Senior Public Affairs Officer
Dementia UK - London
£40,000 to £42,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Join Dementia UK as our new Senior Public Affairs Officer and play a crucial role in shaping the future of dementia care. In this position your expertise will help us influence policy and improve the lives of everyone affected by dementia. This key role will lead the day-to-day delivery of Dementia UK’s public affairs work alongside strategic projects that support campaigning and influencing aims. Working closely with colleagues across policy, campaigns and communications, you will support and implement effective public affairs strategies, build and maintain strong relationships with parliamentarians and key political stakeholders, and help secure meaningful policy change. You will be confident at communicating complex issues with clarity and be able to produce compelling public affairs materials. You will bring substantial experience in public affairs or a parliamentary environment and a strong understanding of the Westminster political landscape, as well as passion for making a difference. This is an excellent opportunity to ensure no one faces dementia alone. Our culture In addition to offering a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a workplace culture that looks after our people to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia. Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation lead and positively contribute to our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion. Our supportive and nurturing workplace culture has recently earnt us recognition as the Sunday Times Best Place to Work in the non-profit and charities sector 2025 (big organisation). Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We celebrate differences and individuality and encourage everyone to feel comfortable being themselves at work. Dementia UK is a Disability Confident employer. If you would like support to make an application, contact recruitment@dementiauk.org. By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK. *Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs When you apply for a job at Dementia UK, we will collect certain information about you to process your application and assess your suitability for the role. Further details can be found in our privacy notice.
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Senior Engineer / Service Manager
The Selection Partnership Ltd. - London
£45,000 to £50,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Senior Engineer / Service Manager Edmonton £50k + Bonus Scheme Varied, on-the-move role: expect a mix of time out in the field alongside your team, a minimum of 2 days a week at Head Office, and the flexibility to work from home as required. My client is a leading specialist in the installation, service and maintenance of special purpose machinery across London. They are looking for a ‘’hands-on’’ Senior Engineer / Service Manager to take charge of their service operations and make sure every client, every machine, and every engineer is set up to succeed. You’ll lead a team of field service engineers, own the service desk, and be the driving force behind a service experience their clients genuinely respect. If you love solving problems, building great teams, and seeing the direct impact of your work, this is a role where you can make your mark. Responsibilities: – * Own the service desk, leading a responsive team that handles client requests, breakdowns, and maintenance queries quickly and professionally. * Lead, coach, and schedule a team of field service engineers, keeping them motivated and on track to hit SLAs. * Dig into the numbers, track response times, first-time fix rates, and downtime, then turn insights into real improvements. * Build smart preventive and corrective maintenance schedules that keep machines running and clients happy. * Keep spare parts flowing efficiently, balancing fast repairs with lean stockholding. * Be the go-to person for escalated client issues, resolving them with confidence and care. * Create and refine the processes that help your team deliver consistently excellent service. * Partner closely with sales and operations to keep service strategy aligned with where the business is heading. * Report on performance, productivity, and client feedback — and use it to keep raising the bar. * Champion health and safety standards across the team, every day. Requirements: – * Proven experience in a service management or field operations role, vending, catering equipment, or similar industries preferred. * Solid technical understanding of vending machines, refrigeration units, or electromechanical systems. * A track record of managing technical teams and coordinating service across multiple sites. * Confident with service management software and the MS Office Suite. * Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills — you can rally a team and win over a room. * Confident presenting to senior management and clients alike. * A calm head under pressure and the ability to juggle competing priorities. * A full, valid driving licence, you’ll be visiting client sites from time to time. This is a role with real ownership, you’ll shape how our service function runs, mentor a talented engineering team, and see your decisions play out in happier clients and smoother operations. Alongside a competitive salary and bonus scheme, you’ll be joining a business that’s growing and invested in doing service right. Applicants will be required to drive for company purposes and therefore require a clean and valid driving licence. ❗ You must be UK based and have full right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available at any time.
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Senior Bank & Receivables Officer
London and Quadrant Housing Trust - London
From £37,451 per annum (London weighted salary) or from £33,688 per annum (Regional salary) dependant on experience
HybridContractFull time
Title: Senior Bank & Receivables Officer Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract until end of January 2028, Full-Time, 35 hours Salary: From £37,451 per annum (London weighted salary) or from £33,688 per annum (Regional salary) dependant on experience Grade: 7 Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Old Trafford Greater Manchester Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working) Closing Date: 19/10/2026 Interview Dates: 27th & 28th October 2026 Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more… Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated. Join our Bank & Receivables Team at L&Q: At L&Q, we understand that strong financial operations are key to delivering excellent service. As a Senior Bank & Receivables Officer, you’ll lead a team of four in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, ensuring the accurate reconciliation of receipts and payments, and the timely completion of monthly bank reconciliations. You’ll play a vital role in supporting the team to meet performance targets while maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism. Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for leading teams and driving operational excellence? Do you thrive in a role where your communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities make a real impact? If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply! Your impact in the role: • Lead a team of four Bank & Receivables Officers, overseeing daily operations to meet team objectives and key performance indicators, including accurate reconciliation of receipts and payments. • Manage monthly bank reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies to maintain financial integrity. • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, delivering professional and effective communication to support smooth financial processes. • Support recruitment, training, and performance management activities, including appraisals and disciplinary procedures. • Deputise for the Bank & Receivables Team Leader when required, implementing process and policy changes in response to business needs. • Conduct authorisation compliance checks and carry out ad-hoc duties to support the wider finance function. What you'll bring: • Proven experience in managing financial operations, including bank reconciliations and payment processing. • Strong leadership skills with experience in staff performance management and team development. • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines with accuracy and diligence. • First-class communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across teams and with external partners. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word. • Experience with UNIT4 is desirable. • Knowledge of sales invoicing and credit control processes is an advantage. We look forward to reviewing your application, and hearing about the genuine experiences and skills you could bring to our organisation. L&Q reserve the right to not accept statements that exceed 500 words. About L&Q: We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life. 250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England. At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q. L&Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. Click here to read more. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk At L&Q, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations. Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!
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Senior Impact and Insight Manager
The Careers and Enterprise Company - London
£56,500 to £60,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
We are the national body for careers education in England, delivering support to schools and colleges to deliver modern, 21st century careers education. The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) is a great place to work. We operate within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We are brought together by one thing: our passion to ensure young people get the best possible start in life and are supported to find their best next step. Do you want to be part of a mission-driven team focused on transforming young people’s lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Role summary: We’re seeking an innovative and collaborative research lead to be an authority on careers education across England. Using a wide range of evidence and data, the Senior Impact and Insight Manager will work with the Associate Director, Policy and Impact to drive an evidence-led approach to CEC’s mission, supporting the development of high quality, impactful careers education.
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483914 Senior Audit Manager
Government Internal Audit Agency - London
£75,695 to £82,326 a year
HybridContractFull time
The Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) is driven by its unparalleled access across government to build ‘better insights, better outcomes’ for our clients. This role offers a strong platform for career progression within the Agency and the wider civil service, providing opportunities to develop leadership, stakeholder engagement and strategic relationship management skills across government. The Agency’s unique access across the public sector exposes you to different risk and control environments, allowing you to gain insights, apply experience, contribute meaningfully, and continue developing professionally. You may be allocated to client specific teams or our central resourcing team. All Senior Audit Managers have a strategic leadership and delivery role within the Agency and will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, impactful audit programme. You will lead and manage a portfolio of audit delivery, including delivering individual audit engagements from planning through to reporting, providing people management, engagement supervision and oversight to teams delivering individual engagement in a matrix model and fulfilling the role of Head of Internal Audit (HIA – the equivalent of the Chief Audit Executive in the Global Internal Audit Standards in the UK Public Sector for Arms Lengths bodies (subject to appropriate opportunities being available). This role requires a deep understanding of your clients’ operations, key risks and priorities whilst building strong, productive relationships at all levels. You will be an experienced, confident and strategic leader providing portfolio direction and alignment, adept at fostering a culture of continuous improvement, upholding quality assurance, championing innovation and driving professional development and learning for our people. You will identify key risks and engage with stakeholders with credibility and impact, working closely with colleagues including Group Chief Internal Auditors (GCIAs) to shape and drive the implementation of an audit strategy and plan. This role offers a strong platform for career progression within the Agency and the wider Civil Service, providing opportunities to develop leadership, stakeholder engagement and strategic relationship management skills across government. GIAA’s unique access across the public sector exposes you to different risk and control environments, allowing you to gain insights, apply experience, contribute meaningfully Job description Take a strategic leadership and delivery role leading and managing a portfolio of audit delivery from planning through to reporting. Acting as the engagement supervisor for all audits within your agreed allocation. You will drive the continuous professional development of our people including effective allocation of audit resource based on skills, capacity, and priorities to optimise overall Agency delivery Shape and drive the implementation of an audit strategy and plan, identifying key risks, you will engage stakeholders with credibility and impact and work closely with colleagues including Group Chief Internal Auditors (GCIAs). Have a key role in upholding quality assurance and strengthening the function, including championing the development of a risk-orientated culture. You will ensure timeliness of each review in line with budget and compliance with GIAA audit methodology and systems. Provide portfolio direction and alignment you will foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and learning, ensuring audit services remain responsive to risk priorities. Fulfil the role of Head of Internal Audit (HIA – the equivalent of the Chief Audit Executive in the Global Internal Audit Standards in the UK Public Sector) for Arm’s Length Bodies (subject to appropriate opportunities being available). Provide leadership and oversight as a People Manager and/or Engagement Manager in a matrix model for a team of auditors across multiple regions. (Specific training will be given if you are allocated a People Manager role due to Line Management responsibilities). Support the GCIA in reporting to audit committees including the development of audit strategies and plans, progress reporting and delivering opinions on the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control. Lead the strategic management of client relationships, including regular engagement with senior client management and audit committees, factoring in, where appropriate, attendance at ARACs and preparation of ARAC papers. A smaller proportion of your time will focus on delivering audits in the highest risk or most complex areas.
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Senior Trust Security Analyst
NiCE - London
HybridPermanentFull time
So what's the role all about? The Senior Trust Analyst — UK Sovereign sits at the intersection of security, sales, and customer success, serving as the primary trust and security point of contact for our UK Sovereign customers. This role owns the response to customer security inquiries and questionnaires, supports contract reviews on security and privacy terms, and acts as a trusted advisor on the security posture of our UK Sovereign environments. In addition to traditional Trust Analyst responsibilities, this role serves as the dedicated liaison between UK Sovereign technical security teams and customers, ensuring transparency, trust, and proactive communication. The Senior Trust Analyst will track and report vulnerability remediation activities in a structured Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) format, deliver regular security status updates, and translate complex technical information into clear, customer-ready communications. This is a senior, customer-facing position critical to building and sustaining trust with UK government and regulated sector customers, accelerating deal cycles, and reinforcing the integrity of our UK Sovereign security program.
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Senior Architectural Technologist – Industrial
Tetra Tech - EC4A 4AB
HybridPermanentFull time
With a growing pipeline of industrial and manufacturing projects, we are seeking a Senior Architectural Technologist to join our Architecture team. Our work includes advanced manufacturing facilities, logistics and distribution centres, data centres, warehouses, process buildings, production environments and wider operational estates. This role offers the opportunity to work on technically complex, high-value and high-profile projects across the industrial sector. If you enjoy detailed technical work, thrive in multidisciplinary environments and want to contribute to the development of efficient, resilient and sustainable industrial infrastructure, this is an ideal opportunity.
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Senior Architectural Technologist – Rail
Tetra Tech - EC4A 4AB
HybridPermanentFull time
With a growing pipeline of rail infrastructure projects, including station upgrades, depot developments, operational buildings and wider railway estate enhancements, we are seeking a Senior Architectural Technologist to join our Architecture team in London. This role offers the opportunity to work directly on technically complex, safety‑critical and high‑profile rail schemes. If you enjoy detailed technical work, thrive in regulated environments and want to contribute to the modernisation of UK rail infrastructure, this is an ideal opportunity.
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Senior Lawyer (Contracts & Procurement)
ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD - Bromley, London
£238.32 to £238.32 a day
HybridContractFull time
Senior Lawyer (Contracts & Procurement) needed in Bromley, £238.32 per day PAYE - Reference: OR118349 1 day per week in the office Manage a complex caseload of commercial contracts and procurement matters. Advise officers and senior stakeholders on procurement and commercial legal issues. Draft, negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements. Advise on public procurement, contract modifications, governance and procurement strategy. Support major projects, regeneration initiatives and service procurements. Advise on contract disputes and associated risk management issues. Attend client meetings and provide practical, solution-focused advice. Provide support and guidance to junior members of the team where required. This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.
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Senior Consultant – Customer Experience
Human Engine Ltd - England
£45,000 to £60,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Customer Experience Transformation is one of the fastest growing and most exciting areas of our business. Using our signature diagnostic model, we help clients to build a detailed picture of customer demand across their entire organisation and design multi-channel access strategies that ensure better outcomes for customers, while lowering costs. We’re looking for experienced consultants to join this part of the business.
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