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 As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone : With the ability to identify risk matters and raises with a manager and/or partner, while exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Who can identify and understand needs of the Audited Entity, suggest potential solutions on technical matters and communicate and agree the needs and potential solutions with Managers or Partner. Who can build and maintain strong relationships with new and established Audited Entities, identifying opportunities and be a point of contact throughout the year. With experience of conducting rigorous project and financial management on all projects, completing projects within agreed timescales and raising issues in a timely manner. Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS or overseas equivalent. Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends. Experience supervising and coaching junior members of the team. Experience of managing projects. 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.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
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 As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone : With the ability to identify risk matters and raises with a manager and/or partner, while exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Who can identify and understand needs of the Audited Entity, suggest potential solutions on technical matters and communicate and agree the needs and potential solutions with Managers or Partner. Who can build and maintain strong relationships with new and established Audited Entities, identifying opportunities and be a point of contact throughout the year. With experience of conducting rigorous project and financial management on all projects, completing projects within agreed timescales and raising issues in a timely manner. Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS or overseas equivalent. Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends. Experience supervising and coaching junior members of the team. Experience of managing projects. 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.
Senior Manager - Corporate Partnerships (Hybrid Working) Home/Office based in Peterborough, Manchester or Sunderland with occasional travel to Peterborough HQ. We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Partnerships Manager to join us at Markerstudy Group! The purpose of this role is to maximise our strategic, commercial & customer objectives within the Partnership that you run, contributing to wider group plans using all P&L levers and to also build a strategic level capability which enhances and consolidates the Motor & Home market position, ensuring best in class relationship management. You will lead an experienced and multi-skilled team, managing the relationships with renowned UK brands whose core businesses operate across the personal finance, banking and retail sectors. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Deliver the agreed annual P&L plan targets for EDBITDA, Income per Policy growth, and conversion metrics and delivery of incremental initiatives. Drive expansion of current business by generation of profitable new business volumes. Agree credible joint business plans with the Partner to include three-year strategy and 12 month volume plans. Maintain strong internal & external Partner relationships to drive growth of the Motor & Home Partnerships portfolio. Collaboratively work with partners to jointly manage change agendas and implement profitable/viable initiatives ensuring adherence to legal/conduct requirements. Ensure good customer outcomes are maintained. Deliver on Partner contractual governance requirements. Adherence to regulatory responsibilities. Deputise for Partnerships Director as required. Provide guidance and development opportunities to Managers and Execs within a matrix structure to ensure performance is maintained and a clear road to succession planning is created. Skills, Experience and Knowledge: Significant experience of managing large/multiple Partner accounts and track record of delivery. Ability to navigate complex documentation (such as Partner contracts). Understanding of the regulatory environment. An entrepreneurial style backed up by commercial acumen and results focused. Self-motivated, resilient; strong work ethic, you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and persevere through setbacks. A change agent, leader - Able to cut through 'noise', reverse delays and create positive momentum. Collaborative - Exemplary people skills, able to work with diverse internal and external stakeholders. Passionate - About partner development. Industry awareness (Advantageous). Why us? Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) is one of the largest Managing General Agents in the UK. With a strong presence in the UK motor insurance market, we specialise in niche motor cover, where our solid market knowledge and experience enables us to create highly targeted products. Our success is underpinned by our underwriting strategy to identify and apply special risk factors to the customers' advantage. That, and our skilled underwriting technicians who are friendly, accessible and empowered to make decisions. We only transact business through professional UK insurance intermediaries and we take pride in fostering excellent working relationships. Our products feature prominently on Aggregators' sites, such as Confused, Go Compare and Compare the Market, via our broker partners. What we offer in return? A collaborative and fast paced work environment Private medical health care plan 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and the ability to buy/sell five days holiday A benefit scheme that offers discounts and cashback on shopping, restaurants, travel and more Life Assurance 4x annual salary Hybrid working model - from our Peterborough, Sunderland or Manchester office. Please apply with your up to date CV.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Senior Manager - Corporate Partnerships (Hybrid Working) Home/Office based in Peterborough, Manchester or Sunderland with occasional travel to Peterborough HQ. We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Partnerships Manager to join us at Markerstudy Group! The purpose of this role is to maximise our strategic, commercial & customer objectives within the Partnership that you run, contributing to wider group plans using all P&L levers and to also build a strategic level capability which enhances and consolidates the Motor & Home market position, ensuring best in class relationship management. You will lead an experienced and multi-skilled team, managing the relationships with renowned UK brands whose core businesses operate across the personal finance, banking and retail sectors. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Deliver the agreed annual P&L plan targets for EDBITDA, Income per Policy growth, and conversion metrics and delivery of incremental initiatives. Drive expansion of current business by generation of profitable new business volumes. Agree credible joint business plans with the Partner to include three-year strategy and 12 month volume plans. Maintain strong internal & external Partner relationships to drive growth of the Motor & Home Partnerships portfolio. Collaboratively work with partners to jointly manage change agendas and implement profitable/viable initiatives ensuring adherence to legal/conduct requirements. Ensure good customer outcomes are maintained. Deliver on Partner contractual governance requirements. Adherence to regulatory responsibilities. Deputise for Partnerships Director as required. Provide guidance and development opportunities to Managers and Execs within a matrix structure to ensure performance is maintained and a clear road to succession planning is created. Skills, Experience and Knowledge: Significant experience of managing large/multiple Partner accounts and track record of delivery. Ability to navigate complex documentation (such as Partner contracts). Understanding of the regulatory environment. An entrepreneurial style backed up by commercial acumen and results focused. Self-motivated, resilient; strong work ethic, you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and persevere through setbacks. A change agent, leader - Able to cut through 'noise', reverse delays and create positive momentum. Collaborative - Exemplary people skills, able to work with diverse internal and external stakeholders. Passionate - About partner development. Industry awareness (Advantageous). Why us? Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) is one of the largest Managing General Agents in the UK. With a strong presence in the UK motor insurance market, we specialise in niche motor cover, where our solid market knowledge and experience enables us to create highly targeted products. Our success is underpinned by our underwriting strategy to identify and apply special risk factors to the customers' advantage. That, and our skilled underwriting technicians who are friendly, accessible and empowered to make decisions. We only transact business through professional UK insurance intermediaries and we take pride in fostering excellent working relationships. Our products feature prominently on Aggregators' sites, such as Confused, Go Compare and Compare the Market, via our broker partners. What we offer in return? A collaborative and fast paced work environment Private medical health care plan 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and the ability to buy/sell five days holiday A benefit scheme that offers discounts and cashback on shopping, restaurants, travel and more Life Assurance 4x annual salary Hybrid working model - from our Peterborough, Sunderland or Manchester office. Please apply with your up to date CV.
Senior Manager - Corporate Partnerships (Hybrid Working) Home/Office based in Peterborough, Manchester or Sunderland with occasional travel to Peterborough HQ. We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Corporate Partnerships Manager to join us at Markerstudy Group! The purpose of this role is to maximise our strategic, commercial & customer objectives within the Partnership that you run, contributing to wider group plans using all P&L levers and to also build a strategic level capability which enhances and consolidates the Motor & Home market position, ensuring best in class relationship management. You will lead an experienced and multi-skilled team, managing the relationships with renowned UK brands whose core businesses operate across the personal finance, banking and retail sectors. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Deliver the agreed annual P&L plan targets for EDBITDA, Income per Policy growth, and conversion metrics and delivery of incremental initiatives. Drive expansion of current business by generation of profitable new business volumes. Agree credible joint business plans with the Partner to include three-year strategy and 12 month volume plans. Maintain strong internal & external Partner relationships to drive growth of the Motor & Home Partnerships portfolio. Collaboratively work with partners to jointly manage change agendas and implement profitable/viable initiatives ensuring adherence to legal/conduct requirements. Ensure good customer outcomes are maintained. Deliver on Partner contractual governance requirements. Adherence to regulatory responsibilities. Deputise for Partnerships Director as required. Provide guidance and development opportunities to Managers and Execs within a matrix structure to ensure performance is maintained and a clear road to succession planning is created. Skills, Experience and Knowledge: Significant experience of managing large/multiple Partner accounts and track record of delivery. Ability to navigate complex documentation (such as Partner contracts). Understanding of the regulatory environment. An entrepreneurial style backed up by commercial acumen and results focused. Self-motivated, resilient; strong work ethic, you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and persevere through setbacks. A change agent, leader - Able to cut through 'noise', reverse delays and create positive momentum. Collaborative - Exemplary people skills, able to work with diverse internal and external stakeholders. Passionate - About partner development. Industry awareness (Advantageous). Why us? Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) is one of the largest Managing General Agents in the UK. With a strong presence in the UK motor insurance market, we specialise in niche motor cover, where our solid market knowledge and experience enables us to create highly targeted products. Our success is underpinned by our underwriting strategy to identify and apply special risk factors to the customers' advantage. That, and our skilled underwriting technicians who are friendly, accessible and empowered to make decisions. We only transact business through professional UK insurance intermediaries and we take pride in fostering excellent working relationships. Our products feature prominently on Aggregators' sites, such as Confused, Go Compare and Compare the Market, via our broker partners. What we offer in return? A collaborative and fast paced work environment Private medical health care plan 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and the ability to buy/sell five days holiday A benefit scheme that offers discounts and cashback on shopping, restaurants, travel and more Life Assurance 4x annual salary Hybrid working model - from our Peterborough, Sunderland or Manchester office. Please apply with your up to date CV.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Senior Manager - Corporate Partnerships (Hybrid Working) Home/Office based in Peterborough, Manchester or Sunderland with occasional travel to Peterborough HQ. We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Corporate Partnerships Manager to join us at Markerstudy Group! The purpose of this role is to maximise our strategic, commercial & customer objectives within the Partnership that you run, contributing to wider group plans using all P&L levers and to also build a strategic level capability which enhances and consolidates the Motor & Home market position, ensuring best in class relationship management. You will lead an experienced and multi-skilled team, managing the relationships with renowned UK brands whose core businesses operate across the personal finance, banking and retail sectors. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Deliver the agreed annual P&L plan targets for EDBITDA, Income per Policy growth, and conversion metrics and delivery of incremental initiatives. Drive expansion of current business by generation of profitable new business volumes. Agree credible joint business plans with the Partner to include three-year strategy and 12 month volume plans. Maintain strong internal & external Partner relationships to drive growth of the Motor & Home Partnerships portfolio. Collaboratively work with partners to jointly manage change agendas and implement profitable/viable initiatives ensuring adherence to legal/conduct requirements. Ensure good customer outcomes are maintained. Deliver on Partner contractual governance requirements. Adherence to regulatory responsibilities. Deputise for Partnerships Director as required. Provide guidance and development opportunities to Managers and Execs within a matrix structure to ensure performance is maintained and a clear road to succession planning is created. Skills, Experience and Knowledge: Significant experience of managing large/multiple Partner accounts and track record of delivery. Ability to navigate complex documentation (such as Partner contracts). Understanding of the regulatory environment. An entrepreneurial style backed up by commercial acumen and results focused. Self-motivated, resilient; strong work ethic, you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and persevere through setbacks. A change agent, leader - Able to cut through 'noise', reverse delays and create positive momentum. Collaborative - Exemplary people skills, able to work with diverse internal and external stakeholders. Passionate - About partner development. Industry awareness (Advantageous). Why us? Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) is one of the largest Managing General Agents in the UK. With a strong presence in the UK motor insurance market, we specialise in niche motor cover, where our solid market knowledge and experience enables us to create highly targeted products. Our success is underpinned by our underwriting strategy to identify and apply special risk factors to the customers' advantage. That, and our skilled underwriting technicians who are friendly, accessible and empowered to make decisions. We only transact business through professional UK insurance intermediaries and we take pride in fostering excellent working relationships. Our products feature prominently on Aggregators' sites, such as Confused, Go Compare and Compare the Market, via our broker partners. What we offer in return? A collaborative and fast paced work environment Private medical health care plan 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and the ability to buy/sell five days holiday A benefit scheme that offers discounts and cashback on shopping, restaurants, travel and more Life Assurance 4x annual salary Hybrid working model - from our Peterborough, Sunderland or Manchester office. Please apply with your up to date CV.
Keepmoat Homes is a fast growing top 10 UK housebuilder. We design and build quality homes and create places where people want to live. Our investment and participation helps transform communities and improves the lives of local people. We have a national presence combined with local knowledge and expertise in all aspects of housing - from finance, design and planning, to developing and building. Our comprehensive skills and capabilities give us a wider perspective across the whole housing lifecycle and we create lower risk ways of building homes people need. For more than 90 years our work has been absolutely visible to local communities so being part of the community is in our DNA. We hire local suppliers and tradespeople and work with local communities to make sure that our plans meet their needs. Job description Main purpose of the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Finance Manager to join us, based from our regional head office near Glasgow. The successful candidate will be the number two to the Finance Director in the region and will be viewed as a trusted financial expert and business partner, contributing to strong financial control within the region, including providing financial management information to support decision making. Key accountabilities will include ensuring that a robust, risk balanced and achievable 5-year business plan is prepared and submitted, providing regular updates and identifying risks. They will also prepare monthly profit and cash forecasts, provide clear reporting on sales prices and costs to underpin the regional culture of maximising individual site profitability and supporting blended margin profit recognition. They will also develop best practice procedures and reporting, working with key stakeholders in the business. The successful candidate will also work with the Regional Finance Director to lead and develop a best-in-class Regional Finance team. HS&S Responsibilities To take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work and adhere to the Keepmoat Health, Safety and Sustainability standards. Skills, knowledge & experience We are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Manager, or Finance Manager looking for a step up, who embodies our Keepmoat values; a straightforward communicator at all levels, who can translate financial information to a variety of different stakeholders.They will be creative with the ability to think strategically, and to work under pressure to deadlines. They will be passionate about presenting accurate and timely financial information to enable the business to achieve its targets. They will be collaborative with the ability to lead and develop a motivated regional finance function. Education & qualifications The successful candidate will have experience of delivering timely, accurate and concise reporting, along with budgeting, cost control and management reporting. Experience in a similar role within Housebuilding is highly desirable but not essential, as is experience leading a finance team. We would also consider applications from candidates looking to make their first move out of practice, particularly those with experience supporting construction businesses. If this sounds like you, please apply now! Why work for us? At Keepmoat Homes we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. As the market leader in our industry we want to ensure that we attract, motivate and retain the best people who can deliver the best service for our customers. Competitive rates of pay - We regularly check our pay against our competitors to make sure they reflect our position as market leader. We also review our pay every year. Bonus Scheme - Our annual bonus scheme is linked to team and company performance. Special offers for staff - We run a range of offers and discounts exclusively for our employees including holidays, health club memberships and days out. Trust - We encourage you to come up with ideas and get the most out of your job with us. Development - we offer genuine development opportunities to progress your career. Our values Our values are the foundation for our vision, the cornerstone of our culture and the benchmark for our achievement. Straightforward - We get the job done in the most efficient and effective way. We are friendly, open and honest. It's about being respectful and working in a transparent and honest way. Collaborative - We work together in partnership to deliver the very best customer experience. Partnership working is key to our business. We work collaboratively to deliver the best results possible. Passionate - We care about what we do. We put pride and energy into delivering results. It's important to us to do a good job. Creative - We are proactive, flexible and resourceful. We listen, learn and deliver solutions. We don't offer a one size fits all solution; we are flexible and will tailor our services to our customers' needs.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Keepmoat Homes is a fast growing top 10 UK housebuilder. We design and build quality homes and create places where people want to live. Our investment and participation helps transform communities and improves the lives of local people. We have a national presence combined with local knowledge and expertise in all aspects of housing - from finance, design and planning, to developing and building. Our comprehensive skills and capabilities give us a wider perspective across the whole housing lifecycle and we create lower risk ways of building homes people need. For more than 90 years our work has been absolutely visible to local communities so being part of the community is in our DNA. We hire local suppliers and tradespeople and work with local communities to make sure that our plans meet their needs. Job description Main purpose of the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Finance Manager to join us, based from our regional head office near Glasgow. The successful candidate will be the number two to the Finance Director in the region and will be viewed as a trusted financial expert and business partner, contributing to strong financial control within the region, including providing financial management information to support decision making. Key accountabilities will include ensuring that a robust, risk balanced and achievable 5-year business plan is prepared and submitted, providing regular updates and identifying risks. They will also prepare monthly profit and cash forecasts, provide clear reporting on sales prices and costs to underpin the regional culture of maximising individual site profitability and supporting blended margin profit recognition. They will also develop best practice procedures and reporting, working with key stakeholders in the business. The successful candidate will also work with the Regional Finance Director to lead and develop a best-in-class Regional Finance team. HS&S Responsibilities To take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work and adhere to the Keepmoat Health, Safety and Sustainability standards. Skills, knowledge & experience We are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Manager, or Finance Manager looking for a step up, who embodies our Keepmoat values; a straightforward communicator at all levels, who can translate financial information to a variety of different stakeholders.They will be creative with the ability to think strategically, and to work under pressure to deadlines. They will be passionate about presenting accurate and timely financial information to enable the business to achieve its targets. They will be collaborative with the ability to lead and develop a motivated regional finance function. Education & qualifications The successful candidate will have experience of delivering timely, accurate and concise reporting, along with budgeting, cost control and management reporting. Experience in a similar role within Housebuilding is highly desirable but not essential, as is experience leading a finance team. We would also consider applications from candidates looking to make their first move out of practice, particularly those with experience supporting construction businesses. If this sounds like you, please apply now! Why work for us? At Keepmoat Homes we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. As the market leader in our industry we want to ensure that we attract, motivate and retain the best people who can deliver the best service for our customers. Competitive rates of pay - We regularly check our pay against our competitors to make sure they reflect our position as market leader. We also review our pay every year. Bonus Scheme - Our annual bonus scheme is linked to team and company performance. Special offers for staff - We run a range of offers and discounts exclusively for our employees including holidays, health club memberships and days out. Trust - We encourage you to come up with ideas and get the most out of your job with us. Development - we offer genuine development opportunities to progress your career. Our values Our values are the foundation for our vision, the cornerstone of our culture and the benchmark for our achievement. Straightforward - We get the job done in the most efficient and effective way. We are friendly, open and honest. It's about being respectful and working in a transparent and honest way. Collaborative - We work together in partnership to deliver the very best customer experience. Partnership working is key to our business. We work collaboratively to deliver the best results possible. Passionate - We care about what we do. We put pride and energy into delivering results. It's important to us to do a good job. Creative - We are proactive, flexible and resourceful. We listen, learn and deliver solutions. We don't offer a one size fits all solution; we are flexible and will tailor our services to our customers' needs.
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 As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with: ACCA/ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Previous experience of managing people. Good working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including consolidations, group audits, statutory accounts and disclosures. Project Management experience. 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 ati 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.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
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 As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with: ACCA/ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Previous experience of managing people. Good working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including consolidations, group audits, statutory accounts and disclosures. Project Management experience. 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 ati 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.
An Associate Architect with project and team lead experience is needed to join a friendly and collaborative architectural firm known for its innovative and pragmatic approach to design. This is a rare opportunity to transition from project leadership to a more strategic role in an ambitious mixed-use practice, offering the chance to lead project delivery while also playing a key role in shaping the Practices future. With a talented team of architects and designers, this ambitious Practice delivers exceptional projects across various sectors, exceeding client expectations every time. From master planning to commercial and industrial projects, they push boundaries and deliver results. They are now seeking an Associate who has a solid portfolio that demonstrates broad technical experience, creativity and innovative thinking. As an Associate you will take on responsibility for project delivery, providing expert guidance and oversight to ensure projects progress smoothly at all stages. You'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, ensuring they're managed to the highest professional standards. Additionally, you'll play a key role in business development, collaborating with the Directors to generate new opportunities, develop fee proposals, and nurture client relationships. As part of the Senior Team, you'll contribute to the management and development of the practice, taking the lead on strategic professional matters such as CDM and BIM. To qualify You could be an Associate / Senior Architect / Architect or similar with a CV and portfolio that demonstrates: Experience in the delivery of projects in different sectors and of varying size from inception to completion (a minimum of 7 years of post-qualification experience). You are a versatile and committed individual with initiative, seeking a new challenge. Proven ability to manage projects and teams effectively and collaboratively. You are proficient in AutoCAD and able to take the lead in REVIT; experience in BIM coordination preferred. You are ARB Registered with knowledge of contract management. An interest in the business side of architecture. Permanent right to live and work in the UK (no visa sponsorship provided). You align with their core values: client-focused, professional, team-oriented, creative, pragmatic, and committed to learning and development. As an Associate, you'll have the chance to work with a friendly, dedicated and inclusive team as well as a voice in shaping the management and direction of the practice. You'll enjoy a generous benefits package encompassing pension, life, and critical illness insurance. Enjoy ample time off with 28 days holiday, including Christmas shutdown, as well as public holidays and additional long service leave and benefits.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
An Associate Architect with project and team lead experience is needed to join a friendly and collaborative architectural firm known for its innovative and pragmatic approach to design. This is a rare opportunity to transition from project leadership to a more strategic role in an ambitious mixed-use practice, offering the chance to lead project delivery while also playing a key role in shaping the Practices future. With a talented team of architects and designers, this ambitious Practice delivers exceptional projects across various sectors, exceeding client expectations every time. From master planning to commercial and industrial projects, they push boundaries and deliver results. They are now seeking an Associate who has a solid portfolio that demonstrates broad technical experience, creativity and innovative thinking. As an Associate you will take on responsibility for project delivery, providing expert guidance and oversight to ensure projects progress smoothly at all stages. You'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, ensuring they're managed to the highest professional standards. Additionally, you'll play a key role in business development, collaborating with the Directors to generate new opportunities, develop fee proposals, and nurture client relationships. As part of the Senior Team, you'll contribute to the management and development of the practice, taking the lead on strategic professional matters such as CDM and BIM. To qualify You could be an Associate / Senior Architect / Architect or similar with a CV and portfolio that demonstrates: Experience in the delivery of projects in different sectors and of varying size from inception to completion (a minimum of 7 years of post-qualification experience). You are a versatile and committed individual with initiative, seeking a new challenge. Proven ability to manage projects and teams effectively and collaboratively. You are proficient in AutoCAD and able to take the lead in REVIT; experience in BIM coordination preferred. You are ARB Registered with knowledge of contract management. An interest in the business side of architecture. Permanent right to live and work in the UK (no visa sponsorship provided). You align with their core values: client-focused, professional, team-oriented, creative, pragmatic, and committed to learning and development. As an Associate, you'll have the chance to work with a friendly, dedicated and inclusive team as well as a voice in shaping the management and direction of the practice. You'll enjoy a generous benefits package encompassing pension, life, and critical illness insurance. Enjoy ample time off with 28 days holiday, including Christmas shutdown, as well as public holidays and additional long service leave and benefits.
Company & Role Overview: Skan is an industry-leading process intelligence platform that is built on the foundation of AI, Computer vision and advanced analytics. Leading global enterprises are adopting Skan to transform their operations, technology, and customer service processes to deliver financial, regulatory, and operational excellence benefits. Skan offers disruptive advantages to our clients in terms of cost, speed, agility, and scale that is unmatched in the industry. For this position, we are looking for remote candidates located in the EMEA. We're looking for our first all-star Business Development leader in EMEA who will be responsible for developing and executing the go-to-market strategy for Skan's platform offering built on individualized business cases by customers. You will have the opportunity to identify and establish relationships with key corporate C-level representatives and business unit managers through prospecting, marketing leads and expansion of existing contacts within accounts. The role will include travel and include customers across multiple geographies in EMEA, including Germany, France, and Benelux, amongst others. What you will do at Skan: Hunt down and discover new opportunities; includes attending key conference and events, building Skan's presence with the right audience and building the pipeline Build and nurture a strong sales pipeline and forecast through discovery calls and meetings Drive the E2E sales process, from sourcing, discovery, product demonstration through approval and contracting Build trusted relationship with customers through understanding their problems, challenges and objectives Actively source growth and upsell opportunities with Strategic customers, and engage regularly with senior-level leaders at these customers Work with senior stakeholders at Customers to create the right solution and business case to drive adoption and investment decisions Build industry knowledge and context on use cases, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders; on expansion opportunities, work closely with the team to lead the right conversation at customers Accurately manage and update all information in Skan's CRM system, maintaining an accurate forecast of all opportunities Build awareness for Skan they Partner Ecosystem, as needed Establish Skan's presence in EMEA, grow the team and the EMEA customer footprint What you will bring to Skan: 10+ years of experience, with at least 5 years in a business development capacity Deep domain expertise in financial services or insurance, with an understanding of the industry problem space and solutions Managed and sold SaaS products, preferably around process mining, process discovery, and robotic process automation Excellent executive presence and presentation skills, with an ability to work with senior enterprise leaders and an intimate understanding of the value creation sale Can demonstrate results from own pipeline generation while nurturing large strategic accounts Demonstrated ability to manage both direct and indirect opportunities from net new prospects and current customers Experienced in a new business Sales role ideally within a similar start up and high growth organization Strong ownership orientation and comfort with ambiguity Experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment Nice to have: Strong analytical and writing abilities Must have experience in selling enterprise software products to business and operations leaders in the areas related to business process management, automation, AI and analytics A high level of intensity to work with an experienced, motivated leadership team focused on creating a significantly sized company in a short timeframe Excellent thought leadership traits with the ability to successfully drive fundamental changes to business processes Entrepreneurial spirit/attitude, flexibility toward dynamic change Health benefits Retirement Plan Generous time off policy Work From Home Stock Option Plan Skan is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on gender, sexuality, race, color, disability or any other legally protected status.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Company & Role Overview: Skan is an industry-leading process intelligence platform that is built on the foundation of AI, Computer vision and advanced analytics. Leading global enterprises are adopting Skan to transform their operations, technology, and customer service processes to deliver financial, regulatory, and operational excellence benefits. Skan offers disruptive advantages to our clients in terms of cost, speed, agility, and scale that is unmatched in the industry. For this position, we are looking for remote candidates located in the EMEA. We're looking for our first all-star Business Development leader in EMEA who will be responsible for developing and executing the go-to-market strategy for Skan's platform offering built on individualized business cases by customers. You will have the opportunity to identify and establish relationships with key corporate C-level representatives and business unit managers through prospecting, marketing leads and expansion of existing contacts within accounts. The role will include travel and include customers across multiple geographies in EMEA, including Germany, France, and Benelux, amongst others. What you will do at Skan: Hunt down and discover new opportunities; includes attending key conference and events, building Skan's presence with the right audience and building the pipeline Build and nurture a strong sales pipeline and forecast through discovery calls and meetings Drive the E2E sales process, from sourcing, discovery, product demonstration through approval and contracting Build trusted relationship with customers through understanding their problems, challenges and objectives Actively source growth and upsell opportunities with Strategic customers, and engage regularly with senior-level leaders at these customers Work with senior stakeholders at Customers to create the right solution and business case to drive adoption and investment decisions Build industry knowledge and context on use cases, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders; on expansion opportunities, work closely with the team to lead the right conversation at customers Accurately manage and update all information in Skan's CRM system, maintaining an accurate forecast of all opportunities Build awareness for Skan they Partner Ecosystem, as needed Establish Skan's presence in EMEA, grow the team and the EMEA customer footprint What you will bring to Skan: 10+ years of experience, with at least 5 years in a business development capacity Deep domain expertise in financial services or insurance, with an understanding of the industry problem space and solutions Managed and sold SaaS products, preferably around process mining, process discovery, and robotic process automation Excellent executive presence and presentation skills, with an ability to work with senior enterprise leaders and an intimate understanding of the value creation sale Can demonstrate results from own pipeline generation while nurturing large strategic accounts Demonstrated ability to manage both direct and indirect opportunities from net new prospects and current customers Experienced in a new business Sales role ideally within a similar start up and high growth organization Strong ownership orientation and comfort with ambiguity Experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment Nice to have: Strong analytical and writing abilities Must have experience in selling enterprise software products to business and operations leaders in the areas related to business process management, automation, AI and analytics A high level of intensity to work with an experienced, motivated leadership team focused on creating a significantly sized company in a short timeframe Excellent thought leadership traits with the ability to successfully drive fundamental changes to business processes Entrepreneurial spirit/attitude, flexibility toward dynamic change Health benefits Retirement Plan Generous time off policy Work From Home Stock Option Plan Skan is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on gender, sexuality, race, color, disability or any other legally protected status.
Head of Business Development role for an international law firm with a great culture and phenomenal client base. This newly created role offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative and creative business development team, and is somewhere you can really make a valuable contribution. Working closely with the BD Director and wider business services teams, the role will be instrumental in delivering on the firm's growth strategy through its distinctive sector focus. The role responsibilities will include: Shaping and implementing the firm's BD plan to target, win and grow profitable business from key sectors, practices, and clients. Working with sector heads and BD leads to drive growth through a distinctive sector focus, developing innovative ways to deliver on sector objectives and revenue generation. Working with practice BD leads to develop and implement targeted BD growth programmes to drive revenue and take market share. Working closely with the BD operations team to create efficiencies in operating processes, increasing the speed, quality and consistency of BD activities. The successful candidate will be a strategic and creative thinker with the ability to persuade, influence, execute and deliver. This is a really exciting opportunity for someone in the Legal BD profession who is either a Head of BD in a smaller firm or an experienced Senior BD Manager ready to step up. In addition, you will demonstrate strong people management and leadership skills alongside high emotional intelligence and the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels. To apply send your CV to For more jobs like this go to our job page and also check out our LinkedIn Page!
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Head of Business Development role for an international law firm with a great culture and phenomenal client base. This newly created role offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative and creative business development team, and is somewhere you can really make a valuable contribution. Working closely with the BD Director and wider business services teams, the role will be instrumental in delivering on the firm's growth strategy through its distinctive sector focus. The role responsibilities will include: Shaping and implementing the firm's BD plan to target, win and grow profitable business from key sectors, practices, and clients. Working with sector heads and BD leads to drive growth through a distinctive sector focus, developing innovative ways to deliver on sector objectives and revenue generation. Working with practice BD leads to develop and implement targeted BD growth programmes to drive revenue and take market share. Working closely with the BD operations team to create efficiencies in operating processes, increasing the speed, quality and consistency of BD activities. The successful candidate will be a strategic and creative thinker with the ability to persuade, influence, execute and deliver. This is a really exciting opportunity for someone in the Legal BD profession who is either a Head of BD in a smaller firm or an experienced Senior BD Manager ready to step up. In addition, you will demonstrate strong people management and leadership skills alongside high emotional intelligence and the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels. To apply send your CV to For more jobs like this go to our job page and also check out our LinkedIn Page!
About Our Client My client is a renowned player in the public affairs industry with a significant presence in Whitehall and Westminster. It employs over 20 staff with various specialisms and has a reputation for providing high-quality services that exceed client expectations. Job Description The SAM or AD will need to perform core behaviours and competencies and client management alongside supporting colleagues on new business. The Successful Applicant A successful SAM or AD should have: A degree in a relevant field Proven experience in public affairs. Strong leadership and team management skills Excellent policy development and implementation skills Proficient in stakeholder management An understanding of industry regulations and compliance Creative and strategic thinking abilities What's on Offer A competitive salary range of £35,500 - £60,500 per year An inclusive and vibrant company culture Opportunities for professional development and growth Generous holiday leave Working in London, with 'deliveroo Fridays' on offer! If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, we encourage you to apply today to join our client's team.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
About Our Client My client is a renowned player in the public affairs industry with a significant presence in Whitehall and Westminster. It employs over 20 staff with various specialisms and has a reputation for providing high-quality services that exceed client expectations. Job Description The SAM or AD will need to perform core behaviours and competencies and client management alongside supporting colleagues on new business. The Successful Applicant A successful SAM or AD should have: A degree in a relevant field Proven experience in public affairs. Strong leadership and team management skills Excellent policy development and implementation skills Proficient in stakeholder management An understanding of industry regulations and compliance Creative and strategic thinking abilities What's on Offer A competitive salary range of £35,500 - £60,500 per year An inclusive and vibrant company culture Opportunities for professional development and growth Generous holiday leave Working in London, with 'deliveroo Fridays' on offer! If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, we encourage you to apply today to join our client's team.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients 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 clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Demonstrate excellence of service to clients and build strong relationships both internally and externally; act as a major point of contact within the firm. Provide tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients, in some cases using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. Manage a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Understand potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. Counsel, appraise, develop and motivate staff as appropriate Coaching and developing junior members of staff to lead a culture of team development Support, train, mentor and advise others. Lead large and/or complex projects You'll also be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the 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 in 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. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. 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 for our clients 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 them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach 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.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients 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 clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Demonstrate excellence of service to clients and build strong relationships both internally and externally; act as a major point of contact within the firm. Provide tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients, in some cases using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. Manage a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Understand potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. Counsel, appraise, develop and motivate staff as appropriate Coaching and developing junior members of staff to lead a culture of team development Support, train, mentor and advise others. Lead large and/or complex projects You'll also be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the 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 in 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. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. 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 for our clients 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 them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach 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.
Agency Sales Director DACH at Data Clean Room An exciting opportunity to join a market leader in the 1 st Party Data space. The Company 100% SaaS offering Partners include Zara, WPP, NYSE and GSK $30M of VC funding to date Hyper growth business with fast-track career progression Fully flexible working environment Significant equity / share options scheme Desired Skills & Experience Great track record selling into Major Hold Co and Independent agencies Strong contacts across the agency landscape in DACH Solid track record of meeting and exceeding revenue targets Genuine interest in data and advertising technology Grey Matter. Intelligent recruitment for the digital, technology, marketing and media sectors. Based in London, we partner with B2B & B2C technology companies, global brands, start-ups, publishers and agencies to find talent in London, across the UK and internationally. Our Sales Team are specialists in digital technology and SaaS industry and work with a range of companies from disruptive fintech's to established marketing SaaS platforms and rapidly growing ad technology tools to digital marketplaces. The key roles they hire for are Vice President Sales, Senior Sales, Account Executive, Business Development, Inside Sales, Customer Success Manager and Sales Director. Our portfolio of roles includes a variety of individual contributor and management roles.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Agency Sales Director DACH at Data Clean Room An exciting opportunity to join a market leader in the 1 st Party Data space. The Company 100% SaaS offering Partners include Zara, WPP, NYSE and GSK $30M of VC funding to date Hyper growth business with fast-track career progression Fully flexible working environment Significant equity / share options scheme Desired Skills & Experience Great track record selling into Major Hold Co and Independent agencies Strong contacts across the agency landscape in DACH Solid track record of meeting and exceeding revenue targets Genuine interest in data and advertising technology Grey Matter. Intelligent recruitment for the digital, technology, marketing and media sectors. Based in London, we partner with B2B & B2C technology companies, global brands, start-ups, publishers and agencies to find talent in London, across the UK and internationally. Our Sales Team are specialists in digital technology and SaaS industry and work with a range of companies from disruptive fintech's to established marketing SaaS platforms and rapidly growing ad technology tools to digital marketplaces. The key roles they hire for are Vice President Sales, Senior Sales, Account Executive, Business Development, Inside Sales, Customer Success Manager and Sales Director. Our portfolio of roles includes a variety of individual contributor and management roles.
About Edelman's Crisis & Risk Practice: Edelman's Crisis & Risk practice is one of the largest and most respected in the world. With over 180 practitioners in 65 countries, we address some of the most complex reputational issues for clients worldwide. Issues that the team handles include corporate malfeasance, societal matters, litigation, ethics and integrity, security risks (e.g., physical and data), product and service risks (e.g., safety, health) and financial. About the Opportunity: Edelman is establishing a new Counter-Disinformation Unit (CDU) to provide deeper expertise in this growing area of reputational risk. It will build on the success that Edelman's Digital Crisis team has had in this space in recent years. The CDU will help clients anticipate, build resilience against, respond to, and recover from misinformation and disinformation attacks, ranging on a spectrum from organic consumer misperceptions through to weaponized state-backed disinformation and influence operations. Working as part of a Global team and reporting to the Head of Global Digital Crisis, The Senior Vice President, Counter Disinformation, region will be responsible for developing the CDU strategy and offer against an agreed set of objectives. This individual will work across a wide range of Edelman teams to introduce, deliver, and execute the offer. The CDU team will also be supported by a research resource responsible for providing up to date analysis and strategic insights that will help inform a multi-channel crisis response strategy for our clients as they combat these disinformation risks. This role will also play a key role in shaping the longer-term vision for the Crisis & Risk specialism considering the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and the shifting media landscape. Given the CDU is a rapidly evolving offering from Edelman, there is significant scope to develop the strategy, targets and operating principles. We would also expect this role to take the lead in evolving and deepening the capabilities of the team in this area. The role requires someone who is comfortable in a constantly changing landscape.In return, you will play an integral part in leading accounts thatareat the center of some of the most relevant discussionsin the world today. Responsibilities: Work with other regional CDU leads to develop a global Counter Disinformation offering to service the growing needs of Edelman clients (existing and new). Serve as the lead adviser on mis and disinformation issues in region serving high-profile and culturally relevant clients, working closely with other senior leaders in the company to counsel public, private sector, and NGO clients on complex issues. Advise on countering sensitive content issues including digital harassment, doxing, hostile activism, and hateful content. Drive pipeline and defined revenue growth in counter-disinformation and misinformation work within region . Lead the marketing of the CDU internally within Edelman and externally in the region. Lead/participate in new business pitches to potential clients. Inform and develop proactive and reactive strategies and cross-channel tactical plans to counter or mitigate anticipated, emerging, and acute information threats. Identify and assess risks with a systems mindset, contextualizing emerging trends and threats with relevant geopolitical, cultural, or societally specific nuances. Develop and deliver disinformation response plans, client-side training, and simulations to build readiness and resilience against disinformation campaigns. Partner with other Edelman teams including strategy, creative, social media, influencer, performance marketing, predictive analytics and more to ensure seamless integration of counter-disinformation strategies within broader reputation and crisis management programs and context. Work with best-in-class academics, technology partners and practitioners to ensure Edelman's counter-disinformation work remains in line with evolving best practices in the industry. Support project management and financial tracking across multiple client projects. Share knowledge and experience with other members of the Crisis & Risk team to embed the skills into all members of the team over time. Qualifications: Significant experience working specifically in counter-disinformation roles, e.g. intelligence (preferably in military intelligence, government, or private security sector), international geopolitical, cybersecurity, or human rights functions. Strong experience in strategic communications and/or related fields. Extensive experience conceptualizing, drafting, and presenting strategic and tactical communications plans to address geopolitical, information (IO), cyber and/or violent actor behaviours and activities. Preferred Qualifications: Strong understanding of the application of digital communications and marketing techniques, strategies and tactics in disinformation, crisis, issues, or reputation management contexts. Experience analysing and mitigating high-impact threats from a diverse range of online threat actors. Understanding of psychological and behavioural science as it pertains to combatting disinformation and misinformation issues. Proven track record of managing and executing short-term and long-term projects under high pressure and time constraints. Experience leading cross-functional teams of direct and indirect reports on high-profile, high-pressure projects. Understanding of performance marketing strategies (notably audience identification/segmentation, targeting using paid media channels). Experienced in system dynamics thinking, thinking critically, and qualifying assessments with data driven communications skills. Experience working with a team spanning multiple locations/time zones. Proven business development experience with a track record of pitching and closing new business. Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the trust of their stakeholders. Our honors include the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for PR; Advertising Age's 2019 A-List; the Holmes Report's 2018 Global Digital Agency of the Year; and, five times, Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. Since our founding in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business. Edelman owns specialty companies Edelman Data & Intelligence (DxI) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, lifestyle). For more information please visit: Click here to view a short video about life at Edelman.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
About Edelman's Crisis & Risk Practice: Edelman's Crisis & Risk practice is one of the largest and most respected in the world. With over 180 practitioners in 65 countries, we address some of the most complex reputational issues for clients worldwide. Issues that the team handles include corporate malfeasance, societal matters, litigation, ethics and integrity, security risks (e.g., physical and data), product and service risks (e.g., safety, health) and financial. About the Opportunity: Edelman is establishing a new Counter-Disinformation Unit (CDU) to provide deeper expertise in this growing area of reputational risk. It will build on the success that Edelman's Digital Crisis team has had in this space in recent years. The CDU will help clients anticipate, build resilience against, respond to, and recover from misinformation and disinformation attacks, ranging on a spectrum from organic consumer misperceptions through to weaponized state-backed disinformation and influence operations. Working as part of a Global team and reporting to the Head of Global Digital Crisis, The Senior Vice President, Counter Disinformation, region will be responsible for developing the CDU strategy and offer against an agreed set of objectives. This individual will work across a wide range of Edelman teams to introduce, deliver, and execute the offer. The CDU team will also be supported by a research resource responsible for providing up to date analysis and strategic insights that will help inform a multi-channel crisis response strategy for our clients as they combat these disinformation risks. This role will also play a key role in shaping the longer-term vision for the Crisis & Risk specialism considering the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and the shifting media landscape. Given the CDU is a rapidly evolving offering from Edelman, there is significant scope to develop the strategy, targets and operating principles. We would also expect this role to take the lead in evolving and deepening the capabilities of the team in this area. The role requires someone who is comfortable in a constantly changing landscape.In return, you will play an integral part in leading accounts thatareat the center of some of the most relevant discussionsin the world today. Responsibilities: Work with other regional CDU leads to develop a global Counter Disinformation offering to service the growing needs of Edelman clients (existing and new). Serve as the lead adviser on mis and disinformation issues in region serving high-profile and culturally relevant clients, working closely with other senior leaders in the company to counsel public, private sector, and NGO clients on complex issues. Advise on countering sensitive content issues including digital harassment, doxing, hostile activism, and hateful content. Drive pipeline and defined revenue growth in counter-disinformation and misinformation work within region . Lead the marketing of the CDU internally within Edelman and externally in the region. Lead/participate in new business pitches to potential clients. Inform and develop proactive and reactive strategies and cross-channel tactical plans to counter or mitigate anticipated, emerging, and acute information threats. Identify and assess risks with a systems mindset, contextualizing emerging trends and threats with relevant geopolitical, cultural, or societally specific nuances. Develop and deliver disinformation response plans, client-side training, and simulations to build readiness and resilience against disinformation campaigns. Partner with other Edelman teams including strategy, creative, social media, influencer, performance marketing, predictive analytics and more to ensure seamless integration of counter-disinformation strategies within broader reputation and crisis management programs and context. Work with best-in-class academics, technology partners and practitioners to ensure Edelman's counter-disinformation work remains in line with evolving best practices in the industry. Support project management and financial tracking across multiple client projects. Share knowledge and experience with other members of the Crisis & Risk team to embed the skills into all members of the team over time. Qualifications: Significant experience working specifically in counter-disinformation roles, e.g. intelligence (preferably in military intelligence, government, or private security sector), international geopolitical, cybersecurity, or human rights functions. Strong experience in strategic communications and/or related fields. Extensive experience conceptualizing, drafting, and presenting strategic and tactical communications plans to address geopolitical, information (IO), cyber and/or violent actor behaviours and activities. Preferred Qualifications: Strong understanding of the application of digital communications and marketing techniques, strategies and tactics in disinformation, crisis, issues, or reputation management contexts. Experience analysing and mitigating high-impact threats from a diverse range of online threat actors. Understanding of psychological and behavioural science as it pertains to combatting disinformation and misinformation issues. Proven track record of managing and executing short-term and long-term projects under high pressure and time constraints. Experience leading cross-functional teams of direct and indirect reports on high-profile, high-pressure projects. Understanding of performance marketing strategies (notably audience identification/segmentation, targeting using paid media channels). Experienced in system dynamics thinking, thinking critically, and qualifying assessments with data driven communications skills. Experience working with a team spanning multiple locations/time zones. Proven business development experience with a track record of pitching and closing new business. Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the trust of their stakeholders. Our honors include the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for PR; Advertising Age's 2019 A-List; the Holmes Report's 2018 Global Digital Agency of the Year; and, five times, Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. Since our founding in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business. Edelman owns specialty companies Edelman Data & Intelligence (DxI) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, lifestyle). For more information please visit: Click here to view a short video about life at Edelman.
OUR IMPACT Our division prevents, detects and mitigates compliance, regulatory and reputational risk across the firm and helps to strengthen the firm's culture of compliance. Compliance accomplishes these through the firm's enterprise-wide compliance risk management program. As an independent control function and part of the firm's second line of defence, Compliance assesses the firm's compliance, regulatory and reputational risk; monitors for compliance with new or amended laws, rules and regulations; designs and implements controls, policies, procedures and training; conducts independent testing; investigates, surveils and monitors for compliance risks and breaches; and leads the firm's responses to regulatory examinations, audits and inquiries. You'll be part of a team with members from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, such as law, accounting, sales, and trading. We look for those who possess sound judgment, curiosity, and are able to adapt to a changing regulatory landscape. Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) has primary responsibility for the execution of the firm's enterprise-wide Anti-Money Laundering (AML), anti-bribery, and government sanctions compliance programs and, among other things, performs enhanced due diligence and government sanctions screening, as well as surveillance and investigations designed to identify potential terrorist financing, money laundering, bribery, market abuse, or other suspicious activity. YOUR IMPACT The Business Intelligence Group (BIG) in FCC covering Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), which is based in London, is seeking someone from either a legal or non-legal background with relevant skills and experience to work within the BIG team in connection with their review of transactions across a range of jurisdictions in EMEA. BIG is a transactional review and due diligence group dedicated to the identification and evaluation of legal, regulatory and reputational risk raised by transactions to support the firm's business lines and firmwide committees in their efforts to make fully informed commercial and reputational risk management decisions and to meet regulatory requirements. These business lines include banking, principal investments and certain asset management businesses. BIG works closely with deal teams and subject matter experts within Global Compliance, including broader FCC, and Legal. BIG is composed of lawyers and compliance professionals with extensive regulatory, government, audit and transactional experience. This is an opportunity to work in a global team on a diverse range of transactions across jurisdictions. RESPONSIBILITIES Due diligence and intelligence gathering, risk identification and mitigation to support the assessment of legal, regulatory and reputational risk in potential transactions, business relationships and other situations, covering issues such as bribery & corruption, compliance with economic sanctions, source of wealth, links to organized crime, financial irregularities, litigation risk, money laundering, and geo-political risk etc. Instruct and liaise with external investigative consultants, evaluate their reports and challenge findings where necessary. Drive the diligence and intelligence gathering process to address issues identified, coordinating with in-house lawyers, external counsel, compliance and business teams. Providing advice to business teams and other internal stakeholders on legal, regulatory and reputational risk (including in relation to money laundering, bribery and corruption and economic sanctions) and associated mitigants in a transactional context. Coordinate with teams in the Legal Department to ensure that for each transaction there is appropriate contractual protection against the risks identified, in particular in relation to bribery & corruption and economic sanctions. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR Minimum of four years of relevant experience at a due diligence or corporate investigations firm, in regulatory or compliance work in the financial sector, or at an international law firm advising on transactions and/or on financial crime-related issues. International transactional experience is desirable. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and government, regulatory and industry standards and guidelines related to anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, and economic sanctions desirable. Analytical and critical-thinking skills with ability to present conclusions confidently and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Able to assess and judge risks within the commercial context of often complex transactions and relationships, and suggest constructive solutions to navigate and mitigate reputational, legal and regulatory risk. Interest and experience in international relations. Willingness to deliver unwelcome messages to internal stakeholders, where necessary. Team player who enjoys a collaborative approach to work. Prepared to escalate relevant issues to seniors, and provide support where needed to juniors and peers. Highly organised and able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, taking a proactive approach to potential issues. Ability to conduct research in multiple languages would be helpful, but is not a prerequisite. Proficient in the use of IT systems and research databases. ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
OUR IMPACT Our division prevents, detects and mitigates compliance, regulatory and reputational risk across the firm and helps to strengthen the firm's culture of compliance. Compliance accomplishes these through the firm's enterprise-wide compliance risk management program. As an independent control function and part of the firm's second line of defence, Compliance assesses the firm's compliance, regulatory and reputational risk; monitors for compliance with new or amended laws, rules and regulations; designs and implements controls, policies, procedures and training; conducts independent testing; investigates, surveils and monitors for compliance risks and breaches; and leads the firm's responses to regulatory examinations, audits and inquiries. You'll be part of a team with members from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, such as law, accounting, sales, and trading. We look for those who possess sound judgment, curiosity, and are able to adapt to a changing regulatory landscape. Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) has primary responsibility for the execution of the firm's enterprise-wide Anti-Money Laundering (AML), anti-bribery, and government sanctions compliance programs and, among other things, performs enhanced due diligence and government sanctions screening, as well as surveillance and investigations designed to identify potential terrorist financing, money laundering, bribery, market abuse, or other suspicious activity. YOUR IMPACT The Business Intelligence Group (BIG) in FCC covering Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), which is based in London, is seeking someone from either a legal or non-legal background with relevant skills and experience to work within the BIG team in connection with their review of transactions across a range of jurisdictions in EMEA. BIG is a transactional review and due diligence group dedicated to the identification and evaluation of legal, regulatory and reputational risk raised by transactions to support the firm's business lines and firmwide committees in their efforts to make fully informed commercial and reputational risk management decisions and to meet regulatory requirements. These business lines include banking, principal investments and certain asset management businesses. BIG works closely with deal teams and subject matter experts within Global Compliance, including broader FCC, and Legal. BIG is composed of lawyers and compliance professionals with extensive regulatory, government, audit and transactional experience. This is an opportunity to work in a global team on a diverse range of transactions across jurisdictions. RESPONSIBILITIES Due diligence and intelligence gathering, risk identification and mitigation to support the assessment of legal, regulatory and reputational risk in potential transactions, business relationships and other situations, covering issues such as bribery & corruption, compliance with economic sanctions, source of wealth, links to organized crime, financial irregularities, litigation risk, money laundering, and geo-political risk etc. Instruct and liaise with external investigative consultants, evaluate their reports and challenge findings where necessary. Drive the diligence and intelligence gathering process to address issues identified, coordinating with in-house lawyers, external counsel, compliance and business teams. Providing advice to business teams and other internal stakeholders on legal, regulatory and reputational risk (including in relation to money laundering, bribery and corruption and economic sanctions) and associated mitigants in a transactional context. Coordinate with teams in the Legal Department to ensure that for each transaction there is appropriate contractual protection against the risks identified, in particular in relation to bribery & corruption and economic sanctions. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR Minimum of four years of relevant experience at a due diligence or corporate investigations firm, in regulatory or compliance work in the financial sector, or at an international law firm advising on transactions and/or on financial crime-related issues. International transactional experience is desirable. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and government, regulatory and industry standards and guidelines related to anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, and economic sanctions desirable. Analytical and critical-thinking skills with ability to present conclusions confidently and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Able to assess and judge risks within the commercial context of often complex transactions and relationships, and suggest constructive solutions to navigate and mitigate reputational, legal and regulatory risk. Interest and experience in international relations. Willingness to deliver unwelcome messages to internal stakeholders, where necessary. Team player who enjoys a collaborative approach to work. Prepared to escalate relevant issues to seniors, and provide support where needed to juniors and peers. Highly organised and able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, taking a proactive approach to potential issues. Ability to conduct research in multiple languages would be helpful, but is not a prerequisite. Proficient in the use of IT systems and research databases. ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
People Director (Operations & Delivery) Location: Commutable distance to Winchester / London. Arqiva offer a hybrid working model whereby site visits tend to be more meeting dependent Inclusive Arqiva .Our networks include our Diversity Ambassadors, Eldercare, Spectrum, Working Families, Pride, Veterans and Inspiring Women - join and contribute to our active networks! To equip our ExCo and Leadership Team to thrive and help us create the environment and conditions for our people to do their best work which directly contributes to our customers achieving their growth and delivery targets. This role is a key member of the People and Culture (P+C) leadership team which defines and owns the pan-Arqiva people priorities and strategy. The role also sits on the Operations leadership team working with the respective ExCo member to drive and enable the functional people plan and agenda. The role You will have accountability for the line management of the People Delivery Leads that provide HR business partner expertise across the various functional units and pan-Arqiva people change and transformation. Setting the vision and outcomes for the Delivery Leads, you will own the operational plan and performance of the team. In collaboration with the wider P&C Leadership Team, you will ensure that the people priorities are delivered to our customers through informing, asking and overseeing expertise and resources from the wider team. Providing thought leadership and input into HR products, acting as a source of expert guidance Provide strategic HR direction to the respective Exco and leadership teams, in the context of the overall business vision and strategy to achieve the business goals. Own and deliver the people plan and functional people strategy - working with the respective Exco member and leadership team to build a plan that delivers the right skills in the right place, at the right time, by developing an integrated workforce plan, future skills road map and delivery plan to realisation. Provide business insight to P&C team and P&C insight to business; utilising both qualitative and quantitative data to inform the development of solutions to enable our customers to achieve their growth and delivery targets. Within the functional people plan create and deliver the employee experience and key people practices for the functions, together with P&C centres of expertise facilitating an environment for our people to do their best work (engagement, performance, culture, leadership). Provide thought leadership on evolving opportunities to contribute to Arqiva's Diversity and Inclusion agenda, both for their function and sponsoring this across the wider business. Work with leaders to identify and develop their talent and ensure we create as many career defining experiences for all our people e.g. learning resources, peer to peer learning, mentoring, job shadowing, projects etc. Deliver HR products that encourage our people to take ownership of their own performance, careers and learning, but providing them with a range of different options, resources and experiences. Including strategies where critical roles are identified, appropriately resourced, and rewarded to retain and progress talent within the organisation Influence the narrative for good relations across BECTU and AEB and the wider employee community. Lead diagnosis of current and future people context for own function(s); commission support from CoEs to address opportunities & challenges; lead delivery of end to end programmes including across organisational boundaries to implement and effectively embed people change. The person Experience of being a trusted advisor to a senior business leader, with significant experience in influencing senior leaders. Led, delivered and embedded change (people and transformational). Collaborative problem solver and ability to take ownership of issues and call out issues when appropriate. Exceptional stakeholder management experience with the ability to work at all levels and in a matrix environment. Commercial thinker, experience of delivering commercial benefits to the business and understand market dynamics. You will have extensive experience of business partnering at a senior level and hold a CIPD qualification. Progressive approach to HR and ability to bring the outside in. Typical benefits include 6% pension contribution Private Medical 25 days annual leave Access to our comprehensive flexible benefits including discounts on big brands, wellness and employee assistance programmes, gymflex, buy and sell annual leave, travel and dental insurance Work. Life. Smarter . Our commitment to a flexible and hybrid working culture Why join Arqiva? We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast and the UK's leading Smart utilities platform. This means we have a strong heritage and foundation for future growth for you to grow your career with us. Our journey is to transition global media distribution to cloud solutions, where we aim to double our revenue and continue to grow by being an innovator of scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors. We have opportunities in new technology applications and products, you will have opportunities to learn and develop with us. Your wellbeing . Our wellbeing mission is to help our people to be the best version of themselves at work and still have the time and energy to live a full life outside of work. Our focus for 2024 is to Win, Grow, Go Faster - find out more, contact us and apply!
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
People Director (Operations & Delivery) Location: Commutable distance to Winchester / London. Arqiva offer a hybrid working model whereby site visits tend to be more meeting dependent Inclusive Arqiva .Our networks include our Diversity Ambassadors, Eldercare, Spectrum, Working Families, Pride, Veterans and Inspiring Women - join and contribute to our active networks! To equip our ExCo and Leadership Team to thrive and help us create the environment and conditions for our people to do their best work which directly contributes to our customers achieving their growth and delivery targets. This role is a key member of the People and Culture (P+C) leadership team which defines and owns the pan-Arqiva people priorities and strategy. The role also sits on the Operations leadership team working with the respective ExCo member to drive and enable the functional people plan and agenda. The role You will have accountability for the line management of the People Delivery Leads that provide HR business partner expertise across the various functional units and pan-Arqiva people change and transformation. Setting the vision and outcomes for the Delivery Leads, you will own the operational plan and performance of the team. In collaboration with the wider P&C Leadership Team, you will ensure that the people priorities are delivered to our customers through informing, asking and overseeing expertise and resources from the wider team. Providing thought leadership and input into HR products, acting as a source of expert guidance Provide strategic HR direction to the respective Exco and leadership teams, in the context of the overall business vision and strategy to achieve the business goals. Own and deliver the people plan and functional people strategy - working with the respective Exco member and leadership team to build a plan that delivers the right skills in the right place, at the right time, by developing an integrated workforce plan, future skills road map and delivery plan to realisation. Provide business insight to P&C team and P&C insight to business; utilising both qualitative and quantitative data to inform the development of solutions to enable our customers to achieve their growth and delivery targets. Within the functional people plan create and deliver the employee experience and key people practices for the functions, together with P&C centres of expertise facilitating an environment for our people to do their best work (engagement, performance, culture, leadership). Provide thought leadership on evolving opportunities to contribute to Arqiva's Diversity and Inclusion agenda, both for their function and sponsoring this across the wider business. Work with leaders to identify and develop their talent and ensure we create as many career defining experiences for all our people e.g. learning resources, peer to peer learning, mentoring, job shadowing, projects etc. Deliver HR products that encourage our people to take ownership of their own performance, careers and learning, but providing them with a range of different options, resources and experiences. Including strategies where critical roles are identified, appropriately resourced, and rewarded to retain and progress talent within the organisation Influence the narrative for good relations across BECTU and AEB and the wider employee community. Lead diagnosis of current and future people context for own function(s); commission support from CoEs to address opportunities & challenges; lead delivery of end to end programmes including across organisational boundaries to implement and effectively embed people change. The person Experience of being a trusted advisor to a senior business leader, with significant experience in influencing senior leaders. Led, delivered and embedded change (people and transformational). Collaborative problem solver and ability to take ownership of issues and call out issues when appropriate. Exceptional stakeholder management experience with the ability to work at all levels and in a matrix environment. Commercial thinker, experience of delivering commercial benefits to the business and understand market dynamics. You will have extensive experience of business partnering at a senior level and hold a CIPD qualification. Progressive approach to HR and ability to bring the outside in. Typical benefits include 6% pension contribution Private Medical 25 days annual leave Access to our comprehensive flexible benefits including discounts on big brands, wellness and employee assistance programmes, gymflex, buy and sell annual leave, travel and dental insurance Work. Life. Smarter . Our commitment to a flexible and hybrid working culture Why join Arqiva? We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast and the UK's leading Smart utilities platform. This means we have a strong heritage and foundation for future growth for you to grow your career with us. Our journey is to transition global media distribution to cloud solutions, where we aim to double our revenue and continue to grow by being an innovator of scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors. We have opportunities in new technology applications and products, you will have opportunities to learn and develop with us. Your wellbeing . Our wellbeing mission is to help our people to be the best version of themselves at work and still have the time and energy to live a full life outside of work. Our focus for 2024 is to Win, Grow, Go Faster - find out more, contact us and apply!
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position Shift: Days (United States of America) Travel Required: Yes, 100% of the Time Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available Positions Available: 1 At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems - Field Engineering is seeking a highly motivated Principal Systems Engineer/Senior Principal Systems Engineer to be a technical leader for our Global Hawk UAV sensor Field Engineering team located in Guam. Our development and sustainment operations are managed from our Linthicum, Maryland location. Permanent move to Guam. What You'll get to Do: Provide maintenance support and physical control for the Global Hawk UAV sensor Perform periodic quarterly physical inspections of the Global Hawk UAV sensor Create detailed trouble reports for the Global Hawk UAV sensor Provide support for emergency divert activities in support of security for the Global Hawk UAV sensor Analyzes system performance, reliability and consumption data of the Global Hawk UAV sensor and make recommendations to sustain sensor performance Identify engineering and/or logistics solutions to support the Global Hawk UAV sensor. Analyze customer requirements and will assist with conducting trade studies to propose various courses of action when needed. Perform technical planning to support various integration and test activities in both lab and aircraft environments Accomplishes software/hardware testing to ensure functional requirements are met Interface with various customers including USAF and prime contractor personnel This position can be filled at the Principal or Sr Principal level Basic Qualifications for Principal Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or related technical field and 5 years' experience; Masters degree in relevant degree plus 3 years experience. Will consider 9 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement. Understanding of the fundamentals and theory of RF Systems Permanent move to Guam to support. Demonstrated experience with analysis of RF systems performance and associated requirement analysis Ability to perform technical planning as well as hands on testing of RF/digital systems as required Current/Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance investigated within the last 5 years, with the ability to gain program specific clearances. A final DoD Secret clearance is required to start. Basic Qualifications for Sr Principal Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or related technical field and 9 years' experience; Masters degree in relevant degree plus 7 years experience. Will consider 13 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement. Understanding of the fundamentals and theory of RF Systems Permanent move to Guam to support. Demonstrated experience with analysis of RF systems performance and associated requirement analysis Ability to perform technical planning as well as hands on testing of RF/digital systems as required Current/Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance investigated within the last 5 years, with the ability to gain program specific clearances. A final DoD Secret clearance is required to start. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experienced with sustainment related analysis of airborne radar systems Experience with Global Hawk , Triton, NATO sustainment efforts on airborne radar systems hardware and software Technical Team Leadership skills/abilities Experience with NATO, Triton, or Global Hawk radar operations and maintenance related activities Ability to interface with customer technical and leadership personnel at all levels What We Can Offer You - Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more! Salary Range: $88,700 - $133,100 Salary Range 2: $109,900 - $164,900 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work. Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future. Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off. Did you know? Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position Shift: Days (United States of America) Travel Required: Yes, 100% of the Time Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available Positions Available: 1 At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems - Field Engineering is seeking a highly motivated Principal Systems Engineer/Senior Principal Systems Engineer to be a technical leader for our Global Hawk UAV sensor Field Engineering team located in Guam. Our development and sustainment operations are managed from our Linthicum, Maryland location. Permanent move to Guam. What You'll get to Do: Provide maintenance support and physical control for the Global Hawk UAV sensor Perform periodic quarterly physical inspections of the Global Hawk UAV sensor Create detailed trouble reports for the Global Hawk UAV sensor Provide support for emergency divert activities in support of security for the Global Hawk UAV sensor Analyzes system performance, reliability and consumption data of the Global Hawk UAV sensor and make recommendations to sustain sensor performance Identify engineering and/or logistics solutions to support the Global Hawk UAV sensor. Analyze customer requirements and will assist with conducting trade studies to propose various courses of action when needed. Perform technical planning to support various integration and test activities in both lab and aircraft environments Accomplishes software/hardware testing to ensure functional requirements are met Interface with various customers including USAF and prime contractor personnel This position can be filled at the Principal or Sr Principal level Basic Qualifications for Principal Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or related technical field and 5 years' experience; Masters degree in relevant degree plus 3 years experience. Will consider 9 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement. Understanding of the fundamentals and theory of RF Systems Permanent move to Guam to support. Demonstrated experience with analysis of RF systems performance and associated requirement analysis Ability to perform technical planning as well as hands on testing of RF/digital systems as required Current/Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance investigated within the last 5 years, with the ability to gain program specific clearances. A final DoD Secret clearance is required to start. Basic Qualifications for Sr Principal Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or related technical field and 9 years' experience; Masters degree in relevant degree plus 7 years experience. Will consider 13 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement. Understanding of the fundamentals and theory of RF Systems Permanent move to Guam to support. Demonstrated experience with analysis of RF systems performance and associated requirement analysis Ability to perform technical planning as well as hands on testing of RF/digital systems as required Current/Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance investigated within the last 5 years, with the ability to gain program specific clearances. A final DoD Secret clearance is required to start. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experienced with sustainment related analysis of airborne radar systems Experience with Global Hawk , Triton, NATO sustainment efforts on airborne radar systems hardware and software Technical Team Leadership skills/abilities Experience with NATO, Triton, or Global Hawk radar operations and maintenance related activities Ability to interface with customer technical and leadership personnel at all levels What We Can Offer You - Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more! Salary Range: $88,700 - $133,100 Salary Range 2: $109,900 - $164,900 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work. Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future. Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off. Did you know? Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.
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 that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. We're an International Tax Team working across every industry sector with a diverse and interesting range of clients - from entrepreneurial start-ups to large, global FTSE 100 companies. For you, it's the chance to get involved in cross border M&A transactions, tax planning, transfer pricing, US Tax Consulting and more. Your potential will grow too, with plenty of opportunities to learn new skills or further enhance your current ones. Along the way, we'll give you all the client exposure, support and connections you need to take your career in whichever direction you want it to go. 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 pro-actively 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. This role will provide corporate tax advisory services to a range of clients across all lines of the sector. Clients include multinational companies that are listed, private equity backed, as well as privately owned, and clients with their headquarters both in the UK and overseas. The primary responsibility will involve working, and developing relationships, with clients and key stakeholders within BDO (both nationally and internationally) to advise on corporate tax matters, including planning and restructuring projects, as well as overseeing the production of some UK tax computations and returns. You'll be someone with: Experience of providing corporate tax advisory services to a variety of clients Ability to manage the successful delivery of commercially viable and technically excellent advice to a variety of clients involving tax due diligence, structuring, international and other advisory work and including liaising with specialists in other tax teams and overseas BDO offices to manage their input Ability to prepare proposals for new work, including researching target client companies and on technical issues to identify new solutions Ability to actively seek opportunities for selling new services to existing clients, including being able to explain new and complex international tax issues to non-tax stakeholders Experience of managing staff Educated to degree level, and CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your 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 for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
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 that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. We're an International Tax Team working across every industry sector with a diverse and interesting range of clients - from entrepreneurial start-ups to large, global FTSE 100 companies. For you, it's the chance to get involved in cross border M&A transactions, tax planning, transfer pricing, US Tax Consulting and more. Your potential will grow too, with plenty of opportunities to learn new skills or further enhance your current ones. Along the way, we'll give you all the client exposure, support and connections you need to take your career in whichever direction you want it to go. 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 pro-actively 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. This role will provide corporate tax advisory services to a range of clients across all lines of the sector. Clients include multinational companies that are listed, private equity backed, as well as privately owned, and clients with their headquarters both in the UK and overseas. The primary responsibility will involve working, and developing relationships, with clients and key stakeholders within BDO (both nationally and internationally) to advise on corporate tax matters, including planning and restructuring projects, as well as overseeing the production of some UK tax computations and returns. You'll be someone with: Experience of providing corporate tax advisory services to a variety of clients Ability to manage the successful delivery of commercially viable and technically excellent advice to a variety of clients involving tax due diligence, structuring, international and other advisory work and including liaising with specialists in other tax teams and overseas BDO offices to manage their input Ability to prepare proposals for new work, including researching target client companies and on technical issues to identify new solutions Ability to actively seek opportunities for selling new services to existing clients, including being able to explain new and complex international tax issues to non-tax stakeholders Experience of managing staff Educated to degree level, and CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your 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 for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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.
Description About this role Global Product Solutions ("GPS") Product Development and Structuring is viewed as a core global discipline at BlackRock, where it has been recognised that successful product development is the focal point for the impartial analysis of new ideas and brings together different skills from around the business to turn those ideas into realistic product propositions aligned with BlackRock's priorities. Global Product Group (GPG) Fund Product Structuring - Vice President We are seeking a Vice President to work in GPS Product Structuring in London focussing primarily on BlackRock's Irish-domiciled fund ranges. GPS Product Structuring is a division of GPS which leads decision making in relation to the structuring of products advises the business in relation to asset management product regulation. The team comprises qualified funds lawyers and is responsible for, amongst other things, navigating multi-jurisdictional frameworks to structure optimal solutions for clients and BlackRock, managing fund offering documents, and engaging with the boards of directors and regulators to obtain approvals of new product launches and changes to products. The team also plays a crucial role in regulatory thought-leadership both within BlackRock and externally. This is a high profile role focussed on BlackRock and iShares public funds. The role is business critical given the importance of sound regulatory and range advice to support products that are delivered efficiently within a robust governance structure to protect the integrity of the firm. Responsibilities Provide advice to the sales, portfolio management, strategy teams and wider business on the most appropriate product structures and solutions for pooled products. Responsible for fund offering documentation (including drafting, managing multiple stakeholder amendments and comments, ensuring compliance with appropriate regulations, working closely with the multiple global functions). Oversight of relationship with external legal counsel, including review of costings and service levels. Manage the Management Company and Fund Board relationships, including the regulatory process for fund launches, repositionings and closures. Partner with stakeholders within GPS and with other teams within BlackRock (such as client facing teams, portfolio management, operational teams) to implement the product strategy, development and change agenda. Support the strong governance and control framework in place across BlackRock EMEA with robust processes and procedures in place to meet all regulatory and statutory obligations. Engage in industry/regulatory consultations and participate in external industry events, as and when appropriate. Partner with Global Public Policy Group as thought leader on product regulation. Experience and key personal attributes Qualified lawyer (3+ yrs PQE) from a leading law firm or asset management company with experience in structuring UCITS and/or AIF funds. Your practising certificate will be maintained. Strong understanding of a broad range of financial instruments, asset classes and investment strategies. Experience with products intended for both retail and professional investors would be beneficial. Strong working knowledge of all aspects of UCITS and AIFMD. Experience of presenting to senior forums including boards. Experience with the CBI's regulatory approval processes would be beneficial. Our benefits To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about. Our hybrid work model BlackRock's hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person - aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock. About BlackRock At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children's educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress. This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment - the one we make in our employees. It's why we're dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit Twitter: LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Description About this role Global Product Solutions ("GPS") Product Development and Structuring is viewed as a core global discipline at BlackRock, where it has been recognised that successful product development is the focal point for the impartial analysis of new ideas and brings together different skills from around the business to turn those ideas into realistic product propositions aligned with BlackRock's priorities. Global Product Group (GPG) Fund Product Structuring - Vice President We are seeking a Vice President to work in GPS Product Structuring in London focussing primarily on BlackRock's Irish-domiciled fund ranges. GPS Product Structuring is a division of GPS which leads decision making in relation to the structuring of products advises the business in relation to asset management product regulation. The team comprises qualified funds lawyers and is responsible for, amongst other things, navigating multi-jurisdictional frameworks to structure optimal solutions for clients and BlackRock, managing fund offering documents, and engaging with the boards of directors and regulators to obtain approvals of new product launches and changes to products. The team also plays a crucial role in regulatory thought-leadership both within BlackRock and externally. This is a high profile role focussed on BlackRock and iShares public funds. The role is business critical given the importance of sound regulatory and range advice to support products that are delivered efficiently within a robust governance structure to protect the integrity of the firm. Responsibilities Provide advice to the sales, portfolio management, strategy teams and wider business on the most appropriate product structures and solutions for pooled products. Responsible for fund offering documentation (including drafting, managing multiple stakeholder amendments and comments, ensuring compliance with appropriate regulations, working closely with the multiple global functions). Oversight of relationship with external legal counsel, including review of costings and service levels. Manage the Management Company and Fund Board relationships, including the regulatory process for fund launches, repositionings and closures. Partner with stakeholders within GPS and with other teams within BlackRock (such as client facing teams, portfolio management, operational teams) to implement the product strategy, development and change agenda. Support the strong governance and control framework in place across BlackRock EMEA with robust processes and procedures in place to meet all regulatory and statutory obligations. Engage in industry/regulatory consultations and participate in external industry events, as and when appropriate. Partner with Global Public Policy Group as thought leader on product regulation. Experience and key personal attributes Qualified lawyer (3+ yrs PQE) from a leading law firm or asset management company with experience in structuring UCITS and/or AIF funds. Your practising certificate will be maintained. Strong understanding of a broad range of financial instruments, asset classes and investment strategies. Experience with products intended for both retail and professional investors would be beneficial. Strong working knowledge of all aspects of UCITS and AIFMD. Experience of presenting to senior forums including boards. Experience with the CBI's regulatory approval processes would be beneficial. Our benefits To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about. Our hybrid work model BlackRock's hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person - aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock. About BlackRock At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children's educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress. This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment - the one we make in our employees. It's why we're dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit Twitter: LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
Every day, millions of people from over 190 countries trust us to handle their precious creative ideas. Since making our name with quick & simple file-sharing, WeTransfer has evolved to help creators organize, share, and get feedback on their work - from inception right up to delivery. We showcase the best brands to more than 80 million users per month, and our editorial platform WePresent has championed unexpected stories of creativity from around the globe and features collaborations from world-famous artists, too. Sounds like fun, right? Allow us to sweeten the deal: as a certified B Corporation, we do all of this while using business as a force for good, balancing people, the planet, and profit along the way. In March 2020, WeTransfer was designated as a Certified B Corporation , confirming its ambition to strengthen its values-driven approach to responsible technology and business. As a certified B Corporation, WeTransfer supports issues such as climate change by maintaining a climate-neutral status and aiming to reduce its carbon footprint by 30% by 2025. The company is also focused on promoting diversity and inclusion and championing employee mental health. Every single day, millions of people from over 190 countries trust us with handling their precious creative ideas. Since making our name with quick & simple file-sharing, WeTransfer has evolved to helping creators organize, share, and get feedback on their work - from inception right up to delivery. We showcase the best brands to more than 80 million users per month, and our editorial platform WePresent has championed unexpected stories of creativity from around the globe, as well as featuring collaborations from world-famous artists, too. Sounds like fun, right? Allow us to sweeten the deal: as a certified B Corporation, we do all of this while using business as a force for good, balancing people, planet, and profit along the way. In this newly created position of Senior Director - Tax and Rewards reporting to our CFO/COO, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing our tax strategy while overseeing the design and implementation of our employee total rewards programs including compensation, benefits and perks, as well as Payroll. Our ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of tax especially across Europe and the US, a proven track record in optimizing tax positions, and a strategic mindset to enhance our employee benefits and rewards initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Tax Strategy and Compliance: Lead all aspects of the global tax function Be responsible for providing strategic direction and tax planning for both corporate and indirect tax Liaise directly with our CFO and our Senior Management providing group updates and proposals for future tax projects Oversee the global tax compliance requirements, tax provision calculations, tax disclosures and internal controls Responsible for managing the relationship with third party providers and stakeholders Manage and update where necessary the global transfer pricing policy and compliance and provide tax advice on intercompany arrangements Act as lead in supporting external audits of tax Support the business with ad-hoc tax projects as they arise Employee Rewards Lead the implementation of competitive and effective employee rewards programs (including equity) Collaborate closely with our People Operations Team to ensure that our benefits programmes are running smoothly and are managed effectively through Payroll Continuously evaluate and enhance employee benefits and rewards programmes to attract and retain top talent Together with your team owning all rewards related processes Payroll and employment taxes Lead on a process improvement project for Payroll and work cross functionally to establish potential areas for automation and integrations, as well as develop an improvement implementation plan Working with the People Operations and Finance teams to maintain effective systems of control over the end-to-end payroll process Ensure payroll and employment benefits are set up optimally to align with tax legislation Building and maintaining integrations with our HRIS system, Workday and benefit providers Ensure that payroll is delivered in accordance with company policy, employee contracts and country legislation, including the retention of records as required by law Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and People teams to ensure alignment of tax and rewards strategies with overall business goals Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on tax and rewards matters together with your team Leadership and Team Development: Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Stay informed on industry best practices and trends, applying this knowledge to drive continuous improvement within the department. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master's degree and CPA designation preferred. 10+ years of proven experience in tax planning and compliance. Good knowledge of tax laws and regulations. Strong background in designing and managing employee rewards programs. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities. Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Every day, millions of people from over 190 countries trust us to handle their precious creative ideas. Since making our name with quick & simple file-sharing, WeTransfer has evolved to help creators organize, share, and get feedback on their work - from inception right up to delivery. We showcase the best brands to more than 80 million users per month, and our editorial platform WePresent has championed unexpected stories of creativity from around the globe and features collaborations from world-famous artists, too. Sounds like fun, right? Allow us to sweeten the deal: as a certified B Corporation, we do all of this while using business as a force for good, balancing people, the planet, and profit along the way. In March 2020, WeTransfer was designated as a Certified B Corporation , confirming its ambition to strengthen its values-driven approach to responsible technology and business. As a certified B Corporation, WeTransfer supports issues such as climate change by maintaining a climate-neutral status and aiming to reduce its carbon footprint by 30% by 2025. The company is also focused on promoting diversity and inclusion and championing employee mental health. Every single day, millions of people from over 190 countries trust us with handling their precious creative ideas. Since making our name with quick & simple file-sharing, WeTransfer has evolved to helping creators organize, share, and get feedback on their work - from inception right up to delivery. We showcase the best brands to more than 80 million users per month, and our editorial platform WePresent has championed unexpected stories of creativity from around the globe, as well as featuring collaborations from world-famous artists, too. Sounds like fun, right? Allow us to sweeten the deal: as a certified B Corporation, we do all of this while using business as a force for good, balancing people, planet, and profit along the way. In this newly created position of Senior Director - Tax and Rewards reporting to our CFO/COO, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing our tax strategy while overseeing the design and implementation of our employee total rewards programs including compensation, benefits and perks, as well as Payroll. Our ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of tax especially across Europe and the US, a proven track record in optimizing tax positions, and a strategic mindset to enhance our employee benefits and rewards initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Tax Strategy and Compliance: Lead all aspects of the global tax function Be responsible for providing strategic direction and tax planning for both corporate and indirect tax Liaise directly with our CFO and our Senior Management providing group updates and proposals for future tax projects Oversee the global tax compliance requirements, tax provision calculations, tax disclosures and internal controls Responsible for managing the relationship with third party providers and stakeholders Manage and update where necessary the global transfer pricing policy and compliance and provide tax advice on intercompany arrangements Act as lead in supporting external audits of tax Support the business with ad-hoc tax projects as they arise Employee Rewards Lead the implementation of competitive and effective employee rewards programs (including equity) Collaborate closely with our People Operations Team to ensure that our benefits programmes are running smoothly and are managed effectively through Payroll Continuously evaluate and enhance employee benefits and rewards programmes to attract and retain top talent Together with your team owning all rewards related processes Payroll and employment taxes Lead on a process improvement project for Payroll and work cross functionally to establish potential areas for automation and integrations, as well as develop an improvement implementation plan Working with the People Operations and Finance teams to maintain effective systems of control over the end-to-end payroll process Ensure payroll and employment benefits are set up optimally to align with tax legislation Building and maintaining integrations with our HRIS system, Workday and benefit providers Ensure that payroll is delivered in accordance with company policy, employee contracts and country legislation, including the retention of records as required by law Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and People teams to ensure alignment of tax and rewards strategies with overall business goals Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on tax and rewards matters together with your team Leadership and Team Development: Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Stay informed on industry best practices and trends, applying this knowledge to drive continuous improvement within the department. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master's degree and CPA designation preferred. 10+ years of proven experience in tax planning and compliance. Good knowledge of tax laws and regulations. Strong background in designing and managing employee rewards programs. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities. Effective communication and collaboration skills.
/jobs/director-public-affairs-communication-consultancy-london/ Location: London, UK - Permanent / Hybrid Director of Public Affairs, London Salary:90K-125K + benefits & professional development opportunities Type: Permanent / Hybrid Posted: 19.04.2024 Join our client's award-winning public affairs practice, where dedication to delivering exceptional results is paramount. With prestigious accolades and reputation as one of the industry's top public affairs and strategic communications firms, our client fosters a culture of relentless collaboration and celebrating success together in a dynamic working environment. Our client is seeking a Director of Public Affairs to join their team, focusing primarily on their Transport and Energy accounts, servicing some of the country's most prominent organisations. As part of their esteemed public affairs practice, you will have the opportunity to lead impactful campaigns and contribute to the firm's continued success. With expertise spanning public affairs and corporate reputation management, you will play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding work for a diverse range of clients. As a leading communications agency, the organisation prioritises an open and inclusive environment, offering flexible working arrangements, generous holiday allowances, and an array of personal development opportunities. Employees are valued members of a supportive community. With regular social events, early finish Fridays, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, life at our client is both fulfilling and rewarding. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic guidance to clients, crafting innovative and integrated solutions tailored to their needs. Develop robust crisis management strategies and advise clients on effective courses of action during challenging situations. Stay vigilant of evolving political and industry trends to deliver comprehensive and forward-thinking solutions that surpass client expectations. Drive business growth by identifying and capitalising on new opportunities, contributing to the expansion of the division and wider business. Lead, inspire, and nurture account teams, fostering a culture of success and celebrating achievements along the way. Key Requirements: Demonstrated expertise in politics and policy development, ideally acquired through experience in a public affairs consultancy or relevant government role. Skilled in overseeing day-to-day client account activities, including meeting client requirements, delegating tasks, and working closely with senior teams. Proven track record of successfully generating revenue from new business opportunities. Demonstrates ambition and entrepreneurial spirit, with a talent for recruiting, mentoring, and empowering team members for success. Exceptional organizational abilities, capable of managing multiple projects while remaining composed and authoritative during crises. Comprehensive understanding of the political landscape and a keen interest in current affairs. Strong networking skills with established connections across politics, policy, and business spheres. If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. You can access our Diversity and Inclusion Policy here . Please click here to find out about more about Hanson Search. Salary: $150,000 Location: New York / Hybrid - 3 days/week in the office Reference: Posted: 18.04.2024 Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 Location: New York / Hybrid - 3 days in the office Reference: Posted: 18.04.2024 With more than 10 years' experience in the UAE and Europe, in recruitment consultancy, event management and in-house marketing and communications for a global hotel group, Kristina has joined Hanson Search in 2021 as a part of the research team. In her role as a researcher, she is supporting the senior consultants in mapping the European markets and identifying and attracting talent; pleased to be a part of a process that brings positive change and growth to people's careers and lives Register your interest Complete the form to the right in order to submit your interest on the above job.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
/jobs/director-public-affairs-communication-consultancy-london/ Location: London, UK - Permanent / Hybrid Director of Public Affairs, London Salary:90K-125K + benefits & professional development opportunities Type: Permanent / Hybrid Posted: 19.04.2024 Join our client's award-winning public affairs practice, where dedication to delivering exceptional results is paramount. With prestigious accolades and reputation as one of the industry's top public affairs and strategic communications firms, our client fosters a culture of relentless collaboration and celebrating success together in a dynamic working environment. Our client is seeking a Director of Public Affairs to join their team, focusing primarily on their Transport and Energy accounts, servicing some of the country's most prominent organisations. As part of their esteemed public affairs practice, you will have the opportunity to lead impactful campaigns and contribute to the firm's continued success. With expertise spanning public affairs and corporate reputation management, you will play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding work for a diverse range of clients. As a leading communications agency, the organisation prioritises an open and inclusive environment, offering flexible working arrangements, generous holiday allowances, and an array of personal development opportunities. Employees are valued members of a supportive community. With regular social events, early finish Fridays, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, life at our client is both fulfilling and rewarding. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic guidance to clients, crafting innovative and integrated solutions tailored to their needs. Develop robust crisis management strategies and advise clients on effective courses of action during challenging situations. Stay vigilant of evolving political and industry trends to deliver comprehensive and forward-thinking solutions that surpass client expectations. Drive business growth by identifying and capitalising on new opportunities, contributing to the expansion of the division and wider business. Lead, inspire, and nurture account teams, fostering a culture of success and celebrating achievements along the way. Key Requirements: Demonstrated expertise in politics and policy development, ideally acquired through experience in a public affairs consultancy or relevant government role. Skilled in overseeing day-to-day client account activities, including meeting client requirements, delegating tasks, and working closely with senior teams. Proven track record of successfully generating revenue from new business opportunities. Demonstrates ambition and entrepreneurial spirit, with a talent for recruiting, mentoring, and empowering team members for success. Exceptional organizational abilities, capable of managing multiple projects while remaining composed and authoritative during crises. Comprehensive understanding of the political landscape and a keen interest in current affairs. Strong networking skills with established connections across politics, policy, and business spheres. If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. You can access our Diversity and Inclusion Policy here . Please click here to find out about more about Hanson Search. Salary: $150,000 Location: New York / Hybrid - 3 days/week in the office Reference: Posted: 18.04.2024 Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 Location: New York / Hybrid - 3 days in the office Reference: Posted: 18.04.2024 With more than 10 years' experience in the UAE and Europe, in recruitment consultancy, event management and in-house marketing and communications for a global hotel group, Kristina has joined Hanson Search in 2021 as a part of the research team. In her role as a researcher, she is supporting the senior consultants in mapping the European markets and identifying and attracting talent; pleased to be a part of a process that brings positive change and growth to people's careers and lives Register your interest Complete the form to the right in order to submit your interest on the above job.
World Wellbeing Movement (WWM) - Head of Policy & Public Affairs (Position based at the Wellbeing Research Centre, Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford) Job Title: Head of Policy & Public Affairs, World Wellbeing Movement Location: Wellbeing Research Centre, Harris Manchester College, Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TD. Hybrid working available, however the role will require circa one day a week in Oxford, circa one day a week in London, and occasional national and international travel. Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 (pro-rata for part-time) Hours: 37.5 hours per week (would consider part-time). Occasional out of hours work may be required, e.g. for an event. Contract type: Fixed term of two years (with a probation period of 6 months) Reporting to: Managing Director of the World Wellbeing Movement Start date: As soon as practical after appointment Deadline for applications: 12 pm (noon) on Tuesday 28th May 2024 Note for applicants: Please note that this role does not attract sufficient points for sponsorship (we cannot sponsor a visa for this role), so applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The Company The World Wellbeing Movement (WWM) is a not-for-profit social impact organisation working at the intersection between academic experts and decision-makers in both business and public policy to translate evidence-informed wellbeing insights into real-world impact. From our home within the University of Oxford's Wellbeing Research Centre, we have formed a coalition of global leaders from business, civil society and academia that have come together "to put wellbeing at the heart of decision-making in both business, and public policy". Our approach to achieving this mission is strongly evidence-based. That's why our academic partnership with the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford is so key. This means all the work we do is backed by high-end academic research, and robust enough to drive positive impact at scale in the real world. The other partners of the movement are global corporations and foundations leading in this field. If you are interested in finding out more about the World Wellbeing Movement, you can visit our webpage here: . You can also watch the footage from our recent podcast interview with World Wellbeing Movement co-founder, Prof Lord Richard Layard, here: , and review the Como Wellbeing Manifesto here: . The Role We are seeking a senior Head of Policy & Public Affairs to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record as a senior policy and public affairs professional with a demonstrated ability to positively influence change in Government policy. A passion for wellbeing science or wellbeing public policy is highly desirable. You will apply your policy and public affairs expertise to research the wellbeing policy landscape, producing evidence-informed documentation to inform wellbeing policy, and engaging with government bodies, public-sector representatives, and policymakers in the UK, Europe, the US, and elsewhere (with phase one of work focusing on the UK policy landscape). Additionally, you will develop and execute communication and PR strategies (including relevant events) to effectively communicate policy positions to internal and external stakeholders, including the media and the general public. Ideally, you will have an established network, strong communication skills, and the ability to take the lead in generating PR and media cut-through, ensuring our wellbeing policy positions resonate with key stakeholders and the broader public. Given that we operate as a lean startup with a very small team, candidates must be willing to take ownership and initiative in their roles. This is an exciting opportunity to shape wellbeing policy outcomes and drive positive change. You will report directly to the World Wellbeing Movement's Managing Director. You will join a vibrant and friendly environment, and work alongside both the World Wellbeing Movement team, and the Wellbeing Research Centre team based in Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford, where you will also be a member of college staff. You will be entitled to join a contributory staff pension scheme (Pensions Trust). The position will be for a fixed term of two years renewable subject to availability of finances (with a probation period of six months), starting as soon as possible. Hybrid working is available, however, the role will require circa one day a week in our office in Oxford, and circa one day a week in London, in addition to occasional national and international travel. Key Responsibilities Promote understanding of wellbeing public policy Devise a Public Affairs and communications strategy to promote the importance of wellbeing public policy. Lead PR campaigns aimed at enhancing public understanding of wellbeing concepts and urging policymakers to make population wellbeing their overarching objective. Lead event planning for WWM-hosted or co-hosted events dedicated to advancing our wellbeing public policy mission. By way of example, we recently collaborated with WOHASU to co-host the inaugural World Wellbeing Policy Forum , a pivotal gathering of distinguished academics, government policymakers, activists, and business leaders committed to shaping global wellbeing policies. Generate engaging content, ranging from press releases, op-eds, articles, to social media posts, independently or in collaboration with research fellows and other wellbeing public policy experts as needed. By way of example, we recently published our inaugural UK Wellbeing Report to shine a spotlight on the inequitable distribution of happiness across the UK: Collaborate with the WWM's Public Relations &/or Public Affairs agency to amplify messaging. Ensure brand alignment, and coordination the WWM's Managing Director at all times. Cultivate, maintain and strengthen partnerships Conduct stakeholder mapping to identify key influencers and decision makers to wellbeing policy across multiple territories worldwide, including within Westminster, Whitehall, and more in the UK; as well as within international organisations such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the World Health Organisation (WHO), the European Commission, etc. Build and maintain strong relationships with key influencers and decision-makers in wellbeing policy, including elected officials, government agencies, industry groups, funders, NGOs, and other stakeholders. Ensure neutrality by engaging with all political parties initially in the UK (maintaining strong relationships across Westminster, Whitehall, etc.), and later in other countries, thus strengthening the World Wellbeing Movement's reputation as a trusted source of evidence-based insights to inform wellbeing public policy. Play a key role in reviving the UK's All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Wellbeing Economic s to promote a cross-party, evidence-informed approach prioritising population wellbeing in public policy. Provide evidence-informed insights to policymakers to support wellbeing initiatives. Support the Managing Director in representing the World Wellbeing Movement at relevant meetings, events, conferences, and public-facing engagements. Research, policy analysis and documentation Conduct regular research, analysis and monitoring of the wellbeing policy environment and brief the World Wellbeing Movement's Managing Director, Board of Directors, and corporate members. Develop policy recommendations and proposals based on research findings and analysis. Work closely with internal stakeholders, including WWM Board Directors and subject matter experts, to refine policy positions. Prepare high-quality policy documents, including reports, briefings, white papers, and presentations. Monitor media coverage and public opinion related to policy issues and devise appropriate responses or messaging strategies. Other duties To undertake such other duties and responsibilities that are reasonable for your grade and within your capabilities. The World Wellbeing Movement is a small, scaling team, so all team-members are occasionally called upon to support the work of others. Selection Criteria Key Selection Criteria An undergraduate degree (or higher) in a related discipline. Knowledge and recent experience gained from working within either a policy team, a public affairs team, a government relations role (or equivalent). A good understanding of the policymaking process, including knowledge of methods used in policy development and influencing. Comfortable liaising with and briefing MPs, parliamentary officials, and other government stakeholders on policy matters. Fluent in spoken and written English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to distil complex information into clear and concise messages. Demonstrated ability to cultivate productive relationships with a wide range of senior stakeholders, such as from academia, civil society, public sector, private sector and third sector. Well-organised and able to multi-task, with the ability to work calmly under pressure . click apply for full job details
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
World Wellbeing Movement (WWM) - Head of Policy & Public Affairs (Position based at the Wellbeing Research Centre, Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford) Job Title: Head of Policy & Public Affairs, World Wellbeing Movement Location: Wellbeing Research Centre, Harris Manchester College, Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TD. Hybrid working available, however the role will require circa one day a week in Oxford, circa one day a week in London, and occasional national and international travel. Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 (pro-rata for part-time) Hours: 37.5 hours per week (would consider part-time). Occasional out of hours work may be required, e.g. for an event. Contract type: Fixed term of two years (with a probation period of 6 months) Reporting to: Managing Director of the World Wellbeing Movement Start date: As soon as practical after appointment Deadline for applications: 12 pm (noon) on Tuesday 28th May 2024 Note for applicants: Please note that this role does not attract sufficient points for sponsorship (we cannot sponsor a visa for this role), so applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The Company The World Wellbeing Movement (WWM) is a not-for-profit social impact organisation working at the intersection between academic experts and decision-makers in both business and public policy to translate evidence-informed wellbeing insights into real-world impact. From our home within the University of Oxford's Wellbeing Research Centre, we have formed a coalition of global leaders from business, civil society and academia that have come together "to put wellbeing at the heart of decision-making in both business, and public policy". Our approach to achieving this mission is strongly evidence-based. That's why our academic partnership with the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford is so key. This means all the work we do is backed by high-end academic research, and robust enough to drive positive impact at scale in the real world. The other partners of the movement are global corporations and foundations leading in this field. If you are interested in finding out more about the World Wellbeing Movement, you can visit our webpage here: . You can also watch the footage from our recent podcast interview with World Wellbeing Movement co-founder, Prof Lord Richard Layard, here: , and review the Como Wellbeing Manifesto here: . The Role We are seeking a senior Head of Policy & Public Affairs to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record as a senior policy and public affairs professional with a demonstrated ability to positively influence change in Government policy. A passion for wellbeing science or wellbeing public policy is highly desirable. You will apply your policy and public affairs expertise to research the wellbeing policy landscape, producing evidence-informed documentation to inform wellbeing policy, and engaging with government bodies, public-sector representatives, and policymakers in the UK, Europe, the US, and elsewhere (with phase one of work focusing on the UK policy landscape). Additionally, you will develop and execute communication and PR strategies (including relevant events) to effectively communicate policy positions to internal and external stakeholders, including the media and the general public. Ideally, you will have an established network, strong communication skills, and the ability to take the lead in generating PR and media cut-through, ensuring our wellbeing policy positions resonate with key stakeholders and the broader public. Given that we operate as a lean startup with a very small team, candidates must be willing to take ownership and initiative in their roles. This is an exciting opportunity to shape wellbeing policy outcomes and drive positive change. You will report directly to the World Wellbeing Movement's Managing Director. You will join a vibrant and friendly environment, and work alongside both the World Wellbeing Movement team, and the Wellbeing Research Centre team based in Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford, where you will also be a member of college staff. You will be entitled to join a contributory staff pension scheme (Pensions Trust). The position will be for a fixed term of two years renewable subject to availability of finances (with a probation period of six months), starting as soon as possible. Hybrid working is available, however, the role will require circa one day a week in our office in Oxford, and circa one day a week in London, in addition to occasional national and international travel. Key Responsibilities Promote understanding of wellbeing public policy Devise a Public Affairs and communications strategy to promote the importance of wellbeing public policy. Lead PR campaigns aimed at enhancing public understanding of wellbeing concepts and urging policymakers to make population wellbeing their overarching objective. Lead event planning for WWM-hosted or co-hosted events dedicated to advancing our wellbeing public policy mission. By way of example, we recently collaborated with WOHASU to co-host the inaugural World Wellbeing Policy Forum , a pivotal gathering of distinguished academics, government policymakers, activists, and business leaders committed to shaping global wellbeing policies. Generate engaging content, ranging from press releases, op-eds, articles, to social media posts, independently or in collaboration with research fellows and other wellbeing public policy experts as needed. By way of example, we recently published our inaugural UK Wellbeing Report to shine a spotlight on the inequitable distribution of happiness across the UK: Collaborate with the WWM's Public Relations &/or Public Affairs agency to amplify messaging. Ensure brand alignment, and coordination the WWM's Managing Director at all times. Cultivate, maintain and strengthen partnerships Conduct stakeholder mapping to identify key influencers and decision makers to wellbeing policy across multiple territories worldwide, including within Westminster, Whitehall, and more in the UK; as well as within international organisations such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the World Health Organisation (WHO), the European Commission, etc. Build and maintain strong relationships with key influencers and decision-makers in wellbeing policy, including elected officials, government agencies, industry groups, funders, NGOs, and other stakeholders. Ensure neutrality by engaging with all political parties initially in the UK (maintaining strong relationships across Westminster, Whitehall, etc.), and later in other countries, thus strengthening the World Wellbeing Movement's reputation as a trusted source of evidence-based insights to inform wellbeing public policy. Play a key role in reviving the UK's All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Wellbeing Economic s to promote a cross-party, evidence-informed approach prioritising population wellbeing in public policy. Provide evidence-informed insights to policymakers to support wellbeing initiatives. Support the Managing Director in representing the World Wellbeing Movement at relevant meetings, events, conferences, and public-facing engagements. Research, policy analysis and documentation Conduct regular research, analysis and monitoring of the wellbeing policy environment and brief the World Wellbeing Movement's Managing Director, Board of Directors, and corporate members. Develop policy recommendations and proposals based on research findings and analysis. Work closely with internal stakeholders, including WWM Board Directors and subject matter experts, to refine policy positions. Prepare high-quality policy documents, including reports, briefings, white papers, and presentations. Monitor media coverage and public opinion related to policy issues and devise appropriate responses or messaging strategies. Other duties To undertake such other duties and responsibilities that are reasonable for your grade and within your capabilities. The World Wellbeing Movement is a small, scaling team, so all team-members are occasionally called upon to support the work of others. Selection Criteria Key Selection Criteria An undergraduate degree (or higher) in a related discipline. Knowledge and recent experience gained from working within either a policy team, a public affairs team, a government relations role (or equivalent). A good understanding of the policymaking process, including knowledge of methods used in policy development and influencing. Comfortable liaising with and briefing MPs, parliamentary officials, and other government stakeholders on policy matters. Fluent in spoken and written English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to distil complex information into clear and concise messages. Demonstrated ability to cultivate productive relationships with a wide range of senior stakeholders, such as from academia, civil society, public sector, private sector and third sector. Well-organised and able to multi-task, with the ability to work calmly under pressure . click apply for full job details