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

Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations understand, manage and respond to risk in an increasingly complex and fastmoving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not-for-profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making.

As part of the team, you’ll work on a wide range of internal audit, risk and advisory engagements in the Public Sector. You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm, applying innovative approaches, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients.

As an Assistant Manager within Risk & Advisory Services (RAS), you will play a pivotal role in delivering high quality internal audit and advisory services to our Public Sector clients. You will work proactively, taking ownership of your responsibilities, while collaborating effectively with colleagues and maintaining regular, confident communication with BDO Senior Managers, Directors and Partners.

You will be responsible for managing a limited portfolio of engagements, leading audits and specialist assignments, and supporting the development of junior team members. In doing so, you will build strong, trusted client relationships and make a meaningful contribution to the overall success of the team and service line.

The role combines engagement and portfolio management with hands on delivery. Typically, you will spend around 50% of your time on management activities - such as engagement planning, portfolio oversight and project management - and 50% leading audits and undertaking specialist assignments, with this balance flexing in line with your experience and development.

You’ll be someone with:

• Relevant professional experience, with a strong focus on internal audit or equivalent risk and assurance work preferably in the Public Sector.

• A recognised professional qualification (e.g. CIA with QIAL, CMIIA/MIIA, CCAB or equivalent).

• Experience of planning and delivering audits, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and challenge constructively.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.

• Proficiency in MS Office and flowcharting tools; experience with internal audit systems and data analytics tools is advantageous, with training provided where required.

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.

This position is for FTC of 12 months

ABOUT THE ROLE
As an HR Business Partner at Barchester, you’ll deliver a professional, business-focused HR service that meets the needs and KPIs of three regions this will encompass around 30 care homes. Your role will involve working closely with General Managers and Regional Directors to support them across all aspects of employee relations and engagement. With operational excellence front of mind, you’ll provide support in person, over the phone, via email, and through coaching, training and mediation.

One of your key focuses as an HR Business Partner at Barchester will be providing your regions with employee absence and turnover analysis, before developing, agreeing and monitoring action plans. We’ll need you to support the management of high-risk cases that could include disciplinaries and appeals, and any litigation matters. Your remit will also include delivering inductions for managers in your region, HR-related training and Employee Services briefings and presentations. Across everything you do, you’ll look to develop and maintain excellent working relationships so that you can develop seamless processes and the most robust solutions.

ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for an HR Business Partner with solid experience in a similar role. If you have a relevant professional qualification, this would be ideal we’d certainly like to see a through working knowledge and application of employment legislation. You’ll be someone who enjoys tackling a varied workload and you’ll be adept at both written and verbal communication. A great communicator, collaborator and problem solver, you’re always committed to delivering the highest standards in everything you do. Travel across the three regions is required, so flexibility is important.

REWARDS PACKAGE
As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you great benefits which would include: a bonus, contribution pension scheme, and free training and development. You’ll also have plenty of opportunity to grow your career in a large organisation with a warm and supportive environment.

If you’d like to use your enhanced your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is an empowering and rewarding place to be.

7766

Leeds – hybrid (2-3 days in the Leeds office)

Permanent

Summary

We’re seeking a Reward Partner to join our growing team in our Leeds office. In this newly created role, you’ll support the Head of Reward & Benefits in developing, implementing, and managing reward strategies that attract, retain, and motivate employees across the Group.

You’ll partner closely with HR, Finance, and business leaders to ensure compensation, benefits, and recognition programmes support the company’s commercial objectives while remaining competitive within the construction and infrastructure market.

To be successful in this role we would like you to possess a strong analytical capability, commercial awareness, and the ability to translate reward strategy into practical solutions that work within a project-based environment.

Some of the key deliverables include:

• Provide expert advice on compensation, benefits, and reward policies
• Support the design and delivery of the company’s reward strategy aligned with business objectives
• Ensure reward programmes support talent attraction and retention within the construction/engineering sector
• Manage salary benchmarking and market analysis within the construction and engineering sectors
• Support annual salary review, bonus planning, and pay review cycles
• Provide guidance on pay structures, job evaluation, and grading frameworks
• Ensure fair, consistent, and equitable pay decisions across the organisation.
• Support employee benefits programmes including pensions, healthcare, and other flexible benefits
• Support the review and enhancement of benefits offerings to remain competitive in the market. Support the development of recognition and incentive programmes linked to project delivery and performance
• Analyse reward data and provide insights to leadership teams
• Produce reports on pay trends, reward effectiveness, and cost modelling
• Support budgeting and financial forecasting for reward programmes
• Ensure reward practices comply with relevant legislation and regulations (e.g., equal pay, gender pay gap reporting)
• Maintain strong governance around pay decisions and reward frameworks
• Support audit and reporting requirements related to compensation and benefits
• Lead or support reward-related projects such as job architecture reviews, pay structure redesign, or benefits transformation
• Contribute to wider HR transformation initiatives.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in reward, compensation and benefits within HR.
• Experience providing advice and guidance to business managers
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret reward data and market trends.
• Experience supporting salary review and bonus processes
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Advanced Excel and reward data analysis capability

Benefits:

We’re always evolving our benefits to ensure we’re attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
• Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Personal wellbeing and volunteer days
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us:

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. 
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About the job
Job summary
Senior Business Analyst
As a Senior Business Analyst at the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) you will join an established and supportive community of Business Analysts and work across all areas of projects and service lifecycle. In this role you will work as part of an Agile multi-disciplinary squad alongside product managers, service design, data specialists, developers, and testers to deliver new internal and external services. You will be expected to be proactive and take ownership of analysis activities and deliverables including writing user stories with acceptance criteria, modelling business processes, and contributing to three amigo/refinement sessions. You must be able to build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels, demonstrating good leadership and collaborative working skills. You will need excellent presentation and communication skills, across a variety of situations and levels of stakeholders. You will work together with IPO colleagues, partner organisations and/or suppliers to ensure that approaches and outcomes are fit for purpose meeting business needs, user needs and IPO standards.
Within the Business Analyst Community, you will play an important role in establishing and promoting best practice and standards. You will support the professionalisation and maturity of the Business Analysis practice through peer support, tutoring and mentoring of others in the team. We are looking for enthusiastic people with a desire to pick up new skills in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering excellent services for our customers.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals to join our IT team at a time where the IPO has set out how to help make the UK the most innovative and creative country in the world by:

• Delivering Excellent IP Services
• Creating a World-leading IP Environment
• Making the IPO a Brilliant Place to Work

Working Style
This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office .
The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office.
Job description
Main duties consist of but are not limited to:

• Work alongside product managers to create a pipeline of fully developed user stories ensuring that the business and technical viewpoints are understood and acknowledged.
• Undertake key business analysis activities, including but not limited to, requirements elicitation, documentation of business processes, workflows and business rules, using suitable methodologies, tools and standards.
• Advise on business scenarios and develop acceptance criteria to ensure requirements can be traced to develop new functionality.
• Identify and articulate options considering opportunities and limitations related to business and technology.
• Present complex information in a tailored format, allowing you to communicate key findings and put forward recommendations to the wider organisation.
• Tutor/mentor/coach BAs and Junior BAs by providing accurate and professional support.
• Develop and promote best practice, standards and guidance.

Person specification
Essential Criteria

• Background in Business Analysis with considerable knowledge and understanding of Business Analysis principles and techniques.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to bring clarity to business problems and shape business solutions.
• Considerable experience working in a software development setting with technical colleagues i.e. data, developers, testers.
• Comfortable working with individuals at various skill levels up to and including senior management levels.
• Experience of gaining consensus where there are strong differing opinions.
• BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis, or equivalent.
• Strong presentation and communication skills across a variety of situations and levels of stakeholders.
• Experience of developing BA best practice, standards and guidance.
• Experience tutoring and mentoring others Business Analysts

How to Apply
Click the ‘Apply now’ button and complete the application form by providing the following:
Your CV

• Upload an anonymised copy of your current CV. Please remove all identifying markers such as name, title, education institution etc.
• Make sure it clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification.

1000-word Personal Statement

• Use this to explain why you’re suitable for the role .
• Structure your statement around the essential criteria in the Person Specification.
• Make sure to provide clear examples to show how you meet each requirement.

For further information on the sift and interview stages of this recruitment campaign, please head to our ‘Things you need to know’ section below.
Please visit our Civil Service Careers page - IPO - Recruitment Support , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk)
If you require job-specific information, please contact Dominic Read
E-mail:
Telephone:
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Changing and Improving

Benefits
Alongside your salary of £47,766, Intellectual Property Office contributes £13,837 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access
• Access to Microsoft’s ESI training suite
• Hybrid working with no core hours
• Substantial support for career progression
• 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments
• You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave

For more information about what’s on offer at the Intellectual Property Office please review our IPO benefit pack attached to the bottom of this advert.
Please note that benefits may be subject to change.
Things you need to know
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Additional details on security and vetting
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check and if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a higher Security Clearance .
For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to have consistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 years in order to meet the relevant security clearance.
Further information on the vetting process can be found at National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK
If you have questions regarding this or are unsure if you meet the eligibility criteria, please contact
Stage 1 - Sift
An initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements:
Experience
Your CV will be used to assess your suitability for the role and Your 1000 word Personal statement will demonstrate your Experience against the listed person specification/essential criteria
Stage 2 - Interviews
If invited to interview Behaviours and Experience based questioning will be used.
Please note candidates that proceed to the interview stage will be required to deliver a presentation against the Technical Success Profile. Further details will be provided in the invite to interview information.
Specific information regarding the Success Profile elements that will be assessed at interview will be contained within the interview invitation.
Interviews for this role will be carried out in person at our Newport Office.
This recruitment campaign will keep a reserve list for 12 months. If you meet the requirements for this role but aren’t offered after passing the interview, you’ll be placed on the reserve list. If a suitable position opens up during this time, we will reach out to individuals in merit order.
Applicants to note: CVs sent direct to the IPO will not be accepted.
There may be important information contained within the job role profile candidates may also wish to refer to. We recommend candidates download and save a copy of the role profile for reference .
This post is being advertised to Internal , across Government and external candidates at the same time.
Incomplete and/or late submissions will not be accepted or considered. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
We do not routinely reimburse travel expenses for candidates, however if participating in the selection process would cause you undue financial hardship or if it restricts your ability to participate, please contact the recruitment team for more information.
In line with Government guidance, successfully appointed candidates will need to provide documents for our Right to Work checks. Information on this will be sent within the invite to interview text.
If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, then please let the recruitment team know via;
Please be aware that only one application per candidate is permitted for each recruitment campaign. Multiple applications, including those made using different accounts, may result in your application being withdrawn or rejected at any stage of the process.
For more information on the IPO’s terms and conditions, please review the attached IPO Modernised Terms and Conditions document attached at the bottom of this advert.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) .
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window) .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .

Trainee Business Analyst Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first Business Analyst role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.

The Programme
Complete this 8-10 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, including business process modelling, stakeholder analysis, and requirements engineering, while building practical experience with real-world case studies. The programme includes earning BCS certification recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, dedicated recruitment support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.

The Outcome
93% of graduates secure business analyst roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £30,000 – £40,000+

Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.

Ready to start earning in Business Analysis? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Trainee Business Analyst Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first Business Analyst role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.

The Programme
Complete this 8-10 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, including business process modelling, stakeholder analysis, and requirements engineering, while building practical experience with real-world case studies. The programme includes earning BCS certification recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, dedicated recruitment support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.

The Outcome
93% of graduates secure business analyst roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £30,000 – £40,000+

Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.

Ready to start earning in Business Analysis? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Looking for a Dynamics 365 role where you can shape an evolving Finance and Operations platform?

This is a role where you will combine systems experience with finance and play a central role in shaping an evolving ERP environment that offers both challenges and long-term progression.

Senior Finance Systems Analyst

Eastleigh, Hampshire - Hybrid (2 Day’s on site)

Salary: £47,000 - £50,000 per annum + 15% discretionary bonus

About you

Strong, hands-on experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 who understands how critical a well-optimised ERP platform is to a growing organisation. You are analytical, detail-oriented, and confident working with senior stakeholders.

About the organisation

This is a growing, forward-thinking business investing heavily in its systems, people, and long-term capability. With transformation initiatives underway, the organisation is focused on ensuring its finance platforms are robust, scalable, and aligned to evolving commercial priorities.

This newly created role reflects a commitment to continuous improvement, system optimisation, and data-led decision-making across the Group.

The role

• This is a pivotal position acting as the key link between Finance, Technology, and wider business stakeholders.
• You will take ownership of supporting, developing, and continuously improving the Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations platform, ensuring it operates smoothly, efficiently, and in line with business objectives.
• Alongside day-to-day system support, you will play a leading role in delivering enhancements, implementing new modules, and supporting integration’s with third-party applications. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders across Finance to identify opportunities to optimise processes, enhance reporting, and strengthen financial controls.
• This role offers the opportunity to influence finance systems strategy while delivering tangible operational impact.

Required skills and experience

• Proven hands-on experience with Dynamics 365
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Track record of delivering system improvements or ERP-related projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Experience managing testing cycles and UAT processes
• Ability to produce clear and structured requirements documentation
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities

Desirable experience

• Financial background
• Experience integrating D365 F&O with third-party systems
• Experience in multi-entity or scaling organisations
• Involvement in finance transformation programmes

For more information and to submit your interest, please apply with an updated CV.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Data Analyst SQL, BigQuery, Excel
Salary circa £40,000 - £45,000 plus benefits
In office location in FarehamAn established company who are embedded within one of the UK’s most innovative and established tech hubs - fully funded, well equipped and well prepared to add to their latest scale up incarnation - a pet tag tracking service with a unique product range set to disrupt the sector. The Role A Data Analyst to join my clients already growing team and work closely with senior leadership. You’ll play a critical role in analysing large datasets and driving decisions across a function responsible for a large proportion of the company revenue. This role is heavily focused on subscription performance, helping them to optimise billing processes, improve retention and unlock revenue growth. Key Responsibilities Build reports and dashboards to track KPIs and business performance
Turn large datasets into actionable insights
Perform data mining using Google BigQuery
Identify trends, issues, and opportunities for optimisation
Support strategic decision-making with data-driven recommendations
Collaborate with Finance, Marketing, and other teamsRequirements 3+ years’ experience in a data or analytics role
Strong SQL skills, particularly with BigQuery
Advanced Excel / Google Sheets expertise
Experience working with large datasets
Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
Ability to think strategically and solve complex problemsNice to Have Experience in a SaaS or subscription-based business
Financial or commercial analytics background
Experience with Looker
Python for reporting or automationHow to Apply If you’re excited by the challenge of working in a high-growth, data-driven environment, I’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV tom or call me on (phone number removed) for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Looking for a Dynamics 365 role where you can shape an evolving Finance and Operations platform?

This is a role where you will combine systems experience with finance and play a central role in shaping an evolving ERP environment that offers both challenges and long-term progression.

Senior Finance Systems Analyst

Eastleigh, Hampshire - Hybrid (2 Day’s on site)

Salary: 47,000 - 50,000 per annum + 15% discretionary bonus

About you

Strong, hands-on experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 who understands how critical a well-optimised ERP platform is to a growing organisation. You are analytical, detail-oriented, and confident working with senior stakeholders.

About the organisation

This is a growing, forward-thinking business investing heavily in its systems, people, and long-term capability. With transformation initiatives underway, the organisation is focused on ensuring its finance platforms are robust, scalable, and aligned to evolving commercial priorities.

This newly created role reflects a commitment to continuous improvement, system optimisation, and data-led decision-making across the Group.

The role

• This is a pivotal position acting as the key link between Finance, Technology, and wider business stakeholders.
• You will take ownership of supporting, developing, and continuously improving the Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations platform, ensuring it operates smoothly, efficiently, and in line with business objectives.
• Alongside day-to-day system support, you will play a leading role in delivering enhancements, implementing new modules, and supporting integration’s with third-party applications. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders across Finance to identify opportunities to optimise processes, enhance reporting, and strengthen financial controls.
• This role offers the opportunity to influence finance systems strategy while delivering tangible operational impact.

Required skills and experience

• Proven hands-on experience with Dynamics 365
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Track record of delivering system improvements or ERP-related projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Experience managing testing cycles and UAT processes
• Ability to produce clear and structured requirements documentation
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities

Desirable experience

• Financial background
• Experience integrating D365 F&O with third-party systems
• Experience in multi-entity or scaling organisations
• Involvement in finance transformation programmes

For more information and to submit your interest, please apply with an updated CV.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Summary

The Maintenance Analyst Team provides analytical support and guidance to all levels of the Organisation, delivering accurate data, clear analysis, and reliable reporting to enhance understanding and improve results. In addition, the Team also is responsible for setting the Maintenance Department up for success by facilitating business processes and having technical oversight of the systems

The Team operates in a dynamic environment and is frequently required to deliver analysis within tight deadlines, against competing priorities. The Team is the go-to for Site support in facilitating the Organisations operation, so manages a high and diverse workload

Function of Role

Data Analysis

• Stewardship and analysis of Maintenance Costs
• Identifying areas of poor performance and develop suggestions for improvement
• Development and enhancements to the Team’s Power BI’s and scorecards
• Ad-hoc requests from across the Organisation

Facilitation Business Processes

• Preparation of the Financial Accruals of the Maintenance Department’s outstanding costs, integrating feedback from multiple sources
• Oversight of the Maintenance Department’s costs, particularly supporting with transfers
• Execution and document retention of internal Controls tests to ensure Audit compliance
• Collaborating with the Reliability teams to develop the Annual Maintenance Plan, both from the Financial and Worklist perspective
• Technical System Administrator for the Maintenance LAN / SharePoint / SAP

Metric Reporting

• Production of Maintenance Cost Reports
• Production of Corporate Reliability Metrics
• Commercial Reporting on outstanding costs
• ProductionofKPI Scorecard for the 10 Business Segments, e.g.
  • Backlogs
  • Plan Completion
  • Jobs per FTE
  • Unit Rate vs Time & Materials of the major Site Contractors
  • Open Work Orders & Purchase Orders
• Support of local Management’s stewardship presentation to Senior Leadership
• Oversight of the Team’s automated Power BI reports

Behavioural Requirements

Self-motivated and proactive approach to problem-solving
A data driven mindset
Innate curiosity to understand systems, data structures, and business processes
Clear communication skills, with the ability to tailor to the audience using different presentation styles, e.g. verbal, email, PowerPoint
A collaborative attitude and willingness to support for the General Interest of the Site
Resilient and adaptability to changing priorities

Must to have requirements

• Microsoft Office experience including Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Word, Power BI, Sharepoint
• Full site attendance for all days (no working from home)
• Analytical and data experience and skills
• Well organised and structured.
• Can do and driven attitude.
• Team player who can communicate well.

Additional requirements that would be beneficial

• SAP experience
• Snowflake
• Maintenance/ Oil gas experience.

Do you have experience in Sea and Air Freight and would like to progress to a business development focussed role OR have good commercial / business development experience who would like to learn and promote the company services

We are looking for a commercially minded candidate who is keen to identifying and pursue business opportunities whilst building strong client relationships, managing sales processes, analysing market trends, and researching potential lead streams. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive commercial growth and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifying new markets, advertising support and contacting potential Customers
• Provide quotes for direct customers and freight forwarders for potential work
• Use Export/Import formulas and check for market position to confirm prices to customers.
• Negotiate freight rates with carriers where necessary
• Follow up quotations to customers; request feedback for awareness of the areas not seen as competitive
• Forward new orders to Operational teams to take over and process
• Maintain and update CRM contact details and remove incorrect or outdated contact information
• Review historical records to obtain potential customer details leads and points of contact
• Create New Customer page on CRM once first order has been confirmed
• Monitor and review existing customers volumes and patterns, including pinch points, success rates and carrier performance on a monthly basis
• Liaise with existing customers on a quarterly basis to discuss current work and any upcoming needs

Hours

• 37.5 hours per week (1 hour lunch break) with flexibility of working between the hours of 7.30am 5.30pm when the office is open
• Hybrid After 3-month probation Mon & Friday home working. Tues, Wed, Thurs in office

Salary & Reward

• £30,000 - £35,000
• 20 days holiday + BH increasing to 25 days +BH after 1 year of service
• Company events
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

CMA Recruitment Group are looking for someone who is passionate about HR and eager to support a vibrant team in a professional setting. An excellent opportunity has arisen for a dedicated People Assistant to join a dynamic organisation in Havant. This role provides a fantastic platform to develop your HR career, offering flexible working arrangements and a collaborative environment. If you enjoy managing administrative tasks and contributing to positive employee experiences, this could be the perfect role for you!

What will the People Assistant role involve?

• Providing vital administrative support across various HR functions, ensuring smooth daily operations and accurate data management
• Assisting with onboarding, offboarding, and maintaining employee records to support organisational needs
• Facilitating communication within the HR team and managing HR systems with precision
• Supporting initiatives aimed at boosting employee engagement and workplace culture
• Collaborating with team members to deliver excellent HR service and contribute to overall HR objectives

Suitable Candidate for the People Assistant vacancy:

• Experience in HR support or similar administrative roles
• Actively studying towards CIPD level 3 or equivalent advantageous
• Strong organisational skills with keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
• Proactive approach with capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Enthusiastic and committed to fostering a positive, inclusive work environment

Additional benefits and information for the role of People Assistant:

• Full time role, with flexible hybrid working
• Generous holiday entitlement and pension plan
• Opportunities for professional growth and progression
• Supportive team culture focused on wellbeing and development
• Immediate start
• Salary dependent on experience

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a well-established company!

Job Title: Business Development Manager - Bespoke Kitchens & Cabinetry

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary: Competitive Salary, Negotiable Depending on Experience.

Location: Surrey

About The Company:

They are a specialist cabinet manufacturing company dedicated to designing, crafting and installing exceptional bespoke kitchens and cabinetry. With a strong reputation for quality and craftsmanship, they are entering an exciting phase of growth-and they are looking for a talented Business Development Manager to help take them to the next level.

Based in Surrey, they work across the surrounding counties, delivering a fully end-to-end service to discerning residential clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, design-led business and play a key role in shaping its future.

The Role

Working closely with the directors, you will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic growth plan, expanding our network, and driving new business opportunities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Proactively identifying, targeting and securing new trade clients, including interior designers, property developers and architects
• Building and nurturing long-term relationships to generate a consistent pipeline of high-quality leads
• Identifying and developing new growth opportunities and revenue streams
• Creating and implementing a structured partner programme
• Negotiating commercial agreements and contracts
• Representing Lucas Grant at trade shows, networking events and industry functions
• Collaborating with the marketing team to support brand growth and lead generation
• Preparing and delivering compelling business proposals and presentations

About You

We’re looking for a motivated, commercially minded individual who thrives in a relationship-driven environment.

You will ideally have:

• A proven track record in sales and business development, preferably within KBB, interiors, or premium home design
• The ability to work independently and take initiative
• Strong interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build lasting relationships
• Excellent communication, organisational and presentation skills
• A results-driven mindset with a proactive approach
• A full UK driving licence

Company Benefits:

• Be part of a growing, design-led business with ambitious plans

• Work closely with the founders and have real influence on the company’s direction

• Join a supportive, quality-focused team that takes pride in its work

• Flexible working options (part-time or full-time considered)

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience) plus profit-related bonus scheme

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.

Trainee Business Analyst Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first Business Analyst role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.

The Programme
Complete this 8-10 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You will learn industry-recognised methodologies, including business process modelling, stakeholder analysis, and requirements engineering, while building practical experience with real-world case studies. The programme includes earning BCS certification recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, dedicated recruitment support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.

The Outcome
93% of graduates secure business analyst roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £30,000 – £40,000+

Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.

Ready to start earning in Business Analysis? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

HR Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first HR administration role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.

The Programme
Complete this 10-14 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You’ll earn the industry-recognised CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice, covering essential HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. The programme includes earning CIPD certification recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, assignment pre-marking from qualified HR mentors, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.

The Outcome
93% of graduates secure HR roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £35,000+

Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.

Ready to start earning in HR? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

HR Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first HR administration role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.

The Programme
Complete this 10-14 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You’ll earn the industry-recognised CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice, covering essential HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. The programme includes earning CIPD certification recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, assignment pre-marking from qualified HR mentors, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.

The Outcome
93% of graduates secure HR roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £35,000+

Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.

Ready to start earning in HR? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

HR Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first HR administration role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.

The Programme
Complete this 10-14 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You’ll earn the industry-recognised CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice, covering essential HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. The programme includes earning CIPD certification recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, assignment pre-marking from qualified HR mentors, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.

The Outcome
93% of graduates secure HR roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £35,000+

Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.

Ready to start earning in HR? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Please note this is a training course and fees apply

What is the Business Analysis Placement Programme?

Our Business Analysis Placement Programme is designed for anyone looking to start a career as a Business Analyst (BA) using education and recruitment support to help you achieve an entry level role or position.

This programme does involve a financial contribution from you to fund your qualification, cv review and recruitment support but the long-term rewards will be extremely lucrative with the average Business Analysts salary in the UK being around £52k pa.

What does a Business Analyst do?

A Business Analyst is a problem solver who investigates an issue or area of weakness within an organisation or business, analyses solutions and helps facilitate the change that is needed. They do this through following a set of guidelines and principles set out within the BCS Business Analysis Diploma certification.

To succeed as a business analyst, you should be somebody who enjoys problem solving and analysing, has good administration skills and communicates well in both written and verbal communication.

You should be somebody who can work well alone but when needed be able to integrate well into a team.

The role will generally include:-

• Analysing elements within the business or the whole business
• Making evaluations of all available data
• Identifying problems and looking at potential improvements
• Making a feasibility study in proposed improvements
• Present your acquired information within a business case to the company or organisation.
• Implement any agreed or necessary changes, to increase the efficiency of the organisation or business.

Industry demand for Business Analysts

Demand for Business Analysts continues to soar as organisations need to evolve and stay competitive in an everchanging world.

Business Analysts ensures a business remains relevant and future proofs against changes both foreseen and sudden.

All businesses need to make data driven decisions and the demand for analysts has become a key role for any size of business and has become a very lucrative, in demand position with Senior Business Analyst’s commanding salaries in excess of £100k pa.

How we help you get you first role

We specialise in working with candidates who wish to start or transition into a Business Analyst career.

How do we do this?

1. Firstly, we place you on a training program which provides a pathway to the most relevant industry recognised certification being the BCS Business Analysis Diploma. The diploma comprises of 4 certification courses and a final oral examination signing you off as Business Analyst through the BCS. Study time to complete all of the certifications is recommended at around 90 hours to achieve exam pass level.

2. Once you have successfully passed the 4 required certification exams and the oral exam which make up the diploma, you will be handed over to our recruitment support team. They will then work with you to help rewrite your cv to a professional standard to highlight the skills required by Business Analyst recruiters. In addition, they will also assist in creating a professional LinkedIn profile, interview support, career advice and tailored support such as taking you through mock interviews.

3. Our recruitment advice consultants will work with you to identify the best opportunities available which are suited to you. Their tailored support ensures you only apply for roles where there is a realistic chance of success and help you to prepare for interviews and perform at your best. Typically, starter roles will be junior business analyst, junior analyst or a support/admin role utilising your analytical skills.

Business Analysts work closely with Project Managers and Change Managers and opportunities in these areas also exist which broadens the net in these sister sectors. Further study into Project Management certifications can expand the breadth of roles you find available.

Finances

To accommodate candidates, the training element of this package is available on finance terms to easily spread the cost of investing in your career. This enables you to get qualified without having to fund all the training costs upfront. In addition, we are so confident in our success with placing qualified candidates that we will refund the cost of the courses to anyone we are unable to place within 12 months of passing their required exams subject to our terms.

What next?

To get your journey started and check whether you meet the criteria to join the programme, enquire now and one of our experienced Course and Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours assist you.

Job Title: Senior Automotive Recruitment Researcher

Location: Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20

Salary: Up to £40,000 basic salary (depending on experience) + uncapped commission / bonus OTE Up to £60,000

Full Time and Permanent

Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.30pm - no weekends!

Our client is trusted by many of the worlds leading Automotive brands to appoint their senior leaders and deliver intelligence-based talent strategies. They carry out executive search assignments and research projects across the globe that are helping to shape the future of the Automotive sector by delivering the key decision-makers and innovators of tomorrow.

They are now actively looking to add to their team and are looking for a Senior Automotive Recruitment Researcher who will be based from their headquarters in Stockbridge, Hampshire.

The Senior Automotive Recruitment Researcher will play a critical role in supporting their executive search and research assignments, working closely with colleagues to deliver high quality market intelligence and candidate engagement.

The position does require strong automotive sector experience and knowledge, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and a commitment to deliver a class-leading candidate experience.

Experience in recruitment is not essential, but the strong automotive sector knowledge and experience is essential.

A full and valid driving licence is required as there may be occasional UK travel and full use of your own motor vehicle as the office is not accessible on public transport.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct in-depth research into target organisations, markets, and industry sectors using databases, online tools and direct outreach
• Attend client briefings, project calls and meetings alongside Lead Consultants
• Identify, map and directly approach senior-level candidates via telephone and digital channels
• Engage, qualify, and secure candidate interest and commitment to live search assignments
• Collect and manage candidate information in full compliance with GDPR and internal processes
• Verbally assess candidates against agreed role competencies and selection criteria
• Create search reports through accurate database management, research insights and market analysis
• Generate candidate referrals through senior industry contacts and professional networks
• Continuously develop sector knowledge and stay informed on relevant industry news and trends

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Strong knowledge of the Automotive sector
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
• Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
• Strong report writing skills

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about learning and contributing to a well-performing business
• Excellent people skills
• Resilient to pressure, working at pace and ability to multitask
• A team player
• Practical problem-solving ability
• Using own initiative to work through issues or problems, without the need to be completely dependent
• Sociable, outgoing, committed, conscientious and motivated

This role would suit someone who is a Business Manager / Transaction Manager / Sales Manager in a car dealership who is looking for a change in role but is still keen to be involved in the Automotive sector.

Please only apply for this role if you have strong automotive sector experience and knowledge and have a full and valid UK driving licence and full use of your own motor vehicle.

To apply for this role please submit your full and up to date CV to Jonathan Sweasey at Pybus Recruitment

Location: Verwood

Salary: £32,000 - £42,000

Full-time, office based

A rare opportunity to take ownership of tenders, PQQs, business development activity and marketing for a growing organisation. If you’re highly organised, deadline-driven and confident producing high-quality submissions, this role puts you right at the centre of business growth.

The Role

You’ll lead the preparation of PQQs and tenders, manage submission portals, maintain core documentation and ensure every deadline is met. You’ll also support networking activity, manage accreditation renewals, and assist with marketing and social media content to keep the company’s profile sharp and consistent.

What You Bring

• Strong written communication
• Excellent organisation and accuracy
• Confidence liaising with clients and internal teams
• Ability to juggle multiple deadlines
• Experience in tenders, marketing or business development is ideal

Why Apply?

This is a varied, influential role where your work directly impacts growth. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, gain exposure across the business, and take real ownership of high-value submissions and commercial activity.

Apply Now

If you’re driven, detail-focused and ready for a role with real responsibility, apply today!

Please note this is a training course and fees apply

Are you looking to benefit from a new career in Data Analysis?

If you are detail orientated, perceptive, organised, competent, analytical and can communicate well with those around you; you could have a truly rewarding future as a Data Analyst

We do this using our specialised Data Analyst career programme which looks to assist and place qualified candidates into a career pathway in Data Analysis.

Please note this career program is designed for entry level individuals with limited or no experience, so please do not apply if you are already an experience Data Analyst as we will be looking primarily at entry level roles.

Demand for Data Analysts has grown 20% year on year. All business decisions rely on data to ensure correct business decisions are made and therefore the role of the data analyst in the new digital world has become essential for business owners.

Using our experience in providing data analysis and business analysis training online and through our expert recruitment consultants, we can provide a seamless journey and often fast-tracked route into a new career in Data Analysis.

The courses in the package have been identified by our recruitment partners as industry standards for the UK/European and International Data Analysis sector.

Skills shortages across all sectors are increasing the demand for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers.

Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this job and recruitment package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in a few weeks. Your job and career goals are completed in 4 easy steps listed below.

Step 1 - CompTIA Data+ Qualification

The first step is completing the CompTIA Data+ Qualification accredited by CompTIA.

This professional international industry-recognised qualification teaches you the essential skills of a Data Analyst. You will cover skills such as data mining, manipulating data, visualising data, and reporting on data.

Study time for the qualification is approximately 30 hours and qualification is achieved by completing a 1-hour multiple choice exam.

The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools.

You will be provided with access to a tutor and a 1-hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam.

This qualification will set you on a route to becoming a data analyst.

Step 2 - Data Administration Training

Data is extracted using various method which are normally IT driven.

Therefore, we will provide you with access to the following additional courses to ensure you are suitably employable as a data analyst.

• Microsoft excel - to expert level.
• Learn SQL - the programming language used for extracting data from more complex databases.
• Learn Python 3 - Python 3 is a simple to use programming language used by many analysts.
• Learn Tableau - Tableu is a tool which analysts use to build visually appealing dashboards for complex data making it easier for stakeholders to comprehend.

Study time for these courses is approximately 30-60 hours and qualification is achieved through completion of the course with no exam.

Step 3 - Business Analysis Foundation

Business Analysts and Data Analysts often work very closely together and indeed many Data Analysts become Business Analysts and vice versa.

Adding a Business Analyst Foundation certificate will make you much more employable and enable you to cross over into business analyst roles and hybrid roles. Business Analysis Foundation accredited by the BCS (The British Computer Society also known as the Chartered Institute of IT).

Study time for this course is approximately 15 hours and qualification is achieved through an online BCS exam.

Step 4 - Recruitment Support

Now you are qualified for an entry level data analyst position our recruitment support team will now begin collaborating with you to help you secure your first a suitable role based on your new qualifications and any other experience you may have.

We have been helping candidates start and build careers in the project management industry since 2007 and have a 4.8 Trustscore on Trustpilot.

Our Recruitment Support team will help you work through job applications, interviews and provide you with a full cv review based around your new qualification and written to maximise your chances of obtaining a role in the project management sector.

They will provide you with guidance as to which roles our most suitable for you as an entry level project sector worker aiming to become a project manager. This will include mock job interviews as well as any help you feel you need.

Our money back guarantee

If after 1 year of passing your formal qualifications, we have been unable to help you secure a role, we will refund your study fees minus the cost of the exams.

However, we are normally able to help candidates find their first role within 6 months of qualifying and for locations based close to major cities this is often reduced to less than 3 months.

Check our testimonials from the hundreds of candidates we have already helped.

What Now?

To accommodate candidates, the training element of the package is available on finance terms of up to 1 year. This enables you to get qualified and start in your new role without having to fund all the training costs up front.

Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step towards your Data Analyst Career aspirations.