Pavilion Recruitment Solutions

We're looking for a Contractor Operations Consultant to join our growing interim recruitment team and take ownership of everything that happens after a contractor accepts an offer. You'll manage the contractor journey from offer through to assignment completion, covering onboarding, contracts, compliance, timesheets, finance administration and contractor care. You'll also build strong relationships with our contractor network, keeping close to what they're working on and spotting extensions, redeployment opportunities, upcoming projects and potential hiring needs to feed back to our recruitment team. The role Manage contractor onboarding, contracts, compliance and pre-employment checks. Own timesheets, approvals, POs and finance administration. Act as a key point of contact for contractors throughout their assignments. Manage extensions, changes and upcoming end dates. Identify opportunities to redeploy contractors. Build market intelligence and spot potential commercial opportunities. Keep contractor records accurate and audit-ready. Work closely with recruitment and finance to keep everything running smoothly. About you You're highly organised, proactive and commercially curious. You're confident dealing with contractors, clients and internal teams, comfortable chasing when needed, and have excellent attention to detail. Experience in recruitment operations, contractor onboarding, compliance, payroll or recruitment administration would be advantageous, particularly experience with umbrella companies, timesheets or contractor payroll. This is a key role within our growing contract and interim business, with the opportunity to take real ownership and develop across contractor operations, compliance, finance and commercial insight. If you're someone who likes making things happen, building relationships and spotting opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Role Overview: We are working with a leading pensions business that is looking to appoint an experienced Trustee professional to join their growing team as a Trustee Director. You will take day-to-day responsibility for a number of schemes, working closely with trustees, clients and advisers to ensure effective governance and decision-making. The role will provide exposure to a wide variety of trustee matters and projects, including funding discussions, buy-ins and buy-outs, liability management exercises, corporate restructurings and wider scheme governance. You will also work alongside experienced colleagues on more complex projects and have the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and development of the trustee services business. Key Responsibilities: Act as a Trustee Director across a portfolio of occupational pension schemes, taking day-to-day responsibility for the effective running and governance of those schemes. Build strong relationships with trustees, clients, advisers and other key stakeholders. Prepare for and lead trustee meetings, ensuring effective decision-making and appropriate governance. Work alongside other trustee professionals on schemes where multiple trustees are involved, including acting as chair or co-trustee on committees and working groups where appropriate. Provide guidance and support to trustees on a broad range of governance, regulatory, funding and scheme-related matters. Support schemes through key projects and transactions, including buy-ins and buy-outs, funding discussions, liability management exercises and corporate restructurings. Work closely with advisers and service providers to ensure appropriate advice is obtained and actions are followed through effectively. Keep up to date with developments across the pensions industry and ensure relevant technical and regulatory information is communicated appropriately. Support wider trustee and governance projects, including adviser and service provider reviews. Contribute to the development of the trustee services offering and support business growth through maintaining strong external relationships. Share knowledge and experience with colleagues and contribute to the development of the wider trustee team. Maintain high standards of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality across all aspects of the role. Skills & ExperienceRequired: Strong existing experience within pension trusteeship is essential. Significant experience working with occupational pension schemes and a good understanding of trustee responsibilities and governance. Previous experience acting as a trustee, professional trustee, trustee secretary or in a similar senior trustee-facing capacity. Experience managing relationships with trustees, clients, advisers and other professional stakeholders. Comfortable operating at board level and contributing to, or leading, trustee meetings. Good understanding of the wider UK pensions market and the issues currently facing pension schemes. Experience of working on, or exposure to, projects such as buy-ins/buy-outs, funding exercises, liability management or corporate restructuring would be advantageous. Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage with a range of stakeholders. Commercially aware, with an interest in contributing to the growth and development of a trustee services business. Ability to take ownership of a portfolio and work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider team. Professional, credible and confident when dealing with senior stakeholders. Relevant professional qualifications within pensions, actuarial, legal or a related discipline would be advantageous, but strong practical trustee experience is the key requirement.

Pavilion Recruitment Solutions is working with a leading pensions business to appoint an experienced Trustee Director to join their governance team. You will take day-to-day responsibility for a portfolio of schemes, working closely with trustees, clients and advisers to ensure effective governance and sound decision-making. The role offers exposure to regulatory, funding and scheme-related matters, including buy-ins, buy-outs and corporate restructurings, with opportunities to lead meetings,

Broking Account Executive - Storage, Removals & Haulage up to £75,000 + bonus Remote/Hybrid Pavilion Recruitment is supporting a specialist commercial insurance broker with the appointment of an ambitious, client-focused Account Executive This is a new-business-led role for someone who enjoys being visible in the market: meeting clients, attending industry events, developing relationships and converting warm opportunities into long-term accounts. The role You will inherit a circa £200k income book of removals and storage clients while building your own portfolio through a strong pipeline of inbound enquiries, referrals and industry contacts. You'll manage your client relationships end-to-end, supported by an experienced broking support team, and will have real scope to help develop the business's growing haulage offering. Key responsibilities - Manage and grow an inherited removals and storage portfolio - Develop new business from warm leads, events, referrals and networking - Attend national client visits, regional meetings and industry events - Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities across commercial covers - Build a recognisable personal presence within the removals, storage and haulage sectors - Work closely with broking support, claims and underwriting teams What we're looking for - Commercial insurance broking experience, ideally in an Account Executive or new-business capacity - Strong knowledge of fleet, liability and commercial combined insurance - Haulage experience or contacts would be highly advantageous, but are not essential - A confident relationship builder with a proactive, entrepreneurial approach - Comfortable travelling for client meetings and industry events - Open to established Executives and ambitious brokers ready for their first Executive role

Project Associate - Real Estate Insurance Due Diligence A leading international insurance broker is looking for a Project Associate to join its specialist real estate due diligence team in London. This is a growth hire into a niche, technical practice advising commercial real estate lenders on the insurance aspects of property financing transactions. The team The practice provides pre- and post-funding due diligence to commercial real estate loan originators and servicers. Working on behalf of lender clients, the team analyses the insurance position on real estate financing deals, reviews the insurance provisions in facility agreements, identifies risks and coverage gaps, and reports back clearly on compliance. The role Supporting the continued growth of the practice, you'll contribute to client delivery while building your own relationships across the market. Day to day you will: Support and develop relationships with real estate lenders and other stakeholders Review facility agreements, with a focus on the insurance provisions Liaise with lenders, lawyers and brokers to gather information and progress reviews Build working relationships with borrower brokers, explaining insurance requirements and helping identify solutions Review insurance policies, schedules, endorsements and wordings (with guidance and support) Identify shortfalls or issues and escalate to senior colleagues Support negotiations to close out identified gaps Review supporting documentation, structure charts, reinstatement cost assessments, rent rolls, to verify insurable interest and adequacy of sums insured Translate technical insurance concepts into clear, client friendly language Prepare accurate reports for lender clients and support final documentation and compliance records About you Strong attention to detail with a proactive, enquiring mindset An interest in insurance, real estate or construction with prior technical knowledge Able to interpret contractual and technical information with support Clear written and verbal communication skills A genuine team player who is keen to learn Well organised, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines Working towards, or interested in pursuing, CII qualifications What's on offer A rare specialism blending insurance, real estate and contract analysis, a skill set that is hard to replicate and highly valued Client-facing exposure from the outset, with a clear path to owning relationships Structured support and development, including backing for CII study A well-established, growing practice within a global business

Paraplanner Hybrid Working Up to £45,000 Basic Salary Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning Required Excellent Career Development Opportunity About the Opportunity I am working with a growing independent Financial Planning firm that is looking to add an experienced Paraplanner to its team. The business provides holistic, whole of market Financial Planning across areas including investments, pensions, protection, retirement planning and estate planning. This is a good opportunity for an established Paraplanner who wants to continue developing their technical knowledge while working within a supportive and growing business. The Role You will work closely with Financial Planners across a varied range of client cases, taking responsibility for your own caseload and supporting advisers with technical recommendations. The role will include suitability report writing, technical research, pension and investment analysis and supporting advisers through the full recommendation process. There will also be opportunities to gain exposure to more complex cases as your experience develops, with clear scope to progress into more senior Paraplanning responsibilities over time. Key Responsibilities • Preparing suitability reports and financial planning recommendations • Undertaking technical research across pensions, investments, protection and retirement planning • Managing your own caseload and adviser relationships • Supporting advisers with complex financial planning requirements • Analysing client circumstances and researching appropriate solutions • Supporting pension, investment, retirement and protection cases • Liaising with providers, advisers and administration teams • Ensuring recommendations and supporting documentation are accurate and compliant • Keeping up to date with regulatory and technical developments About You • Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning or equivalent • Previous Paraplanning experience within Financial Planning or Wealth Management • Strong report writing and technical research skills • Good knowledge of pensions and investments • Strong attention to detail • Good understanding of FCA regulations and suitability • Comfortable managing multiple cases and deadlines What's on Offer? • Salary up to £45,000 • Hybrid working • Varied and technically interesting caseload • Supportive team environment • Exposure to experienced Financial Planners • Clear opportunities for progression • Opportunity to develop towards more senior Paraplanning responsibilities If you are an experienced Paraplanner and would be open to hearing more, I'd be happy to have a confidential conversation and talk you through the opportunity.

An exciting opportunity for a Commercial Account Handler, managing your own book of business, with a growing and highly collaborative insurance brokerage. The business is based in Brighton and specialises in Storage, Removals and Marine insurance, working with clients across the UK and internationally. You'll be joining a social and supportive team where collaboration is encouraged and there are genuine opportunities to develop your career. The Role Managing your own portfolio worth up to £300,000 in income, with approximately 80 commercial insurance clients Handling renewals, mid-term adjustments and new business Managing warm new-business leads through to placement, generated by an internal sales team (no cold calling required) Handling risks across Goods in Transit, Motor, Commercial Combined and Professional Risks Managing premiums typically ranging from £4,000 to £15,000 Building rapport and maintaining strong client relationships Liaising with insurers and the wider market to negotiate appropriate cover Providing a client- and market-facing service Undertaking both manual and e-trade broking through insurance portals and Acturis Supporting ad-hoc client requirements and wider team activity Attending occasional client meetings and visits across the UK About You Experience in Commercial Insurance Personable and confident speaking on the telephone and communicating via email A proactive and commercially minded approach Ambition to develop and progress within the business The Company Offers Hybrid working A collaborative and supportive team environment Opportunities for career progression Support towards Cert CII qualifications, including study support The opportunity for the role to become more field- and client-facing as your career develops Exposure to a specialist and diverse area of the commercial insurance market A strong culture of teamwork and collaboration

Commercial Account Handler £35,000 - £40,000 / Croydon area Pavilion Recruitment are working with a well-established, independent Chartered Insurance Broker who are looking for a Commercial Account Handler to join their friendly and experienced team. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Account Handler to join a highly personable regional broker, with the potential to progress into a Senior Account Handler role. The Role You will work closely with an experienced broker in the business who will guide and mentor you, whilst you both share and manage a portfolio of commercial SME clients, whilst providing a high level of service across renewals and day-to-day servicing. The portfolio is predominantly Property Owners, alongside EL, PL, Combined and other commercial risks. You will manage around 20-30 renewals per month, with some warm new business opportunities also available. Responsibility for processing MTAs. Obtaining and negotiating quotations with insurers. Broking via Acturis and via open market presentations when needed. Building and maintaining strong client relationships. Supporing with warm new business opportunities. Identifying opportunities to develop existing client relationships About You We are looking for a confident and proactive Commercial Account Handler with: Acturis experience - essential Commercial insurance experience, ideally across a range of classes, although individuals with only a Property policy background are encouraged to apply Excellent communication and client relationship skills A proactive, hands-on approach The confidence to take ownership within a small team A genuine team-player mentality This role could suit an experienced Account Handler, a Junior Handler looking to progress, or someone looking to move away from a larger City broker into a more supportive, relationship-led environment.

We are working with a leading pensions organisation seeking a Corporate Governance Manager to support and enhance the corporate governance framework across a complex, regulated group structure. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced governance professional to take a key role in supporting Boards, Committees, and senior stakeholders, ensuring high standards of governance, compliance, and regulatory reporting across the business. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the Company Secretary function, maintaining robust governance frameworks, and ensuring effective Board and Committee operations within an FCA regulated environment. Key Responsibilities: Act as deputy to the Company Secretary, ensuring accurate Companies House filings and statutory records are maintained across all group entities Support the Chair, NEDs, Executive Board and senior stakeholders on all governance and compliance matters Lead drafting of Strategic and Directors' Reports in line with Companies Act requirements and governance best practice Ensure governance frameworks meet FCA regulatory requirements and align with TPR expectations Support the development and maintenance of group governance structures, including delegations, terms of reference and Articles of Association Manage and maintain Board portal systems, including supplier relationship management and system improvements Coordinate Board and Committee meetings including agendas, papers, minutes and action tracking Support shareholder governance forums, including preparation of materials and AGM coordination Support recruitment, onboarding and development of Non-Executive Directors, including skills matrices and training plans Support Board effectiveness reviews and externally facilitated evaluations Maintain governance policies, procedures and statutory registers (conflicts, gifts & hospitality, learning & development) Work with Compliance, HR and Executive teams to ensure regulatory obligations are met Provide support and cover for senior governance colleagues as required Experience & Skills Required: Strong experience in corporate governance or company secretariat roles Experience working within a regulated environment - FCA experience essential Strong understanding of corporate governance frameworks and reporting requirements Excellent report writing and documentation skills Experience supporting Boards, Committees, and senior stakeholders Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills Desirable: Knowledge of The Pensions Regulator (TPR) requirements Experience working in complex, multi-entity group structures Experience managing Board portals or governance systems Understanding of Non-Executive Director processes and Board effectiveness reviews Relevant governance or company secretarial qualification (or working towards one)

Financial Controller - Permanent - East Sussex (hybrid) - £60-70k I have an excellent opportunity for a Financial Controller to join a dynamic, highly acquisitive SME group based in East Sussex. This is a newly created role due to the continued success and growth of the business. Hybrid working (2 days from home). Reporting into the Finance Director, as the new Financial Controller you will play a key role within the finance function, taking ownership of core financial reporting, compliance, and analysis activities. Financial Controller responsibilities: Monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, reconciliations, analysis & KPIs) Prepare monthly consolidated management accounts for the Group Manage VAT processes, ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations and the preparation and submission of VAT returns. Assist with forecasts and rolling budgets. Support the preparation of annual statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors. Maintain the Fixed Asset Register. Provide financial analysis and insights to support commercial decision-making across the business. If you are a qualified Financial Controller/Finance Manager who is looking for an opportunity to further develop in a fast paced environment then this is the role for you. For more information, please apply today! You will need to be a driver due to the remote location.

Part-Time Finance Director - Worthing - £500-£700pd We are supporting a growing SME business in Worthing with the appointment of a Part-Time Finance Director, working 2 days per week, for an estimated 6-month period. Reporting to the Board, you will play a central role in strengthening financial decision-making and supporting the next phase of the organisation's growth. This is a visible, influential Finance Director position with genuine scope to add value. Finance Director responsibilities: Providing trusted strategic financial support to the Board Producing and owning financial modelling, forecasting and scenario planning Supporting business planning, budgeting and cashflow management Reviewing and improving financial processes, controls and reporting Acting as a senior financial sounding board to support growth and change You will be a qualified and experienced Finance Director, comfortable working in a hands-on capacity while also contributing at a strategic level. For more information, please apply today!