Interim Head of Finance - Build the Future of Finance Infrastructure Are you a hands-on finance leader with a proven track record in transforming financial systems and processes? We are seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance to help shape and modernise our finance function for a growing not-for-profit organisation , leaving it fit for the next phase of global impact. This is a high-impact role with a clear mandate: modernise our finance infrastructure, enhance visibility, and implement scalable processes that support strategic decision-making. Our current finance environment is functional but largely spreadsheet-driven - offering a unique opportunity for a finance professional to embed robust frameworks in costing, budgeting, and reporting. Contract & Benefits Interim role: day rate £400-£450 Potential to convert to a permanent position for the right candidate What You'll Do Working closely with the COO, CEO, and Senior Management Team, you will: Review...

HR Consultant Southside of Edinburgh based office-based role with some flexibility for home working Full Time hours Short-term contract role for approximately 4 weeks Pay rate of up to 20.00 per hour + holiday pay Search Consultancy are delighted to be working exclusively with one of our Edinburgh based clients in the housing sector to recruit an HR professional on a short-term basis. The successful candidate will be running a confidential HR-focused investigation, presenting their findings to the HR Manager. This role would ideally suit an experienced HR Consultant with experience of investigations who would be keen to pick up this short term role. Duties involved in this role will include: Working closely with the company's HR Manager to run an HR-focused operational investigation Taking a completely independent approach to the investigation, ensuring all facts are obtained and conclusions drawn Presenting findings & recommendation to the HR Manager and...

Who are Diligenta? Diligenta's vision is to be acknowledged as Best in-class Platform based Life and Pensions Administration Service provider. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do and our aim is to transform our clients' operations. A business that has been described as 'home' by existing employees, we drive a culture that is founded on positive change and development. Summary of the role: We're expanding our leadership team and have several exciting opportunities for Team Managers within our Phoenix Standard Life Account in Edinburgh. As a Team Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in coaching, motivating, and inspiring our Customer Operations Representatives to deliver outstanding service to our customers. This is more than just a managerial role; it's about empowering your team to succeed while driving continuous improvement and ensuring we meet our operational goals. Benefits: 33 days including Bank Holidays Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus...

Job Title: Head of New Scrutiny Duties Development Apply before: 11:55 pm on Sunday 12th April 2026 Salary: £80,172 Location: Edinburgh Reference number: 454114 Contract type: Fixed term Length of employment: 2 years Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Homeworking, Job share, Part-time About the job Job summary Environmental Standards Scotland's (ESS) role is to monitor, investigate and secure public authorities' compliance with environmental law in Scotland. We also scrutinise the effectiveness of environmental law and policy in Scotland and how it is implemented and applied. In our investigative and analytical reports, we may also identify instances where we consider there to be gaps in environmental protection legislation. ESS is an independent non-ministerial office, accountable to the Scottish Parliament and overseen by a non-executive board. It is part of the Scottish Administration and its employees are civil servants. Full...

Legal Secretary (2 roles) Edinburgh City Centre based fully office-based roles Permanent Full time hours Monday to Friday Salary up to 34,000 per annum + benefits (depending on relevant Legal experience) Search Consultancy are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading Law firm based in Edinburgh City Centre to recruit two new Legal Secretarial roles for their business. The successful candidates will be responsible for providing comprehensive secretarial support to fee earners within two of their teams within the office - Private Client and Residential Conveyancing. These roles would ideally suit experienced Legal Secretaries who are looking to make their next move within the Legal sector. Candidate with experience in either Private Client or Conveyancing would be in the best position to secure the top of the salary bracket on offer. Duties involved in this role will include: Setting up new clients on the firm's system, opening of new matters and assisting...

A leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer Roads to join its growing infrastructure team in Edinburgh. This role offers the opportunity to lead the design and delivery of highways, active travel, and infrastructure projects within a collaborative, technically focused environment. You will take ownership of projects from concept through to construction, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and sustainable solutions. Key responsibilities include: Leading design of road and infrastructure schemes (DMRB, Manual for Streets) Managing project delivery, budgets, and programmes Coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder inputs Acting as a key client contact and supporting business development Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team growth Requirements: Degree in Civil Engineering (or similar) Chartered or near-chartered (CEng MICE or equivalent) Strong UK roads/highways design experience...

Job Title: IT Service Transition Manager Location: Edinburgh/Glasgow (Hybrid) Rate: £500 per day (via Umbrella Company) Role Overview We're seeking an experienced IT Service Transition Manager to support the introduction of new and changed services into BAU within a regulated financial services environment. You'll work across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure operational readiness, governance alignment, and seamless service handover. Key Responsibilities Service Transition Delivery Lead end-to-end service transition activities aligned to ITIL best practices. Develop Transition Plans, Readiness Checklists, and Post-Implementation Reviews. Ensure operational teams are trained, informed, and prepared to support new services. Coordinate Service Acceptance into BAU with defined criteria and sign-off. Stakeholder & Project Engagement Act as primary interface across Projects, Architecture, Engineering, Security, and IT Operations. Provide expert guidance on...

An exciting opportunity for an Wealth Paraplanner to join a well-known IFA Practice in Edinburgh.You will support Wealth Managers by producing high-quality financial plans, suitability reports, and recommendations across investments, pensions, protection, and tax planning. The role offers exposure to complex client cases, close collaboration with advisers, and the opportunity to support and mentor junior team members. Key Responsibilities Prepare detailed financial plans and suitability reports Support client review and new client meetings Research and analyse investments, pensions, protection, and tax strategies Review portfolios to ensure alignment with objectives, risk, and compliance Liaise with advisers, administrators, and providers to implement advice Maintain accurate client records and contribute to advice process improvements About You CII Level 4 Diploma (minimum); Level 6 study desirable Proven paraplanning experience within IFA/wealth management Strong...

Finance Manager Salary: £56,486 - £65,000 Location : Edinburgh Who are Diligenta? Diligenta's vision is to be acknowledged as Best in-class Platform based Life and Pensions Administration Service provider. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do and our aim is to transform our clients' operations. A business that has been described as 'home' by existing employees, we drive a culture that is founded on positive change and development. Summary of the role This role leads a highly complex and heavily regulated Mutual Funds Specialist Finance Services function operating under the FCA CASS rulebook, with strict intraday service level requirements. The team spans three core areas-Cash Management & Distributions, Regulated Reconciliations, and CASS Controls & Oversight-covering end-to-end cash processing, client money and asset protection, regulatory reporting, governance, and audit engagement. The role carries significant accountability for operational...

Senior Civil Engineer Edinburgh Are you looking to take the next step in your career while making a genuine difference to local communities and the environment? Do you want to play a key role in restoring, enhancing and protecting natural environments while helping to deliver resilience to climate change? We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Civil Engineer to lead and deliver a diverse portfolio of environmental improvements, river restoration projects, flood risk management schemes, infrastructure and energy projects across the UK for one of our most prestigious clients. You will be joining an award-winning environmental and engineering Consultancy that places innovation, sustainability and resilience at the heart of everything it does. The organisation is independent and staff-owned under a stewardship model that supports long-term decision making and sustained investment in people, skills and technology. With offices across the UK and internationally, it...

Marketing Administrator (Part-Time) Midlothian based fully office-based role with free parking Ongoing Temporary role Part-Time role 2 days per week (preferably Monday & Tuesday) Pay rate of 14.50 per hour + holiday pay Search Consultancy are delighted to be working with a well known business based in Midlothian to recruit a Temp Administrator for their Marketing team on an ongoing Temporary basis. This role would ideally suit an experienced Administrator with either a strong interest in Marketing as a sector, a Marketing qualification or some experience within a Marketing team. Please note that this is a Part-Time role offering 2 days per week - and the preference for the client is that these days be a Monday and Tuesday. Any applicants must be comfortable with this working pattern. Duties involved in this role will include: Providing comprehensive administration support to the company's marketing team based at their head office. Acting as first point of...

Global Employment Tax Manager Scotland (Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow) £55,000 - £65,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading tech-enabled business-critical services group, as a Global Employment Tax Manager within their expanding Employment Tax team.With a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and building lasting relationships, this firm's success is driven by its people-first culture and progressive approach to professional development.This role offers the chance to work with a diverse client portfolio, advising on complex UK employment tax issues and helping shape the firm's employment tax offering as it continues to grow across the UK and beyond. As a Global Employment Tax Manager, you will: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, advising on UK employment tax compliance and advisory projects. Deliver high-quality consulting on PAYE, NIC, benefits in kind, CIS, termination payments, and HMRC employer compliance checks. Provide specialist...

Exciting Opportunity for a Project Manager - Pensions! Are you a talented Project Manager with a passion for pensions and change delivery? Join us in shaping the future of wealth management! Our client, a leading financial organization, is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead critical pension migration initiatives. This is your chance to make an impact in a dynamic environment! Position: Project Manager - Pensions Location: Hybrid (Edinburgh or Leeds 2x per week) Rate: £76,000 per annum Contract: 12 months (with potential to extend) About Us: Our mission is to empower clients with expert advice and powerful digital tools to navigate their financial futures. Join our team and help us build the best workplace savings and pension solutions in Britain! Key Responsibilities: Establish pivotal integration points across platforms and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Develop sequences for integration tasks in collaboration with Lab Leadership....

Project Manager - Mortgages Location: Halifax or Edinburgh (2 days onsite per week) Contract: 6 months (potential to extend) Rate: Circa £500 per day via Umbrella Company Are you the "glue" that keeps complex change moving? We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to join a high-profile customer-focused Mortgage lab, supporting the delivery of innovative products, regulatory change, and cross-team transformation. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a major change function-spanning intermediaries, brokers, and multi-brand environments-where you'll help shape how new products, pilots, and regulatory initiatives are brought to life. About the Role You'll work across multiple workstreams, labs, and delivery teams to ensure seamless integration, collaboration, and alignment. The environment is predominantly Agile, with some elements of waterfall delivery. You'll play a key role in coordinating activity, removing blockers, and enabling...

Marketing Administrator (Part-Time) Midlothian based fully office-based role with free parking Ongoing Temporary role Part-Time role 2 days per week (preferably Monday & Tuesday) Pay rate up to 14.00 per hour + holiday pay Search Consultancy are delighted to be working with a well known business based in Midlothian to recruit a Temp Administrator for their Marketing team on an ongoing Temporary basis. This role would ideally suit an experienced Administrator with either a strong interest in Marketing as a sector, a Marketing qualification or some experience within a Marketing team. Please note that this is a Part-Time role offering 2 days per week - and the preference for the client is that these days be a Monday and Tuesday. Any applicants must be comfortable with this working pattern. Duties involved in this role will include: Providing comprehensive administration support to the company's marketing team based at their head office. Acting as first point of...

Senior Structural Engineer Edinburgh First People Solutions is currently working with a high successful consulting engineer who have grown from a small UK business to a major international player, operating in key sectors including the built environment, energy, mining, technology, government and infrastructure. You will join their Civil and Structural Engineering team, taking on a lead designer/checker role across a range of small to large-scale projects. The role involves contributing to proposal development, managing client expectations, and mentoring junior members within the team. About you : This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong technical capability, excellent client facing, and leadership skills. Whether you're an experienced Engineer ready to take the next step, or a Senior Engineer looking for a sideways move, we want to hear from you! What we're looking for : Degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering Chartered...

Civil Engineer Edinburgh First People Solutions is working with a well-established multidisciplinary consulting engineer based in the centre of Edinburgh. The company has developed a strong, stable presence across several key sectors and is widely recognised as a highly respected consultancy. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Civil Engineer to join their Civil Infrastructure team in Edinburgh. In this role, you will be part of a collaborative and diverse team delivering projects across both new and existing highways/roads and renewable energy infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of exciting projects while benefitting from long-term career development and stability. Your experience, background and approach to work will include: Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent 3+ years' experience working within an engineering design environment in the UK Skilled in Civil 3D and InfoDrainage is...

Technical Manager - Roads & Infrastructure Edinburgh First People Solutions is working with a well-established and highly respected consulting engineer that is seeking a Technical Manager to join their team in Edinburgh. Our client is a large, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering innovative and sustainable solutions on complex projects across the UK. Their extensive portfolio spans local and national infrastructure, covering disciplines including geo-environmental, transportation, structures, renewables, and water services. The Role This is a senior technical role with responsibility for overseeing design quality, technical assurance, and multidisciplinary coordination across highways and infrastructure projects. You will provide technical leadership, ensure compliance with UK standards (including DMRB and MCHW), contribute to projects success, and support the development of engineers within the team. The role...

Civil Technician - Roads & Civil Infrastructure Edinburgh First People Solutions is working with a well-established and highly respected consulting engineer that is seeking a Civil Technician to join their team in Edinburgh. Our client is a large, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering innovative and sustainable solutions on complex projects across the UK. Their extensive portfolio spans local and national infrastructure, covering disciplines including geo-environmental, transportation, structures, renewables, and water services. The Role In this position, you will be responsible for producing high-quality designs, drawings, models, and technical documentation for roads and drainage schemes across a diverse range of engaging projects. You will work closely with engineers, technicians, and project managers to successfully deliver projects from concept through to detailed design. Key Responsibilities Prepare...

Structural Engineer Edinburgh First People Solutions is recruiting for a leading consulting engineer in Edinburgh. This company has built a strong and stable presence across civil, structural, and infrastructure engineering, and are recognised as a well-respected consultancy. They've received multiple industry awards for sustainability, design excellence, and innovation, with several projects celebrated for their cultural and environmental impact. Due to ongoing growth, they are seeking a Structural Engineer to join their team. They are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated engineer who can hit the ground running, and support the team. What we need from you Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent 3-5 years of professional experience working within a design engineering environment in the UK Proficient with relevant design software. What's in it for you? Join a team recognised for its sustainable approach, commitment to low-carbon design, and...