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Residential Conveyancer - Join a growing, Partner led team in Sussex \n Are you a Residential Property Solicitor looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, work closely with experienced partners, and be part of a firm where your contribution is recognised? \n This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded Sussex firm with a strong reputation in the local market and an ambitious plan for continued growth. The firm has built its success around delivering a high-quality service to its clients while maintaining the supportive, people-focused culture that has helped them retain their team for the long term. \n You’ll join a collaborative Residential Property team handling a varied caseload of quality matters, including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and more complex residential transactions. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, build strong client relationships and play an important role within the continued development of the department. \n Unlike larger practices where it can be difficult to stand out, this is a role where you’ll have genuine visibility. You’ll work closely with senior colleagues and partners, have a voice within the team, and be supported in developing your career in the direction you want it to go. \n Why consider this opportunity? \n • A respected Sussex firm with strong roots in the local community \n • Genuine career progression opportunities as the firm continues to grow \n • A supportive, partner-led environment where people are valued \n • The chance to take ownership of high-quality residential work \n • A collaborative team culture with excellent staff retention \n • The opportunity to build a long-term career without sacrificing quality of life \n This would suit a Residential Property Solicitor or Legal Executive who is looking for more than just their next role, someone who wants to join a firm where they can develop, have influence, and feel part of something. \n If you’re currently working in a larger firm and feel ready for a role with more autonomy, recognition and opportunity, this could be the move you’ve been waiting for.

Family Solicitor (4+ PQE)/Legal Executive \n Brighton & Hove, East Sussex (Hybrid Working) \n Full-Time or Part-Time | Flexible Hours \n A leading, well-established Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked family law practice is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEx) with 4+ years’ PQE to join its growing Brighton-based team. \n This is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern, progressive firm known for its high-quality privately funded work and strong reputation for client-focused, resolution-led family law. \n \n The Role \n You will manage your own caseload of high-quality private family law matters, including: \n\n • Divorce and separation\n, • Financial remedy/ancillary relief\n, • Private children matters\n, • Civil partnerships and cohabitation disputes\n\n You will have the autonomy to run your files while being supported by an experienced and collaborative team. \n \n About You \n\n • Qualified Solicitor or FCILEx with 4+ years’ PQE in family law\n, • Strong experience handling privately funded caseloads\n, • Committed to constructive, resolution-focused approaches (mediation experience advantageous)\n, • Resolution membership (desirable but not essential)\n, • Excellent client care and communication skills\n\n \n What’s on Offer? \n\n • Hybrid and flexible working (genuine work-life balance)\n, • High-quality, privately funded work (no legal aid)\n, • Supportive, forward-thinking culture\n, • Modern systems and efficient processes\n, • Clear career progression opportunities\n, • Competitive salary and benefits package\n\n \n Why Apply? \n This role is ideal for a family lawyer looking to join a firm that prioritises: \n\n • Quality over volume\n, • Collaborative and non-confrontational approaches to family law\n, • A genuinely supportive and flexible working environment\n\n \n Apply now to take the next step in your family law career in Brighton. \n If you are an experienced Family Senior Solicitor who is looking for a new challenge, apply today or contact Robert Rowland at G2 Legal for more information. \n #INDCATS

Fully Remote | Flexible Hours | Fee-Split Model \n \n Join a Forward-Thinking Boutique Firm \n \n Are you an experienced Residential Conveyancer looking for more than just another conveyancing role? Do you find that your clients and referrers are choosing you, not necessarily the firm you work for? \n \n If that sounds familiar, it might be time to consider a consultancy model – and start earning up to 75% of the fees you generate. Many lawyers have already made the move to consultancy, and it’s transforming the way they work, and the money they earn. \n \n At FDR, we specialise in helping conveyancers make that transition with confidence. Choosing the right firm can feel daunting – even isolating – but that’s where we come in. We're a small, forward-thinking boutique firm that offers more than just a platform. Here, you’re not just another number. Your voice matters, your work is appreciated, and your growth is genuinely supported. \n \n We’re a close-knit, modern legal practice giving experienced conveyancers the chance to take full control of their careers – with the very best technology to back you up. You’ll have direct access to senior leadership, streamlined systems, and the freedom to work how and when it suits you. \n \n Why Join Us? \n \n\n • Personal Support, Not Just a Platform\n, • We don’t leave you to figure things out alone. You’ll get real support to grow your business – with marketing help, mentoring, and a community of like-minded consultants who share insights and success.\n, • Work on Your Terms\n, • Remote working, flexible hours, and total autonomy over your caseload. It’s your practice, built your way – under a clear, fair fee-split model.\n, • Big Tech, Small Firm Feel\n, • We’ve invested in Salesforce – a game-changer in legal tech and rarely used by firms of any size. Thanks to the backing of our parent company, the AIIC Group, we have access to cutting-edge systems that mean fewer manual tasks, significant time savings, and a smoother experience for you and your clients.\n, • You’re Heard and Valued\n, • In our compact team, you’ll have a direct line to leadership (including the CEO) and the ability to help shape how the firm evolves. We listen, and we act on what matters to you.\n, • Full Support, Without the Red Tape\n, • Benefit from the financial security, compliance guidance, and admin support that comes from being part of the AIIC Group – without sacrificing your independence or flexibility.\n\n \n What We’re Looking For: \n \n\n • A qualified solicitor, licensed conveyancer, or legal executive with experience in residential property\n, • Confident in managing your own caseload from instruction to completion\n, • Tech-savvy and excited by smarter, more efficient ways of working\n, • Self-motivated and ready to grow your own client base with full backing\n, • Looking for true flexibility, with the support of a professional and collaborative team\n\n \n Ready to build a career on your terms – with the tools, support, and autonomy to thrive? We’d love to hear from you. \n \n Contact us today for a confidential chat with one of our Recruitment Executives. \n \n P.S. Our Legal Consultancy Programme does not require a set number of years PQE, however you need to be practising and legally qualified in England and Wales in Property law, and able to generate your own instructions. Contact us now to see if you qualify.

We are a leading specialist global mining executive search and advisory boutique for the global metals and mining industry. \n \n We have a strong track record and an extensive international reach, supporting clients across the full spectrum of the sector – from site-based leadership and operational roles to C-suite and board-level appointments. \n \n Our core focus is: \n • Executive Search (HQ) \n • Site-Based leadership recruitment \n • Advisory Services – Board Advisory, Private Equity Due Diligence, Independent Referencing Assessment \n \n We have offices in Brighton (UK) and Cape Town (South Africa). \n \n The Opportunity \n We are internally hiring a Senior Researcher to join our high-performance Research function. You will lead the research strategy for search assignments, providing insight, talent intelligence, and analytical depth that power our consultants’ work with clients and candidates around the world. \n \n This is a role for someone who thrives on solving complex problems, enjoys deep research, and is energised by working in an internationally focused, fast paced environment. \n \n 1 KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY \n \n Research & Assignment Delivery \n\n • Develop deep insight into client organisations, their strategy, structure, leadership, and market positioning.\n, • Structure, manage, and execute comprehensive research strategies for global search assignments.\n, • Conduct market mapping, name generation, and talent identification across multiple geographies.\n, • Screen and assess candidates; produce clear, high‑quality reports and insights for consultants and clients.\n, • Prepare polished, client-ready documentation such as market maps, progress updates, and research reports.\n, • Stay informed on global mining trends, leadership movements, industry risks, and market dynamics.\n\n \n Candidate & Client Support \n\n • Build strong, professional relationships with senior executives worldwide.\n, • Support consultants in delivering exceptional client and candidate experience.\n, • Contribute insights to briefing sessions, shortlists, and search strategy discussions.\n\n \n Business Development Support \n\n • Conduct research and prepare analysis for pitch materials and new business opportunities.\n, • Produce sophisticated presentations and reports for consultants and leadership.\n, • Track market developments, talent moves, and industry intelligence to support strategic growth.\n\n \n 2 REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE \n \n\n • Tertiary qualification – degree in a relevant field preferred or at least 10+ years’ experience in a similar role\n, • 3+ years’ experience specifically in research, executive search, consulting, or a professional services environment.\n, • Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information clearly.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication in English.\n, • High proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word with the ability to prepare client-ready materials.\n, • Experience managing multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders in a dynamic environment.\n, • A global mindset and curiosity about international markets and cultures.\n\n \n 3 CRITICAL CAPABILITIES FOR SUCCESS \n \n Project Management \n\n • Reliable, organised, and consistent in meeting deliverables.\n, • Able to juggle multiple assignments and maintain attention to detail.\n\n \n Problem Solving & Insight \n\n • Comfortable interpreting data and drawing logical conclusions.\n, • Able to challenge assumptions and identify meaningful patterns.\n\n \n Communication & Impact \n\n • Writes concise, insight‑driven documents.\n, • Presents information logically and professionally.\n\n \n Personal Effectiveness \n\n • Positive attitude, high integrity, and strong accountability.\n, • Culturally sensitive, team-oriented, and collaborative.\n, • Intellectual curiosity and commitment to personal growth.\n\n \n Why Join Us? \n\n • Work on global, senior‑level mandates across the mining value chain.\n, • Exposure to diverse cultures, markets, and leadership styles.\n, • A collaborative, values‑driven team with strong international reach.\n, • Opportunity to develop deep expertise in a sector central to the global energy transition.\n\n

Embedded Partnerships & Solution Architecture·Full-Time·United States The Principal Solution Architect, Embedded Platforms is a highly strategic technical leadership role focused on shaping how leading software vendors embed Sovos technology into their own products. Working with some of our most strategic global ISV partners, you will design scalable integration solutions, influence product direction, and act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders. This role combines enterprise architecture, product strategy and technical consulting. You will solve complex integration challenges, shape future platform capabilities, and help drive the next generation of embedded compliance solutions while mentoring other architects across the organisation. You'll have the opportunity to influence platform strategy, shape enterprise-scale integrations used by global software providers, and work at the intersection of cloud architecture, product innovation and global tax technology. More specifically, you will: • Lead technical discovery and solution architecture for strategic ISV partnerships, designing scalable embedded compliance solutions that address technical, regulatory and commercial objectives., • Deliver high-quality solution architecture documentation, integration designs and implementation roadmaps., • Design enterprise-grade integration architectures leveraging APIs, webhooks, cloud-native technologies and modern architectural patterns., • Review and recommend API integration approaches including REST APIs, webhooks and event-driven integrations., • Establish governance and testing frameworks that ensure scalable, secure and reliable partner integrations., • Set strategic technical objectives across a diverse portfolio of embedded partnerships., • Guide the resolution of critical technical challenges impacting strategic partners., • Establish governance frameworks for partner health monitoring, risk management and integration quality standards., • Build trusted relationships with Product, Engineering and Compliance leaders across strategic ISV partners., • Deliver executive presentations, architecture workshops and strategic business reviews., • Act as the executive technical advisor for Sovos' most strategic embedded partnerships., • Ensure embedded solutions are well understood across internal Product, Engineering and Go-to-Market teams., • Maintain deep expertise in global tax compliance, ERP ecosystems and indirect tax processes., • Collaborate closely with Product and Compliance SMEs to ensure continuous knowledge sharing., • Act as the internal subject matter expert for embedded architectures and ISV integration strategies., • Influence future product capabilities by providing strategic feedback based on partner requirements, market trends and emerging technologies., • Support strategic pre-sales discovery activities for key embedded partnerships., • Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Partner Account Managers, Sales Engineers and Compliance teams throughout solution design and delivery., • Partner with the Head of Embedded Technical Management to shape technical strategy and future direction., • Represent Sovos at customer events, industry conferences, advisory boards and partner engagements., • Demonstrate thought leadership across enterprise integration, cloud architecture and tax technology., • Mentor Solution Architects and promote technical best practices across the organisation., • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience., • 10+ years of experience in product, tax/ERP technology consulting, enterprise software engineering, or similar roles within the software industry., • Proven understanding of global tax compliance and indirect tax processes across multiple jurisdictions.Demonstrated experience designing enterprise integration solutions using APIs, webhooks, cloud-native technologies and modern architectural patterns., • Experience with tax compliance, ERP integration, e-invoicing or regulatory technology platforms. Experience with Sovos solutions is advantageous but not required., • Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices, event-driven architectures and enterprise integration principles., • Previous experience supporting ISVs through solution architecture, technical consulting or strategic partnerships., • Proven success managing complex technical relationships with enterprise software vendors or strategic technology partners., • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior executives and translate complex technical concepts into business outcomes., • Strong collaboration skills with experience working across Product, Engineering, Sales and Customer Success organisations., • Willingness to travel approximately 10 to 25% for partner engagements, customer meetings and industry events. Stage 1: Regionally Specific Pre-Employment Assessments. We use them to mitigate bias in our process and give every applicant a fair shot. Stage 2: Video Interview. We want to get a chance to meet as many qualified applicants as possible, and we know that resumes are only a piece of paper. This lets us get to know more about you, more than you see on paper. Stage 3: Meeting with a Recruiter Stage 4: Live Interviews with the Hiring Team Benefits: • Flexible Time-Off, • Bi-Weekly Meeting Free Days, • Mentoring Programmes, • Globally Recognised Training and Development Programmes, • Competitive Benefits Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against race, color, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law. At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Sovos is a global provider of tax, compliance and trust solutions and services that enable businesses to navigate an increasingly regulated world with true confidence. Purpose-built for always-on compliance capabilities, our scalable IT-driven solutions meet the demands of an evolving and complex global regulatory landscape. Sovos' cloud-based software platform provides an unparalleled level of integration with business applications and government compliance processes. More than 100,000 customers in 100+ countries—including half the Fortune 500—trust Sovos for their compliance needs. Sovos annually processes more than three billion transactions across 19,000 global tax jurisdictions. Bolstered by a robust partner program—more than 400 strong—Sovos brings to bear an unrivaled global network for companies across industries and geographies. Founded in 1979, Sovos has operations across the Americas and Europe, and is owned by Hg and TA Associates. For more information visit www.sovos.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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AI Architect Up to £120k + Bonus + Benefits Remote (UK) | Occasional Client Travel Architect the Future of Enterprise AI AI is moving beyond experimentation and this consultancy is helping some of the UK's largest organisations turn AI ambition into real-world capability. We're looking for an experienced AI Architect to join a growing AI practice, designing and delivering secure, scalable and production-ready AI solutions across enterprise environments. This is a role for someone who understands that successful AI transformation requires more than selecting the latest models. It requires strong architecture, robust data foundations, governance, security, and the ability to translate emerging technologies into measurable business outcomes. Working across Generative AI, Agentic AI, Machine Learning and enterprise data platforms, you'll help organisations move from AI strategy and proof-of-concept through to scalable production adoption. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, technical teams and delivery specialists to define AI architectures, establish best practices and shape how enterprise AI is built and deployed. This is not a role focused purely on governance or architecture documentation. You'll remain close to the technology, influencing design decisions, guiding delivery teams and helping build solutions that create genuine business impact. What You'll Be Doing You'll lead the architecture and delivery of enterprise AI solutions across the full lifecycle from discovery and strategy through to implementation and scale. Your responsibilities will include: • Designing enterprise-scale Generative AI, Agentic AI and Machine Learning architectures, • Creating AI solutions using Microsoft Foundry / Azure AI Foundry and Copilot Studio (essential), • Defining AI platforms, frameworks and reference architectures for large organisations, • Designing intelligent agent solutions, AI assistants and LLM-powered applications, • Developing secure and governed AI approaches aligned with Responsible AI principles, • Advising senior stakeholders on AI strategy, technology choices and investment decisions, • Supporting client engagements from early discovery through production deployment, • Creating reusable AI accelerators, patterns and delivery frameworks, • Providing technical leadership and guidance to engineering and delivery teams, • Supporting the continued growth and maturity of the AI consulting practice Technology Environment You'll work across a modern Microsoft-focused AI ecosystem including: • Microsoft Foundry / Azure AI Foundry (mandatory experience), • Microsoft Copilot Studio (mandatory experience), • Azure AI Services, • Azure OpenAI Service, • Microsoft Agent Framework, • Semantic Kernel, • Power Platform, • Enterprise Data Platforms, • Azure Machine Learning, • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), • Large Language Models (LLMs), • Agentic AI architectures, • LangChain / LangGraph, • MLOps & LLMOps, • Cloud-native architectures, • Data governance and security frameworks What We're Looking For You'll likely be operating as an AI Architect, Lead AI Consultant, Principal AI Engineer, Principal Data Scientist or similar senior AI leadership role. You'll bring: • Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise AI solutions in production environments, • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft / Azure AI Foundry and Copilot Studio (essential), • Deep understanding of Generative AI, LLM architectures, RAG and AI agents, • Experience building AI solutions beyond proof-of-concept into scalable production services, • Strong Azure and Microsoft ecosystem expertise, • Experience with AI governance, security, data privacy and Responsible AI principles, • Understanding of modern data platforms and AI-ready data architectures, • Experience working with senior technical and business stakeholders, • Strong consulting skills with the ability to translate complex AI concepts into business outcomes, • The ability to provide technical leadership while remaining close to delivery Why This Opportunity Stands Out AI is not an experiment here it is a strategic investment area with executive sponsorship, significant client demand and a growing pipeline of enterprise transformation programmes. You'll have the opportunity to: • Work on complex AI challenges at enterprise scale, • Design solutions using the latest Microsoft AI technologies, • Influence AI adoption across major organisations, • Work alongside leading specialists across AI, data and cloud, • Shape reusable AI frameworks and best practices, • Continue developing your expertise through certifications, innovation and training The AI market is crowded with organisations experimenting, this opportunity is with a business that's already delivering. If you're ready to architect AI solutions that operate at enterprise scale and shape the next generation of intelligent systems, we'd love to hear from you. JBRP1_UKTJ

Bid Writer Preston The Opportunity: A well-established, privately owned UK organisation operating across construction, facilities management and infrastructure is seeking an experienced Bid Writer to join its growing bid function. The successful candidate will play a key role in securing major public-sector and framework opportunities, turning complex technical and commercial information into compelling, compliant submissions. The role offers the opportunity to work on projects with tangible community impact across sectors including education, housing, highways and public facilities. Performance Objectives: • Achieve a tender win rate of 70%+ by value within 12 months, producing high-quality, fully compliant PQQ, ITT and framework responses., • Lead end-to-end bid production for 812 major opportunities annually, coordinating technical, commercial and operational contributors., • Improve average bid quality scores by 15% year-on-year through strong win themes, relevant case studies and client-focused narratives., • Develop and maintain a reusable library of 50+ high-quality method statements, CVs and social-value evidence, reducing future bid production time by approximately 20%., • Identify and qualify two suitable public-sector or framework opportunities per quarter, aligned with organisational strategy and representing significant pipeline potential., • Coach operational contributors to ensure 90% deliver first-draft content on time and to the required standard. Team & Working Environment: • Report directly to the Bid Manager and join an experienced bid team., • Access to CRM systems, tender portals, graphic design support and senior-level bid review., • Primarily North West-based activity, with travel as required., • Hybrid working is standard., • Supportive environment with a strong focus on bid quality rather than high-volume production. Essential Experience & Qualifications: • Proven track record of writing successful construction or FM tenders for public-sector clients, such as local authorities, healthcare, education or highways organisations., • Ability to translate complex technical and commercial information into clear, persuasive and fully compliant bid narratives., • Strong understanding of UK public procurement, including PAS 91, the Construction Playbook and social-value requirements., • Experience coordinating contributions from multiple disciplines and facilitating structured bid reviews., • Excellent written English, strong attention to detail and a consistent ability to meet demanding submission deadlines. Why Consider the Role: • Opportunity to influence the growth of an established, privately owned organisation with a strong regional presence., • Work on projects that have a visible and lasting impact on local communities., • Collaborative, non-corporate culture where quality and expertise are valued., • Genuine opportunity for progression into a Bid Manager position as the team and pipeline continue to grow., • A role where the bids you develop translate directly into projects that are delivered on the ground. Ideal Candidate: This opportunity would suit an experienced Bid Writer / Bid Executive / Senior Bid Writer with a background in construction, facilities management or infrastructure, particularly someone accustomed to public-sector procurement and complex PQQ, ITT and framework submissions. JBRP1_UKTJ

Operating Model Design Lead | Capital Projects | SC-Cleared | £500 - £800 a day Inside IR35 DOE Pigment is a change and transformation consultancy. We partner with other consultancies, government departments, and private sector organisations to deliver a 'one team approach' for solving complex change programmes. We are seeking an Op Model Design Lead to support the design of future operating models for defence capital programmes, ensuring organisational structures, governance, processes, roles, and ways of working are aligned to strategic objectives and enable the effective delivery of major capital infrastructure programmes. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the design and development of Target Operating Models (TOMs) for defence capital programmes and portfolio functions., • Assess current operating models, organisational structures, governance arrangements, and business processes to identify improvement opportunities., • Define future-state organisational structures, operating principles, roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities., • Produce high-quality operating model documentation, process maps, governance models, organisation charts, and executive briefing materials., • Support change management and stakeholder engagement activities during operating model implementation. Required Experience • Experience designing or implementing operating models within defence capital projects., • Experience facilitating workshops with senior stakeholders., • Experience working within multidisciplinary teams across programme management, commercial, engineering, digital, finance, and project controls., • Understanding of major capital programme governance and delivery. Due to project sensitivities, our consultants must have active and valid SC-Level Clearance. If you're a collaborative team player who enjoys working closely with others and you're passionate about ensuring transformation programmes deliver genuine value to the United Kingdom, we'd love to hear from you. Why Pigment? You'll work across high impact, complex programmes where your work matters. At Pigment, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do; we value people who can challenge and deliver, while working seamlessly across a blended delivery team. If you'd like to know more, please apply directly and one of our team will be in touch to discuss. RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ

Embedded Partnerships & Solution Architecture·Full-Time·United States The Principal Solution Architect, Embedded Platforms is a highly strategic technical leadership role focused on shaping how leading software vendors embed Sovos technology into their own products. Working with some of our most strategic global ISV partners, you will design scalable integration solutions, influence product direction, and act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders. This role combines enterprise architecture, product strategy and technical consulting. You will solve complex integration challenges, shape future platform capabilities, and help drive the next generation of embedded compliance solutions while mentoring other architects across the organisation. You'll have the opportunity to influence platform strategy, shape enterprise-scale integrations used by global software providers, and work at the intersection of cloud architecture, product innovation and global tax technology. More specifically, you will: • Lead technical discovery and solution architecture for strategic ISV partnerships, designing scalable embedded compliance solutions that address technical, regulatory and commercial objectives., • Deliver high-quality solution architecture documentation, integration designs and implementation roadmaps., • Design enterprise-grade integration architectures leveraging APIs, webhooks, cloud-native technologies and modern architectural patterns., • Review and recommend API integration approaches including REST APIs, webhooks and event-driven integrations., • Establish governance and testing frameworks that ensure scalable, secure and reliable partner integrations., • Set strategic technical objectives across a diverse portfolio of embedded partnerships., • Guide the resolution of critical technical challenges impacting strategic partners., • Establish governance frameworks for partner health monitoring, risk management and integration quality standards., • Build trusted relationships with Product, Engineering and Compliance leaders across strategic ISV partners., • Deliver executive presentations, architecture workshops and strategic business reviews., • Act as the executive technical advisor for Sovos' most strategic embedded partnerships., • Ensure embedded solutions are well understood across internal Product, Engineering and Go-to-Market teams., • Maintain deep expertise in global tax compliance, ERP ecosystems and indirect tax processes., • Collaborate closely with Product and Compliance SMEs to ensure continuous knowledge sharing., • Act as the internal subject matter expert for embedded architectures and ISV integration strategies., • Influence future product capabilities by providing strategic feedback based on partner requirements, market trends and emerging technologies., • Support strategic pre-sales discovery activities for key embedded partnerships., • Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Partner Account Managers, Sales Engineers and Compliance teams throughout solution design and delivery., • Partner with the Head of Embedded Technical Management to shape technical strategy and future direction., • Represent Sovos at customer events, industry conferences, advisory boards and partner engagements., • Demonstrate thought leadership across enterprise integration, cloud architecture and tax technology., • Mentor Solution Architects and promote technical best practices across the organisation., • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience., • 10+ years of experience in product, tax/ERP technology consulting, enterprise software engineering, or similar roles within the software industry., • Proven understanding of global tax compliance and indirect tax processes across multiple jurisdictions.Demonstrated experience designing enterprise integration solutions using APIs, webhooks, cloud-native technologies and modern architectural patterns., • Experience with tax compliance, ERP integration, e-invoicing or regulatory technology platforms. Experience with Sovos solutions is advantageous but not required., • Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices, event-driven architectures and enterprise integration principles., • Previous experience supporting ISVs through solution architecture, technical consulting or strategic partnerships., • Proven success managing complex technical relationships with enterprise software vendors or strategic technology partners., • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior executives and translate complex technical concepts into business outcomes., • Strong collaboration skills with experience working across Product, Engineering, Sales and Customer Success organisations., • Willingness to travel approximately 10 to 25% for partner engagements, customer meetings and industry events. Stage 1: Regionally Specific Pre-Employment Assessments. We use them to mitigate bias in our process and give every applicant a fair shot. Stage 2: Video Interview. We want to get a chance to meet as many qualified applicants as possible, and we know that resumes are only a piece of paper. This lets us get to know more about you, more than you see on paper. Stage 3: Meeting with a Recruiter Stage 4: Live Interviews with the Hiring Team Benefits: • Flexible Time-Off, • Bi-Weekly Meeting Free Days, • Mentoring Programmes, • Globally Recognised Training and Development Programmes, • Competitive Benefits Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against race, color, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law. At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Sovos is a global provider of tax, compliance and trust solutions and services that enable businesses to navigate an increasingly regulated world with true confidence. Purpose-built for always-on compliance capabilities, our scalable IT-driven solutions meet the demands of an evolving and complex global regulatory landscape. Sovos' cloud-based software platform provides an unparalleled level of integration with business applications and government compliance processes. More than 100,000 customers in 100+ countries—including half the Fortune 500—trust Sovos for their compliance needs. Sovos annually processes more than three billion transactions across 19,000 global tax jurisdictions. Bolstered by a robust partner program—more than 400 strong—Sovos brings to bear an unrivaled global network for companies across industries and geographies. Founded in 1979, Sovos has operations across the Americas and Europe, and is owned by Hg and TA Associates. For more information visit www.sovos.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter. #J-18808-Ljbffr

About The Role Help shape the future of dementia care in the UK. Dementia is the UK's biggest killer and one of the greatest social care challenges of our time. Every three minutes, someone in the UK develops dementia, and millions of people are affected through their relationships with family members, friends and colleagues. At Alzheimer's Society, we believe dementia shouldn't devastate lives. As the UK's leading dementia charity, we provide vital support to people affected by dementia today, while driving the research, innovation and system change that will transform lives in the future. As we continue to deliver our ambitious Help and Hope Strategy, we are seeking a new Trustee with significant experience in adult social care. This is an opportunity to contribute to one of the most important conversations in health and care. As a Trustee, you will help shape the strategic direction of a nationally recognised charity with a strong reputation, growing influence and an unwavering commitment to people affected by dementia. We're looking for a senior leader who understands the realities of adult social care and the opportunities ahead. You may have developed your expertise through social care provision, commissioning, regulation, policy, local government, integrated care systems or a related field. Whatever your background, you'll bring insight into the challenges facing the sector and a passion for improving outcomes for people living with dementia. Working alongside an experienced Board and Executive Team, you will provide support, challenge and strategic guidance to help ensure Alzheimer's Society continues to make the greatest possible impact. You will also help strengthen our understanding of the changing health and social care landscape at a time of significant reform and opportunity. We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals who can bring: • Significant leadership experience within adult social care, • Strategic insight and sound judgement, • An understanding of governance and organisational leadership, • The ability to influence, challenge constructively and work collaboratively, • A commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, • A genuine passion for improving the lives of people affected by dementia Previous Trustee or Non-Executive Director experience is welcome but not essential. This is a voluntary position requiring approximately one to two days per month, including Board and Committee meetings throughout the country, predominantly in London At Alzheimer's Society, we believe greater diversity leads to better decisions and stronger governance. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from those currently under-represented at Board level. Join us and help create a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Interviews will take place on 16th September at our London-Crutched Friars office. About You About Alzheimer's Society Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be. Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society. We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people. Our hiring process During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply.Please also contact Alzheimer's Society Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected] for application support or any adjustments you might need. To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice. We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice. We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a Criminal Record Check at the relevant level. You can read more information via our Website . Giving back to you Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits , recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society. 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Senior Solution Architect, Embedded Partnerships If you're seeking a career where innovation meets impact, you've come to the right place. As a global leader, Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth while revolutionising how businesses navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape. At Sovos, we're dedicated to more than just solving compliance challenges -- we're committed to making a positive and lasting difference in everything we do. Our teams operate on the modern edge of digital technology, working not only to solve complex business challenges but also to enrich our personal, professional, and local communities. Our purpose-built systems provide the tools you need to thrive in a world where governments demand increased visibility, faster reporting and greater control over business processes. Excited about the possibilities? So are we! Don't worry if you don't check all the boxes -- apply anyway! We're focused on hiring the right people, not just the "right" resume. It's not about what you've done elsewhere; it's all about what you're capable of doing here. The Senior Solution Architect, Embedded Partnerships leads strategic ISV and embedded partner initiatives through sophisticated solutioning, executive relationship building, and technical thought leadership. As a senior leader within the Embedded Technical Management team, you will shape partnership strategy, maintain key client relationships, and work collaboratively with the Head of Embedded Technical Management and other Sovos leaders to drive organisational direction. This role emphasises strategic partnership development, executive engagement, and technical leadership. You'll serve as a leading member of the team, mentoring architects while maintaining responsibility for our most critical partner relationships and complex technical challenges. • Lead the solutioning component of ISV discovery processes to maximise Sovos product penetration and address technical, compliance, and GTM challenges for key embedded partners, • Deliver comprehensive solution design documents detailing integration architecture, compliance requirements, and implementation roadmaps, • Architect sophisticated enterprise integration scenarios leveraging IaaS, APIs, webhooks, and cloud architectures for scalable future‑state solutions, • Review and recommend API integration patterns including RESTful APIs, webhooks, and real‑time streaming connections, • Ensure appropriate governance and testing frameworks are in place across all embedded partners, • Set strategic performance targets across a variety of products for key relationships, • Guide resolution of critical issues impacting revenue or strategic relationships, • Establish governance frameworks for partner health monitoring, risk mitigation, and integration quality standards, • Build trusted relationships with ISV Product and Compliance leaders to drive ongoing value creation, • Conduct executive‑level presentations and strategic business reviews with partner leadership, • Maintain key client relationships as principal technical advisor, • Ensure ISV solutions are understood across GTM teams for co‑sell enablement, • Maintain deep expertise in global tax compliance landscape, accounting fundamentals, and indirect tax processes, • Ensure continuous, bidirectional knowledge transfer with Sovos SMEs in Product and Compliance, • Act as internal subject matter expert on ISV integration patterns and partnership models, • Influence product roadmap based on strategic ISV partner requirements and market trends, • Active in pre‑sales discovery for strategic partnerships, • Collaborate with Account Managers, Partner Account Managers, Sales Engineers, and Compliance Teams in account planning, • Drive co‑sell motions to maximise new bookings and revenue growth, • Identify and pursue cross‑sell and upsell opportunities within existing ISV partner base, • Work with the Head of Embedded Technical Management to shape partnership strategy and team direction, • Represent Sovos at marketing events, customer advisory boards, industry conferences, and user groups, • Showcase thought leadership in tax technology, compliance automation, and partnership strategies, • Mentor junior solution architects and establish best practices across the organisation, • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field, or equivalent experience, • 10+ years of experience in tax/ERP technology consulting, enterprise software sales engineering, or similar roles, • Proven understanding of global tax compliance landscape and indirect tax processes across multiple jurisdictions, • Demonstrated experience with enterprise integration scenarios including IaaS, APIs, webhooks, and cloud‑native architectures, • Deep knowledge of Sovos or similar compliance technologies including e‑invoicing and e‑reporting solutions, • Experience with modern development technologies and architectural patterns (REST APIs, microservices, event‑driven architectures), • Previous experience supporting ISVs in pre‑sales, solution architecture, or partnership capacities, • Proven track record managing complex strategic relationships with enterprise software vendors or technology partners, • Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence C‑level executives and translate technical concepts for business audiences, • Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills in fast‑paced, matrixed environments, • Approximately 10-25% travel required for strategic partner meetings, conferences, and executive business reviews The tools to enhance your life -- because we want you to enjoy your life outside of work and inside! • Flexible Time‑Off, • Bi‑Weekly Meeting Free Days!, • Globally recognised Training and Development programs Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against race, colour, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law. At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior Solution Architect, Embedded Partnerships If you're seeking a career where innovation meets impact, you've come to the right place. As a global leader, Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth while revolutionising how businesses navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape. At Sovos, we're dedicated to more than just solving compliance challenges -- we're committed to making a positive and lasting difference in everything we do. Our teams operate on the modern edge of digital technology, working not only to solve complex business challenges but also to enrich our personal, professional, and local communities. Our purpose-built systems provide the tools you need to thrive in a world where governments demand increased visibility, faster reporting and greater control over business processes. Excited about the possibilities? So are we! Don't worry if you don't check all the boxes -- apply anyway! We're focused on hiring the right people, not just the "right" resume. It's not about what you've done elsewhere; it's all about what you're capable of doing here. The Senior Solution Architect, Embedded Partnerships leads strategic ISV and embedded partner initiatives through sophisticated solutioning, executive relationship building, and technical thought leadership. As a senior leader within the Embedded Technical Management team, you will shape partnership strategy, maintain key client relationships, and work collaboratively with the Head of Embedded Technical Management and other Sovos leaders to drive organisational direction. This role emphasises strategic partnership development, executive engagement, and technical leadership. You'll serve as a leading member of the team, mentoring architects while maintaining responsibility for our most critical partner relationships and complex technical challenges. • Lead the solutioning component of ISV discovery processes to maximise Sovos product penetration and address technical, compliance, and GTM challenges for key embedded partners, • Deliver comprehensive solution design documents detailing integration architecture, compliance requirements, and implementation roadmaps, • Architect sophisticated enterprise integration scenarios leveraging IaaS, APIs, webhooks, and cloud architectures for scalable future‑state solutions, • Review and recommend API integration patterns including RESTful APIs, webhooks, and real‑time streaming connections, • Ensure appropriate governance and testing frameworks are in place across all embedded partners, • Set strategic performance targets across a variety of products for key relationships, • Guide resolution of critical issues impacting revenue or strategic relationships, • Establish governance frameworks for partner health monitoring, risk mitigation, and integration quality standards, • Build trusted relationships with ISV Product and Compliance leaders to drive ongoing value creation, • Conduct executive‑level presentations and strategic business reviews with partner leadership, • Maintain key client relationships as principal technical advisor, • Ensure ISV solutions are understood across GTM teams for co‑sell enablement, • Maintain deep expertise in global tax compliance landscape, accounting fundamentals, and indirect tax processes, • Ensure continuous, bidirectional knowledge transfer with Sovos SMEs in Product and Compliance, • Act as internal subject matter expert on ISV integration patterns and partnership models, • Influence product roadmap based on strategic ISV partner requirements and market trends, • Active in pre‑sales discovery for strategic partnerships, • Collaborate with Account Managers, Partner Account Managers, Sales Engineers, and Compliance Teams in account planning, • Drive co‑sell motions to maximise new bookings and revenue growth, • Identify and pursue cross‑sell and upsell opportunities within existing ISV partner base, • Work with the Head of Embedded Technical Management to shape partnership strategy and team direction, • Represent Sovos at marketing events, customer advisory boards, industry conferences, and user groups, • Showcase thought leadership in tax technology, compliance automation, and partnership strategies, • Mentor junior solution architects and establish best practices across the organisation, • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field, or equivalent experience, • 10+ years of experience in tax/ERP technology consulting, enterprise software sales engineering, or similar roles, • Proven understanding of global tax compliance landscape and indirect tax processes across multiple jurisdictions, • Demonstrated experience with enterprise integration scenarios including IaaS, APIs, webhooks, and cloud‑native architectures, • Deep knowledge of Sovos or similar compliance technologies including e‑invoicing and e‑reporting solutions, • Experience with modern development technologies and architectural patterns (REST APIs, microservices, event‑driven architectures), • Previous experience supporting ISVs in pre‑sales, solution architecture, or partnership capacities, • Proven track record managing complex strategic relationships with enterprise software vendors or technology partners, • Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence C‑level executives and translate technical concepts for business audiences, • Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills in fast‑paced, matrixed environments, • Approximately 10-25% travel required for strategic partner meetings, conferences, and executive business reviews The tools to enhance your life -- because we want you to enjoy your life outside of work and inside! • Flexible Time‑Off, • Bi‑Weekly Meeting Free Days!, • Globally recognised Training and Development programs Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against race, colour, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law. At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Embedded Partnerships & Solution Architecture·Full-Time·United States The Principal Solution Architect, Embedded Platforms is a highly strategic technical leadership role focused on shaping how leading software vendors embed Sovos technology into their own products. Working with some of our most strategic global ISV partners, you will design scalable integration solutions, influence product direction, and act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders. This role combines enterprise architecture, product strategy and technical consulting. You will solve complex integration challenges, shape future platform capabilities, and help drive the next generation of embedded compliance solutions while mentoring other architects across the organisation. You'll have the opportunity to influence platform strategy, shape enterprise-scale integrations used by global software providers, and work at the intersection of cloud architecture, product innovation and global tax technology. More specifically, you will: • Lead technical discovery and solution architecture for strategic ISV partnerships, designing scalable embedded compliance solutions that address technical, regulatory and commercial objectives., • Deliver high-quality solution architecture documentation, integration designs and implementation roadmaps., • Design enterprise-grade integration architectures leveraging APIs, webhooks, cloud-native technologies and modern architectural patterns., • Review and recommend API integration approaches including REST APIs, webhooks and event-driven integrations., • Establish governance and testing frameworks that ensure scalable, secure and reliable partner integrations., • Set strategic technical objectives across a diverse portfolio of embedded partnerships., • Guide the resolution of critical technical challenges impacting strategic partners., • Establish governance frameworks for partner health monitoring, risk management and integration quality standards., • Build trusted relationships with Product, Engineering and Compliance leaders across strategic ISV partners., • Deliver executive presentations, architecture workshops and strategic business reviews., • Act as the executive technical advisor for Sovos' most strategic embedded partnerships., • Ensure embedded solutions are well understood across internal Product, Engineering and Go-to-Market teams., • Maintain deep expertise in global tax compliance, ERP ecosystems and indirect tax processes., • Collaborate closely with Product and Compliance SMEs to ensure continuous knowledge sharing., • Act as the internal subject matter expert for embedded architectures and ISV integration strategies., • Influence future product capabilities by providing strategic feedback based on partner requirements, market trends and emerging technologies., • Support strategic pre-sales discovery activities for key embedded partnerships., • Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Partner Account Managers, Sales Engineers and Compliance teams throughout solution design and delivery., • Partner with the Head of Embedded Technical Management to shape technical strategy and future direction., • Represent Sovos at customer events, industry conferences, advisory boards and partner engagements., • Demonstrate thought leadership across enterprise integration, cloud architecture and tax technology., • Mentor Solution Architects and promote technical best practices across the organisation., • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience., • 10+ years of experience in product, tax/ERP technology consulting, enterprise software engineering, or similar roles within the software industry., • Proven understanding of global tax compliance and indirect tax processes across multiple jurisdictions.Demonstrated experience designing enterprise integration solutions using APIs, webhooks, cloud-native technologies and modern architectural patterns., • Experience with tax compliance, ERP integration, e-invoicing or regulatory technology platforms. Experience with Sovos solutions is advantageous but not required., • Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices, event-driven architectures and enterprise integration principles., • Previous experience supporting ISVs through solution architecture, technical consulting or strategic partnerships., • Proven success managing complex technical relationships with enterprise software vendors or strategic technology partners., • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior executives and translate complex technical concepts into business outcomes., • Strong collaboration skills with experience working across Product, Engineering, Sales and Customer Success organisations., • Willingness to travel approximately 10 to 25% for partner engagements, customer meetings and industry events. Stage 1: Regionally Specific Pre-Employment Assessments. We use them to mitigate bias in our process and give every applicant a fair shot. Stage 2: Video Interview. We want to get a chance to meet as many qualified applicants as possible, and we know that resumes are only a piece of paper. This lets us get to know more about you, more than you see on paper. Stage 3: Meeting with a Recruiter Stage 4: Live Interviews with the Hiring Team Benefits: • Flexible Time-Off, • Bi-Weekly Meeting Free Days, • Mentoring Programmes, • Globally Recognised Training and Development Programmes, • Competitive Benefits Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against race, color, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law. At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Sovos is a global provider of tax, compliance and trust solutions and services that enable businesses to navigate an increasingly regulated world with true confidence. Purpose-built for always-on compliance capabilities, our scalable IT-driven solutions meet the demands of an evolving and complex global regulatory landscape. Sovos' cloud-based software platform provides an unparalleled level of integration with business applications and government compliance processes. More than 100,000 customers in 100+ countries—including half the Fortune 500—trust Sovos for their compliance needs. Sovos annually processes more than three billion transactions across 19,000 global tax jurisdictions. Bolstered by a robust partner program—more than 400 strong—Sovos brings to bear an unrivaled global network for companies across industries and geographies. Founded in 1979, Sovos has operations across the Americas and Europe, and is owned by Hg and TA Associates. For more information visit www.sovos.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Embedded Partnerships & Solution Architecture·Full-Time·United States The Principal Solution Architect, Embedded Platforms is a highly strategic technical leadership role focused on shaping how leading software vendors embed Sovos technology into their own products. Working with some of our most strategic global ISV partners, you will design scalable integration solutions, influence product direction, and act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders. This role combines enterprise architecture, product strategy and technical consulting. You will solve complex integration challenges, shape future platform capabilities, and help drive the next generation of embedded compliance solutions while mentoring other architects across the organisation. You'll have the opportunity to influence platform strategy, shape enterprise-scale integrations used by global software providers, and work at the intersection of cloud architecture, product innovation and global tax technology. More specifically, you will: • Lead technical discovery and solution architecture for strategic ISV partnerships, designing scalable embedded compliance solutions that address technical, regulatory and commercial objectives., • Deliver high-quality solution architecture documentation, integration designs and implementation roadmaps., • Design enterprise-grade integration architectures leveraging APIs, webhooks, cloud-native technologies and modern architectural patterns., • Review and recommend API integration approaches including REST APIs, webhooks and event-driven integrations., • Establish governance and testing frameworks that ensure scalable, secure and reliable partner integrations., • Set strategic technical objectives across a diverse portfolio of embedded partnerships., • Guide the resolution of critical technical challenges impacting strategic partners., • Establish governance frameworks for partner health monitoring, risk management and integration quality standards., • Build trusted relationships with Product, Engineering and Compliance leaders across strategic ISV partners., • Deliver executive presentations, architecture workshops and strategic business reviews., • Act as the executive technical advisor for Sovos' most strategic embedded partnerships., • Ensure embedded solutions are well understood across internal Product, Engineering and Go-to-Market teams., • Maintain deep expertise in global tax compliance, ERP ecosystems and indirect tax processes., • Collaborate closely with Product and Compliance SMEs to ensure continuous knowledge sharing., • Act as the internal subject matter expert for embedded architectures and ISV integration strategies., • Influence future product capabilities by providing strategic feedback based on partner requirements, market trends and emerging technologies., • Support strategic pre-sales discovery activities for key embedded partnerships., • Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Partner Account Managers, Sales Engineers and Compliance teams throughout solution design and delivery., • Partner with the Head of Embedded Technical Management to shape technical strategy and future direction., • Represent Sovos at customer events, industry conferences, advisory boards and partner engagements., • Demonstrate thought leadership across enterprise integration, cloud architecture and tax technology., • Mentor Solution Architects and promote technical best practices across the organisation., • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience., • 10+ years of experience in product, tax/ERP technology consulting, enterprise software engineering, or similar roles within the software industry., • Proven understanding of global tax compliance and indirect tax processes across multiple jurisdictions.Demonstrated experience designing enterprise integration solutions using APIs, webhooks, cloud-native technologies and modern architectural patterns., • Experience with tax compliance, ERP integration, e-invoicing or regulatory technology platforms. Experience with Sovos solutions is advantageous but not required., • Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices, event-driven architectures and enterprise integration principles., • Previous experience supporting ISVs through solution architecture, technical consulting or strategic partnerships., • Proven success managing complex technical relationships with enterprise software vendors or strategic technology partners., • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior executives and translate complex technical concepts into business outcomes., • Strong collaboration skills with experience working across Product, Engineering, Sales and Customer Success organisations., • Willingness to travel approximately 10 to 25% for partner engagements, customer meetings and industry events. Stage 1: Regionally Specific Pre-Employment Assessments. We use them to mitigate bias in our process and give every applicant a fair shot. Stage 2: Video Interview. We want to get a chance to meet as many qualified applicants as possible, and we know that resumes are only a piece of paper. This lets us get to know more about you, more than you see on paper. Stage 3: Meeting with a Recruiter Stage 4: Live Interviews with the Hiring Team Benefits: • Flexible Time-Off, • Bi-Weekly Meeting Free Days, • Mentoring Programmes, • Globally Recognised Training and Development Programmes, • Competitive Benefits Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against race, color, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law. At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Sovos is a global provider of tax, compliance and trust solutions and services that enable businesses to navigate an increasingly regulated world with true confidence. Purpose-built for always-on compliance capabilities, our scalable IT-driven solutions meet the demands of an evolving and complex global regulatory landscape. Sovos' cloud-based software platform provides an unparalleled level of integration with business applications and government compliance processes. More than 100,000 customers in 100+ countries—including half the Fortune 500—trust Sovos for their compliance needs. Sovos annually processes more than three billion transactions across 19,000 global tax jurisdictions. Bolstered by a robust partner program—more than 400 strong—Sovos brings to bear an unrivaled global network for companies across industries and geographies. Founded in 1979, Sovos has operations across the Americas and Europe, and is owned by Hg and TA Associates. For more information visit www.sovos.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior Solution Architect, Embedded Partnerships If you're seeking a career where innovation meets impact, you've come to the right place. As a global leader, Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth while revolutionising how businesses navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape. At Sovos, we're dedicated to more than just solving compliance challenges -- we're committed to making a positive and lasting difference in everything we do. Our teams operate on the modern edge of digital technology, working not only to solve complex business challenges but also to enrich our personal, professional, and local communities. Our purpose-built systems provide the tools you need to thrive in a world where governments demand increased visibility, faster reporting and greater control over business processes. Excited about the possibilities? So are we! Don't worry if you don't check all the boxes -- apply anyway! We're focused on hiring the right people, not just the "right" resume. It's not about what you've done elsewhere; it's all about what you're capable of doing here. The Senior Solution Architect, Embedded Partnerships leads strategic ISV and embedded partner initiatives through sophisticated solutioning, executive relationship building, and technical thought leadership. As a senior leader within the Embedded Technical Management team, you will shape partnership strategy, maintain key client relationships, and work collaboratively with the Head of Embedded Technical Management and other Sovos leaders to drive organisational direction. This role emphasises strategic partnership development, executive engagement, and technical leadership. You'll serve as a leading member of the team, mentoring architects while maintaining responsibility for our most critical partner relationships and complex technical challenges. • Lead the solutioning component of ISV discovery processes to maximise Sovos product penetration and address technical, compliance, and GTM challenges for key embedded partners, • Deliver comprehensive solution design documents detailing integration architecture, compliance requirements, and implementation roadmaps, • Architect sophisticated enterprise integration scenarios leveraging IaaS, APIs, webhooks, and cloud architectures for scalable future‑state solutions, • Review and recommend API integration patterns including RESTful APIs, webhooks, and real‑time streaming connections, • Ensure appropriate governance and testing frameworks are in place across all embedded partners, • Set strategic performance targets across a variety of products for key relationships, • Guide resolution of critical issues impacting revenue or strategic relationships, • Establish governance frameworks for partner health monitoring, risk mitigation, and integration quality standards, • Build trusted relationships with ISV Product and Compliance leaders to drive ongoing value creation, • Conduct executive‑level presentations and strategic business reviews with partner leadership, • Maintain key client relationships as principal technical advisor, • Ensure ISV solutions are understood across GTM teams for co‑sell enablement, • Maintain deep expertise in global tax compliance landscape, accounting fundamentals, and indirect tax processes, • Ensure continuous, bidirectional knowledge transfer with Sovos SMEs in Product and Compliance, • Act as internal subject matter expert on ISV integration patterns and partnership models, • Influence product roadmap based on strategic ISV partner requirements and market trends, • Active in pre‑sales discovery for strategic partnerships, • Collaborate with Account Managers, Partner Account Managers, Sales Engineers, and Compliance Teams in account planning, • Drive co‑sell motions to maximise new bookings and revenue growth, • Identify and pursue cross‑sell and upsell opportunities within existing ISV partner base, • Work with the Head of Embedded Technical Management to shape partnership strategy and team direction, • Represent Sovos at marketing events, customer advisory boards, industry conferences, and user groups, • Showcase thought leadership in tax technology, compliance automation, and partnership strategies, • Mentor junior solution architects and establish best practices across the organisation, • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field, or equivalent experience, • 10+ years of experience in tax/ERP technology consulting, enterprise software sales engineering, or similar roles, • Proven understanding of global tax compliance landscape and indirect tax processes across multiple jurisdictions, • Demonstrated experience with enterprise integration scenarios including IaaS, APIs, webhooks, and cloud‑native architectures, • Deep knowledge of Sovos or similar compliance technologies including e‑invoicing and e‑reporting solutions, • Experience with modern development technologies and architectural patterns (REST APIs, microservices, event‑driven architectures), • Previous experience supporting ISVs in pre‑sales, solution architecture, or partnership capacities, • Proven track record managing complex strategic relationships with enterprise software vendors or technology partners, • Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence C‑level executives and translate technical concepts for business audiences, • Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills in fast‑paced, matrixed environments, • Approximately 10-25% travel required for strategic partner meetings, conferences, and executive business reviews The tools to enhance your life -- because we want you to enjoy your life outside of work and inside! • Flexible Time‑Off, • Bi‑Weekly Meeting Free Days!, • Globally recognised Training and Development programs Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against race, colour, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law. At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Sovos is seeking a Senior Solution Architect, Embedded Partnerships to drive strategic ISV and embedded partner initiatives and to shape partnership strategy across global tax compliance programs. You will lead technical thought leadership, mentor architects, and maintain executive-level relationships while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enable scalable integration designs and co‑sell opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Sovos is seeking a Senior Solution Architect, Embedded Partnerships to drive strategic ISV and embedded partner initiatives and to shape partnership strategy across global tax compliance programs. You will lead technical thought leadership, mentor architects, and maintain executive-level relationships while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enable scalable integration designs and co‑sell opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Sovos is seeking a Senior Solution Architect, Embedded Partnerships to drive strategic ISV and embedded partner initiatives and to shape partnership strategy across global tax compliance programs. You will lead technical thought leadership, mentor architects, and maintain executive-level relationships while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enable scalable integration designs and co‑sell opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Sovos is seeking a Senior Solution Architect, Embedded Partnerships to drive strategic ISV and embedded partner initiatives and to shape partnership strategy across global tax compliance programs. You will lead technical thought leadership, mentor architects, and maintain executive-level relationships while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enable scalable integration designs and co‑sell opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Managing Recruitment Consultant - Finance Future Divisional Leadership Opportunity Accountancy & Finance Division | Brighton (Hybrid Working Available) £35,000 - £45,000 Basic Salary + £4,800 Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission (receive up to 40% of billings - easily earn £100,000+) + Excellent Benefits Build, Lead and Shape a High-Performing Finance Recruitment Team Henderson Scott's Accountancy & Finance division is entering a major growth phase, and we are seeking an established Managing or Principal Consultant with leadership ambition to help expand and shape our Finance offering across the Southeast. This role offers a defined pathway into senior leadership, supported by experienced divisional leadership, executive backing and significant business investment. Why This Is a Career-Defining Opportunity At Henderson Scott, leadership is developed through performance, investment and structured progression. Our Accountancy & Finance division has a strong market presence and is now positioned for strategic growth, offering the successful individual the opportunity to play a key role in scaling the division and influencing long-term direction. What This Means For You Clear pathway toward Divisional leadership and senior management Investment and support to build and grow a specialist team Backing from the wider Search Recruitment Group and Private Equity partners Autonomy to shape market strategy, team structure and client engagement * A high-performance, collaborative environment where senior consultants are empowered to operate strategically What's In It For You? Market-leading earning potential Competitive base salary Car allowance Uncapped commission structure with strong long-term earning opportunity Clear and structured leadership progression pathway Hybrid and flexible working model * Established brand, infrastructure and cross-division collaboration What You'll Be Doing Phase 1 - Personal Billing Leadership Owning and scaling a high-value Accountancy & Finance desk Recruiting senior finance professionals across the South East market Developing long-term partnerships with finance leaders and organisations Acting as a senior market presence and brand ambassador Phase 2 - Team Growth & Strategic Leadership Supporting hiring, onboarding and performance development Mentoring and developing consultants within the division Working with senior leadership to shape divisional strategy Driving Henderson Scott's market reputation across the Accountancy & Finance sector This role evolves as you grow - transitioning from individual excellence to team leadership and divisional ownership. Who We're Looking For An experienced recruitment professional with: Strong and consistent billing history Experience operating at Senior, Principal or Managing Consultant level Clear ambition to step into leadership Strong commercial awareness and market credibility A collaborative and values-led leadership style If you are ready to build something you can own, step into leadership with genuine support and accelerate your long-term career within a high-growth recruitment business, this is an outstanding opportunity. Apply online or contact Alex Bourne at (url removed) for a confidential discussion. Henderson Scott - Always Raising the Bar Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

Personal Assistant (Education Sector) Term-Time Only or Year-Round Opportunity | £28,000 FTE Location: Brighton (onsite) Salary: £28,000 Full-Time Equivalent Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Term-Time Only or Year-Round Considered Hours: Monday to Friday 8-5 Are you an organised, proactive and highly professional Personal Assistant looking for a rewarding role within the education sector? We are seeking an experienced PA to support two senior leaders within a well established educational setting. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled administrator, executive assistant or personal assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing multiple priorities while making a real difference to an organisation. Whether you are seeking a term-time only PA role that offers an excellent work-life balance or a year-round position, we would love to hear from you. The Role As the Personal Assistant, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and organisational support, ensuring the smooth day to day running of busy schedules and operations. Key responsibilities include: Managing complex diaries and arranging meetings Organising appointments, events and travel where required Preparing agendas, presentations and meeting documentation Taking and distributing accurate meeting minutes Managing confidential correspondence and communications Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders Supporting with projects, reports and administrative tasks Monitoring emails and prioritising urgent matters Maintaining accurate records and documentation Providing professional and efficient executive support at all timesAbout You The successful candidate will have: Previous experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Senior Administrator or PAExceptional organisational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and Outlook The ability to handle confidential information with discretion A proactive, flexible and professional approach Experience working within an education setting would be advantageous but is not essentialWhat's on Offer? Salary equivalent to £28,000 FTE Flexible option of term-time only or year-round employment Supportive and welcoming working environment Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership Meaningful role within a respected educational organisationApply Today If you are an experienced Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or Senior Administrator seeking your next opportunity within the education sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a dedicated team where your organisational expertise and professional support will have a real impact. Office Angels are an equal opportunity employer and are acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy. Please be aware we receive a lot of applicants for our roles if you have not been contacted within the next 5 days of applying for this role on this occasion you have not been successful but please go to our website for more vacancies - (url removed). Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

Role: Senior Marketing Executive Hours: 35 hours per week Monday- Friday, plus matchdays (time in lieu after first 5 games) Location: American Express Stadium, Brighton, BN1 9BL Contract Type: Permanent Deadline Day: 3rd September 2026 About Brighton & Hove Albion FC We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact. We are proud to have placed in the Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2026. An exciting opportunity within our marketing team This role will be responsible for the development and commercial execution of marketing plans focused on the club's hospitality and experience product portfolio. The primary objective is to drive revenue, maximize profitability, and grow the customer base across all hospitality and non-matchday channels, ticketing and membership supported by data-driven insights and innovative campaigns. Experience that will help you thrive We are seeking a sharp, commercial marketer with direct experience across hospitality, food and beverage, and venue events marketing. You will be a data-savvy strategist who knows how to harness CRM insights, brief multi-channel campaigns, and work alongside our commercial team to turn venue offerings into major revenue drivers. You will be calm under pressure and naturally adaptable, bringing the energy and vision needed to elevate our hospitality, ticketing, and membership portfolio both on matchdays and beyond. Our values are essential to our success Our values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do: • Treat People Well, • Exceed Expectations, • Aim High. Never Give Up, • Act with Integrity, • Make it Special, • Be Fan Focused How we say thank you In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to: • Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites -23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff) -Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more! • Enhanced family policies, • Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground, • Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2026/27 season, • In-house training programme and CPD opportunities, • Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses Our commitment to EDI We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact the tean. Safeguarding is part of everything we do We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is UK-based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3-year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK

Service Advisor – Brighton We are recruiting for an experienced Service Advisor, Automotive Service Advisor or Aftersales Advisor to join a busy dealership in Brighton. Applicants must have previous Service Advisor experience within the automotive industry, hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK. Job Details: Location: Brighton Salary: £32,000 basic + bonus OTE: £38,000, uncapped Hours: 42 hours per week | Monday to Friday between 8:00am–6:00pm, plus Saturday mornings on a rota Reference: 31227 Service Advisor Company Benefits Structured pay scales and career progression Generous annual leave, increasing with service Enhanced family leave, including 6 months' full pay for maternity and adoption leave 24/7 GP and mental and physical wellbeing support Dental insurance and eyecare vouchers Flexible Life Assurance and optional critical illness cover Discounted gym memberships Techscheme and home and technology vouchers Retail and lifestyle discounts through the bYond card MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn Travel insurance and free will writing services Continuous in-house training and developmentService Advisor Role Book MOTs, servicing and vehicle repair work Manage customer enquiries by telephone, online and in person Keep customers updated throughout their vehicle's time in the workshop Advise customers on warranty cover and suitable parts and accessories Liaise with the Aftersales team to schedule appointments around workshop capacity Maintain accurate customer records and update booking systems Manage a busy customer workload while delivering excellent customer serviceService Advisor Requirements Previous experience in a similar Service Advisor role within the automotive industry Excellent customer service and communication skills Ability to explain technical information clearly and build customer rapport Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a high-volume workload Ability to work independently and as part of an Aftersales team Full UK Driving Licence Right to work in the UK Previous experience using Kerridge / ADP or similar dealer management systems is advantageousHow to Apply if you're interested in this Service Advisor vacancy in Brighton, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Consultant: Robert Samuels Octane Recruitment RSOJ Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff. If this Service Advisor role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including Senior Service Advisor, Aftersales Advisor, Automotive Service Advisor, Service Receptionist, Workshop Controller, Aftersales Executive and Customer Service Advisor roles across the UK

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