Cedar

Head of Business Assurance Location: London (Hybrid - minimum 4 days per week in office or on project sites) Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum + benefits About the Role We are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Business Assurance to lead the development and delivery of a robust assurance framework across a leading engineering organisation delivering major UK infrastructure projects. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the company's integrated management system, ensuring quality, safety, environmental and information security standards are maintained across all operations and projects. You will also take ownership of internal and external audits, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement, ensuring that business risks are understood, managed, and reduced effectively. This position offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on how the organisation operates - embedding best practice, driving efficiency, and strengthening the foundations that support project delivery excellence. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement and maintain an effective business-wide assurance strategy and management system . Lead the audit and compliance programme , ensuring adherence to key ISO standards including 9001, 14001, 45001, 45003 and 27001. Oversee operational accreditations such as RISQS, FORS, Achilles UVDB, NICEIC, FIRAS, and others critical to business operations. Collaborate with functional and operational leads to drive improvements and manage risk. Lead and develop a high-performing Business Assurance team , promoting accountability and continuous improvement. Partner with project and commercial teams to embed quality and assurance into every stage of delivery. Champion digital assurance processes through platforms such as Asite or other common data environments (CDEs). Conduct management reviews and translate findings into strategic actions that strengthen performance and governance. About You Significant experience in Business Assurance, Quality, or Compliance leadership within engineering, construction, or infrastructure. Proven track record managing Business Management Systems and assurance frameworks. Lead Auditor certification in ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, or 27001. Diploma-level qualification in Quality Management and/or Health & Safety . Experience managing sector-specific accreditations (e.g. RISQS, FORS, Achilles, NICEIC, FIRAS). Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement A collaborative, decisive leader who thrives in a fast-paced, technical environment. What's on Offer Competitive salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + benefits Hybrid working - minimum 4 days per week in office or project environments Opportunity to shape and lead the assurance strategy within a respected engineering organisation Exposure to high-profile, complex UK infrastructure projects Supportive, collaborative culture focused on safety, quality, and innovation

Workday HCM Consultant £600/day Outside IR35 Central London (Hybrid) 6-Month Rolling Contract Our client, a fast-growing consultancy, is seeking an experienced Workday HCM Consultant to join a major Workday transformation programme. This is a 6-month rolling contract, paying £600 per day (outside IR35), with a hybrid working model based in Central London (2-3 days on-site per week). Role Overview: As a key member of the programme team, you will take ownership of the Workday HCM workstream, working closely with business stakeholders, SMEs, and the SI partner to ensure the effective design, configuration, and adoption of standard Workday functionality. This role is hands-on, delivery-focused, and ideal for someone who can balance detail with strategic thinking. Key Responsibilities: Lead the analysis, design, and documentation of end-to-end HCM business processes - not just those within Workday, but across the full HR landscape. Support configuration workbook population and help guide SMEs through data and decision points related to Workday setup. Collaborate with the SI to ensure solutions make the best use of standard Workday configuration, challenging deviations where necessary. Push back on business requirements that fall outside of standard Workday capabilities, promoting an adopt-not-adapt approach. Support testing activities, including test scenario preparation and execution, working alongside a dedicated Test Manager. Assist the Change Manager with input into training material development and end-user preparation. Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience as a Workday HCM Consultant or ERP Business Analyst on large-scale HCM implementations. Strong domain knowledge across the following HCM areas: Core HCM Benefits Talent Recruitment Learning Absence Minimum of 2 full lifecycle Workday HCM deployments. Solid understanding of Workday configuration and deployment methodology, including: Business processes Custom validations Configuration workbooks Account posting rules (as applicable) Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence both the business and SI delivery partner. Hands-on, proactive mindset, with the ability to support SMEs across config, testing, and adoption.

Cedar are looking for a strong Business Analyst with a strong background in insurance and London Market broking to support a high-profile transformation programme. This role will involve working closely with brokers, underwriters, and operations teams, ensuring business and technology solutions are fully aligned to market practices. Key Responsibilities Lead business analysis across insurance transformation initiatives, focusing on broker and underwriting workflows. Map and optimise end-to-end processes across broking, placement, underwriting, and claims. Own and maintain RAID logs, ensuring risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies are actively managed. Facilitate workshops with brokers, underwriters, actuaries, finance, and operations teams, capturing requirements and building consensus. Translate broker and business needs into clear, actionable requirements for technology and operations. Support UAT, data migration, and adoption of new systems and processes. Act as a senior advisor within the BA community, mentoring colleagues and ensuring best-practice delivery. Key Skills & Experience Proven track record as a Senior Business Analyst within insurance, ideally in the London Market or reinsurance sector. Strong understanding of broker workflows, placement processes, and market systems. Expertise in process mapping, requirements gathering, and business process optimisation. Experience with RAID management and structured project governance. Knowledge of regulatory and operational frameworks (e.g., Solvency II, IFRS 17, Lloyd's requirements). Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with brokers, underwriters, and senior leaders. If you are a proactive business analyst within the insurance market please get in touch.

Cedar are looking for a strong Business Analyst with a strong background in insurance and London Market broking to support a high-profile transformation programme. This role will involve working closely with brokers, underwriters, and operations teams, ensuring business and technology solutions are fully aligned to market practices. Key Responsibilities Lead business analysis across insurance transformation initiatives, focusing on broker and underwriting workflows. Map and optimise end-to-end processes across broking, placement, underwriting, and claims. Own and maintain RAID logs, ensuring risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies are actively managed. Facilitate workshops with brokers, underwriters, actuaries, finance, and operations teams, capturing requirements and building consensus. Translate broker and business needs into clear, actionable requirements for technology and operations. Support UAT, data migration, and adoption of new systems and processes. Act as a senior advisor within the BA community, mentoring colleagues and ensuring best-practice delivery. Key Skills & Experience Proven track record as a Senior Business Analyst within insurance, ideally in the London Market or reinsurance sector. Strong understanding of broker workflows, placement processes, and market systems. Expertise in process mapping, requirements gathering, and business process optimisation. Experience with RAID management and structured project governance. Knowledge of regulatory and operational frameworks (e.g., Solvency II, IFRS 17, Lloyd's requirements). Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with brokers, underwriters, and senior leaders. If you are a proactive business analyst within the insurance market please get in touch.