Telephone Canvasser

Southwest England

The STAR Asset Finance Group has brought together four leading independent asset finance businesses, with unrivalled

experience of their markets, to enhance the genuine local service valued so highly by SMEs, with the many benefits of national

scale. We have exciting plans for rapid expansion, which will see an increase of market share in existing regions, as well as

the establishment of a stronger presence along the M5 corridor (Devon, Somerset, Avon and Gloucestershire) and across

South Wales. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and assist our thriving Sales team!

THE BENEFITS

We offer a competitive salary range for this full-time position, dependant on experience. The role comes with a great benefits

package too. This includes:

◦ Enhanced holiday entitlement (25 days + Bank Holidays)

◦ Salary exchange company pension scheme

◦ Group life assurance

◦ Private medical insurance

◦ Other enhanced policies

◦ EAP app and phoneline support

◦ Many other great benefits

THE ROLE

To increase sales opportunities and thereby maximise revenue to the company. The successful candidate will be responsible for proactively contacting businesses, building rapport, and identifying potential asset finance opportunities. The ultimate goal is to secure high-quality meetings for our experienced finance brokers, contributing directly to the company's growth.

Job Specification: Telephone Canvasser

About the Role

Star Asset Finance Group is a commercial finance broker based in the South West, specializing in providing tailored asset finance solutions to businesses across the UK. We are looking for a motivated and results-driven Telephone Canvasser to join our team.

This is a key, office-based role focused on generating new business opportunities. The successful candidate will be responsible for proactively contacting businesses, building rapport, and identifying potential asset finance needs. The ultimate goal is to secure high-quality meetings for our experienced finance brokers, contributing directly to the company's growth.

Duties will include:

• Cold & warm calling prospect for potential new business and turn this into increased business; identifying the decision makers within the company in order to build a pipeline of opportunities
• Handle objections by clarifying, emphasising agreements and working through differences to a positive conclusion; using a variety of styles to persuade or negotiate appropriately
• Plan approaches and pitches that can address the customer needs, concerns, and objectives
• Work with the sales manager on specific campaigns, E.g. targeting construction companies in the area
• Support the Sales Director/ Sales Manager with any marketing initiatives to generate new business e.g. mail shots, customer calls, dealer visits, etc.
• Identify new opportunities for sales through campaigns and new distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales
• Any other responsible tasks as requested by your manager
• Use knowledge of the market and competitors to identify and develop the company's unique selling proposition and differentiators
• Participate in all mandatory training as requested
• Embed the conduct rules into all aspects of the role

About You

To be considered for our Telephone Canvasser role, you will need:

• Previous experience in a sales or telesales role
• Strong sales focus and highly motivated to achieve targets
• Good business sense and an understanding of market principles
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Well organised and able to work on own initiative
• A positive attitude and resilience to cope with set backs

Asset Finance are an equal opportunities employer, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal

employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way

to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. We promote

equality of opportunity and are committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age,

disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or

sexual orientation.

Vargo is recruiting for a South West based commercial Lender that is looking to expand their team through the addition of a Relationship Manager. The company are well-established with offices throughout the South West but looking to add an additional head into either Bristol, Cheltenham or Gloucester area.

The role will working in a seasoned team of commercial lenders with a strong back-office support network. As a Relationship Manager, you will be responsible for managing introduce networks which include solicitors, accountants and brokers. You will be the initial point of client for new business clients looking for small to medium business loans, through to working with the back office team to sign off the loan.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing customers
• Understand customer needs and assess their borrowing requirements
• Structure and present loan proposals to customers and the credit committee
• Manage the loan process from application to completion
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of new business opportunities
• Achieve and exceed sales targets

Requirements

• Previous experience in commercial lending or a related field 
• Strong understanding of small to medium sized businesses and their financial needs
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills
• Proven ability to generate and close new business
• Self-motivated and driven to achieve results
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Enjoy business networking and engaging with the business community

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a growing and dynamic team
• Chance to make a real difference to the success of our customers
• Career development opportunities

CASS Analyst Job Specification

Quai Digital – Operations Team

Role Title: CASS Analyst

Department: Operations

Reporting To: Director of Operations

Location: Peterborough

Quai Digital is a leading fintech outsourcing business specialising in providing innovative pension, SIPP, and investment administration services to regulated clients. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance, particularly under the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

The CASS Analyst is a critical role within the Operations team, responsible for ensuring Quai Digital's compliance with the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Client Asset Sourcebook (CASS) rules.

The role involves a combination of advisory oversight and monitoring activities to safeguard client money and custody assets across all operational processes. This position is vital to maintaining the firm's regulatory integrity and protecting client interests.

CASS Oversight & Advisory

• Advisory: Provide guidance and subject matter expertise on CASS compliance to the Operations, Finance, and Client Services teams.
• Policy & Procedure: Assist in the maintenance, review, and enhancement of CASS policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks to align with regulatory changes.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage CASS-related risks within new and existing operational processes, particularly those involving client money and custody assets.
• Monitoring & Reporting
• CASS Reconciliation: Perform daily and non-daily reconciliations, ensuring accuracy between internal records and external bank/custodian statements, investigating and escalating breaks promptly.
• Internal Assurance: Execute routine and ad-hoc monitoring of operational controls related to CASS 6 (Custody Rules) and CASS 7 (Client Money Rules).
• Breach Management: Log, track, investigate, and report CASS breaches to the CASS Oversight Manager, ensuring timely remediation actions are completed and documented.
• MI & Reporting: Prepare regular Management Information (MI) reports for senior management and the Board on the status of CASS compliance, control effectiveness, and risk exposure.
• General Compliance & Projects
• Audits: Act as a key contact for internal and external CASS audits, providing documentation and explanations of control effectiveness.
• Training: Develop and deliver CASS awareness training to operational staff to embed a strong compliance culture.
• Project Support: Participate in business projects, system changes, and new product launches to ensure CASS requirements are incorporated from the outset.

Required Experience & Skills (Must-Have)

Candidates must possess the following qualifications and experience:

• CASS Expertise: 1–3+ years of experience in a dedicated CASS-focused role within a regulated financial services firm (e.g., Investment Management, SIPP Provider, Broker).
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong working understanding of the FCA Handbook CASS rules and their practical application to operational processes (specifically CASS 6 and CASS 7).
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Systems Proficiency: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting or reconciliation systems.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for regulatory reporting and providing internal advisory.

Highly Desirable Attributes

The following skills and experience would be highly advantageous:

• Sector Focus: Experience with the CASS rules specifically relating to Pensions (SIPP) and Investment Administration.
• FCA Knowledge: Working knowledge of other relevant FCA rules, such as COBS (Conduct of Business Sourcebook), SYSC (Senior Management Arrangements, Systems and Controls), and DISP (Dispute Resolution: Complaints).
• Professional Development: Formal CASS-specific training or certification.
• Soft Skills: Proven ability to articulate complex regulatory concepts to non-experts and develop CASS awareness training materials.

Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Cyden designs and manufactures IPL (intense pulsed light) hair removal products for use in the home which are sold globally.

Cyden is unique in combining technological innovation with clinical understanding of skin-light interaction. The potential for home use devices is huge and as well as hair removal there are opportunities to expand the use of the technology into skin rejuvenation, acne treatment and other beauty applications. Cyden is an exciting company with a bright future ahead of it.

CyDen is growing very quickly and were recently included in the top 100 fastest growing companies in the UK and top 10 exporters. We are investing heavily in our clinical and technical capability with the objective of diversifying our product portfolio.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be part of the Product Development team and will work closely with the Research, Electronics and Test teams to ensure the core technology is designed and implemented correctly in new product developments and existing products.

They will conduct early-stage prototype testing to shape and validate designs. Support the Test team through product verification, analyzing data and interpreting results to aid design improvements.

Support the transfer of projects from Development to production, working with the production team from capturing early stage DFA requirements, DFA reviews to support production trials.

The successful candidate should be a creative yet methodical individual with excellent technical capability and CAD skills. They should have a good understanding of design and engineering principles and have experience in the challenges involved with developing products.

Core Responsibilities

Product/Mechanical design primarily using Solidworks (3D Solid & Surface modeling).

Creating 2D technical drawings, including tolerancing.

Ensuring that designs are suitable for mass production.

Utilizing 3D printing for concept development, usability trials, and functional testing.

Testing and verifying the function of prototype and pre-production parts.

Analyzing data and interpreting results to aid design improvements.

Generating and assisting in project documentation, including drawings, test reports, DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), DFM (Design for Manufacturability), DFA (Design for Assembly), etc.

Providing production and part approval support as required.

Experience/knowledge:

Essential

5-year industrial experience

Excellent 3D CAD skills. Ideally Solidworks.

Excellent data analysis skills.

Good Knowledge of plastic injection moulding

Design verification and validation experience - testing and reporting

Product Design and Developing experience

Desirable

Broad Knowledge of manufacturing methods

Simulation Skills - FEA

Qualifications and training:

Essential

Degree or similar in Mechanical Engineering or Design discipline

Other attributes:

Methodical approach to work

Excellent problem-solving capability

Excellent diligence and attention to detail

Able to interact and communicate effectively

Self-motivated and pro-active

Team player

In return we offer competitive rates of pay, 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays rising to 30 with length of service, 5% Company pension contributions, Company sick pay, career development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work Scheme.

CyDen is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and values diversity.

Job Title: Digital Services Owner

Contract Length: 12 months
Day Rate: Up to £875
Location: Porton Down, Salisbury / Portsdown West, Fareham – hybrid with occasional travel to the site.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a robust multi-service digital strategy, encompassing a suite of services aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with technical experts, programme, portfolio, and project managers to ensure services are delivered, maintained, and enhanced to meet evolving business requirements.
• Take full ownership of service governance and management, ensuring operational excellence across all IT digital services.
• Serve as the escalation point for all IT digital services issues.
• Monitor, assess, and report on service quality to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, using effective communication to secure support for the digital strategy.
• Operate in an agile environment to prioritize service changes and initiatives within the portfolio according to evolving business needs.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in designing and implementing IT digital service strategies that meet both current and future business needs.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business requirements into practical operational solutions.
• Proven track record of leading IT services through their full lifecycle, from inception to adoption, continuous improvement, and eventual decommissioning.
• Experience managing multiple IT digital services, ensuring adherence to quality, contractual, KPI, and SLA standards.
• Skilled in delivering IT services through diverse resourcing models, including internal teams, contractors, and third-party providers.
• Experience negotiating and managing Service Level Agreements while ensuring team and vendor performance.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing requirements, and consistently deliver results.
• Expertise in collaborating across digital teams to develop roadmaps and translate them into impactful initiatives.
• ITIL Level 3 certification (or equivalent experience).
• Agile experience or certification, e.g., PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner, Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I), or equivalent.
• Must be a British Citizen,No VISA sponsorship available

Job Title: Digital Services Owner

Contract Length: 12 months
Day Rate: Up to £875
Location: Porton Down, Salisbury / Portsdown West, Fareham – hybrid with occasional travel to the site.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a robust multi-service digital strategy, encompassing a suite of services aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with technical experts, programme, portfolio, and project managers to ensure services are delivered, maintained, and enhanced to meet evolving business requirements.
• Take full ownership of service governance and management, ensuring operational excellence across all IT digital services.
• Serve as the escalation point for all IT digital services issues.
• Monitor, assess, and report on service quality to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, using effective communication to secure support for the digital strategy.
• Operate in an agile environment to prioritize service changes and initiatives within the portfolio according to evolving business needs.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in designing and implementing IT digital service strategies that meet both current and future business needs.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business requirements into practical operational solutions.
• Proven track record of leading IT services through their full lifecycle, from inception to adoption, continuous improvement, and eventual decommissioning.
• Experience managing multiple IT digital services, ensuring adherence to quality, contractual, KPI, and SLA standards.
• Skilled in delivering IT services through diverse resourcing models, including internal teams, contractors, and third-party providers.
• Experience negotiating and managing Service Level Agreements while ensuring team and vendor performance.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing requirements, and consistently deliver results.
• Expertise in collaborating across digital teams to develop roadmaps and translate them into impactful initiatives.
• ITIL Level 3 certification (or equivalent experience).
• Agile experience or certification, e.g., PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner, Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I), or equivalent.
• Must be a British Citizen,No VISA sponsorship available

Role: Lead Enterprise Architect
Headcount: 1
Digital/Non Digital: Digital
Contracting Authority: MOD DSTL
Contract Length: 12 months
Location: DSTL Porton Down,Salisbury / Portsdown West, Fareham – hybrid with occasional travel to site.
IR35: In Scope
Pay Rate to Candidate: £875/day Umbrella, £643.93/day PAYE
Security Clearance: SC clearance + Sole UK national
Interview Process: F2F/MS Teams

Minimum Requirement: As a Digital Lead Enterprise Architect, you will be responsible for ensuring design governance across Dstl’s digital estate. You will work to influence and contribute to digital strategy and direction. You will provide corporate governance and technical advice to digital programmes, projects and services to ensure that Dstl strategy, policy and design principles are adhered to whilst taking into account customer requirements to provide advice and direction.

• Maintain and develop design principles, policy and standards, authoring sub-strategy and related documentation.
• Listen to the needs of technical and business stakeholders and interpret them to make decisions based on risk and complexity.
• Turn business problems into technical design.
• Designs systems characterised by medium levels of risk, impact and business or technical complexity. Works across multiple services or a single large or complicated service.

Essential:
• Hands on experience of working as an Applications, Technical, Solution or Enterprise Architect.
• Experience of working with and writing architectural strategy, policies and processes.
• Experience of working within a similar governance and/or assurance role.
• Experience of writing and reviewing technical design documentation.
• ISEB (Information Systems Examination Board) And one of the following – ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) Certification, IT4IT Certification, COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies) Certification

Desirable:
• Experience of operating in a similar role in wider industry; public sector or MOD.
• Working with a strategic outsource partner in a context applicable to the offered role.
• Knowledge of working to the MOD requirements for secure computing regarding policies and best practice (JSP440, SPF, GPG etc.) and their application within a secure environment.