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Harper May is working with a financial services business that is seeking a Finance Director to lead its finance function and support the organisation's ongoing development. The business is focused on strengthening financial performance, improving reporting, and supporting long-term objectives. The Role As Finance Director, you will work closely with the senior leadership team to shape the financial direction of the business. The role will combine strategic leadership with oversight of financial operations, ensuring the organisation is well positioned to deliver sustainable growth and improved performance. You will act as a key partner to the business, providing financial insight, supporting decision-making, and driving improvements across both financial and operational areas. Key Responsibilities Lead the finance function and define the financial strategy for the business Partner with senior leadership to support growth, performance, and decision-making Deliver high-quality financial reporting and insight Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning Drive improvements in financial performance and cost control Monitor cash flow and working capital Ensure strong financial controls and compliance Support business initiatives through financial analysis Manage relationships with external advisers Build and develop a high-performing finance team Candidate Profile ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified Proven experience at Finance Director level within financial services Strong commercial and strategic mindset Experience partnering with senior leadership Strong leadership capability Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Harper May is partnering with a financial services organisation that is looking to appoint a Finance Director to oversee financial performance and support continued business development. The company is focused on building a strong financial platform to support growth and operational efficiency. The Role The Finance Director will take ownership of financial management across the business, working closely with the leadership team to ensure accurate reporting, effective planning, and strong financial oversight. The role will play a key part in supporting business performance and shaping future direction. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of financial leadership across the organisation Support the delivery of business strategy through financial insight Oversee financial reporting, planning, and analysis Manage budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring Improve financial processes and reporting frameworks Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement Support decision-making through clear financial analysis Maintain effective financial controls and processes Manage external relationships including auditors and advisers Lead and develop the finance team Candidate Profile ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified Experience in a senior finance leadership role within financial services Strong background in financial reporting and business partnering Commercially aware with a strategic mindset Proven leadership and team management experience Strong stakeholder engagement skills

The Role We are looking for a highly experienced New Business Cyber Security Development Director to drive enterprise penetration testing and offensive security engagements valued at £1M+. This role is 100% focused on new logo acquisition. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, developing, and closing large-scale security testing opportunities with enterprise organisations, working alongside an experienced team of technicians and cyber experts. You will bring a strong track record of winning complex cybersecurity services deals, particularly in penetration testing, red teaming, and offensive security programmes. You will collaborate closely with our security consulting and delivery teams to design and close strategic engagements that help organisations strengthen their cyber resilience. Key Responsibilities Generate and close net-new enterprise clients for penetration testing and offensive security services Build and manage a new business pipeline targeting deals £1M+ in value Proactively identify and pursue opportunities across enterprise and regulated sectors including financial services and critical infrastructure Engage senior decision makers including CISOs, CTOs, and security leadership teams Lead the sales process from prospecting through to deal closure for complex, high-value engagements Work closely with internal technical experts to scope and shape large-scale penetration testing and red teaming programmes Develop tailored proposals and commercial structures for multi-year security testing programmes Navigate complex procurement cycles and lead enterprise-level commercial negotiations Maintain deep knowledge of the cybersecurity threat landscape and offensive security services market. Skills and Attributes Flexible and creative to take considered risks Inquisitive and persistent, able to hunt out new business opportunity Learn and adapt quickly to changing situations Self-motivated and able to work under pressure Ability to travel to different sites and locations on a weekly basis Manages conflict and challenges in an open and constructive manner Flexible and creative to take considered risks Extensive experience in enterprise technology or cybersecurity sales Demonstrable track record of generating new business and closing large cybersecurity services deals (£1M+) Significant experience selling penetration testing, offensive security, or cyber assurance services Strong ability to prospect and build relationships with senior enterprise stakeholders Experience managing long, complex enterprise sales cycles Excellent commercial and negotiation skills Benefits At Claranet, we go the extra mile with our people-because we believe in building a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Our flexible benefits package includes: Pension Scheme: Employer-matched contributions to help you plan for the future. Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Access to private medical care for your peace of mind and wellbeing. Discounted Gym Memberships: Prioritise your fitness with exclusive rates at leading gyms. Personalised Wellbeing Support: App-based resources and services available 24/7 Enhanced Annual Leave: 25 days of holiday, increasing to 27 days with service, plus bank holidays and a day off for your birthday. Continuous Learning & Development: Ongoing opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career. What makes us unique is Team Claranet , our internal community that supports causes close to our employees' hearts. We offer paid charity leave, support local charities across our offices, and host annual fundraising events, all backed by a dedicated committee. We're proud founding members of TC4RE (Technology Community for Racial Equality) working collectively to build a more diverse and inclusive tech industry. About Claranet Founded at the beginning of the dot com bubble in 1996, our CEO Charles Nasser had a light bulb moment to develop a truly customer-focused IT business. Since then, Claranet has grown from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the UK to being one of the leading business modernisation experts, who deliver solutions across 11+ countries. Equal Opportunities Statement Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Claranet is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process. Ready to take the next step in your career with Claranet? Click 'apply' - we can't wait to meet you! To view full job description please visit our careers page

Finance Director, Little & Cull Hays are delighted to be exclusively retained by Little & Cull in the search for their new Finance Director. Little & Cull is a leading UK supplier of premium bakery products and prepared dishes, trusted by foodservice operators across the travel, leisure, hospitality and casual dining sectors. Operating across two production sites in Devon and headquartered just off the A38 in Newton Abbot, the business combines chef-led creativity with strong commercial expertise to deliver food that consistently performs in professional kitchens. With a turnover of approximately £25 million, Little & Cull has built a reputation for innovative, high-quality products supported by responsive, knowledgeable and genuinely personal service. Its extensive portfolio is thoughtfully developed in house to meet the evolving needs of its foodservice partners, helping them serve outstanding food with confidence. The company also excels in bespoke product development, working closely with clients to create tailored recipes, formats and flavour profiles that reflect brand identity, operational requirements and emerging trends. Now in its 20th year, Little & Cull continues to demonstrate consistent and sustainable organic growth, testament to its customer focus, culinary expertise and long-standing commitment to great food. Your new role Reporting to the Board, the Finance Director will shape the financial strategy of the business and act as a key commercial partner across Operations, Commercial and Supply Chain. This is a forward-looking, influential leadership role with a focus on strategic insight, commercial performance, investment planning and supporting continued business growth. The Finance Director will hold overarching responsibility for the finance function, leading a team of five. Day-to-day financial reporting and management accounts will be overseen by an experienced Finance Manager, enabling the Finance Director to maintain a broader, more strategic perspective. Strategic Leadership Lead and evolve the financial strategy to support sustainable, profitable growth. Provide clear financial insight, challenge and strategic guidance to the CEO and leadership team. Drive long-term planning, scenario modelling and investment appraisal. Support strategic decision-making across product development, pricing, capex and operational planning. Finance Oversight & Governance Hold overall responsibility for financial governance, risk management and control frameworks. Ensure high-quality financial information, with day-to-day reporting led by the Finance Manager. Oversee statutory accounts, audit processes and regulatory compliance. Commercial & Operational Business Partnering Provide insight on customer profitability, product investment and portfolio growth opportunities. Support system improvements, automation and the strengthening of financial processes. Contribute to strategic projects, including operational efficiency programmes and potential future expansion opportunities. Leadership & Team Development Lead and develop a finance team of five, fostering a culture of accountability, high performance and collaboration. Supporting the ongoing development and oversight of the daily finance function. Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure finance is seen as a proactive and valued business partner. What you'll need to succeed Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Proven experience as a Finance Director or senior finance leader in light manufacturing, FMCG or ideally food production within a similarly sized organisation. Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to influence and shape business direction. Comfortable operating in a demanding, fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment. Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and motivate teams and partner senior leaders. What you'll get in return A strategic, career-defining role within a respected, high-growth food producer. The opportunity to shape financial strategy and influence long-term business direction. A collaborative, agile working environment where your impact will be visible. Competitive salary, executive package and genuine progression potential.

The Head of Investigations is a member of the Regulatory Operations leadership team and will be jointly responsible with the Head of Case Progression and Head of Fitness to Practise (FtP) Legal for the high quality and timely progression of investigations into concerns about fitness to practise, in accordance with legislation and fitness to practise rules. Key elements of the role include: Strategic and operational responsibility for the delivery of a high quality and effective casework management process - embedding a customer-focused service which maximises use of available resources to enable improvements in the end-to-end age profile of our open casework Overall budgetary and financial accounting responsibility for the investigation function ensuring value for money and a continuous focus on efficient financial and operational management Responsible for the management, oversight and performance of panel firms providing legal services, ensuring cases are proactively progressed in the most efficient, timely and cost-effective way possible Oversight and review of the resource structure and casework processes to ensure high quality and effective casework management and support Maintaining a high level of knowledge on the broader regulatory framework and providing up-to-date expertise and advice to the Senior Management Team and Council on issues relating to fitness to practise Your work and behaviours will demonstrate our key values We act with integrity We pursue excellence We respect other people and ideas We show empathy We behave fairly We are agile and responsive to change As a member of the GOC Leadership team, the postholder will support the Director by co-leading service improvement projects across the directorate and wider GOC and engage colleagues to deliver process and behavioural change to support our strategic plans. The postholder will on occasion be asked to deputise for the Director of Regulatory Operations. Key Accountabilities Lead the performance of the investigations team, allocating work and setting targeted key performance indicators in line with the organisation's strategic aims Review and oversee effective progress of all investigation cases and consistent application of FtP policy pre-hearing, including regular progress review meetings with teams Identify and implement improvements to performance and risk management, effective case management and support, and proactive performance reporting Oversee the management and performance of panel firms to ensure the GOC receives high quality, efficient and cost-effective legal advice and collaborate with the Head of FtP Legal to embed a cost-effective model of legal support across the directorate Ensure high quality customer service is provided to all stakeholders, both internal and external Ensure the timely production of high quality and accurate financial and management information to inform SMT, Council and the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) of progress against the business plan and other key performance indicators and present this information to senior stakeholders as required Manage, coach and develop operations managers (investigations) within a dynamic, supportive and positive team working environment Contribute to the development of FtP policy, guidance and strategy Support the development of strategies and initiatives that deliver the Council's vision and corporate objectives Contribute to working groups of the PSA and Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to progress our commitment to meeting all relevant standards and to progress our legislative reform agenda Deliver programme or project management responsibilities as required Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications Comprehensive knowledge of the legal framework governing professionals healthcare regulation Significant experience of overseeing efficient casework management or other similar function Experience of leading performance change Comprehensive knowledge and significant experience of using data in driving performance improvement Understanding of the role of fitness to practise and similar legal issues, or a demonstrable ability to acquire such an understanding Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels Closing date for this role is 24 April :59pm, please note we reserve the right to close this role early dependent on number of applications. Please note that your application will only be considered if it includes both CV and a cover letter. The cover letter should be no longer than 2 A4 pages and must demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria of this role. REF-

Quantity Surveyor London Permanent Who are we? MCR Property Group is a national real estate investment and development company with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh. Our core focus is the delivery of high-quality residential and industrial developments, alongside the active asset management of an expanding portfolio of existing assets. With a development pipeline of approximately 7,000 residential plots and a commercial and industrial portfolio valued in excess of £2 billion, MCR is firmly positioned as one of the UK's most ambitious and fast-growing property businesses. As we continue to scale over the coming years, we are seeking motivated, commercially astute construction professionals who are looking to grow alongside the business. This is an opportunity to join a company at a pivotal stage of its expansion, where strong performance is recognised, responsibility is real, and progression is earned. Who are we recruiting? We are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in the commercial and financial delivery of assigned projects within the London boroughs and surrounding areas. In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring schemes are procured efficiently and delivered within agreed budgets and programmes, providing hands-on commercial expertise from inception through to final account. Reporting into the Construction Director and Commercial Director, with direct exposure to the Board, you will take ownership of monthly cost reporting, financial forecasting, contract and subcontract packages, and the management of variations. You will work closely with a wider delivery team of Project Managers and fellow Quantity Surveyors, contributing to the commercial strategy and financial control of projects across the portfolio. The role is primarily office-based, with regular site visits for meetings, valuations, and project reviews depending on your experience level and project location. Tell us about you The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of subcontract procurement processes and have a minimum of three years' experience working as a Quantity Surveyor across a range of project types and values. You will have gained experience within a developer, main contractor, or subcontractor environment and be confident operating across both pre- and post-contract stages. This includes preparing cost plans and estimates, measurement for bills of quantities, tendering and procurement, value engineering, tender reporting, interim valuations, and final accounts. A broad knowledge of construction industry processes, procedures, and best practice is essential, along with solid technical understanding of building materials, construction techniques, and building systems. You will be comfortable working with financial and reporting tools and be fully computer literate, with strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, and related software. A full, clean driving licence is also required. From a personal and professional perspective, this role requires someone who approaches challenges head-on, is confident acting as a sounding board for colleagues and stakeholders, and can provide practical, commercially sound solutions when issues arise. You will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, be comfortable negotiating with subcontractors and consultants, and carry yourself with professionalism and confidence when dealing with individuals at all levels of seniority. This is a role for someone who wants responsibility, visibility, and the chance to make a tangible impact within a growing business. If you are commercially driven, technically capable, and looking for an opportunity to develop your career within a high-growth property company, we would welcome your application.

Please get in touch if you would like to discuss this role Are you a recent graduate looking to kickstart your career in engineering? Due to company growth, we are looking for a Graduate Production Engineer to join our technology client at their site, based West of Cambridge City Centre. Working directly alongside the Senior Engineer and Operations Manager, you'll play an integral role in delivering exciting projects from concept through to completion. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands on experience and professional development, all within a supportive team environment. Graduate Production Engineer Key Duties: Design & Drafting: Create pre revision 2D, 3D, and cable drawings to support upcoming production runs. Technical Support: Execute drawing conversions for cross functional teams and manage technician led part changes. Production Continuity: Research and source replacement parts to mitigate supply chain disruptions, ensuring production runs smoothly and stays on schedule. Systems Management: Manage active system configurations and maintain the integrity of the Business Central (ERP) database by adding and updating new items. Assembly Process Learning: Gain valuable experience by learning the assembly process to help improve future designs. Key Skills, Experience and Attributes: Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Production preferred). Proven experience with CAD or Fusion 360 and proficiency in Microsoft 365, with a particular focus on advanced Excel for data management. Strong analytical skills with a "find a way" mentality when faced with technical challenges. Clear and concise communication skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively with technicians and senior leadership. Optimized Work Week: Enjoy full time pay with a compressed Friday schedule (half day), so you can get an early start to your weekend. Hybrid Flexibility: Work from home once every one to two weeks, giving you the flexibility to balance work and personal commitments. Annual Bonus: Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus based on company performance. Generous Holiday Allowance: 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Career Growth: Opportunity to progress into roles such as Production Engineer and Senior Production Engineer. To apply for the role of Graduate Production Engineer, please send a covering letter together with a copy of your CV in MS Word. Ann Pettengell is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy. Assembly Technician Due to company growth, we are looking for an Assembly Technician to join our technology client at their site, based West of Cambridge City Centre. As an Assembly Technician, the successful candidate will be responsible for the assembly of various small assemblies, handling of parcels, and assisting in all areas of the Operations Department. £24,000-£26,000 pa D.O.E Location: West Cambridge Job Type: Permanent Location: West Cambridge - Hybrid Working Job Type: Temporary You View Article Read more Operations Director We are seeking an experienced and strategic Operations Director for a temporary assignment working with a leading institution conducting world leading research and development across all aspects of the telecoms ecosystem. This senior role will lead operational delivery to maximise the impact of research and innovation across the UK sector. The Operations Director will align strategy View Article Read more £35.94ph Location: West Cambridge - Hybrid Working Job Type: Temporary

Title: Communications and Events Officer Remuneration: £32,952 Hours: Full-time. Some early morning, evening and weekend working required. Location: Better Bankside, 18 Great Guildford Street, London SE1 0FD Contract: Permanent Reporting to: Director of Communications and Engagement Job Overview Better Bankside is seeking a highly motivated Communications and Events Officer to support delivery of an exciting engagement and events programme. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious professional to hone their communications, marketing and events skills in the dynamic placemaking sector. You will bring first-rate skills across communications, marketing and events to a small, high performing membership organisation known for creative thinking and high impact delivery. You'll combine enthusiasm and commitment with meticulous attention to detail and a disciplined approach to delivering projects on time and budget. Collaboration and strong partnerships are central to Better Bankside's success, and the Communications and Events Officer will play a key role in a goal-focused team, working alongside some of London's most influential stakeholders. The role will support the Communications and Engagement team to deliver on our five-year plan. BB-Strategy-2025-30.pdf Main Responsibilities The Communications and Events Officer supports delivery of creative initiatives that help achieve Better Bankside's vision of a Stronger, Greener, Happier neighbourhood, including: Communications and marketing: Lead on Better Bankside's fortnightly e-newsletter, including content creation and production. Assist with content social media channels, including LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok. Research, create and upload content, including articles, Buzz offers (Better Bankside's local discount scheme) and event listings, to betterbankside.co.uk, banksidelondon.co.uk and Manage the Better Bankside events and activities calendar. Events and initiatives: Support the Director of Communications and Engagement and the Marketing Manager to deliver Better Bankside's cultural programme, including creative input, supplier liaison and communications across print, digital, social and out of home. Support the Responsible Business and Inclusion Manager and Membership Manager to organise and promote events, membership and community engagement campaigns. Represent Better Bankside at member events and support their delivery, including venue booking, marketing, set-up, registration and feedback. Undertake member engagement and account management activity, including as part of Better Bankside's ballot campaign, to increase members' benefiting from Better Bankside services and ensure a strong 'yes' vote at ballot. Data and insights Support the team to develop more targeted communications and a programme that responds to member needs using data analytics, including digital marketing analytics, member surveys and publicly available datasets. Consistently record and represent activities and contacts on Better Bankside's customer relationship management system. Administration: Manage the Buzz card local discount scheme, to include supporting the development of the new Buzz app. Manage Better Bankside's image portal, Cloudinary. Project management: Support senior colleagues on key projects and campaigns. Take ownership of your own projects as your role develops. Undertake any other reasonable duties within the remit of the role. Person Specification We are looking for a super-organised, highly effective professional who is quick to learn and willing to get stuck in. Thorough and accurate, with excellent attention to detail, you will be driven by a desire to put Bankside on the map and support our member businesses to thrive. You will be a collaborator and problem-solver, a strategic thinker and confident communicator. Knowledge and Experience: Demonstrable experience in a communications, marketing or events role, whether gained through formal education, apprenticeship, self-directed learning or practical experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and persuasively for a range of channels and audiences, both independently and, where appropriate, using AI tools. Proven ability to manage a busy workload, prioritise tasks and work on own initiative. Demonstrable experience of supporting a small, busy team and building positive working relationships with key stakeholders, eg members, partners and contractors. Confident user of MS Office; knowledge of CMS and CRM systems desirable; Adobe Photoshop an advantage. Proven experience using social media and e-marketing tools, with an understanding of how to apply these effectively in a professional setting. Demonstrable experience of event organisation. Ability to evaluate and report on digital marketing activity using data analytics, including digital marketing analytics, member surveys and publicly available datasets. About Better Bankside Better Bankside was one of the first Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in the UK, established in 2004. We are a coalition of local businesses working closely with community stakeholders to co-create projects and services that benefit the whole Bankside neighbourhood, supporting local businesses and making a positive impact in our community. As a BID, we are funded by a mandatory levy on businesses within a defined boundary, and every five years must secure a majority vote from our members to continue. Our last ballot, in November 2024, achieved overwhelming support - 91% voted for another five years of Better Bankside. We are a small team of fifteen, plus our wardens and street cleaning teams, and an extended network of regular collaborators and contributors. Better Bankside is an organisation where you can make a real impact, across a wide-ranging and varied programme of work. Our vision Powered by the people of Bankside, Better Bankside will be an agent of change, leading innovative economic, environmental, and social action to advance one of the world's great neighbourhoods, bringing benefits to business and Banksiders. Our mission We will improve everyone's experience of the neighbourhood by co-creating our programme with Banksiders, responding inventively to urban challenges, and celebrating the differences that define Bankside as London's Other Side. Working arrangements Better Bankside offers a flexible working policy. Core hours are 10am - 4pm, Monday to Friday, with the ability to flex two hours to suit personal needs. Some evening and weekend work will be required in accordance with the needs of the post. Due to the nature of our work, it is expected that a minimum of three days per week will be based in the office with up to two days working from home. How to apply At Better Bankside, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our staff. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. As part of our commitment to being a more inclusive and diverse organisation, we use the Applied platform to reduce bias in the recruitment process. Deadline 4th May. Interviews w/c 11th May.

Your opportunity to join a growing creative agency that deliver a high-impact exhibitions, live environments and immersive brand experiences for global clients. Lead creative direction across exhibitions and live event environments Manage a team of creative 3D Designers Drive pitch success and shape high-value experiential projects The Company I'm recruiting on behalf of a creative design and project delivery agency that specialises in exhibitions, live event environments and brand experiences for global clients. Working across a range of complex and regulated industries, the business delivers projects on an international scale, combining creative thinking with technical execution. With a strong pipeline of work and continued growth, they are now looking to strengthen their senior creative leadership. They offer a collaborative and fast-paced environment where creativity, commercial awareness and delivery excellence are key to success. The role Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a Creative Director / Design Director to lead their studio and play a key role in shaping creative output and business performance. This is a senior leadership role, working closely with internal teams across design, sales and project delivery to ensure concepts are innovative, commercially viable and deliverable. You will be responsible for elevating creative standards, improving internal collaboration and driving stronger pitch outcomes. Responsibilities include: Leading creative direction across major pitches and key projects Overseeing and approving design output prior to client presentation Working closely with sales and business development teams on pitch strategy Ensuring creative concepts balance innovation, feasibility and budget Mentoring and developing the internal design team Improving studio workflows and overall efficiency Collaborating with project teams to ensure seamless delivery from concept to build Supporting client presentations and stakeholder engagement where required The Candidate Candidates should ideally be working in a similar role as a Design or Creative Director working within an experiential, event or exhibition design and build agency. You must have experience of managing a team of Designers and Creatives. The candidate must have experience of driving pitch and project success within the creative space and managing a team of experienced Designers. In return they offer flexible working, fantastic career progression, the opportunity to work on exciting global productions and above all the chance to join a creative agency where you can develop and grow your career. Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting. As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know. Vacancy Ref: LE17117

Director, Literature and Bristol (SWB31) Contract: Permanent, working 35 hours per week (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility) Salary: £61,927 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. Location: Bristol (The role will be based in Bristol; however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members of the team, normally 1-2 days a week) As the Director, South West and Literature, you will play a key role in developing our national ambitions, as well as playing your part in a South West team dedicated to ensuring that culture thrives in all of our communities, from Tewkesbury to Portsmouth, from Swindon to the Isles of Scilly. As leader of the Arts Council's work around literature, you'll work with a team of relationship managers to take ownership of our work in this exciting field. You will have a chance to build on our progress promoting reading for pleasure and our successful recent work with the National Year of Reading, as well as take further our development support for independent publishers and bookshops. You will join us as we go into our next national portfolio round and have an immediate opportunity to influence our future investment in the literature sector. Within the South West team, you will operate from our Bristol office and play a central role in our area management team, line managing senior staff, convening team meetings, and owning some critical sector relationships. Across the region, culture plays a critical role in placemaking, economic development and civic pride. In a typical year, we will invest more than £55 million in the South west's cultural ambitions. As well as forging strong links with fellow arm's length bodies and Lottery Distributors, such as Historic England, the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the British Film Institute, we work closely with stakeholders in local government, higher education, business and the voluntary and community sectors to maximise the potential of our investment. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for the right candidate - come and join us in creating a bold and inclusive future for arts and culture. Our Code of Ethics requires that employees of the Arts Council are not able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact To find out more about the role, view the recruitment pack and the job description, please click here If you would like any further information about the role or would like to arrange an informal conversation with Phil Gibby the South West Area Director, please contact his PA. Email: Closing date : Midnight, Sunday 10 May 2026 1st interviews : Virtual, 08, 09 and 10 June 2nd interviews : In person at the Bristol office, Friday 19 June Please note: We do NOT accept CVs or cover letters as part of our recruitment process. If you require any documentation in an alternative format, please contact

Natilik is a Global Technology Solutions Partner. Our mission continues to be two-fold; growing a brand that is seen as the industry's 'Confident Guide' sat between the vendors who make technology, and our clients who want to use it to help deliver the outcomes most important to them. We offer products, services, platforms, applications, and expertise to help. We also want to continue to build a business that we can be proud of, with a focus on five stakeholders: clients, people, partners, communities, and shareholders; putting our people at the heart of everything we do. From the small and simple, to the large and complex, we want a life long partnership, a company our clients and employees can rely on. There has never been a more exciting time to take a step into the world of digital transformation, and we're looking for individuals to confidently guide our clients on their journey. The role We're looking for a Senior Management Accountant to join our Group Finance team, reporting to the Global Finance Director with close exposure to the CFO. This is a hands on role with real ownership, sitting at the heart of a ten entity international group spanning the UK, USA, Australia, and Singapore. There will be opportunity for clear progression to Financial Controller and beyond, so this is a great role for someone interested in further career development. Main activities, tasks & duties Take direct leadership of other finance team members. Prepare end to end monthly management accounts across multiple group entities, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, with clear commentary for senior stakeholders. Take full ownership for keeping a tidy balance sheet and liaising with all areas of the business to ensure balances are supported and accurate. Manage multi currency consolidations and intercompany transactions across our international entities. Manage the banking arrangements for the business. Contribute to our Finance and Project Management systems transformation project. Assist with statutory accounts preparation and play a key role in the annual statutory audit. Maintain Sales Tax, Corporation tax, and other compliance obligations across the group. Skills & Attributes Must clearly demonstrate leadership qualities, in particular the ability to confidently communicate, see a path through complexity and drive through projects to completion. Must strive for quality output and have a strong attention to detail. Analytically sharp, commercially minded, strong dealing with data in excel and other systems. Organised, delivery focused, and keen to improve processes. Experience Qualified accountant with extensive post qualification experience is preferred but not a pre requisite to the role. Strong management accounts background in a B2B project based environment, ideally in a technology or multi entity environment. Why Natilik? Working for Natilik offers more than just a role in the technology industry, it's an opportunity to be part of a purpose driven, people focused organisation that genuinely prioritises growth, wellbeing, and impact. We place our people at the centre of everything we do, creating an environment where individuals are supported to develop, encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, and empowered to explore new opportunities and career paths. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, transparency, and trust, Natilik creates a culture that feels like a community, where contributions are recognised and everyone plays a meaningful role in our success. Our commitment to being a "balanced business", valuing clients, people, partners, communities, and shareholders equally, means our people can take pride in working for an organisation that balances commercial success with social responsibility and sustainability. Combined with opportunities for continuous learning, internal mobility, and global exposure, Natilik is an organisation where individuals can build long term, fulfilling careers while contributing to something bigger than themselves. Benefits Natilik offers a series of benefits and perks designed to support your personal and professional growth, while fostering a thriving and rewarding work environment. We recognise the importance of contributing to our people's well being, job satisfaction, and work life balance and remain committed to doing so. This is why we offer: 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays) rising with tenure Quarterly Awards and Bonuses Flexible Working Policy Competitive pension scheme Access to Financial Wellness support Industry leading home working and mobility technology Private Medical Insurance Company shares (available after One year tenure) Medicash (Cashback Scheme) Retail discounts via Medicash Access to EAP scheme for you and your household Vehicle lease salary sacrifice scheme (available after One year tenure) Cycle to Work Scheme Annual paid volunteering day Enhanced parental leave Access to funding for additional qualifications and courses Access to paid study leave Other useful links Awards and accreditations / Communities / Careers

Legal Operations Manager £65,000 - £75,000 plus benefits Reports to: Lead Senior Solicitor Directorate: Research & Innovation Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London - High Flex (1-2 days per week in the office) Closing date: Friday 24th April 23:55pm Recruitment process: Competency-based interview process with task. Interview date: Approximately week commencing 4th May 2026 At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We're excited to offer a newly created opportunity for a Legal Operations Manager to join our Research & Innovation Legal team. This is a pivotal role with real scope to make a meaningful impact, shaping how we deliver legal services that support life changing research. In this role, you'll lead continuous improvement across our Research & Innovation legal operations and systems. You'll play a key part in reviewing and developing our legal operating model and strategy, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, optimise existing technologies, and explore innovative new technical solutions. Working closely with the Director of Legal, Lead Senior Solicitors, and stakeholders across the organisation, you'll design, deliver, and communicate transformative change. Together, you'll redefine how we deliver legal services, establish best practice, and embed smarter, more effective ways of working across the function. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on improvement, collaboration, and making a tangible difference within a purpose driven organisation. About Cancer Research Horizons As the world's biggest medical research charity, we've helped bring eleven new cancer drugs to market. However, there is still an urgent need to bring more effective treatments to patients faster. We have recently developed a new approach to driving therapeutic innovation through the creation of Cancer Research Horizons (CRH). We have brought together Cancer Research UK's established drug discovery teams under one organisation and leadership team, combining our unique pipeline of cancer biology expertise and access to CRUK's world-class academic network, cutting edge technology platforms and clinical expertise to 1) Bring new treatments to patients faster and 2) Tackle the biggest challenges in discovering cancer drugs by seeking out more radical ideas and embracing risk in our bid to achieve success. Based at sites across the UK you'll be joining over 200 staff from both industrial and academic backgrounds, all dedicated to bringing forward the day we cure cancer. What will you be doing? Operational Strategy & Process Improvement: Review, develop, and innovate the legal service model to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Lead process mapping, workflow design, and implementation of best practices, including contracting and approval processes, playbooks and operating procedures. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence across legal services. Oversee design, development, and maintenance of process documentation, governance strategies, and workflows. Technology & Legal Tech Integration: Develop and implement a long term roadmap for legal technology and AI adoption and optimisation, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and R&I Legal needs. Manage integration of legal technology and AI tools within existing systems, working closely with suppliers and internal technology teams to ensure smooth deployment and interoperability. Evaluate, pilot and roll out new technologies - such as case management systems, intake portals, automation, document intelligence tools, knowledge-management and other AI enabled solutions - addressing operational challenges across R&I Legal and wider organisation. Design and prototype lightweight custom AI solutions where required, lead responsible implementation (including governance, risk and compliance considerations), deliver stakeholder training, and monitor emerging AI capabilities to drive continuous improvement. Data & Business Intelligence: Develop high-quality management information and reporting processes. Work with senior team members to collect, analyse, and present relevant metrics to inform strategic decision-making. Use AI assisted analytics tools where appropriate to enhance reporting, trend analysis and decision support insights. Knowledge Management & Training: Facilitate knowledge hubs, templates, and best practice materials to prevent knowledge loss. Work with Learning & Development to deliver training, presentations, and demonstrations on legal tech and new processes. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to design and communicate transformative changes. Assisting the Director of Legal in preparing and delivering impactful communications to foster collaboration, ensure consistency and build user confidence, including roll-out plans, service updates, and training materials. Build and maintain good working relationships across the organisation. Coordinate internal team operations - including regular team meetings, documentation, scheduling, and action tracking, and support governance of the departmental budget through structured monitoring, reporting, and alignment with Finance What are we looking for? Significant experience in legal operations or project/change management. Experience identifying, piloting or implementing AI or automation tools within in-house legal teams or comparable environments. Ability to design or customise AI based solutions (e.g., utilising LLMs, prompt engineering, automation platforms, or basic scripting) is a plus. Strong understanding of legal technology and its application to improve workflows, including knowledge of market leading vendors, and core use cases. Excellent project management, prioritisation, and organisational skills. Ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels, including leadership. Analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in business intelligence and data-driven decision-making. Strategic thinker with a genuine interest in solution design and innovation. Commitment to Cancer Research UK's mission and values. 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. If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we'd still love to hear from you. 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 fairly and objectively. For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us. For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Are you an accountant working within practice who wants to take that next step towards becoming a Senior Client Manager? If yes, this might be worth a read We are looking for a Client Accountant who enjoys reviewing work, supporting team members and ensuring the smooth flow of a growing practice. This role would be ideal for an accountant who wants to keep growing in experience, gain wider exposure to client interaction with a clear path to Senior Client Manager.This confidential opportunity sits within a forward-thinking firm in Waterlooville that grew by an impressive 40% last year and is now strengthening its team with a Client Accountant who can help ease review bottlenecks and support continued expansion. This friendly and ambitious practice prioritises employee wellbeing, offers generous holiday allowances and operates with a collaborative, modern mindset where flexibility and trust underpin how the team works.As Senior Accountant, you will initially take a hands-on approach to producing accounts while supporting junior team members and managing workflow across the team. However, this position will transition quickly into a predominantly review-focused role, giving you ownership of quality assurance and advisory-level oversight. Reporting to the Client Director, you will: Review team output (approximately 50 percent), including year-end accounts, personal tax returns and P11Ds Produce accounts (approximately 50 percent) before transitioning into a review-heavy role Manage workload and workflow across the team efficiently Mentor junior team members and support their ongoing development Collaborate with Directors to strengthen client service and refine internal processes What you need Studier, QBEs, AAT, fully qualified ACA, ACCA - it's more about your soft skills and drive to keep learning Strong technical accounting skills and confidence in your capability Experience in a similar role, such as Client Accountant, Client Manager (Accountancy Practice), Practice Senior, Senior Accountant, Accounts Manager or Client Advisor Experience within an accountancy practice is essential Familiarity with Xero and the ability to manage a dynamic, fast-growing portfolio What you will receive Up to three remote working days per week (you choose the days) Flexible working hours to support your lifestyle Targeted training based on your goals and areas of interest 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to five additional days (increasing with service) Onsite parking when in the office Free food and access to free counselling Full study package should you so wish A modern and supportive working culture with no timesheets If you would like to find out more, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you.We take your application seriously and we respond to every application because getting a job is hard enough. The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and does not discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you regarding work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the Privacy tab on our website.