Position Title: Chief Executive Officer Reports to: CompanyBoard (Chair / President) Package Benefits: 22 days holiday (Rising to 27 days after 5 years of service), with additional days for Christmas shopping and birthday Working hours - 9.5 day fortnight Hybrid role - 3 days in the office in Staines, Surrey and 2 days working from home Company pension scheme Plus annual bonus Main Purpose of Role/Summary In partnership with the Board, responsible for: Building the business through increased renewals and business development Implementing the strategic goals and objectives of the organisation. Managing management team and direct reports. Overseeing all financial and budgetary operations. Shaping and leading on organisational culture to retain and attract colleagues Implementing policies and procedures at an organisation-wide level. Accountability for CPDSO to its diverse constituents and stakeholders. The Board delegates responsibility for management and day-to-day operations to the Chief Executive and they have the authority to carry out these responsibilities. Person Specification Key skills, attributes and desirable qualities: Possess strong leadership and strategic thinking skills alongside exceptional planning and organisational skills Demonstrate exceptional skills in managing continuity, change and transition Deal effectively with demanding situations and design and implement suitable solutions Be a role model for integrity and values Develop individual staff and build high-performing teams Convey a professional and positive image Know how to influence and enable others, requiring professionalism from the workforce Demonstrate commitment to continued professional growth and development. Demonstrate a flexible attitude to meet the demands of both the role and the complexities of its relationships. The Chief Executive will demonstrate a commitment to results and will be: Able to execute an annual business plan for new business and membership renewals. Customer-focused and goal-driven Able to identify relevant information and transform it into individual and organisational knowledge and learning Action-oriented and innovative, translating broad goals into achievable steps Anticipating and solving problems, taking advantage of opportunities. The Chief Executive will also demonstrate business acumen and demonstrate: Knowledge of and experience in management and administration An understanding of running a membership or renewals business. Experience in integrating and coordinating diverse areas of management Knowledge of human resources; finance; oral and written communications; planning and evaluation; and governance A high level of personal skills in order to make formal, persuasive presentations to groups and to deal effectively with people from all segments of the community. Main Duties/Tasks: Governance - Works with the Board Chair to enable the Board to fulfil its governance functions. Facilitates optimum performance by the Board, its committees and individual Board members by assisting them to articulate their roles and accountabilities and organising regular performance evaluations. Alongside the Board Chair, focus on the Board's attention to long-range strategic issues. Manages the Board's due diligence process to ensure timely attention to core issues. Works with the Board, its officers and committee chairs to get the best thinking and involvement of each Board member. Policy and Planning - Works with the Board and senior staff to determine the CPD Standards Office's values, mission, vision, and short and long-term goals. Works with the Board and staff to monitor and evaluate the CPD Standards Office's relevance to the sector, its effectiveness, and its results. Keeps the Board fully informed on the condition of the organisation and on all the important factors influencing it. Identifies problems and opportunities and addresses them; brings those which are appropriate to the Board and/or its committees; and facilitates discussion and deliberation. Informs the Board and its committees about trends, issues, problems and activities in order to facilitate policy-making. Recommends policy positions. Keeps informed via personal and professional development of all relevant issues in managing all colleagues and contractors. Management, Finance and Administration - Provides effective oversight of all the CPD Standards Office's activities, and provides strategic leadership to manage day-to-day operations, and assures a smoothly functioning, efficient organisation. Assures operational quality and organisational stability through the development and implementation of standards and controls, systems and procedures, and regular evaluation. Ensures legal compliance in all areas. Oversees financial, tax, risk and facilities management. Recommends yearly budget for Board approval and prudently manages the CPD Standards Office resources within budget while maintaining quality of service delivery in all areas. Assures a work environment that recruits, retains and supports quality staff and volunteers. Assures process for selecting, developing, motivating, and evaluating staff and volunteers. Recommends staffing and financing to the Board. Specifies accountabilities for management personnel (whether paid or volunteer) and evaluates performance regularly. External Relations - Acts as an advocate for issues relevant to (organisation name), its services and relationships and serves as chief spokesperson for the CPD Standards Office, assuring proper representation. Facilitates the integration of the CPD Standards Office into the sector by using effective marketing and communications activities. Listens to members, volunteers, donors and the community in order to improve services and generate involvement, as well as responding to defined needs. Initiates, develops, and maintains cooperative relationships with key stakeholders. Works with legislators, regulatory agencies, volunteers and representatives of the CPD and professional bodies and the not-for-profit sector to promote legislative and regulatory policies that address issues for (organisation name) various stakeholders. Further specific responsibilities include: Maintain existing member services and develop new services to support member operations and, where possible, reduce bottom-line costs. Ensure that members are kept fully informed and abreast of all relevant developments and news through regular personal contact and relevant channels. Actively promote membership of the organisation. Develop alternative revenue streams to reduce the organisation's reliance on membership subscriptions. Undertake all other required activities as directed by the Board.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Position Title: Chief Executive Officer Reports to: CompanyBoard (Chair / President) Package Benefits: 22 days holiday (Rising to 27 days after 5 years of service), with additional days for Christmas shopping and birthday Working hours - 9.5 day fortnight Hybrid role - 3 days in the office in Staines, Surrey and 2 days working from home Company pension scheme Plus annual bonus Main Purpose of Role/Summary In partnership with the Board, responsible for: Building the business through increased renewals and business development Implementing the strategic goals and objectives of the organisation. Managing management team and direct reports. Overseeing all financial and budgetary operations. Shaping and leading on organisational culture to retain and attract colleagues Implementing policies and procedures at an organisation-wide level. Accountability for CPDSO to its diverse constituents and stakeholders. The Board delegates responsibility for management and day-to-day operations to the Chief Executive and they have the authority to carry out these responsibilities. Person Specification Key skills, attributes and desirable qualities: Possess strong leadership and strategic thinking skills alongside exceptional planning and organisational skills Demonstrate exceptional skills in managing continuity, change and transition Deal effectively with demanding situations and design and implement suitable solutions Be a role model for integrity and values Develop individual staff and build high-performing teams Convey a professional and positive image Know how to influence and enable others, requiring professionalism from the workforce Demonstrate commitment to continued professional growth and development. Demonstrate a flexible attitude to meet the demands of both the role and the complexities of its relationships. The Chief Executive will demonstrate a commitment to results and will be: Able to execute an annual business plan for new business and membership renewals. Customer-focused and goal-driven Able to identify relevant information and transform it into individual and organisational knowledge and learning Action-oriented and innovative, translating broad goals into achievable steps Anticipating and solving problems, taking advantage of opportunities. The Chief Executive will also demonstrate business acumen and demonstrate: Knowledge of and experience in management and administration An understanding of running a membership or renewals business. Experience in integrating and coordinating diverse areas of management Knowledge of human resources; finance; oral and written communications; planning and evaluation; and governance A high level of personal skills in order to make formal, persuasive presentations to groups and to deal effectively with people from all segments of the community. Main Duties/Tasks: Governance - Works with the Board Chair to enable the Board to fulfil its governance functions. Facilitates optimum performance by the Board, its committees and individual Board members by assisting them to articulate their roles and accountabilities and organising regular performance evaluations. Alongside the Board Chair, focus on the Board's attention to long-range strategic issues. Manages the Board's due diligence process to ensure timely attention to core issues. Works with the Board, its officers and committee chairs to get the best thinking and involvement of each Board member. Policy and Planning - Works with the Board and senior staff to determine the CPD Standards Office's values, mission, vision, and short and long-term goals. Works with the Board and staff to monitor and evaluate the CPD Standards Office's relevance to the sector, its effectiveness, and its results. Keeps the Board fully informed on the condition of the organisation and on all the important factors influencing it. Identifies problems and opportunities and addresses them; brings those which are appropriate to the Board and/or its committees; and facilitates discussion and deliberation. Informs the Board and its committees about trends, issues, problems and activities in order to facilitate policy-making. Recommends policy positions. Keeps informed via personal and professional development of all relevant issues in managing all colleagues and contractors. Management, Finance and Administration - Provides effective oversight of all the CPD Standards Office's activities, and provides strategic leadership to manage day-to-day operations, and assures a smoothly functioning, efficient organisation. Assures operational quality and organisational stability through the development and implementation of standards and controls, systems and procedures, and regular evaluation. Ensures legal compliance in all areas. Oversees financial, tax, risk and facilities management. Recommends yearly budget for Board approval and prudently manages the CPD Standards Office resources within budget while maintaining quality of service delivery in all areas. Assures a work environment that recruits, retains and supports quality staff and volunteers. Assures process for selecting, developing, motivating, and evaluating staff and volunteers. Recommends staffing and financing to the Board. Specifies accountabilities for management personnel (whether paid or volunteer) and evaluates performance regularly. External Relations - Acts as an advocate for issues relevant to (organisation name), its services and relationships and serves as chief spokesperson for the CPD Standards Office, assuring proper representation. Facilitates the integration of the CPD Standards Office into the sector by using effective marketing and communications activities. Listens to members, volunteers, donors and the community in order to improve services and generate involvement, as well as responding to defined needs. Initiates, develops, and maintains cooperative relationships with key stakeholders. Works with legislators, regulatory agencies, volunteers and representatives of the CPD and professional bodies and the not-for-profit sector to promote legislative and regulatory policies that address issues for (organisation name) various stakeholders. Further specific responsibilities include: Maintain existing member services and develop new services to support member operations and, where possible, reduce bottom-line costs. Ensure that members are kept fully informed and abreast of all relevant developments and news through regular personal contact and relevant channels. Actively promote membership of the organisation. Develop alternative revenue streams to reduce the organisation's reliance on membership subscriptions. Undertake all other required activities as directed by the Board.
Insignis Cash Solutions is a fast-growing, FinTech company looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join their busy team. They are expanding, making this a perfect position if you would like to have a significant impact on a company's growth and develop your role and career as the business evolves. You will be detail-oriented whilst also being personable and confident in building relationships, joining a team where your ideas will be welcomed and valued. In this compliance role, you will be joining Insignis who are making waves within the financial technology sector with their cash management platform. They have been growing rapidly and have already built close ties with huge players within the financial services sector. Due to continued success, they are now looking to add a talented Deputy Head of Compliance & DMLRO / Nominated Officer to the team, reporting directly to the Head of Compliance & MLRO, based in London. The business has grown significantly over the past year, so they need someone resilient, self-motivated, takes initiative and works autonomously to help build the frameworks for their second-line compliance function, under the direction of the Head of Compliance & MLRO. You will help drive the implementation of compliance controls, processes and required operations under the regulatory and AML/CTF programmes. You will be an integrated part of our Compliance team, leveraging the broader organisation and resources to ensure that we maintain an effective AML/CTF programme and meet all our regulatory compliance obligations. This role is essential to Insignis Cash's success and will work with colleagues across Compliance, RegTech & Onboarding (RTO), Payments, Product, and Sales and other colleagues. This role must be based in the UK, with 3 days in the London offices. Key Responsibilities Working closely with other senior leaders, you will be expected to: • Deputise for Head of Compliance & MLRO, as required • Be able to interact with the CEO, ExCo and other Heads of Departments, as required • Enhance the compliance & governance frameworks • Implement a risk-based compliance monitoring framework • Conduct periodic financial crime Business Wide Risk Assessments (BWRA) • Review and update Client Risk Assessment matrices • Draft the annual MLRO / financial crime report • Assess the impact of regulatory developments, writing policies and procedures where necessary • Prepare materials for the relevant governance forums, such as Risk Committee and Financial Crime Committee • Ensure accurate responses and reports to the Regulator • Help manage the performance of the wider compliance and financial crime team Qualifications The following experience is required for the role: • Significant experience working in the financial services sector, particularly retail banking, deposit-taking, payments or FinTech or other financial services firm • Previous experience in a senior compliance and AML role or as a Deputy Head of Compliance & DMLRO • Has a demonstrable understanding of industry best practices and regulatory frameworks • The confidence to make decisions and work autonomously • Ability to conduct a gap analysis efficiently and effectively and summarise risk from multiple sources • In-depth knowledge of the FCA Rulebook, including sound knowledge of Consumer Duty, BCOBs, Payments Regulation • Knowledge of JMLSG and FCA rules in relation to AML/CTF is essential • Relevant industry qualifications, such as ACAMS/ICA, is essential Job Requirements Insignis works in an FCA-regulated financial environment, so they need bright, high-quality individuals with: • Honesty and integrity • Strong attention to detail • Highly organised • Strong work ethic • Great communication skills • Great team player • Competitive compensation • 25 days holiday (exc. Bank holidays) • Flexible working opportunities • Private medical insurance • Employee health and wellness discounts • Cycle to Work Scheme • Monthly happy hours and team lunches • Lunch and learn training sessions Working Pattern • Hybrid working pattern in London office, 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
May 18, 2024
Full time
Insignis Cash Solutions is a fast-growing, FinTech company looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join their busy team. They are expanding, making this a perfect position if you would like to have a significant impact on a company's growth and develop your role and career as the business evolves. You will be detail-oriented whilst also being personable and confident in building relationships, joining a team where your ideas will be welcomed and valued. In this compliance role, you will be joining Insignis who are making waves within the financial technology sector with their cash management platform. They have been growing rapidly and have already built close ties with huge players within the financial services sector. Due to continued success, they are now looking to add a talented Deputy Head of Compliance & DMLRO / Nominated Officer to the team, reporting directly to the Head of Compliance & MLRO, based in London. The business has grown significantly over the past year, so they need someone resilient, self-motivated, takes initiative and works autonomously to help build the frameworks for their second-line compliance function, under the direction of the Head of Compliance & MLRO. You will help drive the implementation of compliance controls, processes and required operations under the regulatory and AML/CTF programmes. You will be an integrated part of our Compliance team, leveraging the broader organisation and resources to ensure that we maintain an effective AML/CTF programme and meet all our regulatory compliance obligations. This role is essential to Insignis Cash's success and will work with colleagues across Compliance, RegTech & Onboarding (RTO), Payments, Product, and Sales and other colleagues. This role must be based in the UK, with 3 days in the London offices. Key Responsibilities Working closely with other senior leaders, you will be expected to: • Deputise for Head of Compliance & MLRO, as required • Be able to interact with the CEO, ExCo and other Heads of Departments, as required • Enhance the compliance & governance frameworks • Implement a risk-based compliance monitoring framework • Conduct periodic financial crime Business Wide Risk Assessments (BWRA) • Review and update Client Risk Assessment matrices • Draft the annual MLRO / financial crime report • Assess the impact of regulatory developments, writing policies and procedures where necessary • Prepare materials for the relevant governance forums, such as Risk Committee and Financial Crime Committee • Ensure accurate responses and reports to the Regulator • Help manage the performance of the wider compliance and financial crime team Qualifications The following experience is required for the role: • Significant experience working in the financial services sector, particularly retail banking, deposit-taking, payments or FinTech or other financial services firm • Previous experience in a senior compliance and AML role or as a Deputy Head of Compliance & DMLRO • Has a demonstrable understanding of industry best practices and regulatory frameworks • The confidence to make decisions and work autonomously • Ability to conduct a gap analysis efficiently and effectively and summarise risk from multiple sources • In-depth knowledge of the FCA Rulebook, including sound knowledge of Consumer Duty, BCOBs, Payments Regulation • Knowledge of JMLSG and FCA rules in relation to AML/CTF is essential • Relevant industry qualifications, such as ACAMS/ICA, is essential Job Requirements Insignis works in an FCA-regulated financial environment, so they need bright, high-quality individuals with: • Honesty and integrity • Strong attention to detail • Highly organised • Strong work ethic • Great communication skills • Great team player • Competitive compensation • 25 days holiday (exc. Bank holidays) • Flexible working opportunities • Private medical insurance • Employee health and wellness discounts • Cycle to Work Scheme • Monthly happy hours and team lunches • Lunch and learn training sessions Working Pattern • Hybrid working pattern in London office, 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
Shaw Education Trust is a dynamic multi-academy trust that operates a diverse portfolio of over thirty academy schools including secondary, primary, and special education needs. Their mission is to empower students and staff to achieve their fullest potential through innovation, support, and high educational standards. The trust is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and inclusive educational practices. Effective and professional HR strategies and practices are essential enabling factors contributing to the trust s overall, growth-focused strategic plan. HR & People Trustee Role Summary : This is an opportunity to join the board of a highly regarded MAT and work with an exceptional group of executives and school leaders across the trust. The successful candidate will be the lead adviser on all HR and people-related matters ensuring that policies and approach reflect best practice and the highest ethical standards and are consistent with the overall strategic direction of the trust. The HR trustee will chair the board s Nominations and Remuneration sub-committee and will act as an informal mentor to the Chief People Officer. This position offers the opportunity to influence key aspects of governance, leadership development, and workforce management, directly impacting the effectiveness and culture in our academies. In particular to ensure that the board is fully sighted on the issues affecting the following areas of HR activity: Strategic HR Leadership Governance and Compliance Recruitment, Retention and Remuneration Performance Management Diversity and Inclusion Person Specification: The successful candidate will have current or recent HR / People experience, ideally at board-level. They will be able to demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills along with expertise in policy development and strategic planning. It is likely that the successful candidate will be educated to degree level or possess an appropriate professional qualification. An appreciation of the importance of education to children and young people of all ages and backgrounds would be expected. Somebody who is motivated by helping to make a real difference to individuals and communities will get the most out of this role. Other information: The deadline for applications is 1 pm on Friday 31st May 2024 The role is unremunerated but reasonable expenses will be paid The time commitment involves pre-reading of board and committee papers and attendance in person (Stoke-on-Trent) at approximately five full day board meetings per annum in the Midlands plus attendance at a similar number of shorter sub committee meetings, which are usually held remotely
May 18, 2024
Full time
Shaw Education Trust is a dynamic multi-academy trust that operates a diverse portfolio of over thirty academy schools including secondary, primary, and special education needs. Their mission is to empower students and staff to achieve their fullest potential through innovation, support, and high educational standards. The trust is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and inclusive educational practices. Effective and professional HR strategies and practices are essential enabling factors contributing to the trust s overall, growth-focused strategic plan. HR & People Trustee Role Summary : This is an opportunity to join the board of a highly regarded MAT and work with an exceptional group of executives and school leaders across the trust. The successful candidate will be the lead adviser on all HR and people-related matters ensuring that policies and approach reflect best practice and the highest ethical standards and are consistent with the overall strategic direction of the trust. The HR trustee will chair the board s Nominations and Remuneration sub-committee and will act as an informal mentor to the Chief People Officer. This position offers the opportunity to influence key aspects of governance, leadership development, and workforce management, directly impacting the effectiveness and culture in our academies. In particular to ensure that the board is fully sighted on the issues affecting the following areas of HR activity: Strategic HR Leadership Governance and Compliance Recruitment, Retention and Remuneration Performance Management Diversity and Inclusion Person Specification: The successful candidate will have current or recent HR / People experience, ideally at board-level. They will be able to demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills along with expertise in policy development and strategic planning. It is likely that the successful candidate will be educated to degree level or possess an appropriate professional qualification. An appreciation of the importance of education to children and young people of all ages and backgrounds would be expected. Somebody who is motivated by helping to make a real difference to individuals and communities will get the most out of this role. Other information: The deadline for applications is 1 pm on Friday 31st May 2024 The role is unremunerated but reasonable expenses will be paid The time commitment involves pre-reading of board and committee papers and attendance in person (Stoke-on-Trent) at approximately five full day board meetings per annum in the Midlands plus attendance at a similar number of shorter sub committee meetings, which are usually held remotely
Shaw Education Trust is a dynamic multi-academy trust that operates a diverse portfolio of over thirty academy schools including secondary, primary, and special education needs. Their mission is to empower students and staff to achieve their fullest potential through innovation, support, and high educational standards. The trust is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and inclusive educational practices. Effective and professional HR strategies and practices are essential enabling factors contributing to the trust s overall, growth-focused strategic plan. HR & People Trustee Role Summary : This is an opportunity to join the board of a highly regarded MAT and work with an exceptional group of executives and school leaders across the trust. The successful candidate will be the lead adviser on all HR and people-related matters ensuring that policies and approach reflect best practice and the highest ethical standards and are consistent with the overall strategic direction of the trust. The HR trustee will chair the board s Nominations and Remuneration sub-committee and will act as an informal mentor to the Chief People Officer. This position offers the opportunity to influence key aspects of governance, leadership development, and workforce management, directly impacting the effectiveness and culture in our academies. In particular to ensure that the board is fully sighted on the issues affecting the following areas of HR activity: Strategic HR Leadership Governance and Compliance Recruitment, Retention and Remuneration Performance Management Diversity and Inclusion Person Specification: The successful candidate will have current or recent HR / People experience, ideally at board-level. They will be able to demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills along with expertise in policy development and strategic planning. It is likely that the successful candidate will be educated to degree level or possess an appropriate professional qualification. An appreciation of the importance of education to children and young people of all ages and backgrounds would be expected. Somebody who is motivated by helping to make a real difference to individuals and communities will get the most out of this role. Other information: The deadline for applications is 1 pm on Friday 31st May 2024 The role is unremunerated but reasonable expenses will be paid The time commitment involves pre-reading of board and committee papers and attendance in person (Stoke-on-Trent) at approximately five full day board meetings per annum in the Midlands plus attendance at a similar number of shorter sub committee meetings, which are usually held remotely
May 18, 2024
Full time
Shaw Education Trust is a dynamic multi-academy trust that operates a diverse portfolio of over thirty academy schools including secondary, primary, and special education needs. Their mission is to empower students and staff to achieve their fullest potential through innovation, support, and high educational standards. The trust is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and inclusive educational practices. Effective and professional HR strategies and practices are essential enabling factors contributing to the trust s overall, growth-focused strategic plan. HR & People Trustee Role Summary : This is an opportunity to join the board of a highly regarded MAT and work with an exceptional group of executives and school leaders across the trust. The successful candidate will be the lead adviser on all HR and people-related matters ensuring that policies and approach reflect best practice and the highest ethical standards and are consistent with the overall strategic direction of the trust. The HR trustee will chair the board s Nominations and Remuneration sub-committee and will act as an informal mentor to the Chief People Officer. This position offers the opportunity to influence key aspects of governance, leadership development, and workforce management, directly impacting the effectiveness and culture in our academies. In particular to ensure that the board is fully sighted on the issues affecting the following areas of HR activity: Strategic HR Leadership Governance and Compliance Recruitment, Retention and Remuneration Performance Management Diversity and Inclusion Person Specification: The successful candidate will have current or recent HR / People experience, ideally at board-level. They will be able to demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills along with expertise in policy development and strategic planning. It is likely that the successful candidate will be educated to degree level or possess an appropriate professional qualification. An appreciation of the importance of education to children and young people of all ages and backgrounds would be expected. Somebody who is motivated by helping to make a real difference to individuals and communities will get the most out of this role. Other information: The deadline for applications is 1 pm on Friday 31st May 2024 The role is unremunerated but reasonable expenses will be paid The time commitment involves pre-reading of board and committee papers and attendance in person (Stoke-on-Trent) at approximately five full day board meetings per annum in the Midlands plus attendance at a similar number of shorter sub committee meetings, which are usually held remotely
We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Data Protection Coordinator to support the Head of Data Governance and to work in liaison with the Data Protection Officer (DPO). The ideal candidate will have some experience in the data protection arena but will want to learn and take on more responsibility. Key Responsibilities Assist with the correct actioning and logging of Data Breaches, including, deputising for the Data Protection Officer when required Review our Data Breach procedure, recommending improvements where necessary based on the experience of operating them within Octavia, update and reinforce process across business with recommended reading and training material Ensure the efficient administration of Subject Access Request (SAR) process and associated legal compliance under the guidance of the Head of Data Governance and Data Protection Officer, liaising with other departments, as necessary. This will include the review and update of documentation of our current process, finding weaknesses and working with the relevant departments to mitigate these Assist with data extraction and revision, gathering of personal data from different departments, and/or redacting of 3rd party data Liaise with the Learning & Development advisor to ensure that we monitor staff training for new starters and current staff, in relation to data protection and GDPR, maintaining staff awareness Assist with DPIA follow up tasks, keeping the DPIA Risk Log updated, ensuring remediations are carried out, ensure the business has the correct awareness regarding DPIAs Maintain the Data Protection Registers and ensure they are kept up to date (Various Registers). Review and organize our Data Protection files structure Deputise for the Data Protection Officer on specified tasks, if required Assist with the administration of Data Protection communications to staff Assist the Head of Data Governance with reporting requirements, including the production of relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) for committees and the Executive Team Assist with the reviews for all Data Protection & GDPR policies and procedures, in line with their review dates through liaison with relevant business areas and Data Protection Officer as needed Act as an enabler within the Data Protection project, connecting data protection expertise with the relevant business departments to achieve defined action plan Deliver while working in accordance with the Agile methodology, using Azure DevOps Board for task and time management. Training can be provided Requirements For this position, we have listed the requirements we believe are essential for this role: Experience/Skills Passionate about data protection and all privacy-related matters Experience in identifying data protection gaps and making remediation recommendations Experience of updating and maintaining of Data Protection principles, policies, standards, and processes Strong interpersonal and communication (written and spoken) skills Stakeholder management skills, ability to tailor messages to the audience whilst driving delivery and maintaining relationships Able to implement legal obligations operationally and practically for the business Self-starter and passionate about driving projects and "getting things done" Have the ability to solve problems independently, good attention to detail and analytical Comfortable working within an Agile framework with relevant tooling Benefits The salary for this role is £35,100 per annum with up to 10% pension contribution. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Everyone is welcome. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
May 17, 2024
Full time
We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Data Protection Coordinator to support the Head of Data Governance and to work in liaison with the Data Protection Officer (DPO). The ideal candidate will have some experience in the data protection arena but will want to learn and take on more responsibility. Key Responsibilities Assist with the correct actioning and logging of Data Breaches, including, deputising for the Data Protection Officer when required Review our Data Breach procedure, recommending improvements where necessary based on the experience of operating them within Octavia, update and reinforce process across business with recommended reading and training material Ensure the efficient administration of Subject Access Request (SAR) process and associated legal compliance under the guidance of the Head of Data Governance and Data Protection Officer, liaising with other departments, as necessary. This will include the review and update of documentation of our current process, finding weaknesses and working with the relevant departments to mitigate these Assist with data extraction and revision, gathering of personal data from different departments, and/or redacting of 3rd party data Liaise with the Learning & Development advisor to ensure that we monitor staff training for new starters and current staff, in relation to data protection and GDPR, maintaining staff awareness Assist with DPIA follow up tasks, keeping the DPIA Risk Log updated, ensuring remediations are carried out, ensure the business has the correct awareness regarding DPIAs Maintain the Data Protection Registers and ensure they are kept up to date (Various Registers). Review and organize our Data Protection files structure Deputise for the Data Protection Officer on specified tasks, if required Assist with the administration of Data Protection communications to staff Assist the Head of Data Governance with reporting requirements, including the production of relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) for committees and the Executive Team Assist with the reviews for all Data Protection & GDPR policies and procedures, in line with their review dates through liaison with relevant business areas and Data Protection Officer as needed Act as an enabler within the Data Protection project, connecting data protection expertise with the relevant business departments to achieve defined action plan Deliver while working in accordance with the Agile methodology, using Azure DevOps Board for task and time management. Training can be provided Requirements For this position, we have listed the requirements we believe are essential for this role: Experience/Skills Passionate about data protection and all privacy-related matters Experience in identifying data protection gaps and making remediation recommendations Experience of updating and maintaining of Data Protection principles, policies, standards, and processes Strong interpersonal and communication (written and spoken) skills Stakeholder management skills, ability to tailor messages to the audience whilst driving delivery and maintaining relationships Able to implement legal obligations operationally and practically for the business Self-starter and passionate about driving projects and "getting things done" Have the ability to solve problems independently, good attention to detail and analytical Comfortable working within an Agile framework with relevant tooling Benefits The salary for this role is £35,100 per annum with up to 10% pension contribution. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Everyone is welcome. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
About Vance Vance is a game-changing global neobank aimed at creating a seamless banking experience that transcends borders. We are backed by influential venture capitalists like Hummingbird Ventures, Y Combinator, Global Founders Capital, Soma Capital, and are on a mission to simplify global banking as easily as booking an Uber. At our core, we're building a platform to be a one-stop-shop for banking across boundaries, making it effortless for customers to access banking and financial products in any country. We're a diverse, dynamic team of 25, operating with the energy of a startup and the agility of a sports team. With innovation, hustle, and collaboration at our core, we're connecting banking infrastructure around the globe to build a unified human-first experience for everyone, regardless of where they are on the globe. Discover more about our work, our ethos, and our vision on our website, Vance . About the Role As a Senior Compliance Officer at Vance, you will take a pivotal role in establishing and maintaining our regulatory compliance framework. This leadership position involves direct liaison with regulatory bodies, notably the FCA, and owning critical compliance functions. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping Vance's compliance strategy and ensuring we operate within the regulatory guidelines. Location: United Kingdom Reporting to: Group General Counsel What You'll Do Build and maintain strong relationships with regulatory bodies, especially the FCA, ensuring open and honest regulatory liaison. Own the SMF17 function, covering policy and risk framework for AML, Terrorist Finance, Sanctions, Frauds, Market Abuse, Bribery, and Corruption. Develop and implement in-house KYC and risk assessment models, including automated KYC processes. Lead meetings with the FCA for necessary approvals/licenses. Review legislation and conduct gap analyses to ensure continuous compliance. Act as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer and Data Protection Officer, maintaining relevant policies. Provide compliance and risk advice across the organization and assist in addressing breaches and non-compliance issues. Contribute to business strategy and planning from a risk and compliance standpoint. Develop a strategic approach to risk and compliance, shaping the target operating model for Vance. Offer advice on corporate governance and enhance the corporate governance framework. Facilitate risk reporting through governance structures, ensuring consistency in reporting. Ensure effective resource allocation and direction of the Compliance Function. Maintain an independent mindset for robust second-line defense. Lead the Compliance Monitoring Function, advocating for risk and compliance awareness. Champion a positive risk culture and provide a 'tone from the top' on compliance matters. What We Need Proven Experience : 7+ years as a compliance professional at a Payment Institution, Bank or FinTech required. Must have had experience in an approved position at a regulated entity. Regulatory Expertise : Deep understanding of payments, e-money or wallet products/services, banking functions, and/or merchant processing. Communication Skills : Ability to update the leadership team on regulatory changes affecting the business. Leadership : Demonstrated ability to lead, promote company culture and values, and maintain high performance standards. Innovative Thought Leadership : Strong presence in market knowledge relating to best practices and innovations in the payment technology industry. Who You Are A seasoned compliance expert with a strategic mindset and strong regulatory background. Adept at navigating the complexities of fintech regulation, with a keen focus on customer outcomes and regulatory relationships. A dynamic leader capable of fostering a culture of compliance and risk awareness throughout the organization. Working at Vance Join Vance for an opportunity to work in an environment where building for scale, rapid iterative development, and customer-centric product thinking are at the heart of every project. Collaborate with some of the best minds in the industry, execute at lightning speed, and own your work from start to finish. If driving product innovation and making impactful decisions excites you, Vance is your destination.
May 17, 2024
Full time
About Vance Vance is a game-changing global neobank aimed at creating a seamless banking experience that transcends borders. We are backed by influential venture capitalists like Hummingbird Ventures, Y Combinator, Global Founders Capital, Soma Capital, and are on a mission to simplify global banking as easily as booking an Uber. At our core, we're building a platform to be a one-stop-shop for banking across boundaries, making it effortless for customers to access banking and financial products in any country. We're a diverse, dynamic team of 25, operating with the energy of a startup and the agility of a sports team. With innovation, hustle, and collaboration at our core, we're connecting banking infrastructure around the globe to build a unified human-first experience for everyone, regardless of where they are on the globe. Discover more about our work, our ethos, and our vision on our website, Vance . About the Role As a Senior Compliance Officer at Vance, you will take a pivotal role in establishing and maintaining our regulatory compliance framework. This leadership position involves direct liaison with regulatory bodies, notably the FCA, and owning critical compliance functions. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping Vance's compliance strategy and ensuring we operate within the regulatory guidelines. Location: United Kingdom Reporting to: Group General Counsel What You'll Do Build and maintain strong relationships with regulatory bodies, especially the FCA, ensuring open and honest regulatory liaison. Own the SMF17 function, covering policy and risk framework for AML, Terrorist Finance, Sanctions, Frauds, Market Abuse, Bribery, and Corruption. Develop and implement in-house KYC and risk assessment models, including automated KYC processes. Lead meetings with the FCA for necessary approvals/licenses. Review legislation and conduct gap analyses to ensure continuous compliance. Act as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer and Data Protection Officer, maintaining relevant policies. Provide compliance and risk advice across the organization and assist in addressing breaches and non-compliance issues. Contribute to business strategy and planning from a risk and compliance standpoint. Develop a strategic approach to risk and compliance, shaping the target operating model for Vance. Offer advice on corporate governance and enhance the corporate governance framework. Facilitate risk reporting through governance structures, ensuring consistency in reporting. Ensure effective resource allocation and direction of the Compliance Function. Maintain an independent mindset for robust second-line defense. Lead the Compliance Monitoring Function, advocating for risk and compliance awareness. Champion a positive risk culture and provide a 'tone from the top' on compliance matters. What We Need Proven Experience : 7+ years as a compliance professional at a Payment Institution, Bank or FinTech required. Must have had experience in an approved position at a regulated entity. Regulatory Expertise : Deep understanding of payments, e-money or wallet products/services, banking functions, and/or merchant processing. Communication Skills : Ability to update the leadership team on regulatory changes affecting the business. Leadership : Demonstrated ability to lead, promote company culture and values, and maintain high performance standards. Innovative Thought Leadership : Strong presence in market knowledge relating to best practices and innovations in the payment technology industry. Who You Are A seasoned compliance expert with a strategic mindset and strong regulatory background. Adept at navigating the complexities of fintech regulation, with a keen focus on customer outcomes and regulatory relationships. A dynamic leader capable of fostering a culture of compliance and risk awareness throughout the organization. Working at Vance Join Vance for an opportunity to work in an environment where building for scale, rapid iterative development, and customer-centric product thinking are at the heart of every project. Collaborate with some of the best minds in the industry, execute at lightning speed, and own your work from start to finish. If driving product innovation and making impactful decisions excites you, Vance is your destination.
Head of Finance and Corporate Services / Depute Chief Executive Officer Position: Head of Finance and Corporate Services / Depute Chief Executive Officer Location: Glasgow Hours: 35 hours per week Grade: EVH Grade 9 Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 21 May 2024, 12:00 Cadder Housing Association is a registered social landlord based in Glasgow which owns and maintains 697 homes for affordable rent and provides factoring services to over 400 private homeowners. Our values are respect, integrity, people focused and excellent outcomes, and these are embedded in everything we do. We are seeking a qualified and experienced finance professional to join the Association. This is a key role within the organisation, you will work closely with and deputise for the Chief Executive Officer and be a Senior Management Team member delivering our vision, values and strategic objectives for our customers. This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to join Cadder Housing Association as we bring our financial accounting back in-house. In this role you will provide leadership, management and support to the finance and corporate services team in the delivery of effective financial management, treasury management, governance and compliance, human resource, IT and the corporate services function of the Association. We are looking for a positive, experienced leader to drive forward change and to build a strong team and a customer- focused culture across the organisation. You should have a proven track record in the delivery of an excellent finance service. If this is the role for you, the application pack is available to download opposite . Please note: CV will not be accepted - completed application forms only. Closing Date: 12 noon on Tuesday 21 st May 2024. It is anticipated interviews will be held week commencing 3 rd June 2024. Cadder Housing Association is an Equal Opportunities employer and we make appointments on merit.We welcome applications from applicants regardless of their gender, ethnic group, religious or political beliefs, marital status, age and sexual orientation or who have disabilities. To gain access to member resources, please login or join us .
May 17, 2024
Full time
Head of Finance and Corporate Services / Depute Chief Executive Officer Position: Head of Finance and Corporate Services / Depute Chief Executive Officer Location: Glasgow Hours: 35 hours per week Grade: EVH Grade 9 Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 21 May 2024, 12:00 Cadder Housing Association is a registered social landlord based in Glasgow which owns and maintains 697 homes for affordable rent and provides factoring services to over 400 private homeowners. Our values are respect, integrity, people focused and excellent outcomes, and these are embedded in everything we do. We are seeking a qualified and experienced finance professional to join the Association. This is a key role within the organisation, you will work closely with and deputise for the Chief Executive Officer and be a Senior Management Team member delivering our vision, values and strategic objectives for our customers. This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to join Cadder Housing Association as we bring our financial accounting back in-house. In this role you will provide leadership, management and support to the finance and corporate services team in the delivery of effective financial management, treasury management, governance and compliance, human resource, IT and the corporate services function of the Association. We are looking for a positive, experienced leader to drive forward change and to build a strong team and a customer- focused culture across the organisation. You should have a proven track record in the delivery of an excellent finance service. If this is the role for you, the application pack is available to download opposite . Please note: CV will not be accepted - completed application forms only. Closing Date: 12 noon on Tuesday 21 st May 2024. It is anticipated interviews will be held week commencing 3 rd June 2024. Cadder Housing Association is an Equal Opportunities employer and we make appointments on merit.We welcome applications from applicants regardless of their gender, ethnic group, religious or political beliefs, marital status, age and sexual orientation or who have disabilities. To gain access to member resources, please login or join us .
About Salary Finance Working with employers, we provide a financial wellbeing platform as an employee benefit, helping employees to understand their money better, get out of debt faster and save for their future. We already have a reach of over 4,000,000 employees through our relationships with over 600 of the biggest companies in the UK. By improving employee financial wellbeing, we have a very real and meaningful impact on people's lives. We remove the stress and worry associated with financial difficulties by dramatically reducing the interest rates employees pay on their personal debt, and provide them with the tools needed to start saving sooner and be more financially secure. We are backed by some of the biggest brands, including investments from Blenheim Chalcot (the UK's leading venture builder), Legal and General (the FTSE 100 insurer and asset manager), Experian and Goldman Sachs, and funding partnerships with JP Morgan and Virgin Money. Launched in 2015, we have made excellent progress, and are scaling fast. We are named BITC's Responsible Business of Year 2018, included in KPMG's Global Fintech 100, listed top of the Forbes' list of socially-responsible startups, and profiled by the Financial Times, the Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Guardian, the Telegraph, CityAM and the Institute of Directors. Your role in our mission We're looking for our next General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer. Reporting to the CEO, you will be part of the Leadership Team and will closely support our CFO, Board and shareholders. You will be responsible for a team of 6, with the opportunity to grow the team further. What you'll do Provide strategic and effective leadership to the company, as well as our well-regarded Legal & Compliance Team (which won "Team of the Year 2023"!) You will be responsible for the Legal department (which covers contracts, partnerships, outsourcing, product counselling, data protection, consumer credit, payments (money remittance), disputes, IP and employment & share options) and the Compliance department (which covers monitoring, thematic reviews, audits, regulatory change & horizon scanning, financial crime, regulatory stakeholder management, policies & procedures, registers, SMCR and training). You will play a key role in important strategic initiatives like funding rounds, debt funding transactions (to fund our consumer loan portfolios) and M&A. You will produce and present a Chief Compliance Report each quarter to the RiskCo. You will provide effective advice to the Board on complex governance issues, as well key legal and regulatory issues. You will attend to all company secretarial matters (supported by our external providers). You will manage the Legal & Compliance budget and our panel of law firms. About you You are a solicitor qualified in English law You have strong relevant experience working as a lawyer in-house You have experience advising on corporate governance and corporate transactions as well as consumer credit and associated regulatory matters You have strong leadership skills - you enjoy building effective teams and contributing to broader leadership matters of the business You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no day is the same You will be hands-on and a self-starter Nice-to-haves You have run a compliance department before (preferably at a regulated business) You have experience working in a consumer credit business Who you are We embrace our differences, but there's one thing we like to share, which is our values, so it's important to us that you are: Fearless, and able to make the impossible possible. Responsible , and want to help build a business that delivers a meaningful difference to society. Dedicated and want to commit to an exciting journey even through the highs and lows. Empathetic and truly care about every colleague and customer. United , because you understand we achieve more when we work as a team. Humble, and take feedback as a way to continuously improve. What do you get for all your hard work? Company bonus scheme 25 days holiday with an extra day off on your birthday Office first with up to a day a week working from home Generous company benefits to include pension and life assurance and an annual allowance to spend on medical insurance, health cash plan, denplan, gym memberships Enhanced policies that are family and pet friendly, to include company sick pay and peternity leave Great career development in a fast paced environment Regular company socials (post covid, although we've got quite good at virtual ones too!) Volunteer days as part of our CSR program More great perks to include weekly snacks, tuckshop, cycle to work, help to save and much more! The typical interview process Phone call with our Talent Manager - 20 mins Video interview with Hiring Manager - 30 mins Case Study to give you a taster of the role - 35 mins In person interview with Hiring Manager, Head of Department, Stakeholder, and / or Team - 60 mins We're looking for people that will get stuck in and make a difference. We have a great collaborative, entrepreneurial team and are passionate about what we do. If you want to join a team that is changing people's lives for the better then we'd love to hear from you. Learn more at Salary Finance is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where all employees and applicants can flourish. If there's anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know. .
May 17, 2024
Full time
About Salary Finance Working with employers, we provide a financial wellbeing platform as an employee benefit, helping employees to understand their money better, get out of debt faster and save for their future. We already have a reach of over 4,000,000 employees through our relationships with over 600 of the biggest companies in the UK. By improving employee financial wellbeing, we have a very real and meaningful impact on people's lives. We remove the stress and worry associated with financial difficulties by dramatically reducing the interest rates employees pay on their personal debt, and provide them with the tools needed to start saving sooner and be more financially secure. We are backed by some of the biggest brands, including investments from Blenheim Chalcot (the UK's leading venture builder), Legal and General (the FTSE 100 insurer and asset manager), Experian and Goldman Sachs, and funding partnerships with JP Morgan and Virgin Money. Launched in 2015, we have made excellent progress, and are scaling fast. We are named BITC's Responsible Business of Year 2018, included in KPMG's Global Fintech 100, listed top of the Forbes' list of socially-responsible startups, and profiled by the Financial Times, the Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Guardian, the Telegraph, CityAM and the Institute of Directors. Your role in our mission We're looking for our next General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer. Reporting to the CEO, you will be part of the Leadership Team and will closely support our CFO, Board and shareholders. You will be responsible for a team of 6, with the opportunity to grow the team further. What you'll do Provide strategic and effective leadership to the company, as well as our well-regarded Legal & Compliance Team (which won "Team of the Year 2023"!) You will be responsible for the Legal department (which covers contracts, partnerships, outsourcing, product counselling, data protection, consumer credit, payments (money remittance), disputes, IP and employment & share options) and the Compliance department (which covers monitoring, thematic reviews, audits, regulatory change & horizon scanning, financial crime, regulatory stakeholder management, policies & procedures, registers, SMCR and training). You will play a key role in important strategic initiatives like funding rounds, debt funding transactions (to fund our consumer loan portfolios) and M&A. You will produce and present a Chief Compliance Report each quarter to the RiskCo. You will provide effective advice to the Board on complex governance issues, as well key legal and regulatory issues. You will attend to all company secretarial matters (supported by our external providers). You will manage the Legal & Compliance budget and our panel of law firms. About you You are a solicitor qualified in English law You have strong relevant experience working as a lawyer in-house You have experience advising on corporate governance and corporate transactions as well as consumer credit and associated regulatory matters You have strong leadership skills - you enjoy building effective teams and contributing to broader leadership matters of the business You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no day is the same You will be hands-on and a self-starter Nice-to-haves You have run a compliance department before (preferably at a regulated business) You have experience working in a consumer credit business Who you are We embrace our differences, but there's one thing we like to share, which is our values, so it's important to us that you are: Fearless, and able to make the impossible possible. Responsible , and want to help build a business that delivers a meaningful difference to society. Dedicated and want to commit to an exciting journey even through the highs and lows. Empathetic and truly care about every colleague and customer. United , because you understand we achieve more when we work as a team. Humble, and take feedback as a way to continuously improve. What do you get for all your hard work? Company bonus scheme 25 days holiday with an extra day off on your birthday Office first with up to a day a week working from home Generous company benefits to include pension and life assurance and an annual allowance to spend on medical insurance, health cash plan, denplan, gym memberships Enhanced policies that are family and pet friendly, to include company sick pay and peternity leave Great career development in a fast paced environment Regular company socials (post covid, although we've got quite good at virtual ones too!) Volunteer days as part of our CSR program More great perks to include weekly snacks, tuckshop, cycle to work, help to save and much more! The typical interview process Phone call with our Talent Manager - 20 mins Video interview with Hiring Manager - 30 mins Case Study to give you a taster of the role - 35 mins In person interview with Hiring Manager, Head of Department, Stakeholder, and / or Team - 60 mins We're looking for people that will get stuck in and make a difference. We have a great collaborative, entrepreneurial team and are passionate about what we do. If you want to join a team that is changing people's lives for the better then we'd love to hear from you. Learn more at Salary Finance is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where all employees and applicants can flourish. If there's anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know. .
Job Title: Procurement Officer Contract: Full Time, Permanent Location: Leicestershire, LE3, Hybrid Working Salary: £33,000 - £37,000 The Procurement and Supply Chain Division at SF Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Procurement Officer to join their well-established client based in Leicestershire on a full time, permanent basis. As a Procurement Officer, your role will be extremely varied, as you will be supporting with delivering all Procurement strategies and activities across the business, whilst reporting directly into the Procurement Manager. Your daily responsibilities could include: - Having a key involvement in supplier and stakeholder management to maintain and develop business relationships. - Contract management - ensuring performance standards are achieved. - Identifying business risks to create a clear action plan of resolving these ahead of time. - Compliance management - ensuring all works are completed in line with business policies whilst reviewing internal governance and legislations. - Attending regular senior management meetings to deliver relevant procurement reports and future plans. - Working closely alongside the Finance department to maintain adequate oversight of budgetary requirements. - Project Management around supplier and product benchmarking strategies, quality control and customer service levels. The successful candidate will need to have previous experience working within a similar Procurement focussed role as listed in the responsibilities above. What is essential is that you: - Have a passion for ensuring value for money, quality and efficiency. - Can build honest and trustworthy relationships at levels. - Are experienced in managing business compliance. If you believe you have the right skills and experience to hit the ground running with the above opportunity, please click 'Apply Now' with a copy of your updated CV. You must currently be living in the UK for your application to be progressed to the next stages.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Procurement Officer Contract: Full Time, Permanent Location: Leicestershire, LE3, Hybrid Working Salary: £33,000 - £37,000 The Procurement and Supply Chain Division at SF Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Procurement Officer to join their well-established client based in Leicestershire on a full time, permanent basis. As a Procurement Officer, your role will be extremely varied, as you will be supporting with delivering all Procurement strategies and activities across the business, whilst reporting directly into the Procurement Manager. Your daily responsibilities could include: - Having a key involvement in supplier and stakeholder management to maintain and develop business relationships. - Contract management - ensuring performance standards are achieved. - Identifying business risks to create a clear action plan of resolving these ahead of time. - Compliance management - ensuring all works are completed in line with business policies whilst reviewing internal governance and legislations. - Attending regular senior management meetings to deliver relevant procurement reports and future plans. - Working closely alongside the Finance department to maintain adequate oversight of budgetary requirements. - Project Management around supplier and product benchmarking strategies, quality control and customer service levels. The successful candidate will need to have previous experience working within a similar Procurement focussed role as listed in the responsibilities above. What is essential is that you: - Have a passion for ensuring value for money, quality and efficiency. - Can build honest and trustworthy relationships at levels. - Are experienced in managing business compliance. If you believe you have the right skills and experience to hit the ground running with the above opportunity, please click 'Apply Now' with a copy of your updated CV. You must currently be living in the UK for your application to be progressed to the next stages.
IT Security Officer NCSC, ISO27001, CIPT, CISSP, CISM, CISA Up to 50k depending on skills and experience. Hybrid will need to be onsite when required. You need to live within commutable distance of Salisbury and due to the clients location, own transport is essential You must be eligible for SC clearance (lived and worked in UK for the last 5 years minimum) What does the company do: Our client provides infrastructure and support services to the armed forces. What You'll Be Doing: With a strong emphasis on Information Security and compliance, this role is fundamental in ensuring our client complies with its ongoing information security obligations, including but not limited to: MOD Accreditation, ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus. This is a new opportunity which will give you scope to make the role your own and advance your career in the longer term. What You'll Need To Know: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience of delivering information security best practice Experience of owning and delivering information security initiatives, including awareness programmes, phishing simulations and training. Experience/understanding of National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) best practices and guidance Experience of leading and conducting audits (especially ISO27001) is essential in this role. Familiar with principles of good data governance, cyber security and data protection. Ability to work across multiple technical projects simultaneously as required, delivering to deadlines Nice To Have: Experience of working in a MoD restricted environment and familiarity with MoD security standards A recognised information security certification (such as CIPT, CISSP, CISM, CISA, Lead Auditor for ISO27001 What You'll Get to mention a few: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Holiday purchase to up to 35 days leave in one year 1-2 volunteering days Pension scheme Life assurance x 4 - SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
May 17, 2024
Full time
IT Security Officer NCSC, ISO27001, CIPT, CISSP, CISM, CISA Up to 50k depending on skills and experience. Hybrid will need to be onsite when required. You need to live within commutable distance of Salisbury and due to the clients location, own transport is essential You must be eligible for SC clearance (lived and worked in UK for the last 5 years minimum) What does the company do: Our client provides infrastructure and support services to the armed forces. What You'll Be Doing: With a strong emphasis on Information Security and compliance, this role is fundamental in ensuring our client complies with its ongoing information security obligations, including but not limited to: MOD Accreditation, ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus. This is a new opportunity which will give you scope to make the role your own and advance your career in the longer term. What You'll Need To Know: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience of delivering information security best practice Experience of owning and delivering information security initiatives, including awareness programmes, phishing simulations and training. Experience/understanding of National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) best practices and guidance Experience of leading and conducting audits (especially ISO27001) is essential in this role. Familiar with principles of good data governance, cyber security and data protection. Ability to work across multiple technical projects simultaneously as required, delivering to deadlines Nice To Have: Experience of working in a MoD restricted environment and familiarity with MoD security standards A recognised information security certification (such as CIPT, CISSP, CISM, CISA, Lead Auditor for ISO27001 What You'll Get to mention a few: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Holiday purchase to up to 35 days leave in one year 1-2 volunteering days Pension scheme Life assurance x 4 - SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
Mission Creating an environment where all hxers can thrive and perform to the limit of their potential has always been incredibly important to our Founders; our success is built on our market- defining product instinct and vision, but also the outsize achievements of our incredible people. In addition to building a world-leading enterprise product, we want to build a world-leading company. The shared mission of our central functions team is to be the backbone enablinghxand it's people to deliver greatness'. hyperexponential is an innovative, high-growth, data-driven company and it needs enablement functions to match. The Central Functions at hyperexponential are: 1. Employee centric: Our policies, processes and practices empower hxers with the tools and skills they need to do their best work and support a high-performance culture of self-motivated success. 2. Commercially astute: We collaborate with all business functions ensuring our work is deeply informed by the customer & commercial implications, and contribute directly to the company's strategic goals. 3. Technology & Data driven: We adopt the latest cloud technologies and automation to ensure all our work is scalable, efficient and well controlled. We use data and insights to inform decision making and support a culture of continuous improvement. 4. Forward-Looking: We proactively anticipate future business needs, strategically preparing the groundwork on which the company can build sustainable growth. 5. Growth-Minded: We value feedback and learning and embrace challenges as opportunities for personal and organizational development, fostering a culture of resilience and curiosity. Mission of the Legal Function: This new function will drive growth for the company by strategically partnering with senior leaders across all functions to provide business savvy legal advice. Our work goes deeper than traditional legal, risk and compliance departments as we empower decision-makers with customer and employee centric, practical support that illuminates the path to sustainable value creation, ensuring they can navigate the future with confidence. The Head of Legal will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our strategy, ensuring the alignment of our policies, processes and practices with the company's mission, values, and growth aims. This position requires an experienced legal professional with a proven track record in building and scaling operations in fast-paced, high-growth environments Your Mission as Head of Legal In this newly created role your mission will be: Partnering with business leaders: Engage directly with our leaders in the business and provide specialist support across the business to promote efficient and sound business processes and practices, risk-informed decision-making, effective risk mitigation, accountability and compliance with relevant regulations and policies; Strategically managing risk to protect the business's key assets: Develop a maturity framework for the effective management of business, technology and information risks, issues and opportunities and own the roadmap to deliver results; and Creating scalable operations that align to our culture and values : Design and build the policies, processes and practices to manage commercial contracts (customer, partner, vendor, employee etc) and cross functional programmes in your remit. This role offers a unique chance for professional growth, providing high levels of ownership, flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact. You will gain a deep understanding of all aspects of a rapidly growing international technology business and work collaboratively with senior leaders across the company. This is a new speciality within Central Functions and you will work directly for our Chief Operating Officer, Emma Kelly. This is a rare opportunity to assume responsibility for a function that is still nascent, yet generate impact across the whole company. For the right person, this is an exceptional path for personal professional development, within a business with an exceptional track-record and trajectory to becoming a world-leading business with a multi-billion dollar enterprise value. Key Responsibilities This is an outstanding opportunity for a strong, business-orientated legal practitioner to play a significant role as the first legal appointment at the company. Given this is a new department, the ideal candidate will be instrumental in defining and shaping the role's responsibilities, aligning them with our evolving business needs and strategic vision. We anticipate the following areas of responsibility to be key: Legal, risk and compliance: Develop and implement a comprehensive program of work that aligns with our overall business goals and risk tolerance As sole legal counsel, you will oversee all legal matters, provide strategic legal advice, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the company's compliance with applicable laws and regulations across all markets we operate in Partner closely with teams across the business to ensure that legal and risk considerations are integrated into all aspects of the business Manage contract review for all commercial contracts (Customer, supplier, partner, employment etc) IT and Informational Security: Oversight of Information Security, including management of the Information Security Manager and our outsourced Managed Services Provider for IT Programme management: Manage expectations of key internal stakeholders and provide employee education for key programmes for which you are responsible Oversee management of vendor lifecycle; from due diligence to ongoing compliance monitoring, ensuring all partners meet our requirements on compliance, data privacy, and cost-effectiveness. Working with other stakeholders, support the development and roll out of ESG related programmes, with a focus on governance, including policies, procedures, KPIs and reporting frameworks, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations Company secretarial: Establish internal company secretarial support and/or manage outsource provider Administer employee incentive schemes Process Improvement and System Implementation: Be an advocate of the broader Function's goal for continuous improvement using data and system automation, including the adoption of new tools to support risk and compliance. Key Requirements: Legal Background: 6-10 years post qualification with a mix of law firm and in house experience Experience as a legal professional in technology or related industries, ideally in a company experiencing significant rapid growth Experience in information security, intellectual property, data protection and privacy Leadership and Management: Proven ability to provide strategic legal advice to senior executives and C-Suite Ability to develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on legal and compliance matters, fostering a culture of awareness and adherence. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) for effective team collaboration, capable of building strong relationships at all levels and conveying complex topics to diverse audiences within the organisation and proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, IT, operations, and human resources. Experience managing outside counsel or outside consultants Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance: Ability to develop and implement risk management frameworks. In-depth knowledge of relevant laws and regulations in the technology sector. Proven track record of ensuring company compliance with industry standards and managing major certification or assessment efforts Familiarity with conducting internal reviews and implementing corrective actions. Contract Negotiation and Drafting: Extensive experience in negotiating and drafting various contracts, including technology agreements, licensing agreements, and data privacy contracts. Ability to balance legal requirements with business aims. Interview Process Initial call with our Talent team Interview with Hiring Manager Case Study interview Values interview Offer
May 17, 2024
Full time
Mission Creating an environment where all hxers can thrive and perform to the limit of their potential has always been incredibly important to our Founders; our success is built on our market- defining product instinct and vision, but also the outsize achievements of our incredible people. In addition to building a world-leading enterprise product, we want to build a world-leading company. The shared mission of our central functions team is to be the backbone enablinghxand it's people to deliver greatness'. hyperexponential is an innovative, high-growth, data-driven company and it needs enablement functions to match. The Central Functions at hyperexponential are: 1. Employee centric: Our policies, processes and practices empower hxers with the tools and skills they need to do their best work and support a high-performance culture of self-motivated success. 2. Commercially astute: We collaborate with all business functions ensuring our work is deeply informed by the customer & commercial implications, and contribute directly to the company's strategic goals. 3. Technology & Data driven: We adopt the latest cloud technologies and automation to ensure all our work is scalable, efficient and well controlled. We use data and insights to inform decision making and support a culture of continuous improvement. 4. Forward-Looking: We proactively anticipate future business needs, strategically preparing the groundwork on which the company can build sustainable growth. 5. Growth-Minded: We value feedback and learning and embrace challenges as opportunities for personal and organizational development, fostering a culture of resilience and curiosity. Mission of the Legal Function: This new function will drive growth for the company by strategically partnering with senior leaders across all functions to provide business savvy legal advice. Our work goes deeper than traditional legal, risk and compliance departments as we empower decision-makers with customer and employee centric, practical support that illuminates the path to sustainable value creation, ensuring they can navigate the future with confidence. The Head of Legal will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our strategy, ensuring the alignment of our policies, processes and practices with the company's mission, values, and growth aims. This position requires an experienced legal professional with a proven track record in building and scaling operations in fast-paced, high-growth environments Your Mission as Head of Legal In this newly created role your mission will be: Partnering with business leaders: Engage directly with our leaders in the business and provide specialist support across the business to promote efficient and sound business processes and practices, risk-informed decision-making, effective risk mitigation, accountability and compliance with relevant regulations and policies; Strategically managing risk to protect the business's key assets: Develop a maturity framework for the effective management of business, technology and information risks, issues and opportunities and own the roadmap to deliver results; and Creating scalable operations that align to our culture and values : Design and build the policies, processes and practices to manage commercial contracts (customer, partner, vendor, employee etc) and cross functional programmes in your remit. This role offers a unique chance for professional growth, providing high levels of ownership, flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact. You will gain a deep understanding of all aspects of a rapidly growing international technology business and work collaboratively with senior leaders across the company. This is a new speciality within Central Functions and you will work directly for our Chief Operating Officer, Emma Kelly. This is a rare opportunity to assume responsibility for a function that is still nascent, yet generate impact across the whole company. For the right person, this is an exceptional path for personal professional development, within a business with an exceptional track-record and trajectory to becoming a world-leading business with a multi-billion dollar enterprise value. Key Responsibilities This is an outstanding opportunity for a strong, business-orientated legal practitioner to play a significant role as the first legal appointment at the company. Given this is a new department, the ideal candidate will be instrumental in defining and shaping the role's responsibilities, aligning them with our evolving business needs and strategic vision. We anticipate the following areas of responsibility to be key: Legal, risk and compliance: Develop and implement a comprehensive program of work that aligns with our overall business goals and risk tolerance As sole legal counsel, you will oversee all legal matters, provide strategic legal advice, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the company's compliance with applicable laws and regulations across all markets we operate in Partner closely with teams across the business to ensure that legal and risk considerations are integrated into all aspects of the business Manage contract review for all commercial contracts (Customer, supplier, partner, employment etc) IT and Informational Security: Oversight of Information Security, including management of the Information Security Manager and our outsourced Managed Services Provider for IT Programme management: Manage expectations of key internal stakeholders and provide employee education for key programmes for which you are responsible Oversee management of vendor lifecycle; from due diligence to ongoing compliance monitoring, ensuring all partners meet our requirements on compliance, data privacy, and cost-effectiveness. Working with other stakeholders, support the development and roll out of ESG related programmes, with a focus on governance, including policies, procedures, KPIs and reporting frameworks, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations Company secretarial: Establish internal company secretarial support and/or manage outsource provider Administer employee incentive schemes Process Improvement and System Implementation: Be an advocate of the broader Function's goal for continuous improvement using data and system automation, including the adoption of new tools to support risk and compliance. Key Requirements: Legal Background: 6-10 years post qualification with a mix of law firm and in house experience Experience as a legal professional in technology or related industries, ideally in a company experiencing significant rapid growth Experience in information security, intellectual property, data protection and privacy Leadership and Management: Proven ability to provide strategic legal advice to senior executives and C-Suite Ability to develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on legal and compliance matters, fostering a culture of awareness and adherence. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) for effective team collaboration, capable of building strong relationships at all levels and conveying complex topics to diverse audiences within the organisation and proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, IT, operations, and human resources. Experience managing outside counsel or outside consultants Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance: Ability to develop and implement risk management frameworks. In-depth knowledge of relevant laws and regulations in the technology sector. Proven track record of ensuring company compliance with industry standards and managing major certification or assessment efforts Familiarity with conducting internal reviews and implementing corrective actions. Contract Negotiation and Drafting: Extensive experience in negotiating and drafting various contracts, including technology agreements, licensing agreements, and data privacy contracts. Ability to balance legal requirements with business aims. Interview Process Initial call with our Talent team Interview with Hiring Manager Case Study interview Values interview Offer
Position Overview: We are looking for a (Senior) Legal Counsel with a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience (PQE) at a top UK/EU law firm who will work as a generalist across the capital, real estate and corporate workstreams of a VC-funded technology startup. You will be working in London and reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer. You will also work closely with the UK, Germany and Spanish market teams. Key Responsibilities: 1. Capital Transactions: Have a leadership role in negotiating capital transactions with institutional real estate investors and respective debt transactions with banks.Assist the capital team in tax and structuring questions across various jurisdictions.You will also oversee and work closely with external counsel. 2. Commercial Contracts: Review and draft various commercial contracts, such as vendor, service, licensing, and supplier agreements. Ensure that contracts comply with legal requirements and company policies while minimising risks and maximising opportunities for the company. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to negotiate favourable terms and resolve contractual disputes. 3. Corporate Matters: Assist with VC funding rounds and all corporate matters of a VC-funded startup. Assist with corporate governance matters of IMMO's subsidiaries and SPVs. Provide legal support for corporate transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. 4. Risk Management and Compliance: Identify legal risks and provide proactive advice to mitigate potential liabilities. Develop and implement compliance programs to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. 5. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments, including finance, operations, and human resources, to address legal issues and achieve business objectives. Provide legal training and guidance to internal stakeholders on legal matters affecting their areas of responsibility. Qualifications: - Qualified solicitor with at least 2 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in the fields of real estate finance, commercial, and corporate law. - Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. - Capacity to work diligently and multitask with great attention to detail, organisational skills, and a sense of urgency. - Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build strong working relationships. - Impeccable integrity with sound judgement and a self-starter mentality Nice to have: - Experience with UK residential real estate transactions and due diligence
May 17, 2024
Full time
Position Overview: We are looking for a (Senior) Legal Counsel with a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience (PQE) at a top UK/EU law firm who will work as a generalist across the capital, real estate and corporate workstreams of a VC-funded technology startup. You will be working in London and reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer. You will also work closely with the UK, Germany and Spanish market teams. Key Responsibilities: 1. Capital Transactions: Have a leadership role in negotiating capital transactions with institutional real estate investors and respective debt transactions with banks.Assist the capital team in tax and structuring questions across various jurisdictions.You will also oversee and work closely with external counsel. 2. Commercial Contracts: Review and draft various commercial contracts, such as vendor, service, licensing, and supplier agreements. Ensure that contracts comply with legal requirements and company policies while minimising risks and maximising opportunities for the company. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to negotiate favourable terms and resolve contractual disputes. 3. Corporate Matters: Assist with VC funding rounds and all corporate matters of a VC-funded startup. Assist with corporate governance matters of IMMO's subsidiaries and SPVs. Provide legal support for corporate transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. 4. Risk Management and Compliance: Identify legal risks and provide proactive advice to mitigate potential liabilities. Develop and implement compliance programs to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. 5. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments, including finance, operations, and human resources, to address legal issues and achieve business objectives. Provide legal training and guidance to internal stakeholders on legal matters affecting their areas of responsibility. Qualifications: - Qualified solicitor with at least 2 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in the fields of real estate finance, commercial, and corporate law. - Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. - Capacity to work diligently and multitask with great attention to detail, organisational skills, and a sense of urgency. - Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build strong working relationships. - Impeccable integrity with sound judgement and a self-starter mentality Nice to have: - Experience with UK residential real estate transactions and due diligence
Advanced Social Worker - Enfield - 30k Mbi Medical are pleased to be working with the Borough of Enfield. Their site is situated with very good transport links. The site provides; medium secure, low secure and acute services. What You Will Do - As a lead Social Worker you will be a member of the multi-disciplinary team to develop and deliver care, ensuring the patients receive a holistic standard of care. - Identify any social issues which a patient may be experiencing and ensure these are addressed within risk assessments and care plans and make sure the patient is supported. Create links between the care team on the ward and the patient s community team, ensuring that early discharge planning is arranged and community teams are fully up to date and aware of the care pathway of the patients. - Develop links between different agencies within a patient s local community, for example Care Co-Ordinators, MAPPA, families/carers and future possible placements. - Act as the Hospital s Designated Safeguarding Officer, maintaining links with Enfield Council, escalating safeguarding concerns and monitoring any ongoing safeguarding concerns. - Take a proactive approach in supporting the wards within the hospital with monitoring any safeguarding concerns amongst the patient group on the ward, ensuring the safety of patients at all times. - Complete investigations into incidents in the hospital and feedback this to the Senior Management Team. - Investigate complaints made by patients in the hospital as required by the Complaints and Compliance Administrator. - Support carers and family members of patients, signposting them towards appropriate links within their local community to ensure they receive the appropriate support. - As the leader of the department, you will actively engage within the Clinical Governance of the hospital, attending meetings, providing feedback to other hospital leaders and working towards the agreed goals and objectives of the hospital. - The hospital is targeting a rating of at least a good in any future CQC inspections, and you will be leading your team and ensuring they are meeting the expected standards in any inspections. - Have a good understanding of the forensic framework which underpins policies and protocols within a Medium Secure Hospital. - Deliver supervision to members of your team on a monthly basis. You will manage your team s annual leave, allocation of caseloads and ensure the team are meeting expectations and are achieving the KPIs appropriate for the team. - Engage in supervision once per month with your Line Manager - The department is expected to have student Social Workers, and you will oversee the mentoring of students, arranging student placements and developing links with local universities
May 16, 2024
Full time
Advanced Social Worker - Enfield - 30k Mbi Medical are pleased to be working with the Borough of Enfield. Their site is situated with very good transport links. The site provides; medium secure, low secure and acute services. What You Will Do - As a lead Social Worker you will be a member of the multi-disciplinary team to develop and deliver care, ensuring the patients receive a holistic standard of care. - Identify any social issues which a patient may be experiencing and ensure these are addressed within risk assessments and care plans and make sure the patient is supported. Create links between the care team on the ward and the patient s community team, ensuring that early discharge planning is arranged and community teams are fully up to date and aware of the care pathway of the patients. - Develop links between different agencies within a patient s local community, for example Care Co-Ordinators, MAPPA, families/carers and future possible placements. - Act as the Hospital s Designated Safeguarding Officer, maintaining links with Enfield Council, escalating safeguarding concerns and monitoring any ongoing safeguarding concerns. - Take a proactive approach in supporting the wards within the hospital with monitoring any safeguarding concerns amongst the patient group on the ward, ensuring the safety of patients at all times. - Complete investigations into incidents in the hospital and feedback this to the Senior Management Team. - Investigate complaints made by patients in the hospital as required by the Complaints and Compliance Administrator. - Support carers and family members of patients, signposting them towards appropriate links within their local community to ensure they receive the appropriate support. - As the leader of the department, you will actively engage within the Clinical Governance of the hospital, attending meetings, providing feedback to other hospital leaders and working towards the agreed goals and objectives of the hospital. - The hospital is targeting a rating of at least a good in any future CQC inspections, and you will be leading your team and ensuring they are meeting the expected standards in any inspections. - Have a good understanding of the forensic framework which underpins policies and protocols within a Medium Secure Hospital. - Deliver supervision to members of your team on a monthly basis. You will manage your team s annual leave, allocation of caseloads and ensure the team are meeting expectations and are achieving the KPIs appropriate for the team. - Engage in supervision once per month with your Line Manager - The department is expected to have student Social Workers, and you will oversee the mentoring of students, arranging student placements and developing links with local universities
Chief Operating Officer We have an exciting opportunity for a Chief Operating Officer to join the team in this hybrid-working role. Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum Location: Central London, WC2A 3PE/Hybrid Hours: Full time Contract: Permanent The closing date for applications is the 24th May, and 1st interviews will take place the week after. 2nd interviews will take place in early June. About the Role The team currently consists of 8 dedicated staff members and is led by the CEO, Anne Bishop. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a new role for the organisation. It will be a key part of the Senior Leadership Team, playing a vital part in the development and implementation of the strategy and deputising for the Chief Executive. The COO role provides the essential financial stability and operational facilities to enable future growth through leadership and management of finance, maintaining and developing IT infrastructure, and ensuring effective governance and regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the CEO on the development of the annual strategic planning and leading the accompanying operational plan Oversight of financial management and administration, with support from an outsourced bookkeeper and finance team Ensuring the IT and digital infrastructure is well maintained, cyber compliant and fit for purpose Ensuring effective governance and regulatory compliance About You We are looking for: Experience of leading a finance function in a charity, as part of a leadership team Track record of delivering on a range of other corporate support/operational services such as IT and Governance in addition to financial responsibilities Relevant professional qualification desirable e.g. part qualified/fully qualified management account or chartered governance institute (CGI) As an Association, the organisation understand that equality, diversity and inclusion are very important and as such, strive for excellence. Members come from every walk of life and, therefore, to represent them effectively, so should we. About Us Join a registered charity and a professional membership association dedicated to ensuring the highest standards in the practice of urology for the benefit of patients. Supporting circa 2000 members, ranging from medical students to consultants & associated urological specialists by developing guidance for clinical practice, providing education and fostering research. How to apply Eastside People are supporting the organisation in the recruitment of this role. Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV, and ensure that you cover the following: Why are you interested in the COO role, and why this organisation? How can you contribute to the organisation in this new role? Please highlight relevant experience and demonstrate how your skills match the specific requirements of the role as set out in the job description and person specification. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help with making the application process work for you. You may also have experience in other areas such as COO, Chief Operation Officer, Operation, Director of Operations, Operations Executive, CEO, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Exec, Executive, Charity. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Chief Operating Officer We have an exciting opportunity for a Chief Operating Officer to join the team in this hybrid-working role. Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum Location: Central London, WC2A 3PE/Hybrid Hours: Full time Contract: Permanent The closing date for applications is the 24th May, and 1st interviews will take place the week after. 2nd interviews will take place in early June. About the Role The team currently consists of 8 dedicated staff members and is led by the CEO, Anne Bishop. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a new role for the organisation. It will be a key part of the Senior Leadership Team, playing a vital part in the development and implementation of the strategy and deputising for the Chief Executive. The COO role provides the essential financial stability and operational facilities to enable future growth through leadership and management of finance, maintaining and developing IT infrastructure, and ensuring effective governance and regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the CEO on the development of the annual strategic planning and leading the accompanying operational plan Oversight of financial management and administration, with support from an outsourced bookkeeper and finance team Ensuring the IT and digital infrastructure is well maintained, cyber compliant and fit for purpose Ensuring effective governance and regulatory compliance About You We are looking for: Experience of leading a finance function in a charity, as part of a leadership team Track record of delivering on a range of other corporate support/operational services such as IT and Governance in addition to financial responsibilities Relevant professional qualification desirable e.g. part qualified/fully qualified management account or chartered governance institute (CGI) As an Association, the organisation understand that equality, diversity and inclusion are very important and as such, strive for excellence. Members come from every walk of life and, therefore, to represent them effectively, so should we. About Us Join a registered charity and a professional membership association dedicated to ensuring the highest standards in the practice of urology for the benefit of patients. Supporting circa 2000 members, ranging from medical students to consultants & associated urological specialists by developing guidance for clinical practice, providing education and fostering research. How to apply Eastside People are supporting the organisation in the recruitment of this role. Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV, and ensure that you cover the following: Why are you interested in the COO role, and why this organisation? How can you contribute to the organisation in this new role? Please highlight relevant experience and demonstrate how your skills match the specific requirements of the role as set out in the job description and person specification. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help with making the application process work for you. You may also have experience in other areas such as COO, Chief Operation Officer, Operation, Director of Operations, Operations Executive, CEO, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Exec, Executive, Charity. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Job ID: Amazon Payments UK Limited Come build the future with us! At Amazon we expect no more and no less from you. Ever since Amazon opened its virtual doors, our aim has been to become the most customer-centric company in the world. How? By having people like you who make sure that our customers can find everything that they are looking for online - at great value and convenience. Immerse yourself in an environment that is fast-paced, growing and continuously innovating to offer great opportunities for our customers and for you! We are looking for an Assurance Manager to join our fast-growing Global Assurance team and support our regulated payment, lending, consumer credit and insurance businesses. The successful candidate should help the rollout and execution of our second line of defense risk testing and has extensive knowledge of conduct, regulatory compliance and financial crime requirements. The successful candidate is an ambitious self-starter, with a proven capability to work independently and as part of a team, has strong analytical and organizational skills, and a sound knowledge of relevant Assurance or Audit practices. The role is uniquely placed to work directly with Regional Leaders to drive scalable risk and compliance testing solutions across many areas to help maintain a "compliant status" with regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with the Global Assurance team stakeholders (Compliance Officers, Risk, Governance, Internal Audit and other Support teams) to provide Senior Management with adequate visibility on regulatory risk exposure and the status of internal controls. The candidate is also a quick learner with an ability to absorb the nuances of Amazon's varied payment offerings, their risks and internal systems and practices. Key job responsibilities The successful candidate should have strong business and communication skills, able to influence senior stakeholders via data-driven and actionable insights. The successful candidate will also: • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and solid understanding of relevant conduce, regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering. • Significantly contribute to the design, development, implementation, and execution of assurance testing for payment, insurance and consumer credit businesses, lead issue validation activities with stakeholders and report to Senior Management; • Ability to learn and understand business processes, regulations, internal controls, and develop meaningful tests to determine control design adequacy and operating effectiveness; • Perform operational deep dives to understand and find gaps in compliance-related processes and services; • Identify and assess inherent and residual risks related to control deficiencies; • Work with compliance office personnel, business units legal, and technology partners to identify deficiencies in internal controls and operational processes and identify root cause of issues; • Participate in process improvement initiatives, including identifying and implementing best practices in effective and innovative ways. • Continuously Identify industry best practices and contribute to the improvement of the Assurance Program; • Embrace the use of data analytics to increase value and reduce costs of compliance-related assurance activities; • Manage several projects simultaneously with precision and accuracy. A day in the life We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: London, GBR BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Experience in compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent - 5+ years of experience in banking, payments, or e-commerce companies including retail payments, consumer credit, lending, and insurance within a second or third line of defense function; - Prior knowledge of regulatory compliance, conduct, and financial crime regulations; - Sound knowledge of relevant Assurance or Audit practices; - Experience advising, supervising, interpreting and communicating complex regulations to a diverse audience; - Excellent team player with the ability to work closely with others to deliver data-driven results, identify and resolve issues; - Strong and demonstrable influencing, stakeholder management, presentation and communication skills; - Ability to thrive in a fast paced, highly-ambiguous, changing environment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Professional auditing qualification, or similar risk or compliance credentials - Experience with SQL and Excel - Prior experience auditing payments, e-commerce, consumer credit, lending and insurance businesses within the EMEA financial services sector; - Familiarity with digital payments, new payment methods, safeguarding and settlement mechanisms; - Certification in Internal Audit Risk Management, Governance and Financial Crime such as such as FRM, PMI-RMP, CAMS etc. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT - 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial (tel:). If calling from Ireland, please dial (tel:). Posted: April 29, 2024 (Updated about 5 hours ago) Posted: February 27, 2024 (Updated about 5 hours ago) Posted: March 13, 2024 (Updated about 5 hours ago) Posted: March 28, 2024 (Updated about 12 hours ago) Posted: March 28, 2024 (Updated about 12 hours ago) Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Job ID: Amazon Payments UK Limited Come build the future with us! At Amazon we expect no more and no less from you. Ever since Amazon opened its virtual doors, our aim has been to become the most customer-centric company in the world. How? By having people like you who make sure that our customers can find everything that they are looking for online - at great value and convenience. Immerse yourself in an environment that is fast-paced, growing and continuously innovating to offer great opportunities for our customers and for you! We are looking for an Assurance Manager to join our fast-growing Global Assurance team and support our regulated payment, lending, consumer credit and insurance businesses. The successful candidate should help the rollout and execution of our second line of defense risk testing and has extensive knowledge of conduct, regulatory compliance and financial crime requirements. The successful candidate is an ambitious self-starter, with a proven capability to work independently and as part of a team, has strong analytical and organizational skills, and a sound knowledge of relevant Assurance or Audit practices. The role is uniquely placed to work directly with Regional Leaders to drive scalable risk and compliance testing solutions across many areas to help maintain a "compliant status" with regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with the Global Assurance team stakeholders (Compliance Officers, Risk, Governance, Internal Audit and other Support teams) to provide Senior Management with adequate visibility on regulatory risk exposure and the status of internal controls. The candidate is also a quick learner with an ability to absorb the nuances of Amazon's varied payment offerings, their risks and internal systems and practices. Key job responsibilities The successful candidate should have strong business and communication skills, able to influence senior stakeholders via data-driven and actionable insights. The successful candidate will also: • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and solid understanding of relevant conduce, regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering. • Significantly contribute to the design, development, implementation, and execution of assurance testing for payment, insurance and consumer credit businesses, lead issue validation activities with stakeholders and report to Senior Management; • Ability to learn and understand business processes, regulations, internal controls, and develop meaningful tests to determine control design adequacy and operating effectiveness; • Perform operational deep dives to understand and find gaps in compliance-related processes and services; • Identify and assess inherent and residual risks related to control deficiencies; • Work with compliance office personnel, business units legal, and technology partners to identify deficiencies in internal controls and operational processes and identify root cause of issues; • Participate in process improvement initiatives, including identifying and implementing best practices in effective and innovative ways. • Continuously Identify industry best practices and contribute to the improvement of the Assurance Program; • Embrace the use of data analytics to increase value and reduce costs of compliance-related assurance activities; • Manage several projects simultaneously with precision and accuracy. A day in the life We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: London, GBR BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Experience in compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent - 5+ years of experience in banking, payments, or e-commerce companies including retail payments, consumer credit, lending, and insurance within a second or third line of defense function; - Prior knowledge of regulatory compliance, conduct, and financial crime regulations; - Sound knowledge of relevant Assurance or Audit practices; - Experience advising, supervising, interpreting and communicating complex regulations to a diverse audience; - Excellent team player with the ability to work closely with others to deliver data-driven results, identify and resolve issues; - Strong and demonstrable influencing, stakeholder management, presentation and communication skills; - Ability to thrive in a fast paced, highly-ambiguous, changing environment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Professional auditing qualification, or similar risk or compliance credentials - Experience with SQL and Excel - Prior experience auditing payments, e-commerce, consumer credit, lending and insurance businesses within the EMEA financial services sector; - Familiarity with digital payments, new payment methods, safeguarding and settlement mechanisms; - Certification in Internal Audit Risk Management, Governance and Financial Crime such as such as FRM, PMI-RMP, CAMS etc. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT - 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial (tel:). If calling from Ireland, please dial (tel:). Posted: April 29, 2024 (Updated about 5 hours ago) Posted: February 27, 2024 (Updated about 5 hours ago) Posted: March 13, 2024 (Updated about 5 hours ago) Posted: March 28, 2024 (Updated about 12 hours ago) Posted: March 28, 2024 (Updated about 12 hours ago) Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.
I am currently recruiting for a Registrar to join a specialist client based in SE England. The role will be reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, encompassing the full student administration life cycle from student journey, data management, enrolment, admissions, recruitment, retention, assessments, risk management, governance, compliance and quality assurance. Essential Criteria: Proven leadership in a senior academic administrative role within UK HE Experience managing the successful implementation and delivery of a strategic change management project Operational Management across multifaceted professional service functions Ability to report and forecast on student data Ability to work with bespoke student record systems Knowledge of governance in HE
May 16, 2024
Full time
I am currently recruiting for a Registrar to join a specialist client based in SE England. The role will be reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, encompassing the full student administration life cycle from student journey, data management, enrolment, admissions, recruitment, retention, assessments, risk management, governance, compliance and quality assurance. Essential Criteria: Proven leadership in a senior academic administrative role within UK HE Experience managing the successful implementation and delivery of a strategic change management project Operational Management across multifaceted professional service functions Ability to report and forecast on student data Ability to work with bespoke student record systems Knowledge of governance in HE
Corporate Legal Adviser Data Protection and Contracts Salary : £50,000-£55,000 dependent on experience Location : Stoneleigh, Warwickshire with agile working Working Hours : 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract Type : Permanent The National Farmers Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK. We're proud to make a difference for all our members, by shaping attitudes towards British farming and leading the charge on a range of major issues, from climate change and food standards to rural crime and broadband rollout. Purpose of the role & how you will contribute: As a Corporate Legal Adviser, your expertise will be vital in providing strategic legal guidance to the NFU and its subsidiaries. You'll ensure compliance with data protection legislation and review and advise on commercial contracts, playing a key part in driving forward the NFU's business initiatives. What you ll bring: As a qualified Solicitor, or equivalent, with a current certificate to practice law in the UK, you ll have significant privacy experience and post qualification experience (PQE) in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, making you well-equipped for this role. Your knowledge of data protection legislation, and how to apply it effectively in a complex business environment, coupled with excellent communication and influencing skills, will help you provide pragmatic and high-quality legal advice at all levels. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously and under pressure are some of your strengths. Why choose us? Join us and you ll find an organisation that encourages and enables you to achieve your full potential. In return you will be rewarded with a full range of benefits including: • Generous holiday allowance (starting at 25 days + Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days pro rata with length of service), plus 1 annual Christmas company day • Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave • Company funded health Cashplan • Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave • Performance-related pay • Competitive Pension and Life assurance • Access to interest-free loans for cars, bikes, season tickets and driving lessons • Employee Assistance program to help you deal with life s challenges • Discounts on new a range of vehicles, holiday rentals, wellbeing and lifestyle and many more • Attractive, modern office, with on-site restaurant and free parking Join us If you're passionate about making a difference, thrive in a demanding environment, and are committed to delivering excellent advisory services, this role is your opportunity to contribute to the future of agriculture. Join us today and be a part of this exciting journey! We re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly-talented workforce. We ll support you by providing you with extensive learning and development opportunities and build a career that balances your professional ambitions with your personal commitments including discussions around agile and flexible work options. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If we decide we've found the right person for the role, we reserve the right to withdraw this advert and close applications before the closing date. You may also have experience in the following: Data Protection Legal Counsel, Contracts Specialist, Legal Compliance Officer, Privacy and Contracts Advisor, Legal Affairs Specialist, Commercial Contracts Consultant, Data Protection and Contracts Attorney, Legal Compliance Manager, Corporate Governance Counsel, Commercial Law Advisor, etc. REF-(Apply online only)
May 16, 2024
Full time
Corporate Legal Adviser Data Protection and Contracts Salary : £50,000-£55,000 dependent on experience Location : Stoneleigh, Warwickshire with agile working Working Hours : 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract Type : Permanent The National Farmers Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK. We're proud to make a difference for all our members, by shaping attitudes towards British farming and leading the charge on a range of major issues, from climate change and food standards to rural crime and broadband rollout. Purpose of the role & how you will contribute: As a Corporate Legal Adviser, your expertise will be vital in providing strategic legal guidance to the NFU and its subsidiaries. You'll ensure compliance with data protection legislation and review and advise on commercial contracts, playing a key part in driving forward the NFU's business initiatives. What you ll bring: As a qualified Solicitor, or equivalent, with a current certificate to practice law in the UK, you ll have significant privacy experience and post qualification experience (PQE) in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, making you well-equipped for this role. Your knowledge of data protection legislation, and how to apply it effectively in a complex business environment, coupled with excellent communication and influencing skills, will help you provide pragmatic and high-quality legal advice at all levels. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously and under pressure are some of your strengths. Why choose us? Join us and you ll find an organisation that encourages and enables you to achieve your full potential. In return you will be rewarded with a full range of benefits including: • Generous holiday allowance (starting at 25 days + Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days pro rata with length of service), plus 1 annual Christmas company day • Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave • Company funded health Cashplan • Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave • Performance-related pay • Competitive Pension and Life assurance • Access to interest-free loans for cars, bikes, season tickets and driving lessons • Employee Assistance program to help you deal with life s challenges • Discounts on new a range of vehicles, holiday rentals, wellbeing and lifestyle and many more • Attractive, modern office, with on-site restaurant and free parking Join us If you're passionate about making a difference, thrive in a demanding environment, and are committed to delivering excellent advisory services, this role is your opportunity to contribute to the future of agriculture. Join us today and be a part of this exciting journey! We re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly-talented workforce. We ll support you by providing you with extensive learning and development opportunities and build a career that balances your professional ambitions with your personal commitments including discussions around agile and flexible work options. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If we decide we've found the right person for the role, we reserve the right to withdraw this advert and close applications before the closing date. You may also have experience in the following: Data Protection Legal Counsel, Contracts Specialist, Legal Compliance Officer, Privacy and Contracts Advisor, Legal Affairs Specialist, Commercial Contracts Consultant, Data Protection and Contracts Attorney, Legal Compliance Manager, Corporate Governance Counsel, Commercial Law Advisor, etc. REF-(Apply online only)
? Job Opportunity: Data Protection Officer ?Hybrid Working - 2/3 days a week on-site in Warwickshire ? £50-55k per annum Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing essential business services to international companies entering, growing, and scaling in the UK.This company is passionate about supporting international businesses in navigating the UK market and is seeking a skilled Data Protection Controller, ideally, from a Consultancy background, to ensure the client companies comply with relevant regulations and legislations to enable them to concentrate on their core business activities. Responsibilities: - Collaborate with the Head of Governance and CEO to serve as the subject matter expert (SME) in UK GDPR and other legislations.- Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify and mitigate data protection risks.- Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation related to data protection.- Monitor changes in data protection laws and regulations and ensure company compliance.- Act as the point of contact for data protection inquiries and incidents, coordinating responses as needed. Requirements: - Experience in UK data protection and privacy regulations, with a strong understanding of GDPR and other relevant frameworks.- Proven track record of implementing and managing data protection programs in a corporate environment.- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.- Relevant certification/degree within the legal or business industry.Do not hesitate in contacting me for further information; At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
May 15, 2024
Full time
? Job Opportunity: Data Protection Officer ?Hybrid Working - 2/3 days a week on-site in Warwickshire ? £50-55k per annum Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing essential business services to international companies entering, growing, and scaling in the UK.This company is passionate about supporting international businesses in navigating the UK market and is seeking a skilled Data Protection Controller, ideally, from a Consultancy background, to ensure the client companies comply with relevant regulations and legislations to enable them to concentrate on their core business activities. Responsibilities: - Collaborate with the Head of Governance and CEO to serve as the subject matter expert (SME) in UK GDPR and other legislations.- Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify and mitigate data protection risks.- Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation related to data protection.- Monitor changes in data protection laws and regulations and ensure company compliance.- Act as the point of contact for data protection inquiries and incidents, coordinating responses as needed. Requirements: - Experience in UK data protection and privacy regulations, with a strong understanding of GDPR and other relevant frameworks.- Proven track record of implementing and managing data protection programs in a corporate environment.- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.- Relevant certification/degree within the legal or business industry.Do not hesitate in contacting me for further information; At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Head of Data Governance role is part of the Data Office function and reports into our Chief Data Officer. The role leads the Data Governance Team and is a critical role in helping to deliver on BDO's data vision which is that everyone at BDO is empowered by data . You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary function alongside our Data and Analytics team as well as our Data Strategy and Culture team. This is a newly created role and as such a fantastic opportunity to make the role your own. You will be expected to provide leadership and expert thinking to BDO on all data matters and will own the strategic pillar 'embedding our data governance framework'. In this role you'll: Implement, maintain and evolve our data governance framework, including data roles and responsibilities, policies and standards, technology and processes Align all aspects of operational and strategic data management to our business requirements and priorities, in support of decision-making and future product and service development Drive high standards of data integrity and quality across strategic data sources, establishing the metrics to monitor data management and governance effectiveness Continuously evaluate and recommend innovative solutions and methodologies to enhance BDO's capabilities in the data governance and data management space Work collaboratively across the business to embed a data-driven culture (working closely with our data strategy and culture team) Work closely with our CISO and DPO teams to ensure alignment on security and data protection Own the end-to-end delivery of data governance activities and initiatives Liaise and work closely with data sponsors, data trustees (similar to owners), data stewards, and department leads to ensure alignment of data governance and to maintain best practices. Provide support and guidance in the application of data management methods. Lead the business activity on data quality remediation plans. You'll be someone with: A proven track record of delivering and embedding data governance frameworks Comprehensive knowledge of building quality data infrastructures with associated supplementary data sources, data quality standards and stewardship An excellent understanding of compliance, privacy, and UK and EU data regulations Experience working within complex business models such as Partnerships An understanding of information and data governance best practices, including regulatory requirements. The ability to work at both strategic and more detailed levels, providing information, leadership, and direction to data governance. Excellent communication and influencing skills at a senior level across the firm , facilitating discussions to further the understanding of the need for good data governance. Experience managing a team and supporting team growth The ability to identify creative solutions to overcome problems. The ability to impart knowledge and offer options to other stakeholders as well as those who work directly in the team. An understanding of how Data Governance needs to evolve alongside emerging analytical machine learning and AI technologies You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Head of Data Governance role is part of the Data Office function and reports into our Chief Data Officer. The role leads the Data Governance Team and is a critical role in helping to deliver on BDO's data vision which is that everyone at BDO is empowered by data . You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary function alongside our Data and Analytics team as well as our Data Strategy and Culture team. This is a newly created role and as such a fantastic opportunity to make the role your own. You will be expected to provide leadership and expert thinking to BDO on all data matters and will own the strategic pillar 'embedding our data governance framework'. In this role you'll: Implement, maintain and evolve our data governance framework, including data roles and responsibilities, policies and standards, technology and processes Align all aspects of operational and strategic data management to our business requirements and priorities, in support of decision-making and future product and service development Drive high standards of data integrity and quality across strategic data sources, establishing the metrics to monitor data management and governance effectiveness Continuously evaluate and recommend innovative solutions and methodologies to enhance BDO's capabilities in the data governance and data management space Work collaboratively across the business to embed a data-driven culture (working closely with our data strategy and culture team) Work closely with our CISO and DPO teams to ensure alignment on security and data protection Own the end-to-end delivery of data governance activities and initiatives Liaise and work closely with data sponsors, data trustees (similar to owners), data stewards, and department leads to ensure alignment of data governance and to maintain best practices. Provide support and guidance in the application of data management methods. Lead the business activity on data quality remediation plans. You'll be someone with: A proven track record of delivering and embedding data governance frameworks Comprehensive knowledge of building quality data infrastructures with associated supplementary data sources, data quality standards and stewardship An excellent understanding of compliance, privacy, and UK and EU data regulations Experience working within complex business models such as Partnerships An understanding of information and data governance best practices, including regulatory requirements. The ability to work at both strategic and more detailed levels, providing information, leadership, and direction to data governance. Excellent communication and influencing skills at a senior level across the firm , facilitating discussions to further the understanding of the need for good data governance. Experience managing a team and supporting team growth The ability to identify creative solutions to overcome problems. The ability to impart knowledge and offer options to other stakeholders as well as those who work directly in the team. An understanding of how Data Governance needs to evolve alongside emerging analytical machine learning and AI technologies You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 12 About the Role: In-House Corporate Lawyer - OSTTRA The Team: This position is with the Corporate Legal Department based in London, consisting of 3 lawyers, 1 paralegal and 1 legal administrative assistant, and reports directly to the Associate General Counsel, International Corporate. The team covers our legal entities across EMEA and APAC from a subsidiary governance and corporate legal perspective. The Impact: This position provides corporate secretarial and governance support to the joint venture OSTTRA Group Limited - group of companies, comprising 26 legal entities globally, which is jointly owned by CME Group and S&P Global. Included in the group is TriOptima AB, which is regulated by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority. Responsibilities: Preparing for and running quarterly board and committee meetings for the regulated entity, including preparation of agenda and board materials and packs, taking minutes. Updating and maintaining statutory books and compliance for OSTTRA's UK subsidiaries, including overseeing Companies House filings and record keeping. Preparing and arranging execution of board and shareholder resolutions for OSTTRA subsidiaries, including to change officers, declare dividends, approve annual accounts, alter share capital, allot shares and amend articles. Running relevant board meetings. Assisting with management of local counsel and corporate service providers overseas to ensure appropriate subsidiary management, corporate and audit compliance and governance of OSTTRA's subsidiaries across EMEA and APAC. Assistance with completion of regulatory filings, arranging execution of documents Liaising with notaries, local counsel and corporate service providers overseas to assist with corporate subsidiary management, including preparing certificates and arranging for documents to be notarized and apostilled, legalized or consularised. Assisting with maintaining internal record keeping systems. What We're Looking For: At least 5years of experience as in-house corporate Lawyer England & Wales Qualified Lawyer - must Excellent company law and company secretarial knowledge, in particular in the areas of running boards and corporate governance and compliance - must. Professionalism and responsiveness required and ability to effectively communicate with people at all organisational levels of the company. Excellent organisational and project management skills needed to manage time well, prioritise effectively and handle multiple deadlines. Ability to react quickly and adjust priorities on short notice. Ability to operate autonomously while being a team player who brings a positive, enthusiastic attitude to the workplace and works collaboratively with other members of the team and with other colleagues. Computer Skills are preferred - Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, Diligent. Fluent English Readiness to work one day per week from London office What's In It For You? Our Purpose: Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world. Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress. Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all. From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference. Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals. Benefits: We take care of you, so you cantake care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global. Our benefits include: Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body. Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on. Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills. Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs. Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families. Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference. For more information on benefits by country visit: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global: At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation - Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn't stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all. - Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster describes discrimination protections under federal law. - 202 - Middle Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), LGLLGL202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group) Job ID: 299825 Posted On: 2024-04-14 Location: London, United Kingdom
May 15, 2024
Full time
About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 12 About the Role: In-House Corporate Lawyer - OSTTRA The Team: This position is with the Corporate Legal Department based in London, consisting of 3 lawyers, 1 paralegal and 1 legal administrative assistant, and reports directly to the Associate General Counsel, International Corporate. The team covers our legal entities across EMEA and APAC from a subsidiary governance and corporate legal perspective. The Impact: This position provides corporate secretarial and governance support to the joint venture OSTTRA Group Limited - group of companies, comprising 26 legal entities globally, which is jointly owned by CME Group and S&P Global. Included in the group is TriOptima AB, which is regulated by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority. Responsibilities: Preparing for and running quarterly board and committee meetings for the regulated entity, including preparation of agenda and board materials and packs, taking minutes. Updating and maintaining statutory books and compliance for OSTTRA's UK subsidiaries, including overseeing Companies House filings and record keeping. Preparing and arranging execution of board and shareholder resolutions for OSTTRA subsidiaries, including to change officers, declare dividends, approve annual accounts, alter share capital, allot shares and amend articles. Running relevant board meetings. Assisting with management of local counsel and corporate service providers overseas to ensure appropriate subsidiary management, corporate and audit compliance and governance of OSTTRA's subsidiaries across EMEA and APAC. Assistance with completion of regulatory filings, arranging execution of documents Liaising with notaries, local counsel and corporate service providers overseas to assist with corporate subsidiary management, including preparing certificates and arranging for documents to be notarized and apostilled, legalized or consularised. Assisting with maintaining internal record keeping systems. What We're Looking For: At least 5years of experience as in-house corporate Lawyer England & Wales Qualified Lawyer - must Excellent company law and company secretarial knowledge, in particular in the areas of running boards and corporate governance and compliance - must. Professionalism and responsiveness required and ability to effectively communicate with people at all organisational levels of the company. Excellent organisational and project management skills needed to manage time well, prioritise effectively and handle multiple deadlines. Ability to react quickly and adjust priorities on short notice. Ability to operate autonomously while being a team player who brings a positive, enthusiastic attitude to the workplace and works collaboratively with other members of the team and with other colleagues. Computer Skills are preferred - Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, Diligent. Fluent English Readiness to work one day per week from London office What's In It For You? Our Purpose: Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world. Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress. Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all. From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference. Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals. Benefits: We take care of you, so you cantake care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global. Our benefits include: Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body. Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on. Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills. Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs. Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families. Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference. For more information on benefits by country visit: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global: At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation - Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn't stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all. - Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster describes discrimination protections under federal law. - 202 - Middle Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), LGLLGL202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group) Job ID: 299825 Posted On: 2024-04-14 Location: London, United Kingdom