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.

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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.

Ideas | People | Trust

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

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

We’ll broaden your horizons

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

As a Manager in our regional Financial Services Advisory team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of advisory and independent assurance projects for financial services firms across all FS sectors. You will play an important role in developing and maintaining deep client relationships as well as continuing to develop your commercial management and business development skills. You will have the opportunity to further develop specialist technical and regulatory knowledge and will also have opportunities to work with and support the wider Financial Services Advisory team.

You’ll be someone with

• A recognised accountancy or internal audit professional qualifications and/or memberships (i.e. ICAEW, CIMA, CIIA, ACCA etc.) is preferred but not essential.
• Significant experience of regulatory assurance or internal audit experience working within a professional services or financial services firm(s)
• A robust understanding of the regulatory environment and good practice in financial services including knowledge and experience of at least three of the following: FCA conduct rules and regulations, enterprise risk management frameworks and operating models, corporate governance / board effectiveness, credit risk, SMCR, operational resilience, consumer duty requirements, culture.
• Strong written / communication skills, ability to influence, lead, engage, and manage stakeholders
• Experience in leading others/team

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.

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.

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

The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients’ evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don’t just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm’s wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you’ll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you’ll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry’s most exciting and varied roles.

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

As a Manager, you’ll play a key role in leading the team and ensuring the smooth delivery of services to our clients. Our clients value the quality of our advice, which stems from strong relationships and a deep understanding of their businesses.

You’ll manage day-to-day team operations, support senior colleagues, and oversee the review of statutory financial statements, financial reporting for various entities, corporate tax services, and ad-hoc advisory work. You’ll also contribute to strategic growth, coach junior staff, and support business development and commercial performance.

This role offers the chance to build on your financial reporting and technical expertise within a collaborative and supportive team. You’ll receive high-quality training and development to help you succeed.

We work with a wide range of clients, primarily owner-managed and SME businesses, across various sectors. Our work spans UK GAAP and IFRS frameworks, including financial statement preparation and advisory projects.

You’ll be someone with:

• Qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a management role.
• Strong working knowledge of UK and international reporting standards (including UK GAAP and UK-adopted IFRS) and related financial reporting requirements.
• Previous experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts.
• Business development experience - able to contribute to the identification and conversion of opportunities to services.

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 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions.

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

Sparta Global is looking for passionate and committed individuals who want to kickstart a career in technology! You must be willing to complete full-time training in our Business Solutions programme and will then be assigned to work in a junior role with one of our trusted client partners as a ‘Spartan’ consultant. We are building for exciting future opportunities, your application will be reviewed accordingly, aligning to availability and requirements ensuring we can match the right candidates to the right roles.

We are seeking Business Solutions consultants to join our team and help our clients navigate the rapidly evolving world of business, helping our clients to solve issues, create value, maximise growth and improve business performance. In this role, you will use your expertise to identify and solve complex problems, assess the business needs of our clients, and provide strategic guidance on how to best utilise technology and other solutions to meet their goals.

You will embark on a transformative development journey that combines academic learning, coaching, mentorship, real-world client projects, and continuous growth opportunities across a variety of industries and sectors.

As you progress through client projects you will have the opportunity to gain further qualifications along the way that will give you the chance to level up your skills as you take on a variety of roles including Business Analyst, Project Manager, Project Support, PMO (Project Management Officer), Scrum Master and Product owner.

How it works:

Learn: Complete a period of full-time Academy training when you join Sparta Global. All training is delivered remotely by our team of industry-professional trainers and is paid from day one.

Work: At the successful completion of training, you will become a ‘Spartan’ consultant and be available for assignment to work with one of our clients as a Business Solutions Consultant!

Grow: You’ll work with our client for up to 24 months, be able to access upskilling, salary increases, and are then available to convert to a full-time employee with your assigned employer.

How to apply:

Our recruitment process is simple and supportive, and we encourage people from all demographics and backgrounds to apply. You do not need to have prior experience of working in tech or studying a STEM subject at a high level.

Apply online - Our team of Recruiters will review your application and invite you to the next stage if you showcase the right aptitude for success.Complete online assessments and a first-stage interview - These assessments are testing your aptitude for learning, not what you know. Show us your potential and then your personality in a face-to-face interview.Final competency-based interview - Demonstrate your collaborative skills, problem-solving abilities, and growth mindset to secure your spot in the Academy.

Person specification:

This role would ideally suit someone with a passion for technology and innovation, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and with 6-12 months transferable experience. Despite having this experience, you’re still driven and motivated to continuously learn, progress and expand your skills and establish a successful long-term career that can offer variety.

We’re also seeking passionate individuals who align with our values:

• Empathy & Diversity - Integrity, respect, and a commitment to inclusivity.
• Drive - A goal-oriented mindset with a passion for growth.
• Collaboration - A team-focused approach with a desire to build strong relationships.
• Innovation - Curiosity, creativity, and openness to new ideas.
• Flexibility - Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced industry.

Eligibility:

As a Sparta Global Consultant, you will be deployed to work with one of our client partners at the completion of your training. For this reason, candidates must be open to relocation/commuting for client site deployments and remote work cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (British/Irish Citizenship, EU Settled Status, or Permanent Visa Holder) and unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

About Sparta Global:

Sparta Global is a technology services and education company, specialising in hiring, training, and deploying the next generation of leaders across in-demand technology and business skills.

Over the past decade Sparta Global has helped more than 3000 people kickstart a career in technology, supporting graduates, non-graduates, career changers, returners, and ex forces personnel to develop exciting careers with our network of 100+ employers across public sector, financial services, and commercial.

In 2024, Sparta Global was an awarded a King’s Award for Enterprise for Promoting Opportunity, adding to its accolades as a Top 20 Employer for Social Mobility, B Corp accredited business for sustainability, and Princess Royal Training Award winner.

The Benefits:

• Free training - paid from day one
• Performance-based reviews every six months to discuss salary increases
• Referral bonuses
• No exit fees

• 20 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension scheme
• Eye care support
• Death-in-service cover
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Personal development budget
• Access to alumni and professional networks
• Opportunities to become a brand ambassador

Don’t wait to kickstart a career in technology, grab your opportunity to train and work with Sparta Global today!

Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing an award-wining, Software provider based in the heart of Manchester, providing people solutions to over 50,000 clients worldwide.

We are looking for a highly motivated, passionate HR professional who would be responsible for providing HR and Employment Law advice and assistance to support client needs. The Advice Business Partner will actively own cases to resolution, building rapport and relationships with clients on each interaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• To ensure that personal knowledge of employment law and HR best practice is continually updated.
• To advise, assist and guide clients with all employment law/HR enquiries received.
• To ensure that all advice is recorded accurately against the appropriate cases and all other client and call information is correctly captured on the database.
• Attend legal briefings and internal company training to ensure that advice provided is compliant with our services.
• Ensure departmental protocols are adhered to ensuring a high-quality level of service is always provided.
• To work in line with the departmental KPIs, ensuring support is provided to clients in a productive manner with quality sound advice and within set SLAs.
• Offer clients options regarding the take up of other products we provide and make recommendations accordingly.
• Deliver HR and employment law related training via webinar or in person if required.
• Always maintain a professional and responsible attitude.

What we’re looking for:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• A dynamic and flexible approach, as well as the ability to work under pressure.
• Practical experience.
• A willingness to develop your career as a HR professional.
• An enthusiasm for generating new business referrals.
• Ability to learn, research and interpret law quickly and effectively.
• Ability to prioritise and work unsupervised as required.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Excellent communication and written skills.
• MS Office knowledge and experience.

Benefits

• Enhanced holidays - 25 days increasing after continuous service
• Private health care cover after 5 years’ service
• New business referral scheme
• Access to Health Shield
• Access to the EAP service
• Refer a friend scheme
• Paid birthday leave
• Pension scheme contribution increasing after continuous service
• Group life insurance
• Travel Season Ticket loan scheme
• Milestone recognition
• Discounted products and memberships
• Discounted food and drink.
• Cycle 2 Work scheme after probationary period
• On site Gym

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Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

About the Company

We are collaborating with a leading international pharmaceutical market research company. They work with some of the biggest pharma companies to help them determine which new potentially lifesaving or life improving treatments to prioritise into development. To facilitate this, they gather information from medical experts, patients, and carers, and deliver insights to pharma companies to inform their strategic decision making. Our client is looking to add to their team with the appointment of a talented Senior Research Manager or Associate Director.

Note this role is offered on a remote/hybrid basis

About the Role

The Senior Research Manager or Associate Director will manage the delivery of multiple market research projects to ensure the design, day-to-day project management, analysis and reporting meet the research objectives and client needs. To develop and maintain client relationships leading to repeat business and contribute to proposal development.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Research Manager/Associate Director will include:

• Managing the delivery of multiple primary market research projects across a variety of therapy areas;
• Taking overall responsibility for end-to-end project management ensuring all project components and tasks are allocated and completed according to timelines;
• Leading internal and participating in external project meetings;
• Contributing to the preparation of proposals in response to RFPs to meet objectives with the input and guidance of a director;
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients in relation to the day-to day project management;
• Supporting business/account management and gain repeat business from Pharmaceutical clients;
• Developing and maintaining relationships with established clients to gain repeat business;
• Delivering effective line management by following HR guidelines;
• Motivating individuals to achieve the set company cornerstones, standards, and behaviours.

About You

To be in with a chance of securing this exciting Senior Research Manager/Associate Director role, you will need:

• Solid experience of ad hoc Pharmaceutical market research covering a variety of therapy areas and (ideally) both qualitative and quantitative research methods;
• Experience of working at Research Manager/Senior Research Manager or Associate Director level;
• To demonstrate experience and knowledge of a broad range of market research methodologies and techniques, including more advanced or complex approaches;
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, using your knowledge and experience to create the forward plan and timelines;
• Strong client facing skills, with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external clients through reliability and consistency of response.

In Summary

This Senior Research Manager/Associate Director role represents a fantastic opportunity to work within a great, supportive agency environment where genuine teamwork is valued. The culture is one which prioritises learning and development. They have have committees to champion their DE&I, wellbeing, charity and sustainability efforts, and hold regular social get togethers. There are excellent benefits on offer which include flexible working and quarterly wellbeing sessions. What’s not to like?! We look forward to seeing your CV today.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Business Development Manager to join our growing team within the Fire & Security sector. This role is focused on identifying, developing, and winning installation and long-term maintenance contracts across commercial, industrial, and public sector clients.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record of generating new business within the Fire & Security industry and the ability to build long-term relationships with clients requiring fire alarm, CCTV, access control, and intruder alarm solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and win new installation and service/maintenance contracts for Fire & Security systems.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to expand market presence.
• Target sectors such as commercial property, facilities management, construction, healthcare, education, and public sector organisations.
• Generate opportunities through networking, prospecting, and industry relationships.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to contract negotiation and close.
• Work closely with technical, estimating, and operations teams to develop competitive proposals.
• Build long-term client relationships to drive recurring revenue through maintenance agreements.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and report on activity and forecasts.
• Represent the company at industry events, networking groups, and trade shows.

Key Systems Experience (Desirable)

• Fire Alarm Systems
• CCTV & Video Surveillance
• Access Control
• Intruder Alarms
• Integrated Security Solutions
• Monitoring & Maintenance Contracts

Requirements

• Proven experience in Business Development within the Fire & Security industry.
• Demonstrated success in winning installation projects and recurring service contracts.
• Strong understanding of Fire & Security technologies and industry standards.
• Established network within construction, FM, or property sectors is highly desirable.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong hunter mentality.
• Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Uncapped commission structure
• Car allowance or company vehicle
• Pension scheme
• Career progression within a growing organisation
• Supportive technical and operational teams

Apply

If you are a driven sales professional with experience in the Fire & Security sector and a passion for winning new business, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience in securing installation and maintenance contracts.

Bolton

This is a fantastic opportunity within the Digital Services and Solutions Procurement team to deliver Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to the Digital Excellence team in the UK. The opportunity is to embed yourself within the Digital Services and Solutions Procurement team, a Domain of c. 30 people across the UK, France and Italy, covering key spend areas such as software (SaaS, Engineering & Manufacturing, Enterprise), Hardware, Services, Networks and Cyber.

Salary: Circa £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more .

The opportunity:

This team forms part of a wider international Indirect Procurement team of c. 80 people. The UK Supplier n Relationship Manager in Digital Services and Solutions Procurement will be a trusted member of the management team and will be entrusted to focus on SRM delivery across this critical Domain, enabling and developing key supplier/stakeholder relationships and contracts. Our supply partners range from critical locally based service providers to international European or US software providers. The UK Supplier Relationship Manager will work closely with the Group Supplier Relationship Manager and manage the over-arching strategy for SRM with key target vendor and contract relationships, setting ownership, and developing key relationships in the UK. The successful candidate will communicate across wider Indirect Procurement to co-operate internationally, and help up-skill and empower our teams.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Senior procurement experience / SRM professional, MCIPS qualified or studying for MCIPS, with extensive experience of dealing with senior internal and external collaborators to board level.
• Able to lead and influence SRM strategies in differing contexts and services, preferably IT.
• Knowledge required of contracts and contract law, able to develop and draft SRM schedules, SLAs and critical metrics or performance schedules.
• Able to apply and carry out contract terms. Able to handle and develop contracts over the contract lifecycle ready for renewal or competition.
• Excellent written and communicating skills - able to lead independently and make recommendations on strategy.
• Excellent soft skills and emotional intelligence.
• A great teammate - ready to champion and mentor our teams, ensuring suppliers and stakeholders are positively engaged, seeking positive outcomes.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more

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Business Analyst – Digital / Tech Consultancy Hybrid - 2-days per week in Leeds (inside a 1hr commute) / 2-days per month in Leeds (outside a 1hr commute) We’re looking for a Business Analyst to help organisations understand and solve complex business problems through effective analysis and digital delivery. In this role, you’ll work closely with stakeholders to uncover the real challenges behind projects, lead discovery activities, shape requirements, and ensure solutions deliver meaningful business value. You’ll also contribute to the growth of the Business Analysis practice by sharing knowledge, mentoring others, and supporting internal initiatives. What you’ll do - Lead discovery activities and clarify complex business problems - Define scope, manage requirements and backlogs, and support delivery teams - Translate business needs into clear functional requirements - Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels - Support and mentor other Business Analysts What we’re looking for - Strong experience in business analysis across business change and software development projects - Experience working in discovery phases and shaping requirements in ambiguous environments - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - Commercial awareness and the ability to prioritise value - A collaborative, inquisitive mindset with strong problem-solving ability Nice to have - Experience with Agile or other delivery methodologies - Knowledge of Lean, Systems Thinking, JTBD, or VMOST - Experience across multiple sectors (healthcare experience is a plus) What’s on offer - Competitive salary - Flexible annual leave options - Twice-yearly bonus - Ongoing training and development - Pension contributions - Regular tech events and social activities - Hybrid and flexible working - Opportunities to get involved in community and diversity initiatives