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Basic information Location Belfast, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Manchester Business Line Technology & Transformation Job Type Permanent / FTC Date published 13-Aug-2026 Req # 21961 Job description Connect to your IndustryWe seek an experienced Associate Director, Gen AI Architect, specialising in the Energy, Resources & Industrials (ER&I) sector, to join our AI & Data team. This role is pivotal in driving the adoption and implementation of Gen AI solutions within ER&I.Generative AI is transforming ER&I, offering unprecedented opportunities for optimization, enhanced decision-making, and new revenue streams. A robust Gen AI strategy is crucial for realizing this potential and gaining a competitive advantage. Our team delivers cutting-edge Gen AI solutions enabling ER&I clients to thrive.ER&I organizations are adopting innovative approaches to model building, customization, and data management, including transfer learning and robust data governance. A well-designed Gen AI platform is at the heart of our clients' GenAI CoE strategy. The Associate Director, Gen AI Architect role is crucial to shaping and executing this vision.Our AI & Data team specializes in implementing Gen AI solutions that drive tangible value for ER&I clients by:Identifying Gen AI opportunities aligned with client strategy.Gathering detailed requirements.Designing scalable Gen AI platforms & architectures.Join Deloitte for exceptional training, growth, and a dynamic team environment. We encourage flexible working arrangements. If this opportunity interests you, please discuss it with us.Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.Connect to your opportunity You will head the architecting and design of innovative Gen AI solutions for our clients in the ER&I sector, driving transformational impact and creating significant business value. Collaborating with other architects, data scientists, and client teams, you will define end-to-end Gen AI architectures that seamlessly integrate with existing systems and enable a wide range of AI-powered capabilities.Whether it's designing cutting-edge Gen AI solutions, defining the requirements for AI-driven ecosystems, or managing the delivery of Gen AI projects, we need exceptional people to join us and further strengthen our team.As an Associate Director, Gen AI Architect, you will be an exceptional communicator, staying ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving technology landscape. You will be able to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and alignment. You will possess a strong ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment, leveraging the diverse strengths of your colleagues to achieve common objectives. You will be outcome-focused, with a pragmatic approach to designing and delivering high-quality Gen AI solutions that meet and exceed client expectations.Responsibilities include:Designing Gen AI Architectures: Define end-to-end Gen AI architectures aligned with client business objectives and technology strategies.Advising on Gen AI Applications: Guide ER&I clients on leveraging Gen AI to address their challenges and objectives.Establishing Common AI Language: Foster executive-level discussions to establish a common understanding of AI/Gen AI terminology.Creating Gen AI Roadmaps: Develop strategic roadmaps for Gen AI capabilities to generate value from data and AI.Assessing Systems & Proposing Solutions: Evaluate existing systems and recommend target Gen AI architectures using AI technologies and cloud platforms.Leading & Mentoring Teams: Lead diverse global teams, fostering an inclusive and valued team culture.Managing Stakeholders & Change: Support change management processes to ensure successful Gen AI adoption.Developing Market Offerings: Assist in developing market-leading Gen AI solutions and proposals.Contributing to AI Community: Contribute to the development and growth of our AI and Data Architecture community.Driving Project Delivery: Drive client project delivery by owning workstreams and ensuring successful engagements.Developing Team Members: Develop junior team members through on-the-job training.Connect to your skills and professional experience EssentialConsulting or ER&I Experience: Client-facing project experience in consulting or direct ER&I industry roles. Proven contribution to proposals, presentations, pre-sales, and opportunity development. ER&I Industry Domain Knowledge: In-depth expertise in ER&I functional areas (Engineering, Operations, Sustainability, Regulatory Compliance, etc.). Deep GenAI Architecture Expertise: Extensive technical architecture experience in GenAI, AI, or Enterprise Architecture, ideally within consulting or industry. Strong Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills applied to complex GenAI challenges. Executive Stakeholder Management: Strong executive-level stakeholder management and communication skills; ability to build robust client relationships. Leadership & Team Development: Proven leadership in building and developing high-performing, diverse GenAI architecture teams, nurturing junior talent. Designing & Implementing Complex GenAI Solutions: Excellent understanding and experience designing and implementing complex GenAI solutions, including several of the following areas:GenAI model integration & deployment. Prompt engineering & model customization. AI/GenAI governance & ethics (bias detection, explainability). GenAI Platform & Infrastructure Architecture (Cloud, Lakehouse). GenAI ModelOps & Performance Monitoring. AI-driven business intelligence & reporting. Observability & FinOps for AI/GenAI. Cloud Infrastructure, Networking, & Security for AI.Aligning GenAI Architectures Across Organizations: Experience aligning GenAI architecture blueprints across business units and geographies with peers and senior architects. Presenting GenAI Architectural Designs: Experience presenting GenAI architectural designs to diverse stakeholders, including technical authorities and architecture boards. Architectural Evaluation of GenAI Systems: Experience evaluating, designing, and analysing enterprise-wide systems incorporating GenAI, both on-premise and cloud-based. Defining Business Outcomes for GenAI Programs: Experience engaging with business and IT stakeholders to document business outcomes and objectives for large-scale GenAI solutions and programs. Technology & Platform Recommendations for GenAI: Ability to identify requirements, analyse technology alternatives, and recommend build vs. buy for GenAI platforms and solutions. Facilitating GenAI Discovery & Design Workshops: Proven ability to conduct effective discovery and design workshops focused on GenAI solutions. Rapid Learning & Application of GenAI: Demonstrates ability to quickly learn and apply new GenAI techniques and knowledge to achieve business outcomes. Leading Resilient GenAI Project Teams: Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in fast-paced GenAI projects; demonstrates personal resilience. Go-to-Market & Proposal Development for GenAI: Ability to lead go-to-market activities, including RFI/RFP responses and developing high-quality GenAI-focused proposals. DesirableGenAI Design Leadership: Led technical design authorities for strategic GenAI adoption.Strategic GenAI Platform Selection: Strategic GenAI platform/tool evaluation & selection skills.Leading GenAI Trends: Up-to-date on emerging GenAI technologies & standards.AI Regulatory Landscape (ER&I): Understands AI regulations; ensures project compliance.Cloud & Advanced LLM Architectures: Cloud expertise (AWS/Azure/GCP); emerging LLM architectures.GenAI Frameworks & Platforms: Proficient with Data & AI platforms (Azure AI, Vertex AI, Databricks, Hugging Face), advanced GenAI frameworks (LangChain, HF Transformers, LlamaIndex) & Agentic architectures (LangGraph, SmolAgents, PydanticAI) Prompt Engineering: Deep prompt engineering & optimization skills for GenAI.Vector DBs & RAG: Designed solutions using vector DBs & Retrieval Augmented GenAI (RAG) for knowledge applications.GenAI ModelOps/MLOps & Governance: GenAI ModelOps/MLOps knowledge with ethical AI governance focus.Multimodal & Code Generation: Architected GenAI for multimodal (vision, audio, language) & code generation.ER&I GenAI Applications: Applied GenAI to ER&I use cases to create business value.Enterprise Software Integration: Designed GenAI integrations with SaaS/ERP for business process automation.GenAI Impact Reporting: Designed advanced reporting for measuring GenAI impact and actionable insights.Strategic Project Sizing: Proven strategic project sizing/shaping for large Gen AI programs in ER&I.Global Team Leadership: Managed global/offshore teams effectively for Gen AI projects.Agile Delivery & Client Engagement: Agile project management expertise for rapid GenAI solution delivery; led client workshops.Connect to your business - Technology and TransformationDistinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That’s what connects us. That’s what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we’ll make an impact that matters. Engineering, AI and DataWe lead transformation at the heart of our clients; re-engineering the core of our clients’ organisations, helping to unleash growth, and creating better futures for their customers, citizens and employees.Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.Connect with your colleagues “What attracted me to Deloitte were the endless opportunities and the collective experience of other like-minded individuals. Deloitte’s clients include many of the world’s largest organisations; I wanted to be part of a team that made a difference that I could be proud of.” - Dan, Technology and Transformation"I get to work on projects that help clients in a sector I feel truly passionate about.” - Rhiannon, Technology and Transformation“Everyone always says “it’s the people,” and that’s true. Working for a brand you feel proud of feels pretty good too. And you don’t have any stress about fitting into a particular stereotype, because there are so many different types of people in Deloitte Digital.” - Gillian, Technology and TransformationOur hybrid working policyYou’ll be based in one of our UK offices with hybrid working.At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careersWPFULL SLTTECH BAENGAI BAAIDAT LOCOFFICE

Bid Administrator Reports to: Bid Manager Location: Head Office, 60 Boucher Place, Belfast, BT12 6HT. About Us Gilbert-Ash is a multi-award winning business based in Belfast. As an Employee Owned Trust (EOT), Investors in People and Diversity Mark accredited business along with the accolade of Sunday Best Place to Work 2026, we are a people-centric workplace. At Gilbert-Ash we think creatively to help our clients deliver stunning and often challenging projects. It’s about considering the impact we have on local communities and the wider world – finding unique ways to maximise positive opportunities and smarter ways to offset the negative. It’s about working in a genuinely collaborative way with clients, an approach that sees them returning to us year after year with new projects, new challenges and new opportunities to do something bigger than just building. That’s because they understand what we’re about – that what we do together has the potential to make a difference. To our clients, their customers and the people who live and work and enjoy the places we create together. To the environment, both local and beyond. To the safety and wellbeing of our people who work smarter and harder because they know how much they mean to us and understand our clients’ trust is in their hands. Summary of the Role: Reporting to the Bid Manager, the post holder will support the preparation and submission of complete, comprehensive and competitive bids. As part of the Bids team, you will assist in the development of bid templates and documentation, while identifying opportunities to enhance the overall quality, consistency and efficiency of the bid process. Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities: • Assist in the development, delivery and coordination of incoming bid requests., • Establish from the initial documentation as to the commercial validity of the opportunity to the Company., • Ensure the highest standards of quality are maintained in the tender / bid application., • Support and drive the bid process, ensuring the most appropriate and relevant solutions are developed for each opportunity through effective coordination with internal and external stakeholders., • Establish, maintain and update a set of standardised answers and templated are stored for future bids., • Bid design and production including marketing materials and web development / information management., • Completion of pre-qualification questionnaires, obtaining information from other departments as and when required., • Working closely with the estimating department in compilation of pricing documentation ensuring accuracy and efficiency., • Participate in tender selection review meetings., • Lead or assist, when necessary, with tender applications / interviews., • Liaise with client / clients’ representatives in preparation of the bid / tender application., • Establish and maintain good relations with Clients / Design Teams, sub-contractors, suppliers and their representatives as well as any other stakeholders and ensure that opportunities for future work are followed through., • Maintain quality and environmental control procedures in accordance with ISO 9001and ISO 14001., • Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of own activity related to projects on Gateway to ensure traceability., • Fulfil Company CPD requirements and undertake all relevant training and development activities as and when required., • Contribute to the Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG initiatives. The above list is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to take on other duties and responsibilities for the effective and efficient performance of this role as requested by Bid Management. Person Specification: Required Experience: • This position is ideal for a graduate or an early-career professional with 1-2 years’ experience in administration or project support, looking to progress within a bid management environment., • Experience of managing multiple tasks and deadlines within a fast-paced environment., • Experience working collaboratively. Desirable Experience: • Previous experience supporting bid, tender, proposal or pre-construction processes, or equivalent., • Experience within the construction, engineering, professional services or similar industry., • Experience using bid management systems or document collaboration platforms., • Previous experience within an administration, coordination or support-based role. Required Education: • A minimum of a 2:1 bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a discipline such as Business, Marketing, Construction Management, Project Management, Law or a related field., • GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent). Required Skills & Abilities: • Strong analytical skills., • Strong attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy and consistency in work output., • Strong document formatting and proofreading skills., • Excellent organisational skills., • Excellent written and oral communication skills., • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages., • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently., • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities., • Strong time management skills., • Ability to work well under pressure., • Ability to follow structured processes accurately., • Ability to create and maintain good working relationships., • Proven troubleshooting skills. Other – Required: • Eligibility to live and work within the UK and ROI., • Driving Licence. Equal Opportunities: Gilbert-Ash Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and therefore is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and does not discriminate, whether on grounds of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, disability, age, class, religion or belief, community background or passport held. These principles underpin our professional behaviour and are embedded in our policies, procedures, day-to-day practices, and external relationships. We therefore welcome and encourage job applications from a fully diverse range of candidates. Privacy: We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information as per the terms of our Privacy Policy, available on request from Gilbert-Ash Ltd.

Gilbert-Ash Overview: Gilbert-Ash is a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2026, Investors in People, and Diversity Mark recognised employer, because our people matter. We think creatively to help our clients deliver stunning and often challenging projects. It’s about considering the impact we have on local communities and the wider world – finding unique ways to maximise positive opportunities and smarter ways to offset the negative. It’s about grabbing a hard hat, rolling up our sleeves and getting stuck in to see every job completed on time, on budget and with the minimum possible stress all round. It’s about working in a genuinely collaborative way with clients, an approach that sees them returning to us year after year with new projects, new challenges and new opportunities to do something bigger than just building. That’s because they understand what we’re about – that what we do together has the potential to make a difference. To our clients, their customers and the people who live and work and enjoy the places we create together. To the environment, both local and beyond. To the safety and wellbeing of our people who work smarter and harder because they know how much they mean to us and understand our clients’ trust is in their hands. That’s the way we like it. That’s what we’re about. Job Description: Job Title: Design Manager Reports to: Design Project Director Location: Will be dependent on the successful candidate so will be either Head Office, 60 Boucher Place, Belfast, BT12 6HT or ROI office at 51a Dawson Street, Dublin, D2 AN25, with travel to the Company’s construction sites throughout the UK and ROI. Summary of the Role: Reporting to the Design Project Director, the post holder will be responsible for managing the overall design of the projects allocated to them, this will include appointing, managing and monitoring progress of consultants, designers and specialist sub-contractors. Ensuring that the design is progressed in such a manner as to achieve all of the contracted deliverables, whilst maximising commercial opportunities and ensuring that all design information is released in lines with the requirements of the project construction programme and procurement schedule. Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities: • Developing a comprehensive understanding of the contents of the Employers Requirements and Performance specifications, looking for opportunities to develop the detailed design, maximising margins and reduce latent risks to Gilbert Ash., • Negotiating and executing the appointments, scope and fees of consultants and designers., • Preparing design programmes and Information Release Schedules, getting designers and specialist sub-contractor buy-in to these timescales and then managing the process and monitoring progress during the course of the project., • Reviewing key materials and interfaces, ensuring they are fit for purpose and provide long-term durable solutions without exposing Gilbert-ash to unnecessary latent maintenance or H&S risks., • Reviewing all design information, ensuring it is clear, complete, meets statutory requirements, complies with the ERs and is fully coordinated with all other disciplines., • Organising, scheduling and chairing technical meetings with members of the Design team and supply chain, during the pre and construction phases of the project. Generating technical queries and monitor response performance., • Managing the close out of statutory requirements on projects, in relation to Planning and the BCAR process., • Attending client meetings, reporting on design release/ design development progress, ensuring support and guidance is offered to the client in relation to requests and their obligations in the building design., • Participating in tender submissions and producing answers to questions to support the construction logic in line with coordination, design management, BREEAM, etc. Attending and presenting at client interviews., • Reviewing tender drawings and assisting the Estimating team in understanding any gaps or risks within the tender design., • Managing the RFI process, raising the RFI, following up with the relevant party, reporting on progress and closing out., • Managing the DAR (Document Approval Request) process, raising the RFI, following up with the relevant party, reporting on progress and closing out., • Managing the sample approval process, in a timeous manner, following up with the relevant party, reporting on progress and closing out. This applies both to Planning requirements and sample requirements within the ERs., • Setting up and managing Drawing Control protocol for issuing drawings and onward distribution to sub-contractors and the wider project team., • Overseeing the BREEAM tracker, ensuring all designers fulfil the requirements and provide the evidence for credits allocated to them. Assisting the Contracts Manager and QS in providing the evident required for contractor allocated credits., • Providing technical / commercial support to the project surveyor, relating to design development, VE, potential variations and settlement of final accounts., • Contributing to the compilation of the project handover documentation, O&M manuals, H&S files, Building User Guides and as-built information., • Developing construction staff knowledge through participation at technical meetings and site inspections, particularly, relating to awareness of scope, installation logistics, programme and interface issues., • Fulfilling health, safety and welfare responsibilities as detailed in the Company’s Policy and in compliance with ISO 45001. Chairing CMD design meetings to ensure that we are fulfilling our responsibility to design out H&S risks, and if there are residual risks that can’t be designed out, that the appropriate management strategies and mitigation measures are implemented., • Maintaining quality and environmental control procedures in accordance with ISO 9001and ISO 14001., • Ensuring design process recognises current legislation, standards and codes of practice where appropriate., • Creating and maintaining good relations with Consultants, Clients and Contractors ensuring effective communication channels are in place., • Ensuring the Company’s Site Waste Minimisation and Management Policy is applied during the design and development stage of the project., • Maintaining comprehensive and accurate records of own activity relating to projects on Gateway, enabling traceability., • Carrying out people management practices in line with the Company’s polices as well as any HR strategies / initiatives., • Fulfilling the role of mentor as and when required., • Encouraging, promoting and implementing sustainable design practices including innovative solutions., • Continually develop knowledge of innovative construction techniques and products, enhancing the business and fulfilling company CPD requirements., • Undertaking all relevant training and development activities as required., • Attending industry dinners, functions, seminars etc., as required on behalf of the Company., • Contributing to the Company’s Corporate Responsibility initiatives. The above list is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to take on other duties and responsibilities for the effective and efficient performance of this role. Person Specification: Required Experience: • 3+ years’ experience and knowledge of all aspects of construction projects., • Document Management., • Experience managing teams from different disciplines., • Proven experience creating co-ordinated, clear and coherent designs., • Experience in supervisory or organisational role within the construction industry. Desirable Experience: • Experience of carrying out appraisals. Required Education: • A related construction or design qualification: Degree / Post Grad Cert. MSc., • CSR or CSCS Card., • COSHH. Desirable Education: • Design qualification., • RIBA / ACE / APM / CIOB Membership., • AutoCAD / BIM, • SSSTS or SMSTS card., • Recognised First Aid at Work Qualification. Required Skills & Abilities: • Ability to create and maintain good working relationships with clients., • Excellent organisational skills., • Proven trouble shooting skills., • Ability to motivate., • Excelling written and oral skills., • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages., • Good attention to detail., • Good communication skills., • Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Desirable Skills & Abilities: • Knowledge of Web-based information Portals., • Knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM). Other – Desirable: • Eligibility to work within the UK., • Flexibility to work away from home for periods of a time. Equal Opportunities: Gilbert-Ash Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and therefore is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and does not discriminate, whether on grounds of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, disability, age, class, religion or belief, community background or passport held. These principles underpin our professional behaviour and are embedded in our policies, procedures, day-to-day practices, and external relationships. We therefore welcome and encourage job applications from a fully diverse range of candidates. Privacy: We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information as per the terms of our Privacy Policy, available on request from Gilbert-Ash Ltd.

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Group Finance Director - Exclusive to VANRATH - Scaling Family Business A respected healthcare group is seeking a dynamic Group Finance Director to lead their financial strategy and operations. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact within a growing family-owned organisation renowned for quality care and strategic innovation. Salary/Benefits: Competitive salary package Pension scheme Private healthcare Generous holiday entitlement Opportunities for professional growth About your next employer: This family-owned group operates multiple sites, combining a commitment to high-quality care with a focus on operational efficiency and technological integration. Known for its close-knit leadership team and ambitious growth plans, this organisation offers a rewarding environment for senior finance leadership in the healthcare sector. About you: Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Extensive senior finance experience, ideally within regulated multi-site environments Proven track record in management and board reporting, financial control, and strategic planning Strong skills in budgeting, cashflow management, and financial risk assessment Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication capabilities Trustworthy, pragmatic, and commercially savvy with a collaborative approach What you'll do: Guide the organisation's financial strategy in alignment with growth objectives Lead financial reporting, governance, and internal controls across the group Manage cashflow, banking relationships, and funding strategies Drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to support operational decisions Lead or support strategic projects including acquisitions, disposals, and refinancing Initiate and oversee technological improvements within finance and operations Provide financial insights to operational teams to enhance decision-making and efficiency Lead, motivate, and develop the finance team to excel in a dynamic environment For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact Joanne Gordon for a confidential chat today. Follow VANRATH on LinkedIn for expert career advice, the latest jobs, industry news and much more Skills: Finance Director Group Finance Director Head of Finance FD Senior Financial Controller Benefits: bonus + benefits TPBN1_NI

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Administrator to join our Risk Operations team , based in A&O Shearman’s Belfast Office, on a 6-month fixed term contract. Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below. Risk team – Belfast The Risk Operations Senior Administrator supports the efficient operation of the Risk Operations Team/ Risk Function by delivering high-quality administrative, project, and analytical support to Risk leadership. The role coordinates key project-related activities, maintains risk data and reporting, and acts as a central point of contact for risk-related queries, contributing to effective stakeholder engagement and a strong risk culture. It also supports the delivery of strategic risk initiatives, the maintenance of risk systems and training materials, and the administrative oversight of the firm’s global background screening programme, ensuring alignment with policies, regulatory requirements, and operational priorities. What you will do Risk Operations/Function Administration Support Support to the Global Head of Risk Operations: Provide comprehensive administrative and organisational support to the Global Head of Risk Operations, including the planning and coordination of ad hoc meetings and events (e.g. risk off-sites, discovery sessions, and training initiatives). Deliver broader administrative assistance as required to support effective function leadership. Risk Operations Leadership Support: Assist the Risk Operations Leadership team with the coordination of team activities and day-to-day administrative processes. Responsibilities include preparing and documenting minutes from stakeholder and client meetings, supporting team workflows, managing shared mailboxes, and maintaining trackers, reports, and internal documentation. Strategic Risk Project Support: Support the delivery of key strategic risk projects by scheduling and attending project meetings, producing accurate minutes and file notes, tracking project milestones, dependences and deadlines, and tracking actions through to completion. Maintain project trackers to monitor progress, outcomes, and key risks or challenges including preparation of project status reports for senior stakeholders. Support the rollout of new processes and procedures where they apply internally to the Risk Function/Operations. Risk Function Communications Plan Support: Support the development and delivery of the Risk Function communications strategy. This includes maintaining intranet content and distribution lists, ensuring the accuracy of the organisational structure chart, and contributing to the preparation of regular Risk Function communications (e.g. newsletters and updates). Risk Function Finance Support: Provide administrative support to the Risk Operations Manager in the preparation of annual budgets and the ongoing monitoring and review of monthly Risk Function financials. Flexible Support: Demonstrate adaptability and proactivity by undertaking additional responsibilities and providing support across the Risk Function as required. Risk Management Support Risk Management: Support the Risk Operations Senior Manager and Managers in promoting a strong risk management culture across the firm. Act as a primary point of contact for general risk-related queries from global offices and teams, providing timely and consistent guidance. Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain effective working relationships with the business, key stakeholders, and relevant third parties to support the delivery of Risk Function objectives. Global Risk Register (GRR): Manage the GRR shared mailbox, ensuring timely responses to system notifications and escalating matters to Risk Operations Leadership where appropriate. Provide technical support and guidance to users on effective utilisation of the GRR platform to support risk management activities. Analysis and Reporting: Collate and analyse risk data to identify trends, themes, and emerging issues. Prepare and present clear, actionable insights to Risk Operations Leadership to inform decision-making. Training Materials: Maintain and update training materials and guidance documentation used across the firm to support risk management practices, ensuring all content remains accurate and compliant with firm policies. Background Checks Support Background Checks Subject Matter Expertise (SME): Act as the first point of contact for risk-related background screening queries from global offices and Global HR. Track and manage queries, escalating where necessary, and support the provision of guidance to leadership on the firm’s global screening compliance programme. Project support: Support background screening and risk-related projects by scheduling and attending meetings, undertaking research, and producing accurate minutes, with a particular focus on compliance with employment screening requirements globally. Supplier Oversight: Engage regularly with the firm’s background screening supplier to ensure contractual obligations are met. Support the maintenance of Statements of Work (SOWs) and related documentation to ensure continued alignment with the firm’s Global Background Checks Policy. Administration Support: Provide administrative support across background screening activities, including the preparation of communications, presentations, and training materials. Ensure all documentation is maintained in accordance with firm policies and standards. What you will have Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, quality and accuracy are essential. Strong MS application skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Power Platforms. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple demands and effectively prioritise tasks. Work collaboratively as part of a team, supporting colleagues and building successful working relationships. Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail in all aspects of the role. Communicate effectively, written and verbal, with internal and external stakeholders across global offices. Display a positive attitude, adaptability to change, and a commitment to personal and professional development. Take ownership of tasks, demonstrate initiative, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, accurate work. Previous experience within a risk, banking, legal or professional services environment is desirable but not essential. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. xjlbheb We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE • A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established and well-regarded risk & ethics team in the legal sector as Risk & Ethics Advisor. R&E supports all our offices/practice areas and enjoys a position at the heart of the business. Our aim is to ensure that the firm meets all its regulatory and legislative objectives and to ensure risk management processes are embedded into the firm’s culture whilst championing the commercial needs of our business. The Risk & Ethics Advisor will collaborate closely with the firm’s R&E team including the Head of Risk and the Head of Data Protection to embed a culture of professional practice and support the provision of advice on a wide range of legal, regulatory and ethical issues impacting the firm. This role offers an opportunity to build and develop knowledge and skills throughout a broad range of risk and compliance topics. This role will have split responsibilities across risk and data protection. The Team The Risk & Ethics Directorate (‘R&E’) is responsible for all areas of compliance and risk management for Shoosmiths including developing firmwide policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory compliance requirements, and to promote best practice. The team is split between the Central Compliance Unit who are responsible for the onboarding of all clients/matters (including conflicts and AML), Risk Management, and Data Protection. Main responsibilities • Support Senior Managers and the wider Risk & Ethics Directorate with handling of wide range of queries relating to anti-financial crime, conflicts, regulatory matters, data protection, supplier questionnaires, claims and complaints., • Assist with processing with data protection rights requests, risk assessments and maintenance of relevant registers., • Support change initiatives within R&E by assisting with process improvements and implementation of agreed changes., • Provide support in delivering clear and practical regulatory and compliance guidance to internal stakeholders, seeking input from senior colleagues where appropriate., • Contribute to firmwide projects, including supporting the implementation of systems (e.g. onboarding tools), as directed., • Assist in the development of training materials and support the delivery of training sessions across the firm., • Participate in R&E projects, supporting the delivery of specific workstreams and tasks to help manage and mitigate risk across the business., • Assist with policy updates as instructed by senior management., • Assisting with research, analysis and progression of matters under supervision. This job description encompasses the main duties expected of the role but the successful candidate may be involved in all areas of risk management from time to time according to the needs of the directorate. Skills and qualifications Required: • Two years' experience working in risk and compliance within a professional services firm., • Good working knowledge and experience resolving conflict of interest issues., • Knowledge of legislation affecting solicitors including SRA rules and data protection etc. Desirable: • Experience assisting with internal and external investigations, including responding to queries from The Legal Ombudsman, ICO, SRA or another appropriate regulator. Personal Attributes: • A passion for risk & ethics including the commercial benefits compliance brings to a large organisation, • Energetic, self-motivated and with a can-do attitude, • Excellent interpersonal & communication skills both verbally and written able to communicate at all levels, • Confident in using judgment appropriately and seek guidance were needed, • Able to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment, • Focused on quality of output as well as speed of delivery, • Excellent attention to detail, • Strong analytical skills, • Demonstrates commercial acumen and a pragmatic attitude Background Checks Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. These checks will include employment references covering the last 5 years, proof of ID, proof of address covering the last 5 years, Personnel Vetting credit search (which will only highlight insolvency or County Court Judgments - should any adverse data show on the Personnel Vetting search then any offer of employment made will be withdrawn).Terrorism Check (against data supplied by the Bank of England) and a DBS check previously known as a Criminal Records check. The Firm Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve ‘Platinum Standard’ Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits. Shoosmiths is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme replaced the Two Ticks Positive about Disabled People scheme. We had been accredited as a two tick employer for many years - Disability Confident broadens and develops that original commitment, and demonstrates we have adopted a proactive approach to employing disabled people and developing their abilities. As part of our accreditation, we commit to interviewing any applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for each vacancy. In some circumstances we may only be able to interview those that best meet the essential criteria due to the volume of applications received. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to and usable by everyone. If you have a disability or long-term condition and would like to receive information in a different way, or need us to make any adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please get in touch with the Talent Acquisition team. We can consider your needs and requirements, and how we can assist you to apply for our roles. 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