BACKGROUND

 BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions helps companies to expand their business capabilities by offering tailored leasing and finance solutions. Our expert teams partner with equipment vendors that are looking to grow their sales, and businesses that require outsourcing services for assets within a number of key markets. We’re a European leader in leasing, backed by the stability of the BNP Paribas group.

 WHAT AM I ACCOUNTABLE FOR?

 Sitting within the Accounting and Controls team, this role forms part of the wider Finance department and is based at our Basingstoke head office. The role is responsible for the processing of supplier invoices and staff expenses, as well as maintaining strong financial controls over these processes.

 MY KEY ACTIVITIES

 •    Adhering to daily deadlines, ensuring all key tasks are completed accurately, with relevant notes, logs, and workflows maintained and kept up to date. Maintaining a proactive dialogue with the Accounting Controls Manager to manage expectations and escalate any exceptional delays or issues in a timely manner.

• Recording and paying all supplier invoices and processing employee expenses on a timely basis, ensuring robust controls are in place, along with accurate reconciliation, appropriate filing, and clear audit trails.

 •    Working closely with the wider business to ensure supplier invoices and staff expenses are accurately coded and appropriately authorised in line with company policies and agreed timelines.

 MY EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS

 Suppliers

 MY INTERNAL CUSTOMERS

 All members of the Finance and Financial Planning & Analysis teams, Equipment & Logistics Solutions (ELS), Technology Solutions (TS) and all Shared Service functions.

 MY EXPERIENCE

Good interpersonal/communication skills are essential, along with attention to detail.

 Excellent organisational skills with a strong focus on internal and external customer satisfaction and an ability to share / explain knowledge to deliver consistent results

 Work experience in an accounts payable or similar role, including experience of working to deadlines.

 Intermediate MS Excel skill.

 MY ENVIRONMENT

 Working in a busy, open plan office.

 Normal working hours are 8.45 to 17.15 Monday – Friday; however we operate on a shift system from 8.00 to 18.00 each day. Additional hours will be required on an ad-hoc basis.

Dress code is business formal Monday-Thursday, business casual on a Friday.

MY ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 •    Ensuring all departmental procedures are well documented and updated as necessary

 •    Continuously reviewing departmental processes, making improvements where possible

 •    Any other ad-hoc duties as required by my Line Manager

 •    Responsible for adhering to policies, procedures, guidelines and the internal control framework established to guide the operation of their function in addition to regulatory compliance requirements.

 WHAT CAN I EXPECT

 On joining the company I will attend a Company Induction which will introduce me to the different areas of the business and what they do.  

 Have regular performance reviews with my line manager; this will include a mid-term and end of probationary review and regular one to one catch ups. 

 I will be expected to complete annual online Compliance training modules via My Development, our online training platform and will continue to receive on the job training throughout my career.

Technical Support Specialist

Location: Swindon- Hybrid

We’re Arval BNP Paribas – we’re a global leader in vehicle leasing and the fourth largest leasing company in the UK. Our passion for Service, Sustainability and Solutions is brought to life by each and every one of our people – who we call Journey Makers.  

Culturally, we’re a friendly bunch – more human than corporate – and we serve a diverse customer base. From families choosing their first electric vehicle, to global brands seeking to switch their fleets to electric vehicles – whatever our customers’ mobility needs, we have a solution to offer.

Why join Arval?

In addition to the benefits and opportunities that come with being part of a progressive global banking group, we have a supportive and collaborative culture where wellbeing and work-life balance are taken seriously. Which is why we recently won the title of Employer of the Year in the South West Business of the Year Awards.

About the role

We currently lease out over 200,000 vehicles in the UK that from time to time need maintenance, servicing and repair. In this role, your main focus will be to ensure vehicle downtime is kept to a minimum. To also provide Technical Support to both internal and external customers, managing technical complaints as well as providing assistance to the wider Fleet Services teams.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

What we’re looking for

Ideally, you will be a qualified motor vehicle technician with NVQ level 2/3 equivalent with knowledge of the 1Link system. LCV (Light Commercial Vehicle) experience would be the icing on the cake!

We are looking for an energetic and confident individual with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, but particularly on the phone. You will need to have proven customer service skills and be able to build relationships quickly and be comfortable challenging the decisions of garages. You’ll also be able to demonstrate:

The package

We offer a basic starting salary of up to £30,000*, plus a bonus of up to £1,100. We also offer 25 days holiday as standard, plus bank holidays, an extra day off for your birthday.

We also provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Ready to make a difference?

Sound interesting? Click here to apply and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your CV.  

We’re passionate about being consciously inclusive employer, with a strong Speak Up culture. We’re also proud to be a Ban the Box employer as part of our commitment to a fair and inclusive society for all.  

Interview process

If you’re not shortlisted, we’ll still let you know the outcome of your application. 

What are you waiting for? Apply today and we’ll be in touch.   

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The Role

The opportunity has arisen for a Building Surveyor to join our Birmingham Building Consultancy Team at BNP Paribas Real Estate. Due to a steady increase in opportunities and workload, we are seeking to strengthen our team with a surveyor who has either recently qualified or who is reaching the stage where they are ready to take their APC. 

The team is well established and highly respected in the market place, with an enviable client base and a broad portfolio of instructions. You can expect to be busy from day-one, working within an experienced team, undertaking a mixture of project and professional services for our investor and occupier clients. The role offers real variety and career development, with continual training being embedded in the team philosophy. The team works across a range of property sectors and the role will cover the midlands region, with the potential to become involved in a wider range of services both nationally and, in time, internationally.

You will be involved with a range of work including technical due diligence surveys, dilapidations, building pathology, planned preventative maintenance, neighbourly matters, licences to alter and specifying and administering refurbishment projects. Through the role, you will gain an all-round appreciation of commercial building surveying with the opportunity to progress your career to the next level. 

From the outset there will be a high level of client contact and the opportunity to build strong networks throughout the national business. The role requires the candidate to be self-motivated, responsible for managing their own workload and able to work within multi-disciplinary teams delivering integrated services to clients.

Responsibilities

•    Supporting instructions, from inception through to completion, reporting to directors of the business.

•    Working as part of a local and national team for the delivery of instructions.

•    Responsible for managing your own workload on a day-to-day and longer term basis.

•    Undertaking technical due diligence instructions with senior members of the team, working with internal and external specialist consultants.

•    Carrying out design and contract administration / Employers Agent duties principally for refurbishment, repair, and maintenance projects, with opportunities in new build developments.

•    Undertaking dilapidations instructions, acting for both landlords and tenants, covering assessments, schedule preparation and negotiation.

•    Supporting the appraisal and monitoring of new developments for owners, occupiers, and funders.

•    Undertaking reinstatement cost assessments.

•    Preparing planned preventative maintenance schedules.

•    Reviewing and approving tenant’s licences for alterations.

•    Providing technical building pathology advice.

•    Advising on neighbourly matters.

As well as the technical requirements of the role, you will support business development activities. You will be expected to support client relationships, and work within the department to build and maintain new business opportunities.

You will be required to: 

•    Work within clearly defined, well established processes.

•    Proactively solve problems and find solutions, consulting with more experienced colleagues on more difficult or unfamiliar situations.

•    Produce high quality written work.

•    Work within BNPPRE’s quality management processes and procedures.

Person specification

Qualifications

•    Degree in Building Surveying

•    MRICS qualified, or nearing qualification

Experience & skill set 

You will possess strong inter-personal skills, be sociable and prepared to proactively work within a busy, friendly and highly professional team. You will support and work with colleagues at all levels, have strong IT, time management and communication skills, have a working knowledge of AutoCAD, be accurate in your work and have an eye for detail. 

We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees:

•    Health & Leisure: Private medical cover, 25 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work 

•    Financial:  Pension, company car allowance, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme – you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice 

BNP Paribas Real Estate is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

The role

The opportunity has arisen for a Senior Cost Manager to join our growing Cost Management team at BNP Paribas Real Estate UK located in our Birmingham Office. 

The Cost Management Team forms part of the wider national Building Consultancy department which provides a range of professional services to Occupier, Investor and Developer clients, as well as supporting internal service lines. 

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a well-rounded professional with strong cost management foundations and demonstrable experience in Project Management and/or Employer’s Agent roles. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering integrated commercial and project delivery services, ensuring schemes are successfully delivered from inception through to completion.

You will contribute to the continued growth of the Cost Management service line while gaining exposure across sectors including commercial, industrial, student accommodation and residential, on projects up to £20m in value with increasing responsibility and client-facing delivery.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Cost Manager or Senior Cost Manager with a consultancy or client-side background looking to further develop their career in a multi-disciplinary environment with a blended Cost Management, Project Management and Employer’s Agent offering.

Reporting to a Director, this role will involve a high level of client contact and the opportunity to build strong networks. The role requires the candidate to be self-motivated and responsible for managing their own workload and confident operating within multi-disciplinary teams delivering integrated services to clients.

Roles and responsibilities

The Cost Management team delivers a broad range of services across diverse projects. We are seeking an individual keen to broaden their skillset across cost, programme and contract management disciplines.

Key responsibilities will include:

•    Taking and being responsible for instructions and client briefings, and delivering projects from inception through to completion, reporting to a Director;

•    Leading and contributing to feasibility studies, development appraisals and option analysis

•    Preparation of feasibility cost estimates and detailed cost plans through the RIBA Workstage’s

•    Applying practical knowledge and providing advice on construction procurement approaches, including tendering and contract strategies.

•    Provide reasoned advice on contractual matters and legislation impacting on building contracts

•    Delivering Project Management duties, including programme management, risk management, and stakeholder coordination

•    Chairing project meetings and managing communication between clients, consultants and contractors

•    Monitoring project progress against programme, cost and quality objective to ensure successful delivery.

•    Managing and administering tender processes

•    Preparation of Tender and Contract Documents

•    Acting as Employer’s Agent and  Contract Administration duties including payment, cost reporting, valuation of variations and settlement of final accounts.

•    Undertaking reinstatement cost assessments

•    Undertaking data collection to support benchmarking and knowledge management

•    Delivery of construction cost peer assessment reviews

•    Providing cost and commercial advice to internal disciplines and departments

In addition to technical delivery, the role will involve supporting business development activities. The candidate will have the opportunity to develop client relationships at a senior level and contribute to bids, pitches and service line growth to build and maintain new business opportunities.

The candidate will be required to: 

•    Demonstrate a strong understanding of related disciplines beyond cost management, particular project delivery

•    Work within clearly defined, well established processes

•    Proactively solve problems and find solutions, consulting with more experienced colleagues on more difficult or unfamiliar situations;

•    Be structured, organised and diligent;

•    Demonstrate a broad knowledge of principles and practices of related disciplines;

•    Work to and comply with BNPPRE’s quality management processes and procedures.

The candidate should be able to demonstrate the following skills and competencies:

•    Strong pre and post contract cost management experience

•    Demonstrable experience acting as Employer’s Agent and/or Project Manager

•    Practical experience of cost estimating and planning

•    Sound understanding of construction procurement strategies

•    Ability to administer construction contracts acting as Cost Manager, Contract Administrator and/or Employer’s Agent.

•    Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy management skills

•    Clear and effective communication skills 

•    Good report writing skills

•    Good level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite skills

•    Ability to engage and communicate effectively with clients, consultants and contractors alike

•    Confident in using specialist software such as CostX.

•    Specific sector knowledge not essential but our main areas of work are Commercial, Office Fit Out, Industrial and Residential

•    Experience of providing project monitoring services preferred but not essential

The candidate should possess strong inter-personal skills, be sociable and be prepared to proactively work within a busy, friendly and highly professional team. They will be required to support and work with colleagues at all levels, possess strong IT, time management and communication skills, be accurate in their work and have an eye for detail. 

QUALIFICATIONS

•    Accredited Degree in Quantity Surveying 

•    Ideally MRICS or similar 

The candidate should possess a full, clean driving licence

What You Can Expect From Us:

You will be joining a friendly, entrepreneurial and inclusive culture. We are driven by our core values and aim to embody them in all we do.  We aspire to be refreshingly different and achieve this through using our unique perspectives, capabilities and expertise. We are bravely ambitious by going beyond what is required of us, and we are successful together; trusting one another and working collaboratively to achieve great results. 

We recognise our employees are our most valuable asset, and our benefits scheme, employee engagement opportunities and Learning & Development offerings are our commitment to you and your career with us. We offer personal support, a competitive salary and a fantastic benefits package. If you chose to join BNP Paribas or one of our subsidiaries, we will develop your strengths and fulfil your career ambitions. 

BNP Paribas Real Estate, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading European real estate adviser with more than 5,400 experts across 36 countries. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. The personal information we collect are for the purposes of processing in connection with the company’s recruitment procedure. We will keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.

For more information about how we processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement. 

Job Title: Data Governance Senior Analyst

Location: Solihull; a flexible hybrid working model which supports you as well as enabling you to work collaboratively with your colleagues

Hours: Full time, Permanent

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A bit about us:

At BNP Paribas Personal Finance, we are proud to be part of a global banking group. Our mission is simple: to provide straightforward consumer finance solutions that empower customers to make responsible financial decisions. We partner with some of the UK’s most well-known retailers and brands to help their customers finance purchases in a responsible way.

The Role:

As a Data Governance Senior Analyst, you will: 

• Support the Data Governance Managers in ensuring UK GDPR, PECR and BCBS239 compliance. 
• Assist the team in driving continuous improvements and maximising the income and benefit of available data. 
• Contribute to increasing confidence and consistency in the quality of data. 

This role will report into the Head of Data Governance within BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK, part of the first line of defence.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Reviewing data quality incidents across BNP PF, supporting with root cause analysis where data is impacted.
• Communicating confidently and effectively with multiple stakeholders to understand technology and commercial concepts quickly, e.g. gathering information to assist with data governance documentation.
• Contributing to complex projects, providing support where needed to assist in orientating the project to deliver maximum business benefit whilst adhering to the data governance, protection and management principles.
• Representing the data governance team across analytical groups & business areas to provide advice & support on UK GDPR, data integrity, quality and privacy.
• Remaining up to date with the requirements of UK GDPR and helping build remedial work programs to highlight ongoing risks.
• Growing awareness and knowledge of data governance to enhance the data culture across the organisation.

Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of data related regulatory requirements and emerging trends and issues.
• Expert in embedding information, business processes and system wide changes to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Adept in extracting information by questioning, active listening and interviewing
• Understanding of Data Quality
• Business Process Mapping
• Problem solver and flexible “can do” attitude, successfully working positively with other colleagues and maintaining good working relations.

Could this be you?

Making a positive impact is at the heart of everything we do – whether for our colleagues, customers, partners, or the community. We live by our values: We’re positive, we’re brave, and we own it. We believe a positive attitude and a passion for making things happen matter most. Don’t let confidence hold you back – there’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate. If you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we want to hear from you! Whether you’re considering a career change or exploring a sector jump, we welcome applicants with transferable skills.

What’s in it for you

As a Top Employer UK, we offer a supportive, inclusive environment and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your lifestyle. Highlights include:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive package, contributory pension, and health cash plan

• Opportunity to buy/sell holiday giving you even more control over your work-life balance

• Flexible benefits including private medical insurance and lifestyle discounts

• A culture that values collaboration, development, and wellbeing

Apply now to join a team that makes a real impact.

Learn more about careers with us: https://www.bnpparibas-pf.co.uk/careers

Your Application Journey

• Call with our Talent Acquisition team

• Informal chat with the Hiring Manager

• Competency-based interview including (60 Minutes)

We aim to complete the process within 3-4 weeks, depending on availability. If you’re not shortlisted, we’ll still let you know the outcome. Please note that this role may close early once we have enough suitable applicants, so apply soon.

Equal Opportunities

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace and ensuring equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, disability, gender, identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or background.

We aim to complete the process within 3-4 weeks, depending on availability. If you’re not shortlisted, we’ll still let you know the outcome. Please note that this role may close early once we have enough suitable applicants, so apply soon.

Equal Opportunities

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace and ensuring equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, disability, gender, identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or background.

The role

An outstanding opportunity has arisen to become a key member of the Rural Land Management and Consultancy team in Exeter

The team undertake the management of Rural Estates and offer a range of professional rural advice, their technical excellence ensures an impressive client base and they advise on some of the most prestigious clients in the area. The role will be a blend of Estate Management, Valuation and professional working within a team.  

Responsibilities

•    Acting as principal agent for a selection of key estate management clients 

•    Undertaking estate and farming business reviews 

•    Handling diversification projects

•    Assisting clients with the promotion of strategic land

•    Secured lending and other professional valuations

•    Managing and leading a high performing team

•    Maintaining a strong and prestigious client base 

Key Skill

•    Competent and experienced MRICS qualified rural surveyor with experience of delivering work across a range of projects.

•    Demonstrate team leadership potential, capable of building relationships with existing and new clients and generating new opportunities.  

•    Possess a composed manner in order to be able to work under pressure

•    Good time management and ability to prioritise workloads

•    Ability to meet deadlines

•    Accuracy and attention to detail

•    Excellent communication skills – must be capable of building and maintaining good relationships with team members, other colleagues and clients.

•    Confident manner with clients and the team

•    Flexible approach to work and hours undertaken

•    An understanding of confidentiality issues and the use of discretion

Person specification

Qualifications:

•    Educated to GCSE level or equivalent as a minimum

•    Must hold full, valid driving license

Experience

•    Proficient in the use of Word, Excel & PowerPoint

•    Previous experience of working to deadlines 

•    Managing a team

We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees:

•    Health & Leisure: Private medical cover, 27 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work 

•    Financial:  Pension, company car allowance, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme – you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice 

Strutt and Parker is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.