This high-profile publishing house, based in beautiful, modern offices in central London, is looking for an experienced facilities and office manager to join their team helping to re-shape and drive workplaces services to the business. This is a fabulous opportunity to be an integral part of their team with responsibility for office services and maintenance on a day-to-basis as well as supporting internal events, building relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring a vibrant, healthy company culture. Responsibilities will include: Managing, mentoring and developing a small but effective facilities team including assisting with recruitment, identifying training opportunities and facilitating professional development plans Managing office preventative maintenance and repairs Developing and continuously improve office management processes and SLAs Monitoring usage of common areas, meeting rooms, and workspaces Coordinating office layout changes, desk assignments, and expansion plans Administering the Operations budget: identifying and implementing cost-efficiencies, and (re)negotiating contracts where applicable Assist in managing monthly Health and Safety checks, preventative maintenance, annual insurance audits and contractor reviews Actively assisting with in-house events Leading the organisation of the Christmas party and any other functions as required to pre-agreed budget Overseeing the reception operations and the welcome experience Manage cleaning, maintenance, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and security contracts and relationships Negotiate leases, renewals, and service agreements Maintain inventory of office supplies, beverages, kitchen items, etc. Health & Safety compliance and conducting appropriate risk assessments Coordinate onboarding and offboarding equipment needs for employees Reporting facility-related issues or metrics to senior management Administration and renewal of Company insurance policies We are looking for: Extensive facilities and office management experience within companies of 150 plus staff Experience in coordinating and delivering seamless office events Track record of successful line management and team development Excellent written and verbal communications skills Numerate and accurate, with excellent attention to detail Consistently high customer service orientation, and proven ability to build effective stakeholder relationships Confident and decisive, with firm but helpful approach and hands-on team attitude Strong Microsoft Office skills Our client is hoping to move quickly and would love to start interviewing potential candidates within the next few days so please apply as soon as possible if this is of interest. At Fourteen People, we are committed to offering equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age or any other protected characteristics. We understand there is still much to be done as we partner with our clients to create and improve robust recruitment processes that will improve diversity equity and inclusion in the workplace. Fourteen People Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Jul 17, 2025
Full time
This high-profile publishing house, based in beautiful, modern offices in central London, is looking for an experienced facilities and office manager to join their team helping to re-shape and drive workplaces services to the business. This is a fabulous opportunity to be an integral part of their team with responsibility for office services and maintenance on a day-to-basis as well as supporting internal events, building relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring a vibrant, healthy company culture. Responsibilities will include: Managing, mentoring and developing a small but effective facilities team including assisting with recruitment, identifying training opportunities and facilitating professional development plans Managing office preventative maintenance and repairs Developing and continuously improve office management processes and SLAs Monitoring usage of common areas, meeting rooms, and workspaces Coordinating office layout changes, desk assignments, and expansion plans Administering the Operations budget: identifying and implementing cost-efficiencies, and (re)negotiating contracts where applicable Assist in managing monthly Health and Safety checks, preventative maintenance, annual insurance audits and contractor reviews Actively assisting with in-house events Leading the organisation of the Christmas party and any other functions as required to pre-agreed budget Overseeing the reception operations and the welcome experience Manage cleaning, maintenance, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and security contracts and relationships Negotiate leases, renewals, and service agreements Maintain inventory of office supplies, beverages, kitchen items, etc. Health & Safety compliance and conducting appropriate risk assessments Coordinate onboarding and offboarding equipment needs for employees Reporting facility-related issues or metrics to senior management Administration and renewal of Company insurance policies We are looking for: Extensive facilities and office management experience within companies of 150 plus staff Experience in coordinating and delivering seamless office events Track record of successful line management and team development Excellent written and verbal communications skills Numerate and accurate, with excellent attention to detail Consistently high customer service orientation, and proven ability to build effective stakeholder relationships Confident and decisive, with firm but helpful approach and hands-on team attitude Strong Microsoft Office skills Our client is hoping to move quickly and would love to start interviewing potential candidates within the next few days so please apply as soon as possible if this is of interest. At Fourteen People, we are committed to offering equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age or any other protected characteristics. We understand there is still much to be done as we partner with our clients to create and improve robust recruitment processes that will improve diversity equity and inclusion in the workplace. Fourteen People Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
New Finance Manager vacancy available in Norwich Your new company Hays are currently working in exclusive partnership with a leading insurance business to recruit a senior finance professional to lead the company's expense base management. This company is an international, specialist insurance provider and broker who have been well-established for many years, with a great reputation. They look for people who can lead, engage and adapt, and who seek innovation, collaboration and inclusivity. They aim to build lasting partnerships with customers that share their values. Your new role You will be responsible for managing the organisation's cost base, including all activities relating to expense accounting, expense reporting, procurement cost, and investment analysis. You will be supported by a small team but will have significant interaction with the wider team and drive collaboration between the senior leaders of different divisions. You will have a wide scope of responsibility that will include accountability for expense reporting, budgeting, investment analysis and project outcome tracking. You will work with centralised finance teams and business unit leaders, as well as leading on local aspects of procurement and ensuring compliance with company policy and procedure. Specific responsibilities include: Procurement Working closely with the centralised Procurement team in the US, taking responsibility for the local effectiveness of the procurement process and disciplines.Builds a collaborative communication process around procurement that involves executives, stakeholders and vendors of the organisation.Ensures compliance with procurement processes by local stakeholders and provides training and reporting to meet that objective.Manages the local control and configuration needs for procurement processes and ensures that all governance and regulatory requirements are met.Develops metrics aligned to stakeholder objectives and utilises them to continually improve, and add value to procurement disciplines.Plays a key role in monitoring the pipeline of transactions related to procurement activities and liaises between relevant stakeholders. Manages the process to approve contracts and subsequent spend in line with budgets.Engages with procurement colleagues, where relevant, on vendor proposals, negotiations and onboarding.Engages in the identification and delivery of vendor savings. Expense AccountingEnsures organisational needs are met by centralised Accounts Payable services.Tracks the accuracy and efficiency of the Accounts Payable process and provides appropriate reports on performance, including those for regulatory purposes.Ensures the expense team help to manage an effective interaction between business operations and the Accounts Payable team.Manages monthly expense accounting processes to ensure the accurate and complete recording of accrual/prepayment and capital/depreciation transactions.Ensures appropriate expense reconciliation controls are in place.Manages and records expense allocation rules and their application and ensures they are updated regularly to reflect business changes.Works closely with the other Finance teams in the effectiveness and timeliness of the financial close process with regard to expense balances.Ensures external audit queries related to expenses are promptly addressed. Expense reporting/planningDevelops and provides monthly expense management reports to senior management.Develops and provides cost centre reports to track spend and compare to budgets and collaborates with cost centre owners on spend performance and drives actions that arise from those interactions.Reports on, and analyses, Travel & Entertainment spend and ensures relevant variances and issues are identified and addressed.Develops and provides reports analysing the expense ratio of business lines and platforms and provides insight as to the underlying business model.Manages the budget process and collaborates closely with relevant business functions (notably Operations and IT) on granular levels of spend.Throughout the planning cycle works closely with the Strategic Planning & Analysis team on overall expense outcomes. Expense investment analysisReviews the framework for cost benefit analyses and benefit delivery tracking and provides relevant feedback throughout project lifecycles.Works closely with IT colleagues on the reconciliation and tracking of IT Transformation project spend and its presentation to relevant committees and forums.Participates in project steering committees and forums as the expense management lead.Engages in cross-functional projects and initiatives and provides expertise on expense management discipline.Maintains a view of long-term expense strategy that feeds into multi-year plans and demonstrates growth versus investment trade-offs.Undertakes ad-hoc analyses and supports real estate and other infrastructure initiatives. Finance and business collaborationOperates as a key manager within the Finance function, working closely with colleagues in the Finance teams.Manages effective relationships, across all expense matters, with other business functions and business leaders.Closely collaborates with colleagues and providers delivering centralised services from other locations.Undertakes other tasks and responsibilities as required.This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week between Monday and Friday, but the exact working pattern can be flexible to suit the right candidate. What you'll need to succeed Significant experience of procurement and expense management.Qualified Accountant (CIMA. ACCA, ACA) (desirable).Experience of multi-functional collaboration in a relatively large organisation.A proven problem-solver with strong analytical experience.A confident individual with the ability to manage the expectations of senior management.Self-starter, proactive work ethic with a willingness to provide support where required.Advanced Excel user skills and strong application usage experience (required).Strong organisation and time management skills.Ability to communicate effectively and explain technical issues.Ability to build relationships with other functional areas of the business. What you'll get in return You will receive a highly competitive salary, 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays), discretionary annual bonus, a 10% minimum employer pension contribution, season ticket loans, private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection, free health assessment, health cash plan, access to a leading 24-hour EAP, wellbeing fund and free eye test and glasses contribution. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
New Finance Manager vacancy available in Norwich Your new company Hays are currently working in exclusive partnership with a leading insurance business to recruit a senior finance professional to lead the company's expense base management. This company is an international, specialist insurance provider and broker who have been well-established for many years, with a great reputation. They look for people who can lead, engage and adapt, and who seek innovation, collaboration and inclusivity. They aim to build lasting partnerships with customers that share their values. Your new role You will be responsible for managing the organisation's cost base, including all activities relating to expense accounting, expense reporting, procurement cost, and investment analysis. You will be supported by a small team but will have significant interaction with the wider team and drive collaboration between the senior leaders of different divisions. You will have a wide scope of responsibility that will include accountability for expense reporting, budgeting, investment analysis and project outcome tracking. You will work with centralised finance teams and business unit leaders, as well as leading on local aspects of procurement and ensuring compliance with company policy and procedure. Specific responsibilities include: Procurement Working closely with the centralised Procurement team in the US, taking responsibility for the local effectiveness of the procurement process and disciplines.Builds a collaborative communication process around procurement that involves executives, stakeholders and vendors of the organisation.Ensures compliance with procurement processes by local stakeholders and provides training and reporting to meet that objective.Manages the local control and configuration needs for procurement processes and ensures that all governance and regulatory requirements are met.Develops metrics aligned to stakeholder objectives and utilises them to continually improve, and add value to procurement disciplines.Plays a key role in monitoring the pipeline of transactions related to procurement activities and liaises between relevant stakeholders. Manages the process to approve contracts and subsequent spend in line with budgets.Engages with procurement colleagues, where relevant, on vendor proposals, negotiations and onboarding.Engages in the identification and delivery of vendor savings. Expense AccountingEnsures organisational needs are met by centralised Accounts Payable services.Tracks the accuracy and efficiency of the Accounts Payable process and provides appropriate reports on performance, including those for regulatory purposes.Ensures the expense team help to manage an effective interaction between business operations and the Accounts Payable team.Manages monthly expense accounting processes to ensure the accurate and complete recording of accrual/prepayment and capital/depreciation transactions.Ensures appropriate expense reconciliation controls are in place.Manages and records expense allocation rules and their application and ensures they are updated regularly to reflect business changes.Works closely with the other Finance teams in the effectiveness and timeliness of the financial close process with regard to expense balances.Ensures external audit queries related to expenses are promptly addressed. Expense reporting/planningDevelops and provides monthly expense management reports to senior management.Develops and provides cost centre reports to track spend and compare to budgets and collaborates with cost centre owners on spend performance and drives actions that arise from those interactions.Reports on, and analyses, Travel & Entertainment spend and ensures relevant variances and issues are identified and addressed.Develops and provides reports analysing the expense ratio of business lines and platforms and provides insight as to the underlying business model.Manages the budget process and collaborates closely with relevant business functions (notably Operations and IT) on granular levels of spend.Throughout the planning cycle works closely with the Strategic Planning & Analysis team on overall expense outcomes. Expense investment analysisReviews the framework for cost benefit analyses and benefit delivery tracking and provides relevant feedback throughout project lifecycles.Works closely with IT colleagues on the reconciliation and tracking of IT Transformation project spend and its presentation to relevant committees and forums.Participates in project steering committees and forums as the expense management lead.Engages in cross-functional projects and initiatives and provides expertise on expense management discipline.Maintains a view of long-term expense strategy that feeds into multi-year plans and demonstrates growth versus investment trade-offs.Undertakes ad-hoc analyses and supports real estate and other infrastructure initiatives. Finance and business collaborationOperates as a key manager within the Finance function, working closely with colleagues in the Finance teams.Manages effective relationships, across all expense matters, with other business functions and business leaders.Closely collaborates with colleagues and providers delivering centralised services from other locations.Undertakes other tasks and responsibilities as required.This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week between Monday and Friday, but the exact working pattern can be flexible to suit the right candidate. What you'll need to succeed Significant experience of procurement and expense management.Qualified Accountant (CIMA. ACCA, ACA) (desirable).Experience of multi-functional collaboration in a relatively large organisation.A proven problem-solver with strong analytical experience.A confident individual with the ability to manage the expectations of senior management.Self-starter, proactive work ethic with a willingness to provide support where required.Advanced Excel user skills and strong application usage experience (required).Strong organisation and time management skills.Ability to communicate effectively and explain technical issues.Ability to build relationships with other functional areas of the business. What you'll get in return You will receive a highly competitive salary, 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays), discretionary annual bonus, a 10% minimum employer pension contribution, season ticket loans, private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection, free health assessment, health cash plan, access to a leading 24-hour EAP, wellbeing fund and free eye test and glasses contribution. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Environmental Manager Location: Basildon (2 sites within the local area) Benefits: Car allowance 6,500 PA - Non-contractual bonus up to 5%, Pension Scheme,Life Cover 25 days holiday+ BH Hours: Monday - Friday. 37.5 working hours per week, total 8.5 hours per day, between hours of 7.30am - 18.00pm (including 1-hour lunch break). YOU WILL NEED TO BE A CAR DRIVER FOR THIS ROLE BASED ON THE LOCATION AND WORKING BETWEEN TWO MANUFACTURING LOCATIONS. YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITHIN A MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT. We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading FMCG food manufacturing company, for an experienced Health & Safety Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation committed to building a strong quality and food safety culture while driving environmental sustainability initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for the aspects of the company listed in responsibilities, ensuring that each element is well managed, understood and reported both within the organisation and to outside interested parties. Key Responsibilities Safety Management: Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations including PUWER, Working at Height, Confined Space, Legionella, DSEAR, Fire Safety, and Manual Handling Act as main point of contact for regulatory authorities (HSE, Fire Authority) Lead company and site H&S meetings, ensuring action completion Own and manage the risk assessment programme Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, implementing corrective actions Coordinate accident reporting and RIDDOR submissions Manage insurance company compliance requirements including Written Schemes Conduct safety management system audits across all business areas Health Management: Support HR with health surveillance identification based on risk assessments Manage occupational health clinics and maintain accurate records Assist with individual health capability assessments for job roles Regularly audit facilities to ensure health risks are properly managed Support claims management through proper accident investigation Environmental Management: Monitor, record and report on energy usage across sites Coordinate energy reduction improvement programmes Maintain company environmental reporting (statutory and corporate) Participate in Sustainability Team initiatives Develop and improve Environmental Management Systems Person specification and experience: - Manufacturing background in FMCG or similar industry - Experience in food manufacturing or managing similar industrial risks e.g. PUWER, DSEAR, COSHH, Manual Handling etc.) - NEBOSH Diploma with professional body membership (IOSH/IEMA preferred). Ideally chartered status or working towards. - 5+ years in senior safety management role with SHE responsibilities - Strong knowledge of key safety legislation and main industrial hazards - Experience developing Safety and Environmental Management Systems (ISO45001/ISO14001) - Experience working with external authorities (HSE, EHO) - Training and mentoring experience - Flexible approach to working hours to support 24/7 operations - Knowledge of environmental improvements and commercial aspects (ESOS/CCL) - Experience with sustainability targets (Net Zero, Waste Reporting) - Environmental permitting knowledge - Strong communication skills at all levels - Team player with pragmatic yet structured approach Company Benefits: - Holidays: 25 days (increasing to 28 days with service). - Additional Leave: Up to 10 extra days for long service milestones. - Pension: Group personal pension with 4% company contribution. - Life Cover: 3 x salary paid to your nominated beneficiary. - Maternity Pay: Occupational maternity pay plus SMP. - Accident Cover: Disability compensation payment. - Health & Wellbeing: BUPA & BUPA cash plan (individual or family). - Recognition: Employee Star Award. - Lunches & Drinks: Free lunch every day (valued at 700) + free drinks. - Social: Heavily subsidised sports & social events + annual company BBQ. - Annual Flu Vaccination: Provided for all employees. Additional Notes: Location Disclosure: Please mention your location in your CV. Applications without location details may experience delays in processing. Eligibility: Only applicants with UK residency and full visa status will be considered. Applications from those outside of the UK will not be shortlisted. If you plan to relocate, please mention this in your CV or cover letter.
Jul 15, 2025
Full time
Environmental Manager Location: Basildon (2 sites within the local area) Benefits: Car allowance 6,500 PA - Non-contractual bonus up to 5%, Pension Scheme,Life Cover 25 days holiday+ BH Hours: Monday - Friday. 37.5 working hours per week, total 8.5 hours per day, between hours of 7.30am - 18.00pm (including 1-hour lunch break). YOU WILL NEED TO BE A CAR DRIVER FOR THIS ROLE BASED ON THE LOCATION AND WORKING BETWEEN TWO MANUFACTURING LOCATIONS. YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITHIN A MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT. We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading FMCG food manufacturing company, for an experienced Health & Safety Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation committed to building a strong quality and food safety culture while driving environmental sustainability initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for the aspects of the company listed in responsibilities, ensuring that each element is well managed, understood and reported both within the organisation and to outside interested parties. Key Responsibilities Safety Management: Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations including PUWER, Working at Height, Confined Space, Legionella, DSEAR, Fire Safety, and Manual Handling Act as main point of contact for regulatory authorities (HSE, Fire Authority) Lead company and site H&S meetings, ensuring action completion Own and manage the risk assessment programme Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, implementing corrective actions Coordinate accident reporting and RIDDOR submissions Manage insurance company compliance requirements including Written Schemes Conduct safety management system audits across all business areas Health Management: Support HR with health surveillance identification based on risk assessments Manage occupational health clinics and maintain accurate records Assist with individual health capability assessments for job roles Regularly audit facilities to ensure health risks are properly managed Support claims management through proper accident investigation Environmental Management: Monitor, record and report on energy usage across sites Coordinate energy reduction improvement programmes Maintain company environmental reporting (statutory and corporate) Participate in Sustainability Team initiatives Develop and improve Environmental Management Systems Person specification and experience: - Manufacturing background in FMCG or similar industry - Experience in food manufacturing or managing similar industrial risks e.g. PUWER, DSEAR, COSHH, Manual Handling etc.) - NEBOSH Diploma with professional body membership (IOSH/IEMA preferred). Ideally chartered status or working towards. - 5+ years in senior safety management role with SHE responsibilities - Strong knowledge of key safety legislation and main industrial hazards - Experience developing Safety and Environmental Management Systems (ISO45001/ISO14001) - Experience working with external authorities (HSE, EHO) - Training and mentoring experience - Flexible approach to working hours to support 24/7 operations - Knowledge of environmental improvements and commercial aspects (ESOS/CCL) - Experience with sustainability targets (Net Zero, Waste Reporting) - Environmental permitting knowledge - Strong communication skills at all levels - Team player with pragmatic yet structured approach Company Benefits: - Holidays: 25 days (increasing to 28 days with service). - Additional Leave: Up to 10 extra days for long service milestones. - Pension: Group personal pension with 4% company contribution. - Life Cover: 3 x salary paid to your nominated beneficiary. - Maternity Pay: Occupational maternity pay plus SMP. - Accident Cover: Disability compensation payment. - Health & Wellbeing: BUPA & BUPA cash plan (individual or family). - Recognition: Employee Star Award. - Lunches & Drinks: Free lunch every day (valued at 700) + free drinks. - Social: Heavily subsidised sports & social events + annual company BBQ. - Annual Flu Vaccination: Provided for all employees. Additional Notes: Location Disclosure: Please mention your location in your CV. Applications without location details may experience delays in processing. Eligibility: Only applicants with UK residency and full visa status will be considered. Applications from those outside of the UK will not be shortlisted. If you plan to relocate, please mention this in your CV or cover letter.
Senior Project Support Officer Job Description At Telent, you will have the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. To keep things moving, to connect people. It's important work we do. Learning together, inspiring colleagues, and making the entire organisation better. Join us and help keep the nations critical networks connected and protected 24/7. This role is to assure the delivery programme for the area, interfacing between Clients, Suppliers and Project teams. Responsibilities will include undertaking control and creation of additional estimates for works, reconciling costs against agreed budgets, liaising with suppliers to ensure evidence is captured. Working with finance and delivery teams to report on status of works and additional expenditure. Key to the role will be assuring delivery whilst monitoring and controlling the cost and spend of various designated projects or workstreams within a desinated programme. What you'll do: Taking responsibility for the tracking of expenditure within the project Coordinate and record meetings with varying parties. Keep accurate daily records of additional works, expenditure and issues encountered, Updating systems with appropriate information. Report daily to the line manager of outputs, problems, issues. Carry out other duties as requested by the line manager. Ensure all Job Pack Supporting Documents are included within estimate creation. Set Estimate Required By Dates in line with delivery program Track build actuals against Survey returns Ensure governance for Estimate creation and approvals Manage and create Manual Orders for inclusive civils Attend Project Meeting Track/Report Weekly Who you are: You are a detail-oriented and proactive professional with strong analytical skills and a keen eye for cost control. You thrive in collaborative environments where you can act as a vital link between clients, suppliers, and project teams. Your excellent communication skills allow you to build and maintain strong working relationships, ensuring transparency and trust across all stakeholders. You have a solid background in budget management, cost estimation, and financial reconciliation within project delivery environments. You are highly organized, capable of managing multiple priorities, and adept at maintaining accurate records and audit trails. Your problem-solving mindset helps you navigate challenges quickly while keeping projects on track. Key Requirements: Good working knowledge and practiced in the use of Microsoft Office suite of programs including Excel. Preferable experience of SOLO / Connect / CT Mobile or other works order management system Microsoft Office & PC literate Knowledge and experience of civils delivery in a project or programme or financial management environment Demonstrable experience of managing a budget and cost capture Document management What we offer: A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work. The additional benefits with this role: 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually Company pension scheme A range of family friendly policies Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme. Learn more about Telent: Click here for Telent Video! We're passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support. About Us About Telent Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology. of the UK's critical digital infrastructure. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You'll be part of a team of more than 3,000 brilliant, dedicated people committed to getting the job done well. Brilliance brought together. We are guided by our values and behaviours: Be Inclusive Take Responsibility Collaborate Be Customer-focussed
Jul 15, 2025
Full time
Senior Project Support Officer Job Description At Telent, you will have the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. To keep things moving, to connect people. It's important work we do. Learning together, inspiring colleagues, and making the entire organisation better. Join us and help keep the nations critical networks connected and protected 24/7. This role is to assure the delivery programme for the area, interfacing between Clients, Suppliers and Project teams. Responsibilities will include undertaking control and creation of additional estimates for works, reconciling costs against agreed budgets, liaising with suppliers to ensure evidence is captured. Working with finance and delivery teams to report on status of works and additional expenditure. Key to the role will be assuring delivery whilst monitoring and controlling the cost and spend of various designated projects or workstreams within a desinated programme. What you'll do: Taking responsibility for the tracking of expenditure within the project Coordinate and record meetings with varying parties. Keep accurate daily records of additional works, expenditure and issues encountered, Updating systems with appropriate information. Report daily to the line manager of outputs, problems, issues. Carry out other duties as requested by the line manager. Ensure all Job Pack Supporting Documents are included within estimate creation. Set Estimate Required By Dates in line with delivery program Track build actuals against Survey returns Ensure governance for Estimate creation and approvals Manage and create Manual Orders for inclusive civils Attend Project Meeting Track/Report Weekly Who you are: You are a detail-oriented and proactive professional with strong analytical skills and a keen eye for cost control. You thrive in collaborative environments where you can act as a vital link between clients, suppliers, and project teams. Your excellent communication skills allow you to build and maintain strong working relationships, ensuring transparency and trust across all stakeholders. You have a solid background in budget management, cost estimation, and financial reconciliation within project delivery environments. You are highly organized, capable of managing multiple priorities, and adept at maintaining accurate records and audit trails. Your problem-solving mindset helps you navigate challenges quickly while keeping projects on track. Key Requirements: Good working knowledge and practiced in the use of Microsoft Office suite of programs including Excel. Preferable experience of SOLO / Connect / CT Mobile or other works order management system Microsoft Office & PC literate Knowledge and experience of civils delivery in a project or programme or financial management environment Demonstrable experience of managing a budget and cost capture Document management What we offer: A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work. The additional benefits with this role: 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually Company pension scheme A range of family friendly policies Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme. Learn more about Telent: Click here for Telent Video! We're passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support. About Us About Telent Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology. of the UK's critical digital infrastructure. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You'll be part of a team of more than 3,000 brilliant, dedicated people committed to getting the job done well. Brilliance brought together. We are guided by our values and behaviours: Be Inclusive Take Responsibility Collaborate Be Customer-focussed
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 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. We have an exciting opportunity for someone with an Information Technology or Computer Science background to work within BDOs Innovation & Technology Group based in London. BDO is an accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. The firm's specialist Innovation & Technology Group, based in the London, at the Baker Street office, comprises engineers, software programmers and scientists as well as specialist finance professionals such as auditors and tax accountants all of whom are experienced in claiming R&D tax relief. The Innovation and Technology team provide the following services: UK R&D Tax Relief R&D Allowances (RDAs) Grants Patent Box International R&D Relief The successful candidate will get the opportunity to work as part of the wider Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions (CMA) tax team, in a diverse team of highly successful tax and industry specialists. The CMA team provides bespoke taxation services to its clients and deals with all queries from basic compliance through to high-level advisory work. It prepares tax returns and computations, carries out tax planning/consultancy work, and deals with HMRC, clients and third parties. The role and key responsibilities This is a client facing role where the consultant will be working with customers from a wide range of industry sectors undertaking development activities within their field. A key aspect for this role will be the ability to translate complex ideas into non-technical concepts and communicate these to a broad client base. You'll also be: Undertaking the technical assessment of claims and reviewing technical summaries to ensure a compelling description(s) has been drafted before submission to the HMRC Identifying qualifying R&D projects and expenditure through participation in technical discussions with clients Ensuring R&D claims meet the requirements of the relevant tax legislation and guidelines (the new joiner will be trained in-house on tax matters through a thorough a comprehensive internal induction and training programme)Undertaking costing and tax technical reviews or liaising effectively with technical tax staff on the preparation of tax documents comprising these R&D claims for submission to HMRC Supporting R&D Tax Relief claims in the event of HMRC R&D enquiries Continuously developing your own knowledge and skills to keep technical knowledge up to date You will be required to work closely with the senior staff of our clients across the relevant sectors and will be responsible for analysing all aspects of their R&D projects. You will play an active role in developing technical reports of clients' projects and taking part in extensive client communication. As well as working directly with existing clients, you will also be offered the chance to support business development opportunities and cross-sector claims. We're looking for someone with: A recognised university degree (MEng, MSc or PhD) in a field of Information Technology or Computer Software, with a minimum of 3-4 years working as an R&D tax practitioner. Experience working with software clients or software related R&D claims as an R&D tax practitioner, with strong sector knowledge. Experience in dealing with technological challenges faced by industry professionals, such as software architectural design, the enhancement or improvement of software development processes, development of new tools/APIs and improvement to existing tools/APIs. Strong understanding of all costing and tax technical aspects of R&D claims, as well as practical experience in applying them over both SME and RDEC claims. This includes being able to identify and effectively deal with all risk elements that may arise. Excellent communication (both spoken and written), curiosity, awareness and an interest in the fields of science, technology and innovation. Ability to swiftly adapt to and learn about different industry sectors such as automotive, aerospace, civil, defence, food & drink, life sciences, electronics etc. Interact readily with other technical and finance professionals, have outstanding interpersonal skills and excel in eloquence and concise summary of information. Strong attention to detail and first-time accuracy is essential, as well as an interest in project and company finances, strong numerical ability and the application of tax treatment. Proactive approach to new work opportunities, whilst being a team player and having the ability to work on your own initiative. Ability to project a professional, credible image, trustworthy and able to maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to travel to clients' premises for meetings and on-site reviews as well as other offices as needed. 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.
Jul 15, 2025
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 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. We have an exciting opportunity for someone with an Information Technology or Computer Science background to work within BDOs Innovation & Technology Group based in London. BDO is an accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. The firm's specialist Innovation & Technology Group, based in the London, at the Baker Street office, comprises engineers, software programmers and scientists as well as specialist finance professionals such as auditors and tax accountants all of whom are experienced in claiming R&D tax relief. The Innovation and Technology team provide the following services: UK R&D Tax Relief R&D Allowances (RDAs) Grants Patent Box International R&D Relief The successful candidate will get the opportunity to work as part of the wider Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions (CMA) tax team, in a diverse team of highly successful tax and industry specialists. The CMA team provides bespoke taxation services to its clients and deals with all queries from basic compliance through to high-level advisory work. It prepares tax returns and computations, carries out tax planning/consultancy work, and deals with HMRC, clients and third parties. The role and key responsibilities This is a client facing role where the consultant will be working with customers from a wide range of industry sectors undertaking development activities within their field. A key aspect for this role will be the ability to translate complex ideas into non-technical concepts and communicate these to a broad client base. You'll also be: Undertaking the technical assessment of claims and reviewing technical summaries to ensure a compelling description(s) has been drafted before submission to the HMRC Identifying qualifying R&D projects and expenditure through participation in technical discussions with clients Ensuring R&D claims meet the requirements of the relevant tax legislation and guidelines (the new joiner will be trained in-house on tax matters through a thorough a comprehensive internal induction and training programme)Undertaking costing and tax technical reviews or liaising effectively with technical tax staff on the preparation of tax documents comprising these R&D claims for submission to HMRC Supporting R&D Tax Relief claims in the event of HMRC R&D enquiries Continuously developing your own knowledge and skills to keep technical knowledge up to date You will be required to work closely with the senior staff of our clients across the relevant sectors and will be responsible for analysing all aspects of their R&D projects. You will play an active role in developing technical reports of clients' projects and taking part in extensive client communication. As well as working directly with existing clients, you will also be offered the chance to support business development opportunities and cross-sector claims. We're looking for someone with: A recognised university degree (MEng, MSc or PhD) in a field of Information Technology or Computer Software, with a minimum of 3-4 years working as an R&D tax practitioner. Experience working with software clients or software related R&D claims as an R&D tax practitioner, with strong sector knowledge. Experience in dealing with technological challenges faced by industry professionals, such as software architectural design, the enhancement or improvement of software development processes, development of new tools/APIs and improvement to existing tools/APIs. Strong understanding of all costing and tax technical aspects of R&D claims, as well as practical experience in applying them over both SME and RDEC claims. This includes being able to identify and effectively deal with all risk elements that may arise. Excellent communication (both spoken and written), curiosity, awareness and an interest in the fields of science, technology and innovation. Ability to swiftly adapt to and learn about different industry sectors such as automotive, aerospace, civil, defence, food & drink, life sciences, electronics etc. Interact readily with other technical and finance professionals, have outstanding interpersonal skills and excel in eloquence and concise summary of information. Strong attention to detail and first-time accuracy is essential, as well as an interest in project and company finances, strong numerical ability and the application of tax treatment. Proactive approach to new work opportunities, whilst being a team player and having the ability to work on your own initiative. Ability to project a professional, credible image, trustworthy and able to maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to travel to clients' premises for meetings and on-site reviews as well as other offices as needed. 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 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 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. We have an exciting opportunity for someone with an Information Technology or Computer Science background to work within BDOs Innovation & Technology Group based in London. BDO is an accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. The firm's specialist Innovation & Technology Group, based in the London, at the Baker Street office, comprises engineers, software programmers and scientists as well as specialist finance professionals such as auditors and tax accountants all of whom are experienced in claiming R&D tax relief. The Innovation and Technology team provide the following services: UK R&D Tax Relief R&D Allowances (RDAs) Grants Patent Box International R&D Relief The successful candidate will get the opportunity to work as part of the wider Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions (CMA) tax team, in a diverse team of highly successful tax and industry specialists. The CMA team provides bespoke taxation services to its clients and deals with all queries from basic compliance through to high-level advisory work. It prepares tax returns and computations, carries out tax planning/consultancy work, and deals with HMRC, clients and third parties. The role and key responsibilities This is a client facing role where the consultant will be working with customers from a wide range of industry sectors undertaking development activities within their field. A key aspect for this role will be the ability to translate complex ideas into non-technical concepts and communicate these to a broad client base. You'll also be: Undertaking the technical assessment of claims and reviewing technical summaries to ensure a compelling description(s) has been drafted before submission to the HMRC Identifying qualifying R&D projects and expenditure through participation in technical discussions with clients Ensuring R&D claims meet the requirements of the relevant tax legislation and guidelines (the new joiner will be trained in-house on tax matters through a thorough a comprehensive internal induction and training programme)Undertaking costing and tax technical reviews or liaising effectively with technical tax staff on the preparation of tax documents comprising these R&D claims for submission to HMRC Supporting R&D Tax Relief claims in the event of HMRC R&D enquiries Continuously developing your own knowledge and skills to keep technical knowledge up to date You will be required to work closely with the senior staff of our clients across the relevant sectors and will be responsible for analysing all aspects of their R&D projects. You will play an active role in developing technical reports of clients' projects and taking part in extensive client communication. As well as working directly with existing clients, you will also be offered the chance to support business development opportunities and cross-sector claims. We're looking for someone with: A recognised university degree (MEng, MSc or PhD) in a field of Information Technology or Computer Software, with a minimum of 3-4 years working as an R&D tax practitioner. Experience working with software clients or software related R&D claims as an R&D tax practitioner, with strong sector knowledge. Experience in dealing with technological challenges faced by industry professionals, such as software architectural design, the enhancement or improvement of software development processes, development of new tools/APIs and improvement to existing tools/APIs. Strong understanding of all costing and tax technical aspects of R&D claims, as well as practical experience in applying them over both SME and RDEC claims. This includes being able to identify and effectively deal with all risk elements that may arise. Excellent communication (both spoken and written), curiosity, awareness and an interest in the fields of science, technology and innovation. Ability to swiftly adapt to and learn about different industry sectors such as automotive, aerospace, civil, defence, food & drink, life sciences, electronics etc. Interact readily with other technical and finance professionals, have outstanding interpersonal skills and excel in eloquence and concise summary of information. Strong attention to detail and first-time accuracy is essential, as well as an interest in project and company finances, strong numerical ability and the application of tax treatment. Proactive approach to new work opportunities, whilst being a team player and having the ability to work on your own initiative. Ability to project a professional, credible image, trustworthy and able to maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to travel to clients' premises for meetings and on-site reviews as well as other offices as needed. 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.
Jul 14, 2025
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 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. We have an exciting opportunity for someone with an Information Technology or Computer Science background to work within BDOs Innovation & Technology Group based in London. BDO is an accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. The firm's specialist Innovation & Technology Group, based in the London, at the Baker Street office, comprises engineers, software programmers and scientists as well as specialist finance professionals such as auditors and tax accountants all of whom are experienced in claiming R&D tax relief. The Innovation and Technology team provide the following services: UK R&D Tax Relief R&D Allowances (RDAs) Grants Patent Box International R&D Relief The successful candidate will get the opportunity to work as part of the wider Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions (CMA) tax team, in a diverse team of highly successful tax and industry specialists. The CMA team provides bespoke taxation services to its clients and deals with all queries from basic compliance through to high-level advisory work. It prepares tax returns and computations, carries out tax planning/consultancy work, and deals with HMRC, clients and third parties. The role and key responsibilities This is a client facing role where the consultant will be working with customers from a wide range of industry sectors undertaking development activities within their field. A key aspect for this role will be the ability to translate complex ideas into non-technical concepts and communicate these to a broad client base. You'll also be: Undertaking the technical assessment of claims and reviewing technical summaries to ensure a compelling description(s) has been drafted before submission to the HMRC Identifying qualifying R&D projects and expenditure through participation in technical discussions with clients Ensuring R&D claims meet the requirements of the relevant tax legislation and guidelines (the new joiner will be trained in-house on tax matters through a thorough a comprehensive internal induction and training programme)Undertaking costing and tax technical reviews or liaising effectively with technical tax staff on the preparation of tax documents comprising these R&D claims for submission to HMRC Supporting R&D Tax Relief claims in the event of HMRC R&D enquiries Continuously developing your own knowledge and skills to keep technical knowledge up to date You will be required to work closely with the senior staff of our clients across the relevant sectors and will be responsible for analysing all aspects of their R&D projects. You will play an active role in developing technical reports of clients' projects and taking part in extensive client communication. As well as working directly with existing clients, you will also be offered the chance to support business development opportunities and cross-sector claims. We're looking for someone with: A recognised university degree (MEng, MSc or PhD) in a field of Information Technology or Computer Software, with a minimum of 3-4 years working as an R&D tax practitioner. Experience working with software clients or software related R&D claims as an R&D tax practitioner, with strong sector knowledge. Experience in dealing with technological challenges faced by industry professionals, such as software architectural design, the enhancement or improvement of software development processes, development of new tools/APIs and improvement to existing tools/APIs. Strong understanding of all costing and tax technical aspects of R&D claims, as well as practical experience in applying them over both SME and RDEC claims. This includes being able to identify and effectively deal with all risk elements that may arise. Excellent communication (both spoken and written), curiosity, awareness and an interest in the fields of science, technology and innovation. Ability to swiftly adapt to and learn about different industry sectors such as automotive, aerospace, civil, defence, food & drink, life sciences, electronics etc. Interact readily with other technical and finance professionals, have outstanding interpersonal skills and excel in eloquence and concise summary of information. Strong attention to detail and first-time accuracy is essential, as well as an interest in project and company finances, strong numerical ability and the application of tax treatment. Proactive approach to new work opportunities, whilst being a team player and having the ability to work on your own initiative. Ability to project a professional, credible image, trustworthy and able to maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to travel to clients' premises for meetings and on-site reviews as well as other offices as needed. 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.
We are working with a global manufacturer to recruit their next Finance Manager! Your new company A global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) business is redefining sustainability and innovation across its operations. With integrated supply chains that include direct sourcing and advanced manufacturing, the company maintains close control over quality and transparency. Its collaborative approach enables it to develop tailored solutions with partners, anticipating shifting consumer preferences and rising demand for ethically made products that balance wellness, indulgence, and environmental responsibility. Your new role This senior-level finance role sits within a cross-functional management team, partnering closely with operational, sales, and technical leads. The individual reports to both a Profit Centre Head and a Finance Controller and oversees a small team, with broad responsibility across financial strategy, controls, compliance, and business performance. It blends traditional finance functions-such as reporting, budgeting, and auditing-with active collaboration in enterprise systems and operational processes, requiring both technical proficiency and leadership versatility. Key responsibilities include: Overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to guide commercial decisions Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, tax regulations, and year-end audit preparation Maintaining internal control systems across core finance processes such as procurement, inventory, payroll, and receivables Supporting ERP system performance and integration by coordinating with technology stakeholders Driving cross-functional engagement to improve financial governance, cost management, and capital efficiency What you'll need to succeed Demonstrated track record in financial management roles within fast-paced corporate or industrial environments Fully qualified (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA) and has solid grounding in financial reporting, controls, and regulatory standards Proficient in preparing financial statements, developing key performance indicators, and managing end-to-end ledger and period-close processes Experienced in enterprise resource planning systems, particularly SAP or comparable platforms, with a focus on both usage and optimisation If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email to learn more about this amazing opportunity! If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Jul 13, 2025
Full time
We are working with a global manufacturer to recruit their next Finance Manager! Your new company A global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) business is redefining sustainability and innovation across its operations. With integrated supply chains that include direct sourcing and advanced manufacturing, the company maintains close control over quality and transparency. Its collaborative approach enables it to develop tailored solutions with partners, anticipating shifting consumer preferences and rising demand for ethically made products that balance wellness, indulgence, and environmental responsibility. Your new role This senior-level finance role sits within a cross-functional management team, partnering closely with operational, sales, and technical leads. The individual reports to both a Profit Centre Head and a Finance Controller and oversees a small team, with broad responsibility across financial strategy, controls, compliance, and business performance. It blends traditional finance functions-such as reporting, budgeting, and auditing-with active collaboration in enterprise systems and operational processes, requiring both technical proficiency and leadership versatility. Key responsibilities include: Overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to guide commercial decisions Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, tax regulations, and year-end audit preparation Maintaining internal control systems across core finance processes such as procurement, inventory, payroll, and receivables Supporting ERP system performance and integration by coordinating with technology stakeholders Driving cross-functional engagement to improve financial governance, cost management, and capital efficiency What you'll need to succeed Demonstrated track record in financial management roles within fast-paced corporate or industrial environments Fully qualified (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA) and has solid grounding in financial reporting, controls, and regulatory standards Proficient in preparing financial statements, developing key performance indicators, and managing end-to-end ledger and period-close processes Experienced in enterprise resource planning systems, particularly SAP or comparable platforms, with a focus on both usage and optimisation If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email to learn more about this amazing opportunity! If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Project Risk Manager Contract Daily Rate: 500 - 620 (inside IR35 via umbrella) End Date: January 5, 2026 Hybrid working - 3 days in Belfast and 2 days remote About Us: Our client, a leading organisation in the financial services sector, is seeking a skilled Project Risk Manager to join their dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to the development and management of risk frameworks. Key Responsibilities: Support the creation of a comprehensive framework for managing client disclosures and disclaimers, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements. Implement strategic solutions to address identified gaps in disclaimer and disclosure usage. Collaborate effectively with Legal, Compliance, COO, and Front Office teams to validate content, ensuring alignment with regulatory obligations. Deliver essential documentation and usage guidance to support sustainable business-as-usual (BAU) ownership and long-term consistency. Required Skills and Competencies: Risk Management: Proven experience in front office or control-side roles within the financial services industry, with a strong understanding of risk management principles and practises. Analytical Skills: Data-driven and structured approach to problem-solving, capable of achieving results efficiently. Self-Management: Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive tasks to completion with minimal supervision. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear and concise reporting to senior stakeholders. Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with business communication control frameworks. Personal Attributes: Resilience, self-motivation, strong organisational skills, adaptability, and detail-oriented mindset, thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Collaboration: Proven ability to navigate complex organisational structures and work effectively with regional and global partners across functional units. Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders, including senior management, business units, compliance, legal, and Internal Audit. Technical Proficiency: Experience working with risk and control systems, along with reporting requirements. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Preferred Skills: Experience supporting or collaborating with Sales and Trading teams. Familiarity with regulatory obligations related to disclosures and disclaimers. Education: Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent professional qualifications. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented Project Risk Manager looking for a challenging and rewarding temporary position, we invite you to apply now. Join our client in shaping the future of risk management in the financial services industry! Application Process: To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role. We look forward to hearing from you! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Jul 11, 2025
Contractor
Project Risk Manager Contract Daily Rate: 500 - 620 (inside IR35 via umbrella) End Date: January 5, 2026 Hybrid working - 3 days in Belfast and 2 days remote About Us: Our client, a leading organisation in the financial services sector, is seeking a skilled Project Risk Manager to join their dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to the development and management of risk frameworks. Key Responsibilities: Support the creation of a comprehensive framework for managing client disclosures and disclaimers, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements. Implement strategic solutions to address identified gaps in disclaimer and disclosure usage. Collaborate effectively with Legal, Compliance, COO, and Front Office teams to validate content, ensuring alignment with regulatory obligations. Deliver essential documentation and usage guidance to support sustainable business-as-usual (BAU) ownership and long-term consistency. Required Skills and Competencies: Risk Management: Proven experience in front office or control-side roles within the financial services industry, with a strong understanding of risk management principles and practises. Analytical Skills: Data-driven and structured approach to problem-solving, capable of achieving results efficiently. Self-Management: Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive tasks to completion with minimal supervision. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear and concise reporting to senior stakeholders. Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with business communication control frameworks. Personal Attributes: Resilience, self-motivation, strong organisational skills, adaptability, and detail-oriented mindset, thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Collaboration: Proven ability to navigate complex organisational structures and work effectively with regional and global partners across functional units. Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders, including senior management, business units, compliance, legal, and Internal Audit. Technical Proficiency: Experience working with risk and control systems, along with reporting requirements. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Preferred Skills: Experience supporting or collaborating with Sales and Trading teams. Familiarity with regulatory obligations related to disclosures and disclaimers. Education: Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent professional qualifications. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented Project Risk Manager looking for a challenging and rewarding temporary position, we invite you to apply now. Join our client in shaping the future of risk management in the financial services industry! Application Process: To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role. We look forward to hearing from you! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Description About the Role We're looking for a passionate leader to join us at our Bognor Regis Resort to lead our Burger King operation. As a Venue Manager, will be responsible for leading all day-to-day operations, you'll be vital in helping our guest's create smiles - getting stuck in to give them a great dining experience! You'll be part of a big team of people who are responsible for providing our guests with an altogether more fun and entertaining holiday. You should enjoy developing people and be passionate about delivering exceptional experiences to guests by nurturing, training and coaching the team in a fun-filled environment. You will drive standards and have the ability to lead the team to excellence, incorporating all brand standards and Butlin's way of working Reporting to the Senior Manager, you'll enjoy the buzz of a busy environment and will drive your team to maintain high levels of hygiene and cleanliness. You'll have the ability to drive consistent brand standards whilst being guest obsessed and operating efficiently in everything you do. The role will also involve analysing KPI's and stock control systems to drive sales, maximise gross profit margins, control costs and adhere to food safety and health & safety policies. You should have a real passion for leading by example and inspiring others to deliver experiences that truly delight our guests. You should be an advocate for your team's fulfilment at work, ensuring that you are having regular 121's and PDP discussions to support their development and career with Butlin's. As with all roles at Butlin's, no day will be the same and you will need to enjoy thinking on your feet, getting stuck in, and ensuring that our guest experience is always your number one priority. This is an operational guest facing role and therefore all none-guest facing tasks and activity will be allocated as time within your working week to allow you to spend the majority of your time within your venue and with our guests. Typical working hours cover 40 hours per week with a wide variety of shifts from 6am - 3am. About You We are looking for an individual with prior leadership experience in a similar quick serve or fast food environment. You should be passionate about leading and developing a team and supporting people through regular 121's and coaching. You should have strong commercial acumen and be confident in all elements of people management of your team, including all people tasks from onboarding through the employee life cycle. Employee life cycle refers to PDP's, performance management, required training, and any formal HR processes. You should strive to lead a successful team in delivering an amazing experience to our guests is the most important part of this role so you should be passionate about every interaction and should seek opportunities to improve this wherever possible. You should be able to manage multiple priorities and can adapt quickly to changing requirements. You should be familiar with audit requirements and processes with striving for top results each time. About Butlin's At Butlin's, we're all about fun, excitement, and adventure by the bucketload! For over 80 years we've been delighting hundreds of thousands of guests each year, whether on a non-stop action family break or our epic Adult only Big Weekenders. Ask any of our team, past and present, and one of the best things they'll say about working at Butlin's is our culture! We're all about providing our guests with an Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break, brought to life through our three mighty values. So, if you want a role where you Create Smiles, where you aren't afraid to Get Stuck In and where the team genuinely Cares For Each Other - this could be the perfect fit for you. There has never been a more exciting time to join Butlin's!
Jul 11, 2025
Full time
Description About the Role We're looking for a passionate leader to join us at our Bognor Regis Resort to lead our Burger King operation. As a Venue Manager, will be responsible for leading all day-to-day operations, you'll be vital in helping our guest's create smiles - getting stuck in to give them a great dining experience! You'll be part of a big team of people who are responsible for providing our guests with an altogether more fun and entertaining holiday. You should enjoy developing people and be passionate about delivering exceptional experiences to guests by nurturing, training and coaching the team in a fun-filled environment. You will drive standards and have the ability to lead the team to excellence, incorporating all brand standards and Butlin's way of working Reporting to the Senior Manager, you'll enjoy the buzz of a busy environment and will drive your team to maintain high levels of hygiene and cleanliness. You'll have the ability to drive consistent brand standards whilst being guest obsessed and operating efficiently in everything you do. The role will also involve analysing KPI's and stock control systems to drive sales, maximise gross profit margins, control costs and adhere to food safety and health & safety policies. You should have a real passion for leading by example and inspiring others to deliver experiences that truly delight our guests. You should be an advocate for your team's fulfilment at work, ensuring that you are having regular 121's and PDP discussions to support their development and career with Butlin's. As with all roles at Butlin's, no day will be the same and you will need to enjoy thinking on your feet, getting stuck in, and ensuring that our guest experience is always your number one priority. This is an operational guest facing role and therefore all none-guest facing tasks and activity will be allocated as time within your working week to allow you to spend the majority of your time within your venue and with our guests. Typical working hours cover 40 hours per week with a wide variety of shifts from 6am - 3am. About You We are looking for an individual with prior leadership experience in a similar quick serve or fast food environment. You should be passionate about leading and developing a team and supporting people through regular 121's and coaching. You should have strong commercial acumen and be confident in all elements of people management of your team, including all people tasks from onboarding through the employee life cycle. Employee life cycle refers to PDP's, performance management, required training, and any formal HR processes. You should strive to lead a successful team in delivering an amazing experience to our guests is the most important part of this role so you should be passionate about every interaction and should seek opportunities to improve this wherever possible. You should be able to manage multiple priorities and can adapt quickly to changing requirements. You should be familiar with audit requirements and processes with striving for top results each time. About Butlin's At Butlin's, we're all about fun, excitement, and adventure by the bucketload! For over 80 years we've been delighting hundreds of thousands of guests each year, whether on a non-stop action family break or our epic Adult only Big Weekenders. Ask any of our team, past and present, and one of the best things they'll say about working at Butlin's is our culture! We're all about providing our guests with an Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break, brought to life through our three mighty values. So, if you want a role where you Create Smiles, where you aren't afraid to Get Stuck In and where the team genuinely Cares For Each Other - this could be the perfect fit for you. There has never been a more exciting time to join Butlin's!
