Conveyancing Department Head (Solicitor, CLE or CLC) Location: Nuneaton with hybrid working Genuine opportunity for partnership within 2 years About the Firm This highly reputable CQS accredited law firm has been established for over a century. They have a thriving business, a low staff turnover and a very loyal client following. They currently employ around 50 staff over two offices. The workforce is at the very heart of the business, and the culture is one of respect, trust, and ongoing support. Employees are provided with all the resources and support they need, not only to thrive in their careers, but to also have a healthy work/life balance. The firm constantly review ways to reward their employees so you can be assured that your hard work, commitment, and loyalty will not go unnoticed and whether you aspire to be a Senior Associate, a Head of Department or you d like to progress your career to partnership level, there are genuine career pathways in place for you to achieve your goals. What you'll be doing Leading and overseeing an established conveyancing team consisting of three experienced fee earners and several legal assistants spread across two offices Playing a key role in business development, operational strategy, and client relationship management Driving growth, mentoring team members, and ensuring the department operates efficiently and profitably Managing a reduced residential conveyancing caseload with ample support from experienced colleagues Suitable candidates will have: Excellent management and leadership skills A minimum of 5 years' experience running a wide ranging residential conveyancing caseload in a law firm from instruction to post-completion Longevity of employment in previous roles Fully qualified status (solicitor, FCILEx or CLC) This is a full time, permanent job , working 9am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday. Home working will be accommodated for part of the week, following an initial training/settling in period. Benefits include: 24 days annual leave, rising to 29 days with length of service, plus UK bank holidays Your birthday off as an additional day's paid leave Hybrid / flexible working Enhanced company sick pay scheme Free onsite parking Discounted legal fees for you and your immediate family Payment of professional fees and subscriptions Exam and study leave Employee referral scheme Social calendar of activities Community and fundraising events Pension scheme Bonus scheme Note: A competitive salary is offered which will be wholly commensurate with experience. The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge. For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands. We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent. About Your Consultant Tracey is the Owner and Managing Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service the way she believes recruitment should be! Tracey s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey s experience and expertise. Know anyone who might be interested ? We offer generous bonuses up to £500 for successful referrals. Conditions apply - contact us or view our website for details.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Conveyancing Department Head (Solicitor, CLE or CLC) Location: Nuneaton with hybrid working Genuine opportunity for partnership within 2 years About the Firm This highly reputable CQS accredited law firm has been established for over a century. They have a thriving business, a low staff turnover and a very loyal client following. They currently employ around 50 staff over two offices. The workforce is at the very heart of the business, and the culture is one of respect, trust, and ongoing support. Employees are provided with all the resources and support they need, not only to thrive in their careers, but to also have a healthy work/life balance. The firm constantly review ways to reward their employees so you can be assured that your hard work, commitment, and loyalty will not go unnoticed and whether you aspire to be a Senior Associate, a Head of Department or you d like to progress your career to partnership level, there are genuine career pathways in place for you to achieve your goals. What you'll be doing Leading and overseeing an established conveyancing team consisting of three experienced fee earners and several legal assistants spread across two offices Playing a key role in business development, operational strategy, and client relationship management Driving growth, mentoring team members, and ensuring the department operates efficiently and profitably Managing a reduced residential conveyancing caseload with ample support from experienced colleagues Suitable candidates will have: Excellent management and leadership skills A minimum of 5 years' experience running a wide ranging residential conveyancing caseload in a law firm from instruction to post-completion Longevity of employment in previous roles Fully qualified status (solicitor, FCILEx or CLC) This is a full time, permanent job , working 9am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday. Home working will be accommodated for part of the week, following an initial training/settling in period. Benefits include: 24 days annual leave, rising to 29 days with length of service, plus UK bank holidays Your birthday off as an additional day's paid leave Hybrid / flexible working Enhanced company sick pay scheme Free onsite parking Discounted legal fees for you and your immediate family Payment of professional fees and subscriptions Exam and study leave Employee referral scheme Social calendar of activities Community and fundraising events Pension scheme Bonus scheme Note: A competitive salary is offered which will be wholly commensurate with experience. The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge. For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands. We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent. About Your Consultant Tracey is the Owner and Managing Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service the way she believes recruitment should be! Tracey s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey s experience and expertise. Know anyone who might be interested ? We offer generous bonuses up to £500 for successful referrals. Conditions apply - contact us or view our website for details.
Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry.You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. This role will join the Outsourcing team as a client facing Director. This team manage the outsourced financial function for a range of business and undertake specialist project assignments to support clients finance functions when they need it for example, on the run up to a transaction, following a merger or when additional resource or technical skills are required.This role will be your opportunity to join a fast-growing team in a vibrant and modern office environment, working on a variety of client and projects projects whilst helping to drive the development of the team. This position is ideal for a technically strong individual who has experience of running and leading a finance function from either a practice or industry background and who wishes to maximise their potential and the breadth of their experience in a growing professional services firmYou'll be someone with: Professional qualification ACA or ACCA or equivalent. Ability to lead and deliver engagements including planning, controlling and completing a diverse range of projects that adhere to firm policy on quality. Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner. Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence, lead, engage and manage a number of stakeholders. Efficient and effective time management and organisation skills.You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand.We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO.We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry.You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. This role will join the Outsourcing team as a client facing Director. This team manage the outsourced financial function for a range of business and undertake specialist project assignments to support clients finance functions when they need it for example, on the run up to a transaction, following a merger or when additional resource or technical skills are required.This role will be your opportunity to join a fast-growing team in a vibrant and modern office environment, working on a variety of client and projects projects whilst helping to drive the development of the team. This position is ideal for a technically strong individual who has experience of running and leading a finance function from either a practice or industry background and who wishes to maximise their potential and the breadth of their experience in a growing professional services firmYou'll be someone with: Professional qualification ACA or ACCA or equivalent. Ability to lead and deliver engagements including planning, controlling and completing a diverse range of projects that adhere to firm policy on quality. Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner. Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence, lead, engage and manage a number of stakeholders. Efficient and effective time management and organisation skills.You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand.We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO.We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Production Manager Birmingham 40-55,000 depending on experience Full-time, Permanent Are you an experienced Production Manager or maybe a Production Supervisor looking for your next step on the career ladder? Join a forward-thinking company where you'll have real influence, supported by department heads and the Board, and make a tangible impact on efficiency, productivity, and quality. About this role: Production Manager, managing the manufacturing operation, ensuring resources and staffing sufficient to deliver to client timescales Setting ambitious production goals, measuring and communicating to key personnel Delivering the operational annual budget and reporting to the Board Implementing Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental standards Benchmarking processes and introducing initiatives to ensure an efficient and flexible operation including the evaluation of all machinery Managing planned and reactive maintenance of production equipment Working closely with Managing Director and other senior Managers Are you: Experienced Production Manager from a manufacturing environment (manufacturing for construction would be of particular interest) Good ERP/MES knowledge A proactive, solution-focused leader who motivates teams and drives results Commercially aware, organised, and able to balance productivity, cost-efficiency, and customer satisfaction Committed to continuous improvement, efficiency, and people development Possessing a good working knowledge of ISO9001 and other standards (H&S, environmental etc) Why Join this company? Well established business, with many staff serving 10 years and more Ambitious to progress and develop the business, currently enjoying a strong order book Work with them on quality, environmental and health & safety standards Committed to its people, strong family ethos Ready to Apply? If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply today or contact Sue Eustace or Ryan Davies to discuss this opportunity in confidence. Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, or background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Production Manager Birmingham 40-55,000 depending on experience Full-time, Permanent Are you an experienced Production Manager or maybe a Production Supervisor looking for your next step on the career ladder? Join a forward-thinking company where you'll have real influence, supported by department heads and the Board, and make a tangible impact on efficiency, productivity, and quality. About this role: Production Manager, managing the manufacturing operation, ensuring resources and staffing sufficient to deliver to client timescales Setting ambitious production goals, measuring and communicating to key personnel Delivering the operational annual budget and reporting to the Board Implementing Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental standards Benchmarking processes and introducing initiatives to ensure an efficient and flexible operation including the evaluation of all machinery Managing planned and reactive maintenance of production equipment Working closely with Managing Director and other senior Managers Are you: Experienced Production Manager from a manufacturing environment (manufacturing for construction would be of particular interest) Good ERP/MES knowledge A proactive, solution-focused leader who motivates teams and drives results Commercially aware, organised, and able to balance productivity, cost-efficiency, and customer satisfaction Committed to continuous improvement, efficiency, and people development Possessing a good working knowledge of ISO9001 and other standards (H&S, environmental etc) Why Join this company? Well established business, with many staff serving 10 years and more Ambitious to progress and develop the business, currently enjoying a strong order book Work with them on quality, environmental and health & safety standards Committed to its people, strong family ethos Ready to Apply? If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply today or contact Sue Eustace or Ryan Davies to discuss this opportunity in confidence. Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, or background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
Job: People & Culture Director Location: East Kent / Office-Based / Occasional Travel Employment type: Permanent, Full-time Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 DOE Are you already at People Director level and looking for your next challenge? Or, are you a senior HR Business Partner or Head of HR, ready to step into your first HR Director role and .collection shape people strategy at the Executive board level? Do you thrive in operational (manufacturing) environments where culture, capability, sustainable growth and workforce transformation really matter? శ్రీ Sirius Search is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organisation based in East Kent, which forms part of an international group, to appoint a People & Culture Director. This is a pivotal, senior leadership role, reporting directly into the Managing Director and managing a small HR team. The role plays a critical part in aligning local people लेक न strategy with wider group priorities, while ensuring a strong, values-led culture at site level. The role As People & Culture Director, you will take full ownership of the people agenda, designing and delivering a future-focused people strategy aligned to long-term business objectives. You will act as a trusted adviser to the leadership team, providing strategic insight across workforce planning, organisational capability, succession, leadership development and cultural transformation. Key areas of focus will include: Designing and leading the organisation's People & Culture strategy Advising the Leadership Team on all people-related matters, using data and insight to influence decision making Long term workforce planning aligned to future skills and business needs Building and embedding succession planning and internal leadership pipelines Championing a high performance, inclusive and values led culture Leading organisational change through people centred approaches Using people analytics to identify trends, risks and opportunities Acting as an external ambassador for the business and employer brand Developing effective and constructive relationships within a unionised environment Providing strategic oversight of talent, reward, engagement, wellbeing and DEI Ensuring strong governance, compliance and ethical people practices Coaching and supporting senior leaders to enable strong people management About you This opportunity will suit either an established People & Culture Director or a senior HR professional ready numbers step into their first Director level role. You are likely to bring: CIPD Level 5 (minimum) or equivalent professional qualification Strong employment law knowledge Experience operating in a complex, operational or industrial environment A proven ability to influence at board and executive level Demonstrable experience working within a unionised setting Expertise in organisational design, culture shaping and workforce strategy A commercial, strategic mindset with high emotional intelligence Confidence using people data and analytics to drive decisions A collaborative, credible and values led leadership style Why this role? This is a high impact leadership opportunity within a globally backed organisation, offering the chance to shape people strategy locally while contributing to wider group objectives. You'll have genuine influence, visibility and the scope to make a meaningful, long term impact. Benefits: 25 days holiday + BH X 5 DIS Bupa Medicash EAP Discretionary bonus up to 10% Working hours 9am to 5pm with some flex required If you believe you can bring meaningful impact to this People & Culture Director role, send your CV to Cressida Courtney or apply online today. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. Please know that we carefully review each application and will reach out if your qualifications align with the vacancy. Salary banding - Toennu gthe top end of the salary range, candidates must meet the minimum experience/qualification level required for the role as set out in the job description. To evaluate your suitability for the position, we'll process your CV and personal data. Should we find potential matches for other roles, we will seek your consent before registering your details in our database. For more information on how we handle personal data, please refer to our privacy policy at: Sirius Search Privacy Policy
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Job: People & Culture Director Location: East Kent / Office-Based / Occasional Travel Employment type: Permanent, Full-time Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 DOE Are you already at People Director level and looking for your next challenge? Or, are you a senior HR Business Partner or Head of HR, ready to step into your first HR Director role and .collection shape people strategy at the Executive board level? Do you thrive in operational (manufacturing) environments where culture, capability, sustainable growth and workforce transformation really matter? శ్రీ Sirius Search is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organisation based in East Kent, which forms part of an international group, to appoint a People & Culture Director. This is a pivotal, senior leadership role, reporting directly into the Managing Director and managing a small HR team. The role plays a critical part in aligning local people लेक न strategy with wider group priorities, while ensuring a strong, values-led culture at site level. The role As People & Culture Director, you will take full ownership of the people agenda, designing and delivering a future-focused people strategy aligned to long-term business objectives. You will act as a trusted adviser to the leadership team, providing strategic insight across workforce planning, organisational capability, succession, leadership development and cultural transformation. Key areas of focus will include: Designing and leading the organisation's People & Culture strategy Advising the Leadership Team on all people-related matters, using data and insight to influence decision making Long term workforce planning aligned to future skills and business needs Building and embedding succession planning and internal leadership pipelines Championing a high performance, inclusive and values led culture Leading organisational change through people centred approaches Using people analytics to identify trends, risks and opportunities Acting as an external ambassador for the business and employer brand Developing effective and constructive relationships within a unionised environment Providing strategic oversight of talent, reward, engagement, wellbeing and DEI Ensuring strong governance, compliance and ethical people practices Coaching and supporting senior leaders to enable strong people management About you This opportunity will suit either an established People & Culture Director or a senior HR professional ready numbers step into their first Director level role. You are likely to bring: CIPD Level 5 (minimum) or equivalent professional qualification Strong employment law knowledge Experience operating in a complex, operational or industrial environment A proven ability to influence at board and executive level Demonstrable experience working within a unionised setting Expertise in organisational design, culture shaping and workforce strategy A commercial, strategic mindset with high emotional intelligence Confidence using people data and analytics to drive decisions A collaborative, credible and values led leadership style Why this role? This is a high impact leadership opportunity within a globally backed organisation, offering the chance to shape people strategy locally while contributing to wider group objectives. You'll have genuine influence, visibility and the scope to make a meaningful, long term impact. Benefits: 25 days holiday + BH X 5 DIS Bupa Medicash EAP Discretionary bonus up to 10% Working hours 9am to 5pm with some flex required If you believe you can bring meaningful impact to this People & Culture Director role, send your CV to Cressida Courtney or apply online today. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. Please know that we carefully review each application and will reach out if your qualifications align with the vacancy. Salary banding - Toennu gthe top end of the salary range, candidates must meet the minimum experience/qualification level required for the role as set out in the job description. To evaluate your suitability for the position, we'll process your CV and personal data. Should we find potential matches for other roles, we will seek your consent before registering your details in our database. For more information on how we handle personal data, please refer to our privacy policy at: Sirius Search Privacy Policy
We're looking for a Research Analytics Lead (research agency Director / Senior Associate Director level) to lead on the design and implementation of statistical analysis on survey data. This will involve taking end-to-end ownership of analytical projects, with responsibility for all aspects of their completion, including consulting on research briefs, liaising with our Quantitative Research team, developing analysis plans, conducting multivariate statistical analysis, and communicating the results of that analysis with relevant stakeholders. What you'll do: Lead and oversee complex analytics projects using market research data to drive strategic decisions based on comprehensive understanding of Sky's products and services. Implement advanced analytical techniques (e.g., key driver analysis, segmentation, perceptual mapping, price elasticity) to provide deep insights. Collaborate with quant researchers and data team to devise and implement innovative research solutions. Drive projects from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder engagement, ensuring effective project management and proactively resolving issues. Present findings up to MD level in a confident and engaging manner, championing the customer viewpoint. Uphold the highest quality standards in accordance with MRS guidelines, setting benchmarks for excellence. What you'll bring: Extensive experience in applying multivariate statistics to survey data including previous employment experience in a market research agency. Working proficiency in conducting analysis using a programming language like R / Python. Solid theoretical understanding of commonly used statistical techniques, including significance testing, correlation, regression, correspondence analysis, factor analysis, cluster analysis, etc. Ability to understand business issues, collaborate with stakeholders to comprehend their decisions and opportunities, and translate their business questions into a research/analytics plan. Skilled in creating and presenting insights, summarizing patterns and findings into a compelling narrative, and professionally presenting this to stakeholders. Thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoying innovative and creative work. Strong multi-tasking abilities, flexibility, and patience in a fluid setting. Growth-oriented mindset and passion for long-term self-development. Team overview: Working as a member of our in-house research team, you'll have the opportunity to overcome the frustration of not being able to see your findings being actioned; you'll get to embed, build and see how your research is driving Sky's believe in better strategy. From TV shows to brands, new product development to marketing strategy, as part of Sky's Consumer Group there is a wealth of variety to encourage innovative research approaches. The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about . Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your office base: Osterley: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Research Analytics Lead (research agency Director / Senior Associate Director level) to lead on the design and implementation of statistical analysis on survey data. This will involve taking end-to-end ownership of analytical projects, with responsibility for all aspects of their completion, including consulting on research briefs, liaising with our Quantitative Research team, developing analysis plans, conducting multivariate statistical analysis, and communicating the results of that analysis with relevant stakeholders. What you'll do: Lead and oversee complex analytics projects using market research data to drive strategic decisions based on comprehensive understanding of Sky's products and services. Implement advanced analytical techniques (e.g., key driver analysis, segmentation, perceptual mapping, price elasticity) to provide deep insights. Collaborate with quant researchers and data team to devise and implement innovative research solutions. Drive projects from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder engagement, ensuring effective project management and proactively resolving issues. Present findings up to MD level in a confident and engaging manner, championing the customer viewpoint. Uphold the highest quality standards in accordance with MRS guidelines, setting benchmarks for excellence. What you'll bring: Extensive experience in applying multivariate statistics to survey data including previous employment experience in a market research agency. Working proficiency in conducting analysis using a programming language like R / Python. Solid theoretical understanding of commonly used statistical techniques, including significance testing, correlation, regression, correspondence analysis, factor analysis, cluster analysis, etc. Ability to understand business issues, collaborate with stakeholders to comprehend their decisions and opportunities, and translate their business questions into a research/analytics plan. Skilled in creating and presenting insights, summarizing patterns and findings into a compelling narrative, and professionally presenting this to stakeholders. Thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoying innovative and creative work. Strong multi-tasking abilities, flexibility, and patience in a fluid setting. Growth-oriented mindset and passion for long-term self-development. Team overview: Working as a member of our in-house research team, you'll have the opportunity to overcome the frustration of not being able to see your findings being actioned; you'll get to embed, build and see how your research is driving Sky's believe in better strategy. From TV shows to brands, new product development to marketing strategy, as part of Sky's Consumer Group there is a wealth of variety to encourage innovative research approaches. The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about . Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your office base: Osterley: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
UK Legal Counsel & Northern Europe Compliance Location : Hybrid Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire (2 days per week in office) UK & North / Central Europe Remit Salary : £85,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits! Contract : Full-Time, Permanent Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Employee referral scheme, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Eye test vouchers and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Lead Legal Excellence Across the UK & Northern Europe We are seeking an experienced UK-qualified Solicitor to join DEKRA UK as Legal Counsel, taking ownership of UK legal matters while overseeing compliance and data protection topics across our North & Central Europe (NCE) region. This is a highly visible, commercially focused role with both UK operational responsibility and regional compliance oversight. You will act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, balancing business growth with robust legal and ethical standards. The role reports solid-line to the Lead Counsel, North & Central Europe (also UK Main Board Director of Compliance), with a dotted line into Global Compliance and Privacy leadership. The Opportunity You will provide pragmatic, business-aligned legal advice across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring legal risk is effectively managed and regulatory obligations are consistently met. This is an ideal opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer seeking broader regional exposure within an international organisation. Key Responsibilities UK Legal Leadership Provide comprehensive legal support across all UK entities, including: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements (customer, supplier, partnership and service contracts) Corporate and company secretarial matters Risk management and dispute resolution suppor Coordinating and managing external legal advisers (cost and quality control) Monitoring legislative developments and assessing business impact Compliance & Data Protection North & Central Europe Lead and coordinate regional compliance topics across NCE Support implementation of corporate compliance programmes and policies Advise on UK GDPR and EU GDPR matters Support regulatory compliance initiatives, audits and risk assessments Act as escalation point for compliance investigations Guide regional training needs on compliance and legal best practice Stakeholder & Business Partnership Act as trusted adviser to senior leadership and commercial teams Translate legal risk into clear, commercially practical advice Support cross-functional and international projects Build strong working relationships across jurisdictions About You You will be: A UK-qualified Solicitor (5+ years PQE preferred) Experienced in commercial law, compliance and data protection Confident advising on UK GDPR and EU GDPR frameworks Experienced managing multi-jurisdictional or cross-border matters Commercially pragmatic with strong business acumen Comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-paced environment In-house experience within a regulated or international environment would be advantageous. What Makes This Role Distinctive Regional oversight beyond a traditional UK Legal Counsel role Exposure to Board-level stakeholders Strong integration with global compliance leadership Opportunity to shape compliance culture across multiple jurisdictions Hybrid working model (2 days per week in Stokenchurch office) Occasional travel across North & Central Europe may be required. We expect our Legal Counsel to embody these values while delivering independent, ethical and commercially sound advice. If you are looking for a role that combines UK legal leadership with regional compliance influence while operating within a global, values-driven organisation we would welcome your application! Click on APPLY today!
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
UK Legal Counsel & Northern Europe Compliance Location : Hybrid Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire (2 days per week in office) UK & North / Central Europe Remit Salary : £85,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits! Contract : Full-Time, Permanent Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Employee referral scheme, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Eye test vouchers and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Lead Legal Excellence Across the UK & Northern Europe We are seeking an experienced UK-qualified Solicitor to join DEKRA UK as Legal Counsel, taking ownership of UK legal matters while overseeing compliance and data protection topics across our North & Central Europe (NCE) region. This is a highly visible, commercially focused role with both UK operational responsibility and regional compliance oversight. You will act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, balancing business growth with robust legal and ethical standards. The role reports solid-line to the Lead Counsel, North & Central Europe (also UK Main Board Director of Compliance), with a dotted line into Global Compliance and Privacy leadership. The Opportunity You will provide pragmatic, business-aligned legal advice across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring legal risk is effectively managed and regulatory obligations are consistently met. This is an ideal opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer seeking broader regional exposure within an international organisation. Key Responsibilities UK Legal Leadership Provide comprehensive legal support across all UK entities, including: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements (customer, supplier, partnership and service contracts) Corporate and company secretarial matters Risk management and dispute resolution suppor Coordinating and managing external legal advisers (cost and quality control) Monitoring legislative developments and assessing business impact Compliance & Data Protection North & Central Europe Lead and coordinate regional compliance topics across NCE Support implementation of corporate compliance programmes and policies Advise on UK GDPR and EU GDPR matters Support regulatory compliance initiatives, audits and risk assessments Act as escalation point for compliance investigations Guide regional training needs on compliance and legal best practice Stakeholder & Business Partnership Act as trusted adviser to senior leadership and commercial teams Translate legal risk into clear, commercially practical advice Support cross-functional and international projects Build strong working relationships across jurisdictions About You You will be: A UK-qualified Solicitor (5+ years PQE preferred) Experienced in commercial law, compliance and data protection Confident advising on UK GDPR and EU GDPR frameworks Experienced managing multi-jurisdictional or cross-border matters Commercially pragmatic with strong business acumen Comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-paced environment In-house experience within a regulated or international environment would be advantageous. What Makes This Role Distinctive Regional oversight beyond a traditional UK Legal Counsel role Exposure to Board-level stakeholders Strong integration with global compliance leadership Opportunity to shape compliance culture across multiple jurisdictions Hybrid working model (2 days per week in Stokenchurch office) Occasional travel across North & Central Europe may be required. We expect our Legal Counsel to embody these values while delivering independent, ethical and commercially sound advice. If you are looking for a role that combines UK legal leadership with regional compliance influence while operating within a global, values-driven organisation we would welcome your application! Click on APPLY today!
Head of Middle East Location: Remote (UK-based) Monthly team meeting in London Reports to: Commercial Director Salary: £45-60k bonus & benefits About Us Founded in 2008, DNA Recruit is a leading UK-based recruitment agency specialising in the creative, digital, events, tech and integrated agency space. With a reputation for connecting top talent with innovative businesses, we partner with a diverse range of client, from independent agencies to global networks. We put our people first. Our culture is supportive and collaborative as well as fun, vibrant and diverse. We operate a flexible and remote working model, meaning you can operate as a home based consultant, with the flexibility to work in our London office whenever you wish. We are committed to investing in the best recruitment technology and have embraced the latest cloud based CRM and interviewing software for flexible working and self management. At DNA Recruit, we support our Heads of Practice with a highly differentiated delivery model. Alongside contingent hiring, we offer a strong variety of retained search solutions and video technology that strengthens client engagement, improves conversion, and elevates the candidate experience. Our teams are further supported by an established offshore talent function that provides dedicated sourcing support, allowing senior recruiters to focus on billing, business development, and client relationships. As we continue to scale, we are actively investing in and expanding our offshore capability to support future growth. Role Overview The Head of Middle East will lead DNA Recruit's expansion and operations across the Middle East region. You will focus on business development, client relationships, and market strategy, establishing DNA Recruit as a leading recruitment partner for regional clients while managing a high performing team. Key Responsibilities Build on DNA Recruit's established Middle East presence, working in the region since 2010, and leverage an existing client base to drive immediate billings while scaling long term regional growth. Own and deliver revenue growth across the Middle East market, with clear accountability for personal billings and overall regional performance. Define and execute growth strategies for the Middle East market, identifying opportunities across multiple sectors. Build and maintain strong client relationships with regional organisations, acting as a trusted advisor for recruitment solutions. Drive business development and revenue growth across the Middle East region. Provide market insights, talent trends, and intelligence to clients and internal teams. Ensure exceptional candidate experience and recruitment delivery in the region. Collaborate with agency leadership to align regional strategy with overall business objectives. Represent DNA Recruit at regional events, conferences, and professional networks. Develop, mentor, and manage a team focused on Middle East recruitment, ensuring high performance and engagement. Requirements Significant experience leading recruitment in the Middle East or international markets. Proven success in business development, client acquisition, and market growth. Strong understanding of talent markets, regional trends, and sector opportunities. Leadership experience with remote or dispersed teams. Excellent client management, negotiation, and communication skills. Strategic, commercially minded, and results driven. Tech Provisions DNA laptop with wireless keyboard & mouse Second screen & desk mount iPhone or android mobile phone LinkedIn Recruiter license Loxo CRM License DNA Screen License Mailerlite What we offer Attractive Rewards: Competitive base salary and a strong commission scheme. Outstanding Client Network: Access a network of 800 signed terms of business, giving you a competitive edge in developing new business opportunities. Flexible Remote Work: Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere in the UK. World class tech stack: DNA has invested in a powerful bespoke recruitment tech stack including our own productised video interview platform. Supportive Team: Join a collaborative, forward thinking team that values innovation and 26 days holiday all bank holidays. NEST pension. Share option scheme through Vest'd. In addition, as part of our 'giving back' scheme we will encourage you to spend at least a day each year supporting a charity of your choice or working in the community. Please send your CV to or reach out directly for an informal chat. Join our dynamic team and help shape the future of recruitment - and achieve your earning potential with us. To find out more about us and our team, please go to DNA is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Although we try to respond to all applications, unfortunately, due to the high number we receive, we are unable to respond to all of those who are unsuccessful. We offer up to £250 in vouchers for any referrals who pass their probationary period, so if you know anyone who might be interested please forward the link to the job advert to them. Be the first to know about our latest roles by following us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. DNA Recruit deliver dynamic recruitment, search and talent solutions and provide insight, knowledge, and credible introductions necessary for client side and agency roles. Areas we specialise in New Business, Account and Project Management, Strategy and Planning, Events, Experiential, Creative and User Experience Design, Technology, Product, Marketing and Data roles in permanent, contract and freelance recruitment, search and selection, talent advisory and consulting across the UK and globally.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Head of Middle East Location: Remote (UK-based) Monthly team meeting in London Reports to: Commercial Director Salary: £45-60k bonus & benefits About Us Founded in 2008, DNA Recruit is a leading UK-based recruitment agency specialising in the creative, digital, events, tech and integrated agency space. With a reputation for connecting top talent with innovative businesses, we partner with a diverse range of client, from independent agencies to global networks. We put our people first. Our culture is supportive and collaborative as well as fun, vibrant and diverse. We operate a flexible and remote working model, meaning you can operate as a home based consultant, with the flexibility to work in our London office whenever you wish. We are committed to investing in the best recruitment technology and have embraced the latest cloud based CRM and interviewing software for flexible working and self management. At DNA Recruit, we support our Heads of Practice with a highly differentiated delivery model. Alongside contingent hiring, we offer a strong variety of retained search solutions and video technology that strengthens client engagement, improves conversion, and elevates the candidate experience. Our teams are further supported by an established offshore talent function that provides dedicated sourcing support, allowing senior recruiters to focus on billing, business development, and client relationships. As we continue to scale, we are actively investing in and expanding our offshore capability to support future growth. Role Overview The Head of Middle East will lead DNA Recruit's expansion and operations across the Middle East region. You will focus on business development, client relationships, and market strategy, establishing DNA Recruit as a leading recruitment partner for regional clients while managing a high performing team. Key Responsibilities Build on DNA Recruit's established Middle East presence, working in the region since 2010, and leverage an existing client base to drive immediate billings while scaling long term regional growth. Own and deliver revenue growth across the Middle East market, with clear accountability for personal billings and overall regional performance. Define and execute growth strategies for the Middle East market, identifying opportunities across multiple sectors. Build and maintain strong client relationships with regional organisations, acting as a trusted advisor for recruitment solutions. Drive business development and revenue growth across the Middle East region. Provide market insights, talent trends, and intelligence to clients and internal teams. Ensure exceptional candidate experience and recruitment delivery in the region. Collaborate with agency leadership to align regional strategy with overall business objectives. Represent DNA Recruit at regional events, conferences, and professional networks. Develop, mentor, and manage a team focused on Middle East recruitment, ensuring high performance and engagement. Requirements Significant experience leading recruitment in the Middle East or international markets. Proven success in business development, client acquisition, and market growth. Strong understanding of talent markets, regional trends, and sector opportunities. Leadership experience with remote or dispersed teams. Excellent client management, negotiation, and communication skills. Strategic, commercially minded, and results driven. Tech Provisions DNA laptop with wireless keyboard & mouse Second screen & desk mount iPhone or android mobile phone LinkedIn Recruiter license Loxo CRM License DNA Screen License Mailerlite What we offer Attractive Rewards: Competitive base salary and a strong commission scheme. Outstanding Client Network: Access a network of 800 signed terms of business, giving you a competitive edge in developing new business opportunities. Flexible Remote Work: Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere in the UK. World class tech stack: DNA has invested in a powerful bespoke recruitment tech stack including our own productised video interview platform. Supportive Team: Join a collaborative, forward thinking team that values innovation and 26 days holiday all bank holidays. NEST pension. Share option scheme through Vest'd. In addition, as part of our 'giving back' scheme we will encourage you to spend at least a day each year supporting a charity of your choice or working in the community. Please send your CV to or reach out directly for an informal chat. Join our dynamic team and help shape the future of recruitment - and achieve your earning potential with us. To find out more about us and our team, please go to DNA is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Although we try to respond to all applications, unfortunately, due to the high number we receive, we are unable to respond to all of those who are unsuccessful. We offer up to £250 in vouchers for any referrals who pass their probationary period, so if you know anyone who might be interested please forward the link to the job advert to them. Be the first to know about our latest roles by following us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. DNA Recruit deliver dynamic recruitment, search and talent solutions and provide insight, knowledge, and credible introductions necessary for client side and agency roles. Areas we specialise in New Business, Account and Project Management, Strategy and Planning, Events, Experiential, Creative and User Experience Design, Technology, Product, Marketing and Data roles in permanent, contract and freelance recruitment, search and selection, talent advisory and consulting across the UK and globally.
Handley James have been retained by a specialist Manufacturer in the Oldham/Rochdale area to recruit a proactive and commercially driven Head of Finance to lead their Finance function. This organisation is one of the leading manufacturers of their product in their industry, in the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to progress and develop their career further within a world-renowned organisation that is currently expanding. Your main responsibilities will include: Lead and oversee the full finance function, ensuring robust financial control, governance, and compliance across the business Provide strategic financial leadership, partnering with the leadership team to drive commercial decision making and long term growth Produce and interpret accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, and budgets, delivering clear insight and recommendations Own the annual budgeting and forecasting process, aligning financial plans with business strategy and operational priorities Deliver detailed financial analysis, KPI reporting, and performance tracking to support profitability and efficiency improvements Ensure strong cash flow management Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, embedding best practice and continuous improvement Currently a commercially driven Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Head of Finance or Finance Director within a fast paced and fast-growing manufacturing or distribution company. You will be experienced in preparing monthly management accounts and you will be experienced in working in an advisory capacity to senior managers or director. You will have the ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently. Experienced in leading a small team of finance professionals at different levels of development you will have proven skills in developing and coaching others. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you will be highly self-motivated, looking to progress your career and have a high work ethic. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join an established and growing manufacturer, with a Global presence, in order to progress their career. This is a role that will offer continued development and so the individual needs to be passionate, an influencer and wanting to progress their career further.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Handley James have been retained by a specialist Manufacturer in the Oldham/Rochdale area to recruit a proactive and commercially driven Head of Finance to lead their Finance function. This organisation is one of the leading manufacturers of their product in their industry, in the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to progress and develop their career further within a world-renowned organisation that is currently expanding. Your main responsibilities will include: Lead and oversee the full finance function, ensuring robust financial control, governance, and compliance across the business Provide strategic financial leadership, partnering with the leadership team to drive commercial decision making and long term growth Produce and interpret accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, and budgets, delivering clear insight and recommendations Own the annual budgeting and forecasting process, aligning financial plans with business strategy and operational priorities Deliver detailed financial analysis, KPI reporting, and performance tracking to support profitability and efficiency improvements Ensure strong cash flow management Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, embedding best practice and continuous improvement Currently a commercially driven Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Head of Finance or Finance Director within a fast paced and fast-growing manufacturing or distribution company. You will be experienced in preparing monthly management accounts and you will be experienced in working in an advisory capacity to senior managers or director. You will have the ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently. Experienced in leading a small team of finance professionals at different levels of development you will have proven skills in developing and coaching others. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you will be highly self-motivated, looking to progress your career and have a high work ethic. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join an established and growing manufacturer, with a Global presence, in order to progress their career. This is a role that will offer continued development and so the individual needs to be passionate, an influencer and wanting to progress their career further.
Head of Strategic Partnerships (non-commercial) Salary : £75,000 - £90,000 depending on experience Reports to : Director of Research and Partnerships Department : Research & Innovation Contract : Permanent Hours : Full time 35 hours per week (other flexible-working requests will also be considered if it meets business needs) Location: Stratford, London with high flexibility (we would expect you to be in the office 1-2 days per week) The role will also require some UK and international travel. Closing date : Sunday 15th March 2026 at 23.55. Visa sponsorship: Cancer Research UK can consider visa sponsorship for this vacancy. If this applies to you, please ensure that this is clearly marked on your application. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. To help us with our mission we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Strategic Partnerships to join us to shape and manage our non-commercial research partnerships. This is a key role, where you'll lead the strategic direction of research partnerships with national and international organisations. About the team In Research & Partnerships, we drive maximum patient benefit by delivering world-class discovery, clinical, prevention and early detection research in partnership with the best researchers and organisations worldwide. Our teams lead on the scientific portfolio across research careers, our Research Institutes, Centres, Unit and response mode funding. What will I be doing? Lead the strategic direction and delivery of research partnerships with national and international organisations from across the non-commercial and academic research sectors, in line with CRUK's overarching research strategy Deliver effective partnerships to leverage funding and other support for priority research initiatives, scoping new partnership opportunities, agreeing and delivering targets for these partnerships Maintain strong relationships with existing partners, identifying opportunities to expand these Lead the Strategic Partnerships Team (Non-Commercial) to provide relationship management, transactional and project management support to teams across the Research & Innovation Directorate (R&I) Scope options to increase breadth, depth and impact of R&I non-commercial partnership activities by driving exploratory discussions and relationship building activities with new organisations and territories, including coordinating senior leadership engagement Build and manage effective, influential relationships with the non-commercial research and funding communities, including academic researchers, medical research charities and government agencies, to identify and develop partnership opportunities Liaise with other funding agencies and maintain oversight of the external research partnership environment to provide senior leadership with awareness of developments that may impact CRUK, including identifying recommendations for new and extended partnerships Represent CRUK at national and international meetings as a respected and credible leader in cancer research partnerships What skills are we looking for? In depth knowledge of the UK and international medical research funding landscape , ideally including cancer research Significant experience of identifying and securing high value strategic research partnerships with organisations across multiple sectors, both nationally and internationally Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, with experience of managing relationships with a range of senior internal and external stakeholders in the charitable and academic sector Proactive, strategic thinker who spots opportunities with a proven ability to translate this into operational plans Strong and motivating leadership skills, with experience of leading a team Excellent presentation skills with experience of presenting to national and international audiences Experience of managing a diverse portfolio of projects involving stakeholders from multiple teams Strong influencing and networking skills A strong advocate and implementor of cross-organisational working Experience of managing finances and resources of a significant budget Experience of working with legal advisors to put in place contracts and working within accepted legal frameworks Ability to build trust and work discreetly with confidential and sensitive material PhD (or equivalent experience) in life sciences / medical research Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human : Act to have a positive impact on people Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. What will I gain? We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page. How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively. For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Head of Strategic Partnerships (non-commercial) Salary : £75,000 - £90,000 depending on experience Reports to : Director of Research and Partnerships Department : Research & Innovation Contract : Permanent Hours : Full time 35 hours per week (other flexible-working requests will also be considered if it meets business needs) Location: Stratford, London with high flexibility (we would expect you to be in the office 1-2 days per week) The role will also require some UK and international travel. Closing date : Sunday 15th March 2026 at 23.55. Visa sponsorship: Cancer Research UK can consider visa sponsorship for this vacancy. If this applies to you, please ensure that this is clearly marked on your application. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. To help us with our mission we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Strategic Partnerships to join us to shape and manage our non-commercial research partnerships. This is a key role, where you'll lead the strategic direction of research partnerships with national and international organisations. About the team In Research & Partnerships, we drive maximum patient benefit by delivering world-class discovery, clinical, prevention and early detection research in partnership with the best researchers and organisations worldwide. Our teams lead on the scientific portfolio across research careers, our Research Institutes, Centres, Unit and response mode funding. What will I be doing? Lead the strategic direction and delivery of research partnerships with national and international organisations from across the non-commercial and academic research sectors, in line with CRUK's overarching research strategy Deliver effective partnerships to leverage funding and other support for priority research initiatives, scoping new partnership opportunities, agreeing and delivering targets for these partnerships Maintain strong relationships with existing partners, identifying opportunities to expand these Lead the Strategic Partnerships Team (Non-Commercial) to provide relationship management, transactional and project management support to teams across the Research & Innovation Directorate (R&I) Scope options to increase breadth, depth and impact of R&I non-commercial partnership activities by driving exploratory discussions and relationship building activities with new organisations and territories, including coordinating senior leadership engagement Build and manage effective, influential relationships with the non-commercial research and funding communities, including academic researchers, medical research charities and government agencies, to identify and develop partnership opportunities Liaise with other funding agencies and maintain oversight of the external research partnership environment to provide senior leadership with awareness of developments that may impact CRUK, including identifying recommendations for new and extended partnerships Represent CRUK at national and international meetings as a respected and credible leader in cancer research partnerships What skills are we looking for? In depth knowledge of the UK and international medical research funding landscape , ideally including cancer research Significant experience of identifying and securing high value strategic research partnerships with organisations across multiple sectors, both nationally and internationally Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, with experience of managing relationships with a range of senior internal and external stakeholders in the charitable and academic sector Proactive, strategic thinker who spots opportunities with a proven ability to translate this into operational plans Strong and motivating leadership skills, with experience of leading a team Excellent presentation skills with experience of presenting to national and international audiences Experience of managing a diverse portfolio of projects involving stakeholders from multiple teams Strong influencing and networking skills A strong advocate and implementor of cross-organisational working Experience of managing finances and resources of a significant budget Experience of working with legal advisors to put in place contracts and working within accepted legal frameworks Ability to build trust and work discreetly with confidential and sensitive material PhD (or equivalent experience) in life sciences / medical research Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human : Act to have a positive impact on people Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. What will I gain? We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page. How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively. For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
Head of Talent Location: City of London (Hybrid - 3 days per week in office) Reporting to: HR Director Overview This newly created senior role will lead the Talent Centre of Excellence across a UK and international footprint spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe and South Africa. Sitting within the senior HR leadership team, the Head of Talent Centre of Excellence will be responsible for setting and delivering a joined up talent strategy covering attraction, development, performance and future workforce capability. The role will balance regional consistency with local nuance, adapting global frameworks where appropriate and building scalable, data led talent solutions. Key Responsibilities Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning Define and deliver the end to end Talent strategy across multiple geographies, ensuring alignment with business priorities and future capability needs. Lead strategic workforce and demand planning in partnership with HR Business Partners and senior leaders. Monitor internal and external talent trends to inform planning, investment and prioritisation. Talent Programmes & Capability Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, succession planning and talent review processes. Lead learning and leadership development strategy, ensuring programmes are relevant, scalable and aligned to business needs across regions. Shape and deliver an employer brand and candidate experience that supports international talent attraction. Data, Governance & Optimisation Use talent analytics, digital tools and emerging AI capability to guide decision making and improve outcomes. Own policies, governance and risk management relating to talent and performance. Manage the Talent CoE budget and vendor landscape, ensuring value, quality and consistency. Lead diversity and inclusion reporting relevant to the talent agenda across the international footprint. Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Lead and develop a multi disciplinary Talent CoE team. Act as a senior advisor to HR and business leaders, influencing change and driving adoption. Contribute to wider HR transformation and efficiency initiatives as part of the HR leadership team. Experience & Capability Significant experience leading a Talent or Centre of Excellence function within a complex, multi country organisation. Strong strategic capability combined with practical delivery experience. Demonstrated expertise in workforce planning, leadership development and talent analytics. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders in a matrix environment. Comfortable operating at pace, with an adaptable and commercially focused mindset. Experience in an IT/Tech or SAAS company is preferred but not essential. The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Head of Talent Location: City of London (Hybrid - 3 days per week in office) Reporting to: HR Director Overview This newly created senior role will lead the Talent Centre of Excellence across a UK and international footprint spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe and South Africa. Sitting within the senior HR leadership team, the Head of Talent Centre of Excellence will be responsible for setting and delivering a joined up talent strategy covering attraction, development, performance and future workforce capability. The role will balance regional consistency with local nuance, adapting global frameworks where appropriate and building scalable, data led talent solutions. Key Responsibilities Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning Define and deliver the end to end Talent strategy across multiple geographies, ensuring alignment with business priorities and future capability needs. Lead strategic workforce and demand planning in partnership with HR Business Partners and senior leaders. Monitor internal and external talent trends to inform planning, investment and prioritisation. Talent Programmes & Capability Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, succession planning and talent review processes. Lead learning and leadership development strategy, ensuring programmes are relevant, scalable and aligned to business needs across regions. Shape and deliver an employer brand and candidate experience that supports international talent attraction. Data, Governance & Optimisation Use talent analytics, digital tools and emerging AI capability to guide decision making and improve outcomes. Own policies, governance and risk management relating to talent and performance. Manage the Talent CoE budget and vendor landscape, ensuring value, quality and consistency. Lead diversity and inclusion reporting relevant to the talent agenda across the international footprint. Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Lead and develop a multi disciplinary Talent CoE team. Act as a senior advisor to HR and business leaders, influencing change and driving adoption. Contribute to wider HR transformation and efficiency initiatives as part of the HR leadership team. Experience & Capability Significant experience leading a Talent or Centre of Excellence function within a complex, multi country organisation. Strong strategic capability combined with practical delivery experience. Demonstrated expertise in workforce planning, leadership development and talent analytics. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders in a matrix environment. Comfortable operating at pace, with an adaptable and commercially focused mindset. Experience in an IT/Tech or SAAS company is preferred but not essential. The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Commercial, dynamic, energetic, creative, curious, pragmatic, influential, inspiring, kind. do these words describe you? If yes, then this is a fantastic opportunity to join and collaborate with like-minded HR Director superstars in the People Puzzles community. Where? Well located in London to support clients across the capital and all boroughs, be it Ealing or Stratford! Who are you? A highly successful CPO, CHRO, People/HR Director or Senior HR Consultant that loves to help businesses unlock their potential and drive through people solutions that change lives. You might be looking for an alternative to corporate life and are excited to work with SME businesses/entrepreneurial leaders? You possess strong technical HR skills, yet you also have a solid grasp of business concepts and naturally excel at developing and implementing business strategies that align seamlessly with People strategies. You may want more control over your working life? Perhaps you have dipped your toe into the consulting world and now you are looking to take the plunge? You love to collaborate and you are looking to join a network of like-minded, commercial People Directors who are there to support each other and ultimately SME business owners. You enjoy building trusting relationships across all levels and are comfortable influencing at board level. You like your 'trusted advisor' status and have excellent stakeholder management skills. You tend to always exceed expectations and wow! You are seeking to have a more flexible work-life balance with good earnings potential. You want to control how many days you work (with the earnings potential that matches it). You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy discovering and implementing innovative, commercially viable solutions while engaging everyone in the process. In essence, you are a catalyst for action, leveraging your intelligence, charisma, and vibrant energy to get things done. Main Responsibilities: Lead the delivery of HR solutions to our client businesses; business and strategic HR planning, culture change, business transformation, change management, leadership development, organisational design, D&I, wellbeing, L&D and Talent Management Full accountability for managing your portfolio of clients and working in partnership with the whole team to ensure a first-class HR service is provided Work with the Regional Director and our marketing team to support the process for attracting and gaining new clients Skills & Experience: Proven experience inputting into the strategic direction of the business & partnering with the Board & Senior Executive team Business consultancy skills: ability to spot opportunities and influence at all levels Ideally be CIPD (L7) qualified or equivalent A strong "people person" with a natural ability to lead teams and nurture and build relationships Credible and able to "connect" with SME business owners Autonomous, tech savvy and organised - you genuinely love and seek out new ways to work and embrace technology Commercial - you are a business person "who does HR". You see the big picture Pragmatic, you work strategically but are happy to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in A great listener, and even better at asking great questions, you'll wake up every day and think "how do I add value and do something special for my clients today?" We believe in "Team". We attract individuals who can put their energies into being part of our team and fully embrace all aspects of working as part of our local and national teams. Alison is one of our fractional People Directors, read her story here. I felt I was short changing all aspects of my life and so my big driver for joining People Puzzles was to improve my work life balance. Network You will have access to an amazing community of People Directors are always ready to support each other. In addition to this, we have carefully chosen strategic national partnerships that enhance our services and provide support to our People Directors. It's a win situation! CPD We provide CPD offerings and we always embrace the ethos of continuous learning and growth. Learning. culture We are proud of our culture. Our four core values "win/win, always passionate, still learning and be pragmatic" provide the foundation on which the culture is built. We seek individuals who are aligned with our culture and values. marketing We have a creative marketing team that is constantly brainstorming ideas to boost awareness and generate new opportunities. Sales Sales and business development: Our team of Regional Directors in sales plays a crucial role in assisting you in expanding your portfolio. As with any endeavour, the effort you invest directly correlates with the rewards you receive, so we encourage your active participation to make your Puzzles journey both successful and fulfilling. There is some scope for client work to be remote, although most client work is onsite so interested applicants will need to be within easy commute of all the areas listed above. If you are shortlisted you will be required to complete a behavioural assessment and a background/identity check.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Commercial, dynamic, energetic, creative, curious, pragmatic, influential, inspiring, kind. do these words describe you? If yes, then this is a fantastic opportunity to join and collaborate with like-minded HR Director superstars in the People Puzzles community. Where? Well located in London to support clients across the capital and all boroughs, be it Ealing or Stratford! Who are you? A highly successful CPO, CHRO, People/HR Director or Senior HR Consultant that loves to help businesses unlock their potential and drive through people solutions that change lives. You might be looking for an alternative to corporate life and are excited to work with SME businesses/entrepreneurial leaders? You possess strong technical HR skills, yet you also have a solid grasp of business concepts and naturally excel at developing and implementing business strategies that align seamlessly with People strategies. You may want more control over your working life? Perhaps you have dipped your toe into the consulting world and now you are looking to take the plunge? You love to collaborate and you are looking to join a network of like-minded, commercial People Directors who are there to support each other and ultimately SME business owners. You enjoy building trusting relationships across all levels and are comfortable influencing at board level. You like your 'trusted advisor' status and have excellent stakeholder management skills. You tend to always exceed expectations and wow! You are seeking to have a more flexible work-life balance with good earnings potential. You want to control how many days you work (with the earnings potential that matches it). You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy discovering and implementing innovative, commercially viable solutions while engaging everyone in the process. In essence, you are a catalyst for action, leveraging your intelligence, charisma, and vibrant energy to get things done. Main Responsibilities: Lead the delivery of HR solutions to our client businesses; business and strategic HR planning, culture change, business transformation, change management, leadership development, organisational design, D&I, wellbeing, L&D and Talent Management Full accountability for managing your portfolio of clients and working in partnership with the whole team to ensure a first-class HR service is provided Work with the Regional Director and our marketing team to support the process for attracting and gaining new clients Skills & Experience: Proven experience inputting into the strategic direction of the business & partnering with the Board & Senior Executive team Business consultancy skills: ability to spot opportunities and influence at all levels Ideally be CIPD (L7) qualified or equivalent A strong "people person" with a natural ability to lead teams and nurture and build relationships Credible and able to "connect" with SME business owners Autonomous, tech savvy and organised - you genuinely love and seek out new ways to work and embrace technology Commercial - you are a business person "who does HR". You see the big picture Pragmatic, you work strategically but are happy to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in A great listener, and even better at asking great questions, you'll wake up every day and think "how do I add value and do something special for my clients today?" We believe in "Team". We attract individuals who can put their energies into being part of our team and fully embrace all aspects of working as part of our local and national teams. Alison is one of our fractional People Directors, read her story here. I felt I was short changing all aspects of my life and so my big driver for joining People Puzzles was to improve my work life balance. Network You will have access to an amazing community of People Directors are always ready to support each other. In addition to this, we have carefully chosen strategic national partnerships that enhance our services and provide support to our People Directors. It's a win situation! CPD We provide CPD offerings and we always embrace the ethos of continuous learning and growth. Learning. culture We are proud of our culture. Our four core values "win/win, always passionate, still learning and be pragmatic" provide the foundation on which the culture is built. We seek individuals who are aligned with our culture and values. marketing We have a creative marketing team that is constantly brainstorming ideas to boost awareness and generate new opportunities. Sales Sales and business development: Our team of Regional Directors in sales plays a crucial role in assisting you in expanding your portfolio. As with any endeavour, the effort you invest directly correlates with the rewards you receive, so we encourage your active participation to make your Puzzles journey both successful and fulfilling. There is some scope for client work to be remote, although most client work is onsite so interested applicants will need to be within easy commute of all the areas listed above. If you are shortlisted you will be required to complete a behavioural assessment and a background/identity check.
Your job As a member of the Resources Directorate senior management team, you will lead the Council's strategic thinking on workforce issues; develop effective ways of implementing modern people management strategies and good practice; lead on customer experience by ensuring that our customers are at the heart of all our decision-making and contribute to the leadership of the council. You will lead on the design, development, and implementation of the Council's strategic approach to customer experience. Working across the organisation with partners and with Members to deliver an improved customer experience for the residents and businesses of Cheshire East. You will lead on our professional practice in relation to our people and organisational improvement ensuring services are supported and enabled to deliver well for our residents and businesses. You will be responsible for developing and implementing our Workforce Strategy, policies, provision, procedures, and guidance; and for designing and implementing HR, OD and Culture across the Council. Success will mean ensuring the effective resourcing and development of a skilled, engaged, and empowered workforce and a supportive and inclusive culture that supports the wider transformation of the Council, the delivery of the Corporate Plan and our target operating model. You will also lead on talent management and retention of our workforce to ensure that we are able to respond to the changing nature of working practices for the future. You will shape organisational culture and a climate in which staff have shared commitment to serving our customers well. Our shared values Here at Cheshire East Council, we have a clear set of values: Drive: striving for innovation, excellence and high performance. Integrity: acting ethically, being accountable and fostering trust. Respect: demonstrating empathy and appreciation for others, being inclusive. Collaboration: working and learning together with a focus on outcomes. Co-produced with our staff, these value are critical to us achieving our vision as set out in the Cheshire East Plan. It is important you take some time to understand our values and how you can bring these to life in your day-to-day work. Further information on the values can also be found via the link Our values. In this job you will Provide clear leadership on all matters of the Council's Workforce Strategy, including workforce planning, equality, diversity and inclusion and cultural change, bringing about lasting and sustainable transformation. Direct and oversee an integrated service operation for Customer Services, maximising economies of scale, driving improvements in performance but also ensuring that our customers are treated fairly, equitably and understand how to engage with the council in a constructive way. Develop plans across HR, OD, and customer services which support implementation of the Council's Corporate Plan priorities. Provide leadership by developing and shaping the organisation's culture to support the Council's wider transformation. Direct and support organisational design, evaluating the organisational structure and design to achieve Corporate Plan priorities through workforce planning and talent management strategies Be responsible for all aspects of HR including organisation development, workforce planning, skills and talent development, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, employee value proposition, positive employee relations, HR policy, compliance and employee engagement and culture. Provide leadership, to the HR & OD, Customer Services departments including, but not limited to the Contact Centre, recognising that customer engagement is a cross departmental responsibility. Provide advice and assurance to Members and senior management on policy, strategy, statutory and regulatory practices relating to Human Resources and Customer engagement functions. Provide support to and advise Members, senior management colleagues, and employees to deliver the Council's key priorities and services by providing appropriate information, advice and guidance to relevant committees. Drive the Council's statutory responsibility for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for the workforce To promote and act as a leading advocate/champion for equality and diversity in the workplace. Ensure the delivery of high-quality customer services and manage the stakeholder expectations from other Council Directorates. Design and role model change. This includes professional advice to the Chief Executive, the Corporate Leadership Team and colleagues on any new initiative or better ways of achieving the Council's strategic goals. From time to time you may be asked to undertake work as may be determined by the Chief Executive and/or an Executive Director. This will be up to or at a level consistent with your job role. This supports our commitment to being an effective and enabling council. In this job you will need You must be able to demonstrate the following essential requirements: Qualifications, knowledge, and experience Expert knowledge of customer services performance best practice, emerging trends and innovations Relevant professional qualifications, substantial post qualification experience with significant senior management experience Substantial evidence of political awareness and experience of successful management in a senior position at the political/management interface Management experience and skills as well as the ability to make seasoned professional judgements. High levels of analytical, creative and interpersonal skills and an understanding of the political environment of the Council. Level 7 CIPD qualification or equivalent experience Experience in developing and implementing HR strategies. Senior management experience leading a HR Department Knowledge of Council services, their service proposition and their impact on residents and businesses. Skills and abilities Proven managerial, leadership, networking and influencing skills and managing multidisciplined departments. Good understanding of employment law and of current best practice in people and culture, HR, and learning and development. Substantial and senior experience of managing people, and leading and inspiring change. Understanding and experience of leading on the promotion of equality and diversity in employment and service delivery Good standard of computer literacy including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and HR packages Plan and prioritise effectively to achieve demanding targets and deadlines. Experience in successfully leading employee consultation and engagement Work in partnership with Directorates or external organisations to improve residents' quality of life and interaction with Council Services. If you think this job role is for you, please send your CV to
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Your job As a member of the Resources Directorate senior management team, you will lead the Council's strategic thinking on workforce issues; develop effective ways of implementing modern people management strategies and good practice; lead on customer experience by ensuring that our customers are at the heart of all our decision-making and contribute to the leadership of the council. You will lead on the design, development, and implementation of the Council's strategic approach to customer experience. Working across the organisation with partners and with Members to deliver an improved customer experience for the residents and businesses of Cheshire East. You will lead on our professional practice in relation to our people and organisational improvement ensuring services are supported and enabled to deliver well for our residents and businesses. You will be responsible for developing and implementing our Workforce Strategy, policies, provision, procedures, and guidance; and for designing and implementing HR, OD and Culture across the Council. Success will mean ensuring the effective resourcing and development of a skilled, engaged, and empowered workforce and a supportive and inclusive culture that supports the wider transformation of the Council, the delivery of the Corporate Plan and our target operating model. You will also lead on talent management and retention of our workforce to ensure that we are able to respond to the changing nature of working practices for the future. You will shape organisational culture and a climate in which staff have shared commitment to serving our customers well. Our shared values Here at Cheshire East Council, we have a clear set of values: Drive: striving for innovation, excellence and high performance. Integrity: acting ethically, being accountable and fostering trust. Respect: demonstrating empathy and appreciation for others, being inclusive. Collaboration: working and learning together with a focus on outcomes. Co-produced with our staff, these value are critical to us achieving our vision as set out in the Cheshire East Plan. It is important you take some time to understand our values and how you can bring these to life in your day-to-day work. Further information on the values can also be found via the link Our values. In this job you will Provide clear leadership on all matters of the Council's Workforce Strategy, including workforce planning, equality, diversity and inclusion and cultural change, bringing about lasting and sustainable transformation. Direct and oversee an integrated service operation for Customer Services, maximising economies of scale, driving improvements in performance but also ensuring that our customers are treated fairly, equitably and understand how to engage with the council in a constructive way. Develop plans across HR, OD, and customer services which support implementation of the Council's Corporate Plan priorities. Provide leadership by developing and shaping the organisation's culture to support the Council's wider transformation. Direct and support organisational design, evaluating the organisational structure and design to achieve Corporate Plan priorities through workforce planning and talent management strategies Be responsible for all aspects of HR including organisation development, workforce planning, skills and talent development, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, employee value proposition, positive employee relations, HR policy, compliance and employee engagement and culture. Provide leadership, to the HR & OD, Customer Services departments including, but not limited to the Contact Centre, recognising that customer engagement is a cross departmental responsibility. Provide advice and assurance to Members and senior management on policy, strategy, statutory and regulatory practices relating to Human Resources and Customer engagement functions. Provide support to and advise Members, senior management colleagues, and employees to deliver the Council's key priorities and services by providing appropriate information, advice and guidance to relevant committees. Drive the Council's statutory responsibility for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for the workforce To promote and act as a leading advocate/champion for equality and diversity in the workplace. Ensure the delivery of high-quality customer services and manage the stakeholder expectations from other Council Directorates. Design and role model change. This includes professional advice to the Chief Executive, the Corporate Leadership Team and colleagues on any new initiative or better ways of achieving the Council's strategic goals. From time to time you may be asked to undertake work as may be determined by the Chief Executive and/or an Executive Director. This will be up to or at a level consistent with your job role. This supports our commitment to being an effective and enabling council. In this job you will need You must be able to demonstrate the following essential requirements: Qualifications, knowledge, and experience Expert knowledge of customer services performance best practice, emerging trends and innovations Relevant professional qualifications, substantial post qualification experience with significant senior management experience Substantial evidence of political awareness and experience of successful management in a senior position at the political/management interface Management experience and skills as well as the ability to make seasoned professional judgements. High levels of analytical, creative and interpersonal skills and an understanding of the political environment of the Council. Level 7 CIPD qualification or equivalent experience Experience in developing and implementing HR strategies. Senior management experience leading a HR Department Knowledge of Council services, their service proposition and their impact on residents and businesses. Skills and abilities Proven managerial, leadership, networking and influencing skills and managing multidisciplined departments. Good understanding of employment law and of current best practice in people and culture, HR, and learning and development. Substantial and senior experience of managing people, and leading and inspiring change. Understanding and experience of leading on the promotion of equality and diversity in employment and service delivery Good standard of computer literacy including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and HR packages Plan and prioritise effectively to achieve demanding targets and deadlines. Experience in successfully leading employee consultation and engagement Work in partnership with Directorates or external organisations to improve residents' quality of life and interaction with Council Services. If you think this job role is for you, please send your CV to
Job Posting Title: Assistant Business Partner - Finance Grade and Salary: Grade 6 (£31,236 - £36,636) per annum FTE and working pattern: Full Time (1FTE), Open Ended - Opportunities for flexible working will be considered Organisation Name: Finance Directorate About our Team The Finance team is one of the Professional Services supporting the University's mission and its strategic priorities. On a day-to-day basis, it does this by delivering a range of financial operations: routine financial transactional processing in payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable sound management accounting, including ensuring the availability of accurate and timely financial management reporting; and effective budgeting and planning effective operation of financial systems effective and timely delivery of statutory financial reporting In addition, the Finance department supports the delivery of the University's strategic plan through effective financial planning, including capital investment planning, project appraisal and identification of sustainable funding streams. Purpose of Role Reporting to a Finance Business Partner, the purpose of this role is to assist the Business Partner in all aspects of management accounting: providing financial support and challenge to Professional Services areas. Key Duties and Responsibilities Assist in the formation of accurate budgets and financial plans, building in partnership with the business unit from the bottom-up. Ensure the plans adhere to the overall University guidelines and efficiently and timely feed into the overall financial planning process for the University. Review the financial plans each quarter and working with the business area assist in re-forecasting income and cost profiles as required. Assist in the preparation and production of timely management accounts, ensuring efficient processes are in place to allow effective consolidation into the overall production of the University's monthly financial reporting processes. The reporting will encompass income and expenditure and associated reconciliations. Assist in the analysis of the management accounts and provide high quality value-add commentary providing business insights, performance against plan, understanding the key financial risks and opportunities for the specific business area. Assist in the production and interpretation of a wide variety of regular and ad-hoc financial data and analysis, including financial KPIs for the specific business area. This data / analysis is utilised for a number of internal and external purposes including KPI's for the University Court and external financial reporting. Provide day to day support and expertise to the institution's Senior Officers, Directors and Managers for the specific business area. Play a role in supporting improvements to the efficiency and effectiveness of the management accounting processes and controls. This includes effective KPI reporting, process mapping and responsibility definition. The role-holder will also be expected to support changes to and embed processes that support the new ERP system. The role-holder will be expected to manage key stakeholders and have frequent interaction with colleagues at all levels, including: Business Partners and Assistant Business Partners Professional Service Department Heads / Managers Finance and Procurement colleagues Education, Qualifications & Experience These are the criteria on which the short-listing and recruitment selection will be made Essential Progressing towards an accountancy qualification e.g. CA, ACA, CPFA, CIMA, ACCA; Educated to first degree level. Experience of working within a similar environment as outlined above Competent in the use of relevant IT packages Good knowledge and understanding of relevant legal, statutory and governance applications and turning them into good practice Excellent interpersonal, influencing and presentation skills, able to understand and communicate complex issues effectively Demonstrable ability to work quickly, flexibly and accurately in a dynamic, changing and pressured environment Experience of working closely with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation Ability to research, analyse and present complex information effectively with good attention to detail High level organisational skills with the ability to prioritise major developments and to function effectively in a pressured environment Demonstrable professional and proactive approach Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. This job description is intended as a flexible framework which outlines the key general areas of activity in your position. Other activities may be required which are not outlined above but which are appropriate to the position and grade. Your personal objectives (Forward Job Plan) will also set out specific tasks and objectives for you to achieve, including objectives to help your career development. How to Apply Applications can be submitted up to midnight(UK time) on Wednesday 11th March 2026. Please submit via the Heriot-Watt online recruitment system your Full CV. Heriot-WattUniversity is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all. Heriot-WattUniversity values diversity across our University community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website and also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. part-time working and job share options. Use our total rewards calculator: to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University. About Heriot-Watt University At Heriot-Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team. Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in balance with well-being and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Job Posting Title: Assistant Business Partner - Finance Grade and Salary: Grade 6 (£31,236 - £36,636) per annum FTE and working pattern: Full Time (1FTE), Open Ended - Opportunities for flexible working will be considered Organisation Name: Finance Directorate About our Team The Finance team is one of the Professional Services supporting the University's mission and its strategic priorities. On a day-to-day basis, it does this by delivering a range of financial operations: routine financial transactional processing in payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable sound management accounting, including ensuring the availability of accurate and timely financial management reporting; and effective budgeting and planning effective operation of financial systems effective and timely delivery of statutory financial reporting In addition, the Finance department supports the delivery of the University's strategic plan through effective financial planning, including capital investment planning, project appraisal and identification of sustainable funding streams. Purpose of Role Reporting to a Finance Business Partner, the purpose of this role is to assist the Business Partner in all aspects of management accounting: providing financial support and challenge to Professional Services areas. Key Duties and Responsibilities Assist in the formation of accurate budgets and financial plans, building in partnership with the business unit from the bottom-up. Ensure the plans adhere to the overall University guidelines and efficiently and timely feed into the overall financial planning process for the University. Review the financial plans each quarter and working with the business area assist in re-forecasting income and cost profiles as required. Assist in the preparation and production of timely management accounts, ensuring efficient processes are in place to allow effective consolidation into the overall production of the University's monthly financial reporting processes. The reporting will encompass income and expenditure and associated reconciliations. Assist in the analysis of the management accounts and provide high quality value-add commentary providing business insights, performance against plan, understanding the key financial risks and opportunities for the specific business area. Assist in the production and interpretation of a wide variety of regular and ad-hoc financial data and analysis, including financial KPIs for the specific business area. This data / analysis is utilised for a number of internal and external purposes including KPI's for the University Court and external financial reporting. Provide day to day support and expertise to the institution's Senior Officers, Directors and Managers for the specific business area. Play a role in supporting improvements to the efficiency and effectiveness of the management accounting processes and controls. This includes effective KPI reporting, process mapping and responsibility definition. The role-holder will also be expected to support changes to and embed processes that support the new ERP system. The role-holder will be expected to manage key stakeholders and have frequent interaction with colleagues at all levels, including: Business Partners and Assistant Business Partners Professional Service Department Heads / Managers Finance and Procurement colleagues Education, Qualifications & Experience These are the criteria on which the short-listing and recruitment selection will be made Essential Progressing towards an accountancy qualification e.g. CA, ACA, CPFA, CIMA, ACCA; Educated to first degree level. Experience of working within a similar environment as outlined above Competent in the use of relevant IT packages Good knowledge and understanding of relevant legal, statutory and governance applications and turning them into good practice Excellent interpersonal, influencing and presentation skills, able to understand and communicate complex issues effectively Demonstrable ability to work quickly, flexibly and accurately in a dynamic, changing and pressured environment Experience of working closely with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation Ability to research, analyse and present complex information effectively with good attention to detail High level organisational skills with the ability to prioritise major developments and to function effectively in a pressured environment Demonstrable professional and proactive approach Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. This job description is intended as a flexible framework which outlines the key general areas of activity in your position. Other activities may be required which are not outlined above but which are appropriate to the position and grade. Your personal objectives (Forward Job Plan) will also set out specific tasks and objectives for you to achieve, including objectives to help your career development. How to Apply Applications can be submitted up to midnight(UK time) on Wednesday 11th March 2026. Please submit via the Heriot-Watt online recruitment system your Full CV. Heriot-WattUniversity is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all. Heriot-WattUniversity values diversity across our University community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website and also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. part-time working and job share options. Use our total rewards calculator: to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University. About Heriot-Watt University At Heriot-Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team. Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in balance with well-being and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community.
About Our Client This position is with a well-established, medium-sized organisation within the Civil Engineering industry. The company specialises in delivering high-quality construction projects and is known for its commitment to excellence and innovation in the sector. Job Description Daily Evaluate project scope, risk and pricing strategy for all work types, ensuring all information is correct, accurate, and within the required SLA's. Produce accurate and comprehensive estimates and submission documents for all works, within a timely and efficient manner. Produce estimates from first principles using RIB CCS Candy iTWO software and company master libraries, ensuring estimates are accurate and completed in a timely manner and within required SLA's. Manage multiple estimates and tenders simultaneously, ensuring all work is completed as requested and within specified time frames. Produce draft design, estimate and prepare complete proposals to the business and customer expectations for all utility works. Create and maintain correct and accurate quantities and thorough project launches from plans received of works to be completed. Produce draft design sketches using PDF Xchange Editor for design and build projects where no design is available. Prepare sign off and commercial documents for peer review and approval with the Head of Estimating and Directors. Liaise and support the business development function in all work-winning activities, to ensure all estimating is completed thoroughly and accurately, within required time frames. Support the estimating coordinator on the handling, processing and preparation of tender and pricing documents, ensuring all information is accurate and completed within specified time frames. Arrange and lead tender meetings with operations to produce construction programmes as part of the tendering process, ensuring all information is collated and communicated accurately and effectively. Arrange and lead estimating handover meetings, prepare handover documents accurately and in a timely manner, sharing all relevant project information necessary for operations to take ownership and begin project delivery. Liaise with operations to establish scope of works and prepare variation costs as required providing support to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Liaise with construction and operations team to inform technical and operational aspects of a tender, ensuring information is accurate and completed within a timely manner. Adhoc As and when required, provide training support to estimating trainees and implement and manage training plans, to ensure their success. Attend and participate as required in client facing meetings to provide technical advice and support regarding estimating for works required for completion. Actively stay abreast and informed of industry matters and technical bulletins, to ensure best practices are continually being reviewed and implemented. Prepare reports as requested and line with requirements at regular intervals to be specified by the business. Carry out diligent and thorough self-reviews prior to peer reviews and approval request's, ensuring stretch targets are set, to support with the success of the department and the wider business. Continually improve, develop systems and capabilities within the department, to ensure the success of the department. Attend and participate within all team meetings as and when required. Collaborate with the wider business, and share information, as and when required, to drive success for the Company. Work to achieve business unit, group targets, and own KPIs. Attend mandatory training courses as defined within the company training matrix. Keep up to date with legislation and record 'Continued Professional Development' (CPD). The Successful Applicant Extensive experience within same role, or similar within the civil engineering sector. Self-driven, results-oriented, with a 'can do' attitude without compromising safety and/or compliance. Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including employees, management, regulatory agencies, and the community. Problem-Solving Skills Excellent verbal and written communication Skills Confident, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with managers at all levels within a business. Administration experience. Ability to be proactive, always. Excellent attention to detail. Time management skills. Interpersonal skills.Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment. Organisation skills. What's on Offer Highly competitive salary DOE Company car/car allowance Private medical insurance. Generous pension scheme. Opportunity to work in a thriving environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Multi-Utilities Senior Estimator to advance their career in the Civil Engineering sector. Apply now to join a reputable company and make a significant impact in the construction industry.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
About Our Client This position is with a well-established, medium-sized organisation within the Civil Engineering industry. The company specialises in delivering high-quality construction projects and is known for its commitment to excellence and innovation in the sector. Job Description Daily Evaluate project scope, risk and pricing strategy for all work types, ensuring all information is correct, accurate, and within the required SLA's. Produce accurate and comprehensive estimates and submission documents for all works, within a timely and efficient manner. Produce estimates from first principles using RIB CCS Candy iTWO software and company master libraries, ensuring estimates are accurate and completed in a timely manner and within required SLA's. Manage multiple estimates and tenders simultaneously, ensuring all work is completed as requested and within specified time frames. Produce draft design, estimate and prepare complete proposals to the business and customer expectations for all utility works. Create and maintain correct and accurate quantities and thorough project launches from plans received of works to be completed. Produce draft design sketches using PDF Xchange Editor for design and build projects where no design is available. Prepare sign off and commercial documents for peer review and approval with the Head of Estimating and Directors. Liaise and support the business development function in all work-winning activities, to ensure all estimating is completed thoroughly and accurately, within required time frames. Support the estimating coordinator on the handling, processing and preparation of tender and pricing documents, ensuring all information is accurate and completed within specified time frames. Arrange and lead tender meetings with operations to produce construction programmes as part of the tendering process, ensuring all information is collated and communicated accurately and effectively. Arrange and lead estimating handover meetings, prepare handover documents accurately and in a timely manner, sharing all relevant project information necessary for operations to take ownership and begin project delivery. Liaise with operations to establish scope of works and prepare variation costs as required providing support to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Liaise with construction and operations team to inform technical and operational aspects of a tender, ensuring information is accurate and completed within a timely manner. Adhoc As and when required, provide training support to estimating trainees and implement and manage training plans, to ensure their success. Attend and participate as required in client facing meetings to provide technical advice and support regarding estimating for works required for completion. Actively stay abreast and informed of industry matters and technical bulletins, to ensure best practices are continually being reviewed and implemented. Prepare reports as requested and line with requirements at regular intervals to be specified by the business. Carry out diligent and thorough self-reviews prior to peer reviews and approval request's, ensuring stretch targets are set, to support with the success of the department and the wider business. Continually improve, develop systems and capabilities within the department, to ensure the success of the department. Attend and participate within all team meetings as and when required. Collaborate with the wider business, and share information, as and when required, to drive success for the Company. Work to achieve business unit, group targets, and own KPIs. Attend mandatory training courses as defined within the company training matrix. Keep up to date with legislation and record 'Continued Professional Development' (CPD). The Successful Applicant Extensive experience within same role, or similar within the civil engineering sector. Self-driven, results-oriented, with a 'can do' attitude without compromising safety and/or compliance. Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including employees, management, regulatory agencies, and the community. Problem-Solving Skills Excellent verbal and written communication Skills Confident, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with managers at all levels within a business. Administration experience. Ability to be proactive, always. Excellent attention to detail. Time management skills. Interpersonal skills.Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment. Organisation skills. What's on Offer Highly competitive salary DOE Company car/car allowance Private medical insurance. Generous pension scheme. Opportunity to work in a thriving environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Multi-Utilities Senior Estimator to advance their career in the Civil Engineering sector. Apply now to join a reputable company and make a significant impact in the construction industry.
Wargaming is one of the world's leading free-to-play PC game companies, with the resources and experience to support ambitious, long-term development,proudly backed by the global success of titles like World of Tanks. We're currently building our next big project: a collaboration with a world-renowned name, an epic-scale military sci fi fantasy, free-to-play game focused on delivering cinematic visual quality and a rich, immersive world. Now in the early stages of pre production and prototyping, we're looking for Backend Team Lead. In this role, you will be focused on maintaining a high quality backend of a free to play Unreal Engine based game. This will involve working closely with all disciplines and leading the backend team to identify, design, implement and maintain the scalable backend services capable of supporting millions of players. Reports to Deputy Technical Director What will you do? Lead technical direction: Set/adjust technical vision for the backend systems, including decisions on tech stack, frameworks, libraries, and tools. Promote the use of coding best practices, including clean code, design patterns, and efficient system designs. Perform code reviews. Ensure scalability and performance, handle scaling challenges, optimize development, deployment, and operations processes. Manage the backend team including career development, performance reviews, 1 2 1s, mentoring, training, and recruiting. Work closely with other team leads, and project managers. Work with outsourcing partners in the gaming industry. What are we looking for? Expertise in designing large scale distributed systems for gaming platforms, particularly those involving real time multiplayer, microservices, and high availability infrastructure. Extensive knowledge of game specific architectures (microservices, actor systems), ability to design efficient, low latency data exchange systems between clients and servers. Experience in promoting effective development processes, fostering collaboration, adherence to clean code practices, test driven development. Extensive programming experience as a principal or above (Kotlin, Java, Python, C/C++, C#). Deep understanding of NoSQL databases. Experience with cloud infrastructures to manage large scale game services. Experience in using Docker, Kubernetes, and other containerization/orchestration tools. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, and ensuring automated deployment and scaling of game backends. Effective communication skills to collaborate effectively with other teams, including game designers, game and systems programmers, and project managers. Ability to communicate technical concepts to non technical stakeholders, ensuring that business needs are translated into scalable technical solutions while aligning technical direction with product goals. What additional skills will help you stand out? Experience working with highly distributed teams Experience operating a live free to play game service Experience with Unreal Engine Onsite (4 days per week in the office) This role isn't eligible for immigration support This role is eligible for relocation support (for candidates with free access to the labor market in the Czech Republic or UK) Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Guildford include: 5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year - increasing over time to a maximum 30 days per year, with the ability to buy up to an additional 5 days through our holiday buy scheme Additional paid time off (Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave) Sick Leave Compensation and enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave Benefits Dog friendly office Onsite canteen (with an endless supply of free snacks and drinks) Video games area Family coverage for Private Medical Insurance (pre existing conditions are covered), Life Insurance, Pension scheme offering a matched 4% tax free employee contribution Wellbeing perks (Mental Health Days, Dedicated Well being room, Team of Mental Health First Aiders) Career development and education opportunities within the company Employee discounts via Perkbox Personal Wargaming Gaming Account Company events (including events for partners/children) Seniority Awards Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward One of the main European hubs for game development with 25 years of experience on the market Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review. About Wargaming Wargaming is an award winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free to play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Wargaming is one of the world's leading free-to-play PC game companies, with the resources and experience to support ambitious, long-term development,proudly backed by the global success of titles like World of Tanks. We're currently building our next big project: a collaboration with a world-renowned name, an epic-scale military sci fi fantasy, free-to-play game focused on delivering cinematic visual quality and a rich, immersive world. Now in the early stages of pre production and prototyping, we're looking for Backend Team Lead. In this role, you will be focused on maintaining a high quality backend of a free to play Unreal Engine based game. This will involve working closely with all disciplines and leading the backend team to identify, design, implement and maintain the scalable backend services capable of supporting millions of players. Reports to Deputy Technical Director What will you do? Lead technical direction: Set/adjust technical vision for the backend systems, including decisions on tech stack, frameworks, libraries, and tools. Promote the use of coding best practices, including clean code, design patterns, and efficient system designs. Perform code reviews. Ensure scalability and performance, handle scaling challenges, optimize development, deployment, and operations processes. Manage the backend team including career development, performance reviews, 1 2 1s, mentoring, training, and recruiting. Work closely with other team leads, and project managers. Work with outsourcing partners in the gaming industry. What are we looking for? Expertise in designing large scale distributed systems for gaming platforms, particularly those involving real time multiplayer, microservices, and high availability infrastructure. Extensive knowledge of game specific architectures (microservices, actor systems), ability to design efficient, low latency data exchange systems between clients and servers. Experience in promoting effective development processes, fostering collaboration, adherence to clean code practices, test driven development. Extensive programming experience as a principal or above (Kotlin, Java, Python, C/C++, C#). Deep understanding of NoSQL databases. Experience with cloud infrastructures to manage large scale game services. Experience in using Docker, Kubernetes, and other containerization/orchestration tools. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, and ensuring automated deployment and scaling of game backends. Effective communication skills to collaborate effectively with other teams, including game designers, game and systems programmers, and project managers. Ability to communicate technical concepts to non technical stakeholders, ensuring that business needs are translated into scalable technical solutions while aligning technical direction with product goals. What additional skills will help you stand out? Experience working with highly distributed teams Experience operating a live free to play game service Experience with Unreal Engine Onsite (4 days per week in the office) This role isn't eligible for immigration support This role is eligible for relocation support (for candidates with free access to the labor market in the Czech Republic or UK) Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Guildford include: 5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year - increasing over time to a maximum 30 days per year, with the ability to buy up to an additional 5 days through our holiday buy scheme Additional paid time off (Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave) Sick Leave Compensation and enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave Benefits Dog friendly office Onsite canteen (with an endless supply of free snacks and drinks) Video games area Family coverage for Private Medical Insurance (pre existing conditions are covered), Life Insurance, Pension scheme offering a matched 4% tax free employee contribution Wellbeing perks (Mental Health Days, Dedicated Well being room, Team of Mental Health First Aiders) Career development and education opportunities within the company Employee discounts via Perkbox Personal Wargaming Gaming Account Company events (including events for partners/children) Seniority Awards Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward One of the main European hubs for game development with 25 years of experience on the market Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review. About Wargaming Wargaming is an award winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free to play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.
Regional FM Account Director Location; South of England Salary £62,500- £70,000 per annum (depending on experience) + package details Currently recruiting for an experienced FM Account Director who will be coordinating all resources and stakeholders to deliver a high level of service to clients with maximum efficiency and in a safe, sustainable and collaborative manner on a highly reactive Critical Building portfolio based across multiple locations in the South of England Ideally you will be skilled in the successful management of Hard Services along with Catering and Cleaning contracts. The FM Account Director would potentially possess a Technical background, or strong demonstrable skills in man-management of M&E Engineers, sub-contractors & maintenance of assets. Duties will include; Managing client relationships by understanding their contractual needs and ensuring the timely and effective delivery of all SLA's. Being commercially responsible for all P&L on the contract, ensuring budget management is carefully adhered. Ensuring all company H&S obligations are met by all staff on the contract. Management of the estates and participating in the Business Development to promote growth within the contract Ensuring all Technical Hard Services are compliant, and resources are utilised to the best of the contract ability. Providing company reports on KPI's to Senior Management/end clients For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. CMS do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Due to the nature of the contract requirements, you will also be required to go through a level of security clearance.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Regional FM Account Director Location; South of England Salary £62,500- £70,000 per annum (depending on experience) + package details Currently recruiting for an experienced FM Account Director who will be coordinating all resources and stakeholders to deliver a high level of service to clients with maximum efficiency and in a safe, sustainable and collaborative manner on a highly reactive Critical Building portfolio based across multiple locations in the South of England Ideally you will be skilled in the successful management of Hard Services along with Catering and Cleaning contracts. The FM Account Director would potentially possess a Technical background, or strong demonstrable skills in man-management of M&E Engineers, sub-contractors & maintenance of assets. Duties will include; Managing client relationships by understanding their contractual needs and ensuring the timely and effective delivery of all SLA's. Being commercially responsible for all P&L on the contract, ensuring budget management is carefully adhered. Ensuring all company H&S obligations are met by all staff on the contract. Management of the estates and participating in the Business Development to promote growth within the contract Ensuring all Technical Hard Services are compliant, and resources are utilised to the best of the contract ability. Providing company reports on KPI's to Senior Management/end clients For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. CMS do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Due to the nature of the contract requirements, you will also be required to go through a level of security clearance.
We're looking for a Research Analytics Lead (research agency Director / Senior Associate Director level) to lead on the design and implementation of statistical analysis on survey data. This will involve taking end-to-end ownership of analytical projects, with responsibility for all aspects of their completion, including consulting on research briefs, liaising with our Quantitative Research team, developing analysis plans, conducting multivariate statistical analysis, and communicating the results of that analysis with relevant stakeholders. What you'll do: Lead and oversee complex analytics projects using market research data to drive strategic decisions based on comprehensive understanding of Sky's products and services. Implement advanced analytical techniques (e.g., key driver analysis, segmentation, perceptual mapping, price elasticity) to provide deep insights. Collaborate with quant researchers and data team to devise and implement innovative research solutions. Drive projects from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder engagement, ensuring effective project management and proactively resolving issues. Present findings up to MD level in a confident and engaging manner, championing the customer viewpoint. Uphold the highest quality standards in accordance with MRS guidelines, setting benchmarks for excellence. What you'll bring: Extensive experience in applying multivariate statistics to survey data including previous employment experience in a market research agency. Working proficiency in conducting analysis using a programming language like R / Python. Solid theoretical understanding of commonly used statistical techniques, including significance testing, correlation, regression, correspondence analysis, factor analysis, cluster analysis, etc. Ability to understand business issues, collaborate with stakeholders to comprehend their decisions and opportunities, and translate their business questions into a research/analytics plan. Skilled in creating and presenting insights, summarizing patterns and findings into a compelling narrative, and professionally presenting this to stakeholders. Thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoying innovative and creative work. Strong multi-tasking abilities, flexibility, and patience in a fluid setting. Growth-oriented mindset and passion for long-term self-development. Team overview: Working as a member of our in-house research team, you'll have the opportunity to overcome the frustration of not being able to see your findings being actioned; you'll get to embed, build and see how your research is driving Sky's believe in better strategy. From TV shows to brands, new product development to marketing strategy, as part of Sky's Consumer Group there is a wealth of variety to encourage innovative research approaches. The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about . Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your office base: Osterley: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Research Analytics Lead (research agency Director / Senior Associate Director level) to lead on the design and implementation of statistical analysis on survey data. This will involve taking end-to-end ownership of analytical projects, with responsibility for all aspects of their completion, including consulting on research briefs, liaising with our Quantitative Research team, developing analysis plans, conducting multivariate statistical analysis, and communicating the results of that analysis with relevant stakeholders. What you'll do: Lead and oversee complex analytics projects using market research data to drive strategic decisions based on comprehensive understanding of Sky's products and services. Implement advanced analytical techniques (e.g., key driver analysis, segmentation, perceptual mapping, price elasticity) to provide deep insights. Collaborate with quant researchers and data team to devise and implement innovative research solutions. Drive projects from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder engagement, ensuring effective project management and proactively resolving issues. Present findings up to MD level in a confident and engaging manner, championing the customer viewpoint. Uphold the highest quality standards in accordance with MRS guidelines, setting benchmarks for excellence. What you'll bring: Extensive experience in applying multivariate statistics to survey data including previous employment experience in a market research agency. Working proficiency in conducting analysis using a programming language like R / Python. Solid theoretical understanding of commonly used statistical techniques, including significance testing, correlation, regression, correspondence analysis, factor analysis, cluster analysis, etc. Ability to understand business issues, collaborate with stakeholders to comprehend their decisions and opportunities, and translate their business questions into a research/analytics plan. Skilled in creating and presenting insights, summarizing patterns and findings into a compelling narrative, and professionally presenting this to stakeholders. Thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoying innovative and creative work. Strong multi-tasking abilities, flexibility, and patience in a fluid setting. Growth-oriented mindset and passion for long-term self-development. Team overview: Working as a member of our in-house research team, you'll have the opportunity to overcome the frustration of not being able to see your findings being actioned; you'll get to embed, build and see how your research is driving Sky's believe in better strategy. From TV shows to brands, new product development to marketing strategy, as part of Sky's Consumer Group there is a wealth of variety to encourage innovative research approaches. The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about . Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your office base: Osterley: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
General Manager Paignton Zoo and Newquay Zoo Join Us in Shaping the Future of Two Iconic Zoos! Paignton Zoo in Devon and Newquay Zoo in Cornwall are among the South West s most loved and leading wildlife attractions. With rich, fascinating histories, strong foundations in conservation, education and research, and a diverse collection of over 2,800 animals across both sites, these zoos offer an exciting and dynamic environment to lead. Both zoos have recently become part of Libéma, one of the Netherlands leading leisure organisations, bringing new opportunities for innovation, collaboration and growth. We re now looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking General Manager to guide and shape the future of Paignton Zoo and Newquay Zoo. If you re passionate about wildlife, people and creating unforgettable experiences, this is your chance to make a real impact. The Role As General Manager, you ll be at the heart of the two zoos with responsibility for driving commercial success and operational excellence across Paignton Zoo and Newquay Zoo. With end-to-end responsibility for the Marketing, Sales and operational performance of both organisations this is a unique opportunity to lead the business through its next exciting phase of development, driving sustainable growth in visitor numbers and revenue while safeguarding long-term financial resilience and the highest standards of animal welfare. In addition you will provide strategic oversight of education and research activities, ensuring these activities are fully integrated into operations and actively contribute to the organisations strategic direction and impact. Reporting to the Divisional Director, you will have significant autonomy to shape the annual business plan and budget, take full ownership of delivery against agreed objectives. Leading a talented Senior Leadership Team, you will combine oversight with a visible, hands-on leadership style, remaining closely connected to the day-to-day operation and leading the organisations as if they were your own businesses. Scope of Responsibility Full accountability for Paignton Zoo s and Newquay Zoo s commercial and operational performance Leadership of departmental heads across: Food & Beverage Guest Services Animal Care Facilities Visitor Experience Development and execution of growth initiatives that: increase visitor numbers and brand awareness boost on-site revenue continuously enhance every aspect of the guest journey Financial stewardship with strong control, budgeting and performance management Overall responsibility for leading the development, quality, and integration of education and research activities, ensuring they are closely aligned with organisational objectives and deliver positive, measurable impact for animal welfare, conservation, and continuous improvement. Acting as a key external ambassador for the zoos, building relationships with local authorities, regional partners and suppliers Collaborating closely with support functions, which are coordinated from the Netherlands, including HR, Finance, Legal, IT, Construction & Maintenance, Marketing, Sales and F&B procurement. This is a hands on leadership role in a seven day a week business, and as part of our duty management rota, you ll occasionally work weekends and bank holidays to ensure smooth operations. Candidate Profile We are looking for a senior leader with proven commercial experience in leisure, hospitality, attractions or other visitor focused environments who is motivated by autonomy, scale and the chance for international exposure. Key requirements include: Degree-level education (or equivalent), preferably in Hospitality, Leisure, Tourism or Business At least 5 years experience in senior or general management roles Proven track record of P&L ownership, budget management and delivering commercial growth Exceptional leadership skills, able to inspire, engage and develop teams A commercial, entrepreneurial mindset combined with operational rigour Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities Resilience, adaptability and confidence operating in a dynamic, customer-facing environment An affinity for animals, nature and outdoor attractions Reward Competitive salary: £75,000 to £100,000 per annum depending on experience plus performance-related bonus Base location: Paignton Zoo, Devon (with regular travel to Newquay Zoo and occasional travel to The Netherlands for relevant meeting and events) Hours: 37.5 a week Annual Leave: 33 days including the usual bank holidays Company lease car, laptop and mobile phone Relocation support available How to apply Ready to take the lead? Apply via our online portal, where you ll be asked to: Upload your CV Provide a covering letter outlining your experience and motivation Complete a short application form Click apply and take the first step toward shaping the future of Paignton Zoo and Newquay Zoo. REF-(Apply online only)
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
General Manager Paignton Zoo and Newquay Zoo Join Us in Shaping the Future of Two Iconic Zoos! Paignton Zoo in Devon and Newquay Zoo in Cornwall are among the South West s most loved and leading wildlife attractions. With rich, fascinating histories, strong foundations in conservation, education and research, and a diverse collection of over 2,800 animals across both sites, these zoos offer an exciting and dynamic environment to lead. Both zoos have recently become part of Libéma, one of the Netherlands leading leisure organisations, bringing new opportunities for innovation, collaboration and growth. We re now looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking General Manager to guide and shape the future of Paignton Zoo and Newquay Zoo. If you re passionate about wildlife, people and creating unforgettable experiences, this is your chance to make a real impact. The Role As General Manager, you ll be at the heart of the two zoos with responsibility for driving commercial success and operational excellence across Paignton Zoo and Newquay Zoo. With end-to-end responsibility for the Marketing, Sales and operational performance of both organisations this is a unique opportunity to lead the business through its next exciting phase of development, driving sustainable growth in visitor numbers and revenue while safeguarding long-term financial resilience and the highest standards of animal welfare. In addition you will provide strategic oversight of education and research activities, ensuring these activities are fully integrated into operations and actively contribute to the organisations strategic direction and impact. Reporting to the Divisional Director, you will have significant autonomy to shape the annual business plan and budget, take full ownership of delivery against agreed objectives. Leading a talented Senior Leadership Team, you will combine oversight with a visible, hands-on leadership style, remaining closely connected to the day-to-day operation and leading the organisations as if they were your own businesses. Scope of Responsibility Full accountability for Paignton Zoo s and Newquay Zoo s commercial and operational performance Leadership of departmental heads across: Food & Beverage Guest Services Animal Care Facilities Visitor Experience Development and execution of growth initiatives that: increase visitor numbers and brand awareness boost on-site revenue continuously enhance every aspect of the guest journey Financial stewardship with strong control, budgeting and performance management Overall responsibility for leading the development, quality, and integration of education and research activities, ensuring they are closely aligned with organisational objectives and deliver positive, measurable impact for animal welfare, conservation, and continuous improvement. Acting as a key external ambassador for the zoos, building relationships with local authorities, regional partners and suppliers Collaborating closely with support functions, which are coordinated from the Netherlands, including HR, Finance, Legal, IT, Construction & Maintenance, Marketing, Sales and F&B procurement. This is a hands on leadership role in a seven day a week business, and as part of our duty management rota, you ll occasionally work weekends and bank holidays to ensure smooth operations. Candidate Profile We are looking for a senior leader with proven commercial experience in leisure, hospitality, attractions or other visitor focused environments who is motivated by autonomy, scale and the chance for international exposure. Key requirements include: Degree-level education (or equivalent), preferably in Hospitality, Leisure, Tourism or Business At least 5 years experience in senior or general management roles Proven track record of P&L ownership, budget management and delivering commercial growth Exceptional leadership skills, able to inspire, engage and develop teams A commercial, entrepreneurial mindset combined with operational rigour Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities Resilience, adaptability and confidence operating in a dynamic, customer-facing environment An affinity for animals, nature and outdoor attractions Reward Competitive salary: £75,000 to £100,000 per annum depending on experience plus performance-related bonus Base location: Paignton Zoo, Devon (with regular travel to Newquay Zoo and occasional travel to The Netherlands for relevant meeting and events) Hours: 37.5 a week Annual Leave: 33 days including the usual bank holidays Company lease car, laptop and mobile phone Relocation support available How to apply Ready to take the lead? Apply via our online portal, where you ll be asked to: Upload your CV Provide a covering letter outlining your experience and motivation Complete a short application form Click apply and take the first step toward shaping the future of Paignton Zoo and Newquay Zoo. REF-(Apply online only)
About Our Client The Bank of England was founded in 1694 to act as banker to the Government. Today, our responsibilities are much broader. The Bank of England: Provide ways to pay for things safely by producing banknotes for England and Wales that are hard to counterfeit, supervising payment services (e.g., Visa) and running core systems that allow people, businesses and banks to make large transfers (e.g., CHAPS). Keep prices low and stable by setting the main interest rate, which affects spending across the country and helps keep inflation (the rate at which prices rise) on or close to the Government's 2% target. Regulate major banks, building societies, credit unions, insurers and investment firms in the UK via our Prudential Regulation Authority. Stabilise the country's financial system by lending to other banks, providing liquidity support to financial institutions and ensuring failing banks exit the market in an orderly way without causing damage to the economy. Job Description Playing a central role in facilitating and brokering effective and inclusive partnerships throughout the programme. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships, collaborating effectively with a wide range of senior stakeholders and overseeing the development and management of high performing teams, guiding them through periods of change. As Programme Director, you will be responsible for the programme, ensuring that the programme is architected and structured appropriately to ensure that the targeted business benefits associated with the Programme are realised. You will act as a member of the Change Delivery Leadership Team and may have responsibility for developing communities of practice/profession leadership and line management as required to support the division. Responsibilities Own the planning and execution of programme workstreams, developing high level plans and refining them with stakeholders to deliver early business value. Own senior stakeholders within the Bank, ensuring that all relationships/connections are identified and all stakeholders understand their role in the programmes success. Work with Senior Responsible Owners / Business Owners to develop Business Cases for investment programmes to realise the outcomes and benefits outlined in the Bank Strategy in an optimised and efficient way. Own the benefits framework for the programme once agreed by the Programme and Steering Group / Board. Provide strategic direction and monitor delivery, aligned with overall vision and objectives. Proactively convey and connect the wider business strategy to the programme team and promote the associated initiatives. Liaise with functional business owners to ensure high level design alignment and resource allocation. Establish governance structures ensuring that programme documentation, including process and procedures, plans, reports, registers, and lessons learned, is developed, signed off and actioned upon. Establish consolidated formal reporting arrangements on programme progress. Implement appropriate programme delivery approaches, including people, organisation, process, information and technology. Engage and manage vendors and third parties, negotiating clear statements of work and ensuring delivery against plans. Provide leadership within the programme and develop others to reach their full potential, providing task or people management as required. Create a high performing and inclusive team environment that encourages contribution and recognition. Act as a figurehead for the Programme with external stakeholders. Encourage problem solving, team working, risk sharing and continuous improvement with Business areas and Delivery teams. Hold accountability for the financial forecasting and programme budget management, ensuring that corrective actions are taken where required. Manage the risk profile and contingency across the Programme. Act as an initial escalation for issue resolution. Make decisions about relative priorities for the programme where this cannot be resolved by other methods. The Successful Applicant Essential Criteria Established track record of shaping and leading complex, high value, multi year programmes. Strong commercial, procurement and transformation experience at Programme Director level. Industry leading expert in the delivery of projects and programmes with experience working alongside executives to create the case for change at all levels of the organisation. Ability to take a strategic perspective and to plan strategically in an environment of uncertainty, complexity and with multiple dependencies and stakeholders. An established understanding and experience in a range of project and programme delivery standards and methodologies. Strong analytical, problem solving, collaboration and technical skills. Significant experience leading and managing teams in ambiguity in a highly matrixed environment. Evidence of extensive experience in managing senior stakeholders and managing a complex stakeholder landscape. Ability to collaborate effectively across organisational boundaries, build relationships, and import and export talent and ideas to achieve a broader organisational goal. Experience in the development of operating model design and technology solutions in meeting sustainable targets. Ability to drive organisational results in a complex and matrixed business environment. The ability to be agile with a broad stakeholder group, from scientists to large operations teams, as well as multiple external stakeholders. Experience in equivalent Programme Director roles. Significant subject matter experience in transformation, technology, finance, procurement and commercial. Project, Programme and Portfolio Management qualifications. Skills Planning and Organising Able to juggle priorities and can concentrate on several areas of work at one time. Can think ahead to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans projects/programmes, taking into account the degree of uncertainty, resource availability and inter project dependencies to ensure delivery within the time, cost and quality constraints. Leadership Demonstrates the ability to make things happen and is focused on the project/programme outcomes and delivery. Builds a climate of trust with project or programme teams and all other stakeholders. Ensures inter project issues, conflicts and dependencies are fully identified and appropriately resolved, escalating where required. Stakeholder Management Experience of developing successful working relationships with a wide range of individuals and organisations, including contact at a senior/executive level. Recognises the importance of sharing and disseminating information and contacts. Takes care and time to maintain and develop existing relationships. Values individual differences. Has the ability to establish rapport quickly and effectively with new clients/people. Influencing and Negotiating Proven negotiation skills. Ability to present sound and well reasoned arguments to convince others. Demonstrates the ability to draw from a range of influencing strategies to persuade people to achieve agreement or behavioural change. Listens to other points of view to gain understanding. Strategic Thinking Demonstrates a good understanding of the strategic vision of the Bank and can correlate why the project/programme is required with the Bank's strategic direction. Keeps up to date with developments in the outside world and considers challenges in the wider context. What's on Offer A competitive base salary range of £140,000 - £150,000 per annum. Permanent benefits package included. (Pension scheme, performance related annual bonus + bens) Hybrid working is in place. The role will be based in central London and the Debden, Essex office.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
About Our Client The Bank of England was founded in 1694 to act as banker to the Government. Today, our responsibilities are much broader. The Bank of England: Provide ways to pay for things safely by producing banknotes for England and Wales that are hard to counterfeit, supervising payment services (e.g., Visa) and running core systems that allow people, businesses and banks to make large transfers (e.g., CHAPS). Keep prices low and stable by setting the main interest rate, which affects spending across the country and helps keep inflation (the rate at which prices rise) on or close to the Government's 2% target. Regulate major banks, building societies, credit unions, insurers and investment firms in the UK via our Prudential Regulation Authority. Stabilise the country's financial system by lending to other banks, providing liquidity support to financial institutions and ensuring failing banks exit the market in an orderly way without causing damage to the economy. Job Description Playing a central role in facilitating and brokering effective and inclusive partnerships throughout the programme. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships, collaborating effectively with a wide range of senior stakeholders and overseeing the development and management of high performing teams, guiding them through periods of change. As Programme Director, you will be responsible for the programme, ensuring that the programme is architected and structured appropriately to ensure that the targeted business benefits associated with the Programme are realised. You will act as a member of the Change Delivery Leadership Team and may have responsibility for developing communities of practice/profession leadership and line management as required to support the division. Responsibilities Own the planning and execution of programme workstreams, developing high level plans and refining them with stakeholders to deliver early business value. Own senior stakeholders within the Bank, ensuring that all relationships/connections are identified and all stakeholders understand their role in the programmes success. Work with Senior Responsible Owners / Business Owners to develop Business Cases for investment programmes to realise the outcomes and benefits outlined in the Bank Strategy in an optimised and efficient way. Own the benefits framework for the programme once agreed by the Programme and Steering Group / Board. Provide strategic direction and monitor delivery, aligned with overall vision and objectives. Proactively convey and connect the wider business strategy to the programme team and promote the associated initiatives. Liaise with functional business owners to ensure high level design alignment and resource allocation. Establish governance structures ensuring that programme documentation, including process and procedures, plans, reports, registers, and lessons learned, is developed, signed off and actioned upon. Establish consolidated formal reporting arrangements on programme progress. Implement appropriate programme delivery approaches, including people, organisation, process, information and technology. Engage and manage vendors and third parties, negotiating clear statements of work and ensuring delivery against plans. Provide leadership within the programme and develop others to reach their full potential, providing task or people management as required. Create a high performing and inclusive team environment that encourages contribution and recognition. Act as a figurehead for the Programme with external stakeholders. Encourage problem solving, team working, risk sharing and continuous improvement with Business areas and Delivery teams. Hold accountability for the financial forecasting and programme budget management, ensuring that corrective actions are taken where required. Manage the risk profile and contingency across the Programme. Act as an initial escalation for issue resolution. Make decisions about relative priorities for the programme where this cannot be resolved by other methods. The Successful Applicant Essential Criteria Established track record of shaping and leading complex, high value, multi year programmes. Strong commercial, procurement and transformation experience at Programme Director level. Industry leading expert in the delivery of projects and programmes with experience working alongside executives to create the case for change at all levels of the organisation. Ability to take a strategic perspective and to plan strategically in an environment of uncertainty, complexity and with multiple dependencies and stakeholders. An established understanding and experience in a range of project and programme delivery standards and methodologies. Strong analytical, problem solving, collaboration and technical skills. Significant experience leading and managing teams in ambiguity in a highly matrixed environment. Evidence of extensive experience in managing senior stakeholders and managing a complex stakeholder landscape. Ability to collaborate effectively across organisational boundaries, build relationships, and import and export talent and ideas to achieve a broader organisational goal. Experience in the development of operating model design and technology solutions in meeting sustainable targets. Ability to drive organisational results in a complex and matrixed business environment. The ability to be agile with a broad stakeholder group, from scientists to large operations teams, as well as multiple external stakeholders. Experience in equivalent Programme Director roles. Significant subject matter experience in transformation, technology, finance, procurement and commercial. Project, Programme and Portfolio Management qualifications. Skills Planning and Organising Able to juggle priorities and can concentrate on several areas of work at one time. Can think ahead to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans projects/programmes, taking into account the degree of uncertainty, resource availability and inter project dependencies to ensure delivery within the time, cost and quality constraints. Leadership Demonstrates the ability to make things happen and is focused on the project/programme outcomes and delivery. Builds a climate of trust with project or programme teams and all other stakeholders. Ensures inter project issues, conflicts and dependencies are fully identified and appropriately resolved, escalating where required. Stakeholder Management Experience of developing successful working relationships with a wide range of individuals and organisations, including contact at a senior/executive level. Recognises the importance of sharing and disseminating information and contacts. Takes care and time to maintain and develop existing relationships. Values individual differences. Has the ability to establish rapport quickly and effectively with new clients/people. Influencing and Negotiating Proven negotiation skills. Ability to present sound and well reasoned arguments to convince others. Demonstrates the ability to draw from a range of influencing strategies to persuade people to achieve agreement or behavioural change. Listens to other points of view to gain understanding. Strategic Thinking Demonstrates a good understanding of the strategic vision of the Bank and can correlate why the project/programme is required with the Bank's strategic direction. Keeps up to date with developments in the outside world and considers challenges in the wider context. What's on Offer A competitive base salary range of £140,000 - £150,000 per annum. Permanent benefits package included. (Pension scheme, performance related annual bonus + bens) Hybrid working is in place. The role will be based in central London and the Debden, Essex office.
A message from Rachael Wardell, Executive Director - Children, Families and Lifelong Learning, Surrey County Council: "I am really pleased that you're interested in joining Surrey County Council within the Children, Families and Lifelong Learning (CFLL) directorate. People are the beating heart of everything we do in CFLL. Our collective purpose as a directorate is to ensure that children are seen and heard, are safe and can grow; it is also to ensure that everyone in Surrey - children and adults - benefits from education and can achieve their potential. As a directorate we have big and bold ambitions for the next few years and our workforce is crucial in helping achieve these." Would you like to be part of an innovative, evidence-based and outcome-focused service, with excellent supervision and development opportunities? There has never been a better time to join us! Our EP Service has a strong commitment to high quality, applied psychology and has dedicated time to engage in a broad range of preventative work, alongside statutory work, with opportunities to develop areas of specialist expertise. Our Offer to You A competitive salary for main grade EPs: Soulbury Scale A, 3 - 8: £47,688 - £57,954 per annum per annum, with up to 3 SPA points (existing SPA points will be transferred). A starting salary at point A5 for newly qualified EPs SPA points 1 and 2 are automatically awarded after 1 and 2 years successful practice London Fringe Area allowance of £939 per annum Essential Car User Lump Sum Allowance of £963 per annum 26 days' holiday rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year 2 paid volunteering days per year Part time and fixed term opportunities are available Flexible working options around school core hours Mobile and agile working solutions with friendly local bases for office working An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing A comprehensive supervision programme consisting of peer supervision and regular supervision with your line manager A comprehensive induction programme including a buddy for the first term. Newly qualified EPs will also have a reduced caseload for the first term Extensive CPD programme with 7 whole service study days across the year, development activities within area team meetings and opportunities to develop areas of special interest in line with the council's priorities Generous Local Government salary-related pension offered and the option to join the car lease scheme Relocation package of up to £8,000 which is exempt from tax and National Insurance contributions for permanent positions Visa sponsorship About the Service We are a large and expanding service consisting of a PEP, Area Senior EPs, EPs, Trainee EPs, Locum / Associate EPs and a dedicated Business Support team. Within the service we are divided into four area quadrants with offices in Weybridge, Reigate and Woking and we will aim to accommodate your preferred location. We are a supportive service, who adopt flexible and hybrid working practices. Our team members tell us that our positive relationships, professional autonomy, continuous professional development and emphasis on regular meetings with peers are real strengths of the service. We are part of a wider Inclusion and Additional Needs Team and work collaboratively with colleagues in Speech and Language Therapy and Specialist Teaching. We also work closely with colleagues in health and social care and engage with these services to promote emotional wellbeing and mental health. We are committed to enabling positive futures for all children and young people. Our focus is on the young person in their educational, home and community setting. We work collaboratively through the application of psychological theory, research and person-centred techniques with children and young people, their families and professionals to enable children to thrive in their local communities. Consultation, co-production and inclusion are fundamental to all aspects of our work. We have many interesting opportunities for you to get involved with, some examples include: Working with Surrey's Virtual School, Surrey Early Education Services, the Team Around the School, Adoption Southeast and our local Mental Health Support Teams Training Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSAs), school staff in Literacy for All approaches, school staff to support CYP experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance, school staff in the Compassionate Schools Programme and Key Adult Programme Supervising trainee EPs, assistant EPs, ELSAs and nurture group teachers Supporting school staff through our bookable consultations, AANTs (Analysis of Additional Needs Tool) and telephone helpline Supporting families through multi family groups Service development activities such as our work on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and supporting aspiring EPs About the Role As part of the Council's commitment to providing early intervention, we are looking to expand our capacity to deliver a sustainable preventative offer to schools, alongside our statutory work, and to strengthen our emotional wellbeing and mental health offer in partnership with health colleagues. We are seeking applicants who have a commitment to delivering high quality work through applied psychology. We welcome applications from experienced Educational Psychologists as well as current year two and three Trainee EPs. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: You want to work in a service committed to promoting positive futures for children and young people You have a recognised qualification in Educational Psychology You are registered with the HCPC Surrey has both urban and rural areas and our EPs will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. We are a supportive and friendly team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about the work we do. If you feel like this could be the place to start your career or to further develop your psychological skills, then please do get in touch to find out more. This is a rolling advert and applications will be reviewed regularly. If your application is successfully shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
A message from Rachael Wardell, Executive Director - Children, Families and Lifelong Learning, Surrey County Council: "I am really pleased that you're interested in joining Surrey County Council within the Children, Families and Lifelong Learning (CFLL) directorate. People are the beating heart of everything we do in CFLL. Our collective purpose as a directorate is to ensure that children are seen and heard, are safe and can grow; it is also to ensure that everyone in Surrey - children and adults - benefits from education and can achieve their potential. As a directorate we have big and bold ambitions for the next few years and our workforce is crucial in helping achieve these." Would you like to be part of an innovative, evidence-based and outcome-focused service, with excellent supervision and development opportunities? There has never been a better time to join us! Our EP Service has a strong commitment to high quality, applied psychology and has dedicated time to engage in a broad range of preventative work, alongside statutory work, with opportunities to develop areas of specialist expertise. Our Offer to You A competitive salary for main grade EPs: Soulbury Scale A, 3 - 8: £47,688 - £57,954 per annum per annum, with up to 3 SPA points (existing SPA points will be transferred). A starting salary at point A5 for newly qualified EPs SPA points 1 and 2 are automatically awarded after 1 and 2 years successful practice London Fringe Area allowance of £939 per annum Essential Car User Lump Sum Allowance of £963 per annum 26 days' holiday rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year 2 paid volunteering days per year Part time and fixed term opportunities are available Flexible working options around school core hours Mobile and agile working solutions with friendly local bases for office working An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing A comprehensive supervision programme consisting of peer supervision and regular supervision with your line manager A comprehensive induction programme including a buddy for the first term. Newly qualified EPs will also have a reduced caseload for the first term Extensive CPD programme with 7 whole service study days across the year, development activities within area team meetings and opportunities to develop areas of special interest in line with the council's priorities Generous Local Government salary-related pension offered and the option to join the car lease scheme Relocation package of up to £8,000 which is exempt from tax and National Insurance contributions for permanent positions Visa sponsorship About the Service We are a large and expanding service consisting of a PEP, Area Senior EPs, EPs, Trainee EPs, Locum / Associate EPs and a dedicated Business Support team. Within the service we are divided into four area quadrants with offices in Weybridge, Reigate and Woking and we will aim to accommodate your preferred location. We are a supportive service, who adopt flexible and hybrid working practices. Our team members tell us that our positive relationships, professional autonomy, continuous professional development and emphasis on regular meetings with peers are real strengths of the service. We are part of a wider Inclusion and Additional Needs Team and work collaboratively with colleagues in Speech and Language Therapy and Specialist Teaching. We also work closely with colleagues in health and social care and engage with these services to promote emotional wellbeing and mental health. We are committed to enabling positive futures for all children and young people. Our focus is on the young person in their educational, home and community setting. We work collaboratively through the application of psychological theory, research and person-centred techniques with children and young people, their families and professionals to enable children to thrive in their local communities. Consultation, co-production and inclusion are fundamental to all aspects of our work. We have many interesting opportunities for you to get involved with, some examples include: Working with Surrey's Virtual School, Surrey Early Education Services, the Team Around the School, Adoption Southeast and our local Mental Health Support Teams Training Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSAs), school staff in Literacy for All approaches, school staff to support CYP experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance, school staff in the Compassionate Schools Programme and Key Adult Programme Supervising trainee EPs, assistant EPs, ELSAs and nurture group teachers Supporting school staff through our bookable consultations, AANTs (Analysis of Additional Needs Tool) and telephone helpline Supporting families through multi family groups Service development activities such as our work on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and supporting aspiring EPs About the Role As part of the Council's commitment to providing early intervention, we are looking to expand our capacity to deliver a sustainable preventative offer to schools, alongside our statutory work, and to strengthen our emotional wellbeing and mental health offer in partnership with health colleagues. We are seeking applicants who have a commitment to delivering high quality work through applied psychology. We welcome applications from experienced Educational Psychologists as well as current year two and three Trainee EPs. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: You want to work in a service committed to promoting positive futures for children and young people You have a recognised qualification in Educational Psychology You are registered with the HCPC Surrey has both urban and rural areas and our EPs will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. We are a supportive and friendly team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about the work we do. If you feel like this could be the place to start your career or to further develop your psychological skills, then please do get in touch to find out more. This is a rolling advert and applications will be reviewed regularly. If your application is successfully shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
