Business Unit: Chief Operating Office Salary range: £68,000 - £90,000 per annum DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Remote - work from anywhere within the UK Contract Type: Permanent Live to inspire change. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team The BizApps Centre of Excellence (COE) is a key enabling function within the bank, promoting, accelerating, and governing the adoption and delivery of the Microsoft Business Applications platform. We are at the heart of our digital strategy, working with the latest technology offerings and with our COE services highly in demand, it makes this an incredibly exciting time to join the team. We are looking for an experienced Power Platform Senior Solution Designer to lead our COE design advisory and assurance services, guiding colleagues and project teams/squads on Power Platform best practice, design/development standards and alignment to strategic architecture. You will evaluate and approve design proposals, facilitate COE assurance review forums, and represent the COE in formal design boards. You will work closely with our Microsoft fast-track advisors, 3rd party partners, enterprise architecture and solution design community to determine and shape best practices and design standards. Your work will be varied and high pace, but more importantly, interesting and fun! Sound good? Then read on and apply What you'll be doing Working directly with our Enterprise Architecture leads to inform strategic architecture for the Power Platform and translate this into design patterns for solution designers across our tribes/projects. Working collaboratively with SMEs from Microsoft, our 3rd party partners and from within the business to shape solution ideas and determine approved patterns for the adoption and implementation of Power Platform solutions and services. Reviewing and impact assessing all Power Platform design submissions to ratify compliance with reference architecture and COE approved design patterns, with decision making authority on approval to proceed to build. Working with colleagues and projects/squads to provide SME advice during project initiation and ideation, guiding them on best practice, standards and what to consider as part of the design assurance process. Represent COE in technical governance forums, providing advice, feedback and decisions in relation to adoption and implementation of Power Platform components and services. Acting as a gatekeeper and safety-net for our Power Platform service, supporting COE leadership by proactively identifying risks and issues and intervening to prevent problems before they happen. Working with the COE team to document standards and best practices for adoption and implementation of Power Platform components and services, ensuring all documentation is accurate, consistent and up-to-date and in line with latest features and best-practice guidance from Microsoft. Leading and mentoring COE colleagues to support their development and to advance collective skills and capabilities within the COE. We need you to have Extensive experience (5+ years) in designing, developing, and deploying solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform, including Dynamics 365 (Customer Service, Sales and Customer Insights), Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents and Power BI, preferably in a Solution Architect or Solution Designer role. Knowledge and experience in applying best practices and standards for developing and maintaining secure, scalable, and performant solutions on the Microsoft Power Platform. Extensive knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of the Microsoft Power Platform and how to leverage them to meet business requirements. Knowledge and experience implementing the many integration options and methods for connecting the Microsoft Power Platform with other Microsoft and 3rd party services and data sources, including Microsoft 365 and Azure services. Knowledge of the licensing and governance models for the Microsoft Power Platform and how to optimize the usage and cost of the platform. Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, demonstrate the value proposition of the Microsoft Power Platform and provide guidance and support for adoption and change management. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Experience performing in a Centre Of Excellence role, ideally in a Microsoft Power Platform capacity. Knowledge and experience of Azure Power Platform integrations and services such as Azure Application Insights, Azure Service Bus, Functions, Logic Apps and Synapse link. It would also be beneficial to have experience in Microsoft Digital Contact Center Platform and Open AI. Microsoft certification: PL-600 (Power Platform Solution Architect), AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals) Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin, so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 16 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 30 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time
May 18, 2024
Full time
Business Unit: Chief Operating Office Salary range: £68,000 - £90,000 per annum DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Remote - work from anywhere within the UK Contract Type: Permanent Live to inspire change. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team The BizApps Centre of Excellence (COE) is a key enabling function within the bank, promoting, accelerating, and governing the adoption and delivery of the Microsoft Business Applications platform. We are at the heart of our digital strategy, working with the latest technology offerings and with our COE services highly in demand, it makes this an incredibly exciting time to join the team. We are looking for an experienced Power Platform Senior Solution Designer to lead our COE design advisory and assurance services, guiding colleagues and project teams/squads on Power Platform best practice, design/development standards and alignment to strategic architecture. You will evaluate and approve design proposals, facilitate COE assurance review forums, and represent the COE in formal design boards. You will work closely with our Microsoft fast-track advisors, 3rd party partners, enterprise architecture and solution design community to determine and shape best practices and design standards. Your work will be varied and high pace, but more importantly, interesting and fun! Sound good? Then read on and apply What you'll be doing Working directly with our Enterprise Architecture leads to inform strategic architecture for the Power Platform and translate this into design patterns for solution designers across our tribes/projects. Working collaboratively with SMEs from Microsoft, our 3rd party partners and from within the business to shape solution ideas and determine approved patterns for the adoption and implementation of Power Platform solutions and services. Reviewing and impact assessing all Power Platform design submissions to ratify compliance with reference architecture and COE approved design patterns, with decision making authority on approval to proceed to build. Working with colleagues and projects/squads to provide SME advice during project initiation and ideation, guiding them on best practice, standards and what to consider as part of the design assurance process. Represent COE in technical governance forums, providing advice, feedback and decisions in relation to adoption and implementation of Power Platform components and services. Acting as a gatekeeper and safety-net for our Power Platform service, supporting COE leadership by proactively identifying risks and issues and intervening to prevent problems before they happen. Working with the COE team to document standards and best practices for adoption and implementation of Power Platform components and services, ensuring all documentation is accurate, consistent and up-to-date and in line with latest features and best-practice guidance from Microsoft. Leading and mentoring COE colleagues to support their development and to advance collective skills and capabilities within the COE. We need you to have Extensive experience (5+ years) in designing, developing, and deploying solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform, including Dynamics 365 (Customer Service, Sales and Customer Insights), Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents and Power BI, preferably in a Solution Architect or Solution Designer role. Knowledge and experience in applying best practices and standards for developing and maintaining secure, scalable, and performant solutions on the Microsoft Power Platform. Extensive knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of the Microsoft Power Platform and how to leverage them to meet business requirements. Knowledge and experience implementing the many integration options and methods for connecting the Microsoft Power Platform with other Microsoft and 3rd party services and data sources, including Microsoft 365 and Azure services. Knowledge of the licensing and governance models for the Microsoft Power Platform and how to optimize the usage and cost of the platform. Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, demonstrate the value proposition of the Microsoft Power Platform and provide guidance and support for adoption and change management. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Experience performing in a Centre Of Excellence role, ideally in a Microsoft Power Platform capacity. Knowledge and experience of Azure Power Platform integrations and services such as Azure Application Insights, Azure Service Bus, Functions, Logic Apps and Synapse link. It would also be beneficial to have experience in Microsoft Digital Contact Center Platform and Open AI. Microsoft certification: PL-600 (Power Platform Solution Architect), AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals) Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin, so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 16 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 30 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Part of our Global Employer Services division, Strategic Reward Advisory takes pride in working with entrepreneurial, fast growing businesses to help them engage and incentivise their workforce. The projects are exciting, collaborative and often very different, where everyone thinks outside the box to solve complex problems for their clients. Here there is a great sense of unity and shared expertise as you'll gain exposure to colleagues and clients at all levels, right from day one. It's ambition that matters - you can build your experience in a specialist area with all the training, support and development opportunities you need to go far. We're looking for someone with: Minimum of five years of professional experience in a remuneration-related role within reward consulting or inhouse An in-depth technical knowledge of executive remuneration and/or broad-based rewards, including pay benchmarking, bonus and equity incentive plan design and performance monitoring, reward strategy, corporate governance and remuneration reporting, job evaluation and grading, gender pay gap reporting, wellbeing and recognition etc. Knowledge of how market data surveys work is a plus. Interest in the wider HR, tax and accounting implications of reward Good analytics skills and experience in research, data manipulation and modelling Excellent written and verbal communication, and proficiency in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint) Focus on producing high quality outputs and attention to detail Interest in mentoring and coaching more junior staff Good interpersonal skills and relationship building both internal and external stakeholders Educated to degree level, ideally in business, human resources, law, accounting, finance or a related field 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 17, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Part of our Global Employer Services division, Strategic Reward Advisory takes pride in working with entrepreneurial, fast growing businesses to help them engage and incentivise their workforce. The projects are exciting, collaborative and often very different, where everyone thinks outside the box to solve complex problems for their clients. Here there is a great sense of unity and shared expertise as you'll gain exposure to colleagues and clients at all levels, right from day one. It's ambition that matters - you can build your experience in a specialist area with all the training, support and development opportunities you need to go far. We're looking for someone with: Minimum of five years of professional experience in a remuneration-related role within reward consulting or inhouse An in-depth technical knowledge of executive remuneration and/or broad-based rewards, including pay benchmarking, bonus and equity incentive plan design and performance monitoring, reward strategy, corporate governance and remuneration reporting, job evaluation and grading, gender pay gap reporting, wellbeing and recognition etc. Knowledge of how market data surveys work is a plus. Interest in the wider HR, tax and accounting implications of reward Good analytics skills and experience in research, data manipulation and modelling Excellent written and verbal communication, and proficiency in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint) Focus on producing high quality outputs and attention to detail Interest in mentoring and coaching more junior staff Good interpersonal skills and relationship building both internal and external stakeholders Educated to degree level, ideally in business, human resources, law, accounting, finance or a related field 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.
People's Partnership have an exciting opportunity to join our growing team as a Finance Business Partner. This role requires IT business partner experience This role is a hybrid opportunity with the successful candidate working both at home and in the office. Main Purpose: In recent years, the People's Partnership has embarked on an ambitious and exciting growth strategy which has led to a significant transformation of the business. You will provide insight and challenge to ensure business leaders develop, agree, and deliver on these ambitious, strategically aligned and financially disciplined plans. FP&A plays a key business advisory role supporting decision making at a senior level, highlighting key financial issues and risks to be considered. FP&A's responsibilities are the financial support for the strategic plan; run future financial projections; budgeting, forecasting, reporting and control of the P&L; cash flow and capital adequacy management; scenario analysis and risk management support; and project reporting and investment appraisal. The role will focus primarily on Business Partnering with the IT function, working with the business to ensure cost control, value for money and supporting strategic goals. The role will also support on the wider finance deliverables across the organisation and deputise for the Senior Manager - Actuals Reporting where appropriate. The role will be responsible for organising all monthly reporting and meeting with senior managers and local Exco member to present accounts and understand the financial impact of activities being undertaken and to challenge and support the business. It will require working with business areas and finance to drive value through an integrated strategic and annual Plan. Additionally identifying risks and opportunities as part of the wider team objective to support the business in terms of overall cost control and return on investment will be a key focus . Skills & Experience: Essential Educated to 'A' Level or above Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent) Experience of working in financial services and pensions industry preferable Experience of Business Partnering an IT function Excellent interpersonal skills Good attention to detail and accuracy Good IT skills (Microsoft applications. Particularly Power BI and Excel) A team player who can collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to achieve objectives. Experience of challenging and changing the business Organised and able to lead a team and organise the teams' workload Motivated self-starter with a positive and proactive attitude to all challenges. Proactive and positive change agent Excellent modelling and analytical skills, with ability to think independently and draw conclusions A team player who can work with stakeholder in other functions to achieve objectives. Desirable Power BI report building and analytical skills Experience with use of Planning Tools Our people are our strength so finding ways to value and reward them is important to us. That's why we offer an award-winning pension - it's what we're good at - plus health care cover, an onsite gym, access to a personal trainer; even the odd massage. And if they're feeling peckish after all that activity, they can always refuel in our subsidised restaurant. Discover more of People's Partnership employee benefits including our training programme, which is designed to give our people the support they need to develop a fulfilling career. This is subject to current government COVID guidelines People's Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We are committed to treating all our people (and all who apply for a role at People's Partnership) equally and enabling them to perform at their best and demonstrate what they have to offer. We are a disability committed employer, please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made to our recruitment process (application, selection assessments where relevant, and interview) to enable you to show us the best "you". Please note any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks. These consist of right to work check, 5 year referencing including GAP verification, DBS & Credit check.
May 16, 2024
Full time
People's Partnership have an exciting opportunity to join our growing team as a Finance Business Partner. This role requires IT business partner experience This role is a hybrid opportunity with the successful candidate working both at home and in the office. Main Purpose: In recent years, the People's Partnership has embarked on an ambitious and exciting growth strategy which has led to a significant transformation of the business. You will provide insight and challenge to ensure business leaders develop, agree, and deliver on these ambitious, strategically aligned and financially disciplined plans. FP&A plays a key business advisory role supporting decision making at a senior level, highlighting key financial issues and risks to be considered. FP&A's responsibilities are the financial support for the strategic plan; run future financial projections; budgeting, forecasting, reporting and control of the P&L; cash flow and capital adequacy management; scenario analysis and risk management support; and project reporting and investment appraisal. The role will focus primarily on Business Partnering with the IT function, working with the business to ensure cost control, value for money and supporting strategic goals. The role will also support on the wider finance deliverables across the organisation and deputise for the Senior Manager - Actuals Reporting where appropriate. The role will be responsible for organising all monthly reporting and meeting with senior managers and local Exco member to present accounts and understand the financial impact of activities being undertaken and to challenge and support the business. It will require working with business areas and finance to drive value through an integrated strategic and annual Plan. Additionally identifying risks and opportunities as part of the wider team objective to support the business in terms of overall cost control and return on investment will be a key focus . Skills & Experience: Essential Educated to 'A' Level or above Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent) Experience of working in financial services and pensions industry preferable Experience of Business Partnering an IT function Excellent interpersonal skills Good attention to detail and accuracy Good IT skills (Microsoft applications. Particularly Power BI and Excel) A team player who can collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to achieve objectives. Experience of challenging and changing the business Organised and able to lead a team and organise the teams' workload Motivated self-starter with a positive and proactive attitude to all challenges. Proactive and positive change agent Excellent modelling and analytical skills, with ability to think independently and draw conclusions A team player who can work with stakeholder in other functions to achieve objectives. Desirable Power BI report building and analytical skills Experience with use of Planning Tools Our people are our strength so finding ways to value and reward them is important to us. That's why we offer an award-winning pension - it's what we're good at - plus health care cover, an onsite gym, access to a personal trainer; even the odd massage. And if they're feeling peckish after all that activity, they can always refuel in our subsidised restaurant. Discover more of People's Partnership employee benefits including our training programme, which is designed to give our people the support they need to develop a fulfilling career. This is subject to current government COVID guidelines People's Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We are committed to treating all our people (and all who apply for a role at People's Partnership) equally and enabling them to perform at their best and demonstrate what they have to offer. We are a disability committed employer, please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made to our recruitment process (application, selection assessments where relevant, and interview) to enable you to show us the best "you". Please note any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks. These consist of right to work check, 5 year referencing including GAP verification, DBS & Credit check.
This role has a starting salary of £43,923 per annum, based on working 36-hours per week. This is an 18-month fixed term / secondment opportunity. We are excited to be hiring a new People and Organisational Development Partner (Workforce Planning and Recruitment) to join our fantastic People, Organisational Development and Pensions team. The team is based in Woodhatch place, Reigate, Surrey. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave. An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing. Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year. Paternity, adoption and dependants leave. A generous local government salary related pension. Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more. 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year. Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resource. Blue light discount card. About the Team The People and Organisational Development Team is overseen by the Chief of Staff in the Fire and Rescue Service which sits within the Communities, Protection and Emergencies directorate. About the Role As the People and Organisational Development Partner, you'll collaborate closely with the Strategic People and Organisational Lead to design, develop and implement the people and organisational development strategies and projects. The role will include managing multiple stakeholders and building relationships with line managers, trade unions and the wider council. Additionally, you will also work closely with our Learning Development and Assurance Manager as well as our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead to ensure the People Strategy is implemented and embedded across all areas of the Service. You'll be managing and implementing bespoke People and Organisational Development interventions in the Fire and Rescue Service that will build organisational resilience and deliver outstanding performance. This will include supporting complex and politically sensitive change programmes working closely with our central HR advisory team, organisational development and business partnering teams within the County Council. You will also be required to use up-to-date knowledge of contextual developments within and outside the organisation and service to drive efficiencies and facilitate a continuous improvement approach within the service. Shortlisting Criteria: To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly outline your skills and experience regarding the following: Please outline your experience of participating and/or leading organisational change and culture. Please outline your experience of working and building relationships with multiple stakeholders in a complex working environment. Please outline your experience of successfully leading a team. Please tell us why you are interested in being considered for this position. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 21 May 2024. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application. The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form. Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
May 16, 2024
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £43,923 per annum, based on working 36-hours per week. This is an 18-month fixed term / secondment opportunity. We are excited to be hiring a new People and Organisational Development Partner (Workforce Planning and Recruitment) to join our fantastic People, Organisational Development and Pensions team. The team is based in Woodhatch place, Reigate, Surrey. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave. An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing. Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year. Paternity, adoption and dependants leave. A generous local government salary related pension. Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more. 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year. Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resource. Blue light discount card. About the Team The People and Organisational Development Team is overseen by the Chief of Staff in the Fire and Rescue Service which sits within the Communities, Protection and Emergencies directorate. About the Role As the People and Organisational Development Partner, you'll collaborate closely with the Strategic People and Organisational Lead to design, develop and implement the people and organisational development strategies and projects. The role will include managing multiple stakeholders and building relationships with line managers, trade unions and the wider council. Additionally, you will also work closely with our Learning Development and Assurance Manager as well as our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead to ensure the People Strategy is implemented and embedded across all areas of the Service. You'll be managing and implementing bespoke People and Organisational Development interventions in the Fire and Rescue Service that will build organisational resilience and deliver outstanding performance. This will include supporting complex and politically sensitive change programmes working closely with our central HR advisory team, organisational development and business partnering teams within the County Council. You will also be required to use up-to-date knowledge of contextual developments within and outside the organisation and service to drive efficiencies and facilitate a continuous improvement approach within the service. Shortlisting Criteria: To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly outline your skills and experience regarding the following: Please outline your experience of participating and/or leading organisational change and culture. Please outline your experience of working and building relationships with multiple stakeholders in a complex working environment. Please outline your experience of successfully leading a team. Please tell us why you are interested in being considered for this position. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 21 May 2024. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application. The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form. Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
International Consulting Principal page is loaded International Consulting Principal Apply remote type Hybrid locations Hong Kong - Devon time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R_263532 Company: Description: Welcome to Brighter! Ready to be part of a company that is not only leading the market, but transforming in the most exciting way? We are a team of experts who believe in building brighter futures for our clients and community by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and health and wellbeing. At Mercer, we walk the talk: Voted HR Consulting Company globally Named Best Employee Engagement Consultancy and Best Corporate Wellness Provider by Human Resources Online Great Package and Recognition Programs Energetic & flexible environment surrounded by supportive colleagues We take care of our people and we pride ourselves in our diverse and inclusive workforce with our "people first" culture. We make sure our people are continually learning and growing, providing them with outstanding career development, on-the-job learning opportunities and financial rewards. Most importantly, we are committed to making your journey with us meaningful and fun. To support our team and strengthen the growth of our APAC business, we are seeking an International Consulting Principal based in Singapore or Hong Kong. What can you expect? Exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic international consulting team, advising multinational clients within the Asia Pacific region. You will contribute to the team's commercial success by creating and delivering international consulting solutions across various lines of business at Mercer. This role will expose you to multiple employee benefit advisory domains, including health, flexible benefits, wellbeing, and retirement. You will also support key multinational clients across Asia Pacific, helping them with their strategic agendas on benefits, employee experience, and engagement. You will be part of a great team culture and work environment! We will count on you to: Develop strong relationships: Build a strong network of relationships internally, collaborating with various stakeholders such as the regional consulting team, country brokers, country retirement teams, cross line of business functions, and global international consulting group teams. Externally, establish partnerships with insurers and third-party service providers. Manage regional consulting projects: Play a key role in a wide variety of regional consulting projects, including ad-hoc multi-country projects, benefit and well-being strategy and implementation, employee health data analytics, and retirement governance and advisory. Proactively manage timelines, act as a project manager, and ensure all stakeholders are kept updated with timely information. Attend internal and client meetings as necessary to provide guidance. Drive innovative initiatives: Identify, drive, and support first-to-market initiatives. Stay updated on employee benefit trends in the market and contribute to the development of these initiatives. Develop vendor partnerships that add value to our well-being, health, and retirement offerings. Prepare internal and client-facing presentations to showcase employee benefit trends. Understand client challenges and prioritize a client-centric approach. Business development: Actively promote our value propositions both internally and externally to build a pipeline. Support all business development-related activities. What you need to have: Consulting experience: At least 12 years of consulting experience in roles related to health, global or regional benefits, and/or employee benefits. Education: University graduate from an analytical and business management program, preferably in Mathematics, Business Management, Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields. Domain knowledge: Strong domain knowledge in corporate employee health, well-being, or retirement. Communication and presentation skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills. Project and client management: Strong project management and client management experience. Analytical skills: Excellent analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to understand statistics and make data-driven decisions. Ability to visualize and interpret trends, create and analyze analytics reports, and effectively "story tell." Proactive and resourceful: Proactive, resourceful self-starter with strong market research skills and the ability to absorb market knowledge effectively. Critical thinking: Strong learning agility with critical and logical thinking capabilities. Team player: Resourceful team player who can manage tight timelines and deliver client projects for multiple markets across Asia. Ability to work in cross-functional teams and actively contribute to a collaborative, innovative team culture. Business acumen: Ability to envision and take advantage of business opportunities in a global and regional capacity. Technical skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer's approximately 25,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $20 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh , Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman , Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit . Follow Mercer on LinkedIn and Twitter .
May 16, 2024
Full time
International Consulting Principal page is loaded International Consulting Principal Apply remote type Hybrid locations Hong Kong - Devon time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R_263532 Company: Description: Welcome to Brighter! Ready to be part of a company that is not only leading the market, but transforming in the most exciting way? We are a team of experts who believe in building brighter futures for our clients and community by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and health and wellbeing. At Mercer, we walk the talk: Voted HR Consulting Company globally Named Best Employee Engagement Consultancy and Best Corporate Wellness Provider by Human Resources Online Great Package and Recognition Programs Energetic & flexible environment surrounded by supportive colleagues We take care of our people and we pride ourselves in our diverse and inclusive workforce with our "people first" culture. We make sure our people are continually learning and growing, providing them with outstanding career development, on-the-job learning opportunities and financial rewards. Most importantly, we are committed to making your journey with us meaningful and fun. To support our team and strengthen the growth of our APAC business, we are seeking an International Consulting Principal based in Singapore or Hong Kong. What can you expect? Exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic international consulting team, advising multinational clients within the Asia Pacific region. You will contribute to the team's commercial success by creating and delivering international consulting solutions across various lines of business at Mercer. This role will expose you to multiple employee benefit advisory domains, including health, flexible benefits, wellbeing, and retirement. You will also support key multinational clients across Asia Pacific, helping them with their strategic agendas on benefits, employee experience, and engagement. You will be part of a great team culture and work environment! We will count on you to: Develop strong relationships: Build a strong network of relationships internally, collaborating with various stakeholders such as the regional consulting team, country brokers, country retirement teams, cross line of business functions, and global international consulting group teams. Externally, establish partnerships with insurers and third-party service providers. Manage regional consulting projects: Play a key role in a wide variety of regional consulting projects, including ad-hoc multi-country projects, benefit and well-being strategy and implementation, employee health data analytics, and retirement governance and advisory. Proactively manage timelines, act as a project manager, and ensure all stakeholders are kept updated with timely information. Attend internal and client meetings as necessary to provide guidance. Drive innovative initiatives: Identify, drive, and support first-to-market initiatives. Stay updated on employee benefit trends in the market and contribute to the development of these initiatives. Develop vendor partnerships that add value to our well-being, health, and retirement offerings. Prepare internal and client-facing presentations to showcase employee benefit trends. Understand client challenges and prioritize a client-centric approach. Business development: Actively promote our value propositions both internally and externally to build a pipeline. Support all business development-related activities. What you need to have: Consulting experience: At least 12 years of consulting experience in roles related to health, global or regional benefits, and/or employee benefits. Education: University graduate from an analytical and business management program, preferably in Mathematics, Business Management, Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields. Domain knowledge: Strong domain knowledge in corporate employee health, well-being, or retirement. Communication and presentation skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills. Project and client management: Strong project management and client management experience. Analytical skills: Excellent analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to understand statistics and make data-driven decisions. Ability to visualize and interpret trends, create and analyze analytics reports, and effectively "story tell." Proactive and resourceful: Proactive, resourceful self-starter with strong market research skills and the ability to absorb market knowledge effectively. Critical thinking: Strong learning agility with critical and logical thinking capabilities. Team player: Resourceful team player who can manage tight timelines and deliver client projects for multiple markets across Asia. Ability to work in cross-functional teams and actively contribute to a collaborative, innovative team culture. Business acumen: Ability to envision and take advantage of business opportunities in a global and regional capacity. Technical skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer's approximately 25,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $20 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh , Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman , Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit . Follow Mercer on LinkedIn and Twitter .
Corporate Legal Adviser Data Protection and Contracts Salary : £50,000-£55,000 dependent on experience Location : Stoneleigh, Warwickshire with agile working Working Hours : 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract Type : Permanent The National Farmers Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK. We're proud to make a difference for all our members, by shaping attitudes towards British farming and leading the charge on a range of major issues, from climate change and food standards to rural crime and broadband rollout. Purpose of the role & how you will contribute: As a Corporate Legal Adviser, your expertise will be vital in providing strategic legal guidance to the NFU and its subsidiaries. You'll ensure compliance with data protection legislation and review and advise on commercial contracts, playing a key part in driving forward the NFU's business initiatives. What you ll bring: As a qualified Solicitor, or equivalent, with a current certificate to practice law in the UK, you ll have significant privacy experience and post qualification experience (PQE) in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, making you well-equipped for this role. Your knowledge of data protection legislation, and how to apply it effectively in a complex business environment, coupled with excellent communication and influencing skills, will help you provide pragmatic and high-quality legal advice at all levels. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously and under pressure are some of your strengths. Why choose us? Join us and you ll find an organisation that encourages and enables you to achieve your full potential. In return you will be rewarded with a full range of benefits including: • Generous holiday allowance (starting at 25 days + Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days pro rata with length of service), plus 1 annual Christmas company day • Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave • Company funded health Cashplan • Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave • Performance-related pay • Competitive Pension and Life assurance • Access to interest-free loans for cars, bikes, season tickets and driving lessons • Employee Assistance program to help you deal with life s challenges • Discounts on new a range of vehicles, holiday rentals, wellbeing and lifestyle and many more • Attractive, modern office, with on-site restaurant and free parking Join us If you're passionate about making a difference, thrive in a demanding environment, and are committed to delivering excellent advisory services, this role is your opportunity to contribute to the future of agriculture. Join us today and be a part of this exciting journey! We re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly-talented workforce. We ll support you by providing you with extensive learning and development opportunities and build a career that balances your professional ambitions with your personal commitments including discussions around agile and flexible work options. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If we decide we've found the right person for the role, we reserve the right to withdraw this advert and close applications before the closing date. You may also have experience in the following: Data Protection Legal Counsel, Contracts Specialist, Legal Compliance Officer, Privacy and Contracts Advisor, Legal Affairs Specialist, Commercial Contracts Consultant, Data Protection and Contracts Attorney, Legal Compliance Manager, Corporate Governance Counsel, Commercial Law Advisor, etc. REF-(Apply online only)
May 16, 2024
Full time
Corporate Legal Adviser Data Protection and Contracts Salary : £50,000-£55,000 dependent on experience Location : Stoneleigh, Warwickshire with agile working Working Hours : 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract Type : Permanent The National Farmers Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK. We're proud to make a difference for all our members, by shaping attitudes towards British farming and leading the charge on a range of major issues, from climate change and food standards to rural crime and broadband rollout. Purpose of the role & how you will contribute: As a Corporate Legal Adviser, your expertise will be vital in providing strategic legal guidance to the NFU and its subsidiaries. You'll ensure compliance with data protection legislation and review and advise on commercial contracts, playing a key part in driving forward the NFU's business initiatives. What you ll bring: As a qualified Solicitor, or equivalent, with a current certificate to practice law in the UK, you ll have significant privacy experience and post qualification experience (PQE) in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, making you well-equipped for this role. Your knowledge of data protection legislation, and how to apply it effectively in a complex business environment, coupled with excellent communication and influencing skills, will help you provide pragmatic and high-quality legal advice at all levels. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously and under pressure are some of your strengths. Why choose us? Join us and you ll find an organisation that encourages and enables you to achieve your full potential. In return you will be rewarded with a full range of benefits including: • Generous holiday allowance (starting at 25 days + Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days pro rata with length of service), plus 1 annual Christmas company day • Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave • Company funded health Cashplan • Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave • Performance-related pay • Competitive Pension and Life assurance • Access to interest-free loans for cars, bikes, season tickets and driving lessons • Employee Assistance program to help you deal with life s challenges • Discounts on new a range of vehicles, holiday rentals, wellbeing and lifestyle and many more • Attractive, modern office, with on-site restaurant and free parking Join us If you're passionate about making a difference, thrive in a demanding environment, and are committed to delivering excellent advisory services, this role is your opportunity to contribute to the future of agriculture. Join us today and be a part of this exciting journey! We re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly-talented workforce. We ll support you by providing you with extensive learning and development opportunities and build a career that balances your professional ambitions with your personal commitments including discussions around agile and flexible work options. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If we decide we've found the right person for the role, we reserve the right to withdraw this advert and close applications before the closing date. You may also have experience in the following: Data Protection Legal Counsel, Contracts Specialist, Legal Compliance Officer, Privacy and Contracts Advisor, Legal Affairs Specialist, Commercial Contracts Consultant, Data Protection and Contracts Attorney, Legal Compliance Manager, Corporate Governance Counsel, Commercial Law Advisor, etc. REF-(Apply online only)
Shawbrook provides finance to a wide range of customer segments that value the premium experience, flexibility and certainly we deliver. We are a purpose-led organisation, with a focus on delivering long-term sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We have a diversified offering, with our innovative lending propositions tailored to meet specific customer needs in carefully selected markets across SME, Real Estate and Personal. Our products range from complex structured credit facilities for growth-focused businesses to mortgages for professional landlords and property investors, as well as simple loans for consumers delivered digitally. We fuel our lending through customer deposits, which we attract by delivering a premium experience, choice and consistently great value to smart savers. The business model we have created is unique and difficult to replicate, with our 'best of both' approach combining deep human expertise with advanced digital, tech and data capabilities. This combination not only allows us to deliver excellent customer experiences, but to do so efficiently and at scale. We are proud of our innovative and agile culture, which drives consistently high employee engagement scores and makes Shawbrook an attractive destination for the best talent.If you're willing to roll up your sleeves, contribute new ideas and believe anything is possible, you're our kind of person. Work with us because you: Want to be part of a bank built for the dynamics of the modern world Relish a challenge and enjoy a fast-paced, innovative and hardworking culture Enjoy finding new and better ways to solve complexity and make things happen Want to belong to a diverse culture that stands shoulder to shoulder with minority and underrepresented groups Care about society and the environment and want to be part of a business that cares too Want to continue to grow professionally and be the best version of yourself The Role & Responsibilities The role of the Senior Strategy and Product Governance Manager, is pivotal in shaping and executing the overarching goals of Shawbrook and in particular the Consumer Business. Positioned as a key leader within the Consumer Group, this role actively supports the Head of Strategy to formulate and execute long-range strategic plans for the franchise. Additionally, the Senior Strategy and Product Governance Manager contributes significantly to refining and implementing the product framework for a range of consumer products, including Unsecured Personal Lending, Savings, and Motor Finance. Key Responsibilities Strategy Leadership: Articulating and implementing the overall strategy for the Consumer, ensuring effective communication and alignment with all relevant teams across the franchise. Identifying and prioritising key strategic initiatives, both organic and inorganic, for the division. Exercising control and monitoring over the implementation of strategic initiatives. Providing support in managing relationships with platform lender partners. Identifying potential improvements and ensuring regular updates to the Consumer ExCo. Product Management: Defining new products and ensuring the suitability of existing ones, aligned with Consumer Duty and regulatory requirements. Aligning strategic priorities for the Bank with Consumer Group initiatives and product priorities. The Product & Strategy Manager (CG) reports to the Head of Strategy (CG) and is expected to collaborate closely with teams across the division and, when necessary, with Shawbrook. This collaborative effort aims to support the development of comprehensive proposals, findings, and recommendations. These outputs will be presented to internal stakeholders, including the Consumer Group ExCo, Shawbrook ExCo, and the Board. In essence, the role is designed to be instrumental in driving strategic and product-related initiatives, ensuring a cohesive and aligned approach across the organisation. Support finance in the yearly budget cycle (agreeing originations in the division in like with the strategic priorities for the bank). Assist in developing the planning and proposal of strategic initiatives for the growth and success of Shawbrook and the Consumer Franchise based on the Bank Strategy. Collaborate with the business and product teams to articulate, plan, validate, communicate, and roll out the strategic vision for the CG. Define and monitor Consumer KPIs/OKRs against strategy based on budget and forecast. Produce regular and ad-hoc strategy updates, identifying obstacles, progress, and changes as appropriate. Provide insights to Business MDs/Directors/Heads to drive strategic initiatives using data and MI. Markets and R&D: Conduct regular deep dives into markets and products using market and business intelligence to identify new strategic opportunities. Support market entries and exits. Work with the Head of Strategy to perform horizon scanning to develop 3-to-5-year propositions for delivering growth opportunities. Conduct R&D into new markets and products, distribution channels, partnerships, and inorganic growth opportunities. Inorganic and M&A: Identify and support inorganic objectives within the Division. Manage relationships with platform lending partners, ensuring the right controls are in place and continuous communication between parties. Produce regular updates to ExCo and the Board. Support Due Diligence activities, being the main point of contact between the Corporate Development team and stakeholders within Consumer. Support the integration of business acquisitions. Process Improvements: Identify initiatives leading to process improvements within Shawbrook (e.g., implementation of AI for operational processes, setup of new MI, etc.). Coordinate critical stakeholders and manage progress of implementation using KPIs. Product Governance and Compliance: Management of the internal product governance, including approval of requirements by the right internal parties and ensuring changes are tracked, justified, and approved. Execute annual product reviews to ensure product fitness and regulatory compliance (including Consumer Duty). Implement Consumer Duty Governance embedding model. Identify key regulatory updates affecting products and internal processes. Support the definition of the product strategy, working closely with the product and marketing team. Follow up and track new product developments and delivery. Understand marketing insights and assess marketing programs' effectiveness. Identify product enhancements and/or new product development opportunities. Manage the Consumer Product Committee. The Person 10+ years of experience of working in a B2B and B2C professional services environment, preferably within the financial services or advisory sectors. Experience of developing and implementing frameworks to support strategy delivery and facilitate the development of solutions and projects through which it can be delivered. Project/programme/portfolio management experience involving complex business workstreams across the whole lifecycle, from objective definition and scope of work onwards. Demonstrable experience of working successfully with internal and external stakeholders. Experience of managing and delivering all business change projects including business planning, stakeholder management, risk analysis, reporting and communications. Ability and adaptability to manage a large workload that will change according to business needs. Excellent presentation skills. Domain Broad knowledge of the UK Consumer market Experience of working within a regulated environment Ability to collect and interrogate data from multiple sources using appropriate analytical methodologies and software Ability to present data in a clear and compelling way Strong natural want to Challenge norms and drive value Reward Your Wellbeing - We take your health and well-being very seriously by providing a range of benefits to give you and your family peace of mind. These include: Market leading family friendly policies such as access to our Maternity, Adoption and Paternity policies from Day 1 of your employment Free access to Headspace, a mindfulness & meditation digital health app Free access to Peppy digital health app that offers personalised support through fertility treatment becoming a parent or menopause EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) - Offering you support on a wide range of subjects including financial concerns, mental wellbeing and more general queries around family, work, housing, and health Cycle to work scheme Discounts on gym membership Your Lifestyle - It's important you strike the right balance between your work and personal life. We provide benefits to support you when at work and when you're enjoying your leisure time. Minimum of 27 days holiday per year Option to buy or sell holiday days through our flexi-holiday scheme Discounts on gym membership nationwide Access to discounts on a range of high street and online brands Community support and charitable giving Your Contribution - We're focused on rewarding those that go the extra mile in helping us achieve our goals. Participation in our annual discretionary bonus scheme designed to reward your contribution to our success . click apply for full job details
May 16, 2024
Full time
Shawbrook provides finance to a wide range of customer segments that value the premium experience, flexibility and certainly we deliver. We are a purpose-led organisation, with a focus on delivering long-term sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We have a diversified offering, with our innovative lending propositions tailored to meet specific customer needs in carefully selected markets across SME, Real Estate and Personal. Our products range from complex structured credit facilities for growth-focused businesses to mortgages for professional landlords and property investors, as well as simple loans for consumers delivered digitally. We fuel our lending through customer deposits, which we attract by delivering a premium experience, choice and consistently great value to smart savers. The business model we have created is unique and difficult to replicate, with our 'best of both' approach combining deep human expertise with advanced digital, tech and data capabilities. This combination not only allows us to deliver excellent customer experiences, but to do so efficiently and at scale. We are proud of our innovative and agile culture, which drives consistently high employee engagement scores and makes Shawbrook an attractive destination for the best talent.If you're willing to roll up your sleeves, contribute new ideas and believe anything is possible, you're our kind of person. Work with us because you: Want to be part of a bank built for the dynamics of the modern world Relish a challenge and enjoy a fast-paced, innovative and hardworking culture Enjoy finding new and better ways to solve complexity and make things happen Want to belong to a diverse culture that stands shoulder to shoulder with minority and underrepresented groups Care about society and the environment and want to be part of a business that cares too Want to continue to grow professionally and be the best version of yourself The Role & Responsibilities The role of the Senior Strategy and Product Governance Manager, is pivotal in shaping and executing the overarching goals of Shawbrook and in particular the Consumer Business. Positioned as a key leader within the Consumer Group, this role actively supports the Head of Strategy to formulate and execute long-range strategic plans for the franchise. Additionally, the Senior Strategy and Product Governance Manager contributes significantly to refining and implementing the product framework for a range of consumer products, including Unsecured Personal Lending, Savings, and Motor Finance. Key Responsibilities Strategy Leadership: Articulating and implementing the overall strategy for the Consumer, ensuring effective communication and alignment with all relevant teams across the franchise. Identifying and prioritising key strategic initiatives, both organic and inorganic, for the division. Exercising control and monitoring over the implementation of strategic initiatives. Providing support in managing relationships with platform lender partners. Identifying potential improvements and ensuring regular updates to the Consumer ExCo. Product Management: Defining new products and ensuring the suitability of existing ones, aligned with Consumer Duty and regulatory requirements. Aligning strategic priorities for the Bank with Consumer Group initiatives and product priorities. The Product & Strategy Manager (CG) reports to the Head of Strategy (CG) and is expected to collaborate closely with teams across the division and, when necessary, with Shawbrook. This collaborative effort aims to support the development of comprehensive proposals, findings, and recommendations. These outputs will be presented to internal stakeholders, including the Consumer Group ExCo, Shawbrook ExCo, and the Board. In essence, the role is designed to be instrumental in driving strategic and product-related initiatives, ensuring a cohesive and aligned approach across the organisation. Support finance in the yearly budget cycle (agreeing originations in the division in like with the strategic priorities for the bank). Assist in developing the planning and proposal of strategic initiatives for the growth and success of Shawbrook and the Consumer Franchise based on the Bank Strategy. Collaborate with the business and product teams to articulate, plan, validate, communicate, and roll out the strategic vision for the CG. Define and monitor Consumer KPIs/OKRs against strategy based on budget and forecast. Produce regular and ad-hoc strategy updates, identifying obstacles, progress, and changes as appropriate. Provide insights to Business MDs/Directors/Heads to drive strategic initiatives using data and MI. Markets and R&D: Conduct regular deep dives into markets and products using market and business intelligence to identify new strategic opportunities. Support market entries and exits. Work with the Head of Strategy to perform horizon scanning to develop 3-to-5-year propositions for delivering growth opportunities. Conduct R&D into new markets and products, distribution channels, partnerships, and inorganic growth opportunities. Inorganic and M&A: Identify and support inorganic objectives within the Division. Manage relationships with platform lending partners, ensuring the right controls are in place and continuous communication between parties. Produce regular updates to ExCo and the Board. Support Due Diligence activities, being the main point of contact between the Corporate Development team and stakeholders within Consumer. Support the integration of business acquisitions. Process Improvements: Identify initiatives leading to process improvements within Shawbrook (e.g., implementation of AI for operational processes, setup of new MI, etc.). Coordinate critical stakeholders and manage progress of implementation using KPIs. Product Governance and Compliance: Management of the internal product governance, including approval of requirements by the right internal parties and ensuring changes are tracked, justified, and approved. Execute annual product reviews to ensure product fitness and regulatory compliance (including Consumer Duty). Implement Consumer Duty Governance embedding model. Identify key regulatory updates affecting products and internal processes. Support the definition of the product strategy, working closely with the product and marketing team. Follow up and track new product developments and delivery. Understand marketing insights and assess marketing programs' effectiveness. Identify product enhancements and/or new product development opportunities. Manage the Consumer Product Committee. The Person 10+ years of experience of working in a B2B and B2C professional services environment, preferably within the financial services or advisory sectors. Experience of developing and implementing frameworks to support strategy delivery and facilitate the development of solutions and projects through which it can be delivered. Project/programme/portfolio management experience involving complex business workstreams across the whole lifecycle, from objective definition and scope of work onwards. Demonstrable experience of working successfully with internal and external stakeholders. Experience of managing and delivering all business change projects including business planning, stakeholder management, risk analysis, reporting and communications. Ability and adaptability to manage a large workload that will change according to business needs. Excellent presentation skills. Domain Broad knowledge of the UK Consumer market Experience of working within a regulated environment Ability to collect and interrogate data from multiple sources using appropriate analytical methodologies and software Ability to present data in a clear and compelling way Strong natural want to Challenge norms and drive value Reward Your Wellbeing - We take your health and well-being very seriously by providing a range of benefits to give you and your family peace of mind. These include: Market leading family friendly policies such as access to our Maternity, Adoption and Paternity policies from Day 1 of your employment Free access to Headspace, a mindfulness & meditation digital health app Free access to Peppy digital health app that offers personalised support through fertility treatment becoming a parent or menopause EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) - Offering you support on a wide range of subjects including financial concerns, mental wellbeing and more general queries around family, work, housing, and health Cycle to work scheme Discounts on gym membership Your Lifestyle - It's important you strike the right balance between your work and personal life. We provide benefits to support you when at work and when you're enjoying your leisure time. Minimum of 27 days holiday per year Option to buy or sell holiday days through our flexi-holiday scheme Discounts on gym membership nationwide Access to discounts on a range of high street and online brands Community support and charitable giving Your Contribution - We're focused on rewarding those that go the extra mile in helping us achieve our goals. Participation in our annual discretionary bonus scheme designed to reward your contribution to our success . click apply for full job details
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 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 Head of Data Governance role is part of the Data Office function and reports into our Chief Data Officer. The role leads the Data Governance Team and is a critical role in helping to deliver on BDO's data vision which is that everyone at BDO is empowered by data . You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary function alongside our Data and Analytics team as well as our Data Strategy and Culture team. This is a newly created role and as such a fantastic opportunity to make the role your own. You will be expected to provide leadership and expert thinking to BDO on all data matters and will own the strategic pillar 'embedding our data governance framework'. In this role you'll: Implement, maintain and evolve our data governance framework, including data roles and responsibilities, policies and standards, technology and processes Align all aspects of operational and strategic data management to our business requirements and priorities, in support of decision-making and future product and service development Drive high standards of data integrity and quality across strategic data sources, establishing the metrics to monitor data management and governance effectiveness Continuously evaluate and recommend innovative solutions and methodologies to enhance BDO's capabilities in the data governance and data management space Work collaboratively across the business to embed a data-driven culture (working closely with our data strategy and culture team) Work closely with our CISO and DPO teams to ensure alignment on security and data protection Own the end-to-end delivery of data governance activities and initiatives Liaise and work closely with data sponsors, data trustees (similar to owners), data stewards, and department leads to ensure alignment of data governance and to maintain best practices. Provide support and guidance in the application of data management methods. Lead the business activity on data quality remediation plans. You'll be someone with: A proven track record of delivering and embedding data governance frameworks Comprehensive knowledge of building quality data infrastructures with associated supplementary data sources, data quality standards and stewardship An excellent understanding of compliance, privacy, and UK and EU data regulations Experience working within complex business models such as Partnerships An understanding of information and data governance best practices, including regulatory requirements. The ability to work at both strategic and more detailed levels, providing information, leadership, and direction to data governance. Excellent communication and influencing skills at a senior level across the firm , facilitating discussions to further the understanding of the need for good data governance. Experience managing a team and supporting team growth The ability to identify creative solutions to overcome problems. The ability to impart knowledge and offer options to other stakeholders as well as those who work directly in the team. An understanding of how Data Governance needs to evolve alongside emerging analytical machine learning and AI technologies 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 15, 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 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 Head of Data Governance role is part of the Data Office function and reports into our Chief Data Officer. The role leads the Data Governance Team and is a critical role in helping to deliver on BDO's data vision which is that everyone at BDO is empowered by data . You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary function alongside our Data and Analytics team as well as our Data Strategy and Culture team. This is a newly created role and as such a fantastic opportunity to make the role your own. You will be expected to provide leadership and expert thinking to BDO on all data matters and will own the strategic pillar 'embedding our data governance framework'. In this role you'll: Implement, maintain and evolve our data governance framework, including data roles and responsibilities, policies and standards, technology and processes Align all aspects of operational and strategic data management to our business requirements and priorities, in support of decision-making and future product and service development Drive high standards of data integrity and quality across strategic data sources, establishing the metrics to monitor data management and governance effectiveness Continuously evaluate and recommend innovative solutions and methodologies to enhance BDO's capabilities in the data governance and data management space Work collaboratively across the business to embed a data-driven culture (working closely with our data strategy and culture team) Work closely with our CISO and DPO teams to ensure alignment on security and data protection Own the end-to-end delivery of data governance activities and initiatives Liaise and work closely with data sponsors, data trustees (similar to owners), data stewards, and department leads to ensure alignment of data governance and to maintain best practices. Provide support and guidance in the application of data management methods. Lead the business activity on data quality remediation plans. You'll be someone with: A proven track record of delivering and embedding data governance frameworks Comprehensive knowledge of building quality data infrastructures with associated supplementary data sources, data quality standards and stewardship An excellent understanding of compliance, privacy, and UK and EU data regulations Experience working within complex business models such as Partnerships An understanding of information and data governance best practices, including regulatory requirements. The ability to work at both strategic and more detailed levels, providing information, leadership, and direction to data governance. Excellent communication and influencing skills at a senior level across the firm , facilitating discussions to further the understanding of the need for good data governance. Experience managing a team and supporting team growth The ability to identify creative solutions to overcome problems. The ability to impart knowledge and offer options to other stakeholders as well as those who work directly in the team. An understanding of how Data Governance needs to evolve alongside emerging analytical machine learning and AI technologies 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.
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 greatest asset is our people, so our HR team focus on ensuring we are all reaching our potential. They use their specialist expertise to help us attract great talent, enable our employees to succeed and inspire a unified culture of development across our firm. By playing a role in the recruitment and management of our people, they help change lives and influence the future of BDO. Join a driven and passionate team where you can be yourself, while also helping your colleagues to achieve their ambitions. 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. Reporting to the Senior Employee Relations Manager, managing the ER team and working with the HR and other business areas to provide expert employee relations guidance. Develop and maintain effective employee relations across the Firm to minimise ER and commercial exposure, initiate and deliver legally compliant and best practice employment practices. The HR team are responsible for around 7,000+ people and therefore the ER team are instrumental in the support and delivery of expert ER/HR advice across the business. In this busy and rewarding role you'll also: Provide commercial advice and guidance to HR, People Managers and business stakeholders, including Partners, on sensitive matters related to employee relations such as: disciplinary, grievance, discrimination, contractual matters, restructure, conflict resolution, capability, settlement agreements, policy interpretation and other ER matters presenting risk to the Firm Responsibility for the day-to-day team management, development and coaching of an ER Advisor and Assistant ER Manager. Act as first point of escalation for ER team on advice, appeals and more complex ER matters, with support of Senior ER Manager where required. Proactively maintain and apply current knowledge of employment law, firm policies and practices to manage ER cases from advice, investigation, support at meetings, documentation through to providing commercial recommendations and solutions, whilst balancing risk to the business. Have responsibility for the ongoing development and refinement of the HR policies, working to ensure consistency of approach and compliance with current employment legislation. Ensure effective communication with relevant stakeholders to update on forthcoming legislation and new policy including the production and delivery of training and upskilling of HR team where necessary. Support the Senior ER Manager by pro-actively contributing to projects, which may include the development, communication of new programs or initiatives that impact employee relations matters. Responsibility for managing response to Data Subject Access Requests, coordinating and collating materials and liaising with Risk and other business areas as necessary. Support in the production of data and analytics available to the ER team, to identify strategic and commercial trends which influence future activity and make recommendations to the Senior ER Manager You'll be someone with: Experience of working in an employee relations, case management and policy focused role, including strong knowledge of employment law and practical interpretation and application of providing commercial solutions Experience of working at management level and effectively managing a small team or line management responsibility • Proven stakeholder management experience as a commercial, credible and assertive subject matter expert influencing up to Partner level Experience of portraying complex issues and problem-solving initiatives in a 'user friendly' format, together with supporting processes and procedures Experience of training, coaching and developing HR and business stakeholders on ER matters, to share your knowledge and increase their capability Experience of conducting complete reviews of policies, practices, and terms and conditions, effective problem solving and successful implementation and smooth running of solutions Experience of writing succinct documentation and recommendations to senior stakeholders
May 14, 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 greatest asset is our people, so our HR team focus on ensuring we are all reaching our potential. They use their specialist expertise to help us attract great talent, enable our employees to succeed and inspire a unified culture of development across our firm. By playing a role in the recruitment and management of our people, they help change lives and influence the future of BDO. Join a driven and passionate team where you can be yourself, while also helping your colleagues to achieve their ambitions. 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. Reporting to the Senior Employee Relations Manager, managing the ER team and working with the HR and other business areas to provide expert employee relations guidance. Develop and maintain effective employee relations across the Firm to minimise ER and commercial exposure, initiate and deliver legally compliant and best practice employment practices. The HR team are responsible for around 7,000+ people and therefore the ER team are instrumental in the support and delivery of expert ER/HR advice across the business. In this busy and rewarding role you'll also: Provide commercial advice and guidance to HR, People Managers and business stakeholders, including Partners, on sensitive matters related to employee relations such as: disciplinary, grievance, discrimination, contractual matters, restructure, conflict resolution, capability, settlement agreements, policy interpretation and other ER matters presenting risk to the Firm Responsibility for the day-to-day team management, development and coaching of an ER Advisor and Assistant ER Manager. Act as first point of escalation for ER team on advice, appeals and more complex ER matters, with support of Senior ER Manager where required. Proactively maintain and apply current knowledge of employment law, firm policies and practices to manage ER cases from advice, investigation, support at meetings, documentation through to providing commercial recommendations and solutions, whilst balancing risk to the business. Have responsibility for the ongoing development and refinement of the HR policies, working to ensure consistency of approach and compliance with current employment legislation. Ensure effective communication with relevant stakeholders to update on forthcoming legislation and new policy including the production and delivery of training and upskilling of HR team where necessary. Support the Senior ER Manager by pro-actively contributing to projects, which may include the development, communication of new programs or initiatives that impact employee relations matters. Responsibility for managing response to Data Subject Access Requests, coordinating and collating materials and liaising with Risk and other business areas as necessary. Support in the production of data and analytics available to the ER team, to identify strategic and commercial trends which influence future activity and make recommendations to the Senior ER Manager You'll be someone with: Experience of working in an employee relations, case management and policy focused role, including strong knowledge of employment law and practical interpretation and application of providing commercial solutions Experience of working at management level and effectively managing a small team or line management responsibility • Proven stakeholder management experience as a commercial, credible and assertive subject matter expert influencing up to Partner level Experience of portraying complex issues and problem-solving initiatives in a 'user friendly' format, together with supporting processes and procedures Experience of training, coaching and developing HR and business stakeholders on ER matters, to share your knowledge and increase their capability Experience of conducting complete reviews of policies, practices, and terms and conditions, effective problem solving and successful implementation and smooth running of solutions Experience of writing succinct documentation and recommendations to senior stakeholders
Are you ready to dive into the dynamic world of global commodity prices, forecasts, and market intelligence? Mintec is the world's leading independent provider of global commodity price data, price forecasts & market intelligence for the food, CPG and capital goods supply chains. Mintec sells its data and intelligence to customers via a range of cloud-based SaaS products, and directly via APIs and Data Feeds. We want you to play an integral role in our success! As a vital part of our team, the HR Business Partner (HRBP) will collaborate with the Human Resources Director and other cross-functional teams. Your role will be to provide advice, guidance, and support in achieving our business priorities, aligning with our broader HR strategy. You will build effective and proactive working relationships across all operational geographies and functions, ensuring we can respond nimbly to the demands of a rapidly growing and maturing business. With a generalist HR role and significant experience in HR in France, you will be instrumental in delivering efficient and effective HR support. Moreover, you will proactively seek opportunities to enhance the HR service we offer to our business. Responsibilities Serve as the initial point of contact for all People-related requests and inquiries in all operational countries. Provide advice, guidance, and support to reinforce strong HR practices and adherence to company HR policies throughout the business. Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to comprehend the business challenges and priorities and take affirmative steps to support them. Work hand in hand with Talent Acquisition to facilitate the company's growth ambitions, including interviewing, recruitment, and managing company onboarding. Partner with the Human Resources Director to develop and maintain the company's HR policies and practices, ensuring compliance with employment legislation in all operating jurisdictions. Contribute to the development and implementation of an effective employee engagement and well-being strategy. Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of an effective Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion strategy. Provide project support on strategic HR initiatives as needed, such as reward programs, learning and development, and talent management. Embrace a continuous improvement mindset to optimize the performance of the HR function as our business continues to grow. Support managers in resource management, talent management, and succession planning. Skills & Qualifications Robust, all-encompassing HR Generalist experience gained in a fast-paced, commercial environment. Experience in working across Europe, the UK, and the UK in an HR capacity, including Denmark & France. A solid working knowledge of French employment legislation and HR best practices. Substantial experience in supporting Talent Acquisition, including managing new starter and onboarding processes. Strong HR advisory skills. Commercial acumen. Reliable with an excellent attention to detail. Exceptionally well-organized and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, agile, and ever-changing work environment. Enjoys a hands-on role but possesses the ability to think on a broader scale. Strong communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills. A proactive approach and a mindset geared toward continuous improvement. Trust, transparency, creativity, and ownership, not only define us as a brand and a company to work for, but this is what we are looking for in our teams. Your unique communication can inspire, and optimistic vision will harmonise with colleagues, customers, and business partners alike as will your articulation, commitment to excellence, and relationship skills. With positive energy, and strategic operating skills, you will thrive in your own space at Mintec but also value collaboration, which is why we look for diligent and dynamic team players to help us develop with the diverse ways they see and think outside of the box. You could really make a role your own here. Everyone's development leads to our success together, so we want to encourage and nurture everyone's strengths and talents. What we can do for you For all your hard work and dedication, we have fantastic rewards for you - Please note, we work with an agile working model which means, you will be able to work remotely as well as be comfortable to travel to our offices throughout your working week. For our all our candidates, it's important to note that we use E-Verify with 3rd party suppliers in our hiring practices to foster a lawful workplace.
May 14, 2024
Full time
Are you ready to dive into the dynamic world of global commodity prices, forecasts, and market intelligence? Mintec is the world's leading independent provider of global commodity price data, price forecasts & market intelligence for the food, CPG and capital goods supply chains. Mintec sells its data and intelligence to customers via a range of cloud-based SaaS products, and directly via APIs and Data Feeds. We want you to play an integral role in our success! As a vital part of our team, the HR Business Partner (HRBP) will collaborate with the Human Resources Director and other cross-functional teams. Your role will be to provide advice, guidance, and support in achieving our business priorities, aligning with our broader HR strategy. You will build effective and proactive working relationships across all operational geographies and functions, ensuring we can respond nimbly to the demands of a rapidly growing and maturing business. With a generalist HR role and significant experience in HR in France, you will be instrumental in delivering efficient and effective HR support. Moreover, you will proactively seek opportunities to enhance the HR service we offer to our business. Responsibilities Serve as the initial point of contact for all People-related requests and inquiries in all operational countries. Provide advice, guidance, and support to reinforce strong HR practices and adherence to company HR policies throughout the business. Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to comprehend the business challenges and priorities and take affirmative steps to support them. Work hand in hand with Talent Acquisition to facilitate the company's growth ambitions, including interviewing, recruitment, and managing company onboarding. Partner with the Human Resources Director to develop and maintain the company's HR policies and practices, ensuring compliance with employment legislation in all operating jurisdictions. Contribute to the development and implementation of an effective employee engagement and well-being strategy. Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of an effective Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion strategy. Provide project support on strategic HR initiatives as needed, such as reward programs, learning and development, and talent management. Embrace a continuous improvement mindset to optimize the performance of the HR function as our business continues to grow. Support managers in resource management, talent management, and succession planning. Skills & Qualifications Robust, all-encompassing HR Generalist experience gained in a fast-paced, commercial environment. Experience in working across Europe, the UK, and the UK in an HR capacity, including Denmark & France. A solid working knowledge of French employment legislation and HR best practices. Substantial experience in supporting Talent Acquisition, including managing new starter and onboarding processes. Strong HR advisory skills. Commercial acumen. Reliable with an excellent attention to detail. Exceptionally well-organized and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, agile, and ever-changing work environment. Enjoys a hands-on role but possesses the ability to think on a broader scale. Strong communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills. A proactive approach and a mindset geared toward continuous improvement. Trust, transparency, creativity, and ownership, not only define us as a brand and a company to work for, but this is what we are looking for in our teams. Your unique communication can inspire, and optimistic vision will harmonise with colleagues, customers, and business partners alike as will your articulation, commitment to excellence, and relationship skills. With positive energy, and strategic operating skills, you will thrive in your own space at Mintec but also value collaboration, which is why we look for diligent and dynamic team players to help us develop with the diverse ways they see and think outside of the box. You could really make a role your own here. Everyone's development leads to our success together, so we want to encourage and nurture everyone's strengths and talents. What we can do for you For all your hard work and dedication, we have fantastic rewards for you - Please note, we work with an agile working model which means, you will be able to work remotely as well as be comfortable to travel to our offices throughout your working week. For our all our candidates, it's important to note that we use E-Verify with 3rd party suppliers in our hiring practices to foster a lawful workplace.
We respect the privacy of candidates for employment. The Privacy Notices set forth how we will use the information we obtain when you apply for a position through this career site. If you do not consent to the terms of your country's respective Privacy Notice, please do not submit information to us . At Franklin Templeton, we're advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that's both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs. Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world! What is Head of Insurance - EMEA responsible for? This role is a client (technical) specialist, business development position that leads the insurance channel across EMEA, with a primary focus on continental European and UK clients. The role purpose is to devise and deliver on the insurance strategy to consistently win new clients, cross sell and grow client relationships. This position requires an extensive background in building client solutions, capital markets and asset allocation issues, all through an insurance lens, whether it be balance sheet or unit linked business. The appointed individual will have ongoing and deep interaction with Franklin Templeton's specialist investment managers, building productive relationships that positions us favourably with insurance clients. The individual will also need to coalesce stakeholders around a vision for the successful implementation of an insurance ecosystem, as well as actively participate in FT Investment Solutions discussions. What are the ongoing responsibilities of Head of Insurance - EMEA? Drive the development of the strategic plan for the EMEA insurance business. Cultivate key client relationships (often but not exclusively with generalist sales), generate new clients, cross sell, and retain assets by engaging investors across the insurance spectrum. Lead client facing meetings and actively engage in research and portfolio discussions and marketing content development to win new mandates. Propose, design, structure, and execute insurance investment strategies that offer attractive risk / reward tradeoffs - most notably within the Solvency II framework. Play a senior role in collaborating with distribution as a subject matter expert on all insurance investment related opportunities, also in partnership with FTs specialist investment managers. Work as a strategic advisor providing advanced expertise and insights regarding insurance capabilities to clients. Identify and source unique opportunities (strategic advisory, joint ventures, partnerships, managed accounts, etc.). Oversee relationships with rating agencies and insurance regulators. Research and author insurance-oriented white papers. What ideal qualifications, skills and experience would help someone to be successful? Extensive experience working holistically across insurance clients. Technical proficiency in Solvency II and associated regulatory matters. A high energy level and drive to succeed coupled with ability to work effectively in a team environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Self-driven with ability to build and manage key internal and external relationships. Experience developing and implementing sales and marketing business plans. Deep understanding of fixed income (in particular) and more broadly across other asset classes. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Comfortable with extensive travel. English, plus fluency in one or more European language(s). Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential! Building teams with diverse skills, backgrounds, and experiences has always been important to us. Cultivating an inclusive culture where employees feel safe to share their voices is not only beneficial for our people, but also drives innovation and enables us to deliver better client outcomes. So, no matter your interests, lifestyle, or background, there's a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We will provide you with tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help you excel in your career and personal life. We want our employees to be at their best. By joining us, you will connect with a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for staying physically and mentally healthy, saving for life's adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have you covered. Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. As part of our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, we welcome applicants with flexible working arrangements in their current roles or those seeking a flexible working pattern. We encourage you to communicate any preferences for flexible working so that we can consider this during our hiring process. Additionally, returners - individuals who have taken a break from work - are also encouraged to explore our job opportunities. As a registered UK Disability Confident Committed Employer, we encourage you to disclose if you consider yourself to have a disability as part of your application. This information enables us to provide the necessary support and leverage your unique talents effectively. If you believe that you need an accommodation to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to . In your email, please include the arrangement you are requesting and the job title and job number you are applying for. We will review the request and make a best effort to enact the arrangement. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only requests for arrangements will receive a response. About Us At Franklin Templeton, we embrace individual differences and value perspectives brought by global diversity. And, although we are all different, we have one thing in common: we are dedicated to what we do. So whether you're starting your career journey, are well on your way, or are seeking a new direction, you'll find the support you need to grow your career with us. Come, join us, and help us shape the future of the global asset management industry!
May 13, 2024
Full time
We respect the privacy of candidates for employment. The Privacy Notices set forth how we will use the information we obtain when you apply for a position through this career site. If you do not consent to the terms of your country's respective Privacy Notice, please do not submit information to us . At Franklin Templeton, we're advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that's both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs. Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world! What is Head of Insurance - EMEA responsible for? This role is a client (technical) specialist, business development position that leads the insurance channel across EMEA, with a primary focus on continental European and UK clients. The role purpose is to devise and deliver on the insurance strategy to consistently win new clients, cross sell and grow client relationships. This position requires an extensive background in building client solutions, capital markets and asset allocation issues, all through an insurance lens, whether it be balance sheet or unit linked business. The appointed individual will have ongoing and deep interaction with Franklin Templeton's specialist investment managers, building productive relationships that positions us favourably with insurance clients. The individual will also need to coalesce stakeholders around a vision for the successful implementation of an insurance ecosystem, as well as actively participate in FT Investment Solutions discussions. What are the ongoing responsibilities of Head of Insurance - EMEA? Drive the development of the strategic plan for the EMEA insurance business. Cultivate key client relationships (often but not exclusively with generalist sales), generate new clients, cross sell, and retain assets by engaging investors across the insurance spectrum. Lead client facing meetings and actively engage in research and portfolio discussions and marketing content development to win new mandates. Propose, design, structure, and execute insurance investment strategies that offer attractive risk / reward tradeoffs - most notably within the Solvency II framework. Play a senior role in collaborating with distribution as a subject matter expert on all insurance investment related opportunities, also in partnership with FTs specialist investment managers. Work as a strategic advisor providing advanced expertise and insights regarding insurance capabilities to clients. Identify and source unique opportunities (strategic advisory, joint ventures, partnerships, managed accounts, etc.). Oversee relationships with rating agencies and insurance regulators. Research and author insurance-oriented white papers. What ideal qualifications, skills and experience would help someone to be successful? Extensive experience working holistically across insurance clients. Technical proficiency in Solvency II and associated regulatory matters. A high energy level and drive to succeed coupled with ability to work effectively in a team environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Self-driven with ability to build and manage key internal and external relationships. Experience developing and implementing sales and marketing business plans. Deep understanding of fixed income (in particular) and more broadly across other asset classes. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Comfortable with extensive travel. English, plus fluency in one or more European language(s). Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential! Building teams with diverse skills, backgrounds, and experiences has always been important to us. Cultivating an inclusive culture where employees feel safe to share their voices is not only beneficial for our people, but also drives innovation and enables us to deliver better client outcomes. So, no matter your interests, lifestyle, or background, there's a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We will provide you with tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help you excel in your career and personal life. We want our employees to be at their best. By joining us, you will connect with a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for staying physically and mentally healthy, saving for life's adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have you covered. Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. As part of our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, we welcome applicants with flexible working arrangements in their current roles or those seeking a flexible working pattern. We encourage you to communicate any preferences for flexible working so that we can consider this during our hiring process. Additionally, returners - individuals who have taken a break from work - are also encouraged to explore our job opportunities. As a registered UK Disability Confident Committed Employer, we encourage you to disclose if you consider yourself to have a disability as part of your application. This information enables us to provide the necessary support and leverage your unique talents effectively. If you believe that you need an accommodation to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to . In your email, please include the arrangement you are requesting and the job title and job number you are applying for. We will review the request and make a best effort to enact the arrangement. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only requests for arrangements will receive a response. About Us At Franklin Templeton, we embrace individual differences and value perspectives brought by global diversity. And, although we are all different, we have one thing in common: we are dedicated to what we do. So whether you're starting your career journey, are well on your way, or are seeking a new direction, you'll find the support you need to grow your career with us. Come, join us, and help us shape the future of the global asset management industry!
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 biggest asset is our people, so our Audit Resourcing Directorate are focused on ensuring we have the right people working together to deliver the best results, whilst providing space for us all to deliver quality work and reach our potential. They use their specialist expertise to ensure we enable our employees to succeed and inspire a unified culture of development across our firm. By playing a role in the recruitment and management of our people, they help change lives and influence the future of BDO. Join a driven and passionate team where you can be yourself, while also helping your colleagues to achieve their ambitions. 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. In this pivotal role within our Audit Resourcing Directorate, you will be instrumental in aligning the resource requirements between our Audit practice and Tax and Advisory Streams to enable accurate forecasting of cross stream requirements in line with the strategic objectives of the business, whilst also supporting the embedding of the Audit Streams new resource solution, Dayshape. You'll be someone with: Proven experience in operational and resource management Strong communication skills, with the confidence to deliver key messages to a range of stakeholders Commercial approach - being able to focus on the key needs of the stream An inquisitive mindset, keeping up to date with industry changes and adapting to changes in technology. Ability to build and articulate a story from underlying data Competency in IT (MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel) While not vital it would be an additional bonus to have: Experience working in a professional services environment An understanding of the financial audit process Knowledge of Dayshape You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task ati hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 13, 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 biggest asset is our people, so our Audit Resourcing Directorate are focused on ensuring we have the right people working together to deliver the best results, whilst providing space for us all to deliver quality work and reach our potential. They use their specialist expertise to ensure we enable our employees to succeed and inspire a unified culture of development across our firm. By playing a role in the recruitment and management of our people, they help change lives and influence the future of BDO. Join a driven and passionate team where you can be yourself, while also helping your colleagues to achieve their ambitions. 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. In this pivotal role within our Audit Resourcing Directorate, you will be instrumental in aligning the resource requirements between our Audit practice and Tax and Advisory Streams to enable accurate forecasting of cross stream requirements in line with the strategic objectives of the business, whilst also supporting the embedding of the Audit Streams new resource solution, Dayshape. You'll be someone with: Proven experience in operational and resource management Strong communication skills, with the confidence to deliver key messages to a range of stakeholders Commercial approach - being able to focus on the key needs of the stream An inquisitive mindset, keeping up to date with industry changes and adapting to changes in technology. Ability to build and articulate a story from underlying data Competency in IT (MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel) While not vital it would be an additional bonus to have: Experience working in a professional services environment An understanding of the financial audit process Knowledge of Dayshape You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task ati hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Location Holborn Store Support Centre and Home, Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd 33 Holborn, London, EC1N 2HT Hours Full-time Contract-Type Fixed-Term Assignment Areas of business Group HR Closing date 2024/05/:00:00 Duration 12 months Job ID 228851 Job Description Our people are at the heart of our business, and we are looking for those that are just as passionate about that as we are. Join our People team, and come with us on a journey as we transform the way we do HR. Our team is made up of business partners working with leaders to get the most out of their teams, specialist knowledge in our centres of expertise, and colleague-centric, efficient people services. Our work ranges from making sure that our 150,000+ colleagues are paid on time to attracting brilliant talent to drive our strategy, to unlocking the skills and capability of our colleagues. This is a fast-moving business, and we make sure our policies and rewards keep up with that too. We know flexibility is important and helps you be more productive so there's more choice than ever about where and when you work. When it comes to your development, we'll support your growth in your own unique way. When you join us, you'll be joining a team that knows just what it means to be happy and engaged, and who makes a real impact across our business. Our People Partner will partner with Senior leaders in HR, Corporate Affairs and Corporate Services as a trusted, visible advisor and business partner, supporting the execution and delivery of functional or geographic plans, set out by the Senior Leadership team. You will be a conduit into our centres of excellence, ensuring the correct expertise is engaged to solve business problems. The role will drive our culture, enable performance, coach managers, and deliver a tangible return on investment by building regional or divisional capability, maximising capacity, and cost efficiency to deliver customer outcomes and shareholder value. What you'll do You will play a vital role in partnering with senior leaders in HR, Corporate Affairs and Corporate Services to provide trusted advisory support and guidance. Working collaboratively with the cross-functional teams and centres of excellence, you develop and deliver strategic regional or divisional people plans that address specific functional people challenges. Your responsibilities will involve mobilising and delivering against these plans, driving a high-performance culture through coaching and influencing leaders, executing and embedding business change initiatives, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. Additionally, you will analyse people data to inform decision-making, track progress against targets and measures, and actively contribute to driving positive metrics related to engagement, talent, performance, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Your role will be essential in driving business performance and ensuring that the organisation is equipped with the right capabilities to succeed. Who you are You are a highly experienced and strategic HR professional with a proven track record in partnering with senior leaders and stakeholders in fast-paced and complex commercial organisations. With your CIPD Level 5 + qualification and expertise in creating and delivering people plans in collaboration with Centres of Excellence, you have strong influencing and relationship-building skills. Your talent management experience, coupled with your ability to enable and drive business change and transformation, adds value to the organisation. As a data-driven decision-maker, you excel in analysing and drawing insights from data to inform strategic decision-making. With your deep understanding of organisational design and effectiveness, you contribute to shaping effective business partnerships. Strengths you need to demonstrate Leading Change is the element not just around change initiatives like restructures or business change, but cultural or behavioural change amongst leaders. Be curious, adaptable and innovative. Using data and business insight to support your decisions on approach, and measuring the success of changes implemented. Commercial Acumen is all about knowing the commercial levers of the business and how its people can deliver them. You'll use savvy commercial decision making to have a direct impact on the businesses outcomes, and ensuring decisions you're making add value to the customer. You'll be close to the market and understand how we can stay ahead in an ever-changing market. Collaboration & Influence is all around your matrix working, where within all large businesses there are lots of teams focusing on different things and how do you stay connected with what's going on and how you can work with them to use their expertise. Have a very agile mindset, comfortable with ambiguity and happy to fail fast. Utilising all the different leadership styles to change your approach depending on your audience, enabling you to effectively influence. What you need to know and show Proven track record as a People / HR Business Partner in fast-paced, complex, commercial organisations CIPD Level 5+ or equivalent combination of knowledge skills and experience Experience of creating and delivering people plans in partnerships with CoE's, leading delivery through cross functional teams Strong influencing, partnering and relationship building skills, working with senior leaders and stakeholders across the business to build trusted relationships Experience enabling and delivering business significant business change / transformation Strong data skills, able to identify / analyse and draw insight from data to help inform decision making Organisational design / effectiveness experience in the context of a business partnering role We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer so you'll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there's always the chance to try something new - whether that's as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we'll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them: Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to save 10% on your shopping online and instore at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat, and we regularly increase the discount to 15% at points during the year. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 20% of salary, depending on how we perform. Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy up to an additional week's holiday, and we provide private healthcare. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, interest free car loan of up to £10k, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, salary advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an Employee Assistance Programme. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave. Please see for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply).
May 12, 2024
Full time
Location Holborn Store Support Centre and Home, Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd 33 Holborn, London, EC1N 2HT Hours Full-time Contract-Type Fixed-Term Assignment Areas of business Group HR Closing date 2024/05/:00:00 Duration 12 months Job ID 228851 Job Description Our people are at the heart of our business, and we are looking for those that are just as passionate about that as we are. Join our People team, and come with us on a journey as we transform the way we do HR. Our team is made up of business partners working with leaders to get the most out of their teams, specialist knowledge in our centres of expertise, and colleague-centric, efficient people services. Our work ranges from making sure that our 150,000+ colleagues are paid on time to attracting brilliant talent to drive our strategy, to unlocking the skills and capability of our colleagues. This is a fast-moving business, and we make sure our policies and rewards keep up with that too. We know flexibility is important and helps you be more productive so there's more choice than ever about where and when you work. When it comes to your development, we'll support your growth in your own unique way. When you join us, you'll be joining a team that knows just what it means to be happy and engaged, and who makes a real impact across our business. Our People Partner will partner with Senior leaders in HR, Corporate Affairs and Corporate Services as a trusted, visible advisor and business partner, supporting the execution and delivery of functional or geographic plans, set out by the Senior Leadership team. You will be a conduit into our centres of excellence, ensuring the correct expertise is engaged to solve business problems. The role will drive our culture, enable performance, coach managers, and deliver a tangible return on investment by building regional or divisional capability, maximising capacity, and cost efficiency to deliver customer outcomes and shareholder value. What you'll do You will play a vital role in partnering with senior leaders in HR, Corporate Affairs and Corporate Services to provide trusted advisory support and guidance. Working collaboratively with the cross-functional teams and centres of excellence, you develop and deliver strategic regional or divisional people plans that address specific functional people challenges. Your responsibilities will involve mobilising and delivering against these plans, driving a high-performance culture through coaching and influencing leaders, executing and embedding business change initiatives, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. Additionally, you will analyse people data to inform decision-making, track progress against targets and measures, and actively contribute to driving positive metrics related to engagement, talent, performance, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Your role will be essential in driving business performance and ensuring that the organisation is equipped with the right capabilities to succeed. Who you are You are a highly experienced and strategic HR professional with a proven track record in partnering with senior leaders and stakeholders in fast-paced and complex commercial organisations. With your CIPD Level 5 + qualification and expertise in creating and delivering people plans in collaboration with Centres of Excellence, you have strong influencing and relationship-building skills. Your talent management experience, coupled with your ability to enable and drive business change and transformation, adds value to the organisation. As a data-driven decision-maker, you excel in analysing and drawing insights from data to inform strategic decision-making. With your deep understanding of organisational design and effectiveness, you contribute to shaping effective business partnerships. Strengths you need to demonstrate Leading Change is the element not just around change initiatives like restructures or business change, but cultural or behavioural change amongst leaders. Be curious, adaptable and innovative. Using data and business insight to support your decisions on approach, and measuring the success of changes implemented. Commercial Acumen is all about knowing the commercial levers of the business and how its people can deliver them. You'll use savvy commercial decision making to have a direct impact on the businesses outcomes, and ensuring decisions you're making add value to the customer. You'll be close to the market and understand how we can stay ahead in an ever-changing market. Collaboration & Influence is all around your matrix working, where within all large businesses there are lots of teams focusing on different things and how do you stay connected with what's going on and how you can work with them to use their expertise. Have a very agile mindset, comfortable with ambiguity and happy to fail fast. Utilising all the different leadership styles to change your approach depending on your audience, enabling you to effectively influence. What you need to know and show Proven track record as a People / HR Business Partner in fast-paced, complex, commercial organisations CIPD Level 5+ or equivalent combination of knowledge skills and experience Experience of creating and delivering people plans in partnerships with CoE's, leading delivery through cross functional teams Strong influencing, partnering and relationship building skills, working with senior leaders and stakeholders across the business to build trusted relationships Experience enabling and delivering business significant business change / transformation Strong data skills, able to identify / analyse and draw insight from data to help inform decision making Organisational design / effectiveness experience in the context of a business partnering role We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer so you'll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there's always the chance to try something new - whether that's as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we'll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them: Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to save 10% on your shopping online and instore at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat, and we regularly increase the discount to 15% at points during the year. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 20% of salary, depending on how we perform. Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy up to an additional week's holiday, and we provide private healthcare. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, interest free car loan of up to £10k, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, salary advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an Employee Assistance Programme. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave. Please see for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply).
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 The Quality and Risk Management Team (QRM) provides leadership, guidance, and tools to help partners and staff manage quality and risk matters. The team is comprised of an Advisory and Compliance Team, a Chief Information Security Office Team, an Economic Crime Team, a Legal Team including a Commercial & Contracts Team, plus the Quality Monitoring Team. The team works closely with the firm's Technical Standards Group, Ethics Team, and the firm's leadership. 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. OVERVIEW The role will involve providing legal advice on all aspects of commercial contracting across BDO's business areas and helping client facing teams across the Firm win and deliver client engagements within acceptable risk parameters. The role will also involve assisting the Head of Corporate & Commercial - Legal in delivering legal strategic priorities. The role is within the Legal Team, which is based at our London hub, and is for a fixed term of 6 months. RESPONSIBILITIES Leading the delivery of legal and risk management advice to BDO's partners and staff within designated business areas: reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements with clients across the firm's business Streams (Audit, Tax and Advisory - with a focus on Audit); advising client facing teams on the firm's legal position with respect to contract lifecycle events (variations, terminations, exit transitions etc.); critically evaluating risk and proposing mitigation measures where appropriate, finding innovative solutions to complex challenges; assisting the Head of Corporate & Commercial and Head of Legal (General Counsel) to deliver corporate legal support and Legal Team priority projects; guiding /supervising less experienced lawyers and risk managers on complex contracts (master services agreements, framework agreements etc.); reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts and subcontracts when required; leading legal training and presentations to BDO's partners and staff; analysing legal and regulatory developments relevant to BDO's business, including GenAI, data protection and ESG requirements and ensuring BDO's contract policies, precedents and guidance are compliant with them; interpretation of legislation, case law, regulations and professional standards; and building strong working relationships across relevant business streams and practice management departments. REQUIREMENTS Essential: law degree; several years' post qualification experience in England and Wales or experience practising the laws of England and Wales; multiple years' experience of advising on/negotiating/drafting complex commercial contracts and transactional documentation; strong working knowledge of commercial law; strong written and oral communication skills; ability to confidently explain legal concepts to non-lawyers at a senior level; self-starter with ability to manage and prioritise own workload; and excellent attention to detail. Desirable: experience of commercial contracting in a professional services firm, technology business and/or regulated business; understanding of data protection law (UK and EU GDPR) and experience delivering related legal advice; experience of drafting policies and guidance; experience of advising on ESG compliance and risk requirements; experience of technology contracting (SaaS, PaaS, reseller agreements etc.). 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 12, 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 The Quality and Risk Management Team (QRM) provides leadership, guidance, and tools to help partners and staff manage quality and risk matters. The team is comprised of an Advisory and Compliance Team, a Chief Information Security Office Team, an Economic Crime Team, a Legal Team including a Commercial & Contracts Team, plus the Quality Monitoring Team. The team works closely with the firm's Technical Standards Group, Ethics Team, and the firm's leadership. 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. OVERVIEW The role will involve providing legal advice on all aspects of commercial contracting across BDO's business areas and helping client facing teams across the Firm win and deliver client engagements within acceptable risk parameters. The role will also involve assisting the Head of Corporate & Commercial - Legal in delivering legal strategic priorities. The role is within the Legal Team, which is based at our London hub, and is for a fixed term of 6 months. RESPONSIBILITIES Leading the delivery of legal and risk management advice to BDO's partners and staff within designated business areas: reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements with clients across the firm's business Streams (Audit, Tax and Advisory - with a focus on Audit); advising client facing teams on the firm's legal position with respect to contract lifecycle events (variations, terminations, exit transitions etc.); critically evaluating risk and proposing mitigation measures where appropriate, finding innovative solutions to complex challenges; assisting the Head of Corporate & Commercial and Head of Legal (General Counsel) to deliver corporate legal support and Legal Team priority projects; guiding /supervising less experienced lawyers and risk managers on complex contracts (master services agreements, framework agreements etc.); reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts and subcontracts when required; leading legal training and presentations to BDO's partners and staff; analysing legal and regulatory developments relevant to BDO's business, including GenAI, data protection and ESG requirements and ensuring BDO's contract policies, precedents and guidance are compliant with them; interpretation of legislation, case law, regulations and professional standards; and building strong working relationships across relevant business streams and practice management departments. REQUIREMENTS Essential: law degree; several years' post qualification experience in England and Wales or experience practising the laws of England and Wales; multiple years' experience of advising on/negotiating/drafting complex commercial contracts and transactional documentation; strong working knowledge of commercial law; strong written and oral communication skills; ability to confidently explain legal concepts to non-lawyers at a senior level; self-starter with ability to manage and prioritise own workload; and excellent attention to detail. Desirable: experience of commercial contracting in a professional services firm, technology business and/or regulated business; understanding of data protection law (UK and EU GDPR) and experience delivering related legal advice; experience of drafting policies and guidance; experience of advising on ESG compliance and risk requirements; experience of technology contracting (SaaS, PaaS, reseller agreements etc.). 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.
Role Title Procurement Manager Location Marble Arch London Division Finance Reporting to Head of Procurement The Team This is a great opportunity to join our ambitious and successful Procurement Team at an exciting time for British Land. Over the last 6 years we have been working closely with our stakeholders and suppliers to establish a Procurement centre of expertise to support our British Land colleagues. Over this time we have gone from strength to strength and much of this success has been due to the skills, experience and flexibility of our Procurement professionals. Our Procurement Charter is: 'To work in partnership with the business to optimise the cost and quality of third-party services by providing highly commercial first-class procurement advisory services, professionalising initial sourcing decisions and ongoing vendor/demand management'. The Role This role is responsible for undertaking procurement sourcing projects on behalf of the site based and head office teams in line with the procurement pipeline plan. You will ensure that Procurement support is aligned to the structure, objectives, and culture of the function, becoming an enabler to their business plans, objectives and deliverables. You will be responsible for leading and sharing procurement best practice within your customer groups and continue the ongoing delivery of the procurement strategy. We expect all team members to be flexible often working on a wide range of categories across multiple assets. Our third-party expenditure exceeds £850m annually across Facilities Management, Property (Construction), Professional Services and Corporate/Indirect so there is plenty of opportunity to deliver added value and innovation. If you like working in a dynamic fast pace environment this is one for you. You will be working closely with key head office stakeholders and field-based teams to overcome operational challenges whilst juggling planning and delivery activities. You will collaborate with key stakeholders proactively, identifying areas where Procurement can add measurable value, and lead solutions to support strategic goals for improving organisational effectiveness and efficiency. You will be a key contributor participating in regional cross functional team working to support the creation of specifications and service level expectation schedules. These critical inputs will enable the procurement process to deliver the best possible goods and services arrangements for our customers. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for the following: Ensure that the customer requirements are met, and that best value is delivered through integrated procurement best practice processes. Develop professional working relationships with key stakeholders from across the business to fully understand their objectives, performance issues, challenges and opportunities for each spend category. Develop and drive strategic category approaches for each service line ensuring that routes to market are defined and that spend is measured and reported on an ongoing basis. Advise key stakeholders to ensure the collaborative delivery of business benefits through innovative approaches to procurement. Support the company's Supplier Code of Conduct by working to identify and deliver sustainable outcomes. Lead the supplier engagement and sourcing activities from sourcing, tender analysis and negotiation and ongoing commercial supplier performance and life cycle management. Implement best in class procurement disciplines and support the continuous development and improvement of these activities within the procurement team and across the business. Manage ethical supplier negotiations and ensure value for money deals are obtained in a professional manner that ensure suppliers are dedicated to high service levels and are committed to contributing to British Land's strategic delivery. Actively promote and monitor the use of British Land's Risk Framework including procurement policies, processes and templates and Supplier Code of Conduct. Work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to shape Procurement Plans. Attend operational and planning meetings and visiting regional sites as required to better understand site specific requirements and provide proactive procurement advice and support. Support and champion risk management in the relevant business area, ensuring risk is understood and mitigated to protect both the business and its customers. Manage high level supplier performance through the development of KPI dashboards Develop and deliver a category/engagement plan to optimise scale sourcing activities in the short/medium and longer term. Drive supplier efficiency through smarter working and innovation Contribute positively to the professionalism and credibility of the function to increase engagement on high value activities. Demonstrate our company values in everything that you do Requirements As we are a small team, we are looking for a Procurement Manager who has demonstratable experience working across a broad range of both direct and indirect categories. You will be able to demonstrate strong commercial understanding of the property market and service charge environment and be aware of the current trends for optimising best value. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, complimented with a strong track record of negotiation and influencing skills. Engagement, tenacity and relationship building skills will be important if you are to be successful. You will have experience across a number of commercial organisations and will have a track record of delivering successful sustainable outcomes in the most challenging of environments. You will be a self-starter who can work independently whilst being responsive to positive challenge and guidance. CIPS qualified Exposure to a variety of sectors/industries/environments Category experience in both Direct and Indirect categories Strong commercial, sourcing, category management and skilled negotiator Ability to drive and implement change and respond rapidly to the changing needs of the business Able to build and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders Customer Service focussed Strong data interrogation and analytical skills Ability to work to tight deadlines to ensure business continuity Excellent communication skills with strong written and presentation skills Supplier and Risk Management experience Experience of working in multi-location, multi-stakeholder environment is essential Proven experience of sourcing complex and multi-location contracts Previous exposure to working in a retail or service charge environment (desirable, but not essential). Understanding of how to drive corporate sustainability targets through supply chains. Strong team player Expected Behaviours British Land employees are committed to living our values and promoting an inclusive, positive and collaborative culture. Bring your whole self Confident, pro-active, hardworking and highly professional individual Treats everyone equally Listen & Understand Seeks out, accepts and acts on feedback Awareness of and ability to maintain confidentiality Smarter together Good team player, with positive attitude and eagerness to get involved Self-starter who uses own initiative Flexibility - able to deal with different levels of workload, remaining calm under pressure Build for the future Willing to learn new skills and tools Works to a high standard and always strives to improve About British Land At British Land we own or manage a high-quality UK commercial property portfolio focused on London Offices and Retail around the UK. As at 31 March 2022, the portfolio is valued at £13.3bn (British land share: £9.8bn) making us one of Europe's largest listed real estate investment companies. Our strategy is to provide places which meet the needs of our customers and respond to changing lifestyles - Places People Prefer. We do this by creating great environments both inside and outside our buildings and use our scale and placemaking skills to enhance and enliven them. This expands their appeal to a broader range of occupiers, creating enduring demand and driving sustainable, long-term performance. Sustainability is embedded throughout our business. Our places, which are designed to meet high sustainability standards, become part of local communities, provide opportunities for skills development and employment and promote wellbeing. We are a diverse, curious team that believes in shared success and enabling people to be themselves and work in ways they work best. Our small expert team works alongside other expert people on some of the most ambitious, innovative projects in the country, and we are committed to offering our people a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. We provide a range of flexible working arrangements, operating both formal and informal opportunities to meet individual needs. ..... click apply for full job details
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Role Title Procurement Manager Location Marble Arch London Division Finance Reporting to Head of Procurement The Team This is a great opportunity to join our ambitious and successful Procurement Team at an exciting time for British Land. Over the last 6 years we have been working closely with our stakeholders and suppliers to establish a Procurement centre of expertise to support our British Land colleagues. Over this time we have gone from strength to strength and much of this success has been due to the skills, experience and flexibility of our Procurement professionals. Our Procurement Charter is: 'To work in partnership with the business to optimise the cost and quality of third-party services by providing highly commercial first-class procurement advisory services, professionalising initial sourcing decisions and ongoing vendor/demand management'. The Role This role is responsible for undertaking procurement sourcing projects on behalf of the site based and head office teams in line with the procurement pipeline plan. You will ensure that Procurement support is aligned to the structure, objectives, and culture of the function, becoming an enabler to their business plans, objectives and deliverables. You will be responsible for leading and sharing procurement best practice within your customer groups and continue the ongoing delivery of the procurement strategy. We expect all team members to be flexible often working on a wide range of categories across multiple assets. Our third-party expenditure exceeds £850m annually across Facilities Management, Property (Construction), Professional Services and Corporate/Indirect so there is plenty of opportunity to deliver added value and innovation. If you like working in a dynamic fast pace environment this is one for you. You will be working closely with key head office stakeholders and field-based teams to overcome operational challenges whilst juggling planning and delivery activities. You will collaborate with key stakeholders proactively, identifying areas where Procurement can add measurable value, and lead solutions to support strategic goals for improving organisational effectiveness and efficiency. You will be a key contributor participating in regional cross functional team working to support the creation of specifications and service level expectation schedules. These critical inputs will enable the procurement process to deliver the best possible goods and services arrangements for our customers. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for the following: Ensure that the customer requirements are met, and that best value is delivered through integrated procurement best practice processes. Develop professional working relationships with key stakeholders from across the business to fully understand their objectives, performance issues, challenges and opportunities for each spend category. Develop and drive strategic category approaches for each service line ensuring that routes to market are defined and that spend is measured and reported on an ongoing basis. Advise key stakeholders to ensure the collaborative delivery of business benefits through innovative approaches to procurement. Support the company's Supplier Code of Conduct by working to identify and deliver sustainable outcomes. Lead the supplier engagement and sourcing activities from sourcing, tender analysis and negotiation and ongoing commercial supplier performance and life cycle management. Implement best in class procurement disciplines and support the continuous development and improvement of these activities within the procurement team and across the business. Manage ethical supplier negotiations and ensure value for money deals are obtained in a professional manner that ensure suppliers are dedicated to high service levels and are committed to contributing to British Land's strategic delivery. Actively promote and monitor the use of British Land's Risk Framework including procurement policies, processes and templates and Supplier Code of Conduct. Work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to shape Procurement Plans. Attend operational and planning meetings and visiting regional sites as required to better understand site specific requirements and provide proactive procurement advice and support. Support and champion risk management in the relevant business area, ensuring risk is understood and mitigated to protect both the business and its customers. Manage high level supplier performance through the development of KPI dashboards Develop and deliver a category/engagement plan to optimise scale sourcing activities in the short/medium and longer term. Drive supplier efficiency through smarter working and innovation Contribute positively to the professionalism and credibility of the function to increase engagement on high value activities. Demonstrate our company values in everything that you do Requirements As we are a small team, we are looking for a Procurement Manager who has demonstratable experience working across a broad range of both direct and indirect categories. You will be able to demonstrate strong commercial understanding of the property market and service charge environment and be aware of the current trends for optimising best value. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, complimented with a strong track record of negotiation and influencing skills. Engagement, tenacity and relationship building skills will be important if you are to be successful. You will have experience across a number of commercial organisations and will have a track record of delivering successful sustainable outcomes in the most challenging of environments. You will be a self-starter who can work independently whilst being responsive to positive challenge and guidance. CIPS qualified Exposure to a variety of sectors/industries/environments Category experience in both Direct and Indirect categories Strong commercial, sourcing, category management and skilled negotiator Ability to drive and implement change and respond rapidly to the changing needs of the business Able to build and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders Customer Service focussed Strong data interrogation and analytical skills Ability to work to tight deadlines to ensure business continuity Excellent communication skills with strong written and presentation skills Supplier and Risk Management experience Experience of working in multi-location, multi-stakeholder environment is essential Proven experience of sourcing complex and multi-location contracts Previous exposure to working in a retail or service charge environment (desirable, but not essential). Understanding of how to drive corporate sustainability targets through supply chains. Strong team player Expected Behaviours British Land employees are committed to living our values and promoting an inclusive, positive and collaborative culture. Bring your whole self Confident, pro-active, hardworking and highly professional individual Treats everyone equally Listen & Understand Seeks out, accepts and acts on feedback Awareness of and ability to maintain confidentiality Smarter together Good team player, with positive attitude and eagerness to get involved Self-starter who uses own initiative Flexibility - able to deal with different levels of workload, remaining calm under pressure Build for the future Willing to learn new skills and tools Works to a high standard and always strives to improve About British Land At British Land we own or manage a high-quality UK commercial property portfolio focused on London Offices and Retail around the UK. As at 31 March 2022, the portfolio is valued at £13.3bn (British land share: £9.8bn) making us one of Europe's largest listed real estate investment companies. Our strategy is to provide places which meet the needs of our customers and respond to changing lifestyles - Places People Prefer. We do this by creating great environments both inside and outside our buildings and use our scale and placemaking skills to enhance and enliven them. This expands their appeal to a broader range of occupiers, creating enduring demand and driving sustainable, long-term performance. Sustainability is embedded throughout our business. Our places, which are designed to meet high sustainability standards, become part of local communities, provide opportunities for skills development and employment and promote wellbeing. We are a diverse, curious team that believes in shared success and enabling people to be themselves and work in ways they work best. Our small expert team works alongside other expert people on some of the most ambitious, innovative projects in the country, and we are committed to offering our people a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. We provide a range of flexible working arrangements, operating both formal and informal opportunities to meet individual needs. ..... click apply for full job details
The Role Our Equity Capital Markets and PLC Advisory team provides lead financial advisory and independent advice on a wide range of transactions, from M&A to IPOs. Our professionals advise UK and international companies, providing a range of corporate finance advisory services to deal with each client's specific situation and needs. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Our global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in all situations - from well-performing to stressed. No two situations are the same, and our advice and approach is tailored to each set of circumstances and client. Teneo guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress to create liquidity headroom, reduce costs, improve profitability, turnaround or exit underperforming businesses, assess options, address balance sheet stress, communicate appropriately with all stakeholders, more efficiently run their businesses and, ultimately, deliver certainty from uncertainty. Key Responsibilities Working as part of a lead advisory team across a range of ECM, M&A and capital restructuring transactions. Assisting with day-to-day management of engagements, including taking responsibility for preparation of information and client communications. Proactively developing and presenting high-quality corporate finance analysis. Carrying out research for both deal origination and transaction output. Conducting valuation work and financial modelling, including DCF and LBO analysis. Collaborating with professionals across the financial advisory business. Making a proactive contribution to increasing the team's market presence, network and business development opportunities. Key Skills & Experience Corporate finance experience in investment banking, broking, professional services or similar. Experience supporting in the origination of M&A, ECM, IPOs and/or other corporate finance transactions. Experience of carrying out financial/commercial analysis to inform client advice. Client focus, with an ability to work quickly and establish effective working relationships. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by a week-long induction programme, and continuous improvement is achieved through a structured and tailored programme that suits your career development. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including. Competitive Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Group Income protection Life assurance Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
The Role Our Equity Capital Markets and PLC Advisory team provides lead financial advisory and independent advice on a wide range of transactions, from M&A to IPOs. Our professionals advise UK and international companies, providing a range of corporate finance advisory services to deal with each client's specific situation and needs. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Our global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in all situations - from well-performing to stressed. No two situations are the same, and our advice and approach is tailored to each set of circumstances and client. Teneo guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress to create liquidity headroom, reduce costs, improve profitability, turnaround or exit underperforming businesses, assess options, address balance sheet stress, communicate appropriately with all stakeholders, more efficiently run their businesses and, ultimately, deliver certainty from uncertainty. Key Responsibilities Working as part of a lead advisory team across a range of ECM, M&A and capital restructuring transactions. Assisting with day-to-day management of engagements, including taking responsibility for preparation of information and client communications. Proactively developing and presenting high-quality corporate finance analysis. Carrying out research for both deal origination and transaction output. Conducting valuation work and financial modelling, including DCF and LBO analysis. Collaborating with professionals across the financial advisory business. Making a proactive contribution to increasing the team's market presence, network and business development opportunities. Key Skills & Experience Corporate finance experience in investment banking, broking, professional services or similar. Experience supporting in the origination of M&A, ECM, IPOs and/or other corporate finance transactions. Experience of carrying out financial/commercial analysis to inform client advice. Client focus, with an ability to work quickly and establish effective working relationships. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by a week-long induction programme, and continuous improvement is achieved through a structured and tailored programme that suits your career development. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including. Competitive Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Group Income protection Life assurance Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
The Role The role is within a growing and dynamic centralised Insolvency Delivery Team ("IDT") supporting all Teneo offices on all insolvency assignments. The role will be within sub-teams with each team dealing with c.50 cases and managing the day to day aspects of all new and existing insolvency cases. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals. Integrating the disciplines of Financial Advisory, financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement to Financial Advisory, or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty Key Responsibilities As an Insolvency Case Administrator, the primary nature of work that you will get involved with will likely include: All day to day case administrator responsibilities including: Supporting case managers and supervisors with case strategy and delivering case strategy; Completing statutory diary lines, compliance returns, case reviews etc.; Assisting with trading and processing receipts and payments; Drafting letters and statutory documents; Preparing progress reports for creditors including receipts and payment accounts and estimated outcome statements; Drafting reports to secured creditors where relevant; Other exercises will include: Responding to creditors queries and answering correspondence; Preparing and drafting CDDA submissions; Agreeing creditor claims and calculating creditor distributions; and Preparing receipt and expenses vouchers and journals. Supervising the work of secondees from other departments. Working with our Joint Venture team to complete tasks. Attending site & providing ongoing site support as the local office teams may require. Liaising with internal stakeholders (IPs and senior local office team staff) to provide updates on case progression matters and to assist more senior members of the IDT with planning for the delivery of new work. Ensuring best practice/firm/regulatory requirements are adhered to and that the firm's commitment to quality is reflected in all written output for creditors/other external stakeholders. Key Skills & Experience Corporate insolvency experience gained within the restructuring department of a firm or in a specialist insolvency practice, and in particular experience of managing tasks across a case load and using a case management system (e.g. IPS). A good understanding of key statutory requirements through the lifecycle of different corporate insolvency procedures. 'Qualified by experience' and/or holding relevant professional qualifications such as ATT, CPI etc. Strong risk awareness, with the knowledge/confidence to escalate risk issues appropriately. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as you would be dealing with all kinds of internal and external stakeholders. Experience in delegating tasks and reviewing the work of more junior staff. Experienced in using Word, Excel and Power Point. A strong and flexible work ethic. A confident and enthusiastic team player. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including; Market-leading Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Company Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Life assurance Group income protection Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
The Role The role is within a growing and dynamic centralised Insolvency Delivery Team ("IDT") supporting all Teneo offices on all insolvency assignments. The role will be within sub-teams with each team dealing with c.50 cases and managing the day to day aspects of all new and existing insolvency cases. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals. Integrating the disciplines of Financial Advisory, financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement to Financial Advisory, or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty Key Responsibilities As an Insolvency Case Administrator, the primary nature of work that you will get involved with will likely include: All day to day case administrator responsibilities including: Supporting case managers and supervisors with case strategy and delivering case strategy; Completing statutory diary lines, compliance returns, case reviews etc.; Assisting with trading and processing receipts and payments; Drafting letters and statutory documents; Preparing progress reports for creditors including receipts and payment accounts and estimated outcome statements; Drafting reports to secured creditors where relevant; Other exercises will include: Responding to creditors queries and answering correspondence; Preparing and drafting CDDA submissions; Agreeing creditor claims and calculating creditor distributions; and Preparing receipt and expenses vouchers and journals. Supervising the work of secondees from other departments. Working with our Joint Venture team to complete tasks. Attending site & providing ongoing site support as the local office teams may require. Liaising with internal stakeholders (IPs and senior local office team staff) to provide updates on case progression matters and to assist more senior members of the IDT with planning for the delivery of new work. Ensuring best practice/firm/regulatory requirements are adhered to and that the firm's commitment to quality is reflected in all written output for creditors/other external stakeholders. Key Skills & Experience Corporate insolvency experience gained within the restructuring department of a firm or in a specialist insolvency practice, and in particular experience of managing tasks across a case load and using a case management system (e.g. IPS). A good understanding of key statutory requirements through the lifecycle of different corporate insolvency procedures. 'Qualified by experience' and/or holding relevant professional qualifications such as ATT, CPI etc. Strong risk awareness, with the knowledge/confidence to escalate risk issues appropriately. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as you would be dealing with all kinds of internal and external stakeholders. Experience in delegating tasks and reviewing the work of more junior staff. Experienced in using Word, Excel and Power Point. A strong and flexible work ethic. A confident and enthusiastic team player. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including; Market-leading Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Company Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Life assurance Group income protection Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
The Role The role is within a growing and dynamic centralised Insolvency Delivery Team ("IDT") supporting all Teneo offices on all insolvency assignments. The role will be within sub-teams with each team dealing with c.50-70 cases and managing the day to day aspects of all new and existing insolvency cases. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals. Integrating the disciplines of Financial Advisory, financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement to Financial Advisory, or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty Key Responsibilities As an Insolvency Purchase/Sales Ledger Assistant, the primary nature of work that you will get involved with will likely include: All day to day case supervisor responsibilities including: Supporting case managers with case strategy and delivering case strategy; Managing and completing statutory diary lines, compliance returns, case reviews etc.; Assisting with supervising trading and processing receipts and payments; Drafting letters and statutory documents; Preparing progress reports for creditors including receipts and payment accounts and estimated outcome statements; Drafting reports to secured creditors where relevant; Other exercises will include: Responding to creditors queries and answering correspondence; Preparing and drafting CDDA submissions; Agreeing creditor claims and calculating creditor distributions; and Preparing receipt and expenses vouchers and journals. Supervising the work of case administrators and secondees from other departments. Developing talent through delegating work appropriately and providing support and feedback to case administrators and secondees, to help them progress their careers. Working with our Joint Venture team to complete tasks. Attending site & providing ongoing site support as the local office teams may require. Liaising with internal stakeholders (IPs and senior local office team staff) to provide updates on case progression matters and to assist more senior members of the IDT with planning for the delivery of new work. Ensuring best practice/firm/regulatory requirements are adhered to and that the firm's commitment to quality is reflected in all written output for creditors/other external stakeholders. Key Skills & Experience Corporate insolvency experience gained within the restructuring department of a firm or in a specialist insolvency practice, and in particular experience of managing tasks across a case load and using a case management system (e.g. IPS). A good understanding of key statutory requirements through the lifecycle of different corporate insolvency procedures. 'Qualified by experience' and/or holding relevant professional qualifications such as ATT, CPI etc. Strong risk awareness, with the knowledge/confidence to escalate risk issues appropriately. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as you would be dealing with all kinds of internal and external stakeholders. Experience in delegating tasks and reviewing the work of more junior staff. Experienced in using Word, Excel and Power Point. A strong and flexible work ethic. A confident and enthusiastic team player. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including; Market-leading Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Company Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Life assurance Group income protection Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
The Role The role is within a growing and dynamic centralised Insolvency Delivery Team ("IDT") supporting all Teneo offices on all insolvency assignments. The role will be within sub-teams with each team dealing with c.50-70 cases and managing the day to day aspects of all new and existing insolvency cases. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals. Integrating the disciplines of Financial Advisory, financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement to Financial Advisory, or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty Key Responsibilities As an Insolvency Purchase/Sales Ledger Assistant, the primary nature of work that you will get involved with will likely include: All day to day case supervisor responsibilities including: Supporting case managers with case strategy and delivering case strategy; Managing and completing statutory diary lines, compliance returns, case reviews etc.; Assisting with supervising trading and processing receipts and payments; Drafting letters and statutory documents; Preparing progress reports for creditors including receipts and payment accounts and estimated outcome statements; Drafting reports to secured creditors where relevant; Other exercises will include: Responding to creditors queries and answering correspondence; Preparing and drafting CDDA submissions; Agreeing creditor claims and calculating creditor distributions; and Preparing receipt and expenses vouchers and journals. Supervising the work of case administrators and secondees from other departments. Developing talent through delegating work appropriately and providing support and feedback to case administrators and secondees, to help them progress their careers. Working with our Joint Venture team to complete tasks. Attending site & providing ongoing site support as the local office teams may require. Liaising with internal stakeholders (IPs and senior local office team staff) to provide updates on case progression matters and to assist more senior members of the IDT with planning for the delivery of new work. Ensuring best practice/firm/regulatory requirements are adhered to and that the firm's commitment to quality is reflected in all written output for creditors/other external stakeholders. Key Skills & Experience Corporate insolvency experience gained within the restructuring department of a firm or in a specialist insolvency practice, and in particular experience of managing tasks across a case load and using a case management system (e.g. IPS). A good understanding of key statutory requirements through the lifecycle of different corporate insolvency procedures. 'Qualified by experience' and/or holding relevant professional qualifications such as ATT, CPI etc. Strong risk awareness, with the knowledge/confidence to escalate risk issues appropriately. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as you would be dealing with all kinds of internal and external stakeholders. Experience in delegating tasks and reviewing the work of more junior staff. Experienced in using Word, Excel and Power Point. A strong and flexible work ethic. A confident and enthusiastic team player. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including; Market-leading Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Company Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Life assurance Group income protection Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
The Role Join the UK's market leading Restructuring Tax team and make a real difference on a range of high profile and dynamic transactions. Our Financial Advisory Tax team specialises in providing tax advice on the restructuring of financially distressed businesses. They have built a fantastic track record in recent years, leading on some of Europe's largest and most complex restructuring processes. These include debt restructuring transactions, debt-for-equity swaps, business reconstructions via Restructuring Plans, Schemes of Arrangement and CVAs, and insolvency appointments. The variety of work really stands out, as does the friendly and supportive nature of the team. The team has a great mix of UK and international transactions work and is looking to recruit a corporation tax specialist at Consultant level to build on the existing business capability and target a number of exciting developments in the restructuring market. As a Consultant this role will combine both advisory and compliance aspects of our work as we find this is the best way to quickly help new team members experience the breadth of work we are involved in. There is the opportunity to choose to specialise as you advance within the team. This is a unique opportunity to get involved. The role is technically interesting and personally rewarding. Key Responsibilities Your key areas of focus will include: Working directly with our financial advisory colleagues and external stakeholders including lenders, borrowers and legal advisors to understand the often complex commercial and legal requirements of each restructuring transaction; Developing a strategy for achieving the commercial aims in a tax efficient manner and preparing reports setting out the steps necessary to meet the aims of the transaction; Wherever Teneo take an insolvency appointment, essentially acting as the in-house tax team for that business and providing advice to insolvency practitioners on the direct tax consequences of their intended actions including asset and business sales. Sometimes this will involve working with an incumbent finance function and other times not. Advising on the submission of appropriate tax returns or other documentation to tax authorities and liaising with them, as required; Supporting the business development activities of the team (you will have a broad scope to build relationships both internally and with key clients); and Contributing to the technical and personal development training of the broader team. Key Skills & Experience To qualify for the role you must have: ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification or experience; Strong UK tax technical skills; Strong communication, team playing and project management skills; and The ability to perform strongly under pressure. Prior experience of transactions or insolvency processes is preferred but not essential. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by a week-long induction programme, and continuous improvement is achieved through a structured and tailored programme that suits your career development. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including. Competitive Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Group Income protection Life assurance Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
The Role Join the UK's market leading Restructuring Tax team and make a real difference on a range of high profile and dynamic transactions. Our Financial Advisory Tax team specialises in providing tax advice on the restructuring of financially distressed businesses. They have built a fantastic track record in recent years, leading on some of Europe's largest and most complex restructuring processes. These include debt restructuring transactions, debt-for-equity swaps, business reconstructions via Restructuring Plans, Schemes of Arrangement and CVAs, and insolvency appointments. The variety of work really stands out, as does the friendly and supportive nature of the team. The team has a great mix of UK and international transactions work and is looking to recruit a corporation tax specialist at Consultant level to build on the existing business capability and target a number of exciting developments in the restructuring market. As a Consultant this role will combine both advisory and compliance aspects of our work as we find this is the best way to quickly help new team members experience the breadth of work we are involved in. There is the opportunity to choose to specialise as you advance within the team. This is a unique opportunity to get involved. The role is technically interesting and personally rewarding. Key Responsibilities Your key areas of focus will include: Working directly with our financial advisory colleagues and external stakeholders including lenders, borrowers and legal advisors to understand the often complex commercial and legal requirements of each restructuring transaction; Developing a strategy for achieving the commercial aims in a tax efficient manner and preparing reports setting out the steps necessary to meet the aims of the transaction; Wherever Teneo take an insolvency appointment, essentially acting as the in-house tax team for that business and providing advice to insolvency practitioners on the direct tax consequences of their intended actions including asset and business sales. Sometimes this will involve working with an incumbent finance function and other times not. Advising on the submission of appropriate tax returns or other documentation to tax authorities and liaising with them, as required; Supporting the business development activities of the team (you will have a broad scope to build relationships both internally and with key clients); and Contributing to the technical and personal development training of the broader team. Key Skills & Experience To qualify for the role you must have: ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification or experience; Strong UK tax technical skills; Strong communication, team playing and project management skills; and The ability to perform strongly under pressure. Prior experience of transactions or insolvency processes is preferred but not essential. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by a week-long induction programme, and continuous improvement is achieved through a structured and tailored programme that suits your career development. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including. Competitive Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Group Income protection Life assurance Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
The Role This is your opportunity to join Teneo's growing Financial Advisory team in Cardiff working alongside some of the most experienced practitioners in the field advising the boards, management teams, lenders and shareholders of companies on some of their most challenging strategic issues. As a Manager within Financial Advisory you will be exposed to a wide variety of projects within a highly commercial, client focused environment. You will work on high profile assignments ranging from insolvency to advising on the restructuring and financial turnarounds for high profile mid-market, national and international clients. This represents a truly exciting time for the Financial Advisory team. Following the sale of the Deloitte Restructuring business to Teneo in June 2021, the Financial Advisory business continues to grow across multiple disciplines and international locations. This growth will provide fantastic opportunities to rapidly develop your career on a structured path. As a Manager in the team, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of engagements across all sectors, with plenty of responsibility for leading workstreams, managing junior staff and supporting Directors, Managing Directors and Senior Managing Directors in client-facing delivery. Key aspects of the role will include: Client Service - Being part of and leading project teams advising corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders on Restructuring Advisory, Contingency Planning and Insolvency projects. Business Development - Playing an active role in the team's business development and targeting activities, developing your network in the financial advisory market. People and Leadership - Manage, coach and provide guidance and support to team members, helping to support talent development and foster an inclusive environment. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals. Integrating the disciplines of financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty. Key Responsibilities Client Service Assist with project managing parts of the engagement and appointments, providing support to the Director / Managing Director (or often directly Senior Managing Director) in managing external stakeholders. Support management teams in preparing and challenging business plans, short term cash flow forecasts and restructuring plans. Develop, analyse and present Financial Advisory options. Apply an understanding of engagement economics, financial and risk management. Knowledge Acquisition Build client relationship skills, sector knowledge and continue to develop leadership skills. Continue to build technical expertise, broader business advisory and people management skills. Understand the market, topical issues and our Financial Advisory propositions. People and Leadership Actively support practice and talent development, including on-the-job coaching, mentoring and participation in wider business training initiatives. Manage diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution. Have a clear understanding of Teneo's commitment to creating a more inclusive culture. Business Development Start to own elements of business development, including actively supporting business development activities, building and expending your own contact network and supporting Director / Managing Director-led marketing and sales activities. Participate in existing business development programmes and key client accounts. Identify opportunities to expand jobs as well as opportunities to provide wider Teneo services to existing clients. Take responsibility for leading marketing initiatives aimed at specific channels to market, or events. Key Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent), both time and exam qualified. Audit, Tax, Financial advisory, insolvency or transaction experience gained within a professional services company, consultancy firm or bank. Commitment to understanding the restructuring, insolvency and transaction marketplace, its trends, and key players (principals and advisers). Very strong analytical skills, including business analytics, business planning, short term cash flows, financing options. A basic understanding of insolvency legislation and practice is not a prerequisite but helpful. Logical and methodical approach to problem solving. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong project management and organisational skills. Excellent reporting writing skills, with experience of developing client deliverables. Ability to lead small teams, coach, mentor and develop junior members of the team. About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and rewards including: Market-leading salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Pension Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Life assurance Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
The Role This is your opportunity to join Teneo's growing Financial Advisory team in Cardiff working alongside some of the most experienced practitioners in the field advising the boards, management teams, lenders and shareholders of companies on some of their most challenging strategic issues. As a Manager within Financial Advisory you will be exposed to a wide variety of projects within a highly commercial, client focused environment. You will work on high profile assignments ranging from insolvency to advising on the restructuring and financial turnarounds for high profile mid-market, national and international clients. This represents a truly exciting time for the Financial Advisory team. Following the sale of the Deloitte Restructuring business to Teneo in June 2021, the Financial Advisory business continues to grow across multiple disciplines and international locations. This growth will provide fantastic opportunities to rapidly develop your career on a structured path. As a Manager in the team, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of engagements across all sectors, with plenty of responsibility for leading workstreams, managing junior staff and supporting Directors, Managing Directors and Senior Managing Directors in client-facing delivery. Key aspects of the role will include: Client Service - Being part of and leading project teams advising corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders on Restructuring Advisory, Contingency Planning and Insolvency projects. Business Development - Playing an active role in the team's business development and targeting activities, developing your network in the financial advisory market. People and Leadership - Manage, coach and provide guidance and support to team members, helping to support talent development and foster an inclusive environment. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals. Integrating the disciplines of financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty. Key Responsibilities Client Service Assist with project managing parts of the engagement and appointments, providing support to the Director / Managing Director (or often directly Senior Managing Director) in managing external stakeholders. Support management teams in preparing and challenging business plans, short term cash flow forecasts and restructuring plans. Develop, analyse and present Financial Advisory options. Apply an understanding of engagement economics, financial and risk management. Knowledge Acquisition Build client relationship skills, sector knowledge and continue to develop leadership skills. Continue to build technical expertise, broader business advisory and people management skills. Understand the market, topical issues and our Financial Advisory propositions. People and Leadership Actively support practice and talent development, including on-the-job coaching, mentoring and participation in wider business training initiatives. Manage diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution. Have a clear understanding of Teneo's commitment to creating a more inclusive culture. Business Development Start to own elements of business development, including actively supporting business development activities, building and expending your own contact network and supporting Director / Managing Director-led marketing and sales activities. Participate in existing business development programmes and key client accounts. Identify opportunities to expand jobs as well as opportunities to provide wider Teneo services to existing clients. Take responsibility for leading marketing initiatives aimed at specific channels to market, or events. Key Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent), both time and exam qualified. Audit, Tax, Financial advisory, insolvency or transaction experience gained within a professional services company, consultancy firm or bank. Commitment to understanding the restructuring, insolvency and transaction marketplace, its trends, and key players (principals and advisers). Very strong analytical skills, including business analytics, business planning, short term cash flows, financing options. A basic understanding of insolvency legislation and practice is not a prerequisite but helpful. Logical and methodical approach to problem solving. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong project management and organisational skills. Excellent reporting writing skills, with experience of developing client deliverables. Ability to lead small teams, coach, mentor and develop junior members of the team. About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and rewards including: Market-leading salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Pension Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Life assurance Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities