Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Site Reliability Engineering Principal Date: Jul 15, 2025 Location: 1 Braham Street, London, United Kingdom Company: BT Group Recruiter: Danel McCarthy About us BT is part of BT Group, along with EE, Openreach, and Plusnet. Millions of people rely on us every day to help them live their lives, power their businesses, and keep their public services running. We connect friends to family, clients to colleagues, people to possibilities. We keep the wheels of business spinning, and the emergency services responding. We value diversity and celebrate difference. 'We embed diversity and inclusion into everything that we do. It's fundamental to our purpose: we connect for good.' We all stick to the same values: Personal, Simple, and Brilliant. From day one, you'll get stuck in to tough challenges, pitch in with ideas, make things happen. But you won't be alone: we'll be there with help and support, learning and development. This is your chance to make a real difference to the world: to be part of the digital transformation of countless lives and businesses. Grab it. Why this job matters The Site Reliability Engineering Principal is a key technical member of the Network Services line of business that ensures BT is in the best position to deliver the service performance, reliability and availability that internal and external customers expect, through leading on cross-functional engineering discussions to achieve scalable, measurable, fault-tolerant and cost-effective network solutions. What you'll be doing - your accountabilities Building a next generation Network as a Service platform that is software driven from day one enabling BT to revolutionise the way customers consume services from us today. Defining the strategy and framework for building network automation tools for delivering network change, with a focus on consistency and building a re-usable and scalable software suite. Leading the implementation of complex technical solutions spanning multiple network domains, from initial scoping of requirements through to delivery, integration, and in-life support. Providing operational, design & deployment consultancy to teams across BT adding low level end-to-end technical insight. Be a part of a 24x7 365 days a year callout rota providing final line technical expertise on BT's critical national infrastructure. Mentor and coach a team of experienced SRE/ Network engineers to develop current and future team capabilities and ensure peak performance, identifying new ways to promote efficiency in existing processes and procedures. Drive new ways of working that align with BT's current and future security commitments, promoting a "secure by design" culture. Operate as an SME to provide service assurance at the highest technical level across the whole BT Fixed Network's estate. Design and implement robust monitoring and alerting systems for BT's Fixed Networks. Develop engagement with other engineering communities within BT's network and CFU teams. The skills you'll need to succeed A subject matter in the following network technologies MPLS (SR, LDP etc), OSPF, IS-IS, BGP-VPN/ L3VPN & eBGP. Strong understanding of model-driven network programmability e.g. RESTCONF, NETCONF, GNMI & YANG models. Strong software development skills with a focus on network automation e.g. Ansible, Jinja2 & Python. Strong datacentre infrastructure skills, Virtualisation, Containerisation, DC switch fabric (VXLAN/ EVPN), Network attach storage & Firewalls. Strong understanding of cyber security best practice, using this to promote a "secure by design" approach. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders across Fixed Networks and the wider BT group. Ability to understand a broad range of technical requirements and translate these into robust & scalable network solutions. Excellent prioritisation skills, with the ability to understand BT product roadmaps and use this to influence the teams workstack priorities. Must have strong technical mentoring skills. Experience you'd be expected to have Significant Senior Network Engineer level experience both from an operational and design perspective. Strong experience in mentoring a team of SRE/ Network engineers. Extensive experience in a 24x7 operational environment managing large impact incidents. Experience communicating to a wide audience up to and including C-suite executives. Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you're a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us. Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.
Jul 17, 2025
Full time
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Site Reliability Engineering Principal Date: Jul 15, 2025 Location: 1 Braham Street, London, United Kingdom Company: BT Group Recruiter: Danel McCarthy About us BT is part of BT Group, along with EE, Openreach, and Plusnet. Millions of people rely on us every day to help them live their lives, power their businesses, and keep their public services running. We connect friends to family, clients to colleagues, people to possibilities. We keep the wheels of business spinning, and the emergency services responding. We value diversity and celebrate difference. 'We embed diversity and inclusion into everything that we do. It's fundamental to our purpose: we connect for good.' We all stick to the same values: Personal, Simple, and Brilliant. From day one, you'll get stuck in to tough challenges, pitch in with ideas, make things happen. But you won't be alone: we'll be there with help and support, learning and development. This is your chance to make a real difference to the world: to be part of the digital transformation of countless lives and businesses. Grab it. Why this job matters The Site Reliability Engineering Principal is a key technical member of the Network Services line of business that ensures BT is in the best position to deliver the service performance, reliability and availability that internal and external customers expect, through leading on cross-functional engineering discussions to achieve scalable, measurable, fault-tolerant and cost-effective network solutions. What you'll be doing - your accountabilities Building a next generation Network as a Service platform that is software driven from day one enabling BT to revolutionise the way customers consume services from us today. Defining the strategy and framework for building network automation tools for delivering network change, with a focus on consistency and building a re-usable and scalable software suite. Leading the implementation of complex technical solutions spanning multiple network domains, from initial scoping of requirements through to delivery, integration, and in-life support. Providing operational, design & deployment consultancy to teams across BT adding low level end-to-end technical insight. Be a part of a 24x7 365 days a year callout rota providing final line technical expertise on BT's critical national infrastructure. Mentor and coach a team of experienced SRE/ Network engineers to develop current and future team capabilities and ensure peak performance, identifying new ways to promote efficiency in existing processes and procedures. Drive new ways of working that align with BT's current and future security commitments, promoting a "secure by design" culture. Operate as an SME to provide service assurance at the highest technical level across the whole BT Fixed Network's estate. Design and implement robust monitoring and alerting systems for BT's Fixed Networks. Develop engagement with other engineering communities within BT's network and CFU teams. The skills you'll need to succeed A subject matter in the following network technologies MPLS (SR, LDP etc), OSPF, IS-IS, BGP-VPN/ L3VPN & eBGP. Strong understanding of model-driven network programmability e.g. RESTCONF, NETCONF, GNMI & YANG models. Strong software development skills with a focus on network automation e.g. Ansible, Jinja2 & Python. Strong datacentre infrastructure skills, Virtualisation, Containerisation, DC switch fabric (VXLAN/ EVPN), Network attach storage & Firewalls. Strong understanding of cyber security best practice, using this to promote a "secure by design" approach. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders across Fixed Networks and the wider BT group. Ability to understand a broad range of technical requirements and translate these into robust & scalable network solutions. Excellent prioritisation skills, with the ability to understand BT product roadmaps and use this to influence the teams workstack priorities. Must have strong technical mentoring skills. Experience you'd be expected to have Significant Senior Network Engineer level experience both from an operational and design perspective. Strong experience in mentoring a team of SRE/ Network engineers. Extensive experience in a 24x7 operational environment managing large impact incidents. Experience communicating to a wide audience up to and including C-suite executives. Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you're a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us. Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.
Communities & Skills Collaborative, open, inclusive and fair - we work with and through partners to ensure Londoners can shape healthy, empowered and productive lives. Communities and Skills is led by Executive Director, Tunde Olayinka and is comprised of the following units: Civil Society & Sport, Communities & Social Policy, Group Public Health Unit, Skills and Employment and Health, Children and Young Londoners. About the role We're looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Programme Management Officer to lead the Programme Management Office for our Health and Universal Free School Meals (UFSM) team. This is a high-impact role that calls for a sharp eye for detail, strong leadership, and a passion for driving results in a complex, fast-paced environment. Working with multiple stakeholders internal and external. While each team has its distinct focus, your oversight will ensure smooth programme delivery and unlock opportunities for strategic cross-team collaboration between Health and UFSM. Your role will be to provide project oversight and forward planning for the Team's corporate responsibilities, including corporate performance reporting and other corporate returns and briefings, working closely with the Senior Managers and with the Business Support team. This role offers the opportunity to shape delivery on a programme that directly supports the wellbeing of Londoners. If you are an experienced programme manager with excellent organisation skills, attention to detail and quality, experienced in PMO systems and leading teams - we want to hear from you. What your day will look like: Lead the PMO functions across the health and UFSM teams, embedding governance, assurance and planning across key workstreams. Provide project oversight and forward planning working in an agile and flexible way Ensure effective delivery and reporting across a high-profile programme portfolios. Prepare clear and concise programme reports, dashboards and agendas. Work closely with Finance, Governance, Legal and policy teams to ensure compliance with GLA policies and frameworks. Support risk management, forward planning and continuous improvement. Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across the GLA, local government, and partners. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: An understanding of the issues associated with working in a complex political environments Proven experience managing large-scale programmes with multiple projects and partners, including risk management. Experience of delivering effective monitoring processes/systems as well as experience of managing budgets and corporate reporting. Critical thinking, analytical and written skills, experience of analysing data from multiple sources and demonstrable ability to utilise these to assess, interpret, and present ideas, data, and information. Substantial experience of co-ordinating work across a number of stakeholders and building and managing relationships in a partnership environment across a wide range of sectors especially the public sector. Experience of managing teams. Understanding of the Universal free school meals programme is desirable. The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework This role is based at London Fire Brigade's Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL). With a requirement to travel to City Hall for key meetings. How to apply If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following: Up to date CV Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the 'CV and Cover Letter section' of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., "CV - applicant name - 012345). As part of GLA's continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. If you have questions about the role If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at Sara-Jane.Millar at london.gov.uk If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the glaopdcrecruitment at tfl.gov.uk who support the GLA with recruitment. Assessment process Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview/assessment. The interview/assessment date is: To be confirmed. Equality, diversity and inclusion London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required. Benefits GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office. In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days' annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme. Additional Information Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. Secondment Opportunity If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period; successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and at least 18 months service with the GLA. If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the Approval for secondment application form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy. This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy. Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed. If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment. For further information, please see Secondment Policy and Procedure . IMPORTANT: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the Approval for secondment application form as it is not a secondment. If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application. More Support If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact resourcingteam at london.gov.uk . The GLA is proud to be a Level 2: Disability Confident employer. We are committed to becoming a more inclusive and accessible organisation and creating a truly inclusive and accessible workplace and culture for our disabled staff. We have named Disability Equality as a key corporate priority within our EDI Strategy. We welcome and encourage applications from disabled applicants . click apply for full job details
Jul 17, 2025
Full time
Communities & Skills Collaborative, open, inclusive and fair - we work with and through partners to ensure Londoners can shape healthy, empowered and productive lives. Communities and Skills is led by Executive Director, Tunde Olayinka and is comprised of the following units: Civil Society & Sport, Communities & Social Policy, Group Public Health Unit, Skills and Employment and Health, Children and Young Londoners. About the role We're looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Programme Management Officer to lead the Programme Management Office for our Health and Universal Free School Meals (UFSM) team. This is a high-impact role that calls for a sharp eye for detail, strong leadership, and a passion for driving results in a complex, fast-paced environment. Working with multiple stakeholders internal and external. While each team has its distinct focus, your oversight will ensure smooth programme delivery and unlock opportunities for strategic cross-team collaboration between Health and UFSM. Your role will be to provide project oversight and forward planning for the Team's corporate responsibilities, including corporate performance reporting and other corporate returns and briefings, working closely with the Senior Managers and with the Business Support team. This role offers the opportunity to shape delivery on a programme that directly supports the wellbeing of Londoners. If you are an experienced programme manager with excellent organisation skills, attention to detail and quality, experienced in PMO systems and leading teams - we want to hear from you. What your day will look like: Lead the PMO functions across the health and UFSM teams, embedding governance, assurance and planning across key workstreams. Provide project oversight and forward planning working in an agile and flexible way Ensure effective delivery and reporting across a high-profile programme portfolios. Prepare clear and concise programme reports, dashboards and agendas. Work closely with Finance, Governance, Legal and policy teams to ensure compliance with GLA policies and frameworks. Support risk management, forward planning and continuous improvement. Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across the GLA, local government, and partners. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: An understanding of the issues associated with working in a complex political environments Proven experience managing large-scale programmes with multiple projects and partners, including risk management. Experience of delivering effective monitoring processes/systems as well as experience of managing budgets and corporate reporting. Critical thinking, analytical and written skills, experience of analysing data from multiple sources and demonstrable ability to utilise these to assess, interpret, and present ideas, data, and information. Substantial experience of co-ordinating work across a number of stakeholders and building and managing relationships in a partnership environment across a wide range of sectors especially the public sector. Experience of managing teams. Understanding of the Universal free school meals programme is desirable. The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework This role is based at London Fire Brigade's Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL). With a requirement to travel to City Hall for key meetings. How to apply If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following: Up to date CV Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the 'CV and Cover Letter section' of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., "CV - applicant name - 012345). As part of GLA's continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. If you have questions about the role If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at Sara-Jane.Millar at london.gov.uk If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the glaopdcrecruitment at tfl.gov.uk who support the GLA with recruitment. Assessment process Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview/assessment. The interview/assessment date is: To be confirmed. Equality, diversity and inclusion London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required. Benefits GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office. In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days' annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme. Additional Information Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. Secondment Opportunity If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period; successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and at least 18 months service with the GLA. If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the Approval for secondment application form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy. This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy. Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed. If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment. For further information, please see Secondment Policy and Procedure . IMPORTANT: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the Approval for secondment application form as it is not a secondment. If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application. More Support If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact resourcingteam at london.gov.uk . The GLA is proud to be a Level 2: Disability Confident employer. We are committed to becoming a more inclusive and accessible organisation and creating a truly inclusive and accessible workplace and culture for our disabled staff. We have named Disability Equality as a key corporate priority within our EDI Strategy. We welcome and encourage applications from disabled applicants . click apply for full job details
British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in the UK and Ireland. We have more than 24,000 members across the UK, Ireland, and overseas, and with a growing staff team who work remotely. As we have grown, so has our need to communicate more effectively and to wider stakeholder groups. Ideally, we need someone who is comfortable delivering a range of different communications functions, such as leading strategy, working with politicians and policy influencers, understanding the needs of our members, and communicating directly with the wider public about issues that matter to them. About the role We are looking for a dynamic and skilled professional to take on this new senior leadership role at BABCP. We are a growing organisation, driven by social purpose. We aim to improve the mental health of people across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, through furthering research and good practice in CBT and related professions. The successful candidate will have the ability to influence government and health systems; manage a team to deliver planned and responsive communications; network with other professionals, including journalists; and be comfortable in setting, monitoring, and reporting performance measures, including reporting to the CEO and board. Responsibilities Member of the Senior Leadership Team: To work collaboratively with other members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to address issues affecting the External Affairs Department and the wider business To contribute to the development and implementation corporate strategy Contribute to establishing and promoting a culture of continuous business improvement, while championing the values of the Association To represent the External Affairs Department at Board, Subcommittees, and SLT meetings To ensure that the department has sufficient capacity to deliver its core functions to a high level of quality, within budget To manage the staff as posts are added to the department To ensure departmental compliance with legal and regulatory requirements Promoting equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion in every aspect of departmental delivery, including seeking the voice of lived experience Head of External Affairs: Lead external engagement strategy across policy, public affairs, media, and stakeholder relations to advance the Association's strategic aims Build and manage relationships with key external stakeholders, including government departments, NHS bodies, the regulator, people with lived experience, and other influencers Monitor and influence health policy developments in the UK government, its three devolved administrations, and in the government of the Republic of Ireland Lead media relations, managing reactive press activity, and proactively shaping the organisation's media profile across print, broadcast, and digital platforms. Act as a spokesperson for BABCP, as required, including media enquiries, speaking engagements, panels, and meetings with senior policymakers and healthcare leaders Support the Chief Executive and Board, providing strategic advice on reputational risks and opportunities in the external environment Lead crisis communications and issues management, particularly in areas that are sensitive and likely to attract significant media attention In liaison with the Senior Clinical Advisor: Oversee public affairs activity, including consultation responses, briefings, parliamentary engagement, and representation at policy roundtables or inquiries. In liaison with the Head of Membership Services: Oversee strategic communications to members In liaison with the Chief Accreditation Officer and Registrar: Ensure external messaging aligns with key messages relating to our standards of practice Experience: Significant senior-level experience in external/public affairs and policy, for example, within the healthcare, public, and membership sectors Demonstrable experience of leading high-performing, multidisciplinary teams Experience of working closely with and advising senior executives and boards Application Strong understanding of UK and/or Irish health policy and political processes, including health service bodies and government departments relevant to health and care Excellent political judgement and strategic thinking, with the ability to navigate complex and sensitive issues Outstanding spoken and written communication skills, including the ability to write online content, press releases, and policy briefings Presentation: Highly effective relationship builder with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills Skilled in designing measures to monitor the impact of External Affairs' works to drive performance Strong ability to manage reputational risk and lead crisis communication responses Able to work effectively in fast-paced environments, balancing reactive and proactive priorities Application Understanding the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the context of mental health inequalities Personal Attributes: Demonstrable commitment to the values of BABCP Proven track record of influencing government, commissioners, and stakeholders to shape policy or public opinion Experience of working in, or closely with, membership organisations or professional bodies Experience in leading media relations across print, broadcast, and digital platforms Required Qualifications Higher level qualification in a related field (journalism, communications, or public relations, etc) Working locations Home-based Occasional requirements to travel to our Head Office in Greater Manchester and to meetings in London, and Frequent meetings across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. How to apply Send an up-to-date CV and covering letter of no more than two pages to no later than 21st July 2025 at 9 am Interviews will be held on 1st August 2025 The job vacancy information provided here is from third-parties and the AAE can not guarantee the accuracy of the information.
Jul 17, 2025
Full time
British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in the UK and Ireland. We have more than 24,000 members across the UK, Ireland, and overseas, and with a growing staff team who work remotely. As we have grown, so has our need to communicate more effectively and to wider stakeholder groups. Ideally, we need someone who is comfortable delivering a range of different communications functions, such as leading strategy, working with politicians and policy influencers, understanding the needs of our members, and communicating directly with the wider public about issues that matter to them. About the role We are looking for a dynamic and skilled professional to take on this new senior leadership role at BABCP. We are a growing organisation, driven by social purpose. We aim to improve the mental health of people across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, through furthering research and good practice in CBT and related professions. The successful candidate will have the ability to influence government and health systems; manage a team to deliver planned and responsive communications; network with other professionals, including journalists; and be comfortable in setting, monitoring, and reporting performance measures, including reporting to the CEO and board. Responsibilities Member of the Senior Leadership Team: To work collaboratively with other members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to address issues affecting the External Affairs Department and the wider business To contribute to the development and implementation corporate strategy Contribute to establishing and promoting a culture of continuous business improvement, while championing the values of the Association To represent the External Affairs Department at Board, Subcommittees, and SLT meetings To ensure that the department has sufficient capacity to deliver its core functions to a high level of quality, within budget To manage the staff as posts are added to the department To ensure departmental compliance with legal and regulatory requirements Promoting equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion in every aspect of departmental delivery, including seeking the voice of lived experience Head of External Affairs: Lead external engagement strategy across policy, public affairs, media, and stakeholder relations to advance the Association's strategic aims Build and manage relationships with key external stakeholders, including government departments, NHS bodies, the regulator, people with lived experience, and other influencers Monitor and influence health policy developments in the UK government, its three devolved administrations, and in the government of the Republic of Ireland Lead media relations, managing reactive press activity, and proactively shaping the organisation's media profile across print, broadcast, and digital platforms. Act as a spokesperson for BABCP, as required, including media enquiries, speaking engagements, panels, and meetings with senior policymakers and healthcare leaders Support the Chief Executive and Board, providing strategic advice on reputational risks and opportunities in the external environment Lead crisis communications and issues management, particularly in areas that are sensitive and likely to attract significant media attention In liaison with the Senior Clinical Advisor: Oversee public affairs activity, including consultation responses, briefings, parliamentary engagement, and representation at policy roundtables or inquiries. In liaison with the Head of Membership Services: Oversee strategic communications to members In liaison with the Chief Accreditation Officer and Registrar: Ensure external messaging aligns with key messages relating to our standards of practice Experience: Significant senior-level experience in external/public affairs and policy, for example, within the healthcare, public, and membership sectors Demonstrable experience of leading high-performing, multidisciplinary teams Experience of working closely with and advising senior executives and boards Application Strong understanding of UK and/or Irish health policy and political processes, including health service bodies and government departments relevant to health and care Excellent political judgement and strategic thinking, with the ability to navigate complex and sensitive issues Outstanding spoken and written communication skills, including the ability to write online content, press releases, and policy briefings Presentation: Highly effective relationship builder with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills Skilled in designing measures to monitor the impact of External Affairs' works to drive performance Strong ability to manage reputational risk and lead crisis communication responses Able to work effectively in fast-paced environments, balancing reactive and proactive priorities Application Understanding the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the context of mental health inequalities Personal Attributes: Demonstrable commitment to the values of BABCP Proven track record of influencing government, commissioners, and stakeholders to shape policy or public opinion Experience of working in, or closely with, membership organisations or professional bodies Experience in leading media relations across print, broadcast, and digital platforms Required Qualifications Higher level qualification in a related field (journalism, communications, or public relations, etc) Working locations Home-based Occasional requirements to travel to our Head Office in Greater Manchester and to meetings in London, and Frequent meetings across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. How to apply Send an up-to-date CV and covering letter of no more than two pages to no later than 21st July 2025 at 9 am Interviews will be held on 1st August 2025 The job vacancy information provided here is from third-parties and the AAE can not guarantee the accuracy of the information.
Director of Wales Full-time, flexibility or part-time considered Wales Cardiff Last day to apply: 29/08/2025 The Organisation Our client is an independent policy and research organisation focused on lifelong education and better employment. Their vision is for a fair and prosperous society where education and employment enable everyone to realise their potential. They research what works, influence policy, and develop new ideas to improve practice. The Role Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £64,450-£77,880 This is a key role, leading a team and work in Wales and being part of the Senior Management Team. It aims to further increase our client's impact on knowledge, skills and employment in Wales, including by: growing and diversifying their income; increasing their profile; managing strategic partnerships and exercising influence at the higher levels in Wales; and ensuring they deliver high quality policy, research and events that makes a difference to policy and practice. The role is also a member of the Senior Management Team, working across the organisation, ensuring our client works in a joined up way, that they're an engaging and supportive place to work, and leading on specific organisational initiatives. Duties and Responsibilities - Income generation and diversification. Identify and secure new sources of income including the production of high quality, successful funding applications, working with colleagues across the organisation where appropriate. - Strategy and financial planning. Lead development and implementation of the strategic plan in Wales, including working with the Wales Strategy Group and maximizing opportunities for impact, and ensuring the financial sustainability of our client's work in Wales. - Stakeholder engagement. Build effective and productive relationships across the public, private and third sectors in Wales, including with ministers, special advisers and senior officials in the Welsh Government, and other key influencers, to maximise our client's impact - Leadership and management. Be an active member of SMT and organisational leader, promoting joined-up working and the organisation as a great place to work. Lead the Wales team, ensuring they have opportunities to further develop. Act at all times in an inclusive, collaborative, open way that lives our client's values. - Project management. Ensuring their portfolio of work in Wales is delivered on time, on budget, and to a high quality, and making the links between projects so they have maximum impact. - Strategic communications. Proactively promote our client's external profile and key messages through PR, marketing and media activity. Ensure they adhere at all times to Welsh language standards. - Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the CEO, including travel to other offices. About You Essential: - Ability to develop new business and income streams including responding to tenders and generating proactive funding from trusts and foundations - Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a range of audiences. You will be confident on national platforms dealing with the media; writing for a range of different platforms and social media. - Leadership skills that include developing and motivating staff and teams, and ability to work collaboratively as part of the Senior Management Team - Ability to build and enhance networks, alliances and relationships at the highest level across stakeholders in Wales including politicians and policymakers - Well developed knowledge of the political and policy environment in Wales in the areas of knowledge, skills and employment - Excellent written and oral communication skills to influence and persuade, a confident presenter with the ability to relate to a wide range of audiences - Ability to effectively manage a portfolio of research and policy projects and events, delivered on time and on budget to a high quality - Ability to develop new business and income streams for the organisation including responding to tenders and generating proactive funding from trusts and foundations Desirable: - Understanding the fields of knowledge, skills and employment policy and practice across the UK and network of contacts in Wales and the UK - Knowledge or experience of governance requirements, such as working with Boards, in the third sector - An innovative and creative thinker with a record of transforming ideas into practice and ability to understand and analyse a range of research and policy - Ability to communicate through Welsh, and the confidence to do so The Package Salary of £64,450-£77,880 depending on experience and location - 31 days' holiday increasing to 33 days after 5 years' service, of which 6 are shutdown days in addition to public holidays. - Generous company pension scheme with 8% employer contribution - Group Life Assurance 3 salary - Hybrid working (with 40%-60% of your time in the office) - Flexible working practices - Employee Development Scheme - Retailer Discounts - Enhanced occupational maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental pay - Enhanced occupational sick pay - Eye care scheme - Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme - Gold award in Investors in People Details Our client values equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from different backgrounds. They are also committed to making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have accessibility requirements. If you possess the experience and attributes above and have a passion to support the delivery of our client's vision, then you could be the person they are seeking. Applications that include CV and covering letter are welcomed through the link below. The closing date for applications is 29th August 2025. Interviews will be held on after the closing date.
Jul 17, 2025
Full time
Director of Wales Full-time, flexibility or part-time considered Wales Cardiff Last day to apply: 29/08/2025 The Organisation Our client is an independent policy and research organisation focused on lifelong education and better employment. Their vision is for a fair and prosperous society where education and employment enable everyone to realise their potential. They research what works, influence policy, and develop new ideas to improve practice. The Role Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £64,450-£77,880 This is a key role, leading a team and work in Wales and being part of the Senior Management Team. It aims to further increase our client's impact on knowledge, skills and employment in Wales, including by: growing and diversifying their income; increasing their profile; managing strategic partnerships and exercising influence at the higher levels in Wales; and ensuring they deliver high quality policy, research and events that makes a difference to policy and practice. The role is also a member of the Senior Management Team, working across the organisation, ensuring our client works in a joined up way, that they're an engaging and supportive place to work, and leading on specific organisational initiatives. Duties and Responsibilities - Income generation and diversification. Identify and secure new sources of income including the production of high quality, successful funding applications, working with colleagues across the organisation where appropriate. - Strategy and financial planning. Lead development and implementation of the strategic plan in Wales, including working with the Wales Strategy Group and maximizing opportunities for impact, and ensuring the financial sustainability of our client's work in Wales. - Stakeholder engagement. Build effective and productive relationships across the public, private and third sectors in Wales, including with ministers, special advisers and senior officials in the Welsh Government, and other key influencers, to maximise our client's impact - Leadership and management. Be an active member of SMT and organisational leader, promoting joined-up working and the organisation as a great place to work. Lead the Wales team, ensuring they have opportunities to further develop. Act at all times in an inclusive, collaborative, open way that lives our client's values. - Project management. Ensuring their portfolio of work in Wales is delivered on time, on budget, and to a high quality, and making the links between projects so they have maximum impact. - Strategic communications. Proactively promote our client's external profile and key messages through PR, marketing and media activity. Ensure they adhere at all times to Welsh language standards. - Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the CEO, including travel to other offices. About You Essential: - Ability to develop new business and income streams including responding to tenders and generating proactive funding from trusts and foundations - Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a range of audiences. You will be confident on national platforms dealing with the media; writing for a range of different platforms and social media. - Leadership skills that include developing and motivating staff and teams, and ability to work collaboratively as part of the Senior Management Team - Ability to build and enhance networks, alliances and relationships at the highest level across stakeholders in Wales including politicians and policymakers - Well developed knowledge of the political and policy environment in Wales in the areas of knowledge, skills and employment - Excellent written and oral communication skills to influence and persuade, a confident presenter with the ability to relate to a wide range of audiences - Ability to effectively manage a portfolio of research and policy projects and events, delivered on time and on budget to a high quality - Ability to develop new business and income streams for the organisation including responding to tenders and generating proactive funding from trusts and foundations Desirable: - Understanding the fields of knowledge, skills and employment policy and practice across the UK and network of contacts in Wales and the UK - Knowledge or experience of governance requirements, such as working with Boards, in the third sector - An innovative and creative thinker with a record of transforming ideas into practice and ability to understand and analyse a range of research and policy - Ability to communicate through Welsh, and the confidence to do so The Package Salary of £64,450-£77,880 depending on experience and location - 31 days' holiday increasing to 33 days after 5 years' service, of which 6 are shutdown days in addition to public holidays. - Generous company pension scheme with 8% employer contribution - Group Life Assurance 3 salary - Hybrid working (with 40%-60% of your time in the office) - Flexible working practices - Employee Development Scheme - Retailer Discounts - Enhanced occupational maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental pay - Enhanced occupational sick pay - Eye care scheme - Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme - Gold award in Investors in People Details Our client values equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from different backgrounds. They are also committed to making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have accessibility requirements. If you possess the experience and attributes above and have a passion to support the delivery of our client's vision, then you could be the person they are seeking. Applications that include CV and covering letter are welcomed through the link below. The closing date for applications is 29th August 2025. Interviews will be held on after the closing date.
Sales Director Cardiff (Hybrid remote) 80000 - 90000 PA Plus competitive bonus and benefits The Company Opportunity to join a growing group of companies who provide the latest energy-efficient technologies in homes across the UK. The group is well established and work with utility partners, councils, landlord associations and private homeowners providing a Whole Home Approach to create warmer energy efficient homes, whilst reducing carbon emissions. With offices in Cardiff and Swansea this award-winning organisation is in a period of growth and looking for a Sales Director to join the team. The Role This is a permanent full time position. The Head office is based in Cardiff but the position can offer hybrid remote working with a minimum requirement of 1 day per week in the office. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sales Director to lead the sales function within Social Housing & Local Authority markets. Significant growth in these markets is a core part of the organisations strategy. The Sales Director will drive revenue growth through strategic partnerships, business development and client acquisition. They will be responsible for building and managing a high performing sales team, and will work closely and collaboratively with bid management, estimation and operational colleagues. This is an exciting role in an agile and fast-growing company, with the opportunity to take real ownership and drive a step change in the business. Key responsibilities Strategic Sales Leadership: Develop and implement a sales strategy aligned with the company's growth objectives in the social housing & local authority retrofit market. Build, lead, mentor and manage the sales team to achieve performance targets Business development: Identify and secure new revenue opportunities with housing associations, local authorities and other public sector bodies, both directly and through partnerships with Tier 1 contractors. Build long-term relationships with key decision-makers and shareholders Proposal Development: Collaborate with bid management, technical, commercial and project management teams to develop tailored proposals that meet client specifications and highlight our unique value propositions Stakeholder engagement: Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and forums to raise the business's profile and influence retrofit policy. Client management: Collaborate with account management colleagues as required to ensure customer satisfaction and project success, enabling client development through further revenue wins Market Intelligence and Reporting: Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and policy changes affecting retrofit and social housing. Provide regular performance reports, forecasts, and sales pipeline updates to senior leadership. Requirements The successful applicant will have the following experience, skills and qualities: Proven experience in a senior sales leadership role, ideally in social housing, construction, or renewable energy retrofit. Strong understanding of retrofit funding mechanisms (e.g. SHDF, Warm Homes, ORP) Previous experience in setting up and developing a new sales team preferred Exceptional communication and negotiation skills. Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and drive business growth. Strong commercial acumen with experience in long-cycle B2B or public sector sales. Knowledge of sustainability and energy efficiency standards is highly desirable. In Return This is a rare opportunity to set up and run a new sales division within an existing successful organisation. The salary and bonus are highly competitive, they offer 25 days leave with an additional holiday purchase scheme and company pension. On top of all this you will be given the opportunity to lead the execution of a key part of the business strategy whilst working in a collaborative and dynamic work environment focused on innovation and sustainability. For more information contact Kim Simpson of Work Wales for a confidential discussion.
Jul 17, 2025
Full time
Sales Director Cardiff (Hybrid remote) 80000 - 90000 PA Plus competitive bonus and benefits The Company Opportunity to join a growing group of companies who provide the latest energy-efficient technologies in homes across the UK. The group is well established and work with utility partners, councils, landlord associations and private homeowners providing a Whole Home Approach to create warmer energy efficient homes, whilst reducing carbon emissions. With offices in Cardiff and Swansea this award-winning organisation is in a period of growth and looking for a Sales Director to join the team. The Role This is a permanent full time position. The Head office is based in Cardiff but the position can offer hybrid remote working with a minimum requirement of 1 day per week in the office. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sales Director to lead the sales function within Social Housing & Local Authority markets. Significant growth in these markets is a core part of the organisations strategy. The Sales Director will drive revenue growth through strategic partnerships, business development and client acquisition. They will be responsible for building and managing a high performing sales team, and will work closely and collaboratively with bid management, estimation and operational colleagues. This is an exciting role in an agile and fast-growing company, with the opportunity to take real ownership and drive a step change in the business. Key responsibilities Strategic Sales Leadership: Develop and implement a sales strategy aligned with the company's growth objectives in the social housing & local authority retrofit market. Build, lead, mentor and manage the sales team to achieve performance targets Business development: Identify and secure new revenue opportunities with housing associations, local authorities and other public sector bodies, both directly and through partnerships with Tier 1 contractors. Build long-term relationships with key decision-makers and shareholders Proposal Development: Collaborate with bid management, technical, commercial and project management teams to develop tailored proposals that meet client specifications and highlight our unique value propositions Stakeholder engagement: Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and forums to raise the business's profile and influence retrofit policy. Client management: Collaborate with account management colleagues as required to ensure customer satisfaction and project success, enabling client development through further revenue wins Market Intelligence and Reporting: Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and policy changes affecting retrofit and social housing. Provide regular performance reports, forecasts, and sales pipeline updates to senior leadership. Requirements The successful applicant will have the following experience, skills and qualities: Proven experience in a senior sales leadership role, ideally in social housing, construction, or renewable energy retrofit. Strong understanding of retrofit funding mechanisms (e.g. SHDF, Warm Homes, ORP) Previous experience in setting up and developing a new sales team preferred Exceptional communication and negotiation skills. Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and drive business growth. Strong commercial acumen with experience in long-cycle B2B or public sector sales. Knowledge of sustainability and energy efficiency standards is highly desirable. In Return This is a rare opportunity to set up and run a new sales division within an existing successful organisation. The salary and bonus are highly competitive, they offer 25 days leave with an additional holiday purchase scheme and company pension. On top of all this you will be given the opportunity to lead the execution of a key part of the business strategy whilst working in a collaborative and dynamic work environment focused on innovation and sustainability. For more information contact Kim Simpson of Work Wales for a confidential discussion.
British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in the UK and Ireland. We have more than 24,000 members across the UK, Ireland, and overseas, and with a growing staff team who work remotely. As we have grown, so has our need to communicate more effectively and to wider stakeholder groups. Ideally, we need someone who is comfortable delivering a range of different communications functions, such as leading strategy, working with politicians and policy influencers, understanding the needs of our members, and communicating directly with the wider public about issues that matter to them. About the role We are looking for a dynamic and skilled professional to take on this new senior leadership role at BABCP. We are a growing organisation, driven by social purpose. We aim to improve the mental health of people across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, through furthering research and good practice in CBT and related professions. The successful candidate will have the ability to influence government and health systems; manage a team to deliver planned and responsive communications; network with other professionals, including journalists; and be comfortable in setting, monitoring, and reporting performance measures, including reporting to the CEO and board. Responsibilities Member of the Senior Leadership Team: To work collaboratively with other members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to address issues affecting the External Affairs Department and the wider business To contribute to the development and implementation corporate strategy Contribute to establishing and promoting a culture of continuous business improvement, while championing the values of the Association To represent the External Affairs Department at Board, Subcommittees, and SLT meetings To ensure that the department has sufficient capacity to deliver its core functions to a high level of quality, within budget To manage the staff as posts are added to the department To ensure departmental compliance with legal and regulatory requirements Promoting equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion in every aspect of departmental delivery, including seeking the voice of lived experience Head of External Affairs: Lead external engagement strategy across policy, public affairs, media, and stakeholder relations to advance the Association's strategic aims Build and manage relationships with key external stakeholders, including government departments, NHS bodies, the regulator, people with lived experience, and other influencers Monitor and influence health policy developments in the UK government, its three devolved administrations, and in the government of the Republic of Ireland Lead media relations, managing reactive press activity, and proactively shaping the organisation's media profile across print, broadcast, and digital platforms. Act as a spokesperson for BABCP, as required, including media enquiries, speaking engagements, panels, and meetings with senior policymakers and healthcare leaders Support the Chief Executive and Board, providing strategic advice on reputational risks and opportunities in the external environment Lead crisis communications and issues management, particularly in areas that are sensitive and likely to attract significant media attention In liaison with the Senior Clinical Advisor: Oversee public affairs activity, including consultation responses, briefings, parliamentary engagement, and representation at policy roundtables or inquiries. In liaison with the Head of Membership Services: Oversee strategic communications to members In liaison with the Chief Accreditation Officer and Registrar: Ensure external messaging aligns with key messages relating to our standards of practice Experience: Significant senior-level experience in external/public affairs and policy, for example, within the healthcare, public, and membership sectors Demonstrable experience of leading high-performing, multidisciplinary teams Experience of working closely with and advising senior executives and boards Application Strong understanding of UK and/or Irish health policy and political processes, including health service bodies and government departments relevant to health and care Excellent political judgement and strategic thinking, with the ability to navigate complex and sensitive issues Outstanding spoken and written communication skills, including the ability to write online content, press releases, and policy briefings Presentation: Highly effective relationship builder with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills Skilled in designing measures to monitor the impact of External Affairs' works to drive performance Strong ability to manage reputational risk and lead crisis communication responses Able to work effectively in fast-paced environments, balancing reactive and proactive priorities Application Understanding the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the context of mental health inequalities Personal Attributes: Demonstrable commitment to the values of BABCP Proven track record of influencing government, commissioners, and stakeholders to shape policy or public opinion Experience of working in, or closely with, membership organisations or professional bodies Experience in leading media relations across print, broadcast, and digital platforms Required Qualifications Higher level qualification in a related field (journalism, communications, or public relations, etc) Working locations Home-based Occasional requirements to travel to our Head Office in Greater Manchester and to meetings in London, and Frequent meetings across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. How to apply Send an up-to-date CV and covering letter of no more than two pages to no later than 21st July 2025 at 9 am Interviews will be held on 1st August 2025 The job vacancy information provided here is from third-parties and the AAE can not guarantee the accuracy of the information.
Jul 17, 2025
Full time
British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in the UK and Ireland. We have more than 24,000 members across the UK, Ireland, and overseas, and with a growing staff team who work remotely. As we have grown, so has our need to communicate more effectively and to wider stakeholder groups. Ideally, we need someone who is comfortable delivering a range of different communications functions, such as leading strategy, working with politicians and policy influencers, understanding the needs of our members, and communicating directly with the wider public about issues that matter to them. About the role We are looking for a dynamic and skilled professional to take on this new senior leadership role at BABCP. We are a growing organisation, driven by social purpose. We aim to improve the mental health of people across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, through furthering research and good practice in CBT and related professions. The successful candidate will have the ability to influence government and health systems; manage a team to deliver planned and responsive communications; network with other professionals, including journalists; and be comfortable in setting, monitoring, and reporting performance measures, including reporting to the CEO and board. Responsibilities Member of the Senior Leadership Team: To work collaboratively with other members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to address issues affecting the External Affairs Department and the wider business To contribute to the development and implementation corporate strategy Contribute to establishing and promoting a culture of continuous business improvement, while championing the values of the Association To represent the External Affairs Department at Board, Subcommittees, and SLT meetings To ensure that the department has sufficient capacity to deliver its core functions to a high level of quality, within budget To manage the staff as posts are added to the department To ensure departmental compliance with legal and regulatory requirements Promoting equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion in every aspect of departmental delivery, including seeking the voice of lived experience Head of External Affairs: Lead external engagement strategy across policy, public affairs, media, and stakeholder relations to advance the Association's strategic aims Build and manage relationships with key external stakeholders, including government departments, NHS bodies, the regulator, people with lived experience, and other influencers Monitor and influence health policy developments in the UK government, its three devolved administrations, and in the government of the Republic of Ireland Lead media relations, managing reactive press activity, and proactively shaping the organisation's media profile across print, broadcast, and digital platforms. Act as a spokesperson for BABCP, as required, including media enquiries, speaking engagements, panels, and meetings with senior policymakers and healthcare leaders Support the Chief Executive and Board, providing strategic advice on reputational risks and opportunities in the external environment Lead crisis communications and issues management, particularly in areas that are sensitive and likely to attract significant media attention In liaison with the Senior Clinical Advisor: Oversee public affairs activity, including consultation responses, briefings, parliamentary engagement, and representation at policy roundtables or inquiries. In liaison with the Head of Membership Services: Oversee strategic communications to members In liaison with the Chief Accreditation Officer and Registrar: Ensure external messaging aligns with key messages relating to our standards of practice Experience: Significant senior-level experience in external/public affairs and policy, for example, within the healthcare, public, and membership sectors Demonstrable experience of leading high-performing, multidisciplinary teams Experience of working closely with and advising senior executives and boards Application Strong understanding of UK and/or Irish health policy and political processes, including health service bodies and government departments relevant to health and care Excellent political judgement and strategic thinking, with the ability to navigate complex and sensitive issues Outstanding spoken and written communication skills, including the ability to write online content, press releases, and policy briefings Presentation: Highly effective relationship builder with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills Skilled in designing measures to monitor the impact of External Affairs' works to drive performance Strong ability to manage reputational risk and lead crisis communication responses Able to work effectively in fast-paced environments, balancing reactive and proactive priorities Application Understanding the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the context of mental health inequalities Personal Attributes: Demonstrable commitment to the values of BABCP Proven track record of influencing government, commissioners, and stakeholders to shape policy or public opinion Experience of working in, or closely with, membership organisations or professional bodies Experience in leading media relations across print, broadcast, and digital platforms Required Qualifications Higher level qualification in a related field (journalism, communications, or public relations, etc) Working locations Home-based Occasional requirements to travel to our Head Office in Greater Manchester and to meetings in London, and Frequent meetings across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. How to apply Send an up-to-date CV and covering letter of no more than two pages to no later than 21st July 2025 at 9 am Interviews will be held on 1st August 2025 The job vacancy information provided here is from third-parties and the AAE can not guarantee the accuracy of the information.
Job Description Are you a visionary and strategic leader with the drive to shape, influence, and deliver transformative change across a diverse portfolio of responsibilities? As Director General for Communities at the Scottish Government, you will lead a dynamic team of seven Directors, Agency Chief Executive, Agency Chief Operating Officer and Chief Social Policy Advisor. Your leadership will foster an inclusive culture where diverse talent thrives, while enhancing the visibility and accessibility of the organisation to external stakeholders. This role involves close collaboration with Cabinet Secretaries and Ministers, ensuring your DG area provides exemplary civil service support. You will lead on problem-solving, cross-government collaboration, and the orchestration of major programmes. As a key driver of the Government's top priorities, you will oversee transformational change initiatives, major portfolio projects, and the corporate Performance Delivery Framework - ensuring effective delivery, strong performance, and meaningful outcomes across the DG family. In line with your DG colleagues, you will have specific corporate roles, including acting as a Champion of our diversity and inclusion agenda. You will also be a member of the Corporate Board, which brings together the Executive Team with our Non-Executive Directors, and you will also play a key leadership role in our wider Corporate Governance System. Responsibilities Reporting directly to the Permanent Secretary, you will: Provide strategic leadership in coordinating and fostering collaboration across the Scottish Government and with external partners to effectively implement actions to enable the eradication of child poverty, ensuring successful delivery of targeted interventions. Have responsibility for a number of Director-level reports and will be responsible for approximately 1250 staff and a budget of £22bn. Oversee seven Public Bodies and Executive Agencies including Social Security Scotland who deliver 15 benefits to eligible applicants in Scotland. Provide direct support to the Cabinet Secretaries for Social Justice; Housing and Finance and Local Government, First Minister and Cabinet. Be recognised as a senior leader and role model, cutting through silos and organisational boundaries in developing leadership capacity and aligning resources in support of the National Performance Framework. Make a visible commitment to developing a high performing Director General family with a strong, inclusive, positive working culture. Lead on local government finance, relations and the Verity House Agreement. Deliver the ambition set out in the Housing to 2040 strategy including supporting the delivery of the Affordable Housing Supply Programme and the overall Scottish Governments response to the Housing Emergency Drive forward work to address some of the most pressing and pivotal societal issues in Scotland. Key Priority Areas Your primary focus will be to provide assurance to Ministers around the delivery of several key priorities. The Government's focus on tackling child poverty, improving public services and growing the economy are key to the role. Eradicating Child Poverty: The Child Poverty Delivery Plan Investing in the Third Sector and enabling Financial Wellbeing in households and Communities Delivering Carer Support Payment and launch Carer's Additional Person Payment Scottish Child Payment Investing in Housing and preventing Homelessness Improving Public Services: Strengthening implementation of Human Rights Implementing Equally Safe Delivery plan to prevent and eradicate violence against women and girls Delivering our Disability Equality Plan Working with third sector to embed anti-racism and advance the Race Equality Framework Growing the Economy: Delivering the Affordable Housing Supply Programme Success Profile It is essential that you can provide evidence in your application of the professional experience and skills required for this role. In addition, candidates applying for roles with the government agencies and public bodies in Scotland are assessed in line with the Success Profiles framework that is used across the Civil Service. This means that as well as evidencing the professional experience and skills you will also be expected to evidence behaviours at the level required for this Senior Civil Service role. Experience: Leadership at Executive Team and Board level - Significant experience of leading the development and delivery of organisational strategy in a large and complex organisation, within government, the public sector or private sector. This includes achieving measurable outcomes across a range of specialist subject areas, through effective cross-boundary working and partnership with a wide range of stakeholders. Proven ability to deliver strategic objectives at pace and sustain them through periods of ambiguity and organisational change. Behaviours: Seeing the big picture (Level 6) Delivering at pace (Level 6) Leadership (Level 6) Communicating and Influencing (Level 6) Making effective decisions (Level 6) You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, including descriptors for each level on our website. How to apply Candidates must apply online, providing a CV and supporting statement (of no more than 500 words) that directly addresses the Experience criteria listed in the Success Profile above. General or unrelated statements will not be accepted and may result in your application being sifted out. Please ensure your statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the specified experience requirements. During the interview and assessment process we will test your skills and experience as well as behaviours aligned to this role. If you are shortlisted you will be provided with full details of the next stages of the selection and assessment process. This may include an individual psychological assessment and a stakeholder /staff engagement exercise. Assessments are scheduled for the weeks commencing 11th, 18th and 25th August however this may be subject to change. The Final Interview Panel take place in person in St Andrews House, Regent Road Edinburgh EH1 3DG. Interviews will be chaired by Liz Walmsley, Civil Service Commission.
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
Job Description Are you a visionary and strategic leader with the drive to shape, influence, and deliver transformative change across a diverse portfolio of responsibilities? As Director General for Communities at the Scottish Government, you will lead a dynamic team of seven Directors, Agency Chief Executive, Agency Chief Operating Officer and Chief Social Policy Advisor. Your leadership will foster an inclusive culture where diverse talent thrives, while enhancing the visibility and accessibility of the organisation to external stakeholders. This role involves close collaboration with Cabinet Secretaries and Ministers, ensuring your DG area provides exemplary civil service support. You will lead on problem-solving, cross-government collaboration, and the orchestration of major programmes. As a key driver of the Government's top priorities, you will oversee transformational change initiatives, major portfolio projects, and the corporate Performance Delivery Framework - ensuring effective delivery, strong performance, and meaningful outcomes across the DG family. In line with your DG colleagues, you will have specific corporate roles, including acting as a Champion of our diversity and inclusion agenda. You will also be a member of the Corporate Board, which brings together the Executive Team with our Non-Executive Directors, and you will also play a key leadership role in our wider Corporate Governance System. Responsibilities Reporting directly to the Permanent Secretary, you will: Provide strategic leadership in coordinating and fostering collaboration across the Scottish Government and with external partners to effectively implement actions to enable the eradication of child poverty, ensuring successful delivery of targeted interventions. Have responsibility for a number of Director-level reports and will be responsible for approximately 1250 staff and a budget of £22bn. Oversee seven Public Bodies and Executive Agencies including Social Security Scotland who deliver 15 benefits to eligible applicants in Scotland. Provide direct support to the Cabinet Secretaries for Social Justice; Housing and Finance and Local Government, First Minister and Cabinet. Be recognised as a senior leader and role model, cutting through silos and organisational boundaries in developing leadership capacity and aligning resources in support of the National Performance Framework. Make a visible commitment to developing a high performing Director General family with a strong, inclusive, positive working culture. Lead on local government finance, relations and the Verity House Agreement. Deliver the ambition set out in the Housing to 2040 strategy including supporting the delivery of the Affordable Housing Supply Programme and the overall Scottish Governments response to the Housing Emergency Drive forward work to address some of the most pressing and pivotal societal issues in Scotland. Key Priority Areas Your primary focus will be to provide assurance to Ministers around the delivery of several key priorities. The Government's focus on tackling child poverty, improving public services and growing the economy are key to the role. Eradicating Child Poverty: The Child Poverty Delivery Plan Investing in the Third Sector and enabling Financial Wellbeing in households and Communities Delivering Carer Support Payment and launch Carer's Additional Person Payment Scottish Child Payment Investing in Housing and preventing Homelessness Improving Public Services: Strengthening implementation of Human Rights Implementing Equally Safe Delivery plan to prevent and eradicate violence against women and girls Delivering our Disability Equality Plan Working with third sector to embed anti-racism and advance the Race Equality Framework Growing the Economy: Delivering the Affordable Housing Supply Programme Success Profile It is essential that you can provide evidence in your application of the professional experience and skills required for this role. In addition, candidates applying for roles with the government agencies and public bodies in Scotland are assessed in line with the Success Profiles framework that is used across the Civil Service. This means that as well as evidencing the professional experience and skills you will also be expected to evidence behaviours at the level required for this Senior Civil Service role. Experience: Leadership at Executive Team and Board level - Significant experience of leading the development and delivery of organisational strategy in a large and complex organisation, within government, the public sector or private sector. This includes achieving measurable outcomes across a range of specialist subject areas, through effective cross-boundary working and partnership with a wide range of stakeholders. Proven ability to deliver strategic objectives at pace and sustain them through periods of ambiguity and organisational change. Behaviours: Seeing the big picture (Level 6) Delivering at pace (Level 6) Leadership (Level 6) Communicating and Influencing (Level 6) Making effective decisions (Level 6) You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, including descriptors for each level on our website. How to apply Candidates must apply online, providing a CV and supporting statement (of no more than 500 words) that directly addresses the Experience criteria listed in the Success Profile above. General or unrelated statements will not be accepted and may result in your application being sifted out. Please ensure your statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the specified experience requirements. During the interview and assessment process we will test your skills and experience as well as behaviours aligned to this role. If you are shortlisted you will be provided with full details of the next stages of the selection and assessment process. This may include an individual psychological assessment and a stakeholder /staff engagement exercise. Assessments are scheduled for the weeks commencing 11th, 18th and 25th August however this may be subject to change. The Final Interview Panel take place in person in St Andrews House, Regent Road Edinburgh EH1 3DG. Interviews will be chaired by Liz Walmsley, Civil Service Commission.
Join Hays Executive in London as a Senior Recruitment Consultant, engaging with C-suite clients and candidates Your new company Hays Executive - Interim is part of Hays Recruitment, a global leader in specialist recruitment. Based in our flagship London office, you'll join one of the fastest-growing teams within the business. Our Executive Search and Interim division is uniquely positioned with access to an extensive portfolio of current and previous clients across the UK, leveraging the full breadth of Hays' specialist services. We work closely with Hays Solutions to deliver comprehensive leadership hiring support, including assessment, benchmarking, and DE&I consultancy. Your new role As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you will focus on engaging with C-suite and Director-level candidates and clients within the interim market, across either the public sector (PSEC) or private sector. You'll manage high-value interim search campaigns, build strong internal and external relationships, and collaborate with other senior consultants and service lines. Your remit will be UK-wide, and you'll play a key role in delivering leadership talent across specialisms such as HR, Finance, Technology, and Construction & Property.Key responsibilities include: Developing and maintaining relationships with C-suite decision-makers Running interim search campaigns with a consultative approach Sourcing and recruiting top-tier interim leadership talent Collaborating with RPO/MSP teams and specialist consultants Driving business development and leveraging leadership placements for wider opportunities Contributing to a high-performing team with a strong growth trajectory What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this role, you'll need: Proven experience as a Senior Recruitment Consultant or above A strong track record in business development and recruitment Experience working with senior-level candidates and clients A consultative approach and understanding of executive search methodologies The ability to build and maintain long-term relationships across sectors What you'll get in return At Hays, we offer a career with unrivalled progression and a culture that's described as high-energy, inclusive, and growth-oriented. You'll benefit from: Uncapped commission, paid every 4 weeks Performance-based incentives, including international trips Hybrid working and flexible hours Global mobility opportunities across 33 countries Industry-leading training and development Access to a diverse and supportive culture, with wellbeing initiatives and employee networks The chance to do meaningful work in a purpose-led organisation committed to DE&I and sustainability What you need to do now If you're ready to take the next step in your recruitment career and make an impact in executive interim hiring, apply 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. #
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
Join Hays Executive in London as a Senior Recruitment Consultant, engaging with C-suite clients and candidates Your new company Hays Executive - Interim is part of Hays Recruitment, a global leader in specialist recruitment. Based in our flagship London office, you'll join one of the fastest-growing teams within the business. Our Executive Search and Interim division is uniquely positioned with access to an extensive portfolio of current and previous clients across the UK, leveraging the full breadth of Hays' specialist services. We work closely with Hays Solutions to deliver comprehensive leadership hiring support, including assessment, benchmarking, and DE&I consultancy. Your new role As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you will focus on engaging with C-suite and Director-level candidates and clients within the interim market, across either the public sector (PSEC) or private sector. You'll manage high-value interim search campaigns, build strong internal and external relationships, and collaborate with other senior consultants and service lines. Your remit will be UK-wide, and you'll play a key role in delivering leadership talent across specialisms such as HR, Finance, Technology, and Construction & Property.Key responsibilities include: Developing and maintaining relationships with C-suite decision-makers Running interim search campaigns with a consultative approach Sourcing and recruiting top-tier interim leadership talent Collaborating with RPO/MSP teams and specialist consultants Driving business development and leveraging leadership placements for wider opportunities Contributing to a high-performing team with a strong growth trajectory What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this role, you'll need: Proven experience as a Senior Recruitment Consultant or above A strong track record in business development and recruitment Experience working with senior-level candidates and clients A consultative approach and understanding of executive search methodologies The ability to build and maintain long-term relationships across sectors What you'll get in return At Hays, we offer a career with unrivalled progression and a culture that's described as high-energy, inclusive, and growth-oriented. You'll benefit from: Uncapped commission, paid every 4 weeks Performance-based incentives, including international trips Hybrid working and flexible hours Global mobility opportunities across 33 countries Industry-leading training and development Access to a diverse and supportive culture, with wellbeing initiatives and employee networks The chance to do meaningful work in a purpose-led organisation committed to DE&I and sustainability What you need to do now If you're ready to take the next step in your recruitment career and make an impact in executive interim hiring, apply 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. #
Senior Planner / Associate Planner Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester Salary: Circa 45,000 DOE + Bonus + Hybrid Working Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing rural planning and property consultancy in their search for a Senior Planner or Associate Planner to join their South Manchester office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner to take on a leadership role within a dynamic and forward-thinking team. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong competence in Green Belt policy and strategy, with the ability to deliver clear, creative solutions to complex planning challenges. About the Company: This established consultancy provides expert advice on planning and property matters across the rural, residential, and commercial sectors. Their approach is built around clarity, innovation, and delivering value - with a strong reputation for unlocking development potential across the North West. With a client-focused and collaborative culture, this is a business that values initiative, clear communication, and high-quality service delivery. Planning is central to their offering, and with increasing demand for their services, they are now looking to strengthen their team further. Role Overview: The successful candidate will lead and manage a wide range of planning projects, supporting clients through the full planning process - from early advice to submission and post-determination. You will be responsible for mentoring junior team members and play a key role in shaping the ongoing success of the planning team. Key Responsibilities: Manage planning applications, appraisals, appeals, and representations Take ownership of projects from inception through to completion Build and maintain relationships with clients, local authorities, and external consultants Provide strategic planning advice and input into business development Guide and support junior team members (including a Graduate Planner and Assistant PM) Monitor changes in planning policy and legislation About You: We are looking for a commercially aware, motivated planner who thrives in a client-facing role and enjoys working on a varied project portfolio. Requirements: Experience in town planning (private or public sector) MRTPI chartered (or eligible for chartered status) Strong project management and organisational skills Excellent written and verbal communication Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team Experience or interest in rural planning is advantageous Competent with Microsoft Office and CRM/project management tools What's on Offer: Competitive salary, circa 45,000 depending on experience Performance-related bonus (post-probation, based on individual KPIs) Flexible hybrid working Supportive office culture with full administrative and project support Clear progression opportunities and ongoing professional development Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
Senior Planner / Associate Planner Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester Salary: Circa 45,000 DOE + Bonus + Hybrid Working Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing rural planning and property consultancy in their search for a Senior Planner or Associate Planner to join their South Manchester office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner to take on a leadership role within a dynamic and forward-thinking team. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong competence in Green Belt policy and strategy, with the ability to deliver clear, creative solutions to complex planning challenges. About the Company: This established consultancy provides expert advice on planning and property matters across the rural, residential, and commercial sectors. Their approach is built around clarity, innovation, and delivering value - with a strong reputation for unlocking development potential across the North West. With a client-focused and collaborative culture, this is a business that values initiative, clear communication, and high-quality service delivery. Planning is central to their offering, and with increasing demand for their services, they are now looking to strengthen their team further. Role Overview: The successful candidate will lead and manage a wide range of planning projects, supporting clients through the full planning process - from early advice to submission and post-determination. You will be responsible for mentoring junior team members and play a key role in shaping the ongoing success of the planning team. Key Responsibilities: Manage planning applications, appraisals, appeals, and representations Take ownership of projects from inception through to completion Build and maintain relationships with clients, local authorities, and external consultants Provide strategic planning advice and input into business development Guide and support junior team members (including a Graduate Planner and Assistant PM) Monitor changes in planning policy and legislation About You: We are looking for a commercially aware, motivated planner who thrives in a client-facing role and enjoys working on a varied project portfolio. Requirements: Experience in town planning (private or public sector) MRTPI chartered (or eligible for chartered status) Strong project management and organisational skills Excellent written and verbal communication Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team Experience or interest in rural planning is advantageous Competent with Microsoft Office and CRM/project management tools What's on Offer: Competitive salary, circa 45,000 depending on experience Performance-related bonus (post-probation, based on individual KPIs) Flexible hybrid working Supportive office culture with full administrative and project support Clear progression opportunities and ongoing professional development Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Job Title: Planning Director Location: Southampton Multidisciplinary Private Planning Practice Carrington West are pleased to be working with a private planning practice renowned for its innovative approach, seamlessly integrating urban design, architecture, and planning to shape the future of our built environment. Our multidisciplinary client thrives on creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainable development, delivering transformative projects that enhance communities across the UK. They seek an experienced and visionary Planning Director to lead a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of planning policies and practices, and a proven track record in managing complex planning projects. You will play a pivotal role in driving our projects from conception through to completion, ensuring they meet high standards. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership and direction to the planning team. Oversee the development and delivery of planning applications, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies. Collaborate with urban designers, architects, and other stakeholders to develop innovative and sustainable planning solutions. Engage with clients, local authorities, and community groups to foster strong relationships and secure project approvals. Mentor and develop junior planners, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Stay abreast of industry trends, legislation, and best practices to ensure our practice remains at the forefront of the industry. Represent the practice at public meetings, planning committees, and other forums. Qualifications and Experience: Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field. Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). Extensive experience in a senior planning role, ideally within a multidisciplinary environment. Demonstrable success in managing large-scale and complex planning projects. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities. In-depth knowledge of UK planning legislation, policies, and procedures. What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to lead and shape high-profile projects. Collaborative and supportive work environment. Continuous professional development and career progression opportunities. Flexible working arrangements. The salary is negotiable and can be discussed in interview or upon application. This role will move quickly and is unique opportunity so please get in touch as soon as possible. By sending in your CV, you acknowledge you are happy for us to put you forward for the role in you have applied for. If you are keen to see a full job description, please call or attach a cover letter to your application. To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed). If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities, but this role is not of interest, please still apply then we can consider you for other positions. Job Reference Number: 51665
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Planning Director Location: Southampton Multidisciplinary Private Planning Practice Carrington West are pleased to be working with a private planning practice renowned for its innovative approach, seamlessly integrating urban design, architecture, and planning to shape the future of our built environment. Our multidisciplinary client thrives on creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainable development, delivering transformative projects that enhance communities across the UK. They seek an experienced and visionary Planning Director to lead a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of planning policies and practices, and a proven track record in managing complex planning projects. You will play a pivotal role in driving our projects from conception through to completion, ensuring they meet high standards. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership and direction to the planning team. Oversee the development and delivery of planning applications, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies. Collaborate with urban designers, architects, and other stakeholders to develop innovative and sustainable planning solutions. Engage with clients, local authorities, and community groups to foster strong relationships and secure project approvals. Mentor and develop junior planners, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Stay abreast of industry trends, legislation, and best practices to ensure our practice remains at the forefront of the industry. Represent the practice at public meetings, planning committees, and other forums. Qualifications and Experience: Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field. Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). Extensive experience in a senior planning role, ideally within a multidisciplinary environment. Demonstrable success in managing large-scale and complex planning projects. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities. In-depth knowledge of UK planning legislation, policies, and procedures. What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to lead and shape high-profile projects. Collaborative and supportive work environment. Continuous professional development and career progression opportunities. Flexible working arrangements. The salary is negotiable and can be discussed in interview or upon application. This role will move quickly and is unique opportunity so please get in touch as soon as possible. By sending in your CV, you acknowledge you are happy for us to put you forward for the role in you have applied for. If you are keen to see a full job description, please call or attach a cover letter to your application. To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed). If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities, but this role is not of interest, please still apply then we can consider you for other positions. Job Reference Number: 51665
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced UK energy policy professional to join a high-profile strategic advisory consultancy. This role is ideal for someone with a deep understanding of the UK energy policy landscape who wants to influence key political developments and support top-tier clients across industry sectors. You'll play a central role in advising clients on navigating government policy, formulating engagement strategies, and integrating energy policy insights into broader corporate communications and business strategies. Energy Policy Senior Consultant Specialist Key Responsibilities Advise senior clients on UK energy policy developments and political trends Develop policy positions, stakeholder engagement plans, and responses to government consultations Support client communication strategies with political insight and risk assessments Manage day-to-day client relationships and lead multidisciplinary teams across integrated projects Provide strategic counsel during both proactive campaigns and crisis situations Collaborate with other consultancy teams on high-impact client work across various sectors Contribute to business development and lead on new opportunities Act as a mentor and guide for junior colleagues, supporting their growth and development Share political intelligence and best practice insights across teams and client networks Energy Policy Senior Consultant Specialist Key Requirements Deep knowledge of UK energy policy, including funding schemes (e.g., IETF, Emissions Trading Scheme), industrial decarbonisation strategies, and future cost of energy implications Awareness of international energy policy linkages, including EU carbon border adjustment mechanisms Ability to translate policy expertise into actionable client advice Strategic thinker with experience supporting public affairs campaigns and stakeholder mapping Strong verbal and written communication skills, with confidence advising senior stakeholders Demonstrated experience managing accounts and contributing to client growth Effective team leader and mentor with strong interpersonal and organisational skills Passion for politics, public affairs, and energy transformation If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below. Hanson Search is a leading talent advisory and executive search consultancy with consultants based across the UAE, UK, USA, and Europe. We specialise in business-critical roles that drive revenue, reputation, and risk, with dedicated teams in Communications , Government Relations , Public Affairs , Digital Marketing, Sustainability, and C-Suite recruitment. Please click here to find out more about Hanson Search . We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. You can access our Diversity and Inclusion Policy here .
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced UK energy policy professional to join a high-profile strategic advisory consultancy. This role is ideal for someone with a deep understanding of the UK energy policy landscape who wants to influence key political developments and support top-tier clients across industry sectors. You'll play a central role in advising clients on navigating government policy, formulating engagement strategies, and integrating energy policy insights into broader corporate communications and business strategies. Energy Policy Senior Consultant Specialist Key Responsibilities Advise senior clients on UK energy policy developments and political trends Develop policy positions, stakeholder engagement plans, and responses to government consultations Support client communication strategies with political insight and risk assessments Manage day-to-day client relationships and lead multidisciplinary teams across integrated projects Provide strategic counsel during both proactive campaigns and crisis situations Collaborate with other consultancy teams on high-impact client work across various sectors Contribute to business development and lead on new opportunities Act as a mentor and guide for junior colleagues, supporting their growth and development Share political intelligence and best practice insights across teams and client networks Energy Policy Senior Consultant Specialist Key Requirements Deep knowledge of UK energy policy, including funding schemes (e.g., IETF, Emissions Trading Scheme), industrial decarbonisation strategies, and future cost of energy implications Awareness of international energy policy linkages, including EU carbon border adjustment mechanisms Ability to translate policy expertise into actionable client advice Strategic thinker with experience supporting public affairs campaigns and stakeholder mapping Strong verbal and written communication skills, with confidence advising senior stakeholders Demonstrated experience managing accounts and contributing to client growth Effective team leader and mentor with strong interpersonal and organisational skills Passion for politics, public affairs, and energy transformation If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below. Hanson Search is a leading talent advisory and executive search consultancy with consultants based across the UAE, UK, USA, and Europe. We specialise in business-critical roles that drive revenue, reputation, and risk, with dedicated teams in Communications , Government Relations , Public Affairs , Digital Marketing, Sustainability, and C-Suite recruitment. Please click here to find out more about Hanson Search . We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. You can access our Diversity and Inclusion Policy here .
Communities and Skills Collaborative, open, inclusive and fair - we work with and through partners to ensure Londoners can shape healthy, empowered and productive lives. Communities and Skills is led by Executive Director, Tunde Olayinka and is comprised of the following units: Civil Society & Sport, Communities & Social Policy, Group Public Health Unit, Skills and Employment and Health, Children and Young Londoners. About the role To provide secretarial, administrative and research support services to the Assistant Directors - Skills & Employment, which are responsive to their needs and contribute to making their roles effective. Provide support for a team of over 150 people which includes clerking senior management team meetings and leading on team events such as unit away days. What your day will look like You will: Provide high level secretarial support to the Assistant Directors, including: Diary management, email monitoring and assisting with prioritising activities Arranging meetings, collating agendas, distributing papers and taking minutes Ensure the Assistant Directors are properly briefed on and familiar with the agenda in advance of all meetings. Act as the first point of contact, responding to queries and producing draft correspondence on behalf of the Assistant Director/Head of Unit. Maintain key lines of communication and working relationships with Senior Managers and other staff across the organisation to support the Assistant Directors in their roles. Provide high quality secretariat support for regular meetings with Deputy Mayors and relevant Senior Managers/staff Undertake research, fact-finding and analysis activities in support of the team's work and to support team member development and assist in procuring consultants, event space and training. Arrange meetings, including finding suitable dates, booking rooms, ordering catering and equipment; produce and circulate meeting documentation such as agendas, minutes and presentations and noting and following up on any actions agreed as required. Liaise with stakeholders including London Councils, boroughs, representative bodies of the skills sector, business and other key partners and maintain excellent working relationships. Co-ordinate, manage and plan consultation and stakeholder events and communications activities. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: Experience of providing high-level secretarial support to a senior leader. Experience of providing supporting a large team including onboarding of new staff and implementing processes to support staff. Experience of using IT systems including MS Outlook, word-processing, spreadsheets and databases. Strong communication skills and experience of working to demanding deadlines and working with a range of stakeholders. How to apply If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following: Up to date CV Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert. Please note all applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs alone for this role. Please upload a personal statement to the 'Additional Documents' section of the form. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and cover letter/supporting statement documents are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g. "CV - applicant name - 012345) Please note, if you do not provide both a CV and a covering letter, you will not be considered for the role so please ensure the above has been submitted before the deadline. If you wish to speak to someone about the role, Ann-Marie Soyinka the hiring manager would be happy to speak to you about the role. (). If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the who support the GLA with recruitment. Assessment process Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview/assessment. The interview/assessment date is: 7 & 8 August 2025 Equality, diversity and inclusion London's diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required. GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office. In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days' annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme. Additional Information Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. Secondment Opportunity If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period; successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and at least 18 months service with the GLA If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the Approval for secondment application form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy. This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy. Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed. If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment. For further information, please see Secondment Policy and Procedure . IMPORTANT : If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the Approval for secondment application form as it is not a secondment. If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application. More Support If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact . The GLA is proud to be a Level 2: Disability Confident employer. We are committed to becoming a more inclusive and accessible organisation and creating a truly inclusive and accessible workplace and culture for our disabled staff. We have named Disability Equality as a key corporate priority within our EDI Strategy. We welcome and encourage applications from disabled applicants. Should you wish to opt into the scheme, please let us know during your application.
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
Communities and Skills Collaborative, open, inclusive and fair - we work with and through partners to ensure Londoners can shape healthy, empowered and productive lives. Communities and Skills is led by Executive Director, Tunde Olayinka and is comprised of the following units: Civil Society & Sport, Communities & Social Policy, Group Public Health Unit, Skills and Employment and Health, Children and Young Londoners. About the role To provide secretarial, administrative and research support services to the Assistant Directors - Skills & Employment, which are responsive to their needs and contribute to making their roles effective. Provide support for a team of over 150 people which includes clerking senior management team meetings and leading on team events such as unit away days. What your day will look like You will: Provide high level secretarial support to the Assistant Directors, including: Diary management, email monitoring and assisting with prioritising activities Arranging meetings, collating agendas, distributing papers and taking minutes Ensure the Assistant Directors are properly briefed on and familiar with the agenda in advance of all meetings. Act as the first point of contact, responding to queries and producing draft correspondence on behalf of the Assistant Director/Head of Unit. Maintain key lines of communication and working relationships with Senior Managers and other staff across the organisation to support the Assistant Directors in their roles. Provide high quality secretariat support for regular meetings with Deputy Mayors and relevant Senior Managers/staff Undertake research, fact-finding and analysis activities in support of the team's work and to support team member development and assist in procuring consultants, event space and training. Arrange meetings, including finding suitable dates, booking rooms, ordering catering and equipment; produce and circulate meeting documentation such as agendas, minutes and presentations and noting and following up on any actions agreed as required. Liaise with stakeholders including London Councils, boroughs, representative bodies of the skills sector, business and other key partners and maintain excellent working relationships. Co-ordinate, manage and plan consultation and stakeholder events and communications activities. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: Experience of providing high-level secretarial support to a senior leader. Experience of providing supporting a large team including onboarding of new staff and implementing processes to support staff. Experience of using IT systems including MS Outlook, word-processing, spreadsheets and databases. Strong communication skills and experience of working to demanding deadlines and working with a range of stakeholders. How to apply If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following: Up to date CV Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert. Please note all applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs alone for this role. Please upload a personal statement to the 'Additional Documents' section of the form. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and cover letter/supporting statement documents are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g. "CV - applicant name - 012345) Please note, if you do not provide both a CV and a covering letter, you will not be considered for the role so please ensure the above has been submitted before the deadline. If you wish to speak to someone about the role, Ann-Marie Soyinka the hiring manager would be happy to speak to you about the role. (). If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the who support the GLA with recruitment. Assessment process Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview/assessment. The interview/assessment date is: 7 & 8 August 2025 Equality, diversity and inclusion London's diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required. GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office. In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days' annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme. Additional Information Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. Secondment Opportunity If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period; successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and at least 18 months service with the GLA If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the Approval for secondment application form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy. This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy. Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed. If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment. For further information, please see Secondment Policy and Procedure . IMPORTANT : If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the Approval for secondment application form as it is not a secondment. If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application. More Support If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact . The GLA is proud to be a Level 2: Disability Confident employer. We are committed to becoming a more inclusive and accessible organisation and creating a truly inclusive and accessible workplace and culture for our disabled staff. We have named Disability Equality as a key corporate priority within our EDI Strategy. We welcome and encourage applications from disabled applicants. Should you wish to opt into the scheme, please let us know during your application.
Senior / Principal Town Planner - London & South East Location: London & Epsom Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting one of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancies in their search for experienced Senior and Principal Town Planners. Penguin Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency with deep expertise in the planning and environmental sectors. We work with market-leading consultancies, developers, and public sector organisations to match the best planning professionals with outstanding opportunities across the UK. We are proud to be partnering with an innovative consultancy at the forefront of sustainable development and infrastructure planning. About the Role: This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, collaborative team that's shaping some of the UK's most significant development and infrastructure projects. You'll contribute your expertise to a diverse portfolio that includes projects for energy and water providers, national and regional transport authorities, major housing and regeneration schemes, and work commissioned by government agencies and private developers. You'll be part of a respected and high-performing planning team with a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and delivering real social and environmental impact. Key Responsibilities: Act as Planning Lead across a variety of major infrastructure and development projects. Lead on multi-disciplinary project delivery and be responsible for project management duties. Play an active role in bid writing and framework submissions. Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development. Engage with clients and internal stakeholders to identify and develop new business opportunities. Work collaboratively with colleagues across planning, engineering, environmental and design disciplines. What We're Looking For: Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI membership desirable). Proven experience working in consultancy or client-side roles, ideally on complex or large-scale projects. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines within budget. Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and presentation. Experience supporting business development and client relationship management. Why Join This Team? Join one of the UK's most respected planning consultancies, recognised for their leadership in ESG, Net Zero, Biodiversity Net Gain, and digital planning. Work on high-profile projects that make a tangible difference to communities and the environment. Benefit from a supportive, inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and fosters personal and professional development. Enjoy a flexible, hybrid working model with excellent progression opportunities. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
Senior / Principal Town Planner - London & South East Location: London & Epsom Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting one of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancies in their search for experienced Senior and Principal Town Planners. Penguin Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency with deep expertise in the planning and environmental sectors. We work with market-leading consultancies, developers, and public sector organisations to match the best planning professionals with outstanding opportunities across the UK. We are proud to be partnering with an innovative consultancy at the forefront of sustainable development and infrastructure planning. About the Role: This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, collaborative team that's shaping some of the UK's most significant development and infrastructure projects. You'll contribute your expertise to a diverse portfolio that includes projects for energy and water providers, national and regional transport authorities, major housing and regeneration schemes, and work commissioned by government agencies and private developers. You'll be part of a respected and high-performing planning team with a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and delivering real social and environmental impact. Key Responsibilities: Act as Planning Lead across a variety of major infrastructure and development projects. Lead on multi-disciplinary project delivery and be responsible for project management duties. Play an active role in bid writing and framework submissions. Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development. Engage with clients and internal stakeholders to identify and develop new business opportunities. Work collaboratively with colleagues across planning, engineering, environmental and design disciplines. What We're Looking For: Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI membership desirable). Proven experience working in consultancy or client-side roles, ideally on complex or large-scale projects. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines within budget. Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and presentation. Experience supporting business development and client relationship management. Why Join This Team? Join one of the UK's most respected planning consultancies, recognised for their leadership in ESG, Net Zero, Biodiversity Net Gain, and digital planning. Work on high-profile projects that make a tangible difference to communities and the environment. Benefit from a supportive, inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and fosters personal and professional development. Enjoy a flexible, hybrid working model with excellent progression opportunities. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
About the Company: A well-established consultancy firm specialising in Construction Management, Cost Management, Development Management, and Project Management are seeking a Senior Project Manager with Healthcare project experience. With a strong focus on delivering excellence, they manage high-value projects typically ranging from 10m to 80m. Position Overview: As Senior Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of healthcare projects based in London. You will have a solid background in construction project management, with demonstrable experience managing complex healthcare developments from inception through to completion. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and compliance standards. Key Responsibilities: Project Planning and Execution: Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets. Lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver plans effectively while ensuring timelines and cost targets are met. Stakeholder Management: Build and manage strong relationships with healthcare clients, contractors, consultants, and wider stakeholders. Communicate effectively to keep all parties aligned on progress, expectations, and goals. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks specific to healthcare environments, proactively monitoring for potential issues and implementing contingency plans where necessary. Quality Assurance: Maintain exceptional quality standards in all areas of delivery, ensuring strict compliance with healthcare regulations, client specifications, and safety requirements. Cost Control: Monitor budgets and expenditure closely, ensuring efficient use of resources while exploring cost-saving opportunities that do not compromise on quality. Team Leadership: Lead and inspire project teams, ensuring a collaborative and solution-focused working culture. Provide guidance, delegate tasks, and manage performance. Reporting and Documentation: Prepare clear and concise reports for clients and senior stakeholders. Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation, including contracts, permits, and technical drawings. Requirements: Degree in Project Management, Construction Management or equivalent qualification. Professional certification (e.g., MRICS or MCIOB) or a master's degree is advantageous Proven track record managing construction projects, with significant experience in the healthcare sector Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously Proficiency with project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, MS Office Suite) In-depth knowledge of UK construction regulations, with specific understanding of healthcare compliance standards What's on Offer: Opportunity to lead impactful healthcare developments in London Supportive, collaborative working environment with a focus on professional growth Competitive salary and benefits package Office based in Farringdon with great access to public transport and local amenities Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
About the Company: A well-established consultancy firm specialising in Construction Management, Cost Management, Development Management, and Project Management are seeking a Senior Project Manager with Healthcare project experience. With a strong focus on delivering excellence, they manage high-value projects typically ranging from 10m to 80m. Position Overview: As Senior Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of healthcare projects based in London. You will have a solid background in construction project management, with demonstrable experience managing complex healthcare developments from inception through to completion. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and compliance standards. Key Responsibilities: Project Planning and Execution: Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets. Lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver plans effectively while ensuring timelines and cost targets are met. Stakeholder Management: Build and manage strong relationships with healthcare clients, contractors, consultants, and wider stakeholders. Communicate effectively to keep all parties aligned on progress, expectations, and goals. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks specific to healthcare environments, proactively monitoring for potential issues and implementing contingency plans where necessary. Quality Assurance: Maintain exceptional quality standards in all areas of delivery, ensuring strict compliance with healthcare regulations, client specifications, and safety requirements. Cost Control: Monitor budgets and expenditure closely, ensuring efficient use of resources while exploring cost-saving opportunities that do not compromise on quality. Team Leadership: Lead and inspire project teams, ensuring a collaborative and solution-focused working culture. Provide guidance, delegate tasks, and manage performance. Reporting and Documentation: Prepare clear and concise reports for clients and senior stakeholders. Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation, including contracts, permits, and technical drawings. Requirements: Degree in Project Management, Construction Management or equivalent qualification. Professional certification (e.g., MRICS or MCIOB) or a master's degree is advantageous Proven track record managing construction projects, with significant experience in the healthcare sector Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously Proficiency with project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, MS Office Suite) In-depth knowledge of UK construction regulations, with specific understanding of healthcare compliance standards What's on Offer: Opportunity to lead impactful healthcare developments in London Supportive, collaborative working environment with a focus on professional growth Competitive salary and benefits package Office based in Farringdon with great access to public transport and local amenities Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
About the role The Head of Strategic Communications and External Affairs is a crucial role in delivering our mission to redesign the justice system for women and their children. As One Small Thing embarks upon a new organisational strategy, you will lead our public affairs work ensuring our work is seen, our voice is heard, and we are influencing at the highest levels across the criminal justice sector. You will be a confident strategic thinker, able to devise and lead a new strategic communications strategy and will provide expert advice to the Chief Executive and other senior leaders. You will work to deliver strong, compelling and evidence-based messages that draw upon our policy, research and frontline work and will play a key part in amplifying our voice across the sector and media, developing narratives and positioning us to advocate for transformational system change. You will be an inspiring communicator, comfortable with liaising with and presenting to a range of high-profile stakeholders, producing written communications, as well as developing content which strengthens our website, brand and online presence. Key Responsibilities: Devise and lead a strategic communications strategy for One Small Thing, working with colleagues across the organisation and in alignment with our new organisational strategy. Use excellent written and presentational skills to develop compelling and evidence-based messages that draw upon our policy, research and frontline work. Lead and work collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders to develop our work and partnerships to amplify our messages and push for the key changes we want to see implemented. Ensure that the voices and experiences of justice involved women inform and influence all our work and feed into our communications and external affairs. Build our external profile and key messages to maximise our reach and spheres of influence across relevant audiences, including developing our website and online content and representing One Small Thing at key forums and strategic meetings. Lead media relations and public engagement, driving public understanding of the issues women face within the criminal justice system audiences. Maintain and develop excellent relationships, building trust and confidence across our networks, from women impacted by the justice system to senior civil servants and ministers. Lead and provide effective line management support to the Influence Team. Manage team resources and coordinate with colleagues to support our income generation activities. Support the implementation of One Small Thing's new strategy Contribute as required to the wider work of the team. Act in a manner that is in keeping with One Small Thing's values. Undertake any other duties as required and commensurate with the level of this post. About One Small Thing One Small Thing is striving for positive change across the justice system by implementing small things in a big way. We provide gender responsive, trauma-informed programmes within the prison and community sectors that consider the individual caught in a cycle of crime and incarceration, with the aim of humanising their experiences. We want to shift the voice of blame and judgement and the 'what's wrong with them?' line of questioning to a kinder, respectful and healing approach that asks, 'What has happened to them? Our vision is a justice system that recognises, understands, and responds to trauma. Our mission is to redesign the justice system for women and their children by: Redesign the way the justice system responds to women and their children in a way that can be replicated and scaled nationally. Educate people within the justice system on the impact of trauma and draw on our knowledge and expertise to help build capacity within organisations. Influence politicians and policy makers to encourage culture change across the justice system and the people who work within it. Our name reflects the value of those small things - empathy, compassion, respect - and their combined power to make a big difference to the individual - and to society as a whole. Our Values One Small Thing is built on six core values of trauma-informed care that underpin the way we work. Safety Trustworthiness Choice Collaboration Empowerment Cultural Competency
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
About the role The Head of Strategic Communications and External Affairs is a crucial role in delivering our mission to redesign the justice system for women and their children. As One Small Thing embarks upon a new organisational strategy, you will lead our public affairs work ensuring our work is seen, our voice is heard, and we are influencing at the highest levels across the criminal justice sector. You will be a confident strategic thinker, able to devise and lead a new strategic communications strategy and will provide expert advice to the Chief Executive and other senior leaders. You will work to deliver strong, compelling and evidence-based messages that draw upon our policy, research and frontline work and will play a key part in amplifying our voice across the sector and media, developing narratives and positioning us to advocate for transformational system change. You will be an inspiring communicator, comfortable with liaising with and presenting to a range of high-profile stakeholders, producing written communications, as well as developing content which strengthens our website, brand and online presence. Key Responsibilities: Devise and lead a strategic communications strategy for One Small Thing, working with colleagues across the organisation and in alignment with our new organisational strategy. Use excellent written and presentational skills to develop compelling and evidence-based messages that draw upon our policy, research and frontline work. Lead and work collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders to develop our work and partnerships to amplify our messages and push for the key changes we want to see implemented. Ensure that the voices and experiences of justice involved women inform and influence all our work and feed into our communications and external affairs. Build our external profile and key messages to maximise our reach and spheres of influence across relevant audiences, including developing our website and online content and representing One Small Thing at key forums and strategic meetings. Lead media relations and public engagement, driving public understanding of the issues women face within the criminal justice system audiences. Maintain and develop excellent relationships, building trust and confidence across our networks, from women impacted by the justice system to senior civil servants and ministers. Lead and provide effective line management support to the Influence Team. Manage team resources and coordinate with colleagues to support our income generation activities. Support the implementation of One Small Thing's new strategy Contribute as required to the wider work of the team. Act in a manner that is in keeping with One Small Thing's values. Undertake any other duties as required and commensurate with the level of this post. About One Small Thing One Small Thing is striving for positive change across the justice system by implementing small things in a big way. We provide gender responsive, trauma-informed programmes within the prison and community sectors that consider the individual caught in a cycle of crime and incarceration, with the aim of humanising their experiences. We want to shift the voice of blame and judgement and the 'what's wrong with them?' line of questioning to a kinder, respectful and healing approach that asks, 'What has happened to them? Our vision is a justice system that recognises, understands, and responds to trauma. Our mission is to redesign the justice system for women and their children by: Redesign the way the justice system responds to women and their children in a way that can be replicated and scaled nationally. Educate people within the justice system on the impact of trauma and draw on our knowledge and expertise to help build capacity within organisations. Influence politicians and policy makers to encourage culture change across the justice system and the people who work within it. Our name reflects the value of those small things - empathy, compassion, respect - and their combined power to make a big difference to the individual - and to society as a whole. Our Values One Small Thing is built on six core values of trauma-informed care that underpin the way we work. Safety Trustworthiness Choice Collaboration Empowerment Cultural Competency
Do you have a successful track record of delivering on marketing and communications strategies and campaigns? Are you a strategic thinker with the ability to turn insight into impact? Would you welcome the opportunity to make a lasting impact by leading the voice of a national charity that supports people with both sight and hearing loss? If the answer to these questions is YES, our client would love to hear from you. Our client, the UK's leading national charity for people living with dual sensory loss, believes that with the right support, people who are deafblind can live the lives they choose. Delivering a wide range of services which can be freely accessed, from emotional support, befriending, tech training, and holidays to supported living. They directly positively impact tens of thousands and support over 450,000 affected individuals, reducing isolation, building independence, gaining employment, influencing policy, and undertaking pioneering research via their new academic centre. Appointment to this new role in 2025 also comes at a pivotal moment for our client as they continue to evolve and grow, see an ever-increasing rise in demand, and as they continue with their important work to advocate for political and systemic inclusion. Ensuring that they become more resilient, diversifying their income, scaling and enhancing their offer, and deepening partnerships across the public and voluntary sectors and with their corporate partners. Head of Marketing and Communications Central London £45,000 - £50,000 per annum Full-time, Permanent As our client's new Head of Marketing and Communications, you'll lead on shaping how they tell their story, reach new audiences, and build their profile across the UK, reporting directly to their Chief Executive. A strategic leadership role with hands-on influence, and ideal for a creative and driven communicator ready to elevate their brand and make a real difference. You will have responsibility for building and leading a small, dedicated team: Designing and delivering an integrated marketing and communications strategy. Overseeing everything from national campaigns and digital channels to media engagement and internal communications, including our client's Awareness Week. Leading high-impact campaigns that support fundraising and service delivery. Managing their digital presence, media relations and content creation and ensuring all their communications are inclusive, accessible and values-led Our client is looking for a team player with senior-level experience in marketing and communications, ideally from the charity sector, with a strong track record in strategy, brand, digital and media engagement A skilled storyteller with excellent written and verbal communication, who can inspire teams and champion inclusion, and a passion for their work and the people and communities they serve. In return, our client will offer you the opportunity to be part of a warm, committed team, working to break down barriers and change lives, a generous benefits package, 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays), a supportive work environment, and the chance to shape national conversations around deaf blindness. Closing Date: Monday, 21 st of July Interviews: TBC
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
Do you have a successful track record of delivering on marketing and communications strategies and campaigns? Are you a strategic thinker with the ability to turn insight into impact? Would you welcome the opportunity to make a lasting impact by leading the voice of a national charity that supports people with both sight and hearing loss? If the answer to these questions is YES, our client would love to hear from you. Our client, the UK's leading national charity for people living with dual sensory loss, believes that with the right support, people who are deafblind can live the lives they choose. Delivering a wide range of services which can be freely accessed, from emotional support, befriending, tech training, and holidays to supported living. They directly positively impact tens of thousands and support over 450,000 affected individuals, reducing isolation, building independence, gaining employment, influencing policy, and undertaking pioneering research via their new academic centre. Appointment to this new role in 2025 also comes at a pivotal moment for our client as they continue to evolve and grow, see an ever-increasing rise in demand, and as they continue with their important work to advocate for political and systemic inclusion. Ensuring that they become more resilient, diversifying their income, scaling and enhancing their offer, and deepening partnerships across the public and voluntary sectors and with their corporate partners. Head of Marketing and Communications Central London £45,000 - £50,000 per annum Full-time, Permanent As our client's new Head of Marketing and Communications, you'll lead on shaping how they tell their story, reach new audiences, and build their profile across the UK, reporting directly to their Chief Executive. A strategic leadership role with hands-on influence, and ideal for a creative and driven communicator ready to elevate their brand and make a real difference. You will have responsibility for building and leading a small, dedicated team: Designing and delivering an integrated marketing and communications strategy. Overseeing everything from national campaigns and digital channels to media engagement and internal communications, including our client's Awareness Week. Leading high-impact campaigns that support fundraising and service delivery. Managing their digital presence, media relations and content creation and ensuring all their communications are inclusive, accessible and values-led Our client is looking for a team player with senior-level experience in marketing and communications, ideally from the charity sector, with a strong track record in strategy, brand, digital and media engagement A skilled storyteller with excellent written and verbal communication, who can inspire teams and champion inclusion, and a passion for their work and the people and communities they serve. In return, our client will offer you the opportunity to be part of a warm, committed team, working to break down barriers and change lives, a generous benefits package, 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays), a supportive work environment, and the chance to shape national conversations around deaf blindness. Closing Date: Monday, 21 st of July Interviews: TBC
Location: Westminster, London 12 Month FTC About us The Local Government Association (LGA) is the national voice of local government. We work with councils across England and Wales to support, promote and improve local government. We are politically led and cross-party and we give local government a strong, credible voice with national government. We influence the political agenda so that councils can deliver local solutions to national problems and we provide practical support to help councils and councillors meet the many challenges they face. To find out more about working at the LGA, visit . For information on Equality and Diversity at the LGA, About the role Our five group offices - Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrat, Independent and Reform UK - support councillors across England and Wales. As Head of the Reform UK Group Office, you will work specifically with Reform UK councillors and set up their new group office at the LGA. You will support the Reform UK Group Leader, the Group Executive and the wider membership. You will ensure that councillors who sit on the LGA's many boards and committees are fully briefed and equipped to fulfil their roles. As a member of the LGA's Extended Leadership Forum, you will contribute to the development and delivery of our wider priorities, activities and campaigns in the context of a cross-party organisation. This is a role where no two days are the same but as the political landscape continues to change and develop, there has never been a more exciting time to work for us. About you This is a challenging role, which requires political sensitivity and a thorough understanding of local government and the many challenges facing councils. You should have a record of achievement at senior level and of maintaining strong and credible relationships with politicians, leadership teams and partners. You will need to be flexible, adaptable, able to think on your feet and prepared to give clear and authoritative advice. An understanding of business and budget planning is important as is experience of leading a small team of staff. Above all you will need to be credible and inspire confidence in those that you work with at every level. Although this role will be based at our Westminster Headquarters at 18 Smith Square, the LGA is committed to flexible working so be prepared to work virtually and in a hybrid environment as well as in person. You must have the right to work in the UK, the LGA are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship visas. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage. To apply If you would like to be considered for the role, please complete the online form and include a supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria for the role before the closing date. We are specifically assessing candidates against the requirements in the job description. Before applying for any temporary internal vacancy, it is encouraged that LGA employees discuss the opportunity with their current line manager. Closing Date: Wednesday 23 July, 5pm Interview Date: TBC Head of Reform Group Office- Job Description We use anonymous recruitment, which is the practice of hiding candidates' identities. This process involves removing any identifying information from candidates' applications which includes names. At the LGA we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open competition, with appointment on merit. The LGA are proud to be awarded a "Disability Confident Leader". Please contact us via if you requirea reasonable adjustment, which is a change to the format or conditions of the recruitment process to accommodate any disability-related needs you may have. Our benefits LGA annual leave entitlement is 29 days, rising to 31 days after three years' service and to 33 days after five years' service, plus all UK public holidays (pro rata for fixed term and part time contracts). Flexible & agile working - office-based staff are required to work in the LGA's London office two days per week as a minimum, subject to business need and this may vary significantly between different roles and from week to week. Future development - face-to-face and virtual courses are scheduled in line with developmental goals The LGA offers 24/7 access to a free, confidential employee assistance programme managed by Health Assured. This service is also available for Dependants. Family friendly policies For more of LGA's benefits and working with us, please view our webpage Our values & behaviours Our Values and Behaviours are there to give us an understanding of who we are as an organisation and who we want to be. They are a framework to help us understand: how we work with each other how we work with our members and stakeholders our expectations for ourselves and each other Our values are: Collaboration - We value collaboration, to pursue shared goals by encouraging and utilising diverse perspectives and working with internal and external colleagues across the organisation. Inclusion - We value inclusion, where everyone feels valued, understood, and supported to contribute meaningfully. Ambition - We value ambition, reflecting our desire to achieve best possible outcomes for local government, communities, and individuals. Respect - We value respect, to ensure fairness, recognition, and shared accountability.
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
Location: Westminster, London 12 Month FTC About us The Local Government Association (LGA) is the national voice of local government. We work with councils across England and Wales to support, promote and improve local government. We are politically led and cross-party and we give local government a strong, credible voice with national government. We influence the political agenda so that councils can deliver local solutions to national problems and we provide practical support to help councils and councillors meet the many challenges they face. To find out more about working at the LGA, visit . For information on Equality and Diversity at the LGA, About the role Our five group offices - Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrat, Independent and Reform UK - support councillors across England and Wales. As Head of the Reform UK Group Office, you will work specifically with Reform UK councillors and set up their new group office at the LGA. You will support the Reform UK Group Leader, the Group Executive and the wider membership. You will ensure that councillors who sit on the LGA's many boards and committees are fully briefed and equipped to fulfil their roles. As a member of the LGA's Extended Leadership Forum, you will contribute to the development and delivery of our wider priorities, activities and campaigns in the context of a cross-party organisation. This is a role where no two days are the same but as the political landscape continues to change and develop, there has never been a more exciting time to work for us. About you This is a challenging role, which requires political sensitivity and a thorough understanding of local government and the many challenges facing councils. You should have a record of achievement at senior level and of maintaining strong and credible relationships with politicians, leadership teams and partners. You will need to be flexible, adaptable, able to think on your feet and prepared to give clear and authoritative advice. An understanding of business and budget planning is important as is experience of leading a small team of staff. Above all you will need to be credible and inspire confidence in those that you work with at every level. Although this role will be based at our Westminster Headquarters at 18 Smith Square, the LGA is committed to flexible working so be prepared to work virtually and in a hybrid environment as well as in person. You must have the right to work in the UK, the LGA are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship visas. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage. To apply If you would like to be considered for the role, please complete the online form and include a supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria for the role before the closing date. We are specifically assessing candidates against the requirements in the job description. Before applying for any temporary internal vacancy, it is encouraged that LGA employees discuss the opportunity with their current line manager. Closing Date: Wednesday 23 July, 5pm Interview Date: TBC Head of Reform Group Office- Job Description We use anonymous recruitment, which is the practice of hiding candidates' identities. This process involves removing any identifying information from candidates' applications which includes names. At the LGA we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open competition, with appointment on merit. The LGA are proud to be awarded a "Disability Confident Leader". Please contact us via if you requirea reasonable adjustment, which is a change to the format or conditions of the recruitment process to accommodate any disability-related needs you may have. Our benefits LGA annual leave entitlement is 29 days, rising to 31 days after three years' service and to 33 days after five years' service, plus all UK public holidays (pro rata for fixed term and part time contracts). Flexible & agile working - office-based staff are required to work in the LGA's London office two days per week as a minimum, subject to business need and this may vary significantly between different roles and from week to week. Future development - face-to-face and virtual courses are scheduled in line with developmental goals The LGA offers 24/7 access to a free, confidential employee assistance programme managed by Health Assured. This service is also available for Dependants. Family friendly policies For more of LGA's benefits and working with us, please view our webpage Our values & behaviours Our Values and Behaviours are there to give us an understanding of who we are as an organisation and who we want to be. They are a framework to help us understand: how we work with each other how we work with our members and stakeholders our expectations for ourselves and each other Our values are: Collaboration - We value collaboration, to pursue shared goals by encouraging and utilising diverse perspectives and working with internal and external colleagues across the organisation. Inclusion - We value inclusion, where everyone feels valued, understood, and supported to contribute meaningfully. Ambition - We value ambition, reflecting our desire to achieve best possible outcomes for local government, communities, and individuals. Respect - We value respect, to ensure fairness, recognition, and shared accountability.
About Us Our work is focused on commercial and residential planning, with a client base that includes national hotel, restaurant and coffee shop groups, house builders, land promoters, breweries, banks, sports and leisure operators, retailers, property developers, private healthcare organisations, and public sector bodies such as housing associations. Role Overview We are seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Heritage Consultant to support and grow our expanding heritage consultancy services. In this role, you will provide expert advice on heritage and archaeological issues to colleagues and clients, working closely with planners, developers, architects, and local authorities. Your work will ensure that projects comply with planning and heritage legislation, national policy, and best practice guidance. Key Responsibilities: Deliver specialist advice on heritage and archaeology, ensuring alignment with relevant planning policies and legislation Prepare Heritage Statements, Archaeological Desk-Based Assessments, Impact Assessments, and documentation for planning and listed building consent applications Assess historic buildings, sites, and landscapes for significance and advise clients on how to preserve or enhance heritage value Liaise with local authorities, Historic England, and other stakeholders to manage heritage-related planning matters Undertake site visits and heritage appraisals to evaluate the impact of proposed developments Offer conservation advice, including recommendations on materials and repair techniques Stay informed of changes in legislation, policy, and best practices Support clients through all stages of the planning process, from pre-application to post-consent Delegate tasks appropriately to junior staff to build capacity and cost-effectiveness Develop new business by cultivating relationships, delivering CPD sessions, and proactively seeking new opportunities Attend networking events and contribute to marketing strategies Contribute LinkedIn content to celebrate project success and highlight professional interests Maintain accurate records in Coretime Keep Fee Forecasting spreadsheets and WIP Reports up to date Key Skills & Experience: A degree in Archaeology, Architecture, Planning, or a related subject Previous experience in heritage consultancy, planning consultancy, or similar role Familiarity with preparing appeal statements and attending hearings Strong understanding of UK heritage legislation, including the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and the NPPF Demonstrated experience in preparing detailed heritage assessments and supporting documents Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively within a team Membership of CIfA or IHBC is desirable Why Join Us? Be part of a collaborative and knowledgeable team of planning and heritage professionals Benefit from clear opportunities for professional development and career progression Make a meaningful contribution to shaping heritage and development outcomes across a wide range of projects
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
About Us Our work is focused on commercial and residential planning, with a client base that includes national hotel, restaurant and coffee shop groups, house builders, land promoters, breweries, banks, sports and leisure operators, retailers, property developers, private healthcare organisations, and public sector bodies such as housing associations. Role Overview We are seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Heritage Consultant to support and grow our expanding heritage consultancy services. In this role, you will provide expert advice on heritage and archaeological issues to colleagues and clients, working closely with planners, developers, architects, and local authorities. Your work will ensure that projects comply with planning and heritage legislation, national policy, and best practice guidance. Key Responsibilities: Deliver specialist advice on heritage and archaeology, ensuring alignment with relevant planning policies and legislation Prepare Heritage Statements, Archaeological Desk-Based Assessments, Impact Assessments, and documentation for planning and listed building consent applications Assess historic buildings, sites, and landscapes for significance and advise clients on how to preserve or enhance heritage value Liaise with local authorities, Historic England, and other stakeholders to manage heritage-related planning matters Undertake site visits and heritage appraisals to evaluate the impact of proposed developments Offer conservation advice, including recommendations on materials and repair techniques Stay informed of changes in legislation, policy, and best practices Support clients through all stages of the planning process, from pre-application to post-consent Delegate tasks appropriately to junior staff to build capacity and cost-effectiveness Develop new business by cultivating relationships, delivering CPD sessions, and proactively seeking new opportunities Attend networking events and contribute to marketing strategies Contribute LinkedIn content to celebrate project success and highlight professional interests Maintain accurate records in Coretime Keep Fee Forecasting spreadsheets and WIP Reports up to date Key Skills & Experience: A degree in Archaeology, Architecture, Planning, or a related subject Previous experience in heritage consultancy, planning consultancy, or similar role Familiarity with preparing appeal statements and attending hearings Strong understanding of UK heritage legislation, including the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and the NPPF Demonstrated experience in preparing detailed heritage assessments and supporting documents Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively within a team Membership of CIfA or IHBC is desirable Why Join Us? Be part of a collaborative and knowledgeable team of planning and heritage professionals Benefit from clear opportunities for professional development and career progression Make a meaningful contribution to shaping heritage and development outcomes across a wide range of projects
Job Title: Associate Town Planner Location: Manchester, UK About the Role: Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a respected and expanding planning consultancy in Manchester on the appointment of an Associate Town Planner. This is a pivotal hire for the team and would suit a Chartered Planner with strong experience delivering residential and mixed-use schemes across the North West. This role offers the opportunity to take a leadership position in projects, play a key role in client relationships, and contribute to the strategic growth of the business. The Role Offers: A senior client-facing role with responsibility for leading major applications Management of projects from inception through to determination and appeal Line management and mentoring opportunities within the planning team Direct involvement in business development and client strategy Flexible working and a supportive, growth-oriented environment Key Responsibilities: Leading on complex planning applications, appeals, and strategic site promotion Providing sound planning advice to housebuilders, developers, and landowners Coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and managing client expectations Representing clients at hearings, committee meetings, and public consultations Contributing to fee proposals, resourcing, and business development Requirements: MRTPI Chartered Town Planner (essential) Significant experience (typically 5+ years) within a consultancy or local authority environment Proven track record of delivering residential and mixed-use schemes in the North West Excellent understanding of the planning policy landscape and development process Strong leadership, communication, and client management skills Why Join This Team? This consultancy has a strong regional presence, a loyal client base, and an excellent reputation for professionalism and delivery. You'll be joining at a time of growth, with the autonomy to shape your own projects while being part of a friendly, expert team. The pathway to Director-level progression is clear and well-supported. Interested? To find out more, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). CVs and informal enquiries are welcome.
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Associate Town Planner Location: Manchester, UK About the Role: Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a respected and expanding planning consultancy in Manchester on the appointment of an Associate Town Planner. This is a pivotal hire for the team and would suit a Chartered Planner with strong experience delivering residential and mixed-use schemes across the North West. This role offers the opportunity to take a leadership position in projects, play a key role in client relationships, and contribute to the strategic growth of the business. The Role Offers: A senior client-facing role with responsibility for leading major applications Management of projects from inception through to determination and appeal Line management and mentoring opportunities within the planning team Direct involvement in business development and client strategy Flexible working and a supportive, growth-oriented environment Key Responsibilities: Leading on complex planning applications, appeals, and strategic site promotion Providing sound planning advice to housebuilders, developers, and landowners Coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and managing client expectations Representing clients at hearings, committee meetings, and public consultations Contributing to fee proposals, resourcing, and business development Requirements: MRTPI Chartered Town Planner (essential) Significant experience (typically 5+ years) within a consultancy or local authority environment Proven track record of delivering residential and mixed-use schemes in the North West Excellent understanding of the planning policy landscape and development process Strong leadership, communication, and client management skills Why Join This Team? This consultancy has a strong regional presence, a loyal client base, and an excellent reputation for professionalism and delivery. You'll be joining at a time of growth, with the autonomy to shape your own projects while being part of a friendly, expert team. The pathway to Director-level progression is clear and well-supported. Interested? To find out more, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). CVs and informal enquiries are welcome.
About the role This is a critical role for the Trust as it will support Trustees in delivering on their statutory responsibilities through local Governance. The Governance Officer role sits within the Governance and Compliance Team, providing professional guidance and advice across the nine Local Governing Bodies (LGBs). You will support and clerk LGB meetings, panels and hearings, ensuring they are run efficiently and in line with Trust and statutory requirements. Working with the LGB Chairs, the Principal, Executives in the Trust and local governors, the Governance Officer(s) will ensure that each LGB works within its Terms of Reference and the Trust's Scheme of Delegation, to deliver on its' local responsibilities. The role will involve supporting meetings and ensuring that comprehensive and effective administrative support is provided. In addition, the Governance Officer(s) will support across the Trust to ensure compliance and effective operations. The role provides an opportunity to deliver real impact to the schools and LGBs, working alongside the Director for Governance & Compliance and the Head of Governance to implement improvements and drive forward excellence. While the role offers hybrid flexibility, successful candidates must be fully committed to in-person team collaboration, proactive engagement with stakeholders, and upholding high standards of delivery and accountability. All LGB meetings and exclusion panels are held in person (with the exception of parental request for a remote exclusion panel). There may be occasions where some meetings will be held remotely on MS Teams, other elements of the role can be hybrid. There are 4 LGB meetings per school (9 schools) across the year, plus additional panels such as exclusions and hearings. Building relationships with stakeholders across the Trust is a key element of the role. Due to the nature of the role, working hours may vary and evening work may be required as the LGB meetings often take place in the early evenings. Meeting dates for the academic year are set well in advance. The successful candidate(s) will be required to work flexibly, and to be familiar with the peaks of busy periods during the term. Reporting This role will report into the Head of Governance for the Trust, who reports to the Director of Governance & Compliance. Support and staff development Our staff are important to us. We know that without great staff our children will not be as successful. Therefore, Professional Learning is key to our success. As a new employee within the Trust, you will be supported by our Senior Directors of People and Professional Learning, alongside your line manager to realise your full potential. Key responsibilities of the role LGB meeting management •Ensure that the LGBs are fully supported to function efficiently, effectively and compliantly. •Collate and circulate the draft agenda, in line with the Trust's LGB Annual Agenda Planner, and liaise with the Chair and Principal regarding any additional items to include; •On approval of the final agenda, liaise with others, including governors and the Executive, to collate all supporting papers and documents in good time; •Distribute the agenda and supporting papers at least five school days before the meeting via GovernorHub; •Maintain contact with the Chair, governors and Executive to ensure that attendance is as required, and any questions are addressed. •To clerk and be responsible for taking notes and minutes, recording the attendance and non-attendance of governors as well as any declared conflict of interests. Record attendance on GovernorHub after the meeting; •Advise the Chair during the meeting to ensure that any legal requirements are fulfilled and that the agenda is followed appropriately. Provide guidance on the procedural and constitutional matters and ensure they are conducted in accordance with statutory requirements and the remit of the LGB; •Respond to any questions from members who seek clarification; •Using the format agreed, produce high quality minutes to record the areas of discussion, challenge, details of any decisions taken and responsibility for agreed actions; •Send draft minutes to the Chair and Principal for comment and approval within five school days of the meetings; •When the Chair's approval is received, distribute draft minutes to all governors and publish as required within 10 days of the meeting; •Ensure a signed copy of the approved minutes is kept on GovernorHub and is available for public inspection if formal requests are received; •Deal with confidential minutes in the approved manner; •Track and review the status of any previous actions which need to be reported back to governors, including any follow up work. •Support the Head of Governance with the coordination of the annual meeting cycles, liaising with Chairs and Principals to confirm and publish agreed dates. Statutory panels and appeal/review meetings •To support the establishment of panels for exclusion, staffing and other panel hearings such as complaints, grievance etc including preparation of panel packs and completion of high-quality decision letters and minutes; •Organise panel members and distribution of papers within statutory timescales and handle confidential minutes accordingly; •Provide professional guidance to the governors and senior leaders of such panels as required; •Clerk and be responsible for taking high-quality minutes at these panels, as required to support the schools in the Trust to meet their statutory duties. Governance and compliance responsibilities •Be familiar with the Trust's Articles of Association, Funding Agreements, Terms of Reference, Scheme of Delegation and the Academies Handbook to ensure that the conduct of all meetings are compliant. •Work with the Head of Governance to ensure that guidance on new legislation provided by the Department for Education, Local Authority and other bodies is disseminated and used to inform LGB meetings. •Work with the Head of Governance to ensure that the register of policies relating to each LGB is updated and that policies are reviewed and approved as required. Guide the Principal and LGB Chair through this process for their school. Provide assistance centrally on the policy review cycle. •Maintain an accurate record of membership of the LGB, including dates of appointment, categories of governor and terms of office. Ensure that all governors are aware of the expiry date of their term of office. •Ensure a register of LGB pecuniary interests is maintained and reviewed at least annually as part of the Trust's cycle, and is on every agenda and drawn to governors' attention at all LGB meetings. •Liaise with the Head of Governance and LGB Chair on upcoming vacancies and on actions that might be taken to fill the vacancies and working with the Principal to conduct elections to fill parent governor vacancies. •Support the recruitment and induction of governors, ensuring that the onboarding processes are adhered to. Ensure prompt access to GovernorHub and relevant training sources and that GIAS is updated and accurate. •In liaison with the Head of Governance, administer the re-appointment / offboarding of governors. •Ensure GDPR compliance with all governor information, including that all new governors complete the necessary forms to enable an enhanced DBS check. Work with the school HR teams and reporting back to the Head of Governance, to ensure that all information for the Governor SCR is completed. •Understand how and when to escalate concerns where there is non-compliance or suspected misconduct. •Maintain records of any training (face to face or online) undertaken by LGB governors and report non-compliance to LGB Chair. Ensure all governors on the LGBs are registered for training and membership organisations that the Trust is part of. •Ensure the Governance areas of the school websites are up to date and compliant, proactively ensuring that information is maintained. Publish governor biographies to the Trust website. •Support the Head of Governance with delivering governor training and forums. This includes local induction sessions with new governors. •Support with the co-ordination of skills audits and self evaluations with the LGBs. •Support with other projects /tasks as required within the Governance and Compliance team to ensure compliance and effective operations. This may include website audits, publishing Trust policies as part of the annual cycle of review, and supporting with Subject Access or Freedom of Information Requests. •Work alongside the Director for Governance and Compliance and the Head of Governance to implement improvements and drive forward excellence. •Attend appropriate training and development opportunities and keep up to date with current educational developments and legislation affecting school governance, in order to provide proactive support to the LGBs and Trust. •Adhere to the Trust's Clerk's Handbook, and to follow all procedures and processes as outlined in the Handbook. No job description can be exhaustive and duties may alter over time. The post holder(s) is expected to use their professional judgement to ensure that the role continues to evolve and develop in line with the Trust's changing requirements. Additional information for applicants: Please review the candidate information pack for more information . click apply for full job details
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
About the role This is a critical role for the Trust as it will support Trustees in delivering on their statutory responsibilities through local Governance. The Governance Officer role sits within the Governance and Compliance Team, providing professional guidance and advice across the nine Local Governing Bodies (LGBs). You will support and clerk LGB meetings, panels and hearings, ensuring they are run efficiently and in line with Trust and statutory requirements. Working with the LGB Chairs, the Principal, Executives in the Trust and local governors, the Governance Officer(s) will ensure that each LGB works within its Terms of Reference and the Trust's Scheme of Delegation, to deliver on its' local responsibilities. The role will involve supporting meetings and ensuring that comprehensive and effective administrative support is provided. In addition, the Governance Officer(s) will support across the Trust to ensure compliance and effective operations. The role provides an opportunity to deliver real impact to the schools and LGBs, working alongside the Director for Governance & Compliance and the Head of Governance to implement improvements and drive forward excellence. While the role offers hybrid flexibility, successful candidates must be fully committed to in-person team collaboration, proactive engagement with stakeholders, and upholding high standards of delivery and accountability. All LGB meetings and exclusion panels are held in person (with the exception of parental request for a remote exclusion panel). There may be occasions where some meetings will be held remotely on MS Teams, other elements of the role can be hybrid. There are 4 LGB meetings per school (9 schools) across the year, plus additional panels such as exclusions and hearings. Building relationships with stakeholders across the Trust is a key element of the role. Due to the nature of the role, working hours may vary and evening work may be required as the LGB meetings often take place in the early evenings. Meeting dates for the academic year are set well in advance. The successful candidate(s) will be required to work flexibly, and to be familiar with the peaks of busy periods during the term. Reporting This role will report into the Head of Governance for the Trust, who reports to the Director of Governance & Compliance. Support and staff development Our staff are important to us. We know that without great staff our children will not be as successful. Therefore, Professional Learning is key to our success. As a new employee within the Trust, you will be supported by our Senior Directors of People and Professional Learning, alongside your line manager to realise your full potential. Key responsibilities of the role LGB meeting management •Ensure that the LGBs are fully supported to function efficiently, effectively and compliantly. •Collate and circulate the draft agenda, in line with the Trust's LGB Annual Agenda Planner, and liaise with the Chair and Principal regarding any additional items to include; •On approval of the final agenda, liaise with others, including governors and the Executive, to collate all supporting papers and documents in good time; •Distribute the agenda and supporting papers at least five school days before the meeting via GovernorHub; •Maintain contact with the Chair, governors and Executive to ensure that attendance is as required, and any questions are addressed. •To clerk and be responsible for taking notes and minutes, recording the attendance and non-attendance of governors as well as any declared conflict of interests. Record attendance on GovernorHub after the meeting; •Advise the Chair during the meeting to ensure that any legal requirements are fulfilled and that the agenda is followed appropriately. Provide guidance on the procedural and constitutional matters and ensure they are conducted in accordance with statutory requirements and the remit of the LGB; •Respond to any questions from members who seek clarification; •Using the format agreed, produce high quality minutes to record the areas of discussion, challenge, details of any decisions taken and responsibility for agreed actions; •Send draft minutes to the Chair and Principal for comment and approval within five school days of the meetings; •When the Chair's approval is received, distribute draft minutes to all governors and publish as required within 10 days of the meeting; •Ensure a signed copy of the approved minutes is kept on GovernorHub and is available for public inspection if formal requests are received; •Deal with confidential minutes in the approved manner; •Track and review the status of any previous actions which need to be reported back to governors, including any follow up work. •Support the Head of Governance with the coordination of the annual meeting cycles, liaising with Chairs and Principals to confirm and publish agreed dates. Statutory panels and appeal/review meetings •To support the establishment of panels for exclusion, staffing and other panel hearings such as complaints, grievance etc including preparation of panel packs and completion of high-quality decision letters and minutes; •Organise panel members and distribution of papers within statutory timescales and handle confidential minutes accordingly; •Provide professional guidance to the governors and senior leaders of such panels as required; •Clerk and be responsible for taking high-quality minutes at these panels, as required to support the schools in the Trust to meet their statutory duties. Governance and compliance responsibilities •Be familiar with the Trust's Articles of Association, Funding Agreements, Terms of Reference, Scheme of Delegation and the Academies Handbook to ensure that the conduct of all meetings are compliant. •Work with the Head of Governance to ensure that guidance on new legislation provided by the Department for Education, Local Authority and other bodies is disseminated and used to inform LGB meetings. •Work with the Head of Governance to ensure that the register of policies relating to each LGB is updated and that policies are reviewed and approved as required. Guide the Principal and LGB Chair through this process for their school. Provide assistance centrally on the policy review cycle. •Maintain an accurate record of membership of the LGB, including dates of appointment, categories of governor and terms of office. Ensure that all governors are aware of the expiry date of their term of office. •Ensure a register of LGB pecuniary interests is maintained and reviewed at least annually as part of the Trust's cycle, and is on every agenda and drawn to governors' attention at all LGB meetings. •Liaise with the Head of Governance and LGB Chair on upcoming vacancies and on actions that might be taken to fill the vacancies and working with the Principal to conduct elections to fill parent governor vacancies. •Support the recruitment and induction of governors, ensuring that the onboarding processes are adhered to. Ensure prompt access to GovernorHub and relevant training sources and that GIAS is updated and accurate. •In liaison with the Head of Governance, administer the re-appointment / offboarding of governors. •Ensure GDPR compliance with all governor information, including that all new governors complete the necessary forms to enable an enhanced DBS check. Work with the school HR teams and reporting back to the Head of Governance, to ensure that all information for the Governor SCR is completed. •Understand how and when to escalate concerns where there is non-compliance or suspected misconduct. •Maintain records of any training (face to face or online) undertaken by LGB governors and report non-compliance to LGB Chair. Ensure all governors on the LGBs are registered for training and membership organisations that the Trust is part of. •Ensure the Governance areas of the school websites are up to date and compliant, proactively ensuring that information is maintained. Publish governor biographies to the Trust website. •Support the Head of Governance with delivering governor training and forums. This includes local induction sessions with new governors. •Support with the co-ordination of skills audits and self evaluations with the LGBs. •Support with other projects /tasks as required within the Governance and Compliance team to ensure compliance and effective operations. This may include website audits, publishing Trust policies as part of the annual cycle of review, and supporting with Subject Access or Freedom of Information Requests. •Work alongside the Director for Governance and Compliance and the Head of Governance to implement improvements and drive forward excellence. •Attend appropriate training and development opportunities and keep up to date with current educational developments and legislation affecting school governance, in order to provide proactive support to the LGBs and Trust. •Adhere to the Trust's Clerk's Handbook, and to follow all procedures and processes as outlined in the Handbook. No job description can be exhaustive and duties may alter over time. The post holder(s) is expected to use their professional judgement to ensure that the role continues to evolve and develop in line with the Trust's changing requirements. Additional information for applicants: Please review the candidate information pack for more information . click apply for full job details
