Interim HR/People Advisor job – 3 months plus – London Hybrid 2 days per week from office

C37-39k pro rata

Your new opportunity

Joining on the largest professional union and member-led organisation dedicated specifically to healthcare.

Your new role

Working closely with a People Business Partner and as part of a collaborative People & Organisational Development team, the People Adviser will deliver proactive, value‑adding HR and OD support across nominated business areas.You will act as a trusted adviser, providing confidential guidance on employment relations, people policies and best practice, while managing your own caseload and contributing to organisational development and change initiatives.Key responsibilities will include:

Delivering a comprehensive generalist People & OD service in line with agreed service standardsProviding pragmatic, postinfectiously advice on employee relations matters, with an emphasis on early resolutionCoaching and supporting managers on HR policies, procedures and people management practice

Managing employee relations casework and supporting informal and formal processesSupporting contractual changes and maintaining accurate HR and establishment dataAnalysing workforce and HR data to identify trends, insights and risks

Conducting leaver interviews and using feedback to inform people solutions and improve retentionSupporting organisational change activity, policy development and people projectsContributing to OD interventions, learning sessions and communications initiatives

Building strong relationships with managers, staff, payroll, finance and trade union representatives

This role requires flexibility, with occasional UK travel, overnight stays and extended days as required.What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong foundation in HR and OD practice along with the confidence to advise, challenge and influence at all levels.You will be able to demonstrate:

Experience working in a generalist HR or People Adviser role gained in a unionised or NHS environment

Confidence managing employee relations cases and advising managers on people issues on matters such as attendance, disciplinary, bullying and harassment

Strong organisational, analytical and prioritisation skills

The ability to interpret HR data and translate insights into practical recommendationsExperience working collaboratively with stakeholders, including trade unions

A commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and values‑led practice

CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards), or equivalent experience

Awareness of payroll processes and contractual administration

It is essential that you can start a new role on short notice and can commit to a 3 month duration working from the London office 2 days per week.

What you’ll get in returnThis is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a respected, people‑centred organisation where your work will genuinely make a difference.

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.

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Hays Recruitment – London – Financial Services – Private Sector – Permanent Desk

£28,700 + depending on experience

We are looking for an ambitious, commercially minded Recruitment Consultant to join our Financial Services business in Cheapside. You’ll be specialising in placing PAs and EAs into leading Financial Services organisations.

This desk is highly active, premium in fee size, and sits in an area of the market with exceptional resilience and long term growth potential. It is ideally suited for an entry level consultant ready to accelerate their earning potential quickly.

Why This Market?

This is not a typical entry level desk. You will be stepping into a proven, high performing part of the business with:

• Average perm PA/EA fee is £11,593
• There are 550+ PA roles currently advertised in this space, with 56% handled by agencies
• A market where 86 consultants across our top 5 competitors are actively operating showing a clear evidence of strong demand
• A specialism that is high value, futureproof and commercially robust
• Working alongside a successful temp specialist operating in that market

Financial Services is a market with consistent hiring needs regardless of economic cycles, offering both stability and premium fee opportunities. It’s also one of the quickest areas for new consultants to build success due to high job flow and immediate access to warm client relationships.

The Opportunity

You’ll manage a dedicated desk placing PAs and EAs professionals into permanent roles across Financial Services. This desk has long been a strong performer for Hays, but there is still huge untapped potential due to the volume of demand in the market.

This is your chance to own a high margin specialism within a sector where clients consistently value quality, speed and specialist expertise.

What You’ll Be Doing:

In this role, you will:

• Build relationships with senior stakeholders across Financial Services, including Talent Acquisition Partners, MDs, Partners, COOs, Chiefs of Staff and HR leaders
• Run a 360 desk with full responsibility for business development, job management and candidate engagement
• Leverage strong market activity to quickly generate fees and build your portfolio
• Develop deep market insight into PA/EA hiring trends, competitor activity and skill shortages
• Deliver an exceptional candidate and client experience aligned with the expectations of a premium market
• Grow your desk within a team that is aligned to high value, specialist, futureproof markets

This is a role where your commercial approach, ambition and resilience will directly shape your success and where the financial reward can grow rapidly.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous recruitment experience (any specialism)
• Strong business development capability and willingness to grow your own market
• A proactive, fast paced approach to desk management
• Drive, resilience and a strong commercial mindset
• Desire to build a career in a high value, relationship led specialism

What You’ll Get in Return

We offer a career pathway built on progression, performance and opportunity. You’ll benefit from:

• Uncapped individual commission, paid every 4 weeks
• Entry into a premium, high fee market with strong job flow
• Access to warm relationships and established FS clients
• International incentive trips and performance based rewards
• Hybrid and flexible working patterns
• Comprehensive, structured learning and development to support success
• Global mobility opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives, volunteering opportunities and employee support networks

This is an opportunity to build a career in one of the most commercially exciting areas of Private Sector recruitment with the brand reputation, training and infrastructure of Hays behind you.

At Hays, the future is what you make it. Your ambition will be recognised, supported and rewarded in a culture that champions success.

As a proud Disability Confident employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Let’s build your tomorrow, together.

At Hays, we share a passion for creating a culture where there are opportunities for our people to flourish and succeed, whatever your background. We know that diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach, which encourages those experiences and views to be heard, is great for business and therefore your career with us.

Ideas | People | Trust

We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world.

Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them.

We’ll broaden your horizons

Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients’ affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they’re experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details – all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you’ll work on some of the world’s most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry.

We’ll help you succeed

Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships.

You’ll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you’ll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients.

Overview

This is an associate director role within the growing Advisory team of the BDO International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA) department. The role involves managing teams of junior managers, consultants and analysts to secure and deliver assignments in the domain of evaluation and value-for-money audit. It also includes business development, supporting IIDA leadership to grow the business.

IIDA carries out assignments for international donor organisations all over the world - including UN organisations, multi-lateral development banks, EU bodies, government development agencies and charitable foundations. By helping these organisations perform better, our team supports them in improving economic, social and political conditions in dozens of countries around the world.

You’ll be someone with:

• Strong written and spoken English skills, and an ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and constructive manner.
• A higher degree or professional qualification in public policy/finance, climate finance, international development, economics or operational research.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering OECD/DAC-based evaluations, value for money audits / assessments and/or organisational reviews.
• A genuine interest in international development and working in a multi-cultural context.
• Demonstrable business development success & experience of managing teams of 3-7 people, and projects lasting from 1 to 24 months.

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 everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand.

At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.

We’re in it together

Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.

We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we’re working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.

We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO.

We’re looking forward to the future

At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy.

Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions.

We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

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.

At BDO, we have some of the best people in the market and we’re looking to grow our Audit Learning and Development Community!

Why choose Audit Learning and Development at BDO?

Are you ready to embark on a career journey where every day brings new opportunities to make a real impact? We are on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our growing team and help redefine the future of Learning and Development within the Audit Stream at BDO. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to engage in exciting projects that challenge conventional thinking and push the boundaries of Learning & Development. You will be at the forefront of innovation, driving critical strategic initiatives that empower our people to excel.

Learning and Development at BDO is more than just a function, it’s a key component of our people strategy. We work hand-in-hand with the Audit Stream to pinpoint and address learning needs, deploying innovative solutions with the latest tools and technology ensuring timely personal and professional growth, all whilst maintaining commercial viability and adhering to regulatory standards.

Our goal is to cultivate a learning culture that equips our people with the knowledge and skills they need to achieve their personal and professional aspirations alongside delivering excellence for our clients. Our team spans across all BDO offices, with a significant presence in our vibrant London office. Regular travel to London and other locations will be required.

Let’s Connect!

If you’re an Audit Learning and Development Specialist, whether you’re actively seeking a new role or just exploring possibilities, we’re always eager to meet exceptional individuals and we’d love to start a conversation with you. Even if there’s no current role that perfectly matches your interests, we welcome the chance to chat. Apply here to begin the conversation today.

Want to learn more about life at BDO?

Still making your mind up about your next employer? Find out why you should work at BDO here: https://careers.bdo.co.uk/why-work-here

Want to know what to expect when you walk through the door? Read our offerings here: https://careers.bdo.co.uk/benefits

Want to work in a particular location? We stretch right across the UK:  https://careers.bdo.co.uk/locations

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.

Join Us as our US Curriculum Lead in Learning and Development!

Ideas | People | Trust

We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world.

We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them.

We’ll broaden your horizons

Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential.

Are you ready to broaden your horizons and make a real impact on the future of learning? We’re looking for an Experienced Manager to join our Audit Stream L&D team to lead on the development of our US Curriculum. This is your chance to shape the future of learning in this important area for the business.

About the Role

As our US Curriculum Lead, you’ll manage the entire learning process for our US offering. You’ll be pivotal in transitioning the curriculum into Audit Stream L&D (it currently sits in the business). You’ll work close with our US practitioners, ensuring our learning meets the needs of the business, remains high-quality and is commercially viable. You’ll be responsible for overseeing our QC 1000 response and liaise directly with global and US colleagues, influencing learning strategy for the future. You’ll report directly to the Audit Stream L&D Leadership Team.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the transition plan for the US curriculum, addressing compliance and delivery risks and managing the change process.
• Develop and deliver high quality, impactful and innovative content that meets learner needs and delivers business outcomes.
• Build strategic relationships with SMEs, Global L&D, and the US firm.
• Support the evaluation of learning impact and effectiveness (lead by our Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance team)
• Bring fresh ideas to support effective learning solutions.
• Support the QC 1000 process, optimising our systems, processes and controls in relation to the US curriculum.

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced Manager with an audit background and recent US experience
• Experience of authoring learning content and/or facilitation would be an advantage but is not essential
• Strong relationship and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Experience with change programmes is beneficial
• Interest in developing self and others through high-quality learning
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Strong data-analytics and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of business strategy and a focus on delivering effectively

This role offers the flexibility to be based anywhere in the UK, with some travel required. If you’re a talented, high-performing individual ready to lead change and support our L&D strategy, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help us redefine service quality in our US sector.

We’re in it together

Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.

Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.

We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO.

We’re looking forward to the future

At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy.

Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions.

We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

£Up to £70,000 GBP
Competitive Bonus + Car Allowance
Hybrid WORKING
Location: London; Manchester; Belfast, Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Oracle Functional Consultant (Oracle Finance Transformation)
Our client is a leading consultancy recognised for delivering major digital and finance transformation programmes, and is commonly named in The Times’ Top 100 Companies to Work For . As an Oracle Functional Consultant, you will join a practice dedicated to Oracle Fusion Cloud transformation, helping organisations modernise their finance operations through end-to-end implementation of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP. This role places you at the forefront of Fusion-enabled finance modernisation, working with senior stakeholders to redesign processes, optimise financial operations, and deploy scalable Oracle Fusion solutions across complex enterprise environments.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Deliver large-scale Oracle Fusion Finance Transformation programmes
• Design, configure, and implement Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP financial modules
• Work within a high-performing team specialising in Oracle Fusion functional delivery
• Lead or support requirements-gathering workshops focused on Fusion processes
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across finance and transformation teams
• Contribute to the growth of Fusion capability, assets, and best-practice methods
• Support technology-enabled finance transformation powered by Oracle Fusion Cloud

Your Responsibilities:
As an Oracle Functional Consultant, you will:

• Own or support functional delivery across Oracle Fusion Finance Transformation programmes
• Design, configure, and assure Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP solutions aligned to client needs
• Lead requirements-gathering and translate business processes into Fusion configurations
• Support Fusion-based testing cycles, deployment, data migration, and post-go-live stabilisation
• Collaborate with cross-functional Fusion delivery teams for seamless end-to-end implementation
• Advise clients on best practices for Oracle Fusion finance modules and cloud-enabled processes
• Contribute to Fusion accelerators, delivery frameworks, and reusable assets
• Mentor junior consultants and support the wider Oracle Fusion practice community

Key Requirements:
As an Oracle Functional Consultant, you should have:

• Hands-on experience delivering Oracle Fusion Finance Transformation projects
• Strong functional knowledge of Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications across the finance suite
• Experience across the Fusion implementation lifecycle, including:
• Requirements gathering
• Solution design
• Configuration
• Testing
• Deployment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to work effectively within high-performing, cloud-focused consulting teams

You will gain exposure with:
Working as an Oracle Functional Consultant gives you the opportunity to collaborate within a practice delivering transformation across:

• Finance
• Supply Chain
• IT Operations

You will engage in an environment that integrates:

• Strategic thinking
• Process design
• Cloud technology implementation

The team helps clients unlock measurable improvements by deploying Oracle Fusion Cloud as the core platform for modern finance operations.

Why Join?:

• Work at the forefront of Oracle Fusion Finance Transformation
• Shape the design and delivery of cutting-edge Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP programmes
• Influence client outcomes within a collaborative, supportive consulting culture
• Develop your career as an Oracle Functional Consultant in a growing Fusion-focused practice
• Hybrid working model across office, client site, and remote work
• Opportunities available in Belfast, London, and Manchester

Interested? Apply Now!

Reference: AON/AMC/JTOracleFunctionalConsultant

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Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future.

You’ll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you’re supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You’ll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow, belong and impact.

In Europe, Forvis Mazars has developed a leading team in Corporate Treasury Advisory with 60+ dedicated consultants supporting Treasury & Financing departments or CFO in 4 mains areas: (i) Treasury Transformation, (ii) Liquidity Optimisation; (iii) Financial Risk Management; and (iv) Operational Support. Forvis Mazars Group has recently launched a strategic initiative to boost the development of this Corporate Treasury Advisory practice with the objective to double its size within 3 years leveraging on strong existing expertise and Forvis Mazars footprint.

The Opportunity

Forvis Mazars is looking for an Assistant Manager or Manager to join our London team to help lead and deliver client engagements focused on Treasury Management Systems (TMS), bank connectivity and payments (including Bank Communication Tools / payment platforms).

This role is ideal for someone with hands-on TMS and/or payments platform implementation experience who enjoys being client-facing, translating requirements into clear deliverables and shaping practical solutions.

Where this role sits: The Assistant Manager / Manager role sits within our UK Treasury Advisory team and typically reports into an Associate Director / Director / Partner.

Key Responsibilities

Main activities for the role include:

• Participate and oversee the delivery of TMS and bank connectivity / payments (BCT) assignments (selection, implementation / PMO, optimisation, configuration, administration support, upgrades, audit, etc.), ensuring client expectations are exceeded and quality standards are met.
• Translate client requirements into clear deliverables and practical recommendations.
• Contribute to UK go-to-market initiatives to develop new opportunities related to TMS and BCT in the UK (marketing campaign, events, publication, direct approach).
• Identify, negotiate and secure business opportunities with the support existing Treasury Advisory teams and local partners.
• Support team and capability build in the UK and collaborate with Corporate Treasury Advisory colleagues across Europe.

Your Profile

Essential

• Minimum of 4 to 5 years’ experience in treasury technology / treasury transformation (consulting or in-house), with hands-on exposure to TMS and/or payments platform delivery.
• Certified with one or more TMS platforms, such as Kyriba, ION, FIS, GTreasury (or similar).
• Experience leading workstreams / engagements across requirements, solution design, governance/PMO, testing/UAT and go-live readiness.
• Strong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills; comfortable with Treasury/Finance/IT audiences.
• Ability to turn ambiguity into structured decisions, plans and deliverables.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).

Desirable

• Hands-on experience leading bank connectivity and payment factory workstreams: SWIFT / host-to-host / APIs, payment factory concepts, bank onboarding.
• Familiarity with treasury operating model/process redesign alongside systems.
• Knowledge of the UK treasury ecosystem (ACT, banks, vendors).
• People leadership (coaching / informal line management).

What We Offer

• A chance to help build a growing UK treasury technology capability, backed by a strong and established European treasury advisory team.
• High-impact client work across treasury transformation, technology and payments.
• Significant autonomy and responsibility with clear progression opportunities.
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements.
• Training and development programs in a collaborative international environment.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people’s unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients.

We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith.

We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential.

At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.

Business Continuity Manager - Ops Resilience - Insurance

Our client, a leading London Market Insurer, is seeking an experienced Business Continuity Manager and Operational Resilience professional to take ownership of this critical area. This is a newly created role following a period of cloud transformation, and the organisation is now looking to refresh and mature its operational resilience, DR and business continuity capabilities.

Experience Required

• Previous experience in a Business Continuity and Operational Resilience capacity
• Strong testing capability - able to design and run scenario based BCP, DR and Op Res testing and translate outcomes into improvements
• Experience managing third party vendors
• Insurance or wider financial services experience preferred (London Market advantageous)
• Confident operating as a standalone SME

This is a permanent opportunity paying £75,000 - £100,000 depending on experience + 20% bonus, based x3 days per week in the Central London offices.

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We know that the most successful teams have a diversity of background, experience and approach.
When we recruit, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring thanks to your sex, ethnicity, race, gender identity, nationality, age, disability and beliefs.

Business Continuity Manager - Ops Resilience - Insurance

Business Development Manager (General Freight Forwarding: Air/Sea)

• Location: (can be based remotely as long as attend office once per month in Middlesex)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Hours: 9:00-17:30
• Salary: £50-70k dependant on experience, plus uncapped commission

My client is an International, a dynamic and fast-growing freight forwarder known for delivering tailored shipping and logistics solutions. They are seeking an ambitious Business Development Manager to drive new opportunities and contribute to their expansion.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Generate and convert new business opportunities using your existing network of logistics contacts.
• Manage and grow your own portfolio of customers, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
• Develop tailored freight and shipping solutions to meet client needs.
• Lead client engagement through calls, meetings, and visits.
• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline through a mix of networking, prospecting, and targeted outreach.
• Provide accurate quotations and negotiate competitive rates on a shipment-by-shipment basis.
• Keep CRM systems updated with leads, opportunities, and customer activity.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4/5 Years experience in freight particularly Air and Sea
• A proven track record of winning and retaining business.
• Strong book of industry contacts with the ability to leverage them effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; confidence is a must.
• Resilient, proactive, and target-driven mindset.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and thrive under pressure.
• You will be given autonomy to run your days as you fill fit for your growth and development, so must have passion for the business and professional growth
• CRM exposure beneficial (training provided if required).
• Exposure to Cargowise is a bonus but not essential

Revenues & Benefits Systems Officer needed in Esher, £21.35ph- Reference: OR24623

Full-time 36 hours per week MondayFriday Office-based (review possible part home working after initial month)

We are seeking a Benefits professional, Ideally with significant experience and a strong background in benefit assessment who is ready to progress into a Revenues & Benefits Systems Officer role. This position is ideal for someone who understands the operational side of Benefits and wants to move into a more technical, systems-focused career path.

The role centers on maintaining, developing, and improving our Benefits systems, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across all processes. You will work closely with operational teams, IT, and external suppliers to support system changes, testing, upgrades, and data quality.

Skills & Experience

We are looking for someone ideally with:

• significant Benefits assessment experience (HB/CTR or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of Benefits legislation, workflows, and operational processes
• Good working knowledge of Excel (lookups, pivot tables, data manipulation)
• Familiarity with any of the following is an advantage:
  • QBF
  • SQL
  • CAKE/HBAP
  • Quality Assurance
  • Appeals
  • End-of-Year processes

We do not expect you to have all the technical skills from day one. We will invest in training and development for the right candidate who brings strong Benefits knowledge and a willingness to learn.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV toquoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please beprepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

Permanent
Location: Home / London
Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 (+ benefits)

Skills: ETRM / CTRM, ION (Endur, Findur, Allegro), Trading Systems, Stakeholder Management

Overview

We are looking to recruit a Trading Domain Specialist to support the delivery of specialist solutions within the energy trading and commodities space. This role will suit someone with a strong understanding of trading systems and processes, who can operate as a subject matter expert across client engagements.

We are specifically looking for experience with ION ETRM platforms such as Endur, Findur or Allegro.

This is not a traditional Business Analyst role. You will work closely with stakeholders to shape solutions, support implementation, and provide domain expertise across the full delivery lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert across ETRM / CTRM platforms
• Work with client stakeholders to gather, clarify and define requirements
• Support solution design, scoping and implementation activities
• Provide domain expertise across trading processes and systems
• Contribute to planning, strategy and delivery discussions
• Identify opportunities to improve and optimise existing solutions
• Support and mentor colleagues where required

Experience Required

• Proven experience working with ION ETRM platforms (Endur, Findur or Allegro)
• Strong understanding of energy trading / commodities trading processes
• Experience operating as a Business Analyst, Product Owner or domain SME
• Ability to engage with stakeholders across business and technical teams
• Experience supporting system implementation or transformation programmes
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Money Guidance Officer £28,000 Hybrid London

Are you passionate about financial inclusion and supporting people to overcome barriers to financial stability?

We re working with a small but mighty charity that s on a mission to make debt and money advice accessible to everyone. They re expanding their team and looking for a Money Guidance Officer to support individuals on their journey towards greater financial wellbeing.

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Thrives in community-facing work and enjoys engaging with people from all walks of life.
• Has strong administrative and organisational skills, alongside a warm, empathetic approach.
• Can juggle outreach, engagement and support work helping individuals stay connected to their debt advice journey.
• Is comfortable delivering 1-to-1 and group sessions, promoting financial resilience and financial education.
• Can work flexibly across community locations in London (with some hybrid working available).
• Holds a relevant professional qualification such as CMA Connect Money Mentor training, or an equivalent qualification/experience in money guidance or financial capability support.

You ll be joining a collaborative and supportive team at a pivotal moment of growth, helping to ensure people are not just referred into services but fully supported throughout their financial advice journey.

Salary: £28,000
Location: London (with hybrid working)

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave + birthday off (rising to 35 days with service)
• 3% pension contribution
• £200 home working equipment allowance
• Costco membership
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• And more!

If this sounds like you, please get in touch ASAP.

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates who are shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

PFI Contract Compliance Manager Princess Royal University Hospital (covering Orpington & Beckenham)

A leading facilities management provider is seeking a PFI Compliance Manager to support the commercial and contractual performance of a major healthcare partnership. Reporting into the Key Account Director and working closely with senior operational and quality teams, you’ll play a central role in ensuring the PFI contract is delivered compliantly and transparently across three busy hospital sites.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of performance reporting, KPI validation, audit activity and commercial compliance. Based primarily at PRUH, you’ll act as a key link between service delivery and senior stakeholders, providing clarity on how the contract is performing and where improvements or efficiencies can be made.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Managing contract compliance from operational delivery through to commercial outcomes
• Reviewing KPI data, deductions and payment mechanism outputs
• Producing accurate performance, compliance and commercial reports
• Ensuring CAFM data is accurate and audit-ready
• Leading audit cycles and embedding best practice
• Analysing operational and financial data to identify risks, trends and opportunities
• Supporting discussions around SLAs, contractual queries and commercial disputes
• Building strong working relationships with client-side stakeholders

Why This Role Stands Out

• Long-term stability with a secure healthcare PFI partnership
• Strong exposure to commercial decision-making and client interactions
• Ideal for someone stepping up from a performance, commercial or contract support background
• High visibility and real influence over how the contract operates
• What We’re Looking For
• Experience in PFI, PPP or complex FM commercial contracts
• Strong understanding of SLAs, KPIs and contractual mechanisms
• Confident analysing data and producing clear written reports
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and commercial conversations
• Knowledge of contract clauses and disputes (NHS background desirable)

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact on a major healthcare PFI contract and develop your commercial expertise, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

About us:

31ten is an agile, independent consultancy and certified B Corp. Trusted by our clients and partners, we’ve been named as one of the UK’s Leading Management Consultancies by the Financial Times every year since 2020.

We work in partnership with the public sector to make places better for the people that live, work, and learn in them.

Integrity, inclusivity, social and environmental awareness are at the heart of what we do, and we collaborate with our clients to deliver sustainable change, meaningful impact, and better outcomes.

Work-life balance is important to us - we recognise that everyone has interests and commitments outside of their work and so we strongly advocate for working in the way that’s best for you. Whether that’s part-time, condensed hours, from home or the London office, flexible working arrangements are actively supported.

31ten works across Local & Central Government, Housing & Development, Education, Health & Social Care and Blue Light Services.

Our services in these sectors typically take the shape of:

• Customer, Digital & Technology;
• Strategy & Transformation;
• People & Change;
• Placemaking & Regeneration;
• Finance & Assets;
• Procurement & Partnerships; and
• Business Cases.

About the role:

Managing Consultants at 31ten are central to successful project delivery. Their work goes beyond delivering high-quality advice and outputs - they are responsible for managing delivery teams, quality and commercials, whilst being the face of the project and engaging positively with our clients.

We are keen to speak to candidates who are interested in helping us to design and deliver services to the public sector, which:

• Promote place-based investment approaches that drive inclusive economic growth and long-term value for local communities
• Leverage public investment to catalyse regeneration and sustainable growth
• Generate long-term sustainable income streams or one-off receipts through strategic asset reviews
• Identify opportunities and evaluate options to drive regeneration, repurpose assets and develop new housing
• Supports growth ambitions through local economic strategies
• Develop and implement investment strategies, including investment funds, and advise on commercial opportunities
• Preparation of economic appraisals, impact assessments, and evaluation studies to inform strategic decision-making and prioritise projects
• Analyse regional and local economic conditions and trends to inform planning, investment, and regeneration priorities
• Facilitate partnerships between public, private, and community stakeholders to drive inclusive, sustainable economic outcomes
• Assess and monitor the impact of economic interventions to ensure delivery of intended outcomes for communities

The points above reflect our broad-ranging mission, so we don’t expect relevant experience in them all. In fact, our preferred recruits tend to have a focused CV with strong evidence of experience in some but not all areas.

In this role, we’d expect you to

• Take responsibility for clarifying scope, planning and delivery of projects, meeting deadlines and flagging risks, tasking and managing the project team
• Have good commercial acumen in a consulting context and strong management of project hygiene factors, including awareness of the impact on the project and wider business performance
• Have a growing client network, develop strong relationships with clients through project work, and effectively influence opposite numbers at a project level
• Be able to design and complete a range of data analysis and convey key insights with a clear understanding of client context, relative strengths, risks and sensitivities
• Be a clear and effective communicator, with the ability to tailor style to the audience and client context
• Be a confident report writer - happy holding the pen - and confidently present your own work / findings externally and facilitate regular client engagement
• Have a strong understanding of the sector and market, and take a proactive approach to further development
• Be able to plan and manage end-to-end proposal and tender response process, preparing well-drafted responses to bid questions for senior review and directing others as required

About you:

A great ‘31tenner’ is a self-starter with drive and ambition. We are looking for people who can build excellent client relationships and work collaboratively within a team environment. But above all else, you must be passionate about social impact and working with the public sector.

We hire the person first, experience second, shaping the role around the individual. We recognise that every candidate’s experiences and background will be different. We value a broad, diverse range of perspectives.

We’re keen to hear from values-driven candidates, with:

• Demonstrable experience in Economic Development & Growth, Finance, Investment and Policy
• Demonstrable experience working either for or with the public sector, specifically local or central government, in-house or in a consulting role with public sector clients
• Experience writing HMT Green Book Business Cases
• A growth mindset, regularly seeking feedback and continuous self-improvement
• Initiative and ownership, self-managing your time, flagging your availability and clearly communicating updates with project teams, working across multiple projects in tandem
• The ability to engage successfully with clients, client teams and key stakeholders and to work in a relational manner/style
• A demonstrable commitment to improving public sector and local government services
• The ability to deal with ambiguity and to navigate complex or unclear issues
• The ability to think analytically, systematically, and logically, breaking down complex information to enable us and our clients to better understand them
• Be comfortable receiving and delivering clear, constructive feedback (or prepared to embrace the uncomfortable!)
• An active contribution to the development of our company culture, role-modelling our values and engaging with internal initiatives and knowledge-sharing

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexi bank holidays - the option to substitute religious holidays for a date that is meaningful to you
• The option to purchase up to 5 additional annual leave days (per year)
• Private healthcare package with BUPA and the ability to add family members
• Matched pension up to 6% of gross salary
• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave
• Annual performance-based bonus (discretionary)
• Work-life balance - we recognise that everyone has interests and commitments outside of their work and so we strongly advocate for working in the way that’s best for you. Whether that’s part-time, condensed hours, from home or the office, flexible working arrangements are actively supported
• A friendly and supportive working environment with regular opportunities for collaboration, team socials and modern offices with excellent facilities for staff in a central location
• Annual team away day and Christmas party
• Opportunities to get involved in our social value programme of volunteering and pro-bono support to causes that align with our mission
• Continuous opportunities for career development and training, including support to pursue professional qualifications (that align to our work)
• Unlimited access to our online learning platform, You Can Now
• Salary sacrifice cycle-to-work, tech at home and electric vehicle scheme
• Access to our Payroll Giving scheme, enabling tax efficient donations to charities of your choice

Our interview process:

1st stage - Initial phone call with our People Lead

2nd stage - Technical interview - Includes an Excel test and case study / presentation task (2hrs, virtual via Teams) with two members of the hiring team

3rd stage - Values & behaviours interview - Final meeting with two members of our Senior Leadership Team (1hr, in-person)

Optical Business Development Executive - London

Zest Optical is working in partnership with a leading manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses to recruit a commercially driven Business Development Executive to cover London. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established brand with a strong reputation within the independent optical market.

You will support the growth of a high-potential territory, working closely with independent opticians to drive growth through a mix of account development and new business. The role combines commercial responsibility with relationship management, offering the chance to make a real impact across your region.

Business Development Executive - Role

• Manage and develop a portfolio of independent optical accounts across London
• Drive sales growth in line with agreed targets, focusing on both value and product mix
• Identify and win new business through proactive prospecting, networking and cold calling
• Build strong, long-term relationships with customers, acting as a trusted partner
• Deliver tailored commercial solutions, promotions and initiatives to maximise performance
• Manage pipeline, enquiries and territory activity to ensure consistent results

Business Development Executive - Requirements

• Qualified Dispensing Optician or Practice Manager
• Strong understanding of the independent optical market
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to business development
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Full UK driving licence

Business Development Executive - Salary & Benefits

• Base salary up to £45,000
• Excellent bonus scheme
• Company car plus full benefits package

If you’re looking to step into a commercial role within the optical sector, apply now for a confidential discussion.

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