Director of Operations Location: UK based - Hybrid, frequent travel to HQ in the North West Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Salary: Up to £105,000 (depending on experience) + Share Options, Private Healthcare, Company Car, Pension Ab out the Organisation They are an established healthcare organisation delivering innovative, patient-centred services across the UK and Europe. With a reputation for clinical excellence, operational rigour and strategic growth, they partner with the NHS, private providers and international healthcare organisations to deliver high-quality care that improves patient outcomes. As part of their continued expansion, they are seeking an exceptional Director of Operations to join the Senior Leadership Team. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare delivery, ensuring operational excellence while driving growth and innovation. The Role The Director of Operations will be responsible for leading, developing and delivering all operational matters across the organisation. Sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, the role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, ensuring services meet clinical, financial, logistical and governance requirements at scale. With accountability for a revenue budget of circa £15M and a workforce of more than 150 employees across management, clinical and non-clinical roles, this position requires a highly experienced leader who can balance operational excellence with commercial growth. Key Responsibilities Operational Strategy & Delivery Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with Board-level objectives and commercial goals. Define annual and long-term operational targets, ensuring service delivery exceeds expectations. Mobilise and deliver services at pace, ensuring all logistical and clinical KPIs are achieved. Drive operational efficiency while maintaining high standards of patient care and compliance. Support the development of new service models, adapting to changing healthcare landscapes. Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor and inspire the UK operational management team, embedding a culture of accountability, collaboration and excellence. Develop succession plans for key operational roles, ensuring organisational resilience. Support operational managers in delivering high performance across their areas of responsibility. Collaborate closely with the CEO and Commercial Director to deliver strategic and financial objectives. Relationship Management Build strong relationships with NHS executives, commissioners, private providers, OEMs, suppliers and healthcare partners. Act as a trusted partner to regulators, ensuring transparent and constructive relationships. Represent the organisation at regional and national healthcare events. Develop and implement a patient engagement framework that strengthens the patient voice in service delivery. Governance & Compliance Ensure full compliance with external regulatory requirements, including the Care Quality Commission. Maintain the highest standards of clinical governance, patient safety and corporate accountability. Oversee financial governance through effective planning, resource management and control. Identify operational risks and implement robust mitigation strategies. Provide accurate, timely reports to the Senior Leadership Team, escalating issues where required. Key Requirements They are looking for a proven operational leader who brings: Extensive senior leadership experience within NHS or private healthcare (essential). A strong track record of multi-site operational management . Experience in fast-paced environments , with the ability to mobilise services quickly . A strategic growth mindset , with the ability to identify opportunities, adapt delivery models and pivot to meet changing market conditions. Demonstrable experience in building and developing high-performing teams . Strong financial acumen, with experience managing multi-million-pound budgets. Proven success in developing relationships with NHS executives, commissioners and senior clinicians. Graduate-level qualifications (postgraduate desirable). What They Offer The opportunity to make a significant impact on healthcare delivery across the UK and Europe. A senior leadership role with scope to shape strategic direction and operational growth. A collaborative and ambitious culture, with strong commitment to professional development and CPD. How to Apply If you are a proven operational leader with the vision, resilience and expertise to lead at scale in a complex healthcare environment, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Director of Operations Location: UK based - Hybrid, frequent travel to HQ in the North West Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Salary: Up to £105,000 (depending on experience) + Share Options, Private Healthcare, Company Car, Pension Ab out the Organisation They are an established healthcare organisation delivering innovative, patient-centred services across the UK and Europe. With a reputation for clinical excellence, operational rigour and strategic growth, they partner with the NHS, private providers and international healthcare organisations to deliver high-quality care that improves patient outcomes. As part of their continued expansion, they are seeking an exceptional Director of Operations to join the Senior Leadership Team. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare delivery, ensuring operational excellence while driving growth and innovation. The Role The Director of Operations will be responsible for leading, developing and delivering all operational matters across the organisation. Sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, the role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, ensuring services meet clinical, financial, logistical and governance requirements at scale. With accountability for a revenue budget of circa £15M and a workforce of more than 150 employees across management, clinical and non-clinical roles, this position requires a highly experienced leader who can balance operational excellence with commercial growth. Key Responsibilities Operational Strategy & Delivery Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with Board-level objectives and commercial goals. Define annual and long-term operational targets, ensuring service delivery exceeds expectations. Mobilise and deliver services at pace, ensuring all logistical and clinical KPIs are achieved. Drive operational efficiency while maintaining high standards of patient care and compliance. Support the development of new service models, adapting to changing healthcare landscapes. Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor and inspire the UK operational management team, embedding a culture of accountability, collaboration and excellence. Develop succession plans for key operational roles, ensuring organisational resilience. Support operational managers in delivering high performance across their areas of responsibility. Collaborate closely with the CEO and Commercial Director to deliver strategic and financial objectives. Relationship Management Build strong relationships with NHS executives, commissioners, private providers, OEMs, suppliers and healthcare partners. Act as a trusted partner to regulators, ensuring transparent and constructive relationships. Represent the organisation at regional and national healthcare events. Develop and implement a patient engagement framework that strengthens the patient voice in service delivery. Governance & Compliance Ensure full compliance with external regulatory requirements, including the Care Quality Commission. Maintain the highest standards of clinical governance, patient safety and corporate accountability. Oversee financial governance through effective planning, resource management and control. Identify operational risks and implement robust mitigation strategies. Provide accurate, timely reports to the Senior Leadership Team, escalating issues where required. Key Requirements They are looking for a proven operational leader who brings: Extensive senior leadership experience within NHS or private healthcare (essential). A strong track record of multi-site operational management . Experience in fast-paced environments , with the ability to mobilise services quickly . A strategic growth mindset , with the ability to identify opportunities, adapt delivery models and pivot to meet changing market conditions. Demonstrable experience in building and developing high-performing teams . Strong financial acumen, with experience managing multi-million-pound budgets. Proven success in developing relationships with NHS executives, commissioners and senior clinicians. Graduate-level qualifications (postgraduate desirable). What They Offer The opportunity to make a significant impact on healthcare delivery across the UK and Europe. A senior leadership role with scope to shape strategic direction and operational growth. A collaborative and ambitious culture, with strong commitment to professional development and CPD. How to Apply If you are a proven operational leader with the vision, resilience and expertise to lead at scale in a complex healthcare environment, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Job Purpose Location: home-based, UK, Slovakia, Poland, Bulgaria The Associate Director Senior Study Lead is the leader of the cross-functional clinical trial team (CTT), who guides planning and management of the assigned clinical study/studies end-to-end to achieve objectives. Accountable for proactive, iterative operational planning with effective contingencies and embedded risk management mindset in CTT. Oversees budget and people allocation within assigned study/studies. Contributes in promoting operational excellence through process improvement and knowledge sharing across studies. Fosters an empowered, psychologically safe organization that can navigate a matrix environment, learns, and adjusts quickly to changing conditions and business needs. Key accountabilities Executes and delivers clinical studies; guides planning and decision making at study-level Acts as the CTT product owner with clear and focused duties and responsibilities per the agile ways of working Active member of a Clinical Operations community within the study leadership organization Promotes operational excellence in the shared development of global clinical study protocol(s), clinical study report(s), and other study-related documents Deliverables Patient recruitment, clinical data, study documentation and study reports Efficient delivery of the protocol, ICF, Monitoring Plan, and CSR in quality and on time Cost effective management of study budget Proactive, iterative operational planning with effective contingencies and embedded risk management mindset in CTT Key expertise and skillset Bachelor's degree in life sciences/healthcare (or clinically relevant degree) is required. Advanced degree is strongly preferred. 4 years of recent involvement in clinical research or drug development in an academic or industry environment spanning clinical activities in Phases I through IV of standard to high complexity and priority. 3 years of recent contribution to and accomplishment in all aspects of conducting clinical studies of standard to high complexity and priority (e.g., planning, executing, reporting and publishing) in a global/matrix environment in pharmaceutical industry or a contract research organization, including expert knowledge of international standards (GCP/ICH), health authorities (FDA/EMA), local/National Health Authorities Experience in managing people globally in a complex matrix environment preferred Management of virtual teams. Proven ability and strong experience leading teams and building capabilities Experience in developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders Excellent communicator and presenter (oral and written); ability to communicate at all levels Excellent organization and prioritization Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills and enterprise mindset, demonstrated by ability to drive for aligned solutions Fluent English, oral and written Location: Home-based This role is not eligible for UK visa sponsorship IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide . Learn more at
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Job Purpose Location: home-based, UK, Slovakia, Poland, Bulgaria The Associate Director Senior Study Lead is the leader of the cross-functional clinical trial team (CTT), who guides planning and management of the assigned clinical study/studies end-to-end to achieve objectives. Accountable for proactive, iterative operational planning with effective contingencies and embedded risk management mindset in CTT. Oversees budget and people allocation within assigned study/studies. Contributes in promoting operational excellence through process improvement and knowledge sharing across studies. Fosters an empowered, psychologically safe organization that can navigate a matrix environment, learns, and adjusts quickly to changing conditions and business needs. Key accountabilities Executes and delivers clinical studies; guides planning and decision making at study-level Acts as the CTT product owner with clear and focused duties and responsibilities per the agile ways of working Active member of a Clinical Operations community within the study leadership organization Promotes operational excellence in the shared development of global clinical study protocol(s), clinical study report(s), and other study-related documents Deliverables Patient recruitment, clinical data, study documentation and study reports Efficient delivery of the protocol, ICF, Monitoring Plan, and CSR in quality and on time Cost effective management of study budget Proactive, iterative operational planning with effective contingencies and embedded risk management mindset in CTT Key expertise and skillset Bachelor's degree in life sciences/healthcare (or clinically relevant degree) is required. Advanced degree is strongly preferred. 4 years of recent involvement in clinical research or drug development in an academic or industry environment spanning clinical activities in Phases I through IV of standard to high complexity and priority. 3 years of recent contribution to and accomplishment in all aspects of conducting clinical studies of standard to high complexity and priority (e.g., planning, executing, reporting and publishing) in a global/matrix environment in pharmaceutical industry or a contract research organization, including expert knowledge of international standards (GCP/ICH), health authorities (FDA/EMA), local/National Health Authorities Experience in managing people globally in a complex matrix environment preferred Management of virtual teams. Proven ability and strong experience leading teams and building capabilities Experience in developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders Excellent communicator and presenter (oral and written); ability to communicate at all levels Excellent organization and prioritization Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills and enterprise mindset, demonstrated by ability to drive for aligned solutions Fluent English, oral and written Location: Home-based This role is not eligible for UK visa sponsorship IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide . Learn more at
We re seeking a visionary Finance Director to help steer a respected, well-established charity at a pivotal moment in its strategic development. Reporting to the Chief Executive and working as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in shaping the organisation s future, supporting its mission, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. You will lead on all aspects of financial management, planning, and reporting, while also overseeing risk assurance, financial compliance, procurement, and pensions. We are seeking a qualified accountant with senior finance leadership experience, strategic acumen, and strong stakeholder engagement skills. You will be a collaborative leader who places people at the heart of your approach, with the ability to build effective relationships across the organisation and with external partners. As a charity, we value individuals who can work closely with our Board of Trustees and Finance subcommittee, and who demonstrate a strong commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, as well as environmental sustainability. Alignment with our values and purpose is essential. We re looking for a strategic thinker and hands-on leader with: Proven experience in senior financial leadership, ideally within the charity or cultural sector. Strong understanding of charity finance, governance, and compliance. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. A collaborative, values-driven approach to leadership Why Join Us? Join a fantastic, friendly team of over 400 staff and 400 volunteers. Free access privilege pass for your yourself and three other people. Work within a beautiful and unique location. Discount on catering and retail. Free Parking. Bike2Work scheme. 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) and increasing to 30 days after 5 years. 2 wellbeing days for all employees Work for a charity in the heritage sector where all profits are reinvested into further developing our charity, its people and reaching our communities. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme. Staff and volunteer social events throughout the year. As someone who is a potentially strong fit for this opportunity, upon clicking "Apply" your details will be forwarded to the recruiter, who may then contact you directly. Given the senior nature of this role, the recruiter may contact strong candidates that emerge on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
We re seeking a visionary Finance Director to help steer a respected, well-established charity at a pivotal moment in its strategic development. Reporting to the Chief Executive and working as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in shaping the organisation s future, supporting its mission, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. You will lead on all aspects of financial management, planning, and reporting, while also overseeing risk assurance, financial compliance, procurement, and pensions. We are seeking a qualified accountant with senior finance leadership experience, strategic acumen, and strong stakeholder engagement skills. You will be a collaborative leader who places people at the heart of your approach, with the ability to build effective relationships across the organisation and with external partners. As a charity, we value individuals who can work closely with our Board of Trustees and Finance subcommittee, and who demonstrate a strong commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, as well as environmental sustainability. Alignment with our values and purpose is essential. We re looking for a strategic thinker and hands-on leader with: Proven experience in senior financial leadership, ideally within the charity or cultural sector. Strong understanding of charity finance, governance, and compliance. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. A collaborative, values-driven approach to leadership Why Join Us? Join a fantastic, friendly team of over 400 staff and 400 volunteers. Free access privilege pass for your yourself and three other people. Work within a beautiful and unique location. Discount on catering and retail. Free Parking. Bike2Work scheme. 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) and increasing to 30 days after 5 years. 2 wellbeing days for all employees Work for a charity in the heritage sector where all profits are reinvested into further developing our charity, its people and reaching our communities. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme. Staff and volunteer social events throughout the year. As someone who is a potentially strong fit for this opportunity, upon clicking "Apply" your details will be forwarded to the recruiter, who may then contact you directly. Given the senior nature of this role, the recruiter may contact strong candidates that emerge on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.
Job Overview Provide oversight and leadership to Senior Global Trial managers (SGTMs) for project productivity, delivery and quality resulting in strong financial performance and customer satisfaction. Work with Clinical teams to focus on leveraging deep therapeutic expertise and IQVIA solutions to drive operational excellence and strategic leadership with our customers. Direct and manage an assigned team of clinical leads who lead or support studies or programs to make sure quality, time and budget deliverables are met to the Sponsor's satisfaction and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies and practices. Ensure Clinical leads are trained and individual development is aligned and in place to meet project and organizational needs. Attract, develop and retain talent. Essential Functions • Ensure clinical delivery of assigned projects in compliance with regulatory requirements (International Conference on Harmonization (ICH)-Good Clinical Practice (GCP), protocol), customer requirements (contract), and internal requirements (policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), project plans). Ensure all Clinical Leads (CLs) obtain Fundamental Good Clinical Practices (GCP) accreditation during a two year cycle. • Actively engage with SGTMs to review project performance and deliverables. Address performance issues and/or escalations by working to create action/recovery plans. Ensure compliance to the Clinical Leads (CL) metrics dashboard of all direct reports. Foster an environment where lessons learned are shared within the team. • Ensure compliance on the overall Risk Management process including risks that are escalating into issues. Work with SGTMs on identification of risks that can lead to processes improvement/standardization across the organization. • Ensure compliance to quality management processes that apply to all projects. Support quality initiatives and ensure quality metrics are met at all times. • Mentor SGTMs to manage clinical aspects of Project Finances, Support to understand the scope of clinical delivery and create plans to deliver against this scope and to monitor and manage changes against baseline and identify additional service opportunities or out of scope work. • Coach SGTMs to identify Out of Scope items, discuss impact and proactively suggest remediation plans when considering risks/delays and to determine appropriate action. Discuss and promote proactive identification of milestone risks by SGTMs • Actively review project level clinical metrics with SGTMs to ensure compliance and accuracy of data. Support SGTMs during Project Review Meetings . Ensure compliance to all critical data fields within Project Management systems/ applicable trackers. Coach SGTMs on running and reviewing various project reports • Resourcing and Talent planning of the SGTM team. Manage the team at project level to successfully deliver the project through the establishment of high-quality operational plans and guidance as well as project related trainings. • Conduct progress reviews and evaluations in addition to create contingency plans to mitigate project, program-level and enterprise risks. • Mentor SGTMs for further development and ensure they follow an Individual development plan. Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree in life sciences or related field required Req • Requires 10 years of clinical research experience including 6 years leadership experience, multi-regional and global focus or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. • Requires broad management knowledge to lead cross-regional teams, and well as the ability to influence others outside of own job area regarding policies, procedures, and goals. • Knowledge of clinical trials - In depth knowledge and skill in applying, applicable clinical research regulatory requirements i.e. Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines. Strong understanding of the Clinical Research Industry and the relevant environments in which it operates.; • People Management - Proven ability to manage a team and work alongside others in a global environment to deliver results whilst meeting quality and timeline metrics. Provides others with a clear direction, delegates work appropriately and fairly, motivates and empowers others, monitors/manages performance and provides feedback and coaching, recruits, develops and retains staff of a high caliber. Effective mentoring and training skills, fostering learning and knowledge sharing with colleagues • Collaboration - Ability to work across geographies displaying high awareness and understanding of cultural differences. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients. • Leadership - Ability to successfully manage competing priorities. Excellent customer service skills and demonstrated ability to understand customer needs, have difficult conversations with internal stakeholders and customers as well as negotiate solutions. Good judgment and decision making skills. • Organization - Strong presentation skills. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated learning agility and openness to learning and keeping own knowledge and skill set current and evolving. Strong understanding of other IQVIA functions and their inter-relationship with Project Support Units. • Communication - Excellent communication skills, including good command of English language. • Results Oriented - Demonstrated ability to deliver results to the appropriate quality and timeline metrics. • IT Skills - Strong software and computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications. • IQVIA Core Competencies - Ability to demonstrate all IQVIA competencies (Client Focus, Collaboration, Communication, Innovation, Ownership). IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide . Learn more at
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Job Overview Provide oversight and leadership to Senior Global Trial managers (SGTMs) for project productivity, delivery and quality resulting in strong financial performance and customer satisfaction. Work with Clinical teams to focus on leveraging deep therapeutic expertise and IQVIA solutions to drive operational excellence and strategic leadership with our customers. Direct and manage an assigned team of clinical leads who lead or support studies or programs to make sure quality, time and budget deliverables are met to the Sponsor's satisfaction and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies and practices. Ensure Clinical leads are trained and individual development is aligned and in place to meet project and organizational needs. Attract, develop and retain talent. Essential Functions • Ensure clinical delivery of assigned projects in compliance with regulatory requirements (International Conference on Harmonization (ICH)-Good Clinical Practice (GCP), protocol), customer requirements (contract), and internal requirements (policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), project plans). Ensure all Clinical Leads (CLs) obtain Fundamental Good Clinical Practices (GCP) accreditation during a two year cycle. • Actively engage with SGTMs to review project performance and deliverables. Address performance issues and/or escalations by working to create action/recovery plans. Ensure compliance to the Clinical Leads (CL) metrics dashboard of all direct reports. Foster an environment where lessons learned are shared within the team. • Ensure compliance on the overall Risk Management process including risks that are escalating into issues. Work with SGTMs on identification of risks that can lead to processes improvement/standardization across the organization. • Ensure compliance to quality management processes that apply to all projects. Support quality initiatives and ensure quality metrics are met at all times. • Mentor SGTMs to manage clinical aspects of Project Finances, Support to understand the scope of clinical delivery and create plans to deliver against this scope and to monitor and manage changes against baseline and identify additional service opportunities or out of scope work. • Coach SGTMs to identify Out of Scope items, discuss impact and proactively suggest remediation plans when considering risks/delays and to determine appropriate action. Discuss and promote proactive identification of milestone risks by SGTMs • Actively review project level clinical metrics with SGTMs to ensure compliance and accuracy of data. Support SGTMs during Project Review Meetings . Ensure compliance to all critical data fields within Project Management systems/ applicable trackers. Coach SGTMs on running and reviewing various project reports • Resourcing and Talent planning of the SGTM team. Manage the team at project level to successfully deliver the project through the establishment of high-quality operational plans and guidance as well as project related trainings. • Conduct progress reviews and evaluations in addition to create contingency plans to mitigate project, program-level and enterprise risks. • Mentor SGTMs for further development and ensure they follow an Individual development plan. Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree in life sciences or related field required Req • Requires 10 years of clinical research experience including 6 years leadership experience, multi-regional and global focus or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. • Requires broad management knowledge to lead cross-regional teams, and well as the ability to influence others outside of own job area regarding policies, procedures, and goals. • Knowledge of clinical trials - In depth knowledge and skill in applying, applicable clinical research regulatory requirements i.e. Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines. Strong understanding of the Clinical Research Industry and the relevant environments in which it operates.; • People Management - Proven ability to manage a team and work alongside others in a global environment to deliver results whilst meeting quality and timeline metrics. Provides others with a clear direction, delegates work appropriately and fairly, motivates and empowers others, monitors/manages performance and provides feedback and coaching, recruits, develops and retains staff of a high caliber. Effective mentoring and training skills, fostering learning and knowledge sharing with colleagues • Collaboration - Ability to work across geographies displaying high awareness and understanding of cultural differences. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients. • Leadership - Ability to successfully manage competing priorities. Excellent customer service skills and demonstrated ability to understand customer needs, have difficult conversations with internal stakeholders and customers as well as negotiate solutions. Good judgment and decision making skills. • Organization - Strong presentation skills. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated learning agility and openness to learning and keeping own knowledge and skill set current and evolving. Strong understanding of other IQVIA functions and their inter-relationship with Project Support Units. • Communication - Excellent communication skills, including good command of English language. • Results Oriented - Demonstrated ability to deliver results to the appropriate quality and timeline metrics. • IT Skills - Strong software and computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications. • IQVIA Core Competencies - Ability to demonstrate all IQVIA competencies (Client Focus, Collaboration, Communication, Innovation, Ownership). IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide . Learn more at
Join WIG as a Event Content Manager! Introduction Do you believe collaboration between public, private and not-for profit sector can drive growth and prosperity for the UK? Are you interested in being part of the conversation with senior leaders across HMG, business, universities and civil society? Are you passionate about supporting leaders of today and tomorrow to understand how to meaningfully work together on society s biggest issues? About the opportunity As an Event Content Manager, you will conduct exciting public policy research, work with the most senior speakers from across government, business, universities and civil society speaker management, and create engaging content. You would take ownership of a portfolio of 40+ briefings, roundtables, workshops and senior level dinners per year across themes impacting economic growth and prosperity including: infrastructure, skills, net zero, AI and new technology, trade, and regulation. Your mandate is to deliver high-quality, high-impact events, where you will be required to research key policy and economic trends affecting government, business and society, owning the full production life cycle from policy research and agenda setting to speaker acquisition and management etc. You will also collaborate with the marketing and membership functions to ensure that our policy focus for your events programme aligns with membership needs and shifting priorities. This role is critical to our membership offer all our events are highly respected and supported by the organisations membership base and will require a strategic thinker who can ensure that the right policy research is carried out to inform event idea validation. The role will be supported by the Event Operations team who will drive on-the-day logistics. Responsibilities Event content development Lead the content development and planning of your events programme across our themes, this includes: Build compelling agendas Craft key event outcomes Curate engaging and thoughtful speaker briefings Identify and acquire credible, expert speakers Identify and draw in relevant audiences Conduct research on key policy and economic trends affecting sectors across our membership base including market and policy trend analysis, collecting feedback from our members including stakeholder interviews and surveying to inform your event programme. Lead the collaboration across internal teams to recommend and develop effective marketing and communication materials to promote the events programme such as landing pages, eNewsletter segments, and promotional campaigns, taking ownership of all event programme deliverables under your remit. High-impact delivery Take an outcome-based approach to your events programme; looking with a strategic lens to determine what the optimal events format, venue, and host would be to drive high-level dialogue among cross-sector leaders. Design, develop and deliver event content that you will be able to use to generate insightful event write-ups and summaries so we can continue to add tangible value to our members and their sector challenges. Immerse yourself in the sectors by networking with key industry figureheads and build an in-depth understanding of how our themes can drive collaboration across our members. Oversee and liaise with the Event Operations assistant allocated to your event and/or programme to ensure smooth event delivery. Innovation, continuous improvement and collaboration Evaluate and report on content impact and delivery against event outcomes to inform future production cycles and increase audience engagement and satisfaction. Contribute proactively to programme strategy, using evidence-based research to expand your events programme and/or enhance your event content strategy. Collaborate with Business Development team members to optimise member outreach and engagement, leveraging our CRM database to increase our speaker and host portfolio. Demonstrate creativity and innovation when developing and delivering our annual paid events under your remit, exploring and recommending different commercial opportunities such as barter agreements, sponsorships or partnerships with our members Work with the Head of Content and Events to build out a framework for content reports and publications as part of WIGs 5-year strategy. Qualifications Desirable not mandatory: Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Competencies Mission-driven: Proven aptitude to see the big picture with a member-centric approach to all activities. Passionate about the need/importance of collaborating across sectors. Project management: Balanced focus on operational detail without losing sight of the bigger picture. High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills, showcasing a strong ability to multi-task and prioritise. Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent relationship-building skills, with confidence engaging senior leaders across diverse audiences and excellent oral and written communication skills. Collaboration: A strong team player who works effectively across functions, with an understanding of team dynamics. Strategic Thinking: Ability to generate new ideas, innovate, and deliver pragmatic solutions to problems. Managing challenge with a positive and can-do approach and supporting organisational change. Leadership: High emotional intelligence, capable of coaching others and influencing internal and external stakeholders. Comfortable stepping into management roles as needed. Experience 4+ years experience of conference or content development preferably around policy or key business issues. Proven ability of managing the full conference production cycle, including research, agenda setting, speaker acquisition and event management across a variety of themes, including launch and repeat events (ideally from a major conference organiser). Experience working directly with senior executives - understanding their motivators, contextualising their expertise and building meaningful relationships on behalf of a brand/organisation. Demonstrable strategic portfolio development and/or new event/content idea validation across one or more: International relations, politics, political economy, finance, economics or technology. Clear passion for content development, implementing new content strategies to drive audience engagement and interaction and enhance brand awareness and value Advanced project management skills including project launch, progress monitoring, feedback and key learnings in one or more environments: charities, membership/training organisations, public sector or third sector. Deep interest and/or exposure in policymaking, U.K. economic development and government relations.
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Join WIG as a Event Content Manager! Introduction Do you believe collaboration between public, private and not-for profit sector can drive growth and prosperity for the UK? Are you interested in being part of the conversation with senior leaders across HMG, business, universities and civil society? Are you passionate about supporting leaders of today and tomorrow to understand how to meaningfully work together on society s biggest issues? About the opportunity As an Event Content Manager, you will conduct exciting public policy research, work with the most senior speakers from across government, business, universities and civil society speaker management, and create engaging content. You would take ownership of a portfolio of 40+ briefings, roundtables, workshops and senior level dinners per year across themes impacting economic growth and prosperity including: infrastructure, skills, net zero, AI and new technology, trade, and regulation. Your mandate is to deliver high-quality, high-impact events, where you will be required to research key policy and economic trends affecting government, business and society, owning the full production life cycle from policy research and agenda setting to speaker acquisition and management etc. You will also collaborate with the marketing and membership functions to ensure that our policy focus for your events programme aligns with membership needs and shifting priorities. This role is critical to our membership offer all our events are highly respected and supported by the organisations membership base and will require a strategic thinker who can ensure that the right policy research is carried out to inform event idea validation. The role will be supported by the Event Operations team who will drive on-the-day logistics. Responsibilities Event content development Lead the content development and planning of your events programme across our themes, this includes: Build compelling agendas Craft key event outcomes Curate engaging and thoughtful speaker briefings Identify and acquire credible, expert speakers Identify and draw in relevant audiences Conduct research on key policy and economic trends affecting sectors across our membership base including market and policy trend analysis, collecting feedback from our members including stakeholder interviews and surveying to inform your event programme. Lead the collaboration across internal teams to recommend and develop effective marketing and communication materials to promote the events programme such as landing pages, eNewsletter segments, and promotional campaigns, taking ownership of all event programme deliverables under your remit. High-impact delivery Take an outcome-based approach to your events programme; looking with a strategic lens to determine what the optimal events format, venue, and host would be to drive high-level dialogue among cross-sector leaders. Design, develop and deliver event content that you will be able to use to generate insightful event write-ups and summaries so we can continue to add tangible value to our members and their sector challenges. Immerse yourself in the sectors by networking with key industry figureheads and build an in-depth understanding of how our themes can drive collaboration across our members. Oversee and liaise with the Event Operations assistant allocated to your event and/or programme to ensure smooth event delivery. Innovation, continuous improvement and collaboration Evaluate and report on content impact and delivery against event outcomes to inform future production cycles and increase audience engagement and satisfaction. Contribute proactively to programme strategy, using evidence-based research to expand your events programme and/or enhance your event content strategy. Collaborate with Business Development team members to optimise member outreach and engagement, leveraging our CRM database to increase our speaker and host portfolio. Demonstrate creativity and innovation when developing and delivering our annual paid events under your remit, exploring and recommending different commercial opportunities such as barter agreements, sponsorships or partnerships with our members Work with the Head of Content and Events to build out a framework for content reports and publications as part of WIGs 5-year strategy. Qualifications Desirable not mandatory: Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Competencies Mission-driven: Proven aptitude to see the big picture with a member-centric approach to all activities. Passionate about the need/importance of collaborating across sectors. Project management: Balanced focus on operational detail without losing sight of the bigger picture. High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills, showcasing a strong ability to multi-task and prioritise. Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent relationship-building skills, with confidence engaging senior leaders across diverse audiences and excellent oral and written communication skills. Collaboration: A strong team player who works effectively across functions, with an understanding of team dynamics. Strategic Thinking: Ability to generate new ideas, innovate, and deliver pragmatic solutions to problems. Managing challenge with a positive and can-do approach and supporting organisational change. Leadership: High emotional intelligence, capable of coaching others and influencing internal and external stakeholders. Comfortable stepping into management roles as needed. Experience 4+ years experience of conference or content development preferably around policy or key business issues. Proven ability of managing the full conference production cycle, including research, agenda setting, speaker acquisition and event management across a variety of themes, including launch and repeat events (ideally from a major conference organiser). Experience working directly with senior executives - understanding their motivators, contextualising their expertise and building meaningful relationships on behalf of a brand/organisation. Demonstrable strategic portfolio development and/or new event/content idea validation across one or more: International relations, politics, political economy, finance, economics or technology. Clear passion for content development, implementing new content strategies to drive audience engagement and interaction and enhance brand awareness and value Advanced project management skills including project launch, progress monitoring, feedback and key learnings in one or more environments: charities, membership/training organisations, public sector or third sector. Deep interest and/or exposure in policymaking, U.K. economic development and government relations.
Category Manager Manchester £49,000 The Situation Ford and Stanley are currently collaborating with a global company specialising in railway systems. The focus of the company is supplying and maintaining trains, providing technical support, commissioning and testing and operating a manufacturing facility. The Category Manager will take ownership of key categories, drive strategic alignment with international teams, and directly impact business performance and reliability. A vital role that offers the chance to implement creative solutions, and the opportunity to influence processes in a business that values innovation and proactive problem-solving. The Category Manager will be fully responsible for a defined range of categories in the UK market, aligning procurement strategies with the central team in Spain, managing supplier relationships, and supporting local projects. The Opportunity Manage assigned categories (e.g., structure, rubber components, rubber-metal, gearbox, electrical repairs, dumpers, couplers, communication and information equipment). Align category strategies with the central procurement team in Spain. Lead supplier relationship management, including quarterly business reviews, service level agreements, and performance monitoring. Participate in supplier audits and ensure compliance. Collaborate closely with demand planning and project teams to ensure timely delivery of parts and services. Maintain up-to-date reporting on category spend and supplier KPIs. Responsibilities: Compress supplier lead times and ensure reliable, timely delivery of parts. Achieve alignment of UK category strategies with the central procurement team in Spain. Ensure accurate and up-to-date reporting on category spend and supplier KPIs. Essential Criteria CIPS certification (Level 5 preferred) or equivalent. Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management experience. Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to influence senior stakeholders and work cross-functionally. Experience in an engineering-related industry is highly desirable. Salary: £49,000 plus wider company benefits About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership, and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing, and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East, and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Category Manager Manchester £49,000 The Situation Ford and Stanley are currently collaborating with a global company specialising in railway systems. The focus of the company is supplying and maintaining trains, providing technical support, commissioning and testing and operating a manufacturing facility. The Category Manager will take ownership of key categories, drive strategic alignment with international teams, and directly impact business performance and reliability. A vital role that offers the chance to implement creative solutions, and the opportunity to influence processes in a business that values innovation and proactive problem-solving. The Category Manager will be fully responsible for a defined range of categories in the UK market, aligning procurement strategies with the central team in Spain, managing supplier relationships, and supporting local projects. The Opportunity Manage assigned categories (e.g., structure, rubber components, rubber-metal, gearbox, electrical repairs, dumpers, couplers, communication and information equipment). Align category strategies with the central procurement team in Spain. Lead supplier relationship management, including quarterly business reviews, service level agreements, and performance monitoring. Participate in supplier audits and ensure compliance. Collaborate closely with demand planning and project teams to ensure timely delivery of parts and services. Maintain up-to-date reporting on category spend and supplier KPIs. Responsibilities: Compress supplier lead times and ensure reliable, timely delivery of parts. Achieve alignment of UK category strategies with the central procurement team in Spain. Ensure accurate and up-to-date reporting on category spend and supplier KPIs. Essential Criteria CIPS certification (Level 5 preferred) or equivalent. Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management experience. Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to influence senior stakeholders and work cross-functionally. Experience in an engineering-related industry is highly desirable. Salary: £49,000 plus wider company benefits About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership, and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing, and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East, and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
Senior Operations Director Soft Services (Cleaning FM) Location: London Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 + car + Bonus + Benefits Industry: Facilities Management Soft Services (Cleaning) Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent About the Role We are seeking a high-calibre Senior Operations Director with deep expertise in soft services facilities management , specifically across large-scale commercial cleaning operations . You will act as the senior strategic lead across a £20 mil plus portfolio, overseeing the delivery, commercial performance, and operational effectiveness of our service contracts. With a key focus on driving operational efficiency, commercial success, and stakeholder alignment, this is a critical leadership role for a top-tier operator. As part of the senior leadership team, you ll shape and deliver divisional-wide performance strategies, ensure compliance and service quality, and lead high-performing teams to meet ambitious commercial and service objectives. Your strong commercial acumen and operational excellence will help us continue to grow sustainably while ensuring our customers receive industry-leading service. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategic Direction: Set the vision and lead the strategic operational planning across a national cleaning portfolio. Ensure teams are aligned to organisational goals and customer expectations, driving a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Client Engagement & Relationship Management: Lead high-level engagement with key clients and stakeholders through regular reviews, strategic discussions, and performance presentations. Be a trusted point of contact and escalation for commercial and operational matters. Operational Oversight: Monitor service delivery across multiple high-value contracts, ensuring that key performance indicators (KPIs), service-level agreements (SLAs), and compliance standards are consistently met or exceeded. Commercial & Financial Accountability: Own the P&L across a portfolio valued at £20m+, identifying cost-saving opportunities and driving profitability. Lead commercial reviews and support pricing strategies, tender responses, and acquisition assessments. Team Development & Performance Management: Mentor, guide, and support a large and diverse operational team. Promote leadership capability across the business and ensure succession planning, skills development, and high engagement levels. Operational Excellence & Quality Assurance: Drive standards across safety, quality, and sustainability. Conduct regular site audits and leverage performance data to identify areas for innovation, efficiency, and optimisation. Change Leadership & Integration: Lead business transformation initiatives, including new contract mobilisations, change programmes, and acquisition integrations. Ensure seamless service delivery and cultural alignment through times of change. Skills & Experience Required A strong background in senior operations leadership within soft services FM , with a heavy emphasis on cleaning services . Proven ability to manage and grow a £20m+ business portfolio , driving operational efficiency, margin growth, and customer satisfaction. Demonstrable experience of managing commercial risk, pricing strategies, and P&L responsibility in a complex, multi-site environment. Successful track record of leading and integrating acquisitions , delivering stability and commercial performance during transitional periods. Ability to inspire, lead, and mentor large operational teams, with excellent people leadership skills and experience in performance management and cultural development. Deep commercial insight with the ability to assess data, spot inefficiencies, and implement actionable solutions at pace. Experience working with clients in regulated sectors (e.g., healthcare, education, public sector) is desirable. High-level communication skills with the ability to influence at executive level, both internally and externally. What You ll Bring Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. Commercially savvy, financially astute, and numbers-driven. Calm under pressure with excellent decision-making ability. People-first mindset with a passion for leadership and development. Resilience, ambition, and integrity in equal measure. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to join a leading FM provider undergoing significant growth and transformation. You'll be empowered to shape operational direction and influence the broader strategy while working with a talented senior team. We re committed to building an inclusive, values-driven culture with real focus on innovation and service delivery. Apply Now to take the next step in your leadership career with a company that rewards strategic thinking, operational excellence, and commercial impact.
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Senior Operations Director Soft Services (Cleaning FM) Location: London Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 + car + Bonus + Benefits Industry: Facilities Management Soft Services (Cleaning) Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent About the Role We are seeking a high-calibre Senior Operations Director with deep expertise in soft services facilities management , specifically across large-scale commercial cleaning operations . You will act as the senior strategic lead across a £20 mil plus portfolio, overseeing the delivery, commercial performance, and operational effectiveness of our service contracts. With a key focus on driving operational efficiency, commercial success, and stakeholder alignment, this is a critical leadership role for a top-tier operator. As part of the senior leadership team, you ll shape and deliver divisional-wide performance strategies, ensure compliance and service quality, and lead high-performing teams to meet ambitious commercial and service objectives. Your strong commercial acumen and operational excellence will help us continue to grow sustainably while ensuring our customers receive industry-leading service. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategic Direction: Set the vision and lead the strategic operational planning across a national cleaning portfolio. Ensure teams are aligned to organisational goals and customer expectations, driving a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Client Engagement & Relationship Management: Lead high-level engagement with key clients and stakeholders through regular reviews, strategic discussions, and performance presentations. Be a trusted point of contact and escalation for commercial and operational matters. Operational Oversight: Monitor service delivery across multiple high-value contracts, ensuring that key performance indicators (KPIs), service-level agreements (SLAs), and compliance standards are consistently met or exceeded. Commercial & Financial Accountability: Own the P&L across a portfolio valued at £20m+, identifying cost-saving opportunities and driving profitability. Lead commercial reviews and support pricing strategies, tender responses, and acquisition assessments. Team Development & Performance Management: Mentor, guide, and support a large and diverse operational team. Promote leadership capability across the business and ensure succession planning, skills development, and high engagement levels. Operational Excellence & Quality Assurance: Drive standards across safety, quality, and sustainability. Conduct regular site audits and leverage performance data to identify areas for innovation, efficiency, and optimisation. Change Leadership & Integration: Lead business transformation initiatives, including new contract mobilisations, change programmes, and acquisition integrations. Ensure seamless service delivery and cultural alignment through times of change. Skills & Experience Required A strong background in senior operations leadership within soft services FM , with a heavy emphasis on cleaning services . Proven ability to manage and grow a £20m+ business portfolio , driving operational efficiency, margin growth, and customer satisfaction. Demonstrable experience of managing commercial risk, pricing strategies, and P&L responsibility in a complex, multi-site environment. Successful track record of leading and integrating acquisitions , delivering stability and commercial performance during transitional periods. Ability to inspire, lead, and mentor large operational teams, with excellent people leadership skills and experience in performance management and cultural development. Deep commercial insight with the ability to assess data, spot inefficiencies, and implement actionable solutions at pace. Experience working with clients in regulated sectors (e.g., healthcare, education, public sector) is desirable. High-level communication skills with the ability to influence at executive level, both internally and externally. What You ll Bring Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. Commercially savvy, financially astute, and numbers-driven. Calm under pressure with excellent decision-making ability. People-first mindset with a passion for leadership and development. Resilience, ambition, and integrity in equal measure. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to join a leading FM provider undergoing significant growth and transformation. You'll be empowered to shape operational direction and influence the broader strategy while working with a talented senior team. We re committed to building an inclusive, values-driven culture with real focus on innovation and service delivery. Apply Now to take the next step in your leadership career with a company that rewards strategic thinking, operational excellence, and commercial impact.
Software-Focused Project Manager - Embedded Systems Location: Cambridgeshire (South) Type: Full-Time Working Pattern: Hybrid (Minimum 3 Days Office-Based) Salary: Competitive Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for delivering innovative, software-led solutions? Join our growing team and help shape technically complex, high-impact projects across a range of sectors. This is a highly client-facing role requiring close collaboration with sales, engineering, and customer teams to define, secure, and deliver cutting-edge software projects - often with electronics or embedded systems elements. The Role Full-time position, reporting to the Head of Project Management Based in South Cambridgeshire, with hybrid working (minimum 3 days in the office) Occasional UK and international travel to support project delivery or business development Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of software-led technical projects across diverse industries Collaborate with engineering and commercial teams to scope, estimate, and shape project proposals Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risks, using structured PM methodologies Foster strong client relationships and ensure clear communication at all levels Drive motivation and performance across cross-functional teams Apply Agile methodologies, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and Microsoft Project planning Champion software development best practices and continuous improvement Ensure rigorous governance, reporting, and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle About You Proven track record delivering complex software development projects Excellent stakeholder and people management skills; emotionally intelligent and team-focused Clear, confident communicator - able to engage engineers and senior executives alike Technically fluent: familiar with modern software engineering practices including version control (e.g. Git), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks Experience using tools like Jira, Confluence, Git, and Microsoft Project Holds a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant technical discipline Comfortable in a consultancy-style environment, juggling multiple priorities and working at pace If you thrive in a collaborative environment and want to work on challenging, meaningful projects with a team of like-minded professionals - we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us deliver the next generation of software-led innovation.
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Software-Focused Project Manager - Embedded Systems Location: Cambridgeshire (South) Type: Full-Time Working Pattern: Hybrid (Minimum 3 Days Office-Based) Salary: Competitive Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for delivering innovative, software-led solutions? Join our growing team and help shape technically complex, high-impact projects across a range of sectors. This is a highly client-facing role requiring close collaboration with sales, engineering, and customer teams to define, secure, and deliver cutting-edge software projects - often with electronics or embedded systems elements. The Role Full-time position, reporting to the Head of Project Management Based in South Cambridgeshire, with hybrid working (minimum 3 days in the office) Occasional UK and international travel to support project delivery or business development Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of software-led technical projects across diverse industries Collaborate with engineering and commercial teams to scope, estimate, and shape project proposals Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risks, using structured PM methodologies Foster strong client relationships and ensure clear communication at all levels Drive motivation and performance across cross-functional teams Apply Agile methodologies, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and Microsoft Project planning Champion software development best practices and continuous improvement Ensure rigorous governance, reporting, and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle About You Proven track record delivering complex software development projects Excellent stakeholder and people management skills; emotionally intelligent and team-focused Clear, confident communicator - able to engage engineers and senior executives alike Technically fluent: familiar with modern software engineering practices including version control (e.g. Git), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks Experience using tools like Jira, Confluence, Git, and Microsoft Project Holds a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant technical discipline Comfortable in a consultancy-style environment, juggling multiple priorities and working at pace If you thrive in a collaborative environment and want to work on challenging, meaningful projects with a team of like-minded professionals - we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us deliver the next generation of software-led innovation.
Your new firm This respected national practice is renowned for its expertise in high-value personal injury litigation, particularly in the catastrophic and complex injury space. With a strong presence across the UK and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture, the firm continues to expand its specialist offering. The team operates across multiple offices and embraces flexible and remote working, making this an ideal opportunity for lawyers seeking a dynamic and agile environment. Your new role You'll be joining a nationally recognised team that handles some of the most severe and technically challenging injury claims in the market. The caseload includes matters involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, amputations, and high-value fatal accident claims. Depending on your level of experience, you'll either manage your own portfolio of complex cases or support senior lawyers and partners on multi-million-pound litigation. The team works with a mix of insurer clients and large corporates, offering a stimulating and varied client base. You'll be expected to contribute to strategic case planning, client engagement, and business development initiatives. The role also includes opportunities for involvement in pre-litigation investigations and advisory work, allowing you to build long-term relationships and deliver proactive legal solutions. What you'll need to succeed You'll be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with experience - or a strong interest - in personal injury or catastrophic claims. Confident client handling, commercial awareness, and a collaborative approach are essential, along with solid technical knowledge, strong communication skills, and alignment with the firm's values. What you'll get in return This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive firm that prioritises flexibility, wellbeing, and career development. You'll benefit from a competitive remuneration package, including private medical insurance, income protection, and lifestyle perks such as discounted gym membership. The firm offers structured development pathways, professional funding, and regular social events-both in-person and virtual. You'll also have the chance to contribute to meaningful ESG programmes and be part of a workplace that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and authenticity. What you need to do now If you are interested in this role or are looking for further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Your new firm This respected national practice is renowned for its expertise in high-value personal injury litigation, particularly in the catastrophic and complex injury space. With a strong presence across the UK and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture, the firm continues to expand its specialist offering. The team operates across multiple offices and embraces flexible and remote working, making this an ideal opportunity for lawyers seeking a dynamic and agile environment. Your new role You'll be joining a nationally recognised team that handles some of the most severe and technically challenging injury claims in the market. The caseload includes matters involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, amputations, and high-value fatal accident claims. Depending on your level of experience, you'll either manage your own portfolio of complex cases or support senior lawyers and partners on multi-million-pound litigation. The team works with a mix of insurer clients and large corporates, offering a stimulating and varied client base. You'll be expected to contribute to strategic case planning, client engagement, and business development initiatives. The role also includes opportunities for involvement in pre-litigation investigations and advisory work, allowing you to build long-term relationships and deliver proactive legal solutions. What you'll need to succeed You'll be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with experience - or a strong interest - in personal injury or catastrophic claims. Confident client handling, commercial awareness, and a collaborative approach are essential, along with solid technical knowledge, strong communication skills, and alignment with the firm's values. What you'll get in return This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive firm that prioritises flexibility, wellbeing, and career development. You'll benefit from a competitive remuneration package, including private medical insurance, income protection, and lifestyle perks such as discounted gym membership. The firm offers structured development pathways, professional funding, and regular social events-both in-person and virtual. You'll also have the chance to contribute to meaningful ESG programmes and be part of a workplace that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and authenticity. What you need to do now If you are interested in this role or are looking for further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Risk Manager, Business Partner, Corporate Services, Governance, Assurance, Newcastle, £60,000 Risk Manager - Strategic Partner & Culture Champion6-month fixed term contract positionAre you a curious, forward-thinking risk professional who thrives on connecting dots others miss? Do you see risk not just as a compliance exercise, but as a strategic enabler? If so, we're looking for you.We're seeking a dynamic and proactive Risk Manager to embed a culture of intelligent risk-taking across our organisation. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Resources, you'll be a trusted advisor to our executive team and board, bringing insight, challenge, and clarity to the risks that matter most.This is more than a governance role. It's about business partnering, thought leadership, and engaging hearts and minds to build a resilient, risk-aware organisation that's ready for tomorrow. What You'll Be Doing Lead and evolve our enterprise risk management framework; making it robust, proportionate, and fit for purpose. Partner across the business to surface hidden risks, connect themes, and spark strategic conversations. Advise and influence senior leaders, risk owners, and teams on risk identification, assessment, and mitigation. Own the risk register; ensuring it's accurate, insightful, and actively used to drive decision-making. Support governance by coordinating risk input to the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) and other forums. Build capability through training, storytelling, and engagement that demystifies risk and embeds it into everyday thinking. Horizon-scan for emerging risks; from policy shifts to reputational threats; and help the organisation stay ahead. Collaborate with assurance providers to align efforts and avoid duplication. Lead deep dives into priority risk areas, bringing fresh thinking and practical solutions. Connect risk with strategy, performance, and planning; ensuring it's not a silo but a driver of success. What You'll Bring Proven experience in risk management within the public sector, regulatory, or similarly complex environments. Deep understanding of risk frameworks, tools, and reporting in a corporate governance context. Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills you can influence, challenge, and inspire at all levels. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to anticipate and assess complex or emerging risks. Clear, compelling communicator able to translate risk into stories that resonate. Integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to public service values. Bonus Points For Professional qualifications (IRM, APM Risk, PRINCE2, ISO 31000, etc.). Experience with regulatory bodies or Arm's Length Organisations. Familiarity with the UK Government's Orange Book and HM Treasury guidance. Why Join Us?This is your chance to shape how risk is understood, managed, and embraced by an organisation that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You'll be part of a team that sees risk as a strategic asset-not a box-ticking exercise.If you're ready to bring energy, insight, and influence to a role that matters, apply now. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Risk Manager, Business Partner, Corporate Services, Governance, Assurance, Newcastle, £60,000 Risk Manager - Strategic Partner & Culture Champion6-month fixed term contract positionAre you a curious, forward-thinking risk professional who thrives on connecting dots others miss? Do you see risk not just as a compliance exercise, but as a strategic enabler? If so, we're looking for you.We're seeking a dynamic and proactive Risk Manager to embed a culture of intelligent risk-taking across our organisation. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Resources, you'll be a trusted advisor to our executive team and board, bringing insight, challenge, and clarity to the risks that matter most.This is more than a governance role. It's about business partnering, thought leadership, and engaging hearts and minds to build a resilient, risk-aware organisation that's ready for tomorrow. What You'll Be Doing Lead and evolve our enterprise risk management framework; making it robust, proportionate, and fit for purpose. Partner across the business to surface hidden risks, connect themes, and spark strategic conversations. Advise and influence senior leaders, risk owners, and teams on risk identification, assessment, and mitigation. Own the risk register; ensuring it's accurate, insightful, and actively used to drive decision-making. Support governance by coordinating risk input to the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) and other forums. Build capability through training, storytelling, and engagement that demystifies risk and embeds it into everyday thinking. Horizon-scan for emerging risks; from policy shifts to reputational threats; and help the organisation stay ahead. Collaborate with assurance providers to align efforts and avoid duplication. Lead deep dives into priority risk areas, bringing fresh thinking and practical solutions. Connect risk with strategy, performance, and planning; ensuring it's not a silo but a driver of success. What You'll Bring Proven experience in risk management within the public sector, regulatory, or similarly complex environments. Deep understanding of risk frameworks, tools, and reporting in a corporate governance context. Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills you can influence, challenge, and inspire at all levels. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to anticipate and assess complex or emerging risks. Clear, compelling communicator able to translate risk into stories that resonate. Integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to public service values. Bonus Points For Professional qualifications (IRM, APM Risk, PRINCE2, ISO 31000, etc.). Experience with regulatory bodies or Arm's Length Organisations. Familiarity with the UK Government's Orange Book and HM Treasury guidance. Why Join Us?This is your chance to shape how risk is understood, managed, and embraced by an organisation that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You'll be part of a team that sees risk as a strategic asset-not a box-ticking exercise.If you're ready to bring energy, insight, and influence to a role that matters, apply now. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Business Support Officer/ Personal Assistant, Belfast, 3-6 Months with possible extension, £14.88 per hour Your new company A Public Sector Organisation based in Belfast City Centre are recruiting for a temporary Business Support Officer. This role will provide an administrative support function to the CEO. Your new role You will provide comprehensive administrative and business support to the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team. This pivotal role ensures the smooth operation of the Executive Office and contributes to the effective governance and strategic delivery of the organisation. Key Responsibilities Executive Support Deliver high-quality administrative support to the Chief Executive, including drafting correspondence, reports, and briefing papers using notes, research, and initiative.Manage the CEO's diary, coordinating meetings and engagements with internal and external stakeholders.Maintain efficient systems and procedures to support the smooth running of the Executive Office. Senior Leadership & Board SupportProvide administrative and business support to the Senior Management Team and Board, including preparing and formatting corporate documents.Support governance processes by assisting with Board and Committee activities as required. Meeting CoordinationLiaise with stakeholders to arrange and facilitate meetings and events.Coordinate the preparation, quality assurance, and distribution of meeting papers.Record and circulate accurate minutes and follow-up actions.Organise staff events, including quarterly planning days, ensuring seamless execution.Manage financial aspects of meetings and events, including corporate card usage, in line with procurement guidelines. Correspondence & Records ManagementHandle internal and external correspondence professionally, exercising sound judgement in responding to queries and managing communications.Maintain electronic and manual filing systems, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data management standards. Professionalism & DevelopmentUphold high standards of personal accountability and professionalism in all interactions.Build effective working relationships with internal teams and funded partners. What you'll need to succeed • A minimum of 5 GCSEs grade A-C (or equivalent), including English Language and Mathematics. • At least two year's experience of working in an administrative role, providing support directly to senior management. • Experience of facilitating meetings to include preparation and circulation of papers. • Experience of minute taking and following up on action points. • Experience in the use of MS Office package including Word, Excel and Outlook. DESIRABLE • Experience of drafting and reviewing communications & reports to a high standard on behalf of others. What you'll get in return Belfast City Centre Location Immediate start3-6 months with possible extension £14.88 per hourHybrid Working What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Sep 04, 2025
Seasonal
Business Support Officer/ Personal Assistant, Belfast, 3-6 Months with possible extension, £14.88 per hour Your new company A Public Sector Organisation based in Belfast City Centre are recruiting for a temporary Business Support Officer. This role will provide an administrative support function to the CEO. Your new role You will provide comprehensive administrative and business support to the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team. This pivotal role ensures the smooth operation of the Executive Office and contributes to the effective governance and strategic delivery of the organisation. Key Responsibilities Executive Support Deliver high-quality administrative support to the Chief Executive, including drafting correspondence, reports, and briefing papers using notes, research, and initiative.Manage the CEO's diary, coordinating meetings and engagements with internal and external stakeholders.Maintain efficient systems and procedures to support the smooth running of the Executive Office. Senior Leadership & Board SupportProvide administrative and business support to the Senior Management Team and Board, including preparing and formatting corporate documents.Support governance processes by assisting with Board and Committee activities as required. Meeting CoordinationLiaise with stakeholders to arrange and facilitate meetings and events.Coordinate the preparation, quality assurance, and distribution of meeting papers.Record and circulate accurate minutes and follow-up actions.Organise staff events, including quarterly planning days, ensuring seamless execution.Manage financial aspects of meetings and events, including corporate card usage, in line with procurement guidelines. Correspondence & Records ManagementHandle internal and external correspondence professionally, exercising sound judgement in responding to queries and managing communications.Maintain electronic and manual filing systems, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data management standards. Professionalism & DevelopmentUphold high standards of personal accountability and professionalism in all interactions.Build effective working relationships with internal teams and funded partners. What you'll need to succeed • A minimum of 5 GCSEs grade A-C (or equivalent), including English Language and Mathematics. • At least two year's experience of working in an administrative role, providing support directly to senior management. • Experience of facilitating meetings to include preparation and circulation of papers. • Experience of minute taking and following up on action points. • Experience in the use of MS Office package including Word, Excel and Outlook. DESIRABLE • Experience of drafting and reviewing communications & reports to a high standard on behalf of others. What you'll get in return Belfast City Centre Location Immediate start3-6 months with possible extension £14.88 per hourHybrid Working What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
After a remarkable 26-year journey with Caritas Care, including five years as CEO, our current Chief Executive will retire at the end of 2025. This creates a rare and exciting opportunity to lead this dynamic, well-established and vibrant organisation. The Trustees are looking for an exceptional leader to take forward and further develop one of the North West's most respected and impactful charities. About Caritas Care For 90 years, Caritas Care has been at the heart of communities across Lancashire, Cumbria and Greater Manchester. We are a values-driven charity committed to improving lives and creating opportunities for people across the North West. Our services include adoption and fostering, support for people with disabilities, rehabilitation programs and community projects, all designed to ensure that everyone has the chance to thrive. About the Role As CEO, you will provide strategic leadership and operational management, ensuring our services continue to make a meaningful impact. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, your key responsibilities will include: Leading the organisation with passion and integrity, upholding our values in everything we do Developing and implementing strategic plans to enhance and expand our services Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including funders, commissioners and partner organisations Ensuring financial sustainability, overseeing budgets and securing funding opportunities Maintaining governance and compliance standards, ensuring all activities meet legal, ethical and regulatory requirements Inspiring and supporting our dedicated staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence About You We are looking for an experienced and visionary leader who is passionate about making a difference. You will bring: Strong leadership and strategic planning skills with experience in a senior management role A deep understanding of the charity, social care or public sector, particularly in service delivery and safeguarding Excellent financial and operational management skills, ensuring sustainability and growth A collaborative approach, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders A values-driven mind-set, committed to inclusion, equality and social justice Why Join Us? This is more than a leadership role - it is an opportunity to make a real and lasting difference. You will be joining a charity with deep community roots, a skilled team and a future full of possibility. Lead a well-respected and impactful charity Work with a passionate team dedicated to making a difference Shape the future of services that change lives 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Incremental salary scale progression Flexi-time and flexible working Opportunity to maintain a Social Work England registration Employee Assistance Programme Work based pension 5% employer contribution (LGPS transfer will be considered for the right applicant) Birthday leave after 10 years' service Essential car user post with travel paid at 45p per mile Onsite free car parking If you believe you have the skills, experience and passion to lead Caritas Care into its next chapter, we'd love to hear from you. To find out more about this opportunity and to access the full candidate application information, please visit our website: For an informal discussion, please contact Susan Swarbrick, Chief Executive, on . Applicants who have previously applied for this position need not reapply. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 24 September 2025 Provisional interview dates: Tuesday 7 & Wednesday 8 October 2025 Early applications are encouraged as we may close the recruitment process ahead of the deadline if a sufficient number of high quality applications are received
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
After a remarkable 26-year journey with Caritas Care, including five years as CEO, our current Chief Executive will retire at the end of 2025. This creates a rare and exciting opportunity to lead this dynamic, well-established and vibrant organisation. The Trustees are looking for an exceptional leader to take forward and further develop one of the North West's most respected and impactful charities. About Caritas Care For 90 years, Caritas Care has been at the heart of communities across Lancashire, Cumbria and Greater Manchester. We are a values-driven charity committed to improving lives and creating opportunities for people across the North West. Our services include adoption and fostering, support for people with disabilities, rehabilitation programs and community projects, all designed to ensure that everyone has the chance to thrive. About the Role As CEO, you will provide strategic leadership and operational management, ensuring our services continue to make a meaningful impact. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, your key responsibilities will include: Leading the organisation with passion and integrity, upholding our values in everything we do Developing and implementing strategic plans to enhance and expand our services Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including funders, commissioners and partner organisations Ensuring financial sustainability, overseeing budgets and securing funding opportunities Maintaining governance and compliance standards, ensuring all activities meet legal, ethical and regulatory requirements Inspiring and supporting our dedicated staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence About You We are looking for an experienced and visionary leader who is passionate about making a difference. You will bring: Strong leadership and strategic planning skills with experience in a senior management role A deep understanding of the charity, social care or public sector, particularly in service delivery and safeguarding Excellent financial and operational management skills, ensuring sustainability and growth A collaborative approach, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders A values-driven mind-set, committed to inclusion, equality and social justice Why Join Us? This is more than a leadership role - it is an opportunity to make a real and lasting difference. You will be joining a charity with deep community roots, a skilled team and a future full of possibility. Lead a well-respected and impactful charity Work with a passionate team dedicated to making a difference Shape the future of services that change lives 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Incremental salary scale progression Flexi-time and flexible working Opportunity to maintain a Social Work England registration Employee Assistance Programme Work based pension 5% employer contribution (LGPS transfer will be considered for the right applicant) Birthday leave after 10 years' service Essential car user post with travel paid at 45p per mile Onsite free car parking If you believe you have the skills, experience and passion to lead Caritas Care into its next chapter, we'd love to hear from you. To find out more about this opportunity and to access the full candidate application information, please visit our website: For an informal discussion, please contact Susan Swarbrick, Chief Executive, on . Applicants who have previously applied for this position need not reapply. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 24 September 2025 Provisional interview dates: Tuesday 7 & Wednesday 8 October 2025 Early applications are encouraged as we may close the recruitment process ahead of the deadline if a sufficient number of high quality applications are received
Supply Chain PMO Location: Filton (60% onsite) Hours: 35 per week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am - 7pm) Pay: 24.66/hr PAYE 33.00/hr Umbrella Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security) About the Role Are you ready to make a real impact in supply chain transformation? Guidant Global is seeking a proactive and autonomous Supply Chain PMO to join our team at Airbus, supporting the Joint Improvement Plan (JIP) and Supply & Quality Improvement Plan (SQIP) with suppliers. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive change, collaborate with stakeholders, and deliver meaningful improvements across our supply chain operations. Key Responsibilities Project Governance: Organise and prepare PIA meetings and steering committees, ensuring effective structure and follow-up. Action Planning: Record, activate, and monitor action plans for internal governance, supporting continuous improvement. Executive Reporting: Produce high-level dashboards and reports summarising procurement performance, risk exposure, and actionable insights for senior leadership. Tailor reports to executive needs, highlighting relevant KPIs, trends, and visualisations. Supplier Management: Track key procurement metrics, including supplier deliveries, quality, and costs. Support transformation initiatives with suppliers. Continuous Improvement & Risk Management: Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and risks. Recommend improvements based on data trends and best practices. Support audit outputs and risk assessments. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with JIP leaders and cross-functional teams to drive project success. What We're Looking For Previous experience in PMO, Supply Chain, Quality, or Value Stream Management (VSM). Strong knowledge of project management and structured approaches. Ability to translate business problems into meaningful insights and executive reporting. Excellent organisational and presentation skills. Experience in supplier management and stakeholder engagement. Willingness to work in a multicultural environment and travel internationally when required. Fluent in English (French or Spanish is a plus). What's in it for You? Growth & Development: Work on high-impact projects with opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse, supportive team where your ideas are valued. Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible working pattern and the possibility of contract extension. Collaborative Environment: Engage with stakeholders at all levels and make a difference in supply chain transformation. How to Apply Ready to take the next step? Apply now and join Guidant Global in shaping the future of supply chain excellence at Airbus.
Sep 03, 2025
Contractor
Supply Chain PMO Location: Filton (60% onsite) Hours: 35 per week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am - 7pm) Pay: 24.66/hr PAYE 33.00/hr Umbrella Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security) About the Role Are you ready to make a real impact in supply chain transformation? Guidant Global is seeking a proactive and autonomous Supply Chain PMO to join our team at Airbus, supporting the Joint Improvement Plan (JIP) and Supply & Quality Improvement Plan (SQIP) with suppliers. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive change, collaborate with stakeholders, and deliver meaningful improvements across our supply chain operations. Key Responsibilities Project Governance: Organise and prepare PIA meetings and steering committees, ensuring effective structure and follow-up. Action Planning: Record, activate, and monitor action plans for internal governance, supporting continuous improvement. Executive Reporting: Produce high-level dashboards and reports summarising procurement performance, risk exposure, and actionable insights for senior leadership. Tailor reports to executive needs, highlighting relevant KPIs, trends, and visualisations. Supplier Management: Track key procurement metrics, including supplier deliveries, quality, and costs. Support transformation initiatives with suppliers. Continuous Improvement & Risk Management: Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and risks. Recommend improvements based on data trends and best practices. Support audit outputs and risk assessments. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with JIP leaders and cross-functional teams to drive project success. What We're Looking For Previous experience in PMO, Supply Chain, Quality, or Value Stream Management (VSM). Strong knowledge of project management and structured approaches. Ability to translate business problems into meaningful insights and executive reporting. Excellent organisational and presentation skills. Experience in supplier management and stakeholder engagement. Willingness to work in a multicultural environment and travel internationally when required. Fluent in English (French or Spanish is a plus). What's in it for You? Growth & Development: Work on high-impact projects with opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse, supportive team where your ideas are valued. Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible working pattern and the possibility of contract extension. Collaborative Environment: Engage with stakeholders at all levels and make a difference in supply chain transformation. How to Apply Ready to take the next step? Apply now and join Guidant Global in shaping the future of supply chain excellence at Airbus.
We re Hiring: Chief Executive Officer Salary: £75,000 £80,000 + pension Location: Northamptonshire (flexible, with min. 3 days on-site) Closing date: 5pm, Friday 3rd October 2025 Age UK Northamptonshire is looking for a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead us into our next chapter. We are the leading local charity supporting older people across the county providing advice, companionship, and essential services to 18,000+ people every year . As our long-serving CEO retires, we need an inspiring, strategic leader who can: Champion older people as a trusted advocate and spokesperson Lead a dedicated team of 140+ staff and 260+ volunteers Strengthen partnerships and income streams to ensure sustainability Build on our proud history while driving innovation and growth About You You ll bring: Proven senior leadership experience in a complex organisation Strong financial and strategic planning skills Excellent communication and influencing abilities Integrity, energy, and resilience to lead by example Knowledge of the voluntary sector, health, social care, or issues affecting older people is highly desirable. Interviews take place in October. If you have any questions then please use the above email. Be the voice for older people in Northamptonshire. Lead us into the future.
Sep 03, 2025
Full time
We re Hiring: Chief Executive Officer Salary: £75,000 £80,000 + pension Location: Northamptonshire (flexible, with min. 3 days on-site) Closing date: 5pm, Friday 3rd October 2025 Age UK Northamptonshire is looking for a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead us into our next chapter. We are the leading local charity supporting older people across the county providing advice, companionship, and essential services to 18,000+ people every year . As our long-serving CEO retires, we need an inspiring, strategic leader who can: Champion older people as a trusted advocate and spokesperson Lead a dedicated team of 140+ staff and 260+ volunteers Strengthen partnerships and income streams to ensure sustainability Build on our proud history while driving innovation and growth About You You ll bring: Proven senior leadership experience in a complex organisation Strong financial and strategic planning skills Excellent communication and influencing abilities Integrity, energy, and resilience to lead by example Knowledge of the voluntary sector, health, social care, or issues affecting older people is highly desirable. Interviews take place in October. If you have any questions then please use the above email. Be the voice for older people in Northamptonshire. Lead us into the future.
Job Title: Paid Media Manager Location: London (Hybrid) Contract: Until End of 2025 The Mission Help make our client famous and loved by running an integrated paid media engine that connects brand building (OOH/DOOH, partnerships, premium publishers) with performance. You'll own the upper/mid-funnel plan, orchestrate cultural partnerships, and work hand-in-hand with the media agency so the awareness you create is captured in the lower funnel. What You'll Do Plan and run full-funnel paid media for the client in the UK, with a focus on OOH/DOOH, digital video/CTV, audio, social, and publisher partnerships that build salience and brand equity. Partnerships & Publishers: Brief, negotiate, and manage premium publisher/content partnerships (eg, music, sport, lifestyle) that mirror offline activations. Ensure assets are platform-native and rights/usage are secured. OOH Leadership: Own the brief and media plan for OOH/DOOH (geo, formats, flighting, creative rotations), aligning to cultural and retail moments. Integrate with digital for pre/during/post amplification. Agency Management: Steer the media agency to clear, measurable plans. Set testing roadmaps, approve media buys, ensure healthy pacing, and uphold brand safety and compliance. Performance Handoff: Partner closely with the PPC Manager to sequence campaigns, audiences, and timing so paid search and retargeting harvest the demand created up-funnel. Measurement & Learning: Define KPIs for each layer (brand lift, reach/quality, attention, CTR/VTR, CVR proxies), run tests, and translate results into clear next steps. Budget Ownership: Build quarterly and annual plans, forecasts, and re-forecasts. Maintain accurate tracking of spend, phasing, and efficiency using Excel and internal tools. Creative & Content Orchestration: Brief platform-native assets (short-form, stories, CTV cut-downs, OOH adaptations). Ensure a cohesive story flow from pre during post around tentpole moments. Compliance & Governance: Collaborate with Legal and Corporate Affairs teams on partner content, talent usage, brand safety, and data/privacy guidelines. What Success Looks Like A coherent, connected plan where OOH/DOOH, publishers, and paid social build salience and brand affinity-while PPC/retargeting efficiently converts. A visible test-and-learn cadence that improves creative, channels, and audience targeting on a quarterly basis. Clear, executive-ready reporting that translates data into decisions and informs the next quarter's plan and budget phasing. You'll Bring 5-7+ years in paid media planning/buying, with proven experience in OOH/DOOH and brand-building, plus hands-on orchestration of publisher/content partnerships. Strong grasp of digital video/CTV, audio, and paid social. Confident briefing creators/publishers and advocating for platform-native formats. A cross-funnel mindset: you can design upper/mid-funnel plans that drive lower-funnel performance, working closely with a PPC lead and media agency. Data fluency: advanced Excel (budgeting, pacing, scenarios), comfortable with dashboards (eg, Looker, Tableau, Datorama), GA4/CM360 basics, and experience with brand-lift/attention studies. Strong presentation skills: you can distill complex data into clear, strategic recommendations for senior stakeholders. Nice to have: Experience with CTV buying, brand-lift vendors, attention metrics, MMM/MTA inputs, and internal finance tools (eg, PO/GR workflows). How We Work (Tooling & Partners) You'll collaborate with the media agency, Brand, Social/Content, E-com/CRM, Legal/Corporate Affairs, and Analytics teams. Typical stack includes: ad Servers & verification tools (eg, CM360, DV/IAS), analytics platforms (GA4, BI), social/video platforms, OOH/DOOH planning tools, and standard office software. Why Work With Our Client Join the team behind one of the UK's fastest-growing nicotine pouch brands. You'll shape high-impact, culturally relevant media and link it directly to measurable outcomes-with the freedom to experiment, learn, and scale what works. The client is an equal-opportunity employer. Candidates must be 18+ and comfortable working in a highly regulated category.
Sep 03, 2025
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Job Title: Paid Media Manager Location: London (Hybrid) Contract: Until End of 2025 The Mission Help make our client famous and loved by running an integrated paid media engine that connects brand building (OOH/DOOH, partnerships, premium publishers) with performance. You'll own the upper/mid-funnel plan, orchestrate cultural partnerships, and work hand-in-hand with the media agency so the awareness you create is captured in the lower funnel. What You'll Do Plan and run full-funnel paid media for the client in the UK, with a focus on OOH/DOOH, digital video/CTV, audio, social, and publisher partnerships that build salience and brand equity. Partnerships & Publishers: Brief, negotiate, and manage premium publisher/content partnerships (eg, music, sport, lifestyle) that mirror offline activations. Ensure assets are platform-native and rights/usage are secured. OOH Leadership: Own the brief and media plan for OOH/DOOH (geo, formats, flighting, creative rotations), aligning to cultural and retail moments. Integrate with digital for pre/during/post amplification. Agency Management: Steer the media agency to clear, measurable plans. Set testing roadmaps, approve media buys, ensure healthy pacing, and uphold brand safety and compliance. Performance Handoff: Partner closely with the PPC Manager to sequence campaigns, audiences, and timing so paid search and retargeting harvest the demand created up-funnel. Measurement & Learning: Define KPIs for each layer (brand lift, reach/quality, attention, CTR/VTR, CVR proxies), run tests, and translate results into clear next steps. Budget Ownership: Build quarterly and annual plans, forecasts, and re-forecasts. Maintain accurate tracking of spend, phasing, and efficiency using Excel and internal tools. Creative & Content Orchestration: Brief platform-native assets (short-form, stories, CTV cut-downs, OOH adaptations). Ensure a cohesive story flow from pre during post around tentpole moments. Compliance & Governance: Collaborate with Legal and Corporate Affairs teams on partner content, talent usage, brand safety, and data/privacy guidelines. What Success Looks Like A coherent, connected plan where OOH/DOOH, publishers, and paid social build salience and brand affinity-while PPC/retargeting efficiently converts. A visible test-and-learn cadence that improves creative, channels, and audience targeting on a quarterly basis. Clear, executive-ready reporting that translates data into decisions and informs the next quarter's plan and budget phasing. You'll Bring 5-7+ years in paid media planning/buying, with proven experience in OOH/DOOH and brand-building, plus hands-on orchestration of publisher/content partnerships. Strong grasp of digital video/CTV, audio, and paid social. Confident briefing creators/publishers and advocating for platform-native formats. A cross-funnel mindset: you can design upper/mid-funnel plans that drive lower-funnel performance, working closely with a PPC lead and media agency. Data fluency: advanced Excel (budgeting, pacing, scenarios), comfortable with dashboards (eg, Looker, Tableau, Datorama), GA4/CM360 basics, and experience with brand-lift/attention studies. Strong presentation skills: you can distill complex data into clear, strategic recommendations for senior stakeholders. Nice to have: Experience with CTV buying, brand-lift vendors, attention metrics, MMM/MTA inputs, and internal finance tools (eg, PO/GR workflows). How We Work (Tooling & Partners) You'll collaborate with the media agency, Brand, Social/Content, E-com/CRM, Legal/Corporate Affairs, and Analytics teams. Typical stack includes: ad Servers & verification tools (eg, CM360, DV/IAS), analytics platforms (GA4, BI), social/video platforms, OOH/DOOH planning tools, and standard office software. Why Work With Our Client Join the team behind one of the UK's fastest-growing nicotine pouch brands. You'll shape high-impact, culturally relevant media and link it directly to measurable outcomes-with the freedom to experiment, learn, and scale what works. The client is an equal-opportunity employer. Candidates must be 18+ and comfortable working in a highly regulated category.
We have partnered with a rapidly growing, private equity-backed infrastructure and technology business who are seeking a commercially astute Deputy CFO to play a pivotal role in shaping the company's financial future. With significant investment already secured and ambitious expansion plans underway, this is a rare opportunity to join the executive leadership team at a transformative stage of the business journey.Key Responsibilities:- Partner closely with the CFO and wider leadership team to drive financial strategy, reporting, and operational excellence.- Lead on corporate finance initiatives including debt refinancing, equity structuring, and investor relations.- Provide rigorous oversight of financial planning & analysis (FP&A), forecasting, and cashflow management to support large-scale capital projects.- Strengthen governance, controls, and compliance frameworks in line with a regulated infrastructure environment.- Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team, ensuring robust succession planning.- Act as a trusted strategic advisor to the Board, playing a key role in decision-making across growth, investment, and M&A opportunities.The successful applicant will be a qualified finance leader (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience at executive or senior leadership level. Demonstrable expertise in corporate finance, debt/equity structures, and stakeholder management will be essential along with a proven ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on delivery in a fast-scaling environment. You will also have exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the gravitas to operate at Board level.A background in infrastructure, technology, utilities, or capital-intensive industries would be highly advantageous.This opportunity represents significant career progression potential, with a clear route to CFO
Sep 03, 2025
Full time
We have partnered with a rapidly growing, private equity-backed infrastructure and technology business who are seeking a commercially astute Deputy CFO to play a pivotal role in shaping the company's financial future. With significant investment already secured and ambitious expansion plans underway, this is a rare opportunity to join the executive leadership team at a transformative stage of the business journey.Key Responsibilities:- Partner closely with the CFO and wider leadership team to drive financial strategy, reporting, and operational excellence.- Lead on corporate finance initiatives including debt refinancing, equity structuring, and investor relations.- Provide rigorous oversight of financial planning & analysis (FP&A), forecasting, and cashflow management to support large-scale capital projects.- Strengthen governance, controls, and compliance frameworks in line with a regulated infrastructure environment.- Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team, ensuring robust succession planning.- Act as a trusted strategic advisor to the Board, playing a key role in decision-making across growth, investment, and M&A opportunities.The successful applicant will be a qualified finance leader (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience at executive or senior leadership level. Demonstrable expertise in corporate finance, debt/equity structures, and stakeholder management will be essential along with a proven ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on delivery in a fast-scaling environment. You will also have exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the gravitas to operate at Board level.A background in infrastructure, technology, utilities, or capital-intensive industries would be highly advantageous.This opportunity represents significant career progression potential, with a clear route to CFO
Senior Financial Planning Manager Advise existing HNW clients (£1m+) Manage a team of advisers (junior and senior) Surrey based Chartered IFA firm £100k - £120k basic salary plus benefits and bonuses Benefits: Death in Service, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection My client are a Chartered independent wealth planning firm with offices in Surrey who I have met and placed 6 members of staff with. They offer whole of market financial advice to HNW retirees, accumulators, local families and SME owners based across Sussex, Kent and London. In their current setup they manage the affairs of 200 families. They give advice on pensions, investments, tax planning, cashflow modelling, retirement planning and protections. They have very longstanding relations stretching back 20 years. An average client for them has £1m of invested assets, with their top client having multiple millions invested. The business has built an outstanding reputation and is very engaged in the local community. They place exceptional customer satisfaction at the top of their priorities resulting in a very high rate of retention. The support team comprises of an experienced team of Administrators and Paraplanners who are actively encouraged to progress and develop as both professionals and individuals via ongoing CPD and industry exams. The business also has dedicated Operation Manager/Practice Manager ensuring a smooth functioning of the business too. The Managing Director is creating a brand-new role for a senior financial adviser with a demonstrable track record of advising high net worth clients and also managing financial advisers to take on a strategic role working very closely with the Managing Director. You will have a strategic lens to your working practices and be always looking to improve the efficiency and performance levels of a team of financial advisers. You will have a minimum 10+ years of experience working within private client wealth management industry and 3-5 years of proven leadership managing financial advisers and working closely with executive teams. You will be allocated a book of clients to manage, many of which are the HNW cases (up to £8m of assets), you will be writing performance plans, conducting 1-2-1 meetings with the advisers you are managing, appraisals, meeting observations, KPI reviews and writing business development/marketing plans. You will also be involved in recruiting new advisers and ensuring the business achieves its growth plans. You will be working very closely with the admin, paraplanning and operations teams closely and seeking to find new ways of working to improve the support to advisers. If this role sounds of interest or any other roles I am working on please get in touch.
Sep 03, 2025
Full time
Senior Financial Planning Manager Advise existing HNW clients (£1m+) Manage a team of advisers (junior and senior) Surrey based Chartered IFA firm £100k - £120k basic salary plus benefits and bonuses Benefits: Death in Service, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection My client are a Chartered independent wealth planning firm with offices in Surrey who I have met and placed 6 members of staff with. They offer whole of market financial advice to HNW retirees, accumulators, local families and SME owners based across Sussex, Kent and London. In their current setup they manage the affairs of 200 families. They give advice on pensions, investments, tax planning, cashflow modelling, retirement planning and protections. They have very longstanding relations stretching back 20 years. An average client for them has £1m of invested assets, with their top client having multiple millions invested. The business has built an outstanding reputation and is very engaged in the local community. They place exceptional customer satisfaction at the top of their priorities resulting in a very high rate of retention. The support team comprises of an experienced team of Administrators and Paraplanners who are actively encouraged to progress and develop as both professionals and individuals via ongoing CPD and industry exams. The business also has dedicated Operation Manager/Practice Manager ensuring a smooth functioning of the business too. The Managing Director is creating a brand-new role for a senior financial adviser with a demonstrable track record of advising high net worth clients and also managing financial advisers to take on a strategic role working very closely with the Managing Director. You will have a strategic lens to your working practices and be always looking to improve the efficiency and performance levels of a team of financial advisers. You will have a minimum 10+ years of experience working within private client wealth management industry and 3-5 years of proven leadership managing financial advisers and working closely with executive teams. You will be allocated a book of clients to manage, many of which are the HNW cases (up to £8m of assets), you will be writing performance plans, conducting 1-2-1 meetings with the advisers you are managing, appraisals, meeting observations, KPI reviews and writing business development/marketing plans. You will also be involved in recruiting new advisers and ensuring the business achieves its growth plans. You will be working very closely with the admin, paraplanning and operations teams closely and seeking to find new ways of working to improve the support to advisers. If this role sounds of interest or any other roles I am working on please get in touch.
Interim Director of Finance and Operations - 6-month Contract To start in October. Our client is seeking an experienced Director of Finance and Operations for an interim fixed-term-contract, to take responsibility for the strategic leadership of the enabling departments of the organisation, being accountable to the CEO and Board of Trustees, and ensuring effective and efficient operations in furtherance of the organisation's charitable objectives. This is initially a 6-month interim position, but may be extended to 9 months and could go permanent should it be the right match. You will need to be available to start at short notice and must be able to attend a panel interview on Wednesday 10th September. Interim Director of Finance and Operations - 6-month Contract Responsibilities As the Interim Director of Finance and Operations, some of your duties will include but not be limited to: Strategic leadership, collaborating with the CEO, Executive Team members and the Board of Trustees, in developing and implementing organisational strategies Leading and facilitating the annual corporate planning and budget setting cycle Providing effective line management of the Head of Finance, ensuring the department delivers an effective and efficient service that enables and assures the delivery of the charity's object, strategy and operational plans Reviewing and updating as necessary, the financial policies and regulations to ensure compliance and best practice Leading the preparation of the financial planning processes including budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling Managing the charity's payroll system to ensure timely and accurate payments Providing insights and recommendations for improvements Providing strategic leadership of the Facilities, Project Management and Data Governance and Risk departments Acting as an ambassador for the organisation and cultivating positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders Interim Director of Finance and Operations - 6-month Contract Rewards Standard Benefits: - Generous annual leave allowance - Upon appointment: 202.5 hours. (27 hours) - pro rata for length of FTC -Discount on eye care, cinema tickets, and local shops and restaurants. - Cycle to work scheme - up to 39% saving on cycling equipment. - Study leave and funding assistance. - An Employee Assistance Programme in partnership with Health Assured. - In-house cafe with home-cooked meals and fresh fruit. Flexible working and on average 2 office days a week. Car parking is available on a first come first served basis. The Company You will join an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Working for this charity is not only a chance to do something great, it's also an opportunity to feel valued and inspired by their cause in helping the local community. Interim Director of Finance and Operations - 6-month Contract Experience To be successful in this interim Director of Finance and Operations role, you will be a fully qualified Accountant or have substantial hands-on financial experience at a senior level if QBE. It is desirable that you have worked within the charity sector with a knowledge of charity finances, regulations and governance and experience of working closely with Trustees. This is a strategic role and so you must have a proven track record of budgeting, planning and managing internal controls. Team management experience is essential as you will have several Heads of department direct reports to manage. Experience of dealing with fundraising and donations is highly desirable. You will have a demonstrable track record of collaborating with CEO and Executive Team members to develop and implement organisational strategies and of providing strategic financial leadership through timely and purposeful reporting, analysis and insight. You will work with the estates, data governance, project management and finance departments and so must be able to communicate across all areas of the organisation and be experienced at providing effective line management. You will have experience of ensuring policies, procedures and compliance are adhered to. Ideally you will be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) and IWFM qualified and have membership of a relevant professional body. You will have strong commercial acumen and preferably will have experience of operating at a senior/ strategic level within the not-for-profit and/ or healthcare sector. Location Our client is based in Oxford, OX4. Some hybrid working with on-site working at least x2 days depending on business needs and meetings. How to apply for this Interim Director of Finance and Operations role Please send an up to date CV and cover letter to (url removed) Panel interview for successful applicants will take place on 10th September INDBOOST Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit (url removed) and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. For our latest vacancies follow our Jobs on Twitter
Sep 03, 2025
Contractor
Interim Director of Finance and Operations - 6-month Contract To start in October. Our client is seeking an experienced Director of Finance and Operations for an interim fixed-term-contract, to take responsibility for the strategic leadership of the enabling departments of the organisation, being accountable to the CEO and Board of Trustees, and ensuring effective and efficient operations in furtherance of the organisation's charitable objectives. This is initially a 6-month interim position, but may be extended to 9 months and could go permanent should it be the right match. You will need to be available to start at short notice and must be able to attend a panel interview on Wednesday 10th September. Interim Director of Finance and Operations - 6-month Contract Responsibilities As the Interim Director of Finance and Operations, some of your duties will include but not be limited to: Strategic leadership, collaborating with the CEO, Executive Team members and the Board of Trustees, in developing and implementing organisational strategies Leading and facilitating the annual corporate planning and budget setting cycle Providing effective line management of the Head of Finance, ensuring the department delivers an effective and efficient service that enables and assures the delivery of the charity's object, strategy and operational plans Reviewing and updating as necessary, the financial policies and regulations to ensure compliance and best practice Leading the preparation of the financial planning processes including budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling Managing the charity's payroll system to ensure timely and accurate payments Providing insights and recommendations for improvements Providing strategic leadership of the Facilities, Project Management and Data Governance and Risk departments Acting as an ambassador for the organisation and cultivating positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders Interim Director of Finance and Operations - 6-month Contract Rewards Standard Benefits: - Generous annual leave allowance - Upon appointment: 202.5 hours. (27 hours) - pro rata for length of FTC -Discount on eye care, cinema tickets, and local shops and restaurants. - Cycle to work scheme - up to 39% saving on cycling equipment. - Study leave and funding assistance. - An Employee Assistance Programme in partnership with Health Assured. - In-house cafe with home-cooked meals and fresh fruit. Flexible working and on average 2 office days a week. Car parking is available on a first come first served basis. The Company You will join an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Working for this charity is not only a chance to do something great, it's also an opportunity to feel valued and inspired by their cause in helping the local community. Interim Director of Finance and Operations - 6-month Contract Experience To be successful in this interim Director of Finance and Operations role, you will be a fully qualified Accountant or have substantial hands-on financial experience at a senior level if QBE. It is desirable that you have worked within the charity sector with a knowledge of charity finances, regulations and governance and experience of working closely with Trustees. This is a strategic role and so you must have a proven track record of budgeting, planning and managing internal controls. Team management experience is essential as you will have several Heads of department direct reports to manage. Experience of dealing with fundraising and donations is highly desirable. You will have a demonstrable track record of collaborating with CEO and Executive Team members to develop and implement organisational strategies and of providing strategic financial leadership through timely and purposeful reporting, analysis and insight. You will work with the estates, data governance, project management and finance departments and so must be able to communicate across all areas of the organisation and be experienced at providing effective line management. You will have experience of ensuring policies, procedures and compliance are adhered to. Ideally you will be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) and IWFM qualified and have membership of a relevant professional body. You will have strong commercial acumen and preferably will have experience of operating at a senior/ strategic level within the not-for-profit and/ or healthcare sector. Location Our client is based in Oxford, OX4. Some hybrid working with on-site working at least x2 days depending on business needs and meetings. How to apply for this Interim Director of Finance and Operations role Please send an up to date CV and cover letter to (url removed) Panel interview for successful applicants will take place on 10th September INDBOOST Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. 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Sep 03, 2025
Full time
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Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists
Oxford, Oxfordshire
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Sep 03, 2025
Full time
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