CFO - Sands Academies Trust - Working in Partnership with Hays Hays Senior Finance are partnering exclusively with SAND Academies Trust for the recruitment of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their inspiring organisation based in Gloucester. Location : Gloucestershire Salary : £70,000 - £80,000 (depending on experience) Contract Type : Full-time, Permanent Are you a strategic, values-driven finance leader ready to make a lasting impact in education? SAND Academies Trust is seeking a visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our financial strategy and help shape the future of our eight schools-five special and three mainstream primary-across Gloucestershire. About the Role As CFO, you will: Lead the Trust's financial strategy in alignment with our mission and goals. Advise the CEO and Trustees on financial compliance and strategic planning. Oversee budgeting, reporting, and financial controls to ensure transparency and sustainability. Manage the finance team and collaborate with school leaders to optimise resources. Bring knowledge or understanding of academy trust funding to support decision-making. About You You are: A qualified finance professional with strategic leadership experience. Skilled in financial planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people. Experienced in education or a similarly regulated environment. What We Offer Generous annual leave entitlement Local Government Pension Scheme (Employee 10.5%, Employer 22.6%) Employee Assistance Programme & Counselling Occupational Health Services Continuing Professional Development (CPD) "Staff Get Staff" Referral Scheme What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
CFO - Sands Academies Trust - Working in Partnership with Hays Hays Senior Finance are partnering exclusively with SAND Academies Trust for the recruitment of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their inspiring organisation based in Gloucester. Location : Gloucestershire Salary : £70,000 - £80,000 (depending on experience) Contract Type : Full-time, Permanent Are you a strategic, values-driven finance leader ready to make a lasting impact in education? SAND Academies Trust is seeking a visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our financial strategy and help shape the future of our eight schools-five special and three mainstream primary-across Gloucestershire. About the Role As CFO, you will: Lead the Trust's financial strategy in alignment with our mission and goals. Advise the CEO and Trustees on financial compliance and strategic planning. Oversee budgeting, reporting, and financial controls to ensure transparency and sustainability. Manage the finance team and collaborate with school leaders to optimise resources. Bring knowledge or understanding of academy trust funding to support decision-making. About You You are: A qualified finance professional with strategic leadership experience. Skilled in financial planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people. Experienced in education or a similarly regulated environment. What We Offer Generous annual leave entitlement Local Government Pension Scheme (Employee 10.5%, Employer 22.6%) Employee Assistance Programme & Counselling Occupational Health Services Continuing Professional Development (CPD) "Staff Get Staff" Referral Scheme What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
This successful Multi-Academy Trust is looking to appoint a Chief Finance & Operations Officer. Your new company Forward Education Trust (FET) is a forward-thinking and evolving MAT of 6 special schools in Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell, with a head office in Birmingham. As with any appointment within the Trust, your role will contribute to its continued growth and success-ensuring that children and young people receive the highest standards of education and care, empowering them to achieve their full potential as they progress through their education into independent adult lives. Your new role This pivotal appointment will form part of the strategic leadership team, helping to shape the Trust's overall strategy and financial direction while driving operational efficiency and effectiveness. As CFOO, you will provide robust financial governance and act as a strategic business partner to the headteachers. You'll support and influence budgetary management and financial forecasting across the Trust. Additionally, you will lead several outsourced operational contracts-including Facilities Management, IT, Cleaning and Catering-overseeing procurement and the re-tendering of services to ensure value and quality. What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate will be a qualified Finance Director, with a background in a Multi-Academy Trust or a similar educational setting. You'll bring strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective relationships quickly with headteachers and the executive leadership team. You should be able to demonstrate your strategic contributions in previous roles, as well as experience managing operational functions beyond finance-ideally through an outsourced model involving contract negotiation, procurement, and re-tendering. Experience in expanding a Multi-Academy Trust through acquisitions and developing integration plans would be a distinct advantage. What you'll get in return The Trust is on an exciting journey. Over the past 18 months, its highly regarded executive team has made significant progress-raising the standards of leadership and improving the quality of education and support for both staff and students. The Trust Board and CEO are highly supportive of Executive leaders within the Trust and will actively encourage and support personal and professional development for the newly appointed CFOO. Based in the Birmingham office three days per week, the role offers a competitive base salary, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, a Trust-funded Health Cash Plan and a unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of disadvantaged children across the region. Key dates to be aware of The Trust is on an exciting journey. Over the past 18 months, its highly regarded executive team has made significant progress-raising the standards of leadership and improving the quality of education and support for both staff and students. Based in the Birmingham office three days per week, the role offers a competitive base salary, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, a Trust-funded Health Cash Plan and a unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of children across the region. How to Apply Contact Tim Hall at Hays Senior Finance for a confidential discussion, to arrange a visit to one of our schools, to discuss making an application or to arrange an informal conversation with the Trust's CEO, Simon Dilkes. Tim will provide candidates with a link to the Forward Education Trust Applicant's website to complete a formal application. (Please note that Hays have been retained to support FET for this appointment and any direct applications will be forwarded to Tim Hall). Safeguarding FET value equality and diversity and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment practices, including satisfactory references and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. #
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
This successful Multi-Academy Trust is looking to appoint a Chief Finance & Operations Officer. Your new company Forward Education Trust (FET) is a forward-thinking and evolving MAT of 6 special schools in Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell, with a head office in Birmingham. As with any appointment within the Trust, your role will contribute to its continued growth and success-ensuring that children and young people receive the highest standards of education and care, empowering them to achieve their full potential as they progress through their education into independent adult lives. Your new role This pivotal appointment will form part of the strategic leadership team, helping to shape the Trust's overall strategy and financial direction while driving operational efficiency and effectiveness. As CFOO, you will provide robust financial governance and act as a strategic business partner to the headteachers. You'll support and influence budgetary management and financial forecasting across the Trust. Additionally, you will lead several outsourced operational contracts-including Facilities Management, IT, Cleaning and Catering-overseeing procurement and the re-tendering of services to ensure value and quality. What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate will be a qualified Finance Director, with a background in a Multi-Academy Trust or a similar educational setting. You'll bring strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective relationships quickly with headteachers and the executive leadership team. You should be able to demonstrate your strategic contributions in previous roles, as well as experience managing operational functions beyond finance-ideally through an outsourced model involving contract negotiation, procurement, and re-tendering. Experience in expanding a Multi-Academy Trust through acquisitions and developing integration plans would be a distinct advantage. What you'll get in return The Trust is on an exciting journey. Over the past 18 months, its highly regarded executive team has made significant progress-raising the standards of leadership and improving the quality of education and support for both staff and students. The Trust Board and CEO are highly supportive of Executive leaders within the Trust and will actively encourage and support personal and professional development for the newly appointed CFOO. Based in the Birmingham office three days per week, the role offers a competitive base salary, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, a Trust-funded Health Cash Plan and a unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of disadvantaged children across the region. Key dates to be aware of The Trust is on an exciting journey. Over the past 18 months, its highly regarded executive team has made significant progress-raising the standards of leadership and improving the quality of education and support for both staff and students. Based in the Birmingham office three days per week, the role offers a competitive base salary, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, a Trust-funded Health Cash Plan and a unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of children across the region. How to Apply Contact Tim Hall at Hays Senior Finance for a confidential discussion, to arrange a visit to one of our schools, to discuss making an application or to arrange an informal conversation with the Trust's CEO, Simon Dilkes. Tim will provide candidates with a link to the Forward Education Trust Applicant's website to complete a formal application. (Please note that Hays have been retained to support FET for this appointment and any direct applications will be forwarded to Tim Hall). Safeguarding FET value equality and diversity and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment practices, including satisfactory references and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. #
Finance Officer - Belfast City Centre - values based organisation Your new company This respected not-for-profit organisation plays a vital role in supporting individuals affected by challenging life circumstances. With a strong presence across Northern Ireland, they are committed to delivering high-impact services that promote recovery, wellbeing, and justice. As part of their continued growth and operational excellence, they are seeking a Finance Officer to join their Belfast-based team. Your new role As Finance Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions across the organisation. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, your duties will span payroll administration, purchase ledger management, expense processing, and month-end reconciliations. You will also support budget preparation and financial reporting, working closely with senior management and external partners.Key responsibilities include: Managing monthly payroll and ensuring compliance with HMRC and pension regulations.Processing invoices, coding entries, and preparing supplier payments.Handling staff and volunteer expenses and petty cash systems.Performing bank and credit card reconciliations and managing accruals.Supporting the preparation of budgets and management accounts.Liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve queries and ensure adherence to financial policies. What you'll need to succeed Essential: A relevant financial qualification (e.g. AAT, IATI, or part-qualified) with at least 2 years' experience in a finance role, or 5 years' experience in a similar finance function.Experience using computerised accounting systems.Strong skills in invoice posting, payroll processing, reconciliations, and financial reporting.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.Ability to manage competing priorities and meet monthly deadlines. Desirable: Experience with QuickBooks Online.Familiarity with organisations managing multiple funding streams. What you'll get in return £28,220Values based organisationFamily friendly policiesHealth Cash plan Belfast City CentreEmployee Assistance Programme - 24/7 supportA supportive and inclusive work environment.The chance to work with a team of dedicated professionals in a reputable organisation. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Finance Officer - Belfast City Centre - values based organisation Your new company This respected not-for-profit organisation plays a vital role in supporting individuals affected by challenging life circumstances. With a strong presence across Northern Ireland, they are committed to delivering high-impact services that promote recovery, wellbeing, and justice. As part of their continued growth and operational excellence, they are seeking a Finance Officer to join their Belfast-based team. Your new role As Finance Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions across the organisation. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, your duties will span payroll administration, purchase ledger management, expense processing, and month-end reconciliations. You will also support budget preparation and financial reporting, working closely with senior management and external partners.Key responsibilities include: Managing monthly payroll and ensuring compliance with HMRC and pension regulations.Processing invoices, coding entries, and preparing supplier payments.Handling staff and volunteer expenses and petty cash systems.Performing bank and credit card reconciliations and managing accruals.Supporting the preparation of budgets and management accounts.Liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve queries and ensure adherence to financial policies. What you'll need to succeed Essential: A relevant financial qualification (e.g. AAT, IATI, or part-qualified) with at least 2 years' experience in a finance role, or 5 years' experience in a similar finance function.Experience using computerised accounting systems.Strong skills in invoice posting, payroll processing, reconciliations, and financial reporting.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.Ability to manage competing priorities and meet monthly deadlines. Desirable: Experience with QuickBooks Online.Familiarity with organisations managing multiple funding streams. What you'll get in return £28,220Values based organisationFamily friendly policiesHealth Cash plan Belfast City CentreEmployee Assistance Programme - 24/7 supportA supportive and inclusive work environment.The chance to work with a team of dedicated professionals in a reputable organisation. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Chief Financial Officer for agricultural commodities trading business Your new company Owned by a global agriculture group, UK operations are responsible for global trading entities and this role will be CFO for this stand-alone entity responsible for four international locations. The UK business currently has 20 employees and plans to expand to 50 by the end of 2026. Your new role As CFO for the trading business, reporting to the Group CFO, the role is fully responsible for financial operations as well as IT functions and strategic goals of the group. Duties: Overall responsibility for all trade finance operations Manage banking relationships and any investor relations, including capital raising requirements Transfer pricing and taxation Financial modelling and analysis Managing finance team, direct report Head of Finance What you'll need to succeed You will need to be a qualified finance professional with experience in either commodities trading or a related field. Experience growing teams and contributing to the strategic direction of a business is an important experience. What you'll get in return As the lead finance professional in the UK business, this is a long-term role and an opportunity to make a massive long-term difference to the business. You will have a competitive remuneration package as well as a long-term incentive plan. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Chief Financial Officer for agricultural commodities trading business Your new company Owned by a global agriculture group, UK operations are responsible for global trading entities and this role will be CFO for this stand-alone entity responsible for four international locations. The UK business currently has 20 employees and plans to expand to 50 by the end of 2026. Your new role As CFO for the trading business, reporting to the Group CFO, the role is fully responsible for financial operations as well as IT functions and strategic goals of the group. Duties: Overall responsibility for all trade finance operations Manage banking relationships and any investor relations, including capital raising requirements Transfer pricing and taxation Financial modelling and analysis Managing finance team, direct report Head of Finance What you'll need to succeed You will need to be a qualified finance professional with experience in either commodities trading or a related field. Experience growing teams and contributing to the strategic direction of a business is an important experience. What you'll get in return As the lead finance professional in the UK business, this is a long-term role and an opportunity to make a massive long-term difference to the business. You will have a competitive remuneration package as well as a long-term incentive plan. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Sheffield Association for the Voluntary Teaching of English
Job Description SAVTE (the Sheffield Association for the Voluntary Teaching of English) supports people to develop English language skills to help them gain confidence and become independent, active citizens. Working in partnership with disadvantaged communities in Sheffield, we offer a person-centred approach to practical language learning and increased participation in society. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is a visionary leader for SAVTE. They guide and develop the organisation so it can continue to deliver successfully against its mission and values. At the heart of the role is the day-to-day management of the core functions of the organisation, and maintaining excellent governance practice. The CEO drives the financial development of the organisation by securing funding and exploring different opportunities for growing and strengthening SAVTE s capacity to deliver. The CEO inspires SAVTE s employees, volunteers and beneficiaries, and also builds and strengthens partnerships with local and national stakeholders to ensure the organisation s reputation and position continue to grow. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the CEO drives the strategic direction and success of SAVTE. Benefits: Hybrid working. Annual leave: 28 days including bank holidays (pro rata). Pension: SAVTE has a workplace pension scheme in place.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Job Description SAVTE (the Sheffield Association for the Voluntary Teaching of English) supports people to develop English language skills to help them gain confidence and become independent, active citizens. Working in partnership with disadvantaged communities in Sheffield, we offer a person-centred approach to practical language learning and increased participation in society. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is a visionary leader for SAVTE. They guide and develop the organisation so it can continue to deliver successfully against its mission and values. At the heart of the role is the day-to-day management of the core functions of the organisation, and maintaining excellent governance practice. The CEO drives the financial development of the organisation by securing funding and exploring different opportunities for growing and strengthening SAVTE s capacity to deliver. The CEO inspires SAVTE s employees, volunteers and beneficiaries, and also builds and strengthens partnerships with local and national stakeholders to ensure the organisation s reputation and position continue to grow. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the CEO drives the strategic direction and success of SAVTE. Benefits: Hybrid working. Annual leave: 28 days including bank holidays (pro rata). Pension: SAVTE has a workplace pension scheme in place.
CIMSPA is recruiting for a Chair of its Board of Trustees. Lead the strategic direction of a sector that matters and is integral to the health and wellbeing of the nation, to economic growth, and to supporting vibrant, inclusive communities. CIMSPA, the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity, is the UK's professional body for the sport and physical activity workforce. We champion and support the sector by developing professional standards, building a recognised system of professional status, and ensuring the workforce has the credibility and recognition it deserves. As Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of this vital sector, leading CIMSPA at a pivotal moment of growth, transformation, and national impact. The sport and physical activity sector is increasingly recognised as central to the UK's ambitions around health, wellbeing, education, productivity, and social cohesion. With growing expectations on the sector to contribute to health-condition prevention, rehabilitation, and long-term community development, CIMSPA plays a critical role in ensuring the workforce is properly trained, professionally recognised, and strategically deployed. Your leadership will be instrumental in guiding this vision forward. Why this role matters We are seeking an exceptional individual to provide visionary leadership to our Board of Trustees. The Chair will shape and oversee the strategic direction of CIMSPA, working closely with the Chief Executive Officer to guide the institute through an ambitious phase of growth and innovation. You will serve as a key figurehead for the sector, representing CIMSPA with credibility and influence to government departments, national agencies, sector partners, and other key stakeholders. The Chair will help navigate the evolving needs of our sector, lead the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities, and ensure that CIMSPA continues to serve as a beacon of professionalism across the UK. This is an exciting time to join CIMSPA because our impact has never been greater. Through collaborative partnerships, sector-wide initiatives, and data-led workforce planning, we are helping to shape the future of sport and physical activity in the UK. As Chair, you will be at the heart of this momentum. The Chair's role is to lead the Board of Trustees to ensure CIMSPA delivers its charitable objectives and strategic goals. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Providing visible and effective leadership to the Board and the wider organisation. Ensuring clarity of purpose, setting and reviewing strategic objectives, and evaluating performance. Holding the Chief Executive to account for the delivery of strategic aims and operational plans. Ensuring robust risk management, financial integrity, and compliance with regulatory and legal requirements. Creating a positive and inclusive board culture that encourages rigorous debate, collective decision-making, and continuous development. Representing CIMSPA externally, enhancing our influence and building trust with national stakeholders. Supporting the ongoing development of trustee skills, succession planning, and governance best practice. Support the Board to regularly review CIMSPA's priority risks and provide advice and counsel to CIMSPA Executive Team. Liaise regularly with the Treasurer to maintain oversight of CIMSPA's financial position, ensuring full and timely financial transparency to the Board. Appraise and constructively guide the performance of the CEO, acting as a critical friend and sounding board. For more information about this role, please see the full recruitment pack. This is a remunerated position, with remuneration of £8,000 per annum (plus reasonable expenses). Closing date for applications: 4th September 2025 at 9am The provisional interview date for in-person interviews at SportPark, Loughborough University is 16th September 2025 .
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
CIMSPA is recruiting for a Chair of its Board of Trustees. Lead the strategic direction of a sector that matters and is integral to the health and wellbeing of the nation, to economic growth, and to supporting vibrant, inclusive communities. CIMSPA, the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity, is the UK's professional body for the sport and physical activity workforce. We champion and support the sector by developing professional standards, building a recognised system of professional status, and ensuring the workforce has the credibility and recognition it deserves. As Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of this vital sector, leading CIMSPA at a pivotal moment of growth, transformation, and national impact. The sport and physical activity sector is increasingly recognised as central to the UK's ambitions around health, wellbeing, education, productivity, and social cohesion. With growing expectations on the sector to contribute to health-condition prevention, rehabilitation, and long-term community development, CIMSPA plays a critical role in ensuring the workforce is properly trained, professionally recognised, and strategically deployed. Your leadership will be instrumental in guiding this vision forward. Why this role matters We are seeking an exceptional individual to provide visionary leadership to our Board of Trustees. The Chair will shape and oversee the strategic direction of CIMSPA, working closely with the Chief Executive Officer to guide the institute through an ambitious phase of growth and innovation. You will serve as a key figurehead for the sector, representing CIMSPA with credibility and influence to government departments, national agencies, sector partners, and other key stakeholders. The Chair will help navigate the evolving needs of our sector, lead the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities, and ensure that CIMSPA continues to serve as a beacon of professionalism across the UK. This is an exciting time to join CIMSPA because our impact has never been greater. Through collaborative partnerships, sector-wide initiatives, and data-led workforce planning, we are helping to shape the future of sport and physical activity in the UK. As Chair, you will be at the heart of this momentum. The Chair's role is to lead the Board of Trustees to ensure CIMSPA delivers its charitable objectives and strategic goals. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Providing visible and effective leadership to the Board and the wider organisation. Ensuring clarity of purpose, setting and reviewing strategic objectives, and evaluating performance. Holding the Chief Executive to account for the delivery of strategic aims and operational plans. Ensuring robust risk management, financial integrity, and compliance with regulatory and legal requirements. Creating a positive and inclusive board culture that encourages rigorous debate, collective decision-making, and continuous development. Representing CIMSPA externally, enhancing our influence and building trust with national stakeholders. Supporting the ongoing development of trustee skills, succession planning, and governance best practice. Support the Board to regularly review CIMSPA's priority risks and provide advice and counsel to CIMSPA Executive Team. Liaise regularly with the Treasurer to maintain oversight of CIMSPA's financial position, ensuring full and timely financial transparency to the Board. Appraise and constructively guide the performance of the CEO, acting as a critical friend and sounding board. For more information about this role, please see the full recruitment pack. This is a remunerated position, with remuneration of £8,000 per annum (plus reasonable expenses). Closing date for applications: 4th September 2025 at 9am The provisional interview date for in-person interviews at SportPark, Loughborough University is 16th September 2025 .
Grants Officer, Belfast, £27,711- £30,060, Maternity cover Your new company Hays are working with a charitable organisation to recruit for a Grants Officer for a maternity cover. Your new role You will take an active part in grant making: helping with the promotion of grant rounds, processing and assessing applications received, responding to enquiries from applicants and monitoring expenditure. Numeracy and analytical skills are essential for this role, together with experience of minute-taking and report writing. You will be working closely with the Grants Committee and the Chief Executive.Please note: this role will involve regularly dealing with paperwork (both correspondence and financial information); contacting grantees etc by phone, letter (in Word) or email (in Outlook); using Excel spreadsheets; and working with Liberty, the accounting software package. KEY ACTIVITIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES Help with the promotion of grant rounds, processing and assessing applications received, responding to enquiries from applicants and monitoring expenditure on projects whilst maintaining positive relationships with applicants throughout the application process, and then with successful applicants throughout the life of the grant.Have responsibility for all other administration duties associated with grant making, including role of Secretary to the Grants Committee.Assist with the ongoing review of grant making policies to respond positively to the changing educational environment, making timely policy recommendations to the Grants Committee and implementing agreed policy.Work with other staff on a monthly basis to ensure that all financial information pertaining to grant programmes and funders is accurate and up to date and entered accurately onto Liberty.Work with other staff within current policies and procedures for donor advised grants including meeting with donors and providing accurate and detailed reporting, as well as information to support fundraising proposals. What you'll need to succeed At least two years' experience (full time or equivalent) in the last four years in an office environment handling administrative and financial duties. GCSE English Language and Maths, Grade C or above, or equivalent.Two A-Levels, or equivalent.Strong IT skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, use of databases to process information and electronic communications in a work environment.Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information and make recommendations.Proven track record of an organised and methodical approach to work, combining numerical accuracy with attention to detail and an ability to meet deadlines.The ability to work and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, internal and external, including senior staff, Directors, grantees, policy makers and practitioners, and young people.An essential aspect of this post will be attending meetings and events outside normal business hours - the post holder must therefore have the ability and willingness to maintain flexibility in their working hours.A full driving licence and access to private transport for work purposes, with appropriate insurance, or access to another form of transport, with appropriate insurance, that would allow the post holder to meet the travel requirements of the post in full. DESIRABLE CRITERIAAt least three years' experience (full time or equivalent) in the last four years in an office environment handling administrative and financial duties.Relevant third level qualification eg a teaching qualification or a business-related degree.At least one year's experience of grant making and grants management within a charitable organisation. At least one year's experience of using an accounting software package. What you'll get in return £27,711 - £30,060 dependent on experience 35 hours per weekFull-time, Maternity Cover - likely duration 9 months.20 days annual leave plus 15 days public holidays What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Sep 01, 2025
Seasonal
Grants Officer, Belfast, £27,711- £30,060, Maternity cover Your new company Hays are working with a charitable organisation to recruit for a Grants Officer for a maternity cover. Your new role You will take an active part in grant making: helping with the promotion of grant rounds, processing and assessing applications received, responding to enquiries from applicants and monitoring expenditure. Numeracy and analytical skills are essential for this role, together with experience of minute-taking and report writing. You will be working closely with the Grants Committee and the Chief Executive.Please note: this role will involve regularly dealing with paperwork (both correspondence and financial information); contacting grantees etc by phone, letter (in Word) or email (in Outlook); using Excel spreadsheets; and working with Liberty, the accounting software package. KEY ACTIVITIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES Help with the promotion of grant rounds, processing and assessing applications received, responding to enquiries from applicants and monitoring expenditure on projects whilst maintaining positive relationships with applicants throughout the application process, and then with successful applicants throughout the life of the grant.Have responsibility for all other administration duties associated with grant making, including role of Secretary to the Grants Committee.Assist with the ongoing review of grant making policies to respond positively to the changing educational environment, making timely policy recommendations to the Grants Committee and implementing agreed policy.Work with other staff on a monthly basis to ensure that all financial information pertaining to grant programmes and funders is accurate and up to date and entered accurately onto Liberty.Work with other staff within current policies and procedures for donor advised grants including meeting with donors and providing accurate and detailed reporting, as well as information to support fundraising proposals. What you'll need to succeed At least two years' experience (full time or equivalent) in the last four years in an office environment handling administrative and financial duties. GCSE English Language and Maths, Grade C or above, or equivalent.Two A-Levels, or equivalent.Strong IT skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, use of databases to process information and electronic communications in a work environment.Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information and make recommendations.Proven track record of an organised and methodical approach to work, combining numerical accuracy with attention to detail and an ability to meet deadlines.The ability to work and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, internal and external, including senior staff, Directors, grantees, policy makers and practitioners, and young people.An essential aspect of this post will be attending meetings and events outside normal business hours - the post holder must therefore have the ability and willingness to maintain flexibility in their working hours.A full driving licence and access to private transport for work purposes, with appropriate insurance, or access to another form of transport, with appropriate insurance, that would allow the post holder to meet the travel requirements of the post in full. DESIRABLE CRITERIAAt least three years' experience (full time or equivalent) in the last four years in an office environment handling administrative and financial duties.Relevant third level qualification eg a teaching qualification or a business-related degree.At least one year's experience of grant making and grants management within a charitable organisation. At least one year's experience of using an accounting software package. What you'll get in return £27,711 - £30,060 dependent on experience 35 hours per weekFull-time, Maternity Cover - likely duration 9 months.20 days annual leave plus 15 days public holidays What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Interim Cost Financial Controller job in Somerset Interim Cost Financial Controller Location: Taunton area (3 days a week in the office) Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday Pay information: £24.54ph Type: Temporary - ASAP Start Sector: Public Sector Organisation About the Role: Hays are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Interim Cost Financial Controller to join our clients team. In this key role within this public sector organisation, you will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and other finance staff to deliver an effective financial management service across the organisation. You will be responsible for overseeing financial controls and reporting related to business costs below gross margin, aiding decision-making and financial planning. Key Responsibilities: Lead financial control and reporting processes for costs below gross margin, collaborating with managers to prepare realistic budgets and forecasts.Conduct thorough reviews of spending against budgets, providing analysis and support to enhance resource efficiency.Support the annual preparation of the Corporate Plan by working with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and senior managers to identify resource requirements.Play a pivotal role in the monthly calculation and posting of journals for accruals and prepayments, ensuring accurate financial reporting.Prepare and present financial management information, including monthly management accounts and performance reports.Mentor and support a management accountant in delivering the responsibilities of this role.Identify and highlight any corporate-level business risks to the ELT, ensuring proactive risk management strategies are in place. Ideal Candidate:Strong financial management expertise and the ability to provide insightful financial guidance.Excellent analytical skills with an eye for detail to challenge assumptions and drive efficiency.A proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver results.Experience in budget preparation, financial controls, and management reporting.Qualified in ACCA or CIMA (or equivalent)Experience with SAP and Excel Why Apply?Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment within the public sector.Contribute to the growth and development of a forward-thinking organisation.Engage in meaningful projects that support the organisation's strategic goals. #
Sep 01, 2025
Seasonal
Interim Cost Financial Controller job in Somerset Interim Cost Financial Controller Location: Taunton area (3 days a week in the office) Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday Pay information: £24.54ph Type: Temporary - ASAP Start Sector: Public Sector Organisation About the Role: Hays are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Interim Cost Financial Controller to join our clients team. In this key role within this public sector organisation, you will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and other finance staff to deliver an effective financial management service across the organisation. You will be responsible for overseeing financial controls and reporting related to business costs below gross margin, aiding decision-making and financial planning. Key Responsibilities: Lead financial control and reporting processes for costs below gross margin, collaborating with managers to prepare realistic budgets and forecasts.Conduct thorough reviews of spending against budgets, providing analysis and support to enhance resource efficiency.Support the annual preparation of the Corporate Plan by working with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and senior managers to identify resource requirements.Play a pivotal role in the monthly calculation and posting of journals for accruals and prepayments, ensuring accurate financial reporting.Prepare and present financial management information, including monthly management accounts and performance reports.Mentor and support a management accountant in delivering the responsibilities of this role.Identify and highlight any corporate-level business risks to the ELT, ensuring proactive risk management strategies are in place. Ideal Candidate:Strong financial management expertise and the ability to provide insightful financial guidance.Excellent analytical skills with an eye for detail to challenge assumptions and drive efficiency.A proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver results.Experience in budget preparation, financial controls, and management reporting.Qualified in ACCA or CIMA (or equivalent)Experience with SAP and Excel Why Apply?Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment within the public sector.Contribute to the growth and development of a forward-thinking organisation.Engage in meaningful projects that support the organisation's strategic goals. #
This is an opportunity to take the reins of a substantial business that has managed to retain its tight-knit culture and community focus. Guide the next phase of the organisation's growth, with the support of a progressive and engaged Board of Directors. We're delighted to partner with this prominent farmer-owned agricultural enterprise with the strategic objective to grow and further diversify. The business is in good shape with a healthy balance sheet, loyal membership base and proud heritage. The co-operative is deeply embedded in the rural economy, supplying a wide range of agricultural products and services to farmers and land-based businesses. Here, relationships matter and decisions are made with integrity and long-term value in mind. Key responsibilities: As Chief Executive Officer, you will be responsible for the strategic, operational, and cultural leadership of the co-operative. Reporting to the Board of Directors, you will ensure the organisation continues to thrive commercially while remaining true to its member-focused ethos. Strategic Leadership: Shape and deliver the long-term vision and strategy in collaboration with the Board. Identify and pursue growth opportunities across existing and new markets. Ensure the organisation remains agile and responsive to changes in agriculture, policy, and rural economies. Commercial & Financial Oversight: Drive sustainable profitability and manage risk. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Ensure robust governance, compliance, and financial controls are in place. Operational Management: Lead and support a multi-site team, ensuring operational excellence across all branches and services. Champion continuous improvement in systems, logistics, and customer service. Oversee supply chain relationships and procurement strategies. Member & Community Engagement: Act as a visible and approachable leader for members, customers, and rural communities. Maintain and strengthen the co-operative's reputation for trust, service, and integrity. Ensure member needs and feedback are embedded in decision-making. People & Culture: Inspire and develop a high-performing, values-driven leadership team. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation. Champion professional development across the organisation. External Representation & Advocacy: Represent the co-operative with industry bodies, government, and stakeholders. Build strategic partnerships that enhance the organisation's influence and resilience. Promote the voice of the rural economy and co-operative model in wider forums. Your profile: Proven commercial management acumen. Strong leadership attributes, with the ability to inspire and create buy-in. Deep knowledge and understanding of agricultural commodities and markets. Senior management background, experience of leading a mid-scale business unit would be advantageous. Ability to build relationships across the business, supply chain and farming community. Readiness to maintain a consistent presence throughout a multi-site business. Excellent strategic planning and execution skills, with a results-oriented mindset. Remuneration: Salary and package tailored to your skills and experience. Company vehicle. Profit share scheme. To apply: For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Jon Handley on: Office or e-mail your CV and covering letter to De Lacy Executive Recruitment will upload your CV to our database and retain some data about you in order to process your application. More information about our processing activities can be found at Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence and your details will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
This is an opportunity to take the reins of a substantial business that has managed to retain its tight-knit culture and community focus. Guide the next phase of the organisation's growth, with the support of a progressive and engaged Board of Directors. We're delighted to partner with this prominent farmer-owned agricultural enterprise with the strategic objective to grow and further diversify. The business is in good shape with a healthy balance sheet, loyal membership base and proud heritage. The co-operative is deeply embedded in the rural economy, supplying a wide range of agricultural products and services to farmers and land-based businesses. Here, relationships matter and decisions are made with integrity and long-term value in mind. Key responsibilities: As Chief Executive Officer, you will be responsible for the strategic, operational, and cultural leadership of the co-operative. Reporting to the Board of Directors, you will ensure the organisation continues to thrive commercially while remaining true to its member-focused ethos. Strategic Leadership: Shape and deliver the long-term vision and strategy in collaboration with the Board. Identify and pursue growth opportunities across existing and new markets. Ensure the organisation remains agile and responsive to changes in agriculture, policy, and rural economies. Commercial & Financial Oversight: Drive sustainable profitability and manage risk. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Ensure robust governance, compliance, and financial controls are in place. Operational Management: Lead and support a multi-site team, ensuring operational excellence across all branches and services. Champion continuous improvement in systems, logistics, and customer service. Oversee supply chain relationships and procurement strategies. Member & Community Engagement: Act as a visible and approachable leader for members, customers, and rural communities. Maintain and strengthen the co-operative's reputation for trust, service, and integrity. Ensure member needs and feedback are embedded in decision-making. People & Culture: Inspire and develop a high-performing, values-driven leadership team. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation. Champion professional development across the organisation. External Representation & Advocacy: Represent the co-operative with industry bodies, government, and stakeholders. Build strategic partnerships that enhance the organisation's influence and resilience. Promote the voice of the rural economy and co-operative model in wider forums. Your profile: Proven commercial management acumen. Strong leadership attributes, with the ability to inspire and create buy-in. Deep knowledge and understanding of agricultural commodities and markets. Senior management background, experience of leading a mid-scale business unit would be advantageous. Ability to build relationships across the business, supply chain and farming community. Readiness to maintain a consistent presence throughout a multi-site business. Excellent strategic planning and execution skills, with a results-oriented mindset. Remuneration: Salary and package tailored to your skills and experience. Company vehicle. Profit share scheme. To apply: For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Jon Handley on: Office or e-mail your CV and covering letter to De Lacy Executive Recruitment will upload your CV to our database and retain some data about you in order to process your application. More information about our processing activities can be found at Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence and your details will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission.
Hybrid working practices in place. Reporting directly into the COO this is the lead role for Information Technology About Our Client The Courtauld works to advance how we see and understand the visual arts, as an internationally-renowned centre for the teaching, research of art history and a major public gallery. Since 1932, The Courtauld has been opening minds and hearts to art through our work as a world-leading university for art history, conservation, and curating, with a very special gallery at its core. We welcome people of all ages and backgrounds to our gallery, our undergraduate and graduate courses, our research programmes, and our public lectures and events - fulfilling our founding mission to enable 'art for all'. Founded by collectors and philanthropists in the 1930s, the organisation has been at the forefront of the study of art ever since, through advanced research and conservation practice, innovative teaching, the renowned collection and inspiring exhibitions of its gallery, and engaging and accessible activities, education, and events. Academically, The Courtauld faculty is the largest community of art historians and conservators in the UK, teaching and carrying out research on subjects from creativity in late Antiquity to contemporary digital art forms, with an increasingly global focus. An independent college of the University of London, The Courtauld offers a range of degree programmes from BA to PhD in the History of Art, curating, and the conservation of easel and wall paintings. Its alumni are leaders and innovators in the arts, culture, and business worlds, helping to shape the global agenda for the arts and creative industries. The Courtauld cares for one of the greatest art collections in the UK, sharing these works with the public at The Courtauld Gallery in central London, as well as through loans and partnerships. The Gallery is most famous for its iconic Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces, such as Van Gogh's Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear and Manet's A Bar at the Folies-Bergère. It showcases these alongside an internationally renowned collection of works from the Renaissance through to the present day. Founded on the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to engage with art, The Courtauld works to increase understanding of the role played by art throughout history, in all societies, and across all geographies, as well as being a champion for the importance of art in the present day. This could be through exhibitions offering a chance to look closely at world-famous works; accessible and expert short courses; events bringing art history research to new audiences; digital engagement, innovative school, family, and community programmes; or taking a formal qualification. The Courtauld's ambition is to transform access to art history education by extending the horizons of what this is, and ensuring as many people as possible can benefit from the tools to better understand the visual world around us. Our technology is essential to everything we do at The Courtauld. Reporting directly to the COO, this is a senior role within the organisation. The Head of Information Technology will be focused on improving the technical services across the organisation, building and motivating an efficient and results-focused team, providing support to the Senior Management Team and spearheading a digitalisation programme throughout the Institute to automate and strengthen operations. Job Description We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic technical expert with extensive experience managing a small but complex IT environment. Purpose of the job: To take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of a robust IT Service to meet the needs of The Courtauld. To lead the development and execution of the Information Technology strategy, including clear prioritisation of critical elements, in support of, and underpinning, the organisational strategy and business plan. To be the Subject Matter Expert on existing and emerging technologies. Key Responsibilities: Service: Provide an excellent and accessible Information Technology service to staff, students, and visitors in all locations where we have a presence. Ensure that core information systems and services are delivered reliably and to expected standards. Establish and monitor appropriate processes, mechanisms and Service Level Agreements to ensure service delivery alignment, including liaison with key process owners. Lead effective communications with user groups through seeking feedback, working collaboratively, and transmitting information about innovations or service problems in a timely and professional manner. Conduct user satisfaction surveys and produce reports based on these, along with regular reports against agreed KPI's with breaches and mitigations. Support the team by taking a direct and "hands-on" role in resolving IT issues, which are adversely affecting service users' ability to undertake their roles. Maintain a strong awareness of technology that will assist key learning, teaching and research and public engagement strategies. Security: Take responsibility and lead on all aspects of the IT security, disaster recovery and business continuity planning and ensure appropriate testing to an agreed schedule and format. Ensure robust processes are in place to monitor and manage security threats. Carry out regular audits of the system to ensure defences are adequate and remediate where necessary. Drive best practice regarding Cyber Security amongst the IT Team and throughout the Institute. Ensure IT Security documentation is regularly reviewed and kept up to date. Work with established organisations such as NCSC, JISC, etc, to keep up to date with security threat factors. People: Lead, manage and develop the Information Technology team and create a positive working environment, providing individuals with clear objectives, ensuring supervision of professional standards and competence, and effectively managing performance. Have the skills and experience to be the senior technical subject matter expert for the Institute. Strategic Technical Advisor for the Senior Management Team and Governing Board. Finance and Procurement: Prepare, manage and monitor the IT budget. Identify appropriate suppliers and partners for the delivery of specified applications and services. Manage the purchase, installation and implementation of all new hardware, software and network products within agreed budgets, investment appraisal and time scales. Maintain transparent systems for the purchase and provision of all hardware, software, devices and internal systems used by The Courtauld. Transformation: Drive business transformation and achieve increased operational efficiency, value for money, and proven financial effectiveness by improving information systems, system integration and process automation, and enhancing management information, business intelligence and analytics. Undertake and deliver specific investigations, scoping exercises, and strategic projects as identified by the Senior Management Team. Ensure that all projects and programmes are managed, are in line with best practice and that projects are delivered on time and to key milestones. Advise the Senior Management Team on the definition of key performance indicators and initiate opportunities to take management action and improve performance. Governance: Ensure that all operations are carried out within relevant Health and Safety legislation and that staff work within The Courtauld's Health and Safety policy. Support Governance in establishing and maintaining a robust Data Management Framework Other Carry out any other duties determined appropriate by the Chief Operating Officer. The Successful Applicant The role would suit someone who is very hands-on and motivated, who would like to make a significant contribution to the running of the IT department. Essential: Expertise in and successful experience of systems with knowledge of technologies. A track record in financial and project management within IT. Demonstrable experience in strategic planning. Expertise in the analysis and development of IT processes and change management. Comprehensive understanding and proven experience of risk management, disaster recovery and business continuity planning. Recent experience in securing contracts within a Procurement process. Proven experience in leading and managing a team. Recent experience of implementing a Cyber Security strategy. Previous experience in managing effective relationships at a senior level and with external stakeholders. Ability to delegate tasks whilst maintaining high quality. High level of analytical skills. Highly developed and demonstrable communication and presentation skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Proven experience in change management. Desirable but not essential: Demonstrable knowledge of higher education and policies. Education, Qualifications and Training Essential: Degree qualification or equivalent. Professional qualification in IT / IT&S. . click apply for full job details
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Hybrid working practices in place. Reporting directly into the COO this is the lead role for Information Technology About Our Client The Courtauld works to advance how we see and understand the visual arts, as an internationally-renowned centre for the teaching, research of art history and a major public gallery. Since 1932, The Courtauld has been opening minds and hearts to art through our work as a world-leading university for art history, conservation, and curating, with a very special gallery at its core. We welcome people of all ages and backgrounds to our gallery, our undergraduate and graduate courses, our research programmes, and our public lectures and events - fulfilling our founding mission to enable 'art for all'. Founded by collectors and philanthropists in the 1930s, the organisation has been at the forefront of the study of art ever since, through advanced research and conservation practice, innovative teaching, the renowned collection and inspiring exhibitions of its gallery, and engaging and accessible activities, education, and events. Academically, The Courtauld faculty is the largest community of art historians and conservators in the UK, teaching and carrying out research on subjects from creativity in late Antiquity to contemporary digital art forms, with an increasingly global focus. An independent college of the University of London, The Courtauld offers a range of degree programmes from BA to PhD in the History of Art, curating, and the conservation of easel and wall paintings. Its alumni are leaders and innovators in the arts, culture, and business worlds, helping to shape the global agenda for the arts and creative industries. The Courtauld cares for one of the greatest art collections in the UK, sharing these works with the public at The Courtauld Gallery in central London, as well as through loans and partnerships. The Gallery is most famous for its iconic Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces, such as Van Gogh's Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear and Manet's A Bar at the Folies-Bergère. It showcases these alongside an internationally renowned collection of works from the Renaissance through to the present day. Founded on the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to engage with art, The Courtauld works to increase understanding of the role played by art throughout history, in all societies, and across all geographies, as well as being a champion for the importance of art in the present day. This could be through exhibitions offering a chance to look closely at world-famous works; accessible and expert short courses; events bringing art history research to new audiences; digital engagement, innovative school, family, and community programmes; or taking a formal qualification. The Courtauld's ambition is to transform access to art history education by extending the horizons of what this is, and ensuring as many people as possible can benefit from the tools to better understand the visual world around us. Our technology is essential to everything we do at The Courtauld. Reporting directly to the COO, this is a senior role within the organisation. The Head of Information Technology will be focused on improving the technical services across the organisation, building and motivating an efficient and results-focused team, providing support to the Senior Management Team and spearheading a digitalisation programme throughout the Institute to automate and strengthen operations. Job Description We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic technical expert with extensive experience managing a small but complex IT environment. Purpose of the job: To take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of a robust IT Service to meet the needs of The Courtauld. To lead the development and execution of the Information Technology strategy, including clear prioritisation of critical elements, in support of, and underpinning, the organisational strategy and business plan. To be the Subject Matter Expert on existing and emerging technologies. Key Responsibilities: Service: Provide an excellent and accessible Information Technology service to staff, students, and visitors in all locations where we have a presence. Ensure that core information systems and services are delivered reliably and to expected standards. Establish and monitor appropriate processes, mechanisms and Service Level Agreements to ensure service delivery alignment, including liaison with key process owners. Lead effective communications with user groups through seeking feedback, working collaboratively, and transmitting information about innovations or service problems in a timely and professional manner. Conduct user satisfaction surveys and produce reports based on these, along with regular reports against agreed KPI's with breaches and mitigations. Support the team by taking a direct and "hands-on" role in resolving IT issues, which are adversely affecting service users' ability to undertake their roles. Maintain a strong awareness of technology that will assist key learning, teaching and research and public engagement strategies. Security: Take responsibility and lead on all aspects of the IT security, disaster recovery and business continuity planning and ensure appropriate testing to an agreed schedule and format. Ensure robust processes are in place to monitor and manage security threats. Carry out regular audits of the system to ensure defences are adequate and remediate where necessary. Drive best practice regarding Cyber Security amongst the IT Team and throughout the Institute. Ensure IT Security documentation is regularly reviewed and kept up to date. Work with established organisations such as NCSC, JISC, etc, to keep up to date with security threat factors. People: Lead, manage and develop the Information Technology team and create a positive working environment, providing individuals with clear objectives, ensuring supervision of professional standards and competence, and effectively managing performance. Have the skills and experience to be the senior technical subject matter expert for the Institute. Strategic Technical Advisor for the Senior Management Team and Governing Board. Finance and Procurement: Prepare, manage and monitor the IT budget. Identify appropriate suppliers and partners for the delivery of specified applications and services. Manage the purchase, installation and implementation of all new hardware, software and network products within agreed budgets, investment appraisal and time scales. Maintain transparent systems for the purchase and provision of all hardware, software, devices and internal systems used by The Courtauld. Transformation: Drive business transformation and achieve increased operational efficiency, value for money, and proven financial effectiveness by improving information systems, system integration and process automation, and enhancing management information, business intelligence and analytics. Undertake and deliver specific investigations, scoping exercises, and strategic projects as identified by the Senior Management Team. Ensure that all projects and programmes are managed, are in line with best practice and that projects are delivered on time and to key milestones. Advise the Senior Management Team on the definition of key performance indicators and initiate opportunities to take management action and improve performance. Governance: Ensure that all operations are carried out within relevant Health and Safety legislation and that staff work within The Courtauld's Health and Safety policy. Support Governance in establishing and maintaining a robust Data Management Framework Other Carry out any other duties determined appropriate by the Chief Operating Officer. The Successful Applicant The role would suit someone who is very hands-on and motivated, who would like to make a significant contribution to the running of the IT department. Essential: Expertise in and successful experience of systems with knowledge of technologies. A track record in financial and project management within IT. Demonstrable experience in strategic planning. Expertise in the analysis and development of IT processes and change management. Comprehensive understanding and proven experience of risk management, disaster recovery and business continuity planning. Recent experience in securing contracts within a Procurement process. Proven experience in leading and managing a team. Recent experience of implementing a Cyber Security strategy. Previous experience in managing effective relationships at a senior level and with external stakeholders. Ability to delegate tasks whilst maintaining high quality. High level of analytical skills. Highly developed and demonstrable communication and presentation skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Proven experience in change management. Desirable but not essential: Demonstrable knowledge of higher education and policies. Education, Qualifications and Training Essential: Degree qualification or equivalent. Professional qualification in IT / IT&S. . click apply for full job details
CEO We are looking for an experienced leader to join the charity in this part-time role. Position: CEO Location: Milton Keynes Hours: Part-time, 3 days/22.5 hours per week Salary: £65,000 pro rata Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 17 September 2025 The Role The current CEO, has done a fantastic job since joining the charity over four years ago and will be handing over an organisation at an exciting time in its development. There is a strong senior management team in place, enjoy robust processes, solid reporting, accountability and financial rigour and, while there are inevitably challenges, there is everything to play for going forward. Great work has already been done but the charity needs to continue to build its network, develop partnerships with local companies, as well as grow its donor income, including legacies, to build on its base of earned income from its retail revenue. Ambitious for growth and commercially minded, the new CEO will have the opportunity to make a significant impact and to focus externally, to be the ambassador for the charity, to raise its profile and promote the opportunities available to the people and organisations who can benefit from partnering with us. Main responsibilities include: Strategic leadership and vision To provide clear and forward-thinking leadership to ensure the charity remains resilient, relevant and impactful in a changing environment Financial leadership and fundraising To grow income from all sources, encouraging new avenues of income generation through services and growth. To be responsible for the effective, strong leadership and management of the staff, volunteers, the organisation and its resources. Governance and compliance Service development and delivery To actively promote, explore and develop ways of working with organisations and statutory agencies within Milton Keynes If you feel you are the right person to join the board, we would be delighted to hear from you! About You We are looking for someone with a proven track record of leadership and management across a range of responsibilities at senior level - ideally gained in the corporate sector. You will also have: Substantial experience of business planning development and delivery Financial acumen - experience of financial management and control, including budget oversight and cost control Knowledge, experience and understanding of strategic planning and service development planning; including facilitation, implementation and review/evaluation and organisational change Track record in driving and supporting fundraising growth, developing networks and working with funding partners Demonstration of influencing and developing relationship with key stakeholders and senior opinion leaders including local authority or similar Track record as a leader of people, creating positive affirming environments for successful teams and an inclusive organisation The Organisation The charity was established in June 1978 and is a local independent charity working to improve the quality of life for all older people living in Milton Keynes. The team are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among the workforce, and eliminating discrimination. The aim is for the workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and customers, and for each employee/volunteer to feel respected and able to give their best. In the search for the new CEO we would be particularly pleased to receive applications from people who come from groups that are often underrepresented, knowing that this work only benefits from a truly diverse staff team. You may have experience in other areas such as COO, CEO, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Deputy CEO, Deputy COO. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
CEO We are looking for an experienced leader to join the charity in this part-time role. Position: CEO Location: Milton Keynes Hours: Part-time, 3 days/22.5 hours per week Salary: £65,000 pro rata Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 17 September 2025 The Role The current CEO, has done a fantastic job since joining the charity over four years ago and will be handing over an organisation at an exciting time in its development. There is a strong senior management team in place, enjoy robust processes, solid reporting, accountability and financial rigour and, while there are inevitably challenges, there is everything to play for going forward. Great work has already been done but the charity needs to continue to build its network, develop partnerships with local companies, as well as grow its donor income, including legacies, to build on its base of earned income from its retail revenue. Ambitious for growth and commercially minded, the new CEO will have the opportunity to make a significant impact and to focus externally, to be the ambassador for the charity, to raise its profile and promote the opportunities available to the people and organisations who can benefit from partnering with us. Main responsibilities include: Strategic leadership and vision To provide clear and forward-thinking leadership to ensure the charity remains resilient, relevant and impactful in a changing environment Financial leadership and fundraising To grow income from all sources, encouraging new avenues of income generation through services and growth. To be responsible for the effective, strong leadership and management of the staff, volunteers, the organisation and its resources. Governance and compliance Service development and delivery To actively promote, explore and develop ways of working with organisations and statutory agencies within Milton Keynes If you feel you are the right person to join the board, we would be delighted to hear from you! About You We are looking for someone with a proven track record of leadership and management across a range of responsibilities at senior level - ideally gained in the corporate sector. You will also have: Substantial experience of business planning development and delivery Financial acumen - experience of financial management and control, including budget oversight and cost control Knowledge, experience and understanding of strategic planning and service development planning; including facilitation, implementation and review/evaluation and organisational change Track record in driving and supporting fundraising growth, developing networks and working with funding partners Demonstration of influencing and developing relationship with key stakeholders and senior opinion leaders including local authority or similar Track record as a leader of people, creating positive affirming environments for successful teams and an inclusive organisation The Organisation The charity was established in June 1978 and is a local independent charity working to improve the quality of life for all older people living in Milton Keynes. The team are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among the workforce, and eliminating discrimination. The aim is for the workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and customers, and for each employee/volunteer to feel respected and able to give their best. In the search for the new CEO we would be particularly pleased to receive applications from people who come from groups that are often underrepresented, knowing that this work only benefits from a truly diverse staff team. You may have experience in other areas such as COO, CEO, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Deputy CEO, Deputy COO. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Chief Executive Officer We are seeking a dynamic and mission-driven leader to guide a national health and professional membership charity through its next phase of growth and impact. Position: Chief Executive Officer Salary: £400 per day (Freelance, no benefits) Contract: 12 months freelance contract, with potential extension Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (flexible) Location: Remote, with occasional travel Closing Date: 19th September 2025 About the Role As CEO, you will provide strategic leadership, working closely with trustees to shape the charity's direction, ensure strong governance, and lead fundraising and income generation. You will act as the external face of the organisation, building partnerships across health, education, and policy networks while supporting and inspiring a small but committed team. Key responsibilities include: Providing visionary leadership and strategic direction Driving membership growth and engagement Leading fundraising and income generation strategies Overseeing financial sustainability, reporting, and compliance Managing external communications and strengthening national profile Representing the charity nationally and internationally About You We are looking for someone with the vision, drive, and experience to take the organisation forward. You will bring: Proven leadership in the charity/not-for-profit, health, education, or wider social impact sector Experience in fundraising, income generation, and partnership building Strong financial and governance oversight skills Excellent communication, advocacy, and stakeholder management abilities Commitment to equity, inclusion, and the organisation's mission Flexibility to balance strategic leadership with hands-on delivery in a small-organisation context While not essential, experience in school and/or public health nursing or wider public health and experience in membership growth or communication management would be a valuable asset. About the Organisation A nationally recognised UK health and professional membership charity, established in 2006. They champion excellence in school and public health nursing, influence health and care policy, and support professionals working with children, young people, families, and communities. Though modest in size, the charity is widely respected as an influential voice in reducing health inequalities and shaping policy that improves outcomes for children and young people. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Charity CEO, Director of Strategy, Director of Programmes, Head of Policy and Partnerships, Non-Profit Leader, Director of Operations, Membership Director, or Fundraising and Partnerships Lead. Apply now to help shape the future of school and public health nursing in the UK.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Chief Executive Officer We are seeking a dynamic and mission-driven leader to guide a national health and professional membership charity through its next phase of growth and impact. Position: Chief Executive Officer Salary: £400 per day (Freelance, no benefits) Contract: 12 months freelance contract, with potential extension Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (flexible) Location: Remote, with occasional travel Closing Date: 19th September 2025 About the Role As CEO, you will provide strategic leadership, working closely with trustees to shape the charity's direction, ensure strong governance, and lead fundraising and income generation. You will act as the external face of the organisation, building partnerships across health, education, and policy networks while supporting and inspiring a small but committed team. Key responsibilities include: Providing visionary leadership and strategic direction Driving membership growth and engagement Leading fundraising and income generation strategies Overseeing financial sustainability, reporting, and compliance Managing external communications and strengthening national profile Representing the charity nationally and internationally About You We are looking for someone with the vision, drive, and experience to take the organisation forward. You will bring: Proven leadership in the charity/not-for-profit, health, education, or wider social impact sector Experience in fundraising, income generation, and partnership building Strong financial and governance oversight skills Excellent communication, advocacy, and stakeholder management abilities Commitment to equity, inclusion, and the organisation's mission Flexibility to balance strategic leadership with hands-on delivery in a small-organisation context While not essential, experience in school and/or public health nursing or wider public health and experience in membership growth or communication management would be a valuable asset. About the Organisation A nationally recognised UK health and professional membership charity, established in 2006. They champion excellence in school and public health nursing, influence health and care policy, and support professionals working with children, young people, families, and communities. Though modest in size, the charity is widely respected as an influential voice in reducing health inequalities and shaping policy that improves outcomes for children and young people. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Charity CEO, Director of Strategy, Director of Programmes, Head of Policy and Partnerships, Non-Profit Leader, Director of Operations, Membership Director, or Fundraising and Partnerships Lead. Apply now to help shape the future of school and public health nursing in the UK.
Are you a senior charity leader who s driven to make a real difference in the lives of children and families across the UK? As the CEO you'll lead a mission-driven organisation that has been dedicated to transforming young people's lives for over 40 years, ensuring they return to school and thrive. About the Organisation This charity tackles the fundamental issues leading to poor school attendance and disengagement. These challenges range from poverty and domestic abuse to housing insecurity and parental mental health issues, all of which have been exacerbated by the pandemic and the most severe cost of living crisis in decades. Their practitioners work directly with children, families, and schools to break the cycles of disadvantage. Mission: Every child in school, ready to learn - whatever it takes. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected education charity at a time when its work has never been more vital. As CEO, you ll be the strategic force behind the growth, innovation, and impact . You ll shape the future of a mission-driven organisation and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. What You ll Be Doing Driving strategic innovation and sustainable growth Leading a talented team and fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance Overseeing fundraising, revenue generation, and stakeholder engagement Representing the charity in public forums and advocating for its mission Ensuring financial sustainability and operational excellence Collaborating with the Board of Trustees to deliver on the charity's strategic objectives About You You re an experienced and inspiring leader from the charity, education, or public sector and bring: Proven senior charity leadership experience is essential. While direct experience in education, family support, or youth services would be advantageous, it is not essential. Strategic thinking with innovation and change management skills with a track record enabling growth and development Success in fundraising , including traditional fundraising, developing sustainable earned income streams and diversifying funding sources Excellent communication and advocacy abilities A deep commitment to equity, inclusion , and their mission You ll have a commercial mindset, be proactive, resilient and ready to lead with purpose. Role Details Location : London (Hybrid working available) Salary : £75,357 - £79,568 per annum Contract : Full-time, Permanent Reporting to : Chair of the Board of Trustees Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme . If you re passionate about getting young people back into school and thriving this role is for you! How to Apply TPP are working as sole agency on this role. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role to . We also have a candidate pack to send you. For further details or a confidential conversation , please get in touch with one of TPP s consultants - Matt, Sema or Lisa on . We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Are you a senior charity leader who s driven to make a real difference in the lives of children and families across the UK? As the CEO you'll lead a mission-driven organisation that has been dedicated to transforming young people's lives for over 40 years, ensuring they return to school and thrive. About the Organisation This charity tackles the fundamental issues leading to poor school attendance and disengagement. These challenges range from poverty and domestic abuse to housing insecurity and parental mental health issues, all of which have been exacerbated by the pandemic and the most severe cost of living crisis in decades. Their practitioners work directly with children, families, and schools to break the cycles of disadvantage. Mission: Every child in school, ready to learn - whatever it takes. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected education charity at a time when its work has never been more vital. As CEO, you ll be the strategic force behind the growth, innovation, and impact . You ll shape the future of a mission-driven organisation and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. What You ll Be Doing Driving strategic innovation and sustainable growth Leading a talented team and fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance Overseeing fundraising, revenue generation, and stakeholder engagement Representing the charity in public forums and advocating for its mission Ensuring financial sustainability and operational excellence Collaborating with the Board of Trustees to deliver on the charity's strategic objectives About You You re an experienced and inspiring leader from the charity, education, or public sector and bring: Proven senior charity leadership experience is essential. While direct experience in education, family support, or youth services would be advantageous, it is not essential. Strategic thinking with innovation and change management skills with a track record enabling growth and development Success in fundraising , including traditional fundraising, developing sustainable earned income streams and diversifying funding sources Excellent communication and advocacy abilities A deep commitment to equity, inclusion , and their mission You ll have a commercial mindset, be proactive, resilient and ready to lead with purpose. Role Details Location : London (Hybrid working available) Salary : £75,357 - £79,568 per annum Contract : Full-time, Permanent Reporting to : Chair of the Board of Trustees Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme . If you re passionate about getting young people back into school and thriving this role is for you! How to Apply TPP are working as sole agency on this role. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role to . We also have a candidate pack to send you. For further details or a confidential conversation , please get in touch with one of TPP s consultants - Matt, Sema or Lisa on . We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Chief Executive officer £56,000 per annum - pro rata (32 hours based on 37 hours per week FTE) The CEO needs to be a strategic leader who can inspire and manage teams, drive fundraising and financial sustainability, and represent the organisation to stakeholders. You will need to be capable of building relationships, fostering a positive organisational culture and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. You will work with the Chair of the Board of Trustees (Chair) and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to formulate and regularly review the organisation's mission and strategic plan. You will develop deep and trusting relationships with the Community we serve as well as with a wide range of external stakeholders and funders who can support the ideas generated from within the community. We need an innovative, enthusiastic entrepreneur who is keen to connect with people from all backgrounds and abilities, encouraging and bringing out the best in us all. At a more operational level you will work with the SLT to develop operational plans and key performance indicators (KPI) to ensure that GL11 can always demonstrate the value it brings to the community and wider stakeholder network. You will be responsible, with the SLT, to set the values, behaviours and tone for the whole organisation and support the SLT to lead and manage their teams so that the strategic goals you set are reflected throughout the organisation. This role is based at the Community Hub in Cam, Gloucestershire. Remote working opportunities are very limited as community connection is an important part of the role although the CEO will often be offsite given the networking nature of the role.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Chief Executive officer £56,000 per annum - pro rata (32 hours based on 37 hours per week FTE) The CEO needs to be a strategic leader who can inspire and manage teams, drive fundraising and financial sustainability, and represent the organisation to stakeholders. You will need to be capable of building relationships, fostering a positive organisational culture and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. You will work with the Chair of the Board of Trustees (Chair) and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to formulate and regularly review the organisation's mission and strategic plan. You will develop deep and trusting relationships with the Community we serve as well as with a wide range of external stakeholders and funders who can support the ideas generated from within the community. We need an innovative, enthusiastic entrepreneur who is keen to connect with people from all backgrounds and abilities, encouraging and bringing out the best in us all. At a more operational level you will work with the SLT to develop operational plans and key performance indicators (KPI) to ensure that GL11 can always demonstrate the value it brings to the community and wider stakeholder network. You will be responsible, with the SLT, to set the values, behaviours and tone for the whole organisation and support the SLT to lead and manage their teams so that the strategic goals you set are reflected throughout the organisation. This role is based at the Community Hub in Cam, Gloucestershire. Remote working opportunities are very limited as community connection is an important part of the role although the CEO will often be offsite given the networking nature of the role.
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City Of Westminster, London
Step Into a Career-Defining Role with One of Fintech's Rising Stars Are you a strategic, commercially savvy Customer Success leader who knows how to drive growth and elevate enterprise partnerships? We're not just transforming the way global businesses recover payments - we're redefining what client success looks like. Join a high-impact, award-winning team, work with top-tier brands, and take your career to new heights with a game-changing SaaS platform already making waves across the UK, Europe, and North America. The Role at a Glance: Senior Customer Success Manager Epsom, Surrey HQ Based c2day / 3days per week working from home Up to £90,000 Base (Up to £115,000 OTE) Plus Benefits and potential progression to Head of Customer Success Full time, Permanent - Requires flexibility to work 30-50% of weekly time during US hours Awards: Fintech Winners at the CICM British Credit Awards 2023, Credit & Collections FinTech Supplier Award 2023 Clients: Verizon, Informa plc, Zoopla, Rentokil, Haymarket, SSE, Zendesk, Johnson Controls, ADT and More Culture: Informality and Flexibility, Work-Life Balance, Wellbeing, Personal Growth and Trust Your Skills: Background in Customer Success for a SaaS or tech. Proven track record managing enterprise B2B client relationships. Experienced using Hubspot and Who we are: We power a financial tool that solves a problem for the majority of B2B Global companies irrespective of size, with a working monetisable model and a path to Global scale. Having recently launched our MVP, we are currently working with new clients to elicit feedback and improve the usability to support scalable growth. Feedback from industry professionals has been extremely positive. Our product offering is enhanced further by the current economic landscape. The Senior Customer Success Manager Role: We're on the lookout for a high-performing Senior Customer Success Manager to build, support, and grow strong relationships with our enterprise clients across North America, the UK, and Europe. This is your chance to work at a global level - as you partner directly with senior finance and credit executives and report to our US-based Chief Revenue Officer. This isn't just a support role - it's a strategic, commercially driven position where you'll own the entire customer journey: from onboarding and adoption to engagement, retention, and expansion. You'll play a key role in driving growth and delivering measurable impact. You'll thrive here if you: • Love building long-term client relationships rooted in trust and results • Are energised by working cross-functionally and influencing decision-makers • Have the flexibility to align your schedule with EST and PST time zones (we work smart to stay connected) What You'll Own: • Manage and grow relationships with enterprise US clients as their trusted advisor and main point of contact. • Lead onboarding, training, and implementation that drives adoption and long-term value. • Monitor client health, spot risks early, and deliver measurable results through strategic Success Plans. • Partner with Sales to drive renewals and uncover smart expansion opportunities. • Mentor team members, sharing best practices and fostering a culture of growth. • Log key insights in HubSpot to keep the team aligned and data-driven. • Build strong relationships with senior finance and credit stakeholders, influencing at the highest level. • Champion client feedback to shape the roadmap and improve the product. What You Bring: • 6+ years in Customer Success within fast-paced SaaS or tech environments • Proven experience managing enterprise B2B accounts, with strong retention and growth results • Commercially minded, with a knack for spotting opportunities and driving revenue • Confident communicator, able to influence senior stakeholders and articulate value clearly • Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable flexing your schedule to support US clients when needed • Thrive in high-growth settings and bring a problem-solving, builder's mindset Bonus points for: experience in credit management, AR, fintech, or collections - and hands-on time with HubSpot and Ready to take the lead and shape the future of Customer Success in fintech? If you're driven by impact, trusted by clients, and motivated by growth - this is your moment. Apply now and step into a senior role with fast-track progression, global reach, and the autonomy to make a real difference. Interested? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect we may contact you by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Step Into a Career-Defining Role with One of Fintech's Rising Stars Are you a strategic, commercially savvy Customer Success leader who knows how to drive growth and elevate enterprise partnerships? We're not just transforming the way global businesses recover payments - we're redefining what client success looks like. Join a high-impact, award-winning team, work with top-tier brands, and take your career to new heights with a game-changing SaaS platform already making waves across the UK, Europe, and North America. The Role at a Glance: Senior Customer Success Manager Epsom, Surrey HQ Based c2day / 3days per week working from home Up to £90,000 Base (Up to £115,000 OTE) Plus Benefits and potential progression to Head of Customer Success Full time, Permanent - Requires flexibility to work 30-50% of weekly time during US hours Awards: Fintech Winners at the CICM British Credit Awards 2023, Credit & Collections FinTech Supplier Award 2023 Clients: Verizon, Informa plc, Zoopla, Rentokil, Haymarket, SSE, Zendesk, Johnson Controls, ADT and More Culture: Informality and Flexibility, Work-Life Balance, Wellbeing, Personal Growth and Trust Your Skills: Background in Customer Success for a SaaS or tech. Proven track record managing enterprise B2B client relationships. Experienced using Hubspot and Who we are: We power a financial tool that solves a problem for the majority of B2B Global companies irrespective of size, with a working monetisable model and a path to Global scale. Having recently launched our MVP, we are currently working with new clients to elicit feedback and improve the usability to support scalable growth. Feedback from industry professionals has been extremely positive. Our product offering is enhanced further by the current economic landscape. The Senior Customer Success Manager Role: We're on the lookout for a high-performing Senior Customer Success Manager to build, support, and grow strong relationships with our enterprise clients across North America, the UK, and Europe. This is your chance to work at a global level - as you partner directly with senior finance and credit executives and report to our US-based Chief Revenue Officer. This isn't just a support role - it's a strategic, commercially driven position where you'll own the entire customer journey: from onboarding and adoption to engagement, retention, and expansion. You'll play a key role in driving growth and delivering measurable impact. You'll thrive here if you: • Love building long-term client relationships rooted in trust and results • Are energised by working cross-functionally and influencing decision-makers • Have the flexibility to align your schedule with EST and PST time zones (we work smart to stay connected) What You'll Own: • Manage and grow relationships with enterprise US clients as their trusted advisor and main point of contact. • Lead onboarding, training, and implementation that drives adoption and long-term value. • Monitor client health, spot risks early, and deliver measurable results through strategic Success Plans. • Partner with Sales to drive renewals and uncover smart expansion opportunities. • Mentor team members, sharing best practices and fostering a culture of growth. • Log key insights in HubSpot to keep the team aligned and data-driven. • Build strong relationships with senior finance and credit stakeholders, influencing at the highest level. • Champion client feedback to shape the roadmap and improve the product. What You Bring: • 6+ years in Customer Success within fast-paced SaaS or tech environments • Proven experience managing enterprise B2B accounts, with strong retention and growth results • Commercially minded, with a knack for spotting opportunities and driving revenue • Confident communicator, able to influence senior stakeholders and articulate value clearly • Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable flexing your schedule to support US clients when needed • Thrive in high-growth settings and bring a problem-solving, builder's mindset Bonus points for: experience in credit management, AR, fintech, or collections - and hands-on time with HubSpot and Ready to take the lead and shape the future of Customer Success in fintech? If you're driven by impact, trusted by clients, and motivated by growth - this is your moment. Apply now and step into a senior role with fast-track progression, global reach, and the autonomy to make a real difference. Interested? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect we may contact you by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Location: Preston, Lancashire Permanent Full-time - 37.5 hours per week Salary: £77,744 - £83,546 After a remarkable 26-year journey with Caritas Care, including five years as CEO, our current Chief Executive will retire at the end of 2025. This creates a rare and exciting opportunity to lead this dynamic, well-established and vibrant organisation. The Trustees are looking for an exceptional leader to take forward and further develop one of the North West's most respected and impactful charities. About Caritas Care For 90 years, Caritas Care has been at the heart of communities across Lancashire, Cumbria and Greater Manchester. We are a values-driven charity committed to improving lives and creating opportunities for people across the North West. Our services include adoption and fostering, support for people with disabilities, rehabilitation programs and community projects, all designed to ensure that everyone has the chance to thrive. About the Role As CEO, you will provide strategic leadership and operational management, ensuring our services continue to make a meaningful impact. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, your key responsibilities will include: - Leading the organisation with passion and integrity, upholding our values in everything we do - Developing and implementing strategic plans to enhance and expand our services - Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including funders, commissioners and partner organisations - Ensuring financial sustainability, overseeing budgets and securing funding opportunities - Maintaining governance and compliance standards, ensuring all activities meet legal, ethical and regulatory requirements - Inspiring and supporting our dedicated staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence About You We are looking for an experienced and visionary leader who is passionate about making a difference. You will bring: - Strong leadership and strategic planning skills with experience in a senior management role - A deep understanding of the charity, social care or public sector, particularly in service delivery and safeguarding - Excellent financial and operational management skills, ensuring sustainability and growth - A collaborative approach, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders - A values-driven mind-set, committed to inclusion, equality and social justice Why Join Us? This is more than a leadership role it is an opportunity to make a real and lasting difference. You will be joining a charity with deep community roots, a skilled team and a future full of possibility. - Lead a well-respected and impactful charity - Work with a passionate team dedicated to making a difference - Shape the future of services that change lives - 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays - Incremental salary scale progression - Flexi-time and flexible working - Opportunity to maintain a Social Work England registration - Employee Assistance Programme - Work based pension 5% employer contribution (LGPS transfer will be considered for the right applicant) - Birthday leave after 10 years service - Essential car user post with travel paid at 45p per mile - Onsite free car parking If you believe you have the skills, experience and passion to lead Caritas Care into its next chapter, we d love to hear from you. To find out more about this opportunity and to access the full candidate application information, please visit our vacancies page on our website For an informal discussion, please contact Susan Swarbrick, Chief Executive. Applicants who have previously applied for this position need not reapply. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 24 September 2025 Provisional interview dates: Tuesday 7 & Wednesday 8 October 2025 Early applications are encouraged as we may close the recruitment process ahead of the deadline if a sufficient number of high quality applications are received
Aug 29, 2025
Full time
Location: Preston, Lancashire Permanent Full-time - 37.5 hours per week Salary: £77,744 - £83,546 After a remarkable 26-year journey with Caritas Care, including five years as CEO, our current Chief Executive will retire at the end of 2025. This creates a rare and exciting opportunity to lead this dynamic, well-established and vibrant organisation. The Trustees are looking for an exceptional leader to take forward and further develop one of the North West's most respected and impactful charities. About Caritas Care For 90 years, Caritas Care has been at the heart of communities across Lancashire, Cumbria and Greater Manchester. We are a values-driven charity committed to improving lives and creating opportunities for people across the North West. Our services include adoption and fostering, support for people with disabilities, rehabilitation programs and community projects, all designed to ensure that everyone has the chance to thrive. About the Role As CEO, you will provide strategic leadership and operational management, ensuring our services continue to make a meaningful impact. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, your key responsibilities will include: - Leading the organisation with passion and integrity, upholding our values in everything we do - Developing and implementing strategic plans to enhance and expand our services - Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including funders, commissioners and partner organisations - Ensuring financial sustainability, overseeing budgets and securing funding opportunities - Maintaining governance and compliance standards, ensuring all activities meet legal, ethical and regulatory requirements - Inspiring and supporting our dedicated staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence About You We are looking for an experienced and visionary leader who is passionate about making a difference. You will bring: - Strong leadership and strategic planning skills with experience in a senior management role - A deep understanding of the charity, social care or public sector, particularly in service delivery and safeguarding - Excellent financial and operational management skills, ensuring sustainability and growth - A collaborative approach, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders - A values-driven mind-set, committed to inclusion, equality and social justice Why Join Us? This is more than a leadership role it is an opportunity to make a real and lasting difference. You will be joining a charity with deep community roots, a skilled team and a future full of possibility. - Lead a well-respected and impactful charity - Work with a passionate team dedicated to making a difference - Shape the future of services that change lives - 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays - Incremental salary scale progression - Flexi-time and flexible working - Opportunity to maintain a Social Work England registration - Employee Assistance Programme - Work based pension 5% employer contribution (LGPS transfer will be considered for the right applicant) - Birthday leave after 10 years service - Essential car user post with travel paid at 45p per mile - Onsite free car parking If you believe you have the skills, experience and passion to lead Caritas Care into its next chapter, we d love to hear from you. To find out more about this opportunity and to access the full candidate application information, please visit our vacancies page on our website For an informal discussion, please contact Susan Swarbrick, Chief Executive. Applicants who have previously applied for this position need not reapply. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 24 September 2025 Provisional interview dates: Tuesday 7 & Wednesday 8 October 2025 Early applications are encouraged as we may close the recruitment process ahead of the deadline if a sufficient number of high quality applications are received
Chief Financial Officer £75,000 - £85,000 The Catholic Diocese of Northampton Northampton with some flexible working Full-time, permanent The Catholic Diocese of Northampton covers the traditional counties of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, together with the town of Slough, a Unitary Authority within Berkshire. The Diocese is involved in many different areas of life. Not just in parishes, but also in schools, hospitals, prisons and religious communities; working with people with disabilities, and with the young and the old; promoting the value of family and of marriage; caring for the poor, the homeless and those who live at the margins of society. With its southern edge resting on the Thames and its northern tip in the East Midlands, it is by no means the smallest English diocese. There are 69 principal parishes with another 26 "satellite churches", chapels of ease, and a few more Mass centres in private schools and other institutions. They are served by 48 active diocesan priests, assisted by 12 active priests from other dioceses and 18 from religious orders. The diocese has 29 schools at primary/infant/junior level, 6 secondary schools, one 4-19 VA through-school, one private primary school, a private prep school, and one private girls boarding through-school. Between them they educate some 20,700 pupils. The diocese is a registered charity, The Northampton Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust, and is also a registered company. There is one active trading subsidiary, RCDN Property Services Ltd, which provides project management for school projects. There are separate Trustees' Property, Investment and Health and Safety Committees. The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) will provide strategic leadership and oversight of all financial operations across the Diocese. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the CFO will ensure financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and effective stewardship of the Diocese s resources in support of its mission to advance the Roman Catholic faith, and the role is pivotal in safeguarding and enhancing the Diocese s Mission and the supporting physical estate for current and future generations.
Aug 28, 2025
Full time
Chief Financial Officer £75,000 - £85,000 The Catholic Diocese of Northampton Northampton with some flexible working Full-time, permanent The Catholic Diocese of Northampton covers the traditional counties of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, together with the town of Slough, a Unitary Authority within Berkshire. The Diocese is involved in many different areas of life. Not just in parishes, but also in schools, hospitals, prisons and religious communities; working with people with disabilities, and with the young and the old; promoting the value of family and of marriage; caring for the poor, the homeless and those who live at the margins of society. With its southern edge resting on the Thames and its northern tip in the East Midlands, it is by no means the smallest English diocese. There are 69 principal parishes with another 26 "satellite churches", chapels of ease, and a few more Mass centres in private schools and other institutions. They are served by 48 active diocesan priests, assisted by 12 active priests from other dioceses and 18 from religious orders. The diocese has 29 schools at primary/infant/junior level, 6 secondary schools, one 4-19 VA through-school, one private primary school, a private prep school, and one private girls boarding through-school. Between them they educate some 20,700 pupils. The diocese is a registered charity, The Northampton Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust, and is also a registered company. There is one active trading subsidiary, RCDN Property Services Ltd, which provides project management for school projects. There are separate Trustees' Property, Investment and Health and Safety Committees. The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) will provide strategic leadership and oversight of all financial operations across the Diocese. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the CFO will ensure financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and effective stewardship of the Diocese s resources in support of its mission to advance the Roman Catholic faith, and the role is pivotal in safeguarding and enhancing the Diocese s Mission and the supporting physical estate for current and future generations.
Overview of the Role:- This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic business that is experiencing exceptional growth. At the Elite Metal Group we love what we do, and we enjoy working with people that are passionate about their role and the difference that they can make within our business and the built environment. This role will sit across all divisions of the business. The Quantity Surveyor will work within the Quantity Surveying Team to report on and control commercial and financial aspects of projects and contracts. To be successful in this role you ll need to have contractual knowledge and awareness, in particular NEC3/NEC4 options A and C and standard methods of measurement. You ll be managing the financial aspect of subcontract packages of work including steel erection, cladding and metal decking, as well as manging the cost control, utilising cost and value reporting and cash flow forecasting. You ll need to have a minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience within the industry, along with experience of controlling projects within the construction sectors. Detailed knowledge and experience of the technical elements of the structural steel industry is also preferred. Key Responsibilities: Engage and Manage supply chain Produce and send enquiries to subcontractors inviting them to tender. Receive and analyse quotations, then determine (with Operational team) which to proceed with based on financial and non-financial factors. Notify in writing both successful and unsuccessful tenderers. Produce and process formal subcontract documents and certify interim and final payments and accounts. Understand and conform with contractual and technical requirements Produce Bill of Quantities from information from drawings, specifications and other contract documents. Produce an Activity Schedule for payment purposes, from quotation or contract documents. Understand and proof-read standard Construction industry contracts. Have a reasonable understanding of structural and architectural steelwork. construction process and the wider construction industry. Play a key role in bringing payment into the company. Prepare, submit and negotiate interim Applications for Payment, collecting the information from relevant sources e.g. Project Mangers, delivery records, site measure etc. Collect and present information necessary for raising Invoices. Co-ordinate with the Accounting team for the creation and payment of the invoices. Update Cashflow Forecasting information based on project programme/plan. Communicate commercial information Extract and organise information from software programs to contribute to Monthly Reports. Present and review cost information with operational team. Attend and contribute to financial and progress meetings with the clients and subcontractors as required. Assist others in the company with organising and presenting information relevant to commercial interests. Key measures and targets: Maintaining deadlines in line with monthly accounting calendar. Accurate and up-to-date monthly forecasting. Ability to challenge resources and costs. Key relationships: Quantity Surveying Team Chief Operating Officer Contracts Manager and Project Manager(s) Estimating, Procurement and Accounting teams. The successful candidate is likely to meet all of the following criteria: Positive and solution focused attitude and the ability to integrate with and play an active part in the company. Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. Exceptional relationship building skills. Self-motivated and proactive. Commercial awareness and understanding of the construction process with experience within the steel industry. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to use a range of computer programs and apps, particularly Microsoft Excel and other office products. Eagerness and ability to learn new software programs and organisational systems. Negotiation skills and ability to apply those skills internally and with our supply chain. Keen to pursue personal development needs and maintain up-to-date knowledge. Previous Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience working within steelwork industry and/or quantity surveying role or 3 years of experience in other construction industry and role. Location: This is a predominantly office-based role at our Perivale Head Quarters in northwest London with weekly site visits across London. Typical hours of work will be 8am until 5pm Monday to Friday. Apply Now: If you re interested in this exciting role, please send your CV and Cover Letter to The Elite Metal Group. About Us: At the Elite Metal Group, we consider ourselves to be the steel fabrication experts. The Group is currently made up of 5 key divisions or sub-brands, all with their own area of expertise. Last year our annual turnover was £12 million. Certain areas of our business have been trading for more than 70 years which has allowed us to establish competitive buying rates and a formidable team of skilled craftsman and detailers. The group comprises of the following Vaughan Fabrication Services specialise in on-site fabrication, welding and plant maintenance across the UK. Our fully equipped fleet of nationwide vehicles ensures that a team of professionals can quickly attend your site project. Elite Metalcraft was established in 1951 and specialises in architectural steel and bespoke staircase design for commercial and domestic markets. The highly experienced team is adept at working with any alloy of your choice to bring beautiful designs to life. Elite Structural Steel offers the complete package from simple structural steel supply through to site surveys, drawings, fabrication and in-house installation. Elite Surveying has a Team of experts ready to conduct topographical surveys using an array of industry leading robotic laser stations so that you can be assured of the highest levels of accuracy on your project. Elite Fabrication is the newest addition to the Elite Metal Group. Created for Architects, Garden Designers and Landscape Contractors this division specialises in architectural and bespoke steel products commonly used on traditional landscape schemes. Whether you re looking for planters, landscape edging, balustrades, pergolas or access hatches, Elite Fabrication will have a solution to your design challenge. The Elite Metal Group is based in North-West London and is proud to be the ONLY London based steel supplier that can survey, design, manufacture, wet spray, deliver and install using our own in-house facilities and highly professional Team.
Aug 26, 2025
Full time
Overview of the Role:- This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic business that is experiencing exceptional growth. At the Elite Metal Group we love what we do, and we enjoy working with people that are passionate about their role and the difference that they can make within our business and the built environment. This role will sit across all divisions of the business. The Quantity Surveyor will work within the Quantity Surveying Team to report on and control commercial and financial aspects of projects and contracts. To be successful in this role you ll need to have contractual knowledge and awareness, in particular NEC3/NEC4 options A and C and standard methods of measurement. You ll be managing the financial aspect of subcontract packages of work including steel erection, cladding and metal decking, as well as manging the cost control, utilising cost and value reporting and cash flow forecasting. You ll need to have a minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience within the industry, along with experience of controlling projects within the construction sectors. Detailed knowledge and experience of the technical elements of the structural steel industry is also preferred. Key Responsibilities: Engage and Manage supply chain Produce and send enquiries to subcontractors inviting them to tender. Receive and analyse quotations, then determine (with Operational team) which to proceed with based on financial and non-financial factors. Notify in writing both successful and unsuccessful tenderers. Produce and process formal subcontract documents and certify interim and final payments and accounts. Understand and conform with contractual and technical requirements Produce Bill of Quantities from information from drawings, specifications and other contract documents. Produce an Activity Schedule for payment purposes, from quotation or contract documents. Understand and proof-read standard Construction industry contracts. Have a reasonable understanding of structural and architectural steelwork. construction process and the wider construction industry. Play a key role in bringing payment into the company. Prepare, submit and negotiate interim Applications for Payment, collecting the information from relevant sources e.g. Project Mangers, delivery records, site measure etc. Collect and present information necessary for raising Invoices. Co-ordinate with the Accounting team for the creation and payment of the invoices. Update Cashflow Forecasting information based on project programme/plan. Communicate commercial information Extract and organise information from software programs to contribute to Monthly Reports. Present and review cost information with operational team. Attend and contribute to financial and progress meetings with the clients and subcontractors as required. Assist others in the company with organising and presenting information relevant to commercial interests. Key measures and targets: Maintaining deadlines in line with monthly accounting calendar. Accurate and up-to-date monthly forecasting. Ability to challenge resources and costs. Key relationships: Quantity Surveying Team Chief Operating Officer Contracts Manager and Project Manager(s) Estimating, Procurement and Accounting teams. The successful candidate is likely to meet all of the following criteria: Positive and solution focused attitude and the ability to integrate with and play an active part in the company. Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. Exceptional relationship building skills. Self-motivated and proactive. Commercial awareness and understanding of the construction process with experience within the steel industry. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to use a range of computer programs and apps, particularly Microsoft Excel and other office products. Eagerness and ability to learn new software programs and organisational systems. Negotiation skills and ability to apply those skills internally and with our supply chain. Keen to pursue personal development needs and maintain up-to-date knowledge. Previous Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience working within steelwork industry and/or quantity surveying role or 3 years of experience in other construction industry and role. Location: This is a predominantly office-based role at our Perivale Head Quarters in northwest London with weekly site visits across London. Typical hours of work will be 8am until 5pm Monday to Friday. Apply Now: If you re interested in this exciting role, please send your CV and Cover Letter to The Elite Metal Group. About Us: At the Elite Metal Group, we consider ourselves to be the steel fabrication experts. The Group is currently made up of 5 key divisions or sub-brands, all with their own area of expertise. Last year our annual turnover was £12 million. Certain areas of our business have been trading for more than 70 years which has allowed us to establish competitive buying rates and a formidable team of skilled craftsman and detailers. The group comprises of the following Vaughan Fabrication Services specialise in on-site fabrication, welding and plant maintenance across the UK. Our fully equipped fleet of nationwide vehicles ensures that a team of professionals can quickly attend your site project. Elite Metalcraft was established in 1951 and specialises in architectural steel and bespoke staircase design for commercial and domestic markets. The highly experienced team is adept at working with any alloy of your choice to bring beautiful designs to life. Elite Structural Steel offers the complete package from simple structural steel supply through to site surveys, drawings, fabrication and in-house installation. Elite Surveying has a Team of experts ready to conduct topographical surveys using an array of industry leading robotic laser stations so that you can be assured of the highest levels of accuracy on your project. Elite Fabrication is the newest addition to the Elite Metal Group. Created for Architects, Garden Designers and Landscape Contractors this division specialises in architectural and bespoke steel products commonly used on traditional landscape schemes. Whether you re looking for planters, landscape edging, balustrades, pergolas or access hatches, Elite Fabrication will have a solution to your design challenge. The Elite Metal Group is based in North-West London and is proud to be the ONLY London based steel supplier that can survey, design, manufacture, wet spray, deliver and install using our own in-house facilities and highly professional Team.
Overview of the Role This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic business that is experiencing exceptional growth. At the Elite Metal Group we love what we do, and we enjoy working with people that are passionate about their role and the difference that they can make within our business and the built environment. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be working across the entire Elite group, but we expect their core responsibility will be the Structural Steelwork division and their focus will be on incoming payment, but still be involved with cost management and reporting as well. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will work within the commercial team to maximise financial recovery, manage reporting for the division/s they are responsible and maintain good relationships with customers and throughout the supply chain. The commercial team currently consists of the Commercial manager, an intermediate QS, and an Assistant QS, and the team reports to the Chief Operating Officer. We say currently as we continue to experience substantial growth and are always looking to grow and improve. Key Responsibilities: Ensure the timely and maximised payment to the group Complete the Payment Application and Valuation process for the contracts/projects within your division, with assistance within the commercial team. Facilitate problem solving with invoicing and receiving of payment. Negotiate and agree Final Accounts. Identify, price, justify and negotiate variations. Technical expertise within the team is available where necessary. Identify and communicate contract requirements and risk. Ability to gain detailed understanding of a scope of work, to ensure it is adhered to. Review and negotiate contracts, both with clients and supply chain. Develop and optimise Activity Schedules, WBS or BOQ to suit the specific project. Contribute to tenders, particularly review of contract documents, from time to time. Contribute to reporting Extract, adjust and organise information from software programs to input into existing Monthly Reporting processes. At times problem solve or improve the cashflow forecasting to ensure accuracy and relevance. Provide, or develop provision of, commercial information as requested by senior management from time to time. Engage and Manage supply chain Facilitate supply chain payments ensuring contractual responsibilities are met. Where necessary, engage with suppliers to tender and subcontract specialist requirements. Key measures and targets: Meet all contractual and internal commercial deadlines. Maximising financial position. Ensure Up-to-date and valid income and expenditure forecasting. Identify and challenge resources and costs. At all times to represent the company in the best possible way, be courteous and professional working to the highest ethical standards. The successful candidate will have: Bachelor's or higher degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or similar qualification. A minimum of 5 years experience within the UK construction industry. A minimum of 5 years experience in quantity surveying or other similar commercial role/s. A minimum of 1 year experience providing or managing hard fabric and/or structural trades. In depth knowledge of common construction contracts, particularly JCT, and a good understanding of construction law, disputes and contracts. Excellent communication, both oral and written. Can articulate technical or contractual information clearly and succinctly. Mastery of Microsoft Excel s functionality and ability to use range of other software programmes. Eagerness to learn, and assist in implementing, new software or processes to improve personal or company performance. Proven ability to manage clients and build relationships. Ability to work under pressure and deliver results. Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills. The right to work and live in the UK Location: This is an office-based role at our Perivale office and factory in north-west London. There will be visits to sites/meetings across London, approximately monthly, and travel costs will be reimbursed. Typical hours of work will be 8am until 5pm Monday to Friday. Benefits: For this role we d love a candidate who is passionate and career focussed. In return we can offer a salary of £55,000-£60,000 per year with 20 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays. Start Date To be agreed. Apply Now: If you re interested in this exciting role, please send your CV and Cover Letter to us. About Us: At the Elite Metal Group, we consider ourselves to be the steel fabrication experts. The Group is currently made up of 5 key divisions or sub-brands, all with their own area of expertise. Last year our annual turnover was £15 million. Certain areas of our business have been trading for more than 70 years which has allowed us to establish competitive buying rates and a formidable team of skilled craftsman and detailers. The group comprises of the following Vaughan Fabrication Services specialise in on-site fabrication, welding and plant maintenance across the UK. Our fully equipped fleet of nationwide vehicles ensures that a team of professionals can quickly attend your site project. Elite Metalcraft was established in 1951 and specialises in architectural steel and bespoke staircase design for commercial and domestic markets. The highly experienced team is adept at working with any alloy of your choice to bring beautiful designs to life. Elite Structural Steel offers the complete package from simple structural steel supply through to site surveys, drawings, fabrication and in-house installation. Elite Surveying has a Team of experts ready to conduct topographical surveys using an array of industry leading robotic laser stations so that you can be assured of the highest levels of accuracy on your project. Elite Fabrication is the newest addition to the Elite Metal Group. Created for Architects, Garden Designers and Landscape Contractors this division specialises in architectural and bespoke steel products commonly used on traditional landscape schemes. Whether you re looking for planters, landscape edging, balustrades, pergolas or access hatches, Elite Fabrication will have a solution. The Elite Metal Group is based in North-West London and is proud to be the ONLY London based steel supplier that can survey, design, manufacture, paint, deliver and install using our own in-house facilities and highly professional Team.
Aug 26, 2025
Full time
Overview of the Role This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic business that is experiencing exceptional growth. At the Elite Metal Group we love what we do, and we enjoy working with people that are passionate about their role and the difference that they can make within our business and the built environment. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be working across the entire Elite group, but we expect their core responsibility will be the Structural Steelwork division and their focus will be on incoming payment, but still be involved with cost management and reporting as well. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will work within the commercial team to maximise financial recovery, manage reporting for the division/s they are responsible and maintain good relationships with customers and throughout the supply chain. The commercial team currently consists of the Commercial manager, an intermediate QS, and an Assistant QS, and the team reports to the Chief Operating Officer. We say currently as we continue to experience substantial growth and are always looking to grow and improve. Key Responsibilities: Ensure the timely and maximised payment to the group Complete the Payment Application and Valuation process for the contracts/projects within your division, with assistance within the commercial team. Facilitate problem solving with invoicing and receiving of payment. Negotiate and agree Final Accounts. Identify, price, justify and negotiate variations. Technical expertise within the team is available where necessary. Identify and communicate contract requirements and risk. Ability to gain detailed understanding of a scope of work, to ensure it is adhered to. Review and negotiate contracts, both with clients and supply chain. Develop and optimise Activity Schedules, WBS or BOQ to suit the specific project. Contribute to tenders, particularly review of contract documents, from time to time. Contribute to reporting Extract, adjust and organise information from software programs to input into existing Monthly Reporting processes. At times problem solve or improve the cashflow forecasting to ensure accuracy and relevance. Provide, or develop provision of, commercial information as requested by senior management from time to time. Engage and Manage supply chain Facilitate supply chain payments ensuring contractual responsibilities are met. Where necessary, engage with suppliers to tender and subcontract specialist requirements. Key measures and targets: Meet all contractual and internal commercial deadlines. Maximising financial position. Ensure Up-to-date and valid income and expenditure forecasting. Identify and challenge resources and costs. At all times to represent the company in the best possible way, be courteous and professional working to the highest ethical standards. The successful candidate will have: Bachelor's or higher degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or similar qualification. A minimum of 5 years experience within the UK construction industry. A minimum of 5 years experience in quantity surveying or other similar commercial role/s. A minimum of 1 year experience providing or managing hard fabric and/or structural trades. In depth knowledge of common construction contracts, particularly JCT, and a good understanding of construction law, disputes and contracts. Excellent communication, both oral and written. Can articulate technical or contractual information clearly and succinctly. Mastery of Microsoft Excel s functionality and ability to use range of other software programmes. Eagerness to learn, and assist in implementing, new software or processes to improve personal or company performance. Proven ability to manage clients and build relationships. Ability to work under pressure and deliver results. Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills. The right to work and live in the UK Location: This is an office-based role at our Perivale office and factory in north-west London. There will be visits to sites/meetings across London, approximately monthly, and travel costs will be reimbursed. Typical hours of work will be 8am until 5pm Monday to Friday. Benefits: For this role we d love a candidate who is passionate and career focussed. In return we can offer a salary of £55,000-£60,000 per year with 20 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays. Start Date To be agreed. Apply Now: If you re interested in this exciting role, please send your CV and Cover Letter to us. About Us: At the Elite Metal Group, we consider ourselves to be the steel fabrication experts. The Group is currently made up of 5 key divisions or sub-brands, all with their own area of expertise. Last year our annual turnover was £15 million. Certain areas of our business have been trading for more than 70 years which has allowed us to establish competitive buying rates and a formidable team of skilled craftsman and detailers. The group comprises of the following Vaughan Fabrication Services specialise in on-site fabrication, welding and plant maintenance across the UK. Our fully equipped fleet of nationwide vehicles ensures that a team of professionals can quickly attend your site project. Elite Metalcraft was established in 1951 and specialises in architectural steel and bespoke staircase design for commercial and domestic markets. The highly experienced team is adept at working with any alloy of your choice to bring beautiful designs to life. Elite Structural Steel offers the complete package from simple structural steel supply through to site surveys, drawings, fabrication and in-house installation. Elite Surveying has a Team of experts ready to conduct topographical surveys using an array of industry leading robotic laser stations so that you can be assured of the highest levels of accuracy on your project. Elite Fabrication is the newest addition to the Elite Metal Group. Created for Architects, Garden Designers and Landscape Contractors this division specialises in architectural and bespoke steel products commonly used on traditional landscape schemes. Whether you re looking for planters, landscape edging, balustrades, pergolas or access hatches, Elite Fabrication will have a solution. The Elite Metal Group is based in North-West London and is proud to be the ONLY London based steel supplier that can survey, design, manufacture, paint, deliver and install using our own in-house facilities and highly professional Team.
Home Care Collaborative Manufacturing, 5S & ManEx Lead Join to apply for the Home Care Collaborative Manufacturing, 5S & ManEx Lead role at Unilever Home Care Collaborative Manufacturing, 5S & ManEx Lead 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Home Care Collaborative Manufacturing, 5S & ManEx Lead role at Unilever Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Please Note: The deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the job posting end date. Job Title: Home Care Collaborative Manufacturing, 5S & Manufacturing Excellence Lead Location: 100VE Work-Level: 3X Travel: Up to 40% Job Purpose Home Care is a €12B Turnover Business Group, including some of our most iconic brands like OMO, Persil, Surf, Comfort, Domestos and Sunlight. Home Care Supply Chain is a lean organization, re-wired for speed and agility. A Lean, Agile and Digital Supply Chain is an integral part of the Home Care Business Group strategy to create a Bright Future, through improved innovation execution, margin delivery, an efficient asset base and the capabilities enabled by great people and technology - our Net Productivity Programme. As part of this programme, Home Care Supply Chain supports factories in continuous improvement efforts, directly impacting production costs and unlocking speed and competitiveness. And Home Care Collaborative Manufacturing, 5S & ManEx team has an instrumental role in achieving this target through interacting closely with all HC BUs as well as various global areas which support GM enhancement. This Involves Innovation: Constantly seeking new ways to enhance processes and products. Agility: Being able to adapt quickly to changes in the market and operational environment. Digital Transformation: Leveraging digital tools and technologies to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Home Care Collaborative Manufacturing, 5S & ManEx Lead Will Lead The Strategy For Home Care CMs Globally; Develop And Deploy The Digital Strategy In The Key Factories, Create And Deploy The Advanced Checklist And Training Material For UMS. Deploy The Foundation Assessments To The Key 16 Factories Globally In Home Care And Represent SC In The 5S Programme. And Will Support HC Factories On Delivering Its Targets By Unlocking Savings Through Owning the HC 5S Programme for all Supply Chain pillars: Production, Logistics and CMs. Continuously developing the Collaborative Manufacturing strategy which aims to reset the cost base and deliver innovations. Leading and conducting the UMS agenda with the factories, including UMS Assessments. GVS - Global Virtual Site - Global Leader. Digital Strategy lead for Home Care globally. Cross BG: responsible for constantly reviewing the Foundation Checklist and Training Materials, creating the Advanced Tier which encompasses the Advanced Checklist and Training Materials, HR4F and global reward programme. This requires an outstanding understanding of the end-to-end supply chain and key supply chain KPIs. A very good knowledge of systems and processes is also required. Responsibilities Lead the 5S Core Meetings, Steering Committee and 5S Workshop once a year. Make sure the 5S savings are clearly linked to the Net Productivity Programme. Keep up to date and deploy the CM strategy supporting the BUs on consolidation, internalisation and facilitating the launch of innovations. Monthly connections with the BUs to discuss CM plans and make sure Safety and Quality fundamentals are in place. Coordinate the team to make sure the CM Pillar withing the 5S Programme is connected to the savings delivered by the BUs. Lead the CM council making sure the external areas have a common place with the CM team to align possible conflicts in the strategy and in the approach with the BUs. Represent HC CM in the cross BG Forum where communalities are aligned and project Mesh is discussed. Put into action the HC Digital strategy making sure the key digital initiatives are deployed and implemented in the 16 biggest factories Top lead the monthly Digital calls with the top factories making sure the capex and benefits are correctly collected. Lead the Digital governance with Digital and Tech area and the Chief SC Product Officer. Lead the cross-BG Council on UMS. Perform the UMS assessments in the most relevant factories for HC. Facilitate the GVS approach, meetings and best practices sharing. Project which aims to integrate CMs and Unilever system wise, giving full visibility and eliminating current risks on quality and service. Experience ALL ABOUT YOU Required: Solid experience in Supply Chain including a leadership role in a factory as Factory Director. Planning and/or Strategic Planning experience. Preferably: Logistics and Engineering experience. Skills And Qualifications Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship skills. Teamwork: Ability to work in teams. P&L Understanding: Clear understanding of P&L. Stakeholder Management: Capacity to manage senior stakeholders. Language: Fluent in English. Cultural Understanding: Respect different cultures. NOTES Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Dove, Tresemme, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Persil, Domestos, Ben & Jerry's, Magnum, Marmite, The Vegetarian Butcher, Graze and Pot Noodle. Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. That's why our purpose is 'to make sustainable living commonplace'. What We Offer Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment. Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all. Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together for better business performance. We want to push boundaries, and have the flexibility needed to keep adapting in an ever-changing, more dynamic world. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. As part of your hiring journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments, to improve your recruitment experience. To find out more, including more information about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here. Recruitment Fraud Cyber criminals advertise fake job adverts with prestigious employers as a way of stealing information or even defrauding individuals out of money. In the most sophisticated cases, they will set up fake websites, which have a similar address to companies like Unilever. They even conduct fake telephone interviews and then offer candidates a role with the proviso they pay a fee for background checks or to cover work visa costs. These types of attacks are becoming more common as more people are looking for employment in the economic climate. How is Unilever tackling this? Many of Unilever's recruitment sites publish a warning to candidates about recruitment fraud. The Cyber Security team also proactively scan for signs of people setting up fake Unilever sites and act to close them down. What can I do? If you become aware of potential recruitment fraud, spot fake Unilever recruitment adverts or fake LinkedIn profiles, report them via Una Live Chat. Unilever does not accept responsibility or liability for any candidates who are financially impacted by recruitment fraud. Your vigilance is key! Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Distribution and Supply Chain Industries Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Unilever by 2x Get notified about new Home Care Specialist jobs in London, England, United Kingdom. London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago . click apply for full job details
Aug 26, 2025
Full time
Home Care Collaborative Manufacturing, 5S & ManEx Lead Join to apply for the Home Care Collaborative Manufacturing, 5S & ManEx Lead role at Unilever Home Care Collaborative Manufacturing, 5S & ManEx Lead 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Home Care Collaborative Manufacturing, 5S & ManEx Lead role at Unilever Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Please Note: The deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the job posting end date. Job Title: Home Care Collaborative Manufacturing, 5S & Manufacturing Excellence Lead Location: 100VE Work-Level: 3X Travel: Up to 40% Job Purpose Home Care is a €12B Turnover Business Group, including some of our most iconic brands like OMO, Persil, Surf, Comfort, Domestos and Sunlight. Home Care Supply Chain is a lean organization, re-wired for speed and agility. A Lean, Agile and Digital Supply Chain is an integral part of the Home Care Business Group strategy to create a Bright Future, through improved innovation execution, margin delivery, an efficient asset base and the capabilities enabled by great people and technology - our Net Productivity Programme. As part of this programme, Home Care Supply Chain supports factories in continuous improvement efforts, directly impacting production costs and unlocking speed and competitiveness. And Home Care Collaborative Manufacturing, 5S & ManEx team has an instrumental role in achieving this target through interacting closely with all HC BUs as well as various global areas which support GM enhancement. This Involves Innovation: Constantly seeking new ways to enhance processes and products. Agility: Being able to adapt quickly to changes in the market and operational environment. Digital Transformation: Leveraging digital tools and technologies to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Home Care Collaborative Manufacturing, 5S & ManEx Lead Will Lead The Strategy For Home Care CMs Globally; Develop And Deploy The Digital Strategy In The Key Factories, Create And Deploy The Advanced Checklist And Training Material For UMS. Deploy The Foundation Assessments To The Key 16 Factories Globally In Home Care And Represent SC In The 5S Programme. And Will Support HC Factories On Delivering Its Targets By Unlocking Savings Through Owning the HC 5S Programme for all Supply Chain pillars: Production, Logistics and CMs. Continuously developing the Collaborative Manufacturing strategy which aims to reset the cost base and deliver innovations. Leading and conducting the UMS agenda with the factories, including UMS Assessments. GVS - Global Virtual Site - Global Leader. Digital Strategy lead for Home Care globally. Cross BG: responsible for constantly reviewing the Foundation Checklist and Training Materials, creating the Advanced Tier which encompasses the Advanced Checklist and Training Materials, HR4F and global reward programme. This requires an outstanding understanding of the end-to-end supply chain and key supply chain KPIs. A very good knowledge of systems and processes is also required. Responsibilities Lead the 5S Core Meetings, Steering Committee and 5S Workshop once a year. Make sure the 5S savings are clearly linked to the Net Productivity Programme. Keep up to date and deploy the CM strategy supporting the BUs on consolidation, internalisation and facilitating the launch of innovations. Monthly connections with the BUs to discuss CM plans and make sure Safety and Quality fundamentals are in place. Coordinate the team to make sure the CM Pillar withing the 5S Programme is connected to the savings delivered by the BUs. Lead the CM council making sure the external areas have a common place with the CM team to align possible conflicts in the strategy and in the approach with the BUs. Represent HC CM in the cross BG Forum where communalities are aligned and project Mesh is discussed. Put into action the HC Digital strategy making sure the key digital initiatives are deployed and implemented in the 16 biggest factories Top lead the monthly Digital calls with the top factories making sure the capex and benefits are correctly collected. Lead the Digital governance with Digital and Tech area and the Chief SC Product Officer. Lead the cross-BG Council on UMS. Perform the UMS assessments in the most relevant factories for HC. Facilitate the GVS approach, meetings and best practices sharing. Project which aims to integrate CMs and Unilever system wise, giving full visibility and eliminating current risks on quality and service. Experience ALL ABOUT YOU Required: Solid experience in Supply Chain including a leadership role in a factory as Factory Director. Planning and/or Strategic Planning experience. Preferably: Logistics and Engineering experience. Skills And Qualifications Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship skills. Teamwork: Ability to work in teams. P&L Understanding: Clear understanding of P&L. Stakeholder Management: Capacity to manage senior stakeholders. Language: Fluent in English. Cultural Understanding: Respect different cultures. NOTES Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Dove, Tresemme, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Persil, Domestos, Ben & Jerry's, Magnum, Marmite, The Vegetarian Butcher, Graze and Pot Noodle. Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. That's why our purpose is 'to make sustainable living commonplace'. What We Offer Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment. Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all. Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together for better business performance. We want to push boundaries, and have the flexibility needed to keep adapting in an ever-changing, more dynamic world. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. As part of your hiring journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments, to improve your recruitment experience. To find out more, including more information about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here. Recruitment Fraud Cyber criminals advertise fake job adverts with prestigious employers as a way of stealing information or even defrauding individuals out of money. In the most sophisticated cases, they will set up fake websites, which have a similar address to companies like Unilever. They even conduct fake telephone interviews and then offer candidates a role with the proviso they pay a fee for background checks or to cover work visa costs. These types of attacks are becoming more common as more people are looking for employment in the economic climate. How is Unilever tackling this? Many of Unilever's recruitment sites publish a warning to candidates about recruitment fraud. The Cyber Security team also proactively scan for signs of people setting up fake Unilever sites and act to close them down. What can I do? If you become aware of potential recruitment fraud, spot fake Unilever recruitment adverts or fake LinkedIn profiles, report them via Una Live Chat. Unilever does not accept responsibility or liability for any candidates who are financially impacted by recruitment fraud. Your vigilance is key! Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Distribution and Supply Chain Industries Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Unilever by 2x Get notified about new Home Care Specialist jobs in London, England, United Kingdom. London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago . click apply for full job details