Senior Operational Risk Manager - £85,000-£95,000Location: Milton Keynes / LondonBroadgate Search are proud to be working on a retained basis with our client, a leading UK regulated financial services organisation, to appoint a Senior Operational Risk Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business and play a key role in strengthening operational risk oversight across technology, data, cyber and transformation.The OpportunityAs an Operational Risk Manager, you will work with the Head of Operational Risk in delivering effective oversight, challenge and advice on operational risks. Our client is seeking an Operational Resilience expert that has first hand experience with maturing Data and Technology infrastructure. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across Technology, Claims, Operations and HR, helping to shape risk appetite, provide meaningful MI, and deliver assurance activity on the organisation’s key risk exposures.This role offers the chance to work at both enterprise and directorate levels, providing oversight across a wide range of operational risks, while contributing to the development of a strong, pragmatic risk culture that balances innovation and sustainability.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with senior stakeholders to oversee and challenge technology, cyber, data and transformation risks.Support the development of operational risk appetite, profiles, and reporting to Executive committees.Deliver robust assurance activity including governance forums, stakeholder engagement, and deep dives.Monitor enterprise-wide operational risk exposures against appetite, escalating issues as appropriate.Produce high-quality, data-driven MI and reporting for Executive and Board audiences.Promote a strong risk and control culture that enables innovation and flexibility.About YouWe are looking for someone with:At least 5 years’ experience overseeing operational risk (including cyber, technology, data and transformation).Experience in digital/technology transformations and delivering at pace.Strong skills in producing data-driven risk MI and assurance opinions.Experience writing reports for Executive and Board-level stakeholders.If you would like to have a conversation about this then please forward your cv for consideration

Business Development Director - Asset Managers & BanksOur client, a growing financial technology and information services business, is looking to appoint a Business Development Director to support continued commercial growth across its institutional customer base.Roles & ResponsibilitiesGenerate new business opportunities and develop relationships with senior financial-services decision makers.Manage complex sales processes from initial engagement through to contract negotiation and close.Develop and grow relationships across existing strategic accounts.Identify opportunities to introduce additional products and services to existing customers.Work collaboratively with internal product, commercial and client-facing teams to progress opportunities.Essential Skills & Experience5–15 years' experience in financial data technology or enterprise technologyProven experience selling complex solutions to institutional financial-services clients.Strong track record of new business development and enterprise sales.

Private Client Tax Senior Manager | Belfast - HybridSalary:  £65,000k to £75,000k base plus benefitsAdvisory-Focused Role | Full Client Ownership This is an exciting opportunity for a Private Client Tax Manager to join a highly regarded professional services firm, taking on a genuinely advisory-led role with full ownership of a diverse client portfolio.  This position offers the chance to move beyond pure compliance and step into a role where you will lead on complex advisory work, build long-term client relationships, and play an active role in developing junior team members and contributing to business growth.  It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with client interaction, commercial thinking, and people development. The Role In this role, you will take ownership of a portfolio of private clients, delivering high-quality advisory services across areas such as inheritance tax, capital gains tax, trusts, estates, and succession planning. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, building strong, long-term relationships and becoming their main point of contact for complex personal tax matters. You will also:Lead and deliver complex private client advisory work end-to-endManage and develop client relationships, providing proactive, trusted adviceIdentify opportunities for new advisory work and contribute to business developmentOversee multiple assignments, ensuring high-quality delivery and strong client serviceReview and sign off complex compliance work where requiredCollaborate with wider teams to deliver joined-up client solutionsMentor and support junior team members in their technical and professional developmentTake responsibility for engagements from initial opportunity through to delivery and billingAbout You To be successful in this role, you will have:Strong experience in private client tax within a professional services environmentA clear focus on advisory work, alongside compliance experienceProfessional qualification (CTA, ACA/CA, ATT, STEP or equivalent)Experience managing client relationships directly and confidentlyStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projectsExperience mentoring or supporting junior team membersA commercial mindset with the ability to spot and develop opportunitiesExcellent communication skills and confidence working with clientsThe ability to work independently and take full ownership of your portfolioExposure to international tax matters and UK/Ireland cross-border work would be advantageous but not essential.

Training & Competence Supervisor  Our client is a well-established and growing wealth management group, home to a team of Financial Planners, Mortgage Advisers and Corporate Financial Planners across the UK. As they continue to grow, they're looking for a Training & Competence Supervisor to join their T&C function and help ensure advisers are supported, developed, and compliant with FCA requirements. What you'll be doing:Overseeing T&C for a portfolio of advisers, ensuring compliance with FCA regulations and the firm's T&C SchemeRunning observed meetings, 1-2-1s, coaching and feedback sessionsSupporting new and trainee advisers on their journey to full competent adviser statusDelivering induction and ongoing trainingMaintaining accurate T&C records and reporting findings with clear recommendationsMonitoring transactions against company and FCA benchmarksWhat you'll need:Current experience in a Training & Competence role within Financial Services, and a clear understanding of what the role involves day to dayLevel 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (DipPFS or DipFA)Strong observation, coaching and feedback skillsA pragmatic, analytical approach with the confidence to challenge appropriatelyExcellent communication skills, comfortable presenting to individuals and groupsDesirable:Previous experience as a Financial Planner/AdviserJ07 (Supervision in a Regulated Environment) or equivalentThis is a full-time, home-based role with occasional travel to the Bath and London London

HR Consultant | Edinburgh – Hybrid | Client-Site TravelWe’re looking for an HR Consultant to join a growing People Consultancy team in Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional with 2+ years’ experience who wants to broaden their experience, work with a variety of businesses and develop their career within consultancy.If you're currently working in an internal HR role and looking to make the move into consultancy, this could be a great next step. Equally, if you're already working in HR consultancy and want to join a growing and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.The RoleNo two days will be the same. You'll work with clients across a range of sectors and at different stages of their growth, providing practical, commercial HR advice and helping them solve real people challenges.You'll be involved in:Providing advice across day-to-day HR, employee relations and employment mattersBuilding strong and trusted relationships with clientsSupporting clients with HR policies, processes and best practiceAdvising managers on recruitment, people management and employee issuesSupporting employee relations and people-related projectsHelping businesses develop positive, inclusive and values-led culturesCreating practical HR tools, processes and documentationSupporting the implementation of HR solutions that add genuine valueRepresenting the business at external events and supporting business development activityYou'll work closely with experienced Senior Consultants who will support your development while giving you the opportunity to take ownership and build your consultancy skills.What We're Looking ForWe're looking for someone who is commercial, curious, solutions-focused and great with people.You'll ideally have:2+ years' HR experienceStrong knowledge of HR practice, employee relations and employment legislationExperience in an internal HR or consultancy environmentExcellent communication, listening and questioning skillsThe confidence to build relationships with clients and advise managersA practical and commercially focused approach to problem solvingStrong organisation and attention to detailCIPD qualified or willing to work towards the qualificationA genuine interest in developing your HR and consultancy careerFull driving licence and access to a car – essentialWhy Consider It?This is a great opportunity to move into consultancy and significantly broaden your HR experience. Rather than being focused on one organisation, you'll work with a diverse client base, giving you exposure to different sectors, cultures, business challenges and HR environments.You'll join an established team of 60+ HR, Health & Safety and Talent Development specialists, with plenty of opportunity to learn, develop and progress your career.Interested?If you're ready to take your HR career in a new direction and are looking for an opportunity to build your consultancy experience in Edinburgh, we'd love to hear from you.

Payroll Assistant Manager Accountancy & Business Advisory Services Aberdeen  |  Permanent, Full-Time   Broadgate Search is delighted to be retained on a confidential basis by a well-established and growing accountancy and business advisory firm, to appoint an experienced Payroll Assistant Manager based in or around Aberdeen. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong payroll professional who is ready to combine hands-on client delivery with genuine people-management responsibility, working across a varied and interesting client portfolio. Aberdeen is the preferred base for this role, but our client is genuinely open-minded on location for the right candidate and would encourage strong applicants elsewhere to get in touch. Our client places real value on strong client relationships and a supportive, high-performing team culture, and this role offers a clear route for someone looking to build their career within a well-regarded professional services environment. The Role Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will use your technical payroll knowledge to deliver client assignments from planning through to completion, while demonstrating strong people-management skills including delegation, motivation and support. You will manage team workflow, control time and cost budgets, and build strong professional relationships that support the firm's wider growth. Key ResponsibilitiesApply strong technical and operational knowledge to manage increasingly complex client requirements and tasksResearch and resolve complex technical problems, confidently handling difficult client engagementsDelegate work across the team, set clear expectations, provide support, and hold colleagues accountable for deliveryTake ownership of the team's output — reviewing work, providing feedback, and maximising productivity and utilisationManage the financial and operational aspects of client work, including scope and productive timeWork in an agile way to supervise several assignments concurrently, ensuring timely and accurate deliveryConsistently deliver technical work to a high standard, meeting agreed deadlines and budgetsBuild and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, stakeholders and professional advisorsIdentify opportunities where the firm can further support clients and colleaguesAct as a trusted advisor to colleagues, clients and business contacts, handling queries effectivelyIdentify and champion improvements to client service and internal processesContribute to marketing activity and represent the business at networking and client events  Payroll & Technical ResponsibilitiesProcess client payrolls accurately, seeking guidance from senior colleagues where requiredMaintain up-to-date technical knowledge and monitor upcoming changes in payroll legislation, recommending and implementing process improvementsIdentify training needs and deliver technical and procedural updates to the wider teamSupport and lead specialist technical projects as requiredMaintain accurate, high-quality client process documentationMaintain strong working knowledge of relevant payroll software, resolving provider issues and adapting processes as neededManage day-to-day team operations to ensure payroll deadlines are consistently met and client queries are resolvedSupport colleagues in managing and resolving significant client challenges, escalating appropriately  What We're Looking For EssentialHigher Grade/A Level (or equivalent) and a relevant professional qualificationStrong organisational skills with excellent written and verbal communicationConfident user of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and other relevant softwareExcellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilityWorking knowledge of relevant payroll legislation and industry best practiceDesirableUniversity degree (2:1 classification or above)Previous experience in a similar payroll roleExperience managing a client portfolio and working to tight deadlinesExperience supervising or managing staffExperience with technical compliance and advisory workYou'll Also BringA collaborative style, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levelsThe ability to work on your own initiative and manage competing deadlinesSelf-motivation, with a track record of turning ideas into practiceHow to Apply This appointment is being handled on a confidential and retained basis by Broadgate Search. To find out more or to apply, please get in touch with our team — all enquiries and applications will be treated in the strictest confidence, and no details will be shared with any third party without your prior consent. Broadgate Search  |  william@broadgatesearch.com

Training & Competence Supervisor  Our client is a well-established and growing wealth management group, home to a team of Financial Planners, Mortgage Advisers and Corporate Financial Planners across the UK. As they continue to grow, they're looking for a Training & Competence Supervisor to join their T&C function and help ensure advisers are supported, developed, and compliant with FCA requirements. What you'll be doing:Overseeing T&C for a portfolio of advisers, ensuring compliance with FCA regulations and the firm's T&C SchemeRunning observed meetings, 1-2-1s, coaching and feedback sessionsSupporting new and trainee advisers on their journey to full competent adviser statusDelivering induction and ongoing trainingMaintaining accurate T&C records and reporting findings with clear recommendationsMonitoring transactions against company and FCA benchmarksWhat you'll need:Current experience in a Training & Competence role within Financial Services, and a clear understanding of what the role involves day to dayLevel 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (DipPFS or DipFA)Strong observation, coaching and feedback skillsA pragmatic, analytical approach with the confidence to challenge appropriatelyExcellent communication skills, comfortable presenting to individuals and groupsDesirable:Previous experience as a Financial Planner/AdviserJ07 (Supervision in a Regulated Environment) or equivalentThis is a full-time, home-based role with occasional travel to the Bath and London London

NEWLY QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANT OPPORTUNITY - Newry, Northern Ireland We are seeking a Newly Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent) who is ready to step into a client-facing role with real responsibility from day one. This is an opportunity to move beyond training and take ownership of a diverse client portfolio within a dynamic and supportive environment. Role purpose You will support the client engagement team in delivering high-quality accounting and advisory services while managing your own portfolio of clients. The role combines technical accounting, client relationship management, and exposure to advisory work. Key responsibilitiesTake ownership of a client portfolio, including year-end accounts, management accounts, budgets and forecasts for selected clientsEnsure all client deadlines and deliverables are met, working efficiently and to agreed budgetsManage and develop client relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and identifying opportunities to provide additional supportDeliver end-to-end accounting work, from initial preparation through to final accounts sign-offOversee the completion of accounts and ensure all client queries are dealt with promptly and professionallySupport and deliver specialist advisory and project work, providing clear analysis, options and recommendationsMaintain up-to-date technical knowledge, including relevant legislation and accounting standardsAssist with tenders and proposals for new business opportunitiesSupport the development and training of junior team membersWork effectively with cloud accounting systems, including Xero, and other digital toolsRequirementsRecently qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualificationPrevious experience in a similar accounting or client-facing roleExperience managing or supporting a client portfolioStrong knowledge of GAAP and accounting standards, particularly FRS 102 1AExperience in technical compliance and advisory workFamiliarity with cloud accounting software such as XeroExperience in mentoring or training junior staffStrong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approachThis role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of client work, develop strong advisory skills, and progress in a modern, technology-driven accounting environment where responsibility and client impact are central to the role.