Audit Senior Manager - USA 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. Significant experience of delivering audit and other assurance services to major audited entities, including audited entities with international interests. Previous audit management experience in practice - proven experience in managing a wide portfolio of concurrent projects and project teams. Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing of complex financial statement areas, including consolidations, group audits, and review of statutory accounts and disclosures. Project Management experience of large, complex engagements, or a large portfolio of smaller engagements, ideally with some cross border element. Excellent working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Managing and developing staff (not only audit teams), i.e. coordinating staff projects, mentoring, counselling, appraising, recruiting Business development experience - able to evidence robust commercial and financial management of a portfolio of audited entities, as well as ability to identify and convert opportunities to sell work. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends DESIRABLE Sector experience appropriate to BDO audited entities Experience working with US listed audited entities Experience with PCOAB Experience auditing international groups and working with other worldwide BDO offices. 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.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Audit Senior Manager - USA 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. Significant experience of delivering audit and other assurance services to major audited entities, including audited entities with international interests. Previous audit management experience in practice - proven experience in managing a wide portfolio of concurrent projects and project teams. Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing of complex financial statement areas, including consolidations, group audits, and review of statutory accounts and disclosures. Project Management experience of large, complex engagements, or a large portfolio of smaller engagements, ideally with some cross border element. Excellent working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Managing and developing staff (not only audit teams), i.e. coordinating staff projects, mentoring, counselling, appraising, recruiting Business development experience - able to evidence robust commercial and financial management of a portfolio of audited entities, as well as ability to identify and convert opportunities to sell work. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends DESIRABLE Sector experience appropriate to BDO audited entities Experience working with US listed audited entities Experience with PCOAB Experience auditing international groups and working with other worldwide BDO offices. 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.
Are you looking for a Security role within a dynamic, innovative financial technology organisation? If so, we are recruiting for a Cyber Operations Engineer to join our IT Department! Working alongside the Cyber Operations Lead you will help to design, develop, and mature the company's cybersecurity capability, including the selection, implementation, and management of security tools/technologies, focused on detection, prevention, and analysis of security threats. This role offers a great opportunity to help define and shape the security function within a collaborative IT department, ensuring the protection of customer assets. Responsibilities include: Work with technology and business teams to deliver security processes, technologies and controls, acting as the authority on security related queries. Define, design, implement, and maintain security solutions appropriate to the business' needs. Support the definition, execution and continuous improvement of key cybersecurity processes including vulnerability & patch management, security incident response, security monitoring, endpoint security, identity and access management, network security, and cryptography. Assist with developing and maintaining security policies, processes and incident response management plans and playbooks. Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols. Provide expertise on security requirements into core technology processes like asset management, change management, third-party management, technology development & acquisition, configuration management, etc. Contribute as a team member in projects and change initiatives aimed at increasing enterprise security capabilities e.g., identity and access management, log aggregation, etc. Required experience: Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Security/Cyber Engineer/Analyst, role focusing on designing and implementing security solutions and managing security infrastructure. Previous experience working within a financial services environment and a working understanding of relevant regulations. Experience and in-depth technical knowledge of deploying, maintaining, and configuring a wide range of security technologies within a large and complex environment (anti-malware/EDR, SIEM solutions, vulnerability scanners, patch management, CASB, DLP, penetration testing tools, etc.) Knowledge of TCP/IP and related network protocols: knowledge of standard network protocols like TCP, ARP, ICMP, DHCP, DNS, HTTP, SNMP, VPN etc., and accompanying protocol/packet analysis/manipulation tools. Understanding of key operating systems and network appliances and the ability to assess their security posture based on their configuration/deployment. Experience of working effectively with a variety of stakeholders from different technology and business teams. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Desirable experience: Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). Strong knowledge of Operating System security and system hardening concepts such as CIS Benchmarks. Experience in working with information security frameworks and regulatory requirements including ISO27001, NIST, PCI DSS, GDPR, Cyber Essentials. Experience of general IT Audit processes and conducting risk assessments. You will be a proactive self - starter with strong communication skills and comfortable interacting with stakeholders at all levels. You will have the ability to tailor your approach and translate requirements to non-technical members of staff. We offer a competitive remuneration package, including company discretionary bonus, excellent pension contributions, an attractive staff share scheme, BUPA health insurance, buying and selling of annual leave and sponsorship of relevant professional qualifications. The role is based in our central London office, working a minimum of two days a week in the office and three days a week from home. About Us Transact is the leading independent investment wrap platform in the UK. Established in 2000, we have over £54.9 billion of funds under direction (as at Sept 2023) on behalf of over 7,600 advisers and 230,000 investor clients. Our service includes an online platform, owned and built by us, and dedicated regional adviser support to help bring clients' assets and investments together in a smarter, more tax efficient way. We offer access to a wide range of tax wrappers (including ISAs, pensions and life insurance investment bonds) and funds which advisers use to build client investment portfolios. Portfolio valuations, purchases and sales are all supported via Transact Online which is available 24/7. Transact's parent company, IntegraFin Holdings plc, is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index. Equal Opportunities We provide a diverse and inclusive workplace and ensure that all of our staff respect and understand individual differences. We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Are you looking for a Security role within a dynamic, innovative financial technology organisation? If so, we are recruiting for a Cyber Operations Engineer to join our IT Department! Working alongside the Cyber Operations Lead you will help to design, develop, and mature the company's cybersecurity capability, including the selection, implementation, and management of security tools/technologies, focused on detection, prevention, and analysis of security threats. This role offers a great opportunity to help define and shape the security function within a collaborative IT department, ensuring the protection of customer assets. Responsibilities include: Work with technology and business teams to deliver security processes, technologies and controls, acting as the authority on security related queries. Define, design, implement, and maintain security solutions appropriate to the business' needs. Support the definition, execution and continuous improvement of key cybersecurity processes including vulnerability & patch management, security incident response, security monitoring, endpoint security, identity and access management, network security, and cryptography. Assist with developing and maintaining security policies, processes and incident response management plans and playbooks. Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols. Provide expertise on security requirements into core technology processes like asset management, change management, third-party management, technology development & acquisition, configuration management, etc. Contribute as a team member in projects and change initiatives aimed at increasing enterprise security capabilities e.g., identity and access management, log aggregation, etc. Required experience: Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Security/Cyber Engineer/Analyst, role focusing on designing and implementing security solutions and managing security infrastructure. Previous experience working within a financial services environment and a working understanding of relevant regulations. Experience and in-depth technical knowledge of deploying, maintaining, and configuring a wide range of security technologies within a large and complex environment (anti-malware/EDR, SIEM solutions, vulnerability scanners, patch management, CASB, DLP, penetration testing tools, etc.) Knowledge of TCP/IP and related network protocols: knowledge of standard network protocols like TCP, ARP, ICMP, DHCP, DNS, HTTP, SNMP, VPN etc., and accompanying protocol/packet analysis/manipulation tools. Understanding of key operating systems and network appliances and the ability to assess their security posture based on their configuration/deployment. Experience of working effectively with a variety of stakeholders from different technology and business teams. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Desirable experience: Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). Strong knowledge of Operating System security and system hardening concepts such as CIS Benchmarks. Experience in working with information security frameworks and regulatory requirements including ISO27001, NIST, PCI DSS, GDPR, Cyber Essentials. Experience of general IT Audit processes and conducting risk assessments. You will be a proactive self - starter with strong communication skills and comfortable interacting with stakeholders at all levels. You will have the ability to tailor your approach and translate requirements to non-technical members of staff. We offer a competitive remuneration package, including company discretionary bonus, excellent pension contributions, an attractive staff share scheme, BUPA health insurance, buying and selling of annual leave and sponsorship of relevant professional qualifications. The role is based in our central London office, working a minimum of two days a week in the office and three days a week from home. About Us Transact is the leading independent investment wrap platform in the UK. Established in 2000, we have over £54.9 billion of funds under direction (as at Sept 2023) on behalf of over 7,600 advisers and 230,000 investor clients. Our service includes an online platform, owned and built by us, and dedicated regional adviser support to help bring clients' assets and investments together in a smarter, more tax efficient way. We offer access to a wide range of tax wrappers (including ISAs, pensions and life insurance investment bonds) and funds which advisers use to build client investment portfolios. Portfolio valuations, purchases and sales are all supported via Transact Online which is available 24/7. Transact's parent company, IntegraFin Holdings plc, is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index. Equal Opportunities We provide a diverse and inclusive workplace and ensure that all of our staff respect and understand individual differences. We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Company Description Evelyn Partners is the UKs leading integrated wealth management and professional services group,with over 186 years of experience in helping generations of people and businesses to thrive. We offer an extensive range of financial and professional services to individuals, family trusts, professional intermediaries, charities and businesses. We provide an award-winning service for our clients by employing the best people. Join us on our mission to place the power of good advice into more hands because we believe that everyone deserves access to good advice, regardless of where theyre at in their financial journey. An exceptional track record of growth and innovation is driven by our core values of:Personal,offering advice based on a true understanding of what matters to our clients;Partnership, working with our clients in a joined-up, collaborative way; andPerformance, demonstrating a breadth and depth of advice expertise to deliver first-class results. Read more about us and available career opportunities here: Wealth, accountancy and business advisory services Evelyn Partners Careers Evelyn Partners Job Description To assist in the provision of the internal partner tax services and employment tax advice to the Group. (For the avoidance of doubt, this is role does not involve interaction with external clients.) Tasks related to completion of tax returns for individuals, trusts and LLPs, including, but not limited to: Drafting returns to a high standard; Prioritising own workload; Organisation of source data; Preparing accurate and clear working papers; Accurate input to system; Efficient use of Excel and other software as appropriate. Highlighting technical points which require additional consideration by senior colleagues and, when requested, assist in technical research and/or drafting technical advice. Partner Tax Payments & Reserving Assist in annual review of partner tax reserving and calculation of adjustments; Assist in preparation of partner tax payment instructions such that all tax payments are made promptly and correctly; Client administration Ensure all files are kept in good order and trackers are up to date; Ensure all controls, e.g. review sheets, are complied with and appropriately filed; Assist with budgeting and billing process; Assist with Group employment tax matters including: Group Taxs overview of the P11D and PAYE settlement processes (which are run within the wider Group Finance team); the tax implications and reporting requirements around short term business visitors and internationally mobile employees; considering implications of changes in legislation and interpretations; ad hoc queries. Assist in assessing risk and implementing controls to manage risk in line with the Groups risk appetite Assist in maintaining up-to- date procedure notes Assist with ad hoc projects as required Qualifications Key Skills and Experience Experience gained within the profession and/or financial services, including experience of managing own workload; Technical knowledge of private client tax, including income tax, capital gains tax and at least basic inheritance tax essential and this will be expected to increase over time; Knowledge of partnership tax and employment tax matters desirable, but not essential if willing to learn and develop in these areas; High standard of written and verbal communication with a sense of client service; Willing to learn and adapt to new legislation and practices; Good planning and organising skills, to ensure that all deadlines are met and that all data received is properly processed; The ability to be client focused and remember importance of service to client, especially on routine matters; Must be a team player with the ability to work within the group and department as a whole to provide an excellent service to the clients; Professional Qualifications Strong relevant academic background or experience and/or Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA/Equivalent) and/or Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT). Additional Information As a colleague here at Evelyn Partners, you will have access to benefits that include: Competitive salary Private medical insurance Life assurance Pension contribution Hybrid working model (role dependant) Generous holiday package Option to purchase additional holiday Shared parental leave We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At Evelyn Partners we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and were delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workspace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
Company Description Evelyn Partners is the UKs leading integrated wealth management and professional services group,with over 186 years of experience in helping generations of people and businesses to thrive. We offer an extensive range of financial and professional services to individuals, family trusts, professional intermediaries, charities and businesses. We provide an award-winning service for our clients by employing the best people. Join us on our mission to place the power of good advice into more hands because we believe that everyone deserves access to good advice, regardless of where theyre at in their financial journey. An exceptional track record of growth and innovation is driven by our core values of:Personal,offering advice based on a true understanding of what matters to our clients;Partnership, working with our clients in a joined-up, collaborative way; andPerformance, demonstrating a breadth and depth of advice expertise to deliver first-class results. Read more about us and available career opportunities here: Wealth, accountancy and business advisory services Evelyn Partners Careers Evelyn Partners Job Description To assist in the provision of the internal partner tax services and employment tax advice to the Group. (For the avoidance of doubt, this is role does not involve interaction with external clients.) Tasks related to completion of tax returns for individuals, trusts and LLPs, including, but not limited to: Drafting returns to a high standard; Prioritising own workload; Organisation of source data; Preparing accurate and clear working papers; Accurate input to system; Efficient use of Excel and other software as appropriate. Highlighting technical points which require additional consideration by senior colleagues and, when requested, assist in technical research and/or drafting technical advice. Partner Tax Payments & Reserving Assist in annual review of partner tax reserving and calculation of adjustments; Assist in preparation of partner tax payment instructions such that all tax payments are made promptly and correctly; Client administration Ensure all files are kept in good order and trackers are up to date; Ensure all controls, e.g. review sheets, are complied with and appropriately filed; Assist with budgeting and billing process; Assist with Group employment tax matters including: Group Taxs overview of the P11D and PAYE settlement processes (which are run within the wider Group Finance team); the tax implications and reporting requirements around short term business visitors and internationally mobile employees; considering implications of changes in legislation and interpretations; ad hoc queries. Assist in assessing risk and implementing controls to manage risk in line with the Groups risk appetite Assist in maintaining up-to- date procedure notes Assist with ad hoc projects as required Qualifications Key Skills and Experience Experience gained within the profession and/or financial services, including experience of managing own workload; Technical knowledge of private client tax, including income tax, capital gains tax and at least basic inheritance tax essential and this will be expected to increase over time; Knowledge of partnership tax and employment tax matters desirable, but not essential if willing to learn and develop in these areas; High standard of written and verbal communication with a sense of client service; Willing to learn and adapt to new legislation and practices; Good planning and organising skills, to ensure that all deadlines are met and that all data received is properly processed; The ability to be client focused and remember importance of service to client, especially on routine matters; Must be a team player with the ability to work within the group and department as a whole to provide an excellent service to the clients; Professional Qualifications Strong relevant academic background or experience and/or Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA/Equivalent) and/or Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT). Additional Information As a colleague here at Evelyn Partners, you will have access to benefits that include: Competitive salary Private medical insurance Life assurance Pension contribution Hybrid working model (role dependant) Generous holiday package Option to purchase additional holiday Shared parental leave We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At Evelyn Partners we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and were delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workspace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know. JBRP1_UKTJ
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 BDO Regulatory Solutions is part of the BDO UK LLP Financial Services Advisory Practice. Helping our clients succeed is our core purpose, by transforming their operational performance. We do this through our specialist resourcing consultancy and programme management solutions, interpreting what regulatory principles mean for your business and putting them into action. With core strengths in Remediation & Review, Complaints Management and Outcome Testing, we collaborate to fulfil our client regulatory responsibilities, balance the operational constraints they are working within, while keeping a sharp eye on their customer outcomes. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The purpose of the role is to ensure BDORS' has a robust governance framework in place and is compliant with all internal policies and procedures as well as relevant legislation and client requirements. The role holder will oversee the legal aspects of the business including drafting, reviewing, advising on, and negotiating client contracts. They will identify risks within the business and appropriate mitigation strategies and manage internal compliance audits. The will horizon scan regulatory and industry developments that are relevant to our business area and share with the leadership team to support them when considering future growth. The role also involves leading and developing a team to effectively manage legal affairs, contractor care, internal compliance audits, and stay abreast of regulatory and industry developments, thereby supporting the leadership team in strategic decision-making and fostering a culture of compliance and excellence within BDORS. In this role you'll: Review and reporting on compliance with internal BDO policies and procedures Manage client take on and conflicts management process Undertake internal compliance audits across operational activities of BDORS Liaise with wider business on data protection issues and manage process for any subject access requests received Lead and manage audit engagements, ensuring compliance with auditing standards and regulatory requirements. Develop and implement audit plans, identifying key risks and controls. Review audit workpapers, reports, and findings, providing insightful feedback and recommendations. Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members, helping them to achieve their professional goals and maximise their potential. Contribute to business development proposals and requests for information Horizon scan legal and regulatory issues that may impact the business disseminating this information to other colleagues in a concise and coherent manner Be responsible for all client-side reporting and required accreditations such as FSQS/Helios Maintain risk log for BDORS and contribute relevant M.I. to the board on a monthly basis You'll be someone with: Proven commercial contract negotiation experience, ideally within financial services and supported by a recognised qualification Strong understanding of applicable data protection regulation Good knowledge corporate governance and structures, with ability to research corporate structures and establish ultimate beneficial ownership Strong knowledge of all relevant firm-wide policies and procedures with ability to train colleagues on the same Willing to work as part of a team and support other members and key stakeholders. Meticulous attention to detail, and exemplary writing and use of grammar. A solid reading comprehension with the ability to decipher technical descriptions and explain them clearly. Ability to independently handle multiple, simultaneous tasks and meet tight deadlines, providing a consistent level of quality and accuracy. Strong time management and organisational capabilities, including the ability to accurately benchmark project length and manage a high-volume workload. Good people skills with experience of dealing with both internal and external clients, including obtaining necessary information, and identifying and raising and dealing with relevant issues. 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.
May 01, 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 BDO Regulatory Solutions is part of the BDO UK LLP Financial Services Advisory Practice. Helping our clients succeed is our core purpose, by transforming their operational performance. We do this through our specialist resourcing consultancy and programme management solutions, interpreting what regulatory principles mean for your business and putting them into action. With core strengths in Remediation & Review, Complaints Management and Outcome Testing, we collaborate to fulfil our client regulatory responsibilities, balance the operational constraints they are working within, while keeping a sharp eye on their customer outcomes. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The purpose of the role is to ensure BDORS' has a robust governance framework in place and is compliant with all internal policies and procedures as well as relevant legislation and client requirements. The role holder will oversee the legal aspects of the business including drafting, reviewing, advising on, and negotiating client contracts. They will identify risks within the business and appropriate mitigation strategies and manage internal compliance audits. The will horizon scan regulatory and industry developments that are relevant to our business area and share with the leadership team to support them when considering future growth. The role also involves leading and developing a team to effectively manage legal affairs, contractor care, internal compliance audits, and stay abreast of regulatory and industry developments, thereby supporting the leadership team in strategic decision-making and fostering a culture of compliance and excellence within BDORS. In this role you'll: Review and reporting on compliance with internal BDO policies and procedures Manage client take on and conflicts management process Undertake internal compliance audits across operational activities of BDORS Liaise with wider business on data protection issues and manage process for any subject access requests received Lead and manage audit engagements, ensuring compliance with auditing standards and regulatory requirements. Develop and implement audit plans, identifying key risks and controls. Review audit workpapers, reports, and findings, providing insightful feedback and recommendations. Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members, helping them to achieve their professional goals and maximise their potential. Contribute to business development proposals and requests for information Horizon scan legal and regulatory issues that may impact the business disseminating this information to other colleagues in a concise and coherent manner Be responsible for all client-side reporting and required accreditations such as FSQS/Helios Maintain risk log for BDORS and contribute relevant M.I. to the board on a monthly basis You'll be someone with: Proven commercial contract negotiation experience, ideally within financial services and supported by a recognised qualification Strong understanding of applicable data protection regulation Good knowledge corporate governance and structures, with ability to research corporate structures and establish ultimate beneficial ownership Strong knowledge of all relevant firm-wide policies and procedures with ability to train colleagues on the same Willing to work as part of a team and support other members and key stakeholders. Meticulous attention to detail, and exemplary writing and use of grammar. A solid reading comprehension with the ability to decipher technical descriptions and explain them clearly. Ability to independently handle multiple, simultaneous tasks and meet tight deadlines, providing a consistent level of quality and accuracy. Strong time management and organisational capabilities, including the ability to accurately benchmark project length and manage a high-volume workload. Good people skills with experience of dealing with both internal and external clients, including obtaining necessary information, and identifying and raising and dealing with relevant issues. 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.
Commercial Subsidiaries Group (CSG) Relationship Associate will partner with our Commercial Bank Relationship Managers and clients, providing consistent, enthusiastic, high-quality support of relationship management activities across the portfolio of Citi Commercial Clients. Citi Commercial Bank UK (CCB UK) offers its clients the convenience, a global banking network, though leadership and global financial capabilities of Citi. We deliver extensive industry knowledge, local expertise and dedicated service support to UK headquartered Mid-Market companies, with a global footprint, and within annual revenue ranging from £50m to £3bn. We are focused on providing banking and financial solutions to our clients across 5 key growth industries - Business & Professional Services, Industrials, Digital & Technology, Consumer and Life Sciences. This new and exciting Relationship Associate role has come on the back of strong client growth. The role be based out of London (Canary Wharf) and the primary responsibility of the Relationship Associate will be to support the Relationship Managers and client base in servicing the banking & financing needs of Mid-Market Subsidiary client, deepening and strengthening existing client relationships. Key Skills & Responsibilities: Builds relationships with Citi network and operational teams, becoming a key contact for client requests, internal requests/escalation and resolution. Support clients to access Citi's global network, locating local coverage and product support across Citi's global network of 96 countries. Work closely with Relationship Managers to ensure we provide a 'Client First' approach and help to deliver outstanding day to day banking & operational support to our Mid-Market clients Develop and maintain strong ties with Commercial Banking teams across the globe, in particular CCB colleagues working across the same sector vertical (Business & Professional Services) and CCB colleagues supporting subsidiary businesses overseas (Commercial Subsidiaries Group). Understanding of key commercial banking processes & solutions, including Transactional Banking, FX, Trade, Treasury, Working Capital and Lending products. Work collaboratively with key internal stakeholders across CCB, share best practice across teams in order to deliver 'best in class' relationship management to new and existing clients. Support in managing existing portfolio of key client relationships for transaction level support. Close co-ordination with Product partners, Transaction Management, Credit Risk management Services (CRMS) and the Documentation Unit (DCU) for credit line set up and availment, ensuring that approvals obtained are in line with requirements under the Risk Policy and ensure timely resolution of data exceptions (facility excess or unmatched transactions) Primary point of contact for client onboarding, working on customer due diligence, internal system set up and record creation for both new, existing and prospective clients. Liaise both with the client and internal KYC / AML teams to handle requests and documentation related to client on-boarding Close interaction with operational teams throughout the KYC renewal process. Ensure sufficient controls are in place for all new and existing clients, through the established KYC / AML process and lead any control or remediation requirements Proficient use of internal systems and applications in order to obtain, store and manage data in relation to credit, KYC, account management and client reporting Develop a deep understanding of the client, eg treasury, liquidity and operational requirements. Build meaningful relationships helping to support with routine banking, credit queries, service escalations and introductions to teams across Citi's global network Responsible for driving client opportunities through CRM, initiate CRM workflow for account opening and other Treasury & Trade Solution (TTS) products. Take ownership of all documentation related queries and wider implementation during onboarding phase Handle client queries on further Treasury & Trade Solution (TTS) products e.g. cards, receivables, liquidity structures, trade finance products, Wordlink, security accounts etc Co-ordinate / maintain account structures - assist with account opening/closing and excess management Share regulatory, market and product updates as well as training seminars with the client on a timely basis Provide support where necessary for the coordination of Banking RFP's and internal meetings (e.g. Credit Committees) Assist bankers in the co-ordination of ad-hoc regulatory/data review exercises, and help with data stream lining exercises, making the necessary system adjustments where appropriate Development Value: The Relationship Associate operate in a competitive and dynamic environment and are exposed to Citi's top Commercial client organizations. The role is highly visible within Commercial bank and provides a unique opportunity to be part of banking and relationship management in its many dimensions. The role offers an opportunity to work with banking professionals as well as with multiple business and product partners. Knowledge/Experience: Previous experience working within Banking Experience in a Client Relationship role or client facing role Knowledge of general banking processes, onboarding processes and cash management & liquidity Skills: Relationship skills and ability to maintain an effective network across the organization Organisational skills. Ability to multi-task Competencies: Build Strong Client Relationships. Customer interaction/service. Effective collaboration with Commercial Banking product partners Project Management Controls & compliance Proficiency with Microsoft and CRM applications Understanding of implementation/on-boarding process advantageous Education: Educated to degree level or equivalent (desirable) Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience. Equal Opportunity We recognize talent comes from a wealth of experience and ideas beyond just the technical specifications of a role. If you feel like you can make a meaningful impact even if you don't necessarily check all the listed requirements, please still consider applying . Diversity of experience and skills supplemented with drive are cornerstones to innovation and excellence and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions . This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. Job Family Group: Commercial and Business Sales Job Family: Commercial Sales Support Time Type: Full time Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi . View the " EEO is the Law " poster. View the EEO is the Law Supplement . View the EEO Policy Statement . View the Pay Transparency Posting
May 01, 2024
Full time
Commercial Subsidiaries Group (CSG) Relationship Associate will partner with our Commercial Bank Relationship Managers and clients, providing consistent, enthusiastic, high-quality support of relationship management activities across the portfolio of Citi Commercial Clients. Citi Commercial Bank UK (CCB UK) offers its clients the convenience, a global banking network, though leadership and global financial capabilities of Citi. We deliver extensive industry knowledge, local expertise and dedicated service support to UK headquartered Mid-Market companies, with a global footprint, and within annual revenue ranging from £50m to £3bn. We are focused on providing banking and financial solutions to our clients across 5 key growth industries - Business & Professional Services, Industrials, Digital & Technology, Consumer and Life Sciences. This new and exciting Relationship Associate role has come on the back of strong client growth. The role be based out of London (Canary Wharf) and the primary responsibility of the Relationship Associate will be to support the Relationship Managers and client base in servicing the banking & financing needs of Mid-Market Subsidiary client, deepening and strengthening existing client relationships. Key Skills & Responsibilities: Builds relationships with Citi network and operational teams, becoming a key contact for client requests, internal requests/escalation and resolution. Support clients to access Citi's global network, locating local coverage and product support across Citi's global network of 96 countries. Work closely with Relationship Managers to ensure we provide a 'Client First' approach and help to deliver outstanding day to day banking & operational support to our Mid-Market clients Develop and maintain strong ties with Commercial Banking teams across the globe, in particular CCB colleagues working across the same sector vertical (Business & Professional Services) and CCB colleagues supporting subsidiary businesses overseas (Commercial Subsidiaries Group). Understanding of key commercial banking processes & solutions, including Transactional Banking, FX, Trade, Treasury, Working Capital and Lending products. Work collaboratively with key internal stakeholders across CCB, share best practice across teams in order to deliver 'best in class' relationship management to new and existing clients. Support in managing existing portfolio of key client relationships for transaction level support. Close co-ordination with Product partners, Transaction Management, Credit Risk management Services (CRMS) and the Documentation Unit (DCU) for credit line set up and availment, ensuring that approvals obtained are in line with requirements under the Risk Policy and ensure timely resolution of data exceptions (facility excess or unmatched transactions) Primary point of contact for client onboarding, working on customer due diligence, internal system set up and record creation for both new, existing and prospective clients. Liaise both with the client and internal KYC / AML teams to handle requests and documentation related to client on-boarding Close interaction with operational teams throughout the KYC renewal process. Ensure sufficient controls are in place for all new and existing clients, through the established KYC / AML process and lead any control or remediation requirements Proficient use of internal systems and applications in order to obtain, store and manage data in relation to credit, KYC, account management and client reporting Develop a deep understanding of the client, eg treasury, liquidity and operational requirements. Build meaningful relationships helping to support with routine banking, credit queries, service escalations and introductions to teams across Citi's global network Responsible for driving client opportunities through CRM, initiate CRM workflow for account opening and other Treasury & Trade Solution (TTS) products. Take ownership of all documentation related queries and wider implementation during onboarding phase Handle client queries on further Treasury & Trade Solution (TTS) products e.g. cards, receivables, liquidity structures, trade finance products, Wordlink, security accounts etc Co-ordinate / maintain account structures - assist with account opening/closing and excess management Share regulatory, market and product updates as well as training seminars with the client on a timely basis Provide support where necessary for the coordination of Banking RFP's and internal meetings (e.g. Credit Committees) Assist bankers in the co-ordination of ad-hoc regulatory/data review exercises, and help with data stream lining exercises, making the necessary system adjustments where appropriate Development Value: The Relationship Associate operate in a competitive and dynamic environment and are exposed to Citi's top Commercial client organizations. The role is highly visible within Commercial bank and provides a unique opportunity to be part of banking and relationship management in its many dimensions. The role offers an opportunity to work with banking professionals as well as with multiple business and product partners. Knowledge/Experience: Previous experience working within Banking Experience in a Client Relationship role or client facing role Knowledge of general banking processes, onboarding processes and cash management & liquidity Skills: Relationship skills and ability to maintain an effective network across the organization Organisational skills. Ability to multi-task Competencies: Build Strong Client Relationships. Customer interaction/service. Effective collaboration with Commercial Banking product partners Project Management Controls & compliance Proficiency with Microsoft and CRM applications Understanding of implementation/on-boarding process advantageous Education: Educated to degree level or equivalent (desirable) Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience. Equal Opportunity We recognize talent comes from a wealth of experience and ideas beyond just the technical specifications of a role. If you feel like you can make a meaningful impact even if you don't necessarily check all the listed requirements, please still consider applying . Diversity of experience and skills supplemented with drive are cornerstones to innovation and excellence and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions . This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. Job Family Group: Commercial and Business Sales Job Family: Commercial Sales Support Time Type: Full time Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi . View the " EEO is the Law " poster. View the EEO is the Law Supplement . View the EEO Policy Statement . View the Pay Transparency Posting
Are you ready to play a key role in propelling organisations on their data driven journey? Sword builds foundations across platforms, data, and applications and our people have a shared passion for technology and solving complex business challenges for our customers. Our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. Our people and culture are our highest priority in all we do. Measurable feedback is captured annually to ensure we continue to improve and develop our offering. If these values are important to you, and you are looking to take the next step in your career with an established and growing company, were delighted to share a newly created opportunity to join the Sword team in the role ofNetwork Operations Manager. Having the right people is essential for us to deliver the exceptional levels of service that our clients deserve. Our skilled team are experts in their field with market-leading experience and accreditation levels. This role has an expectation to go on-site to clients office within the Aberdeen area at least one day per week (or more where operationally required), with remote working supported on other days. Our Network Services team apply deep expertise and innovative solutions to help solve challenges for our customers. The Network Operations Manager is responsible for the following: This is a client facing role and will require technical knowledge and experience of deploying and supporting Cisco Network and Security products, Cisco Nexus data centre infrastructure alongside other vendor firewalls (Checkpoint/Fortinet/Palo). Ability to discuss technical questions with customer and Sword Ping internal teams. Work closely with internal and external teams to supervise all aspects of service, across managed service and project delivery. Coordinate the communication and actions required for service enhancements, planned changes and service upgrades. Take ownership of high priority or escalated issues that requires careful stakeholder management and communicating status of those to the wider audience. Facilitate risk assessments to identify, assess and mitigate the risk of service gaps. Manage customer expectations and be accountable for the quality of service delivery and customer satisfaction as per agreed contractual SLAs. Be the conduit for communications between internal and external teams, acting as escalation point when required. Responsible for managing the workload for aligned resources. Alongside Service Delivery Manager, produce regular service reports and ensure effective controls are in place to continually evaluate our service performance, calling out any key risks or issues. Participate in service meetings and Change Advisory Board meetings, and ensure actions are documented and carried out. Co-ordinate and support continuous improvement initiatives and enhancing customer experience. Encourage buy-in from key stakeholders and help coordinate engagement. Promote engagement from all stakeholders. Requirements At Sword, we are proud of cultivating a respectful workplace that values the contribution of all our people, whatever their background or stage in their career. We welcome your application should you hold the right core experience, knowledge and your application sufficiently outlines your relevant skills or transferrable skills in this area. If you believe you're qualified, but don't "check all the boxes", please still submit an application and we will explore your experience further. Here are the key skills and experience relevant to this role: Key attributes: Supervise the delivery of all technical services Point of contact between Sword and the customer Stakeholder management Support case escalations Track and support work plans Promote Customer satisfaction NOC support Projects support Key Technical Skills: Network professional with 5+ years experience Proven experience of Cisco (and other vendor) networking technologies, switching/routing/wireless/security. Experience of supporting large scale multi-site networks. Experience of customer account management. Benefits Our people are supported and encouraged to develop their career with Sword through their own personal learning and development plan, alongside a competitive salary, pension, private health, wellbeing and insurance schemes, a flexible approach to working, and employee assistance programme. Sword is committed to maintaining a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. All applicants receive equal consideration for employment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
Are you ready to play a key role in propelling organisations on their data driven journey? Sword builds foundations across platforms, data, and applications and our people have a shared passion for technology and solving complex business challenges for our customers. Our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. Our people and culture are our highest priority in all we do. Measurable feedback is captured annually to ensure we continue to improve and develop our offering. If these values are important to you, and you are looking to take the next step in your career with an established and growing company, were delighted to share a newly created opportunity to join the Sword team in the role ofNetwork Operations Manager. Having the right people is essential for us to deliver the exceptional levels of service that our clients deserve. Our skilled team are experts in their field with market-leading experience and accreditation levels. This role has an expectation to go on-site to clients office within the Aberdeen area at least one day per week (or more where operationally required), with remote working supported on other days. Our Network Services team apply deep expertise and innovative solutions to help solve challenges for our customers. The Network Operations Manager is responsible for the following: This is a client facing role and will require technical knowledge and experience of deploying and supporting Cisco Network and Security products, Cisco Nexus data centre infrastructure alongside other vendor firewalls (Checkpoint/Fortinet/Palo). Ability to discuss technical questions with customer and Sword Ping internal teams. Work closely with internal and external teams to supervise all aspects of service, across managed service and project delivery. Coordinate the communication and actions required for service enhancements, planned changes and service upgrades. Take ownership of high priority or escalated issues that requires careful stakeholder management and communicating status of those to the wider audience. Facilitate risk assessments to identify, assess and mitigate the risk of service gaps. Manage customer expectations and be accountable for the quality of service delivery and customer satisfaction as per agreed contractual SLAs. Be the conduit for communications between internal and external teams, acting as escalation point when required. Responsible for managing the workload for aligned resources. Alongside Service Delivery Manager, produce regular service reports and ensure effective controls are in place to continually evaluate our service performance, calling out any key risks or issues. Participate in service meetings and Change Advisory Board meetings, and ensure actions are documented and carried out. Co-ordinate and support continuous improvement initiatives and enhancing customer experience. Encourage buy-in from key stakeholders and help coordinate engagement. Promote engagement from all stakeholders. Requirements At Sword, we are proud of cultivating a respectful workplace that values the contribution of all our people, whatever their background or stage in their career. We welcome your application should you hold the right core experience, knowledge and your application sufficiently outlines your relevant skills or transferrable skills in this area. If you believe you're qualified, but don't "check all the boxes", please still submit an application and we will explore your experience further. Here are the key skills and experience relevant to this role: Key attributes: Supervise the delivery of all technical services Point of contact between Sword and the customer Stakeholder management Support case escalations Track and support work plans Promote Customer satisfaction NOC support Projects support Key Technical Skills: Network professional with 5+ years experience Proven experience of Cisco (and other vendor) networking technologies, switching/routing/wireless/security. Experience of supporting large scale multi-site networks. Experience of customer account management. Benefits Our people are supported and encouraged to develop their career with Sword through their own personal learning and development plan, alongside a competitive salary, pension, private health, wellbeing and insurance schemes, a flexible approach to working, and employee assistance programme. Sword is committed to maintaining a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. All applicants receive equal consideration for employment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments. JBRP1_UKTJ
UK Atomic Energy Authority
Clifton Hampden, Oxfordshire
Head of Programme Costings Abingdon Rd, Culham, UK Full-time Salary: £63,575 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension Division: UKIFS - Programme Management Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire Confirmed Grade: Level 6 Department: UKIFS - Programme Management Company Description The UK Government has established UK Industrial Fusion Solutions (UKIFS) Ltd., a subsidiary of UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), to lead the charge in delivering fusion energy through design and delivery of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) protype fusion plant. UKIFS is establishing itself, setting up the company, attracting talent, engaging with the industry, developing a supply chain, and planning and constructing the STEP prototype. Fusion energy, crucial for combating climate change and ensuring energy independence, is expected to be commercially viable by mid-century. The UK, led by UKIFS, aims for a prototype fusion plant, targeting first operations around 2040. UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd. will lead delivery, collaborating with industrial partners and building a fusion supply chain with an estimated global sector value of £7tn per year. Join UKIFS and the STEP programme to be involved in this groundbreaking journey. For more information, visit our website. Job Description As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from: - Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert. - Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible). - Flexible working options including family friendly policies. - Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders. - Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays. - Wide range of career development opportunities. - A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive. This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions. The Role Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Head of Programme Costing, you will play a pivotal role to oversee all aspects of programme and project costing for UKIFS's major fusion initiative. In this crucial role, you will manage cost estimation, budgeting, and project and programme cost tracking, working closely with various teams to enhance cost consciousness, cost estimation and wider financial practices and inform senior management. Your contributions will be vital to instilling cost awareness, understanding and gaining support for longer-term costs and achieving cost and wider financial targets, influencing key program decisions with cost insights. Reporting to the Head of Programme and Project Controls, and with technical ties to the Director Engineering Programme and the Finance Director, you will also be a key figure in the senior leadership team. If you're driven to shape our programme's future and meet its financial goals, join us and make a significant impact. Additional Responsibilities: Leadership and Engagement: - Lead and guide team members and stakeholders in alignment with organisational values and objectives. - Manage a growing team of cost professionals, providing training and support for their professional development. - Act as an ambassador for the organisation, fostering a collaborative and supportive culture. Strategic Advice and Support: - Offer strategic advice to senior management on achieving cost targets and improving cost efficiency. - Support various departments in cost analysis and optimisation efforts. - Develop strategic costing plans and scenarios to guide decision-making processes. Organisational Effectiveness: - Conduct detailed technical cost estimation across the program and its constituent projects. - Establish processes for regular cost baseline review and integration with financial planning. - Collaborate with procurement teams to ensure cost-effective supplier relationships. Project Delivery: - Collaborate with stakeholders to develop comprehensive project cost estimates. - Maintain project budgets, monitor spending, and identify variances for corrective action. - Mitigate financial risks and present cost reports to senior management regularly. Qualifications Essential Requirements: - Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to inspire teams and build stakeholder confidence. - Strong communication skills, adept in both written and verbal exchanges. - Independent worker with the capability to effectively collaborate in a team setting; equipped with substantial program costing experience and professional qualifications. - Solid financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, cost control, and advanced cost management methodologies. - Committed to ethical business practices, with a high level of integrity and excellent problem-solving abilities. Desirable Requirement: - Experience working in both public and private sectors. - Understanding of government and/or business financial planning, including spending reviews, Treasury Business Cases and Resource Account Budgeting. - Experience working across major projects and programmes that have a collaborative multi-organisational character. - Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., ERP systems, Excel, cost management software). Additional Information For a full list of benefits and to apply, select the apply button to be taken through to the UKAEA careers pages. We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success. Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications. For applicants applying from outside the United Kingdom or those who have spent time outside the UK in the last five years, please visit the UK Government website for information on criminal records checks. If your country of residence or previous residence is not listed on the website or if the UK Government does not have information on obtaining a criminal records check from that state, we regret to inform you that we cannot process your application.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Head of Programme Costings Abingdon Rd, Culham, UK Full-time Salary: £63,575 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension Division: UKIFS - Programme Management Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire Confirmed Grade: Level 6 Department: UKIFS - Programme Management Company Description The UK Government has established UK Industrial Fusion Solutions (UKIFS) Ltd., a subsidiary of UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), to lead the charge in delivering fusion energy through design and delivery of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) protype fusion plant. UKIFS is establishing itself, setting up the company, attracting talent, engaging with the industry, developing a supply chain, and planning and constructing the STEP prototype. Fusion energy, crucial for combating climate change and ensuring energy independence, is expected to be commercially viable by mid-century. The UK, led by UKIFS, aims for a prototype fusion plant, targeting first operations around 2040. UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd. will lead delivery, collaborating with industrial partners and building a fusion supply chain with an estimated global sector value of £7tn per year. Join UKIFS and the STEP programme to be involved in this groundbreaking journey. For more information, visit our website. Job Description As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from: - Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert. - Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible). - Flexible working options including family friendly policies. - Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders. - Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays. - Wide range of career development opportunities. - A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive. This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions. The Role Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Head of Programme Costing, you will play a pivotal role to oversee all aspects of programme and project costing for UKIFS's major fusion initiative. In this crucial role, you will manage cost estimation, budgeting, and project and programme cost tracking, working closely with various teams to enhance cost consciousness, cost estimation and wider financial practices and inform senior management. Your contributions will be vital to instilling cost awareness, understanding and gaining support for longer-term costs and achieving cost and wider financial targets, influencing key program decisions with cost insights. Reporting to the Head of Programme and Project Controls, and with technical ties to the Director Engineering Programme and the Finance Director, you will also be a key figure in the senior leadership team. If you're driven to shape our programme's future and meet its financial goals, join us and make a significant impact. Additional Responsibilities: Leadership and Engagement: - Lead and guide team members and stakeholders in alignment with organisational values and objectives. - Manage a growing team of cost professionals, providing training and support for their professional development. - Act as an ambassador for the organisation, fostering a collaborative and supportive culture. Strategic Advice and Support: - Offer strategic advice to senior management on achieving cost targets and improving cost efficiency. - Support various departments in cost analysis and optimisation efforts. - Develop strategic costing plans and scenarios to guide decision-making processes. Organisational Effectiveness: - Conduct detailed technical cost estimation across the program and its constituent projects. - Establish processes for regular cost baseline review and integration with financial planning. - Collaborate with procurement teams to ensure cost-effective supplier relationships. Project Delivery: - Collaborate with stakeholders to develop comprehensive project cost estimates. - Maintain project budgets, monitor spending, and identify variances for corrective action. - Mitigate financial risks and present cost reports to senior management regularly. Qualifications Essential Requirements: - Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to inspire teams and build stakeholder confidence. - Strong communication skills, adept in both written and verbal exchanges. - Independent worker with the capability to effectively collaborate in a team setting; equipped with substantial program costing experience and professional qualifications. - Solid financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, cost control, and advanced cost management methodologies. - Committed to ethical business practices, with a high level of integrity and excellent problem-solving abilities. Desirable Requirement: - Experience working in both public and private sectors. - Understanding of government and/or business financial planning, including spending reviews, Treasury Business Cases and Resource Account Budgeting. - Experience working across major projects and programmes that have a collaborative multi-organisational character. - Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., ERP systems, Excel, cost management software). Additional Information For a full list of benefits and to apply, select the apply button to be taken through to the UKAEA careers pages. We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success. Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications. For applicants applying from outside the United Kingdom or those who have spent time outside the UK in the last five years, please visit the UK Government website for information on criminal records checks. If your country of residence or previous residence is not listed on the website or if the UK Government does not have information on obtaining a criminal records check from that state, we regret to inform you that we cannot process your application.
Hello. We're Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health care company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we're improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin and Centrum through a unique combination of deep understanding and trusted science. What's more, we're achieving it in a company that we're in control of. In an environment that we're co-creating. And a culture that's uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn't a question. About the Role We have a new role for a Senior Manager Enterprise Risk Management & Resilience on a full-time permanent basis. This role reports into the Head of Enterprise Risk Management and Resilience and is a global role. The Enterprise Risk and Audit team is made up of experts in risk management, resilience and internal audit, with specialised knowledge of different risk and business areas. Enterprise Risk and Audit has an ongoing partnering relationship with the business which helps us to understand emerging risks and identify issues early, as well as conduct our audits in an effective way. There is a significant level of liaison with key business stakeholders across the organisation to ensure that assurance is fit-for-purpose and responsive to changes in the business and risk environment. It is critical that Haleon has the capability and resource in the right place to build confidence, internally, and externally, to ensure that risk and resilience are managed effectively and holistically. This role will be responsible for implementing and evolving ERM and Resilience frameworks in partnership with senior management across the business to ensure that risk, resilience and respective opportunities are at the forefront of each strategic and business objective. Key Responsibilities This role will provide you the opportunity to lead key activities to progress your career. These responsibilities include: Supporting the Head of ERM & Resilience develop, deploy, embed and evolve simplified fit for purpose frameworks for ERM and Resilience Key risk activities include - deployment into the Business Units and Functions ensuring alignment and integration with the company's strategy and planning cycle. Key resilience activities include - development and deployment of crisis management framework & simplification of existing Business Continuity practices. Support Business Unit and Functional leaders balance strategic choices to achieve resilience by design, ensuring better readiness, more responsiveness, faster recovery and greater regeneration (the 4R's of resilience). Engage, influence and mobilise Senior Management to support key risk and resilience programmes and to influence employee's approach to managing risk and resilience. Support Senior management in defining and regularly assessing risk appetite for the portfolio of risks they manage. Proactively partner with 2nd line functions and Internal Audit, providing subject matter expertise and supporting the development and maintenance of the company's assurance map. Responding to changing risk management regulatory requirements, for example UK Corporate Governance Code and SEC disclosure requirements. Content ownership of the company's external risk reporting requirements, may include for example annual report and accounts, DJSI submission, HSBC sustainability indices. Develop and maintain clear risk management and Resilience policies. Support ERM and Resilience projects such as corporate training and activities focusing on the advancement of risk accountability and culture. What are we looking for? A proven background and track record in risk management, resilience, governance and control. The knowledge and capability to manage risk and resilience processes, to proactively support senior management identify emerging risks, manage their risk portfolio and set out business resilience priorities. Be able to drive change with pragmatism and sensitivity. Ability to listen, understand and negotiate are key attributes to be successful in role. Experience (5 to 8yrs) in operating at an enterprise level, in a FTSE 100 ideally Consumer Goods organisation. Strong communication skills and command of English language (written and verbal) is essential for enterprise-wide communication and reporting, including documents for Board and HET. Must have the knowledge and capability to identify and assess external influences on the organisation including the competitor landscape. Ability to quickly understand and critically analyse complex processes, assess potential risks and controls. Ability to proactively partner with third parties (for example, PwC, Gartner etc.) do deliver capability and value when necessary. A strong understanding of regulatory risk management requirements (for example UK Corporate Governance Code). A bachelor's degree or equivalent Diversity, Equity and Inclusion At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creative an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially. Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Hello. We're Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health care company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we're improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin and Centrum through a unique combination of deep understanding and trusted science. What's more, we're achieving it in a company that we're in control of. In an environment that we're co-creating. And a culture that's uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn't a question. About the Role We have a new role for a Senior Manager Enterprise Risk Management & Resilience on a full-time permanent basis. This role reports into the Head of Enterprise Risk Management and Resilience and is a global role. The Enterprise Risk and Audit team is made up of experts in risk management, resilience and internal audit, with specialised knowledge of different risk and business areas. Enterprise Risk and Audit has an ongoing partnering relationship with the business which helps us to understand emerging risks and identify issues early, as well as conduct our audits in an effective way. There is a significant level of liaison with key business stakeholders across the organisation to ensure that assurance is fit-for-purpose and responsive to changes in the business and risk environment. It is critical that Haleon has the capability and resource in the right place to build confidence, internally, and externally, to ensure that risk and resilience are managed effectively and holistically. This role will be responsible for implementing and evolving ERM and Resilience frameworks in partnership with senior management across the business to ensure that risk, resilience and respective opportunities are at the forefront of each strategic and business objective. Key Responsibilities This role will provide you the opportunity to lead key activities to progress your career. These responsibilities include: Supporting the Head of ERM & Resilience develop, deploy, embed and evolve simplified fit for purpose frameworks for ERM and Resilience Key risk activities include - deployment into the Business Units and Functions ensuring alignment and integration with the company's strategy and planning cycle. Key resilience activities include - development and deployment of crisis management framework & simplification of existing Business Continuity practices. Support Business Unit and Functional leaders balance strategic choices to achieve resilience by design, ensuring better readiness, more responsiveness, faster recovery and greater regeneration (the 4R's of resilience). Engage, influence and mobilise Senior Management to support key risk and resilience programmes and to influence employee's approach to managing risk and resilience. Support Senior management in defining and regularly assessing risk appetite for the portfolio of risks they manage. Proactively partner with 2nd line functions and Internal Audit, providing subject matter expertise and supporting the development and maintenance of the company's assurance map. Responding to changing risk management regulatory requirements, for example UK Corporate Governance Code and SEC disclosure requirements. Content ownership of the company's external risk reporting requirements, may include for example annual report and accounts, DJSI submission, HSBC sustainability indices. Develop and maintain clear risk management and Resilience policies. Support ERM and Resilience projects such as corporate training and activities focusing on the advancement of risk accountability and culture. What are we looking for? A proven background and track record in risk management, resilience, governance and control. The knowledge and capability to manage risk and resilience processes, to proactively support senior management identify emerging risks, manage their risk portfolio and set out business resilience priorities. Be able to drive change with pragmatism and sensitivity. Ability to listen, understand and negotiate are key attributes to be successful in role. Experience (5 to 8yrs) in operating at an enterprise level, in a FTSE 100 ideally Consumer Goods organisation. Strong communication skills and command of English language (written and verbal) is essential for enterprise-wide communication and reporting, including documents for Board and HET. Must have the knowledge and capability to identify and assess external influences on the organisation including the competitor landscape. Ability to quickly understand and critically analyse complex processes, assess potential risks and controls. Ability to proactively partner with third parties (for example, PwC, Gartner etc.) do deliver capability and value when necessary. A strong understanding of regulatory risk management requirements (for example UK Corporate Governance Code). A bachelor's degree or equivalent Diversity, Equity and Inclusion At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creative an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially. Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.
Hello. We're Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health care company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we're improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin and Centrum through a unique combination of deep understanding and trusted science. What's more, we're achieving it in a company that we're in control of. In an environment that we're co-creating. And a culture that's uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn't a question. About the Role We have a new role for a Director Enterprise Risk Management & Resilience on a full-time permanent basis. This role reports into the Head of Enterprise Risk Management and Resilience and is a global role. The Enterprise Risk and Audit team is made up of experts in risk management, resilience and internal audit, with specialised knowledge of different risk and business areas. Enterprise Risk and Audit has an ongoing partnering relationship with the business which helps us to understand emerging risks and identify issues early, as well as conduct our audits in an effective way. There is a significant level of liaison with key business stakeholders across the organisation to ensure that assurance is fit-for-purpose and responsive to changes in the business and risk environment. It is critical that Haleon has the capability and resource in the right place to build confidence, internally, and externally, to ensure that risk and resilience are managed effectively and holistically. This role will be responsible for implementing and evolving ERM and Resilience frameworks in partnership with senior management across the business to ensure that risk, resilience and respective opportunities are at the forefront of each strategic and business objective. Key Responsibilities This role will provide you the opportunity to lead key activities to progress your career. These responsibilities include: Supporting the Head of ERM & Resilience set strategy, develop, deploy, embed and evolve simplified fit for purpose frameworks for ERM and Resilience. Key risk activities include - deployment into the Business Units and Functions ensuring alignment and integration with the company's strategy and planning cycle. Set policy and ensure delivery. Key resilience activities include - development and deployment of crisis management framework & simplification of existing Business Continuity practices. Set policy and ensure delivery. Provide thought leadership to Business Unit and Functional leaders balance strategic choices to achieve resilience by design, ensuring better readiness, more responsiveness, faster recovery and greater regeneration (the 4R's of resilience). Integrate the management of risk into strategic planning and execution to ensure decision making is better informed and to increase the success rate of strategic projects and programmes. Engage, influence and mobilise Senior Management to support key risk and resilience programmes and to influence employee's approach to managing risk and resilience. Support Senior management in defining and regularly assessing risk appetite for the portfolio of risks they manage. Proactively partner with leaders within 2nd line functions and Internal Audit, providing thought leadership and subject matter expertise and supporting the development and maintenance of the company's assurance map. Responding to changing risk management regulatory requirements, for example UK Corporate Governance Code and SEC disclosure requirements. Content ownership of the company's external risk reporting requirements, may include for example annual report and accounts, DJSI submission, HSBC sustainability indices. Develop and maintain clear risk management and Resilience policies. Support ERM and Resilience projects such as corporate training and activities focusing on the advancement of risk accountability and culture. What are we looking for? A proven background and track record in delivery of risk management, resilience, governance and control. The knowledge and capability to manage risk and resilience processes, to proactively support senior management (including HET) identify emerging risks, manage their risk portfolio and set out business resilience priorities. Be able to drive change with pragmatism and sensitivity. Ability to listen, understand and negotiate are key attributes to be successful in role. Extensive experience (10yrs +) in operating at an enterprise level, in a FTSE 100 ideally Consumer Goods organisation. Strong communication skills and command of English language (written and verbal) is essential for enterprise-wide communication and reporting, including documents for Board and HET. Must have the knowledge and capability to identify and assess external influences on the organisation including the competitor landscape. Ability to quickly understand and critically analyse complex processes, assess potential risks and controls. Ability to proactively partner with third parties (for example, PwC, Gartner etc.) do deliver capability and value when necessary. A strong understanding of regulatory risk management requirements (for example UK Corporate Governance Code). A bachelor's degree or equivalent Diversity, Equity and Inclusion At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creative an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially. Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Hello. We're Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health care company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we're improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin and Centrum through a unique combination of deep understanding and trusted science. What's more, we're achieving it in a company that we're in control of. In an environment that we're co-creating. And a culture that's uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn't a question. About the Role We have a new role for a Director Enterprise Risk Management & Resilience on a full-time permanent basis. This role reports into the Head of Enterprise Risk Management and Resilience and is a global role. The Enterprise Risk and Audit team is made up of experts in risk management, resilience and internal audit, with specialised knowledge of different risk and business areas. Enterprise Risk and Audit has an ongoing partnering relationship with the business which helps us to understand emerging risks and identify issues early, as well as conduct our audits in an effective way. There is a significant level of liaison with key business stakeholders across the organisation to ensure that assurance is fit-for-purpose and responsive to changes in the business and risk environment. It is critical that Haleon has the capability and resource in the right place to build confidence, internally, and externally, to ensure that risk and resilience are managed effectively and holistically. This role will be responsible for implementing and evolving ERM and Resilience frameworks in partnership with senior management across the business to ensure that risk, resilience and respective opportunities are at the forefront of each strategic and business objective. Key Responsibilities This role will provide you the opportunity to lead key activities to progress your career. These responsibilities include: Supporting the Head of ERM & Resilience set strategy, develop, deploy, embed and evolve simplified fit for purpose frameworks for ERM and Resilience. Key risk activities include - deployment into the Business Units and Functions ensuring alignment and integration with the company's strategy and planning cycle. Set policy and ensure delivery. Key resilience activities include - development and deployment of crisis management framework & simplification of existing Business Continuity practices. Set policy and ensure delivery. Provide thought leadership to Business Unit and Functional leaders balance strategic choices to achieve resilience by design, ensuring better readiness, more responsiveness, faster recovery and greater regeneration (the 4R's of resilience). Integrate the management of risk into strategic planning and execution to ensure decision making is better informed and to increase the success rate of strategic projects and programmes. Engage, influence and mobilise Senior Management to support key risk and resilience programmes and to influence employee's approach to managing risk and resilience. Support Senior management in defining and regularly assessing risk appetite for the portfolio of risks they manage. Proactively partner with leaders within 2nd line functions and Internal Audit, providing thought leadership and subject matter expertise and supporting the development and maintenance of the company's assurance map. Responding to changing risk management regulatory requirements, for example UK Corporate Governance Code and SEC disclosure requirements. Content ownership of the company's external risk reporting requirements, may include for example annual report and accounts, DJSI submission, HSBC sustainability indices. Develop and maintain clear risk management and Resilience policies. Support ERM and Resilience projects such as corporate training and activities focusing on the advancement of risk accountability and culture. What are we looking for? A proven background and track record in delivery of risk management, resilience, governance and control. The knowledge and capability to manage risk and resilience processes, to proactively support senior management (including HET) identify emerging risks, manage their risk portfolio and set out business resilience priorities. Be able to drive change with pragmatism and sensitivity. Ability to listen, understand and negotiate are key attributes to be successful in role. Extensive experience (10yrs +) in operating at an enterprise level, in a FTSE 100 ideally Consumer Goods organisation. Strong communication skills and command of English language (written and verbal) is essential for enterprise-wide communication and reporting, including documents for Board and HET. Must have the knowledge and capability to identify and assess external influences on the organisation including the competitor landscape. Ability to quickly understand and critically analyse complex processes, assess potential risks and controls. Ability to proactively partner with third parties (for example, PwC, Gartner etc.) do deliver capability and value when necessary. A strong understanding of regulatory risk management requirements (for example UK Corporate Governance Code). A bachelor's degree or equivalent Diversity, Equity and Inclusion At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creative an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially. Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.
Job Description - Application Manager - Delegated () Job Description Application Manager - Delegated ( Job Number: ) DISCOVER your opportunity Application Manager UK, London An Application Manager will support the coordination and running of development, production support and maintenance activities for one or more applications under a Delivery Team. S/he will report to the Delivery Lead. Reporting to the Delivery Lead, the Application Manager will have operational and administrative responsibility for developers and have operational responsibility for matrixed resources (Analysts, PMs, etc.) that support their application suite. DISCOVERyour opportunity What will your essential responsibilities include? Guides developers and support teams on project execution, issue resolution, and provide escalation framework via governance Work to educate customers on best use of product and support sympathetic change to the product, clearly articulating trade-offs, and risks Key conduit between Delivery Team and wider orgranisational standards, structures, and processes Work with business and information security to identify security risks and finding solutions, including risk acceptance Build effective relationships and networks to help navigate the organisation to support the team in delivering change Support internal and external audits to ensure services are delivered in a controlled fashion without undue risk to the company Work with Technical Architect in defining, analysing, planning, measuring, and improving product availability and continuity. Manage service levels to ensure all commitments are met and any variances mitigated to reduce impact on overall cost, schedule, quality for business needs Identify and prioritize proactive maintenance action items and support impact assessment of environmental changes Review and prioritize product defects Estimate work requests at various levels of confidence and manage estimates against actuals to ensure change controls are appropriately managed Identify and champion improvement opportunities Raise Statements of Work and/or Service Level Agreements with application development vendors for specific developments & changes with input from Program/Project Managers, Analysts, Solution Architects and Product Owners Implements SLA / KPI alignment across the full SDLC for each SOW / SLA Maintain positive relationship with suppliers in pursuit of company's best interests Manage risk to deliver on service levels commitments and project milestones Serve as a point of escalation for risks and issues, supporting the team in overcoming operational and technical blockers Govern internal change processes and development documentation Balance demand and capacity Work to minimize impact of changes to project costs/P&L You will report to the Delivery Lead. We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Familiarity with multiple application delivery models including Agile, iterative and waterfall Experience of managing both internal development teams and external software vendors Able to develop Knowledge Management strategy for applications All outsourced work performed on applications in the group performed under a fully vetted contract in alignment with Procurement processes, including Security and Legal requirements Expert level experience in planning and executing complex, large scale initiatives or operational area. Budget, supply, and resource management for IT application development services Significant leadership experience (8+ years) in IT with knowledge / skills for leading multi-disciplined technology teams Effective communication skills, particularly on key matters relating to the application grouping to stakeholders Risk identification and mitigation Proven planning and organization skills, creating own work schedules, prioritizing workload, preparing in advance, and setting realistic timescales Adaptable to new/different strategies, programs, technologies, practices, cultures, etc. Comfortable with change, able to easily make transitions. FIND your future AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it. How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty. With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward. AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed. Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability, and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations. Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans. Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions. Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting. AXA Hearts in Action : We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving. For more information, please see AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Location Location : GB-GB-London Work Locations : GB London 20 Gracechurch Street 20 Gracechurch Street London London EC3V 0BG Job Field Job Field : Information Technology Schedule Schedule : Full-time Job Type Job Type : Standard AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any colleague or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status or any other category protected by local law.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Description - Application Manager - Delegated () Job Description Application Manager - Delegated ( Job Number: ) DISCOVER your opportunity Application Manager UK, London An Application Manager will support the coordination and running of development, production support and maintenance activities for one or more applications under a Delivery Team. S/he will report to the Delivery Lead. Reporting to the Delivery Lead, the Application Manager will have operational and administrative responsibility for developers and have operational responsibility for matrixed resources (Analysts, PMs, etc.) that support their application suite. DISCOVERyour opportunity What will your essential responsibilities include? Guides developers and support teams on project execution, issue resolution, and provide escalation framework via governance Work to educate customers on best use of product and support sympathetic change to the product, clearly articulating trade-offs, and risks Key conduit between Delivery Team and wider orgranisational standards, structures, and processes Work with business and information security to identify security risks and finding solutions, including risk acceptance Build effective relationships and networks to help navigate the organisation to support the team in delivering change Support internal and external audits to ensure services are delivered in a controlled fashion without undue risk to the company Work with Technical Architect in defining, analysing, planning, measuring, and improving product availability and continuity. Manage service levels to ensure all commitments are met and any variances mitigated to reduce impact on overall cost, schedule, quality for business needs Identify and prioritize proactive maintenance action items and support impact assessment of environmental changes Review and prioritize product defects Estimate work requests at various levels of confidence and manage estimates against actuals to ensure change controls are appropriately managed Identify and champion improvement opportunities Raise Statements of Work and/or Service Level Agreements with application development vendors for specific developments & changes with input from Program/Project Managers, Analysts, Solution Architects and Product Owners Implements SLA / KPI alignment across the full SDLC for each SOW / SLA Maintain positive relationship with suppliers in pursuit of company's best interests Manage risk to deliver on service levels commitments and project milestones Serve as a point of escalation for risks and issues, supporting the team in overcoming operational and technical blockers Govern internal change processes and development documentation Balance demand and capacity Work to minimize impact of changes to project costs/P&L You will report to the Delivery Lead. We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Familiarity with multiple application delivery models including Agile, iterative and waterfall Experience of managing both internal development teams and external software vendors Able to develop Knowledge Management strategy for applications All outsourced work performed on applications in the group performed under a fully vetted contract in alignment with Procurement processes, including Security and Legal requirements Expert level experience in planning and executing complex, large scale initiatives or operational area. Budget, supply, and resource management for IT application development services Significant leadership experience (8+ years) in IT with knowledge / skills for leading multi-disciplined technology teams Effective communication skills, particularly on key matters relating to the application grouping to stakeholders Risk identification and mitigation Proven planning and organization skills, creating own work schedules, prioritizing workload, preparing in advance, and setting realistic timescales Adaptable to new/different strategies, programs, technologies, practices, cultures, etc. Comfortable with change, able to easily make transitions. FIND your future AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it. How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty. With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward. AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed. Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability, and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations. Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans. Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions. Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting. AXA Hearts in Action : We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving. For more information, please see AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Location Location : GB-GB-London Work Locations : GB London 20 Gracechurch Street 20 Gracechurch Street London London EC3V 0BG Job Field Job Field : Information Technology Schedule Schedule : Full-time Job Type Job Type : Standard AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any colleague or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status or any other category protected by local law.
Head of Programme Costings Abingdon Rd, Culham, UK Full-time Salary: £63,575 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension Division: UKIFS - Programme Management Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire Confirmed Grade: Level 6 Department: UKIFS - Programme Management Company Description The UK Government has established UK Industrial Fusion Solutions (UKIFS) Ltd., a subsidiary of UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), to lead the charge in delivering fusion energy through design and delivery of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) protype fusion plant. UKIFS is establishing itself, setting up the company, attracting talent, engaging with the industry, developing a supply chain, and planning and constructing the STEP prototype. Fusion energy, crucial for combating climate change and ensuring energy independence, is expected to be commercially viable by mid-century. The UK, led by UKIFS, aims for a prototype fusion plant, targeting first operations around 2040. UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd. will lead delivery, collaborating with industrial partners and building a fusion supply chain with an estimated global sector value of £7tn per year. Join UKIFS and the STEP programme to be involved in this groundbreaking journey. For more information, visit our website. Job Description As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from: - Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert. - Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible). - Flexible working options including family friendly policies. - Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders. - Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays. - Wide range of career development opportunities. - A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive. This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions. The Role Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Head of Programme Costing, you will play a pivotal role to oversee all aspects of programme and project costing for UKIFS's major fusion initiative. In this crucial role, you will manage cost estimation, budgeting, and project and programme cost tracking, working closely with various teams to enhance cost consciousness, cost estimation and wider financial practices and inform senior management. Your contributions will be vital to instilling cost awareness, understanding and gaining support for longer-term costs and achieving cost and wider financial targets, influencing key program decisions with cost insights. Reporting to the Head of Programme and Project Controls, and with technical ties to the Director Engineering Programme and the Finance Director, you will also be a key figure in the senior leadership team. If you're driven to shape our programme's future and meet its financial goals, join us and make a significant impact. Additional Responsibilities: Leadership and Engagement: - Lead and guide team members and stakeholders in alignment with organisational values and objectives. - Manage a growing team of cost professionals, providing training and support for their professional development. - Act as an ambassador for the organisation, fostering a collaborative and supportive culture. Strategic Advice and Support: - Offer strategic advice to senior management on achieving cost targets and improving cost efficiency. - Support various departments in cost analysis and optimisation efforts. - Develop strategic costing plans and scenarios to guide decision-making processes. Organisational Effectiveness: - Conduct detailed technical cost estimation across the program and its constituent projects. - Establish processes for regular cost baseline review and integration with financial planning. - Collaborate with procurement teams to ensure cost-effective supplier relationships. Project Delivery: - Collaborate with stakeholders to develop comprehensive project cost estimates. - Maintain project budgets, monitor spending, and identify variances for corrective action. - Mitigate financial risks and present cost reports to senior management regularly. Qualifications Essential Requirements: - Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to inspire teams and build stakeholder confidence. - Strong communication skills, adept in both written and verbal exchanges. - Independent worker with the capability to effectively collaborate in a team setting; equipped with substantial program costing experience and professional qualifications. - Solid financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, cost control, and advanced cost management methodologies. - Committed to ethical business practices, with a high level of integrity and excellent problem-solving abilities. Desirable Requirement: - Experience working in both public and private sectors. - Understanding of government and/or business financial planning, including spending reviews, Treasury Business Cases and Resource Account Budgeting. - Experience working across major projects and programmes that have a collaborative multi-organisational character. - Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., ERP systems, Excel, cost management software). Additional Information For a full list of benefits and to apply, select the apply button to be taken through to the UKAEA careers pages. We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success. Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications. For applicants applying from outside the United Kingdom or those who have spent time outside the UK in the last five years, please visit the UK Government website for information on criminal records checks. If your country of residence or previous residence is not listed on the website or if the UK Government does not have information on obtaining a criminal records check from that state, we regret to inform you that we cannot process your application. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
Head of Programme Costings Abingdon Rd, Culham, UK Full-time Salary: £63,575 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension Division: UKIFS - Programme Management Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire Confirmed Grade: Level 6 Department: UKIFS - Programme Management Company Description The UK Government has established UK Industrial Fusion Solutions (UKIFS) Ltd., a subsidiary of UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), to lead the charge in delivering fusion energy through design and delivery of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) protype fusion plant. UKIFS is establishing itself, setting up the company, attracting talent, engaging with the industry, developing a supply chain, and planning and constructing the STEP prototype. Fusion energy, crucial for combating climate change and ensuring energy independence, is expected to be commercially viable by mid-century. The UK, led by UKIFS, aims for a prototype fusion plant, targeting first operations around 2040. UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd. will lead delivery, collaborating with industrial partners and building a fusion supply chain with an estimated global sector value of £7tn per year. Join UKIFS and the STEP programme to be involved in this groundbreaking journey. For more information, visit our website. Job Description As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from: - Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert. - Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible). - Flexible working options including family friendly policies. - Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders. - Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays. - Wide range of career development opportunities. - A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive. This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions. The Role Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Head of Programme Costing, you will play a pivotal role to oversee all aspects of programme and project costing for UKIFS's major fusion initiative. In this crucial role, you will manage cost estimation, budgeting, and project and programme cost tracking, working closely with various teams to enhance cost consciousness, cost estimation and wider financial practices and inform senior management. Your contributions will be vital to instilling cost awareness, understanding and gaining support for longer-term costs and achieving cost and wider financial targets, influencing key program decisions with cost insights. Reporting to the Head of Programme and Project Controls, and with technical ties to the Director Engineering Programme and the Finance Director, you will also be a key figure in the senior leadership team. If you're driven to shape our programme's future and meet its financial goals, join us and make a significant impact. Additional Responsibilities: Leadership and Engagement: - Lead and guide team members and stakeholders in alignment with organisational values and objectives. - Manage a growing team of cost professionals, providing training and support for their professional development. - Act as an ambassador for the organisation, fostering a collaborative and supportive culture. Strategic Advice and Support: - Offer strategic advice to senior management on achieving cost targets and improving cost efficiency. - Support various departments in cost analysis and optimisation efforts. - Develop strategic costing plans and scenarios to guide decision-making processes. Organisational Effectiveness: - Conduct detailed technical cost estimation across the program and its constituent projects. - Establish processes for regular cost baseline review and integration with financial planning. - Collaborate with procurement teams to ensure cost-effective supplier relationships. Project Delivery: - Collaborate with stakeholders to develop comprehensive project cost estimates. - Maintain project budgets, monitor spending, and identify variances for corrective action. - Mitigate financial risks and present cost reports to senior management regularly. Qualifications Essential Requirements: - Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to inspire teams and build stakeholder confidence. - Strong communication skills, adept in both written and verbal exchanges. - Independent worker with the capability to effectively collaborate in a team setting; equipped with substantial program costing experience and professional qualifications. - Solid financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, cost control, and advanced cost management methodologies. - Committed to ethical business practices, with a high level of integrity and excellent problem-solving abilities. Desirable Requirement: - Experience working in both public and private sectors. - Understanding of government and/or business financial planning, including spending reviews, Treasury Business Cases and Resource Account Budgeting. - Experience working across major projects and programmes that have a collaborative multi-organisational character. - Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., ERP systems, Excel, cost management software). Additional Information For a full list of benefits and to apply, select the apply button to be taken through to the UKAEA careers pages. We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success. Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications. For applicants applying from outside the United Kingdom or those who have spent time outside the UK in the last five years, please visit the UK Government website for information on criminal records checks. If your country of residence or previous residence is not listed on the website or if the UK Government does not have information on obtaining a criminal records check from that state, we regret to inform you that we cannot process your application. JBRP1_UKTJ
At M&G our purpose is to help people manage and grow their savings and investments, responsibly. As a business, we are continuing to take steps towards a sustainable future, delivering better long-term solutions for our customers and clients and identifying new opportunities to make a positive impact for our environment and communities . To help us achieve our vision we're looking for exceptional people who live our values of care and integrity and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliver results and keep it simple. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role. Director, Client & Distribution Change The Technology and Business Change function supports the asset management business of M&G comprising Equities, Multi-asset & Sustainability, Fixed Income, Private Markets, Research, Risk and Performance, Compliance, Global Distribution and Operations. The function works in partnership with asset management business stakeholders to create a technology and data platform and business operating mode that provides a stable operating environment and delivers capability and scale to enable great client outcomes and drive profitable growth. The Role: Within M&G Investments, we have an ambitious plan to increase net flows, improve client experience, and grow our AUM (currently £342bn). The Client & Distribution Portfolio is at the heart of this strategy, as we continue to simplify and digitise our client journey and introduce cutting edge capabilities to transform how we market, acquire, service and report to our UK and international clients. The change and technology portfolio includes the following capabilities; Strategy and Roadmap Planning responsible for setting the multi-year change and tech roadmap for the Portfolio partnering with the business Delivery and Change Management responsible for technology and change delivery of initiatives, projects and programmes ensuring efficient and controlled delivery on new or enhanced capabilities for our business Solution Architecture understanding requirements and designing scalable solution that meet business needs Business Analysis capturing detailed requirements to improve processes, data and systems to achieve business outcomes Engineering developing and maintaining software to ensure delivery of high quality, efficient and reliable technology services Quality Assurance / Testing evaluating software meets requirements and quality standards and is performant across a variety of scenarios As Director of Client & Distribution Portfolio, you will: Set direction and lead on Client Portfolio transformation strategy, creating a clear and compelling vision for the organisation that inspires and motivates and ensure communication and alignment of objectives and plans to facilitate successful delivery Lead the Client Portfolio transformation roadmap, business case development and delivery of annual and quarterly plan in support of strategic priorities set out by MGG ExCom Provide leadership of the Client Portfolio, responsible for the ongoing development of M&G client facing systems and data, simplifying the service model, improvement of processes aligned to a wider vision for this to be a differentiating capability and flawless experience for clients Leading business and technology capability delivery across the client experience value chain (marketing, sales and distribution, client service, client reporting) and X systems supporting the transformation agenda Lead and mentor programme managers, providing guidance and support through the project lifecycle Conduct portfolio reviews to assess project health, identify risks and issues and recommend improvements Provide Portfolio monthly updates / MI to senior leadership highlighting key milestones, risks and achievements Ensure technology and business change controls and governance are embedded within the Portfolio Oversight of business prioritised offshore development (MGGS, Accenture) and services provided by Group Technology Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and meet their delivery requirements, coordinating, consolidating and prioritising demand and managing dependencies Responsible for smooth operational transition on cost transformation budget reductions for the Portfolio Lead on the optimisation of the total cost of ownership of the client facing systems and cloud services to reduce run costs enabling greater investment into new propositions and services for our clients that drive growth Build and nurture knowledge of our client facing systems and services (Salesforce, Adobe Experience, ClearWater) and vendor landscape to accelerate feasibility, design and delivery in support of business outcomes Have ownership and accountability to maintain and enhance controls to support improvement of the overall control environment and ensure great client outcomes Experience and Skills: Expert knowledge of distribution and client servicing systems, data and process and emerging trends Experience in project portfolio management including programme delivery within asset management A proven ability to influence and persuade stakeholders up to C-suite An experienced change leader, capable of creating and delivering strategic plans, coordinating and meeting demands from multiple stakeholders Experienced leading teams of direct staff, matrix staff, and strategic partners with accountability for several million £ budgets Experience of leading production support and/or technology development teams would be beneficial Experience of project management methodologies and Agile methodologies and delivery Knowledge of Salesforce, Adobe Experience Manager and Client Reporting solutions is preferred alongside and client and ABOR data and client analytics Personal attributes: An open, collaborative and adaptive leadership style capable of building strong partnerships across the organisation and with external 3rd parties A clear communicator that can engage a team around a common purpose and vision and can inspire a diverse and geographically disparate organsiation A highly analytical thinker that can make objective decisions based on data but equally is comfortable leveraging professional experience and instinct in the absence of good or complete data A driven individual with a relentless focus on delivering business outcomes through setting the bar high and building a high-performance one team culture A thoughtful but confident team player able to inspire confidence in senior stakeholders regarding judgement and measured risk taking Recruiter: Beth Eckersley Work Level: Integration Leader Closing Date: 10th May 2024 We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality or disability we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.
May 01, 2024
Full time
At M&G our purpose is to help people manage and grow their savings and investments, responsibly. As a business, we are continuing to take steps towards a sustainable future, delivering better long-term solutions for our customers and clients and identifying new opportunities to make a positive impact for our environment and communities . To help us achieve our vision we're looking for exceptional people who live our values of care and integrity and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliver results and keep it simple. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role. Director, Client & Distribution Change The Technology and Business Change function supports the asset management business of M&G comprising Equities, Multi-asset & Sustainability, Fixed Income, Private Markets, Research, Risk and Performance, Compliance, Global Distribution and Operations. The function works in partnership with asset management business stakeholders to create a technology and data platform and business operating mode that provides a stable operating environment and delivers capability and scale to enable great client outcomes and drive profitable growth. The Role: Within M&G Investments, we have an ambitious plan to increase net flows, improve client experience, and grow our AUM (currently £342bn). The Client & Distribution Portfolio is at the heart of this strategy, as we continue to simplify and digitise our client journey and introduce cutting edge capabilities to transform how we market, acquire, service and report to our UK and international clients. The change and technology portfolio includes the following capabilities; Strategy and Roadmap Planning responsible for setting the multi-year change and tech roadmap for the Portfolio partnering with the business Delivery and Change Management responsible for technology and change delivery of initiatives, projects and programmes ensuring efficient and controlled delivery on new or enhanced capabilities for our business Solution Architecture understanding requirements and designing scalable solution that meet business needs Business Analysis capturing detailed requirements to improve processes, data and systems to achieve business outcomes Engineering developing and maintaining software to ensure delivery of high quality, efficient and reliable technology services Quality Assurance / Testing evaluating software meets requirements and quality standards and is performant across a variety of scenarios As Director of Client & Distribution Portfolio, you will: Set direction and lead on Client Portfolio transformation strategy, creating a clear and compelling vision for the organisation that inspires and motivates and ensure communication and alignment of objectives and plans to facilitate successful delivery Lead the Client Portfolio transformation roadmap, business case development and delivery of annual and quarterly plan in support of strategic priorities set out by MGG ExCom Provide leadership of the Client Portfolio, responsible for the ongoing development of M&G client facing systems and data, simplifying the service model, improvement of processes aligned to a wider vision for this to be a differentiating capability and flawless experience for clients Leading business and technology capability delivery across the client experience value chain (marketing, sales and distribution, client service, client reporting) and X systems supporting the transformation agenda Lead and mentor programme managers, providing guidance and support through the project lifecycle Conduct portfolio reviews to assess project health, identify risks and issues and recommend improvements Provide Portfolio monthly updates / MI to senior leadership highlighting key milestones, risks and achievements Ensure technology and business change controls and governance are embedded within the Portfolio Oversight of business prioritised offshore development (MGGS, Accenture) and services provided by Group Technology Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and meet their delivery requirements, coordinating, consolidating and prioritising demand and managing dependencies Responsible for smooth operational transition on cost transformation budget reductions for the Portfolio Lead on the optimisation of the total cost of ownership of the client facing systems and cloud services to reduce run costs enabling greater investment into new propositions and services for our clients that drive growth Build and nurture knowledge of our client facing systems and services (Salesforce, Adobe Experience, ClearWater) and vendor landscape to accelerate feasibility, design and delivery in support of business outcomes Have ownership and accountability to maintain and enhance controls to support improvement of the overall control environment and ensure great client outcomes Experience and Skills: Expert knowledge of distribution and client servicing systems, data and process and emerging trends Experience in project portfolio management including programme delivery within asset management A proven ability to influence and persuade stakeholders up to C-suite An experienced change leader, capable of creating and delivering strategic plans, coordinating and meeting demands from multiple stakeholders Experienced leading teams of direct staff, matrix staff, and strategic partners with accountability for several million £ budgets Experience of leading production support and/or technology development teams would be beneficial Experience of project management methodologies and Agile methodologies and delivery Knowledge of Salesforce, Adobe Experience Manager and Client Reporting solutions is preferred alongside and client and ABOR data and client analytics Personal attributes: An open, collaborative and adaptive leadership style capable of building strong partnerships across the organisation and with external 3rd parties A clear communicator that can engage a team around a common purpose and vision and can inspire a diverse and geographically disparate organsiation A highly analytical thinker that can make objective decisions based on data but equally is comfortable leveraging professional experience and instinct in the absence of good or complete data A driven individual with a relentless focus on delivering business outcomes through setting the bar high and building a high-performance one team culture A thoughtful but confident team player able to inspire confidence in senior stakeholders regarding judgement and measured risk taking Recruiter: Beth Eckersley Work Level: Integration Leader Closing Date: 10th May 2024 We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality or disability we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.
Job Description: Job Title: External Monitoring Group (EMG) - Client Surveillance Lead Location: Birmingham Corporate Title: Assistant Vice President (AVP) Role Description The External Monitoring Group (EMG) is an independent Level 1 control function performing trading surveillance across the Bank. Located within Financial Crime Risk Compliance Business Control Oversight - (FCRC-BCO), EMG is closely aligned with front office whilst maintaining segregation to perform a review and challenge control - reviewing the Account Activity Review (AAR) attestations and Expected Nature and Purpose of Relationship (ENPR) submissions performed by the Accountable Client Owners as well as Trade Behaviour Monitoring Alerts. This function needs to be performed to ensure the Bank meets its regulatory targets related to the Know Your Client (KYC) program. You will be working on an anomaly detection platform that uses innovative solutions involving Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). What we'll offer you A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That's why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre. Hybrid Working We understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a Hybrid Working Model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them. You can expect: Competitive salary and non-contributory pension 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days' volunteering leave per year Your key responsibilities Performing investigations of alerts and review Business submissions and escalate to other control functions per defined process Identifying opportunities for improving data quality, reducing 'noise' and false positives reported by the tooling in partnership with Technology teams Processing ad-hoc support for requests from Business, KYC Ops or the Control functions for granular information and reports relating to Trading behaviour / activity Managing global projects in the surveillance space Your skills and experience Significant years of professional experience with sufficient experience in financial crime investigations, AML (Anti-Money Laundering), Transaction Monitoring, overseeing suspicious activity, having Investment Banking and/or Corporate Banking product knowledge Hands-on experience in working in a core Run The Bank environment handling high volumes and meeting deadlines Strong collaboration skills, attention to detail and ability to work on change programs (providing requirements, testing, being agile etc.) Strong risk management capabilities and excellent understanding of the controls relating to the complete trade life cycle An ability to work independently to solve business problems Ability to collaborate with different teams and guide and mentor more junior team members How we'll support you Training and development to help you excel in your career. Coaching and support from experts in your team A culture of continuous learning to aid progression. An opportunity to work on critical projects and processes. About us Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do. Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality for three consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Silver Award from Stonewall for two years running and named in their Top 100 Employers for 2023 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion. Our values define the working environment we strive to create - diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer. We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation. Visit Inside Deutsche Bank to discover more about the culture of Deutsche Bank including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Learning, Future of Work and more besides.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Description: Job Title: External Monitoring Group (EMG) - Client Surveillance Lead Location: Birmingham Corporate Title: Assistant Vice President (AVP) Role Description The External Monitoring Group (EMG) is an independent Level 1 control function performing trading surveillance across the Bank. Located within Financial Crime Risk Compliance Business Control Oversight - (FCRC-BCO), EMG is closely aligned with front office whilst maintaining segregation to perform a review and challenge control - reviewing the Account Activity Review (AAR) attestations and Expected Nature and Purpose of Relationship (ENPR) submissions performed by the Accountable Client Owners as well as Trade Behaviour Monitoring Alerts. This function needs to be performed to ensure the Bank meets its regulatory targets related to the Know Your Client (KYC) program. You will be working on an anomaly detection platform that uses innovative solutions involving Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). What we'll offer you A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That's why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre. Hybrid Working We understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a Hybrid Working Model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them. You can expect: Competitive salary and non-contributory pension 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days' volunteering leave per year Your key responsibilities Performing investigations of alerts and review Business submissions and escalate to other control functions per defined process Identifying opportunities for improving data quality, reducing 'noise' and false positives reported by the tooling in partnership with Technology teams Processing ad-hoc support for requests from Business, KYC Ops or the Control functions for granular information and reports relating to Trading behaviour / activity Managing global projects in the surveillance space Your skills and experience Significant years of professional experience with sufficient experience in financial crime investigations, AML (Anti-Money Laundering), Transaction Monitoring, overseeing suspicious activity, having Investment Banking and/or Corporate Banking product knowledge Hands-on experience in working in a core Run The Bank environment handling high volumes and meeting deadlines Strong collaboration skills, attention to detail and ability to work on change programs (providing requirements, testing, being agile etc.) Strong risk management capabilities and excellent understanding of the controls relating to the complete trade life cycle An ability to work independently to solve business problems Ability to collaborate with different teams and guide and mentor more junior team members How we'll support you Training and development to help you excel in your career. Coaching and support from experts in your team A culture of continuous learning to aid progression. An opportunity to work on critical projects and processes. About us Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do. Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality for three consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Silver Award from Stonewall for two years running and named in their Top 100 Employers for 2023 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion. Our values define the working environment we strive to create - diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer. We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation. Visit Inside Deutsche Bank to discover more about the culture of Deutsche Bank including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Learning, Future of Work and more besides.
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 Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Within our Advisory group is International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA). This team work closely with global institutions such as UN agencies, the European Commission, Foundations and other Development Agencies, particularly those involved in international development. Our team of sector experts provide assurance services, including financial and systems audits, certifications, internal control assessments, technical assistance, and consultancy services to international institutions This role joins our IIDA team in London. You'll be responsible for risk and internal control advisory assignments. As part of a small team, you'll manage and deliver technical work which addresses challenging issues faced by organisations in the sector. You'll deliver a wider variety of assignments which involved the analysis and interpretation of data to identify contextually appropriate and client-focused recommendations or solutions. This work will be performed both remotely from our London office but will require onsite in a variety of locations (travel internationally may be involved in region of 20%). You'll be someone with: A professional accountancy, auditing or risk management qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIA / CRMA / IRM or equivalent). Experience delivering risk management, internal audit or systems/controls testing. Preference will be given to experience within a public sector or not-for-profit context. Ability to build effective relationships and quickly identify key issues and potential solutions. Strong written & spoken English; ability to communicate in a clear and professional manner A creative and solution driven mindset. Ideally experience of managing a team and client relationship previously A genuine interest in international development and working in a multi-cultural context. 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.
May 01, 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 Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Within our Advisory group is International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA). This team work closely with global institutions such as UN agencies, the European Commission, Foundations and other Development Agencies, particularly those involved in international development. Our team of sector experts provide assurance services, including financial and systems audits, certifications, internal control assessments, technical assistance, and consultancy services to international institutions This role joins our IIDA team in London. You'll be responsible for risk and internal control advisory assignments. As part of a small team, you'll manage and deliver technical work which addresses challenging issues faced by organisations in the sector. You'll deliver a wider variety of assignments which involved the analysis and interpretation of data to identify contextually appropriate and client-focused recommendations or solutions. This work will be performed both remotely from our London office but will require onsite in a variety of locations (travel internationally may be involved in region of 20%). You'll be someone with: A professional accountancy, auditing or risk management qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIA / CRMA / IRM or equivalent). Experience delivering risk management, internal audit or systems/controls testing. Preference will be given to experience within a public sector or not-for-profit context. Ability to build effective relationships and quickly identify key issues and potential solutions. Strong written & spoken English; ability to communicate in a clear and professional manner A creative and solution driven mindset. Ideally experience of managing a team and client relationship previously A genuine interest in international development and working in a multi-cultural context. 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.
Senior/Principal Hardware/Electrical Engineer Location: Lincoln UK A Snapshot of Your Day We're currently looking to add a Senior/Principal Hardware/Electrical Engineer to our Engineering team at Siemens Energy Gas and Power Services based in Lincoln. Working as part of the Engineering team you will be responsible for the design and development of Turbine and Auxiliary Control Panel hardware and Turbine Package electrical systems for Siemens Energy Gas and Power Services How You'll Make an Impact What are my responsibilities? Developing solutions to replace obsolete equipment/parts to be able to maintain the businesses' fleet of gas turbines To convert these solutions into generic replacement kits/parts for retrofitting Designing/constructing new hardware solutions to replace obsolete Turbine controls system or upgrade current terms Constructing new hardware solutions to replace obsolete auxiliary controls system eg Generator Control Panels: Motor Control Centres: Power within Gas Explosive atmospheres Support sales by supplying detailed quotes for engineering times, potential hardware requirements, possible engineering solutions with regards to customer enquires What You Bring A degree or equivalent professionally accredited or recognised in an engineering subject area preferably relating to the fields of Controls, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, and Software. Working experience with hardware design CAD tools Promise-e and Microstation. Knowledge of change/configuration management tools and processes, as well as experience with other IT related tools and software for business analytics and project management. Working experience of IEC60079 Explosive atmospheres Part 14: Electrical Installation design and selection would be beneficial. Experience of working with gas turbine technology or similar industrial products for Oil & Gas or Energy industry would be advantageous, but experience from other industries with transferrable skills could also be considered. Practitioner of a Systems Engineering approach to product improvement is highly desirable. With a broad spectrum of innovative products and services, we are the top tier service partner for ensuring high reliability and efficient performance of rotating power equipment within the wind, utility, oil & gas, and industrial processing industries worldwide. About the Team Gas Services Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet. Find out more Who is Siemens Energy? Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 1 50-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. Our Commitment to Diversity Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 1 30 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences. Rewards/Benefits We offer options to work flexibly, especially after successful onboarding whether it be working remotely, flexible working hours or a combination of both Working with a distributed team Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects Encouraging work culture Flexible benefits Life insurance and Pension Fund (PPE) JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
Senior/Principal Hardware/Electrical Engineer Location: Lincoln UK A Snapshot of Your Day We're currently looking to add a Senior/Principal Hardware/Electrical Engineer to our Engineering team at Siemens Energy Gas and Power Services based in Lincoln. Working as part of the Engineering team you will be responsible for the design and development of Turbine and Auxiliary Control Panel hardware and Turbine Package electrical systems for Siemens Energy Gas and Power Services How You'll Make an Impact What are my responsibilities? Developing solutions to replace obsolete equipment/parts to be able to maintain the businesses' fleet of gas turbines To convert these solutions into generic replacement kits/parts for retrofitting Designing/constructing new hardware solutions to replace obsolete Turbine controls system or upgrade current terms Constructing new hardware solutions to replace obsolete auxiliary controls system eg Generator Control Panels: Motor Control Centres: Power within Gas Explosive atmospheres Support sales by supplying detailed quotes for engineering times, potential hardware requirements, possible engineering solutions with regards to customer enquires What You Bring A degree or equivalent professionally accredited or recognised in an engineering subject area preferably relating to the fields of Controls, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, and Software. Working experience with hardware design CAD tools Promise-e and Microstation. Knowledge of change/configuration management tools and processes, as well as experience with other IT related tools and software for business analytics and project management. Working experience of IEC60079 Explosive atmospheres Part 14: Electrical Installation design and selection would be beneficial. Experience of working with gas turbine technology or similar industrial products for Oil & Gas or Energy industry would be advantageous, but experience from other industries with transferrable skills could also be considered. Practitioner of a Systems Engineering approach to product improvement is highly desirable. With a broad spectrum of innovative products and services, we are the top tier service partner for ensuring high reliability and efficient performance of rotating power equipment within the wind, utility, oil & gas, and industrial processing industries worldwide. About the Team Gas Services Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet. Find out more Who is Siemens Energy? Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 1 50-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. Our Commitment to Diversity Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 1 30 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences. Rewards/Benefits We offer options to work flexibly, especially after successful onboarding whether it be working remotely, flexible working hours or a combination of both Working with a distributed team Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects Encouraging work culture Flexible benefits Life insurance and Pension Fund (PPE) JBRP1_UKTJ
About BigHand BigHand offers technology solutions for busy legal professionals that provide data and insights to increase value and profits. Through technology, insight and experience, we deliver success for our clients future. We enable our clients to give their customers a better experience while empowering their people to be their best. We make big happen for our customers. We are a business driven by our values and have these at the centre of everything we do. Our BigHanders are dedicated to building a culture where we win together, we learn, we give back, we believe in each other and we find the fun. We are proud to have ranked in Great Places to Work top 50 "UK's Best Workplaces" list for 6 years. About the role BigHand is a leading software technology company with a big difference. It's not just what we do, but how we do it. We specialise in speech, task delegation, document creation and process improvement solutions that help our customers achieve more in less time. Our vision is to be the industry's preferred, most supportive, and helpful technology partner. We aim to achieve this by harnessing our genuine enthusiasm and skill for helping busy people be more effective. BigHand is on a journey of Cloud Native transition. This is a company level strategy to modernise the applications and infrastructure to better deliver secure BigHand SaaS products to be available where, when and on whatever device the customer desires. BigHand is a champion of Cloud Security and is now taking the next step to mature its DevSecOps practices. This strategy is driven by the need for fast delivery of new features and secure and cost-effective use of Azure services. What you'll do: As a DevSecOps Engineer, you will be working with a team of great engineers, delivery managers and architects on several topics i.e., Security Testing, Security (Test) Automation, Risk Analysis, Threat modelling, Security Research, and many others. You will help reduce the risk for the organisation by helping DevOps, Platform Engineering, Platform Operations, Architecture and Software Engineering teams to deliver secure products and cloud platforms and support companywide security initiatives including information security standards such as ISO27001 and SOC 2. You will help to create new strategic plans to be more efficient and work together with BigHand security and compliance departments. You will also coach your team members and improve their security knowledge You will contribute to the security research and bring new knowledge inside the company. You will act as a bridge from Security to other functions. You also will assist with the continuous improvement of the processes critical to the success of the team. You will align with other stakeholders in other domains. Actively promoting DevSecOps ways of working and best practices within the teams and company at large. Support the delivery of the Platform Security roadmap. Demonstrate excellent judgement in prioritising security efforts to mitigate the appropriate risks. Be a strong communicator and can translate security objectives to tech teams. Managing several security related items: Security requirements, Threat Modelling, Design Reviews, Secure Code Review, Penetration Tests, Security Trainings, Automated Test Security, Security Monitoring, Kubernetes Security. Work with DevOps/Platform Engineers, Software Developers, Architecture to plan, design, implement and deploy secure product and platforms according to the needs of the business. Working with other DevOps/Platform Engineers in providing templates and knowledge that facilitates smooth automation process through out a project lifecycle with security embedded in all phases. Continuously drive improvements in processes, tooling, and security architecture of the underlying infrastructure and capabilities. Work on everything from transitioning on-prem services into Azure cloud (PaaS and IaaS services), helping move to and maintain orchestrated container-based service architecture (Azure Kubernetes and Docker). Improve and secure modules in our Terraform & PowerShell module library. Create and maintain an enterprise grade security monitoring and alerting solutions of applications, networks, data and infrastructure services. Assist in the creation of reports/dashboards for usage and up-time. Manage and monitor security health of platforms to ensure that issues and risk are quickly identified and resolved. Collaborate with the IT operations and development teams to plan and execute system changes e.g., security and audit controls as required by the business or compliance requirements. Automate build and release manual activities using DevSecOps best practices. Create security guides and documentation for the development team to securely operate and maintain products. Participate in incident management. Prioritise incidents to help deliver within SLAs. Carry out strong diagnosis to discover root cause and resolutions. Provide out of hours support on a rota basis throughout the year. What we're looking for: BSc. in Computer Science or Engineering or significant job experience with a minimum 2-year Security Engineering or DevOps experience, with experience on APIs. Experienced in working in complex environments including on-prem and cloud. Analytic skills and ability to solve highly complex problems. Experience with OWASP testing Guide / Open-Source Security Testing Methodology. Experience implementing controls for ISO27001 and SOC 2 Experience with cryptography, X509 certificates, signatures, securing TLS/SSL parameters, and certificates. Familiarity with Secure Development Lifecycle practices and Agile development with Continuous Delivery / Integration combined with good experience of cloud security, SAST, DAST, IAST or RASP Excellent communication skills and organisational savvy, to steer peers toward solutions that carefully balance business, velocity, risk, compliance, and engineering concerns. Eagerness to challenge the status quo, balanced with a reasonable and methodical approach to effecting change. A growth mindset, continuous learner with a fun and positive attitude. Excellent understanding of information security principles, cloud security and best practices. Hands-on working experience implementing SIEM & SOAR Tools. Hands-on experience implementing WAF solutions. Hands-on working experience in privileged access management, vulnerability management, secure remote access, secrets management and access control. Hands-on experience in designing, implementing, testing, and securing APIs. Hands-on experience implementing security controls across data, infrastructure, and applications primarily in Azure. Hands-on working experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud services (IaaS, PaaS and SaaS), Security, Networking and Azure DevOps Pipelines. Excellent working knowledge implementing security controls across all infrastructure, platforms, and applications. Excellent working knowledge of security scanning tools (Static Code Analysis, Dynamics Security Testing, Opensource and Container Scanning tools). Excellent working knowledge with Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) in an Azure world. Hands-on working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and programming and/or scripting language such as PowerShell, Bash, SQL, KQL. Hands-on knowledge on the usage of CI/CD processes including the integration of security & code quality tools. Hands-on knowledge in security logging, monitoring, and alerting tools. Hands-on knowledge in setup, maintaining and supporting Kubernetes environments using cloud providers specifically Azure. Hands-on experience of implementing BCP and Disaster Recovery solutions for services deployed on-prem or Azure Cloud. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to provide quick resolution to problems. Excellent knowledge of relevant Operations services and Agile methodologies Good working knowledge of Azure DevOps Boards. Good understanding of engineering and automation of container orchestration with Kubernetes and Docker. Good working knowledge in building solutions on and developing integrations using Azure services. Ability to lead and manage complex project end-to-end from requirements, design, implementation, testing and supporting the solution. What we offer 25 days holiday (exc. bank holidays) + 3 BigHand days off between Christmas & New Year Various wellbeing benefits including private medical, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERG) Company-wide Wellness day, for our teams all across the globe to switch off and spend the day doing something to nourish their mental health Opportunities to give back with company volunteer events and individual volunteer days Career growth opportunities and study leave allowance Family benefits including enhanced parental leave, secondary caregiver leave and fertility support Financial benefits including pension scheme, life assurance, and salary sacrificing Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech Scheme Growing business with a global presence, flexible working, modern offices, and remote work options Our DEI Commitment . click apply for full job details
May 01, 2024
Full time
About BigHand BigHand offers technology solutions for busy legal professionals that provide data and insights to increase value and profits. Through technology, insight and experience, we deliver success for our clients future. We enable our clients to give their customers a better experience while empowering their people to be their best. We make big happen for our customers. We are a business driven by our values and have these at the centre of everything we do. Our BigHanders are dedicated to building a culture where we win together, we learn, we give back, we believe in each other and we find the fun. We are proud to have ranked in Great Places to Work top 50 "UK's Best Workplaces" list for 6 years. About the role BigHand is a leading software technology company with a big difference. It's not just what we do, but how we do it. We specialise in speech, task delegation, document creation and process improvement solutions that help our customers achieve more in less time. Our vision is to be the industry's preferred, most supportive, and helpful technology partner. We aim to achieve this by harnessing our genuine enthusiasm and skill for helping busy people be more effective. BigHand is on a journey of Cloud Native transition. This is a company level strategy to modernise the applications and infrastructure to better deliver secure BigHand SaaS products to be available where, when and on whatever device the customer desires. BigHand is a champion of Cloud Security and is now taking the next step to mature its DevSecOps practices. This strategy is driven by the need for fast delivery of new features and secure and cost-effective use of Azure services. What you'll do: As a DevSecOps Engineer, you will be working with a team of great engineers, delivery managers and architects on several topics i.e., Security Testing, Security (Test) Automation, Risk Analysis, Threat modelling, Security Research, and many others. You will help reduce the risk for the organisation by helping DevOps, Platform Engineering, Platform Operations, Architecture and Software Engineering teams to deliver secure products and cloud platforms and support companywide security initiatives including information security standards such as ISO27001 and SOC 2. You will help to create new strategic plans to be more efficient and work together with BigHand security and compliance departments. You will also coach your team members and improve their security knowledge You will contribute to the security research and bring new knowledge inside the company. You will act as a bridge from Security to other functions. You also will assist with the continuous improvement of the processes critical to the success of the team. You will align with other stakeholders in other domains. Actively promoting DevSecOps ways of working and best practices within the teams and company at large. Support the delivery of the Platform Security roadmap. Demonstrate excellent judgement in prioritising security efforts to mitigate the appropriate risks. Be a strong communicator and can translate security objectives to tech teams. Managing several security related items: Security requirements, Threat Modelling, Design Reviews, Secure Code Review, Penetration Tests, Security Trainings, Automated Test Security, Security Monitoring, Kubernetes Security. Work with DevOps/Platform Engineers, Software Developers, Architecture to plan, design, implement and deploy secure product and platforms according to the needs of the business. Working with other DevOps/Platform Engineers in providing templates and knowledge that facilitates smooth automation process through out a project lifecycle with security embedded in all phases. Continuously drive improvements in processes, tooling, and security architecture of the underlying infrastructure and capabilities. Work on everything from transitioning on-prem services into Azure cloud (PaaS and IaaS services), helping move to and maintain orchestrated container-based service architecture (Azure Kubernetes and Docker). Improve and secure modules in our Terraform & PowerShell module library. Create and maintain an enterprise grade security monitoring and alerting solutions of applications, networks, data and infrastructure services. Assist in the creation of reports/dashboards for usage and up-time. Manage and monitor security health of platforms to ensure that issues and risk are quickly identified and resolved. Collaborate with the IT operations and development teams to plan and execute system changes e.g., security and audit controls as required by the business or compliance requirements. Automate build and release manual activities using DevSecOps best practices. Create security guides and documentation for the development team to securely operate and maintain products. Participate in incident management. Prioritise incidents to help deliver within SLAs. Carry out strong diagnosis to discover root cause and resolutions. Provide out of hours support on a rota basis throughout the year. What we're looking for: BSc. in Computer Science or Engineering or significant job experience with a minimum 2-year Security Engineering or DevOps experience, with experience on APIs. Experienced in working in complex environments including on-prem and cloud. Analytic skills and ability to solve highly complex problems. Experience with OWASP testing Guide / Open-Source Security Testing Methodology. Experience implementing controls for ISO27001 and SOC 2 Experience with cryptography, X509 certificates, signatures, securing TLS/SSL parameters, and certificates. Familiarity with Secure Development Lifecycle practices and Agile development with Continuous Delivery / Integration combined with good experience of cloud security, SAST, DAST, IAST or RASP Excellent communication skills and organisational savvy, to steer peers toward solutions that carefully balance business, velocity, risk, compliance, and engineering concerns. Eagerness to challenge the status quo, balanced with a reasonable and methodical approach to effecting change. A growth mindset, continuous learner with a fun and positive attitude. Excellent understanding of information security principles, cloud security and best practices. Hands-on working experience implementing SIEM & SOAR Tools. Hands-on experience implementing WAF solutions. Hands-on working experience in privileged access management, vulnerability management, secure remote access, secrets management and access control. Hands-on experience in designing, implementing, testing, and securing APIs. Hands-on experience implementing security controls across data, infrastructure, and applications primarily in Azure. Hands-on working experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud services (IaaS, PaaS and SaaS), Security, Networking and Azure DevOps Pipelines. Excellent working knowledge implementing security controls across all infrastructure, platforms, and applications. Excellent working knowledge of security scanning tools (Static Code Analysis, Dynamics Security Testing, Opensource and Container Scanning tools). Excellent working knowledge with Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) in an Azure world. Hands-on working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and programming and/or scripting language such as PowerShell, Bash, SQL, KQL. Hands-on knowledge on the usage of CI/CD processes including the integration of security & code quality tools. Hands-on knowledge in security logging, monitoring, and alerting tools. Hands-on knowledge in setup, maintaining and supporting Kubernetes environments using cloud providers specifically Azure. Hands-on experience of implementing BCP and Disaster Recovery solutions for services deployed on-prem or Azure Cloud. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to provide quick resolution to problems. Excellent knowledge of relevant Operations services and Agile methodologies Good working knowledge of Azure DevOps Boards. Good understanding of engineering and automation of container orchestration with Kubernetes and Docker. Good working knowledge in building solutions on and developing integrations using Azure services. Ability to lead and manage complex project end-to-end from requirements, design, implementation, testing and supporting the solution. What we offer 25 days holiday (exc. bank holidays) + 3 BigHand days off between Christmas & New Year Various wellbeing benefits including private medical, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERG) Company-wide Wellness day, for our teams all across the globe to switch off and spend the day doing something to nourish their mental health Opportunities to give back with company volunteer events and individual volunteer days Career growth opportunities and study leave allowance Family benefits including enhanced parental leave, secondary caregiver leave and fertility support Financial benefits including pension scheme, life assurance, and salary sacrificing Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech Scheme Growing business with a global presence, flexible working, modern offices, and remote work options Our DEI Commitment . click apply for full job details
AWE is currently looking for a Project Planner with Primavera P6 experience to support a unique international project. As a P6 Planner, you will work within the Project Controls teams in some of the most tightly regulated environments possible. You will support the delivery of the complete planning capability within the business by maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Supporting the Task Manager with business rhythms, schedule integrity, network analysis, Earned Value and communications with the programme and business teams. Successful Candidates will be responsible for: Creation of the Work breakdown structure, Resource loading, Project level IMS (Integrated Master Schedule), and Project-specific basis of scheduling documents. Input into the month-end process including updating schedule progress, undertaking schedule forecasting, updating milestone status and critical path analysis, and undertaking schedule performance review including EV variance analysis. Providing Planning input to Investment approval and Change control process, Risk and Opportunity process, and Peer reviews. Production of Planning and EV deliverables in accordance with the appropriate procedures and guidelines. Proposing solutions and workarounds to address schedule performance issues. Ensuring understanding of responsibilities and demonstrating appropriate behaviours in line with the Company's environmental, health, safety, security, quality and ethics standards. Developing and maintaining relationships with and awareness of project members. Supporting the development of the Assistant Planners. Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following: Demonstrable experience in development, integration, and analysis of project plans Knowledge or experience of using best practice planning processes and tools Knowledge and understanding of confidence modelling processes and techniques Highly developed interpersonal skills focused on achieving and maintaining effective working relationships to meet the project goals Excellent analytical skills along with the ability to read and interpret charts and spreadsheets Ability to manage priorities and work to challenging timescales Ability to deliver objectives on time and to high quality with minimum supervision Package: from £35,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) Location - Reading As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site "This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time." Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
May 01, 2024
Full time
AWE is currently looking for a Project Planner with Primavera P6 experience to support a unique international project. As a P6 Planner, you will work within the Project Controls teams in some of the most tightly regulated environments possible. You will support the delivery of the complete planning capability within the business by maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Supporting the Task Manager with business rhythms, schedule integrity, network analysis, Earned Value and communications with the programme and business teams. Successful Candidates will be responsible for: Creation of the Work breakdown structure, Resource loading, Project level IMS (Integrated Master Schedule), and Project-specific basis of scheduling documents. Input into the month-end process including updating schedule progress, undertaking schedule forecasting, updating milestone status and critical path analysis, and undertaking schedule performance review including EV variance analysis. Providing Planning input to Investment approval and Change control process, Risk and Opportunity process, and Peer reviews. Production of Planning and EV deliverables in accordance with the appropriate procedures and guidelines. Proposing solutions and workarounds to address schedule performance issues. Ensuring understanding of responsibilities and demonstrating appropriate behaviours in line with the Company's environmental, health, safety, security, quality and ethics standards. Developing and maintaining relationships with and awareness of project members. Supporting the development of the Assistant Planners. Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following: Demonstrable experience in development, integration, and analysis of project plans Knowledge or experience of using best practice planning processes and tools Knowledge and understanding of confidence modelling processes and techniques Highly developed interpersonal skills focused on achieving and maintaining effective working relationships to meet the project goals Excellent analytical skills along with the ability to read and interpret charts and spreadsheets Ability to manage priorities and work to challenging timescales Ability to deliver objectives on time and to high quality with minimum supervision Package: from £35,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) Location - Reading As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site "This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time." Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Shared Service Centre team (SSC) provides essential support to a number of teams across our firm. As well as assisting on large-scale operations, beyond the capacity of a core specialist team, they provide the unparalleled expertise we need to keep moving forward. As part of this friendly department, you'll have the chance to work on exciting projects and develop your skillset. There's real opportunity, making it a great chance to use industry knowledge and experience to solve problems in your next career step, or it can be a place to learn if you're just starting out. If you want to work on important projects and explore your potential, we'll give you the friendly, supportive working environment to go far. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. This new role of SSC Quality and Risk Manager is an exciting opportunity to develop and shape a Quality and Risk Management (QRM) Team within the BDO SSC. Supporting the SSC Executive Leadership Team (ELT), you will ensure adherence to Quality, Risk and Compliance requirements and the delivery of the firm's quality and risk management objectives within the SSC. You will provide leadership, guidance and tools to help SSC Management and staff manage quality and risk. The SSC QRM Team is an essential function in response to increasing regulatory requirements and the needs of a growing operation. This role will involve working closely with the SSC Partner and ELT, members of the BDO firmwide QRM Team, Ethics Team and other service line quality and risk specialists. The role will involve direct interaction with Partners and interaction with senior members of the firm. This role encompasses the management of a small team of QRM Associates and the management of key quality and risk projects. It would suit an organised and self-motivated individual who preferably has demonstrable experience in rolling-out a Quality function within a regulated environment along with a strong understanding of governance and risk management. Responsibilities Implement and lead a systematic approach to quality, risk management and governance across the SSC, facilitating information exchange between the SSC and the wider firm, working with key stakeholders to recommend best in class controls and drive change. Support the SSC Head of Compliance and Risk Operations in the design, implementation and management of the SSC Quality and Risk framework in response to the International Standard on Quality Management (ISQM1) and ISO27001 initiatives, identify and mitigate significant risks, make control recommendations, monitoring and reporting on identified gaps and actions to evaluate the effectiveness of these actions. Establish the SSC's Quality and Risk Management team, leading key projects and change initiatives and ensuring requests for advice and support from the ELT, management and staff across the SSC are triaged, assigned to appropriate team members, tracked to a successful resolution and ensure required changes are reflected in updated policies, training or guidance where appropriate. Lead planning, scoping, testing and reviewing the operating effectiveness of processes and controls to provide assurance processes are being actioned as prescribed. Co-ordinate the compilation and publication of periodic performance monitoring indicators and progress reports. Maintain and periodically test the Liverpool offices business continuity plan, ensuring regular testing and actions completed where required, working cross-functionally to contribute to RHIZA (BDO's integrated risk and assurance platform). Lead the firm wide annual declaration exercise within the SSC, ensuring all declarations are completed within deadline. Own consistency of approach, tone and presentation of SSC QRM communications, including policy documents, training and process documents and SSC QRM content on the firm's intranet (Insite). People Manage a small team of QRM Associates, providing leadership and support as needed, managing their performance by establishing clear, measurable objectives, on-going feedback and periodic reviews. Requirements Demonstrable experience promoting a culture of continuous quality improvement and significant understanding of quality and risk management, controls, their application in the workplace and operating effectiveness. Regulatory and risk management knowledge: Solid understanding in the areas of risk management, compliance and professional ethics. Business thinking: The ability to understand the SSC's business strategy and goals and develop aligned quality and risk management solutions. Communicating: Strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively, and with credibility, both internally and to external parties. Collaborating: The ability to build relationships across the firm and gain the confidence of colleagues and Partners. Decision making: The ability to investigate and resolve problems and determine appropriate actions. Developing self and others: An interest in deepening your knowledge of the current regulatory environment and risk management processes. Energy and enthusiasm and a willingness to share your knowledge and experience with others. Innovating and change: The ability to develop ideas, challenging the status quo as appropriate and consult with others to produce viable solutions. Beneficial experience could include operational management, people management, working in a regulated environment, introduction of a new quality and/or risk management function and an understanding of the principles and practice of risk management. 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.
May 01, 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 Our Shared Service Centre team (SSC) provides essential support to a number of teams across our firm. As well as assisting on large-scale operations, beyond the capacity of a core specialist team, they provide the unparalleled expertise we need to keep moving forward. As part of this friendly department, you'll have the chance to work on exciting projects and develop your skillset. There's real opportunity, making it a great chance to use industry knowledge and experience to solve problems in your next career step, or it can be a place to learn if you're just starting out. If you want to work on important projects and explore your potential, we'll give you the friendly, supportive working environment to go far. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. This new role of SSC Quality and Risk Manager is an exciting opportunity to develop and shape a Quality and Risk Management (QRM) Team within the BDO SSC. Supporting the SSC Executive Leadership Team (ELT), you will ensure adherence to Quality, Risk and Compliance requirements and the delivery of the firm's quality and risk management objectives within the SSC. You will provide leadership, guidance and tools to help SSC Management and staff manage quality and risk. The SSC QRM Team is an essential function in response to increasing regulatory requirements and the needs of a growing operation. This role will involve working closely with the SSC Partner and ELT, members of the BDO firmwide QRM Team, Ethics Team and other service line quality and risk specialists. The role will involve direct interaction with Partners and interaction with senior members of the firm. This role encompasses the management of a small team of QRM Associates and the management of key quality and risk projects. It would suit an organised and self-motivated individual who preferably has demonstrable experience in rolling-out a Quality function within a regulated environment along with a strong understanding of governance and risk management. Responsibilities Implement and lead a systematic approach to quality, risk management and governance across the SSC, facilitating information exchange between the SSC and the wider firm, working with key stakeholders to recommend best in class controls and drive change. Support the SSC Head of Compliance and Risk Operations in the design, implementation and management of the SSC Quality and Risk framework in response to the International Standard on Quality Management (ISQM1) and ISO27001 initiatives, identify and mitigate significant risks, make control recommendations, monitoring and reporting on identified gaps and actions to evaluate the effectiveness of these actions. Establish the SSC's Quality and Risk Management team, leading key projects and change initiatives and ensuring requests for advice and support from the ELT, management and staff across the SSC are triaged, assigned to appropriate team members, tracked to a successful resolution and ensure required changes are reflected in updated policies, training or guidance where appropriate. Lead planning, scoping, testing and reviewing the operating effectiveness of processes and controls to provide assurance processes are being actioned as prescribed. Co-ordinate the compilation and publication of periodic performance monitoring indicators and progress reports. Maintain and periodically test the Liverpool offices business continuity plan, ensuring regular testing and actions completed where required, working cross-functionally to contribute to RHIZA (BDO's integrated risk and assurance platform). Lead the firm wide annual declaration exercise within the SSC, ensuring all declarations are completed within deadline. Own consistency of approach, tone and presentation of SSC QRM communications, including policy documents, training and process documents and SSC QRM content on the firm's intranet (Insite). People Manage a small team of QRM Associates, providing leadership and support as needed, managing their performance by establishing clear, measurable objectives, on-going feedback and periodic reviews. Requirements Demonstrable experience promoting a culture of continuous quality improvement and significant understanding of quality and risk management, controls, their application in the workplace and operating effectiveness. Regulatory and risk management knowledge: Solid understanding in the areas of risk management, compliance and professional ethics. Business thinking: The ability to understand the SSC's business strategy and goals and develop aligned quality and risk management solutions. Communicating: Strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively, and with credibility, both internally and to external parties. Collaborating: The ability to build relationships across the firm and gain the confidence of colleagues and Partners. Decision making: The ability to investigate and resolve problems and determine appropriate actions. Developing self and others: An interest in deepening your knowledge of the current regulatory environment and risk management processes. Energy and enthusiasm and a willingness to share your knowledge and experience with others. Innovating and change: The ability to develop ideas, challenging the status quo as appropriate and consult with others to produce viable solutions. Beneficial experience could include operational management, people management, working in a regulated environment, introduction of a new quality and/or risk management function and an understanding of the principles and practice of risk management. 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.
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: Act as a major point of contact within the firm, together with the Partner. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at senior levels, being a principal point of contact throughout the year. Develop a strong commercial understanding of the audited entities businesses. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities with new audit entities, and inform the Partner as appropriate. Act as an ambassador of the firm, participates in office marketing events, keeps abreast of the wide range of service the firm offers. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate our employees, which includes participating in graduate recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales and identify opportunities for additional billings. Technical Skills 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 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.
May 01, 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: Act as a major point of contact within the firm, together with the Partner. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at senior levels, being a principal point of contact throughout the year. Develop a strong commercial understanding of the audited entities businesses. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities with new audit entities, and inform the Partner as appropriate. Act as an ambassador of the firm, participates in office marketing events, keeps abreast of the wide range of service the firm offers. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate our employees, which includes participating in graduate recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales and identify opportunities for additional billings. Technical Skills 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 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.
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 Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Within our Advisory group is International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA). This team work closely with global institutions such as UN agencies, the European Commission, Foundations and other Development Agencies, particularly those involved in international development. Our team of sector experts provide assurance services, including financial and systems audits, certifications, internal control assessments, technical assistance, and consultancy services to international institutions This role joins our IIDA team in London. You'll be responsible for risk and internal control advisory assignments. As part of a small team, you'll manage and deliver technical work which addresses challenging issues faced by organisations in the sector. You'll deliver a wider variety of assignments which involved the analysis and interpretation of data to identify contextually appropriate and client-focused recommendations or solutions. This work will be performed both remotely from our London office but will require onsite in a variety of locations (travel internationally may be involved in region of 20%). You'll be someone with: A professional accountancy, auditing or risk management qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIA / CRMA / IRM or equivalent). Experience delivering risk management, internal audit or systems/controls testing. Preference will be given to experience within a public sector or not-for-profit context. Ability to build effective relationships and quickly identify key issues and potential solutions. Strong written & spoken English; ability to communicate in a clear and professional manner A creative and solution driven mindset. Ideally experience of managing a team and client relationship previously A genuine interest in international development and working in a multi-cultural context. 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.
May 01, 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 Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Within our Advisory group is International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA). This team work closely with global institutions such as UN agencies, the European Commission, Foundations and other Development Agencies, particularly those involved in international development. Our team of sector experts provide assurance services, including financial and systems audits, certifications, internal control assessments, technical assistance, and consultancy services to international institutions This role joins our IIDA team in London. You'll be responsible for risk and internal control advisory assignments. As part of a small team, you'll manage and deliver technical work which addresses challenging issues faced by organisations in the sector. You'll deliver a wider variety of assignments which involved the analysis and interpretation of data to identify contextually appropriate and client-focused recommendations or solutions. This work will be performed both remotely from our London office but will require onsite in a variety of locations (travel internationally may be involved in region of 20%). You'll be someone with: A professional accountancy, auditing or risk management qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIA / CRMA / IRM or equivalent). Experience delivering risk management, internal audit or systems/controls testing. Preference will be given to experience within a public sector or not-for-profit context. Ability to build effective relationships and quickly identify key issues and potential solutions. Strong written & spoken English; ability to communicate in a clear and professional manner A creative and solution driven mindset. Ideally experience of managing a team and client relationship previously A genuine interest in international development and working in a multi-cultural context. 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.