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Head of Operational Resilience

Job Description: Core-Asset Consulting is supporting a leading financial services organisation with the appointment of an experienced Head of Operational Resilience on an initial six-month fixed-term contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior operational resilience professional to join a regulated environment and take ownership of reviewing, strengthening and embedding an established Operational Resilience Framework. The successful candidate will focus on delivery, oversight and targeted enhancement activity, working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure continued alignment with FCA/PRA expectations and wider risk management processes. Essential Skills/Experience: Proven senior-level Operational Resilience experience within UK financial services Strong knowledge of FCA/PRA Operational Resilience requirements and regulatory expectations Demonstrable experience reviewing, enhancing and embedding resilience frameworks Experience leading and developing specialist teams Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment Core Responsibilities: Lead the review and enhancement of the existing Operational Resilience Framework, ensuring it remains aligned to regulatory expectations and business requirements Oversee delivery of the operational resilience workplan, including Important Business Services (IBS) mapping, impact tolerances, scenario testing and documentation standards Manage delivery timelines, dependencies and issue resolution across resilience initiatives Lead and support a specialist operational resilience team, ensuring clear priorities and high-quality outputs Provide concise reporting and updates to senior leadership and governance committees Support regulatory engagement activity and maintain audit-ready documentation and management information Build strong relationships across Risk, Compliance, Operations, Technology and wider business functions, providing pragmatic guidance and challenge where required Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy. Job reference: (16462) To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes. By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy. Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland. INDCAS ....Read more...

Apprentice Broker Service Co-Ordinator (36411)

We are looking to recruit forward-thinking, motivated individuals to join our Broker Service Team at our head office in Manchester. Prior experience or knowledge of insurance is not essential as a structured training programme will be provided, including support in attaining industry-recognised qualifications alongside gaining real-life underwriting experience from day one. The foundations you build in this programme will enable you to forge a successful career in an exciting and dynamic company. A normal day would include: Logging of quotes using out-in-house IT systems Inputting quote information into a company benchmarking model Sending out claim info Issuing invoices Chasing money outstanding Monitoring risk improvements Producing contract certain documents How you will be supported Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role. What will happen next New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out: More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for Any training you need to complete What the next steps will be How you could get there If you are catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.Training Outcome:Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level of apprenticeship.Employer Description:Protector are one of the fastest growing insurers in the UK. We are a Norwegian based company who expanded into the UK in 2015 and have grown rapidly since then. With such rapid growth comes great opportunity for the right people. In return , you get the opportunity to work for a company whose DNA is different. Our culture, DNA & Values make us unique. They are at the center of everything we do and guide us in everyday decisions. At Protector, the path to decisions is shorter, the tasks are broader, relationships are closer and there are opportunities development is endless. We drive a motivating, forward-looking and rewarding work environment with knowledge sharing across age and experience boundaries. At Protector, we believe in equal opportunities and are committed to work actively to reflect the diversity in our society. The most important resource we have is our employees with different backgrounds and perspectives. Protector offers Property, Liability and Fleet insurance products for large and medium-sized companies and for the Public Sector in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and the UK. Today, we have over 420 employees and offices in Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Manchester and London. Protector began providing insurance on 1 January 2004. Since then, the company has demonstrated rapid growth and development, and is today among the medium-sized enterprises on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Our goal is to continue the strong growth. We are the challenger in the insurance market, and we endeavour to maintain this role through our cost management and selective distribution strategy. From the launch of Protector in Norway in 2004, we have subsequently expanded and opened offices in Sweden in 2011, in Denmark in 2012, and in Finland and the United Kingdom in 2015. We deliver non-Marine insurance products to the Commercial and Public Sectors in all our territories. The Protector’s business model is the same for all the countries we operate in, although we only sell Change of Ownership insurance in Norway. Much of our future growth will come from markets outside Norway.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Awareness of finance industry,Pro-active attitude,Appetite to learn,Appetite to achieve goals,Can handle varying workloads,Reliability,Confident,Determined,Inquisitive,Committed to the career,Self-motivation,Forward thinking ....Read more...

Head of Procurement

Head of ProcurementHull - office basedSalary: £38,000 to £50,000 (depending on experience)Reporting to: Board of DirectorsAbout the CompanyWe are a growing and well-established business specialising in fixings, fasteners, and ironmongery, supplying a broad customer base across multiple sectors. With a strong reputation for quality and service, we are now looking to strengthen our leadership team as we continue to expand.About the RoleThis is a key, hands-on leadership role overseeing all procurement activity, combining day-to-day buying with improvements in supplier management, stock control, and cost efficiency. You’ll work closely with the Board to protect margin, improve stock performance, and support growth.Key ResponsibilitiesProcurement & Buying Manage day-to-day purchasing across core product rangesMaintain stock levels to meet demand while minimising excessRaise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely deliveryMonitor market trends and material costs to inform buying decisions Supplier Management Build and maintain strong relationships with UK and overseas suppliersNegotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreementsSource and onboard new suppliers to improve cost and availabilityMonitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, reliability) Cost Control & Margin Improvement Drive cost-saving initiatives and improve gross marginBenchmark pricing and review market competitivenessWork with Sales to align pricing with current costsAssess UK vs import sourcing opportunities Stock & Inventory Own stock control strategy including min/max levels and forecastingReduce slow-moving and obsolete stockImprove stock accuracy and stock turn with the warehouse teamAnalyse demand trends and seasonality Import Sourcing Support development of direct import sourcing (Far East, India, Europe)Manage landed cost considerations (freight, duty, lead times)Assist with supplier onboarding, sampling, and quality control Systems & Reporting Use ERP systems to manage purchasing and reportingProduce reports on spend, stock, suppliers, and marginsIdentify and improve procurement processes Leadership & Collaboration Lead and develop a small procurement teamWork closely with Sales, Operations, and FinanceSupport product sourcing and technical queries About YouEssential Experience in procurement/buying (ideally within fixings, fasteners, ironmongery or similar)Strong negotiation and supplier management skillsCommercially aware with a focus on cost and marginExperience managing stock in a fast-paced environmentHands-on approach suited to an SMEExposure to importing goods Desirable Knowledge of the fixings/fastenings marketERP or stock system experiencePrevious team leadership experience Personal Attributes Commercially sharp and detail-focusedConfident, decisive, and proactiveStrong relationship builderComfortable working both strategically and operationallyAdaptable in a fast-paced environment Success Measures Improved gross margin and cost savingsIncreased stock turn and reduced excess stockStrong supplier performance and commercial termsHigh product availability and service levels Why Join Us? Key leadership role within a growing SMEReal opportunity to influence business performanceHands-on, commercially focused environmentOpportunity to shape and improve procurement processes Interested? Apply now with your updated CV.    INDHS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful. ....Read more...