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INTRODUCTION

Inner Circle is a 21st century consultancy for 21st century challenges, aiming to deliver strong public services and thriving places so everyone can live a good life. The big missions of local government and its partners are our purpose. Our success lies in the success of future leaders to maintain their organisations’ relevance and viability in a world marked by inequalities, and inadequacies in the public response. We are looking for exceptional people that are adaptable, flexible and able to deploy their skills and experience across multiple sectors and client environments. We work as an independent consultancy, as an embedded team within our client organisations, or leading a group of specialist advisors.

Summary of Job Role:

You will be a visionary and driven Principal. In this pivotal role, you will have a confidence in building and nurturing new relationships with senior clients and contacts, as well as overseeing and growing existing relationships. You will support our Director team to take our service offers to market and demonstrate an appetite to contribute to market thought leadership. You will oversee significant projects and initiatives, harnessing your expertise to drive excellence in client service delivery, expanding the business and project management. This position requires strong leadership abilities to inspire and guide teams through complex engagements, ensuring that projects align with client objectives and result in measurable outcomes. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations to enhance operational performance. You will have clear commercial acumen and be at the forefront of developing and maintaining trusted client and partner relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and contributing to the strategic direction of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Business

• Driving business growth through identifying and securing new client and project opportunities

• Establishing and overseeing robust account management to ensure account growth
• Grow, maintain and leverage current and new client relationships that extend the company’s presence in the market.
• Bringing industry and political insight into business planning and marketing and communications activity
• Regular contributions to thought leadership in the industry
• Shaping and delivering projects to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients and our ICC quality criteria.
• Championing leadership by identifying and growing talent within the business through coaching and mentoring.
• Locating and supporting the recruitment of new talent, including through networking to improve employer branding.
• Participating in business networking events and client entertainment to further enhance the reputation and attractiveness of the organisation.
• Leading internal R&D projects, developing new services and products.
• Mentoring and line managing Senior Consultants and Managers supporting their professional and personal development through continuous positive and constructive feedback.
• Creating and maintaining strong and productive relationships with Clients, colleagues, and partners

Project

• Leading and managing the delivery of a portfolio of large complex programmes supported by an Inner Circle team including being the main client contact for the same
• Leading a portfolio of multidisciplinary project teams of colleagues and partners.
• Holding client environment of early project delivery on new or growing accounts.
• Managing accounts commercially through working confidently with clients and building trusted advisor relationships to generate further growth.
• Lead projects to set new standards within the sector and demonstrate leadership in quality standards for ICC, including adhering to our QMS requirements.
• Dealing effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations through collaboration and teamwork.
• Delivering projects on time, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• Preparing and presenting proposals for new opportunities.
• Core consulting activities: problem analytics, research, options appraisal & solution development, risk management, influencing.
• Upholding the ICC code of ethics and business conduct

Requirements

• Relevant degree, or equivalent experience in a related field
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in consulting or a relevant industry
• Exceptional programme management and business leadership skills
• Excellent personal impact and influencing skills with a strong track record in business development and growth
• Subject matter expertise in core business areas with an appetite to contribute to thought leadership within the industry
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities

Personal characteristics Individuals that thrive in Inner Circle typically have the following characteristics:

• Natural curiosity
• Have an intolerance of inertia
• A strong work ethic and organisation skills
• The ability to lead and form part of a team
• Enjoy deploying their skills and expertise to issues outside their sphere of experience
• The desire to be the best at what they do • Can clearly communicate complex issues in written and oral form
• The ability to notice, interpret and anticipate concerns and feelings and to behave appropriately
• Treat client's problems as though they are their own
• Good critical thinkers • Focused on beneficial outcomes
• Are self-starters; can identify what needs to be done and get on with it
• Understanding of one or more of the subject matter disciplines we work with: regeneration, property development, public policy, housing, social care, digital and technology.

Benefits

• Private Healthcare plan with Aviva
• Optical and Dental care
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Plan
• Death in service 5 times salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Full sick pay for up to 4 weeks
• Income protection scheme
• Hybrid working
• Performance related bonus scheme - up to 17.5%

I'm looking for a Principal Designer (Building Regulations) to join an award-winning fire protection business based in Huddersfield.

What you'll be doing:

• Act as Principal Designer under the Building Regulations
• Coordinate and manage the design process on refurbishment and fire safety remediation projects, to meet the legal requirements in all buildings including HRB, existing and new build
• Ensure that the design work complies with the building regulations through out a project
• Manage the collation and communication of design information between clients, contractors, fire engineers, and other duty holders in relation to compliance with the relevant requirements
• Review and challenge fire safety design proposals to ensure regulatory compliance and as built
• Identify and resolve design risks related to fire safety, access, maintenance, structural integrity, and compartmentation
• Support the development of fire strategies, compartmentation drawings, and technical submissions to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR)
• Design review of contractor proposals, passive fire protection solutions, and material specifications for compliance statements with fire performance requirements
• Act as the main point of contact for design-related matters related to building regulations
• Advise clients on their duties under the Building Safety Act and provide assurance on Gateway submissions and Golden Thread documentation.
• Contribute to internal technical development, mentoring colleagues, and improving service delivery frameworks
• Audit and develop all technical documents leaving the company including surveys
• Presenting your expertise externally through social media, CPDs and seminars
• Other ad hoc tasks commensurate with the level of the post

Experience Required:

• Strong working knowledge of the Building Regulations, Building Safety Act 2022
• Proven experience acting as or supporting the Principal Designer role in a regulatory or fire safety context
• Background in architecture, fire engineering, building surveying, or construction design management
• Experience working on refurbishment or fire remediation projects in occupied or high-risk buildings
• Familiarity with passive fire protection systems, fire door specifications, and compartmentation requirements
• Excellent coordination and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Level 5 Diploma in Fire Engineering Design or equivalent (or working towards)
• Demonstratable competence to PAS 8671
• Membership of a professional body (e.g. RIBA, CIOB, IFE, APS)
• Experience liaising with the Building Safety Regulator or preparing Gateway submissions
• BIM and digital document management capability, especially in support of the Golden Thread

The salary is 60,000 to 80,000 plus an excellent benefits package including car allowance and annual bonus.

We are working with an internationally renowned Architectural Practice who are actively seeking a talented Principal Designer (BSA) to join their expanding team in Canary Wharf, London. The successful Principal Designer will be working on a wide range of large-scale, high-rise Commercial & Residential projects that dominate the London skyline.

Our client offers a full range of professional services including Architecture, Planning, Interiors and Urban Design. They are recognised globally for their innovative design and technical expertise, shaping extraordinary buildings across London and Internationally.

• Act as Principal Designer under the Building Safety Act across a portfolio of landmark projects
• Lead on compliance, embedding safety into the design process from the outset
• Drive early engagement with clients and multi-disciplinary design teams to influence safe and sustainable design solutions
• Facilitate design risk management workshops and contribute to best practice guidance
• Produce and coordinate statutory documentation in line with BSA requirements
• Review and challenge design and construction safety information, including risk assessments and method statements
• Attend client and design meetings as the trusted advisor on building safety matters
• Support and mentor colleagues, contributing to the growth of a high-performing design safety team

• Professional with strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act
• Experience of working on large, complex projects, ideally within high-rise residential or commercial sectors
• Capable of fulfilling the Principal Designer role under the Building Safety Act
• Able to integrate safety and risk management into the design process
• Confident in delivering training and guidance on design safety matters
• Architectural or Engineering background

• Competitive salary (55,000 - 70,000 DOE increased salary for more senior candidates)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• BUPA Healthcare
• Training and progression opportunities
• Other company benefits to be discussed at interview stage

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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Job Title: Principal Auditor

Local Authority : Richmond and Wandsworth

Salary: 46,206-59,200 per annum (depending on P04/P05 grading))

Location: Primarily based in Wandsworth Town Hall, with occasional travel to Richmond

Onsite: 2 days per week

Panoramic Associates are delighted to be supporting Richmond and Wandsworth with the recruitment of substantive Principal Auditor to join their Internal Audit team.

Role:

• Support the audit management team in administering the internal audit service, ensuring it delivers a cost-effective solution that complies with audit standards and applicable codes and legislation while achieving its objectives
• Assist in preparing the strategic and annual operational audit plans for the Partnership
• Help deliver the strategic and annual operational audit plans for each of the Partners
• Support the audit management team in producing reports to the Internal Audit Shared Service Board, Senior Management and Audit Committee Members
• Undertake diverse audit assignments (g. finance, construction projects, social care etc) and high-level project work as directed by the audit management team. This includes preparing planning documents, liaising with clients, attending meetings, and undertaking all work to professional and quality standards within agreed time constraints and reporting deadline
• Lead and direct colleagues in the absence of the audit management team and lead on delivering the plan (subject to P05 grading)
• Undertake full line management responsibilities for no more than 2 auditors/trainee auditors as directed by the audit management team (subject to P05 grading)
• Provide complex advice to officers on internal controls, corporate governance, and risk management (subject to P05 grading)
• Participate in professional external groups e.g. CIPFA, London Audit Group (subject to P05 grading)

Requirements :

• Minimum 5 years' audit experience, some experience working with Pubic Sector/ non-profit clientele is essential
• Ability to independently handle a wide range of internal audits and deliver high-quality work
• Supervisory experience preferred (e.g. leading audits, allocating tasks to junior staff), however formal line management experience isn't required unless you are seeking P05 grading.
• Preference for Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or CCAB (e.g., ACCA, ICAEW) qualifications; part-qualified acceptable
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) to engage confidently with directors and executive directors, scope work, and present recommendations.
• Credibility to hold your own in challenging discussions and instil confidence in clients.
• Ability to mentor and guide colleagues, demonstrating leadership in audit delivery.

Please click apply and Rebecca Martin/Ella Butler will reach out.

Job Title: Principal Auditor

Local Authority : Richmond and Wandsworth

Salary: 46,206-59,200 per annum (depending on P04/P05 grading))

Location: Primarily based in Wandsworth Town Hall, with occasional travel to Richmond

Onsite: 2 days per week

Panoramic Associates are delighted to be supporting Richmond and Wandsworth with the recruitment of substantive Principal Auditor to join their Internal Audit team.

Role:

• Support the audit management team in administering the internal audit service, ensuring it delivers a cost-effective solution that complies with audit standards and applicable codes and legislation while achieving its objectives
• Assist in preparing the strategic and annual operational audit plans for the Partnership
• Help deliver the strategic and annual operational audit plans for each of the Partners
• Support the audit management team in producing reports to the Internal Audit

Shared Service Board, Senior Management and Audit Committee Members

• Undertake diverse audit assignments (g. finance, construction projects, social care etc) and high-level project work as directed by the audit management team. This includes preparing planning documents, liaising with clients,

attending meetings, and undertaking all work to professional and quality standards

within agreed time constraints and reporting deadline

• Lead and direct colleagues in the absence of the audit management team and lead on delivering the plan (subject to P05 grading)
• Undertake full line management responsibilities for no more than 2 auditors/trainee auditors as directed by the audit management team (subject to P05 grading)
• Provide complex advice to officers on internal controls, corporate governance, and risk management (subject to P05 grading)
• Participate in professional external groups e.g. CIPFA, London Audit Group (subject to P05 grading)

Requirements :

• Minimum 5 years' audit experience, some experience working with Pubic Sector/ non-profit clientele is essential
• Ability to independently handle a wide range of internal audits and deliver high-quality work
• Supervisory experience preferred (e.g. leading audits, allocating tasks to junior staff), however formal line management experience isn't required unless you are seeking P05 grading.
• Preference for Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or CCAB (e.g., ACCA, ICAEW) qualifications; part-qualified acceptable
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) to engage confidently with directors and executive directors, scope work, and present recommendations.
• Credibility to hold your own in challenging discussions and instil confidence in clients.
• Ability to mentor and guide colleagues, demonstrating leadership in audit delivery.

Please click apply and Rebecca Martin/Ella Butler will reach out.

• Lead the design, coordination, and delivery of ornithological surveys and assessments (breeding, wintering, vantage point, collision risk modelling, etc.).
• Provide technical input to EIAs, HRAs, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, and planning applications.
• Analyse and interpret ornithological data; review and author high-quality reports.
• Advise clients and colleagues on legislation, mitigation, and monitoring strategies.
• Mentor and support junior ecologists, ensuring consistency and high standards.
• Liaise with statutory bodies, NGOs, and stakeholders; represent the company at meetings.
• Contribute to proposals, tenders, and business development.

• Degree in Ecology, Zoology, or related subject (MSc desirable).
• Minimum 5 years’ ornithological experience in consultancy, conservation, or applied research.
• Membership of CIEEM (Associate or Full); Chartered status desirable or working towards.
• Strong bird ID skills (visual and acoustic) and proven survey experience.
• Excellent understanding of UK legislation, planning policy, and ornithological guidance.
• Experience managing projects, budgets, and staff.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.

• Experience with GIS, R, or ornithological modelling tools.
• Knowledge of renewable energy or infrastructure sectors.
• Published research or technical contributions in ornithology.
• Familiarity with emerging survey/monitoring technologies.