The Role The GSS Finance Business Partner will be a key strategic advisor within the Group Shared Services division, reporting directly to the GSS and Finance Chief of Staff Director. This role will serve as a crucial link between the finance function and Functional Exco Leadership, providing financial insight, analysis, and strategic guidance to drive business performance and decision-making. The Finance Business Partner will play an integral role in building the finance function and shaping the financial strategy of GSS, with responsibility for delivering key finance support and performance insights  that align with the functions strategic objectives. They will translate complex financial data into actionable business insights, enabling senior leadership to make informed decisions about resource allocation, investment opportunities, and operational efficiency. In addition to providing strategic financial support, the Finance Business Partner will drive the development...

Search are recruiting for a Finance Manager to join our client's Edinburgh office with hybrid and flexible working on a full-time or part-time, permanent basis. Within the role, you'll lead day-to-day financial operations and provide comprehensive bookkeeping and reporting support. You'll play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting payroll and VAT processes, and contributing to strategic financial planning. This role would be well suited to an experienced Bookkeeper or Part-Qualified Accountant who is passionate about using their skills to support impactful work. If you're looking to join a supportive, forward-thinking company then you'd be encouraged to apply. Your responsibilities will include: Produce monthly budget and forecasting reports Manage cashflow and generate financial reports as needed Prepare annual accounting information and respond to ad hoc finance queries Maintain accurate accounting records Generate and follow up on invoices to...

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving real transformation change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. About the role: As a Digital Content & Communications Coordinator , you will play a key role in shaping how information is communicated, shared, and adopted across internal teams and client environments within the renewables and energy networks space. This role sits at the intersection of digital content, communication, and collaboration platforms. You will create engaging visual and video content, support the design and upkeep of SharePoint sites and digital hubs, and help drive engagement with Microsoft 365 tools. The...

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.  About the role: The Governance Risk & Compliance Manager is primarily an operational role and will be required to operate with high levels of autonomy, effectively managing regulatory requirements, implementing risk management strategies, and promoting a culture of compliance based on continuous improvements. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain GRC frameworks aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and NIS2 standards. Conduct risk assessments across business units, vendors, and projects Monitor...

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.  About the Role: As a SharePoint Data & Information Management Administrator, you will play a key hands-on role in how our client structures, governs, and manages digital information across the organisation. You will be responsible for the day-to-day administration, optimisation, and continuous improvement of SharePoint and related Microsoft 365 services, ensuring information is accessible, secure, compliant, and easy to use. You will work closely with business teams, information management specialists, and technical...

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. Join us on the front lines of digital defence! We’re thrilled to offer a dynamic opportunity to step into a Cyber Security Analyst role, working with an exceptional, highly respected team that drives Cyber Security innovation, integrated into the wider spectrum of technical services delivered by Sword.Our clients work in various industries across multiple regulations and frameworks allowing the right candidate the opportunity to develop and retain a position at the forefront of Cyber Security. Here's what the role looks like:...

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. Join us on the front lines of digital defence! We’re thrilled to offer a dynamic opportunity to step into a Cyber Security Architect role, working with an exceptional, highly respected team that drives Cyber Security innovation, integrated into the wider spectrum of technical services delivered by Sword. Our clients work in various industries across multiple regulations and frameworks allowing the right candidate the opportunity to develop and retain a position at the forefront of Cyber Security. Here's what the role looks like:...

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. Join us on the front lines of digital defence! We’re thrilled to offer a dynamic opportunity to step into a Cyber Security Analyst role, working with an exceptional, highly respected team that drives Cyber Security innovation, integrated into the wider spectrum of technical services delivered by Sword. Our clients work in various industries across multiple regulations and frameworks allowing the right candidate the opportunity to develop and retain a position at the forefront of Cyber Security. Here's what the role looks like:...

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.  We’re looking for a Business Analyst with SAP S/4HANA experience to support a major upgrade programme from version 2021 to 2025. This role plays a key part in preparing the organisation for the transition, with a strong focus on User Acceptance Testing (UAT) readiness. You’ll assess current business processes to understand the impact of the upgrade, review and validate existing UAT scripts, identify any gaps, and migrate these scripts into SAP Cloud Application Lifecycle Manager (CALM). You’ll also coordinate and support UAT...

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. About the role: As a Service Delivery Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping, leading, and continuously improving service delivery. You’ll be responsible for ensuring services are delivered efficiently, consistently, and in line with agreed KPIs and SLAs, while supporting business growth and maintaining strong customer relationships. This role sits within an expanding team and offers the opportunity to influence service management practices, work across multiple contracts and geographies, and help mature service...

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.  We are looking for a skilled SAP S/4HANA Support Specialist to join our growing technology and transformation team. In this role, you will provide expert functional and technical support across our SAP S/4HANA landscape, ensuring smooth system operations and delivering high‑quality solutions to business users. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, troubleshoot issues, optimise processes, and support ongoing enhancements and upgrades within the SAP environment What the role looks like : Provide day‑to‑day...

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.  We have an opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic candidate to join our team as an Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Engineer. This role offers the opportunity to work on interesting and challenging environments involving a range of industry leading technology stacks. The role takes place during UK core business hours, and is based in Aberdeen city centre. Proven experience designing and deploying a range of modern infrastructure solutions across data and cloud preferably within regulated environments (finance, energy, public...

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, dedicated to driving transformational change for our clients. We leverage proven technology, specialist teams, and extensive domain expertise to create robust technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. Our mission is fueled by a passion for technology as a means to solve complex business problems and achieve our clients' objectives. About the Role: Delivery of extensive critical national infrastructure utilising market leading tools to future proof security and availability needs Candidates must have excellent communication skills and be able to lead projects from design stage through to implementation and take ownership of the solution end to end Project Engineering, including but not limited to Low Level Design activity, implementation services and consultancy services Provide expert level support to all clients and act as an...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals for young children? As an Assistant Chef at Busy Bees, you’ll be a key part of our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals that support children's growth and development. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where you will contribute to the wellbeing of children while gaining valuable experience in catering within the early years sector. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees Aberdeen Inverurie At Busy Bees, we’re committed to providing safe and reliable transport for our little learners. Join the UK’s leading nursery group as a bus driver, working 10 hours a week (8:30am-9:30am and 2:45pm-3:45pm) and help ensure every child's journey is full of smiles. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals for young children? As a Chef at Busy Bees, you’ll be a key part of our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals that support children's growth and development. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where you will contribute to the wellbeing of children while gaining valuable experience in catering within the early years sector. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Assistant at Busy Bees, you’ll play a vital role in creating a positive and engaging environment for children. This is an exciting opportunity to begin your journey in the early years sector, where you will receive on-the-job training and support from experienced team members, helping you to grow and develop your skills in a nurturing and dynamic environment. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership...

Job Title: Receptionist / Administrator Location: Dundee Remuneration: 13.00 per hour Contract Details: Temporary to Perm Join a Key Front of House Team in Dundee! Are you a friendly and organised professional? Our client is seeking a proactive Receptionist / Administrator to be the welcoming face of their organisation. If you thrive in a busy environment, enjoy engaging with people, and take pride in delivering exceptional service, this is the role for you! The Role Front-of-House Duties Welcome visitors and handle incoming calls with a smile! Provide friendly and efficient service to staff, clients, and external partners. Keep the reception area tidy and organised for a warm atmosphere. Administration and Data Management Update internal systems quickly and accurately. Manage HR information, including annual leave and training records. File and store documents in line with internal procedures. Process invoices and support general office...

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis for a market-leading utilities business in Perthshire Your new company My client is a dynamic and forward-thinking utilities sector organisation undergoing significant strategic transformation and financial growth. With a strong commitment to innovation and stakeholder engagement, this business offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact financial planning and analysis and investor relations. Your new role Reporting directly to the CFO, you will act as the key liaison between the company and its private equity investor, delivering timely, insightful financial reports and analysis. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping strategic decisions and enhancing the organisation's financial reporting capabilities during a period of exciting change.Key responsibilities include: Investor Relations: Serve as the primary contact for private equity stakeholders, managing regular and ad-hoc reporting requirements. Financial Metrics...