The Burford Recruitment Company

£65,000 to £70,000 Plus Discretionary Bonus Witney, Oxfordshire Full-time Office-based with some flexibility The Burford Recruitment Company is delighted to be working with a respected and established investment services firm to recruit a highly skilled and motivated Risk Manager. This is a pivotal role, offering the opportunity to shape and maintain an enterprise-wide risk management framework that safeguards clients, protects assets, and ensures the business operates within its defined risk appetite. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of the risk function in a respected investment services business. You will have direct access to the Board, the authority to escalate issues, and the influence to shape risk strategy at the highest level. The firm offers a collaborative working environment, strong values, and a commitment to professional excellence. You will be joining at a time where your insight and expertise can directly influence business resilience and regulatory confidence. The Role The Risk Manager will be responsible for embedding a proactive, best-in-class approach to risk management across the business. You will maintain and develop the firm's Risk Management Framework (RMF), ensure compliance with FCA regulatory obligations, and provide high-quality risk reporting to the Executive Committee, the Risk Management Committee (RMC), and regulators. Your work will span all material risk categories, from operational and conduct risk to cyber/IT and strategic risk and will involve both strategic oversight and hands-on delivery. Key Responsibilities Risk Framework & Oversight support the Internal Capital and Risk Assessment (ICARA) process, and provide independent challenge to both senior management and the Board. Maintain and enhance the firm's RMF and Risk Appetite Statement. Integrate risk management into strategic and operational planning, including product development and investment strategy oversight. Ensure risk processes support the firm's Wind-Down Plan, business continuity arrangements, and recovery/resolution triggers. Monitoring & Reporting Maintain a comprehensive Risk Register with ownership, RAG ratings, and control assessments. Monitor and escalate breaches of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), tracking remediation actions. Lead scenario analysis and stress testing to assess resilience, integrating findings into capital planning and ICARA. Produce timely, accurate risk reports for senior stakeholders and regulators. Regulatory Engagement & Governance Liaise with the FCA, auditors, and assurance providers on risk matters. Provide independent challenge to first-line business units and support compliance oversight. Ensure effective and timely escalation of material risk events. Culture & Training Promote a strong, organisation-wide risk culture. Deliver targeted risk awareness training to operational, advisory, and leadership teams. Support SMF holders in understanding their risk responsibilities under SMCR. About You Proven experience in a financial services risk management role (ideally wealth or investment management). Risk-related qualification (IRM, FRM, CISI Risk in Financial Services, PRM, ICA Diploma). In-depth understanding of FCA requirements, including MiFIDPRU, SYSC, and conduct risk. Strong grasp of capital adequacy, liquidity risk, and ICARA methodology. Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills at all levels. Familiarity with CASS rules and operational resilience regulations is desirable. If you are a confident and experienced risk professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a strategic, visible role, we would love to hear from you.

Job Title: Live-In Housekeeper / Cook Location: Near Henley-on-Thames Start Date: ASAP/Flexible Salary: £40,000 - £45,000pa (Accommodation & bills included) Accommodation: 1-bedroom self-contained furnished flat (on-site) Overview A warm and welcoming family is seeking a reliable and experienced Live-In Housekeeper / Cook to support the smooth running of their peaceful countryside home. The family of five, including three teenagers and a friendly dog, use this 8-bedroom property primarily for weekends and school holidays and consider it their sanctuary - calm, comfortable, and well cared-for, so they're looking for someone who brings a sense of pride and peace to the role. Key Responsibilities Housekeeping Duties: Full cleaning, tidying, and upkeep of the main house and occasional support with the guest cottage Laundry and ironing to a high standard Bed-making and linen changes Restocking household essentials and ensuring a high standard of cleanliness throughout Cooking Duties: Preparing fresh, and healthy family-style meals when the family are in residence Grocery shopping and kitchen/pantry management Occasional baking or batch-prepping meals in advance of arrivals General Duties: Coordinating with tradespeople, contractors, and deliveries as needed Liaising with the gardeners and handyman Maintaining a guest-ready, organised, and welcoming environment at all times Acting as a calm, discreet, and dependable presence on the property Some pet care as required Running errands Working Pattern The typical work schedule includes weekends when the family are in residence, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays off Occasional travel or stay over at the family's London residence Greater flexibility is available when the family are not in residence This is a full-time role with more active periods during weekends and school holidays Candidate Requirements Previous experience in a similar live-in role, Confident and enthusiastic cook with a focus on healthy, seasonal, and family-friendly meals Self-motivated, discreet, and proactive with excellent attention to detail Happy to work weekends and adjust routines around the family's presence Comfortable working independently and taking initiative Full UK driving licence (car available for work use)

£25 per hour Burford Immediate start Day Shift 09:00-18:00 The Burford Recruitment Company is urgently seeking an experienced Relief Chef to support a premium private club in the Cotswolds. Key Responsibilities Deliver consistently high-quality dishes across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen organisation Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations We're looking for someone who is: An experienced Chef Flexible, reliable, and able to start immediately Passionate about fresh, seasonal produce and elegant presentation Able to adapt quickly and contribute positively to the team If you are available to start straight away and would like to work in a beautiful Cotswold setting, we'd love to hear from you.