans for each store, nurturing strengths and potential within teams., • Creating an environment of openness, engagement, and communication, acting as an advocate for the colleague voice., • Cultivating talent and maintaining a flexible succession plan for key roles, ensuring top talent development., • Overseeing HR processes, ensuring all policies and procedures are followed with support from the ER team., • Ensuring stores are safe and compliant with all legal requirements, including HMRC standards., • Completing mandatory training on time and ensuring new starters experience a welcoming induction., • Managing staffing profiles effectively, ensuring productivity is maximised while adhering to payroll budgets., • Promoting diversity and prioritising the wellbeing of your teams while keeping them updated on business communications. Plan: • Conducting purposeful store visits with a focus on people, planning, and customer satisfaction., • Using data to drive results, setting clear SMART actions and consistently monitoring progress., • Ensuring store activities are completed on time and in line with brand guidelines and supplier requirements., • Maintaining high standards for stock availability, shrink controls, and productivity across all stores., • Coaching teams on key processes and ensuring a consistent customer journey through efficient execution., • Managing the commercial business scorecard, focusing on sales, shrink, payroll, and legal compliance, closing performance gaps across stores., • Ensuring the right colleagues are in the right place at the right time, effectively managing peaks and maintaining budgeted hours., • Proactively managing shrinkage and food waste, particularly in high-risk areas like InMotion and hospitality. Customer: • Ensuring consistently high store standards across all locations by coaching and validating the execution of brilliant behaviours., • Motivating InMotion teams to meet sales targets and drive a performance-driven culture., • Role-modelling exceptional customer service, coaching teams to sell, manage queues, and deliver delightful customer experiences., • Focusing on growing sales by educating teams on key commercial levers like spend per passenger, ATV, and transaction volumes., • Conducting weekly one-on-one meetings to set objectives and measure contribution to sales goals., • Ensuring all colleagues are passionate about customer-first culture and knowledgeable about products to drive add-on sales., • Contributing to strategic projects that influence the UK Travel Business, becoming a recognised expert in your area., • Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, ensuring any issues are dealt with promptly. How we reward our teams: • Competitive salary, pension scheme, and 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)., • Employee discounts (up to 50%) and deals from retail partners for savings on dining, entertainment, and more., • Employee Assistance Programme to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. About WHSmith: With a rich heritage, WHSmith continues to grow, particularly in airports, hospitals, rail stations, and motorway services. Our InMotion brand is leading the way in digital accessories, offering an exceptional customer experience. We have established strong partnerships with brands like M&S and Costa Coffee to broaden our customer offerings across the UK. As we grow, our mission remains simple: to make every journey better. We are proud to be an inclusive employer, where our colleagues are welcome and free to be themselves.

Job Title: Operations Director Organisation: Muve Healthcare Group Sector: Supported Living / Health & Social Care Job Purpose To provide strategic and operational leadership across supported living services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care. The role is responsible for driving a strong people-focused culture, developing leadership capability across teams, and ensuring services are compliant, sustainable, and outcome-driven. Key Responsibilities Leadership & People Management • Lead, mentor, and develop Service Managers and frontline teams across multiple locations, • Foster a positive, values-driven culture centred on compassion, accountability, and continuous improvement, • Promote staff wellbeing, engagement, and retention through effective leadership and support, • Build leadership capacity within the organisation through coaching and succession planning Service Delivery & Quality • Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality, person-centred support for individuals with complex needs, • Oversee service performance, driving improvements in outcomes, quality, and user experience, • Embed best practice and continuous improvement across all services, • Ensure services promote independence, dignity, and choice for service users Compliance & Governance • Ensure full compliance with CQC standards and all relevant regulatory and safeguarding requirements, • Maintain robust governance frameworks, policies, and procedures, • Lead on audits, inspections, and quality assurance processes, • Manage risk effectively across all services Operational Management • Oversee the day-to-day operational performance of supported living services, • Ensure services are delivered efficiently, sustainably, and within budget, • Monitor KPIs, occupancy levels, and financial performance, • Support service growth and development in line with organisational strategy Stakeholder Engagement • Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, commissioners, and partner organisations, • Represent the organisation in external meetings and strategic discussions, • Support contract management and service development opportunities Person Specification Essential • Significant leadership experience within supported living, health, or social care, • Strong understanding of CQC regulations and compliance frameworks, • Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, • Experience managing multiple services or complex operations, • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills Desirable • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or equivalent), • Experience working with individuals with complex needs, including mental health or trauma, • Experience in service development or organisational growth Core Competencies • People-focused leadership, • Strategic thinking and decision-making, • Emotional intelligence and resilience, • Accountability and integrity, • Continuous improvement mindset

Tasks: • Advise on local regulatory implications and integrate them strategically early on, • Advise on market access and pricing processes in the UK, • KOL Mapping & Development, • Identifying potential pathways for early access for clinicians/patients to support such initiatives. Qualification: • Holistic profile fit for strategic and operational input for early access programs (medical, regulatory, pricing/market access), • Ideally with medical background and reliable network of relevant oncologists, • Excellent communication skills, • Proven experience in collaborating with medical professionals, • Experience in startups/biotech companies is an advantage, • Must have: Paid Named Patient Supply Requirements: • Start: asap, • Duration: 6 months, • Capacity: ~8 hours/week, • Location: remote (UK)

Princeton Biopartners is a best-in-class strategy consulting firm serving the life sciences sector. We partner with Fortune 500 biopharmaceutical companies on strategic projects, combining advisory and software solutions to improve the evidence base, accessibility, and impact of biomedical innovations. Princeton Biopartners was also recognized with the “Evidence Generation Software of the Year 2026” award by Life Sciences Review for our innovation in AI-enabled evidence generation and planning solutions. We are looking for a part-time AI Software Engineering Intern (Full Stack) to support the development of digital solutions that complement our consulting work. This is a unique opportunity to apply your technical skills in healthcare and gain exposure to the business side of biopharma, while working closely with senior leadership. Learn more about our culture here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhTrmcIc-WE&t=2s Must Haves • UK-based (mandatory, remote role), • STEM background: pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field (top competitive programs preferred, such as at Oxbridge or Imperial), • Independent & proactive: able to take initiative, act autonomously, and deliver with limited supervision, • Technical curiosity: passion for building software that solves real-world problems, • Structured thinker: strong problem-solving and communication skills, • Product-minded: interested in user experience and pragmatic solutions, • Hands-on coder: capable of delivering clean, working code efficiently, leveraging AI where appropriate to maximize speed and output Key Responsibilities • Contribute to the design and development of web and data-driven applications, • Write clean, testable, and efficient code using modern web technologies, • Support data visualization and reporting tools for client projects, • Help deploy and integrate software solutions into consulting deliverables, • Maintain clear, well-structured documentation Technical Skills • Familiarity with modern web technologies (React, CSS, Node, Angular, etc.), • Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language (Python preferred; Java, C++, etc. also considered), • Understanding of core computer science principles (data structures, algorithms, complexity), • Exposure to DevOps practices (e.g., GitHub workflows, CI/CD), • Desirable: experience with Azure or healthcare-related data projects, • Bonus: interest in machine learning, data engineering, or visualization What You’ll Gain • Mentorship: opportunity to discuss and review your work with senior software and data engineers who have prior experience at Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, Uber, and McKinsey, • Real-world impact: apply technical skills to projects shaping healthcare strategy and evidence generation, • Flexibility: part-time hours that fit around academic or personal commitments. Minimum expectation is 5 hours per week, with a minimum duration of two months (longer-term commitment strongly desired), • Growth: mentorship, exposure to consulting, and potential for transition into a long-term role, • Compensation: competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience Princeton Biopartners is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

Principal / Director – DevOps / Engineering Infrastructure – UK / Europe (Flexible / Hybrid) – £150,000 – £190,000 base + 30% bonus My client’s advanced engineering organisation is looking to add a Principal / Director – DevOps / Engineering Infrastructure to support the scaling and modernisation of engineering productivity, automation, and infrastructure across complex software and hardware development environments. This role is focused on building scalable engineering systems, improving developer productivity, modernising CI/CD and validation workflows, and enabling globally distributed engineering teams working across next-generation compute, graphics, AI, and embedded platform technologies. This is not a generic enterprise IT or cloud operations role. You will operate at the intersection of engineering infrastructure, developer enablement, automation, and platform engineering — helping create scalable, reliable, and highly automated environments supporting complex R&D and product engineering organisations. Principal / Director – DevOps / Engineering Infrastructure Role & Responsibilities: • Define and drive engineering infrastructure and DevOps strategy across the organisation, • Improve developer productivity, engineering velocity, and automation maturity, • Lead CI/CD, build, validation, and release infrastructure initiatives across large-scale engineering environments, • Support scalable tooling and infrastructure for globally distributed software and hardware engineering teams, • Drive modern platform engineering and developer enablement practices, • Collaborate with software, architecture, platform, verification, and infrastructure teams, • Support AI-assisted engineering workflows, observability, and engineering automation initiatives, • Improve infrastructure scalability, reliability, release quality, and operational efficiency, • Help establish best practices around engineering systems, automation, platform operations, and infrastructure governance Principal / Director – DevOps / Engineering Infrastructure Essential Skills: • Strong experience across DevOps, Platform Engineering, Engineering Infrastructure, or Developer Enablement, • Proven experience improving engineering productivity and CI/CD maturity within complex engineering organisations, • Strong experience with Kubernetes, Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD systems, automation frameworks, and Linux-based environments, • Experience supporting large-scale software or product-engineering teams, • Strong understanding of scalable build, test, integration, and deployment systems, • Experience across observability, monitoring, automation, and operational excellence practices, • Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on technical levels, • Strong communication and stakeholder management capability across distributed/global teams, • Semiconductor, AI, embedded systems, HPC, or complex R&D environment experience is highly desirable What This Isn’t • Not a generic enterprise IT operations role, • Not purely cloud migration or customer platform support, • Not isolated infrastructure administration — this is focused on engineering enablement, developer productivity, and scalable R&D infrastructure Why This Role • Ownership of a critical and growing engineering capability within the organisation, • Opportunity to modernise engineering infrastructure at scale, • Direct influence on developer productivity, automation, and engineering velocity, • Highly technical environment with real organisational impact, • Opportunity to shape the future of engineering systems supporting advanced compute, graphics, AI, and embedded platform development Salary and Package: • £150,000 – £190,000 base salary (depending on level and experience), • 30% bonus, • Total compensation: £195,000 – £247,000+, • Flexible / hybrid working model, • Pension, • Private medical, • Life assurance, • Income protection, • Training and development My client can offer a 3-stage process consisting of a 1st stage Video Call, 2nd Stage Video Call, and a 3rd Stage on-site Interview (meet the team and site tour). This process can be completed within 2–3 weeks (based on availability).

Principal / Director – Open Source Architect (Linux Kernel / Embedded Systems) – UK / Europe (Flexible / Hybrid) – £150,000 – £190,000 base + 30% bonus My client’s specialist software and architecture team is looking to add a Principal / Director – Open Source Architect to support the development and integration of next-generation compute, graphics, and embedded platform technologies. This role is focused on building internal capability around Linux kernel development, embedded Linux platforms, upstreaming, and open source strategy — moving away from reliance on external consultants and towards a more embedded, scalable, engineering-led approach. You will operate close to the hardware/software boundary, working across low-level software, Linux internals, embedded systems, platform enablement, and architecture teams to ensure alignment between internal engineering development and the wider open source ecosystem. Principal / Director – Open Source Architect Role & Responsibilities: • Define and drive open source and Linux kernel strategy across the organisation, • Lead and contribute to Linux kernel development, BSP, driver, and upstreaming activities, • Build internal capability and reduce reliance on external partners and consultants, • Act as the key technical interface between internal teams and open source communities, • Ensure alignment between internal platform development and external ecosystem standards, • Support integration of software with hardware platforms across CPU / GPU / SoC / RISC-V environments, • Collaborate with global engineering, architecture, and product teams, • Support platform optimisation across performance, scalability, reliability, and security, • Stay aligned with industry trends and developments across open source, embedded Linux, and low-level systems engineering Principal / Director – Open Source Architect Essential Skills: • Strong experience in Linux kernel development and embedded systems, • Proven track record of open source contribution and upstreaming, • Deep understanding of low-level software, Linux internals, drivers, BSPs, and system-level interactions, • Experience across embedded Linux, Yocto / Buildroot, secure boot, or platform bring-up environments, • Experience working across CPU, GPU, RISC-V, AI edge, or complex SoC environments, • Ability to operate at both hands-on and strategic levels, • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage internal teams and external communities, • Experience working across distributed/global engineering teams What This Isn’t • Not an application-level or user-space development role, • Not pure DevOps or cloud infrastructure, • Not isolated development — this is about ecosystem alignment, platform enablement, and long-term capability building Why This Role • Ownership of a critical and growing capability within the organisation, • Direct influence on how open source and Linux platforms are used internally, • Opportunity to shape strategy and reduce reliance on external partners, • Senior environment with real technical and organisational impact, • Highly engineering-led organisation operating across advanced compute and embedded systems development Salary and Package: • £150,000 – £190,000 base salary (depending on level and experience), • 30% bonus, • Total compensation: £195,000 – £247,000+, • Flexible / hybrid working model, • Pension, • Private medical, • Life assurance, • Income protection, • Training and development My client can offer a 3-stage process consisting of a 1st stage Video Call, 2nd Stage Video Call, and a 3rd Stage on-site Interview (meet the team and site tour). This process can be completed within 2–3 weeks (based on availability).

Role: Cyber Security Consultant Hybrid: Multiple locations available across the UK Daily Rate: Up to £500 Per Day (Inside IR35) Duration: 12 Months (View to Extension) Overview: Lumora Solutions is partnering with a globally recognised consultancy at the forefront of the Cyber Security industry. We are currently seeking experienced Cyber Security Consultants to join a high-performing team, where you will play a key role in shaping and implementing robust security solutions that align with organisational standards, policies, and strategic objectives. What you will be doing: • Design and support security tools and architecture across AWS, Azure, and GCP, • Conduct security design reviews aligned to ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, COBIT, and OWASP, • Identify and mitigate risks through threat modelling and STRIDE/MITRE methodologies, • Communicate security risks clearly while managing multiple projects simultaneously What you will bring: • Proven experience in Cyber Security Architecture, Engineering, or Security Consulting, • Strong knowledge of cloud security across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP, • Experience working with security frameworks, including ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, and OWASP, • Hands-on experience with threat modelling, risk assessment, and security tooling, • Strong stakeholder communication skills with the ability to work across multiple projects Why Join: • Market-leading consultancy, • Long-term Contract

About Valcon We are a European powerhouse in data and Al-driven business transformation. We combine deep expertise in data and Al with our heritage in operational excellence, failsafe delivery and organisational change. We don’t just advise – we implement and deliver sustainable business transformation as a trusted partner to Europe’s leading organisations. Backed by private equity, Valcon has brought together leading firms to form one of Europe’s fastest-growing consultancies. In the UK, we’re scaling quickly, while maintaining a collaborative, hands-on, and down-to-earth culture. Purpose of the Role The Data Strategy & Advisory consultant works as a leader in the Data practice. They evaluate and advise clients on data and AI strategies, translating these into practical delivery with tangible results. They develop strong client relationships, becoming the trusted data and AI advisor to C-level stakeholders. As a thought leader, they develop the Data Strategy & Advisory practice creating and promoting innovative service offerings to attract new business, mentoring and inspire Valconeers to achieve their potential. Key Responsibilities • Stakeholder Collaboration & Change Management: engage and influence stakeholders from C-suite to frontline to achieve buy-in to approaches and drive cultural change., • Capability Assessment & Roadmap: assess client data and AI capabilities, identify gaps, and develop a practical improvement roadmap., • Strategy Development: formulate innovative and transformative data and AI strategies, aligned to business objectives, that excite and energise clients., • Operating Model Design: design and implement effective data and AI operating models, with clear reporting structures, governance processes, capabilities, roles and responsibilities and the necessary skills for data and AI teams to thrive., • Value Realisation & Performance Metrics: create the business case, define collective goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that measure success of data and AI initiatives, ensuring value for money and sustainable investment., • Architecture & Technology Guidance: guide architectural design to utilise data and AI effectively, including overseeing appropriate selection of data and AI technology., • Practice Development: develop new go to market opportunities and innovative data and AI offerings as a thought leader, mentor and inspire Valconeers. Experience • Experience: 10+ years proven experience in data and AI, 5+ in leadership positions, comprising of strategy development and execution, operating model design and implementation., • Communication & Leadership: good presentation and influencing skills to engage with diverse stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams effectively., • Strategic & Analytical Thinking: able to analyse and process complex information quickly, solve problems, and align data and AI initiatives with overarching business strategies., • Adaptability: adapts and responds to the changing needs of the client and the evolving data, AI and technology landscape., • Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of technical data and AI capabilities and concepts, including, data platforms, data architecture, data engineering, business intelligence, data science and analytics., • Education: A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field such as data science, computer science, statistics, or business administration., • Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting data & AI Desirable Experience • Knowledge or experience of implementing data management and architectural frameworks, • Active security clearance or eligible to be security cleared Keywords Data & AI Strategy, Data & AI Advisory, Operating Model Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Capability Assessment Location • United Kingdom

AI/LLM Architect - 6 Month Contract - Remote - SCC Flex Contract We are recruiting an experienced AI/LLM Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale generative AI solutions. This is a high-impact contract for an AI/LLM Architect with deep expertise in AWS Bedrock, multi-model orchestration, and AI governance, working fully remotely on a strategic AI programme. Your responsibilities as the AI/LLM Architect: • Design and own end-to-end AI and LLM architectures using AWS Bedrock with multi-model orchestration., • Implement and optimise multi-LLM routing strategies, selecting between Claude, OpenAI, and open-source LLMs based on cost, latency, and use case., • Architect and deliver RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) solutions using vector databases., • Define and enforce AI governance frameworks, including model risk management, security, and compliance., • Lead model lifecycle management, including experimentation, evaluation, deployment, monitoring, and retirement., • Establish and mature LLMOps/MLOps practices for scalable, production-grade AI systems., • Collaborate with engineering, security, data, and product teams to embed AI solutions into existing platforms., • Provide architectural leadership, documentation, and technical guidance across AI initiatives. As a successful AI/LLM Architect, you will have: • Proven experience operating as an AI/LLM Architect in complex, enterprise environments., • Strong hands-on expertise with AWS Bedrock and multi-model AI architectures., • Practical experience working with Claude, OpenAI APIs, and open-source LLMs., • Deep understanding of RAG architectures, embeddings, and vector databases (eg Pinecone, Weaviate, OpenSearch, FAISS)., • Demonstrable experience defining and applying AI governance and responsible AI frameworks., • Strong knowledge of LLMOps, CI/CD for models, monitoring, observability, and cost optimisation., • Excellent stakeholder communication skills and the ability to influence technical direction at senior level. If you are an AI/LLM Architect looking for a high-value remote contract where you can shape enterprise AI architecture and governance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today — professional references required. NOTE: At SCC, we take the privacy and security of your information very seriously. Any information we hold will be handled in accordance with current data protection legislation. Upon submitting your application, SCC will process your information in line with our privacy policy, which can be found on our website under Legal - Privacy Notice - Flexible Resourcing.

The Opportunity: Join our MeTS Settlement and Specialist Services Business Unit as a Mainframe Application Support Team Leader, where you'll lead a dynamic team of on-shore and off-shore professionals supporting critical mainframe systems for the UK Rail Industry. This role offers the opportunity to manage day-to-day operations whilst utilising your own technical skills to deliver enhancements and BAU support tasks as well as develop strategic expertise to drive modernisation initiatives for our key railway customers. This role is a remote working role (Mainland UK based) although there is an expectation that the candidate will attend the monthly team collaboration day in Chester and also be available for occasional visits to customer sites or Worldline sites as required. Day-to-Day Responsibilities: • Managing team workload and ensuring that at least 98% of ServiceNOW tickets are handled within SLA requirements., • Report progress and escalate risks and issues to Specialist Services Operational Team manager and customer stakeholders as required., • Develop own application knowledge alongside team leading activities in order to contribute to BAU support tasks and also to support strategic initiatives., • Attend monthly service reviews with customers and represent the team professionally., • Participate in problem management Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and represent changes at Change Approval Board (CAB) meetings as necessary., • Perform on-call support as part of rota once familiar with the applications., • Review test plans and results from team members, ensuring quality delivery., • Prepare estimates and proposals in response to customer enhancement requests., • Provide team members with opportunities to discuss their individual performance and career goals through monthly 1:1s and annual performance reviews, all delivered in a psychologically safe manner., • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members on complex technical tasks., • Encourage team to identify improvements to processes and services in order to reduce recurring Incidents, improve customer satisfaction and drive new opportunities., • Ensure that knowledge of applications is being spread across the team in order to minimise the risk of knowledge loss., • Positively lead the team’s participation in wider Specialist Services team initiatives for potential application modernization and replacement projects. Who Are We Looking For: We look for big thinkers. People who can drive positive change, step up and show what's next – people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. Essential skills and behaviours: • Proven expertise in COBOL (both Batch and CICS) and JCL programming (5 years+)., • Proven experience leading remote teams and managing diverse workforces (2 years+)., • Proven experience of delivering application support to business critical mainframe services in 24*7 SLA-driven environments (5 years+)., • Proven experience of providing on-call support as part of a rota., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in relation to both team and stakeholder management., • Strong attention to detail., • Previous experience of capturing user requirements and creating specifications, • Ability to handle multiple competing issues and prioritize them appropriately (e.g. prioritising Incidents based on priority level and SLA timelines, project deliveries etc.)., • As we support a number of large and complex systems for the Rail Industry, the candidate will need to be comfortable with quickly learning about new business contexts and be able to articulate their approach to this at interview., • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development for both self and team. Desirable skills and behaviours: • ITIL Foundation certification (Version 3+)., • Previous experience with using ServiceNOW (or equivalent service management tool) and JIRA/Confluence., • Previous experience of Mainframe Transformation or Migration projects would be advantageous., • Knowledge of UK Rail or other Transport sector experience would be advantageous., • Knowledge of some/all of the following Mainframe technologies would be advantageous:, • IBM Assembler., • ADABAS (using COBOL direct calls)., • NATURAL., • IBM MQ interface development.

Technical Director (Chief Safety & Risk Consultant) – Human Factors • Permanent role, • Highly competitive salary, • Performance-related bonus potential, • Car allowance, • Private healthcare, • UK Remote A highly respected international engineering and consultancy organisation is seeking a senior Human Factors leader to play a pivotal role in the continued growth of its Safety & Risk capability across major nuclear, defence and critical infrastructure programmes. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced Human Factors professional who can combine deep technical expertise with commercial awareness, capability development and stakeholder influence at senior level. The successful candidate will help shape the future direction of the Human Factors offering within a well-established consultancy environment supporting some of the UK’s most complex and safety-critical projects. The Opportunity Reporting into senior leadership, you will lead the development and expansion of the Human Factors capability, ensuring services remain aligned with evolving market demands and client requirements. You will work closely with technical and commercial stakeholders to strengthen market positioning, support business growth initiatives and provide technical leadership across a varied project portfolio. This role offers significant influence across both operational delivery and long-term strategy. Key Responsibilities • Lead the strategic development of the Human Factors capability across safety-critical sectors, • Shape and enhance service offerings in line with client and market needs, • Provide technical leadership and oversight across complex programmes and projects, • Ensure Human Factors principles are integrated into engineering, operational and safety decision-making, • Support business development activities, bids and client engagement initiatives, • Develop, mentor and grow high-performing technical teams, • Drive continuous improvement in methodologies, tools and delivery standards, • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients, • Represent the Human Factors function at senior level across the wider business Candidate Profile Applicants should demonstrate substantial Human Factors experience within nuclear, defence or other high-hazard industries, alongside a strong track record of technical and strategic leadership. You will be commercially aware, highly credible with clients and comfortable operating within complex stakeholder environments. Key requirements include: • Extensive Human Factors expertise within regulated or high-risk sectors, • Experience leading teams, developing capability or driving strategic initiatives, • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, • Ability to translate client requirements into practical, value-led solutions, • Experience supporting business growth, bids or service development would be advantageous, • Degree-qualified in Human Factors, ergonomics, psychology or a related discipline, • Professional membership such as CIEHF desirable Package • Highly competitive salary, • Potential bonus, • Car allowance, • Private healthcare, • Opportunity to influence nationally significant programmes and capability growth Diversity & Inclusion Our client is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are valued. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates.

STAFF DEVSECOPS ENGINEER Location: Remote | Type: Contract About Newpage Solutions Newpage Solutions is a global digital health innovation company helping people live longer, healthier lives. We partner with life sciences organizations—including pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare leaders—to build transformative AI and data-driven technologies addressing real-world health challenges. From strategy and research to UX design and agile development, we deliver and validate impactful solutions using lean, human-centered practices. We are proud to be Great Place to Work® certified for three consecutive years, hold a top Glassdoor rating, and were named among the "Top 50 Most Promising Healthcare Solution Providers" by CIO Review. As a remote-first company, we foster creativity, continuous learning, and inclusivity, creating an environment where bold ideas thrive and make a measurable difference in people’s lives. Newpage looks for candidates who are invested in long-term impact. Applications with a pattern of frequent job changes may not align with the values we prioritize. Your Mission Newpage is hiring a Staff DevSecOps Engineer to lead the security engineering posture of a strategic engagement with a global top-tier pharmaceutical company. As the technical anchor for the account, you will define how secure software is built, shipped, and operated across the client's cloud estate — spanning AWS, Azure, and GCP workloads — from research and clinical data platforms through to commercial and supply-chain systems. The client's strategic direction leans on AWS, and depth there is a meaningful advantage. You will partner closely with the client's CISO organization, cloud platform team, application teams, and quality and compliance functions to embed security as code into every pipeline. This is a hands-on principal-level role for someone who thrives at the intersection of cloud-native engineering, regulatory rigor, and developer experience. What You’ll Do Set DevSecOps Strategy & Standards • Define and own the DevSecOps reference architecture across the client's cloud estate — landing zones, account/subscription vending, identity, secrets, network segmentation, and workload isolation patterns — applied consistently whether on AWS (preferred), Azure, or GCP., • Set the multi-year roadmap for shift-left security, supply-chain integrity, runtime protection, and continuous compliance evidence collection across regulated and non-regulated workloads., • Act as the senior technical voice in client steering committees, security architecture reviews, and audit readiness sessions; translate regulatory intent into engineering requirements that teams can implement., • Mentor and coach Newpage and client engineers; raise the bar on secure coding, threat modeling, and incident response across the account. Engineer Security Into the Cloud Estate • Design and operate hardened, multi-account or multi-subscription landing zones — AWS Control Tower / Organizations / SCPs / Identity Center (preferred), Azure Landing Zones / Management Groups / Policy, or GCP Organization Policy / Folders — with guardrails enforced as code., • Build paved-road CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins) with integrated SAST, DAST, SCA, secrets scanning, IaC scanning, container scanning, and SBOM generation., • Implement policy-as-code using OPA/Rego, Checkov, and cloud-native equivalents (AWS Config Rules / CloudFormation Guard, Azure Policy, GCP Organization Policy); enforce at pull-request time and in production., • Operationalize cloud-native security services end-to-end — AWS GuardDuty / Security Hub / Macie / Inspector / IAM Access Analyzer / KMS / Secrets Manager / WAF (primary), with working knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Cloud / Sentinel and GCP Security Command Center., • Lead Kubernetes and container security across managed offerings (EKS preferred; AKS, GKE accepted), including admission control, image signing (Sigstore/Cosign), runtime threat detection (Falco or equivalent), and Pod Security Standards enforcement., • Drive supply-chain security to SLSA-aligned maturity: signed builds, attested artifacts, dependency provenance, and verified deploys. Own Regulated & Pharma-Specific Controls • Engineer controls that satisfy GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, HIPAA, GDPR, and the client's global information security standards — without slowing delivery teams down., • Design continuous compliance evidence pipelines that auto-generate audit artifacts for FDA, EMA, and internal QA inspections, replacing manual screenshotting and ticket-based attestations., • Partner with Computer System Validation (CSV) and Computer Software Assurance (CSA) teams to align DevSecOps tooling with validated-state expectations for clinical, manufacturing, and pharmacovigilance systems., • Champion data protection for sensitive scientific IP, clinical trial data, and patient-adjacent datasets — tokenization, encryption strategy, and least-privilege access across cloud data services (e.g., S3 / Redshift / RDS / Lake Formation on AWS, or equivalents on Azure and GCP). Drive Detection, Response & Resilience • Engineer detection-as-code and response automation in collaboration with the client SOC; tune findings, suppress noise, and ensure every signal is actionable., • Run blameless postmortems for security incidents and near-misses; convert lessons into durable engineering improvements., • Establish security SLOs and meaningful metrics — mean time to remediate, control coverage, drift, and developer-impacting friction. Influence Across Client and Practice • Build trust with the client's senior security, platform, and quality leadership; become the person they call before launching a new initiative., • Contribute to Newpage's internal DevSecOps practice: reusable accelerators, case studies, hiring loops, and the next generation of senior engineers across the company. What You Bring • 8+ years of professional experience in security engineering, platform engineering, or SRE, with at least 4 years leading DevSecOps initiatives at scale., • Deep, current expertise with at least one major public cloud at production scale — AWS is strongly preferred (you have personally designed and operated multi-account environments with 50+ accounts); Azure or GCP at equivalent depth will be considered., • Working familiarity with at least one additional cloud beyond your primary — enough to design controls that translate cleanly across providers., • Strong hands-on coding skills in at least one of Python, Go, or TypeScript, and fluency in infrastructure-as-code with Terraform (cloud-agnostic mastery preferred; CDK, Bicep, or Pulumi also welcome)., • Demonstrable experience embedding security into CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows for engineering organizations of 200+ developers., • Working knowledge of Kubernetes security on at least one managed offering (EKS preferred; AKS or GKE accepted) — including network policy, admission control, and supply-chain controls., • Track record of operating in a regulated industry — pharma, healthcare, financial services, or critical infrastructure — and translating compliance frameworks into engineering controls., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to a client CISO one day and pairing with a junior engineer the next., • Nice to have Direct experience with pharma or life-sciences workloads: GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, CSV/CSA, pharmacovigilance systems, or clinical data platforms., • Nice to have Exposure to threat modeling frameworks (STRIDE, PASTA), MITRE ATT&CK, and threat-informed defense., • Nice to have Experience with policy-as-code (OPA/Rego, Cedar) and continuous compliance platforms (Wiz, Prisma Cloud, Orca, Drata, Vanta) at enterprise scale., • Nice to have Hands-on with secret management (HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, Azure Key Vault, or GCP Secret Manager) and zero-trust networking patterns., • Nice to have Relevant certifications such as AWS Security Specialty (preferred), Azure Security Engineer Associate, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, CISSP, CCSP, OSCP, or GIAC GCSA — credentials are a signal, not a substitute for evidence., • Nice to have Familiarity with AI/ML pipeline security and the emerging risks around generative AI in regulated environments. What We Offer At Newpage, we’re building a company that works smart and grows with agility—where driven individuals come together to do work that matters. We offer: • Flexible, remote-first work – Choose where you work best while staying connected to a global, collaborative team., • A people-first culture – Supportive peers, open communication, and a strong sense of belonging., • Smart, purposeful collaboration – Work with talented colleagues to create technologies that solve meaningful business challenges., • Balance that lasts – We respect your time and support a healthy integration of work and life., • Room to grow – Opportunities for learning, leadership, and career development, shaped around you., • Meaningful rewards – Competitive compensation that recognizes both contribution and potential. Ready to Apply? Let’s build the future of health together. Apply below or reach out to Bhavik.rathod@newpage.io with any questions.

Operations Director – UK CLIENT Linum Consult’s client is a growing international structural engineering consultancy delivering innovative design solutions across commercial, residential, industrial, hospitality, and mixed-use developments. With an established reputation for technical excellence and a growing portfolio of international projects, the company is seeking an Operations Director to lead and develop its UK business. RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will play a key role in the operational management, growth, and strategic development of the UK business. Responsibilities will include: • Leading the day-to-day operations of the UK engineering business, • Managing and developing multidisciplinary structural engineering teams, • Supporting business growth through client development and relationship management, • Identifying and securing new project opportunities, • Overseeing project delivery, resource planning, and commercial performance, • Supporting recruitment, succession planning, and team development, • Maintaining high technical and quality standards across project delivery, • Acting as a senior representative of the business with clients, partners, and stakeholders, • Contributing to the long-term strategic direction of the UK operation This opportunity would suit either an established Director, Technical Director, Operations Director, or an ambitious Associate Director seeking a broader leadership role. PROFILE • Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, with a Chartership to IStructE or similar organisation, • Strong experience in an operational management role, working for structural engineering consultancies, • Previous history of managing the structural design on commercial, residential, industrial, hospitality, or mixed-used developments, • Demonstrable history of business development and winning work, • Technical knowledge of Autodesk Revit software and demonstrable knowledge of European codes of construction, • UK based, with the ability to travel a couple of times a month to Paris, • Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English APPLICATION PROCESS If you fulfil the minimum requirements stipulated by our client and are confidentially interested in applying, then please drop Linum Consult a line with a copy of your CV and contact details to europe@linumconsult.com for the attention of Neill Donald.

About Princeton Biopartners Princeton Biopartners is a best-in-class strategy consulting and AI software firm serving the global life sciences sector. We partner with Fortune 500 biopharmaceutical companies on high-impact strategic initiatives, combining advisory expertise with proprietary software solutions to improve the evidence base, accessibility, and impact of biomedical innovations. We’re a tech and AI-first firm, and AI fluency is expected in how we build, operate, and deliver. Princeton Biopartners was recently recognized with the “Evidence Generation Software of the Year 2026” award by Life Sciences Review for our innovation in AI-enabled evidence generation and planning solutions. Learn more about our culture here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhTrmcIc-WE&t=2s The Role We are hiring a full-time Full Stack Software Engineer to help build the next generation of AI-enabled software products supporting evidence generation, medical strategy, and pharmaceutical decision-making. This is a high-ownership role within a fast-growing entrepreneurial company operating at the intersection of strategy consulting, healthcare, and AI. You will work directly with senior leadership, engineers, consultants, and pharmaceutical stakeholders to shape and build products used by leading global biopharma organizations. Our engineers are not siloed away from the business. They operate close to strategic problems, influence product direction, and contribute directly to systems that support real-world healthcare decision-making. Your work will be visible from day one, and you’ll have significant influence over the products, workflows, and infrastructure we build. We look for engineers who are genuinely self-directed, highly accountable, and energized by solving problems without waiting for instructions. You’ll grow faster here than you would in a traditional large-company environment, but we also operate with a very high performance bar and expect exceptional attention to detail and ownership. What We’re Looking For • UK-based (mandatory, remote role), • Minimum 1 year of full-time experience in a software engineering, startup, or technology role required, • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Data Science, or a related STEM discipline from a top-tier institution such as Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, or an Ivy League university, • AI-native and fluent in modern AI-assisted software development workflows, • Exceptional ownership mentality with strong accountability and follow-through, • Highly proactive self-starter capable of operating autonomously in a fast-paced environment, • Comfortable operating in ambiguity and translating loosely defined problems into pragmatic technical solutions, • Strong product intuition and ability to balance speed, quality, and practicality, • High attention to detail and commitment to delivering polished, production-quality work, • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate directly with senior stakeholders Key Responsibilities • Design and build modern full stack applications supporting AI-enabled healthcare and evidence-generation workflows, • Develop scalable frontend and backend systems using modern frameworks and cloud infrastructure, • Leverage AI tools and copilots to accelerate development speed, testing, debugging, and prototyping, • Collaborate closely with consultants and leadership to rapidly translate business problems into software solutions, • Help shape the architecture, tooling, workflows, and engineering standards underpinning our AI platform, • Contribute to product direction, feature prioritization, and user experience decisions, • Build internal tools, dashboards, automation systems, and client-facing applications, • Maintain clear technical documentation and structured engineering practices Technical Skills • Strong experience with modern web technologies (React, TypeScript, Node.js, Next.js, APIs, CSS frameworks), • Proficiency in Python strongly preferred, • Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, architecture, data structures, and system design, • Experience using GitHub, CI/CD workflows, and cloud infrastructure, • Familiarity with Azure is a plus, • Bonus: experience with AI tooling, LLM integrations, vector databases, data engineering, or healthcare/life sciences data What We Offer • Significant ownership and autonomy from day one, • Opportunity to shape the direction of products deployed within leading global biopharma organizations, • Direct exposure to senior pharmaceutical, consulting, and technology leadership, • Fast career progression within a high-growth AI and strategy firm, • Flexible remote working environment, • Access to premium London workspaces and members clubs, • Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience, • Opportunity to become an early core team member helping shape the future of the business Equal Opportunity Princeton Biopartners is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

• Monday to Friday, • Home based with regular travel as required, • Senior level Salary & Benefits, • Line management of Senior team Here at ISS, as a leading Facilities Management (FM) provider, we are looking to recruit an Engineering Director to join one of the most prestigious, renowned and significant Accounts in the sector, for a client whose estate is massive, sophisticated and ever evolving. The Engineering Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership, operational governance, and operational oversight for engineering services across the UK portfolio, achieving 100% uptime of all Critical Infrastructure and providing service delivery in line with all legal and regulatory standards. By maintaining diligent oversight, the Director aligns technical operations with industry best practice, providing a high-quality experience for clients and stakeholders, aligning regional delivery with global standards, client expectations, and organisational objectives. Additionally, the Director cultivates strong relationships with the ISS Integrated team and with our client, facilitating ongoing collaboration for seamless service delivery. Through direct leadership and the promotion of best practice, the Director drives excellence, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. Balancing strategic direction with hands-on leadership, ensuring operational excellence, risk mitigation, energy efficiency, and performance optimisation across the regional estate. This is a role that rarely becomes available and we are looking an industry best Technical Leader. Actions will include: • Operate as part of the UK Regional Account Senior Leadership Team, providing effective and structure communication with all key Internal and External stakeholders., • Act as the Technical Lead and main point of contact for client within UK Technical Services operation, producing all necessary reporting to senior stakeholders within ISS and Client and attending contractual review meetings as per agreed contract governance., • Strategically Lead the Technical Services operation across UK Corporate region, with responsibility for the completion of all Engineering and Building Fabric planned, reactive and corrective maintenance activities in line with contract requirements., • Responsible for the in Region completion of all M&E and Building Fabric work orders,ensuring the Region meeting contract SLAs & KPIs, • Drive continuous financial and service improvement – Improving cost efficiency while maintaining consistency or improving service levels, responsive to changing business needs., • Chair the UK Region Engineering and Building Fabric Risk Board. Focusing on reviewing ongoing risks and support client and other stakeholders in effective close out and escalation of risk impacting ISS and Client, • Support on-going adherence to engineering standards in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Act (HAS requirements., • Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory and institutional requirements and recommended best practice., • Provide leadership over ISS Authorised Person process and oversight of the On Account Team of Authorising Engineers team. We need from you: • A strong engineering background within Electrical and/or Mechanical with relevant qualifications within the built environment space, • Director level experience of technical delivery across a Critical Engineering Hard FM Account at a large scale, • Very well developed stakeholder management skills The Company ISS is a global leader in workplace and facilities management, helping organisations create environments where people and businesses can thrive. We partner with clients across sectors—from healthcare to finance—to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that improve everyday experiences. We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to diversity, wellbeing, and supporting the Armed Forces community. As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require any adjustments, please contact our Resourcing Team—we’ll be happy to support you. Join ISS and be part of something bigger.

Lead Machine Learning Engineer 12 Month FTC Remote UK, up to £90,000, 12 month fixed term contract This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of machine learning delivery in a business that is actively investing in AI and moving from proof of concept into production. You will play a pivotal role in shaping how advanced ML and generative AI solutions are engineered, deployed and scaled, with genuine scope for the role to become permanent. The Company They are a large, well established UK organisation operating in a highly regulated, information rich environment. With thousands of colleagues nationwide, they combine deep domain expertise with a strong focus on people, quality and long term outcomes. Data and AI are now a strategic priority, with senior backing to build robust, production grade ML capability. The Role • Lead the engineering and productionisation of machine learning and generative AI solutions., • Build and operate end to end ML pipelines, including data preparation, model deployment, monitoring and governance., • Work closely with data scientists and data engineers to turn experiments and POCs into scalable, reliable services., • Develop solutions for large scale unstructured data, including complex document processing and LLM ready data pipelines., • Own MLOps practices, covering CI/CD, model serving, observability and lifecycle management., • Provide hands on technical leadership, contributing to architecture decisions and best practice., • Act as a delivery focused partner to stakeholders, confidently explaining trade offs and recommendations. Your Skills & Experience • Strong commercial experience as an ML Engineer or MLOps focused engineer, ideally with a software engineering background., • Proven ability to deploy, operate and maintain machine learning systems in production., • Hands on experience with cloud based data and ML platforms, particularly on Azure., • Solid knowledge of Databricks and modern data engineering concepts such as lakehouse architectures., • Experience preparing data and pipelines for LLM based use cases and NLP workloads., • Strong Python skills, with experience building APIs or services, for example using FastAPI., • Confidence working across the full delivery lifecycle, from design through to monitoring and optimisation., • Clear communication skills and comfort working directly with non technical stakeholders. What They Offer • Excellent work life balance and a supportive, collaborative culture., • The chance to shape ML engineering standards and capability from the ground up., • Strong potential for the role to become permanent, with future people leadership opportunities. How to Apply If you are an experienced ML Engineer looking for a hands on role with real influence and long term potential, apply now to find out more.

Overview Specification Manager – Is responsible for identifying, specifying, and creating project opportunities within the Data Centre and District Heating markets in Europe. The role focuses on influencing projects at the earliest stages to ensure products are specified into designs, while working closely with the Sales Director to identify new market opportunities that support long-term growth strategy. Core Responsibilities Opportunity Creation & Market Development (Primary) • Proactively identify and develop opportunities within Data Centres and District Heating markets, including opportunities across Europe, • Understand regional differences in: o Standards and regulations o Procurement routes o Key consultants and contractors, • Develop relationships with consultants, developers, and contractors., • Engage early in the design process to influence specification decisions., • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities within target sectors. Key Skills & Experience • Experience in specification sales, technical sales, or business development., • Strong understanding of construction, MEP, data centres or heat networks., • Commercial awareness with the ability to identify and develop opportunities., • Strong communication and relationship-building skills., • Proactive, strategic, and results-driven mindset.

Pivotal Partners is exclusively partnered with a Series D ($1.1B) AI company defining the AI Software Development space. Backed by top-tier investors and founded by a deeply technical team (ex-Scale AI, Cursor, Modal, Google DeepMind, and Waymo), the company is already valued at $12B. With technical deployment and customer impact at the core of the GTM strategy, this Forward Deployed Engineer role is critical to how the product gets adopted, expanded, and defined in the real world. Location: London, England Role: Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will own the technical success and real-world application of the platform across a number of our largest customers. This is a highly strategic, customer-facing engineering role focused on building, deploying, and iterating on solutions... not support. You’ll work directly with senior stakeholders (engineering, product, and leadership) to turn ambiguous problems into production-grade systems that influence real decisions. Why this role: • Opportunity to join and work with leading engineers from Anthropic, OpenAI, Palantir and Scale AI., • Highly technical role with direct exposure to real-world outcomes, • Work sits at the intersection of engineering, product, and strategy, • Genuinely new problem space — no established playbooks, • High ownership and autonomy from day one If you're an Software engineer/Full Stack Engineer who wants to move closer to the problem, the customer, and the decision making itself, this is worth a conversation. Responsibilities: • Own the technical relationship for a portfolio of enterprise customers, • Scope and break down ambiguous, high-impact problems into solvable components, • Design and build production-grade systems (APIs, data pipelines, integrations), • Deploy solutions into real-world workflows that directly influence decision-making, • Act as a trusted advisor to senior engineers, architects, and executives, • Translate customer use cases into actionable product and engineering insights, • Partner closely with Product and Engineering to shape roadmap and capabilities, • Help define and scale how this technology is applied across industries Requirements: • MUST HAVE A STEM degree, • Strong software engineering fundamentals (Python, TypeScript, or similar), • Experience building backend systems, data pipelines, or distributed systems, • Comfortable working with APIs, integrations, and modern infrastructure, • Ability to operate in ambiguous, fast-moving environments with minimal structure, • Strong communication skills across both technical and non-technical audiences, • Experience in customer-facing technical roles (FDE) is beneficial but not required

Why Join Cotecna? Cotecna is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, operating in over 100 countries and enabling trade, compliance, and safety across complex international supply chains. The company is known for combining deep technical expertise with innovative digital solutions, helping governments and businesses operate with trust and transparency. Joining Cotecna means becoming part of a mission‑driven organization that values accountability, open communication, and making things happen. You’ll work with diverse teams across the world and play a pivotal role in strengthening the quality foundations that support Cotecna’s growth. About the Role As Head of Quality, reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, you will lead Cotecna’s global quality strategy, ensuring the organization maintains the management systems, certifications, and accreditations that underpin its credibility and growth. You will drive continuous improvement, strengthen operational excellence, and embed quality culture across all business lines and regions. This is a high‑impact leadership role with global visibility and influence. Key Responsibilities Group Certifications & Accreditations • Lead and manage Cotecna’s ISO 9001 group certification and ISO 17020 group accreditation, including coordination with certification and accreditation bodies., • Ensure successful planning, execution, reporting, and closure of all ISO 17020 internal audits across the network., • Maintain and support additional accreditations such as ISO 17065 and FSC Chain of Custody. Quality Governance & Frameworks • Own and evolve the Cotecna Business Framework, ensuring its principles are understood and applied consistently across the organization., • Oversee the documentation architecture supporting the framework and validate its quality and alignment. Operational Quality Leadership • Provide expert support to Cotecna entities on ISO 9001, ISO 17020, ISO 17025, ISO 17065, and other management systems., • Support business lines in achieving new certifications and accreditations required for strategic growth., • Act as Quality Manager for Geneva HQ, ensuring internal audits, corrective actions, and management reviews are effectively executed. Internal Audit & Technical Governance • Contribute to global internal audit planning and technical governance audits., • Ensure non‑conformities and corrective actions are systematically followed up and closed. Sustainability & Chain of Custody • Oversee development and monitoring of sustainability KPIs related to environmental impact and supplier performance., • Serve as the FSC Management System Manager, responsible for establishing and maintaining the FSC Chain of Custody certification system. What You Bring Qualifications & Experience • University degree or minimum 5 years’ experience in quality management., • IRCA ISO 9001 QMS Lead Auditor certification preferred., • Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 17020, ISO 17065 (mandatory)., • Experience with ISO 17021, ISO 17025, or FSC Chain of Custody is an advantage., • Background in certification activities (management systems, product certification, etc.) is desirable. Skills & Competencies • Strong analytical mindset with excellent follow‑through., • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities., • Excellent communication skills in English; French or Spanish is a plus., • Ability to engage effectively with all organizational levels, from operational teams to the CEO., • Project management capability., • Leadership competencies aligned with Cotecna’s values: Drives Results, Customer Focus, Collaboration, Business Insight, and Situational Adaptability.

Business Development Manager – Industrial Services & Engineering South / South West England (Extensive Travel Required) £5,600 Car Allowance + 20% Annual Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits This role will involve extensive travel to South/ South west of England and proven experience in any - mechanical, electrical, scaffolding, and insulation contracting, as well as projects, maintenance, and turnaround. A leading engineering and maintenance provider is seeking a high impact Business Development Manager to drive growth across the South and South West of England. Operating across sectors such as chemical and petrochemical, nuclear, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, power and energy, utilities, renewables, and food and beverage, the organisation delivers full lifecycle asset support—from consulting and engineering to operations, maintenance, and decommissioning. With a workforce of over 4,500 employees across multiple UK hubs, the business is known for technical excellence, safety, and the ability to deliver complex, multidiscipline solutions at scale. Role Overview The Business Development Manager will play a pivotal role in expanding industrial services and engineering revenues, focusing on both existing customer development and new market penetration. The position requires extensive travel across the South and South West of England and benefits from experience in mechanical, electrical, scaffolding, insulation, projects, maintenance, or turnaround environments. This individual will identify strategic opportunities, secure new business, nurture long term client relationships, and support the creation of compelling proposals and win themes. They will also maintain accurate CRM data and contribute to the organisation’s commercial success. Key Responsibilities Business Growth — Implements innovative strategies to strengthen competitive advantage and generate new sales within target market sectors. Ensures accurate tracking and reporting through CRM systems. Sales Achievement — Meets and exceeds sales and gross profit targets, supporting regional and sector growth objectives. Industry Networking — Builds strong relationships with key industry stakeholders and partners to unlock new business opportunities. Lead Identification — Monitors market trends, identifies new opportunities, and evaluates potential business partners and emerging markets. Sector Development — Develops mature sectors while nurturing growth in emerging markets through strategic planning and account management. Negotiation & Deal Closure — Leads negotiations with new and prospective partners, ensuring agreements align with operational capabilities and future delivery requirements. Customer Relationship Management — Cultivates longterm relationships with senior stakeholders, ensuring exceptional service and representing client interests internally. Market Intelligence — Provides insights into competitor activity and market conditions to support strategic planning. Sales Culture Development — Promotes a highperformance, customerfocused sales culture across the organisation. Key Account Management — Works closely with operational teams to develop and protect key accounts in line with growth strategy. Experience & Qualifications • Strong background in Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Process, Power, or Pharmaceutical sectors, • Proven track record in Business Development, Sales, and valuebased selling at senior level, • Experience with multidiscipline maintenance, projects, construction, or turnarounds, • Operational experience within relevant sectors (client or supply chain), • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fastpaced environment, • Excellent communication skills, including presentations and written proposals, • Willingness to travel extensively across the South of England (role based from Warrington), • HNC/HND/Degree preferred Benefits Package • £5,600 annual car allowance, • 20% annual bonus, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • Private Medical Insurance, • Dental Plan, • 5% employer pension contribution, • Death in Service cover, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Access to benefits portal, • Employee Assistance Programme

The Opportunity: This is an opportunity to join IRIS Software Group as we transform into an AI-first company delivering cloud-native solutions that impact millions of lives globally. IRIS produces an integrated suite of mission-critical software applications spanning accountancy, HR, payroll, education, and business operations. You will be working as part of an Agile team to deliver innovative solutions to user stories and requirements, contributing to our modernisation journey that serves over 100,000 customers across 135 countries. The role is challenging and dynamic, with key deadlines to be met as we accelerate our cloud transformation and implement next-generation technologies. You’ll need to embrace continuous learning and bring a focused attitude to tasks that directly enable businesses, schools, and organisations to work smarter and more efficiently. You will be involved in a variety of cutting-edge technical solutions, ranging from the latest .NET technologies using C# to various Front End Web JS Frameworks, all while contributing to our AI-powered platform evolution. You will be supported in your career growth by a highly experienced team, comprehensive learning opportunities, and a vibrant technical community committed to creating exceptional solutions that make a real difference in how our customers operate and succeed. Role Purpose The Engineering Lead is a hybrid leadership role that combines technical leadership, agile delivery ownership, and people management. You will lead an autonomous engineering team building modern full-stack web applications using the latest UI frameworks, .NET Core backends, and cloud-native technologies, ensuring both delivery excellence and team development while remaining technically hands-on with containerised, scalable solutions. Key Responsibilities Delivery Management (40%) • Ensure projects are scoped, prioritised, and delivered on time with clear alignment to business goals and quarterly OKRs, • Drive predictability, velocity, and quality through effective agile practices and continuous improvement, • Communicate proactively with stakeholders (product, design, leadership, customers) on delivery progress, risks, and dependencies, • Facilitate alignment between technical capabilities and business objectives through clear, strategic communication, • Own team’s Agile maturity, establish team delivery standards, and optimise team practices for maximum effectiveness and predictability, • Balance workload, staffing, and hiring needs to maintain sustainable delivery while planning for growth, • Manage up and across the organisation to secure resources, remove impediments, and represent the team strategically Technical Leadership & Contribution (40%) • Provide strategic technical leadership through architectural guidance and critical technical decisions, with selective hands-on contributions, • Define technical decisions and maintain system health through architectural oversight and technical debt management, • Establish and drive comprehensive quality culture including TDD/BDD practices, testing standards, automated quality gates, and team code review excellence, • Define team security standards ensure team compliance governance, and drive security-first culture within the engineering team, • Stay technically current through code reviews, architectural discussions, strategic technical involvement and ensure alignment with broader organisational technical strategy, • Delegate technical execution to senior team members while maintaining oversight and accountability, • Define AI strategy and ensure responsible AI culture across teams, • Empower team decision-making within established frameworks and escalation criteria, • Define team documentation strategy establish governance frameworks for the team, and ensure knowledge management within the engineering team People Management (20%) • Line manage engineers including coaching, performance reviews, career planning, and regular 1:1s, • Create inclusive, collaborative environment that enables team success by removing blockers and providing resources, • Develop team members through structured career development, skill building, and succession planning, • Handle performance management including improvement plans, conflict resolution, and team dynamics Required Experience & Skills Technical Skills • Frontend Strategy: Strategic understanding of modern UI frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Vue.js, Blazor), • Backend Leadership: Strong understanding of .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET Core Web APIs, REST, application architectures, and distributed systems, • Data Architecture: Strategic knowledge of SQL, NoSQL and data architecture decisions, • AI-Assisted Software Engineering: Experience with integrating AI tools (Cursor, Copilot, Devin, Claude Code, etc.) in engineering practices to accelerate design, development, testing and debugging. Using them critically and responsibly to improve quality, productivity and decision-making., • CI/CD Strategy: Define team CI/CD strategy, establish team governance frameworks, and ensure adoption of deployment best practices across the team, • Infrastructure as Code: Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, ARM Templates or AWS CloudFormation/CDK, • Observability Strategy: DataDog, Application Insights or Amazon CloudWatch implementation with comprehensive observability strategy and cloud governance, • Cloud Strategy: Strategic SAAS using Azure (Functions, Queue, Blob Storage, VMs, etc) or AWS (Lambda, SQS/SNS, EC2, etc.) ecosystems, • Container Orchestration: Advanced Container (e.g. Docker) and Kubernetes (AKS/EKS) with production-scale deployments, • Architecture Governance: Expertise in clean architecture, domain-driven design, and application architectural patterns, • Scalable Solutions: Experience with highly scalable solutions and internet-facing traffic levels, • Quality & Testing Leadership: Define team testing strategy, establish quality governance for the team, and measure team adoption with continuous improvement initiatives, • Application Security: Confident vulnerability management, thread modelling and tracking, • Production Support: Knowledge of observability and production support practices Experience Requirements • 6+ years in software engineering, minimum 1 year of formal people management experience OR 2+ years of technical leadership with mentoring responsibilities, • Demonstrable experience delivering complex software projects using Agile methodologies, • Proven recent technical skills with strategic contributions to production systems, • Code review leadership with experience establishing review standards and culture, • Demonstrated ability to balance technical excellence with business delivery requirements Leadership & Soft Skills • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, • Effective prioritisation and negotiation abilities, • Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, • Ability to balance technical excellence with business delivery requirements, • Fostering collaboration, promoting team building and culture development skills Desirable Skills • Experience working with regulated or complex domains (finance, health, govtech) with audit requirements, • Experience line managing engineers including 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development, • Experience with platform engineering or shared service teams building reusable UI components and backend services, • Experience designing high-quality AI interactions through effective prompt engineering, efficient token usage, and optimisation techniques, combined with practical use of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to integrate AI systems with tools and services for richer, automated workflows, • Expertise with advanced monitoring and APM strategies using DataDog, including custom dashboards and alerting, • Advanced understanding of modern UI architecture patterns (micro-frontends, SSR/SSG), • Experience as Engineering Lead, Tech Lead, or similar leadership role with full-stack teams, • Exposure to DevOps processes and automation ensuring end-to-end responsibility of features, • Advanced cloud certifications in Azure or AWS Key Relationships • Internal: Engineering Teams, Engineering Directors, Product Owners/Managers, QA Teams, DevOps Teams, Platform Teams, • External: Professional Services, Customer Support, Third-party vendors and partners, • Leadership: Engineering Director, VP Engineering, Product Leadership, Executive Team Success Measures • Delivery Excellence: Sprint goals achieved, predictable releases, strong velocity, and minimal carry-over, • Technical Leadership: High team code quality, effective architecture decisions, reduced technical debt, improved scalability, and proactive tooling adoption, • Strategic Leadership: Selective technical contributions to critical decisions with effective delegation, • Quality Excellence: Team adoption of automated TDD/BDD and code review practices with effective quality gates and measurable quality improvements, • People Development: Autonomous team with strong ownership, positive engagement scores, clear development objectives, low attrition, and active succession planning, • Cross-Functional Impact: Strong collaboration with Product, Design, and Platform teams, supported by positive stakeholder feedback, • Business Alignment: Quarterly OKRs/KPIs achieved or exceeded with clear business impact

Engineering Manager Location: Remote - with monthly travel to Wilmslow HQ Salary: Competitive We are The Citation Group - a collective of businesses dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises across a range of essential services. We know that running a business means juggling a lot. Our mission is to ease these pressures by providing expertise, guidance, and solutions that enable business leaders to focus on what they do best. From HR and Health & Safety to Cybersecurity, E-Learning, and ISO compliance, we’ve got you covered. Citation has achieved strong growth through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, continually broadening our expertise, services, and reach to create a one-stop shop that supports businesses across the UK, Canada and Australia. The Role Lead multiple engineering teams to deliver secure, reliable, high-quality products at pace. You will drive modern engineering practices, DevOps maturity and AI-enabled ways of working across both our products and software delivery processes. Working closely with Product, Design, Architects and Tech Leads, you will help shape technical direction, improve delivery effectiveness, and coach teams to build, ship and operate software successfully. We are looking for someone with strong hands-on experience using and scaling AI in engineering environments, particularly AI/agentic coding assistants, and AI-enabled product capabilities. People Leadership • Lead, coach, and support multiple cross-functional engineering teams and tech leads., • Foster a culture of ownership, psychological safety, accountability, and continuous improvement., • Run regular 1:1s, provide clear feedback and support career development and performance management., • Grow leadership capability within teams so decisions can be made effectively at the right level., • Support hiring, onboarding and retention to build diverse, high-performing teams. Technical Leadership and Engineering Excellence • Provide technical leadership without becoming a bottleneck, enabling strong engineering decisions across teams. Champion modern engineering practices including: • TDD/BDD, Clean Code, pair, and mob programming, • Automated testing across unit, integration, end-to-end and performance levels, • Secure SDLC practices from design through deployment, • Work with architects and senior engineers to evolve robust, observable, secure and cost-effective cloud-native architectures., • Maintain a strong understanding of technologies including:, • .NET / .NET Core, Java, PHP, and related frameworks, • JavaScript/TypeScript, React and modern front-end development, • Relational and NoSQL databases AI, Automation and Innovation • Drive adoption of AI and automation within engineering workflows and product capabilities., • Identify opportunities where AI can improve quality, reduce manual effort or enable new customer value., • Lead effective adoption of AI/agentic coding assistants across coding, testing, documentation and operational workflows., • Ensure AI usage aligns with security, privacy and compliance standards., • Run lightweight experiments and spikes to validate AI use cases and measure impact., • Collaborate with internal or external AI/ML specialists and vendors to integrate AI services into products and platforms., • Support the full lifecycle of AI-enabled features from prototype through to production monitoring and operation. Delivery and Stakeholder Management • Partner with Product Managers and Product Owners to define outcomes, priorities, roadmaps and delivery plans., • Ensure teams deliver small, frequent, high-quality increments and manage dependencies proactively., • Communicate clearly with stakeholders on priorities, risks, trade-offs and delivery scope., • Contribute to cross-team planning, portfolio alignment, and architectural review activities. Process, Quality and Continuous Improvement • Continuously improve team ways of working, agile delivery practices and operational processes., • Establish clear standards for testing, release management, resilience and non-functional requirements., • Use metrics and team feedback to improve delivery flow, reliability, stability and team health., • Improve cross-team coordination around technical debt, releases, environments and operational change. About you Leadership and Management • Significant experience leading software engineering teams delivering production systems., • Experience managing multiple teams or complex product-focused engineering organisations., • Proven ability to develop engineers and tech leads, manage performance effectively and improve team health. Technical • Strong background in modern software engineering, including experience with:, • .NET / .NET Core, Java, PHP and related frameworks, • JavaScript/TypeScript, React and modern front-end technologies, • Relational and/or NoSQL databases, • Practical experience with:, • CI/CD pipelines and automated testing, • Cloud platforms such as Azure and/or AWS, • Containers and infrastructure-as-code tools including Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform or Ansible, • Monitoring, logging and performance analysis tooling AI and Automation • Practical experience using and rolling out AI/agentic coding assistants in engineering teams., • Experience designing, integrating or operating AI-enabled product features., • Ability to evaluate AI tools and approaches pragmatically across value, risk, cost and compliance considerations. Behavioural • Excellent communication skills across technical and business audiences., • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability in complex environments., • Collaborative, low-ego approach with strong cross-functional partnership skills., • Strong ownership mindset with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes. Nice to Have • Experience in B2B SaaS and/or domains relevant to Citation including HR, Health & Safety, Certification, background screening or eLearning., • Experience working across multiple business units or product portfolios., • Experience leading distributed or remote teams., • Previous exposure to ML/AI-focused engineering leadership environments. Here’s a taste of the perks we roll out for our extraordinary team members: 25 Days of Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays: We’re talking sun-soaked beaches, snow-capped mountains, or simply your favourite cozy spot at home. Take your well-deserved break with 25 days of holiday, plus those cherished bank holidays. Birthday Bliss: Your birthday isn’t just another day on the calendar; it’s YOUR day! Enjoy it in style with a day off, because at Citation, we believe in celebrating YOU. Post-Wedding Bliss: Newlyweds, we’ve got something special for you too! Extra weeks of holiday to bask in the glow of post-wedding happiness. Growing Families: We’re all about supporting our Citation family, and that includes expectant parents. Vouchers and special perks await to celebrate the newest addition to your family. Healthcare cash plan: Your well-being is our priority. That’s why we offer private healthcare to ensure your peace of mind and keep you feeling your best.

Sapiens UK is hiring a Value & Strategy Consultant - a strategic, high‑impact role for someone who can blend analytical rigour with compelling storytelling. If you thrive in a consultative, data‑driven environment where your insights influence strategy and customer adoption, this role offers the opportunity to make a visible difference in a fast‑growing, innovative SaaS organisation. Working Model: Hybrid (Flexible) London or Remote within UK Job Description The Value Engineer/Strategic Consultant plays a critical role at the intersection of sales, product, and customer success, helping customers understand, quantify, and realize the measurable business value of our solutions. This role partners closely with account teams and executive stakeholders to translate business challenges into compelling value cases, ROI models, and strategic recommendations that accelerate deal cycles and deepen customer adoption. Key Responsibilities: Pre‑Sales Value Strategy • Partner with sales teams to uncover customer pain points, strategic initiatives, and success metrics., • Lead discovery sessions with customer executives to understand business processes, KPI gaps, and financial drivers., • Build tailored business cases, including ROI models, TCO analysis, and financial impact scenarios., • Present value insights to senior stakeholders in a compelling and consultative way. Deal Acceleration & Execution • Align solution capabilities to measurable business outcomes tied to customer priorities., • Collaborate with product experts and solution consultants to map value drivers to product features., • Support competitive positioning by quantifying differentiators and financial benefits., • Provide thought leadership during key engagements, executive briefings, and value workshops. Post‑Sale Value Realization • Partner with Customer Success to track actual customer outcomes against proposed value models., • Build value realization reports for QBRs, renewals, and expansion opportunities., • Identify patterns across accounts to refine value frameworks and help drive product roadmap insights. Tools, Research & Enablement • Maintain and evolve ROI calculators, industry benchmarks, and value frameworks., • Train sales and customer-facing teams on value-selling methodologies., • Conduct market and industry research to inform benchmarking and persona‑specific value narratives. Experience/skills required: • 7+ years in value engineering, management consulting, financial analysis, solution consulting, or a related strategic role., • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills (ROI, TCO, KPI modeling)., • Exceptional communication skills, including executive‑level storytelling and presentation., • Embracing AI to enhance value insight and ways of working is strongly advantageous., • Ability to translate complex technical capabilities into business outcomes., • Experience engaging with C‑suite stakeholders in enterprise environments., • Comfort working cross‑functionally in a fast-paced SaaS or technology environment. Sapiens is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds.

About the job Job summary Threat and Vulnerability Manager This role is for an experienced professional in vulnerability management and threat intelligence to join our Cyber Operations team. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to further mature and continuously improve our cyber defence capabilities. Cyber Operations forms part of a wider, well established security function operating within a highly regulated environment. In this role, you will lead and continuously enhance the management of vulnerability assessments across our hybrid IT estate. You will prioritise remediation activities using a risk based, threat informed approach, collaborating with stakeholders to strengthen the security posture of our systems and services. You will also develop and mature our threat intelligence capability, identifying and maintaining relevant intelligence sources to inform tactical, operational, and strategic decision making. You will produce and share high quality threat intelligence products with internal and external stakeholders and use this intelligence to support vulnerability management and threat hunting activities. Additionally, you will contribute to incident response processes and provide support to colleagues responsible for the IPO's protection, detection, and response capabilities. If you have strong relevant expertise, excellent communication skills and a collaborative working style we would love to hear from you. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Vulnerability Management (Primary Focus) • Lead and enhance the organisation's vulnerability management programme, including our Penetration Testing programme across a complex hybrid IT environment covering both infrastructure and applications. This will include scoping, scanning, prioritising work, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring remediation activities happen in a timely fashion., • Prioritise vulnerabilities using a riskbased, threatinformed approach to support organisational objectives, regulatory requirements, and audit needs., • Oversee the full lifecycle of vulnerabilities, including triage, mitigation planning, remediation recommendations, and stakeholder coordination., • Develop and maintain vulnerability management policies, procedures, standards, and best practice guidance. Threat Intelligence • Produce high quality tactical, operational, and strategic intelligence assessments and briefings using analysis and interpretation of current threat intelligence. Utilising and liaising with internal stakeholders, commercial sources, open-source intelligence and government partners to provide a rounded, comprehensive view of the current threat landscape., • Lead initiatives to strengthen the organisation's intelligence capability and participate in information sharing communities. Cyber Risk Management • Play an integral part in Cyber Security risk management, conducting risk and threat assessments aligned with regulations. Using your knowledge of standards and expertise to support our stakeholders by providing pragmatic and proportionate advice and best practice guidance. Metrics & Reporting • Develop and maintain actionable metrics that demonstrate the effectiveness of the organisation's vulnerability management and threat intelligence capabilities. Incident Response Support • Contribute to and enhance our incident response processes, representing Cyber Security in operational incident calls, keeping stakeholders informed and liaising with government bodies to ensure timely and effective management of threat intelligence and threat hunting. Person specification Essential Technical • Strong understanding and experience of vulnerability management, threat intelligence and security operations within a complex enterprise environment, • Experience of managing and developing penetration testing programs, • Knowledge of secure development practices and where security testing for vulnerabilities fits into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), • Broad technical knowledge, especially around hybrid and cloud architectures, identity management and application security. Essential Experience • Highly organised and self-motivated, able to manage and deliver on multiple concurrent tasks., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with stakeholders of all levels with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical audiences., • A team player who is enthusiastic about contributing to the overall success of the team and collaborating with stakeholders of all levels., • Sense of urgency and an ability to respond to tasks proactively and promptly., • Continually stay abreast of emerging security technologies, threats and trends. Self-motivated to drive their learning needs. How to Apply Click the 'Apply now' button and complete the application form by providing the following: Your CV • Upload an anonymised copy of your current CV. Please remove all identifying markers such as name, title, education institution etc., • Make sure it clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification. 500-word Personal Statement • Use this to explain why you're suitable for the role ., • Structure your statement around the essential criteria in the Person Specification., • Make sure to provide clear examples to show how you meet each requirement. Technical • Provide a 250-word example that demonstrates your technical ability:, • Penetration testing (focussed on managing penetration testing programs rather than conducting the tests yourself) :, • Level - Practitioner, • Make sure it aligns with the Technical criteria listed in the Person Specification. Penetration testing - UK Government Security - Beta For further information on the sift and interview stages of this recruitment campaign, please head to our 'Things you need to know' section below. Please visit our Civil Service Careers page - IPO - Recruitment Support , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk) If you require job-specific information, please contact Dominic Read E-mail: Telephone: Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Seeing the Big Picture, • Managing a Quality Service, • Changing and Improving Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • Penetration testing (focussed on managing penetration testing programs rather than conducting the tests themselves) : Level - Practitioner Penetration testing - UK Government Security - Beta Benefits Alongside your salary of 47,766, Intellectual Property Office contributes 13,837 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. • Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access, • Access to Microsoft's ESI training suite, • Hybrid working with no core hours, • Substantial support for career progression, • 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments, • You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave For more information about what's on offer at the Intellectual Property Office please review our IPO benefit pack attached to the bottom of this advert. Please note that benefits may be subject to change. Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Additional details on security and vetting Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check and if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a higher Security Clearance . For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to have consistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 years in order to meet the relevant security clearance. Further information on the vetting process can be found at National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK If you have questions regarding this or are unsure if you meet the eligibility criteria, please contact The assessment process will comprise of the following: Stage 1 - Sift An initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements: Experience Your CV will be used to assess your suitability for the role and your 500 word Personal statement will demonstrate your Experience against the essential criteria listed person specification. Technical Provide a 250-word example that demonstrates your technical ability against the Technical criteria listed in the Person Specification. Penetration testing - (focussed on managing penetration testing programs rather than conducting the tests yourself) : Level - Practitioner Stage 2 - Interviews If invited to interview Behaviours, Experience and Technical based questioning will be used. Please note candidates that proceed to the interview stage will be required to deliver a presentation against the Technical Success Profile. Further details will be provided in the invite to interview information. Specific information regarding the Success Profile elements that will be assessed at interview will be contained within the interview invitation. Interviews for this role will be carried out in person at our Newport Office. This recruitment campaign will keep a reserve list for 12 months. If you meet the requirements for this role but aren't offered after passing the interview, you'll be placed on the reserve list. If a suitable position opens up during this time, we will reach out to individuals in merit order. The successful candidate would be expected to remain in the role for a minimum of 12 months before applying for another role. Applicants to note: CVs sent direct to the IPO will not be accepted. There may be important information contained within the job role profile candidates may also wish to refer to. We recommend candidates download and save a copy of the role profile for reference. This post is being advertised to Internal , across Government and external candidates at the same time. Incomplete and/or late submissions will not be accepted or considered. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. We do not routinely reimburse travel expenses for candidates, however if participating in the selection process would cause you undue financial hardship or if it restricts your ability to participate, please contact the recruitment team for more information. In line with Government guidance, successfully appointed candidates will need to provide documents for our Right to Work checks. Information on this will be sent within the invite to interview text. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, then please let the recruitment team know via; Please be aware that only one application per candidate is permitted for each recruitment campaign. Multiple applications, including those made using different accounts, may result in your application being withdrawn or rejected at any stage of the process. For more information on the IPO's terms and conditions, please review the attached IPO Modernised Terms and Conditions document attached at the bottom of this advert. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020, • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .

As a confident and experienced sales professional, you'll leverage your communication skills and commercial insight to secure new business, build lasting relationships, and tailor solutions that reflect our values and strategic goals. Your consultative approach will position Paragon Skills as the pr

This role involves overseeing the internal audit functions, risk management, and governance processes for the Council. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in audit services, strategic risk assessment, and compliance with regulations. Strong leadership and communication skills are es

Cloud Infrastructure Architect Liverpool (Hybrid) | £70,000 - £75,000 If you're a Cloud Architect who enjoys combining hands-on design with strategic influence, this is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping a modern cloud environment within a growing UK business. This is an opportunity to play a central role in shaping cloud strategy, driving infrastructure modernisation, and influencing how technology supports the wider business. The Role You'll take ownership of cloud architecture across the organisation, working closely with engineering, security, and platform teams to deliver robust and future-proof solutions. Key responsibilities include: Designing end-to-end cloud architectures across compute, storage, networking, and identity Leading the development of cloud standards, design patterns, and governance frameworks Driving hybrid and multi-cloud strategies (Azure, AWS, GCP) Supporting migration of on-premise workloads into cloud environments Implementing Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM) Designing secure cloud environments aligned to Zero Trust principles Collaborating with security teams to embed monitoring, logging, and incident response Optimising cloud performance, cost, and scalability (FinOps principles) Leading on resilience, disaster recovery, and capacity planning Acting as a technical advisor to stakeholders across the business What We're Looking For Strong experience in cloud infrastructure architecture (Azure, AWS, or GCP) Solid background across networking, infrastructure, and system administration Experience designing secure, scalable, enterprise-level cloud environments Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and automation tooling Experience with container platforms (Kubernetes / AKS / EKS / GKE) Understanding of identity and access management (IAM, Azure AD, RBAC) Experience with cloud cost optimisation and performance tuning Strong stakeholder communication and ability to translate technical concepts Why Join? Opportunity to shape cloud strategy within a growing business High-impact role with strong visibility across technology teams Blend of architecture, hands-on design, and strategic influence Business actively investing in cloud and infrastructure If you're looking for a role where you can design, influence, and deliver modern cloud platforms, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your most up-to-date CV. BH36095 TPBN1_UKTJ

Town Planner - Liverpool Are you a talented Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career with a globally recognised multidisciplinary consultancy? We are working with a leading employee-owned consultancy that is continuing to grow its planning team in Liverpool and is seeking an ambitious planner to join their collaborative and forward-thinking environment. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects across infrastructure, regeneration, residential, commercial, energy and mixed-use developments throughout the UK. The Role You will play a key role in delivering planning advice and managing projects from inception through to completion, working alongside experts across planning, design, engineering and environmental disciplines. Responsibilities will include: Preparing and managing planning applications and appeals Providing strategic planning advice to clients Supporting project delivery across a wide range of sectors Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams Assisting with business development and client relationship management Contributing to planning appraisals, policy reviews and development strategies About You We are keen to speak with candidates who have: A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline MRTPI qualification or working towards chartership Previous consultancy or local authority experience Strong knowledge of the UK planning system Excellent written and verbal communication skills The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Exposure to nationally significant and complex projects Excellent career progression opportunities A supportive and collaborative team culture Professional development and chartership supportIf you are looking to join a highly respected consultancy where you can develop your career on exciting projects while working within an inclusive and innovative team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion

As a Bid Manager in the professional services industry, you will take the lead in managing and delivering high-quality bid proposals to secure new business opportunities. This role focuses on creating compelling submissions that align with client requirements and the company's strategic objectives. Client Details This organisation is a well-established, medium-sized player in the professional services industry with a presence in Liverpool, known for its structured approach and commitment to delivering excellence. They provide a collaborative environment that values expertise and precision in their work. Description Responsibilities for the Bid Manager - Professional Services role will include: Manage the end-to-end bid process, ensuring timely and accurate submissions. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather relevant information for bids. Draft, edit, and review bid documents to ensure high-quality content. Develop and maintain a library of reusable bid materials for future use. Analyse client requirements and tailor responses to meet their needs. Track bid progress and provide regular updates to senior management. Ensure compliance with all company policies and industry regulations during bid preparation. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the bid process.Profile For the Bid Manager - Professional Services role , applicants should have: Minimum 3+ years experience in Bid Management Experience working within a professional services environment such as legal or FS, is highly desirable. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional attention to detail and organisational abilities. Proficiency in bid management tools and software. The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Understanding of sales processes and client relationship management.Job Offer On offer for the Bid Manager - Professional Services role: Competitive salary up to £55K - experience dependent Hybrid working arrangement - 2-3 days per week in office. 28 days holiday + bank holidays

Quality Inspector, Cammell Laird Were looking for someone able to cover this role initially for a 12-month period, potentially longer with a quality career path. This is a hands-on role focused on inspecting mechanical components, supporting QA activities, and working closely with production and customers to ensure were meeting standards and specifications. So who are we? Known across the globe at our Birkenhead facility, on the banks of the River Mersey we expand across 130 acres which includes four dry docks, a large modular construction hall and extensive covered workshops. Weve played a strategic role in UK shipbuilding for the past 200 years, repairing, maintaining and building ships and other vessels. And what will you do? Working as part of our wider QHSE team and ensuring our project critical path is on track youll carry out mechanical inspections and job verification activities in line with inspection and test plans Measure mechanical components and check tolerances against drawings and specifications i.e. engine components, pumps, valves, coolers etc. Complete accurate inspection reports and record findings clearly Organise sub-contract NDT activities Liaise with customers, classification inspectors, production teams, and subcontractors to support quality requirements Help identify issues, solve problems, and support final acceptance of completed work And what we looking for? Ideally someone time served with experience gained in Marine Ship Building / Repair or Heavy Engineering Ability to interpret technical drawings and identify mechanical components Good understanding of engineering principles, codes, and standards Someone who is internal Auditor trained Strong communication skills and confidence working with customers and internal teams Computer literate, with the ability to produce reports and maintain records Able to work independently, manage priorities, and you must be able to prioritise and perform well under pressure If youre ready to join us for this 12-month contract, wed love to hear from you! Due to the nature of what we do for some of the customers that we work with, some roles working for Cammell Laird are subject to security control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform with us. You must also undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check before your employment starts, which will include a basic DBS check. TPBN1_UKTJ

Role Overview A specialist ASD and complex needs school in Liverpool is seeking an experienced and visionary Head of School to lead the institution through an exciting period of growth and transition. The school currently supports 80 pupils aged 319, ranging from non-verbal learners using alternative communication methods to students working towards GCSEs. This is a critical leadership role as the school expands its sixth form provision and navigates a phase transition into a more secondary-focused model. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and direction during a phase of growth, ensuring high standards of education and care across the 319 age range. Manage and develop a young, dedicated team of staff, fostering a culture of professional growth and high performance in behavior management and complex needs support. Lead the school through upcoming inspections, including an expected Ofsted visit later this year, ensuring all statutory requirements and quality standards are met. Oversee the successful integration and expansion of the new sixth form provision and the transition towards an increased secondary phase focus. Maintain strong relationships with parents, carers, and external stakeholders to support the diverse needs of the pupil cohort. Requirements Proven experience in senior leadership within a specialist ASD and complex needs setting. Strong people management skills with the ability to inspire and lead a committed staff team. Demonstrable experience in managing school transitions or organizational change. Deep understanding of the SEN Code of Practice and safeguarding within a specialist environment. Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with a varied cohort from non-verbal pupils to GCSE students. Desirable Qualifications Experience in an all-through (319) school setting. National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH). The school is willing to support the successful candidate in obtaining this if not already held. TPBN1_UKTJ